[YEStling Thread] DJ Hogan in the house

PeonU

The Best part of raw is when primo kicked Little Jimmy and R-Truth went ape shit. He's even entertaining in the ring when stupid wwe won't even get him Mic Time.

Nirya

Matev wrote: »

Man, Nirya got picked and I didn't, what kind of cuckoo draft is this?

Solid Raw tonight, happy for Truth and kofi, Johnny finally going full heel, and Lesnar getting the hell off of the TV.

Surprisingly, I'll give kudos to Cole tonight too, he was commentating in a mostly face manner and didn't get on my nerves.

Well, I am top 3 all-time in this thing, so I have to be somewhat good.

Matev

Pfft, that don't mean anything.

Alistair Hutton

So I watched the end segment of RAW. Was it just me or did Cole do really good commentary for that bit?

Assuran

Yeah, I think it was super effective that even heel Cole was disapproving of Johnny's actions.

Buttlord

wirehead26 wrote: »

SarcasmoBlaster wrote: »

Buttlord wrote: »

wirehead26 wrote: »

So while Hunter pretty much runs everything now, he still has to filter everything through Vince. So it's safe to say Vince Mcmahon approved a CM Punk/Daniel Bryan WWE title match for a PPV.

I don't quite know what to say.

yeah vince is notoriously bad about not wanting to give guys he didn't create anything

this is wow

I think even Vince has reached the point where he realizes that WWE's talent development system is so shitty that they literally can't create their own stars anymore.

Yeah no. Hell no. The WWE developmental system has created a bunch of good wrestlers or at least good characters, especially nowadays.

it's also created alex riley

Buttlord

cole makes me really sad because he's capable of doing really good commentary

and you can hear it as far back as when he did commentary with king for the first half of raw is war back in the day

but he's so far up his own ass with the heel persona thing that i just want to strangle him slowly

Nirya

Spoiler:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Death To All But Metal takes place on Friday, May 25, 2012 at American Legion Post #308 (7338 Canby Ave., Reseda, CA 91335) in Reseda, CA, and is scheduled to feature:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match
"Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen (Champion) vs. Brian Cage (Challenger)

-- Immediately after the conclusion of DDT4, "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen returned to the locker room and demanded to know "Who's next?!" While most of those seated in the locker room were puzzled by Steen's Goldbergian query (Kevin is, after all, a huge Therock Lesnar fan), one man immediately put himself forward as the next challenger for the World Championship: Brian Cage. Still smarting after being bounced from the DDT4 tournament in the first round, Cage was looking a chance to prove that he belongs in the upper echelon of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and the opportunity presented itself in the form of a battered and bruised champion still looking for a fight. Steen retorted with a verbal assault aimed at Cage's manhood, to which Cage responded with a shove and a less-than-polite offer to "go right now," but the two men were restrained and separated before the confrontation could escalate further. They then agreed to face one another on May 25th at Death To All But Metal while being escorted to opposite ends of the locker room.

The following Monday, the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, keen to seem like a powerful matchmaking group, sent a very stern memo to both World Champion Kevin Steen and would-be challenger Brian Cage about the importance of respecting the decisions of the Championship Committee. Cage was first to respond (via text message) saying "Bro? Bro. BRO." Steen was heard from moments later (via email) with a very terse seven letter response ending with "you." The blatant insubordination by both men infuriated the Board of Directors, who handed out 30-day suspensions to both Steen and Cage. The Board then began work on determining the next challenger for "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen's World Championship, after he serves his suspension, of course.

In a highly innovative and unexpected move, the Board of Directors announced that "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen would be defending the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship against Brian Cage on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, for reasons the Board has yet to disclose. This could have something to do with the fact that the 30-day suspension barring both Steen and Cage from competing on Pro Wrestling Guerrilla events actually ends just prior to May 25th, or that the Board is (allegedly) physically intimidated by both Mr. Cage and Mr. Steen. Whatever the reason, all hail the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, the smartest governing body in all the land, and the people that sign our checks!

No Disqualification Tag Team Match
Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno & Stupefied) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

-- For the first time in three years The Young Bucks, were not in the DDT4 finals. This was a startling realization for Matt and Nick Jackson, who went from being the team most closely associate with DDT4 success to first round losers in a matter of seconds. How did this happen? Is this how all of the teams that The Young Bucks vanquished in previous tournaments felt? What a terrible feeling! This feeling made the Jackson brothers sad at first, but very quickly that sadness turned to anger. Intense, burning anger. Rage. Who is responsible for making The Young Bucks feel this way? Certainly not The Young Bucks!

No, the answer to that question, to Matt and Nick Jackson at least, was in the ring celebrating their victory in perhaps the most competitive DDT4 to date, the Super Smash Brothers. Player Uno and Stupefied began their day with only a single victory in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, but would go to sleep knowing they defeated three of the toughest opponents imaginable, all in one night. At least, they would think that until the ultimate sore losers, The Young Bucks hit the ring to disrupt the celebration and attack all four competitors in the DDT4 final round match. After three grueling matches, the Super Smash Brothers, and their opponents 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico & Willie Mack) were far too exhausted to mount any sort of sustained defense, and the assault only ended because World Champion Kevin Steen ran from the commentary position to confront The Young Bucks.

When The Young Bucks took a moment to explain themselves, their refusal to take responsibility for their tournament loss became even more apparent. According to the Bucks, DDT4 was supposed to be about them, by virtue of their past accomplishments. How dare another team come along to not only eliminate The Young Bucks, but go on to win the tournament. That's not how things are supposed to work, and Matt and Nick Jackson are prepared to rectify that.

With Super Dragon out of action until after May 25th and their Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship title shot postponed, the Super Smash Brothers have opted to give The Young Bucks a chance to back up all of their talk. But if The Young Bucks are going to attack from behind, bend the rules, and act like all-around jerks, why shouldn't Player Uno and Stupefied have the option to do so as well? That's why on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, the Super Smash Brothers and The Young Bucks will meet in a no disqualification rematch!

