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08-03-2010, 05:07 AM
The east coast leading independent wrestling company Warriors of Wrestling returns to New York with “Ultimate Survival”. This is one of the most popular events among the fans, and has been asked about since last year. The event takes place on July 31st at Funstation USA (3555 Victory Blvd. in Staten Island). “For an entire year, we have been flooded with emails concerning the Ultimate Survival match” one W.O.W. official stated. “The people enjoyed the Royal Rumble Style match we had last year…now, with a title shot on the line, we’re going to see who really wants to make it to the top of W.O.W.”
At “Extreme Heat”, Nephtali Rodriguez won the role of commissioner from Joe Miller. With this new position, Rodriguez and his Syndicate find themselves with almost unlimited power. He has already stated that he will bring in a new ring announcer for his Syndicate’s matches. In addition, he has sworn to shake things up with the roster, whether his decisions are popular with the fans or not. Will Nephtali Rodriguez’s actions break Warriors of Wrestling down to the core? And will somebody step up to the challenge of challenging the commissioner?
Jasin Karloff gained himself a Heavyweight title shot after beating Tommy Dreamer at “Extreme Heat”. He will get his shot at “Ultimate Survival” against current champion Damien Dragon. Karloff has proven himself to be a destructive force in W.O.W., winning in almost all of his hardcore matches. However, this time, he will be facing a consummate technical wrestler in Dragon. Does Karloff have what it takes to dethrone the only two time champion in W.O.W. history?
In the main event, we will see for the second time the Ultimate Survival match. This is a 30 man over the top rope Royal Rumble-style match. The last man in the ring when all the other wrestlers have been eliminated will gain himself a Heavyweight title shot against whoever the champion may be at the time.
ALSO SCHEDULED TO APPEAR AT “ULTIMATE SURVIVAL”: Tag team champions the Wifebeaters, No Limits Champion Mr. No Limits Chris Banks, The Dynamic Express, “The Answer” Pete Simmons, The American Nightmare, BA Kid, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!
Warriors of Wrestling Presents
Ultimate Survival
Live! July 31
At Funstation USA
3555 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
Doors open 7PM, Bell time 8PM
Front Row $20, General Admission $15
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Just added to VCW Liberty Lottery 2010's already action-packed card: The Hallstars (Ross and James) will be taking on The Bravado Brothers, and VCW Liberty Champion John Kermon will be defending his belt against The Necro Butcher!
Also on this show is Kings of Wrestling vs The Set, Daffney vs Sara Del Ray and MUCH MORE!
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MCW Shamrock News
Main Event
Shamrock Memorial Cup Finale
Ryan McBride (Defending SSMC Winner) vs. the winners of the Qualifying matches.
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Tag Team Match
Winner of the Pinfall advances to the finale!
The Best Around (TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell) vs. The S.A.T.'s (Joel and Jose Maximo)
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Rich Swann vs. Ruckus
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Chris Dickinson vs. Sami Callihan
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Bobby Shields
Shamrock Cup Wild Card Qualifying Match
Johnny Kashmere (for Trent Acid) vs. Mystery Opponent
MCW Heavyweight Championship
Kent Brink (C) vs. Ryan McBride
MCW Tag Team Championship
4-Way Battle - First Fall
Team Macktion (C) vs. The Holy Rollers vs. The Hit Squad vs. C.A. Elliott & Nui Tufiga
Special Attraction Women's Match
Mickie James vs. Mia Yim
Extreme Rules Tag Team Match
Cobian & Tommy Dreamer vs. Tyler Hilton & MCW Rage Champion, Adam Cole
Battle of the Blogs
Kevin Eck, Ronnie Zukko & Cole Calloway vs. Peter Schmuck & Fed-Up
More To Be Announced
Card Subject To Change
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LIVE PRO WRESTLING - PRO WRESTLING OHIO & CLEVELAND POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PRESENT “PWO WRESTLELUTION 3: A DEFINING MOMENT” SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 1st FROM NAUTICA PAVILION IN CLEVELAND, OH!
Official live event video package - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9qtQK50tk
MEDIA REQUESTS - Any media interested in covering this event or interviewing any of the staff or wrestlers of Pro Wrestling Ohio, please contact prowrestlingohio@yahoo.com.
