RCW Report

River City Wrestling invaded Tiffany's Billiards once again Friday Night June 23rd with a marathon show lasting over 3 hours and packed with 10 exciting matches. There was a tournament to name a new TV champion, RCW's first Diva search, a couple of newsworthy announcements, a couple of imposter nerds, 2 of the best hardcore specialists in the world, and to top it off, A TITLE CHANGED HANDS!

The show began, as always, with ring announcer Jeff Houston introducing RCW president Brandon Oliver and the traditional count down to the TV taping. This time however, the taping had special meaning as RCW begins its weekly broadcast in less than 7 days, and tonight is set up around the tournament to name a TV Title Champion. Before the tournament could get underway, there was a little business that needed to be conducted, so Hotstuff Hernandez was called to the ring to explain his actions from the last show in which he turned on his partners and attacked Ikaika and the Nerdy Boys. Hernandez restated that he didn't have to explain himself to anyone and that there was really only room for one superstar in RCW. At this point Ikaika came out to confront Hernandez and it didn't take long before the situation exploded, requiring the rest of the lockerroom to keep the two big men separated.

When order was restored, Referee Alex Marrozos was introduced and the tournament began. The first match of the first round pitted Andrew Dalton of the Hardbodies against the laughing man Wally Darkmon. It was hard to decide which wrestler's behavior was more bizarre. In the end, Dalton managed to take the match and advance in the tournament.

Before the second match was announced , the familiar music of the Nerdy Boys began playing and from the curtain emerged.... the Nerdy Treats? Don Juan and Chris Marval had somehow stolen the Nerdy Boys ring gear and proceeded to mimic the Tag Champs in an uncanny performance. But if the Treats were wearing the Nerds' clothes, that meant that somewhere there was a pair of naked nerds! Sure enough, Kronie and Ender arrived wearing only their undergarments and championship belts. It was announced that the two teams would square off later that evening for the titles.

The TV tournament continued with a match between Homeless Hugh Rogue and One Man Mike Dell. Dell's popularity with the crowd continues to grow each show and he was clearly the favorite to take the entire tournament. Hugh Rogue had different plans however and the two squared off in a fierce battle. Dell seemed to be playing into Rogue's plan when he brought a chair into the ring, but it was Hugh who actually used the chair, costing himself the match due to a DQ. Dell had advanced, but would he be able to continue? After the match Rogue issued a challenge to Masada in what he called a match-up between Japanese Hard Core and American Hard Core. When Masada didn't come out, Rogue went looking for him.

For the third match in the tourny, members of the IPS came out. Accompanied by Commissioner Yebisu, Fast Eddie and Spiro announced that they were each ready to face whomever their respective opponents would be. In a move that apparently Eddie didn't see coming, it was announced that his opponent was to be... Spiro. Eddie at this point tried to convince Spiro to lay down and take the loss for the team, but Spiro has too much pride for that so the match was on. Despite his best efforts to convince Spiro to change his mind, Eddie was unable to get a 3 count until Commissioner Yebisu distracted Spiro and Eddie was able to get a roll up for the pin. After the match, the two shook hands but Eddie could help but celebrate the victory behind the back of the unsuspecting Spiro.

The final match of the first round was set between "80's Sensation" Joey Spector and The Smashing Machine. The match was an impressive one as the two exchanged maneuvers, revealing skills which many might not have been aware the two possessed. The mat wrestling exhibition continued until the larger Hawaiian was able to get a wicked submission hold on the young Spector who was forced to tap out. After the match, Joey expressed his respect for Ikaika and the two shook hands.

The next segment was a RCW Diva Search. Jeff Houston arrived with a stunning young lady and announced that the judge for the contest was none other than Ray the Voice. Ray selected several young ladies from the crowd to compete. The final decision was the original young lady who had accompanied Jeff to the ring. After the announcement, Andrew Dalton came back out and chased the ladies off, stating that he was the best looking person in the ring, and for some reason revealed his rather strange taste in personal undergarments.

The Semi-finals were next and Andrew Dalton was already to meet his next opponent. Mike Dell came out. Although clearly still suffering from the beating he took in the first match, Dell put up a tremendous fight and appeared ready to take the win when Dalton took advantage of a distracted referee and threw powder in Dell's eyes. Dalton took the victory and was in the finals.

Fast Eddie Vegas and Ikaika were the match up for the second semi-final and in a match that could easily have been a main event, the two locked up. The match ended when Ikaika further demonstrated his submission wrestling skills, forcing Eddie to tap out. Two matches, both by submission and Ikaika was into the finals to face Andrew Dalton.

