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LIW The Night of Champions - 2/25/06

Critic of the DawnPosted on 03/20/05 at 22:13:08

This card really blew hot and cold.  It had a few extremely good matches, and a few that were absolutely terrible.  For the most part, though, I was very happy with the way things turned out, especially in one of the earlier matches...  I'd say more, but I think that would spoil things.  So please enjoy.

*****

Perry Saturn vs. "Shining Light" Stevie Knight vs. Simon Diamond vs. TBA

And it's Ricky Reyes!

Simon Diamond nails Ricky Reyes with a double underhook suplex.
Simon Diamond hits leg scissors on Ricky Reyes.
Simon Diamond uses a dropkick on Ricky Reyes.
Simon Diamond goes for a fisherman suplex, but Ricky Reyes blocks it.
Ricky Reyes tags out to Stevie Knight.
Stevie Knight goes for a pumphandle slam, but Simon Diamond blocks it.
Simon Diamond kicks Stevie Knight.
The crowd breaks into a "Simon Sucks" chant.
Simon Diamond hits Stevie Knight.
Stevie Knight punches Simon Diamond.
Stevie Knight is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Stevie Knight hits Simon Diamond.
Stevie Knight seemingly enjoys the boos.
Stevie Knight punches Simon Diamond.
The cheers for Stevie Knight are drowning out the boos.
Stevie Knight takes Simon Diamond down with a neck snap.
Stevie Knight takes Simon Diamond down with a hammerlock.

Stevie Knight goes for a clothesline, but Perry Saturn counters it with
a hiptoss.
In turn, Stevie Knight counters it with a cradle suplex.
Stevie Knight whips Perry Saturn into the ropes, but Perry Saturn reverses it.
Perry Saturn hits Stevie Knight with a clothesline.
Stevie Knight falls out of the ring.
Perry Saturn goes for a flying cross body press, but Stevie Knight
moves out of the way.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Stevie Knight nails Perry Saturn with the Doctor Bomb.
Stevie Knight goes for a kick to the midsection, but Perry Saturn
counters it with a legsweep.
Perry Saturn clears the announcers' table.
Perry Saturn sets up Stevie Knight on the announcers' table.
Perry Saturn tries to drive Stevie Knight through the table with an elbowdrop,
but he moves out of the way.
The table is broken in half.
Stevie Knight is being booed out of the building.

Stevie Knight locks Ricky Reyes in a chokehold.
Martin Kester warns Stevie Knight to let go.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, three, four.
Stevie Knight nails Ricky Reyes with a drop toe hold.
Stevie Knight covers Ricky Reyes.
Martin Kester counts: One, kickout.
Stevie Knight nails Ricky Reyes with a hammerlock.
Stevie Knight goes for a hammerlock, but Ricky Reyes reverses it.
Ricky Reyes uses a fisherman buster on Stevie Knight.
Ricky Reyes acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Ricky Reyes is going for the cover.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Stevie Knight hits a fireman's carry on Ricky Reyes.
Stevie Knight hits Ricky Reyes with a facerake.
Stevie Knight runs into the ropes.
Ricky Reyes executes a bulldog on Stevie Knight.
Ricky Reyes is starting to get more cheers than boos.

Simon Diamond hits Ricky Reyes.
Simon Diamond chops Ricky Reyes.
Simon Diamond punches Ricky Reyes.
Simon Diamond doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he
's getting.
Simon Diamond hits Ricky Reyes with an uppercut.
Simon Diamond uses spinning headscissors on Ricky Reyes.
Simon Diamond runs into the ropes.
Ricky Reyes hits a kick to the thigh on Simon Diamond.
Ricky Reyes uses a dropkick on Simon Diamond.
Ricky Reyes nails Simon Diamond with a kick to the head.
Ricky Reyes hits Simon Diamond with a back elbow.
Ricky Reyes executes the Avalanche Brain Buster on Simon Diamond.
Ricky Reyes seemingly enjoys the boos.
Ricky Reyes goes for the pin.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, Perry Saturn doesn't make it in time... three.
All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.

The winner is Ricky Reyes. Time of match: 0:32:27

Four Corners Match:
Ricky Reyes defeated Perry Saturn, Stevie Knight and Simon Diamond when R. Reyes
pinned Diamond with the Avalanche Brain Buster in 0:32:27.
Rating: *** 3/4

And it's Ricky Reyes!  LIW's newest superstar is one half of the Havana Pitbulls!

What a match to start a night with!  All four men in this contest appeared to be very evenly matched, although Stevie Knight was able to maintain an advantage through a large portion of the match due to his reliance on low blows and other cheap tactics.  Perry Saturn and Simon Diamond, two of LIW's most promising athletes, wasted no time in going after each other, exchanging stiff lariats and suplexes in an attempt to prove who was the better man.  In the midst of all of this, Ricky Reyes (the smallest athlete in the contest) was seemingly overlooked.  Reyes didn't get many licks in, but those he did really counted, as his arsenal of stiff kicks proved quite effective at cutting his opponents down to size.  In the end, it was these kicks which enabled him to gain the upper hand over a tired Simon Diamond.  The Avalanche Brain Buster followed, and there was no way that Simon Diamond was kicking out of that.  What a debut victory for Ricky Reyes!

Paul London & Don Juan vs. Dangan for the New York State Tag Team Titles

Don Juan enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Paul London and Don Juan whip Wataru Sakata into the ropes.
Paul London and Don Juan hit Wataru Sakata with a double dropkick.
Don Juan leaves the ring.
Paul London executes a slingshot splash on Wataru Sakata.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Paul London runs into the ropes.
Paul London hits an Asai moonsault on Wataru Sakata.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Paul London executes a kick to the head on Wataru Sakata.
Paul London is going for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Paul London hits Wataru Sakata with a kneelift.
Paul London tags out to Don Juan.
Don Juan takes Wataru Sakata down with a bodyslam.
Don Juan hits Wataru Sakata with a flying forearm.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Don Juan uses a Northern Lights suplex on Wataru Sakata.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
The chants for Don Juan are deafening.

The winners are Paul London and Don Juan. Time of match: 0:15:26

Paul London and Don Juan defeated Dangan (Masato Tanaka and Wataru Sakata) when
Don Juan pinned Sakata after a Northern Lights suplex in 0:15:26.
Rating: ****
(Paul London and Don Juan won the New York State Tag Team Titles.)

We have new New York State Tag Team Champions, and what a match this was!  As if the first match of the night didn't give the crowd enough to be excited enough, we saw the undefeated pairing of Masato Tanaka and Wataru Sakata go down to the extremely talented but relatively inexperienced pairing of Don Juan and Paul London.  Until recently London and Don Juan were mortal enemies, but when that rivalry ended up costing London his WWE contract, the two came to respect each other for their capability.