PWO - Pro Wrestling Ohio - the most well-known and widespread regional professional wrestling organization in the area today - presents the third annual installment of its signature annual event on Sunday afternoon, August 1st at the Nautica Pavilion in downtown Cleveland, Ohio as PWO presents “Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment”. Gates open at 2:00 pm, with a 3:00 pm belltime. This event features live pro wrestling matches featuring legendary former WWE, WCW, and TNA wrestling stars “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Raven, and all the regular superstars of Pro Wrestling Ohio.
This event WILL be taped for nation-wide television. Pro Wrestling Ohio’s “PWO TV” airs every Sunday night at 10:00 pm EST on Sports Time Ohio. Sports Time Ohio is available in over 4 million cable homes throughout the state, and nationwide on satellite television. For more information on STO, please visit www.sportstimeohio.com.
Pro Wrestling Ohio is happy to be partnered with the Cleveland Police Athletic League (PAL) for this great event. A portion of proceeds from this event will go to the PAL organization. Attending PWO Wrestlelution 3 not only guarantees you an afternoon of action-packed, compelling, family-friendly action, but also means you’re supporting two great organizations that work hard to support you and your communities.
Tickets are on-sale NOW and are as low as $10!
$40 VIP Package (gives you VIP exclusive seating, a commemorative event poster & program, and access to the post-show after party right next door at the Powerhouse Pub to meet all the PWO stars and special guests!) - On sale now exclusively at PWO Shop, located at www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog
$25 Preferred Ringside Seating (Gives you the closest seat in the house, first two rows ringside!) - Available at www.Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster outlets, and The Nautica Pavilion
$20 Floor Seating (Gives you access to seating right on the floor next to the action behind the front two rows) - Available at www.Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster outlets, and The Nautica Pavilion
$10 General Admission - (Gives you spacious bleacher seating, the best value and perfect for the whole family!) - Available at PWO Shop, located at www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog, Pit Stop Donuts (4411 Clark Ave. in Cleveland, OH), and at Crazy Dee's Muzik Palace (20003 Harvard Ave. in Warransville Heights, OH), and the Nautica Pavilion.
Official final card -
PWO Title Match - “The Whole Shebang” JOHNNY GARGANO defends against “M-DOGG 20” MATT CROSS
Official video preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rESfesMLQI
Johnny Gargano spent much of the past 12 months doing everything he could to be a fighting champion, and to correct the demons of his past and be a champion based on respect and competition. However, when a mystery assailant began mysteriously attacking all of PWO’s top title contenders, the finger of blame was pointed squarely at Gargano. After months of being accused, ostracized, and kicked out of the locker room, videotape evidence proved that Gargano was an innocent man, and it was all a scheme devised by Matt Cross in order to tarnish the reputation Gargano had worked so hard to repair. Cross was upset over Gargano not granting him the PWO Title shot he had promised him last fall. Gargano had attempted to fulfill that promise, but an overwhelming list of title contenders and schedule from PWO management made the task next to impossible. Now, Cross has gone to desperate lengths to force PWO and Gargano to notice him, and receive the opportunity he’s waited a year and a half to receive. Cross fights to reclaim what he feels should have never left his possession - the PWO Title and the recognition of being the best wrestler in Ohio. Gargano is fighting for pride, for his reputation, and for his dignity - to undo six months of torture, and avenge six months of hell in one night. Who will prevail and be the undisputed PWO Champion?
Wrestling Legend “Hacksaw” JIM DUGGAN vs. “Megastar” MARION FONTAINE
Marion Fontaine has been very outspoken and critical of PWO all year, claiming their haphazard marketing ideas nearly led to the ruination of his career. After several very public and heated confrontations and rants, Fontaine was given what some call an opportunity to prove his claims as true, and others call a very deserving punishment for his selfish and demanding personality. Fontaine will battle a true legend of the sport… “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan! Hacksaw has been in the professional wrestling industry for 30 years, and is one of the most endearing and long-lasting personalities of all time. Duggan has captured numerous championships and has competed for the WWF, WCW, WWE, and countless other organizations. On August 1st, Duggan comes to Cleveland to meet his many fans, and to beat some respect into Marion Fontaine. Can Fontaine prove his claims or will Hacksaw prove who the real tough guy is?
