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CP Summer Showdown - 7.8.05

VertigoPosted on 03/14/05 at 09:04:58

Cincinnati Pro presents Summer Showdown
Friday, July 8, 2005
Bell Time: 8:00 p.m.
Place: Peel's Palace in Florence, Kentucky

(By 7:40 p.m., Peel's Palace is packed! The booths surrounding the ringside area are full... the second level with very few seating has become standing room only. Some people have already visited the bar a few too many times, but they're having fun! Ring announcer Seth Martini comes to the ring and the crowd cheers him on. He thanks everyone for coming out to the show and urges everyone to have a great time. He then welcomes former UFC and WWE great, KEN SHAMROCK, who is sitting at a booth with a few friends. He looks like he's having himself a good time! Wow! Let's get right into the action!)

1. Triple Threat Tag Team Match - The Insane Clown Posse vs. The Headbangers vs. Strike Force

Rick Martel throws Mosh out of the ring.
Rick Martel goes outside.
Rick Martel whips Mosh into the guardrail.
Rick Martel goes for a monkey flip, but Mosh blocks it.
Mosh shoves Rick Martel into the guardrail.
Mosh hits a clothesline on Rick Martel.
Tommy Schalk counts: 1.
Thrasher comes over to make it two-on-one.
Mosh and Thrasher hit Rick Martel with a double splash.
Tito Santana comes over and lays out Thrasher.
Tito Santana is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Tito Santana nails Mosh with a dropkick.
Rick Martel hits Mosh with a backslide.
Rick Martel hits a dropkick on Mosh.
Tommy Schalk counts: 2.
Rick Martel gets back into the ring.
Mosh follows him back in.
Rick Martel gives the sign for the Quebec Crab.
Rick Martel executes the Quebec Crab on Mosh.
Mosh tries to fight the pain.
Mosh submits after 10 seconds.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Rick Martel.

The winners are Strike Force. Time of match: 0:23:46

Strike Force (Rick Martel and Tito Santana) defeated The Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope) and The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher) when Martel made Mosh submit to the Quebec Crab in 0:23:46.
Rating: * 1/2

This was a hell of an opener! ICP and the Headbangers have built quite a rivalry here in Cincinnati Pro and they wanted at each other badly in this match... Strike Force just seemed to be a "third wheel" more or less. Strike Force showed us that same fire we saw at the last event! With ICP down and hurt in their corner, Stirke Force were able to score a submission victory as Martel sealed the deal with the Quebec Crab on Mosh!


(Up next, Chris Leben makes his way to the ring. As he passes by Ken Shamrock, Leben extends his hand in a show of respect. Shamrock looks at Leben's hand... the turns his head and takes another drink from his glass. Leben looks at the crowd, confused at the show of disrespect from Shamrock. The fans let out an "oooooo" because Leben just got dissed! Leben drops his hand to his side and climbs into the ring. The fans clap for him. His opponent... no one knows! Leben was scheduled to face a mystery opponent... but who is it? A patriotic song blares over the speakers and THE PATRIOT comes to the ring to the roar of the crowd! He looks like he's in great shape, but are there any signs of ring rust? He gets in the ring and recieves a warm ovation from the fans.)

2. Chris Leben vs. The Patriot

Chris Leben hits The Patriot with a Samoan Drop.
Chris Leben takes The Patriot down with a knee to the face.
Chris Leben hits a Samoan Drop on The Patriot.
Chris Leben whips The Patriot into the ropes.
Chris Leben hits The Patriot with an elbow.
Chris Leben runs into the ropes.
Chris Leben hits The Patriot with a clothesline.
Chris Leben executes a back fist on The Patriot.
Chris Leben nails The Patriot with a double-leg takedown.
Chris Leben uses an uppercut on The Patriot.
Chris Leben executes the kimura on The Patriot.
The Patriot is valiantly trying to break the hold.
The Patriot is inching his way towards the ropes.
The Patriot tries to escape the hold.
The Patriot is barely hanging in there.
Tommy Schalk asks The Patriot if he's still there.
The Patriot nods.
Tommy Schalk asks The Patriot if he should stop the fight.
The Patriot shakes his head.
The Patriot tries to fight the pain.
The Patriot submits after 47 seconds.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is Chris Leben. Time of match: 0:11:29

