National Wrestling Federation

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Anthem Sports announced today the launching of a new professional wrestling company, National Wrestling Federation. Their first event is scheduled for May 25th in Las Vegas Nevada and will feature a double main event.

First, international sensation Kenny Omega will challenge former World Titan Federation superstar Chris Jericho. These two have exchanged words over social media for years, but no promoter could put them on the same card, until now.

The second match announced pits two old rivals against one another, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shinsuke Nakamura. Both rising stars in the Japanese Wrestling Association, their rivalry was cut short when Nakamura left for the upstart Universal Fighting-Arts Organization. Now these two will face each other again, this time on American soil.

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Results of Ante Up:

Zicky Dice pinned Fred Rosser after a swinging fisherman suplex in 0:04:01.
Rating: * 1/4

Dalton Castle and Colt Cabana defeated 2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh Woods) when C. Cabana pinned S. Young with the Superman Pin in 0:13:12.
Rating: ** 1/4

Jacob Fatu pinned Christopher Daniels after the Doctor Bomb in 0:07:13.
Rating: ***
[Josef Samael interfered against Christopher Daniels.]

Jay Lethal pinned KENTA with the Lethal Injection in 0:10:29.
Rating: ** 1/2

Rey Mysterio pinned El Desperado after a frog splash in 0:07:16.
Rating: ****

Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston defeated Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) when E. Kingston pinned T. Liona after a short lariat in 0:14:38.
Rating: ** 1/4

Hiroshi Tanahashi pinned Shinsuke Nakamura with the High Fly Flow in 0:09:37.
Rating: *** 1/2

Kenny Omega pinned Chris Jericho with the One-Winged Angel in 0:13:29.
Rating: *** 1/2


Card rating: *** 1/4


Match observations:

May 25th, 2019. From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Christopher Daniels almost pulled off the upset against Jacob Fatu, cradling the big man for what should have been a three count had Josef Samael not distracted the referee. That turned out to be The Fallen Angel's last hurrah, as he fell to a Doctor Bomb seconds later.

Although all the press was centered around our double main event, general consensus is that the Rey Mysterio/El Desperado match stole the show. Despy used every dirty tactic he knew to get the upper hand, but Mysterio wrestled his style of match, using fast paced offence and frequent pinfalls to keep El Desperado off balance, culminating with the frog splash in homage of the late great Eddie Guerrero for the win.

Tanahashi extended the olive branch to his opponent, saying that he respected Nakamura and would like to partner up and show the American fan base how strong Japanese wrestling is. Nakamura wasn't having any of it, and he slapped the Ace's hand away, to a mixed reaction from the crowd.

We concluded the evening with an announcement from Anthem Sports, Omega and Tanahashi have earned a spot in our upcoming tournament to crown the first NWF Heavyweight Champion. More to be announced at our event next month, Beach Blast, tickets on sale now.

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Results of Beach Blast:

El Hijo del Vikingo, Gran Metalik and Rey Mysterio defeated The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) and El Desperado when Mysterio pinned Angelico with
the Dropping the Dime in 0:08:58.
Rating: ***

Fred Rosser pinned Silas Young after a running powerslam in 0:06:52.
Rating: **

Colt Cabana pinned KENTA with the Superman Pin in 0:13:04.
Rating: ***

Dalton Castle pinned Josh Woods after a German suplex in 0:11:50.
Rating: **

Zicky Dice pinned Eddie Kingston after a swinging fisherman suplex in 0:06:57.
Rating: ** 1/4

Christopher Daniels pinned Jay Lethal with the Best Moonsault Ever in 0:00:40.
Rating: *

Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and Chris Jericho when K. Omega pinned S. Nakamura with the One-Winged Angel in 0:12:46.
Rating: *** 3/4

Jon Moxley pinned Jacob Fatu after a sidewalk slam in 0:07:38.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Josef Samael interfered against Jon Moxley.]


Card rating: ** 1/2


Match observations:

June 29th, 2019. From the Ocean Center in Daytona, Beach Florida.

Christopher Daniels and Jay Lethal started with a handshake, but it didn't remain friendly long. Lethal was absolutely shocked that he lost so quickly, so when CD offered a post match handshake, possibly a insincere gesture, Lethal snapped and attacked him!