RAVEN’s RULES: RAVEN w/Aaron Maguire & Mr. Brinks vs. JASON BANE
Official video preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knDumPcQZ44
Evil agent Aaron Maguire has been at odds with Jason Bane since PWO’s inception in the fall of 2007. Maguire has tried everything and everyone to eliminate Bane from PWO, but nothing has gotten the job done. This past fall, Maguire placed a bounty on Bane’s head - anyone who could end Bane’s career would receive a very large cash reward upwards of $100,000. Still, no one got the job done, and Bane used the adversity as motivation, getting himself in the best shape of his life and proving why he is PWO’s “Most Dominant Man”. Maguire refused to be defeated, so he dug deep into his pockets to hire the services of Raven to meet Bane on August 1st and collect the bounty himself! Raven is one of the most feared and sadistic athletes wrestling has ever seen, a man who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on others, and has dominated ECW, WCW, WWE, and TNA, usually bringing recklessness and chaos along with him. On August 1st, Raven comes to Cleveland with Agent Aaron Maguire and Aaron’s bodyguard, Mr. Brinks, but Jason Bane is more than ready. This match favors Raven, however, as it will be under “Raven’s Rules”, meaning Raven himself sets the rules to the match, which usually results in NO rules! Will Aaron Maguire get his wish or can Bane overcome the biggest threat posed to him to date?
PWO Tag Team Titles: SEX APPEAL defend against THE HOMELESS HANDICAPPED CONNECTION
Official video preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u19ARQP-tx8
Sex Appeal have reigned a top the tag team scene since the start of 2010. With an unmatched confidence and overbearing ego, Bobby Shields, Bobby Beverly, and Nicki Valentino have considered themselves superior to all other athletes, not only because of their self-proclaimed sexy appearances, but also by the diabolical minds behind them that have kept them a step ahead of all their challengers. Two men Sex Appeal look down on more than anyone are “Handicapped Hero” Gregory Iron, who has battled cerebral palsy all his life, and Hobo Joe, a down on his luck street-dweller used to fighting to survive. Sex Appeal deemed these men “inferior” to them in every way, and took great pride bullying them, injuring them, and outsmarting them. Bobby Beverly has especially targeted Iron based on an incident last year where Iron knocked two of Beverly’s teeth out, sending the superficial star into a panic. However, Iron & Hobo played upon Sex Appeal’s insecurities to goad them into one final match against them… only it would be No Disqualification! Sex Appeal proved they have an ugly side with a recent vicious attack on Greg & Hobo on television, but are they ready for the wild environment of No DQ on August 1st with the PWO Tag Titles at stake?
PWO Television Title: “Omega” AARON DRAVEN defends against “Big Bear” BENJAMIN BOONE
Aaron Draven is PWO’s first, and only two-time, PWO Television champion. After being defeated for the title by N8 Mattson early this year, and injured by Mattson’s “Sons of Michigan” protégé “Big Bear” Ben Boone, it seemed Omega would be out of the title picture permanently. However, Omega returned six weeks later and, showcasing his trademark desire and ability to downplay and block out pain and injury, Omega pursued his goal until he not only received another title shot, but re-captured the gold! When a contract stipulation prevented Mattson from receiving a rematch, he sent the 270 lb. Boone in his place, with a focus and intensity we have seen building for months. Since aligning with Mattson, no one has been able to pin Ben Boone, a streak that has lasted nearly two years! Boone is at his best as he looks to take the PWO TV Title back to Michigan, but Omega will have to beat the near unbeatable to survive. Can Draven find a way to do what no man has done in two years or will the PWO TV Title return to the Sons of Michigan?
KRIMSON vs. SUPER HENTAI
Krimson is a tortured soul, and the embodiment of evil. After ten years in wrestling, and many false promises and broken dreams a long the way, Krimson has unleashed his inner anger and is determined to take it out on the entire wrestling business. Krimson has injured countless young wrestlers in an attempt to inflict the same hurt onto wrestling that wrestling had thrust upon him. However, Super Hentai has stood up for these young athletes. Trained in Japan, Hentai stresses respect, discipline, and honor. Hentai works tirelessly as a mentor and trainer to wrestling’s young stars, looking to help the next generation instead of destroy it. Now, the best way to help is to destroy the growing cancer known as Krimson. Can Hentai save the PWO locker room from pure evil or will Krimson continue to run rampant?
SIX MAN TAG: MICHAEL “The Bomber” FAçADE & AEROFORM vs. THE GAMBINO FAMILY & ???
