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Post by Ace Bennett on Apr 28, 2014 0:54:44 GMT -5
Oh dang, I've missed a couple shows. Sorry about that man, been a crazy week here at school.
Knife Fight over Joseph Brothers in the opener of Night 2 is fine, wouldn't have really cared either way to be completely honest. Hope you do something with the Joseph Bros though. Jaguar winning the three way is fine, though being honest I can't see him amounting to much with how inconsistent he has been. Demento could be something in the future I feel though. Sinn over Jacobs is fine, you have pushed Sinn pretty well since breaking off from Lady Killers. I'd honestly like to see Rejero used as something more than a comedy enhancement talent, but giving Devine a win here is fine to get him back into the groove. Not really big on Fatality Squad, seeing how good of a job Kagemann was doing on his own there for a bit, but I guess it gives him something to do. Riley over Ryler was obvious, and gives him another defense for the books. I like putting over the grouping of Bock/Stone/Jamerson in the next match, although not really big on the Baby J name. Meh on AirDevils beating Team Bennett, hopefully with a bit more time they develop into something a little more than what they are. Powers winning the number one contender's match is fine, didn't really see any of them beating Bock yet anyways. C2C retaining is good, but I would've ordered the tournament differently so that RevX could've advanced another round over a team like Fatality Squad, which seem better suited as individuals at the moment.
On to Night 3. C2C over Knife Fight was the right choice I think, although out of the teams left I think they would've been best to take the titles going out, so I hope C2C wins the whole thing. Fatality Squad winning made sense since they are heels, but I really hope they don't win as I'd rather see Kagemann get a bigger push. Glad to see Ace pick up the win in the triple threat, hope to see some bigger or more prominant things other than random matches. Wasp over Alicia is fine, though I would have rather seen someone who even had a tiny bit of chance face Wasp instead of Alicia, who obviously had none. Stone/Jamerson over Matthews/Lee is good, would like to see more from Matthews, but he is probably a bit lost in the shuffle right now considering how much you have going on. Hogan over Hart is fine, it's tough having so many former champions and attempting to keep them all credible while also building up new guys and I feel like these two and Ace are the main ones having issues with this right now. I've had issues with this in my feds (mainly PTW with Justin Tyme/High Horror) as well. RevX over Parklands/Rejero is fine again, gotta keep the main stable over. Shamrock retaining over Jacobs is fine, but it's kind of the same situation with Alicia with Jacobs getting the title, too obvious that Shamrock was going to win. Nice to see Team Bennett starting to show a face side and come out to greet the fans, hopefully that leads to something fun. Bock over Powers was pretty obvious, and Powers is another that falls into that tough to book category. Not a fan of Fatality Squad winning, would've rather C2C retain given that Kagemann was getting so hot as a singles competitor. But hopefully you prove me wrong with it. Hope I didn't come off as too harsh, just giving my opinion. This is still going great and I highly enjoy every show. Hope to see it go for a very long time. Good job.
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Post by Elliot on Apr 30, 2014 13:22:44 GMT -5
Name: Alexander Kuleshov Age: 27 Height: 6'4" Weight: 230lbs. ----------- Hometown: The Motherland (Russia) Entrance Music: 'Mother Russia' by Iron Maiden ----------- Fighting Style: Submission Specialist/Mixed Martial Artist Primary Finisher: Triangle Hold Secondary Finisher: AK47 (Rapid Kick/Punch Combination with Roundhouse Kick)
Saw you wanted more sign-ups. You already have Elliot Reid, but thought I'd give you another if you need it. More of an impact player with a record as opposed to a smaller rookie.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 1, 2014 10:40:56 GMT -5
Synergy Issue #8 Christmas Special
The show opened with Petey the Pirate coming out to announce some of the matches. He announced that Jet Jaguar will finally face the Masked Marvel in singles action, the New Age Lady Killers will be in action as a team and the SNW FUSE Championship will be on the line as Riley Shamrock defends against Cody Rejero.
1) Knife Fight vs. Dave Demento and Justin Allusion: Decent enough match to start, both teams are usually heel but Knife Fight played face here (maybe a precursor to what will happen in SNW?) They weren’t exactly natural faces but Demento played heel well to get the crowd behind them. Knife Fight wan following a Spear from Jackal.
2) Noah Lee vs. Baby J Jamerson: These two rookies took each other on in a short and largely uneventful match. Noah was the squeaky clean face while Baby J has obviously been listening to Bockwinkel’s cheating tactics. Lee looked like he had the match won but a small package gave Jamerson a surprise win.
3) Baz Hepburn vs. “El Hijo Nature Boy” Pedro Flair: This was a comedy match for the fans. Baz was loved by the crowd while Pedro’s Lucha Ric Flair gimmick is always fun to see. Lots of good action including a dive by El Hijo. Baz hits the Bazuka for the win.
4) Beast and Jugg vs. Parkland Brothers: This was largely a one sided match but these two teams have previously met in Synergy and it’s clear to see the teenagers development. The brothers built up the hot tag and the crowd exploded when Axel tagged out to his older brother. The Parkland’s are loved in their home promotion and the roof blew off when they kept Jugg down (only after both piling on top of him).
5) Jet Jaguar vs. Masked Marvel: Marvel is a former SNW flop, he was built up like WSX’s Matt Classic but never lived up to expectation. Recently he has shown up in Synergy with a grudge over Jet Jaguar. The match itself was an interesting one, Marvel tried to grapple old school style but Jag was quick to avoid him and use his speed to outwit his fellow masked man. Marvel locked in the bearhug but Jag elbowed his way out of it, then rolled over the top into a sunset flip for the pin.
Intermission. Cody and Baz came out to talk and take photos with the crowd, as ever the fans love the comedy duo Then sleigh bells were heard and Petey the Pirate Santa came out to hand out presents to the young fans, accompanied by Rose Parkland dressed like as Mrs Claus.
6) New Age Lady Killers vs. Mockingbird: Sinn and daddy Parkland were re-united here as they took on the young highflyers. This was a good match which was helped by a hot crowd, not only did they like the Lady Killers but Reid and Caufiled played good cocky heels. They stopped Drew from tagging out which led to a hot tag. Mockingbird held their own, broke up the pin from the Pin Pointer and got the shock win following the Sunset Flip/Dropkick combo.
7) FUSE: Riley Shamrock vs. Cody Rejero: This was a top match that could have easily belonged in an SNW card. Cody came out in special Christmas themed tights and reindeer antlers. Riley played face but the fans were more into Cody which is not what it would be like in SNW. Riley kicked at Cody’s legs and wore him down slowly. There was a tiger driver on the apron from Riley but his suicide dive which followed missed. Back in the ring Cody got his leg on the rope from an Irish Welcoming II and Riley kicked out of the Pepsi Cutter. However, Cody went for the Pepsi Driver but his leg gave out, allowing Riley to hit an Irish Welcoming to retain. Post match, Riley and Cody shook hands.
Drew Parkland came out to close the show, he shook hands with both competitors then took the mic. He announced that next year in 2015, Synergy will crown its first ever World Heavyweight Champion.
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Post by snickelodeon on May 1, 2014 16:23:25 GMT -5
Working nights this week has really helped me be able to stay on top of the replies...
Just realised I forgot to reply to Night 3, big news coming out of the show is there are new tag team champions. Fatality Squad were made to look strong over the 3 nights and now it's clear why. Fan of the team coming across to me as a modern day Road Warriors. Nice to see Baby J and Cameron Stone pick up the win. I obviously have interest in this storyline but even if I didn't it is well written and intriguing to see what you have in store.
Synergy...
What is Synergy?
Is it apart of SNW?