Tanahashi and Omega worked well for two people that may have to face each other for a championship in the near future. Speaking of that championship, John Moxley secured the third spot in the title tournament with his win over Jacob Fatu.

Pre sale tickets were so high, NWF officials announced a follow up event, Beach Blast: After Party next month in Jacksonville. Headlining the event will be two old rivals, Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio, but this match is for more than pride, the winner will get the last spot in our Heavyweight Championship tournament.

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Results of Beach Blast: After Party:

The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) defeated Gran Metalik and El Hijo del Vikingo when J. Evans pinned Metalik after a standing shooting star press in
0:10:31.
Rating: *** 1/4

Zicky Dice defeated Rhett Titus by countout in 0:09:02.
Rating: * 1/2

Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle defeated Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and ToaLiona) when D. Castle pinned Kaun after a Northern Lights suplex in 0:10:15.
Rating: * 1/2
[Prince Nana interfered against Dalton Castle.]

Josh Woods pinned Eddie Kingston with the Tombstone German Suplex in 0:09:26.
Rating: **

Jacob Fatu pinned Fred Rosser with the Moonsault in 0:17:16.
Rating: **
[Josef Samael interfered against Fred Rosser.]

Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal defeated Jay Lethal and KENTA when Matt Sydal made KENTA submit to a Fujiwara armbar in 0:14:11.
Rating: *** 3/4

Rey Mysterio pinned Chris Jericho after the Bronco Buster in 0:06:38.
Rating: ** 3/4


Card rating: ** 1/2


Match observations:

July 13th 2019, Daily's Place, Jacksonville Florida

We open our third event with representatives from Anthem Sports thanking everyone for coming. Then they showed the seeds for the one night title tournament to take place next month in Chicago. Jon Moxley will face off against Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega faces the winner of tonight's main event.

Shinsuke Nakamura was in the stands watching the event. Alex Marvez attempted to ask him when his next match was, but Nakamura simply responded, "Sorry, no speak English." What is up with the King of Strong style?

It's interesting that while Christopher Daniels brought in a former partner of his, Jay Lethal brought in the man he beat in our debut event. Is there something more between him and KENTA, or was this a marriage of convenience.

Has anyone ever been pinned before with a Bronco Buster? Jericho did not take well to a such a humiliating defeat and attacked Rey Mysterio from behind as he was getting his hand raised. Jericho did not stop there, and was about to take his mask until Kenny Omega made the save. The two future opponents then stared each other down to close out the show.

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Results of Windy City Riot:

El Hijo del Vikingo pinned El Desperado with the Imploding 450 Splash in
0:15:29.
Rating: *** 1/2

Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle defeated 2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh Woods) when C. Cabana pinned J. Woods with the Superman Pin in 0:11:37.
Rating: ** 1/2

Matt Sydal pinned KENTA after a reverse Frankensteiner in 0:12:46.
Rating: ****

Jay Lethal pinned Christopher Daniels with the Lethal Injection in 0:07:17.
Rating: *** 1/4

Rhett Titus pinned Shinsuke Nakamura after a back fist in 0:00:20.
Shinsuke Nakamura suffered an elbow injury. He will be out for approximately 2
cards.
Rating: *

[NWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament - Semi-Finals]: Match where the title can change hands via DQ or countout:
Jon Moxley pinned Hiroshi Tanahashi with the Death Rider in 0:06:16.
Rating: *** 3/4

[NWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament - Semi-Finals]: Match where the title can change hands via DQ or countout:
Kenny Omega pinned Rey Mysterio after a dunk slam in 0:09:32.
Rating: ***

[NWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament - Finals]: Match for the vacant NWF Heavyweight Championship where the title can change hands via DQ or countout:
Jon Moxley defeated Kenny Omega when Kenny Omega passed out in a Fujiwara
armbar in 0:09:02.
Rating: *** 1/2
(Jon Moxley won the NWF Heavyweight Championship.)


Card rating: ***


Match observations:

August 31st, 2019, Sears Center Arena, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Jay Lethal took the mic after his win, blaming his quick loss to Daniels at Beach Blast as the reason he was not in the title tournament. He promised more trouble for CD in the future, but now he was setting his sights on the Heavyweight Championship. Lethal will need to get in line, as the championship committee has announced 3 and 0 Zicky Dice as the first challenger.