When Michael Façade embarrassed Shiima Xion by handing him his first loss in PWO, Shiima went off the deep end and made it his mission to make Façade & his friends suffer. Shiima attacked Façade during an interview and blinded him by spraying him in the eyes with Façade’s own spraypaint. Meanwhile, Shiima hired the returning Gambinos, Mickey & Marshall, to travel to East Lansing, Michigan to attack Façade’s newfound running buddies, Louis Lyndon & Flip Kendrick, collectively known as Aeroform. However, just as Shiima & The Gambinos seemed most dominant, Façade & Aeroform regrouped, and officially united as The Ninja Elite Squad! After a warning message was sent to Marshall “The Bull”, Façade brought new meaning to “eye for an eye” as he blinded Shiima with spraypaint, much as Shiima had done to him. Now, Shiima is injured, as The Gambinos prepare for battle against Façade & Aeroform. Who will their partner be? Can The Gambinos still finish the job given to them by Shiima? Or can The Ninja Elite Squad survive the hit?
SIX MAN TAG: ERNIE BALLZ, ERIC RYAN & COREY WINTERS vs. BRIAN BENDER & THE PUERTO RICAN WRECKING CREW
The Clash, Ernie Ballz & Brian Bender, dominated tag team wrestling in PWO in 2009, but when an injury struck Ballz down, the team destructed. Both men began to take credit for the team’s success… Ballz blaming his ever-present confidence & strategizing, Bender giving credit to his natural athleticism and ability to carry out the plan. Since then, Ballz has taken to managing the young team of Ryan & Winters, though his Clash-like strategies haven’t been embraced by his new-found team. Meanwhile, Bender has recruited the very men who injured Ernie Ballz in the first place, Luis Diamante & Isaac Montana, The Puerto Rican Wrecking Crew, in order to help his cause. Which of these men can best lead a team? We shall find out August 1st as they both lead charges into battle!
PORTIA PEREZ vs. BEN FRUITH
Portia is an internationally-renowned women’s star and one of the most respected in her field. Though, after some lackluster success in PWO it seemed she began to lose her mind. Convinced she, as herself, couldn’t compete in PWO, she transformed herself into “Dr. Monstrous” a less-than convincing superhero alter-ego. Her opponent is Ben Fruith, PWO’s gullible loveable loser, who has been forced into this match by the Sons of Michigan in order to prove he can do just ONE thing without screwing it up. Ben has been the victim of abuse and torture since day one in PWO, and with his dubious “Fruith Roll-Up” maneuver, hopes to finally score a victory. What will happen if Ben Fruith actually wins? What will happen to him if he doesn’t?
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July 20th Newswire: Speaking of Eddie Edwards, confidential sources indicated to ROHWrestling.com that many wrestlers within Ring of Honor are now outwardly questioning the validity of Edwards’ “10 Minute Hunt”, and are wondering why their names are being ignored in favor of lesser known opponents. More to come.
That was the message put out by ROH officials over a week ago, and suffice to say that those words have not sat well with ROH World TV Champion Eddie Edwards. “Lesser known opponents,” retorted Edwards. “Are you telling me that Tyson Dux and Petey Williams are ‘lesser known’ opponents? Two world traveled, world class competitors and neither could get the job done. Hell, Petey didn’t even have to beat the hunt to get his shot…I gave it to him! As for the others, is it my fault that the rest of the locker room is afraid to step into the ring with me? Is it my fault their pride won’t let them risk embarrassment when they can’t beat the clock? Maybe the guys complaining should take a look at themselves before accusing this wolf of ducking competition!”
Edwards, increasingly incensed as he talked, added: “Tell you what – since everyone is so afraid to step up to me, it’s time I step up to them. And why not start with the head of the pack? Why not go to the top of the food chain? One champion to another, I am calling you out Tyler Black! They say I’m ducking a challenge, well here’s a challenge: Take on both wolves in one weekend, boy, do you have the guts for that?”
ROH officials were quick to contact ROH World Champion Tyler Black who was more than happy to accept the challenge. “Eddie and I have never done this one-on-one,” replied the World Champion. “We’ve tested each others mettle in tags, but this is a first. I’ve said from the beginning that I will always be a fighting champion, and this is no different, Edwards. I will meet you in that ring, and I will fight you tooth and nail. You will find out the same thing your partner found out at ‘Death Before Dishonor’, the same thing he’ll get again in Charlotte. MY belt means that I am the man in ROH, and no one is going to change that!”
