Southern Thunder Event

Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling returned to Ric's in Devine Friday night May 19th with 5 matches. The Texas Renegade got the action going in a hard hitting match against Ozzy Manson who proved to be no match for the veteran Renegade. In Match #2 Raiden of the Neon World Order and Dragon X renewed their rivalry in a No DQ Match. Raiden would have seemed to have the advantage in this match with his partner from the NWO, Berry at ringside. Berry however had little interest in helping his partner who had been verbally abusing him since before the show began. At one point Berry actually pinned Raiden for a three count by Dragon X as referee Michael Sheen watched, virtually helpless due to the No DQ stipulations. Eventually Dragon X took the victory after Berry tripped his own partner. Things do not look good for the young team of Raiden & Berry. The third match introduced newcomer J.J. Wakefield who faced veteran rulebreaker Virus who overwhelmed the young man, eventually scoring a submission victory.

Following an intermission, Tito Sanchez, who had been working as a color commentator for the first half, faced Blaine Steele. This was an evenly fought match which saw the action go back and forth between the two combatants. Sanchez had to battle not only Steele, but the audience who hailed abuse at Tito throughout the show. Eventually the crafty veteran Sanchez was able to take advantage of a distracted referee to make use of a steel chain. In the end, Sanchez's rulebreaking tactics overwhelmed Steele and Tito scored the win. In the main event, Vega stepped forward to accept an open challenge for Johnny Rage's Texas Heavyweight Belt. Rages scheduled opponent was unable to make the show and Vega was ready to take full advantage of his chance to win gold. At first the two fought a classic match, but eventually frustration began to step in for Vega who began resorting to rulebreaking tactics, undoubtedly taught to him by Tito Sanchez. Despite the underhanded tactics, Champion Johnny Rage was able to pull out the victory.

Next STPW Show set for Lytle
During the evening, STPW announced their next card, scheduled for June 11th at the New Cattlemans Bar in Lytle Texas. Bell time is set for 6:30 pm. Scheduled to appear is Heavyweight Champion Johnny Rage who will defend against Virus. Also on the card are Renegade, Tito Sanchez, Cobra, Blaine Steele, Dragon X, Vega, Raiden, Ozzy Manson, Berry plus Lucha Libre Superstars Lemus II and Mr. Muerte. No address is available for the event, but you can call the New Cattlemans bar at (830) 709-3873 or The Tito Sanchez School of Professional Wrestling at (210) 259-1037

Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling
Ric's South Texas in Devine
May 19

Match #1 - Texas Renegade (win) vs. Ozzy Manson
Match #2 - No DQ Match
Raiden w/ Berry vs. Dragon X (win)
Match # 3 - J.J. Wakefield vs. Virus (submission win)
Match # 4 - Tito Sanchez (win) vs. Blaine Steele
Match # 5 - Main Event - Texas Heavyweight Championship
Challenger Vega vs. Champion Johnny Rage (win & retains title)