Comes across like a Heat/Superstars type show but don't believe you have a T.V deal is it on the web? Regardless it's a place for your up and coming stars to shine, which is good. Baby J with another victory. Big Main Event and it does seem to me that it's Riley Shamrock that you are building for an eventual match with Bock.
Synergy World Champion? Adds to the confusion do you a brand split. Regardless lets see where you take it. Good final night which built the new champs well and a fine episode of Synergy which I would have enjoyed more if I knew a little more about it.
I know your a busy man but when you get chance check out TNA50| Coming of Age
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Post by Red Dragon on May 2, 2014 8:19:53 GMT -5
SNW 2014: A Year in Review
SNW started the year with a returning tournament, The Masters of Three was last seen 5 years ago, this year 8 teams battled it out to try and repeat the Adrenaline Boyz 2008 success. The final two came down to two of SNW greatest stables, Revolution X and the AirDevils. In the end, the Devils triumphed. SNW then went to the UK, where they got great crowds and a great media reaction. They held a meet and greet before hand and also a Pre-show which was in association with Progress wrestling. In the main show: Amy, Clark and Hogan retained their titles while the AirDevils followed their Mo3 win by winning the Duos titles.
SNW returned to the States but before they could begin their countdown to Riot Act they stopped off at Synergy, Parkland’s newly named promotion where SNW World Champion Mike Hogan racked up another defence, this time over Cody Rejero. SNW then began the Be the Best tournament 2014. After three nights of action we had three semi-finalists: Mike Bockwinkel, Chris Hammers and Jack Powers. The fourth man was decided on the tiebreaker show where Cody Rejero shockingly won his block. At the iPPV, Bockwinkel and Powers advanced to meet in the finals. Amy, Clark and Hogan retained, as did the AirDevils who defended against the newly formed team of Ace Bennett and Matt Spade, also known as Team Bennett. In the Be the Best finals, Mike Bockwinkel beat Jack Powers to get a shot at the World title at Riot Act.
Synergy then hosted Issue #5 where the AirDevils retained over Jugg and Beast. Back in SNW the road to Riot Act was truly on. At Riot Act VII plenty happened: Jacobs beat his former partner in a Kagemann Deathmatch, Chris Hammers led RevX to defeat Riley Shamrock’s team in Warfare VII and we crowned plenty of new champions. Wasp became the second ever SNW Women’s champ, TCW team Coast to Coast stole the Duos titles from the AirDevils while Mike Bockwinkel beat Mike Hogan to become the new SNW World Champion. The only champ to retain was Carson Clark, but he did so at a cost, he got injured and vacated the title the following week.
But before SNW could crown a new FUSE Champion, Synergy held their first year anniversary show which included Wasp getting her first defence of the women’s title. At ‘A New Coronation II’ not only did SNW crown a new FUSE Champion but two new champions also got their first defences: Mike Bockwinkel and Coast to Coast. Riley Shamrock came through a night of matches to become the new FUSE Champion. At SNW’s next event, Magnificent 10 there were two surprises. Evan Pagano returned for one night and Kevin Hart returned from injury. It was the later of the two that made it all the way to the final and win to get a shot at the new SNW World Champion. Meanwhile, Bockwinkel racked up another defence, this time over AJ Matthews.
SNW then celebrated six years of its existence with their anniversary show. It was headlined by Mike Bockwinkel overcoming Kevin Hart to retain the title. On the rest of the card: Wasp and Coast to Coast both defended against the persons they beat to win the titles, Hammers got the Original 16 eight-man tag pin while Riley also retained the FUSE title. It was then back to Synergy for a Halloween special, where they had guests of Cameron Stone and SNW World Champion Mike Bockwinkel. While Duke Parkland got a win over Stone, his father wasn’t so lucky, losing in a title match to the champion.
SNW then trotted forward to its annual tag team event, SNW’s Clash of the Duos. The three nights told a story of two teams. TCW’s Coast to Coast who went into the tournament as champions, no other team that had walked in as champion had left as champions and they were looking like they would be the first team to do it. But they were stopped in the final hurdle as the re-united Fatality Squad defeated them. Thomas and Kagemann ran though the tournament and there was little opposition. Synergy then closed the year out with a Christmas Special where Riley Shamrock racked up another defence of the FUSE title.
2014 iPPV Records
Mike Bockwinkel 7-1 Cameron Stone 6-1 LyNN 6-1 Safu 6-1 Bret Thomas 5-1 Jordan Devine 5-2 Carson Clark 3-0 Baby J Jamerson 2-0 Knife Fight 3-1 Steven Kagemann 4-2 Riley Shamrock 4-3 Chris Hammers 4-3 AirDevils 4-3 Mike Hogan 4-3 Daniel Sinn 2-2 Matt Joseph 1-1 Noah Lee 1-1 Nick Jacobs 2-5 Ace Bennett 2-5 Jack Powers 2-6 Jet Jaguar 1-3 Jack Joseph 1-3 Matt Spade 1-3 Mockingbird 1-4 Fire and the Fury 0-1 Dave Demento 0-1 AJ Matthews 0-2 El Hijo de Angel Custodio 0-2 Jacob Ryler 0-3 Axel Parkland 0-3 Kevin Hart 0-4 Duke Parkland 0-4 Drew Parkland 0-6 Cody Rejero 0-6 - Coast to Coast [TCW] 5-1 Twisted Assassin 1-0 Leaders of the New School 0-1 - Wasp 3-1 Amy Lee 2-2 Alicia Bennett 0-1 Beast Kong 0-3
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Post by Red Dragon on May 2, 2014 8:20:10 GMT -5
SNW 2015: Looking Ahead
One for the Road (Again): SNW will begin the year with their first ever show in the Netherlands. The show in Holland will be titled, ‘One Night in Amsterdam’. Following the show SNW will jet off once again but this time to the UK where they will host the Be the Best qualifiers, tiebreaker and iPPV show. The qualifiers will be held in Dublin, Glasgow and Manchester. The Glasgow show has been announced to be an iPPV because as well as it being a Be the Best qualifier it will also be a joint show with Insane Championship Wrestling, who were recently on British television with their own documentary show. Announced for the show is fan favourite Grado who will challenge for the SNW World Championship. After the qualifiers, SNW will then visit Wales for a tiebreaker in Cardiff. Then SNW will return to the Alexandra Palace in London for the Be the Best iPPV. SNW will then not return right away to the US as they will go to Calgary for a show set up by SNW’s own Cameron Stone.
Back in the States: SNW’s first show in the US will be in July (although Synergy will be putting on shows before then), where SNW will celebrate its eighth instalment of its summer spectacular, Riot Act. Magnificent 10 will return with its winner going onto main event the Anniversary show, SEVEN to challenge for the SNW World Championship. Clash of the Duos also returns and back as an iPPV too. It will be held over three nights in the FUSE Arena. 2015 will then end as SNW leaves the States once more as they fly off to Japan for a series of shows in the land of the rising sun. So all in all, plenty of air miles for the SNW crew. 2015 will truly be remembered as a year in which SNW travelled the world.
Championship Situation: As we enter 2015 all the champions will be hoping for long reigns. SNW World Champion Mike Bockwinkel has held the title since last July and will be hoping that his second reign can follow in the way of his record breaking Duos title reign. FUSE Champion Riley Shamrock has defended his belt against all challengers, proving himself to be a fighting champion. But can he keep it up in the new year? Women’s Champion Wasp became the second ever women’s champ and will be hoping to improve on Amy Lee’s initial reign. Finally, the Fatality Squad dominated the 2014 Clash of the Duos and look to be unstoppable entering into 2015. Who will stop them? All this and Synergy Wrestling just announced that they will be crowning their first ever champion this year.
