Global Force Wrestling has suspended Alberto El Patron until the investigation into him for domestic battery is resolved.
The company issued a statement today: “Global Force Wrestling has indefinitely suspended Alberto El Patron, effective immediately, until the investigation is resolved following a recent incident in Orlando, Florida.”
Prior to suspending him, GFW had noted that they were taking the incident seriously and that they would fully investigate it and cooperate with law enforcement.
El Patron was detained at the Orlando International Airport on Sunday following what one witness referred to as “an altercation” between him and Paige. TMZ later released audio of the incident, confirming that it was between El Patron and Paige after Paige had tweeted that they were the ones to get police involved after a fan threw a drink into El Patron’s face.
In posts on Facebook, Paige’s brothers both alleged that El Patron has physically abused their sister.
El Patron defeated Bobby Lashley at Slammiversary to become GFW’s Unified Champion. He was one of the focal points of the post-PPV television tapings, and Jeff Jarrett clarified on a media conference call that he won’t be edited out of upcoming shows.
GFW Champion Alberto El Patron is being investigated for an alleged domestic violence incident at the Orlando International Airport yesterday.
Orlando police made a statement confirming that El Patron was detained at the airport: “There was an incident at the Orlando International Airport at about 3 p.m. Sunday involving Jose Rodriguez (DOB 5/25/1977). The reported incident was a domestic violence battery, and it is still under investigation. No arrests have been made as of this time, but the case remains open. That is all the information we have for release at this time.”
In a report from TMZ Sports, it was noted that witnesses confirmed that El Patron was arguing with a woman in an airport terminal until cops were called when things escalated, with one witness saying that there was “an altercation.”
Police wouldn’t release the name of the alleged victim, but witnesses told TMZ that El Patron’s fiancee Paige was at the airport with him. He and Paige had broken up a few weeks ago, but were back together days later.
El Patron had been in Orlando all week for the GFW/Impact television tapings, but he missed a booking for Delgado Promotions in El Paso, Texas yesterday. Airline problems were the reason given by the promotion for him missing that show.
PWInsider first reported the incident earlier today.
UPDATE: TMZ posted audio of some of the incident, confirming that it was between El Patron and Paige.
Previously: Alberto El Patron defeated Bobby Lashley at Slammiversary to become the GFW Unified World Champion.
Tonight: El Patron defends against Lashley in a rematch. Also, LAX will reveal their newest member by the end of the night.
Show Recap —
– Alberto El Patron, Dos Caras, and El Hijo de Dos Caras came out to celebrate El Patron’s title win. El Patron said that he always likes to have his crazy, beautiful chick by his side, referencing Paige. He will defend the title against anyone, including challengers from other companies.
Bobby Lashley came down to the ring. Lashley told Dos Caras that he wants to build a wall around him. Dos Caras slapped Lashley and El Patron challenged him to a match.
– Earlier today, Bruce Prichard held a meeting with Jeremy Borash, Josh Mathews, and The Pope. They will be fired if anyone makes disparaging remarks or has physical altercations.
X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt defeated Caleb Konley to retain his title
Konley hit a sunset flip into a buckle bomb for a close near fall, but Dutt hit a tornado DDT and a splash off the top to score the win.
After the match, Trevor Lee jumped Dutt, took the mic, and declared himself the new champion, and then left with the title.
– McKenzie Mitchell interviewed Eddie Edwards, VOW, and Grado. They’re all proud to be American, despite Grado not being American. Mitchell then noticed some random guy doing squats.
Eddie Edwards, VOW & Grado defeated Eli Drake, Chris Adonis, Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara
The heels isolated Grado in their corner until Edwards got the hot tag and ran wild. A brawl broke out and Edwards hit the Boston Knee Party on Bokara to pick up the win.
Joseph Park then came down to the ring and hugged Grado. Park showed him a piece of paper and Grado became very upset.
Matt Sydal defeated Braxton Sutter (w/ Allie)
Sutter controlled the early part of the match. Sydal made a comeback and hit the shooting star press for the win. Sutter was frustrated that he lost and brushed off Allie as she was helping him up.
– Backstage, Trevor Lee ran off with the X Division title.
– At the LAX Clubhouse, they promised to raise the level of violence with the newest addition to the group.
– J.B. introduced the participants and matches for the Super X Cup. The matches are: Sammy Guevara vs. Drago, ACH vs. Andrew Everett, Taiji Ishimori vs. Davey Richards, and Idris Abraham vs. Dezmond Xavier.
Dezmond Xavier defeated Idris Abraham in a Super X Cup first round match
This was a good, hard-hitting back-and-forth X Division match. Abraham gained the advantage after hitting a suplex in the turnbuckle. Xavier made a comeback and hit a corkscrew splash, The Final Flash, to score the win.
– In the back, Gail Kim promised to make a huge announcement next week.
– Backstage, Moose announced he’s defending the Grand Championship against Naomichi Marufuji next week. Ethan Carter III interrupted and was upset that an outsider is getting a title shot.
Unified Women’s Champion Sienna (w/ KM) defeated Rebel in a non-title match
Sienna dominated the match, but Rebel made a comeback. Rebel tried to take out KM with a crossbody. Sienna locked on the guillotine to win the match.
Bobby Lashley defeated Unified World Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patron by DQ
On commentary, Mathews mentioned El Patron’s fiancee Paige. Lashley dominated El Patron in the early part of the match. He attempted a spear, but El Patron countered and gained the advantage. El Patron hit the 619 for a near fall.
