Overall Rating:77 %,Crowd Reaction:54 %,Match Quality:100 %
Spoiler:
Chris Leith vs Tyler Taylor.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Chris Leith hits some punches. How generic. Taylor takes a headbutt from Chris Leith. Chris Leith with a spinning neckbreaker on Taylor. Fallaway slam by Chris Leith puts down Tyler Taylor. Taylor counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Running knee lift from Tyler Taylor. Nice piledriver on Leith. There's a two count on the pin. Taylor goes for a splash but Leith puts the knees up. Leith hits a piledriver on Tyler Taylor. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Chris Leith scores with a standing spinebuster. Pin, but Taylor is out just before the three count. Taylor ducks a wild right hand. Taylor hits a right hand. Tyler Taylor misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. BIG clothesline on Taylor. Tyler Taylor is in trouble. The Clock Thrown!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****
Match Background: None.
The Match: Chris Leith hits some punches. How generic. Taylor takes a headbutt from Chris Leith. Chris Leith with a spinning neckbreaker on Taylor. Fallaway slam by Chris Leith puts down Tyler Taylor. Taylor counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Running knee lift from Tyler Taylor. Nice piledriver on Leith. There's a two count on the pin. Taylor goes for a splash but Leith puts the knees up. Leith hits a piledriver on Tyler Taylor. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Chris Leith scores with a standing spinebuster. Pin, but Taylor is out just before the three count. Taylor ducks a wild right hand. Taylor hits a right hand. Tyler Taylor misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. BIG clothesline on Taylor. Tyler Taylor is in trouble. The Clock Thrown!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****
Overall Rating:42 %,Crowd Reaction:26 %,Match Quality:58 %
Spoiler:
Ronald Deighton vs The Maind.
Match Background: Maind is making his debut at this show.
The Match: The Maind connects on Ronald Deighton with a flurry in the corner...but no one seems to care. Deighton counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Spinebuster by Ronald Deighton. Spear! Maind is down! The Maind gets whipped into the corner by Deighton, who charges in with a clothesline. Maind grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. The Maind gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. Chris Leith comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Chris Leith spins Maind around. Chris Leith hits the The Clock Thrown! The Maind has been left down on the canvas.
My Opinion: Bad match which brought absolutely nothing to the table and was a waste of time. DUD.
Match Background: Maind is making his debut at this show.
The Match: The Maind connects on Ronald Deighton with a flurry in the corner...but no one seems to care. Deighton counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Spinebuster by Ronald Deighton. Spear! Maind is down! The Maind gets whipped into the corner by Deighton, who charges in with a clothesline. Maind grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. The Maind gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. Chris Leith comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Chris Leith spins Maind around. Chris Leith hits the The Clock Thrown! The Maind has been left down on the canvas.
My Opinion: Bad match which brought absolutely nothing to the table and was a waste of time. DUD.
Overall Rating:69 %,Crowd Reaction:59 %,Match Quality:80 %
Spoiler:
Samoa Joe vs Bryan Danielson.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Danielson uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Lightning kick by Danielson on Joe. Covers for a quick two count. Joe counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Samoa Joe ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. BIG clothesline on Danielson. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerbomb on Danielson. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Fallaway slam by Samoa Joe puts down Bryan Danielson. Danielson blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Danielson crushes Joe with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Joe. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Danielson hits a dropkick on Samoa Joe and gets right back up. Spinning back kick from Bryan Danielson. Danielson drops an elbow...but Samoa Joe moves out of the way. Running knee lift from Samoa Joe. High Angle DDT by Samoa Joe just SPIKES Bryan Danielson down! Samoa Joe floors Bryan Danielson. Bryan Danielson gets locked in the Coquina Clutch! Submission victory!
