Another Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the pounds from the Turkey are staying. Since I still have a little bit of Thanksgiving spirit in me, this week’s Opening Segment will list what I am most thankful for in wrestling.
CHIKARA Fans: On November 18th, Chikara put on their season finale entitled “Chapter 11â€Â. Not only did the wrestlers put on a great show, but the fans made the atmosphere that much more enjoyable and comforting. If you haven’t heard, there was a CHIKARA Wrestler named Lince Dorado who executed a Shooting Star Senton on his opponent Mitch Ryder. He connected with the move, but suffered from taking a hard bump on his head. It was the most horrifying thing I’ve seen in wrestling, and during the moments while he was knocked out in the ring, there was not one peep from the Chikara Fans. After he was carried to the back with applause from the fans, Mike Quackenbush came out and informed us that the show would go on and we would get to see the main event on Chris Hero vs. Claudio Castagnoli! The Chikara fans made a collective groan and begged Quack to stop the show. Minutes after, he came right back out and told us that they would stop the show. The crowd cheered and stayed in the building until the oncoming ambulance for Lince Dorado had come and gone. I’m sorry, but this is the best fan-base that I have ever been to, and I’ve been to a handful of Indy Shows. Good job Chikara Fans, keep it up.
Chris Jericho’s Return on RAW: I know I usually don’t write about Televised Wrestling in here, but this is a topic that needs to be delivered. This was the first time I’ve watched a WWE program in a long time, and it’s been even longer since I watched a whole WWE program. Near the end, I kind of doubted he was coming. Then, Randy Orton said he has beaten everyone and there is no one left for him to beat. After a bit, the countdown came on and the pyro hit, and there he was. Chris Jericho. He didn’t mess up one line, he didn’t stutter once. He made his return, he made me laugh, and he made Randy Orton look like a fraud. Plus, he came down to his original music.
Smart Mark Video: Without them, Chikara DVDs may not be produced so quickly. I guess I’ll save a number and include PWG DVDs in here too. Support both of them by the way. Buy some DVDs for yourself. Sit back, relax, and watch some entertaining wrestling.
Ring of Honor: Lately, I’ve fallen off the Ring of Honor bandwagon. I don’t know why, I don’t know how, it just happened. I think it was somewhere between seeing Jimmy Rave get squashed on a PPV and The Briscoe Brothers winning two straight falls at Manhattan in August. Anyway, without Ring of Honor I wouldn’t be watching wrestling right now. I would’ve gotten sick of TV Wrestling and probably become an MMA Addict. Thank god that didn’t happen.
Bryan Danielson: Bryan Danielson is what he calls himself: “Best in the Worldâ€Â. No matter how you look at it, in terms of wrestling, entertainment, he is the best. He comes up with new moves every single time he makes a return to the ring after a hiatus, has one of the most painful finishers in the business (whether it be Cattle Mutilation, Head Stomp, or Nut Stomp). I remember at one show, some fan shouted something at Danielson. Danielson looked at him in disgust, and said “Nice Sandman T-Shirt. Ass-Hole.â€Â
The Super Dragon vs. Kevin Steen Feud: This is the most heated feud I have ever seen. I can’t help but to get carried away and praise this feud every single chance I get. They did everything perfectly down to the last match between the two, which was amazing. They haven’t faced off since the end of the feud, which is the right thing to do. The last match was the big blow off and that was it. Amazing.
Friends: I am thankful for all the people I have met through wrestling that I can now call my friends. I want to send out a thank you to Mr. Glazer for giving me the chance to earn a spot on the Inside Pulse writing staff.
TNA: Without which, I wouldn’t be able to remind myself why I hate televised wrestling.
WWE Superstars like Big Daddy V, Benjamin, Noble and Punk: Why? For reminding Vince McMahon and other WWE Officials that you don’t need to be a monster on steroids sculpted to perfection to put on an entertaining show. Yeah, okay. I’ll admit I very rarely watch ECW.
CHIKARA and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla: The best things Independent Wrestling has going for itself right now. This is also a “Thank You†to the promoters and company owners for putting on such fantastic shows.
Glazer is thankful too. “I’m thankful that ROH and Chikara keep me a fan. I’m thankful that Danielson’s prime is as I watch. I’m thankful for the friends I’ve met in indy wrestling.â€Â
We aren’t the only ones who are thankful. Matteus says “I’m thankful for Chikara. Ring of Honor is pretty bad-ass too. I’m thankful Lince Dorado is okay, and for such a fun night at Chapter 11!â€Â
NEWS
1) Lince Dorado was released from the hospital on Sunday night, a couple hours after he suffered his injury.
2) Chikara will be running a free show in Penn State due to their guilt in canceling the big main event in Philadelphia of Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero. I will post details when they are available.
CHIKARA Event Results (From ChikaraPro.com)
NOVEMBER 18th @ The Alhambra
(Philadelphia, PA)
1. F.I.S.T. (Gran Akuma & Chuck Taylor & Icarus) handily defeated Tim Donst, after he was deserted by Los Ice Creams in mid-match.
2. Robbie Ellis pinned Hydra following a Burning Hammer.
3. The Colony defeated the trio of Shane Storm & Super Smash Bros.
4. Tex-Arkana Title Match: Bryan Alvarez won the belt from Larry Sweeney.
5. Delirious & Cheech & Cloudy were victorious over MIYAWAKI & Passion Hasegawa & Pantera when Delirious pinned Hasegawa.
