Sims National Wrestling: 2008-2021

Cardiff, Wales

As usual ‘Flux’ by Bloc Party kicked off the show the fans looked pumped for the show ahead others just thought of it as just a night out.

Match 1: James Simmons vs. Petey the Pirate
This match was a fore gone conclusion, Petey is now just a complete jobber and Simmons has been on roll as of late. The Welsh crowd enjoyed Peteys antics though and Simmons picked up the win with a clothesline, yep you heard me right Simmons couldn’t pick up the giant Petey so he just clotheslined him to get the win.
Winner: James Simmons

Afterwards Simmons got on the mic and in his thick accent he proclaimed that his Scottish heritage has given him a warrior like instinct which will lead him to victory, Staring with the ‘Battle for the UK’ in London.

Match 2: El Tiger vs. Zebra Kid
Zebra Kid used to be a fast pace XPW worker now he works around England and Wales and still puts on a good performance. El Tiger however looked extremely good with his fast moveset and the Welsh crowd were chanting for both men. Tiger then came out of no-were with a Eye Of The Tiger (Knees strikes into a codebreaker) to get the win.
Winner: El Tiger

‘The Rocker’ Matthew Spade then walked out and the fans didn’t know whether to cheer or boo. Matt spoke on how he has been losing and now he figures out why. Because he hasn’t believed in the fans. He then got the fans pumped and played a little tune on his guitar in his new face attitude.

Match 3: New Age Lady Killers (Drew Parkland & Daniel Sinn) vs. Patrick R. Everson & Edward Colgate
The New Age Lady Killers in their new face style faced off against the student and teacher team and the match didn’t disappoint. Everson looked strong using very power based moves. Sinn and Parkland could handle Colgate but not the ‘Ultimate Jock’ so Parkland sacrificed him self by leading Everson into the crowd. While Sinn hit the teacher with the Original Sinn (Tiger Driver 91) to get the win. Everson was disappointed but was pleased with his beating on Parkland on the outside.
Winners: New Age Lady Killers (Drew Parkland & Daniel Sinn)

Match 4: Bret Thomas & Steven Kagemann vs. Insane Dragons (Twisted Assassin & Insane Dragon)
Some may say that two tag matches in a row would be quite boring but these guys proved them wrong. The fans were always watching Kagemann as they thought he would turn on his partner at any moment. The Insane Dragons went back to their old heel routine. In the end Kagemann went for a superkick but missed and nearly hit Thomas which the fans thought would be the break of this team but Assassin threw Thomas out and hit Kagemann with a Doomsday Device.
Winners: Insane Dragons (Twisted Assassin & Insane Dragon)

Intermission

Match 5: Jacob Ryler vs. Jordan Devine
An average match by the two, nothing really that special. It seemed like both guys just couldn’t be that bothered. The fans were also still walking to their seats and didn’t really notice the wresting. Ryler got the win with a Higher we go (Modded Perfect Plex) An interesting note is that both men use the same primary finisher.
Winner: Jacob Ryler

Evan Pagano walked out immediately showing that he is heel by wiping his backside in the Welsh flag. He whined a lot about not being booked until I came out (much to the applause of the crowd) And told him he had a chance to prove himself in London at the ‘Battle for the UK’

Match 6: Sam Kineval w) Nick Jacobs vs. Mike Air
Sam Kineval was announced as from Wales, which got the crowd marjory pumped, but when the hometown hero and Nick Jacobs walked out it soon changed. Kineval cut a promo about how awful Wales is and how glad he left to start his career in America. Mike Air came running out for the match, which was soon called off due to interference by Nick Jacobs. As the duo was beating down Mike a young man ran out in a FUSE hoodie and jeans. He took both men down then hit a dropsault to send Kineval out of the ring.
Winner: Mike Air via interference

Main Event: Safu vs. Henry Edwards
A very good main event the Welsh fans taunted Safu with ‘Fattie’ chants throughout the whole match but when a small child started a ‘Who eat all the pies’ chant it was enough for Safu to exit and scream at the child sending him running. It was a very brawl based match and showed that Safu could be pushed in the near future. However with his title shot one show away Edwards could not disappoint and locked Safu in a crossface for the win.
Winner: Henry Edwards

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London, UK

Battle for the UK Semi-Finals
Spud vs. PAC vs. El Tiger
Three of the top highflyers in the UK all face off to enter the Battle of the UK final

Battle for the UK Semi-Finals
Mike Bockwinkel vs. Nick Jacobs vs. Patrick R. Everson
While Mike and Nick have some history people name Everson a favourite to win the ‘battle’

Battle for the UK Semi-Finals
Sam Kineval vs. Evan Pagano vs. James Simmons
What happens when you pit 3 young, cocky wrestlers together for a chance to enter the final, the answer- this match

Battle for the UK Finals
Winner of Semi-Finals
The winners of the last 3 matches face off in a triple threat with the winner being the best in the UK