Grudge Match
El Generico vs. Ricochet

-- When El Generico and Ricochet met for the first time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla at The Curse of Guerrilla Island in October, 2010, fans saw something they were not at all prepared for: a frustrated El Generico that considered breaking the rules to score a victory. While he's never been thought of as one of the more articulate professional wrestlers, El Generico's unspoken moral code is obvious to anyone that has seen him compete over the years. But when he found himself standing across the ring from a man that is a few years younger, a step faster, and can jump a few inches higher, Generico thought about resorting to drastic measures. Whether it was due to second-guessing himself, or Ricochet's innate aptitude for professional wrestling, El Generico lost that day, not just in the literal sense, but in the eyes of the fans, as well.

The realization that he disappointed his fans as well as himself caused El Generico to do some serious soul searching, and ultimately lead to an alliance, though not quite friendship, between himself and Ricochet. That alliance was put to the test just over a year ago when the pair began teaming together to do battle with some of the very best tag teams from around the world. Despite their natural abilities, the team of El Generico and Ricochet suffered three consecutive losses, leading to the dissolution of their team and alliance.

With the bad blood between the two men having built for months, El Generico and Ricochet will have their long-awaited rematch at Death To All But Metal on Friday, May 25th. While both men have obviously aged since their first meeting, El Generico rekindled his rivalry with "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen, a rivalry that took years off of his career, not to mention his life. Will the competitive gap between Ricochet and El Generico have widened further in the intervening years, or will Generico have no compunctions about using every available advantage, whether legal or otherwise, in order to defeat the younger man?

Singles Match
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack

-- While the fans can be quite vociferous when it comes to new talent they'd like to see in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, it's worth noting when both the fans and the locker room are asking to see the same guy. And as we've seen in the case of Future Shock (Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly), when you have former World Champion Davey Richards demanding that you be given an opportunity to compete, chances are that the Board of Directors will listen. Such is the case with Toronto, Ontario, Canada's "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who will make his Pro Wrestling Guerrilla debut on Friday, May 25th at Death To All But Metal. Nicknamed "Unbreakable" not just because of his physical durability but his seemingly unflappable drive and determination, Elgin comes to Pro Wrestling Guerrilla with not only high expectation, but an incredibly difficult opponent right off the bat.

When talking about young and tough (both mentally and physically) competitors, no list is complete without Willie Mack's name on it. Much like Michael Elgin, Willie Mack has experienced a meteoric rise in recent years, calmly facing (and defeating) some of the top names in professional wrestling today. After their match at Steen Wolf in October, 2011, Davey Richards sang the praises of Willie Mack, and advised the professional wrestling world to watch their backs, because this guy is gunning for the number one spot. This opinion became fact when last month at DDT4, Willie Mack, alongside El Generico, was a heartbeat away from winning the tournament. Now that he is so close to the apex of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Willie Mack will fight tooth and nail to make his way onto the top, something Michael Elgin will be forced to confront head on at Death To All But Metal!

Six-Person Tag Team Match
Candice LeRae & RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) vs. "Pretty" Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas, & Joey Ryan

Singles Match
TJ Perkins vs. Ryan Taylor

Singles Match
B-Boy vs. Famous B

Guess I know what I'll be doing on the 25th.

Alistair Hutton

Nirya wrote: »

Spoiler:

Guess I know what I'll be doing on the 25th.

Watching Smackdown?

Alistair Hutton

Assuran wrote: »

Yeah, I think it was super effective that even heel Cole was disapproving of Johnny's actions.

Cole has really dialed down the heelness from "ridiculously over the top" to "appropriately snide" lately. Image Cole of a year ago comenting on the Lawler / Bryan match and contrast to this weeks. Like night and day and so much better for it.

EDIT: Also , Cena's husky monotone impression is spot on.

Gonmun

Radius wrote: »

Hell yeah, picked before Gonmun, my dominance continues onward.

-_- And to think I was almost disappointed we were on the same brand. That's it. You. me. Hell in a cell.

Radius

No, don't you see, now we get to form the tag team that constantly gets to mess around with the GM's without suffering any serious repercussions.

It's just that when all is said and done I'm Shawn Michaels and you're Triple H.

The Lovely Bastard

oh no

no one messes with gm tlb without gettin' screwed over

Eat it You Nasty Pig.

Buttlord wrote: »

cole makes me really sad because he's capable of doing really good commentary

and you can hear it as far back as when he did commentary with king for the first half of raw is war back in the day

but he's so far up his own ass with the heel persona thing that i just want to strangle him slowly

I feel the same way

I can't decide if it's a legit beef or if he's just doing a really good job

Gonmun

Radius wrote: »

No, don't you see, now we get to form the tag team that constantly gets to mess around with the GM's without suffering any serious repercussions.

It's just that when all is said and done I'm Shawn Michaels and you're Triple H.

...

Do I get a sledgehammer?

Unco-ordinated

Xehalus wrote: »

yeah, he totally came back with those Journey 2 clips for funsies

Yeah, Rock's totally in charge of Warner's marketing department and the WWE never promotes movies. Will Sasso to headline Wrestlemania XIX.

Buttlord wrote: »

cole makes me really sad because he's capable of doing really good commentary

and you can hear it as far back as when he did commentary with king for the first half of raw is war back in the day

but he's so far up his own ass with the heel persona thing that i just want to strangle him slowly

That was because back then, JR was in the Gorilla Position, telling him what to say and how to say it. At the moment he's nowhere near as bad as he was last year but still really isn't that good. If you want to strangle anyone though, strangle Vince, as it's his creation. Still, Lawler's way worse.

Anyway, Raw was pretty good. Loving the idea of Punk vs Bryan and Cena vs Ace at Over the Limit.

Triple B

redfield85 wrote: »

Assuran wrote: »

So, just finished Raw. That was a pretty good show over all, and Brock comes out looking like all kinds of bad ass. I love Trips, but him selling an injury to someone is a BIG DEAL based on how little he does it. Dare I say the WWE is on fire?