This match was very interesting, because the two teams involved, despite being similar in size, worked very different styles.  Don Juan kept most of his offense on the ground, using takedowns and suplexes to wear down his opponents.  London mixed things up some with his high energy, high speed offense, flying around the ring faster than anyone could keep up with and almost singlehandedly removing Masato Tanaka (the brawler of Dangan) from the match.  This left Wataru Sakata, a master of submission wrestling, to face off against Don Juan in a fastpaced exchange of holds.  Eventually Don Juan gained a momentary advantage and hit a Northern Lights suplex, and the referee counted three just a split second before Sakata tried to kick out!  Holding their new Tag Team Titles high, Don Juan celebrated with an attractive woman at ringside while Paul London climbed the turnbuckle and basked in the cheers of the appreciative crowd.

Lance Storm vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

Lance Storm no-shows, he is replaced by Scott Steiner!

Scott Steiner nails Jimmy Snuka with an elbowsmash.
Scott Steiner shows off his muscles.
Numerous fans are using Scott Steiner for target practice.
Scott Steiner uses a backdrop on Jimmy Snuka.
Scott Steiner runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits a hiptoss on Scott Steiner.
Jimmy Snuka works the crowd.
The crowd breaks into a "Superfly! Superfly!" chant.
Jimmy Snuka runs into the ropes.
Scott Steiner and Jimmy Snuka get hit with a double clothesline.
Scott Steiner hits Jimmy Snuka with an elbowsmash.
Scott Steiner runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka misses with a clothesline.
Jimmy Snuka hits Scott Steiner with a shoulderblock.
Jimmy Snuka covers Scott Steiner.
Alan Tso counts: One, shoulder up.
Jimmy Snuka works the crowd.

Jimmy Snuka uses a backbreaker on Scott Steiner.
Alan Tso counts:  2.
Alan Tso counts:  3.
Jimmy Snuka gets back into the ring.
Scott Steiner climbs back into the ring.
Jimmy Snuka whips Scott Steiner into the ropes, but Scott Steiner reverses it.
Jimmy Snuka misses with a clothesline.
Jimmy Snuka hits Scott Steiner with a kick.
Jimmy Snuka whips Scott Steiner into the ropes, but Scott Steiner reverses it.
Jimmy Snuka hits Scott Steiner with a clothesline.
Jimmy Snuka uses a backbreaker on Scott Steiner.
Jimmy Snuka executes the Superfly Splash on Scott Steiner.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Jimmy Snuka runs into the ropes.
Scott Steiner misses with a clothesline.
Jimmy Snuka misses with a shoulderblock.
Jimmy Snuka misses with an elbow.
Jimmy Snuka hits Scott Steiner with a clothesline.
Scott Steiner falls out of the ring.
Alan Tso counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, Scott Steiner
reenters the ring.
Jimmy Snuka nails Scott Steiner with a reverse neckbreaker.
The crowd breaks into a "Superfly! Superfly!" chant.
Jimmy Snuka works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Jimmy Snuka all the way.
Jimmy Snuka uses a kneedrop on Scott Steiner.
Jimmy Snuka hits Scott Steiner with a gutwrench suplex.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Jimmy Snuka works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Jimmy Snuka all the way.
Jimmy Snuka gives him an atomic drop, but Scott Steiner doesn't even care.
Jimmy Snuka nails Scott Steiner with a hiptoss.
Jimmy Snuka whips Scott Steiner into the ropes, but Scott Steiner reverses it.
Jimmy Snuka misses with a kick.

Alan Tso counts:  4.
Jimmy Snuka takes Scott Steiner down with a savate kick.
Jimmy Snuka uses a backbreaker on Scott Steiner.
Alan Tso counts:  5.
Jimmy Snuka goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Scott Steiner counters it with
a low blow.
Scott Steiner takes Jimmy Snuka down with a powerslam.
Scott Steiner hits an elbowdrop on Jimmy Snuka.
Scott Steiner shows off his muscles.
Scott Steiner is being booed out of the building.
Scott Steiner climbs back into the ring.
Jimmy Snuka follows him back in.
Scott Steiner is going for the cover.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Scott Steiner complains about a slow count.
Jimmy Snuka hits an inside cradle on Scott Steiner.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Jimmy Snuka gives the sign for the Superfly Splash.
Jimmy Snuka executes the Superfly Splash on Scott Steiner.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winner is Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:13:05

Jimmy Snuka pinned Scott Steiner with the Superfly Splash in 0:13:05.
Rating: -*
(Lance Storm no-showed.)

Lance Storm had to cancel his appearance at this show due to personal matters, and Scott Steiner was the only man available at a moment's notice to replace him.  The match that followed between him and an aged Jimmy Snuka was, to put it simply, terrible.  Nostalgia was about all it was good for, and within a few minutes the smart marks in the crowd were mercilessly heckling both men for their obvious shortcomings in the ring.  After 13 minutes that seemed to stretch for an hour, Snuka mercifully put this turkey to rest with his Superfly Splash.

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Aviv Maayan

Kevin Nash summons one last burst of energy.
Kevin Nash makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 36 seconds.
Aviv Maayan takes Kevin Nash down with a single-leg takedown.
Aviv Maayan nails Kevin Nash with a snap mare.
Aviv Maayan runs into the ropes.
Aviv Maayan goes for a clothesline, but Kevin Nash counters it with
a Gorilla Press.
Kevin Nash goes for the snake eyes, but Aviv Maayan counters it with a backslide.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Aviv Maayan catches Kevin Nash in a side headlock.
Kevin Nash is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Kevin Nash inches his way towards the ropes after being locked up for 17
seconds.
Aviv Maayan executes a snap mare on Kevin Nash.
Aviv Maayan takes Kevin Nash down with a chop.
Aviv Maayan hits Kevin Nash with the Swinging DDT.
Aviv Maayan throws Kevin Nash out of the ring.
Aviv Maayan goes for slingshot rana, but Kevin Nash moves out of the way.
Aviv Maayan is out cold.
The crowd is booing Kevin Nash.
Kevin Nash throws Aviv Maayan back into the ring.
Kevin Nash executes the Jackknife Power Bomb on Aviv Maayan.
Kevin Nash pulls the tights.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.

The winner is Kevin Nash. Time of match: 0:05:26

Kevin Nash pinned Aviv Maayan with the Jackknife Power Bomb in 0:05:26.
Rating: * 1/4

Poor Aviv Maayan.  He tries his best, but against guys like Perry Saturn, Frank Shamrock and Kevin Nash he just doesn't seem to stand a chance.  In this match, he actually looked fairly good, taking advantage of the fact that Nash is known as one of the slowest wrestlers in the business for a reason to score some quick initial offense.  Maayan even managed to work Nash's neck quite well with a series of surprisingly effective headlocks.  It was all for naught, however, as he missed a dive to the outside, landed hard, and was promptly almost killed by a HUGE Jackknife Power Bomb from Nash for an easy pinfall.

