Post by Joe on Dec 5, 2023 0:33:04 GMT -5
UPW
"Survival of the Strongest"
Globe Theater
Reseda, CA
12/03/2023
AR Fox vs. Daniel Garcia vs. Samuray del Sol vs. Tony Deppen
Fox is able to deliver Lo Mein Pain onto Del Sol on top of Deppen, pinning Deppen to get the victory.
Winner: AR Fox
In-Ring Segment
Kyle O'Reilly makes his way out to the ring along with his partners in the Undisputed Era, Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish. O'Reilly says that he is the Undisputed Champion of UPW, and he plans to be a fighting champion! He says that Jimmy Jacobs in the back tried to tell him he wouldn't be fighting tonight, but he's not hearing it! He said he wants a match and wants to defend this belt, and he will do it against anybody from anywhere, it doesn't matter. He says that Roddy and Bobby are in the main event tonight and will become the UNDISPUTED Tag Team champions of UPW, and that they will prove why they are the greatest team in all of the world of professional wrestling. And because that is so special and he wants them to have that moment of glory, his match will not take place at the end of the night, so whoever wants to take a crack at becoming the champion, they'd better hurry up, because they don't have long to sign on the dotted line.
Cameron Grimes vs. Wes Lee
Wes Lee had the crowd behind him, but Grimes was determined to get a win tonight. Grimes would deliver a variation of an Orange Crush and fold over Lee, pulling the tights to get the three count.
Winner: Cameron Grimes
Matt Sydal vs. Trent Beretta
Beretta would beat on Sydal relentlessly in this match, kicking and stomping him in the corner and choking him on the ropes, but the spirited Sydal would not stay down. Sydal would manage to escape an attempted Crunchie into a roll-up for a two count. Beretta would go for the Running High Knee, but Sydal would dodge it and hit a Bicycle Knee Strike of his own, followed by a Shooting Star Press to get the three count!
Winner: Matt Sydal
Backstage Segment
Jeremy Borash is backstage with British Strong Style, who are looking to regain their UPW Tag Team titles. Tyler Bate says that the Undisputed Era feel like they have it all figured out, but their plans are going to come crashing down once they get into that ring tonight. Pete Dunne says he's going to enjoy playing spoiler for these cocky little twats, as BSS gets back to where they belong and that's at the top of the tag team division!
Motor City Machine Guns: Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. War Machine: Raymond Rowe & Hanson
Rowe and Hanson were very impressive in this contest, but the MCMGs were the fan favorites. Rowe and Hanson would put a beating on the boys from Detroit, but Shelley and Sabin just wouldn't quit; every time it looked like Hanson or Rowe might get the pinfall, the save would get made, and the frustration would grow. Rowe would attempt to deliver his Death Rowe finisher to Sabin, but Sabin would show his athleticism to swing around and hook his arms into a Crucifix, followed by Shelley coming in and Superkicking him in the face to send him backwards into the roll up! Shelley would then fly out onto Hanson as the referee counted the three count!
Winners: Motor City Machine Guns
Jamie Noble vs. Jonathan Gresham
This match was a very fast paced, mat based encounter that was certainly a dream match for fans of mat grappling. These two have both held championships all over, and they had a similar size and style that made this a fantastic match up, and it really could have went either way. Gresham would try to get the win with his signature Octopus Stretch, but Noble would manage to escape with his trademark tenacity and keep this match going. Noble would attempt to deliver a Fireman's Gutbuster, but Gresham would reverse it and attempt a leglock, but Noble would reverse that and after a struggle, lock on a Guillotine Choke to finish off Gresham by submission.
Winner: Jamie Noble
Johnny Gargano vs. Sami Callihan
These two Ohio natives are familiar with one another, and don't particularly care for each other. Callihan is a nasty individual, and he would come for Gargano's eyes and throat early, really putting Gargano's "All Heart" moniker to the test. The ending came in a bit of a sprint, as Gargano attempts to lock on the Garga-No-Escape, but Callihan escapes and tries for a Sliding Lariat, but Gargano dodges that and hits a Baby Cutter, followed by a Slingshot DDT to get the three count victory.
Winner: Johnny Gargano
Gargano gets on the microphone and says that he was already booked tonight, but he wants Kyle O'Reilly to know that he is coming for him, sooner or later, and he's going to take that title!
"Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. TJ Perkins
TJ Perkins is a long time veteran of the Southern California independent wrestling circuit, who has been all over the world and wrestled in the biggest promotions in professional wrestling. Mike Bailey is one of the most exciting and talented stars in wrestling today, and the Canadian stand out had the fans firmly behind him, despite Perkins being more of the home town boy. Perkins and Bailey really put on a clinic in so many phases of the sport, from the striking, to technician work, to lucha libre. They showed why they are two of the absolute best at what they do. Bailey's cardio and tenacity would win out, and he would eventually deliver the Flamingo Driver to get the pinfall victory.