Due to ‘Pick 6’ rules, neither championship will be on the line in this first time one-on-one contest, but what will be at stake is bragging rights. Which champion is the best? This could be Edwards’ best opportunity to silence all of his critics. And one must figure that this is also a chance for the wolf to soften up Black as he heads into his rematch with Davey Richards the following night.
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At “Extreme Heat”, Nephtali Rodriguez won the role of commissioner from Joe Miller. With this new position, Rodriguez and his Syndicate find themselves with almost unlimited power. He has already stated that he will bring in a new ring announcer for his Syndicate’s matches. In addition, he has sworn to shake things up with the roster, whether his decisions are popular with the fans or not. Will Nephtali Rodriguez’s actions break Warriors of Wrestling down to the core? And will somebody step up to the challenge of challenging the commissioner?
Jasin Karloff gained himself a Heavyweight title shot after beating Tommy Dreamer at “Extreme Heat”. He will get his shot at “Ultimate Survival” against current champion Damien Dragon. Karloff has proven himself to be a destructive force in W.O.W., winning in almost all of his hardcore matches. However, this time, he will be facing a consummate technical wrestler in Dragon. Does Karloff have what it takes to dethrone the only two time champion in W.O.W. history?
In the main event, we will see for the second time the Ultimate Survival match. This is a 30 man over the top rope Royal Rumble-style match. The last man in the ring when all the other wrestlers have been eliminated will gain himself a Heavyweight title shot against whoever the champion may be at the time.
ALSO SCHEDULED TO APPEAR AT “ULTIMATE SURVIVAL”: Tag team champions the Wifebeaters, No Limits Champion Mr. No Limits Chris Banks, The Dynamic Express, “The Answer” Pete Simmons, The American Nightmare, BA Kid, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!
Warriors of Wrestling Presents
Ultimate Survival
Live! July 31
At Funstation USA
3555 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
Doors open 7PM, Bell time 8PM
Front Row $20, General Admission $15
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Just added to VCW Liberty Lottery 2010's already action-packed card: The Hallstars (Ross and James) will be taking on The Bravado Brothers, and VCW Liberty Champion John Kermon will be defending his belt against The Necro Butcher!
Also on this show is Kings of Wrestling vs The Set, Daffney vs Sara Del Ray and MUCH MORE!
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MCW Shamrock News
Main Event
Shamrock Memorial Cup Finale
Ryan McBride (Defending SSMC Winner) vs. the winners of the Qualifying matches.
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Tag Team Match
Winner of the Pinfall advances to the finale!
The Best Around (TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell) vs. The S.A.T.'s (Joel and Jose Maximo)
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Rich Swann vs. Ruckus
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Chris Dickinson vs. Sami Callihan
Shamrock Cup Qualifying Match
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Bobby Shields
Shamrock Cup Wild Card Qualifying Match
Johnny Kashmere (for Trent Acid) vs. Mystery Opponent
MCW Heavyweight Championship
Kent Brink (C) vs. Ryan McBride
MCW Tag Team Championship
4-Way Battle - First Fall
Team Macktion (C) vs. The Holy Rollers vs. The Hit Squad vs. C.A. Elliott & Nui Tufiga
Special Attraction Women's Match
Mickie James vs. Mia Yim
Extreme Rules Tag Team Match
Cobian & Tommy Dreamer vs. Tyler Hilton & MCW Rage Champion, Adam Cole
Battle of the Blogs
Kevin Eck, Ronnie Zukko & Cole Calloway vs. Peter Schmuck & Fed-Up
More To Be Announced
Card Subject To Change
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LIVE PRO WRESTLING - PRO WRESTLING OHIO & CLEVELAND POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PRESENT “PWO WRESTLELUTION 3: A DEFINING MOMENT” SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 1st FROM NAUTICA PAVILION IN CLEVELAND, OH!
Official live event video package - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9qtQK50tk
MEDIA REQUESTS - Any media interested in covering this event or interviewing any of the staff or wrestlers of Pro Wrestling Ohio, please contact prowrestlingohio@yahoo.com.
PWO - Pro Wrestling Ohio - the most well-known and widespread regional professional wrestling organization in the area today - presents the third annual installment of its signature annual event on Sunday afternoon, August 1st at the Nautica Pavilion in downtown Cleveland, Ohio as PWO presents “Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment”. Gates open at 2:00 pm, with a 3:00 pm belltime. This event features live pro wrestling matches featuring legendary former WWE, WCW, and TNA wrestling stars “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Raven, and all the regular superstars of Pro Wrestling Ohio.