Chris Leben made The Patriot submit to the kimura in 0:11:29.
Rating: *** 1/2

The match started off with Leben using some ineffective strikes on The Patriot, and when The Patriot was able to get his hands on Leben, he threw the poor kid! Leben was getting thrown all over the ring until he discovered a big weakness The Patriot had... he always left himself open to submission holds! When Leben discovered this, he applied submission after submission until The Patriot could not hold on any longer! The Patriot had to tap out or suffer a broken arm or worse. A glimpse into the crowd shows a majority of the fans clapping and cheering, but Ken Shamrock looks unimpressed. Leben leaves the ring and once again, extends his hand towards Shamrock who, again, declines to shake Leben's hand. Leben begins walking to the back and raises his hand in victory!


3. Triangle Match - Mark Henry vs. John Kronus vs. Marty Jannetty

John Kronus goes for a clothesline, but Marty Jannetty counters it with a hiptoss.
In turn, John Kronus counters it with a backslide.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, kickout.
John Kronus uses a flying dropkick on Marty Jannetty.
The crowd is starting to get behind John Kronus.
John Kronus hits a backward kick on Marty Jannetty.
John Kronus nails Marty Jannetty with a standing moonsault.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, kickout.
John Kronus nails Marty Jannetty with a standing moonsault.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, Mark Henry doesn't make it in time... three.
Marty Jannetty has been eliminated.
A small "John Kronus" chant is being started.

The winner is John Kronus. Time of match: 0:15:28

John Kronus runs into the ropes.
Mark Henry misses with a clothesline.
Mark Henry takes John Kronus down with a powerslam.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, kickout.
Mark Henry takes John Kronus down with a legdrop.
Mark Henry whips John Kronus into the ropes.
John Kronus misses with an elbow.
Mark Henry hits John Kronus with a kick.
Mark Henry uses a headbutt on John Kronus.
Mark Henry hits John Kronus with a backbreaker.
Mark Henry works the crowd.
Mark Henry is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Mark Henry catches John Kronus in a bearhug.
John Kronus is valiantly trying to break the hold.
John Kronus makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 19 seconds.
Mark Henry nails John Kronus with a side suplex.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Mark Henry takes John Kronus down with a legdrop.
Mark Henry works the crowd.
The crowd is booing Mark Henry.
Mark Henry goes for a spinebuster slam, but John Kronus counters it with a sunset flip.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, three.

Mark Henry has been eliminated.
The crowd is starting to get behind John Kronus.

The winner is John Kronus. Time of match: 0:19:40

John Kronus defeated Mark Henry and Marty Jannetty:
x Kronus beat Jannetty via a standing moonsault in 0:15:28
x Kronus beat M. Henry via a sunset flip in 0:19:40
Rating: * 3/4

Our second Triangle Match and just like the first, it went for a pretty good amount of time. Kronus was definatly the favorite in this match. All three men battled through 15 minutes until Kronus was able to put Jannetty away. Jannetty looked angry at himself as he left the ring. Kronus and Jannetty fought hard the first 15 minutes and Kronus was, while happy to have pinned Jannetty, extremely fatigued. Mark Henry had preserved and paced himself well throughout the match and was virtually fresh when Jannetty was eliminated. It looked like he was on his way to a victory, but Kronus countered a spinebuster slam with a sunset flip to score the win! Mark Henry was beside himself with the loss! Kronus slid out of the ring and celebrated with a few fans in one of the booths! Henry was arguing with the referee, but the decision was final.


(Alexander Otsuka came out for the next match. This guy looks mad about something every time he comes to the ring. He threatens a few fans at ringside before coming across Ken Shamrock. Otsuka is trying to get Shamrock to hop the guardrail and fight, but Shamrock shows no interest. The two have a past together... but it looks like Shamrock is over it. Otsuka, frustrated, gets into the ring and calls out Shamrock. The fans start to chant his name, but Shamrock declines the challenge. Jamie Noble, Otsuka's scheduled opponent, comes through the curtain towards the ring. The fans welcome him with a round of applause.)

