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PCW: Heatwave – 08/10/2013 – Independence Events Center (Independence, MO)
Commentators: Alfred Pressley & James Westerfield
Attendance: 5,684 / 5,800 (98%)
1). Andy Ridge vs. Grizzly Redwood – The opening match saw the debut of Andy “Right Leg” Ridge, who started his career in the Northeast, taking on Grizzly Redwood – a man who had a previously short stint with the company. These two “cruiserweights” started off the even with a show of kicks and aerial moves, with both men picking up a couple near-falls. Once things found their way into the ringside area, Redwood used the ring post and the guardrail to weaken Ridge’s back. However, back in the ring, Ridge was able to fight back even after being locked into the STO. Both men started to show signs of fatigue towards the end of the match, when Ridge ducked up a clothesline attempt and stopped Redwood cold with a Superkick for the victory.
Andy Ridge pinned Grizzly Redwood with the Superkick in 15:57. (2.25)
Interview:
Brooke Barlow interviews Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley about the confrontation she had with Solo Darling on PCW Wrestling this past week. Ripley says that Crazy Mary Dobson is sending her friends to talk trash for her. Ripley says that’s OK because all it does is show that Dobson isn’t woman enough to say it herself.
Segment:
Bobby Roode is seen standing alone somewhere inside the arena, pacing back and forth in front of the camera. He says that he’s been in this position before, exactly one year ago. That night, he left with the PCW Heavyweight Championship in his possession. He acknowledges that OKADA is a great wrestler and not someone to take lightly. Roode stops, looking into the camera, and says that OKADA might be “the man” in Japan, but after tonight, Roode will be “the man” in PCW once again.
Interview:
Brooke Barlow is standing with Commissioner Rex Butler outside of his office in the back of the arena and says that the Commissioner has something to share. Butler smiles as he thanks Brooke and says that there will be small snippets seen throughout the night of what he has in store for the PCW; but Tuesday night, he will make an announcement that will turn the company on its ear. He warns that a lot of men and women on the roster will be looking over their shoulder after tonight.
2). Melina vs. © Rhea Ripley [PCW Women’s Championship Match] – Rhea Ripley made huge waves when she debuted last month, and quickly unseated Crazy Mary Dobson for the Women’s Championship. She was looking to retain the title against Melina, who mad no qualms about reminding people she had worked hard to earn her title shot. A battle of “veteran vs. rookie”, both women gave it their all in this contest. Things got interesting as CRAZY MARY DOBSON made her way to ringside late in the match, sharing words with Melina – who had just defeated Dobson on Tuesday night. However, with the referee pushing Melina away from the ropes, Dobson attacked Ripley from behind! Ripley attempted to retaliate, but Melina caught her with a forearm smash that wobbled her knees. Melina rolled Ripley up for the cover to become the NEW champion!
[PCW Women’s Championship Match]:
Melina pinned Rhea Ripley after a forearm smash in 13:42. (2.50)
[Crazy Mary Dobson interfered against Rhea Ripley.]
Interview:
Brooke Barlow is seen standing with PCW Television Champion Justin Gabriel backstage and asks him about tonight’s title defense against Daniel Bryan. Gabriel says that he’d be lying if he wasn’t a little upset that Drew McIntyre wasn’t added to this match, but says it proves how much McIntyre didn’t want another shot at the title. He says, officially, after their match on Tuesday night, that chapter is finished and it’s time he moves on. Gabriel promises to end another chapter tonight, before it even starts, after he beats Bryan. As Gabriel walks away, he is stopped by Bryan, who says that the chapter Gabriel’s on is just being written and may have a different ending than he’s expecting.
Segment:
IWGP Heavyweight Champion Okada is shown standing alone backstage, with the title belt over his shoulder. Looking into the camera, he says that he is “the man” in New Japan Pro Wrestling. And, tonight, he could become a champion on two different continents. Okada says that if he’s able to beat Bobby Roode tonight, he would be able to call himself a universal champion… known for being the best around the world.