Plus, Punk vs. Danielson for the WWE title. Holy shit. Never, ever in my wildest dreams watching those two in the indies did I believe this would come to pass.

I was kinda confused on the ending of Jericho/Big Show. What was the point of that ending cluster?

I think the ref legit fucked up to be honest. He was counting waayyyy too slow.

I was watching with a friend and we're both certain the ref legit fucked it up. When they came back from commercial and said both guys were counted out, that was pretty much their way of saying "yeah so there's no way we can bullshit our way out of this one. no worries we're firing that ref tomorrow"

Alistair Hutton

So, how are they going to get Ace over as a legitimate threat to Cena? He can't just start pulling off 15 variations of the Ace Crusher between now and Over The Limit.

Triple B

I'd be willing to bet they'll throw in some kind of stipulation.

Eat it You Nasty Pig.

Triple B wrote: »

redfield85 wrote: »

Assuran wrote: »

So, just finished Raw. That was a pretty good show over all, and Brock comes out looking like all kinds of bad ass. I love Trips, but him selling an injury to someone is a BIG DEAL based on how little he does it. Dare I say the WWE is on fire?

Plus, Punk vs. Danielson for the WWE title. Holy shit. Never, ever in my wildest dreams watching those two in the indies did I believe this would come to pass.

I was kinda confused on the ending of Jericho/Big Show. What was the point of that ending cluster?

I think the ref legit fucked up to be honest. He was counting waayyyy too slow.

I was watching with a friend and we're both certain the ref legit fucked it up. When they came back from commercial and said both guys were counted out, that was pretty much their way of saying "yeah so there's no way we can bullshit our way out of this one. no worries we're firing that ref tomorrow"

I thought the idea was that it was supposed to be really close, but the bell was supposed to sound before the ref counted 10

it was a little silly though cause it took him like 35 seconds to get to a 10 count

wirehead26

Cade wrote: »

So did this get mentioned:

Following the Extreme Rules PPV on Sunday, there was a huge backstage blow-up involving Brock Lesnar.
According to several sources, Lesnar lost it on a number of WWE officials and began ripping apart a dressing room, upset over the John Cena promo that closed the PPV.

The original plan was for Cena, despite winning, to be so beaten that he was carried out of the building, leaving an opening for Lesnar to brag that while he had lost the battle on a fluke, he had won the war.

When Cena decided to address the audience, Lesnar perceived it as Cena double crossing him and lost in on WWE officials. It's not yet known how they calmed him down, but tonight's angle with HHH was planned in advance as a way to remove Lesnar from TV.

Sources within the company have indicated that Lesnar's current deal only requires him to work two dates minimum.

I have to agree with Lensar here. It should have happened like HHH/Taker back on Mania 27 with Cena collapsing and having to be carried out. I really hope this didn't fuck up Brock's WWE return as I want to see him wrestle guys like Punk and Orton.

Alistair Hutton

Eat it You Nasty Pig. wrote: »

Triple B wrote: »

redfield85 wrote: »

Assuran wrote: »

So, just finished Raw. That was a pretty good show over all, and Brock comes out looking like all kinds of bad ass. I love Trips, but him selling an injury to someone is a BIG DEAL based on how little he does it. Dare I say the WWE is on fire?

Plus, Punk vs. Danielson for the WWE title. Holy shit. Never, ever in my wildest dreams watching those two in the indies did I believe this would come to pass.

I was kinda confused on the ending of Jericho/Big Show. What was the point of that ending cluster?

I think the ref legit fucked up to be honest. He was counting waayyyy too slow.

I was watching with a friend and we're both certain the ref legit fucked it up. When they came back from commercial and said both guys were counted out, that was pretty much their way of saying "yeah so there's no way we can bullshit our way out of this one. no worries we're firing that ref tomorrow"

I thought the idea was that it was supposed to be really close, but the bell was supposed to sound before the ref counted 10

it was a little silly though cause it took him like 35 seconds to get to a 10 count

WWE ref counts have always been and will always be completely messed up and nothing do do with seconds. If you want tight time calling by refs then you need classic seventies British wrestling.

The Geek

wirehead26 wrote: »

Cade wrote: »

So did this get mentioned:

Following the Extreme Rules PPV on Sunday, there was a huge backstage blow-up involving Brock Lesnar.
According to several sources, Lesnar lost it on a number of WWE officials and began ripping apart a dressing room, upset over the John Cena promo that closed the PPV.

The original plan was for Cena, despite winning, to be so beaten that he was carried out of the building, leaving an opening for Lesnar to brag that while he had lost the battle on a fluke, he had won the war.

When Cena decided to address the audience, Lesnar perceived it as Cena double crossing him and lost in on WWE officials. It's not yet known how they calmed him down, but tonight's angle with HHH was planned in advance as a way to remove Lesnar from TV.

Sources within the company have indicated that Lesnar's current deal only requires him to work two dates minimum.

I have to agree with Lensar here. It should have happened like HHH/Taker back on Mania 27 with Cena collapsing and having to be carried out. I really hope this didn't fuck up Brock's WWE return as I want to see him wrestle guys like Punk and Orton.

Maybe Brock should call a whaaaaaaaaaambulence.

wirehead26

PeonU wrote: »

The Best part of raw is when primo kicked Little Jimmy and R-Truth went ape shit. He's even entertaining in the ring when stupid wwe won't even get him Mic Time.

That was fantastic. I'm hoping Abraham Washingtons plan to get the tag titles back on Epico/Primo is to kidnap Little Jimmy.