4. Alexander Otsuka vs. Jamie Noble

Alexander Otsuka nails Jamie Noble with a single-leg takedown.
Alexander Otsuka catches Jamie Noble in a standing short arm scissors.
Jamie Noble gets ahold of the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka whips Jamie Noble into the ropes.
Alexander Otsuka hits a dropkick on Jamie Noble.
Alexander Otsuka gets an achilles tendon hold on Jamie Noble.
Jamie Noble tries to escape the hold.
Jamie Noble is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Jamie Noble is struggling to reach the ropes.
Alexander Otsuka lets go after 11 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka catches Jamie Noble in a Fujiwara armbar.
Jamie Noble is struggling to reach the ropes.
Jamie Noble is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Jamie Noble tries to escape the hold.
Jamie Noble reaches the ropes after holding out for 23 seconds.
Alexander Otsuka executes the Jujigatame on Jamie Noble.
Jamie Noble is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Jamie Noble tries to fight the pain.
Jamie Noble submits after 22 seconds.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winner is Alexander Otsuka. Time of match: 0:10:26

Alexander Otsuka made Jamie Noble submit to the Jujigatame in 0:10:26.
Rating: *** 3/4

This was one hell of a contest with the offense going back and forth! Every time it looked like one person had the advantage, the other would counter and be in control for a little bit! It all came down to who could get in the best pinning predicament, or in Noble's case, be trapped in an unescapable submission. Otsuka locked in the Jujigatame and while Noble fought it valiantly, he was forced to submit. After the match, Otsuka put a few boots to Noble before being pushed away by the referee. The fans booed Otsuka endlessly and cheered Noble when he got to his feet and walked to the back.


(Mike Awesome and Sean O'Haire make their way to the ring. They are a scary duo for sure! Very intimidating! Some of the crowd is cheering them while the rest of the crowd is booing them. Much of the crowd came tonight to see this match as WWE Superstar Hardcore Holly and a surprise tag team partner will try to topple the massive tag team of Awesome and O'Haire. "How Do You Like Me Now" is blasted over the speaker as Hardcore Holly comes through the curtain! Peel's Palace is in an uproar! They love Hardcore Holly! Holly stands in the aisleway... the music cuts off. Everyone awaits with anticipation to see who Hardcore Holly's partner is.... "What Does Everybody Want?!" is heard and the fans ERUPT!! A "head" chant begins and AL SNOW comes through the curtain! He has Head with him!! AL SNOW is Hardcore Holly's tag team partner!! Awesome and O'Haire do not look very amused, but they stay focused.)

5. Mike Awesome & Sean O'Haire vs. Hardcore Holly & Al Snow

Hardcore Holly whips Mike Awesome into the ropes, but Mike Awesome reverses it.
Hardcore Holly hits a clothesline on Mike Awesome.
Hardcore Holly goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Mike Awesome counters it with a low blow.
Mike Awesome tags out to Sean O'Haire.
Mike Awesome executes a kick to the head on Hardcore Holly.
Mike Awesome is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Sean O'Haire goes for a spinning mule kick, but Hardcore Holly ducks out of the way.
Mike Awesome leaves the ring.
Hardcore Holly goes for a DDT, but Sean O'Haire counters it with a low blow.
Sean O'Haire uses a neck snap on Hardcore Holly.
Sean O'Haire is being booed out of the building.
Sean O'Haire takes Hardcore Holly down with an elbowsmash.
Sean O'Haire takes Hardcore Holly down with a bodyslam.
Mike Awesome enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Sean O'Haire and Mike Awesome hit Hardcore Holly with a double stomp.
Mike Awesome leaves the ring.
Sean O'Haire hits Hardcore Holly with a flying axhandle.
Sean O'Haire executes the Prophecy on Hardcore Holly.
The crowd is vociferously booing Sean O'Haire.
Sean O'Haire goes for the pin.
Larry Crotch counts: One, two, Al Snow doesn't make it in time... three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winners are Mike Awesome and Sean O'Haire. Time of match: 0:15:59

