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Cincinnati Pro presents An All-American Evening
Friday, March 10, 2006
Bell Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Western Hills Sports Mall in Cincinnati, Ohio

1. Marty Jannetty vs. Johnny Smith

Marty Jannetty charges into the corner.
Marty Jannetty punches Johnny Smith.
Johnny Smith hits Marty Jannetty.
The crowd is really behind Johnny Smith.
Johnny Smith hits Marty Jannetty.
There are lots of chants for Johnny Smith.
Marty Jannetty chops Johnny Smith.
Marty Jannetty kicks Johnny Smith.
Johnny Smith hits Marty Jannetty.
Johnny Smith takes Marty Jannetty down with a dropkick.
There are lots of chants for Johnny Smith.
Johnny Smith whips Marty Jannetty into the ropes.
Johnny Smith hits Marty Jannetty with a clothesline.
Marty Jannetty falls out of the ring.
Steve Ulmer counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, Marty Jannetty reenters the ring.
Johnny Smith executes a bodyslam on Marty Jannetty.
Johnny Smith executes a German suplex on Marty Jannetty.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Johnny Smith nails Marty Jannetty with a flying bodypress.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Johnny Smith executes a Tombstone on Marty Jannetty.
There are lots of chants for Johnny Smith.
Johnny Smith executes the Fisherman Suplex on Marty Jannetty.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, three.
Marty Jannetty complains about a fast count.
Johnny Smith is getting a good reaction from the crowd.

The winner is Johnny Smith. Time of match: 0:09:38

Johnny Smith pinned Marty Jannetty with the Fisherman Suplex in 0:09:38.
Rating: ** 1/2

Marty Jannetty came out and got on the microphone saying that he needed to make up for his long string of losses he has had, mainly against El Dandy. He told all the "jabronies" to stay in the back and called out a world class athlete. Johnny Smith, who appeared for the first time at last month's show, answered the challenge. Jannetty accepted Smith as his challenger and the two went at it. Jannetty tried very hard to keep the advantage in this one, but he just could not. Smith seemed to have a lot more fight in him and a lot more determination. Plus, the fans were getting behind Smith more than they were Jannetty and this seemed to aggrivate Jannetty. It was distracting him more than it should have been and this could have been the downfall. It got so bad that in the end of the match, he was nearly couned out due to jawjacking with a fan at ringside. Upon returning, he was able to kick out of a German suplex pin and a flying bodypress pin, but he couldn't escape the Fisherman Suplex. Smith is the winner.

2. 10-Man Over The Top Rope Battle Royal - Akitoshi Saito, Bull Pain, Christopher Nowinski, Damian 666, Devon Storm, Jimmy Yang, Jinsei Shinzaki, John Kronus, Pablo Marquez, Volk Han

Devon Storm goes for a flying bodypress, but Jinsei Shinzaki rolls out of the way.
Jinsei Shinzaki tries to throw Devon Storm over the top rope.
** Devon Storm has been eliminated.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
(Jinsei Shinzaki and Damian 666 are going at it.)
Jinsei Shinzaki hits Damian 666 with a superkick.
Jinsei Shinzaki nails Damian 666 with a flying somersault headbutt.
Jinsei Shinzaki uses a chop on Damian 666.
Jinsei Shinzaki hits a flying forearm on Damian 666.
The crowd erupts.
Jinsei Shinzaki hits Damian 666 with a forearm smash.
Jinsei Shinzaki nails Damian 666 with a flying forearm.
The crowd is giving Jinsei Shinzaki a standing ovation.
Damian 666 low blows his opponent with the Cane.
The crowd erupts.
Damian 666 tries to throw Jinsei Shinzaki over the top rope.
** Jinsei Shinzaki has been eliminated.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is Damian 666. Time of match: 0:17:52

[10-Man Battle Royal]
Damian 666 won a 10-man Battle Royal:
        x A. Saito threw out C. Nowinski in 0:01:10
        x Yang threw out Bull Pain in 0:05:17
        x Shinzaki threw out A. Saito after a flying shoulderblock in 0:08:22
        x Volk Han threw out Kronus in 0:09:46
        x Yang threw out Volk Han after a chop in 0:09:59
        x Damian 666 threw out Yang in 0:10:54
        x Shinzaki threw out Marquez in 0:11:34
        x Shinzaki threw out D. Storm after a roll away in 0:17:20
        x Damian 666 threw out Shinzaki in 0:17:52
Rating: *** 3/4

It was about time Cincinnati Pro had a Battle Royal and what a Battle Royal it was! This was like the melting pot of Battle Royals. U.S.A., Central America, Japan, and even Russia were all represented here! The winner will definatly be considered for a Top Contendor's match in the future and the winner was Damian 666. Jinsei Shinzaki had the crowd behind him, but Damian was willing to do anything to win this match. This only being his second appearance in Cincinnati Pro, he was looking to make a big impact in some way. When it came down to it, Damian brought his trusty Cane into the Battle Royal and used it to help him catch Shinzaki off guard with a low blow and eliminate him for the win.

