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Post by rey619 on Feb 3, 2015 3:18:16 GMT -5
Good stuff going on here. Too bad you don't get more comments which might go a long way to keeping this going. I am curious ... do you have a roster listing of the current active ladies here? I'm not really following women's wrestling that much anymore either, so that is also a factor. Been mostly NxT and Lucha Underground the last months. The shows I post here actually is a bit behind my booking, I'm in November "locally" and July here on the boards. Dunno if I can recreate a historical roster without spoiling any comings and goings. Maybe I should try to catch up with myself instead
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Post by rey619 on Feb 3, 2015 3:20:45 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 19.07.2014
Kimberly vs Nikki Storm After weeks and weeks of whinging and moaning, Nikki Storm finally managed to get herself booked in a TV Title match, even though it was against the champ and two other challengers in an Ultimate X match tomorrow. How better to get a decent warm up match than to face the former TV champion? Kimberly has really struggled as of late, and acted kind of deranged towards… everyone, really. Nikki didn’t bother too much though, and put her away with the Perfect Storm, sending out a clear message to Madison Rayne, Athena and whoever the fourth opponent will be.
Nikki Storm defeated Kimberly with the Perfect Storm after 02:41 Rating: *½
The battle lines are drawn As Nikki was gloating over her win, pointing to the ceiling where the championship will be suspended tomorrow evening, Athena came out and warned Nikki about being too confident about winning the title. She told the Scot that when the dust settled and the belt had been removed from the cables - “The Wrestling Goddess” would be TV Champion. Madison Rayne came out next, reminding both of them that she was in fact the champion, and would continue to reign supreme even after Tropic Tumble. Some generic rock music then plays, but nobody comes out. Is this a sign of who will join them in the Ultimate X match tomorrow night? Rating: **
Tag champs’ open challenge We go backstage, as Chasity Taylor stands by with the tag team champions. She asks them about their plans for tomorrow - as they don’t have any matches set up just yet. Cruise says that it can be a pain in the ass being so supreme as they are. Kong says that they will be there, ready for anything, and that if a team wants to challenge them - they are free to do so. An open challenge it is! Rating: **
Made in Sin vs Serena & Madison Rayne Taylor and Allysin have way more experience tagging together than Serena and Madison, but the current TV champion and her partner are so good individually that the darkly dressed damsels couldn’t put them down, even with superior teamwork. Serena has actually held the TV Title herself for six weeks back in 2011, when it was still the TNAW Maiden Title. It is, in fact, the only championship Serena has held here in TNAW. Just as Serena and Madison started getting their teamwork patched up, the match was thrown out when Hailey Hatred charged the ring, pushing the referee away and attacking Serena.
Serena & Madison Rayne defeated Made in Sin (Made & Kay) when Serena defeated Made via DQ in 06:17 Rating: **
Brawl for them all Serena took a pummeling at first, unable to get help from Madison Rayne, who had bee taken out by Made in Sin and left outside of the ring. As the brawl went out of the ring though, Serena pulled out all the stops, ramming the ringsteps into Hatred’s knee and smashing a chair over her back. Serena’s fury and determination seemed to put a fear into Hailey, who managed to retreat at last. Serena grabbed a mic, calling Hailey a coward who runs when she’s finally faced with a decent challenge. Serena then challenges Hailey to a streetfight tomorrow night. Hailey smiles, accepting the offer.
Leon vs Sarita Both of these wrestlers have problems on their own elsewhere, but the competitiveness of these two international superstars quickly came to the front in this match. Sarita is an experienced and savvy worker who likes to use what some may call questionable methods to win her matches. Leon is a quick and agile Japanese joshi star, but Sarita is a world-travelled athlete, and knew a trick or two to counter Leon’s offense. The fast-paced lucha-styled match was well-received by the crowd, who absolutely adored it. The end came when Leon went up top for the Frog Splash. Sarita managed to push referee Remsburg into the ropes, causing Leon to crotch herself. Sarita then hit a superplex, rattling Leon’s back. From there, it was a simple case of lifting Leon on her back, cinching in the spinning torture rack move that has put away so many opponents.
Sarita made Leon submit to the La Reinenara in 04:52 Rating: ****
Ninja challenge We’re back from commercial, and the ring and the ringside area has been propped with several strange contraptions, including some obstacles, a mobile climbing wall and a small inflatable kid’s pool. Ray and her interpreter is out there with the Canadian Ninjas, who are about to put Nicole and Portia through a “ninja challenge”. Portia whines about how stupid this is, but still goes through with the rather easy obstacle course. Next they try to sneak up on Dave Prazak, but it’s rather pointless when Dave knows what’s going on. Portia tries to climb the wall, but falls down on Nicole, and the two fall into the pool. As the Ninjas complain about the stupid test, Ray suddenly retrieves a kendo stick, chasing the Ninjas out of the ring area with it. The stage is set for tomorrow’s Kendo Stick match! Rating: **½
Ivelisse with a leash on Sarita Backstage, Sarita has just got dressed in civilian clothing, when “the Huntress” Ivelisse suddenly strikes from behind, locking Sarita in a sleeper hold. The MMA-trained Puerto Rican manages to pull out a dog leash, telling Sarita she will put her on a leash, like the bitch she is. Ivelisse manages to get the leash partially around Sarita’s neck before she breaks free. Sarita calls Ivelisse a psycho, as she flees. Ivelisse, a fiery madness dancing in her eyes, laughs at Sarita, all the time brandishing the leash and telling the camera that tomorrow, she will bring back her prey. Rating: **½
Britani Knight vs Nicole Matthews - non title She might not have passed Ray’s ninja school, but if she managed to somehow defeat the reigning World Champion, Nicole could definitely make a case for getting a title shot after Tropic Tumble. “The Lariat” was always looking for ways to hit her devastating clothesline on the young Briton, but Knight knows Matthews well enough from their many matches over the TV Title back in 2012, and managed to avoid her attempts. One of Knight’s best assets are her legs, and Nicole got to taste a variety of kicks to a variety of body parts, setting up the Knights Light brain-buster, which was just another set-up for the Knight Rider.
Britani Knight defeated Nicole Matthews with the Knight Rider in 05:05 Rating: **½
A final warning Britani didn’t celebrate long, as Tara hit the ring, blitzing Britani and laying her out. She put a severe beating on Britani, hitting her with the Widow’s Peak. Sara Del Rey came out, and for a moment there was tension between herself and Tara. Then Del Rey picked up Britani and hit the Royal Butterfly, before picking her up again and hitting a piledriver! Sara and Tara may be on to something here - put the champ out of business and there will be one less opponent to worry about tomorrow. Rating: *
Show rating: **¼
Notes:
Tomorrow is Tropic Tumble, held at an outdoor location in Daytona Beach. Here is a rundown of the card:
Britani Knight (c) vs Tara vs Sara Del Rey for the TNAW World Title Madison Rayne (c) vs Athena vs Nikki Storm vs ?? in an Ultimate X Match for the TNAW TV Title Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise (c’s) vs ?? for the TNAW Tag Team Titles in an Open Challenge Match Hailey Hatred vs Serena in a Street Fight Canadian Ninjas vs Ray & Leon in a Kendo Stick Match “The Huntress” Ivelisse Velez vs Sarita
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Post by rey619 on Feb 5, 2015 9:17:05 GMT -5
TROPIC TUMBLE V
Welcome to the 5th edition of this iPPV, which has a tradition of being held outside. This year, the venue was an outside green in Daytona Beach, and the fans were enjoying the summer night.
Ivelisse vs Sarita The enmity between these two came from earlier this month, when Sarita didn’t take too kindly to losing for “The Huntress”. The feisty Puerto Rican has acted strangely every since, brandishing some kind of leash and threatening to make Sarita her “bitch”, calling her “prey” and what not. What is true is that both women are well-trained, with experience in both MMA and fitness besides wrestling. Despite being almost 10 years older than Ivelisse, Sarita actually hasn’t more than 2 years more experience than “the Huntress”. They start out young in Puerto Rico. The match quickly turned submission based, and even if they did their fare share of lucha and power-style, it always turned back to one of them trying to cinch in their submission holds. Sarita did get Ivelisse on her shoulders for the La Reinenara, but Ivelisse slid down and hit a roll up for two. Soon after, Velez got the guillotine choke for the second time. This time, Sarita passed out.
Ivelisse Velez defeated Sarita when Sarita passed out to the guillotine choke in 08:31 Rating: **¾
The match didn’t end there, as Ivelisse retrieved a leash, putting it on Sarita. She woke her up, and dragged her out of the ring, Sarita to weakened to fight back much. What an odd thing to do.
Who is the fourth? Backstage, Athena and Madison Rayne are discussing who their mystery opponent tonight will be, when Chasity Taylor and Nikki Storm come by. Nikki Storm says it doesn’t matter who it will be, because she will defend the Scottish heritage by bringing the belt down. Athena gets into Storm’s face, telling her that she isn’t even from a real country. Madison gets between them, telling them to save it for the match. Rating: ***¼
Canadian Ninjas vs Ray & Leon - Kendo Stick Match Their desires to be real ninjas might have caught up with them now, as they are facing two experienced joshi girls in a Kendo Stick match. The rules? Just normal tag rules, except that everyone can fight at the same time and that kendo sticks are allowed. Everyone had their own kendo stick - and there were also others placed in the corners of the ring and in various locations outside. You could even wield two of them if you wanted, as Ray did when she hit both Ninjas with a stick each. In the opening minutes, the Ninjas were beaten all over the place, but Nicole and Portia finally managed to turn the tides, Portia wiping out both Ray and Leon with a dive from the apron. The match still had to be won inside, so now and then two of the foursome were inside, trying to put the other away. Nicole almost got Leon down with the lariat, and Ray barely missed Portia with the Skytwister - awesome moves! The Ninjas were looking for an advantage, and got it when Portia managed to trap Ray against the guardrail, using the kendo stick as some sort of bar. Leon was then helpless to prevent the Ninjas from hitting her several times with the stick, laying her out for the pin.
Canadian Ninjas (Nicole Matthews & Portia Perez) defeated Ray & Leon when Portia pinned Leon after 11:04 Rating: *¼
Mercedes Martinez vs Winter This was an unannounced match between two tag wrestlers currently without any partners. The Valkyrie has left TNAW and is back in Mexico, while Rose Martinez tore her biceps earlier this month and will be out for the rest of the year. I don’t think they will be teaming up together anytime soon, as Winter quickly pissed Martinez off with her cheating and whining. Martinez is an accomplised singles wrestler though, and the “Latina Sensation” slowly dismantled the Briton before hitting the Fisherman buster for the win.
Mercedes Martinez defeated Winter with the Fisherman Brain Buster after 05:52 Rating: **½
Jessica Havock & Allysin Kay vs Melanie Cruise & Awesome Kong (c’s) for the TNAW Tag Team Titles We heard from Kong and Cruise last night that they were inviting anyone to challenge for their titles, but we weren’t prepared to see one-half of the Made in Sin team together with the destructive force that is Jessica Havock. We didn’t get too much of an explanation about this or the whereabouts of Taylor Made, but Kay and Havock seemed to be on the same page for sure. Let’s face it, Cruise and Kong have never worked particularly hard to gel as a team or to dish out some neat double team maneuvers. They are simply too big, powerful and skilled as singles wrestlers. They don’t need it. Well, tonight they faced someone on their own size, and they got their money’s worth trying to deal with J-Hav. Kay is no slouch either, and her kicks and strikes softened up Cruise and Kong for Havock’s power moves. Still, this was Kay and Havock’s first match together, and the advantage they held briefly, didn’t hold. As Cruise and Jessicka tumbled to the floor, Kong wrapped things up with Kay inside the ring.
Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise defeated Allysin Kay & Jessica Havock when Kong made Kay submit to a bearhug in 07:20 Rating: **¾ (Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise retained the TNAW Tag-Team Titles)
Athena vs Madison Rayne (c) vs Nattie Neidhart vs Nikki Storm for the TNAW TV Title in an Ultimate X Match The surprise was huge when Nattie Neidhart was announced as the fourth contestants for the Ultimate X match. The former TV Champion was the unknown quantity for the four other girls. Maybe that’s why they actually teamed together in the opening to get rid of Nattie, throwing her on the outside. Something happened to Neidhart’s knee in the spill to the floor, as she took several minutes before entering, and a trainer and doctor checked her out. The three remaining in the ring didn’t enter any alliances or partnerships, as all were vying for that top prize hanging in the cables above the ring. The reigning champ almost had it after four minutes, but a speedy hand-over-hand by Athena caught up with Madison, and they both spilled down. Athena even did an O-Face variant from the cables to Nikki, putting her out of the match for almost a minute. Nattie came back in to discus lariat Athena. She took her time climbing the cables, and Nikki Storm brought her down from below, jumping from the turnbuckle. As all were down, Madison Rayne tried to reach the belt again. Athena and Storm tried to interject themselves, and they all tangled in the middle, trying to kick each other down. Athena and Storm fell down together, allowing Rayne to retrieve the belt and keep the title.
Madison Rayne defeated Athena, Nattie Neidhart & Nikki Storm in an Ultimate X Match when she retrieved the TNAW TV Title after 07:49 Rating: * (Madison Rayne retained the TNAW TV Title) (Nattie Neidhart tore her cruciate ligaments and will be out until February 2015)
Hailey Hatred vs Serena - Streetfight If the kendo stick match was a partial hardcore match, this was a full-scale hardcore match, falls-count-anywhere match. It didn’t take long before Serena and Hatred spilled to the outside, fighting across the green. The benches the crowd were seated on were used to body slam your opponent on, and the grass itself saw plenty of action after suplexes and slams. Serena tried to spear Hatred, but Hailey moved away and Serena hit a couple of garbage bins that stood on the outskirts of the green. The bins were used in the war afterwards. At one point, the match looked like it was going to spill out onto the road next to the green, but security fortunately stopped them. Hailey actually took the guard’s mace, spraying Serena’s eyes! Somehow, Serena kicked out! Hailey was beating the crap out of Serena now, but instinctively, and going by sound, Serena managed to hit Hailey with a spear. That gave Serena some time, and someone came over with some water, cleaning Serena’s eyes. Hatred didn’t see this, so Serena was playing possum when Hatred came over. When Hailey picked up Serena, she was kicked in the gut and DDT’ed head first onto a wooden bench. That was it for Hatred.
Serena defeated Hailey Hatred after a DDT onto a wooden bench in 12:21 to win this FCA StreetFight Rating: ***
Britani Knight (c) vs Sara Del Rey vs Tara for the TNAW World Title It was time for your main event, as these three women faced each other in a triple threat! The young Briton shocked the world when she defeated Tara at Queen of the Ring. After winning that grueling tournament, Britani was baited into accepting a match then and there. To everyone’s (including herself, maybe) she managed to defeat Tara. Both the previous champion Tara and former two time champion Sara Del Rey has attempted to take the title away from Knight, without succeeding. Tonight, they tried together. Last night on Showdown, they worked together briefly to injure Britani, and you could see her favoring both an arm and a leg in the opening moments of the match. Sara and Tara continued their alliance, targeting Britani in the early goings. The alliance didn’t last very long though, as Sara tried to scoop the win with a roll-up. As Sara and Tara argued, Britani managed to send Tara out of the ring with a superkick. This was a terrific back-and-forth match between two veterans of the sport and someone who by many is viewed as the future of the industry. After the five-minute mark, all alliances were off. Many attempts were made to put another wrestler down for the three-count, but with a third party always present, it was difficult. Another factor is that Britani didn’t even have to be pinned to lose the title, which was the case when Sara almost defeated Tara with the Royal Butterfly, only to have the victory snatched away by Britani breaking up the hold. The end came when Tara, being the dominant wrestler in the ring at the time, hit the Widow’s Peak on Sara. Del Rey rolled instinctively to the outside, but Tara picked up Britani, aiming to do the same to her instead. Britani, however, countered it with a sunset flip, cradling Tara’s legs for the three-count. Britani retains!
Britani Knight defeated Tara and Sara Del Rey when Knight defeated Tara with a sunset flip after 15:48 Rating: ****
Show rating: **¾
Notes: Britani Knight is still the TNAW World Champion after a gruelling triple threat match with two of her hardest rivals. Who will emerge next to challenge for the championship? Are Tara and Sara finished with Britani? Check out Showdown in six days to find out!