My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Danielson uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Lightning kick by Danielson on Joe. Covers for a quick two count. Joe counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Samoa Joe ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. BIG clothesline on Danielson. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerbomb on Danielson. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Fallaway slam by Samoa Joe puts down Bryan Danielson. Danielson blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Danielson crushes Joe with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Joe. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Danielson hits a dropkick on Samoa Joe and gets right back up. Spinning back kick from Bryan Danielson. Danielson drops an elbow...but Samoa Joe moves out of the way. Running knee lift from Samoa Joe. High Angle DDT by Samoa Joe just SPIKES Bryan Danielson down! Samoa Joe floors Bryan Danielson. Bryan Danielson gets locked in the Coquina Clutch! Submission victory!
My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.
Overall Rating:82 %
Spoiler:
Manuel Angel is in the ring. CM Reso comes out, and challenges him to a match tonight. The challenge is accepted.
Overall Rating:80 %
Spoiler:
CM Reso is backstage. He was laying a verbal Smackdown on Manuel Angel.
Overall Rating:77 %
Spoiler:
We see Alex Davis sitting in the crowd, looking angry. He appears to be on strike.
Overall Rating:50 %,Crowd Reaction:45 %,Match Quality:55 %
Spoiler:
Titus Wayne vs David Carter.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Wayne hits a back kick, doubling Carterover. Titus Wayne strikes Carter. Carter takes a kick to the chest, and staggers back. A blind charge only gets an even HARDER kick. Covers for a quick two count. Carter walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! There's a two count on the pin. Wayne walks into a drop toe hold. David Carter connects with rights and lefts and Titus Wayne is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Wayne walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Wayne powers out of a headlock. Flying knee to the face from Titus Wayne. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. David Carter is in trouble. Spear!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
My Opinion: Bad match which brought absolutely nothing to the table and was a waste of time. DUD.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Wayne hits a back kick, doubling Carterover. Titus Wayne strikes Carter. Carter takes a kick to the chest, and staggers back. A blind charge only gets an even HARDER kick. Covers for a quick two count. Carter walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! There's a two count on the pin. Wayne walks into a drop toe hold. David Carter connects with rights and lefts and Titus Wayne is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Wayne walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Wayne powers out of a headlock. Flying knee to the face from Titus Wayne. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. David Carter is in trouble. Spear!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!
My Opinion: Bad match which brought absolutely nothing to the table and was a waste of time. DUD.
Overall Rating:80 %,Crowd Reaction:60 %,Match Quality:100 %
Spoiler:
Andrea Volpone vs Gaucho.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Super kick by Andrea Volpone. Vicious kick to the teeth from Andrea Volpone. Vicious kick to the teeth from Andrea Volpone. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Spin kick by Andrea Volpone to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Covers for a quick two count. Gaucho is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Fallaway slam by Gaucho puts down Andrea Volpone. Flying reverse elbow by Gaucho. Andrea Volpone fights out of a grapple. Lightning kick by Volpone on Gaucho. Andrea Volpone moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Go To Hell. 1....2...3, it's finished. Andrea Volpone goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory
My Opinion: This was such a good match, it caused star ratings to magically appear... ****1\4
Match Background: None.
The Match: Super kick by Andrea Volpone. Vicious kick to the teeth from Andrea Volpone. Vicious kick to the teeth from Andrea Volpone. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Spin kick by Andrea Volpone to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Covers for a quick two count. Gaucho is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Fallaway slam by Gaucho puts down Andrea Volpone. Flying reverse elbow by Gaucho. Andrea Volpone fights out of a grapple. Lightning kick by Volpone on Gaucho. Andrea Volpone moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Go To Hell. 1....2...3, it's finished. Andrea Volpone goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory
My Opinion: This was such a good match, it caused star ratings to magically appear... ****1\4
Overall Rating:89 %,Crowd Reaction:79 %,Match Quality:100 %
Spoiler:
Christian Jericho vs Simon Cena.
Match Background: None.