DVD Set’s: SNW released three ‘Ultimate Editions’ DVD’s which are a new range of 3 Disc DVD sets highlighting a certain wrestler , group or angle. Last year SNW released a Henry Edwards, Revolution X and Ace Bennett sets. The next three to be released this year are: Kevin Hart, United Front and Mike Bockwinkel. Other potential future sets include the New Age Lady Killers and Mike Hogan.
Provisional SNW 2015 Schedule January- One Night in Amsterdam (iPPV) March- 2 BtB qualifiers (1 iPPV) April- 1 BtB qualifier and tiebreaker May- Be the Best 2015 (iPPV) June- Calgary Show July- Riot Act 8 (iPPV) September- Magnificent 10 October- SEVEN (Anniversary Show) (iPPV) November- Clash of the Duos 2015 (iPPV) (3 Nights) December- Japan Tour
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Post by Mike Bockwinkel on May 2, 2014 8:34:12 GMT -5
WHOOO! Bock shoot dvd!
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 18:07:43 GMT -5
Ouch, 0-6 on iPPVs. The Era of Rejero sucked lol.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 18:09:23 GMT -5
It'll be the best selling DVD in wrestling history.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 11:34:19 GMT -5
Miller Announces Alt:Pro
Former SNW Owner, Zachary Miller has followed up with his twitter rumour by announcing the creation of a new company. Miller has announced the name of the promotion as ‘Alt:Pro’. Miller explained saying that this would be an alternative to current wrestling promotions. Saying there would be ‘no gimmicks’ and ‘all wrestling’. He has also announced part of his roster, the roster is fully made up of former SNW athletes. The one exception is Alexander Kuleshov, a Russian wrestler who Miller was impressed with and signed up. Miller has also been looking for new young talent, he has already accepted some trainees but he has announced that Alt:Pro will be holding a tryout session before their first show, a link to their application is below.
The roster for Alt:Pro at the moment looks largely lacklustre. Their promotion lacks star power although it does contain two big names of SNW. Former two time Clash of the Duos winners and two time SNW Duos Champions, the Fire and the Fury. Alongside Fury and Arsenic the other names to notice in the roster is Original 16 member Twisted Assassin. Assassin is mainly known as the forgotten Original 16 member. His time in SNW was largely uneventful which culminated in a trio team with Insane Dragon and the original Assassin. Twisted Assassin has improved a lot since leaving SNW which is shown by his appearance on the SNW anniversary show. Although, he was reportedly upset by being brought back just to job to others. Another notable name on the roster is Patrick Everson. Everson was a big name in the early days of SNW going under the moniker of ‘The Ultimate Jock’. He was managed by the now SNW commentator, ‘The Genius’ Edward Colgate and his most famous feud was with Jack Powers. Below is the full roster list for Alt:Pro and the application form for new signees.
Alt:Pro Roster Johnny Arsenic- Toronto, Canada / 28 Twisted Assassin- Orangeburg, South Carolina / 33 Antonio Benitez- Mexico City, Mexico / 24 Lloyd Blaze- Little Rock, Arkansas /23 Max Blaze- Little Rock, Arkansas / 27 Big Bob- Syracuse, New York /24 Ron Crockett- Albany, New York / 27 Patrick R. Everson- Harvard University / 29 D.J Falcon- Brooklyn, New York / 29 Tom Felix- Dallas, Texas / 28 Vincent Fury- Hollywood, California / 28 DJ Hughes- Trenton, New Jersey / 23 Christopher Kennedy Jones- Hartford, Connecticut / 27 Alexander Kuleshov- The Motherland / 27 Matt- Greater Newark Area, New Jersey / 24 Phenom- Durant, Oklahoma / 25 Vincent Valintino- Cleveland, Ohio / 25 Arthur Williams- Tintagel, England /23 Rory Wiseman- Glasgow, Scotland / 21
Application Form (POST IN THIS THREAD)
Name: (Check list above, no matching first names) Age: (16-19 Only) ----------- Hometown: Entrance Music: ----------- Fighting Style: Primary Finisher: Secondary Finisher:
----- Editor’s Note: It depends on how many sign-ups I get but it’s possible that not all of the applications will go into Alt:Pro. Some might go into SNW. It’s not that one’s better than the other, for example you may get a better chance of progression in Alt:Pro rather than SNW. But it’s just so I don’t have a massive influx of new guys on one roster. Anyone can sign up, regardless of how many characters they have. And as always, thanks for reading and your continued support.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 11:34:36 GMT -5
Frequently Asked Questions
New to SNW? Don't know your Synergy from your Riot Act? Wondering what the hell Alt:Pro is? Well here's a handy little guide:
History of Sims National Wrestling
FUSE Wrestling Sims National Wrestling (SNW) started off in late 2008 under the name, FUSE Wrestling. Originally the company was a training facility for new wrestlers owned and run by Austin Aries. The first students became known as the “Original 16” and those who have remained in SNW have enjoyed success. More students were added to the roster, however these became known as the “First Class” of students. FUSE Wrestling set up the foundation for SNW to grow, showing it’s emphasis on students, its tour shows and the big yearly event “Riot Act.” Following FUSE’s biggest event “Riot Act” Austin Aries declared he was returning to in ring competition after healing his injury and sold SNW.
The Miller Era FUSE wrestling returned with “As the Phoenix Rises” but under new ownership and a new name. FUSE Wrestling was renamed Sims National Wrestling (SNW) and unknown Zachary Miller took over. Miller continued on many of FUSE traditions including: the emphasis on making their big name stars within the company, tour shows and the return of “Riot Act.” Miller also paid tribute to the former name, naming SNW’s secondary title the FUSE Championship. Miller also set up plenty of big name shows which have turned into the staple of SNW’s yearly schedule. During Miller’s ownership SNW also managed a trial run on TV, managing 10 episodes before the contract was not renewed.
The Rise of SNW However, Zachary Miller left SNW and took plenty of SNW’s money with him. This left SNW in financial trouble which almost ended the company for good. However, Marc Ryland, a man who has been working backstage for SNW ever since the beginning, stood up and took control. He quickly earnt the faith of the workers and set about his new view of SNW. Ryland used a cut down roster, only bringing few students back from Miller’s run of ownership to use on the main roster. Slowly but surely Ryland built SNW into one of the biggest names in wrestling today. Miller promotes SNW’s family style backstage atmosphere where he believes the wrestlers work well together because they know each other so well. All of them grew up in the business together and now Miller says he is reaping the rewards. Miller’s most evident change was bringing in iPPV specials which have generated great profit in SNW. In 2014, long time friend of SNW, Red Dragon was announced as co-owner/co-partner of SNW. Dragon does most of the promoting for SNW in front of the cameras, while Ryland takes control of the booking and other areas off camera.
SNW Championships SNW World Championship: SNW's oldest and most prestigious title. The title has only changed hands 12 times in SNW's history. The most number of reigns is 3, which is by former SNW roster member Henry Edwards. He also holds the title for most defences along with Ace Bennett. However, longest reign belongs to Kevin Hart for his year long reign as champ. Current champion Mike Bockwinkel (in his second reign) will be hoping to break these records. SNW FUSE Championship: SNW's secondary title and named after SNW's original name. The title has changed hands 14 times and only Jack Joseph has held the title more than once. Kevin Hart has the record of most defences and also holds the record for the longest reign. Riley Shamrock is the current champion, after he won the tournament when the title was vacated by Carson Clark. SNW Duos Championships: SNW's tag team titles and often the most unpredictable. The titles have changed hands 14 times in SNW history, with title reigns ranging from a few weeks to over a year. The New Age Lady Killers, Safu and Steven Kagemann all have three previous reigns as champions. Most defences and longest reign goes the Gentlemen's Club of Mike Bockwinkel and Nick Jacobs. Current champions, the Fatality Squad looked unstoppable on their short quest to gold (as they did the first time). SNW Women's Championship: After many years SNW finally introduced a women's title. It was fitting that their first ever champion was also their longest serving female roster member, Amy Lee. Current champion, Wasp looks to improve on Amy's initial reign. The Triple Crown: The triple crown is a name given to a wrestler who has held the SNW World Championship, SNW FUSE Championship and SNW Duos Championship at any time during their time in SNW. Only two wrestlers have managed this feat so far, firstly Ace Bennett and then Kevin Hart.