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Post by kingofoldschool on Feb 6, 2015 16:51:41 GMT -5
Love the setting for Tropic Tumble and the Streetfight sounded brutal, especially the finish! Was that an FCA Cubed match?
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Post by rey619 on Feb 9, 2015 2:30:57 GMT -5
Thanks. I don't really use TNM or AWE anymore. I've developed a dice-based system that decides star-rating, injuries, contract renewal etc. The rest has always been fully booked anyway.
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Post by JeepGuy on Feb 9, 2015 12:13:10 GMT -5
Thanks. I don't really use TNM or AWE anymore. I've developed a dice-based system that decides star-rating, injuries, contract renewal etc. The rest has always been fully booked anyway. I'd be interested in hearing about your dice-based system.
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Post by rey619 on Feb 11, 2015 5:08:43 GMT -5
I'm warning you, it's rather complicated, somewhat incomplete and the rules document need some serious revisions. But if you want to take a look anyway, I'll send it to you. Just PM me your e-mail.
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Post by rey619 on Feb 11, 2015 5:11:29 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 26.07.2014
Ready for the gold Last night was an eventful night for a lot of people, including the Canadian Ninjas who defeated Ray & Leon in the Kendo stick match. Using the kendo stick as a kind off restraining device, they were able to isolate Leon and win the match. As a result of this, the Canadians have been granted a title shot tonight, and Portia and Nicole were certain of victory when talking to Chasity Taylor earlier tonight. Chasity asks whether or not they think they can repeat last week’s feat now that they couldn’t cheat, a question that provoked Portia to slapping Chasity. Nicole said that it was legal to use the kendo stick, it didn’t state that hitting someone with it was the only way to use it. They warn Chasity to ask these impudent questions again. Rating: *
Veda Scott vs Winter Young Veda may be fighting an uphill battle here in TNAW wrestling talent that were experienced already when Veda was a teenager, but she is getting there, slowly, but surely. She managed a brief flurry of offense against the Briton, almost hitting the Snapmare driver - Veda’s finisher. Instead, she was dumped with a spinebuster and then a beautiful missile dropkick from the top rope.
Winter defeated Veda Scott with a missile dropkick after 02:42 Rating: *
A disturbing, new relationship Dave and Lenny announce that nobody has seen or heard from Sarita after her loss to Ivelisse at Tropic Tumble, but they now inform us that a disturbing video has been sent to them - by the Huntress herself. In the video, we see from inside Ivelisse’s apartment, where Ivelisse is dragging Sarita around by the leash. She’s obviously filming this herself, talking to the camera like she was rearing a beast. She unfastens the leash, telling Sarita to go get her a glass of water. Sarita does so, obediently. Ivelisse then tells Sarita to be a good girl and stay while she takes a shower. The camera is fast-forwarding at one point, but Sarita stays more or less in the same space, fluffing a pillow or correcting a book in the book shelf, but staying in the living room. Ivelisse emerges fully dressed after her shower, smiling at the video and confirming that it took almost a week, but her prey has been subdued and pacified. Rating: *¼
Jessica Havock vs “Sassy” Stephanie Smothers For some strange reason or another, Jessica Havock teamed up with Allysin Kay last night to take on the tag team champions. Havock and her partner lost, but the desire for gold must still be there in Havock’s mind. It didn’t look like it took away from her concentration though, as J-Hav demolished her opponent as thoroughly as she always does. She could have pinned Stephanie early on, but she didn’t feel like it, and continued hitting spinebusters, Air Raid Crashes and sitout powerbombs. In the end, the referee tries to stop the match, actually giving the match to Stephanie due to DQ for excessive violence. J-Hav is not happy with that decision, and even threatens the referee with a beating. Fortunately for Remsburg, Dixie Carter came out and warned Jessica that her job might be in danger if she went through with what she contemplated. Havock left the arena, a pissed-off look on her face. Rating: *¼
Kimberly will be back A somewhat disturbing video (akin to the one in the Ring) airs. Images of birds, dying animals, bad weather, imposing architecture etc. are shown. At the end, Kimberly appears with a huge grin, saying that she will be back - better than ever. Rating: ½*
Martinez with some choice words Backstage, Chasity Taylor stands by with “the Latina Sensation” Mercedes Martinez. Martinez says that once upon a time, she knew, respected and liked a brilliant wrestler named Sara Del Rey. The actions she has seen from her that last month, the words they have exchanged have told Mercedes that she doesn’t really like her anymore. She doesn’t respect her - and she feels like she doesn’t know her anymore. That is why Mercedes asked for a match with Sara tonight - she wanted to try the old wrestling way of getting your point across - punching her nose in. Rating: ***¼
Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise vs The Canadian Ninjas - TNAW Tag Title Match This was Portia’s and Nicole’s big chance. Few thought they would get past the Japanese duo, even fewer believes they can handle the champions. The Ninjas might have years of experience from the minor leagues on the champions, but two former world champions are still two former world champons even though this is tag wrestling. They were beat pillar to post in the first few minutes, the crowd loving the beatdown the challengers suffered at the hands of their big opponents. Kong nearly squeezed the shit out of Portia while Melanie knocked the wind out of Nicole when a spinebuster. Some minutes into the match, the Ninjas took control over Melanie through the use of a finger against the eye, using quick tags and double-team manevuers to keep Cruise out Nothing of what they tried was able to put her out permanently, and when she was able to tag Kong, who cleaned the ring and hit the Awesome Bomb on Portia, something had to be done. Nicole grabbed a chair, smashing Cruise over the back. She wasn’t badly injured, but it was right in front of the referee, who had no choice but to DQ the challengers and let the champions retain.
Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise defeated the Canadian Ninjas via DQ in 10:39 Rating: *** (Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise retained the TNAW Tag Team Titles)
Ray & Leon strikes As Portia and Nicole are on their way out, pointing to their temples and acting wise and smart, Ray and Leon attacked from behind. They have obviously not forgotten tha injustice perpretated them last weekend. The Ninjas couldn’t quite resist it, and they rolled them back into the ring, where Kong and Cruise hit a spinebuster each to make a point very, very clear. Rating: *¼
Mercedes Martinez vs Sara Del Rey These two have had plenty of bouts in the minor league prior to coming to TNAW, and were friends and allies the last time we saw them here. Sara’s change of heart and demeanor doesn’t sit well with the honorable Martinez, who also saw Sara abuse Rose Martinez, Mercedes’ sister-in-law) a few weeks ago. This slight couldn’t not stand, and the two veterans faced other here in the ring. Sara has definitely accomplished more than Mercedes, but both have a well-known career to look back at. They are also known to not hold their punches, which this match showed. It didn’t take long before they took to the outside, sending each other into guardrails, posts and slamming each other on the floor. They were always careful getting in before the 10-count, but their brawls were ranging further and further away from the ring. As Sara hit the Royal Butterfly on Mercedes on the ramp, the ref had already reached an 8 count, and Sara couldn’t be bothered returning to the ring - leaving this match a double countout.
Mercedes Martinez and Sara Del Rey battled to a double countout in 08:25 Rating: ****
Tara with a final request Tara’s music plays, and the former World Champion comes out. She admits that Britani now has defeated her three times, and even she is starting to admit that the young Brit is better than anyone thought. Still, she is the only three time world champion in TNAW history - she deserves to face Britani one-on-one, without any added complications like a third party. Britani Knight comes out, and tells Tara that she understands why she has held the world championship three times. She was really difficult to beat. But she has done it now - three times. And she can do it four times if necessary too, just name the place and time. Tara sets the match for three weeks from tonight - in a ⅔ falls match. Rating: ***
Show rating: **½
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Post by rey619 on Feb 17, 2015 3:24:17 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 02.08.2014
A Beautiful Reunion Tonight’s Showdown opens with the reunion of one of the most famous tag teams in TNAW history, as Madison Rayne came out to the ring alongside Angelina Love. The rumors have floated the past days and weeks, and the two old friends hugged and waved to the fans. Angelina said that it was great to be back in TNAW. And even though they were a succesful tag team, they’re not looking for a permanent reunion, as Madison is busy defending her TV Title. The happy reunion is interrupted by Winter. The Brit comes in and questions Winter loyalty to Madison. After all, Madison Rayne did betray Angelina last time around, why shouldn’t Love repay the favor now? Rayne and Love try to divert the mind games from Winter, but the cunning interruptor has, perhaps, gotten into their heads. Either way, a match was set for tonight between Angelina Love and Winter. Rating: ***
Mercedes with choice words for Sara Footage was shown of last week’s double countout match between Sara and Mercedes, and Lenny Leonard is standing by with Mercedes. “The Latina Sensation” says that she knows better than anyone Sara’s strengths and weaknesses. She has battled her before, both here and elsewhere in the country. Sara’s biggest weakness is her pride. She is unable to acknowledge that someone else may be better than her. It will be her downfall, and Martinez will be there to shove her along the way. Rating: ****¼
Kong injured Chasity is having a talk with Awesome Kong and Melanie Cruise. The tag team champions look dejected as the camera zooms in on Kong’s hand in a cast. Kong says that a weight fell down on her hand in the gym, shattering several bones in her hand. She has a “no-wrestle” ban on her by the doctor. Cruise and Kong feel they can beat anyone, even with only three hands total, but doctor’s orders are doctor’s orders. In the meantime, Cruise will wreak havoc in the singles rank - pun not intended. Rating: **¼
“Crazy” Mary Dobson vs Jessica Havock Speaking of, Jessica Havock was in action against the debuting “Crazy” Mary Dobson. If we didn’t know why she was called Crazy, we got the answer here tonight, as she almost went into a barbaric rage as the bell rang, charing Havock and attacking ferociously. Every time Havock swatted her away or powered her down, Dobson was back up on her feet and charged her opponent. Even though she was brave.. or crazy.. Havock’s attacks bore fruits soon enough.
Jessica Havock defeated “Crazy” Mary Dobson with the Demon Drop in 01:52 Rating: ****
Sara not happy with Mercedes Lenny Leonard has caught up with Mercedes Martinez again, who is having a war of words with Sara Del Rey bacsktage. Sara is sick and tired of Martinez bad-mouthing her, and wants her to stop. She can start having opinions when she has had the world title around her waist. Mercedes says that Sara has become so full of herself that she probably will explode any time. The two former partners start to push each other, and trainers have to separate them. DelRey is shouting “traitor” and “backstabber” to Martinez as they are dragged apart. Rating: ¾*
Angelina Love vs Winter With Madison Rayne ringside, Love grappled with Winter with great confidence, a confidence that quickly turned into pain as Winter gouged her eyes and started working over Love’s back. Slams, suplexes and submission moves were incorporated. All the time, the Briton shouted to Madison to pay attention, that her betrayal could happen at any time. Love fought back, throwing Winter to the ground and signalling to Rayne that she didn’t pay Winter’s words any attention at all. Winter has been without a goal or a proper direction for some time now - maybe she has found a new one ? Either way, Love will probably need some time to get back into ring shape, as she fell in this one. On the way out, Winter blew kisses at them both.
Winter defeated Angelina Love w/Madison Rayne with the Swinging Side Slam after 06:12 Rating: ***
Ninjas speak their mind We see footage from last week, when Portia and Nicole were disqualified in their title attempt against Kong and Cruise. We then go backstage, where Chasity is speaking to the Ninjas. They blame Ray & Leon for their loss. Even though they fair and square got rid of them, they were still stuck in their mind and when they were prepared to end the champs, they stuck their noses where they didn’t belong. Next week, they would end them for good - in a Flag Match! Rating: **½
Athena vs Madison Rayne (c) for the TNAW TV Title “The Wrestling Goddess” failed in her attempt to take the TV Title away from Rayne at Tropic Tumble, but received another shot tonight. Rayne is often the underdog throughout a lot of her matches, but she controlled a lot of the action here tonight, both with submission moves and throws and slams. Athena used her strong legs on many occasions, and almost got the win with a superkick. Love came out at the five minute mark to cheer for Rayne, and was quickly followed by Winter, who grabbed a mic, warning Rayne that Love might be out here to betray her. This distracted both women in the ring actually, but it was the champion who reacted first, hitting Athena with the Rayne Drop to retain. Love and Rayne then warned Winter to stay away from them. Madison Rayne defeated Athena with the Rayne Drop in 06:32 Rating: ***¼ (Madison Rayne retained her TNAW TV Title)
Serena getting ready Backstage, Serena is taping up her fists, preparing for the cage match as the cage itself is set up out in the arena. Serena says that she knows Hailey is out for her blood tonight, and that her win at Tropic Tumble doesn’t amount for much if it is Serena’s broken back and ruined career that is left in the cage tonight. She promises her fans, friends and family that tonight, it is Hailey Hatred’s carcass that will be left in the ring. Rating: ***
Hailey Hatred vs Serena - Cage Match The two enemies locked horns again, this time inside a 20 foot tall steel cage. If there at anytime were technical holds being exchanged in this rivalry, it has ended, as this match was pure mayhem, hatred (pun intended) and violence. The pain felt by both as they were unceremoniously slammed into the cage by her opponent. Cage escape was the only way of winning this match, so even when Serena hit with the spear, pinning Hatred was pointless. Hatred on the other hand found great use in weakening Serena with her submission moves, as Serena’s climbing ability would be hampered. Serena almost put herself out of commission when she missed her second spear, going through the ropes and hitting the cage wall. She barely caught up with Hailey, and the two battled on top of the ropes, before Serena speared Hatred, causing them both to fall hard down to the floor. Serena was first awake, and crawled slowly over to the cage door, eventually crawling out to freedom and victory.
Cage match: Serena defeated Hailey Hatred via cage escape in 11:30 Rating: ***
Show rating: ***¼
A great show here tonight capped with a fantastic cage match between Serena and Hailey Hatred. Madison Rayne’s TV Title is still safe around her waist and Jessica Havock continues to dominate her opponents. Next week, the Canadian Ninjas and Ray & Leon tangle in a Flag Match!
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Post by rey619 on Feb 19, 2015 5:57:38 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 09.08.2014
Heidi Lovelace vs Melanie Cruise Her partner might not be medically cleared to wrestle until September, but one-half of the current TNAW Tag Team Champions is still one of the best and most powerful singles wrestlers in TNAW. “The Vintage Vixen” tried to take Cruise’s legs from out beneath her, but Melanie has been in the game for too long to be felled by such an easy tactic. Cruise picks up a routine victory here tonight.
Melanie Cruise defeats Heidi Lovelace with the Burning Hammer after 03:40 Rating: **¼
Ivelisse establishes her dominance We see footage of Ivelisse and Sarita taking a walk in the park, Ivelisse still controlling Sarita by a leash. Ivelisse talks to the camera about establishing dominance and control over her prey, domesticating it slowly but surely. It reminds a little about Cesar Milan’s “Dog Whisperer” segments. At one point Sarita mentions she is hungry and wants to have a hot dog, but Ivelisse reins her in, forcing her down on her knees with a hammerlock, telling her to eat when she says so. This just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Rating: **
Ivelisse w/Sarita vs Stephanie Smothers Sarita was chained to the ring post as her handler was out here wrestling the red-head Smothers. At one point she started interacting with Dave Prazak from the announce booth, prompting Ivelisse to slap Sarita and tell Prazak to not bother her, as it is important that she is not bothered by outside stimuli. Smothers tried to use this distracting element to her favor, but “The Huntress” is too cunning a wrestler to be distracted.
Ivelisse defeated Stephanie Smothers when she made Stephanie submit a guillotine choke after 04:04 Rating: ***½
Lenny tries his hand at Japanese A pre-taped segment is shown of co-host Lenny Leonard trying to tell Ray and Leon that the match against the Ninjas tonight will be a Flag match. He uses a smart phone and an app to translate, and even presents the Joshi girls with a Japanese flag. They think that the flag is a gift, and they return the gift by giving Lenny a pack of cigars. Lenny says he doesn’t smoke, but thanks them anyway. Rating: *¼
An offer you can(?) refuse Backstage, Winter approaches Serena. The Brit explains that now that Valkyrie is gone, she lacks a tag team partner. She tries to convince Serena that together, they can defeat Winter and Kong and become tag team champions. Serena thanks Winter for the consideration, but says she is not a tag team wrestler and will continue solely in the singles ranks. Winter is obviously not happy with the decision, but puts on a happy face. Rating: ***¼
Nikki Storm vs Sarita w/Ivelisse “The Huntress” and her captive are back in the ring as Sarita takes on Nikki Storm. The Scot is obviously a little confused about the whole get-up, as Ivelisse leads Sarita into the ring, removes her leash and tells her to tear Storm apart. The fans were also a little confused as to who to cheer, but they got to see an excellent bout between two very sound wrestlers. Sarita looked focused during the match, but when Ivelisse shouted instructions to her, you could see doubt and worry wash over Sarita’s face. When Ivelisse started rattling with the leash, Nikki took offense, telling Ivelisse to get a grip. Sarita took advantage of this however, grabbing Nikki from behind and hitting a Tiger driver for the win.