(Kevin Nash grabs a microphone and rolls back into the ring, pointing towards
the backstage area.)

Kevin Nash: It's come to my attention that a certain young wrestler has been
bragging about how he killed Mark Jindrak.  And I think everyone knows who I'm
talking about.  Randy Orton!  Orton, you may have put Jindrak on the injured
list, but you forgot about one thing.  NOBODY in LIW punks Jindrak out...
except ME!  *I* pinned Jindrak cleanly, and the best he could do against me
when he was fresh was a DQ.  So Orton...  If you want to try to kill a REAL
Legend, come on out here!  Big Sexy is waiting for you!

(Several seconds pass and no Orton)

Kevin Nash: C'mon Orton.  What are you, a coward?

(Orton continues to not appear.)

Kevin Nash: Fair enough... you'd better hope I don't see you backstage tonight!

(Fade out)

"The British Sensation" Jonny Storm vs. "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson in a Top Contender's Match

Arn Anderson hits Jonny Storm with a shoulderblock.
Arn Anderson uses a kneelift on Jonny Storm.
Arn Anderson whips Jonny Storm into the ropes.
Jonny Storm executes a flying clothesline on Arn Anderson.
Numerous fans are using Jonny Storm for target practice.
Jonny Storm whips Arn Anderson into the ropes, but Arn Anderson reverses it.
Arn Anderson catches Jonny Storm in an abdominal stretch.
Jonny Storm is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Jonny Storm inches his way towards the ropes after 9 seconds.
Arn Anderson punches Jonny Storm.
The crowd is behind Arn Anderson all the way.
Arn Anderson chops Jonny Storm.
Arn Anderson hits Jonny Storm.
The chants for Arn Anderson are deafening.
Jonny Storm kicks Arn Anderson.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Jonny Storm punches Arn Anderson.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Jonny Storm goes for a kick to the head, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson hits Jonny Storm.
Arn Anderson hits Jonny Storm.
Arn Anderson hits Jonny Storm with a snap mare.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
El Mephisto trips Arn Anderson.
Timothy Greer disqualifies Jonny Storm.
The crowd is behind Arn Anderson all the way.

The winner is Arn Anderson. Time of match: 0:03:28

Number-One-Contenders-Match:
Arn Anderson defeated Jonny Storm by disqualification in 0:03:28.
Rating: * 3/4
[El Mephisto interfered against Arn Anderson.]

This match had barely started when New Europe hit the ring.  El Mephisto tried to give Jonny Storm an early advantage by tripping Arn Anderson, but the referee saw it and immediately threw out the match, giving Arn Anderson the victory by Disqualification and making him the new Top Contender for the New York State Heavyweight Title!  Storm pleaded with the referee to restart the match, even ordering New Europe to head back to the locker room, but the referee was having none of it.  His decision was final - New Europe had just cost Jonny Storm a shot at the New York State Heavyweight Title.

Too Cold Scorpio vs. Johnny B. Badd

Johnny B. Badd goes for a flying cross body press, but Too Cold Scorpio
counters it with a powerslam.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Too Cold Scorpio is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Too Cold Scorpio hits a backdrop on Johnny B. Badd.
Johnny B. Badd begs off.
Too Cold Scorpio goes for a bodyslam, but Johnny B. Badd blocks it.
International Thug Syndicate come to ringside.
Johnny B. Badd goes for a back suplex, but Too Cold Scorpio flips over.
Too Cold Scorpio goes for an inside cradle, but Johnny B. Badd blocks it.
Johnny B. Badd uses a knee to the back on Too Cold Scorpio.
Johnny B. Badd uses a dropkick on Too Cold Scorpio.
Atlantis throws Too Cold Scorpio a road sign.
Too Cold Scorpio hits Johnny B. Badd with it and goes for the pin.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Too Cold Scorpio nails Johnny B. Badd with a flying cross body press.
Martin Kester counts: One, shoulder up.

Too Cold Scorpio nails Johnny B. Badd with a flying dropkick.
Too Cold Scorpio is going for the pin.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Too Cold Scorpio runs into the ropes.
Too Cold Scorpio misses with a shoulderblock.
Too Cold Scorpio hits Johnny B. Badd with a shoulderblock.
Too Cold Scorpio catches Johnny B. Badd in a Fujiwara armbar.
Johnny B. Badd gets ahold of the ropes after being trapped for 13 seconds.
Too Cold Scorpio uses a running somersault legdrop on Johnny B. Badd.
Too Cold Scorpio seemingly enjoys the boos.
Too Cold Scorpio nails Johnny B. Badd with a spinning leg lariat.
Too Cold Scorpio executes the 450 Splash on Johnny B. Badd.
Martin Kester counts: One, kickout.
Too Cold Scorpio takes Johnny B. Badd down with a bodyslam.
Too Cold Scorpio hits Johnny B. Badd with a bodyslam.
Too Cold Scorpio executes a power bomb on Johnny B. Badd.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Too Cold Scorpio complains about a slow count.

Too Cold Scorpio covers Johnny B. Badd.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Too Cold Scorpio executes the 450 Splash on Johnny B. Badd.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Too Cold Scorpio hits a standing moonsault on Johnny B. Badd.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Too Cold Scorpio hits a vertical suplex on Johnny B. Badd.
Too Cold Scorpio nails Johnny B. Badd with a chop.
Too Cold Scorpio goes for a punch, but Johnny B. Badd blocks it.
Johnny B. Badd runs into the ropes.
Johnny B. Badd goes for a clothesline, but Too Cold Scorpio counters it with
a crucifix.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Johnny B. Badd begs off.
Too Cold Scorpio goes for a roundhouse kick, but Johnny B. Badd
ducks out of the way.
Johnny B. Badd punches Too Cold Scorpio.
Johnny B. Badd is met with a mixture of cheers and boos.

Too Cold Scorpio hits Johnny B. Badd.
Too Cold Scorpio goes for a Frankensteiner, but Johnny B. Badd counters it with
a tiger driver.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Johnny B. Badd acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Johnny B. Badd takes Too Cold Scorpio down with a reverse neckbreaker.
Johnny B. Badd acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Johnny B. Badd hits a headlock takedown on Too Cold Scorpio.
Johnny B. Badd nails Too Cold Scorpio with a headlock takedown.
Johnny B. Badd nails Too Cold Scorpio with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Johnny B. Badd uses a DDT on Too Cold Scorpio.
Johnny B. Badd is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos.
Johnny B. Badd executes the Badd Mood on Too Cold Scorpio.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Johnny B. Badd hits Too Cold Scorpio with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Johnny B. Badd goes for a headsmash into the turnbuckle, but Too Cold Scorpio
blocks it.