Jon Moxley proved he is more the just a brawler tonight. Despite being rocked by a knee strike, he still had the presence of mind to catch Kenny Omega's exposed arm and turn his lariat attempt into a submission victory. Congratulations to our first champion.

Speaking of championships, a 4 team tournament has been announced for the Tag Team Championship. Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle will receive the first seed based on their tag record, we will have qualifier matches for the remaining three spots.

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Results of Capital Collision:

El Desperado pinned Rhett Titus with the Pinche Loco in 0:13:34.
Rating: ** 1/4

[Tag Team Title Tournament Qualifier]:
The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brawler Milonas) defeated 2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh Woods) when B. Milonas pinned S. Young after a sidewalk
slam in 0:08:07.
Rating: * 1/2

[Tag Team Title Tournament Qualifier]:
Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal defeated The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) when C. Daniels defeated Angelico by disqualification in 0:14:51.
Rating: * 3/4

[Tag Team Title Tournament Qualifier]:
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) defeated El Hijo del Vikingo and Gran Metalik when Kaun pinned Metalik with the Veambe in 0:14:54.
Rating: *** 3/4
[Prince Nana interfered against Gran Metalik.]

Fred Rosser defeated Jacob Fatu by disqualification in 0:15:41.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Josef Samael interfered against Fred Rosser.]

KENTA pinned Eddie Kingston with the Go 2 Sleep in 0:06:16.
Rating: ** 3/4

Chris Jericho pinned Rey Mysterio with the Judas Effect in 0:13:12.
Rating: *** 3/4

Jon Moxley defeated Zicky Dice when Zicky Dice passed out in a cross armbreaker
in 0:03:14.
Rating: ** 1/2
(Jon Moxley retained the NWF Heavyweight Championship.)


Card rating: ** 3/4


Match observations:

Capital One Arena Washington DC. 

We had a controversial finish to our second Tag Title qualifier. Anjelico was frustrated with Andrew Thomas's count so he threw him into the turnbuckle . The match turned into a wild brawl until James Beard took over officiating duties. Angelico had Christopher Daniels trapped in the Navarro Death Roll when the bell rang. The Hybrid2 thought they had won, but it turned out to Andrew Thomas had recovered and disqualified them. They protested, but they did place their hands on an official, so you would have to say it was the correct call.

Josef Samuel was a constant source of interference in Jacob Fatu's match , yet even discounting that, it seem liked there was nothing Fred Rosser could do to put away the Samoan Werewolf. Eventually the official had to throw out the match when Samuel blatantly attacked Rosser in the middle of the ring.

KENTA mauled Eddie Kingston with multiple DDT's some on the outside. Kingston tired to fight back, but is was clear the blows to the head took their toll. It was just a matter of time until KENTA hit the Go 2 Sleep.

Wow, another arm submission win, and this time in only three minutes. We are seeing a whole new dimension to Jon Moxley.

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Results of Collision in Philadelphia:

El Desperado pinned Gran Metalik with the Pinche Loco in 0:06:10.
Rating: ****

Silas Young and Hiroshi Tanahashi battled to a double countout in 0:05:44.
Rating: ** 1/2

Jay Lethal and KENTA defeated Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston when J. Lethal pinned E. Kingston with the Lethal Injection in 0:10:54.
Rating: *** 3/4

Kenny Omega and Josh Woods battled to a double countout in 0:10:30.
Rating: ***

[Tag Team Title Tournament - Semi-Finals]: Match where the title can change hands via DQ or countout:
Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle defeated Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal when
D. Castle defeated Matt Sydal by countout in 0:10:30.
Rating: ** 3/4

[Tag Team Title Tournament - Semi-Finals]: Match where the title can change hands via DQ or countout:
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) defeated The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brawler Milonas) when Kaun pinned B. Milonas after a DDT in
0:12:51.
Rating: * 1/2
[Prince Nana interfered against Brawler Milonas.]

[Tag Team Title Tournament - Finals]: Match for the vacant NWF Tag Team Championship where the title can change hands via DQ or countout:
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) defeated Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle when T. Liona pinned C. Cabana after a powerslam in 0:11:49.
Rating: ** 1/4
(Gates of Agony won the NWF Tag Team Championship.)