Winner: "Speedball" Mike Bailey
UPW Undisputed Title
Kyle O'Reilly (c) vs. Low Ki
Kyle O'Reilly put out the gauntlet, and it was answered by none other than LOW KI! This is a match that has never happened, and with two guys with their resumes and styles, this has to be considered an absolute dream match. Low Ki had the fans chanting behind him to start, as he displayed his trademark intensity. O'Reilly showed no emotion of his face, and would simply hold his championship as his name was announced; the champion had a stone cold demeanor that was right in line with his earlier claims of being ready for anybody from anywhere. These two are two of the most ferocious strikers in the business, and they were laying it in very thick. The MMA influence both men have made for such an interesting back and forth, as this was the epitome of human chess in professional wrestling. O'Reilly thought he might be able to finish things with a Triangle Choke, but Low Ki would bash his way out of with downward elbows and then jump up and stomp his chest with a banshee scream! Low Ki would go up top and try for a Double Stomp, but O'Reilly would catch him out of mid-air and attempt a Heel Hook, but Ki would get to the ropes! Ki would manage to get O'Reilly in the corner and try for the Tidal Crush, but O'Reilly would reverse it mid-move with a Rolling Elbow Strike! O'Reilly would then deliver a Brainbuster, getting a two count, but would follow up with a Kimura attempt. Ki would fight it off, but ultimately end up in a shoulder lock! Ki would escape that, but O'Reilly would try for a Cross Armbar, but Ki would position himself and begin BRUTALLY stomping O'Reilly in the face! Ki attempts to lock on the Dragon Clutch, but O'Reilly escapes and hits the Regal Plex! O'Reilly gets the three count, but he requires the help of his partners Roddy Strong and Bobby Fish to get off the mat afterwards, as he had been through a war!
Winner, and STILL UPW Undisputed Champion: Kyle O'Reilly
Bad Influence: Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs. American Wolves: Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards
Richards and Edwards are as good as they come, but they just didn't seem to be as dialed in tonight as Daniels and Kazarian. Daniels and Kazarian were heeling it up, for sure, but the fans were behind them, as the Wolves would show cracks of frustration throughout. The match would eventually come to an end with Kazarian delivering a Lungblower on Edwards as Daniels hit the Best Moonsault Ever, crushing "Die Hard" from both sides. Kazarian would manage to stop Richards from making the save as the referee counted to three. Richards would show a lot of frustration after the contest.
Winners: Bad Influence
JD McDonagh vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
McDonagh is a hot head and would show a lot of emotion in this match, as the style of the "Technical Wizard" would get him feeling a lot of frustration. The fans would mock JD throughout, which would only get him more riled up and animated. Eventually JD would manage to use some of that aggression to punish Sabre and make him pay, getting a few near falls in the process. Sabre would ultimately rally back after a very energetic finishing sequence, locking up McDonagh into an Octopus Stretch and then cranking back both of his arms to cause him to verbally submit. Sabre is looking absolutely great, as the fans really begin to get behind him.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr.
UPW Tag Team Title
The Undisputed Era: Bobby Fish & Roderick Strong vs. British Strong Style: Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate
Dunne and Bate have been here before, and are looking to get back these vacated belts they lost not too long ago. Fish and Strong are very experienced, and they've really showed they can gel well as a team, so this was really any team's match going in. Dunne and Bate would really pick up the pace and begin with the double team onslaughts, leading Fish and Strong to answer in kind. The match had pretty well broken down by the end, as even Mike Tenay and Colt Cabana on commentary couldn't possibly manage to point out which man was legal. There was an exhausting ending rally, as every guy tried to hit their best shot, which lead to Tyler Bate attempting a Rebound Lariat, only to have Strong duck and catch him into a Uranage Backbreaker that sent him out of the ring. Pete Dunne would charge in with a Running European Uppercut that sent Roddy flying into the ropes, but Fish would slide behind him and then catch him turning with a Roundhouse Kick! Dunne is staggered, so Strong rushes forward and Fish goes low, allowing them to a deliver a Sick Kick/Legsweep Total Elimination type move to wipe out "The Bruiserweight"! Strong hooks the leg hard and they get it! The Undisputed Era are the new Tag Team champions!
Winners, and NEW UPW Tag Team Champions: The Undisputed Era
The show comes to an end with Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish, and Kyle O'Reilly all posing in the middle of the ring with their champions and Mike Tenay declaring that the Undisputed Era has truly begin here in UPW!