Johnny B. Badd hits Too Cold Scorpio with a stomp.
Johnny B. Badd nails Too Cold Scorpio with a knee to the back.
Johnny B. Badd covers Too Cold Scorpio.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Johnny B. Badd executes a legdrop on Too Cold Scorpio.
Johnny B. Badd hits Too Cold Scorpio with an inside cradle.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Johnny B. Badd uses a side suplex on Too Cold Scorpio.
Johnny B. Badd works the crowd.
The cheers for Johnny B. Badd are drowning out the boos.
Johnny B. Badd hits Too Cold Scorpio with a reverse neckbreaker.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Johnny B. Badd.
Johnny B. Badd goes for a slap, but Too Cold Scorpio blocks it.
Too Cold Scorpio takes Johnny B. Badd down with a chop.
Too Cold Scorpio executes a bodyslam on Johnny B. Badd.
Too Cold Scorpio gives the sign for the 450 Splash.
Too Cold Scorpio executes the 450 Splash on Johnny B. Badd.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, three.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Too Cold Scorpio.

The winner is Too Cold Scorpio. Time of match: 0:28:44

Too Cold Scorpio pinned Johnny B. Badd with the 450 Splash in 0:28:44.
Rating: **** 1/4
[Atlantis, Booker T and Simon Diamond interfered against Johnny B. Badd.]

This was a hell of a match, exceeding everyone's expectations by far.  The International Thug Syndicate attempted to intervene, but because they all appeared to be incredibly sick, they weren't very effective.  After kicking out of each other's finishers several times, Too Cold Scorpio was able to finally get the pinfall with his patented 450 Splash.

(We go backstage now, where an interviewer is trying to gain entry into the
New Europe locker room.)

Interviewer: Excuse me...  I'm here to speak to Jonny Storm.  Please open the
door.

(The door opens just slightly and MsChif slides out.)

MsChif: Jonny Storm is recovering from his match right now, and is not seeing
anyone.  As the official manager of New Europe, however, I can answer any
questions you might have.

Interviewer: I suppose that will have to do...  First of all, how does Jonny
Storm feel about his own stable costing him a chance at victory in the Top
Contender's Match earlier tonight?

MsChif: How the hell do you think he feels?  He's pissed off, but he'll get
over it.  After The Deutschland Destroyer crushes Ron Harris tonight, he'll
roll over old man Anderson with no problem!

Interviewer: Are you so sure that Alex Wright *CAN* crush Ron Harris?  Harris
is a really big guy, and Wright doesn't have a lot of experience facing
superheavyweight opponents...

MsChif: Look.  Alex Wright is going to win because Alex Wright always wins.

Interviewer: You could say the same thing about Dangan, and they lost their
titles earlier tonight.

MsChif: New Europe is NOT going to lose the New York State Heavyweight Title!
It is just NOT going to happen, understand?  Now get lost!  This interview is
over!

(Fade out)

Don Harris, Edge & Vampiro vs. The Usurpers (Chris Sabin, Edward Chastain & Frank Shamrock)

Chris Sabin works the crowd.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Chris Sabin goes for a faceslam, but Edge blocks it.
Edge runs into the ropes.
Edge misses with an elbow.
Chris Sabin goes for a backbreaker, but Edge counters it with a facerake.
Edge goes for a power bomb, but Chris Sabin counters it with a backdrop.
Chris Sabin uses a fireman's carry to knee neckbreaker on Edge.
The crowd is vociferously booing Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin covers Edge.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Edge throws Chris Sabin into the turnbuckle.
Edge charges in with the Spear, but Chris Sabin moves out of the way.
Chris Sabin punches Edge.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Chris Sabin punches Edge.
Chris Sabin chops Edge.
Numerous fans are using Chris Sabin for target practice.
Chris Sabin tags out to Frank Shamrock.
Don Harris enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Frank Shamrock and Chris Sabin whip Edge into the ropes.
They hit Edge with a double elbowsmash.
Chris Sabin leaves the ring.
Frank Shamrock goes for a takeover suplex, but Edge blocks it.
Edge throws Frank Shamrock out of the ring.
Edge jumps onto him with a flying cross body press.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Timothy Greer counts:  1.
Edge takes Frank Shamrock down with a reverse neckbreaker.
Timothy Greer counts:  2.
Edge executes a flapjack on Frank Shamrock.
Timothy Greer counts:  3.
Edge executes the Edgecution on Frank Shamrock on the concrete floor.
There are lots of chants for Edge.
Edge gets back into the ring.
Frank Shamrock climbs back into the ring.
Edge goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but Frank Shamrock blocks it.
Frank Shamrock hits a forearm smash on Edge.
Frank Shamrock runs into the ropes.
Edge gives the sign for the Spear.
Edge uses the Spear on Frank Shamrock.
Edge is going for the cover.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Edge goes for an armdrag takedown, but Frank Shamrock counters it with
a Fujiwara armbar.
Edge breaks the hold after 8 seconds.
There are lots of chants for Edge.
Edge tags out to Vampiro.
Edward Chastain enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Vampiro and Edge whip Frank Shamrock into the ropes.
They hit Frank Shamrock with a double elbowsmash.
Edge leaves the ring.
Vampiro goes for a power bomb, but Frank Shamrock counters it with a backdrop.

Frank Shamrock takes Vampiro down with a kick to the head.
The crowd is vociferously booing Frank Shamrock.
Edward Chastain uses a back suplex on Vampiro.
Frank Shamrock leaves the ring.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Edward Chastain misses with a clothesline.
Edward Chastain goes for the Ground Zero Splash, but Vampiro blocks it.
Edward Chastain hits Vampiro with a low blow.
Edward Chastain punches Vampiro.
Vampiro punches Edward Chastain.
Vampiro has the crowd going wild.
Edward Chastain chops Vampiro.
Edward Chastain is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Vampiro hits Edward Chastain.
Vampiro has the crowd going wild.
Edward Chastain kicks Vampiro.
Vampiro hits Edward Chastain.
Vampiro has the crowd going wild.

