Post by fifthhorseman on Feb 27, 2014 7:00:31 GMT -5
Joey Styles: Hello wrestling fans, I am Joey Styles, and this is AWA Wednesday Night Warriors! We are back in the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, and we have not one, not two, but six incredible matches scheduled on tonight’s card! Last week’s brawl on AWA Throwdown involving the Miracle Violence Connection, Stan Hansen, Bruiser Brody, Mike Awesome, Big Van Vader, and the HoRsemen – whew! – was surely the impetus for tonight’s activity, and it seems like all of the wrestlers in the greatest promotion in the world, the American Wrestling Association, are trying to get noticed in time for our next pay-per-view coming up in April, the Team Challenge Series!
Josh Mathews: That’s right, Joey – and fans, let me assure you, there will be no “Turkey on a Pole” matches on that card! My name is Josh Mathews, and here’s what going down tonight! In singles competition, “Dr. Death” Steve Williams battles the mastodon, Big Van Vader… while Williams’ partner, Terry Gordy takes on Vader’s stablemate, Mike Awesome! William Regal represents the Monarchy tonight, and he faces the legendary Verne Gagne! Michael Elgin squares off against the leader of the HoRsemen, the “Rated-R Superstar” Edge! In triple-threat competition, the World’s Greatest Tag-Team, Harlem Heat, and the Dudebusters lock horns! And in our main event, the AWA Intercontinental champion, Bruiser Brody, defends his title against the Monarchy’s Nigel McGuinness!
Joey Styles: That’s a lot of meat on the hook tonight, partner – and it looks like we’re ready to get it going right now. Christy Hemme is entering the ring with microphone in hand, it’s time to make the intros and get AWA Wednesday Night Warriors underway!
Regal entered the ring first, followed by Wade Barrett, Nigel McGuinness, Doug Williams, and Layla. He took the microphone from Hemme.
Regal: Tonight, things change. Things change for the Monarchy, and things change within the AWA. Simply put, the four of us comprise the most technically gifted, most physically fit, and cruelest assembly of wrestling talent in the world. However, as we stand in this ring tonight, we are, temporarily, missing something. We are missing what is rightfully ours… championship gold.
Thus, we vow – I vow – to change that. It begins tonight, when my friend and colleague Nigel McGuinness thrashes his opponent Bruiser Brody from pillar to post and wins the AWA Intercontinental Championship. Then, as soon as they receive their first opportunity – against whomever holds the Tag-Team titles – my compatriots Doug Williams and Wade Barrett will bring back those belts to the Monarchy. And finally, when I get the match I so richly deserve – and I most certainly do, and it is my sincerest hope that it’s against a man I know very well, Daniel Bryan – I will win the AWA Heavyweight title. The Monarchy is strong. The Monarchy is alive and well. God save the Queen – and god help the rest of you lot.
VS.
Verne Gagne vs. William Regal (w/Layla): Pure awesomeness. The bout went 15 minutes, with each wrestler matching the other hold for hold, strike for strike, shoot for shoot, and submission for submission. Surprisingly, Regal kept the illegal moves in his repertoire to a minimum, perhaps in an effort to prove he was the better pure wrestler than Gagne. The All-American was more than up to the task, and if the match was scored on points, he probably would have been awarded the victory – but it ended in a draw.
VS.
Mike Awesome (w/Gary Hart) vs. Terry Gordy (w/Steve Williams): This match was not nearly as technically-oriented as the first, but it was hard-hitting, and surprisingly fast-paced for a “big man” match. It stayed in the ring for the most part; while Awesome considered taking it outside, “Dr. Death” discouraged that notion early on. Gordy was deceptively smooth, using his wrestling acumen early on, but Awesome turned it around with his sheer power. He fended off Gordy’s fierce rally with an unnoticed low blow, then finished him off with his “Awesome Bomb”, barely holding him down for the three-count.
VS. VS.
The Dudebusters vs. Harlem Heat vs. the World’s Greatest Tag-Team: Mash them together and you have the perfect team; separately, it was a fantastic display of speed, power, and wrestling skill. Three of the AWA’s newest teams went at it full-speed, eager to prove their worth to the other wrestlers on the AWA roster. Croft and Barreta utilized double-team maneuvers that Styles had trouble describing; Booker T and Benjamin showed why they were two of the best all-around wrestlers in the world. After a solid 12 minutes, it ended with Booker hitting the “Harlem Hangover” legdrop on Croft for the win.
[60-second recap of AWA Throwdown, with highlights from every match; most notably, the Great Muta-Jamie Noble Television title draw, Diamond Dallas Page’s victory over Robert Roode, and the no-contest involving the Miracle Violence Connection and Stan Hansen and Bruiser Brody.]