This event WILL be taped for nation-wide television. Pro Wrestling Ohio’s “PWO TV” airs every Sunday night at 10:00 pm EST on Sports Time Ohio. Sports Time Ohio is available in over 4 million cable homes throughout the state, and nationwide on satellite television. For more information on STO, please visit www.sportstimeohio.com.
Pro Wrestling Ohio is happy to be partnered with the Cleveland Police Athletic League (PAL) for this great event. A portion of proceeds from this event will go to the PAL organization. Attending PWO Wrestlelution 3 not only guarantees you an afternoon of action-packed, compelling, family-friendly action, but also means you’re supporting two great organizations that work hard to support you and your communities.
Tickets are on-sale NOW and are as low as $10!
$40 VIP Package (gives you VIP exclusive seating, a commemorative event poster & program, and access to the post-show after party right next door at the Powerhouse Pub to meet all the PWO stars and special guests!) - On sale now exclusively at PWO Shop, located at www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog
$25 Preferred Ringside Seating (Gives you the closest seat in the house, first two rows ringside!) - Available at www.Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster outlets, and The Nautica Pavilion
$20 Floor Seating (Gives you access to seating right on the floor next to the action behind the front two rows) - Available at www.Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster outlets, and The Nautica Pavilion
$10 General Admission - (Gives you spacious bleacher seating, the best value and perfect for the whole family!) - Available at PWO Shop, located at www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog, Pit Stop Donuts (4411 Clark Ave. in Cleveland, OH), and at Crazy Dee's Muzik Palace (20003 Harvard Ave. in Warransville Heights, OH), and the Nautica Pavilion.
Official final card -
PWO Title Match - “The Whole Shebang” JOHNNY GARGANO defends against “M-DOGG 20” MATT CROSS
Official video preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rESfesMLQI
Johnny Gargano spent much of the past 12 months doing everything he could to be a fighting champion, and to correct the demons of his past and be a champion based on respect and competition. However, when a mystery assailant began mysteriously attacking all of PWO’s top title contenders, the finger of blame was pointed squarely at Gargano. After months of being accused, ostracized, and kicked out of the locker room, videotape evidence proved that Gargano was an innocent man, and it was all a scheme devised by Matt Cross in order to tarnish the reputation Gargano had worked so hard to repair. Cross was upset over Gargano not granting him the PWO Title shot he had promised him last fall. Gargano had attempted to fulfill that promise, but an overwhelming list of title contenders and schedule from PWO management made the task next to impossible. Now, Cross has gone to desperate lengths to force PWO and Gargano to notice him, and receive the opportunity he’s waited a year and a half to receive. Cross fights to reclaim what he feels should have never left his possession - the PWO Title and the recognition of being the best wrestler in Ohio. Gargano is fighting for pride, for his reputation, and for his dignity - to undo six months of torture, and avenge six months of hell in one night. Who will prevail and be the undisputed PWO Champion?
Wrestling Legend “Hacksaw” JIM DUGGAN vs. “Megastar” MARION FONTAINE
Marion Fontaine has been very outspoken and critical of PWO all year, claiming their haphazard marketing ideas nearly led to the ruination of his career. After several very public and heated confrontations and rants, Fontaine was given what some call an opportunity to prove his claims as true, and others call a very deserving punishment for his selfish and demanding personality. Fontaine will battle a true legend of the sport… “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan! Hacksaw has been in the professional wrestling industry for 30 years, and is one of the most endearing and long-lasting personalities of all time. Duggan has captured numerous championships and has competed for the WWF, WCW, WWE, and countless other organizations. On August 1st, Duggan comes to Cleveland to meet his many fans, and to beat some respect into Marion Fontaine. Can Fontaine prove his claims or will Hacksaw prove who the real tough guy is?
