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DWF 19/11/07

91Posted on 07/10/05 at 01:52:11

Larry Zbyszko pinned Devon Storm with the Shoulderbreaker in 0:08:12.
Rating: *** 1/4

Larry Zbyszko faced John Cena this Sunday as we well know. With Cena seeing
Larry as some sort of stuck up old-man prude and using every chance to
embarass Zbyszko at every opportunity. Luckily for Larry, Cena wasn't present
tonight so he was able to go about his business as usual. Facing Devon Storm,
Larry looked in fine form, wrapping up victory fair and square after catching
Devon when attempting a crossbody and planting him with the shoulderbreaker.

No Cena, but afterwards, on the video wall, came a surprise for everyone - a
Frank Gotch memorial video. Very respecful, if seemingly pointless, but Larry
didn't look impressed and as we later found out, Frank Gotch beat Larrys
grandfather around a century ago in about five seconds. Quite a random way to
take it out on Larry, but then Cena is never one to just beat someone up.

La Resistance (Rene Dupree and Sylvain Grenier) defeated
Edge & Christian (Edge and Christian) when R. Dupree pinned Edge with the
French Riviera in 0:11:13.
Rating: ****
(La Resistance retained the Intercontinental Tag Team Titles.)

La Resistance have a big title defense this Sunday - that is they would have
if they could get past one team they had yet to face in the DWF, Edge and
Christian. La Resistance though had other things to do first - namely salute
the partisan American crowd and state that in their opinion, America was the
greatest country in the world, despite their problems as, of course, every
country has their problems. If they'd shut up then, who knows, but of course
they felt they had to suggest some of those problems - idiot politicians,
obesity, the recent survey that suggested American men don't last as long in
bed as most other countries. But hey, they loved the American moxie.

Enough of that, Edge and Christian came out to put the crowd at ease and
quickly they set about dismantling the champions in a well worked manner and
could have taken it all had it not been for Grenier hitting Edge with one of
the two flags they had bought to ringside (one Old Glory, one Tricolour, this
time they used the American). Dupree scored a controversial pin and La
Resistance had weasled out of another tricky situation.

Ulf Herman pinned La Parka Jr. with the Power Bomb in 0:03:50.
Rating: ** 1/4

With Ulf Herman facing the toughest test of his short career this Sunday when
he takes on former champion Raven, hopes are high of the sort of victory that
could help catapult both himself and, by association, Alex Wright right to
the top in double quick time. Up against La Parka, Ulf wasn't about to waste
time with La Parkas histrionics, and took out the popular luchadore with
shocking ease. Alex Wright wasn't done and ordered his bodyguard to deliver
two more powerbombs, all the while telling Raven that this Sunday what he saw
now would be what he sees on Monday when he wakes up in the hosptial and they
show him the tape of the his match.

Kurt Angle pinned Chris Jericho with the Olympic Slam in 0:11:10.
Rating: *** 3/4

Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho have been hated enemies for a long time, with
Angles xenephobic ideals contradicting Jerichos proud Canadian heritage. The
double irony of this one that the announcers noted as the match got underway,
with Angle using his wrestling knowledge to take an early advantage, was that
the two of them were facing the tag team champions this Sunday in singles
matches - Angle against O'Haire and Jericho against Pillman. This loose
connection wasn't about to bring any bond between the two as they happily
tore into each other. One obligatory ref bump later however, just as Jericho
was starting to get the upper hand (an errant elbow catching the man in the
striped shirt in the head) brought a run in from Brian Pillman who went
straight for Jericho and the two exchanged punches. Angle almost became an
afterthought as he stood back allowing it to happen.

Now it was the turn of Sean O'Haire to run down. First, he pulled Pillman off
of Jericho, whom O'Haire gets on with just fine and has no intention of seeing
pummelled. Next he wanted to get Angle, but Angle had already got him from
behind. O'Haire fought back, but now Pillman pulled O'Haire away, for whatever
reason. O'Haire tried to calm down his partner, only for Jericho to hit a
high knee to Pillman from behind. With Pillman crashing into O'Haire, both the
tag champs were sent sprawling from the ring. And whilst Jericho was busy
with that, in came Angle with the Olympic slam for the victory. He didn't
hang around and made a quick exit. Meanwhile O'Haire restrained Pillman on the
outside from getting back in and taking it out on Jericho again. Officials
also poured out to avoid any possible shenanigans, and the situation was
calmed, for now at least.

Ken Shamrock made Mando Guerrero submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:06:34.
Rating: ***

The Syndicate get their shot at La Resistance as was aluded to earlier, as
they look for revenge against the team they lost the titles to a couple of
months back. One half of the challengers, Ken Shamrock, went up against Mando
Guerrero. No contest I'm afraid - Mando has shown a pluckiness to him that
makes him unique in the Guerrero clan, plus his ability to lie his way out of
any situation, but one on one with Ken Shamrock? Forget it, and Shammy
wrapped it up even quicker and with an even higher proportion of the offence
than was expected. We know Lance Storm is on pretty much the same level of
talent as Shamrock so if the two can be THIS on their game on Sunday and La
Resistance aren't given the chance to blag their way out like they did tonight,
game over.

The Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated
Psychoanalysis (Brian Pillman and Sean O'Haire) when R. Gibson defeated Pillman
by disqualification in 0:10:59.
Rating: *** 1/4
(Psychoanalysis retained the Tag Team Titles.)

With the tag champs suffering a clash of interestes a few minutes earlier,
they then had to defend their tag team titles against former champions the
Rock'n'Roll Express. What we got at first was what would be expected under
normal conditions - Psychoanalysis delivering their usual mix of power and/or
raw adrenalin fueled offence, while Ricky Morton took the brunt for a while
until making the hot tag to Robert Gibson. Despite both teams being fan
favourites, Gibsons entry to the match and subsequent rally on Pillman drew
some strong reactions from the crowd. Pillman tagged O'Haire back in and
quickly things turned back the way of the champions with O'Haire, a former
Intercontinental champion and very credible force, taking control. O'Haire
dropped Gibson with a quick press slam - no fuss, no flash, just straight up
and straight down again. As Gibson staggered to his feet, O'Haire lined up a
big lariat, only for Pillman to burst in and smack Gibson with a steel chair
for a needless DQ. Pillman didn't bother continuing, evidently he felt the
need to vent his frustration at taking some shots, but a pointless act had
cost his team the match, albeit not the titles. O'Haire seemed a little
perturbed, but was more worried in naking sure Pillman was calm, and with no
other option, had to take the tag belts and head to the back with Pillman.

Once again, a rush of blood had done more bad than good for Pillman. Retain
the belts they may have, but the Rock'n'Roll Express have just earned
themselves both the winners share of the purse and a guarenteed rematch, though
the wait plus the sore back from Gibson won't be much consollation.

Rey Mysterio pinned Juventud Guerrera with the 619 in 0:06:18.
Rating: *** 1/2

The Intercontinental title is on the line this Sunday and for Rey Mysterio,
it's the opportunity of a lifetime to take his biggest prize to date in the
DWF. Facing Juventud Guerrera today, a man who has defeated Rey before, though
it has been many years, Rey looked unstoppable. Focused and defiant, he tore
through Juventud in an style most impressive and scored a relatively easy
victory.

Inevitably, Brad Armstrong, reigning IC champ, had to make an appearance and
sauntered out afterwards with a mic. In the relative safety of the aisle, and
doing his Rock shtick to its finest, told Rey that The Rock wasn't impressed
with Rey Mysterio and he wasn't impressed with any of his friends and he
certainly wasn't impressed with those he has been tangling with lately (one
assumed he means Los Guerreros). Brad them promised to layeth the smacketh
down, deliver most electrifying move sport entertainment smell Rock cookin'.
Brad, cocky as ever, but how cocky will he be come the conclusion of his match
this Sunday.

Raven pinned Billy Kidman with the Evenflow in 0:14:36.
Rating: **** 1/4

The nights main event saw a rematch from this years Wrestlefest main event, as
Raven and Billy Kidman squared off for the first time since that night six
months ago when Kidman shocked the world by stealing the world title. Kidman
seems to be using all sorts of minor contractual loopholes and small prints
to get what he, and Steve Corino, considered well earned time off, and with
the help of their lawyer Clarense Mason, held the DWF hostage tonight for a
large cash sum to tempt him into even doing this match at all. Raven didn't
care about any monetary gain, what he cared about was revenge against the man
who took the world title that he held so proudly.

With Steve Corino skulking at ringside, wearing his cast again after NOT
having it last week, you knew Raven would be having a hard time of it, and
after Kidmans huge win over Dynamite Kid last week, it could be done again as
it was at Wrestlefest. On this night, Corino was eventually thrown out after
having tripped, distracted and goaded Raven several times, the ref finally
saw Corino up to his antics as he leapt onto the apron during a Raven surge
and got blasted for his troubles. Kidman made a quick comeback during the
distraction and worked over Raven. Sending him into the ropes, Raven was able
to leapfrog Kidman, and hit him with the Evenflow when both men turned round,
allowing him to pick up the victory.

An excellent triumph, but as he stood proud, we saw that both Alex Wright and
behind him Ulf Herman were standing by the curtain. Ulf remained expressionless
but Wright laughed evily, evidently with big plans for Raven this Sunday. Raven
didn't look phased, but he may if things go awry at Fall Brawl.