Dyvim Tvar

Nirya wrote: »

Spoiler:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Death To All But Metal takes place on Friday, May 25, 2012 at American Legion Post #308 (7338 Canby Ave., Reseda, CA 91335) in Reseda, CA, and is scheduled to feature:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match
"Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen (Champion) vs. Brian Cage (Challenger)

-- Immediately after the conclusion of DDT4, "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen returned to the locker room and demanded to know "Who's next?!" While most of those seated in the locker room were puzzled by Steen's Goldbergian query (Kevin is, after all, a huge Therock Lesnar fan), one man immediately put himself forward as the next challenger for the World Championship: Brian Cage. Still smarting after being bounced from the DDT4 tournament in the first round, Cage was looking a chance to prove that he belongs in the upper echelon of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and the opportunity presented itself in the form of a battered and bruised champion still looking for a fight. Steen retorted with a verbal assault aimed at Cage's manhood, to which Cage responded with a shove and a less-than-polite offer to "go right now," but the two men were restrained and separated before the confrontation could escalate further. They then agreed to face one another on May 25th at Death To All But Metal while being escorted to opposite ends of the locker room.

The following Monday, the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, keen to seem like a powerful matchmaking group, sent a very stern memo to both World Champion Kevin Steen and would-be challenger Brian Cage about the importance of respecting the decisions of the Championship Committee. Cage was first to respond (via text message) saying "Bro? Bro. BRO." Steen was heard from moments later (via email) with a very terse seven letter response ending with "you." The blatant insubordination by both men infuriated the Board of Directors, who handed out 30-day suspensions to both Steen and Cage. The Board then began work on determining the next challenger for "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen's World Championship, after he serves his suspension, of course.

In a highly innovative and unexpected move, the Board of Directors announced that "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen would be defending the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship against Brian Cage on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, for reasons the Board has yet to disclose. This could have something to do with the fact that the 30-day suspension barring both Steen and Cage from competing on Pro Wrestling Guerrilla events actually ends just prior to May 25th, or that the Board is (allegedly) physically intimidated by both Mr. Cage and Mr. Steen. Whatever the reason, all hail the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, the smartest governing body in all the land, and the people that sign our checks!

No Disqualification Tag Team Match
Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno & Stupefied) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

-- For the first time in three years The Young Bucks, were not in the DDT4 finals. This was a startling realization for Matt and Nick Jackson, who went from being the team most closely associate with DDT4 success to first round losers in a matter of seconds. How did this happen? Is this how all of the teams that The Young Bucks vanquished in previous tournaments felt? What a terrible feeling! This feeling made the Jackson brothers sad at first, but very quickly that sadness turned to anger. Intense, burning anger. Rage. Who is responsible for making The Young Bucks feel this way? Certainly not The Young Bucks!

No, the answer to that question, to Matt and Nick Jackson at least, was in the ring celebrating their victory in perhaps the most competitive DDT4 to date, the Super Smash Brothers. Player Uno and Stupefied began their day with only a single victory in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, but would go to sleep knowing they defeated three of the toughest opponents imaginable, all in one night. At least, they would think that until the ultimate sore losers, The Young Bucks hit the ring to disrupt the celebration and attack all four competitors in the DDT4 final round match. After three grueling matches, the Super Smash Brothers, and their opponents 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico & Willie Mack) were far too exhausted to mount any sort of sustained defense, and the assault only ended because World Champion Kevin Steen ran from the commentary position to confront The Young Bucks.

When The Young Bucks took a moment to explain themselves, their refusal to take responsibility for their tournament loss became even more apparent. According to the Bucks, DDT4 was supposed to be about them, by virtue of their past accomplishments. How dare another team come along to not only eliminate The Young Bucks, but go on to win the tournament. That's not how things are supposed to work, and Matt and Nick Jackson are prepared to rectify that.

With Super Dragon out of action until after May 25th and their Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship title shot postponed, the Super Smash Brothers have opted to give The Young Bucks a chance to back up all of their talk. But if The Young Bucks are going to attack from behind, bend the rules, and act like all-around jerks, why shouldn't Player Uno and Stupefied have the option to do so as well? That's why on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, the Super Smash Brothers and The Young Bucks will meet in a no disqualification rematch!

Grudge Match
El Generico vs. Ricochet

-- When El Generico and Ricochet met for the first time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla at The Curse of Guerrilla Island in October, 2010, fans saw something they were not at all prepared for: a frustrated El Generico that considered breaking the rules to score a victory. While he's never been thought of as one of the more articulate professional wrestlers, El Generico's unspoken moral code is obvious to anyone that has seen him compete over the years. But when he found himself standing across the ring from a man that is a few years younger, a step faster, and can jump a few inches higher, Generico thought about resorting to drastic measures. Whether it was due to second-guessing himself, or Ricochet's innate aptitude for professional wrestling, El Generico lost that day, not just in the literal sense, but in the eyes of the fans, as well.

The realization that he disappointed his fans as well as himself caused El Generico to do some serious soul searching, and ultimately lead to an alliance, though not quite friendship, between himself and Ricochet. That alliance was put to the test just over a year ago when the pair began teaming together to do battle with some of the very best tag teams from around the world. Despite their natural abilities, the team of El Generico and Ricochet suffered three consecutive losses, leading to the dissolution of their team and alliance.

With the bad blood between the two men having built for months, El Generico and Ricochet will have their long-awaited rematch at Death To All But Metal on Friday, May 25th. While both men have obviously aged since their first meeting, El Generico rekindled his rivalry with "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen, a rivalry that took years off of his career, not to mention his life. Will the competitive gap between Ricochet and El Generico have widened further in the intervening years, or will Generico have no compunctions about using every available advantage, whether legal or otherwise, in order to defeat the younger man?

Singles Match
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack

-- While the fans can be quite vociferous when it comes to new talent they'd like to see in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, it's worth noting when both the fans and the locker room are asking to see the same guy. And as we've seen in the case of Future Shock (Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly), when you have former World Champion Davey Richards demanding that you be given an opportunity to compete, chances are that the Board of Directors will listen. Such is the case with Toronto, Ontario, Canada's "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who will make his Pro Wrestling Guerrilla debut on Friday, May 25th at Death To All But Metal. Nicknamed "Unbreakable" not just because of his physical durability but his seemingly unflappable drive and determination, Elgin comes to Pro Wrestling Guerrilla with not only high expectation, but an incredibly difficult opponent right off the bat.

