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Cincinnati Pro Battlefield In Dayton - 5/26/06

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Cincinnati Pro presents Battlefield In Dayton
Friday, May 26, 2006
Bell Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Dayton, OH

1. Doink The Clown vs. The Patriot

Doink The Clown gets an abdominal stretch on The Patriot.
The Patriot is struggling to reach the ropes.
Tommy Schalk asks The Patriot if he should stop the fight.
The Patriot shakes his head.
Tommy Schalk asks The Patriot if he should stop the fight.
The Patriot shakes his head.
The Patriot is valiantly trying to break the hold.
The Patriot breaks the hold after 28 seconds.
The Patriot whips Doink The Clown into the ropes, but Doink The Clown reverses it.
The Patriot hits Doink The Clown with an elbow.
The Patriot goes for a lariat, but Doink The Clown counters it with a Fujiwara armbar.
The Patriot inches his way towards the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Doink The Clown nails The Patriot with a gutwrench suplex.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Doink The Clown executes the Whoopie Cushion on The Patriot.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Doink The Clown.
Doink The Clown goes for the pin.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Doink The Clown. Time of match: 0:08:53

Doink The Clown pinned The Patriot with the Whoopie Cushion in 0:08:53.
Rating: ***

This was such a good opener. On paper this match could have been the least expected of the evening but the effort that these guys put into this match truely showed when it was all said and done. These guys went back to the basics in the beginning just feeling each other out. Doink hasn't been in any real competitive wrestling in the past few years, but he never really changed his style in all those years. However, Doink must really want to make something of this comeback to professional wrestling because the things he was doing in the ring surprised a lot of people. He was still clowning around and he was still a basic wrestler, but he was more focused than ever. He must have watched tapes to know The Patriot's biggest weakness is submission holds because Doink, not much of a submission wrestler, stayed on The Patriot applying submission after submission. In the end, doink wore down The Patriot enough to hit his patented Whoopie Cushion off the top for the win.

2. The Insane Clown Posse vs. "The Barbaric Berzerker" Jimmy Jacobs & Pablo Marquez

Violent J enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Violent J goes for a clothesline, but Pablo Marquez counters it with a crucifix.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Pablo Marquez shoves down Tommy Schalk.
Tommy Schalk teases disqualifying Pablo Marquez.
Tommy Schalk shoves Pablo Marquez back.
Pablo Marquez staggers backward.
Shaggy 2 Dope goes for a back suplex, but Pablo Marquez counters it with a go-behind.
Violent J leaves the ring.
Pablo Marquez hits an inside cradle on Shaggy 2 Dope.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, kickout.
Pablo Marquez goes for a dropkick from the second rope, but Shaggy 2 Dope side-steps and Pablo Marquez only hits air.
Shaggy 2 Dope nails Pablo Marquez with a slap.
Shaggy 2 Dope gives the sign for the 2 Dope Drop.
Shaggy 2 Dope executes the 2 Dope Drop on Pablo Marquez.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Shaggy 2 Dope.

The winners are The Insane Clown Posse. Time of match: 0:07:49

The Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J) defeated Jimmy Jacobs and Pablo Marquez when Shaggy pinned Marquez with the 2 Dope Drop in 0:07:49.
Rating: ** 1/2

The ICP came out to a round of boos as usual. The few juggalos in the crowd were solely behind them, though. Jacobs & Marquez came out to applause, but it seemed almost like a pity applause. These two guys haven't been too successful lately... in fact... I don't think either of them have won a match in CP. Jacobs had high expectations coming from the IWA:MS stemming from the fued between that promotion and CP, but he hasn't been able to find a groove yet. Anyhow, ICP had control for most of the match mainly working over Jacobs. The hot tag was made and Marquez came in the ring, but both ICP were waiting on him. He went for a crucifix pin on Violent J getting a two count, but the shoving the official. The official shoved him back almost getting Marquez into trouble, but he got out of it momentarily and went for another quick pin, this time on Shaggy 2 Dope. Marquez is predictable in the ring, however, and Shaggy soon stopped him in his tracks and put him away with the 2 Dope legdrop from the top rope.

