Saturday, August 20, 2005

OVW TV for 8/13/05

Your OVW TV Report for 8/13/05!
We start with footage from last week, which is in black and white so we know it's from last week. I like how when Heyman uses cinematic and movie-style techniques wrestlers call him a “genius” but when Russo did the same thing he's just a virgin video store owner. Actually there's a little bar at the bottom of the screen that says “LAST WEEK ON OVW” which looks all EXTREME and not goofy like Cornette's video graphics.

Anyway, Albright has the Crowbar on Jeter! Dan Puder and Ken Anderson yank the ref out of the ring! Jeter taps like crazy! No ref! (cut).

Jeter hits Albright with the superkick... 1-2-3! We have a new OVW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Jeter! Snow calls it a huge upset.

We cut to Johnny Jeter and the injured Matt Cappotelli on crutches outside the ring. Matt is super excited. “I told you I can do it!” “You did it baby!” “This is the greatest moment of my life... you know what... I don't think I need you anymore”. Oh my god, Jeter clocks him with the Heavyweight belt! Crowd is in complete shock. We cut to Jeter yelling in the camera that he's Johnny Jeter, OVW Heavyweight Champion, for LYFE!

LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOR! Heyman has recut this in a really lazy, crappy way with a lot of scenes not fitting the music. Old scenes of Cornette decking Mark Magnus and even Chris Kanyon (!) survive the cut. There's even part of MNM's titantron for no reason. The end with Daniel Puder punching out some jobber looks real cool though. Please recut this.

Our Hosts are Dean Hill and the “Living Legend” Al Snow, which gets a chuckle from Al. Loud O-V-DUB chants. Double Main Events tonight, Bolin Services, Ken Doane and Bobby Lasheley versus Nick Nemeth and Chris Cage. We also get Brent Albright v.s. Johnny Jeter in a rematch from last week. Anyway, there's black and white letterboxed footage of the particpants as Hill and Snow talk about them from behind the desk, which is pretty neat. I think some of it is actually from later in the show, which shows Heyman's been watching Kill Bill too much.

Aaron “The Idol” Stevens (w/ Beth Phoenix & Shelly) v.s. Robbie Dauber
In the neverending quest to top MNM's entrance, the two women arch their backs over the middle rope as they get in the ring into a bridge and then unbridge and hop over the middle rope. They then rip Steven's shirt (which looks like one of Christian or Gangrel's old ones off. Stevens does the Dreamer “I'll take em both, I'm HARDCORE” pose. Snow and Dean Hill have Lawlergasms over the girls of course.

Let us cut backstage to Maria who reminds us that she's Maria. She's backstage with Brent Albright who isn't answering Maria since he's just staring, back facing the camera at a door. Brent says Jeter is going to walk through the door tonight and he'll be waiting. He says he'll have a conservation with Jeter, when he gets done talking, he's going to hunt down Dan Puder and Ken Anderson, and then he's going to talk with them. He's not going to talk with his mouth, he's going to let his hands do the talking (cut Benoit in ECW hand rubbing from Albright).

Back in the ring, the bell rings and Stevens rams his shoulder into Dauber in the corner. Again. Punch, forearm to the back. Elbow on the apron. Snow says the girls get turned on when Stevens beats up Dauber. Shelly beats on Dauber while the ref is distracted, whip, clothesline, kneelift into the corner. Snow calls these “running Japanese ___”. Dauber gets beat up, but comes back with punch punch kick. Dropkick by Stevens catches him. Reverse swinging neckbreaker! 1-2-3.

Your Winner: Aaron “The Idol” Stevens. It's orgy time in the ring! Shelly forearms Dauber on the mat for kicks.

OVW in Shelbyville KY... it won't be EXTREEEEME! OVW at the Derby Park Expo 5. Steal Summerslam with OVW, ya bum~!

