Sims National Wrestling: 2008-2021

Return of the Steel Cage

Dark Match) Matt defeated Hannibal the Dark Lord after a Double Underhook Powerbomb (5:34). Not a very good match it dragged quite a lot during the middle, Matt looked ok but it seems like Hannibal let him down. These two big men stuck to brawling it out and the fans weren’t really interested in Hannibal’s strange character.

The main show kicked off with some Rise Against music and the ring announcer announcing the top card matches such as the final Chikara Challenge, the FUSE and World title on the line and the steel cage Duos title match.

1) Masked Marvel defeated Chris Tully after Tully submitted to the Bearhug (6:01). This match put over the Masked Marvel’s character a old school wrestler with a bad a** attitude. Although seemingly playing heel the fans enjoyed the Marvel’s character and his unique move set. The Marvel finally put away the student with a Bearhug, which Tully quickly submitted to.

- Kevin Hart and Gavin Hart AKA the Real Hart Foundation were backstage. Kevin did most of the talking saying that tonight is such a big night. Not only is it big night for Youth Culture and New Age Lady Killers but it is a big night for the Hart Brothers as well. Because tonight they prove why they deserve the next shot at the Duos Titles.

2) Real Hart Foundation defeated Allusion and Assassin, AirDevils and Revolution X in a four way tag match (15:29). The action was off the chart in this match with lots of double team moves and quick tags. Only two men where aloud in the ring at the same time but still the action was good, Chris Hammers seemed the odd one out being a former World Champion but was wiped out by a double dive by the AirDevils this allowed the Harts to get the pinfall on their new rivals after a Diving Headbut/450 Splash combo on Allusion.

- Steven Kagemann was backstage with interviewer James Simmons, he tried to conduct and interview but Kagemann just pushed Simmons away. In his freaky style Kagemann said he would dismember both Bennett and Jason tonight and watch their blood slowly drip from their body, drop by drop.

3) Jack Powers and Jacob Ryler versus Beast and Jugg went to a double count out (9:29). This was Beast and Jugg’s greatest challenge and they put up a good fight, it seemed like neither Ryler or Powers had anything to do on this event so they stuck them together. I can never see a great wrestling match out of Beast and Jugg which may hinder they’re chances of winning the belts. Beast and Jugg did hit the Utter Destruction on Ryler but Powers broke up the pin count. After more fighting Ryler flipped over the top rope onto all and caused a double count out. Once they had all got to their feet they started fighting again and battled to the back.

- Evan Pagano was backstage with interviewer James Simmons they talked about his No.1 Contendership spot, which has been forgotten about by Zachary Miller. Pagano promised that after tonight he will get his World Title shot.

4) Bret Thomas defeated LyNN after hitting the Hammers Fall (12:02). A very good match between these two both men showed off their techniqual prowess. The two men matt wrestled across the ring as the fans watched in awe, Amy Lee was at ringside was ejected from ringside early on. Thomas seemed determined to beat LyNN so that he could face Chris Hammers in the future. Thomas was able to hit the appropriately named Hammers Fall for the win.

5) Mike Hogan Chikara Challenge: Mike Hogan defeated Mike Quackenbush after a Super Futurism (14:40). Easily the best challenge of the whole series as Mike tried to prove himself against the veteran owner of Chikara. Both men were on top form and reversed each other’s holds, flew through the air and brawled like puro stars. The fans were on edge every time Quack went for a trademark move but Hogan would always find a way to reverse them. Quack kicked out of the Springboard Elbow drop and kicked out of another one, which came immediately after it. However in the end Hogan did get the 3-count following a Futurism from the top rope.

Intermission. Mike Hogan received loud boo’s while he was leaving and Quackenbush left quickly with his head in shame. The ring announcer cheered up the crowd up by reminding them of the matches still to come.

- A sweating Mike Hogan walked onto the interview set with James Simmons. Hogan said that tonight is the end of Chikara and SNW relationship, no more can the Chikara “jokes” appear on SNW whenever they like. Hogan then said that he has solved one problem and soon enough he will prove another.

6) Evan Pagano defeated Nick Jacobs by DQ (10:52). The good matches kept on coming as the new look Nick Jacobs (new attire and hair cut) took on the true no.1 contender for the World Championship. Both men had chemistry between them and Jacobs has drastically improved. However the match was cut short when Jacobs hit a blatant low blow on Pagano. Afterwards Jacobs started attacking Pagano even bringing in a steel chair for a one man con-chair-to.

- Ace Bennett was tiying up his shoes with the FUSE title next to him when Jason Williams walks in. He wishes him luck in their match tonight and that he wouldn’t be holding anything back. Bennett agreed and said neither would he.