VS.
Edge (w/JJ Dillon and Missy Hyatt) vs. Michael Elgin: This match featured two of the hottest wrestlers in the AWA, and this had title ramifications for both men. Elgin dominated the match early on with his power game, frustrating the former WWE champ. But Edge used his speed and experience to resume control, and went to work on Elgin’s right arm, hoping to take the power (bomb) out of his arsenal. Kicks and submissions were employed, but “Unbreakable” fought back; unfortunately, he missed a shoulderblock in the corner, and Edge returned the favor with a perfectly-placed spear. After winning the match, the “Rated-R Superstar” snatched the microphone from Christy Hemme.
Edge: Daniel Bryan – I want that title. Give me a match, all I need… is one match. I also wanted to officially put the rest of the AWA on high alert. Regal? We heard what you said. And I’ll give you credit, you run with a pretty good pack of wrestlers. But me? I’m a HoRseman! Look at who I ride with! Tully Blanchard! Robert Roode! James Storm! We’re the best of the best! And you’d be doing yourself a big favor by just staying the hell out of our way!
VS.
Big Van Vader (w/Gart Hart) vs. Steve Williams (w/Terry Gordy): As fierce as the Gordy/Awesome battle was, it did not match the intensity of this battle. They threw each other around the ring like a pair of bulls. They chopped, punched, and head-butted with purpose. Vader was fearless, and didn’t mind taking the fight outside the ring – but neither did Williams. The referee gave them a lot of rope, and a lot of time to brawl on the floor, but he finally had to call it a double-countout. Williams and Gordy left together feeling the effects of a long night… as did the battered, angry Vader.
VS.
Bruiser Brody [C] vs. Nigel McGuinness (w/Layla): This match started outside the ring, as Brody looked to be in a hurry to finish it. But McGuinness, an accomplished scrapper in his own right, withstood the early onslaught, and threw Brody head-first into the ringside steps. By the time both grapplers scrambled into the ring, Brody’s forehead was matted with blood, and McGuinness made that his target. For the next several minutes, the Englander kept the advantage, with precisely aimed punches, along with crisp suplexes and clotheslines. However, the Wildman from New Mexico would not stay down, and fought back with chops and big boots. He even went to the top rope to attempt a knee drop – but McGuinness met him on the ropes, and brought him down with a hammerlock DDT. Still, the bloody Brody kicked out at two. Furious, McGuinness lifted Brody over the top rope, and smashed him headfirst into the canvas with another DDT. This time, the champion would not kick out. The show ended with McGuinness holding the AWA Intercontinental title over his head, with the rest of the Monarchy celebrating in the ring with him.
Josh Mathews: That’s right, Joey – and fans, let me assure you, there will be no “Turkey on a Pole” matches on that card! My name is Josh Mathews, and here’s what going down tonight! In singles competition, “Dr. Death” Steve Williams battles the mastodon, Big Van Vader… while Williams’ partner, Terry Gordy takes on Vader’s stablemate, Mike Awesome! William Regal represents the Monarchy tonight, and he faces the legendary Verne Gagne! Michael Elgin squares off against the leader of the HoRsemen, the “Rated-R Superstar” Edge! In triple-threat competition, the World’s Greatest Tag-Team, Harlem Heat, and the Dudebusters lock horns! And in our main event, the AWA Intercontinental champion, Bruiser Brody, defends his title against the Monarchy’s Nigel McGuinness!
Joey Styles: That’s a lot of meat on the hook tonight, partner – and it looks like we’re ready to get it going right now. Christy Hemme is entering the ring with microphone in hand, it’s time to make the intros and get AWA Wednesday Night Warriors underway!
Regal entered the ring first, followed by Wade Barrett, Nigel McGuinness, Doug Williams, and Layla. He took the microphone from Hemme.
Regal: Tonight, things change. Things change for the Monarchy, and things change within the AWA. Simply put, the four of us comprise the most technically gifted, most physically fit, and cruelest assembly of wrestling talent in the world. However, as we stand in this ring tonight, we are, temporarily, missing something. We are missing what is rightfully ours… championship gold.
Thus, we vow – I vow – to change that. It begins tonight, when my friend and colleague Nigel McGuinness thrashes his opponent Bruiser Brody from pillar to post and wins the AWA Intercontinental Championship. Then, as soon as they receive their first opportunity – against whomever holds the Tag-Team titles – my compatriots Doug Williams and Wade Barrett will bring back those belts to the Monarchy. And finally, when I get the match I so richly deserve – and I most certainly do, and it is my sincerest hope that it’s against a man I know very well, Daniel Bryan – I will win the AWA Heavyweight title. The Monarchy is strong. The Monarchy is alive and well. God save the Queen – and god help the rest of you lot.