(Cut scene in a room in the back... Christopher Nowinski is returning from being eliminated from the Battle Royal and is about to approach Mark Henry who is preparing for the Main Event tonight...)

Christopher Nowinski: You see, Mark. I barely even broke a sweat out there... now I can be your partner in the main event...

Mark Henry: Barely broke a sweat? Yeah, that's because you were only out there for a minute!! And don't try to tell me you did that on purpose because I saw the tape... you were TRYING to win the match. As far as the main event goes, I told you, I've got a partner...

Christopher Nowinski: But Mark!! What about old times!!? When me and you team up and destroy teams!?

Mark Henry: Excuse me... I think *I* destroy the teams... you pick your shots...

Christopher Nowinski: Mark, if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't even be getting all of this attention...

Mark Henry: If it wasn't for *me* you would be getting your ass kicked on a nightly basis just like tonight!

Christopher Nowinski: ... Fine! I hope your partner let's you down!! Because you know I wouldn't!!

Mark Henry: Trust me... he won't let me down...

(Back to the ring and we're preparing for our two Top Contendor Tournament Matches. Four men are scheduled to compete, but only two have been announced. Out first is The Patriot to a great ovation, followed by Hayabusa. But who are the other two? La Resistance music plays and Sylvain Grenier comes out!! He was just here two months ago! Him and Rob Conway wrestled and DEFEATED The Patriot and Chris Hero! Who's the other participant in the tournament?! "Man In The Box" by Alice In Chains blares on and the crowd erupts! TOMMY DREAMER IS IN THE HOUSE!! It's time to find out the matches. Two men will wrestle while the other two will watch. Immediatly following the match, the other two men will begin their match. Then later in the night, the two winners will meet to find out the new Top Contendor.)

3. 4-Man Top Contendors Tournament Semifinals - The Patriot vs. Sylvain Grenier

Sylvan Grenier hits The Patriot with a backdrop.
Sylvan Grenier hits The Patriot with a clothesline.
Sylvan Grenier whips The Patriot into the ropes.
The Patriot hits a flying clothesline on Sylvan Grenier.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Patriot.
The Patriot runs into the ropes.
The Patriot uses a flying clothesline on Sylvan Grenier.
The crowd erupts.
The Patriot nails Sylvan Grenier with a belly-to-belly suplex.
The Patriot hits Sylvan Grenier with a hiptoss.
Sylvan Grenier begs off.
The Patriot executes the Uncle Slam on Sylvan Grenier.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
The Patriot goes for the pin.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is The Patriot. Time of match: 0:11:24

[Top Contendors Tournament Semifinals]:
The Patriot pinned Sylvan Grenier with the Uncle Slam in 0:11:24.
Rating: *

Well, it was the good 'ole U.S.A. representative facing the always arrogant French. These two met two months ago at Running The Gauntlet and in a tag team match and Grenier's team won! Tonight, however, was a different story. Although Grenier got his shots in, he was no match for The Patriot. The Patriot has way more experience and way more raw strength than Grenier. In the end, The Patrot summed up one big burst of power and unleashed it on Grenier topping it off with the Uncle Slam for the win! The Patriot will wrestle again later tonight in the Top Contendor's match! Following the match, while The Patriot was posing for the fans, Grenier nailed him from behind with the French flag! Hayabusa and Tommy Dreamer jumped in the ring and ran Grenier off. Once The Patriot was okay, he walked to the back and we were ready to start our next match.