SNW Former Stables SNW has played host to a whole load of groups and stables. These are just a few that you might hear about. Revolution X SNW's first and longest running stable. It was founded on the very first show by Chris Hammers and Safu and still runs today. It has had leaders such as Mike Bockwinkel and Jordan Devine and members like Riley Shamrock and LyNN. AirDevils: A group of highflying underdogs who always have the crowd on their side. Originally founded by Ace Bennett and Tom Gerard as 'The American AirForce' but soon developed in the AirDevils we know today. Their breakout moment was winning Clash of the Duos in 2011. The United Front: In late 2011, a group of disgruntled SNW athletes joined together to other throw SNW. The stable was led by Jack Powers and the group got success such as the World and FUSE titles. However, their dominace ended when Chris Hammers double crossed them and led Revolution X to destroy them. The Gentlemen's Club: This was a stable that tried to control SNW. Led by Mike Bockwinkel, the group tried to ensure that SNW was run properly. The stable included the likes of former owner Austin Aries, Rhett Titus, Kenny King and also Nick Jacobs who after the stable dispanded, won the Duos titles. The Adrenaline Boyz: An early SNW group of Nick Jacobs, Steven Kagemann and Super Extreme. They were the first ever Duos Champions but didn't enjoy too much success. Their egos got in the way and they soon disbanded. Later re-unions were short lived.
SNW's Big Events One Night in... : An iPPV show that takes SNW usually to a strange destination, Previously been in Germany and London, next up is Holland. Riot Act: Promoted as SNW’s biggest show of the year, packed with great matches in large buildings. Usually preceded by SNW’s award ceremony. Anniversary Show: Usually named by the year such as “Two” or “Three.”
SNW Grand Slam SNW has four big tournaments that usually happen yearly, if a competitor wins all four of them then they become a 'Grand Slam Champion'. So far no-one has reached this honour. Be the Best: SNW’s big singles tournament. Qualifiers are held to find the best of four blocks. The winner of the blocks then face off on iPPV, with the winner usually getting a World title shot at Riot Act. Clash of the Duos: SNW’s big tag team tournament. Usually held over three nights, expect title changes. Magnificent 10: Not so much a big show but a build up to the big show. One 10 man elimination match which continues throughout one night. Winner usually gets a World title shot. Tour: There has been plenty of tours in SNW starting in the UK, to Japan, Canada and Mexico. Usually contains a “Battle of (Country) tournament.
What is Synergy? In 2013, SNW announced Synergy. It is a family friendly small promotion that is co-owned between SNW and one of their older roster members, Drew Parkland. Parkland is one of the main trainers in SNW and as a result he uses Synergy to give the newer talent some ring time. Along with the youngsters there are also some old faces from SNW's past, ie Petey the Pirate, Baz Hepburn and the Masked Mrvel. There will usually be special guests on the show from SNW, sometimes SNW's champions will defend their belts on the show. At the last show, Parkland announced that Synergy will be crowning their own champion
What is Alt:Pro? Alt:Pro is not linked with SNW. If anything, it can be seen as a rival (Although, SNW won't be threatened as Alt:Pro seems to be operating on a much smaller scale). It was set up in 2015 by former SNW owner Zachary Miller. Miller is still hated within SNW because he left SNW, taking plenty of money, leaving SNW almost bankrupt. Miller has now announced a new promotion. So far, the roster is majority made up of former SNW wrestlers. Most notably, former Duos Champions, the Fire and the Fury. The promotion is marketed as 'underground' wrestling but only time will tell whether this will succeed or flop.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 12, 2014 9:48:48 GMT -5
NEXT SNW iPPV: ONE NIGHT IN AMSTERDAMLive from Amsterdam, Holland only on SNW Player NEXT SHOWSNW World Championship Six-Man KlauterenMike Bockwinkel vs. Chris Hammers vs. Ace Bennett vs. Jack Powers vs. Kevin Hart vs. Mike HoganIt was a hard choice for the SNW committee. Who should face champion Mike Bockwinkel for the title in the first iPPV of 2015 (and first in Holland). There was no clear challenger, so SNW went for the ‘throw it all in’ option and have put together a ‘six-man Klauteren’. In this variation of an ironman match, five-former champions and the current champ will battle for 60 minutes. The title will switch hands via pinfall, submission or DQ, this will crown a ‘temporary champion’. Any temporary champions crowned during the match will not be officially recognised title reigns, whoever holds the title at the end of 60 minutes will be the official crowned champion. SNW Duos ChampionshipsFatality Squad (Bret Thomas and Steven Kagemann) vs. AirDevils (Tom Gerard and Travis Cantrell)The Fatality Squad returned as a team at Clash of the Duos 2014 and ran though all in their path to dominance (and the Duos titles). One of those teams they destroyed was former Duos Champions and former Clash of the Duos winners Tom Gerard and Travis Cantrell. SNW has decided that the AirDevils are the most suitable challengers and they will have a tough challenge in Holland. FUSE ChampionshipRiley Shamrock vs. Safu vs. LyNNBoth Safu and LyNN came out very well in the end of year iPPV records and they have been rewarded with title shots. And the RevX duo have decided to both use their title shots at the same time. They will face their former teammate Riley Shamrock. This will be a tough bout for the ‘Young Gun’, will he leave Amsterdam as champion? SNW Women’s ChampionshipWasp vs. Red FireWasp became the second ever SNW Women’s Champion at Riot Act last year. Now she will have to put the title on the line against the young highflyer, Red Fire. Will Wasp prove to everyone she is the better female? Daniel Sinn vs. Nick JacobsAt Clash of the Duos, these two SNW vet’s clashed. However, it ended on a sour note after some cheating from Sinn. Jacobs has asked for a rematch and will get it in Holland. Can Nick get a win back? Carson Clark vs. Jason WilliamsTwo SNW athletes will return to SNW in Amsterdam. Clark has been out injured since August last year where he had to give up his FUSE Championship. While another former FUSE Champion, Jason Williams spent all of 2014 in Japan. Now they were both back and hoping to make an impact on SNW, Knife Fight (Zakk Static and Cain Jackal) vs. Joseph Brothers (Jack Joseph and Matt Joseph)Another rematch from Clash of the Duos will see the team formerly known as Adrenaline take on the re-united team of brothers. Zakk and Cain impressed once again at Clash of the Duos but the Joseph’s will be looking to reverse the outcome of the previous time they met. Mockingbird (Elliot Reid and Dean Caufield) and Jet Jaguar vs. Parkland Bros (Duke Parkland and Axel Parkland) and Cody RejeroThe opening match of the night will be a six-man tag match as the young highflyers of Mockingbird team up with fellow youngster Jet Jaguar to take on the Parkland brothers of Duke and Axel and family friend (and King of Pepsi, Cody Rejero). Countdown to the ‘DamOne Night in Amsterdam Pre-ShowJacob Ryler vs. Cameron Stone
Jordan Devine and Amy Lee vs. Drew Parkland and Rose Parkland
Matt Spade vs. A.J Matthews
El Hijo de Angel Custodio vs. Dave Demento
Baby J Jamerson vs. Noah Lee
Beast Kong vs. Kourtney Love
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Post by Mike Bockwinkel on May 12, 2014 10:04:59 GMT -5
Gotta steal that Klauteren idea!