Sarita defeated Nikki Storm with the tiger driver after 06:50 Rating: ****
Pride of Canada Unlike their opponents tonight, Portia Perez and Nicole Matthews clearly understands what’s at stake tonight, as they’re waving the Canadian flag backstage and telling Ray and Leon to prepare for the fight of their lives. At Tropic Tumble, it was a violent and weapon based match. Tonight, it’s about honor and national pride - something Ray and Leon know nothing about. Rating: **¾
It’s not normal Backstage, Chasity Taylor has caught up with Nikki Storm, asking her about the match. She said that she took her eyes of her opponent for one moment, and paid for it. But even though she lost the win bonus, it was very unnerving to see the control Ivelisse held over Sarita. It was not normal, it was kind of creepy. No human being deserves to be treated like a caged beast. Rating: ****
Stipulation set for next week We’re back from commercials, and Tara is out in the ring together with Chasity Taylor. Tara says that many have said to her that her time on the top is over, that she needs to surrender the throne to younger athletes, like Britani. Tara admits that the thought has crossed her mind. She could give up, retire and live comfortably on her merits and laurels. But she won’t, she won’t let that young, English brat stay on the throne longer than necessary. Tara is interrupted by Britani, who comes out with the TNAW World Title. She points out that she has defeated Tara on more than one occasion. Tara calls them all freak accidents. She underestimated her at Tropic Tumble, Sara Del Rey was a deciding factor in the other matches. She wants one more match - next week. And to make sure a freak roll-up wouldn’t be decisive, she wanted a ⅔-falls match. Britani says Tara can have any match she wants - she would still come out on top. Rating: **¾
Canadian Ninjas vs Ray & Leon - Flag Match In this match, the Canadian flag was raised on a pole in Ray & Leon’s corner, and the same was done with the Japanese flag in the Ninjas corner. These two teams have come to know each other quite well the last weeks and months, and this match was no exception. The twist in this match was of course that you needed to retrieve the flag from the opponents corner, so even if you isolated one of the wrestlers in the middle of the ring, her partner still stood in the corner, ready to defend the flag on the pole. The match saw a couple of big bumps, for example when Nicole german suplexed Ray from the second turnbuckle and when the two Japenese girls double superplexed Portia. Taking a cue from their Kendo Stick match at Tropic Tumble, the Ninjas actually pulled off their own pole, swinging it against Ray and Leon. As the duo ducked the attacked and superkicked Nicole, Ray quickly hit Portia with a running knee strike. The flag was now in the middle of the ring, and while the Ninjas’s gambit failed badly, the fans loved that the Japanese could wave the flag proudly in the ring.
Ray & Leon defeated the Canadian Ninjas (Nicole Matthews & Portia Perez) in a Flag match when Ray retrieved the flag in 10:15 Rating: ****
Show rating: ***¼
Notes: A spectacular match to end a great show - Ray and Leon finally gaining some measure of revenge after their loss at Tropic Tumble. Don’t forget to tune in next week, as Britani Knight and Tara face each other for the World Title in a ⅔-falls match!
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Post by rey619 on Feb 24, 2015 10:14:02 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 16.08.2014
“Crazy” Mary Dobson vs Sara Del Rey Crazy Mary may be a young talent, but her wrestling style can be described as a mix between a drunken master ninja style and a wild, barbaric rage. Unorthodox to say the least, but more of an entertaining tidbit than something that would put someone like Sara Del Rey off guard. The end charged Sara, only to be caught mid-air and quickly hit with the Royal Butterfly.
Sara Del Rey defeated “Crazy” Mary Dobson with the Royal Butterfly in 02:48 Rating: *¼
Ivelisse strikes back at Nikki Storm Backstage, an obviously unnerved Chasity interviews Ivelisse about Nikki Storm’s comments last week that Ivelisse’s treatment of Sarita.. the entire situation.. was not normal. Ivelisse, who has Sarita close at hand, turns to the camera and tells Nikki Storm that where she comes from, men wear skirts, play musical instruments that looks like an octopus and eat the heart of sheep. Who is she to tell what’s normal and not? Ivelisse hunted, stalked and captured her prey. The prey is now hers to do with as she pleases, and if Nikki has a problem with that, her pen can always accomodate another. Rating: **¼
“The Huntress” Ivelisse Velez vs “The Latina Sensation” Mercedes Martinez This was an even and hard-fought contest between two women with latin blood in their veins. Mercedes was a little set back by Sarita’s present ringside, but managed to focus her thoughts on the match and the opponent at hand. Ivelisse’s chest was all red and sore after tasting Mercedes’ forearms, but Velez gave as hard as she took, almost shattering Mercedes’ jaw with a superkick. When Martinez hit a brainbuster, Sarita tried getting into the ring to help her master. As the referee was distracted trying to keep Sarita out of the ring, Sara Del Rey snuck in through the crowd and hit Mercedes with a running boot. Ivelisse quickly capitaliazed, hitting the Disdain.
Ivelisse defeated Mercedes Martinez with the Disdain in 06:05 Rating: ***¼
Sara continues the attack As Ivelisse and her domesticated Sarita retreats to the back, Sara continues her onslaught on Mercedes. Martinez doesn’t get a chance to breath as “The Queen of Wrestling” mercilessly pounds on her former friend and ally. She hits the Royal Butterfly, and then picks her up with the piledriver, the move that has been banned since the whole Nicole Matthews incident. With a malicious smile on her face, Sara piledrives Mercedes. Martinez is out cold as Sara leaves. Rating: ***
Made in Sin vs Madison Rayne & Serena w/Angelina Love Last week, Serena told Winter that she wouldn’t team up with her, and that she would focus on her singles career. This week - she is in tag action together with her friend, Madison Rayne. Rayne and Love cut an insert promo during the entrance, saying that Serena and Madison had talked about doing a one-off long before Angelina returned to TNAW, so there were no hard feelings. A Beautiful People-reunion match was on the horizon, however. Made in Sin might not be at the top of the pecking order in the tag-team ranks, but they are meshing together very well. Unfortunately, teamwork is not everything, even in tag-team wrestling, and when you face two such tremendous athletes like the TV Champion Rayne and Serena, you are in trouble.
Madison Rayne & Serena defeated Made in Sin (Made & Kay) when Serena pinned A. Kay with the Spear in 03:52 Rating: **¼
Someone’s feelings got hurt It didn’t take long for Winter to hit the ring with a mic, asking Serena why she lied to her on public TV last week. Serena says she doesn’t have to explain herself to Winter. She _IS_ focusing on her singles career, this was just a one-off. Winter looks like she is about to turn away, when she whirls around and lays out Serena with a microphone shot. She mounts Winter and pummels her, until Madison Rayne and Angelina Love pull her off. Winter tries to fight all of them, but choose to retreat to fight another day. Rating: ***
Serena explains why We’re back from commercial, and Serena is still out ringside, talking to Lenny Leonard about why she rejected Winter, but accepted Madison Rayne. Serena says she wanted to let Winter down easily, that it is too dangerous to tell the truth to a maniac like her. The truth is, Serena wouldn’t tag with Winter if she was the last person in the world. She is mentally unstable, amoral and unscrupulous. Serena cannot fathom who, if any, would tag with her. Rating: **¾
An outstretched hand Backstage, Winter is fuming as she watches Serena’s promo from ringside. She grabs a chair and is about to hurl that at the TV, when Jessica Havock stops her. She tells Winter that this would be too expensive a fine for what it’s worth, and that there are other ways to wreak havoc, if she’s interested. Rating: **½
Britani ready for her title match Backstage, Chasity Taylor is interviewing Britani Knight, who is preparing for her big title match tonight. Britani is ready as always, and is looking forward to taking on Tara again. When Chasity asks about her mother, Britani says that her mother is the most stubborn person she knows of, and that deep inside, she is sure she is both proud and respectful of her. Rating: **¾
Britani Knight vs Tara - ⅔-falls match for the TNAW World Title These two have faced each other before, but according to Tara, this would be the first time they faced each other on even terms, without outside distractions. The former champ may have forgotten that the first time they fought, Tara blindsided Britani just after she had won the Queen of the Ring tournament, but I guess she is right - they were not even then!
Tara got her ass handed to her in the opening minutes, but got back on track when she poked Britani in the eyes and threw her out of the ring. After softening up the champ on the outside, Tara went inside again and hit A-rack-na-phobia to jar Knight’s back even more. She couldn’t get the pinfall however, and her temper started to get the better of her, something ref Remsburg felt the brunt of. At one point, Tara even pushed the referee. Remsburg is not one to let something like that slide, and pushed Tara back - right into the waiting arms of Britani who hit an O’Connor roll for the first pinfall!
Tara’s desperation only increased after this, but Britani’s back was still hurt, and she couldn’t keep up with Tara’s pace. Even though, her heart and will was indomitable, and when she even kicked out of the Widow’s Peak, Tara almost gave up on the spot. Slowly but surely, Britani came back into the match, hitting a superkick on Tara for a two count. Just a moment later, she hit the Knight Rider to complete the rout.
Britani Knight defeated Tara 2 against 0 in a ⅔-falls match for the TNAW World Title * Britani pinned Tara after an O’Connor Roll after 07:52 * Britani pinned Tara after the Knight Rider after 14:14 Rating: ***½ (Britani Knight retained the TNAW World Title)
Show rating: **¾
Notes: Britani reigns supreme as she defeats Tara 2-0 in the main event. What next for Britani? Next week, Mercedes Martinez and Sara Del Rey face each other in a top contenders match to determine the next opponent for the young Briton.
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Post by rey619 on Mar 2, 2015 9:27:02 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 23.08.2014
Ray & Leon want title match Welcome to another edition of Showdown! Tonight’s show opens in the back, where Ray and Leon are talking to Chasity Taylor in quite broken English. Melanie Cruise and Awesome Kong join them, as Taylor mentions that Ray and Leon have expressed a desire to challenge the champs for the titles. Ray and Leon look in awe at the tag team belts, while Cruise and Kong try to keep the curious Joshi girls away from pawing at their belts. They say that unfortunately, Kong is out injured, but they are happy to give one of them a singles match tonight. Ray then challenges Cruise to a one-on-one encounter tonight. Rating: ***
The Beautiful People vs Made In Sin Rayne and Serena defeated Made and Kay last week, but now Madison had her old tag team partner back. The TBP intro set the crowd going, and it was a big moment as the former famous tag team reunite here tonight. Made in Sin didn’t feel like taking part of the reunion, and attacked TBP just after their famous booty-shaking entrance. Love and Rayne soon got the upper hand though, and ran circles around their darkly dressed foes. Even if Made in Sin had some moments (like when they almost hit Love with the Seventh Deadly), this was TBP’s time to shine, and they picked up the win with their russian legsweep - big boot combination.
The Beautiful People (Love & Rayne) defeated Made in Sin (Made & Kay) when Love pinned Made after the Makeover in 04:52 Rating: **¾
Tara gone? We see footage from outside the arena, as the World Champion Britani Knight is talking on the phone, right next to a parking spot reserved to Tara. Suddenly, Hailey Hatred is driving up to it and parking there, right to the entrance. As she gets out of the car, Britani warns Hailey, saying that Tara won’t be happy with Hatred stealing her spot. Hatred says that it doesn’t matter, Tara has left for England and won’t be here tonight. A worrying look creeps over Britani’s face.
Nikki Storm vs Sarita This was a rematch from two weeks ago, when Sarita picked up the win following a tiger driver. Nikki has publicly stated that the whole thing with Sarita and Ivelisse is sickening, and Sarita’s handler was outside the ring in this one as well, shouting orders and instructions to Sarita without necessarily trying to interject herself into the match. Nikki was less unnerved and confused this time around, mainly because the situation was not as surprising to her anymore. A back and forth match ensued, Ivelisse growing more and more frustrated with Sarita’s inability to score a pinfall. This could have gone either way, but in the end it was the snap fisherman’s neckbreaker that sealed the deal.
Nikki Storm defeated Sarita with Storm in a teacup after 07:24 Rating: ****
Sarita punished As Ivelisse clasped on the leash, she berated Sarita for the loss, telling her it was both embarrassing and amateurish. She starts slapping Sarita, who stands there taking the punishment. Ivelisse tells Sarita to start crawling, she is not allowed to walk anymore. Sarita crawls after Ivelisse on her way out. This is starting to get out of hand. Rating: **
Winter with a warning Backstage, Winter cuts a promo directed towards Serena and the rejection she suffered last week. Serena will regret lying straight to her face like she did, when she was done with her, it wouldn’t be much left. Winter is too proud to allow herself to be played like a fool. In the background, Jessica Havock stands with her arms crossed over her chest, smirking and chuckling at the sound of what Winter will do to Serena. Rating: **¼
Melanie Cruise vs Ray While Awesome Kong might be injured until September, Melanie Cruise could still be in action. The team of Ray and Leon has impressed the fans, peers and management here in TNAW, and after their war against the Canadian Ninjas, it should come as no surprise that they are considered the top contenders. This was a tremendous singles match, a classic speed vs power match where Cruise tried to control Ray using her strength, while the masked opponent tried to use her agility to evade Cruise’s attention. Leon and Awesome Kong were both ringside, but didn’t get involved physically. The finish came when Cruise planted Ray with the spinebuster, and went up high for the flying legdrop. She spent too much time, and missed, a series of quick kicks followed by an enzuigiri stunned Cruise, allowing Ray to climb up high and hit the SSP for the win. Amazing action!
Ray defeated Melanie Cruise with the Shooting Star Press in 05:39 Rating: ****½
Mercedes ready for the big match Chasity Taylor is backstage with Mercedes Martinez, asking her if she’s ready for the big match tonight. Mercedes says she will always be ready for Del Rey and her ilk, and with the added stipulation of a title match, this match was even more important. And with Rose out for the rest of the year with a biceps tear, this is Mercedes biggest chance to hold gold again. Rating: ***¼
Tara in the airport Footage is shown of Tara in Miami International Airport. She says that she needs to get away for a while. She has lost too many big matches against that brat of a kid Britani, this wasn’t like her. Maybe the breakup of the Old Guard hit her harder than she first thought. Or maybe the breakup with Rob Terry meant more to her than she has realized. Either way, the best way to cope and to get ahead, is to rewind from it all. Start fresh. And maybe get a fresh piece of advice or two. We see her walk to the counter, where an attendant asks her where she is going. Tara says “London, and then on to Norwich by train”. We then see Tara leave for the gate. Rating: ****½
Mercedes Martinez vs Sara Del Rey - top contenders match This turned out to be a ground-based, submission-style match where Sara Del Rey controlled both the pace and Martinez’ movements, spending time here and there shouting to the fans, who didn’t particularly like the slow pace. “The Latina Sensation” is an accomplished grappler herself, but lacked the pure strength and MMA training of “The Queen of Wrestling”. Mercedes had not forgotten the piledriver she suffered last week, and when Del Rey lined her up for it, she luckily managed to hit a backdrop instead. As methodical as Sara often is, she spent too much time and energy on the fans tonight. As she managed to trap Martinez for the Royal Butterfly, she waited too long and Mercedes fought her way out, kicked SDR in the solar plexus and hit a fisherman buster for the win.
Mercedes Martinez defeated Sara Del Rey with the Fisherman buster after 09:04 Rating: *¼
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Post by rey619 on Mar 2, 2015 9:28:43 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 30.08.2014
Challenge set for next Sunday As we open Showdown, we see footage from last week when Ray defeated Melanie Cruise in an amazing match. We go backstage, where Chasity Taylor stands by with both the champs and the team of Ray and Leon. Taylor congratulates Ray on the win, and asks what’s next for the duo. Leon and Ray say “tag titles” and point to Cruise and Kong’s belts. The champs get a little defensive of their property, but they agree to give Ray and Leon a title shot at Pretty Amazing, when Kong’s hand was healed. Rating: *
Heidi Lovelace vs Tara Tara is back from her short vacation to England, and spent the evening schooling Lovelace in the arts of professional wrestling. Lovelace has come a long way in her days here at TNAW, but she was a junior trying to grapple with the savvy veteran. Once in a while, Tara shows that she’s also quite the high-flyer, soaring through the air with a beautiful moonsault.