4. 4-Man Top Contendors Tournament Semifinals - Hayabusa vs. "The Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer

Hayabusa takes Tommy Dreamer down with a springboard spinning leg lariat.
The chants for Hayabusa are deafening.
Hayabusa whips Tommy Dreamer into the ropes, but Tommy Dreamer reverses it.
Hayabusa goes for an Asai moonsault, but Tommy Dreamer counters it with a Tombstone.
Tommy Dreamer leaves the ring.
He returns with brass knuckles.
Tommy Dreamer executes a spinebuster slam on Hayabusa.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, kickout.
Tommy Dreamer hits him with the knuckles.
Hayabusa is starting to bleed.
Tommy Dreamer runs into the ropes.
Tommy Dreamer uses a clothesline on Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer runs into the ropes.
Tommy Dreamer uses a clothesline on Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer hits him with brass knuckles.
Tommy Dreamer uses a stomp on Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer hits him with brass knuckles.
Tommy Dreamer executes a punch on Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer hits him with brass knuckles.
Tommy Dreamer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer covers Hayabusa.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, kickout.
Tommy Dreamer uses a bodyslam on Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer nails Hayabusa with a swinging neckbreaker.
Tommy Dreamer goes for a splash, but Hayabusa rolls out of the way.
Hayabusa goes for a German suplex, but Tommy Dreamer counters it with a go-behind.
Tommy Dreamer hits Hayabusa with an atomic drop.
Tommy Dreamer punches Hayabusa.
Hayabusa hits Tommy Dreamer.
Hayabusa chops Tommy Dreamer.
Tommy Dreamer kicks Hayabusa.
The crowd is giving Tommy Dreamer a standing ovation.
Tommy Dreamer chops Hayabusa.
Tommy Dreamer runs into the ropes.
Hayabusa executes a spinning leg lariat on Tommy Dreamer.
Hayabusa works the crowd.
The chants for Hayabusa are deafening.
Hayabusa executes the Stardust Press on Tommy Dreamer.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, three.
The chants for Hayabusa are deafening.

The winner is Hayabusa. Time of match: 0:03:14

[Top Contendors Tournament Semifinals]
Hayabusa pinned Tommy Dreamer after the Stardust Press in 0:03:14.
Rating: ***

For only a 3 minute match, these two put a LOT into it! Dreamer managed to bust Hayabusa wide open with brass knuckles sparking a brief "ECW, ECW" chant. Dreamer's downfall was that he went at Hayabusa way too fast and he ran out of gas early. Hayabusa was able to withstand the punishment until Dreamer wore himself down. That's when Hayabusa took Dreamer down with a spinning leg lariat and followed it up with the Stardust Press for the win! The two shook hands following the match and the Top Contendor's Match is going to be The Patriot against Hayabusa for the Top Contendorship!

5. The Elite (Alexander Otsuka, A-Train, & Josh Abercrombie) w/Becky Bayless vs. Vader, Mike Awesome, & Rick Martel

Alexander Otsuka gets a kneelock submission on Rick Martel.
Rick Martel is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Rick Martel tries to escape the hold.
Rick Martel grabs the ropes after being locked up for 6 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka takes Rick Martel down with a single-leg takedown.
Alexander Otsuka locks Rick Martel in an achilles tendon hold.
Rick Martel breaks the hold after 6 seconds.
Rick Martel punches Alexander Otsuka.
There are lots of chants for Rick Martel.
Rick Martel hits Alexander Otsuka.
The crowd is really behind Rick Martel.
Alexander Otsuka punches Rick Martel.
Rick Martel kicks Alexander Otsuka.
There are lots of chants for Rick Martel.
Rick Martel nails Alexander Otsuka with a legsweep.
Rick Martel goes for a headlock takedown, but Alexander Otsuka counters it with a back suplex.
Alexander Otsuka takes Rick Martel down with a fisherman buster.
Alexander Otsuka is being booed out of the building.
Alexander Otsuka gets a Fujiwara armbar on Rick Martel.
Rick Martel is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Rick Martel makes it to the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka locks Rick Martel in a kneelock submission.
Rick Martel makes it to the ropes after 19 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka executes the Jujigatame on Rick Martel.
Steve Ulmer asks Rick Martel if he should stop the fight.
Rick Martel shakes his head.
Rick Martel is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Rick Martel tries to fight the pain.
Rick Martel submits after 27 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka is being booed out of the building.

The winners are The Elite. Time of match: 0:12:45

The Elite (A-Train, Alexander Otsuka, and Josh Abercrombie) defeated Mike Awesome, Rick Martel, and Vader when Otsuka made Martel submit to the Jujigatame in 0:12:45.
Rating: ** 1/2

Last month Vader fell at the hands of Josh Abercrombie but only due to outside interference from A-Train. Vader, wanting to avenge this match, challenged The Elite members to this six-man tag team match. Vader chose long time friend and Cincinnati Pro partner, Mike Awesome, and former Strike Force member, Rick Martel. The Elite focused on Martel for most of the match trying anything to pin him or get him to submit. Vader & Awesome were always there, though, to make the save. Once those two got in the ring, The Elite were on the offensive and couldn't get the momentum back. Finally, the referee lost control as all 6-men were battling it out! Vader and Abercrombie were brawling on the floor while Awesome and A-Train had spilled into the front row and were dueling chairs! This left Otsuka and Martel alone in the ring enabling Otsuka to lock in various submissions until Martel was forced to tap out to the Jujigatame!

