Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, Impact, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER, BEYOND, DEFIANT and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
*** WWE ***
- Sheamus News: This past week it was reported that Sheamus has been dealing with serious neck issues for the past six months and has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Sheamus has been rehabbing his neck for quite some time, and even took a brief hiatus to recover in his home country of Ireland. Spinal stenosis is a serious injury that has shortened and ended the wrestling careers of WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Stone Cold Steve Austin. I'll keep you posted on this news in week's to come.
- WWE Testing Out "Woken" Matt Hardy: Last week at WWE live events, WWE began testing out the "Woken" Matt Hardy gimmick and as expected it has become a hit with the live audience. It may now only be a matter of time before we see the gimmick arrive on RAW now that Matt Hardy is clear from the lawsuit from Impact Wrestling and now can use the gimmick of being Broken.
- WWE Testing Out Live Cruiserweight Shows: Vince McMahon announced during his weekly conference call that the WWE will run three live shows in January, featuring the 205 Live roster only. PWInsider reported that the 205 Live tours in January and potentially February will be an experiment by WWE to determine if it's a financially viable concept
- R-Truth Injury Update: WWE announced this week that R-Truth underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday morning. Truth had bone removed from his shoulder and there currently isn't a official return time as of yet.
- WWE Composer Jim Johnston Officially Released: Last week, there were rumors circulating on whether or not WWE composer Jim Johnston had been released or not. This week it was made official that Johnston was in fact released from the company. Johnston had worked for the company for over 32 years and had composed legendary themes for The Undertaker, DX, The Rock and many others. Over the past 3 years WWE had been using new comers CFO$ to compose theme music, leaving Johnston with limited work. Johnston wanted to stay with the company, but had a very high contract and WWE chose to let Johnston go.
- Ronda Rousey News: According to two sources close to Ronda Rousey, she is almost ready to make the announcement that she will be joining WWE as a full time wrestler. Two friends very close to Rousey told USA Today that she will be making the full time jump to WWE announcement very soon and is currently finalizing her contract.
- Nia Jax Appearing With 205 Live Soon: According to advertisements, Nia Jax will be making special appearances with 205 Live soon to continue her new storyline with Enzo Amore. Nia will begin having a crush on Enzo and follow him around on 205 Live.
** 205 Live Recap **
- With WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore not in the building tonight, Drew Gulak took charge of the Zo Train.
- Noam Dar vs. Cedric Alexander: This match was originally supposed to be Alexander vs. Drew Gulak, but Gulak used his temporary leader of the Zo Train power and made Dar fight in his place. Dar went to the top rope and was immediately told to get down by Gulak, because he was breaking Gulak's "No Fly Zone" policy. Alexander hits the Lumbar Check on Dar while he's distracted and gets the pinfall.
- Brian Kendrick vs. Gran Metalik: The second match of the night saw Kendrick battle Metalik in a one on one match. Kendrick distracts the referee allowing Jack Gallagher to shove Metalik off the ropes. Kendrick locks Metalik in the Captain's Hook submission and gets the tap out win.
- Tony Nese vs. Rich Swann: The main event of the show saw Swann battle Zo Train member Nese in a one on one match. Drew Gulak tries to help Nese, but Cedric Alexander arrives to help Swann. Swann gets the pinfall victory and then Gulak signals for Noam Dar and Ariya Daivari to hit the ring. Akira Tozawa and Mustafa Ali hit the ring to help Alexander and Swann to end the show.
*** NXT ***
- Mystery Wrestler Coming: NXT showed a teaser this past week on NXT TV for an "ominous force" that will be coming to NXT soon. Rumors are saying it could either be Donovan Dijak, former TNA wrestler Gunner, former TNA wrestler Rockstar Spud or Shaya Baszler, who has the nickname "Queen of Spades". Spades were shown during the teaser trailer.
- NXT To Be Broadcast On The USA Network: WWE announced that the December 13th episode of NXT will be aired on the USA Network, which will include a week of wrestling. That week, WWE will show Tribute To The Troops, RAW, Smackdown Live and NXT all on the USA Network.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap **
- Caleb Konley vs. Taiji Ishimori: The first match of the night saw Konley and Taiji go one on one. Konley attacked Taiji from behind a few weeks back, setting up this match. Trevor Lee gets in a few shots on Taiji while the referee is distracted. Taiji escapes a Konley submission and ends up hitting a 450 Splash on Konley for the pinfall. After the match, Konley and Lee attack Taiji until Dezmond Xavier hits the ring to make the save.
- "Knockouts Tournament, Triple Match Match": Sienna vs. Rosemary vs. Allie: The second match of the night saw the second triple threat match in the Knockouts Championship Tournament. Sienna gets taken out by Rosemary. Rosemary hits Allie with the Red Wedding and scores the pinfall to advance. Rosemary will battle Laurel Van Ness in the Finals to crown a new Impact Knockouts Champion.
- oVe And Sami Callihan Promo: The trio mock Canada because it's not Ohio. Callihan says things with LAX have gotten out of hand, they'll give LAX a rematch but it'll be under rules that they choose. A local Canadian tag team called TDT interrupt and mock oVe and Callihan in French. TDT kick Callihan and then splash oVe in the corner. Callihan grabs a kendo stick and unloads on TDT. LAX hit the ring and start brawling with oVe and Callihan. LAX clears the ring, Konnan throws a kendo stick at oVe and Callihan, misses and accidentally hits a fan at ringside.
- KM films himself walking into a random gym and beating up the students inside, trying to prove himself to American Top Team.
- "Grand Championship Match": Ethan Carter (c) vs. Matt Sydal: EC3 takes round number one and leads 1-0. Sydal takes round number two and ties things at 1-1. Sydal counters the One Percenter and lands knees on EC3. EC3 stops Sydal climbing the ropes and slaps Sydal in the face. Sydal misses the Shooting Star Press, both he and EC3 bang heads and knock each other out. The third round ends and the match is called a draw. EC3 retains his title.
- Bobby Lashley and Dan Lambert vs. Moose and James Storm: An ATT member jumps on the apron and gets axe kicked off by Moose and into two other ATT guys outside. Lashley hits the spear on Storm and Lambert tags in. Lashley isn't happy as Lambert covers Storm and steals the pinfall.
- Eli Drake and Chris Adonis vs. Petey Williams and Johnny Impact: Williams goes for the Canadian Destroyer, but Adonis locks Williams in the Adonis Lock submission. Impact hits a springboard kick and then dumps Drake outside. Impact hits Starship Pain on Adonis and scores the pinfall. After the match, Alberto El Patron attacks Drake from behind and sends him into the ringpost. El Patron then lays out Drake with a DDT right on the world title.
- More Content Added To The Network: Impact Wrestling announced this week that they have added DEFY Wrestling and Future Stars of Wrestling as the latest promotions that are being apart of Impact Wrestling’s “Global Wrestling Network” service. GWN includes all the past TNA/Impact pay per views, Border City Wrestling, SMASH Wrestling and much more.
- Laurel Van Ness News: It was revealed this week that Laurel Van Ness apparently didn't inform anyone in Impact management that she wanted to leave Impact Wrestling before the recent Impact tapings, where Laurel ends up winning the Impact Knockouts Championship. Laurel has been showing interest in signing with the WWE and Impact still has yet to grant Laurel her release as of yet considering she is their current Impact Knockouts Champion.
- More Talent Contracts Set To Expire: According to Impact Wrestling, it was made known this week that Ethan Carter, Bobby Lashley and Eddie Edwards all have contracts that are set to expire soon in Impact Wrestling. Rumors have begun that WWE is highly interested in Eddie Edwards to add to the NXT roster. There has been no word on whether WWE is interested in EC3 or Lashley at this time.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap **
- Marty Scurll vs. Beer City Bruiser: The first match of the night saw Scurll battle Bruiser in a one on one match. The referee goes down in the match which allows Scurll to grab his umbrella and use it as a weapon on Bruiser to score the pinfall. Jay Lethal appeared during the match and watched from the ramp.
- The Briscoe Brothers Trash The Dudley Boys' Wrestling School: Mark and Jay Briscoe arrived at Bully Ray and Devon's Wrestling School. The Briscoes attack the students in the dojo and in the ring and hit a 3D on a student. The Briscoes destroy and trash everything throughout the school before finally leaving.
- Coleman's Pulpit With Caprice Coleman: Coleman interviewed himself and talked about how he will defeat Kenny King and win the ROH Television Championship.
- "ROH World Tag Team Championship Match": The Motor City Machine Guns (c) vs. The Kingdom: The Motor City Machine Guns went on to defeat The Kingdom to retain their tag team titles in this match.
- Flip Gordon vs. Hangman Adam Page: Gordon defeated Page by pinfall, but gets attacked and laid out, after the match, by The Young Bucks with super kicks.
*** NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING ***
- Wrestle Kingdom 12 Tickets Going Fast: NJPW announced this week that tickets for Wrestle Kingdom 12, live at the Tokyo Dome on January 4th, are selling at a rapid pace and they are expecting a sell out. Wrestle Kingdom is NJPW's version of Wrestlemania. This year's show is highlighted with three huge main events, IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada defends his title against Tetsuya Naito, IWGP United States Champion Kenny Omega defends his title against WWE Legend Chris Jericho and IWGP Intercontinental Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi defends his title against Jay White. More matches for the event will be announced soon.
*** House of Hardcore ***
** HOH 36: Blizzard Brawl Recap **
- Tommy Dreamer's 36th edition of House of Hardcore returned last weekend at the Waukesha Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
- Guido Maritato defeated Nick Cutler, by pinfall with a bridged roll up.
- MVP defeated Jay Bradley, by pinfall with Drive By Kick.
- Nick Aldis defeated Carlito, by pinfall with a top rope elbow. Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas arrived with Aldis and officially named himself his manager.
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Bull Dempsey defeated Curt Stallion, Conner Braxston, and Arik Cannon, by pinfall with a seated senton.
- Willie Mack defeated Brian Cage, by pinfall with a frogsplash.
- Al Snow and Swoggle defeated “The Squad World Order” (Kenny and Mikey), by pinfall after Swoggle hit the Tadpole Splash.
- "Hardcore War Match": Abyss defeated Tommy Dreamer, by pinfall after Abyss hits the Black Hole Slam onto thumbtacks on Dreamer. Nick Aldis also got involved, helping Abyss.
- "Candice's Retirement Match": Candice Michelle defeated Lisa Marie Varon, by pinfall with a spinning DDT.
- Austin Aries defeated Joey Mercury, by pinfall with a rolling 450 Splash. Shane Douglas was in Mercury's corner. Tommy Dreamer came out to help Aries get the win.
*** Defiant Wrestling ***
- Defiant Wrestling Becomes Official: This past Monday, December 4th, WCPW officially dropped its name and has officially been repackaged as Defiant Wrestling. WCPW made the announcement of the change a few months back and also announced Stu Bennett (Wade Barrett) as Defiant's first General Manager.
And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, Impact, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER, BEYOND and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
** Theme Song of the Week **
This week's theme song goes to the former NXT Women's Champion and WWE Divas Champion Paige, who made her return to Monday Night RAW this past week.
*** WWE ***
- Survivor Series Recap: If you missed WWE Survivor Series last weekend, be sure to check out my recap of the show and see how RAW came out victorious in this year's battle.
- Paul Heyman Praises AJ Styles: In the video below you can check out an interview with Paul Heyman backstage after WWE Survivor Series ended, giving his opinions on AJ Styles and how much respect he has for the Phenomenal One.
- Paige Returns: This past Monday on RAW, Paige returned from her two year absence from the WWE. Paige arrived with the main roster debuts of Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose and beat down Sasha Banks, Mickie James and Bayley.
- A New Champion Crowned On RAW: This past Monday on RAW, Roman Reigns defeated The Miz to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. Reigns is now an official WWE Grand Slam Winner, as he has held the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWE United States Championship and WWE World Tag Team Championship at least one time in his career.
- NXT Call Ups Arrive: This past week on Smackdown Live, NXT's Ruby Riot, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan all interrupted the show and attacked Naomi, Becky Lynch, Nattie Neidhart and Charlotte.
- Hideo Itami Debuting With 205 Live: It was announced this week on 205 Live that former NXT superstar Hideo Itami will be debuting soon with the 205 Live Roster.
** 205 Live Recap **
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore informs his running buddies that they're all in matches tonight. Which ever one impresses Enzo the most could be next in line for a title shot.
- "Street Fight Match": Akira Tozawa defeated Drew Gulak. Tozawa placed a garbage can over Gulak's head and unloaded a series of kendo stick shots. Tozawa then put Gulak through a table to score the pinfall.
- Tony Nese defeated Mustafa Ali. Ali goes for the 054, but Nese counters and sends Ali into the ring post. Nese hits the running knees on Ali and gets the pinfall.
- Cedric Alexander and Rich Swann defeated Ariya Daivari and Noam Dar. Swann hits the Phoenix Splash on Dar after Enzo Amore tried to interfere and scored the pinfall. After the match, Enzo jumps Alexander and Swann. Akira Tozawa and Mustafa Ali try to make the save but get jumped by Tony Nese and Drew Gulak. The show ends with Enzo, Daivari, Dar, Nese and Gulak all celebrating.
*** NXT ***
- New Champions Crowned At NXT WarGames: If you missed NXT WarGames last weekend, be sure to check out my recap and see how Ember Moon became the new NXT Women's Champion and see how Andrade "Cien" Almas pulled off the upset and became the new NXT World Champion.
- Drew McIntyre Injury News: According to reports, Drew McIntyre suffered a left bicep tear during his match against Andrade "Cien" Almas at NXT WarGames. A full report on the injury will be made public after an MRI has been completed.
*** Impact Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap **
- Highlights of when Alex Shelley lost his match and had to wear a turkey suit a few years back is shown.
- Highlights of Eric Young defeating Robbie E and then Rob Terry had to wear the turkey suit from a few years back is shown.
- Highlights of last year's match between Robbie E and Grado are shown with Grado losing and wearing the turkey suit.
- "Ten Man Tag Team Match, Wrestler That Gets Pinned Must Wear The Turkey Suit": Eddie Edwards, Fallah Bahh, Dick Justice, Garza Jr and Allie vs. Chris Adonis, Caleb Konley, KM, Fantasma and Laurel Van Ness: Adonis goes for the Adonis Lock submission on Edwards. Edwards is able to counter out of it and gets the rollup pinfall on Adonis. Chris Adonis must wear the turkey suit.
- After the match, Eli Drake arrives and says this isn't happening as Chris Adonis starts to put on the turkey suit. Adonis then refuses to put on the suit and leaves the ring. Impact security stop Adonis from leaving. Jeremy Borash informs Adonis and Drake that Adonis is contractually obligated to wear the suit. If he chooses not to then Eli Drake must wear it. Drake and Adonis have a conversation and Drake forces Adonis to put the suit on. A food fight breaks out between everyone at ringside with the tables of food props to end the show.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** Survival of the Fittest Night #1 **
- The star of the CW show Arrow, Stephen Amell, was the host of tonight's show. Amell was also granted admission into The Bullet Club, as he interfered in the eight man tag team main event, involving The Bullet Club and delivered an IndyTaker.
- Cheeseburger defeated Jastin Taylor.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Silas Young defeated Josh Woods.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Shane Taylor defeated Beer City Bruiser.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Punishment Martinez defeated Jay Lethal.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": The Kingdom (Matt Taven, TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia) defeated Search and Destroy (Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and Jonathan Gresham).
- Deonna Purrazzo defeated Britt Baker.
- Esfinge and Rey Cometa defeated The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara).
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kenny King (c) defeated Joey Ryan.
- Dalton Castle defeated Marty Scurll.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": The Bullet Club (Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) (with Stephen Amell) defeated The Addiction (Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian), Scorpio Sky, and Flip Gordon.
** Survival of the Fittest Night #2 **
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Jonathan Gresham defeated Vinny Marseglia.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Flip Gordon defeated TK O’Ryan.
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Match": Matt Taven defeated Cheeseburger.
- "No DQ Match": Deonna Purrazzo defeated Karen Q.
- "ROH World Tag Team Championship, Four Corner Survival Match": The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley)(c) defeated The Dawgs (Rhett Titus and Will Ferrara), Silas Young and Beer City Bruiser and Rey Cometa and Esfringe to retain their titles.
- Marty Scurll defeated Josh Woods.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kenny King (c) defeated Scorpio Sky to retain the title. After the match, Shane Taylor, Punishment Martinez and Silas Young all interfered and brawled until they were separated by ROH officials.
- Dalton Castle and Jay Lethal defeated The Young Bucks.
- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship, Texas Death Match": Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Christopher Daniels to retain the title. Cody power bombed Daniels right through a flaming table, Daniels failed to answer the ten count.
** Survival of the Fittest Night #3 **
- Jay Lethal defeated Josh Woods.
- “The Unholy” Gregory James vs. Cheeseburger went to a No Contest after The Briscoe Brothers interrupted and laid out James with a 3D. The Briscoes stated that with Bully Ray officially retired, they were taking the 3D as their new permanent finishing move. Cheeseburger interrupted and challenged Jay Briscoe, which he accepted.
- Jay Briscoe defeated Cheeseburger.
- Marty Scurll defeated Rhett Titus.
- Joey Ryan defeated Kikutaro.
- "ROH World Heavyweight Championship Match": Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Beer City Bruiser.
- Deonna Perozzo defeated Madyson Rayne.
- Dalton Castle defeated Christopher Daniels.
- The Young Bucks defeated Vinny Marseglia and TK O’Ryan
- "Survival of the Fittest Tournament Finals Match": Punishment Martinez defeated Matt Taven, Shane Taylor, Jonathan Gresham, Silas Young and Flip Gordon to win the tournament.