Ken Anderson and Dan Puder are out. They both have their luggage. Anderson says you know everyone wanted to see us tonight. Anderson says it's with a heavy heart that I announce to you, the people of OVW.... that Daniel Puder and I will be leaving the building (says the last part really fast and tries to run off). Snow asks him what he's doing. Anderson says “Allen”, I do not feel like I am in a safe working environment. Puder says we're not leaving. Anderson says we are leaving. Anderson says he's out of his mind... HELLOOOOOO. Anderson says Albright is all crazy and looks like a rabid dog. Anderson says everyone in the crowd ought to follow him out the door because Albright is liable to snap and lock the crowbar on a fan. They start to leave and then Anderson runs back and says “Enjoy the veal, have fun, and when you go home, buckle up, remember, click it or ticket!” Anderson is GOLD on the mic! The two run off. The camera tries to follow them back but it's too dark to see jack. We see, according to Dean Hill them stopping to talk to Danny Inferno. Hill has night-vision glasses or something as he sees a confrontation. Puder and Inferno are jawing, which we can't see since the idiots are wearing all black. I barely see Anderson. Inferno comes out and tapes his fists up.

Daniel Puder (w/ Ken Anderson) v.s. Danny Inferno
Anderson says this contest is schedule for one fall with a 20-minute time limit. Anderson says Inferno has the hardest right hand in the business but does a straight introduction which is AWESOME. Replace Lillian Garcia with Ken Anderson NOW!

Snow says it's Striker v.s. Wrestler. Puder uses the stiff kicks. Inferno throws back really bad punches. Puder takes him down and fires away with UFC-style punches but Inferno has full guard. Puder goes to a side mount and punches away some more, but Inferno slips out. Snow says “on his feet, Inferno has an advantage”. Puder goes for a takedown but Inferno uses weak worked-looking punches to knock him down. Puder hooks the left leg and works up to a waistlock. Inferno throws more bad looking punches and some elbows to the back that look better. Puder grabs him and rolls him into the keylock. Inferno tries to fight out. He taps out! Anderson says “Puder is still your Million Dollar Tough Enough Champiooooooon!” Albright comes out. Staredown. Albright takes Puder down! Anderson pulls Puder out of the ring before anything can happen, which Puder is a little mad about. Anderson holds him back.

OVW in E-Town! OVW in Hodgenville!

Backstage, Maria talks to Johnny Jeter, who has arrived backstage while Albright was in the ring. Maria asks him if he came through a back door. Jeter says he's the champ. Jeter says Maria couldn't wait to rub her body against him. Albright appears and says excuse us for a second. Albright says right now, Jeter is the safest man in the history of OVW. Albright says it's because of him. He says he'll be his bodyguard, his Guardian Angel until their match tonight. He's going to stretch him and put the crowbar on, and you're going to tap like everyone else... and like you did last week. Albright says not a single person is going to lay a finger on Jeter tonight until then because he wants him at 100%. Albright wants to see the look on Jeter's face when he's holding his shoulder in pain and Albright is holding the OVW championship. Oh my god... it's Matt Cappotelli who tosses his crutches into the frame! He's really pissed. Albright has to hold him back as he hops on one leg.

Back in the ring... it's

Bobby Lashley & OVW TV Champion “The Golden Boy” Ken Doane (w/ Sosay) v.s. Nick Nemeth and Chris Cage.
Big pop for Cage and Nemeth. What's the logic in using the name “Bobby” for a monster heel again? This is our first main event of the evening. Kenny Bolin and some new member of BS from last week are outside the ring. Doane and Nemeth start. The new guy is Bolin's “Head of Security”. I miss Mr. Black. Nemeth hits the headlock on Doane. Shoulderblock. Hiptoss, blocked, hiptoss, armdrag. WWE style in full effect! Armdrag by Doane reversed into and arm bar. Doane up, Nemeth tags in Cage, off the top with an axhandle. Cage cranks on the arm and hits the armdrag. Doane to his feet. Shoulderblocks in the corner. Whip to the buckle, Doane runs in after Cage and Cage leapfrogs over him and his another armdrag. I think we have no doubt what Danny Davis's favorite move was at this point.

Doane up and clubbers him. Cage ducks, elbow, armdrag, armbar. Nemeth back in. Double whip, double hiptoss, double elbow. 2 count. Big headlock. Whip to the rope, Doane ducks down and Nemeth grabs him when he stands up and puts the headlock back on. RKO chants. Whip to the ropes, clothesline ducked, yet another armdrag. Are they trying to break a world record or something? Doane reaches for Bobby, but Nemth tags in Cage. Bulldog. 2 count. Whip to the ropes, hiptoss blocked, Cage spins around and hits a nice modified Russian Leg Sweep where he sweeps the guy and turns around and clotheslines him on the way down. Lasheley breaks up the pin. Punch, Whip to the corner. Big back bodydrop. Cage off the ropes, Doane uses the ref as a shield to get Cage to slow down and kicks him in the stomach. Lasheley in. It's HOSS TIME.