RAVEN’s RULES: RAVEN w/Aaron Maguire & Mr. Brinks vs. JASON BANE
Official video preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knDumPcQZ44
Evil agent Aaron Maguire has been at odds with Jason Bane since PWO’s inception in the fall of 2007. Maguire has tried everything and everyone to eliminate Bane from PWO, but nothing has gotten the job done. This past fall, Maguire placed a bounty on Bane’s head - anyone who could end Bane’s career would receive a very large cash reward upwards of $100,000. Still, no one got the job done, and Bane used the adversity as motivation, getting himself in the best shape of his life and proving why he is PWO’s “Most Dominant Man”. Maguire refused to be defeated, so he dug deep into his pockets to hire the services of Raven to meet Bane on August 1st and collect the bounty himself! Raven is one of the most feared and sadistic athletes wrestling has ever seen, a man who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on others, and has dominated ECW, WCW, WWE, and TNA, usually bringing recklessness and chaos along with him. On August 1st, Raven comes to Cleveland with Agent Aaron Maguire and Aaron’s bodyguard, Mr. Brinks, but Jason Bane is more than ready. This match favors Raven, however, as it will be under “Raven’s Rules”, meaning Raven himself sets the rules to the match, which usually results in NO rules! Will Aaron Maguire get his wish or can Bane overcome the biggest threat posed to him to date?
PWO Tag Team Titles: SEX APPEAL defend against THE HOMELESS HANDICAPPED CONNECTION
Official video preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u19ARQP-tx8
Sex Appeal have reigned a top the tag team scene since the start of 2010. With an unmatched confidence and overbearing ego, Bobby Shields, Bobby Beverly, and Nicki Valentino have considered themselves superior to all other athletes, not only because of their self-proclaimed sexy appearances, but also by the diabolical minds behind them that have kept them a step ahead of all their challengers. Two men Sex Appeal look down on more than anyone are “Handicapped Hero” Gregory Iron, who has battled cerebral palsy all his life, and Hobo Joe, a down on his luck street-dweller used to fighting to survive. Sex Appeal deemed these men “inferior” to them in every way, and took great pride bullying them, injuring them, and outsmarting them. Bobby Beverly has especially targeted Iron based on an incident last year where Iron knocked two of Beverly’s teeth out, sending the superficial star into a panic. However, Iron & Hobo played upon Sex Appeal’s insecurities to goad them into one final match against them… only it would be No Disqualification! Sex Appeal proved they have an ugly side with a recent vicious attack on Greg & Hobo on television, but are they ready for the wild environment of No DQ on August 1st with the PWO Tag Titles at stake?
PWO Television Title: “Omega” AARON DRAVEN defends against “Big Bear” BENJAMIN BOONE
Aaron Draven is PWO’s first, and only two-time, PWO Television champion. After being defeated for the title by N8 Mattson early this year, and injured by Mattson’s “Sons of Michigan” protégé “Big Bear” Ben Boone, it seemed Omega would be out of the title picture permanently. However, Omega returned six weeks later and, showcasing his trademark desire and ability to downplay and block out pain and injury, Omega pursued his goal until he not only received another title shot, but re-captured the gold! When a contract stipulation prevented Mattson from receiving a rematch, he sent the 270 lb. Boone in his place, with a focus and intensity we have seen building for months. Since aligning with Mattson, no one has been able to pin Ben Boone, a streak that has lasted nearly two years! Boone is at his best as he looks to take the PWO TV Title back to Michigan, but Omega will have to beat the near unbeatable to survive. Can Draven find a way to do what no man has done in two years or will the PWO TV Title return to the Sons of Michigan?
KRIMSON vs. SUPER HENTAI
Krimson is a tortured soul, and the embodiment of evil. After ten years in wrestling, and many false promises and broken dreams a long the way, Krimson has unleashed his inner anger and is determined to take it out on the entire wrestling business. Krimson has injured countless young wrestlers in an attempt to inflict the same hurt onto wrestling that wrestling had thrust upon him. However, Super Hentai has stood up for these young athletes. Trained in Japan, Hentai stresses respect, discipline, and honor. Hentai works tirelessly as a mentor and trainer to wrestling’s young stars, looking to help the next generation instead of destroy it. Now, the best way to help is to destroy the growing cancer known as Krimson. Can Hentai save the PWO locker room from pure evil or will Krimson continue to run rampant?
SIX MAN TAG: MICHAEL “The Bomber” FAçADE & AEROFORM vs. THE GAMBINO FAMILY & ???