7) SNW FUSE Championships: Ace Bennett defeated Steven Kagemann and Jason Williams in a triple threat match (14:29). This match started off well with a super fast pace and some good action until Kagemann kicked Jason off the top rope to the outside making a sick thud. From there the match turned to just Kagemann and Bennett who put on a good show but seemed hesitant to do any big moves after what had just happened with Jason. In the final minutes Jason re-entered the match and was quickly knocked out with a kick to the head. Kagemann then went to the top for his Fire Tornado but Bennett leaped up and hit a awesome Syracuse Dropped on Kagemann and on top of Jason. Bennett then pinned Jason for the 3-count.

- We then went backstage to the locker room of the New Age Lady Killers, Drew Parkland and Daniel Sinn. Like previous weeks they gave an emotional promo about what could be their final match together. They promised the fans there will be blood.

8) SNW World Championship: Henry Edwards versus Mike Bockwinkel went to a no-contest (17:20). These two battled back and forth throughout the match with lots of mat work and long submission holds. Edwards pulled out some stiff chops to Bockwinkel who retreated to the outside numerous times to catch his breath. After having his chest turn red Edwards started with his suplexes, which nearly broke the neck and spine of Bockwinkel. Bockwinkel did fight back but in the last few minutes the action seemed all Edwards like he was going to pick up the win until Nick Jacobs ran down but Evan Pagano counteracted it. The referee called for the bell judging it a no-contest.

- As all four men battled it out it seemed like Pagano and the champ had the advantage until Mike Hogan ran out and turned the tide. Eventually Edwards and Pagano fell to the numbers game while Bockwinkel, Jacobs and Hogan stood tall raising their hands high in the air.

9) Steel Cage Match SNW Duos Championships: New Age Lady Killers defeated Youth Culture therefore Youth Culture must disband (35:42). What an epic match everything was perfect for this match from the fans being pumped up and all four men ready to wrestle an instant classic match. The students set up the cage and as soon as Youth Culture entered the cage the ring turned into a battleground. It wasn’t long before Spade started bleeding then Parkland was opened up soon after following a collision with the cage. One of the many highlights of the match was Kineval and Parkland fighting on the top of the narrow sides of the cage after a poke to the eyes Kineval sent Parkland off the top to the concrete floor outside! Kineval entered back in the ring and along with his partner Spade picked apart Sinn. During this beatdown of Sinn (now covered in blood down to his waist) Parkland tried to enter back in the ring but was kept out. Parkland eventually climbed the cage from the outside and jumped off the top onto Youth Culture. This soon spelled the end for the former Duos Champs as Parkland busted open Kineval and Sinn was able to help out and hit a Pin Pointer off the side of the cage to pick up the win.

- A lot of wrestlers from the back came out and either stood at the entrance clapping or came down to the cage and helped the Duos Champions out of the structure. This lasted a few minutes until all who remained was Kineval and Spade. The fans were split on clapping showing admiration for their skill and booing, as they still hated Youth Culture. Both bloodied men stumbled to their feet then hugged each other, giving a happy ending to one of SNW’s strongest teams. Then Kineval spoiled it giving a slap to the face of Spade, weakened by the match Spade collapsed to the floor while Kineval left giving a little smile to the camera.

Once again SNW pulled out a spectacular show this time named “Return of the Steel Cage.” The action included all 3 titles on the line and a losers must disband Duos titles match which has left Youth Culture (Sam Kineval and Matt Spade) separated. Another shock was that Ace Bennett retained his FUSE Title now becoming the most successful champion being both the longest running and most defence’s champion in SNW history.

Mike Hogan defeated Mike Quackenbush, which proved that the future is bright for young Hogan. Mike Hogan made it clear in a post-match interview that the SNW/Chikara relationship is over. The decision was made between both companies as they both felt it was time to part ways.

In outside SNW news we would like to congratulate SNW wrestler Steven Kagemann on becoming CZW Ultraviolent Underground Champion defeating Danny Havoc in the debuting Kagemann Deathmatch this past weekend. Kagemann who has been working for CZW for over 3 months became champion after diving off a 30ft ballocony with havok through a stack of 8 tables.

Return of Black

Dark Match) X Jack and Zeke defeated Josh Borne and DJ Falcon after Jack hit the X on Falcon (7:27). A good match in build up to next week where Borne faces Jack for the Cup with some fun tag team action. Zeke had some unfinished business with Borne after being eliminated last week. Falcon looked slightly sloppy compared to the other three and cost his team the victory following a Dragonrana.

- After the match X Jack left with his cup and Zeke followed behind. Borne then helped his tag partner to his feet and rapper Tom Felix came out and tried to cut a rap on Borne. However as usual he failed and was drilled with the Re-Borne.

The show started off with the man who the show is named after, Tyler Black. The ROH star walks out to a thunderous applause and cuts a short promo about feeling good coming back to SNW. SNW Champion Henry Edwards then meets him in the ring and tells him that he’s going to be a much tougher opponent than his last opponent in SNW. They respectfully shake hands and leave together.