When talking about young and tough (both mentally and physically) competitors, no list is complete without Willie Mack's name on it. Much like Michael Elgin, Willie Mack has experienced a meteoric rise in recent years, calmly facing (and defeating) some of the top names in professional wrestling today. After their match at Steen Wolf in October, 2011, Davey Richards sang the praises of Willie Mack, and advised the professional wrestling world to watch their backs, because this guy is gunning for the number one spot. This opinion became fact when last month at DDT4, Willie Mack, alongside El Generico, was a heartbeat away from winning the tournament. Now that he is so close to the apex of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Willie Mack will fight tooth and nail to make his way onto the top, something Michael Elgin will be forced to confront head on at Death To All But Metal!

Six-Person Tag Team Match
Candice LeRae & RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) vs. "Pretty" Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas, & Joey Ryan

Singles Match
TJ Perkins vs. Ryan Taylor

Singles Match
B-Boy vs. Famous B

Guess I know what I'll be doing on the 25th.

That card looks really good. I can live without Elgin but Brian Cage getting a main event spot more than makes up for that.
I can't wait for the DVD.
Speaking of which I got the Word's Finest DVD yesterday, holy shit but Steen and Excalibur have some great commentary there. The event wasn't bad either, although a groomed Joey Ryan caught me very, very off guard.

wirehead26

Fuckin PWG and Chikara promotions that never come to Atlanta. COME TO GEORGIA YOU SHITS.

THEPAIN73

I am so excited for Bryan/Punk.

I.. I feel so bad for Samoa Joe.

So many emotions.

LTM

Alistair Hutton wrote: »

Eat it You Nasty Pig. wrote: »

Triple B wrote: »

redfield85 wrote: »

Assuran wrote: »

So, just finished Raw. That was a pretty good show over all, and Brock comes out looking like all kinds of bad ass. I love Trips, but him selling an injury to someone is a BIG DEAL based on how little he does it. Dare I say the WWE is on fire?

Plus, Punk vs. Danielson for the WWE title. Holy shit. Never, ever in my wildest dreams watching those two in the indies did I believe this would come to pass.

I was kinda confused on the ending of Jericho/Big Show. What was the point of that ending cluster?

I think the ref legit fucked up to be honest. He was counting waayyyy too slow.

I was watching with a friend and we're both certain the ref legit fucked it up. When they came back from commercial and said both guys were counted out, that was pretty much their way of saying "yeah so there's no way we can bullshit our way out of this one. no worries we're firing that ref tomorrow"

I thought the idea was that it was supposed to be really close, but the bell was supposed to sound before the ref counted 10

it was a little silly though cause it took him like 35 seconds to get to a 10 count

WWE ref counts have always been and will always be completely messed up and nothing do do with seconds. If you want tight time calling by refs then you need classic seventies British wrestling.

Judging by how they completely dropped the entire incident, I think the outcome they wanted was for a double DQ due to the time limit. I think Black Ref fucked up by counting 10 instead of cutting off his count when the horn sounded.

I feel bad for him though, as this was probably his chance to get off Divas detail. Now he's gonna be stuck reffing that and squash matches again.

Was I the only one who thought Raw was pretty bad last night?

Dyvim Tvar

wirehead26 wrote: »

Fuckin PWG and Chikara promotions that never come to Atlanta. COME TO GEORGIA YOU SHITS.

Nobody goes to Atlanta ever since Jimmy Rave was bitten by that Brown Recluse and had to miss a CZW show.
True story.

Nirya

Dyvim Tvar wrote: »

Nirya wrote: »

Spoiler:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Death To All But Metal takes place on Friday, May 25, 2012 at American Legion Post #308 (7338 Canby Ave., Reseda, CA 91335) in Reseda, CA, and is scheduled to feature:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match
"Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen (Champion) vs. Brian Cage (Challenger)

-- Immediately after the conclusion of DDT4, "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen returned to the locker room and demanded to know "Who's next?!" While most of those seated in the locker room were puzzled by Steen's Goldbergian query (Kevin is, after all, a huge Therock Lesnar fan), one man immediately put himself forward as the next challenger for the World Championship: Brian Cage. Still smarting after being bounced from the DDT4 tournament in the first round, Cage was looking a chance to prove that he belongs in the upper echelon of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and the opportunity presented itself in the form of a battered and bruised champion still looking for a fight. Steen retorted with a verbal assault aimed at Cage's manhood, to which Cage responded with a shove and a less-than-polite offer to "go right now," but the two men were restrained and separated before the confrontation could escalate further. They then agreed to face one another on May 25th at Death To All But Metal while being escorted to opposite ends of the locker room.

The following Monday, the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, keen to seem like a powerful matchmaking group, sent a very stern memo to both World Champion Kevin Steen and would-be challenger Brian Cage about the importance of respecting the decisions of the Championship Committee. Cage was first to respond (via text message) saying "Bro? Bro. BRO." Steen was heard from moments later (via email) with a very terse seven letter response ending with "you." The blatant insubordination by both men infuriated the Board of Directors, who handed out 30-day suspensions to both Steen and Cage. The Board then began work on determining the next challenger for "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen's World Championship, after he serves his suspension, of course.

In a highly innovative and unexpected move, the Board of Directors announced that "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen would be defending the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship against Brian Cage on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, for reasons the Board has yet to disclose. This could have something to do with the fact that the 30-day suspension barring both Steen and Cage from competing on Pro Wrestling Guerrilla events actually ends just prior to May 25th, or that the Board is (allegedly) physically intimidated by both Mr. Cage and Mr. Steen. Whatever the reason, all hail the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, the smartest governing body in all the land, and the people that sign our checks!

No Disqualification Tag Team Match
Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno & Stupefied) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

-- For the first time in three years The Young Bucks, were not in the DDT4 finals. This was a startling realization for Matt and Nick Jackson, who went from being the team most closely associate with DDT4 success to first round losers in a matter of seconds. How did this happen? Is this how all of the teams that The Young Bucks vanquished in previous tournaments felt? What a terrible feeling! This feeling made the Jackson brothers sad at first, but very quickly that sadness turned to anger. Intense, burning anger. Rage. Who is responsible for making The Young Bucks feel this way? Certainly not The Young Bucks!