*** Lucha Underground ***
- Season 4 Officially Announced: This past week, Lucha Underground made the huge announcement that they have been given the green light to begin taping Season 4. LU is planning to begin filming soon and will air season 4 sometime in 2018.
*** ICW ***
** ICW Fear & Loathing X Recap:
- Big Sexy In Charge: The show kicked off with Mark Dallas arriving to the ring and announcing that Big Sexy Kevin Nash was placed in charge tonight as the commissioner of ICW for the event.
- "#1 Contender Ladder Match": Bram defeated Jody Fleisch, Kid Fite, Joe Hendry, Ravie Davie, Aaron Echo and “The International Sex Hero” DCT to become the number one contender to the Undisputed ICW Championship. During the match, Martina turned on Ravie Davie and helped Bram get the victory.
- "ICW World Tag Team Championship Match": Polo Promotions (Jackie Polo and Mark Coffey) defeated The Maruaders (Wild Boar and Mike Bird)(c), by pinfall to win the titles. After the match, Iestyn Rees attacked Polo Promotions until Kevin Nash made the save.
- “The Bollocks” Kenny Williams defeated Rey Mysterio, by pinfall.
- "King Of Insanity, Fatal Four Way, Death Match ": Stevie Boy defeated Chris Renfrew, Jimmy Havoc and Mikey Whiplash, by pinfall.
- "ICW Women’s Championship, Triple Threat, Steel Cage Match, with Special Enforcer: Carmel": Kasey defeated Kay Lee Ray (c) and Viper, by escaping the steel cage to win the title. During the match, Jamie Winters attacked Carmel and The Kings Of Catch interfered, helping Kay Lee Ray.
- "Triple Threat Elimination Match": Lionheart defeated Rob Van Dam and Zack Gibson.
- The Kinky Party (Jack Jester and Sha Samuels) defeated The Kings Of Catch (Aspen Faith and Lewis Girvan), by pinfall.
- "ICW World Heavyweight Championship and ICW Zero-G Championship Unification Match": “The Oddity” BT Gunn defeated “The Iron King” Joe Coffey, by submission to win both titles and unifying them as one. During the match, the official was knocked out, which lead to Kevin Nash coming out to the ring. Joe Coffey hit Kevin Nash with a steel chair. BT Gunn lands a kick on Coffey and then gives the ‘too sweet’ hand gesture to Kevin Nash. The lights went out and two unknown men in BT Gunn masks attack Coffey and super kick him.
*** House of Hardcore ***
** HOH 34 Recap **
- Bull Dempsey defeated Young Hot Briley (former WWE developmental talent Ryan Nemeth), by pinfall.
- Vik Dalishus defeated Ace Romero, by pinfall.
- Luchasaurus (former WWE developmental talent Judas Devlin) defeated Alex Reynolds, by pinfall.
- Billy Gunn defeated MVP, by pinfall.
- Austin Aries defeated Matt Delray, by pinfall.
- "Triple Threat Match": Petey Williams defeated Willie Mack and Matt Cross.
- "Eight Man Elimination Tag Team Match": Tommy Dreamer, Shane Douglas, Little Guido and Super Crazy defeated Joey Matthews, Nick Aldis and The Spirit Squad.
** HOH 35 Recap **
- Tommy Dreamer puts over NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm and invited NWA owner Billy Corgan to come to House of Hardcore anytime. Nick Aldis interrupted and accused Dreamer of playing politics to get an NWA World Title shot against Storm, when Aldis is the #1 Contender for the NWA World Title.
- Bull Dempsey defeated Hot Young Briley.
- MVP defeated Lance Anoai.
- Matt Cross defeated Petey Williams.
- Ace Romero defeated Vik Dalishus.
- Nick Aldis defeated Billy Gunn.
- Super Crazy and Little Guido Maritato defeated The Spirit Squad.
- "Triple Threat Match": The Luchasaurus defeated Willie Mack and Matt Riddle.
- Austin Aries defeated Alex Reynolds.
- "First Blood Match": Joey Mercury defeated Tommy Dreamer. Nick Aldis interfered and attacked Dreamer. Shane Douglas arrived to make the save for Dreamer, but turns heel and attacks Dreamer. The Sandman makes his way to the ring to save Dreamer, but gets jumped and beat down by The Briscoe Brothers.
And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!
Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the Weekend 3 Count. W3C brings you wrestling news, rumors and recaps from around the wrestling world. You'll find news rumors and recaps involving WWE, NXT, GFW, ROH, Lucha Underground, NJPW, House of Hardcore, NWA, ICW, CZW, FIP, PWG, AAW, EVOLVE, PROGRESS, SHINE, SHIMMER and any Indy promotion that I find an interesting story or a cool discovery in. Be sure to check out the W3C every Sunday afternoon at @TripleThreatCLE
** Theme Song Of The Week ** This week's theme song of the week is "Go For Broke" by Machine Gun Kelly. The song is this year's featured song for WWE SummerSlam 2017.
*** WWE ***
- Ric Flair Hospitalized: In case you haven't heard, last weekend Ric Flair went into the hospital with what was being called heart related problems. Flair was then placed into a induced coma and went into surgery on Monday. The Flair family have been very quiet on what is going on and how Ric is doing. Many rumors have stated that he was not good and in critical condition, had colon surgery and some even said that he was in stable condition. It is still unknown at this time what exactly happened and what the well being on Flair is at the moment.
- Ric Flair's Fiancee Comments: According to TMZ Sports, Ric Flair's Fiancée, Wendy Barlow, posted a message on her Facebook page, giving us all an update on Flair's status. The following is what she wrote:
"I took Ric to the hospital Friday night with severe abdominal pain. From that moment on it all seems like a nightmare, multiple organ problems. Not to go into too many details, I want everyone to know he still needs prayers as he is still in critical condition. And no, he did not have colon surgery, it was another surgery!"
According to PWInsider, the successful surgery was on his bowels due to a massive obstruction that was complicated by other health issues, including the heart. Things took a turn for the worse when his kidneys failed, he's currently undergoing dialysis to help fix the situation. Flair is still in a critical state that will require some time to recover from with at least one more surgery in the upcoming weeks.
- Sasha Banks Becomes #1 Contender: This past Monday on RAW, Sasha Banks defeated Nia Jax to become the new #1 Contender to the WWE RAW Women's Championship.
- Baron Corbin Cashes In On Smackdown Live: If you missed Smackdown Live this past Tuesday night, Baron Corbin cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase on Jinder Mahal, however, lost thanks to John Cena distracting Corbin.
- Undertaker Spotted: A picture going around social media this weekend is one of The Undertaker getting off a airplane in New York City. Could we see The Deadman return again at WWE SummerSlam??
- Shelton Benjamin Set To Return: PWInsider announced this week that Shelton Benjamin has agreed to return to the WWE. Benjamin was supposed to return last summer, but a rotator cuff injury sidelined him. It's unknown when Benjamin will make his debut.
- Scott Dawson Update: According to sources, Scott Dawson underwent surgery to repair his torn biceps this past week. Dawson is expected to make his return to the ring in December.
- SummerSlam Recap: Just a friendly reminder WWE SummerSlam is tonight. If you can't see the show then be sure to check out my recap of the show right here on TripleThreatCLE.com.
** 205 Live Recap ** This week's show saw the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa celebrate his title win with his own celebration.
- Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik vs. Tony Nese and Drew Gulak: The match closes out with Alexander landing drop kicks and an elbow on Nese. Nese drops Alexander then ends up outside brawling with Metalik. Alexander hits the Lumbar Check on Gulak and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari, Lince Dorado are laughing about Neville losing the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Neville appears, angry, and throws a chair across the room.
- Brian Kendrick vs. Mustafa Ali: The match closes out with Kendrick sending Ali outside and attacks him. Jack Gallagher suddenly attacks Kendrick from behind and unloads knees and punches. Kendrick escapes and runs through the crowd.
Winner: Brian Kendrick, by DQ.
- Backstage, Ariya Daivari informs Rich Swann that he's taking TJ Perkins' place in their match tonight. Swann demands to know why, but Daivari tells Swann to worry about the match and not Perkins.
- Ariya Daivari vs. Rich Swann: The match closes out with Swann unloading kicks. Daivari drops Swann with a handful of hair and goes to the top rope. Daivari misses a splash and gets a spinning kick from Swann. Swann goes to the top rope when TJ Perkins' music plays. Perkins comes out on crutches and distracts Swann long enough for Daivari to get the pinfall.
Winner: Ariya Daivari, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Brian Kendrick is leaving the building and can't take Jack Gallagher anymore. Kendrick suggests a duel with Gallagher next week to settle things.
