Post by TheNinthCloud on Jul 15, 2011 14:00:50 GMT -5
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The show kicked off with the usual intro as we met Ken Kennedy in the ring. The segment was focused on gaining heat for Kennedy to get him over as a heel. It was eventually interrupted by Wade Barrett for their match.
Singles Bout
Wade Barrett Vs Ken Kennedy
The first match started off with a basic lock up, followed by Wade Barrett taking control with a headlock takeover. Barrett thought he had it, but lost it when attempting to go for a submission. This game Kennedy the upperhand as he was able to slip to his feet; from their, Kennedy taunted Barrett and angered the crowd. Once Barrett was up, Kennedy picked him apart with various striking tactics. The game plan of Kennedy was primarily focused on the left knee of Barrett, chopping him down like a tree. This allowed a very easy three count to the beaten Barrett.
Ken Kennedy def. Wade Barrett via pinfall (4:02)
Since the match was so short, Kennedy decided to pick up where he left off with his promo. It lasted for about seven minutes before Ken decided to head back to the locker room.
Commercial Break
When we return from commercial we see a worn out Wade Barrett icing his wounds from his match earlier. William Regal enters the scene and confronts Barrett. He makes a proposal to help Barrett, that he will coach him from ringside and teach him how to become a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling industry.
Still wondering what went wrong in his match earlier, Barrett willingly accepts Regal's offer.
We return to the ring to see MVP and John Morrision ready to face off.
Singles Bout
MVP vs John Morrison
Morrison wanted to kick this match off fast and action packed. He ran for a running dropkick, but MVP was smart enough to jump right out of the ring and avoid Morrison. Although out of the ring, he wasn't completely safe. He learned this the hard way when Morrison hit a springboard moonsault onto MVP from the top rope.
This took out both men for 14 of the 20 seconds allowed outside of the ring. Morrison saved the match by rolling in the ring, and rolling back out, restarting the count. This match continued on the outside with MVP being tossed into the ring repeatedly, before they finally went back on the mat. Once they entered the ring Morrison continued the offensive assault before attempting a pinfall. This attempt got him a two count.
MVP began to fight back after this, but just could not. With the huge momentum loss and the damage that has already been done, he was just to weak. Eventually, Morrison got the pinfall after a top rope moonsault.
John Morrison def. MVP via pinfall (7:21)
Morrison celebrated briefly after the win, and asked the camera "Where's my title shot?" before we went to commercial.
Commercial Break
Co-Main Event
PAW World Championship Qualifier
Battle Royal
Jack Swagger Vs Chris Jericho Vs Matt Sydal Vs Carlito Vs CM Punk Vs Abyss
The match immediately began with Abyss tossing Carlito right over the ropes for the first elimination. While Abyss had his back turned, CM Punk and Chris Jericho teamed up to try and eliminate the monster, but wasn't able to this time. Meanwhile, Jack Swagger hit Matt Sydal with a vicious powerbomb that would put him down for awhile.
Punk and Jericho were in for a world of pain when the monster, Abyss, turned to confront them over the elimination attempt. Punk was tossed all the way across the ring, knocking Swagger over in the process. Jericho was elbowed in the face and tossed out of the ring. The rampage of Abyss continued with him lifting Punk up and pounding him until Jack Swagger arose to his feet.
This new found opportunity by Swagger was taking advantage of by attacking Abyss from behind. He seemed to be making progress, until he attempted to suplex the big man. Unfortunately he was unable to lift him, which allowed Abyss to turn and rock Swagger with a big boot. Punk was eventually tossed out of the ring.
Now we're down to two. A downed Swagger and a momentum and anger filled Abyss. Abyss, in an attempt to ensure Swagger cannot win, whips him on his feet and tosses him into the ring ropes. The surprise on Swagger's face when didn't bounce back of the ropes made Abyss curious, in this case, curiosity killed the cat.
Abyss turned and was met with a sickening chair shot to the head from an angry Carlito. This huge shot made Abyss stumble towards Carlito, and Swagger pulled down the ropes, still shocked as everyone else. This caused Abyss to flop right over, and make Swagger the final man standing.
Jack Swagger def. Abyss, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Carlito, & Matt Sydal (14:43)
Carlito: "Abyss, you eliminated my from behind. When I was off guard, And that's not cool."
The camera faded to commercial with an infuriated Carlito dropping the mic and staring at a slightly bleeding Abyss.
Commercial Break
We return to the show for the main event. Both teams are in their corners and ready to compete.
Main Event
PAW World Tag Team Championships
Tag Team Match
Paul London & Brian Kendrick Vs Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas
Brain Kendrick and Charlie Haas were the two men who began the match. Charlie Haas gained control, not only for himself, but for the team early with a German Suplex back to his corner. A quick tag was made and the fresh Shelton Benjamin hopped in.
The strategy of Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin quickly became clear. They kept Brian Kendrick in their corner and made sure no tags to London were made. Unfortunately for Charlie Haas, Brian Kendrick was lucky enough to stumble over to London for a quick tag before Charlie could enter the ring.
London burst into the ring and battled it out with Haas, as Kendrick coughed and ached on the apron. The fight London put up was great, but he was practically working alone with Kendrick at much less than one-hundred percent. Haas was able to get a tag in and London was forced to battle with Shelton.
He (London) put up a good fight, and wasn't in any real danger of losing, but was just too tired to continue and needed a tag. When he went to get the tag, Kendrick was still aching and refused by hopping off the apron. Kendrick then limped backstage as he left the shocked London in the ring for Shelton's T-Bone Suplex. Charlie Haas was then tagged in for a frog splash, followed by a pinfall.
Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin def. Paul London and Brian Kendrick via pinfall (9:02)
London was able to get to the ropes and prop himself on the bottom rope as he tried to figure out what had just happened. Kendrick was no where to be found and Haas & Benjamin were celebrating with their newly won championship.
What's gotten into Kendrick?
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