3. A-Train w/Becky Bayless vs. Hayabusa

Hayabusa goes for a roundhouse kick, but A-Train ducks out of the way.
A-Train executes a Hotshot on Hayabusa.
Quite a few boos are audible.
A-Train hits a forearm to the back on Hayabusa.
A-Train executes a clothesline on Hayabusa.
A-Train hits a clothesline on Hayabusa.
A-Train whips Hayabusa into the ropes.
Hayabusa hits A-Train with a kick.
Hayabusa throws A-Train out of the ring.
Hayabusa goes for a springboard corkscrew plancha, but A-Train moves out of the way.
Hayabusa is out cold.
A-Train is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
A-Train throws Hayabusa into the guardrail.
Steve Ulmer counts:  1.
A-Train gets back into the ring.
Steve Ulmer counts:  2
Steve Ulmer counts:  3
Steve Ulmer counts:  4
Steve Ulmer counts:  5
Steve Ulmer counts:  6
Steve Ulmer counts:  7
Steve Ulmer counts:  8
Steve Ulmer counts:  9
Steve Ulmer counts: 10
Hayabusa is counted out.
A-Train is starting to get under the crowd's skin.

A-Train defeated Hayabusa by countout in 0:06:02.
Rating: * 3/4
[Becky Bayless interfered against Hayabusa.]

A-Train wanted this match as a "warmup" for his later Triple Threat match. Many people thought this was a big mistake on his part as Hayabusa is much more than a "warmup". Hayabusa came at A-Train fast in the beginning using his lightning quickness to confuse A-Train. Becky Bayless was shouting from ringside for A-Train to get his bearings, but Hayabusa wouldn't let up. Finally A-Train was able to catch Hayabusa and cut him off with a sidewalk slam. This lead to a series of power moves and an assortment of kicks. Hayabusa continued fighting and regained some momentum. He threw A-Train to the floor and went for it all with a springboard corkscrew plancha. Unfortunatly for Hayabusa, A-Train moved out of the way and Hayabusa hit nothing but the cold, hard concrete floor below knocking himself silly. A-Train threw Hayabusa into the guardrail for good measure, but Hayabusa was so out of it already. Hayabusa could not reach the official's count and A-Train was awarded victory via countout.

4. Hardcore Holly vs. "Dangerous" Devon Storm

Devon Storm whips Hardcore Holly into the ropes.
Hardcore Holly misses with a clothesline.
Devon Storm goes for a spinebuster slam, but Hardcore Holly counters it with a swinging neckbreaker.
The audience doesn't quite know how to react to Hardcore Holly.
Hardcore Holly hits him with the road sign.
Hardcore Holly is met with a mixture of cheers and boos.
Hardcore Holly goes for a dragon suplex, but Devon Storm blocks it.
Devon Storm nails Hardcore Holly with a slingshot facebuster.
The crowd is cheering on Devon Storm.
Devon Storm hits Hardcore Holly with a Hotshot.
Devon Storm hits Hardcore Holly with a forearm to the back.
Devon Storm whips Hardcore Holly into the ropes.
Devon Storm takes Hardcore Holly down with a dropkick to the knee.
Devon Storm gives the sign for the Thunderclap Brainbuster.
Devon Storm executes the Thunderclap Brainbuster on Hardcore Holly.
Devon Storm is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Devon Storm goes for the pin.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is cheering on Devon Storm.

The winner is Devon Storm. Time of match: 0:07:43

Devon Storm pinned Hardcore Holly with the Thunderclap Brainbuster in 0:07:43.
Rating: ** 1/2

Devon Storm's Tag Team Champion partner Chris Hero got this match for Storm. He thinks Storm needed to be toughened up because so far, he hasn't been much of a wrestler in CP and winning the Tag Team Championship with Hero was just a lucky break for him. Hero wanted Holly to beat the crap out of Storm and at the same time he wanted Storm to not give up and keep fighting Holly and win no matter what. So... in this match... Hardcore Holly beat the crap out of Devon Storm... punches, kicks, slams, chokes, and even hit him with a road sign a few times. And Devon Storm... he never quit. He never backed away. He took so much from Hardcore Holly and refused to stay down. This surprised not only Holly but a lot of other people in the building that night. Storm finally got an opening and out of desperation he hit a slingshot facebuster. The fans were getting behind Storm and he was gaining momentum leading up to the Thunderclap Brainbuster which put Holly down for the three count. Chris Hero came to the ring afterwards and helped Storm to his feet. The crowd was giving Storm a round of applause when Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie, former Tag Team Champions, hit the ring....