- Akira Tozawa's WWE Cruiserweight Championship Victory Celebration: Titus O'Neil introduces Akira Tozawa to the ring. Tozawa thanks the fans as Titus pops a bottle of champagne. Titus thanks Tozawa for achieving both of their dreams and then starts dancing. Neville interrupts the celebration and warns Tozawa that he has less than a week until Neville gets revenge and gets his title back. Titus says Neville with have to wait, but Neville charges the ring. Tozawa connects with shots and then tosses Neville into the barricade. Tozawa comes back with a suicide dive and then Titus lifts Tozawa onto his shoulders to celebrate to close the show
*** NXT ***
- Takeover: Brooklyn 3 Results: If you missed last night's show then be sure to check out my recap addition of Takeover: Brooklyn 3.
- Takeover: Brooklyn 4 News: WWE announced this week that NXT Takeover will officially be at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York for Takeover: Brooklyn 4 in 2018. This will be the 4th year in a row for the event.
- Adam Cole BAYYY BAYYY!!: WWE officially announced this week that former ROH World Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole has signed with the WWE and will join NXT soon.
- Asuka Breaks Another Record: This week, NXT Women's Champion Asuka passed Rockin' Robin's 502 day reign as WWE Women's Champion. Asuka is now the longest reigning women's champion of any kind and the longest reigning champion in WWE history (besides the years long reigns by Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund, Pedro Morales and Bruno Sammartino that will likely never be surpassed).
*** GFW ***
** GFW Impact Recap ** This week's show was the made for TV Destination X pay per view. The main event of the show saw Bobby Lashley battle Matt Sydal with the winner receiving a title shot for any title they want.
- Backstage, an interviewer is trying to talk to Bruce Prichard. The door opens and she tells us that we are not going to believe who she just saw.
- "GFW Knockouts Championship Match": Sienna (c) vs. Gail Kim: The match closes out with Gail escaping a choke and nails Eat Defeat on Sienna. KM gets on the apron and Gail attacks him. While the referee is distracted, Taryn Terrell returns and lays out Gail with a Cutter. Sienna hits the AK47 on Gail next and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Sienna, by pinfall, to retain the GFW Knockouts Championship.
- Bruce Prichard Promo: Prichard is in the ring with the GFW Global Championship and announces that Alberto El Patron has surrendered the title to focus on his family. Prichard announces that he is giving the title back to Bobby Lashley, however, Jim Cornette arrives and heads to the ring. Cornette announces that Anthem called him to help fix things in GFW. Prichard demands security to remove Cornette. Cornette breaks the news to Prichard that he's fired and security takes Prichard away. Cornette announces that top name wrestlers will no longer come to GFW and be handed the world, they need to earn it like everyone else. Cornette announces a 20 man gauntlet next week to crown a new GFW Global Champion. LAX interrupt next and tell Cornette that Low Ki should be facing the Gauntlet winner not competing in it. Cornette says he feels for Low Ki, but he's still competing in the Gauntlet. LAX surround Cornette and he warns them that they'll all go to jail if they touch him. LAX step down, claiming to not be afraid of jail to end the segment.
- "Super X Cup Tournament Finals": Taiji Ishimori vs Dezmond Xavier: The match closes out with Xavier missing a 450 Splash and Ishimori hits a drop kick. Ishimori with a head kick, a head stand stomp, a gut buster and then gets a near fall 450 Splash on Xavier. Xavier counters an irish whip and connects with a back flip kick, knocking out Ishimori to score the pinfall and win the Super X Cup Tournament.
Winner: Dezmond Xavier, by pinfall.
- After the match, Xavier shakes Ishimori's hand, accepts the Super X Cup Trophy and promises that he's targeting who ever walks out the GFW X Division Champion tonight.
- Backstage, Bruce Prichard warns Karen Jarrett that she hasn't seen the last of him. Karen tells Prichard he'll never step foot in the Impact Zone ever again.
- Backstage, Joseph Park tells Grado he'll have to say goodbye to the Impact Zone next week.
- "GFW X Division Championship, Ladder Match: Sonjay Dutt (c) vs Trevor Lee: The match closes out with Dutt getting tossed into the barricade, but comes back and trips Lee into a ladder. Lee gets laid on a ladder and then Dutt hits a frog splash on top of him. Dutt climbs the ladder, but Caleb Conolly hits the ring, power bombs Dutt through a table and yells for Lee to go for the title. GFW icon Petey Williams suddenly hits the ring, hits the Canadian Destroyer on Conolly and yells for Dutt to grab the title. Lee climbs the ladder as Dutt springboards onto the ladder. Dutt sends Lee flying off the ladder and crashing onto another ladder below. Dutt grabs the title for the victory.
Winner: Sonjay Dutt, to retain the GFW X Division Championship.
- Backstage, Bobby Lashley says he's beating Matt Sydal tonight and regaining the GFW Global Championship.
- OVE vs Jason Cade and Wintz: OVE are Jake and Dave Crist from the independent promotions. The match closes out with OVE making quick work of their opponents for the pinfall.
Winners: OVE, by pinfall.
- Backstage, Moose and Ethan Carter ask to be in next week's Gauntlet. Jim Cornette says they are in. Eli Drake interrupts and mocks Cornette. Cornette enters Chris Adonis and Eli Drake in the Gauntlet. Cornette then tells Drake that since he thinks he's number one than he can enter the Gauntlet #1.
- "Winner Gets The Title Shot Of Their Choosing": Bobby Lashley vs. Matt Sydal: The match closes out with Sydal hitting a double knee on Lashley from the top rope. Lashley hits a spine buster on Sydal, gets a near fall and then hits a running power slam on Sydal for another near fall. Lashley hits the Dominator on Sydal and he again kicks out at two and a half. Lashley grabs a steel chair and the referee tries to take it from Lashley. Sydal catches Lashley off guard and kicks the chair in his face with a Van Daminator. Lashley counters the Shooting Star Press by getting his knees up on Sydal. Lashley goes for the spear, but Sydal dodges it, making Lashley hit the turnbuckle head first. Sydal rolls up Lashley and scores the upset pinfall.
Winner: Matt Sydal, by pinfall.
- After the match, one of Lashley's MMA corner men grab referee Brian Hebner and chokes him out. Lashley breaks it up to end the show.
- Alberto El Patron Stripped Of His Title: GFW announced this week that they have decided to strip Alberto El Patron of the GFW Undisputed Championship due to the altercation he had with Paige at the Orlando Airport last month.
- Alberto El Patron Comments On His Title Being Stripped: El Patron commented recently on GFW stripping him of the GFW Undisputed Championship. He had the following to say:
"My company Impact and I have come to an agreement that it's best for both parties if I be stripped from the championships. I came up with the suggestion just to show that Impact doesn't have favorites and everyone gets treated the same. Apologies to fans and my brothers and sisters in the company, even though I came out all clear and there was no wrong doing, it was still a scandal. So thanks for your support and let's move forward more positively. One day I hope to be your champ again! #SiSiSi"
- Tyrus Refuses To Do TV Tapings: Tyrus announced this week that he is now refusing to do TV tapings with GFW because he is unhappy with the way his character has been treated. Tyrus stated that he will not return to GFW until they figure out a better idea on where Tyrus' gimmick and character is going from here.
- Angelina Love Leaves GFW: GFW announced this past week that Angelina Love has asked for her release from the company, which GFW granted. Love's husband Davey Richards asked for his release last month as well, as he is looking at finishing up his degree to become a professional doctor.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** The main event of the show saw ROH Television Champion Kushida defend his title against Kenny King.
- Kazarian Promo: Kazarian states that the fans lack respect for Christopher Daniels, the fans are smarks and none of them deserve to see Christopher Daniels compete. Kazarian promises to ruin everything the fans love about ROH.
- Punishment Martinez vs. Flip Gordon: The match closes out with Martinez choke slamming Gordon off the top rope and scoring the pinfall.
Winner: Punishment Martinez, by pinfall.
- After the match, Jay White hits the ring and attacks Martinez. White and Martinez brawl until security separate both men.
- Backstage, Colt Cabana sends out a challenge to Dalton Castle and The Boys for a shot at the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship. Cabana says The Tempura Boys will be his partners.
- Dalton Castle Promo: Castle arrives on stage and tells Colt Cabana he's sick of him running his mouth so he and The Boys will battle Cabana and The Tempura Boys next week with the ROH World Six Man Tag Team Championship on the line.
- "ROH Television Championship Match": Kushida (c) vs. Kenny King: The match closes out with Kushida locking King in the Hoverboard Lock submission, but Hangman Adam Page and Marty Scurll hit the ring and attack Kushida.
Winner: Kushida, by DQ.
- After the match, Kenny King says he's not letting The Bullet Club ruin his title match and not get revenge. King offers Kushida to team with him and battle Page and Scurll now. Everyone accepts the challenge.
- Kushida and Kenny King vs. Hangman Adam Page and Marty Scurll: The match closes out with King hitting the Royal Flush on Page and scoring the pinfall.
Winners: Kushida and Kenny King, by pinfall.
- After the match, Kushida and King shake hands and King asks for another title shot.