Clubbering by Lasheley. Head to the buckle. Elbows. Bobby is gassed already. Punch, kick, stomp, choke on the ropes. WE WANT NICK chants. Backbreaker. Whip to the corner. Doane in. Doane with Steve Austin elbow drops and the Ric Flair knee drop. 2 count. Doane can't believe that his DEADLY KNEEDROP didn't get the pin and jaws with the ref. Scooop slam. Austin elbow off the ropes. 2 count. Randy Orton side headlock now. Cage works his way up a few seconds after Dean Hill says “he's working his way back up”. Elbows out. Whip to the corner, Doane runs in after him and eats ringpost, Nemeth in. Punches, atomic drop, spinning elbow. Kick to the face, big dropkick, nip-up. Doane tries to bail and misses the superkick. Whip to the ropes, reversed, knee in the back by Lasheley! RKO by Doane!! Both men down for a bit before Doane makes the cover... 1-2....2.8! Doane can't believe it. Lasheley tagged in. Nemeth is completely limp. Big snap-suplex... Lasheley holds on and then flips up and over into a headlock... takes Nemeth up for another suplex, this time holding him in the air forever... JACKHAMMER! Nice combo of moves there. This gasses Lasheley so Doane tags back in. Doane slaps him around a big. Nemeth rolls Doane up. 3-count!

Your Winners: Chris Cage and Nick Nemeth. Doane can't believe it. Doane and Lasheley stare down. Lasheley is pissed.

OVW IS LIVE IN VARIOUS PLACES!

LET US TAKE YOU BACK TO MOMENTS AGO IN BLACK AND WHITE AND LETTERBOXED. Nemeth pins Doane.

Live in the ring. Johnny Jeter is out. He and Snow stare down. Man, Jeter is a great heel. Snow asks him if he had anything to do with Anderson and Puder coming out. Snow says even if he asked Jeter, Jeter probably wouldn't give him a straight answer. Jeter says congrats to himself. Good job Johnny, because nobody who matters has told him congrats this week. Oh wow... he sounds very, very much like Jericho doing this promo. The fact of the matter is he was the number one contender because Matt broke his leg. YOU TAPPED OUT CHANTS. Jeter says he was the legal man in the MNM match. Let's face facts, I'm the OVW Heavyweight Champion. He's tired of being Matt Cappotelli's BITCH. He's the OVW Champion, it's his turn to shine, his turn to be looked at. When you're the OVW Champion, you're in the limelight. That spotlight is on Jeter. YOU TAPPED OUT CHANTS. Jeter says he doesn't remember tapping, just winning the OVW title. As far as Jeter is concerned, the light is on him. Jeter would like to address Vincent Kennedy McMahon who he knows is watching, please call up Jeter to Raw or Smackdown. The only thing worse than having a partner who's selfish is living here with these people in “Looneyville”. YOU SUCK chants. Jeter walks to the ring.

OVW Heavyweight Title Match:
OVW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Jeter v.s. “The Shooter” Brent Albright

Big pop for Albright. Chris Kay your referee. The OVW title is on the line. Matt Cappotelli's music hits and he hops out on crutches, Albright has to hold him back and talk him down. He finally gets Matt to sit down at ringside. We gotta take our last break!

As we come back from break, Albright gets a quick rollup. Headlock, takedown. Ref checks Jeter's shoulders, headscissors by Jeter, reversed back to the headlock. A near fall or two. Jeter works his way back up. Whip, Albright holds on to the headlock. Jeter up, whips Albright out, shoulderblock by Albright. Camelclutch rollup gets 2 for Albright, Jeter comes back with a crucifix for two! Chop by Jeter. Another. Whip to the corner, Albright jumps over the charging, Jeter. T-Bone Suplex by Albright! 2-count. Albright goes for the armbreaker but Jeter counters. Spinning Wheel Kick by Jeter is ducked by Albright! Albright goes for the crowbar but Jeter makes it to the ropes before he can lock it in. Real nice sequence there.