(Members of The Elite and former CP Tag Team Champions Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie have hit the ring! Becky Bayless isn't far behind and she's barking orders at her men. Hero & Storm didn't even see them coming and now they are getting beat down by Otsuka & Abercrombie. Even Hardcore Holly isn't safe from this vicious assault as he takes a few shots from Otsuka before getting tossed to the floor. Abercrombie has Hero isolated in the corner as Otsuka gives Storm a huge German suplex. Then a double team effort on Hero in the corner...

The Jung Dragons, Kaz Hayashi & Jimmy Yang have hit the ring!! Kimona is out there also and she's chasing Becky Bayless around the ring! The Jung Dragons & The Elite members are brawling in the ring! Jimmy Yang & Josh Abercrombie spill to the floor still brawling. Becky Bayless slides in the ring in an attempt to escape Kimona, but Kimona catches her in the ring and gets on top her! CAT FIGHT!! Otsuka gets the upper hand on Hayashi in the ring... this gives Otsuka some time to pull Kimona off of Bayless. Oh no! He's got Kimona in a waistlock and it appears he's going to German suplex her as well! Luckily, Hayashi makes the save! Kimona and Bayless both roll out of the ring and catch their breath on the floor. Storm, Hero, and Holly are all helped to the back by some officials and security. Another official slides in the ring and calls for the bell... apparently we're starting our next match...)

5. Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie w/Becky  Bayless vs. The Jung Dragons w/Kimona

Alexander Otsuka whips Kaz Hayashi into the ropes.
Kaz Hayashi hits Alexander Otsuka with a rana.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, kickout.
Kaz Hayashi goes for a ropeflip hiptoss, but Alexander Otsuka blocks it.
Kimona tries to interfere, but Becky Bayless prevents her from doing so.
Alexander Otsuka hits a kick to the thigh on Kaz Hayashi.
Alexander Otsuka goes for a belly-to-back suplex, but Kaz Hayashi counters it with a go-behind.
Kaz Hayashi uses a dragon suplex on Alexander Otsuka.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Tommy Schalk is back on the job.
Kaz Hayashi whips Alexander Otsuka into the ropes, but Alexander Otsuka reverses it.
** Becky Bayless trips Kaz Hayashi.
Tommy Schalk threatens The Elite with disqualification.
Tommy Schalk warns Becky Bayless.
Alexander Otsuka locks Kaz Hayashi in an achilles tendon hold.
There is no referee there to ask Kaz Hayashi.
Tommy Schalk is back on the job.
Kaz Hayashi manages to grab the ropes after 6 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka hits Kaz Hayashi with a German suplex.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winners are The Elite. Time of match: 0:07:58

The Elite (Alexander Otsuka and Josh Abercrombie) defeated The Jung Dragons (Jimmy Yang and Kaz Hayashi) when Otsuka pinned Hayashi after a German suplex in 0:07:58.
Rating: **** 1/4
[Kimona interfered against Alexander Otsuka.]
[Becky Bayless interfered against Kaz Hayashi.]

What a match! These two teams went back and forth the entire time! The women at ringside were even getting involved to help their teams. The Jung Dragons looked possessed here... they desperatly wanted to get a win over The Elite stable members. Kimona tried getting involved again later in the match, but Bayless pulled her down off the ring apron and threw her backwards down on the concrete. Kimona had a hard time recovering from that blow. Then Bayless made her move and tripped Hayashi. This gave Otsuka some time to recover from the dragon suplex he was just given and apply an achilles tendon hold. The referee was back to his job when Hayashi reached the ropes, but the damage to Hayashi's leg seemed apparent as he needed to use the ropes to get back to his feet. Otsuka grabbed him from behind and gave him a German suplex for the win. Otsuka rolled out of the ring and him, Abercrombie, & Bayless all retreated to the locker rooms.