3). Kenny King/Rhett Titus vs. David Otunga/Shinya Ishikawa [PCW Tag Team Championship Match] – On the July 16 episode of PCW Wrestling the PCW Tag Team Championships were vacated, when Austin Aries left the company. The next week, on July 23, it was announced that these two teams would face off for the vacated titles. Heading into this match, Otunga was the only participant who had previously held the title, so it was clear that a lot was riding on this contest. Otunga and Ishikawa have made quite a team since joining together so their partnership was not in question, unlike King and Titus who have had an on-again-off-again friendship since their mini-feud in the Spring. But with a title opportunity hanging in the balance, they seemingly put their differences aside for the common good. However, Otunga and Ishikawa proved harder to put down than they may have thought, and this caused The Express to resort to questionable tactics. The end of the match saw a brawl between all four men break out in the middle of the ring. As the referee tried to get Otunga out of the ring, Kenny King grabbed a steel chair before re-entering the ring and cracking it across Titus’ back! King tossed the chair to Ishikawa who, in shock, caught it. The referee turned around, saw Ishikawa holding the chair, and called for the bell!
Otunga and Ishikawa pleaded with the referee, but it was announced that due to the DQ, the Tag Team Titles would remain vacant.
[PCW Tag Team Championship Match]:
The All-Night Express (Kenny King & Rhett Titus) defeated David Otunga & Shinya Ishikawa by DQ in 17:35. (0.75)
Interview:
Brooke Barlow is seen with Daniel Bryan, who says that he has always been good at keeping his promises because he likes feeling the pressure on his shoulders. He says that having the Television Title on the line isn’t enough, and that if he is unable to defeat Justin Gabriel tonight, it will be his last night in PCW.
An advertisement for the next PCW “special event” Collision Course is shown.
4). Matt Morgan vs. Mark Henry – In a match that shocked the crowd when the participants were announced, HWL’s Matt Morgan took on former WWE Superstar Mark Henry. The World’s Strongest Man had a tough time with The Blueprint in a battle of big men. Morgan used his cardiovascular advantage to wind Henry, but Morgan was stopped could with a shoulder tackle. Henry worked over Morgan in the corners, using his size to knock Morgan’s breath out with an avalanche in the corner. Both men were showing signs of fatigue at the end of the match, but Morgan was able to connect with the Carbon Footprint, but only got a two-count from the referee! With his last burst of strength, Morgan was able to lift Henry with a vertical suplex side slam. Henry did not have enough energy to kick out as Morgan was awarded the three-count.
Matt Morgan pinned Mark Henry after a vertical suplex side slam in 13:22. (0.75)
Interview:
Wade Barrett is see standing in front of a monitor backstage, when he is approached by Brooke Barlow, who asks for a response to the comments made by Jey Uso earlier in the show. Barrett says that he’s out to send a message to the people in the PCW that have underestimated him. Unfortunately for Uso, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Barrett turns his attention back to the monitoring, apparently ending the interview.
5). Daniel Bryan vs. © Justin Gabriel [PCW Television Championship Match] – Justin Gabriel has etched his name into the history of the Television Championship, as he comes into this match in the midst of his fifth reign with the title. Daniel Bryan, a four-time Heavyweight Champion in his own right, would prove to be the toughest opponent in recent memory. Bryan would fall back on his mat-wrestling to keep Gabriel out of the air. The gameplan worked, as Gabriel used up his energy attempting to break the holds and/or reaching the ropes. Gabriel turned things around, when he showed that he had a ground game too, locking Bryan in a Koji Clutch. After Bryan was able to reach the ropes, Gabriel rolled out of the ring to catch his breath. As he leaned against the guardrail, Bryan got to his feet and attempted a dive through the ropes, only to have Gabriel move and Bryan crashed into guardrail. Gabriel rolled Bryan into the ring and connected with a 450 splash for the 1-2-3!