Edward Chastain goes for a clothesline, but Don Harris ducks out of the way.
Vampiro enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Don Harris and Vampiro whip Edward Chastain into the ropes.
Don Harris and Vampiro hit Edward Chastain with a double clothesline.
Frank Shamrock enters the ring and throws Vampiro out of the ring.
Frank Shamrock gives him a kick to the head, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Edward Chastain uses a back suplex on Don Harris.
Frank Shamrock leaves the ring.
Edward Chastain nails Don Harris with an avalanche.
Edward Chastain takes Don Harris down with a vertical suplex.
Edward Chastain gives him a sidewalk slam, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Edward Chastain hits Don Harris with a powerslam.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Edward Chastain goes for an elbowdrop, but Don Harris rolls out of the way.
Don Harris goes for a stomp, but Edward Chastain rolls out of the way.
Edward Chastain nails Don Harris with a sidewalk slam.
Edward Chastain hits a back suplex on Don Harris.
Edward Chastain is going for the pin.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Edward Chastain.

The winners are The Usurpers. Time of match: 0:18:13

The Usurpers (Chris Sabin, Edward Chastain and Frank Shamrock) defeated
Don Harris, Edge and Vampiro when Chastain pinned Heavy D after a back suplex
in 0:18:13.
Rating: ** 1/2

This match was intended to give The Usurpers a chance to prove that they are a real threat, and it did just that.  Don Harris, Edge & Vampiro are three very capable wrestlers, but Shamrock, Sabin and Chastain steamrolled right over them.  Once again, the most valuable member of The Usurpers appeared to be the monster Edward Chastain.  Shamrock and Sabin really have quite a find on their hands with him, as he brings so much power and size to the table that even big men like Don Harris fall short in comparison.  That was exactly what happened here - Chastain used his monstrous weight to pin Harris after a simple back suplex.

("Burn in My Light" hits, and Randy Orton walks out to the ring in a Mark
Jindrak T-Shirt with a mocking smile on his face.  The crowd is absolutely
booing him out of the building.)

Randy Orton: Another legend killed by Randy Orton, this time before it was even
born!  Yes, I'm sure you hate me, but I know that it's only because you people
know that I really am as good as I say!  I do what I promise, and I promised
to kill Mark Jindrak.  And really... a broken neck is pretty damn close to
killing a guy!  People have to learn... and Jindrak learned the hard way that
you do NOT mess with the Legend Killer!  Eating his meals through a tube for
the next seven months, and never being sure if *this* will be the night his
neck fails again for the rest of his career are the prices he paid for his
arrogance!  Because face it...  I've beaten the best!  I've-

(Orton is cut off as "Born to Be Wild" hits, and Cactus Jack limps to the
ring.)

Randy Orton: Aww, Mick...  Look at you.  We've already done this!  I beat you
fair and square in your own specialty match!  Everyone *knows* you're no match
for me already!

(Cactus Jack grabs the microphone.)

Cactus Jack: The name... is not Mick!  My name is Cactus Jack!  Randy Orton,
you coming out here and running your mouth about what happened to Jindrak is
NOT acceptable.  Not only are you spitting in the face of each and every one
of the fans, you're spitting in the face of all the boys in the back!  So on
their behalf, I'm here to make you an offer.  You've done it before... so if
you've got the testicular fortitude, do it again!  SPIT IN MY FACE... SEE WHAT
HAPPENS!

(Randy Orton takes a step back, then scowls, gathering a mouthful of spit to
do just that.  As he begins to move forward to once again spit in the face of
Cactus Jack, he is met with a HUGE Cactus Clothesline.)

Cactus Jack: Ring the damn bell!  This bastard is mine!

(The bell rings, and we have an impromptu match.)

They lock up.
Randy Orton nails Cactus Jack with a clothesline.
Randy Orton hits a kneelift on Cactus Jack.
Randy Orton goes for a flying cross body press, but Cactus Jack
rolls through with the move.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Cactus Jack hits Randy Orton with a kneedrop.
Cactus Jack gets the Mandible Claw on Randy Orton.
Randy Orton tries to escape the hold.
Randy Orton is struggling to reach the ropes.
Randy Orton is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Randy Orton grabs the ropes after 19 seconds.
Cactus Jack shouts "BANG BANG!".
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Cactus Jack.
Cactus Jack goes for a side suplex, but Randy Orton blocks it.
Randy Orton executes a forearm smash on Cactus Jack.
Randy Orton nails Cactus Jack with an armbar takedown.

Cactus Jack uses a swinging neckbreaker on Randy Orton.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack executes a Cactus Clothesline on Randy Orton.
Cactus Jack shouts "BANG BANG!".
The crowd erupts.
Cactus Jack uses an elbowsmash on Randy Orton.
Cactus Jack whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Randy Orton nails Cactus Jack with a flying forearm.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits Cactus Jack with an elbow.
Randy Orton covers Cactus Jack.
Randy Orton pulls the tights.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits a clothesline on Cactus Jack.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits Cactus Jack with a kick.
Randy Orton goes for a sleeperhold, but Cactus Jack blocks it.
Cactus Jack whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Randy Orton misses with a shoulderblock.
Cactus Jack hits a kick to the midsection on Randy Orton.
Cactus Jack gives the sign for the Stump-Pulling Piledriver.
Cactus Jack takes Randy Orton down with a Stump-Pulling Piledriver.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT on Randy Orton.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Cactus Jack goes for the pin.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is Cactus Jack. Time of match: 0:07:49

Cactus Jack pinned Randy Orton with the Double Arm DDT in 0:07:49.
Rating: *** 1/4

After blindsiding Randy Orton before the match had even begun, Cactus Jack had quite an advantage in this match.  Orton had already been knocked for a loop, and Cactus Jack just kept hammering away at him as the crowds were on their feet shouting their approval and calling for Orton's blood!  After just 7 minutes, Foley was able to score with the Double Arm DDT for a quick pin, and as Born to Be Wild hit once again, Orton pointed up at Foley, shouting that he had gotten a cheap victory here, but he had just made the biggest mistake of his life!  Cactus Jack simply replied with his customary "Bang Bang!"

Your Main Event:
"Violent R" Ron Harris vs. "The Deutschland Destroyer" Alex Wright

Alex Wright hits an enzuigiri to the face on Ron Harris.
A fan at ringside badmouths Alex Wright.
Alex Wright goes for a headbutt, but Ron Harris blocks it.
Ron Harris uses a bodyslam on Alex Wright.
Ron Harris takes Alex Wright down with an elbowsmash.
Ron Harris takes Alex Wright down with a reverse neckbreaker.
Ron Harris nails Alex Wright with a bodyslam.
Ron Harris takes Alex Wright down with a chop.
Alex Wright begs off.
Ron Harris runs into the ropes.
MsChif pulls down the top rope.
Ted Blandford threatens Alex Wright with disqualification.
Alex Wright goes through the ropes.
Ted Blandford counts:  1.
Alex Wright hits an enzuigiri to the face on Ron Harris.
Alex Wright goes for a spinning leg lariat, but Ron Harris ducks out of the way.
Ted Blandford counts:  2.
Ron Harris gets back into the ring.
Alex Wright follows him back in.
Alex Wright goes for the Bavarian Neckbreaker, but he can't do it.
Ron Harris goes for a chokehold, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Alex Wright gives him a double underhook piledriver, but Ron Harris
only stares at him.
Alex Wright goes for a moonsault bodyblock, but Ron Harris side-steps and
Alex Wright only hits air.
The crowd doesn't seem to care.
Ron Harris goes for a camel clutch, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Alex Wright runs into the ropes.
Alex Wright goes for a back heel kick, but Ron Harris blocks it.
Ron Harris goes for a roundhouse right, but Alex Wright counters it with
an armbreaker.
Alex Wright goes for a front facelock, but Ron Harris counters it with
a backdrop.