(The next match is set to begin. It's the No-DQ Match. Johnny Smith's music plays first... and after a minute or so into his entrance theme he still hasn't come out. The fans are concerned. Then Malenko's theme plays and he walks to the ring set for battle. Maybe Johnny Smith just wasn't ready to come out yet. So Malenko awaits in the ring as Smith's theme plays again and once again after waiting a bit, still no Johnny Smith. Malenko gets on the microphone...)

Dean Malenko: Johnny Smith... two weeks ago at Second Encounter you dodged a bullet by getting yourself disqualified! Now tonight, you're attempting to dodge another bullet by not even showing up to face me in a No Disqualification Match?! (the fans begin booing Smith as they were looking forward to this No-DQ Match) The Cincinnati Pro committee will definatly hear from me and I'll be sure to find some way to get you in the ring to settle this...

(Malenko throws the microphone down as the fans boo. They have just been jipped out of a match tonight and they aren't too happy about it. As Malenko begins stepping out of the ring, "Man In The Box" plays over the speakers as Tommy Dreamer steps through the curtains to the delight of the fans. He makes his way to the ring and picks up the microphone.)

Tommy Dreamer: Hey Malenko. I know you've been preparing for this No-DQ Match for the past couple of weeks and I was looking forward to seeing you kick Johnny Smith's ass just as much as all these people... (the fans cheer) I would hate to see these fans leave disappointed about not seeing your No-DQ Match... so I propose you test your hardcore skills against the man that helped that style rise to the surface... you and me, Malenko.. what do you say?

(Malenko takes off his ring jacket. The fans erupt. Dreamer hands the microphone back to the ring announcer and the two wrestlers begin surfacing. A referee hits the ring and calls for the bell...)

6. No-DQ Match - "The Man of 1000 Holds" Dean Malenko vs. "The Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer (replacement)

Tommy Dreamer works the crowd.
The crowd is cheering on Tommy Dreamer.
Tommy Dreamer shoves Dean Malenko into the guardrail.
Tommy Dreamer nails Dean Malenko with a back elbow.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tommy Dreamer takes Dean Malenko down with an atomic drop.
Tommy Dreamer clears the announcers' table.
Tommy Dreamer sets up Dean Malenko on the announcers' table.
Tommy Dreamer tries to drive Dean Malenko through the table with a legdrop, but he moves out of the way.
The table is broken in half.
A small "Dean Malenko" chant is being started.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Dean Malenko throws Tommy Dreamer into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tommy Dreamer throws Dean Malenko into the guardrail.
Tommy Dreamer goes for a bulldog, but Dean Malenko throws him off.
Dean Malenko throws Tommy Dreamer into the ringsteps.
Dean Malenko takes Tommy Dreamer down with a side suplex.
Dean Malenko climbs back into the ring.
Tommy Dreamer climbs back into the ring.
Dean Malenko is going for the pin.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, kickout.
Dean Malenko throws Tommy Dreamer out of the ring.
Dean Malenko goes outside.
They're brawling inside the ring area.

Dean Malenko executes the Texas Cloverleaf on Tommy Dreamer.
Steve Ulmer asks Tommy Dreamer if he's still there.
Tommy Dreamer nods.
Tommy Dreamer manages to grab the ropes after 19 seconds.
Dean Malenko runs into the ropes.
Dean Malenko misses with an elbow.
Dean Malenko hits a clothesline on Tommy Dreamer.
Dean Malenko goes for a bodyslam, but Tommy Dreamer counters it with a facerake.
The crowd is giving Tommy Dreamer a standing ovation.
Tommy Dreamer takes Dean Malenko down with a back suplex.
Tommy Dreamer goes for a spinebuster slam, but Dean Malenko counters it with a swinging neckbreaker.
Dean Malenko has the crowd going wild.
Dean Malenko whips Tommy Dreamer into the ropes.
Dean Malenko puts Tommy Dreamer in a single-leg takedown into a leglock.
Tommy Dreamer is writhing in pain.
Tommy Dreamer submits after 11 seconds.
Dean Malenko has the crowd going wild.