Mike Awesome and Sean O'Haire defeated Hardcore Holly and Al Snow when O'Haire pinned H. Holly with the Prophecy in 0:15:59.
Rating: *** 1/2

This was quite the fight from beginning to end. It could have gone either way. Snow and Holly dished out a hell of a beating that most normal men would not have been able to overcome... but Awesome and O'Haire aren't normal men. These guys are tough as nails and they're HUGE! Anything Holly & Snow could dish out, Awesome & O'Haire took it and retaliated! When it was all said and done, O'Haire put Holly away with The Prophecy to the dismay of many of the fan's in Peel's Palace. Awesome & O'Haire celebrated their win at ringside despite the large amount of boos they were recieving. Snow & Holly left to an applauding audience. It's glad to have two great veterans like Snow & Holly to work with Cincinnati Pro!


(Ring announcer Seth Martini announces a brief intermission. Matt Stryker, Shark Boy, John Kronus, and Strike Force come out to greet the fans. As with the other shows, we'll have a look inside the locker rooms during intermission... just to hear comments, not to see the wrestlers changing... perverts.)
**INTERMISSION**
(In the babyface locker room, Hayabusa is prepping himself for his upcoming match against a mystery opponent. Jamie Noble and Chris Leben are speaking with each other. The topic of the conversation: Ken Shamrock. Leben is a little angry that Shamrock would not shake his hand and Noble is just trying to calm him down. Holly is pissed about his loss as we can tell when we see him punch a locker upon returning from the ring. Al Snow is angry as well, but not as mad as Holly. Chris Hero goes up to both of them and shakes their hands, personally welcoming them to Cincinnati Pro.)
(In the heel locker room, Buff Bagwell greets Mike Awesome & Sean O'Haire with a couple of attempted high fives. Awesome & O'Haire decline, but Buff is still excited. Buff congratulates them on "teaching Hardcore Holly a lesson!" There's obviously still bad blood between Buff and Holly and sooner or later, with Holly now working for Cincinnati Pro, these two are going to come to blows. El Dandy is attempting to work out a gameplan with Abyss, but Abyss is just staring blankly at the spanish-speaking luchadore. The Insane Clown Posse are discussing ways to finish off The Headbangers and also about how to get revenge against Strike Force.)
**INTERMISSION**


(We return from intermission to see ring announcer Seth Martini standing in the ring. He has an announcement to make.)

Ring Announcer Seth Martini: Ladies and gentleman... it is my pleasure to announce that Cincinnati Pro, as of this time next month, will be available on Time Warner Cable public access Channel 4! Now it may be small, but it is a step in the right direction. Unfortunatly for you great fans in attendance here at Peel's Palace, we will not start taping for television until next month, August 12th, where you can catch us in West Harrison, Indiana at the Harrison Health and Fitness Center!

(The fans boo because Cincinnati Pro is not taping for television at this show, but then they cheer because CP will now be available to new viewers on TV. We get right into our next match. Hayabusa comes out first and the fans are going insane! A lot of smart marks in the crowd are pumped that Hayabusa is a regular star in their area and they show it... by marking out huge for Hayabusa! Next... his opponent... newly signed to a one-year deal with Cincinnati Pro... from Kalamazoo, Michigan... JOSH ABERCROMBIE!)

6. Josh Abercrombie vs. Hayabusa

Hayabusa hits Josh Abercrombie with a kick.
Hayabusa takes Josh Abercrombie down with a springboard rana.
Hayabusa works the crowd.
Hayabusa has the crowd going wild.
Hayabusa uses a springboard spinning leg lariat on Josh Abercrombie.
The crowd is going crazy.
Hayabusa uses a German suplex on Josh Abercrombie.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, kickout.
Hayabusa hits Josh Abercrombie with a 450 splash.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Hayabusa hits Josh Abercrombie with a Thunder Fire Power Bomb.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, kickout.
Hayabusa complains about a slow count.
Hayabusa nails Josh Abercrombie with a brain buster.
The chants for Hayabusa are deafening.
Hayabusa uses a snap suplex on Josh Abercrombie.
Hayabusa places Josh Abercrombie on the turnbuckle.
Hayabusa executes a top-rope Frankensteiner on Josh Abercrombie.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is giving Hayabusa a standing ovation.