6. "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson vs. "The Barbaric Berzerker" Jimmy Jacobs

They lock up.
Jimmy Jacobs catches Ahmed Johnson in a wristlock.
Ahmed Johnson tries to escape the hold.
Ahmed Johnson manages to grab the ropes after 11 seconds.
Jimmy Jacobs nails Ahmed Johnson with a faceslam.
The crowd is cheering on Jimmy Jacobs.
Jimmy Jacobs puts Ahmed Johnson in a wristlock.
Ahmed Johnson is struggling to reach the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson manages to grab the ropes after 16 seconds.
Jimmy Jacobs gets a wristlock on Ahmed Johnson.
Ahmed Johnson gets ahold of the ropes after 5 seconds.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Jacobs misses with a clothesline.
Ahmed Johnson hits Jimmy Jacobs with a flying clothesline.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Ahmed Johnson executes a side suplex on Jimmy Jacobs.
The crowd is booing Ahmed Johnson.
Ahmed Johnson executes a DDT on Jimmy Jacobs.
Ahmed Johnson nails Jimmy Jacobs with a gutwrench suplex.
Larry Crotch counts: One, shoulder up.
Ahmed Johnson complains about a slow count.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson hits Jimmy Jacobs with a flying shoulderblock.
Ahmed Johnson is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Ahmed Johnson nails Jimmy Jacobs with a spinebuster slam.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Ahmed Johnson.

The winner is Ahmed Johnson. Time of match: 0:01:58

Ahmed Johnson pinned Jimmy Jacobs after a spinebuster slam in 0:01:58.
Rating: * 1/4

Jimmy Jacobs went about this matchup all wrong. First, he's at a size disadvantage. Ahmed is bigger and stronger than Jacobs. Someone at a disadvantage like this shouldn't go at Ahmed from a technical standpoint and work a wristlock. Jacobs paid for the mistake. Following the wristlocks, Ahmed unleashed a series of high impact moves that Jacobs probably doesn't even remember happening. He was out! Ahmed finished the match with a spinebuster slam.

7. Top Contendors Four Corners Tag Team Match - The Insane Clown Posse vs. Vicious & Delicious vs. The Headbangers vs. Chris Hero & Chris Leben

Thrasher goes for a football tackle, but Chris Hero counters it with a kneelift.
In turn, Thrasher counters it with a side step.
Mosh catches Chris Hero in a sleeperhold.
Chris Hero gets ahold of the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Thrasher leaves the ring.
Mosh takes Chris Hero down with a back heel kick.
Mosh goes for a clothesline, but Chris Hero ducks out of the way.
Chris Hero chops Mosh.
The crowd is behind Chris Hero all the way.
Chris Hero chops Mosh.
Chris Hero punches Mosh.
The chants for Chris Hero are deafening.
Chris Hero tags out to Chris Leben.
Chris Hero hits Mosh with a clothesline.
Chris Leben takes Mosh down with a double foot stomp.
Chris Hero leaves the ring.
Chris Leben uses a jab on Mosh.
Chris Leben runs into the ropes.
** Ahmed Johnson hits Chris Leben in the back with a chair.
Steve Ulmer calls for the DQ.
The chants for Chris Leben are deafening.

The winners are Chris Hero and Chris Leben. Time of match: 0:04:57

[Number-One-Contenders-Four Corners Match]
Chris Hero and Chris Leben defeated Vicious & Delicious (Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton), The Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J) and The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher) when Leben defeated Mosh by disqualification in 0:04:57.
Rating: * 1/2
[Ahmed Johnson interfered against Mosh.]
[Ahmed Johnson interfered against Chris Leben.]