Tara defeated Heidi Lovelace with a moonsault in 03:58 Rating: ***¼
Cruise & Kong worried Backstage, Melanie Cruise and Awesome Kong are talking to a doctor who is examining Kong. He squeezes her hand different places, and you can see Kong grimace at some of the treatment. At one point, she grabs hold of him and pushes him away. Cruise does not look convinced that Kong will be 100 % at Pretty Amazing. Rating: **
This is what awaits you, Nikki! We have just learned that Nikki Storm will face “The Huntress” Ivelisse at Pretty Amazing. We then see a video of Ivelisse and Sarita backstage, Sarita still leashed up. Ivelisse said that while she was hesitant and reluctant at first, this is now a life that suits Sarita. She brandishes another leash, telling Nikki that this is what awaits her at Pretty Amazing, and she WILL embrace it. Rating: **½
Hailey Hatred vs Portia Perez Neither of these two are very popular among the fans, but over the course of the match, the fans started to cheer for Hailey Hatred, mostly due to the fact that Portia tried to stall and to escape Hailey’s attentions. Nicole Matthews was not here, but Portia had a trick or two up her sleeve as well, decking Hatred with what was clearly a chain. Unfortunately for the Canadian, Hatred rolled out of the ring, and by the time Portia had rolled the big blonde back into the squared circle, she had regained enough of her strength to kick out. While Portia protested to the referee, Hailey attacked from behind, gaining the upper hand before locking in the chickenwing, forcing Perez to submit.
Hailey Hatred defeated Portia Perez when she made Perez submit to the Double Chickenwing in 05:13 Rating: ***
Barber Shop Winter Backstage, a seemingly deranged Winter is using hair clippers on a wig, talking to the camera and telling Serena that almost everyone in the wrestling business remembers her as the woman who cut her hair for a spot on national television, but who never got a serious shot at the wrestling part of the business. Serena is not regarded as a winner - but as a loser. A bald loser. In the background, Jessica Havock is preparing for her match. Rating: **¾
Tara talks about her vacation Backstage, Chasity has a word or two with Tara. She congratulates her on the win, and asks her about her vacation last week. Tara smiles mischievously, telling Chasity that she went across the Atlantic, all the way to London, England. And then on to Norwich. Chasity says that that’s where Saraya Knight lives. Tara asks if that’s a question or a statement. Chasity wants to know if Tara has visited Saraya for tips for fighting her daughter. Tara says she spoke with many interesting persons on her trip. Apparently, Tara wants to remain mysterious. Rating: ***
Angelina Love w/Madison Rayne vs Jessica Havock Love’s comeback hasn’t been picture perfect, and she’s still without a victory in singles action. Her opponent tonight was the much bigger Havock, and while Love’s experience and cunning had helped her in the past, Havock’s power and determination proved to be too strong for Love. With Madison Rayne as a hapless bystander, Havock soon started toying with Love, hitting a power bomb but not going for the pin. Madison begged J-Hav to make the pin, but Jessica refused - hitting Angelina with the Demon Drop - but not pinning. Havock told Madison that if Rayne put her TV Title on the line at Pretty Amazing, she would end Love’s misery. Rayne accepted. J-Hav hit another Demon Drop and then made the pin.
Jessica Havock defeated Angelina Love with the Demon Drop in 06:39 Rating: **½
Britani Knight (c) vs Mercedes Martinez for the TNAW World Title Britani is a busy champion, and after Martinez defeated Sara last week, Britani gave Martinez a title shot already this week. Both contestants respected each other greatly, but when the bell rang, both fought with tooth and nail to either retain or to win the coveted World Title. Martinez has been in the game for longer than Knight, and might have felt a little cheated at the fact that the much younger Knight is champion. Still, Knight didn’t get anything for free, and earned her way to the championship through a grueling Queen of the Ring Tournament. The fiery latina is prone to making some errors when her patience gets the better of her, and it was this flaw that led to a superkick finding Martinez’ jaw - followed by the Knight Rider for the win.
Britani Knight defeated Mercedes Martinez with the Knight Rider in 11:07 Rating: **** (Britani Knight retained the TNAW World Title)
Sara strikes Mercedes had barely registered the disappointment in losing the title match, when Sara Del Rey hit the ring, mounting Martinez and giving her a series of elbows and punches. Britani Knight comes over, dragging Sara off of Martinez and throwing her out of the ring. Sara grabbed a mic, asking Britani if she seriously thought that giving women like Martinez title shots was good for business. Britani asked Sara if this was her subtle way of saying she wanted a rematch for the title. Britani told Sara that she might call herself the “Queen of Wrestling” all she wanted - nobody was taking the title away from her. Rating: **¾
Show rating: ***
Notes: Britani reigns supreme in another edition of Showdown. Martinez, Del Rey and Tara have all fallen for the young Knight’s hand. But soon.. soon Saraya Knight has recovered from her concussion, and then Knight will have a completely different problem to deal with.
Don’t miss out next week, as Sara Del Rey battles Britani Knight for the World Title and Sarita and Ivelisse team together for the first time.
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Post by rey619 on Mar 13, 2015 8:54:56 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 06.09.2014
“The Huntress” Ivelisse & Sarita vs Nikki Storm & Stephanie Smothers Nikki Storm has actually shown some compassion as of late, directed towards Sarita, who, according to the Scot, is living as a captive of the Huntress. Tonight was the first occasion where Sarita and Ivelisse actually tagged together, and the fiery latina obediently followed Ivelisse’s lead on her way to the ring and in the ring as well, tagging in when ordered to. She even used her own leash to choke her opponents. Nikki had enlisted the aid of Stephanie Smothers for this one, but their cohesiveness was not as good as their opponents. At the five minute mark, Ivelisse sicced Sarita on Stephanie on the outside, distracting Nikki enough to let her hit Disdain for the win. Going in to Pretty Amazing tomorrow, Ivelisse definitely has the upper hand. As she left, Ivelisse rattled the extra chain towards Nikki, warning her about what would happen.
Ivelisse & Sarita defeated Nikki Storm & Stephanie Smothers when Ivelisse pinned Nikki after Disdain in 05:58 Rating: ****
Pre-emptive strike Lenny Leonard wants to show us a clip of something that happened backstage during the game, a video shot by a cell phone. We see Mercedes Martinez walking backstage, suddenly being attacked by Sara Del Rey. The Pearl Harbor attack puts Martinez on the defensive, and before you know it, SDR piledrives Martinez on the concrete floor. Sara spits on Martinez, calling her a traitor and leaving the area as trainers rush to the fallen Martinez. Rating: *½
Serena challenges Winter Backstage, Chasity Taylor stands by with Serena, asking her what she feels about Winter’s words last week. Serena tells Taylor that Winter is starting to annoy her. Yes, Serena might not have held gold since she returned to TNAW, but she has defeated every opponent put before her. Alpha Female, Jessica Havock, Hamada.. they have all been defeated by her. And so will Winter. Tomorrow night, at Pretty Amazing, the pettiness that the Briton has shown will be her undoing. Rating: ***
Jessica Havock & Winter vs Ray & Leon Lately, Winter and Havock have struck up an alliance, and a tag team match is the natural extension of that alliance. Their opponents will be wrestling for tag team gold tomorrow night, and Havock will challenge for the TV title after a sort of hostage situation last week with Angelina Love. And it also sounds like Winter will have her work cut out for her, as she will be taking on Serena. Ray & Leon are one of the most fast-paced, teamwork-based teams in the world today, a tall order for Havock and Winter’s first outing together. While Havock is one of the most powerful wrestlers in TNAW, she had trouble keeping up with the pace of the Joshi girls. In that regard, wrestling Havock was great practice for Ray & Leon, who will have to contend with Awesome Kong and Melanie Cruise tomorrow night. Havock and Winter don’t like to lose, but they hate being made fun of, and had no qualms of decking Ray with a chair, causing the DQ.
Ray & Leon defeated Jessica Havock & Winter by DQ in 05:18 Rating: ****
Tag champs to the rescue Havock and Winter weren’t done with the masked top contenders, and continued to assault them, using the chair on both of them. This did not bode well for tomorrow’s title match, but they got some unexpected help when Cruise and Kong ran in. Even with a taped up hand, Kong is a menacing figure, and Havock and Winter decided to fight another day. Kong and Cruise tried to give Ray & Leon a helping hand as well, but the challengers backed away, not too happy that they had to be bailed out by their opponents tomorrow. Rating: ****
A warning for tomorrow Again, the announcers want to go backstage to view an incident that is happening *right now*. It’s Winter and Havock again, and as Havock is pounding on Angelina Love, sending a warning to Madison Rayne for tomorrow, Winter accepts Serena’s challenge. Again, she brings out the shaving device, telling Serena that she might be going back to her old look sooner rather than later. Havock tells Love she should never have come back, as she slams her into the wall. Rating: **¾
Athena vs Hailey Hatred Neither Hatred or “The Wrestling Goddess” have matches set for tomorrow night, but as an opportunity might open itself, a win here tonight would go a long way securing herself a match. It was most surely an exciting match, with Hatred’s brute force being set up against Athena’s modern hybrid style between a high-flyer and a puro fighter. She tried to soften Hatred up by attacking her powerful legs, but Hatred has more limbs that can tear you apart, and clobbered Athena down with a powerful spinebuster. She can also grapple like a master, but couldn’t get the chickenwing cinched in. Hatred had scouted Athena enough to evade the O-Turn when it came, and the crash-and-fall of Athena allowed Hatred to hit a Fisherman brainbuster for the win.
Hailey Hatred defeated Athena with a Fisherman Brain Buster in 06:44 Rating: ***
Britani Knight (c) vs Sara Del Rey - TNAW World Title Match Britani has definitely had a busy reign as champion, and it seems like she’s defending her title every week. Last week, she bested Mercedes Martinez, and now she’s facing Sara Del Rey. Tomorrow, she will square off once more against Tara - presumably their last meeting. “The Queen of Wrestling” is troubled by the fact that she cannot defeat the youngster, but with Mercedes Martinez out of the picture following the devastating piledriver, SDR felt that she could focus on the task at hand, crushing the champ and taking the belt. She took out Knight’s knee early on, hindering her ability to move and setting an easy target for herself. She tried to force the tap out with a half boston, but Britani has worked too hard for this belt to let herself be defeated this easily. Britani fought back and managed to hit a superkick on the challenger. She couldn’t make the jump to her back for the Knight Rider though, and barely managed to kick out of the Royal Butterfly. Sara prepared her for the piledriver, hitting it and causing the DQ.
Britani Knight defeated Sara Del Rey by DQ after 09:13 Rating: *½
Chaotic final moments Sara didn’t seem to care she lost the match, and went for another piledriver on Knight when Mercedes Martinez came running in with a bandaged head, attacking Sara from behind. As the two brawled, Britani recovered, only to be hit in the head with a belt shot from Tara. With Mercedes and Britani lying prone in the ring, Saraya Knight suddenly appeared on the big screen. The British veteran said that her return was imminent - and then the entire roster would feel her wrath. Rating: ***¼
Show rating: **¾
Notes: Will Saraya Knight return tomorrow night at Pretty Amazing? Time will tell. The rest of the card is as they say, stacked.
Tara vs Britani Knight (c) for the TNAW World Title Madison Rayne (c) vs Jessica Havock for the TNAW TV Title Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise vs Ray & Leon for the TNAW Tag Team Titles Serena vs Winter Mercedes Martinez vs Sara Del Rey Ivelisse vs Nikki Storm
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Post by rey619 on Mar 22, 2015 12:25:18 GMT -5
TNAW - Pretty Amazing - 07.09.2014
Hailey Hatred vs Portia Perez This match was a rematch from last week, when Hatred managed to submit Portia to her chickenwing. Hatred has not been a popular figure in TNAW ever since betraying Sarona Snuka to the Old Guard, but her two outings against the extremely unpopular Perez has led to some crowd sympathy for Hatred. Perez’ tactics was yet again to keep as far away from Hailey as possible, stalling, complaining to the referee and being extremely rude to the fans. It was only the first match, but the fans were on the edge of their seat trying to bad-mouth the Canadian. The cheer when Hatred got hold of her was enormous, and the disappointment when Nicole Matthews smacked her in the face behind the referee’s back was audible all the way to the back. Portia picks up the win, but Hatred was fuming afterwards, so this one’s not necessarily over!
Portia Perez defeated Hailey Hatred via pinfall in 11:49 Rating: ****½
Jessica Havock vs Madison Rayne w/Angelina Love (c) for the TNAW TV Title J-Hav has bullied Madison into giving her this title opportunity by going after Madison’s friend, the returning Angelina Love. Despite Havock’s size and power advantage, she did not take lightly on Madison. This is a champion who have survived both Kimberly, Hailey Hatred and the Ultimate X match, and whose reign reaches 6 months tomorrow. Still, Havock’s early dominance started to get to her, and she started slowing down, making mistakes, letting Madison back into the match. As Havock missed a couple of haymakers, Rayne bounded off the ropes and connected with a dropkick to the knees, sending Jessica outside. On the outside, she got into a scuffle with Angelina Love, and hit her with a hard left. The referee was trying to hold Madison Rayne back at this, so she didn’t see Angelina Love hit the Botox Injection on Jessica, sending her crashing back first into the ring post. Havock never managed to get back into the ring, and Rayne defends via countout! She seemed oblivious to the actions outside, though.
Madison Rayne defeated Jessica Havock via countout in 09:03 Rating: *** (Madison Rayne retained the TNAW TV Title)
Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise (c’s) vs Ray & Leon for the TNAW Tag Team Titles Two fan favorite teams were in it for the gold in this one, but the similarities between the teams ended there. Kong and Cruise are easily the biggest team in TNAW history, and even if they’re no snails, they are extremely far away from reaching the speed of Ray and Leon. This hit-and-run skirmish became a more brutal experience when Cruise and Kong finally got hold of Leon, slamming, suplexing and pounding her to the ground, removing her ability to fly. This one-dimensional offense of the reigning champs almost got on the bad side of the crowd, who wanted to see a more entertaining match. This led the champs to almost turn on the fans, gesturing and not caring what they felt. As Leon finally managed to tag Ray, the cheers went up as the duo finally got the chance to show what they could do. They overcame the size and strength disadvantage, sending Cruise to the floor as they took Kong down with a double spear. A moonsault from Ray and a frog splash from Leon - and we have new tag team champions!
Ray & Leon defeated Awesome Kong & Melanie Cruise when Leon hit the Mad Splash on Kong after 13:45 Rating: **¼ (Ray & Leon won the TNAW Tag Team Titles)
Ivelisse w/Sarita vs Nikki Storm “The Huntress” has both impressed and shocked since debuting in TNAW. She has racked up several impressive victories, but she has also shown a side of herself that is highly controversial, keeping her defeated enemies almost as slaves. She has subjugated and completely dominated Sarita, who was leashed to the ring post as a slave during the match. Nikki Storm has also shown a new and more sympathetic side to herself as of late, taking on the voice of reason against the fiery Puerto Rican. This was a back-and-forth match, with Ivelisse trying to cinch in her many MMA-inspired submission moves. Nikki can tap you out as well, but maybe she is using to much time talking, yelling at both the referee, her opponent and.. in one case.. Dave Prazak. As the referee had had enough of Nikki, almost disqualifying her for obstinance, Ivelisse unfastened Sarita’s leash, allowing her predator to clip Nikki from behind. As Nikki tried to get her bearing, Ivelisse connected with Disdain, the painful DDT that has finsihed off many opponents. After pinning her, Ivelisse and Sarita fastened a new leash on Nikki, dragging her kicking and screaming out with them.