The winner is Hayabusa. Time of match: 0:06:29

Hayabusa pinned Josh Abercrombie after a top-rope Frankensteiner in 0:06:29.
Rating: **** 1/4
[Alexander Otsuka interfered against Hayabusa.]

As soon as this match began, Alexander Otsuka came down to ringside and took a seat. This served as a big distraction for Hayabusa, but to his credit, Hayabusa stayed very focused. Abercrombie made an impressive debut, but despite his best efforts and repeated displays of fighting spirit, he could not defeat Hayabusa. As the referee raised Hayabusa's hand, Otsuka ran in from behind and gave Hayabusa a sucker punch to the back of the head. Otsuka then rolled out of the ring and left ringside... just behind him, Abercrombie also left ringside. Is Otsuka responsible for bringing Abercrombie into CP? Or is it just coincidence that Abercrombie was not effected by Otsuka at ringside?


7. Four Corners Match - Christopher Nowinski vs. Scott Norton vs. Jinsei Shinzaki vs. Chris Hero

Scott Norton tags out to Jinsei Shinzaki.
Jinsei Shinzaki runs into the ropes.
Jinsei Shinzaki hits Christopher Nowinski with a kick.
Jinsei Shinzaki runs into the ropes.
Christopher Nowinski misses with a clothesline.
Jinsei Shinzaki hits Christopher Nowinski with a flying forearm.
Christopher Nowinski inadvertedly knocks down Steve Ulmer.
There is no referee to count.
Jinsei Shinzaki goes for a flying forearm, but Christopher Nowinski ducks out of the way.
Christopher Nowinski nails Jinsei Shinzaki with a clothesline.
Christopher Nowinski goes for a facerake, but Jinsei Shinzaki blocks it.
Christopher Nowinski begs off.
Jinsei Shinzaki hits a flying forearm on Christopher Nowinski.
Steve Ulmer crawls over to count the pin.
Steve Ulmer counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Jinsei Shinzaki.

The winner is Jinsei Shinzaki. Time of match: 0:19:36

Jinsei Shinzaki defeated Christopher Nowinski, Scott Norton and Chris Hero when Shinzaki pinned Nowinski after a flying forearm in 0:19:36.
Rating: * 3/4

All four of these wrestlers wanted to prove something in this match. Nowinski wanted to prove that he should not be taken lightly and that he could be a legitimate contendor. Scott Norton wanted to show everyone that not only is he a great tag team wrestler, but he can go at with the best of them on his own. Jinsei Shinzaki has already proven so much in the first two shows of Cincinnati Pro, but he knows there is much more to be done here in CP. Chris Hero wants to get back in the main event scene after his unnerving loss in last months Round Robin. The fight went every direction for nearly 20 minutes before Shinzaki was able to get an opening to put Nowinski away to secure the win. A great effort by all four wrestlers, but there could only be one winner.


8. El Dandy & Abyss vs. Matt Stryker & Shark Boy

Abyss hits a choke slam on Shark Boy.
Abyss runs into the ropes.
Abyss hits Shark Boy with a kick.
Abyss uses a power bomb on Shark Boy.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, kickout.
Abyss complains about a slow count.
Abyss tags out to El Dandy.
Matt Stryker enters the ring and throws Abyss out of the ring.
Matt Stryker hits El Dandy with a backdrop driver.
The crowd is giving Matt Stryker a standing ovation.
Shark Boy uses a flying dropkick on El Dandy.
Shark Boy has the crowd going wild.
Matt Stryker leaves the ring.
Shark Boy executes a facebite on El Dandy.
Shark Boy uses a kneelift on El Dandy.
Shark Boy hits El Dandy with spinning headscissors.
Shark Boy runs around like a land shark.
The crowd is going crazy.
Shark Boy gives the sign for the Dead Sea Drop.
Shark Boy executes the Dead Sea Drop on El Dandy.
The crowd is going crazy.
Shark Boy goes for the pin.
Tommy Schalk counts: One, two, three.
El Dandy complains about a fast count.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winners are Shark Boy and Matt Stryker. Time of match: 0:06:35