Six Man Mayhem
New Age Lady Killers (Drew Parkland & Daniel Sinn) & Matt Spade vs. Steven Kagemann, Bret Thomas & Petey the Pirate
Who will prevail when FUSE’s hottest tag team up with the new face Matt Spade to face the friendly team of Kagemann and Thomas and well… the jobber

Britain’s Best vs. FUSE’s Finest
‘The Phoenix’ Jody Fleisch vs. Jacob Ryler
In the first match of the UK vs. FUSE match we see too highflying stars battle it out

Britain’s Best vs. FUSE’s Finest 2
Robbie Brookside vs. Jack Powers
Last UK vs. FUSE match we saw a battle of the highflyers now prepare to see techniqual wrestling at his finest

FUSE Duo Championship
Revolution X (Jordan Devine & Safu) vs. Insane Assassins (Twisted Assassin & Insane Dragon)
The Duo title is on the line as the challengers try to take the titles from Rev X

FUSE World Championship
Chris Hammers vs. Henry Edwards
Can Rev X lose both their titles in one night or retain both? Will this be the best match in FUSE history? I certainly hope so.

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Before the show
“Hey Austin can I talk to you for a second?”
I turned round to see Petey (the Pirate) looking down at me
“I have to tell you something”
“Yeah go ahead” I said, thinking it would be last minute nerves or even a why am I a jobber question.
“ I’m leaving FUSE, tonight will be my last show” he explained as my jaw dropped, “I appreciate everything you and everyone else has done for me but I just think wrestling is not right for me”
“Well its your decision dude, it will be sad to see you go” I replied. Petey is the friendliest man ever despite towering over us. “Well good luck then” I said
“Thanks” Petey said as he went to get ready. As Petey did that I disappeared, my phone went off numerous times and I had many texts asking, “Where are you?” by the students, they were worrying. Then 5 minutes before show time Petey went to walk back into the dressing room as he forgot his trademark parrot but as he opened the door he noticed the lights were off but quickly came on.
“SURPRISE” We all shouted jumping out and by ‘we’ I mean all of us from FUSE stars to special guests. We all had a good laugh and a few drinks then I gave a toast saying tonight we end our successful tour but tonight we also say goodbye to our good friend Petey “Cheers!” we all shouted out before getting ready for the show.

London, UK
Then as the English fans cheered in excitement ‘Flux’ by Bloc Party played signalling the start of show. Then the fans cheered as fan favourite El Tiger ran out, the fans went even crazier when they learned that top indy worker Spud was wrestling and went off the scales when ‘The man that gravity forgot’, PAC turned up. This was sure to be a classic

Battle for the UK Semi-Finals
Match 1: Spud vs. PAC vs. El Tiger
Three top babyfaces faced off in a highflying match of some crazy spots including a totem tower move (with Spud taking the head of the bump) a 450 splash to the outside by PAC and even Tiger lifting a knee to PAC’s attempt of a corkscrew 630 senton. The fans were baffled as the competitors seem to disappear then reappear in the balcony! After a running dropkick by Tiger this sent Spud crashing to the wooden floor off a 20ft balcony! Tiger then ran down and picked up Spud. However PAC (who was previously knocked out on the balcony picked himself up and hit a SSP off the balcony to his opponents 20ft below! The fans went mental and after at least 5 minutes of ‘Holy ****’ chants Pac rolled Spud into the ring for the win. Definitely the craziest match FUSE has ever produced.
Winner: PAC

Battle for the UK Semi-Finals
Match 2: Mike Bockwinkel vs. Nick Jacobs vs. Patrick R. Everson
This match had a lot to live up to but couldn’t, it had to be worse than the last match but still the crowd were very pumped up from the first match. Mike and Nick had their usual chemistry which kept the match following perfectly and when the match did go slightly boring Everson came in hit a double suspended suplex on both Mike and Nick showing off his amazing strength. In the end Everson dumped Mike over the top who was then met by Safu and Devine who did a quick hit and run. Ryler and Powers ran out to check on their Riot Act partner but as this was happening Jacobs rolled Everson up using his tights for the win.
Winner: Nick Jacobs

Match 3: New Age Lady Killers (Drew Parkland & Daniel Sinn) & Matt Spade vs. Steven Kagemann, Bret Thomas & Petey the Pirate
Before hand this was announced as Petey’s last match to the crowd who soon took to getting behind Petey a hell of a lot causing the roof to go off anytime he was in the ring. Some of the fans knew about Kagemann and Thomas and were anticipating a turn by Kagemann any seconds but it never did. Matt Spade is now working well as a face after being a heel wall-streeter and a heel rocker. As always the Lady Killers looked awesome and are easily the best team in FUSE, they picked up the win with their new tag move “Southern Styling” for the win on Petey.
Winners: New Age Lady Killers (Drew Parkland & Daniel Sinn) & Matt Spade

Petey then got on the mic, saying he has had a great journey and finally he has found his treasure which of course turned out to be the fans. The fans popped big time for this, Petey then said it was time to return to the seas with his parrot who he revealed the name of... Dave.