When Michael Façade embarrassed Shiima Xion by handing him his first loss in PWO, Shiima went off the deep end and made it his mission to make Façade & his friends suffer. Shiima attacked Façade during an interview and blinded him by spraying him in the eyes with Façade’s own spraypaint. Meanwhile, Shiima hired the returning Gambinos, Mickey & Marshall, to travel to East Lansing, Michigan to attack Façade’s newfound running buddies, Louis Lyndon & Flip Kendrick, collectively known as Aeroform. However, just as Shiima & The Gambinos seemed most dominant, Façade & Aeroform regrouped, and officially united as The Ninja Elite Squad! After a warning message was sent to Marshall “The Bull”, Façade brought new meaning to “eye for an eye” as he blinded Shiima with spraypaint, much as Shiima had done to him. Now, Shiima is injured, as The Gambinos prepare for battle against Façade & Aeroform. Who will their partner be? Can The Gambinos still finish the job given to them by Shiima? Or can The Ninja Elite Squad survive the hit?
SIX MAN TAG: ERNIE BALLZ, ERIC RYAN & COREY WINTERS vs. BRIAN BENDER & THE PUERTO RICAN WRECKING CREW
The Clash, Ernie Ballz & Brian Bender, dominated tag team wrestling in PWO in 2009, but when an injury struck Ballz down, the team destructed. Both men began to take credit for the team’s success… Ballz blaming his ever-present confidence & strategizing, Bender giving credit to his natural athleticism and ability to carry out the plan. Since then, Ballz has taken to managing the young team of Ryan & Winters, though his Clash-like strategies haven’t been embraced by his new-found team. Meanwhile, Bender has recruited the very men who injured Ernie Ballz in the first place, Luis Diamante & Isaac Montana, The Puerto Rican Wrecking Crew, in order to help his cause. Which of these men can best lead a team? We shall find out August 1st as they both lead charges into battle!
PORTIA PEREZ vs. BEN FRUITH
Portia is an internationally-renowned women’s star and one of the most respected in her field. Though, after some lackluster success in PWO it seemed she began to lose her mind. Convinced she, as herself, couldn’t compete in PWO, she transformed herself into “Dr. Monstrous” a less-than convincing superhero alter-ego. Her opponent is Ben Fruith, PWO’s gullible loveable loser, who has been forced into this match by the Sons of Michigan in order to prove he can do just ONE thing without screwing it up. Ben has been the victim of abuse and torture since day one in PWO, and with his dubious “Fruith Roll-Up” maneuver, hopes to finally score a victory. What will happen if Ben Fruith actually wins? What will happen to him if he doesn’t?
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July 20th Newswire: Speaking of Eddie Edwards, confidential sources indicated to ROHWrestling.com that many wrestlers within Ring of Honor are now outwardly questioning the validity of Edwards’ “10 Minute Hunt”, and are wondering why their names are being ignored in favor of lesser known opponents. More to come.
That was the message put out by ROH officials over a week ago, and suffice to say that those words have not sat well with ROH World TV Champion Eddie Edwards. “Lesser known opponents,” retorted Edwards. “Are you telling me that Tyson Dux and Petey Williams are ‘lesser known’ opponents? Two world traveled, world class competitors and neither could get the job done. Hell, Petey didn’t even have to beat the hunt to get his shot…I gave it to him! As for the others, is it my fault that the rest of the locker room is afraid to step into the ring with me? Is it my fault their pride won’t let them risk embarrassment when they can’t beat the clock? Maybe the guys complaining should take a look at themselves before accusing this wolf of ducking competition!”
Edwards, increasingly incensed as he talked, added: “Tell you what – since everyone is so afraid to step up to me, it’s time I step up to them. And why not start with the head of the pack? Why not go to the top of the food chain? One champion to another, I am calling you out Tyler Black! They say I’m ducking a challenge, well here’s a challenge: Take on both wolves in one weekend, boy, do you have the guts for that?”
ROH officials were quick to contact ROH World Champion Tyler Black who was more than happy to accept the challenge. “Eddie and I have never done this one-on-one,” replied the World Champion. “We’ve tested each others mettle in tags, but this is a first. I’ve said from the beginning that I will always be a fighting champion, and this is no different, Edwards. I will meet you in that ring, and I will fight you tooth and nail. You will find out the same thing your partner found out at ‘Death Before Dishonor’, the same thing he’ll get again in Charlotte. MY belt means that I am the man in ROH, and no one is going to change that!”
Due to ‘Pick 6’ rules, neither championship will be on the line in this first time one-on-one contest, but what will be at stake is bragging rights. Which champion is the best? This could be Edwards’ best opportunity to silence all of his critics. And one must figure that this is also a chance for the wolf to soften up Black as he heads into his rematch with Davey Richards the following night.
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