The winner is Dean Malenko. Time of match: 0:15:28

[No-DQ-Match]
Dean Malenko made Tommy Dreamer submit to a single-leg takedown into a leglock
in 0:15:28.
Rating: ** 3/4
(Johnny Smith no-showed.)

Malenko accepts Dreamer's challenge as a replacement for the no-showing Johnny Smith. We had a wild one here. Malenko started things off with an wristlock, but Dreamer soon nailed Malenko with a Death Valley Drive to officially kick off this No-DQ brawl! The two spilled to the floor in no time and Dreamer introduced a table into the equation. He attempted to legdrop Malenko through the table, but Malenko rolled off and Dreamer suffered the consequences. Smith no-showing brought out the aggressive side of Malenko and he took it out on Dreamer as they slammed each other all over the arena floor. The guardrails were in shambles by the end of this one. Going back into the ring, Malenko tried finishing Dreamer off with the Texas Cloverleaf but Malenko fought through the pain and escaped. Not long after, however, Malenko locked in one hell of a leglock and Dreamer had to submit. After the match, Malenko extends his hand to Dreamer and thanks him. Now we need to find out what's going on with Johnny Smith?!

7. I Quit Match - "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. "The Ultimate Fighter" Chris Leben

Chris Leben hits Ken Shamrock with a palm blow.
Chris Leben hits a high kick on Ken Shamrock.
Chris Leben hits a kick to the head on Ken Shamrock.
Chris Leben hits Ken Shamrock with a single-leg takedown.
Chris Leben goes for a kick to the thigh, but Ken Shamrock counters it with a dragon screw.
Ken Shamrock sends Chris Leben into the turnbuckle, but Chris Leben reverses it.
Chris Leben hits Ken Shamrock with a jab.
Chris Leben uses a European uppercut on Ken Shamrock.
Chris Leben nails Ken Shamrock with a forearm smash.
Chris Leben sends Ken Shamrock into the turnbuckle, but Ken Shamrock reverses it.
Ken Shamrock nails Chris Leben with a kick to the midsection.
Ken Shamrock nails Chris Leben with a kneelift.
Ken Shamrock runs into the ropes.
Ken Shamrock hits Chris Leben with a kick.
Ken Shamrock executes the Ankle Lock Submission on Chris Leben.
Chris Leben is struggling to reach the ropes.
Chris Leben tries to fight the pain.
Chris Leben submits after 24 seconds.
The crowd is vociferously booing Ken Shamrock.

The winner is Ken Shamrock. Time of match: 0:10:21

[I-Quit Match]
Ken Shamrock made Chris Leben submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:10:21.
Rating: *** 1/2

This was the special attraction match. These two have faced each other in the past in Cincinnati Pro with Shamrock winning once in one-on-one match and once in a tag team match. Now these two face each other in their specialty match, an I-Quit Match! This was everything you would expect it to be... a lot of strikes exchanged and a lot of submission attempts. The fans were getting a little restless in the beginning, but the action picked up in the end as the two were landing some fierce strikes and the intensity was building. In the end, Shamrock was able to get some good leverage and lock in the Ankle Lock Submission for the tap-out victory! Leben needed some help to the back. Shamrock celebrated in the ring a bit before leaving. There are plans by the Cincinnati Pro offices to offer Shamrock a contract with Cincinnati Pro... so we'll have to see what happens with that. As for Leben, he's been unreliable in the past and I have a feeling this is finally the last we're going to see him in CP.

(We cut to the back as Tommy Dreamer is roaming the hallway "walking off" his leg injury that he suffered from Malenko earlier in the evening. Val Venis walks by and then turns to Dreamer...)

Val Venis: Yo Dreamer... what was that out there? I thought you were The Innovator of Violence? All I saw you innovating out there was a variety of ways to get your ASS HANDED TO YOU! Look... I beat you two weeks ago with ease... and now this week Malenko made you tap out in your own environment, a No-DQ match. What happened to retiring? You left he sport a few years ago and now you want to make some kind of big comeback? Take some advice... ECW killed your dreams of being a star and there's no coming back. Unlace those boots and hang 'em up... you're done...