1) Revolution X defeated Masked Nightmare after a Samoan Drop on Allusion (8:10). The team of Assassin and his protégé Allusion are learning how to work as a unit well, this week they faced a stable which has been together since the beginning of SNW. Both teams had equal offence with Allusion being isolated from his partner for nearly 5 minutes before making the hot tag. This still wasn’t enough as Safu got the pin on Allusion.

2) Masked Marvel defeated Jordan Devine after tapping to the Beahug (6:32). Marvels character had real potential in the beginning starting off as a tweener but now Marvel has turned into a comedy character. As usual he hit his old school moves before locking in the Bearhug for the win via submission.

- Ace Bennett is shown backstage in his locker room as Jason Williams walks in. Jason questions him on his actions last week and Ace says he doesn’t want to talk about it. Jason continues, wanting to get an answer until Ace snaps. Ace jumps to his feet and tells Jason that he’s not going to listen to some jobber and walks off.

3) Jack Powers and Jacob Ryler defeated Beast and Jugg after Powers locked in the Choke-Out on Beast (13:45). Not the best of matches but decent considering Beast and Jugg involved. At first they looked dominant with their size using it to their advantage however Powers fought back with some hard strikes and Ryler’s aerial offence helped and secured them the victory.

4) Sam Kineval, Steven Kagemann and Mike Hogan defeated AirDevils and Jason Williams at (15:02). Amazing action from all men involved, it seemed certain which team would pick up the win but the action was open throughout. Hogan and Kineval looked very comfortable working together and so did the opposing team. Lots of highflying action all around with Kineval hitting the Welcome to Kineval-Ville on Clark for the win.

Intermission. Tyler Black was at the merchandise table taking photos with fans it took longer than usual due to the popularity of Black.

- The Real Hart Foundation was backstage talking about their biggest challenge coming up. They said this is all they dreamed about ever since watching “Uncle Bret and Uncle Jim.” They said tonight they would do their family and their country proud.

5) Bret Thomas defeated Chris Hammers and Mike Bockwinkel in a triple threat match (16:20). Awesome match with lots of action between rivals Hammers and Thomas. All men went all out to make this a match to remember with suplexes, slams and submissions flying everywhere. Thomas looked ferocious in this match towards Hammers which was also a disadvantage forgetting that there was a third man in the match. However after Hammers left after having enough of the action Thomas was able to get a shock roll-up after reversing a Bockwinkel Special.

6) Duos Championships: New Age Lady Killers defeated New Hart Foundation after hitting the Pin Pointer (14:23). The Killers were still nursing wounds from the Steel Cage match three weeks ago and the Hart brothers took advantage of this early on. The Foundation were in top form possibly the best we have seen them in SNW even hitting the sick 450/Diving Heabutt combo only for it to be broken up by Sinn. The fans were mostly behind the Killers but there was a reasonable amount of cheers for the Harts. The Harts efforts weren’t enough as they were finished by the Pin Pointer.

- Henry Edwards was backstage with interviewer James Simmons they talked about his big match with Tyler Black. He said he had a lot of respect for him but he was going to send him home to ROH showing him how “we do it in SNW”

7) No.1 Contendership Match: Evan Pagano defeated Nick Jacobs after hitting the Calling (16:12). A great match between these two men could have easily gone either way. Both Jacobs and Pagano are not usually known for their skill in the ring but this match proved that both had it. Lots of reversals and big impact moves including a backdrop off the top from Jacobs and a dive into the crowd from Pagano wiping out both men nearly causing a double count out. Jacobs was able to lock in a arm lock which he had been working on all match but then the lights went off. As the lights came back on Raven stood behind him with his arms outstretched! Shocked Jacobs turned around into The Calling from Pagano and the 3-count.

- Pagano then left happy that he has finally been given his No. 1 Contendership spot. Back in the ring Raven stood over the body of Nick Jacobs with his arms outstretched and the fans chanting his name.

8) Henry Edwards defeated Tyler Black after tapping out to the Crossface (29:51). An amazing match from bell to bell, with both men getting tremendous ovations from the crowd. With action from both men bringing out the best in the crowd. From trading blows to hitting big moves it was all near perfection. Edwards H.E Driver was hit early on as was the Buckle Bomb/Superkick combo from Black but neither move could get the three. Later they went at it again with Edwards trademark triple Germans and Black with a Phoenix Splash but still neither man gave in. Just as the time limit was reaching Black was able to set Edwards up in the God’s Last Gift then in mid-air Edwards flipped around and locked in the Crossface. With the fans on their feet and with only 9 seconds to go till the time limit Black submitted.

- After the match both men shook hands and although nursing his arm Black congratulated Edwards and told him he was a tremendous athlete.