Alex Wright hits Ron Harris.
Ron Harris hits Alex Wright.
Ron Harris hits Alex Wright.
The crowd doesn't seem to care.
Ron Harris nails Alex Wright with a facerake.
Ron Harris punches Alex Wright.
Ron Harris kicks Alex Wright.
The crowd breaks into a "Which One's Which" chant.
Ron Harris punches Alex Wright.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Ron Harris.
Ron Harris hits Alex Wright with a roundhouse right.
Ron Harris goes for a side suplex, but Alex Wright counters it with
spinning headscissors.
Alex Wright takes Ron Harris down with a headbutt.
Alex Wright nails Ron Harris with a moonsault bodyblock.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Alex Wright goes for a cobra clutch, but Ron Harris blocks it.

Ron Harris runs into the ropes.
Alex Wright gives him a bulldog, but Ron Harris doesn't even care.
Alex Wright whips Ron Harris into the ropes.
Ron Harris goes for a flying clothesline, but Alex Wright ducks out of the way.
Alex Wright runs into the ropes.
Ron Harris misses with an elbow.
Alex Wright hits Ron Harris with a shoulderblock.
Alex Wright goes for a moonsault bodyblock, but Ron Harris counters it with
a Tombstone.
A few fans are cheering on Ron Harris.
Alex Wright begs off.
Ron Harris nails Alex Wright with a waistlock suplex.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Ron Harris hits Alex Wright with a front slam.
Ron Harris executes the Big Boot on Alex Wright.
A few fans are cheering on Ron Harris.
Ron Harris goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Alex Wright executes a back heel kick on Ron Harris.
Alex Wright runs into the ropes.
Ron Harris and Alex Wright get hit with a double clothesline.
Ron Harris goes for a chokehold, but Alex Wright counters it with
a kick to the midsection.
Alex Wright goes for a double underhook piledriver, but Ron Harris blocks it.
Ron Harris hits a Hotshot on Alex Wright.
The crowd doesn't seem to care.
Ron Harris nails Alex Wright with a ropeburn.
Ron Harris throws Alex Wright out of the ring.
Ron Harris goes through the ropes.
Ron Harris throws Alex Wright back into the ring.
Ron Harris chops Alex Wright.
The crowd doesn't seem to care.
Alex Wright hits Ron Harris.
The crowd is booing Alex Wright.
Alex Wright punches Ron Harris.
The crowd breaks into a "Destroyer!" chant.

MsChif trips Ron Harris.
Ted Blandford threatens Alex Wright with disqualification.
Ted Blandford warns MsChif.
Ted Blandford is back on the job.
Ron Harris whips Alex Wright into the ropes, but Alex Wright reverses it.
Alex Wright gives him a spinning leg lariat, but Ron Harris doesn't even care.
Alex Wright gives him a headbutt, but Ron Harris only stares at him.
Alex Wright gives him a jumping elbow thrust, but Ron Harris only stares at him.
Alex Wright runs into the ropes.
Alex Wright hits Ron Harris with an elbow.
Alex Wright runs into the ropes.
Ron Harris executes a belly-to-belly suplex on Alex Wright.
There are chants of 'boring, boring'.
Alex Wright begs off.
Ron Harris takes Alex Wright down with a headbutt.
Ron Harris executes the Big Boot on Alex Wright.
Ron Harris goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Ron Harris goes for a kneebreaker, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Alex Wright nails Ron Harris with a bulldog.
Alex Wright gives him a headbutt, but Ron Harris doesn't budge.
Alex Wright chops Ron Harris.
Ron Harris hits Alex Wright.
There is no crowd reaction.
Alex Wright kicks Ron Harris.
The crowd is booing Alex Wright.
Alex Wright punches Ron Harris.
The crowd is booing Alex Wright.
Alex Wright goes for a moonsault bodyblock, but Ron Harris side-steps and
Alex Wright only hits air.
You could hear a pin drop.
Ron Harris whips Alex Wright into the ropes, but Alex Wright reverses it.
Alex Wright hits Ron Harris with an elbow.
Alex Wright goes for the Bavarian Neckbreaker, but he can't do it.
Ron Harris executes an elbowsmash on Alex Wright.
Ron Harris hits Alex Wright.
There is no crowd reaction.
Ron Harris punches Alex Wright.
The crowd doesn't seem to care.
Alex Wright kicks Ron Harris.
The crowd breaks into a "Destroyer!" chant.
Alex Wright chops Ron Harris.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Alex Wright locks Ron Harris in a cobra clutch.
Ron Harris is inching his way towards the ropes.
Ron Harris summons one last burst of energy.
Ron Harris submits after 13 seconds.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.

The winner is Alex Wright. Time of match: 0:25:56

Alex Wright made Ron Harris submit to a cobra clutch in 0:25:56.
Rating: -1/4*
(Alex Wright retained the New York State Heavyweight Title.)
[MsChif interfered against Ron Harris.]

This match was not pretty, but it was perhaps the greatest challenge that Alex Wright has faced to date.  Most of Wright's matches in the past have ended with his dangerous Bavarian Neckbreaker knocking his opponents out cold, but Ron Harris was simply too big and too powerful for Alex Wright to maneuver into the proper position.  Harris, on the other hand, was able to hit his Big Boot twice, with Alex Wright barely able to kick out in each case.  Robbed of his main means of ending a match, Alex Wright was forced to think on his feet, using his superior speed to wear down Harris before hooking in a cobra clutch for a quick tap out by Harris, who would likely have passed out within seconds had he not thrown in the towel!  Once again Alex Wright has escaped with his title safe!

Card rating: **

Match of the Evening: Too Cold Scorpio vs. Johnny B. Badd

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
VertigoPosted on 03/21/05 at 11:08:28

I really do need to get acquainted more with these newer indy wrestlers... I have no idea who Ricky Reyes, but he must be good if he could beat Saturn, who was on a role, and Simon Diamond, who always seems to be hovering somewhere around the Top Contendors.