Ivelisse defeated Nikki Storm with Disdain in 07:24 Rating: ***
Serena vs Winter Winter is a master of the mind games, and has tried to get under Serena’s skin by reminding her of the one time in her career when she had to cut her hair completely. Serena isn’t one to be too much affected though, tearing through Winter in the opening minutes. A quick poke to the eye allowed the wily Brit to mount a comeback, targetting Serena’s well-documented shoulder injury. Fighting through the pain with gritting teeth, Serena showed why she is truly one of the best in the business. And as the time wore on and the victory seemed to slip more and more from Winter’s grasp, she started making mistakes, going up top where she doesn’t feel too comfortable. Serena was able to throw her to the floor. She lined her up for the Spear, and even if Winter got away, Serena halted her momentum, turned and hit an O’Connor Roll for the win.
Serena defeated Winter with an O’Connor Roll after 10:50 Rating: ***½
Mercedes Martinez vs Sara Del Rey At one time, independent women’s wrestling revolved around the two tough wrestlers, one from the east-coast, one from the west-coast. These two women are, of course, Sara Del Rey and Mercedes Martinez. Many years later, their careers has taken many paths, both as friends and enemies. Right now they’re enemies, tearing into each other in this semi main event. Unsurprisingly, they started a chop/forearm war after a couple of minutes, not wanting to back down from each other. The match turned into an outside brawl as well, Sara throwing Mercedes hard into the ringsteps. “The Latina Sensation” was close to a win when she hit the Fisherman’s Brainbuster, but Sara’s leg was draped across the ropes. Martinez went for her finisher again, but Sara almost reversed it. After a couple of re-reversals, a Butterfly Suplex by Mercedes knocked ref Remsburg loopy. Sara didn’t attempt the pin, but instead hit the banned piledriver. Remsburg got back up, counting the pin for the win.
Sara Del Rey defeated Mercedes Martinez in 15:45 Rating: ***
Tara sacrifices her title shot! As Tara’s music played for her title shot, Tara came out in her street clothes. She grabbed the mic, saying that maybe her critics were correct. Maybe she lost her touch a little. Britani Knight had bested her several times now. She was younger, faster, more agile and more fearless. Truth be told, Tara didn’t look too much forward to this match. Then an opportunity presented itself. She went to England, she talked to Britani’s mother, Saraya, trying to learn the young Knight’s weaknesses. Instead, Saraya asked her to give away the title shot. To give it to someone who knows Britani better than anyone. And with that, Tara presents the NEW challenger to the TNAW World Title - Saraya Knight!
Britani Knight (c) vs Saraya Knight for the TNAW World Title Saraya Knight is back after her concussion and her post-concussion problems suffered earlier this year. And she picks up right where she left, in opposition to her daughter. Britani didn’t seem too surprised to see her mother on the other side of the ring, glancing over to Tara, who had taken a seat next to Dave Prazak and Chasity Taylor in the announce booth. Saraya didn’t bother with words tonight, slapping her daughter and jump-starting the match. If the last match had some brawling, this match was full of it. They brawled in the ringside area, up in the crowd, almost out to the backstage area. The referee was very lenient in this one, as you could see the pent up frustration from both mother and daughter. Saraya whipped her daughter from pillar to post, but couldn’t take her down, even not with the Bridal Rocking Horse, the submission move with no escape. When Britani didn’t submit, Saraya tried a pinfall instead, only to have her daughter kick out in the last second. A slap from Britani seemed to rattle Saraya more than normal, maybe she wasn’t completely well after all? This did not seem to be lost on Britani, who targeted her mother’s head after this, hitting two superkicks that almost killed her! The Knight Light brainbuster that followed was enough to keep Saraya down for the 3-count. Britani retains, but what will this do to her mother’s deteroriating health?
Britani Knight defeated Saraya Knight with the Knight Light in 11:39 Rating: ***¼ (Britani Knight retained the TNAW World Title)
Show rating: ***½
Notes: Saraya Knight is back! Still, Britani Knight held on, retaining the coveted World Title. Madison Rayne did the same in her bout with Jessica Havock, albeit with a little help from Angelina Love. Ray & Leon defeated the team of Cruise and Kong to become the NEW Tag Team Champions, and Ivelisse’s pride increased as Nikki Storm was leashed and dragged away.
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Post by rey619 on Mar 24, 2015 10:16:31 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 13.09.2014
Mom and daughter confrontation We see pictures from last week’s title match between mother and daughter Knight, before we go to the ring where the TNAW World Champion stands with a microphone. Britani starts by saying that by her mother’s standards, she cannot do anything right. She can be the champion for years without Saraya approving. Britani says she thinks her mother is jealous. She cannot handle the success she’s having! She is promptly interrupted by Saraya, who comes to the ring. She tells Britani that it might have been a mistake challenging her at Pretty Amazing, as it’s clear that Saraya’s head isn’t quite perfect yet. Saraya tries to drown Britani’s suspicions about jealousy however, and the veteran told her daughter that if it hadn’t been for her, she wouldn’t have been her. She wouldn’t have been born if it wasn’t for her, she wouldn’t have been raised as a wrestler if it wasn’t for her and she had all the time in her life to win the World Title, so she better show her mother some respect and give her another title match. Britani says she’s grateful for everything she has done for her, her upbringing and her training. And she would gladly give her mother another opportunity. Tonight. We have a main event set for tonight, as Saraya Knight challenges Britani Knight for the TNAW World Title! Rating: **½
Kimberly vs “Crazy” Mary Dobson
The former TV Champion worked methodically in this one, quelling the enthusiastic fervor and unorthodox style of Dobson to get the W and earn back some needed self-confidence. Kimberly shows that she can still be a factor to count on.
Kimberly defeated Mary Dobson after a Tornado DDT in 02:23 Rating: *¾
Ivelisse’s pride Backstage, Ivelisse and her pride, Nikki Storm and Sarita are entering the building. Ivelisse is towing her girls from a leash. Sarita is quite docile, while Nikki gives her some trouble. “The Huntress” lashes out against her, telling her to stop fighting and let it go. They are fighting tonight, and she wants to show everyone what her girls can do. Nikki is confused, but Sarita tells her to quit struggling and prepare for the match later. Rating: **½
New champs! We see pictures from six days ago, when Ray & Leon won the TNAW Tag-Team Titles. Lenny Leonard is backstage with the Joshi stars, asking them how they feel being the new champs? They speak very little English, nodding and laughing and saying phrases like “very good” “we are champions”. They also state that they will fight anyone. Even Lenny Leonard, the “funny man” they say and poke him in his gut. Rating: **
Athena vs Winter You could see how pissed off Winter was from her loss to Serena at Pretty Amazing, and it was Athena who had to pay for it. The “Wrestling Goddess” started the match controlling the Brit with locks and holds, but the canny veteran quickly turned the tides, staying barely on the legal side of things. As they both went for their finishers, it was Winter who evaded the O-Face, Athena cracking her backside to the canvas as she came down hard. Winter acted quickly, gaining the victory.
Winter defeated Athena by pinfall in 05:11 Rating: ***
Melanie Cruise will bounce back Backstage, Chasity Taylor is catching up with Melanie Cruise, the only Triple Crown winner in TNAW history. Melanie has just lost her Tag Team Titles, but seems in good spirits still. She says that she will bounce back soon enough, and that Awesome Kong was holding her down anyway. She promises that new and great things would come from Melanie Cruise before you knew it! Rating: *
Winter challenges Serena We come back from the commercials, and Winter is still in the ring after her match. Winter says that she is not done with Serena. She reminds Serena of how she looked bald by showing a photo of her on the bigscreen. Serena came out and applauded Winter for her mature way of acting. Winter says that she will not be belittled by her. She challenges Serena to a hair vs hair match, next week on Showdown! Rating: **¾
Made in Sin vs Nikki Storm & Sarita The sinchasers would have had a field day with Ivelisse tonight, but Sarita and Nikki didn’t take their eyes off their prey. By all appearances, Ivelisse had drilled her girls into a cohesive unit, and even the otherwise competent teamwork of Made in Sin weren’t enough to cope with their opponents. Nikki took down Taylor Made to earn Ivelisse’s girls the victory, and maybe some extra supper tonight?
Nikki Storm & Sarita defeated Made in Sin when Storm pinned Made after the Storm in a Teacup in 06:19 Rating: ***¾
The Beautiful People defend their title win Backstage, Chasity Taylor is talking to the Beautiful People, insinuating that Madison is still the champ due to Angelina’s interference. Before Madison can reply, Angelina butts in, telling Chasity that the only reason why Havock got the title match in the first place, was due to blackmail. Why should they feel ashamed of doing what needed to be done? Madison calms Angelina, telling Chasity that if Jessica feels cheated of a proper title opportunity, she can have another one later. Chasity tells them that Dixie Carter has booked a rematch for next week. TBP become a little worried at the idea, but compose themselves and feel confidence for the rematch. Rating: **¾
Britani Knight vs Saraya Knight It was time for the big rematch between mother and daughter Knight. The opening minutes did not contain a lot of action, as Saraya stalled, jaw-jacked with the crowd and almost went after a few of the guys in the audience, only to be stopped by ringside security. It was the security detail who felt the brunt of Saraya’s ire at that point. Eventually, mother and daughter scuffled in and outside of the ring, holding nothing back when the family’s honor and the TNAW World Title was on the line. It was Saraya who whipped Britani around for most of the match, but the youngster always bounced back with a hard kick or a flash clothesline. Like Pretty Amazing, Saraya managed to lock Britani in the Bridal Rocking Horse, but amazingly, Britani inched her way to the ropes, biting the ropes in order to force Saraya to let go. As Saraya talked to the referee, Tara ran down to the ring, dragging Britani out of the ring and slamming her into the guard rail. Saraya went out as well, and when the referee saw what was going on, he disqualified Saraya. For a moment it looked like Saraya would attack Tara for attacking her daughter and ruining her title opportunity, but instead, she joind Tara in stomping and kicking away at Tara. The veterans laid Britani out, and kept doing it until guards dragged them away.
Britani Knight (c) defeated Saraya Knight by DQ in 11:09 Rating: **¾
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Post by rey619 on Mar 31, 2015 5:07:27 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 20.09.2014
Dixie announces Through the Gates of Hell Welcome to a new edition of Saturday Night Showdown! We open the show with TNA President Dixie Carter walking towards the ring. Dixie says that as everyone knows, the next iPPV will be Through the Gates of Hell. True to tradition, the main event will be a 4-way reversed cage match. Dixie announces already now that two of the participants will, in fact, be mother and daughter Knight! Dixie says that the other competitors will be announces when the time is right and the wrestlers have proven themselves. Rating: ***¼
Ivelisse vs Melanie Cruise The only Triple Crown winner in TNAW history has just lost the tag team titles, and looked a little down tonight against “the Huntress” Ivelisse. The fiery Puerto Rican brought her pride with her, and chained Nikki Storm and Sarita to the ring post. The size difference between Cruise and Ivelisse is substantial, and Ivelisse fought an uphill battle the first few minutes, despite the glumness. It just didn’t look like she had the will or motivtion to win. Ivelisse started stalling a little, and ran after Ivelisse on the outside, only to be tripped by Sarita. Melanie got back into the ring, only to run into the Disdain DDT from Ivelisse.
Ivelisse w/Sarita & Nikki Storm defeated Melanie Cruise with the Disdain in 03:45 Rating: **
Representation for Cruise Melanie was still in the ring, brooding after her loss, when an immaculately dressed gentleman in a suit came into the ring. He introdcued himself as RD Evans, a solicitor and agent. He said it was sad to see a Triple Crown winner like Cruise lose so easily. Before he got to say another word, Cruise grabbed him by the collar. Evans said he wasn’t here to cause trouble. He said he was here to offer Melanie a deal. A business deal. He gave Melanie his card, asking her to call him later to discuss it. Rating: *¾
Del Rey & Knight confrontation Backstage, Sara Del Rey, her arm in a cast, walks out of Dixie Carter’s office. She is quickly approached by security guards, who escorts her out. Sara asks what’s with the security detail, she was just here to file her doctor’s report to Dixie, as she will be medically unfit to wrestle for a month following her broken hand. A guard points to the fiery redhead coming toward them as the reason why. Sara tries to break free from the guard detail, but is held back. Two guards come out from corridors and grab Saraya as well. The two yell threats at each other, saying that whatever went down between them is far from over. Sara tells Saraya that she will do whatever it takes to be in that cage, where she would kill both her and her daughter. Saraya almost broke loose at this threat. Maybe because she deep inside cares for her daughter, or maybe because she wants to do so herself? Rating: **¾
Canadian Ninjas vs Mary Dobson & Heidi Lovelace Portia and Nicole have a title match coming up against Ray & Leon next week, and had their final test against this makeshift team. The twosome didn’t click too well, and despite Mary’s craziness and unpredictability, when you’re hit by a lariat from Matthews, you go down. Lovelace has been in the game a little while longer than Dobson, but was simply outmatched by the brawn of Matthews and the cunning of Perez. The Ninjas are ready for next week, ready to make the Japanese team’s title reign devastatingly short.
Canadian Ninjas (Perez & Matthews) defeated Dobson & Lovelace when Matthews pinned Lovelace after the Funky Cold Medina in 04:11 Rating: *
RD makes Dixie’s acquaintance Dixie is busy in her office, and while she responds to the knock with “just a minute”, the solicitor RD Evans steps inside. He apologizes for intruding, he just wants to leave his business card with Dixie. And maybe he’ll just put down a stack of cards in case some of the girls pop by and need representation. Rating: ***¼
Serena vs Winter - Hair vs Hair Serena knew very well what’s at stake in this match, as she had been on television before with a completely shaved skull. Winter was, perhaps, more confident than she should have been, considering Serena’s fine form this past year and the fact that Winter has not had the best of luck since the end of the Old Guard. Still, the former tag-team and TV champion did wrestle methodically, using every conceivable trick in the book to wear Serena down. Chokeholds, both legal and illegal, fingers to the eye and hair pulling were among the favorite tactics of the Brit. When Serena missed the spear, injuring her shoulder, Winter had a bullseye to target. And even when she had a sudden rush of adrenaline, hitting Winter with clothesline after clothesline, a boot to the face was enough to stop Serena short in her tracks. Winter tried going for her spinning backbreaker, but Serena slipped free from her grasp and hit a surprise inside cradle for the flash win! Winter couldn’t believe it! She had to get shaved! But Serena was still groggy from all the beating she had suffered and was not able to stop Winter from simply running past the barber’s chair and to her freedom.
Serena defeated Winter with a small package in 09:52 in a Hair vs Hair Match Rating: ***¼
Ivelisse’s discipline Backstage, Chasity Taylor is interviewing Ivelisse on her fine win tonight, when Nikki Storm walks past on her way to the vending machine. Ivelisse excuses herself and turns towards Nikki, asking her where she thinks she’s going. Nikki says she’s going to get a soda. Ivelisse screams at Nikki, telling her that she did not get permission to leave the locker room. Nikki tries to protest, but Ivelisse slaps her, grabs her hair and drags her towards the dressing room. Chasity looks shocked that Nikki would accept that kind of treatment. Rating: ***¼
Sitdown interview with Britani Knight Dave Prazak has a sitdown with the current TNAW World Champion, the young prodigy Britani Knight. The topic quickly turns towards her mother. Britani says that she has wrestled her mother before, both here in TNAW and back in England, but fighting her in the hostile environment that is the Hell Cage is something new. She doesn’t know who her other two opponents are going to be, but it really doesn’t matter. All that matters is that the woman who gave her birth will be trying to toss her into and out of a cage. Britani knows that Saraya has more experience dealing with cages, but none of them has ever fought inside this kind of environment, so the odds were equal. Rating: **
Jessica Havock vs Madison Rayne (c) for the TNAW TV Title At Pretty Amazing, Rayne barely escaped with her TV Title, partly with help from her partner, Angelina Love. Jessica Havock is a fierce beast of a monster, and her brutal methods has gotten the crowd against her. Still, The Beautiful People has had a reputation as bullies and primadonnas, and some of that might be coming back. They were taunting Jessica for her size and her lack of good looks, but when Havock came running at Rayne, she quickly tried to escape to the outside. Love managed to blindside Havock, allowing Rayne to go for the pin early on. The next time the wrestlers went to the outside, Havock grabbed hold of Love, slamming her into the announce table. Rayne had to fight alone for a while now, and it was only through sheer determination that kept Madison alive. Havock was squeezing the life out of her through both legal bear hugs and illegal choke holds. Again, it was Angelina Love who came to the save, spraying Havock’s eyes with the hair spray when the ref was distracted. A quick roll-up from Madison later, and the belt had stayed in the grasp of Madison.
