Big Wrestling Weekend Report - Part 2

PWI on Saturday Night

Pro Wrestling International Entertainment returned to S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar Saturday night, and holding true to their promise continued to present shows that improve each and every time. The announcing duties were handled capably by J.D. Kingston who manages to provide play by play and information without interfering with the action in the ring. The referee Terry Sleeze had his hands full with all the action.

The first match saw the continuation of the feud between Berry and Light Heavyweight Champion Dragon X, whose title was on the line. These two have engaged in a series of matches which have usually gone the champion's way, but tonight looked like it might belong to Berry. As the pair countered each other's favorite moves the crowd seemed to shift their loyalties between the men, applauding rather the skill of both combatants than that of their favorite. Berry seemed to have the match under control but Dragon X mounted a comeback, culminating with a corkscrew moonsault off the top rope for the pin.

Prior to the second match, Showtime Summers came to the mike. He introduced his protege Papa Gallo (the erstwhile Blue Angel) who berated the crowd as being undeserving of his presence. Summers then revealed that his match against International Champion Mojo had been declared a non-title match. Showtime vowed to punish Mojo tonight. Afterwards, Showtime deliberately and maliciously hurt Announcer J.D. Kingston's feelings. What a mean person!

The second match was the unveiling for PWI fans of Gabe the Babe. Formerly Raiden, Gabe revealed himself to be little more than a petulant child in need of a spanking. Gabe's opponent, Lemus II seemed quite willing to administer this punishment. Gabe avoided contact for several minutes, earning the ire of the crowd who rechristianed him "Baby." When Lemus finally managed to lock Gabe up, Gabe surprised the crowd by showing he could actually wrestle. The match was well contested by both men, but the veteran Lemus showed he was prepared for anything Gabe threw at him, and in the end, scored the pinfall with a small package.

The next match featured former tag partners Bobby Garrett and Manny Villalobos who had fallen out at the last PWI show. The crowd clearly supported the Texas Wrestling Legend Villalobos over the younger Garrett who had attacked Manny during a title match last month. Although Garrett appeared to be the stronger and quicker of the two, Manny's experience balanced the match. The two battled in and out of the ring, forcing Referee Terry Sleeze to chase them through the crowd in an effort to get the match back in the ring. Eventually Garrett decided he had had enough. Garrett walked out saying he had "kicked the Old Man's ass enough for one night." Manny wasn't satisfied with this and demanded that next month, the two meet in a lumberjack match so Garrett couldn't run.

In the fourth match, The Texas Renegade challenged Papa Gallo for his U.S. Title belt. Papa Gallo was accompanied to the ring by his "Sexy World Order" partner and mentor Showtime Summers. Renegade was clearly the larger and stronger of the two, but from the beginning, Gallo and Summers played mind tricks, apparently passing a foreign object back and forth and teasing at outside interference throughout the match. Both Renegade and the ref were frustrated by the antics of the pair of rulebreakers. At one point, when Renegade seized the advantage, sending Papa Gallo to the outside of the ring, Showtime Summers grabbed his protege and loudly berated him, physically challenging him to step up his game. Papa Gallo responded well to this tactic and regained his advantage for a period. As Renegade once again turned the momentum in his favor it appeared the title was going to change hands. Summers leaped to the ring apron, phsically interfering with the action and helping his man block a sunset flip and gain the pin, retaining the title.

The Tag Team Championships were up for grabs in the next match. The Champions Ozzy Manson and Blaine Steele were accompanied to the ring by their 210 mob co-hort Ricky Rhodes. The challengers were The Houligans - Bull Harley and Crazy Jimmy, who had been stripped of the titles 2 months ago, never losing them. Both of these teams are experienced rulebreakers and cared little for the fan's support, but the crowd clearly chose the rough men from the Australian Outback as their favorites. Referee Terry Sleeze had his hands full once again as all of the men involved used rulebreaking tactics and more action seemed to be going on behind Sleeze's back than in front of him. Despite the 3 to 2 disadvantage, the Houligans seemed poised to take the titles... That is until the odds shifted even further. While Sleeze was distracted by the action outside the ring, 210 Mob member J.J. Wakefield emerged from the lockerroom, rushing into the ring and hitting Crazy Jimmy with one of the belts. When Sleeze turned around, Manson had Jimmy covered, and before Bull Harley could save his partner, the 3 count was made and the 210 Mob scored the victory. Afterward, Ozzy Manson addressed the crowd and the Houligans, proclaiming that even though they had not beaten the Houligans for the title earlier, this victory made it clear and undisputable... The 210 Mob are Tag Team Champions, like it or not.