*** Lucha Underground ***
** Lucha Underground TV Recap ** This week's show saw the semi finals of The Cueto Cup Tournament take place.
- While working out, Cage gets confronted by Catrina, who demands Cage to hand over the Gauntlet before the evil takes him over. Cage refuses.
- Dario Cueto meets with Officer Joey Ryan. Ryan reveals that Veneno is actually Cortez Castro, an undercover cop. Dario announces Sexy Star vs. Veneno next week, in a mask vs. mask match.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Prince Puma vs. Fenix: The match closes out with Fenix hitting a running kick on Puma. Marty The Moth suddenly appears and stalks ring announcer Melissa Santos. Fenix takes out Marty with a moonsault. Puma hits Fenix with a knee and then a Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Puma goes to the top rope and hits the 630 Splash on Fenix for the pinfall and advancing to the Finals.
Winner: Prince Puma, by pinfall.
- Mil Muertes is working out when Cage suddenly attacks him. Cage lays out Muertes with his Gauntlet glove and leaves. Catrina uses a magic rock to make Muertes rise and orders him to break Pentagon Dark in two later.
- "The Cueto Cup Tournament Match": Pentagon Dark vs. Mil Muertes: The match closes out with Muertes hitting a snap slam for a near fall on Pentagon. Pentagon blocks a corner clothesline and hits a backstabber. Pentagon hits a super kick on Muertes and then kicks Catrina away, trying to interfere. Pentagon hits the double stomp on Muertes and scores the pinfall, advancing to the Finals.
Winner: Pentagon Dark, by pinfall.
- After the match, Pentagon tries to break Muertes' arm, but he escapes.
- Johnny Mundo and Rey Mysterio Meet Face To Face: Mundo arrives with security and says he's crushing Rey's dreams next week. Mundo mocks Rey's family and asks if Dominick is really his son. Rey and Mundo start brawling. Security save Mundo and then the rest of Worldwide Underground attack Rey. Mundo hits a Curb Stomp on Rey, as The Mack, Sexy Star and Dragon Azteca hit the ring. Prince Puma and Pentagon hit the ring next and they brawl with each other. Mil Muertes and Cage hit the ring next, with Cage nailing Mundo with a power bomb. Marty The Moth, Fenix, Mariposa, Vinny Massaro and Joey Ryan all arrive and start brawling. The Rabbit Tribe watches on top of Dario Cueto's office as Dante Fox and Killshot hit the ring next and brawl. Puma hits a 630 Splash and takes out a pile of guys outside. Rey hits the 619 on Mundo and stands tall to end the show.
** G1 Climax Finals ** After a huge grueling three week tournament, the Finals of the G1 Climax is here. Kenny Omega battled Tetsuya Naito in the Finals, to crown the #1 Contender to the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, who will meet Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 12 on January 4th.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Taka Michinoku, Desperado, Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Kushida, Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask and Hirai Kawato: The match closes out with Kawato getting triple teamed and beat down. Kanemaru hits a second rope DDT on Kawato and scores the pinfall.
Winners: Taka Michinoku, Desperado, Taichi and Yoshinobu Kanemaru, by pinfall.
- After the match, all eight men brawled throughout the arena.
- Guerillas of Destiny vs. Yuji Nagata and Manabu Nakanishi: The match closes out with Loa picking up Nakanishi and hitting a Rikishi Driver to score the pinfall.
Winners: Guerillas of Destiny, by pinfall.
- Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi vs. Togi Makabe and David Finlay: The match closes out with Yoshi hitting Karma on Finlay and scoring the pinfall in a quick match.
Winners: Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi, by pinfall.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Juice Robinson, Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzen vs. Bad Luck Fale, Yujiro Takahashi and Chase Owens: The match closes out with Juice hitting Pulp Fiction on Owens to score the pinfall.
Winners: Juice Robinson, Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzen, by pinfall.
- "IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship Match": The Young Bucks (c) vs. Ryusuke Taguchi and Ricochet: The match closes out with Taguchi countering The Young Bucks' second attempt at a Meltzer Driver and hits a springboard hip attack. Ricochet climbs the ropes, hits a Shooting Star Press, covers and scores the pinfall to win the titles.
Winners: Ryusuke Taguchi and Ricochet, by pinfall, to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- Katsuyori Shibata Returns For A Promo: In a surprise return Shibata made his way to the ring to let the fans know that he was alive after almost becoming paralyzed a few months back in his match against Kazuchika Okada, when a very stiff head butt caused Shibata to collapse backstage and cause serious internal injuries.
- "IWGP Tag Team Championship Match": War Machine (c) vs. Cody Rhodes and Hangman Adam Page: The match closes out with Hanson hitting a Swanton outside on Cody. Hanson and Rowe then hit Fallout on Page and score the pinfall to retain their titles.
Winners: War Machine, by pinfall, to retain the IWGP Tag Team Championship.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. and Takashi Iizuka vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kota Ibushi and Michael Elgin: The match closes out with Elgin destroying all of his opponents in his path. Sabre, however, is able to trap Tanahashi in the Octopus Stretch submission and get the tap out win.
Winners: Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. and Takashi Iizuka, by submission.
- After the match, Elgin and Suzuki brawl into the crowd and take out every official that try to separate them.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Evil, Sanada, Bushi and Hiromu Takahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano and Gedo: The match closes out with Gedo getting destroyed by everyone's finishing moves. Hiromu traps Gedo in the Triangle Choke submission and gets the tap out win.
Winners: Evil, Sanada, Bushi and Hiromu Takahashi, by submission.
- After the match, Evil grabs Okada and lays him out with Darkness Falls right on top of a stack of steel chairs.
- "G1 Climax Tournament Finals Match": Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega: The match closes out with Naito countering the One Winged Angel and hits a reverse hurricanrana on Omega. Naito hits Destino, but Omega kicks out at two and a half. Naito goes for another Destino, but Omega counters, hits Croyt's Wrath and two V Trigger's. Omega goes for the One Winged Angel, but Naito counters and hits Destino. Omega is back up and hits another V Trigger. Naito comes back and plants a Koppo Kick on Omega. Omega counters Destino, but Naito is able to reverse the counter and nail Destino for the pinfall.
Winner: Tetsuya Naito, by pinfall, to win the G1 Climax Tournament.
- After the match, Naito was presented the trophy and the G1 flag from Masahiro Chono. Naito thanks everyone and says this was a victory for the fans.
- Champions Profile: RYUSUKE TAGUCHI: Taguchi teamed with Ricochet this past week and defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- Ryusuke Taguchi made his professional wrestling debut in 2002, was trained by NJPW Dojo and was born in Iwanuma, Miyagi.
- Taguchi has wrestled for NJPW and CMLL.
- Top Titles Won:
** 1 Time CMLL World Welterweight Champion.
** 2 Time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion.
** 6 Time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion.
** 2 Time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion.
- PWI ranked Taguchi #102 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2015.
- Champions Profile: RICOCHET: Ricochet teamed with Ryusuke Taguchi this past week and defeated The Young Bucks to win the IWGP Jr. Tag Team Championship.
- Ricochet made his professional wrestling debut in 2003, was trained by Chuck Taylor and Brandon Walker and was born in Paducah, Kentucky. Ricochet was also known as the masked wrestler Prince Puma in Lucha Underground.
- Ricochet has wrestled for NJPW, Lucha Underground, CHIKARA, EVOLVE, PWG and other Indy Promotions.
- Top Titles Won:
** 1 Time DDT Pro-Wrestling
Ironman Heavymetalweight Champion.
** 1 Time Open the Brave Gate Champion.
** 1 Time Open the Dream Gate Champion
** 1 Time Open the Triangle Gate Champion.
** 2 Time Open the Twin Gate Champion.
** 1 Time Open the Freedom Gate Champion.
** 2 Time Open the United Gate Champion.
** 1 Time HOG World Heavyweight Champion.
** 1 Time IPW Junior Heavyweight Champion.
** 2 Time Lucha Underground World Champion.
** 1 Time Lucha Underground Trios Champion.
** 3 Time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion.
** 3 Time NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion.
** 1 Time Revolution Pro Wrestling
Undisputed British Tag Team Champion.
- PWI ranked Ricochet #15 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in 2016.
*** EVOLVE ***
** EVOLVE 90 Recap ** Evolve returned this month with their usual two show weekend events. Live from Joppa, Maryland, the main event of the show saw WWN World Champion Matt Riddle battle Lio Rush in a non title match.
- ACH and Ethan Page defeated Chris Dickinson and Jaka. Page hit the RKEgo and ACH hits a spike brainbuster for the win.
- Darby Allin defeated Craig Mitchell, by pinfall, after turning the Gibson Lock into a pinfall.
- Austin Theory defeated Jason Kincaid, by pinfall, after Priscella Kelly distracted Kincaid allowing Theory to hit a TKO.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship Match": Anthony Henry and James Drake (c) defeated Tracy Williams and Rory Gulak, by pinfall, after Drake hit the TEK, to retain the titles.