Shark Boy and Matt Stryker defeated Abyss and El Dandy when Shark pinned Dandy with the Dead Sea Drop in 0:06:35.
Rating: ** 1/4

At First Encounter, NWA:TNA star Abyss wrestled fellow NWA:TNA star, Jeff Hardy, in a less than stellar ladder match. He returned tonight to Cincinnati Pro for one final time to rectify that pathetic match. During the match, when Abyss was in the ring he was dominate. Neither Shark Boy or Stryker could find an opening to get some sort of advantage over Abyss. When Abyss had Shark Boy prone for a pinfall, El Dandy was eager to get in the ring... so Abyss tagged him in. Stryker then attacked Abyss as he was climbing out of the ring and knocked him to the concrete floor. This kept Abyss isolated just enough for Shark Boy to get the advantage back and score a pinfall victory over El Dandy! A really good match and an overall really good show! The fans left pleased with what they witnessed this evening. Ring announcer Seth Martini sent everyone home with the announcement of a CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT next month, August 12th, in West Harrison, Indiana! He also urged everyone to call the Hotline for updates on the upcoming show.

Overall: ** 3/4

Match of the Night: Josh Abercrombie vs. Hayabusa
CarlzillaPosted on 03/14/05 at 09:26:50

Strike Force winning was no suprise. I'm still a huge hater of ICP, although I have to admit I am looking forward to The Headbangers getting their hands on them in a one on one (or two on two in this case) affair.

I'm actually starting to root for Leben, I hate him in the Ultimate Fighter (being from Albuquerque, I'm a Deigo Sanchez fan myself), but I really enjoy him in your fed. I think that an impending Shamrock -v- Leben match would be sweet!

The next match...I would have gotten my popcorn and cola here...

Otsuka and Leben in an ultimate crush style match would also be sweet as both are MMA trained. I'm glad that Otsuka is getting a push here, and although I dig Jamie Knoble a little bit, the right man won the match.

After all that soda and pop-corn, I would have to use the bathroom...I'd do it here. Although I like Mike Awesome, and Sean O'Haire, there is something about them as a tag team that repells me, I just can't figure out what it is. Plus, I've never been a fan of Hall or Snow. Although a Snow -v- Janettey, New Rockers Showdown, would be kinda cool.

Hayabusa is the man, his win is unsuprising, but it definatly left me with a good feeling. Who is Josh Abercrombie?

Hero, Shinzaki, and to a lesser degree Norton, are sweet, I was glad to see Shinzaki triumph, but would have accepted a Hero win as well. I would seriously mark out for a Jurrassic Powers match in CP!

The main event, I'm not a fan of any of the workers really, I guess mostly because I'm not to familar with them. Although what I have seen of Abyss is sorta...blah...I was definatly suprised by the outcome though. I figured since this was supposed to be the last CP match for Abyss, that he would pick up a win. I was wrong, and it was cool to be suprised.

I think you have the most promising fed on the boards right now. You have a great write-up style and you appear to know your wrestling. I, thus far, have been both entertained and impressed. Keep it up!





rey619Posted on 03/14/05 at 12:17:11

On 03/14/05 at 09:26:50, Carlzilla wrote:

Hayabusa is the man, his win is unsuprising, but it definatly left me with a good feeling. Who is Josh Abercrombie?
He's a small time Indy guy.. doesn't have any big appearances on his resume though...  

Frank Shamrock being the ringside guy who will be feuding with the up and comer was genius.. a lot better than the way I handled it..
VertigoPosted on 03/14/05 at 12:25:35

Josh Abercrombie, as of right now, is probably best known for his recent barbed wire match with Ian Rotten for IWAMS. He wrestles mostly IWAMS. I think given more time he'll become a pretty big indy name... so I'm using him in my circuit to "build his indy name" as far as TNM goes.