(Dreamer looks infuriated but he holds back. Venis smiles and pats Dreamer on the shoulder... then he walks away. Dreamer's face says a thousand words that he wants to tell Venis, his fists are clinched tight, but he keeps his cool.)

8. Winner Recieves CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship Match TONIGHT - A-Train w/Becky Bayless vs. "The Strongest Man In The World" Mark Henry vs. Chris Hero

A-Train hits Mark Henry with a jumping front kick.
A few fans are booing A-Train.
A-Train goes for a kick to the midsection, but Mark Henry blocks it.
Mark Henry goes for a kneelift, but A-Train side-steps and Mark Henry only hits air.
A-Train goes for the Train Wreck, but he can't do it.
Mark Henry counters it with a slidedown.
Mark Henry goes for a clothesline, but A-Train counters it with a Gorilla Press.
A-Train nails Mark Henry with a clothesline.
A-Train uses a forearm to the back on Mark Henry.
A-Train takes Mark Henry down with an eye gouge.
A-Train takes Mark Henry down with an armbar takedown.
A-Train locks Mark Henry in an abdominal stretch.
Mark Henry is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Chris Hero makes the save.
Mark Henry hits a bodyslam on A-Train.
Mark Henry uses a kick to the midsection on A-Train.
Mark Henry executes a spinebuster slam on A-Train.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, three.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Mark Henry.

The winner is Mark Henry. Time of match: 0:20:20

[Winner Recieves CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship Match TONIGHT]
Mark Henry defeated A-Train and Chris Hero when M. Henry pinned A-Train after a spinebuster slam in 0:20:20.
Rating: DUD

Chris Hero looked a little out of place in this one as Mark Henry and A-Train, both much bigger than Hero, tried the whole time to outdo each other in power moves. Any chance Hero got, he would try his best to take these guys down to the mat and ware them down. He tried to fatigue the two powerhouses in the hopes of winding them enough to hit the Hero's Welcome. The fans were bored with this match, however, and they were pleased when it ended and were also pleased with the outcome. A-Train tried submitting Henry with an abdominal stretch, but Hero made the save. As the referee was getting Hero, the illegal man, out of the ring Henry hit a spinebuster slam. When the ref turned around he made the count. Hero was too late in making the save this time and Henry is victorious thus giving himself a Tri-State Heavyweight Championship Match TONIGHT!!

(Not more than 10 seconds after the bell rang after the match did Matt Stryker hit the ring and start pounding on Mark Henry. A-Train gained his senses and started in on the attack. Hero, seeing what was going on, jumped on A-Train and tossed him to the floor. Hero has had his problem with The Elite members so he had no problem helping Mark Henry defend against them here. Hero and A-Train battled all the way through the curtain and to the back. Becky Bayless made her way to ringside carrying the Tri-State Heavyweight Championship just in time to see Mark Henry fire back on the champion. Stryker was staggering near the ropes as Henry clotheslined him out of the ring. Bayless ran to Stryker as Henry asked for the microphone...)

Mark Henry: Stryker... we don't have to wait until the main event... let's do this RIGHT NOW! Bring your unibrow ass in here so I can kick it!

(Stryker slides in the ring and Henry starts hammering away on him as the referee signals for the bell and the match is on...)

9. CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship Match - Matt Stryker (c) w/Becky Bayless vs. "The Strongest Man In The World" Mark Henry

Mark Henry misses with a clothesline.
Mark Henry hits Matt Stryker with a kick.
Mark Henry is going for the pin.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, kickout.
Mark Henry nails Matt Stryker with an elbowsmash.
Mark Henry puts Matt Stryker in a bow-and-arrow submission.
Matt Stryker manages to grab the ropes after 12 seconds.
Mark Henry works the crowd.
Mark Henry is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Mark Henry goes for a side suplex, but Matt Stryker blocks it.
Matt Stryker goes for an achilles tendon hold, but Mark Henry blocks it.
Mark Henry uses a backbreaker on Matt Stryker.
Mark Henry runs into the ropes.
Matt Stryker hits Mark Henry with an elbow.
Matt Stryker hits a leg lariat on Mark Henry.
Matt Stryker nails Mark Henry with a single-leg takedown.
Matt Stryker nails Mark Henry with a Russian legsweep.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Matt Stryker goes for a front facelock, but Mark Henry counters it with a low blow.
Mark Henry goes for a powerslam, but Matt Stryker counters it with a sunset flip.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, three.
Mark Henry complains about a fast count.
Matt Stryker is being booed out of the building.