London & Juan beating Dangan was a shock to me! I know that they're good, but Dangan was damn good. Oh well... all good things must come to an end and I'm sure Dangan will see better days in the future.

Storm & Snuka probably would have been sweet. Damn Lance Storm and his personal matters!

Nash killing Aviv... expected... calling out Orton, kind of unexpected... I would say lucky for Nash that Orton didn't come out. Orton would probably put Big Sexy right back on the shelf.

Anderson is the Top Contendor?! Best! It seems to me like New Europe were probably hoping to get Jonny Storm DQ'd. They would not want stablemates to wrestle for the championship. If I were Storm, I would be a little upset as well.

Cactus Jack pinning Randy Orton was good to see. While the match probably should have went a little longer, it was still intense. Let me guess... the fued isn't over by a long shot?

In my opinion, Ron Harris dropped the ball tonight. In a way, he's not to blame... he had a LOT to carry on his shoulders with everyone expecting him to come through as a singles wrestler and even getting "the rub" from Undertaker. He just doesn't seem like a top guy... and rightfully, Alex Wright won the match. It took awhile, but he still won. And I'm glad... now Arn Anderson on the other hand? He's definatly top guy material. I look forward to Anderson's chance at the championship.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 03/21/05 at 15:58:25

This is Ricky Reyes:



Reyes is one half of the Havana Pitbulls, who were the Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions from mid 2004 until recently.  The Pitbulls are part of The Rottweilers, Homicide's stable and arguably the top group in ROH today (they won a Six Man Tag Team Tournament featuring most of the other stables and a few dream teams.)  Reyes is a pretty solid worker, but his partner Rocky Romero (who doesn't work for LIW) is much more suited to a singles career and has a bit more charisma.

I wasn't expecting Don Juan & Paul London to take the titles either.  I guess they just had something that most other teams lack - usually Dangan absolutely dominates anyone they face because both Masato Tanaka and Wataru Sakata are very strong exports.  This time, it was very even, and Paul London especially seemed to have Dangan's number.  I'm pleased by how that turned out.

Nash isn't one of the top guys in LIW, but he does have some credibility due to defeating Jindrak that time.  You're probably right, though.  Orton would probably wipe Nash out handily.

Glad you like Anderson winning the Top Contendership.  Interesting theory about New Europe's reasons for interfering, though.  I personally believe New Europe would have preferred to keep the title inside their stable at all costs, even if it changed hands to someone else in that stable.  Really, though, I think Anderson vs. Wright is a better matchup than Storm vs. Wright, so I'm pleased.

You have to understand, Randy Orton was just expecting to cut a promo tonight.  Cactus Jack essentially jumped him and beat him down before Orton had a chance to warm up or anything.  Orton was basically in his street clothes.  So yes, I think this feud is far from over.  Orton is probably going to claim that the win doesn't count because he wasn't ready, or something similarly silly like that.

Ron Harris has been fairly dissappointing on his entire singles run.  The rules stipulate that he gets quite a substantial push, but he's been so unsuccessful that I may quietly shift that push over to someone like Masato Tanaka.  Dunno.  I have to think about it.  From the looks of things, though, Ron Harris is simply NOT main eventer material.  Considering his stats are absolutely abysmal (60 workrate, 40 charisma), I can't say I'm too surprised, either.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Critic of the DawnPosted on 03/22/05 at 16:09:39

LIW Newsline - 2/26/06

Last night's return to Long Island for The Night of Champions proved to be an extremely successful show, and the crowd was really into the entire card from the beginning to the end despite several dissappointing matches.  Because of the success of this card, and because of certain other happenings which will be made clear in this Newsline, our next show will be in only 1 week right here in Long Island!  So come one, come all, because March 4 is going to be a hell of an evening of wrestling!

Probably the biggest news that has reached us here at LIWrestling.com is that the LIW booking committee seems to be in some kind of contract dispute with Alex Wright.  Wright is reportedly demanding a seven figure contract, and while he is indeed an excellent wrestler and a great champion, Long Island Wrestling just doesn't have that kind of capital to throw around and Wright knows it.  Sources close to New Europe are claiming that Wright is looking for an excuse to leave LIW with the title, and speculate that New Europe may be planning something with a European promotion (FWA seems the most likely) - perhaps the unification of their title with the New York State Heavyweight Title to form a Double Crown of European wrestling.  Considering the stated goal of New Europe is the revival of professional wrestling in Europe, this rumor seems plausible when taking Wright's ridiculous demands into consideration.  With this in mind, the booking committee is scrambling to find a way to ensure that Wright loses the belt before his contract expires.

In other New Europe news, MsChif has stated that Jonny Storm has been impressed with the UK's own "Shining Light" Stevie Knight since his debut, and that they were planning to make him part of the fold.  Stevie Knight, when approached for comment, claimed that "This is a bloody great opportunity to make a name for myself on the international stage, and I'd be stupid to turn down someone as influential as The Sensation."  It seems safe to assume, therefore, that Stevie Knight has become the newest member of New Europe.  With Alex Wright possibly on his way out, this should help to keep them a major force in LIW.

Ron Harris came very close to winning the New York State Heavyweight Title last night, but he wasn't quite able to pull out the victory.  Due to the rumors about New Europe's potential underhanded tactics regarding the New York State Heavyweight Title, the booking committee has decided that Ron Harris should get another shot at New Europe.  This time he will face "The British Sensation" Jonny Storm in a singles match.  The clash of styles in this one should make it very interesting, as Jonny Storm is one of the fastest wrestlers on the roster and Ron Harris is one of the strongest.

In an attempt to take the New York State Heavyweight Title off of Alex Wright before he can potentially head to Europe with it, the booking committee has requested that Arn Anderson wait for a while to receive his title shot.  Instead, the New York State Heavyweight Title will be defended for the first time ever in a Four Corners match against two of the toughest wrestlers in LIW and a newly debuting wrestler.  Who are these opponents?  Well, it appears that Wright will have to face Kevin Nash and Perry Saturn for the New York State Heavyweight Title.  As for the newly debuting man... all we know for sure is that he's well over six feet tall!  Let the speculation begin!

Ricky Reyes is so pumped after his huge debut victory that he has issued a challenge to one of the top men in the locker room.  That's right, Ricky Reyes has challenged CACTUS JACK to a match this Saturday!  Cactus Jack has already accepted, stating that he needs someone to take his anger and hatred out on, and that Reyes just volunteered!  Obviously we won't know how this will turn out until this weekend, but based on Cactus Jack's mood as of late, most people here believe that Jack will spank Reyes like a three year old in K-Mart!