The Match: CJ just WAFFLES Cena with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! STIFF high kick on Cena by Christian Jericho. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Second rope flying axe handle, Cena goes down. One day, CJ might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Cena powers out of a headlock. Implant DDT by Simon Cena! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Doctor Bomb connects and CJ landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. Christian Jericho once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Flying reverse elbow by Christian Jericho. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Christian Jericho. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Simon Cena reverses a hip toss. Christian Jericho just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Cena. CJ backdrops Simon Cena out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Christian Jericho. Implant DDT by Christian Jericho! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Manuel Angel just slid into the ring out of nowhere! Simon Cena gets grabbed, and they start brawling. CJ takes some shots at Cena as well. The referee, seeing the chaos, calls for a no contest ruling. We have a three-way stand off in the ring, as Christian Jericho, Simon Cena and Manuel Angel look at each other. They all charge forward, and a three-way brawl erupts in the ring! Security and a pile of referees hit the ring to stop the carnage.
My Opinion: A ****3/4 rating for a great match. Close, but not 5 stars.
Match Background: None.
The Match: CJ just WAFFLES Cena with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! STIFF high kick on Cena by Christian Jericho. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Second rope flying axe handle, Cena goes down. One day, CJ might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Cena powers out of a headlock. Implant DDT by Simon Cena! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Doctor Bomb connects and CJ landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. Christian Jericho once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Flying reverse elbow by Christian Jericho. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Christian Jericho. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Simon Cena reverses a hip toss. Christian Jericho just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Cena. CJ backdrops Simon Cena out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Christian Jericho. Implant DDT by Christian Jericho! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Manuel Angel just slid into the ring out of nowhere! Simon Cena gets grabbed, and they start brawling. CJ takes some shots at Cena as well. The referee, seeing the chaos, calls for a no contest ruling. We have a three-way stand off in the ring, as Christian Jericho, Simon Cena and Manuel Angel look at each other. They all charge forward, and a three-way brawl erupts in the ring! Security and a pile of referees hit the ring to stop the carnage.
My Opinion: A ****3/4 rating for a great match. Close, but not 5 stars.
Overall Rating:88 %,Crowd Reaction:77 %,Match Quality:100 %
Spoiler:
Manuel Angel vs CM Reso.
Match Background: Manuel Angel is the reigning TWE Championship champion, and has been since 07 October 2012.
The Match: Implant DDT by CM Reso! I will always and forever mark out for that move. BRAINBUSTAH~! by CM Reso! Covers for a quick two count. Manuel Angel fights out of a grapple. Manuel Angel strikes Reso. Second rope flying axe handle, Reso goes down. One day, Manuel might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Reso. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Manuel. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Reso kicks Manuel Angel in the gut to reverse the momentum. BRAINBUSTAH~! by CM Reso! Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Manuel goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Reso. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Manuel takes a headbutt from CM Reso. Manuel Angel reverses a hip toss. A Gut buster connects on Reso and hits hard. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Manuel Angel, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Manuel Angel has CM Reso down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Through the air, See You in Paradise! 1....2....3. Christian Jericho has a chair. Manuel turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Reso is next to take a hard shot. CJ has demolished everyone!
My Opinion: Great match. Most people would give it ****3/4 or more, but I guess I'm a harsh grader. ****1\2 for you.
Match Background: Manuel Angel is the reigning TWE Championship champion, and has been since 07 October 2012.
The Match: Implant DDT by CM Reso! I will always and forever mark out for that move. BRAINBUSTAH~! by CM Reso! Covers for a quick two count. Manuel Angel fights out of a grapple. Manuel Angel strikes Reso. Second rope flying axe handle, Reso goes down. One day, Manuel might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Reso. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Manuel. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Reso kicks Manuel Angel in the gut to reverse the momentum. BRAINBUSTAH~! by CM Reso! Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Manuel goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Reso. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Manuel takes a headbutt from CM Reso. Manuel Angel reverses a hip toss. A Gut buster connects on Reso and hits hard. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Manuel Angel, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Manuel Angel has CM Reso down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Through the air, See You in Paradise! 1....2....3. Christian Jericho has a chair. Manuel turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Reso is next to take a hard shot. CJ has demolished everyone!
My Opinion: Great match. Most people would give it ****3/4 or more, but I guess I'm a harsh grader. ****1\2 for you.
Overall Rating:74 %
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