Card rating: *** 1/2


Match observations:

With Fall Brawl just six days away, Dynamite Kid may be wondering what he's
gotten himself into after his appearance on the Kings Court. Dynamite had
enough to say on the upcoming match, stating that Muraco might be near
unbeatable but if he's been pinned before, he can be pinned again, before
Dynamite added his belief that he can beat anyone at any given time - something
nobody would dispute. And with Muraco never having faced Dynamite, there is
the unknown factor for both men. Also unknown was why that suspiciously large
cameraman was edging nearer and nearer to Dynamite the whole time, and as
Dynamite neared his closing points, the guy lifted up his camera ready to
strike and came in slowly - Muraco! Frankly he came it much too slowly as
Dynamite saw him coming and unloaded a flurry of punches, rocking him back into
the corner. Ripping off his costume, Dynamite was in for a bit of a surprise
when he found not Muraco but the similarly built Rhyno. And during this
distraction, up came Muraco from behind, apparently from the crowd, and laid
into Dynamite, resulting in Muraco and Rhyno both putting the boots to
Dynamite. Leaving this Sundays challenger laying, Muraco headed off, perhaps
even more confident than before. Rhyno followed suite and one has to wonder
his motivation for his involvement - probably a payoff of some sort, perhaps
the offer of a title shot. Either way, Muraco has got to be looking good for
this Sunday now.

And just to wrap things up, Hunter Hearst-Helmsley spoke to Matt Hardy today.
Even though Heidenreich and Gene Snitsky loomed right there, ready for their
match this Sunday against the Young Lions, Helmsley said he had an even better
bodyguard lined up for Hardy this Sunday. Hardy didn't look impressed, at
least after the last offer he got. And if Rockabilly wasn't bad enough, one
wonders whether or not Helmsley will put out one of his capable friends, or
another dud. But really - Matt doesn't care.
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Fall Brawl final card

Don Muraco (c) vs Dynamite Kid (world heavyweight title)

"The Rock" Brad Armstrong (c) vs Rey Mysterio (intercontinental title)

Hector Guerrero (c) vs Low Ki (cruiserweight title)

La Resistance (c) vs The Syndicate (intercontinental tag team titles)

Raven vs Ulf Herman

Sean O'Haire vs Kurt Angle

Brian Pillman vs Chris Jericho

"Unnecessarily Evil" John Cena vs Larry Zbyszko

The Young Lions vs Gene Snitsky & Jon Heidenreich

BONUS MATCH: Rob Van Dam, Edge & Christian vs Eddie, Chavo Classic & Mando Guerrero
Snabbit888Posted on 07/16/05 at 23:00:35

Zbyszko wins as expected.  And Cena's evil nature becomes cooler and cooler every week.  Attacking Larry's grandfather.  That's evil.

La Resistance rules.  They're trying hard to make America like them... what a splendid little gimmick.

Ulf kills poor La Parka.  La Parka couldn't even dance his way out of being destroyed.  Raven coiuld be in some trouble.

Yay Jericho vs. Angle!  Not quite as good as their 5-star classic from Retribution (wasn't it Retribution?) but a good match that did a great job at pushing the dissention being the tag team champs.

Shamrock kills Mando.. no surprise, even if Mando is "plucky."

Pillman is nuts.  I'm surprised he and O'Haire haven't imploded much sooner.  And the best hair in the business and the best lazy eye EVER get a guaranteed rematch! *air guitars*

Mysterio with an easy win over the Juice, and I'm really looking forward to the match with The Rock.  Brad Armstrong is one of your most entertaining characters, so this should be fun.

Great main event this week.  Not a whole lot to say about it other than it was well done.

RHYNO THE CAMERAMAN!  Interesting little swerve there.  I like how you've done Muraco.  Even though you've built him physically as a man who can hardly be knocked down, let alone beat, he still has a lot of traditional heel tendencies like being sneaky and underhanded and taking short cuts.



Don Muraco (c) vs Dynamite Kid (world heavyweight title)

*** Muraco retains

"The Rock" Brad Armstrong (c) vs Rey Mysterio (intercontinental title)

*** Wouldn't be surprised to see Mysterio win, but I'm picking Armstrong.

Hector Guerrero (c) vs Low Ki (cruiserweight title)

*** Hector retains by lying, cheating, stealing.

La Resistance (c) vs The Syndicate (intercontinental tag team titles)

*** La Resistance

Raven vs Ulf Herman

*** Ulf gets the big win

Sean O'Haire vs Kurt Angle

*** Pillman costs O'Haire the match.

Brian Pillman vs Chris Jericho

*** Pillman either wins or gets DQ'ed.  Either way, Jericho suffers a beating.

"Unnecessarily Evil" John Cena vs Larry Zbyszko

*** Cena

The Young Lions vs Gene Snitsky & Jon Heidenreich

*** Snitskenreich!

BONUS MATCH: Rob Van Dam, Edge & Christian vs Eddie, Chavo Classic & Mando Guerrero

*** Team Weed