Thanks for the comments... I appreciate you reading my circuit.

As for Diego... I really dislike him. He talks like he's half retarded... I really hope he doesn't win. I want anyone besides him or Koshchek to win The Ultimate Fighter.
meetzorakPosted on 03/14/05 at 18:21:52

i liked the the card mad... but a 20 minute match including krounus and mark henry i kinda silly and a 20 minute icp match uhh.

but you still did an awesome job the josh ambercrombie ian rotten was awesome to. even though ian getting a little old for that. (Abdullah the butcher comes oout stabs me with a fork and runs off.)
VertigoPosted on 03/14/05 at 22:38:58

Cincinnati Pro Official Hotline
Updated July 29th, 2005

Thank you for calling the Cincinnati Pro Hotline! Todays update is regarding the Championship Tournament that is scheduled to be held August 12th in West Harrison, Indiana at the Harrison Health and Fitness Center.

Here's what's going down. 16 men will compete, many of whom have already been selected. The opening round will consist of 8 one-on-one matches, the semifinal round will be 4 one-on-one matches and the final round, which will take place in September, will be a Four Corners Elimination Match to determine the winner. And what's the prize for this tournament? The winner will be crowned the very FIRST Cincinnati Pro Tri-State Heavyweight Champion!

Here are some of the names already confirmed for this HUGE event. Hayabusa, Chris Leben, and Alexander Otsuka are scheduled to appear. As of right now, we have THREE official matches. The first match will have the so-far, so-good John Kronus taking on Matt Stryker! The second match will be Marty Jannetty taking on the wild and crazy El Dandy! And the last match that has been announced thus far, and it's a big one, newly signed wrestler Josh Abercrombie will be taking on the biggest nemesis he has had up to this point... it was a long shot but we pulled it off... IWA-Mid South wrestler and promoter IAN ROTTEN has agreed to face Josh Abercrombie in the tournament! The feud between these two wrestlers was capped only a few months ago in a brutal barbed wire match... in the match, Ian Rotten actually broke his own hand punching Abercrombie in the head! It's going to be wild!

Call back next week for a final lineup of the show! Remember, August 12th, West Harrison, Indiana, Harrison Health and Fitness Center, 8:00 p.m... be there!!
VertigoPosted on 03/16/05 at 05:13:54

Cincinnati Pro Official Hotline
Updated August 5th, 2005

Thanks for calling the Hotline! We are just one week away from our next big event, Championship Road. It will be the beginning of the 16 Man Tournament to do determine the very first Cincinnati Pro Tri-State Heavyweight Champion! At the end of this show, we will have four wrestlers remaining who will do battle in September for the championship in a Four Corner Elimination Match!

If you called last time, we announced three matches. John Kronus taking on Matt Styker, El Dandy against Marty Jannetty, and the huge opening round grunge match between Josh Abercrombie's and IWA-MS wrestler and promoter, Ian Rotten. On this update, we have the rest of the matches for the first round of the tournament!

First, Chris Leben and Chris Hero have accepted the challenge of taking on mystery opponents. In the past, we've seen HUGE stars come into Cincinnati Pro as "mystery opponents" and you can bet that the guys Leben and Hero will be facing will be no different. The strongest man in the world, Mark Henry, will try to take down Alexander Otsuka. What a clash of styles that will be! Chris Nowinski has fought with CEO Russ Myers to let him in the tournament despite his not-so-good record. Myers agreed to let him in, but to Nowinski's dismay, he must take on Hayabusa!  And finally, a big international match! Mexico's Dr. Wagner Jr. takes on Russia's Volk Han! Dr. Wagner Jr. is known widely in Mexico and Japan, and Volk Han made a name for himself working a shoot-style promotion in Japan! This is going to be awesome!

Cincinnati Pro presents Championship Road on Friday, August 12th, 2005 live from West Harrison, Indiana at the Harrison Health and Fitness Center. The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. and you won't want to miss a single second! See you there!