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Post by Red Dragon on May 19, 2014 10:17:57 GMT -5
Countdown to the ‘Dam One Night in Amsterdam Pre-Show
1) El Hijo de Angel Custodio vs. Dave Demento vs. Joseph Stone: Fans were surprised when this was announced as a three-way bout and were even more surprised when the third man made his enterance, it was the eldest son of Cameron Stone, 18 year old Joseph Stone. Stone is still green and looked like he wanted to impress a little too much in this one. But he hit some good highflying spots with El Hijo. However, Demento brought them both back down to earth. Hitting a shoot kick on El Hijo to get the win.
2) Baby J Jamerson vs. Noah Lee: Again, these two are still very young so much wasn’t expected of these two. There was some decent chain wrestling and Baby J has obviously been watching Bockwinkel wrestle, since he likes to cheat. Jamerson cheated to win, putting his legs on the ropes for leverage.
3) Beast Kong vs. Kourtney Love: Into the women’s action and the best match on the card so far. Kong was dominate but fans rallied behind Love, who herself is still very young. Love hit a suicide dive then in the ring followed it up with a springboard dropkick. But Kong no sold the latter and hit the Sitdown Powerbomb to seal it.
4) Matt Spade vs. A.J Matthews: Now the more experienced roster members took over and the step up in class was evident. Since joining Team Bennett Spade has been given more of a chance to perform and looks good in any type of action. AJ has been lost in the shuffle recently but still works well with his speedy yet powerful moveset. Spade snuck in a win with a small package counter to the Eastern Execution.
5) Jordan Devine and Amy Lee vs. Drew Parkland and Rose Parkland: Fun little intergender bout, this match was supposed to be on the main show but due to time constraints of the main event this was moved down. It was odd to see Jord on a pre-show since he could easily be challenging for the World title. He played well off Drew here and Amy carried Rose to a respectable match. Of course, you have the spot where the heel Devine goes to attack Rose and her Dad made the save. In the end Rev X won with the Downward Spiral from Amy to Rose.
6) Jacob Ryler vs. Cameron Stone: Like the last match it could be argued that Stone is too good for the pre-show, especially with his record since coming into SNW, he’s been pretty unbeatable. But Joseph’s old man was up against the man SNW usually refers to as a veteran, in Jacob Ryler. Because these two weren’t held back in time by other matches these two were aloud to go all out. Because of this was Ryler’s best performance in years. He struggled to deal with Stone and his powerful style but Ryler thought back into it. Despite being a heavyweight, Ryler can move around like a highflyer and did here to stun the big Canadian. Ryler missed the Higher We Go and Stone capitalised with a lariat and then the Cam Slam.
One Night in Amsterdam Live from Amsterdam, Holland only on SNW Player
The show opened with a video package of the SNW World Championship from its first champion to the current champ. It highlights Mike Bockwinkel; his title win and reign last year. The iPPV then cuts to a pan shot of the arena. There are about 300 people, which is to be expected in a country where pro-wrestling isn’t ultra-popular. The arena is blacked out with simple steel barricaded separating the fans from the ring.
1) Mockingbird and Jet Jaguar vs. Parkland Bros’ and Cody Rejero: Excellent way to start, fans were into the match the moment the ‘Pepsi King’ arrived. Cody handed out free cans and even wore a cape. The action was thick and fast. Some great tag action but also some excellent highflying. There was always two or three people in the ring and when one rolled out another person entered. You couldn’t ask for a better opener. The match ended after Mockingbird took dives to the floor and Cody hit the Pepsi Driver on Jaguar.
Carson Clark was backstage, it was just him and the camera. He was just about to go out to the ring but he stopped to give his thoughts to the camera. Clark said that he’s been waiting for months for the all clear to compete in the ring and is beginning the road back to his FUSE Championship.
2) Carson Clark vs. Jason Williams: This was both men’s return to SNW after Clark has been injured since Riot Act last year and Jason who was in Japan all year. In terms of match pace, this was off the charts. Clark is known as ‘the fastest wrestler in pro wrestling’ but Jason can keep up with him, his SNW awards for Best Highflyer is proof. Spending a year in Japan seems to have done wonders for Jason. He’s no longer the one dimensional spot monkey he has been in the past. There is some Japanese influences in his strikes which is fun to see in a highflyer. Clark will be hoping to climb the ladder back to the FUSE title which he was forced to give up. Jason pushed Clark away from the Swann Dive DDT, hit a rana then a Psycho Driver to get the win!
The first of three video packages about the SNW World Championship Six-Man Klauteren was then shown. This video highlighted two of the competitors, Kevin Hart and Mike Hogan. Hart spoke about being champion in 2012/13 and how he got injured while champion and eventually lost the belt. He said he’s back to full health now and gunning for the title. Hogan was then up and said he didn’t deserve to lost the title to Bockwinkel. He said he will win it back tonight.
3) Knife Fight vs. Joseph Brothers: The good action continued as two top teams clashed. These two teams last met at Clash of the Duos where Knife Fight came out on top. These four couldn’t match the pace of the previous matches so they slowed it down with Zakk and Cain isolating the younger Joseph brother from tagging out. The Joseph’s built up the hot tag until the tag was made to the two time FUSE Champion. Then the pace can was opened and the Joseph’s flew about the ring. They hit stereo dives to the floor but on entering back in the ring Jack was hit by a Spear from Jackal. But Jack’s younger brother turned the tides, threw Jackal on his shoulders and had Jack hit the Pele for the win.
We cut backstage to Revolution X: Chris Hammers, Jordan Devine, Safu, LyNN and Amy Lee. Hammers said tonight is a great opportunity. Tonight they could win half of the titles within SNW and kick off 2015 in a big way. Hammers told Safu and LyNN that it doesn’t matter who wins out of the two of them, as long as one of them wins. Devine told Hammers that over the years he’s done so much for the group and that tonight he should focus on winning the World title, not for the group but for himself.
4) Daniel Sinn vs. Nick Jacobs: This was another rematch from Clash of the Duos. Where Sinn cheated to beat Jacobs in what was a surprisingly great match. Like at Clash of the Duos, these two worked a slow match, countering each other’s holds and slowly getting the crowd interested in the match. By the end of it the fans were fully behind Jacobs and counting on him to put down Sinn. Sinn used his heel tactics well to take control at vital moments and a powerbomb on the apron really did the damage to Jacobs’ back. Sinn worked over the back and it stopped Jacobs from lifting Sinn on a few occasions. However, the finish did come from cheating, but from Jacobs! The former FUSE Champ showed he could cheat too, putting his legs on the ropes from a roll-up.
Intermission. Cody Rejero and the Parkland’s were out at the break to entertain the fans. They took photos and signed autographs. A promo played for iPPV fans advertising the next iPPV which is live from Scotland.
5) WOM: Wasp vs. Red Fire: Some of the fans weren’t back in their seats when this began, which is a shame since it was a good women’s bout. Fire played the highflying heel to Wasp’s ground and pound face, but the fans just didn’t want to see women’s action and didn’t pay attention. Fire evaded Wasp plenty of times and even hit a moonsault but eventually fell to the Bucklebomb / Deadly Sting combo.