In the next match, PWI Heavyweight Champion Madd Dogg Ken Johnson defended his title belt in a 3-way match against 2 worthy opponents. From the orient, The Great Ryu and from the 210 Mob, Ricky Rhodes. Madd Dogg came to the ring accompanied by his best friend Skunk, while Rhodes came accompanied by all the members of the 210 Mob. In all, Terry Sleeze had to keep track of 7 men in this match. Madd Dogg started the match strongly, clearing the ring and issuing beatings on both of his opponents. Eventually, Ryu and Rhodes had to make an alliance to combat the wild man. This slowed Johnson down considerably, but alliances in 3 way matches never last long. Skunk as well as the 210 Mob inserted themselves into the match often and ended up brawling outside the ring as well. In the confusion, Madd Dogg was able to take advantage of the situation and took the victory by pinning Ricky Rhodes. Afterwards the 210 mob attempted to beat down Ryu, Madd Dogg and Skunk, but that plan backfired and Ozzy Manson ended up on the receiving end of a tombstone piledriver from Madd Dogg for his trouble. The 210 Mob retreated to the lockerroom to regroup and plan for another day.

The Main Event was the previously announced non-title match between International Champion Mojo and Showtime Scott Summers, who was accompanied by Papa Gallo. This was an outstanding match with both men imposing their will on the other. Summers and Gallo continued their mind games on the big Brazilian. Mojo responded with a few mindgames of his own. It was Papa Gallo's presence ringside that became the deciding factor in the match. Gallo gathered the International Championship Belt ringside along with his own US Title Belt. Papa Gallo then created a diversion by tossing one belt into the ring. Mojo managed to get the belt but as Referee Terry Sleeze tried to get that belt away from Mojo, Papa Gallo tossed the other belt to Summers behind Sleeze's back. Summers was then able to whack Mojo across the head and dispose of the belt in one motion. Sleeze, having missed the subterfuge had no choice but to count the pin on the dazed Mojo. After the match, Summers and Papa Gallo gathered up both belts and retreated through the crowd. Even though this wasn't a title match, Summers left the ring in possession of the belt. Mojo could not contain his fury and charged after them, chasing them into the lockerroom. The battle most likely continued and will continue for some time.

PWI Entertainment announced a special event for next weekend. Mission Massacre II is a heavy metal rock fest held at Bruno's Sport's Bar at 1807 Mission Road. October 28th. PWI wrestlers will be competing at the show starting at 6 PM. This should be an exciting evening.

Pro Wrestling International
S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar
Saturday October 21, 2006

Match # 1 - Light Heavyweight Championship
Challenger Berry vs. Champion Dragon X (win and retains title)
Match # 2 - Gabe the Babe vs. Lemus II (win)
Match # 3 - Bobby Garrett vs. Manny Villalobos (win via countout)
Match # 4 - US Championship
Challenger Texas Renegade vs. Champion Papa Gallo with Showtime Summers (win and retains title)
Match # 5 - Tag Team Championship
Challengers The Houligans - Bull Harley & Crazy Jimmy vs. The 210 Mob - Blaine Steele & Ozzy Manson with Ricky Rhodes & J.J. Wakefield (win and retains title)
Match # 6 - Three way for PWI Heavyweight Title
Challenger Ricky Rhodes with 210 Mob vs. Challenger The Great Ryu vs. Champion Madd Dogg Ken Johnson with Skunk (win and retains title)
Match # 7 - Main Event - Non-Title Match
Showtime Summers with Papa Gallo (win) vs. International Champion Mojo