Finally, in an attempt to continue killing legends and to regain some momentum after Cactus Jack jumped him last night, Randy Orton has issued a challenge to LIW Top Contender "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson.  Anderson has accepted this challenge, and even requested that the match be stipulated as Two Out of Three Falls!  Anderson claims that it's high time someone taught Orton some respect for his elders and betters, and he plans to do that by sweeping Orton with two straight falls.  Orton, for his part, is unconcerned, claiming that since losing one fall to him isn't enough for Anderson, he'd be delighted to introduce Arn to the lights twice in one night!

LIW Top 5:
Champion: "The Deutschland Destroyer" Alex Wright

1) "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson - Arn Anderson's victory in the Top Contender's Match may have been by disqualification, but it was still a major victory, and it still leaves him as the Top Contender.  Thus far, Anderson has mainly concentrated on tag team competition, but the singles matches he has had have left him undefeated thus far.  He will therefore have quite a bit of momentum when he gets a shot at the champion, who could be almost anyone considering what is booked for Saturday!

2) Too Cold Scorpio - Too Cold Scorpio stole the show with a fantastic and highly competitive bout against Johnny B. Badd last night.  Since his return to LIW, Scorpio has left little doubt in the minds of most that he is the top high flier in LIW today.  If Scorpio proves versatile enough to face wrestlers of other styles, he may well be in line for a title shot sometime soon!

3) Edward Chastain - The Usurpers' Monster is seemingly all but unstoppable, and has racked up victories against some of the biggest names in LIW already.  He has almost single handedly made The Usurpers the dominating force that they are slowly becoming, and with the right opportunity, could even concievably hold the New York State Heavyweight Title one day!

4) Paul London - Paul London continues to impress, taking the New York State Tag Team Titles from Dangan with his partner Don Juan when it seemed that nobody would even be able to get the job done!  Because he has been concentrating on the tag team division, however, he drops a spot to the still respectable 4 position.

5) "The British Sensation" Jonny Storm - Jonny Storm suffers an embarassing DQ loss to Arn Anderson in a Top Contender's match due to a miscue by El Mephisto, but still has enough momentum and enough influence to hold on to number five by a few votes.  It seems likely that he may fall off the Top 5 if he is unable to defeat Ron Harris on Saturday, however.  

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Critic of the DawnPosted on 03/25/05 at 17:34:54

LIW Newsline - 3/3/06

We are just one night away from the next show in Long Island, and boy do we have some interesting news for all of you.  First of all, after speaking with representatives of FWA in the UK, it seems that the rumors of Alex Wright planning to leave LIW with the title are indeed true.  Accordingly, contract negotiations with Wright have been called off, and steps will be taken to ensure that he cannot do what he plans.  Because of this major bit of news, tomorrow night's show has been named Wright Must Fall.

More bad news has reached us.  Apparently the "smurfberries" that Stevie Ray, Booker T, and Atlantis of the International Thug Syndicate ate were apparently Holly berries, which are quite toxic.  Doctors have told us that all three are down with such a severe case of food poisoning that their careers might well be over - certainly none of them will be wrestling again any time in the near future.  This effectively ends Booker T's rule of the International Thug Syndicate, and most likely leaves Simon Diamond in charge (unless Too Cold Scorpio wishes to contest it) of the much weakened group.

Diamond has issued a statement saying that he intends to rebuild ITS and keep fighting for recognition, but that he will need to expand the group once again to do so.  Ricky Reyes, a man who is no stranger to working as part of a team, has claimed that he will be more than happy to join the Syndicate, so it appears that ITS is back up to three members.  With the momentum that Reyes brings to the table, it appears that it may not take Simon Diamond long to recapture the power that the Syndicate once held.

In an attempt to get things back on track as quickly as possible, Simon Diamond will team up with Too Cold Scorpio to face Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian in tag team action to start off the card tomorrow night at Wright Must Fall.  With four of the most dynamic wrestlers in LIW today competing in one ring, this should be a hell of a fight.  Shane and Kazarian have been quickly rising through the tag team ranks as of late, and a victory in this match could well qualify them for a shot at the New York State Tag Team Titles.  But with prestige on the line, Simon Diamond has proven to be exceedingly dangerous thus far.

The Usurpers are looking to continue their path of destruction by making an example out of yet another group of LIW's top stars... but LIW has a surprise in store for them.  None other than the legendary STING will be in the house tomorrow night for one night only to lead a team against The Usurpers.  Both sides have reportedly called in favors from other wrestlers outside of LIW, so this is what the lineup looks like.  Sting and The Harris Twins will team up with the aerial artist Insane Dragon and David Flair to face Shamrock, Sabin and Chastain of the Usurpers along with Chuck Palumbo and Axl Rotten.  Can Team Sting stop Team Usurper?  Find out tomorrow at Wright Must Fall!

Because New Europe's plans have been revealed, the booking committee plans to stack the deck against The Deutschland Destroyer even more by forcing him to wrestle a "warm up" non-title match immediately before facing the three fresh men who will be trying to take his title.  Furthermore, the booking committee refuses to say who he will be facing, so Wright won't be able to prepare for this match.  As the name of tomorrow's show says, Wright must fall, and with the deck stacked against him as much as it is, we are almost guaranteed a new New York State Heavyweight Champion tomorrow night!

Finally, the booking committee has decided that Dangan were such excellent tag team champions that they deserve a rematch for the titles.  Paul London and Don Juan have stated that they would be honored to face Dangan again in their first title defense, because it only makes sense that titles as sought after as the New York State Tag Team Titles should only be defended against the best, and after their lengthy reign Dangan showed that they were indeed the best.  Masato Tanaka and Wataru Sakata have thanked the new champions for their kind words, but stated that they will not be holding back.  Tanaka has gone on record as thinking that their loss was a fluke, the result of underestimating London and Don Juan.  "We will not underestimate them a second time," he concluded.

Matches confirmed for Wright Must Fall:
* Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian vs. Simon Diamond & Too Cold Scorpio
* Sting, The Harris Twins, Insane Dragon & David Flair vs. The Usurpers, Axl Rotten & Chuck Palumbo
* Ron Harris vs. Jonny Storm
* Dangan vs. Paul London & Don Juan for the New York State Tag Team Titles
* Ricky Reyes vs. Cactus Jack
* Arn Anderson vs. Randy Orton in a Two Out of Three Falls match
* Alex Wright vs. TBA in a non-title Warm Up match
* Alex Wright vs. Kevin Nash vs. Perry Saturn vs. TBA for the New York State Heavyweight Title

Also confirmed for Wright Must Fall are Lance Storm, Octagon, Mikey Whipwreck, Johnny B. Badd, Stevie Knight, Scott Steiner, Aviv Maayan, and Edge.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
rey619Posted on 03/29/05 at 20:48:24

You have the funniest ways of getting rid of wrestlers who doesn't want to sign a new contract.. poisonous berries...  ;D