Jeter backdrops Albright off the top rope, but Albright holds on and rams Jeter's head in the buckle, no, blocked by Jeter! Jeter sends Albright into the buckle and then dropkicks him off the ring apron! Albright works his way back up. Jeter tries to baseball slide him but Albright moves... Belly-to-Belly suplex on the floor by Albright! Better than last week's match so far. 2 count back in the ring. Snapmare, armbreaker to Jeter. Albright ties Jeter up in the ropes, hammerlock in the ropes, dropkick to the shoulder! 2 count. Nobody in US wrestling is better at working the arm than Albright. Hammerlock belly-to-back suplex gets two. Hammerlock into a slam but Jeter slips out and punches Albright outside of the ring. Jeter poses in the ring, then... ASAI MOONSAULT ONTO Albright!! Matt makes a kick in the direction of Jeter. Punch, punch, back in the ring. 2 count. 2 count. 2 count. Armbar, european uppercut to the arm. Head to the buckle. Hammerlock on Albright's arm now in the ropes. Chop by Albright, another.

Jeter comes back with some of his own. Man, Jeter really looks like Jericho now since he has his hair made up the exact same way and black tape around his wrists. Whip to the ropes, polish hammer! 2 count. Jeter unties a turnbuckle. Albright rolls up him for 2! Jeter pummels Albright on the mat. Jeter tries to ram Albright's head into the exposed steel a couple times but it is blocked. Albright elbows out of the corner, whips Jeter into the ropes, reversed, beautiful jumping spin kick hits this time on Albright. 2.99! Dean Hill cheers “YES”. Knee to the back of Albright's head. Cravate into a snapmare into a chinlock. Fastforward time. Albright elbows out. Sunsetflip blocked by Jeter who tries to hook Albright in the 1992 Bret Hart/Bulldog finish but Albright blocks that as well. Anyway, Jeter stomps the arm and the head and stuff. 2 count. Jericho, er, Jeter back to the headlock. Go Brent Go chants. Jeter yanks Albright down by the hair.

Jeter goes up top. Missile dropkick MISSES for the first time in the history of wrestling! Albright rolls him up for 2.9. MAKE HIM TAP Chants. Albright chops him in the corner, whip to the buckle, runs into a Jeter elbow, but Jeter runs into a overhead belly to belly suplex by Albright!! 2.99! Albright goes for a vertical suplex, no a SUPERPLEX. Here it comes off the rop rope, no Jeter slams him off. SPINKICK OFF THE TOP ROPE!! 2.999! Man, he stiffed him with that one. Jeter warms up the band for the superkick. Albright ducks the kick! Double leg takedown into a slingshot into the exposed turnbuckle... but Jeter lands on the second rope and stops himself! Crossbody by Jeter, Albright rolls through for 2.99!! Excellent match. Jeter punches Albright. Belly to back attempt by Jeter, Albright lands on his feet and pushes Jeter into the exposed turnbuckle!! Jeter's shoulder hits the steel!! CROWBAR, but Jeter makes the ropes somehow immediately. Jeter rolls out of the ring. Jeter looks under the ring for some plunder. Jeter kicks Cappotelli's crutch away at ringside and then superkicks his ass!! Oh man, how dickish (watches spot again). Jeter grabs the chair Cappotelli was sitting in. He clocks Albright right in the head, then nails Cappotelli who is just getting up outside the ring.

The Ref calls for the DQ and Albright is the winner. *** 1⁄2 or so.

Dean Hill yells “LORD LORD LORD”. Another chair shot, another, another! Another, another, another! The crowd is screaming, a ref tries to pull Jeter away. The whole locker room empties out to hold Jeter back. Hill and Snow are having a heart attack. The wrestlers are in shot. Jeter has asssaulted his former partner. We get a brief shot of Matt and his shoulder and half his face are completely soaked with blood. His white shirt is red and a couple guys who are working on him have their hands covered in blood. Sick sick, 1.0 Muta bladejob (if all of it is real). Don't think I've seen anything like this.

We quickly go to a break.