"Survival of the Strongest"
Globe Theater
Reseda, CA
12/03/2023
AR Fox vs. Daniel Garcia vs. Samuray del Sol vs. Tony Deppen
Fox is able to deliver Lo Mein Pain onto Del Sol on top of Deppen, pinning Deppen to get the victory.
Winner: AR Fox
In-Ring Segment
Kyle O'Reilly makes his way out to the ring along with his partners in the Undisputed Era, Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish. O'Reilly says that he is the Undisputed Champion of UPW, and he plans to be a fighting champion! He says that Jimmy Jacobs in the back tried to tell him he wouldn't be fighting tonight, but he's not hearing it! He said he wants a match and wants to defend this belt, and he will do it against anybody from anywhere, it doesn't matter. He says that Roddy and Bobby are in the main event tonight and will become the UNDISPUTED Tag Team champions of UPW, and that they will prove why they are the greatest team in all of the world of professional wrestling. And because that is so special and he wants them to have that moment of glory, his match will not take place at the end of the night, so whoever wants to take a crack at becoming the champion, they'd better hurry up, because they don't have long to sign on the dotted line.
Cameron Grimes vs. Wes Lee
Wes Lee had the crowd behind him, but Grimes was determined to get a win tonight. Grimes would deliver a variation of an Orange Crush and fold over Lee, pulling the tights to get the three count.
Winner: Cameron Grimes
Matt Sydal vs. Trent Beretta
Beretta would beat on Sydal relentlessly in this match, kicking and stomping him in the corner and choking him on the ropes, but the spirited Sydal would not stay down. Sydal would manage to escape an attempted Crunchie into a roll-up for a two count. Beretta would go for the Running High Knee, but Sydal would dodge it and hit a Bicycle Knee Strike of his own, followed by a Shooting Star Press to get the three count!
Winner: Matt Sydal
Backstage Segment
Jeremy Borash is backstage with British Strong Style, who are looking to regain their UPW Tag Team titles. Tyler Bate says that the Undisputed Era feel like they have it all figured out, but their plans are going to come crashing down once they get into that ring tonight. Pete Dunne says he's going to enjoy playing spoiler for these cocky little twats, as BSS gets back to where they belong and that's at the top of the tag team division!
Motor City Machine Guns: Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. War Machine: Raymond Rowe & Hanson
Rowe and Hanson were very impressive in this contest, but the MCMGs were the fan favorites. Rowe and Hanson would put a beating on the boys from Detroit, but Shelley and Sabin just wouldn't quit; every time it looked like Hanson or Rowe might get the pinfall, the save would get made, and the frustration would grow. Rowe would attempt to deliver his Death Rowe finisher to Sabin, but Sabin would show his athleticism to swing around and hook his arms into a Crucifix, followed by Shelley coming in and Superkicking him in the face to send him backwards into the roll up! Shelley would then fly out onto Hanson as the referee counted the three count!
Winners: Motor City Machine Guns
Jamie Noble vs. Jonathan Gresham
This match was a very fast paced, mat based encounter that was certainly a dream match for fans of mat grappling. These two have both held championships all over, and they had a similar size and style that made this a fantastic match up, and it really could have went either way. Gresham would try to get the win with his signature Octopus Stretch, but Noble would manage to escape with his trademark tenacity and keep this match going. Noble would attempt to deliver a Fireman's Gutbuster, but Gresham would reverse it and attempt a leglock, but Noble would reverse that and after a struggle, lock on a Guillotine Choke to finish off Gresham by submission.
Winner: Jamie Noble
Johnny Gargano vs. Sami Callihan
These two Ohio natives are familiar with one another, and don't particularly care for each other. Callihan is a nasty individual, and he would come for Gargano's eyes and throat early, really putting Gargano's "All Heart" moniker to the test. The ending came in a bit of a sprint, as Gargano attempts to lock on the Garga-No-Escape, but Callihan escapes and tries for a Sliding Lariat, but Gargano dodges that and hits a Baby Cutter, followed by a Slingshot DDT to get the three count victory.
Winner: Johnny Gargano
Gargano gets on the microphone and says that he was already booked tonight, but he wants Kyle O'Reilly to know that he is coming for him, sooner or later, and he's going to take that title!
"Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. TJ Perkins
TJ Perkins is a long time veteran of the Southern California independent wrestling circuit, who has been all over the world and wrestled in the biggest promotions in professional wrestling. Mike Bailey is one of the most exciting and talented stars in wrestling today, and the Canadian stand out had the fans firmly behind him, despite Perkins being more of the home town boy. Perkins and Bailey really put on a clinic in so many phases of the sport, from the striking, to technician work, to lucha libre. They showed why they are two of the absolute best at what they do. Bailey's cardio and tenacity would win out, and he would eventually deliver the Flamingo Driver to get the pinfall victory.