VS.
Verne Gagne vs. William Regal (w/Layla): Pure awesomeness. The bout went 15 minutes, with each wrestler matching the other hold for hold, strike for strike, shoot for shoot, and submission for submission. Surprisingly, Regal kept the illegal moves in his repertoire to a minimum, perhaps in an effort to prove he was the better pure wrestler than Gagne. The All-American was more than up to the task, and if the match was scored on points, he probably would have been awarded the victory – but it ended in a draw.
VS.
Mike Awesome (w/Gary Hart) vs. Terry Gordy (w/Steve Williams): This match was not nearly as technically-oriented as the first, but it was hard-hitting, and surprisingly fast-paced for a “big man” match. It stayed in the ring for the most part; while Awesome considered taking it outside, “Dr. Death” discouraged that notion early on. Gordy was deceptively smooth, using his wrestling acumen early on, but Awesome turned it around with his sheer power. He fended off Gordy’s fierce rally with an unnoticed low blow, then finished him off with his “Awesome Bomb”, barely holding him down for the three-count.
VS. VS.
The Dudebusters vs. Harlem Heat vs. the World’s Greatest Tag-Team: Mash them together and you have the perfect team; separately, it was a fantastic display of speed, power, and wrestling skill. Three of the AWA’s newest teams went at it full-speed, eager to prove their worth to the other wrestlers on the AWA roster. Croft and Barreta utilized double-team maneuvers that Styles had trouble describing; Booker T and Benjamin showed why they were two of the best all-around wrestlers in the world. After a solid 12 minutes, it ended with Booker hitting the “Harlem Hangover” legdrop on Croft for the win.
[60-second recap of AWA Throwdown, with highlights from every match; most notably, the Great Muta-Jamie Noble Television title draw, Diamond Dallas Page’s victory over Robert Roode, and the no-contest involving the Miracle Violence Connection and Stan Hansen and Bruiser Brody.]
VS.
Edge (w/JJ Dillon and Missy Hyatt) vs. Michael Elgin: This match featured two of the hottest wrestlers in the AWA, and this had title ramifications for both men. Elgin dominated the match early on with his power game, frustrating the former WWE champ. But Edge used his speed and experience to resume control, and went to work on Elgin’s right arm, hoping to take the power (bomb) out of his arsenal. Kicks and submissions were employed, but “Unbreakable” fought back; unfortunately, he missed a shoulderblock in the corner, and Edge returned the favor with a perfectly-placed spear. After winning the match, the “Rated-R Superstar” snatched the microphone from Christy Hemme.
Edge: Daniel Bryan – I want that title. Give me a match, all I need… is one match. I also wanted to officially put the rest of the AWA on high alert. Regal? We heard what you said. And I’ll give you credit, you run with a pretty good pack of wrestlers. But me? I’m a HoRseman! Look at who I ride with! Tully Blanchard! Robert Roode! James Storm! We’re the best of the best! And you’d be doing yourself a big favor by just staying the hell out of our way!
VS.
Big Van Vader (w/Gart Hart) vs. Steve Williams (w/Terry Gordy): As fierce as the Gordy/Awesome battle was, it did not match the intensity of this battle. They threw each other around the ring like a pair of bulls. They chopped, punched, and head-butted with purpose. Vader was fearless, and didn’t mind taking the fight outside the ring – but neither did Williams. The referee gave them a lot of rope, and a lot of time to brawl on the floor, but he finally had to call it a double-countout. Williams and Gordy left together feeling the effects of a long night… as did the battered, angry Vader.
VS.
Bruiser Brody [C] vs. Nigel McGuinness (w/Layla): This match started outside the ring, as Brody looked to be in a hurry to finish it. But McGuinness, an accomplished scrapper in his own right, withstood the early onslaught, and threw Brody head-first into the ringside steps. By the time both grapplers scrambled into the ring, Brody’s forehead was matted with blood, and McGuinness made that his target. For the next several minutes, the Englander kept the advantage, with precisely aimed punches, along with crisp suplexes and clotheslines. However, the Wildman from New Mexico would not stay down, and fought back with chops and big boots. He even went to the top rope to attempt a knee drop – but McGuinness met him on the ropes, and brought him down with a hammerlock DDT. Still, the bloody Brody kicked out at two. Furious, McGuinness lifted Brody over the top rope, and smashed him headfirst into the canvas with another DDT. This time, the champion would not kick out. The show ended with McGuinness holding the AWA Intercontinental title over his head, with the rest of the Monarchy celebrating in the ring with him.