[Television Championship Match]:
Justin Gabriel pinned Daniel Bryan with a 450 Splash in 16:10. (3.25)
Segment:
A video camera catches Commissioner Rex Butler pacing in the back, talking to someone on a cell phone. Butler can be heard thanking the person he’s talking to. As he turns around, he notices the camera and quickly hangs up the phone, entering his office and slamming the door.
6). OKADA vs. Bobby Roode [PCW Heavyweight Championship Match] – Three weeks ago, Commissioner Butler signed this match to name a new champion in the wake of Austin Aries vacating the title. Roode came to the ring looking determined to taste singles gold for the second time. OKADA made a grand entrance with pyro and streamers from the ceiling. In the ring, he was not shy about showing Roode the IWGP Heavyweight Title before the match. After the bell rang, the match turned into an all-out brawl between two heavy hitters. Roode proved that he would win a fist fight early on and used his strikes to take control of the match, picking up a near-fall in the opening few minutes. OKADA found an opening and started landing knee strikes to the Roode’s body and head, evening things out. OKADA had his own near-fall after hitting a swinging neck-breaker, but Roode broke the count by getting his foot on the ropes. OKADA looked poised to strike again, waiting for Roode to get to his feet, but he stopped as DAVEY BOY SMITH, JR appeared at ringside, grabbing the IWGP Title from the time-keeper’s table. OKADA got out of the ring to confront Smith, as did the referee. Distracted, no one saw Smith slide the title into the ring, which Roode picked up. As the referee told OKADA to get in the ring and admonished Smith, Roode hit OKADA in the back of the head with the title, staggering him. With Smith walking away from ringside, the referee re-entered the ring just as Roode hit the Payoff to cover OKADA for the tainted victory!
[PCW Heavyweight Championship Match]:
Bobby Roode pinned OKADA after hitting him with the title belt in 18:03. (3.50)
[Davey Boy Smith, Jr. interfered against OKADA.]
Commentators: Alfred Pressley & James Westerfield
Attendance: 5,684 / 5,800 (98%)
1). Andy Ridge vs. Grizzly Redwood – The opening match saw the debut of Andy “Right Leg” Ridge, who started his career in the Northeast, taking on Grizzly Redwood – a man who had a previously short stint with the company. These two “cruiserweights” started off the even with a show of kicks and aerial moves, with both men picking up a couple near-falls. Once things found their way into the ringside area, Redwood used the ring post and the guardrail to weaken Ridge’s back. However, back in the ring, Ridge was able to fight back even after being locked into the STO. Both men started to show signs of fatigue towards the end of the match, when Ridge ducked up a clothesline attempt and stopped Redwood cold with a Superkick for the victory.
Andy Ridge pinned Grizzly Redwood with the Superkick in 15:57. (2.25)
Interview:
Brooke Barlow interviews Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley about the confrontation she had with Solo Darling on PCW Wrestling this past week. Ripley says that Crazy Mary Dobson is sending her friends to talk trash for her. Ripley says that’s OK because all it does is show that Dobson isn’t woman enough to say it herself.
Segment:
Bobby Roode is seen standing alone somewhere inside the arena, pacing back and forth in front of the camera. He says that he’s been in this position before, exactly one year ago. That night, he left with the PCW Heavyweight Championship in his possession. He acknowledges that OKADA is a great wrestler and not someone to take lightly. Roode stops, looking into the camera, and says that OKADA might be “the man” in Japan, but after tonight, Roode will be “the man” in PCW once again.
Interview:
Brooke Barlow is standing with Commissioner Rex Butler outside of his office in the back of the arena and says that the Commissioner has something to share. Butler smiles as he thanks Brooke and says that there will be small snippets seen throughout the night of what he has in store for the PCW; but Tuesday night, he will make an announcement that will turn the company on its ear. He warns that a lot of men and women on the roster will be looking over their shoulder after tonight.