No, the answer to that question, to Matt and Nick Jackson at least, was in the ring celebrating their victory in perhaps the most competitive DDT4 to date, the Super Smash Brothers. Player Uno and Stupefied began their day with only a single victory in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, but would go to sleep knowing they defeated three of the toughest opponents imaginable, all in one night. At least, they would think that until the ultimate sore losers, The Young Bucks hit the ring to disrupt the celebration and attack all four competitors in the DDT4 final round match. After three grueling matches, the Super Smash Brothers, and their opponents 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico & Willie Mack) were far too exhausted to mount any sort of sustained defense, and the assault only ended because World Champion Kevin Steen ran from the commentary position to confront The Young Bucks.

When The Young Bucks took a moment to explain themselves, their refusal to take responsibility for their tournament loss became even more apparent. According to the Bucks, DDT4 was supposed to be about them, by virtue of their past accomplishments. How dare another team come along to not only eliminate The Young Bucks, but go on to win the tournament. That's not how things are supposed to work, and Matt and Nick Jackson are prepared to rectify that.

With Super Dragon out of action until after May 25th and their Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship title shot postponed, the Super Smash Brothers have opted to give The Young Bucks a chance to back up all of their talk. But if The Young Bucks are going to attack from behind, bend the rules, and act like all-around jerks, why shouldn't Player Uno and Stupefied have the option to do so as well? That's why on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, the Super Smash Brothers and The Young Bucks will meet in a no disqualification rematch!

Grudge Match
El Generico vs. Ricochet

-- When El Generico and Ricochet met for the first time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla at The Curse of Guerrilla Island in October, 2010, fans saw something they were not at all prepared for: a frustrated El Generico that considered breaking the rules to score a victory. While he's never been thought of as one of the more articulate professional wrestlers, El Generico's unspoken moral code is obvious to anyone that has seen him compete over the years. But when he found himself standing across the ring from a man that is a few years younger, a step faster, and can jump a few inches higher, Generico thought about resorting to drastic measures. Whether it was due to second-guessing himself, or Ricochet's innate aptitude for professional wrestling, El Generico lost that day, not just in the literal sense, but in the eyes of the fans, as well.

The realization that he disappointed his fans as well as himself caused El Generico to do some serious soul searching, and ultimately lead to an alliance, though not quite friendship, between himself and Ricochet. That alliance was put to the test just over a year ago when the pair began teaming together to do battle with some of the very best tag teams from around the world. Despite their natural abilities, the team of El Generico and Ricochet suffered three consecutive losses, leading to the dissolution of their team and alliance.

With the bad blood between the two men having built for months, El Generico and Ricochet will have their long-awaited rematch at Death To All But Metal on Friday, May 25th. While both men have obviously aged since their first meeting, El Generico rekindled his rivalry with "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen, a rivalry that took years off of his career, not to mention his life. Will the competitive gap between Ricochet and El Generico have widened further in the intervening years, or will Generico have no compunctions about using every available advantage, whether legal or otherwise, in order to defeat the younger man?

Singles Match
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack

-- While the fans can be quite vociferous when it comes to new talent they'd like to see in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, it's worth noting when both the fans and the locker room are asking to see the same guy. And as we've seen in the case of Future Shock (Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly), when you have former World Champion Davey Richards demanding that you be given an opportunity to compete, chances are that the Board of Directors will listen. Such is the case with Toronto, Ontario, Canada's "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who will make his Pro Wrestling Guerrilla debut on Friday, May 25th at Death To All But Metal. Nicknamed "Unbreakable" not just because of his physical durability but his seemingly unflappable drive and determination, Elgin comes to Pro Wrestling Guerrilla with not only high expectation, but an incredibly difficult opponent right off the bat.

When talking about young and tough (both mentally and physically) competitors, no list is complete without Willie Mack's name on it. Much like Michael Elgin, Willie Mack has experienced a meteoric rise in recent years, calmly facing (and defeating) some of the top names in professional wrestling today. After their match at Steen Wolf in October, 2011, Davey Richards sang the praises of Willie Mack, and advised the professional wrestling world to watch their backs, because this guy is gunning for the number one spot. This opinion became fact when last month at DDT4, Willie Mack, alongside El Generico, was a heartbeat away from winning the tournament. Now that he is so close to the apex of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Willie Mack will fight tooth and nail to make his way onto the top, something Michael Elgin will be forced to confront head on at Death To All But Metal!

Six-Person Tag Team Match
Candice LeRae & RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) vs. "Pretty" Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas, & Joey Ryan

Singles Match
TJ Perkins vs. Ryan Taylor

Singles Match
B-Boy vs. Famous B

Guess I know what I'll be doing on the 25th.

That card looks really good. I can live without Elgin but Brian Cage getting a main event spot more than makes up for that.
I can't wait for the DVD.
Speaking of which I got the Word's Finest DVD yesterday, holy shit but Steen and Excalibur have some great commentary there. The event wasn't bad either, although a groomed Joey Ryan caught me very, very off guard.

FIND ME IN THE DVD, DVYIM! Nick Jackson actually ends up right next to me when he falls into those chairs on the outside, I should be totes easy to spot.

wirehead26

THEPAIN73 wrote: »

I am so excited for Bryan/Punk.

I.. I feel so bad for Samoa Joe.

So many emotions.

He got to spend most of 2008 as TNA champ right?

Nirya

wirehead26 wrote: »

Fuckin PWG and Chikara promotions that never come to Atlanta. COME TO GEORGIA YOU SHITS.

PWG is super-local. You might get lucky with Chikara, as they've been to NC in the past, but PWG has never left SoCal.

wirehead26

Nirya wrote: »

wirehead26 wrote: »

Fuckin PWG and Chikara promotions that never come to Atlanta. COME TO GEORGIA YOU SHITS.

PWG is super-local. You might get lucky with Chikara, as they've been to NC in the past, but PWG has never left SoCal.