This had the potential of being a great match but it was ruined by Vicious & Delicious's third man, Ahmed Johnson. Ahmed came to ring with a chair at sat in the corner of Vicious & Delicious. But then for no reason, he lays into Chris Leben forcing the disqualification! The referee had no choice but to award the victory to Chris Hero & Chris Leben and this infuriated the other teams! Chris Hero jumped outside of the ring and started attacking Ahmed, while the ICP and the Headbangers actually worked together in putting a beating on Norton & Bagwell. Finally, Norton, Bagwell, & Ahmed escaped ringside and headed for the back. Chris Hero then helped his partner to his feet. In the ring, the ICP and the Headbangers just looked at each other. They have a history... and then they started brawling!! They had to be pulled apart! What a mess this match was! So our new Top Contendors for the Tag Team Championship are Chris Hero & Chris Leben.

8. CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship Match - Matt Stryker (c) w/Becky Bayless vs. El Dandy

El Dandy hits Matt Stryker with a dropkick to the knee.
El Dandy throws Matt Stryker out of the ring.
Tommy Schalk counts: one, Matt Stryker reenters the ring.
El Dandy throws Matt Stryker out of the ring.
Tommy Schalk counts: one, Matt Stryker reenters the ring.
El Dandy whips Matt Stryker into the turnbuckle.
El Dandy runs shoulder-first into the corner.
El Dandy nails Matt Stryker with a forearm to the back.
El Dandy nails Matt Stryker with a single-leg takedown.
El Dandy gives the sign for the Dandina Cradle.
El Dandy executes the Dandina Cradle on Matt Stryker.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
El Dandy throws Matt Stryker out of the ring.
El Dandy goes for a tope suicida, but Matt Stryker moves out of the way.
Matt Stryker throws El Dandy into the ringsteps.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Matt Stryker takes El Dandy down with a snap mare.
Tommy Schalk counts:  1.
El Dandy is starting to bleed.
Tommy Schalk counts:  2.
Becky Bayless comes from behind, but El Dandy nails Becky Bayless.
Matt Stryker throws El Dandy back into the ring.
Matt Stryker takes El Dandy down with a spinebuster slam.
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Matt Stryker hits El Dandy with a forearm smash.
Matt Stryker goes for a spinebuster slam, but El Dandy counters it with a kneelift.
El Dandy goes for a clothesline, but Matt Stryker counters it with a crucifix.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Matt Stryker whips El Dandy into the ropes.
El Dandy misses with a shoulderblock.
El Dandy goes for a clothesline, but Matt Stryker counters it with a crucifix.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, kickout.
Matt Stryker hits El Dandy with a Northern Lights suplex.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Matt Stryker puts El Dandy in a scorpion deathlock.
El Dandy is valiantly trying to break the hold.
El Dandy tries to escape the hold.
El Dandy grabs the ropes after being trapped for 12 seconds.
Matt Stryker gives the sign for the Stryker Driver.
Matt Stryker executes the Stryker Driver on El Dandy.
Matt Stryker is being booed out of the building.
Matt Stryker goes for the pin.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
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The crowd is on its feet cheering for El Dandy.
El Dandy goes for a hiptoss, but Matt Stryker counters it with a facerake.
Matt Stryker hits El Dandy with a snap mare.
Matt Stryker uses a leg lariat on El Dandy.
Matt Stryker puts El Dandy in a scorpion deathlock.
El Dandy reaches the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Matt Stryker hits a dropkick on El Dandy.
Matt Stryker runs into the ropes.
El Dandy hits a single-leg takedown on Matt Stryker.
El Dandy gets an abdominal stretch on Matt Stryker.
Tommy Schalk asks Matt Stryker if he's still there.
Matt Stryker nods.
Matt Stryker tries to escape the hold.
El Dandy lets go after 24 seconds.
** Becky Bayless enters the ring and hits El Dandy with a chair.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Matt Stryker executes a kneelift on El Dandy.
Matt Stryker takes El Dandy down with a leg lariat.
Matt Stryker hits El Dandy with a forearm smash.
Matt Stryker is going for the cover.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Matt Stryker throws Tommy Schalk over the top rope.
Tommy Schalk is out cold.
Tommy Schalk crawls back into the ring.
Tommy Schalk is back on the job.
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The chants for El Dandy are deafening.
El Dandy gives the sign for the Dandina Cradle.
El Dandy executes the Dandina Cradle on Matt Stryker.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, in the ropes...
El Dandy runs into the ropes.
** Becky Bayless trips El Dandy.
Tommy Schalk threatens Matt Stryker with disqualification.
Tommy Schalk warns Becky Bayless.
El Dandy goes for a kick to the midsection, but Matt Stryker blocks it.
Matt Stryker hits El Dandy.
El Dandy kicks Matt Stryker.
The chants for El Dandy are deafening.
Matt Stryker punches El Dandy.
El Dandy kicks Matt Stryker.
The chants for El Dandy are deafening.
Matt Stryker hits El Dandy.
Matt Stryker takes El Dandy down with a German suplex.
There is no referee to count.
** Damian 666 enters the ring and breaks the pin with a DDT.
Damian 666 puts El Dandy on top of Matt Stryker.
Tommy Schalk is back on the job.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
El Dandy runs into the ropes.
Matt Stryker misses with a clothesline.
Matt Stryker and El Dandy get hit with a double clothesline.
Matt Stryker executes the Stryker Driver on El Dandy.
Matt Stryker is being booed out of the building.
Matt Stryker goes for the pin.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Matt Stryker. Time of match: 0:23:11