Card rating: ** 1/2


Match observations:

The Liacouras Center, Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Tanahashi came up to Kenny Omega while he was giving his post match interview. He offered to team with team with Omega to take on 2 Guys 1 Tag, given that both of their matches were inconclusive. Kenny accepted and laid out the challenge to Young and Woods at Autumn Attack.

Matt Sydal had heat with the way Dalton Castle beat him. Sydal already hurt himself missing a dive to the outside, but Castle smashed him to the concrete with the Bang A Rang instead of beating him in the ring, still a win is a win. Unfortunately Cabana and Castle could not get the job done in the finals, so Gates of Agony are our first Tag Team Champions.

Jay Lethal picks a confidence boosting win ahead of his title challenge against Jon Moxley at Autumn Attack.

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Results of Autumn Attack:

Gran Metalik and El Hijo del Vikingo defeated The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) when Metalik pinned Angelico after a flying cross body press in 0:15:13.
Rating: ***

Shinsuke Nakamura pinned Rhett Titus with the Kinshasa in 0:10:22.
Rating: ***

Zicky Dice pinned Rey Mysterio after a swinging fisherman suplex in 0:03:32.
Rating: ***

No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Jacob Fatu pinned Fred Rosser with the Moonsault in 0:08:31.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Josef Samael interfered against Fred Rosser.]

Dalton Castle pinned Matt Sydal with the Bang-A-Rang in 0:09:17.
Rating: ****

Chris Jericho and Colt Cabana battled to a double countout in 0:06:32.
Rating: ** 1/4

Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega defeated 2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh Woods) when H. Tanahashi pinned J. Woods with the High Fly Flow in 0:06:16.
Rating: ***

Jon Moxley pinned Jay Lethal with the Death Rider in 0:09:01.
Rating: ** 3/4
(Jon Moxley retained the NWF Heavyweight Championship.)


Card rating: ***


Match observations:

October 9th, Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore Maryland.

Jericho came out to taunt Rey Mysterio after his loss to Zicky Dice, telling him he was washed up and and to go back to Mexico. That came back to bite him in the rear later in the evening. After security pulled Jericho and Colt Cabana apart Rey Mysterio took the opportunity to jump Jericho on the entry ramp, necessitating security to pull that apart as well!

Kenny Omega took the mic after his match and addressed Hiroshi Tanahashi. He reminded The Ace that he wanted a partner to show the American audience how strong Japanese wrestling was, but his countryman Nakamura said no. Omega stated while he might not be Japanese, he respected Strong Style and the two of them made a pretty good team so why not challenge for the Tag Team titles. That got a big pop from the crowd, and then an even bigger pop when Tanahashi accepted.

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Results of Music City Mayhem:

The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brawler Milonas) defeated 2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh Woods) when Bruiser pinned S. Young after the Closing
Time in 0:14:47.
Rating: **

KENTA pinned Rhett Titus after a roll away in 0:11:32.
Rating: ** 1/4

Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal defeated The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) when C. Daniels pinned J. Evans with the Best Moonsault Ever in 0:13:38.
Rating: ****

El Hijo del Vikingo defeated El Desperado by disqualification in 0:05:20.
Rating: ** 1/4

Shinsuke Nakamura pinned Eddie Kingston after a side step in 0:00:49.
Rating: *

Zicky Dice defeated Jon Moxley by countout in 0:14:33.
Rating: ** 3/4
(Jon Moxley retained the NWF Heavyweight Championship.)

Rey Mysterio defeated Chris Jericho by disqualification in 0:08:06.
Rating: ***

Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega defeated Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) when K. Omega pinned T. Liona after a spinebuster bomb in 0:17:51.
Rating: * 3/4
(Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega won the NWF Tag Team Championship.)


Card rating: ** 1/4


Match observations:

Music City Mayhem
Municipal Auditorium, Nashville Tennessee

It looks like 2 Guys 1 Tag might be done as a team, Silas Young and Josh Woods got into a shoving match after their loss. They seemed to blame each other for their losing streak.

Both El Desperado and Chris Jericho got DQ'd for using the referee as a shield. Mysterio and Vikingo got together at the press conference after their matches and challenged Despy and Jericho to face them in a tag team match.

Nakamura completely disrespected Eddie Kingston after the match, calling him a bum and saying that Kingston didn't deserve to be in the ring with him. Naturally the Mad King didn't take to kindly to this and attacked Nakamura until security pulled them apart.