The second of three video packages about the SNW World Championship Six-Man Klauteren was then shown. This video highlighted two of the competitors, Ace Bennett and Jack Powers. Ace put over all his achievements in SNW saying he is the best around and will prove it tonight. Powers said he’s been on the road to redemption since the United Front split. He says the fans have forgiven him and he’ll repay that faith tonight.
6) FUSE: Riley Shamrock vs. Safu vs. LyNN: This was always going to be a hard match for the champ, after all this was basically a handicap match. The ‘Young Gun’ tried to handle both members of Rev X from the bell but he couldn’t keep it up long. Safu and LyNN beat down Riley, over and over until slowly Riley fought his way back into it. He managed to get both men to the floor and hit a suicide dive to the floor. Riley then took Safu into the ring and worked over him hitting a big springboard dropkick. Then LyNN entered and Riley dealt with him, they technical wrestled a bit then hit a Tiger Driver over his knee for a close count. However, the numbers advantage soon came to Rev X and they once more beat down the champion. Then unexpectedly, Rev X began to argue. Safu pushed LyNN, then LyNN pushed Safu back. Luckily for them, Amy Lee rolled in. She calmed down the situation. However, Riley roared back to life. He hit a springboard double dropkick to both then chucked the Samoan to the floor. Riley then hit the Irish Welcoming II on LyNN to retain.
The iPPV feed then cut backstage where the SNW Duos Champions, Bret Thomas and Steven Kagemann were standing by. Thomas did most of the talking saying they showed once again why they are truly the best team in SNW by destroying everyone at Clash of the Duos. Thomas said when they first became champions their rise to the title was the quickest in history. But at Clash of the Duos they did it in the space of three nights. Kagemann then took over saying they beat the AirDevils in less than ten minutes at Clash of the Duos and they will do it again tonight.
7) DUOS: Fatality Squad vs. AirDevils: The match started off with Thomas and Kagemann of the Fatality Squad attacking the Devils. They beat them down then went quickly for the Pop-Up Doomsday (which they call the Ball and Chain) which got them the wins all through the tournament. However, Gerard crotched Kagemann on the ropes while Cantrell hit a hurricanrana to Thomas after he was popped up in the air. Thomas slid to the outside and Cantrell followed up with a senton to the floor. Gerard then worked over Kagemann on the top rope and hit a perfectly executed Spanish Fly. The fans thought the Squad would lose the titles quicker than they won them but Kagemann kicked out. The champions soon got their dominant ways back through Thomas’ powerhouse moveset and Kagemann’s explosive style. The Squad controlled the Devils and isolated the less experienced Cantrell for much of the middle of the match. Cantrell eventually hit an enziguri and rolled into a hot tag. Gerard ran in but was met by a double flapperjack from the Squad. There was time for one more brief comeback where the Devils hit the Bombs Away for a close count but they didn’t manage to hit the Sky High. The Double Stomp/Fall combo was broken up via a double foot stomp from the top from Cantrell but that left Cantrell with both members of the Squad. He soon fell to the Ball and Chain for the champs to retain.
Intermission. Nick Jacobs and FUSE Champion Riley Shamrock was out at the break to meet the fans. However, the length of the show seemed to be having an effect on the crowd. Possibly the Dutch aren’t used to such long wrestling shows. Some fans left and those who remained looked a little tired.
The third and final video package about the SNW World Championship Six-Man Klauteren was then shown. This video highlighted the final two competitors, Chris Hammers and the champion Mike Bockwinkel. Hammers said he was the first ever SNW World Champion. And one more SNW World win take him to level with his rival, Henry Edwards in title reigns. Bockwinkel said it didn’t matter who he was up against or how many he was up against. He said he was the better man and would always come out on top.
KLAUTEREN RULES Match will last 60 minutes A ‘temporary champion’ can be crowned via pinfall, submission or DQ The role of temporary champion can be changed anytime during the time limit The temporary champion does not have to take the fall, anyone can pin anyone to become temporary champion Any temporary champions crowned during the match will not be officially recognised title reigns Whoever holds the title at the end of 60 minutes will be the official crowned champion
8) SNW: Six-Man Klauteren: Mike Bockwinkel vs. Chris Hammers vs. Ace Bennett vs. Jack Powers vs. Kevin Hart vs. Mike Hogan: The match was a bit of a cluster to start with all six-men brawling with each other but soon the match got some kind of order with only two or three men in the ring at the same time. Then as one exited and another one was waiting to enter. The fans didn’t have to wait too long for the first temporary champion to be crowned as Bennett looked to be in control hitting a Syracuse Drop on Hart. But Hogan managed to role to the outside. Ace then turned around. Hammers pins Bennett via Lariat (08:57). As a result Hammers becomes the first temporary champion. But the actual champion soon got the title back, he let Hogan to all the dirty work, as Hogan hit a Futurism. Then as Hogan went for the pin, Bock ran in and booted him in the head. Bock then rolled up Powers. Bockwinkel pins Powers via school boy (12:03). The battle continued until Ace got payback on Hammers. Hammers hit a Liger Bomb on Bockwinkel but Bock rolled out, Ace then ran in and caught Hammers. Bennett pins Hammers via Busaiku Knee (20:14). Hart then came in and fought with Ace until he threw him to the apron. Hart then superkicked Ace off the apron onto everyone on the floor. Hart then grabbed the downed Hammers and dragged him the centre of the ring. Hart pins Hammers via Maple Leaf Revenge (21:30). The battle between Hammers and Ace continued a while after. Hammers pins Bennett via Last Minute Orders (34:05). It took Ace a little while to get revenge but he did. Bennett submits Hammers via Syracuse Bound (41:51). Which tied those two up at 2-2 against each other and more importantly Ace was the temporary champion. But Bock knew the time was running out and soon got back in control. Bockwinkel pins Hart via Bockwinkel Special (50:25). But the champion left himself open to an attack and the ‘Joker in the Pack’ got the only fall over the current champion. Hogan pins Bockwinkel via Back to the Future (51:10). The clock counted down and it looked like Hogan would be leaving Holland as champ. But right at the end Bockwinkel managed to sneak in on Powers after he had hit the Power Suplex on Hart. Bockwinkel pins Powers via roll-up (59:58).
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Post by Red Dragon on May 19, 2014 10:18:17 GMT -5
News
SNW’s UK TV show on ITV4 came to a close this week. The show was mainly used to promote SNW ahead of their return to the UK. But it has also expanded their fan-base. SNW’s website has never had so many hits. SNW are expecting the UK shows to be sold out. The iPPV’s in Scotland and London are already sold out. Another massive success is a video SNW used to promote the company with the title #Alive. The video was uploaded to the SNW site via YouTube and has since been seen more than any other SNW video. The video’s name comes from the theme played in the background, ‘Alive’ by Chase and Status. Many wrestling fans have compared it to the old WWF Inspire videos. The video and the show in general has done brilliantly in bringing in more fans.
Part-Owner Red Dragon announced on Twitter that following the London iPPV ‘Be the Best’ there would be a press conference with a ‘big announcement’ concerning the UK. It is expected to be an announcement as to what iPPV will be held in the UK next year. It is also expected to be announced where SNW will visit for next year’s ‘One Night in _’ iPPV. If SNW was going for something safe they would continue in Europe, possibly Italy, France or Spain. But knowing SNW they like to shake things up a little.
In Japan, former SNW athlete, Shaun ‘El Tiger’, has been competing in NJPW. Shaun is a former SNW Original 16 member and even headlined the student segment of the first ever show. However, he has struggled to make an impact in SNW. Since leaving SNW he has grown as a competitor and has made a great impact in Japan. His good performances continue and he is line for a title shot. SNW has made reference to him on their website, wishing him all the best.