Matt Stryker pinned El Dandy with the Stryker Driver in 0:23:11.
Rating: **** 1/2
(Matt Stryker retained the CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship)
[Damian 666 interfered against Matt Stryker.]
[A-Train and Becky Bayless interfered against El Dandy.]

Words cannot describe the heat generated in this match (actually, words DID describe the heat generated in this match... but anyways). This is without a doubt the single best match thus far in Cincinnati Pro. These two fought with EVERYTHING! If Becky Bayless at ringside wasn't bad enough, A-Train also came down to aid the champion. Seeing this, Damian 666 came out to even the odds a bit. EVERYONE got involved in this one! Referee Tommy Schalk could have thrown this match out at any time but he knew the importance and he kept it going. Both wrestlers kicked out of each other's finishers numerous times. El Dandy was practically blinded by his own blood but he managed to keep on fighting. Bayless got in the ring on more than one occassion and nailed El Dandy with a chair but even that couldn't keep El Dandy down. By the end of the match, neither man could hardly stand. While the referee was arguing with Bayless, Damian slid in the ring and dropped Stryker with a DDT and pulled Dandy on top. The referee counted but Stryker somehow kicked out! Both men got to their feet but were soon knocked back down with a double clothesline. As both men got up, Dandy pulling himself up by the ropes, the barely had anything left. Dandy staggered around into the Stryker Driver and that was all she wrote! After filling the ring with debris, the fans stood and clapped in appreciation.

9. Top Contendor Tournament Finals Match - The Patriot vs. Hayabusa

Hayabusa goes for a kick to the midsection, but The Patriot blocks it.
Steve Ulmer removes the chair from the ring.
The Patriot goes for a bodyslam, but Hayabusa blocks it.
Hayabusa goes for a springboard rana, but The Patriot counters it with a power bomb.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Patriot.
The Patriot goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Hayabusa blocks it.
Hayabusa leaves the ring.
He returns with a chair.
Hayabusa runs into the ropes and springs off the chair.
Hayabusa hits The Patriot with spinning headscissors.
Hayabusa whips The Patriot into the ropes, but The Patriot reverses it.
Hayabusa hits The Patriot with a kick.
Hayabusa covers The Patriot.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Hayabusa hits a shooting star press on The Patriot.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is giving Hayabusa a standing ovation.

The winner is Hayabusa. Time of match: 0:07:32

[Top Contendors Tournament Finals]
Hayabusa pinned The Patriot after a shooting star press in 0:07:32.
Rating: **** 1/4

This was another extremely awesome match! Both of these men won their matches earlier in the evening and were going into this with momentum. However, both men were showing the signs of the matches they previously had. While The Patriot's match was much longer, Hayabusa's was more brutal and he still had the dry blood on his face and mask to prove it. From the opening moments of the match all the way to the finish this match was back and forth with neither man getting an edge over the other. Hayabusa continually tried his speed and high flying tactics while The Patriot was always looking to ground Hayabusa with his power. In the end, Hayabusa was able to hit a devastating shooting star press to get the win and secure himself as the Top Contendor for the CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship!

(Our next match is the one that most everyone came to see. The grudge match between Tazz & Dean Malenko. While these two have only been at each other's throats the last few months in Cincinnati Pro, the rivalry between these two has gone on for over ten years! Tazz blames Dean Malenko for breaking his neck a decade ago while the two were in ECW and claimes that ever since, Malenko has been ducking him. Well, tonight is the night. Tazz's music plays and he comes out first. The towel is over his head... he's got his gear on... he looks more focused than ever. Then Malenko's music hits and a roar goes over the crowd. As we wait for Malenko's arrival, Tazz stands in the corner with his arms crossed staring into the aisleway. Minutes go by and still no Dean Malenko. The music cuts off, the crowd boos, and Tazz grabs a microphone... )

Tazz: You see... once again Dean Malenko is ducking me! Tonight was judgement night for him and he new that he would be humiliated that he would rather not show up than be choked out by me! You better give me someone to choke out tonight or I ain't leavin' this ring!

