AWA: Show #1 Up! Preview for 2nd Show also up

AWA Show #1
In Red Deer, Alberta

Samoa Joe vs Johnny Devine
Samoa Joe isn't a main wrestler for the promotion, but he decided to wrestle for the debut show, and he went head to head with former Stampede Wrestling star and current TNA wrestler Johnny Devine! The two went at it hard, with Devine showing some impressive skill, a lot more than he's ever had a chance to show in TNA. Joe tried to use his size and power to his advantage early on, nailed Devine with a clothesline at the beginning of the match and keeping him grounded for several minutes with a variety of submission moves. Devine fought back, reversing an irish-whip into a springboard cross body, which got him a two count. Devine worked on the head of Joe, and eventually nailed his 5 Star Moonsault, but Joe kicked out of the pinfall attempt. Devine tried to nail the moonsault again, but Samoa Joe moved, and Devine crashed an burned. Samoa Joe locked in the Kokina Clutch, but Devine refused to submit. Devine tried to roll over and grab the ropes, but Joe used his bulk to prevent Devine from rolling him over. Devine finally managed to pry Joe's arms from around his neck, and Devine slowly got to his feet. When he stood up, he met an enzurguri from Joe. Samoa Joe picked Devine up and got him in position for a muscle buster. But Devine managed to flip behind him and nail a neckbreaker. Devine slowly climbed to the top rope, and hit a second 5 Star Moonsault, and again went for the cover. This time, it was enough, and Devine picked up the victory.
Winner: Johnny Devine at 35:34

Post match, Samoa Joe and Johnny Devine shook hands. Samoa Joe left the ring and Johnny Devine celebrated one of the toughest wins of his career.

Pete Wilson vs TJ Wilson
Pete Wilson, a young wrestler for Stampede Wrestling, faced off against TJ Wilson, a former Stampede wrestler. TJ Wilson used his experience to his advantage, while Pete Wilson used his high flying style. The highest spot in the match was when TJ Wilson was on the ring apron outside the ropes. Pete did a sunset flip over top of him, and hit a powerbomb to the outside. Pete dragged TJ into the ring so he could cover him, but only got a two count. TJ Wilson would reverse the momentum after Pete Wilson botched a springboard move, landing hard on the mat. TJ Wilson can also high fly, and eh showed it here as he hit a springboard leg drop for the win.
Winner: TJ Wilson at 17:22

After the match was over, Cameron Stone walked down to the ring. He thanked the fans for coming to the show, and said he hoped they were having a good time. He had a couple of announcements for the next show, just two weeks away. It would be in Calgary, and the main event would be for the AWA Championship, and it would be Johnny Devine against the winner of tonights title match. He also announced that of the next show, there would be a tag team match seeing TJ Wilson teaming up with Pete Wilson. They would take on a TNA Tag Team he had convinced to make an appearance!

Local Talent Showcase
Mike Mason vs Joseph Salter vs Ryan Davis vs Jeff Lightning
Some local talents looking to make a big impact. Mike Mason is a 6'4 powerhouse, while Joseph Salter, Ryan Davis, and Jeff Lightning are all average sized competitors. Joseph Salter is a technical wrestler, while the other two are more of a high flying type. Most of the match saw Mike Mason dominate for a while, and it took teamwork from the other three competitors to take him down. Mike Mason managed to pick up an impressive victory. Ryan Davis nailed his finisher, the Davis Driver, which was an emerald fusion, on Joseph Salter. Mike Mason threw Ryan Davis out of the ring, and hit Joseph with a powerbomb for the three.
Winner: Mike Mason at 21:39

Hardcore Match
Lance Hoyt vs Jay Lethal
It seemed that Hoyt was the only one that wanted to use weapons in this match, as Jay Lethal pretty much ignored them, aside from drop-kicking the steel steps back into Lance Hoyt's face, and there, Hoyt had been holding them, preparing to hit Jay Lethal. That spot busted open Lance Hoyt's head, and Jay Lethal capitalized on that, nailing Hoyt in the head with several different kicks, and using several sleeper hold,s trying to weaken Hoyt's head. Hoyt looked to have it in the bag after nailing a big boot though. Hoyt set up a table, and placed Lethal on top of it. Hoyt went for the moonsault, but Lethal moved, and Hoyt crashed through the table. All Lethal needed was a Tiger Suplex, and he won the match with a 3 count.
Winner: Jay Lethal in 16:41

AWA Championship
Apocalypse vs Ron Killings
Ron "The Truth" Killings started the match off with a fast pace, hitting Apocalypse with a spinning elbow. Ron Killings stood up fast and tried to nail Apocalypse with a flipping leg drop before he could get up, but Apocalypse rolled over, and Killings hit the mat. Apocalypse kneed Killings in the face, and lifted him up for a suplex, but Killings reversed it into a neckbreaker, and went for the cover. It was much too early, and only a 2 count. Killings didn't really capitalize on this momentum though, and apocalypse caught him in a sleeper hold. Later, Killings began to fight back, reversing a sleeper into a backdrop. That lead to a body slam and another spinning elbow, and then Killings went for an Axe Kick. Apocalypse dodged, and set up Killings for the Jesus Driver, which is a modified crucifix piledriver. Ron Killings reversed it, standing up, sending Apocalypse over his back, slamming to the mat. As Apocalypse stood up, Killings nailed an Axe Kick, which got him the pinfall, and crowned him the first AWA Champion!
Winner: Ron "The Truth" Killings in 18:06