I was talking about all the top indy feds in general. Maybe I'm just spoiled because I've seen Davey Richards in this tiny little indy fed I live 20 minutes away from. The only reason he shows up there is because the promoter was one of his trainers just so you know.

Maximum

LTM wrote: »

Was I the only one who thought Raw was pretty bad last night?

It was decent. I liked the opening although there was no need to replay it five times throughout the show, my add isn't that bad.

The ending was cool too.

Matchwise it was pretty lame but I wasn't expecting much there considering it was only one night removed from a ppv where all the top guys basically killed themselves.

Oh and Punk/Bryan main event at Over the Limit.

LTM

Maximum wrote: »

LTM wrote: »

Was I the only one who thought Raw was pretty bad last night?

It was decent. I liked the opening although there was no need to replay it five times throughout the show, my add isn't that bad.

The ending was cool too.

Matchwise it was pretty lame but I wasn't escpecting much there considering it was only one night removed from a ppv where all the top guys basically killed themselves.

Oh and Punk/Bryan main event at Over the Limit.

YES! YES! YES!

This was the best part, but I would have rather he fought somebody other than fucking King. Throw Cesaro out there ffs. Anybody other than King.

wirehead26

So I'm guessing it will be Del Rio who gets the WHT shot at Over the Limit. You know what I really need to consider getting that PPV. Everyone is saying how its destined to have a super low buyrate but if I don't contribute how can I say that I support guys like Punk and Bryan?

Bizazedo

wirehead26 wrote: »

Cade wrote: »

So did this get mentioned:

Following the Extreme Rules PPV on Sunday, there was a huge backstage blow-up involving Brock Lesnar.
According to several sources, Lesnar lost it on a number of WWE officials and began ripping apart a dressing room, upset over the John Cena promo that closed the PPV.

The original plan was for Cena, despite winning, to be so beaten that he was carried out of the building, leaving an opening for Lesnar to brag that while he had lost the battle on a fluke, he had won the war.

When Cena decided to address the audience, Lesnar perceived it as Cena double crossing him and lost in on WWE officials. It's not yet known how they calmed him down, but tonight's angle with HHH was planned in advance as a way to remove Lesnar from TV.

Sources within the company have indicated that Lesnar's current deal only requires him to work two dates minimum.

I have to agree with Lensar here. It should have happened like HHH/Taker back on Mania 27 with Cena collapsing and having to be carried out. I really hope this didn't fuck up Brock's WWE return as I want to see him wrestle guys like Punk and Orton.

That might explain why Cena was saying he'd get in trouble for giving the speech, then. I remember being confused because it was like "this seems inofffensive".

redfield85

Bizazedo wrote: »

wirehead26 wrote: »

Cade wrote: »

So did this get mentioned:

Following the Extreme Rules PPV on Sunday, there was a huge backstage blow-up involving Brock Lesnar.
According to several sources, Lesnar lost it on a number of WWE officials and began ripping apart a dressing room, upset over the John Cena promo that closed the PPV.

The original plan was for Cena, despite winning, to be so beaten that he was carried out of the building, leaving an opening for Lesnar to brag that while he had lost the battle on a fluke, he had won the war.

When Cena decided to address the audience, Lesnar perceived it as Cena double crossing him and lost in on WWE officials. It's not yet known how they calmed him down, but tonight's angle with HHH was planned in advance as a way to remove Lesnar from TV.

Sources within the company have indicated that Lesnar's current deal only requires him to work two dates minimum.

I have to agree with Lensar here. It should have happened like HHH/Taker back on Mania 27 with Cena collapsing and having to be carried out. I really hope this didn't fuck up Brock's WWE return as I want to see him wrestle guys like Punk and Orton.

That might explain why Cena was saying he'd get in trouble for giving the speech, then. I remember being confused because it was like "this seems inofffensive".

The whole speech seems pointless now that he is wrestling at the next PPV.

Hullis

I think he legit thought his arm was done.

PwnanObrien

Dyvim Tvar wrote: »

Nirya wrote: »

Spoiler:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Death To All But Metal takes place on Friday, May 25, 2012 at American Legion Post #308 (7338 Canby Ave., Reseda, CA 91335) in Reseda, CA, and is scheduled to feature:

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship Title Match
"Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen (Champion) vs. Brian Cage (Challenger)

-- Immediately after the conclusion of DDT4, "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen returned to the locker room and demanded to know "Who's next?!" While most of those seated in the locker room were puzzled by Steen's Goldbergian query (Kevin is, after all, a huge Therock Lesnar fan), one man immediately put himself forward as the next challenger for the World Championship: Brian Cage. Still smarting after being bounced from the DDT4 tournament in the first round, Cage was looking a chance to prove that he belongs in the upper echelon of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and the opportunity presented itself in the form of a battered and bruised champion still looking for a fight. Steen retorted with a verbal assault aimed at Cage's manhood, to which Cage responded with a shove and a less-than-polite offer to "go right now," but the two men were restrained and separated before the confrontation could escalate further. They then agreed to face one another on May 25th at Death To All But Metal while being escorted to opposite ends of the locker room.

The following Monday, the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, keen to seem like a powerful matchmaking group, sent a very stern memo to both World Champion Kevin Steen and would-be challenger Brian Cage about the importance of respecting the decisions of the Championship Committee. Cage was first to respond (via text message) saying "Bro? Bro. BRO." Steen was heard from moments later (via email) with a very terse seven letter response ending with "you." The blatant insubordination by both men infuriated the Board of Directors, who handed out 30-day suspensions to both Steen and Cage. The Board then began work on determining the next challenger for "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen's World Championship, after he serves his suspension, of course.

In a highly innovative and unexpected move, the Board of Directors announced that "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen would be defending the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Championship against Brian Cage on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, for reasons the Board has yet to disclose. This could have something to do with the fact that the 30-day suspension barring both Steen and Cage from competing on Pro Wrestling Guerrilla events actually ends just prior to May 25th, or that the Board is (allegedly) physically intimidated by both Mr. Cage and Mr. Steen. Whatever the reason, all hail the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Board of Directors, the smartest governing body in all the land, and the people that sign our checks!