(Immediatly, Tommy Dreamer, who is, for all we know, here for just one-night only and already had a match tonight against Hayabusa. He slides in the ring and starts unloading on Tazz... a referee calls for the bell and we've got ourselves a match!)

10. "The Human Suplex Machine" Tazz vs. "The Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer

Tazz hits Tommy Dreamer.
Tazz further incites the crowd.
Tazz nails Tommy Dreamer with a hiptoss.
Tazz is going for the pin.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, kickout.
Tazz hits Tommy Dreamer with a bridging back suplex.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Tazz hits a Northern Lights suplex on Tommy Dreamer.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, kickout.
Tazz hits Tommy Dreamer with a tiger suplex.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Tazz hits a forearm smash on Tommy Dreamer.
Tazz covers Tommy Dreamer.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
Numerous fans are using Tazz for target practice.

The winner is Tazz. Time of match: 0:06:34

Tazz pinned Tommy Dreamer after a forearm smash in 0:06:34.
Rating: ** 1/4
(Dean Malenko no-showed.)

This was a throwback to the old ECW days! Tommy Dreamer was a house of fire and just unloaded with lefts and rights, but Tazz was able to nail some suplexes to slow Dreamer's momentum. Everytime Dreamer tried to take the fight to the floor, Tazz would slide back into the ring to avoid brawling with a Dreamer. In the end it took THREE suplexes in a row, a bridging back suplex, a Northern Lights suplex, and a tiger suplex, all for only two counts, and then one final devastating forearm smash to keep Dreamer down for a three count....

(As soon as the bell rang, DEAN MALENKO CAME RUNNING DOWN THE AISLE!! His shirt was torn halfway off and he looked like he had already been in a fight! Malenko slid in the ring and was able to get his hands on Tazz! He started pummeling Tazz while referee Tommy Schalk tried to pull him off. Dean grabbed the referee and threw him out of the ring and then continued beating on Tazz eventually splitting Tazz wide open. Malenko then slid to the floor and grabbed a chair. Tazz was on his feet groggy and began backing up. Malenko got back in the ring and stalked Tazz with the chair. Tazz then charged at Malenko, but Malenko moved out of the way and when Tazz turned around, Malenko KO'd him with the chair!! Malenko then got on the microphone...)

Dean Malenko: TAZZ!! You jump me in the back and beat me so badly that they wanted to take me to the hospital! Then you come out here and tell these people I'm ducking *you*!! Next month, we settle this! SUBMISSION MATCH!! There is no ducking out of this one, Tazz, and know this... when I get you in the ring, there will be no remorse and I will have no regret for what I will do to you! You WILL tap out, Tazz!!

(Malenko threw the microphone down and helped Dreamer to the back! The fans were cheering as loud as ever!)

11. Hardcore Holly & Al Snow vs. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry & "The All American" Ron Simmons

Al Snow uses a roundhouse right on Mark Henry.
Hardcore Holly enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Hardcore Holly leaves the ring.
Al Snow uses a forearm to the back on Mark Henry.
Hardcore Holly enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Hardcore Holly leaves the ring.
Al Snow takes Mark Henry down with a superkick.
Al Snow takes Mark Henry down with a chop.
Al Snow hits Mark Henry.
The crowd is really behind Al Snow.
Al Snow punches Mark Henry.
The crowd is really behind Al Snow.
Al Snow uses a kneelift on Mark Henry.
Hardcore Holly enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Hardcore Holly leaves the ring.
Al Snow hits a forearm to the back on Mark Henry.
Al Snow leaves the ring.
He returns with a chair.
Al Snow runs into the ropes and springs off the chair.
Al Snow goes for a dropkick, but Mark Henry side-steps and Al Snow only hits air.
Mark Henry is going for the cover.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winners are Mark Henry and Ron Simmons. Time of match: 0:25:17

Mark Henry and Ron Simmons defeated Al Snow and Hardcore Holly when M. Henry pinned Snow after a side step in 0:25:17.
Rating: ** 1/2