Jon Moxley might have took this rematch with Zicky Dice lightly, considering the ease he defeated him in their previous encounter. The Outlandish One brought the fight to the champ and even escaped the Death Rider, albeit by being close to the ropes. When Moxley injured himself with a missed tope, Dice opted to take the count out win. Knowing Moxley, however, it wouldn't be too hard for NWF officials to get him to sign for a rematch.

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Results of Beach Blast 2020:

Gran Metalik pinned Fred Rosser after a flying elbowdrop in 0:00:19.
Rating: *

Josh Woods pinned Silas Young with the Tombstone German Suplex in 0:11:55.
Rating: ***

Colt Cabana pinned Jay Lethal with the Superman Pin in 0:13:32.
Rating: *** 3/4

Shinsuke Nakamura pinned Eddie Kingston with the Kinshasa in 0:05:06.
Rating: *** 1/2

El Hijo del Vikingo and Rey Mysterio defeated Chris Jericho and El Desperado when Mysterio pinned Desperado after a moonsault bodyblock in 0:14:01.
Rating: *** 1/2

Dalton Castle defeated Jacob Fatu by disqualification in 0:04:42.
Rating: * 3/4

Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kenny Omega when C. Daniels pinned H. Tanahashi after a side step in 0:05:25.
Rating: ***
(Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal won the NWF Tag Team Championship.)

Jon Moxley pinned Zicky Dice with the Death Rider in 0:10:23.
Rating: ** 3/4
(Jon Moxley retained the NWF Heavyweight Championship.)


Card rating: ** 3/4


Match observations:

Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida

The crowd was firmly behind Eddie Kingston this time around, but the result was still the same. Nakamura did not take the mic this time, simply pantomiming washing his hands, signaling he is done with Kingston.

Rey Mysterio picks up the win for his team, but not by pinning Chris Jericho. To settle their issues they will face each other on one, in NWF's first steel cage match.

Wow, who would have thought the super team of Kenny Omega and Tanahashi would drop the straps in their first defense? Tanahashi protested that the count was fast, but Omega just seemed to be disappointed in his partner.

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Results of Lone Start Shootout:

Fred Rosser pinned KENTA after a Northern Lights suplex in 0:03:06.
KENTA suffered an elbow injury. He will be out for approximately 2 cards.
Rating: ** 1/2

The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) defeated The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) when J. Evans pinned M. Jackson with the 630 Senton in
0:07:18.
Rating: *** 1/2

El Hijo del Vikingo pinned El Desperado after a shooting star press in 0:11:55.
Rating: *** 1/4

Kenny Omega and Gran Metalik battled to a double countout in 0:07:48.
Rating: *** 1/4

Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) defeated The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brawler Milonas) when Kaun pinned B. Milonas after the Open the
Gates in 0:11:36.
Rating: * 3/4
[Prince Nana interfered against Brawler Milonas.]

Hiroshi Tanahashi pinned Shinsuke Nakamura with the High Fly Flow in 0:13:44.
Rating: *** 1/2

Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle defeated Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal when C. Cabana pinned Matt Sydal with the Superman Pin in 0:15:44.
Rating: *** 1/4
(Colt Cabana and Dalton Castle won the NWF Tag Team Championship.)

No-Countout-No-DQ-Cage Match:
Chris Jericho pinned Rey Mysterio with the Judas Effect in 0:12:11.
Rating: **** 1/4


Card rating: *** 1/4


Match observations:

H-E-B Center At Cedar Park, Texas

You would have to call The Young Bucks' quick loss to the Hybrid2 an upset, Nick Jackson didn't even get a chance to tag in!

Nakamura and Tanahashi have been trading barbs over social media for months now, all stemming from Nakamura rebuffing Tanahashi's offer to team up after our debut event. It got even more heated after the Ace claimed he didn't need Nakamura after wining the tag titles with Kenny Omega, and then escalated after Nakamura mocked Tanahashi for losing the titles in his first defense. This all led to their rematch being exceptionally violent. Tanahashi tried to make peace after his win and extended his hand to Nakamura, but The King of Strong Style just slapped it away.

Speaking of the Tag Titles, they are quite the hot potato, no team can seem to hold on to them. Will Castle and Cabana be any different?