- Keith Lee defeated Timothy Thatcher, by pinfall.
- "PROGRESS Atlas Championship Match": Walter (c) defeated Fred Yehi, by submission to a rear naked choke submission to retain the title.
- Matt Riddle defeated Lio Rush, by submission to the Bromission submission.
** EVOLVE 91 Recap ** The main event of the show saw WWN World Champion Matt Riddle defend the title in a Fatal Four Way Match against Keith Lee, Walter and Hot Sauce Tracy Williams.
- Ethan Page defeated ACH, by pinfall, with the ripcord finger thrust.
- Darby Allin defeated Timothy Thatcher, by pinfall with the Gibson Lock.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship Match": Anthony Henry and James Drake (c) defeated Fred Yehi and Jason Kincaid, by pinfall, to retain their titles.
- Mark Haskins defeated Austin Theory, by submission with the Sharpshooter.
- Chris Dickinson and Jaka defeated TK Cooper and Travis Banks, by pinfall with the Death Trap.
- "WWN World Championship, Fatal Four Way Match": Matt Riddle (c) defeated Keith Lee, Walter and Hot Sauce Tracy Williams, by submission, with the Bromission on Williams.
*** House of Hardcore ***
** HOH 32 Recap ** House of Hardcore 32 took place live in Freehold, New Jersey. The main event of the show saw MVP, Jake Hagar and Tommy Dreamer battle in a Triple Threat Match.
- Matt Striker defeated Vik Dalishus.
- Angelina Love defeated Katred.
- Joey Mercury defeated Bull James.
- Petey Williams defeated Alex Reynolds.
- Jeff Cobb defeated Nick Aldis.
- Bobby Fish defeated Rhett Titus.
- "Anything Goes Match": Bully Ray defeated Sami Callihan.
- The Spirit Squad defeated Bill Carr and Dan Barry.
- "Triple Threat Match": MVP defeated Jake Hagar and Tommy Dreamer.
** HOH 33 Recap ** House of Hardcore was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the second night of their weekend shows. The main event of the show saw Jeff Cobb battle Sami Callihan.
- Lance Anoa’i defeated Vik Dalishus.
- Nick Aldis defeated Bull James.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Bully Ray and The Rock N Roll Express defeated The Spirit Squad.
- Joey Mercury defeated Tommy Dreamer.
- MVP defeated Rhett Titus.
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Petey Williams defeated Bobby Fish, Anthony Blitz and Alex Reynolds.
- Dan Barry vs. Matt Striker went to a No Contest.
- Jeff Cobb defeated Sami Callihan.
And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!
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** Theme Song Of The Week **
The theme song of the week goes to a man that proved that once again anything can happen in the WWE. The new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal. Don't Hinder the Jinder!!!!
*** WWE ***
- Jinder Mahal Wins The Big One: If you missed WWE Backlash last Sunday night, check out my recap and read about how Jinder Mahal became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
- Pete Dunne Wins A Title: If you missed NXT Takeover: Chicago last Saturday night, check out my recap and read about how Pete Dunne became the new WWE United Kingdom Champion.
- Brock Lesnar News: Sources are saying that there is a huge possibility that the five men competing in the Fatal Five Way Match at WWE Extreme Rules, all will eventually get one on one matches with Lesnar from now until Wrestlemania 34.
- Matt Hardy/Impact News: Matt Hardy recently tweeted out this week that Impact Wrestling never once paid Matt's father in law Senor Benjamin the whole time he was used as a character in the Broken Universe. The Hardy Family are still having legal issues with Impact Wrestling over who owns the rights to the Broken Gimmick, Broken Universe and all the characters that were used during that time frame.
- WWE Comments On Broken Gimmick: WWE recently stated that they are not interested in buying the rights to the Broken Gimmick from Impact Wrestling because they are not interested in using the gimmick. There is word, however, that if Matt Hardy were to win the lawsuit and become sole owner of the Broken Gimmick then WWE would be interested in using it.
- Women's Money In The Bank: Many sites are stating that we will finally be seeing a women's division Money In The Bank match this year. The match has been rumored for a few years now, but sources are saying that WWE is set to pull the trigger this year at the Smackdown Live pay per view.
- More Women's Tournament News: WWE has announced that the first ever 32 Woman Tournament this summer will be named the Mae Young Classic and will take place on Thursday, July 13th, and Friday, July 14th, from Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla. The tournament, named after WWE Hall of Famer and one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history, Mae Young, will feature 32 of the top female competitors from around the world participating in a single elimination tournament. Triple H stated the following:
“The Mae Young Classic will mark a significant moment in the evolution of WWE. We are proud to provide this unique opportunity for the best female talent from around the world.”
- Shinsuke Nakamura To Make MSG Debut: WWE announced this week that Shinsuke Nakamura will be making his Madison Square Garden debut on July 7th against Dolph Ziggler.
- Emma Update: WWE announced this week that Emma should be cleared to wrestle by mid June. Emma suffered a shoulder injury at a WWE live event on May 7th in Liverpool, England.
- Owen Hart Tragedy: This past week marked the 18th anniversary of the accident that claimed Owen Hart's life. Owen was using the Blue Blazor masked superhero gimmick at the time and was scheduled to face The Godfather at WWE Over The Edge for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Owen was to be lowered to the ring from the rafters on a harness, however, something went wrong and Owen plummeted to the ring below. Owen later died on his way to the hospital. According to sources, Owen was scheduled to defeat The Godfather that night and begin a WWE Intercontinental Championship run.
** 205 Live Recap ** The main event of the show saw Brian Kendrick battle Akira Tozawa in a Street Fight Match. Also on the show, Cedric Alexander returned from his injury and had a one on one match.
- Rich Swann vs. Ariya Daivari: The match closes out with Swann taking control with a drop toe hold and a spinning hook kick on Daivari. Swann hits the Phoenix Splash and scores the pinfall. After the match, Noam Dar hits the ring and tosses Swann outside.
Winner: Rich Swann, by pinfall.
- Austin Aries and Neville Interview Via Satellite: Neville says Aries is no more of a threat than the others before him and the only surprise is that Aries is getting yet another title shot. Aries says he deserves another shot because Neville cheated to win the first time and purposely got DQ'ed the second time. Aries says he's had roadblocks thrown at him before so this is nothing new. Aries promises to make Neville tap out at WWE Extreme Rules. Neville tells Aries to walk away now because Neville will not take full responsibility after he seriously injures Aries. Aries promises the same to end the segment.
- Cedric Alexander vs. Johnny Boone: The match closes out with Alexander getting the quick pinfall after hitting the Lumbar Check on Boone.
Winner: Cedric Alexander, by pinfall.
- "Street Fight Match": Brian Kendrick vs. Akira Tozawa: The match closes out with Kendrick trapping Tozawa in the Captain's Hook submission, but both men fall outside. Tozawa gets tossed onto the announcers table. Tozawa counters a Pedigree attempt by Kendrick on the steel steps, then both men counter suplex attempts. Tozawa front suplexes Kendrick off the steel steps and onto the floor. Tozawa follows that up with a Saito Suplex and then DDT's Kendrick on the steel steps. Tozawa tosses Kendrick onto a table and then hits a senton on Kendrick, both men crashing through the table. Tozawa tosses Kendrick back into the ring and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Akira Tozawa, by pinfall.
*** NXT ***
- Tommaso Ciampa Heel Turn: If you missed NXT Takeover: Chicago last Saturday night, check out my recap and read about how Tommaso Ciampa turned on his partner and best friend Johnny Gargano.
- Why Was #DIY Split Up?: According to Dave Meltzer, he has stated that #DIY was split up because both men will be making their main roster debuts in WWE soon. WWE wanted to bring both men to the main roster as singles wrestlers instead of a tag team.
- CM Punk Picture Prank: In case you missed the above picture making the internet rounds this week, it's a fake. The night after NXT Takeover: Chicago a picture of CM Punk sitting in the crowd at the event began circulating on the internet. The picture was debunked as an old picture of CM Punk sitting in the crowd at a UFC event that was photoshopped to make look like he was at Takeover last Saturday in Chicago.
- Asuka Sets Record: This past week, NXT Women's Champion Asuka went on to pass Goldberg on most wins during her current undefeated streak. Asuka continues to dominate the NXT Women's Division and many wonder if there is any woman that can stop her.
- NXT Manchester Live Show Possibly Cancelled: TMZ is reporting that the WWE NXT live event scheduled for June 6th at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England will possibly be cancelled due to the recent terrorist attack during the Ariana Grande concert this past Monday night. WWE officials are working with local officials to determine if the event should go on. A WWE rep told TMZ:
"WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to those affected by this tragedy. We are working with local authorities on the appropriate course of action as it relates to our event scheduled for Tuesday, June 6 at the Manchester Arena".
- "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark Debuts: This past Wednesday on NXT, Patrick Clark made his NXT debut with his Velveteen Dream gimmick.
** Patrick Clark Career Highlights
- From Capital Hill, Washington D.C.