Winner: "Speedball" Mike Bailey
UPW Undisputed Title
Kyle O'Reilly (c) vs. Low Ki
Kyle O'Reilly put out the gauntlet, and it was answered by none other than LOW KI! This is a match that has never happened, and with two guys with their resumes and styles, this has to be considered an absolute dream match. Low Ki had the fans chanting behind him to start, as he displayed his trademark intensity. O'Reilly showed no emotion of his face, and would simply hold his championship as his name was announced; the champion had a stone cold demeanor that was right in line with his earlier claims of being ready for anybody from anywhere. These two are two of the most ferocious strikers in the business, and they were laying it in very thick. The MMA influence both men have made for such an interesting back and forth, as this was the epitome of human chess in professional wrestling. O'Reilly thought he might be able to finish things with a Triangle Choke, but Low Ki would bash his way out of with downward elbows and then jump up and stomp his chest with a banshee scream! Low Ki would go up top and try for a Double Stomp, but O'Reilly would catch him out of mid-air and attempt a Heel Hook, but Ki would get to the ropes! Ki would manage to get O'Reilly in the corner and try for the Tidal Crush, but O'Reilly would reverse it mid-move with a Rolling Elbow Strike! O'Reilly would then deliver a Brainbuster, getting a two count, but would follow up with a Kimura attempt. Ki would fight it off, but ultimately end up in a shoulder lock! Ki would escape that, but O'Reilly would try for a Cross Armbar, but Ki would position himself and begin BRUTALLY stomping O'Reilly in the face! Ki attempts to lock on the Dragon Clutch, but O'Reilly escapes and hits the Regal Plex! O'Reilly gets the three count, but he requires the help of his partners Roddy Strong and Bobby Fish to get off the mat afterwards, as he had been through a war!
Winner, and STILL UPW Undisputed Champion: Kyle O'Reilly
Bad Influence: Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs. American Wolves: Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards
Richards and Edwards are as good as they come, but they just didn't seem to be as dialed in tonight as Daniels and Kazarian. Daniels and Kazarian were heeling it up, for sure, but the fans were behind them, as the Wolves would show cracks of frustration throughout. The match would eventually come to an end with Kazarian delivering a Lungblower on Edwards as Daniels hit the Best Moonsault Ever, crushing "Die Hard" from both sides. Kazarian would manage to stop Richards from making the save as the referee counted to three. Richards would show a lot of frustration after the contest.
Winners: Bad Influence
JD McDonagh vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
McDonagh is a hot head and would show a lot of emotion in this match, as the style of the "Technical Wizard" would get him feeling a lot of frustration. The fans would mock JD throughout, which would only get him more riled up and animated. Eventually JD would manage to use some of that aggression to punish Sabre and make him pay, getting a few near falls in the process. Sabre would ultimately rally back after a very energetic finishing sequence, locking up McDonagh into an Octopus Stretch and then cranking back both of his arms to cause him to verbally submit. Sabre is looking absolutely great, as the fans really begin to get behind him.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr.
UPW Tag Team Title
The Undisputed Era: Bobby Fish & Roderick Strong vs. British Strong Style: Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate
Dunne and Bate have been here before, and are looking to get back these vacated belts they lost not too long ago. Fish and Strong are very experienced, and they've really showed they can gel well as a team, so this was really any team's match going in. Dunne and Bate would really pick up the pace and begin with the double team onslaughts, leading Fish and Strong to answer in kind. The match had pretty well broken down by the end, as even Mike Tenay and Colt Cabana on commentary couldn't possibly manage to point out which man was legal. There was an exhausting ending rally, as every guy tried to hit their best shot, which lead to Tyler Bate attempting a Rebound Lariat, only to have Strong duck and catch him into a Uranage Backbreaker that sent him out of the ring. Pete Dunne would charge in with a Running European Uppercut that sent Roddy flying into the ropes, but Fish would slide behind him and then catch him turning with a Roundhouse Kick! Dunne is staggered, so Strong rushes forward and Fish goes low, allowing them to a deliver a Sick Kick/Legsweep Total Elimination type move to wipe out "The Bruiserweight"! Strong hooks the leg hard and they get it! The Undisputed Era are the new Tag Team champions!
Winners, and NEW UPW Tag Team Champions: The Undisputed Era
The show comes to an end with Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish, and Kyle O'Reilly all posing in the middle of the ring with their champions and Mike Tenay declaring that the Undisputed Era has truly begin here in UPW!