2). Melina vs. © Rhea Ripley [PCW Women’s Championship Match] – Rhea Ripley made huge waves when she debuted last month, and quickly unseated Crazy Mary Dobson for the Women’s Championship. She was looking to retain the title against Melina, who mad no qualms about reminding people she had worked hard to earn her title shot. A battle of “veteran vs. rookie”, both women gave it their all in this contest. Things got interesting as CRAZY MARY DOBSON made her way to ringside late in the match, sharing words with Melina – who had just defeated Dobson on Tuesday night. However, with the referee pushing Melina away from the ropes, Dobson attacked Ripley from behind! Ripley attempted to retaliate, but Melina caught her with a forearm smash that wobbled her knees. Melina rolled Ripley up for the cover to become the NEW champion!
[PCW Women’s Championship Match]:
Melina pinned Rhea Ripley after a forearm smash in 13:42. (2.50)
[Crazy Mary Dobson interfered against Rhea Ripley.]
Interview:
Brooke Barlow is seen standing with PCW Television Champion Justin Gabriel backstage and asks him about tonight’s title defense against Daniel Bryan. Gabriel says that he’d be lying if he wasn’t a little upset that Drew McIntyre wasn’t added to this match, but says it proves how much McIntyre didn’t want another shot at the title. He says, officially, after their match on Tuesday night, that chapter is finished and it’s time he moves on. Gabriel promises to end another chapter tonight, before it even starts, after he beats Bryan. As Gabriel walks away, he is stopped by Bryan, who says that the chapter Gabriel’s on is just being written and may have a different ending than he’s expecting.
Segment:
IWGP Heavyweight Champion Okada is shown standing alone backstage, with the title belt over his shoulder. Looking into the camera, he says that he is “the man” in New Japan Pro Wrestling. And, tonight, he could become a champion on two different continents. Okada says that if he’s able to beat Bobby Roode tonight, he would be able to call himself a universal champion… known for being the best around the world.
3). Kenny King/Rhett Titus vs. David Otunga/Shinya Ishikawa [PCW Tag Team Championship Match] – On the July 16 episode of PCW Wrestling the PCW Tag Team Championships were vacated, when Austin Aries left the company. The next week, on July 23, it was announced that these two teams would face off for the vacated titles. Heading into this match, Otunga was the only participant who had previously held the title, so it was clear that a lot was riding on this contest. Otunga and Ishikawa have made quite a team since joining together so their partnership was not in question, unlike King and Titus who have had an on-again-off-again friendship since their mini-feud in the Spring. But with a title opportunity hanging in the balance, they seemingly put their differences aside for the common good. However, Otunga and Ishikawa proved harder to put down than they may have thought, and this caused The Express to resort to questionable tactics. The end of the match saw a brawl between all four men break out in the middle of the ring. As the referee tried to get Otunga out of the ring, Kenny King grabbed a steel chair before re-entering the ring and cracking it across Titus’ back! King tossed the chair to Ishikawa who, in shock, caught it. The referee turned around, saw Ishikawa holding the chair, and called for the bell!
Otunga and Ishikawa pleaded with the referee, but it was announced that due to the DQ, the Tag Team Titles would remain vacant.
[PCW Tag Team Championship Match]:
The All-Night Express (Kenny King & Rhett Titus) defeated David Otunga & Shinya Ishikawa by DQ in 17:35. (0.75)
Interview:
Brooke Barlow is seen with Daniel Bryan, who says that he has always been good at keeping his promises because he likes feeling the pressure on his shoulders. He says that having the Television Title on the line isn’t enough, and that if he is unable to defeat Justin Gabriel tonight, it will be his last night in PCW.
An advertisement for the next PCW “special event” Collision Course is shown.