- Trained by Maryland Championship Wrestling.
- Made wrestling debut in 2014
- Was on the 6th Season of WWE Tough Enough, eliminated 5th.
- Has wrestled for MCW, CZW, World Xtreme Wrestling and Marvelous Puroresu USA.
- 1 Time MCW World Tag Team Champion with Lio Rush.
*** Impact/GFW Wrestling ***
** Impact TV Recap ** The main event of the show saw James Storm battle Ethan Carter and Magnus in a Triple Threat Match to determine a new #1 Contender to the Impact World Championship.
- Bruce Prichard Promo: Prichard has hired Tyrus for security after Ethan Carter's actions last week. Prichard invites Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley out. Lashley says he's a dominate champion and everyone else are a bunch of nobodies. EC3 interrupts, mocks Prichard and guarantees that he's taking Lashley's title. Magnus interrupts, mocks Prichard and EC3 and mentions that he and Lashley have never wrestled each other. James Storm interrupts and mocks Lashley's size of his head. Prichard stops a brawl from starting and announces that the triple threat match between the three of them will be a No DQ Match. Prichard then says that they can not attack each other until their match later or else face suspension.
- Kongo Kong and KM vs. Braxton Sutter and Mahabali Shera: The match closes out with Laurel Van Ness and Sienna going after Allie. Kongo takes advantage of the distraction and head butts Shera. KM rolls up Shera with a handful of tights and scores the pinfall. After the match, the men brawl backstage as Laurel and Sienna beat down Allie. Rosemary hits the ring and surprisingly helps Allie by spitting mist at Laurel and Sienna. Rosemary clotheslines Sienna and hits Red Wedding on Laurel.
Winners: Kongo Kong and KM, by pinfall.
- "GFW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Match": The Veterans Of War (Mayweather and Wilcox) vs. Fallah Bahh and Mario Bokara: The match closes out with Wilcox hitting an overhead suplex on Bokara and then tossing Bahh outside. VOW hit their double team finisher called the Mother of All Bombs on Bokara to score the pinfall.
Winners: The Veterans of War, by pinfall, to advance to the Finals of the tournament to face LAX.
- Josh Mathews Promo: Mathews calls Jeremy Borash into the ring. Mathews apologizes to Shark Boy, Dave Penzar, Mike Tenay (for taking Tenay's job) and mocks Jim Ross. Mathews apologizes and fake cries to JB and offers a hand shake. Joseph Park interrupts and advises JB not to accept the apology. Mathews snaps, demands respect and feels he should be calling every major event in Impact Wrestling. JB and Park demand to know who Mathews' partner is. Mathews continues to insult Parks and demands to wrestle Parks right now. Parks and Mathews are about to fight when suddenly Scott Steiner's music hits and out comes Big Poppa Pump. Steiner chases JB and Park outside. Mathews lands a low blow on Park. Steiner takes Park into the ring and applies the Steiner Recliner submission. Mathews officially announces Steiner as his tag team partner and then Steiner chases JB backstage.
- Backstage, Eli Drake tries to comment on Moose. Moose interrupts, tries to attack Drake, but gets held back by officials. Moose accepts a challenge from Drake for the Impact Grand Championship for next week. Moose and Drake brawl until Chris Adonis arrives and helps Drake beat down Moose.
- Davey Richards and Angelina Love vs. Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards: The match closes out with Edwards dodging an aerial assault by Richards. Edwards overhead suplexes Richards and then both ladies are tagged in. Alisha misses a cross body and Angelina misses a scissors kick. Alisha rolls up Angelina and scores the pinfall. After the match, Richards attacks Edwards and handcuffs him to the ropes. Edwards is then forced to watch as Angelina power bombs Alisha through a table.
- Eddie and Alisha Edwards, by pinfall.
- Rockstar Spud Interview: Spud says the UK doctors are making him take another week off, but promises he'll get revenge on Swoggle.
- "#1 Contenders, Triple Threat Match": James Storm vs. Ethan Carter vs. Magnus: The match closes out with Magnus in the tree of woe while Storm is on the top rope. EC3 attempts a superplex, but Magnus reaches up from the tree of woe and suplexes EC3 and Storm through the air. Storm tosses EC3 into the steel chair wedged in the corner and then hits a neck breaker. Magnus hits an elbow on Storm, but then eats a Last Call from Storm. EC3 knees Storm to the outside and then steals the pinfall on Magnus for the win.
Winner: Ethan Carter, by pinfall, to become the new #1 Contender to the Impact World Championship.
*** RING OF HONOR ***
** ROH TV Recap ** This week's show was a blast from the past, as three matches from February's Honor Rising event were shown.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Jushin Thunder Liger, Tiger Mask and Delirious vs. Evil, Bushi, and Sanada: The match closes out with Evil hitting Delirious with a steel chair while the referee was distracted. Sanada traps Delirious in the Skull End submission for the tap out win.
Winners: Evil, Bushi and Sanada, by submission.
- Hiroki Goto vs. Punishment Martinez: The match closes out with Goto hitting the GTR on Martinez to score the pinfall.
Winner: Hiroki Goto, by pinfall.
- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Will Ospreay, The Briscoes, and Kazuchika Okada vs. The Bullet Club (Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks): The match closes out with Cody drilling Ospreay with Cross Rhodes to score the pinfall for The Bullet Club.
Winners: The Bullet Club, by pinfall.
*** Lucha Underground ***
- The Return: Have you been missing the Lucha Underground as much as I have been? Well have no fear wrestling fans because the second half of season 3 begins this Wednesday, May 31st. As usual I will provide you with the quick recaps of every show every Sunday afternoon in the Weekend 3 Count.
*** EVOLVE ***
** EVOLVE 84 Recap ** EVOLVE 84 took place live in Summit, Illinois. EVOLVE World Champion Zack Sabre Jr. defended his title against Ethan Page. WWN World Champion Matt Riddle defended his title against Kyle O'Reilly.
- Donovan Dijak vs. Keith Lee: The match closes out with Lee getting Dijak placed on the turnbuckles and hitting the Spirit Bomb to score the pinfall.
Winner: Keith Lee, by pinfall.
- Fred Yehi vs. Jason Kincaid: The match closes out with Yehi trapping Kincaid in the Koji Clutch submission and forcing Kincaid to tap out.
Winner: Fred Yehi, by submission.
- Lio Rush vs. Austin Theory: The match closes out with Rush going to the top rope and hitting the frog splash on Theory to score the pinfall. After the match, Priscilla Kelly comes to the ring and tells Austin Theory that he belongs with her.
Winner: Lio Rush, by pinfall.
- "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Jeff Cobb: The match closes out with Williams countering the Tour of the Islands and scores a rollup pinfall on Cobb.
Winner: "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, by pinfall.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship Match": Catch Point (Chris Dickinson and Jaka) (c) vs. Matt Knicks and Isaias Velazquez: The match closes out with Catch Point hitting their finisher to score the pinfall and retain their titles.
Winners: Catch Point, by pinfall, to retain the EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship.
- "EVOLVE World Championship Match": Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Ethan Page: The match closes out with Sabre locking in the Dragon Sleeper submission almost putting Page to sleep. Sabre then connects with four Penalty Kicks on Page to score the pinfall and retain the title. After the match, Darby Allin arrives with his arm in a sling and wants a future title match with Sabre when he's at 100%.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr., by pinfall, to retain the EVOLVE World Championship.
- "WWN World Championship Match": Matt Riddle (c) vs. Kyle O'Reilly: The match closes out with Riddle hitting a jumping Tombstone on O'Reilly. Riddle then locks in the Bromission submission and gets the tap out win to retain the title.
Winner: Matt Riddle, by submission.
** EVOLVE 85 Recap **
EVOLVE 85 took place live in Detroit, Michigan. WWN World Champion Matt Riddle defended his title against Jeff Cobb. EVOLVE World Champion Zack Sabre Jr. defended his title against Lio Rush.
- Dominic Garrini vs. Alex Reynolds: The match closes out with Garrini trapping Reynolds in a Triangle Choke submission and making Reynolds tap out.
Winner: Dominic Garrini, by submission.
- "EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship Match": Catch Point (Chris Dickinson and Jaka)(c) vs. Austin Theory and Jason Kincaid: Dickinson and Jaka hit their double team finisher on Kincaid to score the pinfall and retain their titles.
Winners: Catch Point, by pinfall, to retain the EVOLVE World Tag Team Championship.
- Allysin Kay vs. Priscilla Kelly: The match closes out with Allysin drilling Priscilla with a discus lariat to score the pinfall.
Winner: Allysin Kay, by pinfall.
- Donovan Dijak vs. Ethan Page: The match closes out with Page nailing the Spinning Dwayne on Dijak and scoring the pinfall.
Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall.
- "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Kyle O'Reilly: The match closes out with Williams trapping O'Reilly in the crossface submission and getting the tap out win.
Winner: "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams, by submission.