The winner is Matt Stryker. Time of match: 0:08:42

Matt Stryker pinned Mark Henry after a sunset flip in 0:08:42.
Rating: **
(Matt Stryker retained the CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship)
[Becky Bayless interfered against Mark Henry.]

Following the previous match, Henry lost some momentum with the fans seeing as they were a bit bored during the match. But the sight of Stryker and Bayless sent the fans into a frenzy and they found themselves cheering Mark Henry on to fight back. So Henry won the fans back as the match began and he dominated Stryker for the majority of the match. It was like the previous 20 minute match had no effect on Henry at all. Stryker is a sneaky and tough wrestler, though. He's not the CP Tri-State Heavyweight Champion for nothing. When it seemed like Henry was ready to put away Stryker to win the Championship, Stryker fought back a bit and executed a sunset flip to get the win and retain the Tri-State Heavyweight Championship. Stryker rolled out of the ring as fast as he could and hobbled into the safety of Becky Bayless' arms. He grabbed the belt from her and held it high. Henry argued with the referee briefly about the count, but it couldn't be changed. The fans booed Stryker and Bayless until they went back through the curtain. Henry may have lost this one, but he will be back to fight another day.

(The 12-Man Tag Team Match is about to begin. Vicious & Delicious & Friends, John Kronus, & Tazz make their way to the ring being booed all the way. The Cannonball Busters of Vader & Val Venis head to the ring leading the way, followed by hopeful Cannonball Buster, Christopher Nowinski, El Dandy, & Damian 666. They have yet to announce a 6th man for their team. As all 11 guys stand in the ring, the theme music of "Awesome" Mike Awesome comes on and he comes through the curtain to the fans delight! Awesome is back in action in Cincinnati Pro!)

10. 12-Man Tag Team Match - Vicious & Delicious & Friends, Tazz, & John Kronus vs. The Cannonball Busters, Christopher Nowinski, El Dandy, Damian 666, & "Awesome" Mike Awesome

Damian 666 begs off.
Tazz catches Damian 666 in a single-leg takedown into a leglock.
Damian 666 is struggling to reach the ropes.
Damian 666 tries to escape the hold.
Damian 666 grabs the ropes after 14 seconds.
Damian 666 begs off.
Tazz catches Damian 666 in a kneebar.
Damian 666 is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Damian 666 makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 15 seconds.
Tazz puts Damian 666 in a single-leg takedown into a leglock.
Damian 666 is struggling to reach the ropes.
Damian 666 grabs the ropes after being locked up for 8 seconds.
Tazz works the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Tazz nails Damian 666 with a bodyslam.
Tommy Schalk removes the chair from the ring.
Tazz hits Damian 666 with a belly-to-back suplex.
Tazz executes the Tazmission on Damian 666.
Damian 666 tries to fight the pain.
Damian 666 submits after 19 seconds.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

The winners are Vicious & Delicious & Friends, John Kronus and Tazz.
Time of match: 0:16:36

Vicious & Delicious & Friends (Ahmed Johnson, Akitoshi Saito, Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton), John Kronus and Tazz defeated The Cannonball Busters (Vader and Val Venis), Christopher Nowinski, Damian 666, El Dandy and Mike Awesome when Taz made Damian 666 submit to the Tazmission in 0:16:36.
Rating: ** 1/2