No Disqualification Tag Team Match
Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno & Stupefied) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson)

-- For the first time in three years The Young Bucks, were not in the DDT4 finals. This was a startling realization for Matt and Nick Jackson, who went from being the team most closely associate with DDT4 success to first round losers in a matter of seconds. How did this happen? Is this how all of the teams that The Young Bucks vanquished in previous tournaments felt? What a terrible feeling! This feeling made the Jackson brothers sad at first, but very quickly that sadness turned to anger. Intense, burning anger. Rage. Who is responsible for making The Young Bucks feel this way? Certainly not The Young Bucks!

No, the answer to that question, to Matt and Nick Jackson at least, was in the ring celebrating their victory in perhaps the most competitive DDT4 to date, the Super Smash Brothers. Player Uno and Stupefied began their day with only a single victory in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, but would go to sleep knowing they defeated three of the toughest opponents imaginable, all in one night. At least, they would think that until the ultimate sore losers, The Young Bucks hit the ring to disrupt the celebration and attack all four competitors in the DDT4 final round match. After three grueling matches, the Super Smash Brothers, and their opponents 2 Husky Black Guys (El Generico & Willie Mack) were far too exhausted to mount any sort of sustained defense, and the assault only ended because World Champion Kevin Steen ran from the commentary position to confront The Young Bucks.

When The Young Bucks took a moment to explain themselves, their refusal to take responsibility for their tournament loss became even more apparent. According to the Bucks, DDT4 was supposed to be about them, by virtue of their past accomplishments. How dare another team come along to not only eliminate The Young Bucks, but go on to win the tournament. That's not how things are supposed to work, and Matt and Nick Jackson are prepared to rectify that.

With Super Dragon out of action until after May 25th and their Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Championship title shot postponed, the Super Smash Brothers have opted to give The Young Bucks a chance to back up all of their talk. But if The Young Bucks are going to attack from behind, bend the rules, and act like all-around jerks, why shouldn't Player Uno and Stupefied have the option to do so as well? That's why on May 25th at Death To All But Metal, the Super Smash Brothers and The Young Bucks will meet in a no disqualification rematch!

Grudge Match
El Generico vs. Ricochet

-- When El Generico and Ricochet met for the first time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla at The Curse of Guerrilla Island in October, 2010, fans saw something they were not at all prepared for: a frustrated El Generico that considered breaking the rules to score a victory. While he's never been thought of as one of the more articulate professional wrestlers, El Generico's unspoken moral code is obvious to anyone that has seen him compete over the years. But when he found himself standing across the ring from a man that is a few years younger, a step faster, and can jump a few inches higher, Generico thought about resorting to drastic measures. Whether it was due to second-guessing himself, or Ricochet's innate aptitude for professional wrestling, El Generico lost that day, not just in the literal sense, but in the eyes of the fans, as well.

The realization that he disappointed his fans as well as himself caused El Generico to do some serious soul searching, and ultimately lead to an alliance, though not quite friendship, between himself and Ricochet. That alliance was put to the test just over a year ago when the pair began teaming together to do battle with some of the very best tag teams from around the world. Despite their natural abilities, the team of El Generico and Ricochet suffered three consecutive losses, leading to the dissolution of their team and alliance.

With the bad blood between the two men having built for months, El Generico and Ricochet will have their long-awaited rematch at Death To All But Metal on Friday, May 25th. While both men have obviously aged since their first meeting, El Generico rekindled his rivalry with "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen, a rivalry that took years off of his career, not to mention his life. Will the competitive gap between Ricochet and El Generico have widened further in the intervening years, or will Generico have no compunctions about using every available advantage, whether legal or otherwise, in order to defeat the younger man?

Singles Match
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack

-- While the fans can be quite vociferous when it comes to new talent they'd like to see in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, it's worth noting when both the fans and the locker room are asking to see the same guy. And as we've seen in the case of Future Shock (Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly), when you have former World Champion Davey Richards demanding that you be given an opportunity to compete, chances are that the Board of Directors will listen. Such is the case with Toronto, Ontario, Canada's "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin, who will make his Pro Wrestling Guerrilla debut on Friday, May 25th at Death To All But Metal. Nicknamed "Unbreakable" not just because of his physical durability but his seemingly unflappable drive and determination, Elgin comes to Pro Wrestling Guerrilla with not only high expectation, but an incredibly difficult opponent right off the bat.

When talking about young and tough (both mentally and physically) competitors, no list is complete without Willie Mack's name on it. Much like Michael Elgin, Willie Mack has experienced a meteoric rise in recent years, calmly facing (and defeating) some of the top names in professional wrestling today. After their match at Steen Wolf in October, 2011, Davey Richards sang the praises of Willie Mack, and advised the professional wrestling world to watch their backs, because this guy is gunning for the number one spot. This opinion became fact when last month at DDT4, Willie Mack, alongside El Generico, was a heartbeat away from winning the tournament. Now that he is so close to the apex of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Willie Mack will fight tooth and nail to make his way onto the top, something Michael Elgin will be forced to confront head on at Death To All But Metal!

Six-Person Tag Team Match
Candice LeRae & RockNES Monsters (Johnny Goodtime & Johnny Yuma) vs. "Pretty" Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas, & Joey Ryan

Singles Match
TJ Perkins vs. Ryan Taylor

Singles Match
B-Boy vs. Famous B

Guess I know what I'll be doing on the 25th.

That card looks really good. I can live without Elgin but Brian Cage getting a main event spot more than makes up for that.
I can't wait for the DVD.
Speaking of which I got the Word's Finest DVD yesterday, holy shit but Steen and Excalibur have some great commentary there. The event wasn't bad either, although a groomed Joey Ryan caught me very, very off guard.

So I take it you didn't see Showdown in the Sun? Because I think that kind of changed a lot of people's opinion of Elgin from "C.W. Anderson 2.0" to "fucking awesome".