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Post by Jord on May 19, 2014 10:53:16 GMT -5
I know I don't always reply to this but when I get the chance I do follow the diary and, in my opinion, this is easily the best sign-up diary on the board. It's consistently booked well and I love how you are able to cross promote with the real world, for example using ICW and Grado for the Glasgow show. Also really loving the push that the Fatality Squad are getting. Hopefully they keep the Duo titles for a good while!
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Post by Red Dragon on May 23, 2014 13:26:26 GMT -5
Alt:Pro Presents: Opening Night
Former SNW owner, Zachary Miller launched his own promotion in Alt:Pro with its first show being held in New York. Miller specifically picked this time to book the show since SNW hasn’t got any shows in the US for a while. SNW had nothing to do with this promotion since they all dislike Miller, after he ran off from SNW with their money. Some fans have taken this approach too but Alt:Pro still drew a crowd of about 300 people which is pretty good for a first show. The arena was slightly odd, lots of black in the arena giving off an underground type feel. Former SNW student Big Bob (who was also known briefly as Robert the Bodyguard welcomed the fans to the show).
1) Antonio Benitez vs. Vincent Valintino vs. DJ Hughes: Three highflyers opened the show in a decent match to kick off the promotion. Their all pretty young guys (24, 25 and 23 respectively) so they got plenty of time to move up the card. Both Benitez and Valintino were just students in SNW, Valintino most notably was a part of Jack Joseph’s dark stable in the student division. Meanwhile Hughes was performing recently in SNW but his career went no-where. There was some good moves to finish, with Valintino hitting a SSP to take the win.
2) Lloyd Blaze and Max Blaze vs. Arthur Williams and Rory Wiseman: The Blaze brothers have both tried out for SNW on separate occasions. Max made the cut while Lloyd didn’t. Arthur is a former student and Wiseman was recently on the undercards of SNW shows. The Blaze brothers looked good, Max is the older brother and the highflyer while Lloyd his much more strike based. Williams and Wiseman also looked like a decent team but were likely thrown together because they’re both from the UK. The brothers got the win after Lloyd hit a T-Bone Suplex and Max hit a Corkscrew Moonsault Leg Drop.
3) Twisted Assassin vs. Tom Felix: This was just an utter squash. Felix was around in the early days of FUSE and jobbed out to Amy Lee, so it’s no surprise to see the aspiring rapper job out again. Assassin is a former Original 16 member of SNW (the first group of people to sign up to SNW). But it widely seen as the forgotten member since he never did anything in SNW. But he looked fantastic here. He is a little bit of a rip-off Super Dragon but he still was great and got the fans on their feet. He hit stiff strikes, Undertaker’s Old School and a sick Yakuza Kick. He finished off Felix with the Assassin’s Fury which is a torture rack into a piledriver.
Assassin walked, not celebrating but the fans were still chanting his name as he left.
4) Phenom vs. Christopher Kennedy Jones: This was a more even match but it still wasn’t 50/50. Both are former SNW students who didn’t get anywhere on the main card. Phenom had a bad attitude but that went with his Gangster gimmick while CKJ was a bad Mike Bockwinkel impression. Phenom was the one who controlled the match and after Assassin’s performance seemed to have whipped the fans into a frenzy. They enjoyed Phenom’s work and went mad for the finish. The two men battled on the top rope then Phenom hooked the arms up and his a Pedigree off the top, CM Punk used to call it the Pepsi Plunge but Phenom calls it the UFO, whatever it’s called it got Phenom the win and the fans approval.
CKJ made a quick exit but Phenom stayed in the ring. The big Russian, Alexander Kuleshov walked out and caught Phenom off guard with a jumping kick. He then hit a Pumphandle Slam, the AK47 (a series of strikes ending with a Roundhouse kick) and then locked in the Triangle Hold. He stood tall at the end of the beating and the fans chanted ‘USA’ at him.
Intermission. No-one came out at the break. Fans were looking forward to the main event.
5) Patrick R. Everson vs. Ron Crockett: Everson used to be a big name in the early days of SNW. Known as the ‘Ultimate Jock’ Everson is most famous for his feud with Jack Powers. Crockett came in late during a student phase and left to go elsewhere so he probably has the least experience in SNW. But both have improved since then, Crockett wrestles like an old school wrestler, complete with black trunks and a fine moustache. The match itself was very impressive, the best match on the card. The two used their technical wrestling skills to outmatch and outwit one another. Crockett looked the better on the mat but Everson’s power helped him to overcome the moustached submissioner. Everson was locked in a Kimura but Everson powered from the floor, deadlifted Crockett and slammed him in a powerbomb to win.
6) Johnny Arsenic and Vincent Fury vs. Matt and D.J Falcon: The Fire and the Fury re-united in Alt:Pro and got a good reaction on the main event of the first Alt:Pro show. Their opponents were rather odd, Matt is a former student who didn’t make the main card but has excelled since leaving SNW, going under the name Matty Manson in other promotions. His tag partner was DJ Falcon another former SNW student but it was strange to see him in the main event. The Fire and the Fury are a good team although they only seem to perform well when they are up against good opponents. And although Matt looked great in this bout his teaming with Falcon didn’t really get the crowd going. As a result, this was a very lacklustre main event. Arsenic and Fury controlled over Falcon, who was a bit of a sacrificial lamb in this one, until he made the tag out to Matt. Fans rallied behind Matt and loved his explosive offence. His powerhouse style allowed him to take control over the former SNW Duos Champions. But the numbers soon got too much for him and Falcon was pinned following an Assisted Piledriver.
FINAL THOUGHTS: Overall a good first show but lacking in certain areas. Although they advertised this as ‘no gimmicks’ and ‘all wrestling’ they didn’t really stick to that. It seems like the promotion doesn’t know it’s own image yet. But it’s still early days. They’ve built the foundations for their bigger stars, I’d imagine Assassin, Everson, Matt and Fire and the Fury will feature heavily. Also, what will benefit them will be the youngsters coming through. As they start to feature I expect things to pick up. Alt:Pro have announced six signings from their tryout session which was held before the show:
Dane Warron- Minneapolis, Minnesota / 17 : This is a kid that Alt:Pro sees a lot of potential in. A lot like Jack Powers when he first started out in SNW but is even younger than Jack. Kris Havok- Cleveland, Ohio / 19 : What impressed the trainers about Kris is his charisma. He’s heavily influenced by former WWF/ECW wrestler Raven. Pablo "Speedy" Gonzalez- Calexico, California / 16 : Recently turned 16 and the highflyer of the bunch. He’s a fan of lucha and that’s evident in the way he wants to work. Jake Swindell- Paducah, Kentucky / 19 : A young kid with plenty of energy and plenty of charm. He’s very likeable, so expect the fans to take to him quickly Nate Ryan- Detroit, Michigan / 18 : One half of best friends from Detroit. These two could defiantly grow into something big. At the moment, expect them to be jobber fodder. Tobias Black- Detroit, Michigan / 17 : The other best friend from Detroit. Don’t let where they’re from fool you. They work nothing like the well-known tag team from Detroit, more like the American Wolves but it’s still early days yet.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 29, 2014 5:30:58 GMT -5
Be the Best 2015 Update
Be the Best returns for 2015! Just like the previous years, the rules remain the same. The matches will be held over the next three SNW shows with any tiebreakers being decided on the 4th show. The leaders of each block will advance to Be the Best iPPV, where the four block leaders will face off in two singles matches. The winners of the two singles matches advance to the finals where the winner will get a shot at the SNW World Championship at Riot Act 8. Below are the entrants for the 2015 Be the Best and their positions in previous Be the Best’s. Below that is the 4 blocks and the schedule for each match-up.