Madison Rayne defeated Jessica Havock via a roll up in 09:04 Rating: ** (Madison Rayne retained the TNAW TV Title)
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Post by rey619 on Apr 1, 2015 1:35:53 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 27.09.2014
Tag champs found knocked out cold Showdown opens with some ruckus coming from the back. A camera man and some trainers come to the scene, where Ray and Leon are out cold. They barely move, and one of the caterers say they saw the Canadian Ninjas lurking about just before he heard loud noises. The Ninjas are challenging Ray & Leon for the tag titles tonight, this does not look good for the Joshi stars! Rating: **
Serena vs Taylor Made With the threat of Winter put behind her (sans a haircut she owes her), Serena can focus on new challenges. Tonight’s opponent was Taylor Made, and the popular Serena had little trouble overcoming Made, knocking her out with a clothesline to win the match. After the match, Serena said that Winter would have to face the hairdresser later tonight, on orders from Dixie Carter.
Serena defeated Taylor Made with a clothesline after 02:52 Rating: *½
Sitdown interview with Athena Dave has a sitdown talk with Athena. “The Wrestling Goddess” says that her return hasn’t exactly gone as planned, and with her half-sister gone, she is forced to carve out her own destiny here in TNAW. She promises the fans that they will see more to the Athena who took the promotion by storm when she first emerged on the scene. Athena points out that she will focus her attention on the singles division. Rating: ***¾
Doctor’s unsure about Ray & Leon’s condition Backstage, Dixie Carter is inquiring into the physical condition of Ray and Leon. The tag team champions are conscious now, and reveal that it was the Ninjas that attacked them. Dixie says she will cancel their title shot, but the champions stop her, saying that they will fight them and show which team has the real fighting spirit. Rating: *¾
Heidi Lovelace vs Tara Tara might have given away her title opportunity to Saraya Knight at Pretty Amazing, but she is still a fearsome competitor. Lenny Leonard pointed out that Tara has repeatedly said that she still has a title shot at Britani when the mood strikes her. Heidi has grown in leaps and bounds here in TNAW, but is still not on Tara’s level. The veteran finishes her off with the Widow’s Peak after an exciting bout.
Tara defeated Heidi Lovelace with the Widow’s Peak after 07:05 Rating: ***
The Beautiful People apologizes Backstage, Chasity Taylor is interviewing the Beautiful People, who by hook or crook have made sure Madison Rayne is still the TV Champion, despite suffering a severe beating twice in a row from Jessica Havock. Love and Rayne say that at Pretty Amazing, her actions against Love backfired against herself. Last week, desperate measures were needed to stall the big threat. They realize that it is not entirely by the book, but Havock is a dangerous opponent who will use any and all methods to destroy her opponents. Still, they apologizes to the fans and to Dixie for using less than stellar ways of defeating her, and promises to not repeat it if Havock is given a new chance. Rating: ****½
Hailey Hatred vs Saraya Knight Saraya is one of the most fearsome competitors in the world right now, and both Hatred and the crowd felt it up close. The most vocal fans were threatened with a beating, while Hatred received one. The veteran Brit was fast out of the gates, pummeling Hatred with fists and kicks, before moving on to submission holds. Hatred is a tough competitor, trying to answer in kind. A front suplex dumped Hatred on her front, and Saraya was quick to apply the Bridal Horse for the submission win.
Saraya Knight defeated Hailey Hatred when Hatred submitted to the Bridal Rocking Horse in 03:50 Rating: ****
RD Evans are looking for wrestlers Backstage, Chasity Taylor is interviewing the solicitor/agent RD Evans as he hands out business cards to various talent walking past, including a dejected Hailey Hatred, Heidi Lovelace, Athena and Saraya Knight (who tore it apart). RD says he is here to help people fulfill their true potential, to help them with financial and administrative matters and to act as a coach and mentor. Evans gives out a card to Chasity as well. Rating: ***¾
The Canadian Ninjas vs Ray & Leon (c) for the TNAW Tag-Team Titles The Japanese girls didn’t look fully fit to wrestle this match, and Ray was isolated throughout most of this match. The Ninjas have never denied nor confirmed that they were behind the attack, but they seemed to target the areas injured during the attack, so they had at least extensive knowledge about it. While they were tormenting Ray in the ring, they were taunting Leon on the outside. The crowd was very vocal about their displeasure of the Ninjas, but the Canadian’s didn’t care. The turning point came when Ray managed to twist loose from the Funky Cold Medina, causing Portia to superkick Nicole instead. She made the tag, and the hot and fresh Leon prevented Perez from getting out of dodge, dumping her with a brainbuster. Portia rolled away from the moonsault attempt, but Leon saw it and landed on her feet, grabbing hold of Portia and keeping her down for the 3-count. Ray and Leon is still the champions, and the Ninjas’ shenanigans didn’t give them the payoff they were hoping for.
Ray & Leon defeated the Canadian Ninjas when Leon pinned Perez after an O’Connor Roll in 12:28 Rating: *** (Ray & Leon retained the TNAW Tag-Team Titles)
Haircutting ceremony When we came back from commercial, Dixie Carter was in the ring together with Serena and the Beautiful People. Dixie said that Winter had signed a contract where she had to lose her hair if she lost, and that she had to fulfill that contract. She even pointed to Angelina Love, who had a sedative to give Winter if she refused. Serena told Winter that she was a graceful winner, and had brought in The Beautiful People to give Winter a total makeover. She promised not to cut all her hair, but some of it had to go! Winter came reluctantly down the aisle with her ally Jessica Havock in tow. This worried TBP a little, but Dixie guaranteed that nothing would happen. As Winter took her place in the chair, Rayne’s giggling and smirk sparked something in Havock, who attacked the TV champion. At the same moment, Winter bolted out of the chair and the ring, Serena in hot pursuit. Love was quick to react, stabbing the needle with the sedative in Havock’s neck. The big woman crumpled together before them, and the Beautiful People got to work, shaving off Havock’s hair. Dixie tried to stop them, but they pushed her away, saying that they were brought in to cut hair, and cut hair they would do. They unceremoniously cut the hair of the unconscious Havock, leaving her with a crookedly cut mohawk. Even the crowd starting booing The Beautiful People as they kicked the unconscious Havock, throwing her hair in her face. They have gone too far this time! Rating: ****
Show rating: ***¼
Show notes: The Beautiful People might have gotten the fans against them for cutting the hair of an unconscious Jessica Havock. Apparently, they have returned to their wicked ways. Until next time!
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Post by rey619 on Apr 8, 2015 9:23:01 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 04.10.2014
Winter on her title match As footage rolls of The Beautiful People shaving Jessica Havock one week ago rolls on the screen, we go backstage where Chasity Taylor announces that due to what took place, Dixie Carter has cancelled all hair cuts. That means Winter is off the hook! Winter is naturally pleased with this, and thanks Havock for taking one for the team. In the meantime, she will do her justice by removing that TV Title belt from Madison’s waist later tonight. Rating: *¼
Athena at the booth Before the TV Title match, Athena visits the announce booth. “The Wrestling Goddess” says that the TV Title is a prize that could fit her nicely right now. She realizes that she needs a couple of big wins under her belt before going for the gold, however, but is out here getting a real good look at the competition. Rating: **¾
Madison Rayne (c) w/Angelina Love vs Winter for the TNAW TV Title The crowd wasn’t quite sure who to root for in this one, as Rayne and Love have managed to turn most of the fans against them due to the underhanded ways they’ve utilized to prevent Jessica Havock from grabbing the TV Title. Winter has never been a fan favorite, so it was a strange and quiet atmosphere in this title bout. Love got involved at times in this one too, draping Rayne’s leg over the ropes after Winter hitting a suplex. When a completely bald Jessica Havock made her way down to the ring, the referee got distracted, allowing Love to blind Winter with the hair spray. An inside cradle later, and the title was still around Madison Rayne’s waist.
Madison Rayne defeated Winter with an inside cradle in 08:59 Rating: ¾*
Havock attacks! As Winter was checked by the referee, Jessica Havock charged the ring for Rayne, only to have Love blindside her with the Botox Injection. The two put the boots to Havock, but the enraged Havock fought free, decking Love with a clothesline and Rayne with a powerbomb. The crowd took great delight in seeing her bash The Beautiful People. She then went outside to retrieve a pair of scissors from beneath the ring! She took a little too much time, however, and Angelina and Madison were able to get back to their feet and escape up the aisle. A hideous smile spread across Jessica’s face as she pointed a finger in their direction. Have The Beautiful People put themselves in a terrible position? Rating: **
Britani Knight vs Kimberly - non title action The young World Champion is beset by enemies on all sides. Her mother, Saraya, the former world champion Tara and let’s not forget Sara Del Rey, who will be back in action in two weeks. Will these three be her challengeres for Through the Gates of Hell? Quite possibly, but in the meantime, Britani had Kimberly as an opponent. The former TV champion held her own rather well against the champion, and even managed to put Britani in position for the Shuttle 151. Unfortunately for her, Britani managed to reverse it into a variation of the Knight Rider for the win.
Britani Knight defeated Kimberly with the Knight Rider in 04:10 Rating: *¼
Another visitor to the booth Lenny and Dave have a new visitor before the next match - the solicitor/agent RD Evans. Evans says that he is still open for representation, and that he will watch this next match with great interest. The talk revolves around Melanie Cruise for obvious reasons. RD speculates that Melanie perhaps got to the top a little to premature, and is having problems getting back there now that she has fallen out of the title picture. She is still the only Triple Crown champion in TNAW history, so her place in a future TNAW Hall of Fame is secured. But with his help, she will wear gold again. Rating: *¾
Hailey Hatred vs Melanie Cruise This was a real heavyweight match between two woman who move quicker and more athletic than their size should imply. They had their encounters during the Old Guard vs B****es in Black war, and it ignited quite easily here tonight. Tests of strength, shoulderblock challenges and bodyslam contests were all part of the deal in a highly entertaining match. Hailey might have been too heavy for Melanie to get in the Burning Hammer, but Cruise has more tricks up her sleeve, and managed to put her away with the spinebuster -> flying leg drop combination.
Melanie Cruise defeated Hailey Hatred with a flying legdrop in 04:49 Rating: ****½
Evans makes his offer After the match, RD Evans enters the ring, congratulating Melanie on her win. He continues by saying that even though she won, a wrestler of her calibre should be wrestling title matches. With him by her side, she can focus on training and preparing for matches. He will take care of all the negotiations and the political aspects of things. Evans says she knows what he can offer, all that is needed is a handshake. Cruise looks a little uncertain, but after thinking about it, she finally shakes Evans’ hand. Looks like Cruise got some representation! Rating: ***¼
Tara on the title situation Chasity Taylor is backstage with Tara. The veteran repeated what she had said earlier, that she still had a title shot against Britani - and she has just come from Dixie Carter’s office, where she received a title match next week against the young Knight. When Taylor asks her if she considered going after the tag titles instead, so that she could be a Triple Crown champion like Cruise, Tara scoffs at the idea, saying that she couldn’t find anyone worthy enough to be her partner. Rating: ***
“The Huntress” Ivelisse w/The Pride vs Mercedes Martinez The fight between these two Puerto Ricans were as fierce as their personalities, spiced up with the presence of Ivelisse’s Pride on the outside. Still, the two wrestled a clinical match, with technical reversions and submission holds, each trying to prove to the other who the best Latina was. Mercedes was inching towards a victory, putting Ivelisse through her version of “The 3 Amigo’s”. She went to the ropes for a clothesline, but was tripped by Sarita and Nikki Storm. The Pride pulled her out of the ring, sending her into the guardrail. This caused the disqualification, but Ivelisse was not through with her, using the Pride’s chains to choke her against the guard rail. Martinez had to be rescued by trainers and referees, Ivelisse proclaiming loudly and proudly that she was the best and most talented Latina wrestler of all time.
Mercedes Martinez defeated Ivelisse via disqualification in 07:20 Rating: ***
Show rating: **¾
Mercedes Martinez felt up close how difficult it is to battle Ivelisse when the Pride is around, but will “The Latina Sensation” let this slide? The Beautiful People are on the run from an enraged Jessica Havock, who will surely let them pay if she manages to catch them.
Don’t forget to tune in next week, as Tara goes one-on-one with Britani Knight for the TNAW World Title.
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Post by rey619 on Apr 8, 2015 9:24:23 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 11.10.2014
Dixie gives the veterans an interesting choice Tonight’s Showdown opens with the TNAW World Champion Britani Knight coming down to the ring to the cheers of the crowd. Dixie Carter is already in the ring. After some posing, Dixie gets right down to it, and calls out Saraya Knight and Tara. The two veterans come out, the older Knight eyeing her daughter mischievously. Britani, on the other hand, looks at her bitterly and almost forlorn. Dixie says that at Through the Gates of Hell, the World Title will be on the line. But ONE of them, either Saraya or Tara, have the opportunity to give up that world title shot for a match tonight! But they most agree on who gets the, admittedly, easier challenge. Saraya grabs the mic, telling Dixie that she wouldn’t want to give up her chance to fight her daughter in the dreaded cage. She gladly gives it to Tara. The cocky Tara says that no matter what, she will be in the cage match as well. The only question is, will it be as a challenger - or a champion? Tara accepts the match, and we have ourselves a main event tonight! Rating: *½
Sitdown with Al & Jerry We see a video interview where Lenny and Dave are talking to the two road agents Al Snow and Jerry Lynn. Their conversation quickly turns toward the Knight situation. Neither road agent can imagine how this feud has torn apart their family back in Britain. Blood is thicker than water, that is true, but in this case, it looks like they want to spill each others blood. No matter who comes out on top, their family will never be the same again. Rating: ¾*
Allysin Kay vs Saraya Knight She didn’t jump at the chance of facing her daughter tonight, but Saraya had no problems taking on Allysin Kay. The British wrestling matriarch totally decimated Kay before locking her in the Rocking Horse.
Saraya Knight defeated Allysin Kay when Kay submitted to the Bridal Rocking Horse in 01:32 Rating: ¾*
Ray & Leon in Japan A video airs of the tag team champions in Japan, with tag belts and all. We see them at the dojo, showing off the gold to friends and fans, training rookies and signing autographs. A Japanese journalist states that Ray and Leon are two of the most talented Joshi stars in many years, and that their exploits in the US are of great interest in the Land of the Rising Sun. Rating: ***¼
What’s next for Winter? Backstage, Chasity Taylor is talking to Winter about what’s next for her, now that she failed to take on Serena and failed to take the TV Title. Winter get’s angry with Chasity, saying that it doesn’t matter what she does, the media and the management obviously have a problem with her. Winter says that she will accept any challenge put her way to prove she still got it. Chasity says that Athena, “The Wrestling Goddess” is looking for opponents. Winter shrugs, saying she is all game whenever and wherever. Rating: ***
The Pride getting ready Backstage, Ivelisse is preparing Nikki Storm and Sarita before their match. She is carefully instructing them, telling them she will remove their leash. She trusts them now, but they cannot break her trust. Nikki looks a little uncertain when the leash is removed, but Sarita grabs hold of her, saying that they got this. They will not disappoint her. Rating: ****
Angelina Love w/Madison Rayne vs “Crazy” Mary Dobson The Beautiful People did their best to upset Dobson before the match by making fun of her appearance and clothes before the match, and a fake attempt at a friendly total makeover turned into an ambush by Angelina Love. Dobson fought back, but when she gained a little too much control, a well-placed distraction from Rayne was enough to have Angelina poke Dobson’s eyes. She didn’t get her eyesight back before falling to the Break a Bitch.
Angelina Love defeated “Crazy” Mary Dobson with the Break a Bitch after 03:19 Rating: *¾
A few words from J-Hav Backstage, Chasity Taylor stands by with a bald Jessica Havock. The “Havoc Death Machine” smirks when Chasity asks her about The Beautiful People. Jessica says that what comes around, goes around. Now that everyone have seen the true nature of those harlots, their kingdom of beauty will come crumbling down. And when it does, it will be Jessica Havock standing tall, pissing on their graves and rejoicing in their downfall. She roars at the camera before storming off. Rating: ****¼
The Pride (Storm & Sarita)w/Ivelisse vs Ray & Leon - non-title action Ivelisse accompanied her two subjects out to the ring for this one, and shouted orders and words of encouragement when the Joshi champions controlled the match, using quick tags and flash moves to keep the Scot and the Canadian down. Ivelisse used the chain to trip Ray, allowing her tandem to work over one of the masked champions, but her speed and agility allowed her to duck a clothesline and a cross-body, tagging Leon who cleared the house. Even Ivelisse tried to enter the fray, but was drop-kicked down from the apron. Sarita almost capitulated with a roll up. Order broke down, and in the chaos, Ray rolled through a cross-body from Sarita to get the pin.