6. Mike Quackenbush & Helios & Trik Davis defeated Shayne Hawke & The Osirian Portal (Ophidian & Amasis) when Helios pinned Amasis.
7. Falls Count Anywhere: Eddie Kingston used his backfist to pin Hallowicked.
8. Lucha de Apuesta: Lince Dorado defended his mask and won the hair of Mitch Ryder following a Shooting Star Senton. Dorado, seriously injured in the final moments of the match, was taken to nearby Jefferson Hospital, where he was examined and released about 2 hours later. He is in good spirits and recovering at the moment from his concussion. Due to the circumstances following his injury, we decided it was inappropriate for the event to continue, and the evening’s final match will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
NOVEMBER 17th @ American Legion Hall
(Hellertown, PA)
In Pre-Show action Lance Steel made Retail Dragon tap out to the Boston Crab.
1. Soldier Ant pinned Shayne Hawke following a TKO.
2. Shane Storm defeated Hydra via pinfall.
3. Ophidian & Amasis were victorious over Lince Dorado & Pantera thanks to the interference of Mitch Ryder.
4. Chuck Taylor used his Omega Driver to defeat Passion Hasegawa.
5. Claudio Castagnoli pinned MIYAWAKI.
6. Mitch Ryder & Robbie Ellis & Gran Akuma & Icarus defeated the quartet of Mike Quackenbush & Tim Donst & Player Uno & Stupified
when Ryder pinned Uno.
7. Young Lions Cup Match: Helios retained his cup over Fire Ant.
8. Lucha de Apuesta: Chris Hero defended his hair and won the mask of Equinox via CHIKARA Special.
9. Campeonatos de Parejas Match: Incoherence retained the belts over Cheech & Cloudy, two falls to one.
NOVEMBER 16th @ The Riverside
(Reading, PA)
1. Mike Quackenbush & The Colony defeated
The Orisian Portal & F.I.S.T. when Fire Ant delivered the Beach Break to Ophidian.
2. Chuck Taylor prevailed over Shane Storm.
3. Sara Del Rey beat Portia Perez.
4. Brodie Lee pinned Passion Hasegawa.
5. Lince Dorado & Pantera defeated the The Olsen Twins to pick up their 3rd point.
6. MIYAWAKI beat UltraMantis Black.
7. Mitch Ryder & Robbie Ellis & Larry Sweeney were victorious over the trio Jigsaw & Los Ice Creams when Ryder pinned Ice Cream, Jr. following a Piledriver.
8. Claudio Castagnoli & Equinox defeated the duo of Shayne Hawke & Chris Hero when Equinox pinned Hero.
9. Young Lions Cup Match: Helios retained the Cup over
Hydra.
10. Incoherence & Tim Donst won the main event match over Eddie Kingston & Sabian & Joker when Donst pinned Kingston.
NEWS
1) New matches have been added to All Star Weekend 6, including B-Boy’s last match.
2) Battle of Los Angeles 2007 is now shipping.
Upcoming PWG Events
January 5, 2008 in Van Nuys, CA: “All Star Weekend 6 Night Oneâ€Â.
1. Bryan Danielson © vs. CIMA for the PWG World Title (Best in the World vs. Best in LA)
2. Super Dragon vs. Susumu Yokosuka
3. Tyler Black and Jimmy Jacobs vs. Joey Ryan and Scott Lost
4. Alex Koslov vs. TJ Perkins
January 6, 2008 in Van Nuys, CA: “All Star Weekend 6 Night Twoâ€Â.
1. Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong (If Danielson is still champion, this will be a PWG World Title Match)
2. CIMA vs. Jack Evans (If CIMA wins the PWG World Title on Night One, this will be a PWG World Title Match)
3. B-Boy (Last Match) vs. Super Dragon
4. Tyler Black and Jimmy Jacobs vs. The Young Bucks
5. El Generico vs. Susumu Yokosuka
11/24: IWA Mid-South “Strong Style Revolution Tournament” in Midlothian, IL
1. Amazing Kong vs. Mickie Knuckles for the NWA World Women’s Title
Announced Wrestlers for the Strong Style Tournament: Eddie Kingston, Too Cold Scorpio, Brent Albright and C.J. Otis.
12/1 – IWA-Deep South “Carnage Cup Tournament†Confirmed Tournament Participants: Drake Younger, Insane Lane, Danny Havoc, Sexxy Eddy, Tank, Ian Rotten, Freak Show, Viking, Whacks, Ultramantis Black. JC Bailey was originally supposed to partake in this tournament, but he got arrested and may not be able to make the show
12/7: IWA-MS Show
1. Ian Rotten vs. Mickie Knuckles in Ian Rotten’s Last Match
2. Mike Quackenbush vs. Eddie Kingston vs. Chris Hero vs. Chuck Taylor
Please send me the upcoming cards for your local independent wrestling events. Support them and get their name out there.
1) CHIKARA Fans‘ is a spectacular website to go to for up to the minute updates on CHIKARA. Sign up for the forums, they’re amazing.
2) Pulse Glazer has a new edition of A Modest Response out.
3) Check out ITunes’ #1 Wrestling Podcast “Smart Wrestling Fan†here for live CHIKARA Results in podcast form, or for televised wrestling results. These guys are all that is wrestling. And video games!
Feel free to send me any news you have with indy updates or a lineup for your local indy wrestling promotion. Also, if you any questions you want to see answered in the opening segment, please send them to me. My e-mail is futureisyoung@yahoo.com, or you can send me an IM at OcopacabanaO.
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