The ring had to have been reenforced for this one! The fans were behind the team of The Cannonball Busters, but V&D&F and their partners were hell bent on winning this match. Especially Tazz as he took every opportunity to climb in the ring and beat up somebody. However, Vader did most of the beating up as he tossed around some of the guys on the other team until he met up with Scott Norton in the ring. Norton is nearly as big as Vader and these two exchanged a few blows before seperating and tagging out. Towards the end of the match, Tommy Dreamer ran down to ringside and pulled Val Venis off the ring apron. Apparently he is still a little angry at Venis's comments earlier in the evening backstage and now he's going to take it out on him! Vader, Nowinski, & Awesome weren't having any of that as they quickly jumped to Venis's rescue and tried pulling the two apart. Meanwhile in the ring, Tazz was dominating Damian with submission holds. Damian's team completely forgot about what was going on in the ring! El Dandy was hollering something in Spanish to his teammates and didn't notice Damian in the Tazzmission and Damian had to submit. A big win for V&D&F, John Kronus, and Tazz! Venis and Dreamer were finally seperated by wrestlers and officials. Vader seemed angry at the loss, but him, Venis, and Awesome walked to the back together followed by Nowinski. El Dandy helped Damian 666 to his feet and to the back. Who knows what will come out of this match when we return to live action in 2 weeks in Wilmington, Ohio.

Overall: **1/4

Match of the Night: Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie w/Becky Bayless vs. The Jung Dragons w/Kimona
VertigoPosted on 08/17/05 at 22:18:02

Cincinnati Pro Hotline
Last Updated June 2, 2006

What a night of action we witnessed at Battlefield In Dayton! Friday night, June 9, Cincinnati Pro returns to Wilmington, OH to present Maximum Impact II. Let's get into the news and upcoming matches for that event...

The Cannonball Busters seem to have acquired the services of one "Awesome" Mike Awesome! So what's next for the newest stable in CP? Well... Vader, the current Top Contendor, will defend his Top Contendorship in a Four Corners Match. His opponents... first, Mark Henry. Henry was on a roll headed straight to the top and won a 3-Way last week in Dayton to face the Tri-State Heavyweight Champion Matt Stryker. Unfortunatly, the title match was immediatly after Henry's 3-Way victory. Therefore, Henry has been granted an opportunity at the Top Contendorship and another opportunity to possibly face Stryker again. Another participant in this match Doink The Clown! He has surprised everyone since his debut and now has been given a HUGE opportunity. Can he put all the clowning around behind him and focus on winning this match? It would mark a major point in the comeback of this legend. Finally, with The Elite's pull here in CP, A-Train has also been thrown in this match as the fourth and final participant. If A-Train wins, he will be Top Contendor, therefore ensuring that the title, win, lose, or draw against Stryker, will remain with The Elite.

Another member of The Cannonball Busters, Val Venis, will have his hands full with Tommy Dreamer. The two met one month ago in Val's debut match with Val being victorious. Then just last week, Venis had some harsh words for Dreamer in the locker room prompting Dreamer to come out during the huge 12-Man Tag and take some aggression out on Venis then and there. This would have a big effect on the outcome of the match as The Cannonball Busters' team lost due to Dreamer's major distraction. Dreamer is looking for payback and Venis is looking for revenge. This match will be intense!

Also, what's going on with Christopher Nowinski and The Cannonball Busters? There has been no official word on whether or not he is in.

The CP Tag Team Championship will be on the line in the evenings main event as Chris Hero & Devon Storm will defend their titles for the first time against the winners of a 4-Way Dance that same evening. The teams participating will Vicious & Delicious, El Dandy & Damian 666, Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie, and the last team, by luck of random drawing, will be The Partriot and a partner of his choosing. As of now we are unsure who his partner will be...

Johnny Smith no-showed last week. We are unaware of the circumstances or his whereabouts at the time... but we're hoping all will be answered at Maximum Impact II. The rematch is signed between Smith & Dean Malenko as Malenko is still seeking a clean victory over Smith.

This and so much more next Friday night at Maximum Impact II!

Confirmed Matches
* Vader vs. Mark Henry vs. Doink The Clown vs. A-Train - Top Contendors Match
* Dean Malenko vs. Johnny Smith
* Vicious & Delicious vs. El Dandy & Damian 666 vs. Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie vs. The Patriot & Partner of Choice - 4-Corners Match
* Chris Hero & Devon Storm (c) vs. Winners of Tag Team 4-Way Dance - CP Tag Team Championship Match
* Val Venis vs. Tommy Dreamer

Also in the house: Mike Awesome, Hayabusa, Ken Shamrock, Hardcore Holly, Tazz, and more....