Ray & Leon defeated The Pride when Ray pinned Sarita after a roll-through in 07:56 Rating: *
Britani Knight (c) vs Tara for the TNAW World Title This was Tara’s fourth and probably last attempt at winning back the World title she lost at Queen of the Ring in May. She must have known this, as the match started slow, both wrestlers afraid of making a mistake. If someone believed that Saraya Knight should stick her nose into the match, they were mistaken, as Tara and Britani were left to themselves. Tara dominated much of the match, but Knight would not be put down. She kicked out of the A-rack-na-phobia, she kicked out of the standing moonsault and she even kicked out of the Widow’s Peak. The frustration brewed in Tara, who retrieved the World Title and was about to smash Britani with it when ref Remsburg wrenched it out of her hands. Britani connected with a superkick, but Tara reversed the Knight Rider attempt with a gory bomb. Tara went for the Widow’s Peak again, but Knight countered into a sunset flip for the win.
Britani Knight defeated Tara after 10:20 with a sunset flip Rating: *** (Britani Knight retained the TNAW World Title)
Show rating: **¼
Show notes: Britani Knight retains the World Title, and Tara will NOT be a part of Through the Gates of Hell main event. What now for the three time champion?
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Post by rey619 on Apr 9, 2015 7:07:04 GMT -5
News
This was Awesome Kong’s last taping with TNAW before heading back to WWE. McMahon is apparently anxious to bring back the Kharma gimmick. Kong, who made it no secret that she wasn’t happy with neither the pay or the creative direction she was heading in TNAW (feuding with Athena, again), is looking forward to trying her luck in WWE again.
Sara Del Rey suffered a broken hand during her match with Mercedes Martinez. Del Rey, who is increasingly active in both training seminars, road agent role and booking, was taken off screen instead of working through it. It is rumored that Sara’s role will be more and more a backstage role going forward.
Winter broke her jaw wrestling on the West-Coast, but worked through it.
Stephanie Smothers apparently took an indy booking instead of the TNAW taping. Even though she is just a jobber here, and was given a title shot at the indy promotion, it was so frowned upon in the TNAW office that Stephanie decided to turn in her resignation.
Becky Lynch (real name Rebecca Quinn) is believed to be heading to TNAW after being released from her WWE developmental deal. It is rumored that she will take her old moniker of Rebecca Knox when she starts in TNAW.
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Post by rey619 on Apr 10, 2015 13:02:57 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 18.10.2014
Tara claims she is not done! Tonight’s Showdown opens in the back, where Chasity Taylor stands by with Tara, who just last week lost to Britani Knight for the third time. Taylor asks what’s next for Tara, now that she’s out of the race to be the TNAW World Champion. Tara says there is a lot left for her to accomplish and that she isn’t planning on hanging up her boots just yet. She might just go for the tag team titles. Chasity points out that she doesn’t have a partner, but Tara says she can win the tag titles with anyone, for example the next person to walk past. That someone was Kimberly. Tara grabbed Kimberly, telling her to go ask Dixie Carter for a tag title shot. Kimberly looked a little confused, but was shooed away by Tara. Rating: *½
Tag champs in training We get a video of the tag team champions, Ray and Leon, during training. The two masked stars have great agility, flexibility and strength, showcasing their abilities in front of excited youngsters at a local dojo. While the video airs, Dave Prazak informs the viewers that Dixie Carter has agreed to the title match betwen Ray & Leon and Tara & Kimberly - which will be our main event of the evening! Rating: ¾*
Mary Dobson vs Nicole Matthews Nicole was in a foul mood as usual tonight, taking it out on poor “Crazy” Mary Dobson. Dobson is so crazy that she no-sold a series of punches by Nicole, asking for more. What she got instead was the dreaded lariat from the Canadian.
Nicole Matthews defeated “Crazy” Mary Dobson with the lariat in 01:38 Rating: ***¼
All the way from Ireland Chasity Taylor stands by with the Irish wrestler Rebecca Knox. The wrestler from the green island says she’s super excited to be here and hopes to make an impact, just like her European colleagues - the Knights. Knox says she’s here to rock the crowd and leave no prisoners behind! Rating: ****
Portia Perez vs Rebecca Knox Entering to hard rock music is a sure way to get you over with the crowd. Standing up to Portia Perez and not letting her get away with her shenanigans is another. Chants of “Knox rox!” went through the crowd, something which annoyed Portia even more. Her bag of tricks almost depleted, Portia had to go old school with a school girl and the feet on the rope for a win in this one.
Portia Perez defeated Rebecca Knox with a schoolgirl after 04:05 Rating: **¾
The Ninjas are not done Having her arm raised in victory was not enough for Portia, who felt that the newcomer had tried to humiliate her. Her beatdown was soon joined by Nicole Matthews. Just when they were about to hit the Funky Cold Medina on Knox, “The Wrestling Goddess” Athena hit the ring, chasing the Ninjas away. Rating: *¾
Sitdown interview with Jessica Havock Dave Prazak and a bald J-Hav sits down to discuss the recent events. Havock says that she’s not to concerned with her hair. She was never the vain type, unlike Madison and Angelina. She just doesn’t like to lose - nor being humiliated. She wants Madison to take a good look at the TV title. Maybe take a picture. Because soon, it would be around Havock’s waist. But first she would destroy Angelina Love next week. Then, the week after, Madison Rayne. It was going to be a sad state of affairs for the Beautiful People this fall. Havock puts on the gas mask, grimacing menacingly into the camera. Rating: ***¼
Athena vs Melanie Cruise This was RD Evans’ first match leading Melanie Cruise. Both are former champions in a current slump, so both should really have the motivation needed to get that elusive win. Cruise dominated parts of the match using her brute strength, while Athena used her kicks, dexterity and pace to strike Melanie from several different directions. The match was going back and forth, the decision could have fallen either way, when the Canadian Ninjas hit the ring. They initially went for Athena, but when Melanie soon got in the way, they went after her as well. Fighting both at the same time was not something they planned for though, so when Melanie and Athena managed to regroup and counter-attack, the Ninjas quickly retreated. Cruise and Athena did not exactly hug and kiss after the match, but looked at each other with respect as the referee threw out the match.
Athena and Melanie Cruise battled to a no-contest in 06:59 Rating: ***
Backstage confrontation Backstage, Ivelisse is seen leading her Pride. Nikki Storm still on a short leash, while Sarita is allowed to walk freely. They are suddenly approached by Mercedes Martinez, who shout at Sarita and Ivelisse for betraying their Latina heritage, behaving like animals. She scoffs at Nikki Storm, asking her where her greed and mercurial disposition have gone, all of a sudden. The Scot is confused, but Ivelisse is enraged, siccing Sarita at Martinez. As the two latin-american women brawl backstage, Ivelisse grabs hold of Nikki, leading her away. Rating: **
Kimberly & Tara vs Ray & Leon (c’s) for the TNAW World Tag Team Titles This surprise main event was a strange sight to behold. Tara placed Kimberly on the apron, telling her to simply stand there and wait. She didn’t need any help, but according to the rules, she needed to have a partner to be eligible to win the tag titles. She quickly realized she would need help from Kimberly and a chance to earn som rest, as the Japanese champions were all over Tara in the beginning. Tara is a savvy veteran, but the speed and style of the masked warriors came, perhaps, a little too surprisingly for Tara. Kimberly was actually quite suited to this style, and held her own for a while. Despite tagging frequently, Kimberly and Tara was not entirely on the same page, and only Tara’s constant breaking up of pinfalls prevented the champs from pinning Kimberly in this period. Tara has more tricks up her sleeve, however, and at one point, she grabbed Kimberly and threw her at Ray at the apron. Kimberly stumbled almost as in a spear, shoving Ray off the apron causing her to ram the guardrail. Tara quickly hit a surprised Leon with the Widow’s Peak. Kimberly draped herself across Leon’s legs, preventing the kick out. Amazingly enough, Tara and Kimberly is the NEW TNAW Tag Team Champions!
Kimberly & Tara defeated Ray & Leon when Tara pinned Leon with the Widow’s Peak in 14:20 Rating: ***½ (Kimberly & Tara won the TNAW World Tag Team Titles)
Show rating: **¾
Show notes:
Tara is the second triple crown winner in the history with this unlikely title win - proving that she could, in fact, win the tag team titles on short notice and with anyone by her side. She did get a little more help from Kimberly than she thought she needed though, both intentionally and unintentionally.
Next week, Dixie Carter announces who will join mother and daughter Knight in the cage at Through the Gates of Hell, and Jessica Havock takes on Angelina Love.
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Post by rey619 on Apr 15, 2015 5:44:33 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 25.10.2014
Through the Gates of Hell match set At the start of the show, TNAW owner Dixie Carter comes down to the ring to the crowd’s cheer. She says that in 8 days, four women will go into hell to do battle for the TNAW World Title. Only one will remain - the absolute ruler of hell - which on a metaphorically level is TNAW. Saraya and Britani Knight are two of them. The two others will be decided tonight, when Sara Del Rey will face Melanie Cruise, and Ivelisse will face Serena in qualiying matches. Rating: ***¼
Made in Sin vs The Pride w/Ivelisse Ivelisse led her Pride into battle once again, as they fought the darkly dressed goth queens of Taylor Made and Allysin Kay. The scarlet-haired huntress was harsh in her orders to Nikki Storm, even whipping her with the leash. While Sarita appears more or less broken by now, the Scot is unruly and unwilling to obey the master. Still, her will to win is present, and she contributed enough to the match to earn a pat on the back from Ivelisse afterwards.
The Pride (Sarita & Nikki Storm) defeated Made in Sin (Made & Kay) when Sarita forced Kay to submit to the double chickenwing in 03:37 Rating: ***¼
Sitdown interview with Rebecca Knox Lenny and Dave have a chat with the newcomer, Rebecca Knox from Ireland. The cute Irish lass is full of spirits and in a great mood being over here trying her luck, following in the footsteps of so many Irish men and women. Dave ask her about her injury eight years ago. Rebecca says she suffered a damaged cranial nerve, and was out of wrestling for six years. She thought she could never compete again, but through sheer will and perserverance, she is here now - living the American dream. Rating: **
Cruise ready for the match Backstage, RD Evans is prepping his client for her big match. He says that this is her big chance of a comeback - getting back into that cage for Through the Gates of Hell. He reminds her that she won this match last year. Nicole Matthews passes them, snickering that Cruise is done and might as well just give up. Cruise wants to go after Matthews, but Evans holds her back, telling her to save her strength for the match. Rating: ***
Melanie Cruise w/RD Evans vs Sara Del Rey - Through the Gates of Hell Qualifier With Evans in her corner, Cruise seemed reenergized and full of force. Del Rey is still recuperating from an injured hand and other nagging injuries, and was favoring her left thigh heavily in this match, even stopping Cruise to stretch. Cruise was looking to Evans for advice several times during the bout, Evans shouting words of encouragement. Finally, Cruise started to tire of Sara’s games, trying to pick her up for the Burning Hammer. Sara got out of it, and went for the piledriver, only to be stopped by ref Rosenberg, who reminded her that the move was still illegal. Ironically enough, the very wrestler who faked an injury to get it banned, Nicole Matthews, came out later, distracting both the referee and RD Evans. This allowed Sara to do just what she did to Nicole last year, spiking Melanie with the piledriver. SDR moves on to Through the Gates of Hell for a record third time.
Sara Del Rey defeated Melanie Cruise with the Piledriver in 09:10 Rating: ****
Interview with the new champions Chasity Taylor has a chat with the new tag team champions. Kimberly is clearly excited to be a champion again, while Tara acts as if this was no big deal. Tara downplays Kimberly’s role, saying that Tara could probably have won the titles with Chasity as her partner. When Kimberly starts to pout, Tara tells her to shut up, before consoling her, saying that she was clearly a weapon of destruction when she sent her like a missile into Ray. The two were still bickering as Chasity sent it back to the ring. Rating: *
Ivelisse w/The Pride vs Serena Serena had not only “the Huntress” to worry about, but her two stooges ringside as well. And while Nikki Storm was obviously not interested in helping Ivelisse or hurting Serena, Sarita used every opportunity to trip and distract Serena. At one point, Ivelisse felt that Sarita was not enough, and she went outside and slapped Nikki with the leash. The distraction almost cost Ivelisse the match as she was hit by the Spear, but Sarita pulled the referee out of the ring. Amazingly enough, the match was allowed to continue. Soon thereafter, Mercedes Martinez made an appearance, trying to speak some sense into Sarita. Ivelisse grew worried that her words would have an effect on her Pride, and allowed herself to be distracted again. This time, the Spear completely wiped out Ivelisse, and Martinez held Sarita back from saving her.
Serena defeated Ivelisse with the Spear after 07:50 Rating: **
Mother and daughter encounter With the two remaining wrestlers ready for their time in the cage, the focus is still on the story between mother and daughter. Backstage, mother and daughter meet randomly in the corridor, trainers and crew trying to keep them away from each other. Strangely enough, they simply gaze at each other. Britani with a look of disgust and perhaps sadness, Saraya with an enigmatic and vindictive smirk. The tension could be cut with a knife. Eight days to go! Rating: **
Angelina Love w/Madison Rayne vs Jessica Havock It’s time for the main event! The Beautiful People completely shaved Jessica Havock’s head three weeks ago, and the predator that is Havock is gunning for revenge. Love and Rayne spent a minute trying to evade J-Hav, Love finally striking Havock from behind. She could have struck her with a baseball bat wrapped in dynamite, for Havock simply turned around and chokeslammed Love. She completely decimated Love for another minute, until Madison tried to get Angelina disqualifed by attacking Havock. The referee was in doubt, but it was only the TV Champion who suffered from these attacks, Havock absorbing them and powerslamming her on one occasion. Finally, Havock ended it by chokeslamming Love yet again.
Jessica Havock defeated Angelina Love with a chokeslam in 04:07 Rating: ***
A final sneak attack As Havock posed for the crowd, Madison Rayne struck from behind with a chair. She staggered Havock and started to hit her with it. She needed help from Love, but she was still wobbly. Trying to rouse Love made Rayne lose time, and Havock rebounded from the attack, hitting TBP with a clothesline to send them to the ground. Havock then did the impossible, getting both women on her shoulders for a samoan drop. Next week - Madison Rayne puts her TV Title on the line against J-Hav again. Can she escape yet another time? Rating: *½
Show rating: **¼
Show notes: Jessica Havock’s search for revenge can come to an end next week, as she faces Madison Rayne for the TV Title. We also know now that Sara Del Rey and Serena will join the Knights in the cage at Through the Gates of Hell, eight days from now. The four will face each other in a tag team match next week, but we do not know who will be teaming up. The Knight Dynasty, perhaps?
Also set for Through the Gates of Hell is a rematch for the tag team titles between Ray and Leon and Kimberly and Tara.
Until next time!
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Post by rey619 on Apr 16, 2015 4:15:09 GMT -5
TNAW - Saturday Night Showdown - 01.11.2014
The Ninjas get physical with Chasity Tomorrow night is Through the Gates of Hell, but tonight’s show opens with Chasity Taylor standing backstage with the Canadian Ninjas. She asks them about the recent change in the tag title picture, Kimberly and Tara winning it on the first attempt, while they failed time after time. The insult isn’t lost on Portia, who slaps Chasity, telling her to watch her mouth. It was all a lucky coincidence for Tara and Kimberly. Perez and Matthews said they were still a force to be reckoned with, and would make an example out of Taylor. Nicole grabs her, but Athena shows up, telling them to stop harassing her and focus on Portia’s match - against her. They oblige her reluctantly, telling her to get in the ring now. Rating: ***
“The Wrestling Goddess” Athena vs Portia Perez w/Nicole Matthews Nicole briefly joined the commentators on this one, pointing out that they would teach Athena a lesson for sticking her nose into their business two weeks ago. When Lenny asks if it is “sticking her nose into their business” to help Rebecca Knox from a two-on-one beating, Nicole simply answers “yes”. In the ring, Portia was having a hard time dealing with Athena’s fast paced style, and when the referee stopped a three count due to spotting Portia’s feet on the rope, Perez slapped the referee, causing the disqualification.