- Keith Lee vs. Fred Yehi: The match closes out with Lee drilling Yehi with Ground Zero and scoring the pinfall.
Winner: Keith Lee, by pinfall.
- "WWN World Championship Match": Matt Riddle (c) vs. Jeff Cobb: The match closes out with Riddle trapping Cobb in the Bromission submission and forces Cobb to tap out to retain the title.
Winner: Matt Riddle, by submission, to retain the WWN World Championship.
- "EVOLVE World Championship Match": Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs. Lio Rush: The match closes out with Sabre trapping Rush in the Ode to Jim Breaks double arm submission and forcing Rush to tap out to retain the title.
Winner: Zack Sabre Jr., by submission, to retain the EVOLVE World Championship.
*** House of Hardcore ***
** House of Hardcore 26 Recap **
House of Hardcore 26 was live at The Sports Arena in St. James, New York. The main event of the show saw HOH's creator himself Tommy Dreamer battle Cody Rhodes. The show also included Lucha Underground's Matt Striker, Impact's Moose and Ethan Carter, ECW Original and Ring of Honor's Bully Ray and ECW Original Little Guido.
- Papadon vs. Little Guido Maritato: The match closes out with the ECW Original, Little Guido, picking up the pinfall victory after hitting the Kiss of Death on Papadon.
Winner: Little Guido Maritato, by pinfall.
- TJ Marconi vs. Matt Striker: The match closes out with Marconi missing a corner boot. Striker hits a slam and a splash for a near fall. Marconi looks for a slam of his own, but Striker counters and grabs the rollup pinfall.
Winner: Matt Striker, by pinfall.
- Alex Reynolds (w/Friedman and Maria) vs. Lance Anoai: The match closes out with Friedman getting involved and knocking Anoai off the top rope. Anoai super kicks Friedman and Reynolds both. Reynolds comes back and locks Anoai in a crossface submission and wins by tap out.
Winner: Alex Reynolds, by submission.
- Moose vs. Dan Maff: The match closes out with Moose unloading elbows and a bicycle kick. Maff lands a german suplex, but Moose is back up and nails a spear. Maff counters the Game Changer, but Moose counters that and hits the Game Changer on the next attempt for the pinfall.
Winner: Moose, by pinfall.
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Ben Ortiz vs. Pat Buck vs. Bull James vs. Rhett Titus: The match closes out with Titus and Buck trading offense. Ortiz takes out Buck and then brawls with James. James hits the Whoopie Cushion off the top rope on Buck. Titus sneaks up behind James and steals a rollup pinfall.
Winner: Rhett Titus, by pinfall.
- Ethan Carter vs. Bully Ray: The match closes out with EC3's attorney trying to get involved. The referee holds up EC3's legs allowing Bully to grab the attorney and toss him head first into EC3's jewels for the Whazz Up. Bully tells the referee to get the tables and he does. The ladies that accompanied EC3 to the ring get involved next and low blow Bully, bringing out Bully's girlfriend Velvet Sky. Velvet clears the ladies from the ring and EC3 accidentally hits his attorney going after Velvet. EC3 chases Velvet backstage when suddenly Mick Foley emerges and stalks EC3 back to the ring. Foley shoves Socko into EC3's mouth and Bully puts EC3 through a table for the pinfall.
Winner: Bully Ray, by pinfall.
- "Triple Threat Match": The Squad (Kenny and Mikey) vs. Team Tremendous (Dan Barry and Bill Carr) vs. The NOW (Hale Collins and Vik Dalishus): The match closes out with Mikey hitting a cutter, but misses a top rope splash. Barry gets crotched on the ropes by Mikey and then Mikey climbs up with Barry. Carr makes the save and Barry hits Bookem Danno on Mikey. Barry gets pulled outside by Dalishus and super kicked. Carr hits a bossman slam on Collins and then hits the Destroyer on Dalishus. Kenny leaps off the top rope outta nowhere and nails the Alabama Jam leg drop and scores the pinfall.
Winners: The Squad, by pinfall.
- Tommy Dreamer vs. Cody Rhodes: The match closes out with Dreamer grabbing a kendo stick, but Cody kicks the ropes into Dreamer's jewels and steals the kendo stick. Cody unloads kendo stick shots on Dreamer and then applies the figure four leg lock submission. Cody wedges a chair in the corner. The referee accidentally gets knocked out as Cody attempted another figure four leg lock submission. Cody hits the Disaster Kick, but Dreamer comes back with the Dreamer DDT for a near fall as the referee awakens. Dreamer unloads kendo stick shots on Cody until Cody sends Dreamer head first into the wedged chair in the corner. Cody hits Cross Rhodes on Dreamer and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Cody Rhodes, by pinfall.
- Cody Rhodes Promo: Cody thanks Tommy Dreamer and the House of Hardcore fans for inviting him here tonight and thanks Dreamer for facing him in the main event. Dreamer talks highly of Cody and the whole Rhodes family. Cody bro hugs Dreamer and says he loves him. Dreamer says he loves Cody and the whole Rhodes Family. Cody suddenly turns on Dreamer and lays Dreamer out with another Cross Rhodes. Cody stands tall as the boos rain down on him to end the show.
*** Full Impact Pro ***
** FIP Accelerate Recap **
FIP World Champion Fred Yehi defended his title against Ethan Case. Also FIP Florida Heritage Champion Jon Davis defended his title against Caleb Konley.
- Anthony Henry vs. Teddy Stigma: The match closes out with Henry hitting the Avalanche Kudo Driver through a stack of chairs for the pinfall.
Winner: Anthony Henry, by pinfall.
- Mila informs Anthony Henry that the bounty on his head has yet to be lifted and Maxwell Jacob Friedman is coming after him. Amber Young interrupts and challenges Mila. Mila looks like she's going to fight, but backs down.
- FIP World Champion Fred Yehi brags that his original opponent Martin Stone is unable to compete tonight. Yehi says he does have an open challenge for us which is answered by Ethan Case. Case said he's here to prove he belongs in FIP and will take Yehi's title tonight.
- J Spade vs. Matt Lancie: The match closes out with Spade hitting the Ace of Spades on Lancie to score the pinfall. After the match, Parrow and Odinson hit the ring and beat down both men. Parrow tells Odinson to keep following his lead and they will run FIP. Their opponents for the six man tag team match hit the ring and that match is now.
Winner: J Spade, by pinfall.
- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Drennen, Odinson and Parrow vs. Bu Ku Dao, Danny Flamingo and Socorro: The match closes out with Parrow drilling Dao with a piledriver to score the pinfall.
Winners: Drennen, Odinson and Parrow, by pinfall.
- Aria Blake and Dynamite DiDi vs. Lindsey Snow and Priscilla Kelly: The match closes out with Aria hitting a double underhook DDT on Lindsey right on top of a street sign.
Winners: Aria Blake and Dynamite DiDi, by pinfall.
- AR Fox vs. Jason Kincaid: The match closes out with Fox hitting the straightjacket brain buster on Kincaid to score the pinfall.
Winner: AR Fox, by pinfall.
- "FIP Florida Heritage Championship Match": Jon Davis (c) vs. Caleb Konley: The match closes out with Davis trapping Konley in a half crab submission and getting the tap out win to retain his title.
Winner: Jon Davis, by submission, to retain the FIP Florida Heritage Championship.
- Jon Davis calls Caleb Konley a scumbag and demands him to get out of the ring. Davis then goes on to challenge WWN World Champion Matt Riddle and says FIP needs to stop taking Davis lightly.
- "FIP World Championship Match": Fred Yehi (c) vs. Ethan Case: The match closes out with Yehi trapping Case in the Koji Clutch submission and wins by tap out to retain his title.
Winner: Fred Yehi, by submission, to retain the FIP World Championship.
- "Fatal Four Way Match": Jason Cade vs. Austin Theory vs. James Drake vs. Jon Cruz: During the match, AR Fox arrived and went after Theory, chasing Theory backstage. The match closes out with Cade hitting a frog splash on Cruz and scoring the pinfall. After the match, Cade challenges Caleb Konley. Konley attacks, beats down Cade and accepts the challenge.
Winner: Jason Cade, by pinfall.
*** 5 Star Wrestling ***
- New Signee: Last week 5 Star Wrestling offered CM Punk $1 Million dollars to compete in their massive tournament they are holding this summer. Punk turned down the offer, however there is one man that has signed on to do the tournament and that man is the Whole F'n Show Rob Van Dam. RVD officially announced he'd be competing in the tournament this past week.
*** Other ***
- Brian Pillman Jr. News: This past week it was reported that Brian Pillman Jr. (son of the late great Brian Pillman) has begun training at Ohio Valley Wrestling with Rip Rogers as his teacher. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the son of a loose cannon.
- GLOW On Netflix: If you haven't seen the trailer for the new Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling show on Netflix yet then check it out below. GLOW begins in June of this year.
And that's this week's W3C! Join me every Sunday afternoon as I bring you news, recaps and rumors all around the wrestling world!