Next on the card was a Heavyweight Title match between the challenger, "Bling King" Quinten Allen and champion Hotstuff Hernandez. Allen had called for this match since he had been left out of the tournament, but this was clearly a case of "be careful what you ask for." The Tex-Mex T-Rex Hernandez dominated this match up with Allen only getting in a few moments of offense, mostly on the outside of the ring, against the larger champion. In the end, Hotstuff took the victory in impressive fashion, leaving the Bling King to plan for another day.

The Tag Title Match was next. In the earlier segment, it was obvious that the Texas Treats had studied the Nerdy Boys' pre-match rituals and tendencies. During this match, it became even more clear that the Treats had also studied the Nerds' in match tendencies. After months of failures against the Nerds, the Treats finally had their number and when the smoke cleared, there were new RCW Tag Champions, The Texas Treats.

The Tournament Finals Match was next and although Ikaika would seem to be the overwhelming favorite against the smaller Dalton, the Hardbody had a plan. Andrew goaded Ikaika into accepting a "No Disqualification" Stipulation for the match. By accepting this stipulation, Ikaika had sealed his own fate as Hotstuff Hernandez was waiting in the back. When Ikaika seemed to have the match put away, Hernandez came out, and clobbered the big Hawaiian, slamming him hard to the mat. Hotstuff then dragged the weary Dalton on top of Ikaika, and the ref had no choice but to count 1-2-3. The new RCW TV Champion is Hardbody Andrew Dalton.

After the match, Ikaika laid out the ref and it appeared there would be an impromptu bonus match between Ikaika and Hotstuff but after exchanging a series of chops, Hernandez retreated to the back, never losing his arrogant swagger on the way.

The Main Event was next. Masada, who has been making his name in Japanese Hardcore Matches for the last few years was set to face Homeless Hugh Rogue, who prides himself on being a specialist in the American Hardcore match. This match was not for the faint of heart. A cross of light tubes was set up in the corner and everyone in attendance knew that sooner or later someone was going to crash into it. The two big men battle in and out of the ring, over the railing and into the crowd. By the time they got back into the ring, more than a dozen steel chairs were littered all over the mat. Describing the carnage would be futile. In the end, Masada was the one who went into the corner, exploding the light tubes in an enormous cloud of glass and powder. Despite this, it was Masada who took the victory with a flaming fist to Hugh Rogues face. Understand here, that the term "Flaming Fist" is a literal one and not some colorful name given to a finishing maneuver. Masada's hand was set on fire. All that could be said when this match was over was the chants of approval from the fans.

For those interested in this hardcore style of wrestling, RCW has announced that plans are in the works for a second "Breaking All Of The Rules" event soon. Also announced is that RCW will be holding a viewing party next week at Tiffanys for the Debut of RCW Rampage on UPN2 KCWX. The party will begin at 11PM Thursday Night, and the broadcast will start at 12:30 AM Friday Morning. Come out and be a part of RCW history.

River City Wrestling
Tiffany Billiards
Friday, June 23

Match # 1 - TV Title Tournament Match - First Round
Andrew Dalton (win) vs. Wally Darkmon
Match # 2 - TV Title Tournament Match - First Round
Homeless Hugh Rogue vs. One Man Mike Dell (win by DQ)
Match # 3 - TV Title Tournament Match - First Round
Fast Eddie Vegas w/ Commissioner Yebisu (win) vs. Spiro
Match # 4 - TV Title Tournament Match - First Round
Joey Spector vs. Ikaika (win)
Match # 5 - TV Title Tournament Match - Semifinals
Andrew Dalton (win) vs. One Man Mike Dell
Match # 6 - TV Title Tournament Match - Semifinals
Fast Eddie Vegas w/ Yebisu vs. Ikaika
Match # 7 - RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Challenger Quinten Allen vs. Champion Hotstuff Hernandez (win & retains title)
Match # 8 - RCW Tag Title Match
Challengers The Texas Treats - Don Juan & Chris Marval w/ Yebisu (win & new champions) vs. Champions The Nerdy Boys - Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie
Match # 9 - TV Title Tournament Match - Finals (No Disqualification)
Andrew Dalton (win & new TV champion) vs. Ikaika
Match # 10 - Main Event - Hardcore Match
Homeless Hugh Rogue vs. Masada (win)

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