In FUSE’s first backstage interview we saw a triumphant Nick Jacobs walking in telling Kineval that if he wins his next match then they could take out PAC together. Kineval nodded and told Jacobs not to worry as he has dragon blood within him. Jacobs then asked confusingly “Dragon blood?” with a baffled look on his face.

Battle for the UK Semi-Finals
Match 4: Sam Kineval vs. Evan Pagano vs. James Simmons
This could be called bad booking by the fans as all 3 men are heels but they all worked fantastically well together as they all had the same style mainly techniqual with some speed based moves. There were times when all men had their share of offence. Simmons as always was impressive and for the first time Pagano seemed like a future main eventer he picked up the win with the Calling (Quackendriver III)
Winner: Evan Pagano

Intermission came and the fans were still pumped. Most people didn’t leave their seats to make sure they didn’t miss any FUSE action.

Match 5: ‘The Phoenix’ Jody Fleisch vs. Jacob Ryler
An amazing match which proved to be a perfect match for after intermission. This could have easily been the main event of any show, Fleisch and Ryler battled though some amazing wrestling. Both were also booked for their highflying style, which also did not disappoint. There were many ‘This is awesome’ chants during this match. This would easily be in the top 10 matches in FUSE history. Fleisch picked Ryler to the post with the 720 DDT.
Winner: Jody Fleisch

An Interview with Henry Edwards backstage revealed that tonight was the biggest night of his life. He said he wasn’t only going to beat Hammers for the sake of the title. He was going to beat Hammers for the fans, the people Hammers has hurt and for himself because from now on “There’s nothing that can stop me!”

Battle for the UK Finals
Match 6: PAC vs. Nick Jacobs vs. Evan Pagano
Another good match which would have been good for any other night but on this night it seemed a bit of a let down. However PAC’s highflying spots and many near falls kept this match going. Pagano once again showed his main-event material style while Jacobs looked god but was overshadowed by the others. Pagano was able to pin PAC after the Calling (Quackendriver III)
Winner: Evan Pagano

I then walked out and presented Pagano with a trophy. Pagano then cut a promo to me on how he was never booked but because he was given this one opportunity he proved me and everyone else wrong. "What do you say about that Austin?" Pagano asked then I punched him in the face, he went down so I lifted him up in a brainbuster then laid the trophey over him.

FUSE Duo Championship
Match 7: Revolution X (Jordan Devine & Safu) vs. Insane Assassins (Twisted Assassin & Insane Dragon)
A slightly slow match which could have been called worst of the night if it wasn’t for the title on the line. A few left their seats to get food while others stayed knowing what 2 matches were up next. Neither team had that much fan support, so as the wrestlers realised this they ended it with Safu hitting Twisted Assassin with a Samoan Drop.
Winners and still FUSE Duo Champions: Revolution X (Jordan Devine & Safu)

Match 8: Robbie Brookside vs. Jack Powers
The second best techniqual match in FUSE history only second to the epic Edwards/McGuinness match, Powers has always been a awesome worker and hadn’t been booked much this tour instead watched as his team mates do the work. Now with a new first name Powers and Brookside wore the matt with some epic scoops, slams and holds. Powers looked very AmDrag out there and Brookside played off him perfectly. In the end Powers locked in the Immortality (Armbar) for a agonising 4 minutes before Brookside tapped, as the fans gave a standing ovation.
Winner: Jack Powers

FUSE World Championship
Chris Hammers vs. Henry Edwards
In the most anticipated match in FUSE history two of FUSE’s top stars colliding trying to get the belt. Both men are top brawlers but can also work a techniqual style when needed so they meshed well. It wasn’t a perfect wrestling match like the match before but the fans were really pumped as it was for the world title. So many near falls got Edwards closer to the belt but each time Hammers got his arm up and continued to fight on. Revolution X also tried to come out but Ryler, Powers and Bockwinkel stopped them adding more heat to their main event match at ‘Riot Act.’ Then Edwards hit H.E. Driver (Double underhook brainbuster) but somehow Hammers powered the shoulder up! Edwards lay on his knees exhausted as Hammers started to get up then Edwards snapped and punched away at Hammers until he bled from his forehead, Then Edwards locked in the crossface, blood dripped down Hammers face as pressure was applied harder and harder. Then Hammers finally tapped, we have a new Champion!
Winner and new FUSE World Champion: Henry Edwards

Edwards lay flat out exhausted as RevX ran in to carry ex-champion Hammers out as I along with the face roster walked out, hoisted Edwards on our shoulders and celebrated with the fans but out of corner of Edwards eye he could see Nigel McGuinness clapping his hands.

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