There is a crowd of people around Matt and we can't get a clear shot of him. There's blood everywhere. His entire shirt is all bloody. Back at the announce desk, Hill has his hands covered in blood and blood on his white shirt. Hill says he's been doing this for a long time and this is one of the most horrific moments I've ever seen in pro wrestling. What Johnny Jeter has done here tonight is unforgivable. Hill walks off and tends to Jeter as we fade out.

Wow, now that's an angle.

Friday, August 19, 2005

Wrestling News August 19, 2005

CZW wrestler, Chris Cash, died last night in a tragic accident. Chri$ Ca$h - Christopher Bauman Jr. passed away last night after being involved in a motorcycle accident near his home in South Jersey. On behalf of the CZW family we would like to send our condolences to the Bauman family who are mourning Chris as are we. The thoughts and prayers of the CZW family are with them and those of the CZW fans also are.

SD: This is a shame. CZW is one of the top indie feds going and from what I hear he was a big part of it. PTP send its condolences to Chris’s family and friends.

Joey Styles will be unable to work the wrestling show he put together due to his WWE contract. "I was approached to participate in JOEY STYLES' EXTREMELY HARDCORE well over one year before I signed a part-time, non-exclusive, two-year agreement with WWE in June in order to host ECW branded television projects. However, I am disappointed to announce that there is language in my WWE agreement which makes it necessary for me to resign from JOEY STYLES' EXTREMELY HARDCORE." said Joey Styles.

The company will continue with a new name and a new announcer but will feature the same wrestlers and style of wrestling that hardcore wrestling fans crave and sorely miss.

The card for this Saturday Night remains:
Former WCW World Champion vs. Former ECW World Champion
Dallas Page vs. Justin Credible with Francine and Jason

Hardcore Street Fight
Atlanta's New Gangstas, New Jack and Murder One vs. Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten

Dog Eat Dog
Pitbull Gary Wolfe vs. Rotweiller Rodney Begnaud

North vs. South
Buffalo, NY's Mikey Whipwreck vs. Raleigh, NC's The Enforcer, CW Anderson


SD: The bad news is, this will only further prevent Joey Styles from joining the WWE on a fulltime basis. The worse news is that the one thing that was making me lean towards buying this ppv is now gone. The horrible news is the only match I’d want to see is Mikey Whipwreck vs CW Anderson.

TNA is now playing hardball with their contracted performers because of their new DVD distribution deal. TNA has informed their talents that they must have their indy dates approved and that they may not work for indy groups that release DVDs nationally in retail sales chains such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, Best Buy, Circut City, etc. This would mean that TNA talents Raven, Jerry Lynn, Rhino and Sabu could not appear on Shane Douglas' upcoming Hardcore Homecoming shows (beginning next month) which will be distributed nationally by Big Vision Entertainment.

Now that TNA has their DVDs distributed nationally by Navarre, the national DVD restriction joins the pay-per-view restriction (and one would also assume television) for TNA talents.

This should not prevent TNA talents from appearing on Ring of Honor shows as ROH sells their DVDs direct response only.


SD: Great news for ROH fans anyway. Otherwise, this is a necessary move for TNA as they make their next move as the #2 promotion in the American wrestling scene. Merchandising is an absolutely vital move for NA at this stage of the game. If they want to look like major players they need to pretend they are and not allow other companies to put the focus on their stars in the public eye in case their people are booked to lose.

ROH News & Notes:
-If you are unsure of where to start. Check out this article for info of when the DVDs fit into their history
- The winner of the Four Corner Survival mini-tournament at "Do Or Die V" will be booked on the double shot featuring Kenta Kobashi on Oct. 1st in Manhattan and Oct. 2nd in Philadelphia.
- Tickets are now on sale for ROH's return to Chicago on Nov. 5th

WWE renewed contracts for Jonathan Coachman and Christy Hemme. Guess which one I am happy about and which makes me consider not watching Raw for a while.



Thursday, August 18, 2005

Wrestling News August 18, 2005

Frankie Kazarian’s website first told of his departure from the WWE. Frankie Kazarian has parted ways with World Wrestling Entertainment as of Saturday evening. Kazarian wishes WWE all the best in their future endeavors.