4). Matt Morgan vs. Mark Henry – In a match that shocked the crowd when the participants were announced, HWL’s Matt Morgan took on former WWE Superstar Mark Henry. The World’s Strongest Man had a tough time with The Blueprint in a battle of big men. Morgan used his cardiovascular advantage to wind Henry, but Morgan was stopped could with a shoulder tackle. Henry worked over Morgan in the corners, using his size to knock Morgan’s breath out with an avalanche in the corner. Both men were showing signs of fatigue at the end of the match, but Morgan was able to connect with the Carbon Footprint, but only got a two-count from the referee! With his last burst of strength, Morgan was able to lift Henry with a vertical suplex side slam. Henry did not have enough energy to kick out as Morgan was awarded the three-count.
Matt Morgan pinned Mark Henry after a vertical suplex side slam in 13:22. (0.75)
Interview:
Wade Barrett is see standing in front of a monitor backstage, when he is approached by Brooke Barlow, who asks for a response to the comments made by Jey Uso earlier in the show. Barrett says that he’s out to send a message to the people in the PCW that have underestimated him. Unfortunately for Uso, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Barrett turns his attention back to the monitoring, apparently ending the interview.
5). Daniel Bryan vs. © Justin Gabriel [PCW Television Championship Match] – Justin Gabriel has etched his name into the history of the Television Championship, as he comes into this match in the midst of his fifth reign with the title. Daniel Bryan, a four-time Heavyweight Champion in his own right, would prove to be the toughest opponent in recent memory. Bryan would fall back on his mat-wrestling to keep Gabriel out of the air. The gameplan worked, as Gabriel used up his energy attempting to break the holds and/or reaching the ropes. Gabriel turned things around, when he showed that he had a ground game too, locking Bryan in a Koji Clutch. After Bryan was able to reach the ropes, Gabriel rolled out of the ring to catch his breath. As he leaned against the guardrail, Bryan got to his feet and attempted a dive through the ropes, only to have Gabriel move and Bryan crashed into guardrail. Gabriel rolled Bryan into the ring and connected with a 450 splash for the 1-2-3!
[Television Championship Match]:
Justin Gabriel pinned Daniel Bryan with a 450 Splash in 16:10. (3.25)
Segment:
A video camera catches Commissioner Rex Butler pacing in the back, talking to someone on a cell phone. Butler can be heard thanking the person he’s talking to. As he turns around, he notices the camera and quickly hangs up the phone, entering his office and slamming the door.
6). OKADA vs. Bobby Roode [PCW Heavyweight Championship Match] – Three weeks ago, Commissioner Butler signed this match to name a new champion in the wake of Austin Aries vacating the title. Roode came to the ring looking determined to taste singles gold for the second time. OKADA made a grand entrance with pyro and streamers from the ceiling. In the ring, he was not shy about showing Roode the IWGP Heavyweight Title before the match. After the bell rang, the match turned into an all-out brawl between two heavy hitters. Roode proved that he would win a fist fight early on and used his strikes to take control of the match, picking up a near-fall in the opening few minutes. OKADA found an opening and started landing knee strikes to the Roode’s body and head, evening things out. OKADA had his own near-fall after hitting a swinging neck-breaker, but Roode broke the count by getting his foot on the ropes. OKADA looked poised to strike again, waiting for Roode to get to his feet, but he stopped as DAVEY BOY SMITH, JR appeared at ringside, grabbing the IWGP Title from the time-keeper’s table. OKADA got out of the ring to confront Smith, as did the referee. Distracted, no one saw Smith slide the title into the ring, which Roode picked up. As the referee told OKADA to get in the ring and admonished Smith, Roode hit OKADA in the back of the head with the title, staggering him. With Smith walking away from ringside, the referee re-entered the ring just as Roode hit the Payoff to cover OKADA for the tainted victory!
[PCW Heavyweight Championship Match]:
Bobby Roode pinned OKADA after hitting him with the title belt in 18:03. (3.50)
[Davey Boy Smith, Jr. interfered against OKADA.]