Athena defeated Portia Perez by DQ in 04:27 Rating: ***1/4
Post-match ruckus Portia and Athena got in each other faces, but before anyone could land a blow, Nicole struck from behind. The two of them pounced on Athena, stomping and punching her. She managed to wrestle herself out of the Funky Cold Medina attempt, nearly causing Portia to superkick Nicole in the process. On her way out, Athena told Portia that she wanted a rematch against her tomorrow night - at Through the Gates of Hell. Portia shrugged and said “whatever”. The match was officially signed later. Rating: *¾
A message from Ivelisse A video airs, obviously taped inside Ivelisse’s den. Her Pride sits more or less obediently next to her, Ivelisse slowly and disturbingly stroking Sarita’s hair while tugging on Nikki’s leash. Ivelisse adresses Mercedes Martinez, who has had the gall to interfere in her business. Mercedes must be careful now that her sister-in-law is injured, she has no allies, nobody to look out for her. Ivelisse proposes a match at Through the Gates of Hell. If Mercedes wins, she can have one of her pets. If Ivelisse wins, Mercedes will complete her trio of beasts of pleasure. This just gets more and more disturbing as Ivelisse laughs maniacally. Rating: **½
Kimberly vs Ray Kimberly and Tara may have shocked the world when they defeated Ray and Leon for the tag titles two weeks ago. Tara shocked nobody as she didn’t even accompany Kimberly to the ring for her match with Ray. Kimberly is growing in leaps and bounds, but she found it difficult to counter Ray’s quickness and agility. A Shuttle 151 attempt was quickly reversed into a sunset flip for a near fall. And even if Kimberly managed to roll away from the shooting star press, Ray saw it coming and landed on her feet, neatly hitting a standing shooting star press instead to finish the match. Ray & Leon may have a mental edge now leading up to the rematch tomorrow night.
Ray defeated Kimberly with a standing shooting star press after 05:16 Rating: *’¼
A tense partnership Chasity Taylor is standing by backstage with Britani Knight and Sara Del Rey, two former (?) foes that will partner up in tonight’s main event to face Saraya Knight and Serena. The world champion says that there has been bad blood between them, and while they may never be friends, they both have a will to win. Sara continues, saying that they have another thing in common - they want to destroy Saraya Knight. Britani is obviously uneasy at this, and points out that she’s still her mother. Sara scoffs, saying that a mother wouldn’t do to her children what Saraya had done to her. Britani replies that how would Sara know, she got no kids! Sara asks why Britani is defending her mother - accusing Britani of doing the same exact thing like many abused wives and girlfriends do. Apparently, the two are not entirely on the same page. Rating: ****
Jessica Havock vs Madison Rayne (c) w/Angelina Love - TV Title Match After being hounded by Havock for a period of time now, a path of destruction not made any better by The Beautiful People cutting Jessica’s hair, it was time to put the TV Title on the line again. J-Hav learns from her mistakes, and to make sure Madison didn’t get aid from Angelina Love, she entered the ring from the crowd, clubbing Love in the back and hitting the Demon Drop on her before Madison could react. It gave Madison a brief offense in the beginning, but Havock soon turned the tides, working slowly towards Rayne’s demise. She probably should have worked faster, as Angelina eventually regained her senses and started removing one of the turnbuckles. As Havock whipped the champ against it, Rayne managed to halt the momentum and duck the avalanche, causing Havock to hit the steel wire beneath the exposed turnbuckle with full force. A stunned Havock stumbled directly into a roll-up for the win.
Madison Rayne defeated Jessica Havock with a roll-up after 06:48 Rating: *½ (Madison Rayne retained the TV Title)
Challenge made for TtGoH We’re back from commercial, and RD Evans and Melanie Cruise are in the ring. Evans hype Cruise as the first ever Triple Crown champion, and says it’s a shame she doesn’t have a match tomorrow. The crowd agrees. Evans calls out Nicole Matthews, officially challenging her for a match at TtGoH against his client. Nicole makes fun of Evans and Cruise, asking whether or not Melanie can speak for herself, or need her ‘boyfriend’ to do it. Melanie grabs the mic, saying that she is perfectly able to challenge Nicole’s sorry ass herself. Nicole smiles, and accepts the challenge. Rating: *
Interview with the tag champs As Kimberly is recovering from her loss earlier tonight, Chasity Taylor asks the champions about their chances tomorrow night. Will they repeat the performance now that Ray and Leon know that they should not be underestimated. Kimberly starts to respond, but Tara cuts her off, saying that Ray and Leon are two experienced grapplers, and did not underestimate Tara. They knew she was dangerous, no matter the partner. They will need to step up their game to have a snowball’s chance in hell of beating her tomorrow. Tara consequently uses ‘her’ when speaking of the match. Kimberly interjects, saying that she is also a part of the team. Tara condescendingly calls her a ‘placeholder’, but warns her not to make a fool of herself tomorrow. Rating: ***
Britani Knight & Sara Del Rey vs Saraya Knight & Serena All four women involved in tomorrow’s huge cage main event were in action tonight. The Knights holding nothing back as mother and daughter tore into each other as a preview of tomorrow. SDR has not forgotten Saraya putting her out of action a while ago, and almost pushed Britani aside to get her hands on her mother. Serena is the odd woman out, as all she wants to do is win the World Title! Still, as Britani and Sara seemed on the verge of in-fighting, Serena saw her chance and speared Del Rey. Sara is not averse to fighting just about anybody, and the two brawled on the outside as Britani and Saraya settled things inside the squared circle. Britani’s biggest challenge is that she perhaps is holding back. She didn’t seem to attack her mother with the same fervor as the other way around. The oldest Knight planted her with a sit-out powerbomb, turning Britani on her stomach and cinching in he Bridal Rocking Horse. Britani held on, but as she was too far away from the ropes and Del Rey and Serena had fought to the back, she had no choice but to submit. Saraya didn’t want to let go, and several referees had to enter the ring to tear her away. This does not bode well for Britani’s chances tomorrow.
Saraya Knight & Serena defeated Britani Knight & Sara Del Rey when S. Knight made B. Knight submit to the Bridal Rocking Horse in 10:05 Rating: ****
Show rating: **3/4
Show notes: Britani Knight tweeted later tonight that she is fit to fight tomorrow, and that her mother will not get the chance to throw her out of the cage. Even if she’s physically fit, submitting to her mother’s favorite is not a good sign going into what is possible the toughest match in TNAW.
The TV Title may have slipped from Jessica’s grasp, but tomorrow night she will have the chance to get her hands on BOTH Madison and Angelina, as she is facing them in a handicap match!
Tomorrow’s complete card Britani Knight (c) vs Saraya Knight vs Serena vs Sara Del Rey - Through the Gates of Hell Match for the TNAW World Title
Tara & Kimberly (c’s) vs Ray & Leon for the TNAW Tag Team Titles
The Beautiful People vs Jessica Havock - Handicap match
Mercedes Martinez vs Ivelisse
Portia Perez vs Athena
Nicole Matthews vs Melanie Cruise w/RD Evans
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Post by rey619 on Apr 17, 2015 7:19:15 GMT -5
TNAW - Through the Gates of Hell MMXIV - 02.11.2014
Prepared for the Ninjas Welcome to Through the Gates of Hell! What initially began as a backstage interview with “The Wrestling Goddess” Athena, quickly turned into a press conference where RD Evans also wanted to present his wrestler, Melanie Cruise, and talk about her match against Nicole Matthews. Chasity also latches on to the idea that they are wrestling a Canadian Ninja each, and whether or not this means that Athena will replace her half-sister Awesome Kong in their tag team. The question seems to annoy both Athena and Cruise, and Athena points out that they are two singles wrestler, each with a match on their own. Evans apologizes for crashing her promo time, but still tries to give her his card. Rating: ****½
Melanie Cruise w/RD Evans vs Nicole Matthews One year ago, Melanie Cruise was the first TNAW Triple Crown Champion and defended the title in the dreaded cage. Now, she’s the opening act against “the Lariat” Nicole Matthews. That is probably why RD Evans is here, to try and bring Melanie’s career back on track. Cruise has a size advantage in all of her matches, and even though Matthews is not a small girl, she couldn’t cope with Melanie’s strength. With Portia Perez backstage preparing for her own match, she didn’t have her trusted ally ringside either. Cruise looks re-energized since coming under Evans’ leadership, and his motivational work ringside aided her in this bout. Evans is a strictly “hands-off” manager, and didn’t involve himself. Neither did he have to, as Cruise picks up a strong win with her Burning Hammer.
Melanie Cruise defeated Nicole Matthews with the Burning Hammer after 06:46 Rating: ***
The Beautiful People vs Jessica Havock Madison Rayne has by hook or by crook evaded Havock’s title challenges, most of the time helped by her cohort, Angelina Love. Jessica may not have any more title matches in store for her, but that didn’t prevent her from taking on both of them at the same time. Maybe it was easier for her dealing with both inside the ring, than if one of them could ambush her at any time? She did dominate the first few minutes, hitting the pair with double clotheslines and even a double suplex! After a brief time-out, TBP lured Havock to the outside, where they ambushed her, trying to win via countout. They didn’t succeed, but kept the momentum up, trying to score a pinfall. Determined not to let the beauty queens have the last laugh, J-Hav kicked out of everything, even the Total Makeover. When Havock ducked a cross-body, causing Love to hit ref Remsburg with it, TBP went for plan B. Their trustworthy hair spray was retrieved from beneath the ring. Unfortunately, Love sprayed Rayne instead! Havock threw Love over the ropes and hit Rayne with the Demon Drop to give her a little piece of vengeance.
Jessica Havock defeated Madison Rayne & Angelina Love in a 2-on-1-handicap match when Havock pinned Rayne after The Demon Drop in 09:18 Rating: ***¼
Ivelisse w/The Pride vs Mercedes Martinez After winning several big matches the past few months, Ivelisse has built herself a veritable menagerie of wrestlers. She is still “collecting” wrestlers, so to speak, and had every intention in the world to defeat Mercedes tonight and bring her into the fold. Ivelisse’s dominating behavior is controversial to say the least, but she does get results. Mercedes may be the most cunning and experienced opponent to date, and she grounded Ivelisse early on, turning the match almost into an MMA bout. Submission maneuvers and reversals of them were certainly on the agenda. From time to time, Ivelisse tried to get aid from the Pride, but Nikki Storm was actively working against Ivelisse again, either refusing to help, trying to stop Sarita or even (on one occasion), notifying the ref that illegalities were taking place. Ivelisse finally had enough, and went to scold Nikki. The distraction was enough for Mercedes to hit her with an O’Connor Roll, pinning Ivelisse to the ground for the 3-count.
Mercedes Martinez defeated Ivelisse with an O’Connor Roll in 10:39 Rating: *¾
Allegiances tested After the match, Ivelisse grabbed the mic, telling Mercedes that even though she obviously cheated, she could pick one of her girls and leave. Ivelisse motions to Nikki. Mercedes shakes her head, saying that Nikki is clearly not brainwashed, so she doesn’t any help. Mercedes wants Sarita. Mercedes tries to persuaded Sarita to come with her, to not waste her talent being the lackey of this upstart latina. Sarita looks confused, but when Nikki tries to slap some sense into her, she attacks the Scot. Ivelisse and Mercedes start brawling again, and security need to come out to split them. Ivelisse’s hold on Sarita seems stronger than ever, but at least Nikki is free of any bonded servitude she might have felt. Rating: ****½
“The Wrestling Goddess” Athena vs Portia Perez The Canadian Ninjas have already lost one of their singles matches tonight, and Perez went into this one highly motivated. While Portia often tries to buy time, stall and slow the pace of the match down, she actually tried to match Athena’s speed in this one. The tactics surprised Athena a little, who abandoned her gameplan and went toe-to-toe with Portia’s brawling. Athena has a good right hook, no doubt, but she didn’t use her legs as much as she uses. Perez brought Athena down on the ground as well, trying to submit her. Athena resisted, and finally started kicking some butt! After blocking Perez’ superkick, Athena hit one of her own. A dazed Perez got back up just in time to eat the O-Turn.
Athena defeated Portia Perez with the O-Turn in 08:19 Rating: *¼
Serena ready for the cage Chasity Taylor stands by with Serena. She says that she admits she’s a dark horse in this match. She’s the only one without a personal stake in the title match, that gives her an advantage. The only thing in her mind is being the last one out of that cage. She will not let her fans down, she will not let herself down. Rating: *½
Ray & Leon vs Tara & Kimberly (c’s) for the TNAW Tag Team Titles Tara and Kimberly shocked their opponents and the world when the makeshift team defeated the Joshi girls to win the tag team titles two weeks ago. Could lightning strike twice now that Ray and Leon didn’t underestimate them? Despite her age, Tara is one of the best trained athletes out there, and she hasn’t lost much speed and agility. She was also much more willing to tag in Kimberly in this match, and the youngest of the two held her own on several occasions. Still, the teamwork wasn’t perfect. While Tara could break up pinfalls on Kimberly, Kimberly seemed more content abiding the rules. This pissed off Tara, who slapped Kimberly. The old Kimberly may have accepted the slap and meekly returned to her spot at the apron, but the new Kimberly will not play second fiddle, not even to Tara. Kimberly rushed the ring and started to brawl with her partner! Ray and Leon tried to take advantage of this, separating the two and rolling Tara up. Unfortunately for Ray, the referee interpreted the slap from Tara as a tag! The language barrier confused Ray, who was drop kicked out of the ring by Tara. As Leon pleaded with the ref, Kimberly struck from behind, hitting the Shuttle 151 to retain. As Kimberly was handed the belts, Tara tore her away and went to the back on her lonesome.
Tara & Kimberly defeated Ray & Leon when Kimberly hit the Shuttle 151 on Leon in 11:58 Rating: ***½
Britani Knight (c) vs Sara Del Rey vs Saraya Knight vs Serena for the TNAW World Title in a Through the Gates of Hell Match
As the final entrant entered the cage, the competitors circled each other like trapped animals. When Del Rey launched an attack on Saraya Knight, all hell broke loose. The Knight Matron possibly felt most alone, surrounded by enemies as she was. One could of course say that she was to blame herself, though, alienating herself from her daughter while already in a vendetta with SDR. As has been the case with these matches before, the match spilled to the outside, the immediate ringside area also covered by a cage. As the object is to get your opponent out of the door, you also need to put yourself in harm’s way. Serena looked set on eliminating the reigning champion after a suplex on the floor. As Britani got back on her feet, Serena charged with the spear, only for Britani to side-step her, sending Serena crashing to the outside. As the three remaining women squared off, Saraya proposed a truce to her daughter. Seemingly touched by her mother’s change of heart, Britani agreed, and the Knight Dynasty assaulted Sara, trying to beat her down and send her out of the cage. Saraya Knight, ever the opportunist, tried to take advantage of Britani’s trust, and when her back was turned, tried to German Suplex her out of the door! Britani blocked it, and superkicked Saraya. A minute later, Britani monkey flipped Sara out the door, leaving mother and daughter inside of the ring. The crowd was ecstatic as the two laid into each other. As Britani was hoisted up into a powerbomb position, everyone was expecting the most gruesome fall out of the door ever, but the shrewd champion reversed it into a huracanrana, sending Saraya out instead!
Britani Knight defeated Serena, Sara Del Rey and Saraya Knight in a TtGoH- match x Britani Knight eliminated Serena after 08:24 x Britani Knight eliminated Sara Del Rey after 10:01 x Britani Knight eliminated Saraya Knight after 14:18 (Britani Knight retained the TNAW World Title) Rating: ****½
Sara not done As Britani laid exhausted in the ring, Sara Del Rey starts pummelling Sarya on the outside (Sara never left the ringside area). The older Knight was in no shape to defend herself. Britani rushed out, tore Sara away from her mother and delivered another superkick. As she tried to help Saraya back to her feet, Saraya pushed her away. Everything’s still not picture perfect in the Knight Dynasty. Rating: **
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