The fans were in shock when they saw that Mark Henry has chosen Ron Simmons to be his tag team partner for the match! Simmons has been retired from wrestling for a few years now and no one had thought he would ever return! He made a big name for himself in the WWE as Faarooq and went on to win the Tag Team Titles with Bradshaw as the A.P.A. However, his biggest accomplishment was becoming the first African-American World Champion as he defeated Big Van Vader in 1992 to win the WCW World Championship! The match was on if there was ever a clubbering in wrestling, this was it! While Simmons may not have been in the best shape and may have been a little rusty, it didn't matter because for the most part, this was a fight and not a wrestling match. Al Snow as the only one trying any real wrestling holds, but he was easily shut down by the two powerhouses Henry & Simmons. It wasn't technically the best match of the night, but the fans were loving every moment of it as they were looking to see who would get hit the hardest. Suprisingly, no one was knocked out in the match! Al Snow made the biggest mistake of the match when he missed a drokick off of a chair as Henry was able to dive on top of him afterwards and get the pin! Holly & Snow retreated to the back as Henry & Simmons posed together in the ring. Simmons stepped out on to the ring apron and applauded Henry who was still standing in the middle. He then walked back into the ring and shook the hand of Henry, raising it for the fans to show appreciation, which they did.

Overall: ** 3/4

Match of the Night: Matt Stryker vs. El Dandy
rey619Posted on 05/09/05 at 23:06:13

I realize now why you called it an All-American Evening (Simmons).. I was baffled in the beginning as I clearly saw Mexicans, Japanese and even Russians..  ;D

Marty Jannetty shouldn't be ashamed of losing to El Dandy, he's the friggin top contender, that's who he is. He's the Iron Man above Iron Men. Do you know what's going on with Johnny Smith by the way? Did he ever get back into a ring after his incident in Japan way back in 2002?

I feel bad for Dreamer.. he managed to lose twice in under 10 minutes... but at least you're the man to turn a no-show into a further plot twist. Great thinking!

Man.. I really hate those pesky dq's or countouts in 4-way matches. I mean, it's always so unfair to let one team win like that..

I think your show really picked up at the end, the Striker vs Dandy match must have been a classic, and the Hayabusa vs Patriot match wasn't far behind. Makes you think, though. Patriot and Grenier fought a 1 star match. And now this? Is it because a)Grenier is horrible and pulls down Patriot or b) Hayabusa is terrific and pulls up Patriot.  ;)

Great show, keep em coming!
VertigoPosted on 05/11/05 at 00:47:09

Cincinnati Pro Official Hotline
Last Updated March 31, 2006

Ladies and gentlemen... just one week from tonight, Friday April 7, 2006, Cincinnati Pro will present One Down. This show rounds out an entire of Cincinnati Pro action and what a year it has been! Following One Down, the Hotline will have an in depth look at Cincinnati Pro's first year.

Now, as for One Down, we have so much action planned for you! First and foremost, Hayabusa will FINALLY challenge for the CP Tri-State Heavyweight Championship as he takes on current champion, Matt Stryker. However, as we have seen in the past, fellow members of The Elite are never far when Matt Stryker has to defend the title. Hayabusa will have his hands full. This is going to be awesome!

Speaking of The Elite, Alexander Otsuka & Josh Abercrombie are scheduled to defend their Tag Team Championship against the Top Contendors, Chris Hero & Chris Leben. This could be an awesome match, but we're sorry to announce that Leben has once again disappeared from wrestling! Hero has been trying to contact him, but to no avail. In this case, either Hero finds a partner or he forfeits his top contendorship to the Tag Team Championship.

Also, DEAN MALENKO has challenged TAZZ to a SUBMISSION MATCH! Following last month's events, Dean Malenko has had nothing on his mind but revenge. Tazz had been calling him out for months and the two could never get a match. Then finally last month they were scheduled to meet one-on-one. But Malenko had been attacked in the back prior to the match and couldn't compete. Thus leading Malenko to charge the ring after Tazz had already wrestled and lay him out with a chair. This rivalry is going to explode next Friday!

Other scheduled matches, Hardcore Holly as issued a challenge to Mark Henry in a singles match. A Four Corners Match will decide a new Top Contendor involving A-Train, Vader, Volk Han, & The Patriot will go down! In a battle of the orient, Akitoshi Saito will take on Jinsei Shinzaki! Jimmy Jacobs looks to finally get some attention as he takes on Ahmed Johnson! Two big tag team matches: The Jung Dragons take on Vicious & Delicious and El Dandy & Damian 666 team up to take on The Insane Clown Posse! Expect all this and much more next Friday, April 7 at One Down in Peel's Palace in Florence, Kentucky!