Then came notice from WWE.com – in their site’s game section. Frankie Kazarian and WWE have parted ways. We suggest you don't pick him for your roster.

And finally, Frankie himself comments on the break-up. In the end, I feel just did not fit personally or professionally with the company, at this point in my career. It was decided by both sides, that we, at this time should no longer do business.

WWE is a great company, and I wish all the people there nothing but the absolute best. Lets face it, WWE is the reason a lot of folks are wrestling fans today.

While there, I learned so much, and was able to reconnect with some old friends, as well as make some new ones. I thank everyone there for their help and input, and I thank the WWE for the fantastic opportunity.


SD: There are rumors circulating all over the internets about it. First, the writers not knowing he is on the roster, his not being used until he asked to be put on, his not appearing on Smackdown, officials asking him to get a haircut, not walking the dog, refused to eat figs, who knows.

Frankie was somebody to be built up slowly and groomed into the uppercard. He has the look, charisma, talent, whatever. As for where he’s going next, we’ll see. Will TNA want him back? Probably not right away despite his being undefeated on Velocity over the WWE’s top cruiserweights.

Personality clashes are a major problem in the industry. In an increasingly corporate WWE, an outside trained performer might not get the chance he deserves unless he’s already a household name. And a company like TNA is struggling to stay afloat right now. They aren’t going to respond lightly to a perceived slight against them. Kazarian is most likely in a tight spot now. Best of luck to him.


TNA released their official show schedules for the next few months and that they debut on SpikeTV on October 1st. TNA “iMPACT” will air Saturday nights on SpikeTV starting October 1.

The upcoming TNA Television Taping Schedule is as follows:

Sunday, September 11- “Unbreakable” live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View
Tuesday, September 27 – TNA’s first taping for “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV
Tuesday, October 11 – “iMPACT” on SpikeTV television taping
Sunday, October 23 – “Bound For Glory” live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View
Tuesday, October 25 - “iMPACT” on SpikeTV television taping
Sunday, November 13 – "Genesis" live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View
Tuesday, November 15 – “iMPACT” on SpikeTV television taping
Tuesday, November 29 - “iMPACT” on SpikeTV television taping


SD: I’m trying to get excited about this but TNA has dropped the ball so many times that I’ve just about lost all heart.

The Blue Meanie issued commentary over the rumor that the BWO is no more in the WWE. Hey everyone. Just dropping a quick (or not so quick) note to let you guys no what's going on. As far as the bWo goes and the WWE the only thing I can say is your guess is as good as mine. I knew going in that it wasn't a full time gig so I can't complain but I would have liked to have had my phone calls returned to let me know yay or nay.

I had an awesome time catching up with my friends, getting some new exposure and getting out of the finanical hole I was left in back in January. But most importantly it was great to perform for you the fans on a grander scale.


SD: From all accounts it doesn’t seem Johnny Ace is the most approachable boss does it? Still, the writing was on the wall. If they meant for it to go any longer Meanie wouldn’t have been on a week-to-week basis. Best of luck, Meanie.

ROH News & Notes:
- Jamie Noble promises he won’t leave ROH until after he loses the World title.
- ROH officials are considering hiring somebody for an “on-air” commissioner role for their programs. The scripted reasoning is that there have been far too many count-outs and other non-finishes lately which is against what the company was founded on.
- AJ Styles suffered a knee injury at last Sunday's TNA PPV and is taking things day by day. There is a good chance that he might miss this Saturday's event. ROH officials are urging AJ to take the show off if AJ isn't able to perform up the level that the fans expect and if there is risk at further injury. The final call will be made on Friday.
- BJ Whitmer has just left for a tour of NOAH. It looks like the next ROH Tag Team Title defense by champions Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs will be October 1st at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan. ROH
- And just for me and my Cleveland readers (unless you’re coming here during that time for some reason), Here is the first talent list for ROH's debut in Cleveland on October 14th: ROH Pure Champion Samoa Joe; ROH Tag Team Champions BJ Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs; Bryan Danielson; The Embassy featuring Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley & Abyss with Prince Nana; Generation Next of Austin Aries & Roderick Strong; Homicide & Ricky Reyes of The Rottweilers; Chad Collyer; Colt Cabana; Nigel McGuinness plus more to be added!!!