Ace Bennett: Winner 2010*, Finalist 2013, Group Stages 2012 and 2014 Carson Clark: Group Stages 2012 and 2013 Jordan Devine: Finalist 2012, Quarter-Finals 2010, Group Stages 2011 and 2014 Chris Hammers: Semi-Finals 2011 and 2014, Group Stages 2010 Kevin Hart: Semi-Finals 2011, Group Stages 2010 and 2012 Nick Jacobs: Group Stages 2011 and 2014 Jet Jaguar: Group Stages 2013 and 2014 LyNN: Group Stages 2014 Drew Parkland: Group Stages 2010 and 2014 Jack Powers: Finalist 2014, Group Stages 2010, 2011 and 2013* Cody Rejero: Semi-Finals 2014, Quarter-Final 2010, Group Stages 2011, 2012, and 2013 Safu: Group Stages 2012, 2013 and 2014 Riley Shamrock: Semi-Finals 2013, Group Stages 2012 and 2014 Daniel Sinn: Group Stages 2010 Matt Spade: Group Stages 2014 Jason Williams: Group Stages 2011 and 2012
*1 2010 Tournament was structured differently. *2 Powers got injured during qualifying and was replaced by Travis Cantrell
How Be the Best 2015 works: There are four competitors in each block. Each competitor will face each other once inside their own block. The match result will correspond to certain points. The competitor with the highest score in each block will advance though to the final four. The final four will then face off on the Be the Best iPPV to truly decide who will Be the Best. The matches will take place over three shows in three weeks with any tiebreakers taking place on the fourth show.
How the blocks work: A win earns the competitor 2 points, a loss earns a competitor nothing and any type of draw will give both men 1 point each. Draws will include a time limit draw of any match which exceeds 20 minutes. If there is a draw for first place at the end of the competition then the tie-breaker matches will take place the following week.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 29, 2014 5:31:46 GMT -5
Dublin, Ireland Be the Best Night 1 Qualifying
1) BLOCK A: Jordan Devine vs. Jack Powers: Great way to kick off, two main eventers with a serious chance of winning the whole thing. They battled hard against each other, Devine even Suplexing Jack in the crowd. In the end the two continued to fight up until the 20 minute time limit.
‘Children of the Revolution’ hit and Chris Hammers walked out. He got on the mic and talked about his first ever wrestling show he attended. Hammers said he was 11 years old and from that moment on he knew he wanted to become a wrestler. He said he joined SNW as a kid and because of this promotion he has travelled the world, from America and Canada, to Australia and Holland. He said he doesn’t usually go ‘soppy’ but he said it was great to be home. And told the fans to follow their dreams.
2) BLOCK A: Drew Parkland vs. Cody Rejero: These two battled in a semi-comedy bout. They got the fans chanting ‘Beer’ and ‘Pepsi’, then the match kicked off and it was pretty good. Daddy Parkland fell to the Pepsi Cutter.
Ex-SNW World Champion, Mike Hogan came out to the ring, he talked about the events in Holland. He said he was the only person to pin the champion, Mike Bockwinkel. He beat him fair and square but Bock managed to walk away with the belt. Hogan challenged Bock to a match in London. Mike Bockwinkel stood at the apron. The champ said that Hogan is going to have to earn the title shot. Out came Baby J Jamerson, who was looking to impress.
3) Mike Hogan vs. Baby J Jamerson: Just a basic squash match. Bock and Stone have taken Baby J under their wing. Bock was at ringside and caused a distraction but he couldn’t do nothing when Hogan hit the Futurism.
Afterwards. Hogan challenged Bock to get in the ring. But he was attacked from behind by Cameron Stone. Stone laid him out with the Cam Slam. Bock then got on the mic and told Hogan if he can defeat Stone in Scotland, Hogan can face Bock for the title in London.
4) WOM: Wasp vs. Kourtney Love: A good short title defence for the MMA inspired Women’s Champ. Love had some offence and as always looked good. She even tried for the Lovesault but missed, Wasp then hit the Bucklebomb and locked in the Octopus Choke for the win.
5) BLOCK B: Carson Clark vs. Safu: This was the ultimate little speedy guy versus big huge monster. Lots of fun action from both men. Clark hit a asai moonsault but was caught and dumped on the apron. Safu then missed a splash against the apron and Clark caught him with a flying knee. However back in the ring, Safu dropped Clark with the Samoan Drop.
6) BLOCK B: Nick Jacobs vs. Matt Spade: Simple enough, fun match between two of SNW’s most experienced. They traded holds well and Spade looked pretty good here. Despite this, Nick hit the Jacobs Drop to get the points.
7) BLOCK C: Ace Bennett vs. LyNN: As always with Be the Best there’s always going to be heel vs. heel matches. This was one of them, although the fans treated the cocky Ace as a face. There was some good action in this one but it was ruined when Safu ran out. However, this was just a distraction for Chris Hammers to role in and hit a Lariat on Ace.
Intermission. Big talk after the ending of the last match. Hammers laughed his way up the entrance. It seems their little battle from Holland has spilled over into the UK.
Daniel Sinn walked out to open the second half of the show. He bad mouthed the crowd saying walking the streets was like stepping back into a time machine before manners and politeness had been invented. He got a ‘Shut the F*** Up’ chant. Then FUSE Champ, Riley Shamrock came out and told him to shut it. Riley said Sinn was insulting Ireland and that’s part of his own history. Sinn said if Riley was a ‘real’ champ he’d put the title on the line. Riley agreed but only because it would stop Sinn talking
8) BLOCK C: FUSE: Riley Shamrock vs. Daniel Sinn: Great match, really top quality, show stealing bout. There was a bit of everything in this one: stiff brawling, great technical action and the odd highspot. Which included a dive over the top from Riley and a springboard dropkick inside which followed. Sinn hit the Original Sinn but the champ kicked out. They battled on the top rope before Riley slipped down and lifted Sinn on his shoulder. He then dropped him in the cutter for the Irish Welcoming to retain.
9) BLOCK D: Kevin Hart vs. Jason Williams: It was going to be tough to follow the last bout and these two found that out. At first they went slow but the crowd didn’t appreciate it so they kicked up the pace and hit the big moves. Jason hit a Corkscrew for a close count, Hart hit the 450 to almost wrap it up but both the Pyscho Driver and the Maple Leaf Revenge were reversed. Jason then hit an imploding 450 to the outside to keep both men down. It didn’t disappoint the crowd, they were chanting ‘Holy S***’.
10) BLOCK D: Chris Hammers vs. Jet Jaguar: Hammers got a hero’s welcome as you’d expect. Jaguar was treated with mixed reactions but he won them over by the end of the match. Strangely Hammers wasn’t the dominant. Which was fun to see but it also shows how far Jag has come. The masked warrior had Hammers on the ropes a few times. Hammers even used all of his power to kick out of the TTM. Hammers’ box of tricks was out: the lariat, Liger Bomb and even the Senton but none of them put Jag away. But he eventually did, a few seconds short of the time limit, with the Last Minute Orders.
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snickelodeon
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Post by snickelodeon on May 29, 2014 6:24:20 GMT -5
Really enjoyed the latest show from Dublin which kicked off the tournament. Nice tournament which builds to the biggest show of the year. Bockwinkel and Hogan is a decent feud keeps Bock I assume busy until the tournament is over.
Riley and Hammers came out of tonight looking strong. Riley would be my current favourite to win the tournament. Jag had a good showing too. Looking forward to reading more of this tournament because you have a chance to create some fresh top tier stars.
Check out the matts from TNA 02-03 when you get a chance buddy!
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