Lashley hit a powerbomb to regain control of the match. Lashley attempted El Patron’s tree of woe double foot stomp, but El Patron pulled him off the top. Lashley caught him with a spear as he came off the top turnbuckle.
El Patron was down and Lashley set up for another spear, but LAX ran into the ring and attacked Lashley. Konnan introduced the newest member of LAX, Alberto El Patron. El Patron was practically knocked out and LAX had to help him to the back.
Next Week: Grand Champion Moose defends against Naomichi Marufuji. Also, Octagoncito makes his GFW Impact debut.
Impact Wrestling returns to pay-per-view tonight with a show that will further the company’s rebrand into Global Force Wrestling.
Both Impact and GFW gold will be on the line in the main event. Impact World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley faces GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron in a match where it’s winner-take-all. The same goes for the Impact and GFW Women’s Championships, with Knockouts Champion Rosemary facing GFW Women’s Champion Sienna.
The feud between Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash will get physical as Mathews teams with Scott Steiner against JB & Joseph Park. In another tag team match, NFL free agent DeAngelo Williams will make his in-ring debut as he teams with Moose against Eli Drake & Chris Adonis.
Elsewhere on the show, EC3 will face James Storm in a strap match, the X Division title will be up for grabs as Sonjay Dutt defends against Low Ki in a two-out-of-three falls match, LAX defend their Impact/GFW tag titles in a four-way match, and Eddie & Alisha Edwards take on Davey Richards & Angelina Love in a Full Metal Mayhem match.
Our coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET.
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Pre-Show Match
Braxton Sutter, Mahabali Shera & Allie defeated KM, Kongo Kong and Laurel Van Ness
Van Ness slapped Sutter before the match and Allie tackled her to the ground. Shera tagged in and had the brief advantage but the heels took over. Allie got the hot tag and ran wild on Van Ness. KM backed Allie in the corner but Sutter nailed him with a forearm. Allie hit the Allie driver on KM and Sutter followed up with the BS Express to win the match.
– Slammiversary kicks off with an owl flying to the ring. Robert Flores and Don West open up the show.
Impact/GFW Tag Champions LAX (w/ Konnan, Homicide & Diamanté) defeated Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. (The Crash), Drago & El Hijo del Fantasma (AAA), Naomichi Marufuji & Taiji Ishimori (NOAH)
Before the match, all four of the heads of each promotion were introduced. The match is being fought under Lucha rules.
This is was a fast paced match with a ton of insane moves. Marufuji and Santana traded stiff chops in the middle of the ring. Drago and Fantasma hit an insane tornado DDT for a close near fall. Ishimori hit a suicide dive to the floor.
Diamanté attempted a hurricanrana on Garza but he caught her and tossed her onto LAX. Homicide gave Garza the Gringo Killer on the apron. Lardeo Kid scored a very close near fall. LAX made a comeback and hit their powerbomb combination for the win.
After the match, Konnan took the mic and announced LAX is expanding. He promised a new member.
-In the back, Joseph Park informed Jeremy Borash that tonight’s match is No Disqualification. J.B. freaked out but Park said to rely on old friends.
DeAngelo Williams & Moose defeated Eli Drake & Chris Adonis
Moose and Adonis started off the match with some brief action. Drake tagged in and demanded Williams. They did some basic back and forth moves but Williams looked really good. Williams hit a cannonball in the corner on Drake. The heels isolated Moose in their corner.
Williams hit a Samoan drop and standing moonsault for a near fall. Moose slid a table in the ring but the heels took back over. Moose made a comeback and placed Adonis on the table. Williams hit a frog splash to win the match but over shot and the table didn’t break.
After the match, Williams and Moose dragged Drake back to the ring and power bombed him through the table.
Ethan Carter III defeated James Storm in a Strap Match
EC3 gained the advantage and choked Storm with the strap. EC3 pulled out a pair of handcuffs from underneath the ring. He tried to handcuff Storm to the corner but Storm countered and handcuffed EC3 instead. Storm viciously whipped EC3 32 times.
The referee freed EC3 from the handcuffs. EC3 took the strap off and went to the floor. EC3 pulled on the strap and drove Storm face first into the corner. Storm made a comeback and hit the superkick but collapsed due to hitting the corner. EC3 hit a modified pedigree to win the match.
After the match, Storm didn’t move and medical staff ran out to check on him.
-In the back, Karen Jarrett and Dutch Mantel searched for Bruce Prichard. They haven’t seen him all day.
Jeremy Borash & Joseph Park defeated Josh Matthews & Scott Steiner in a No Disqualifcation Match
The Pope joined Robert Flores and Don West on commentary for the match. J.B. came in but Matthews tagged out to Steiner right away. Steiner and Matthews chased Park and J.B. to the back.
In the back, the heels chased the faces in a golf cart until they sprayed them with a fire extinguisher. Later, the heels chased the faces down the street in a truck.
J.B. back dropped Matthews into a pool and dove in after him. Steiner tossed Park through a door. Back in the pool, Shark Boy showed up and attacked Matthews. Father James Mitchel approached Park with an Abyss mask.
The heels chased J.B. back into the ring. Matthews locked on the Steiner Recliner on J.B. Shark Boy ran down for the save but Steiner took him out with a belly-to-belly. Steiner locked on the Steiner Recliner on J.B.
James Mitchell distracted the heels and Abyss appeared behind them. Abyss spread thumbtacks in the ring and gave Matthews the black hole slam in the tacks. J.B. hit a splash on Matthews in the tacks and Abyss scored the pin for the win.
Eddie Edwards & Alisha defeated Davey Richards & Angelina Love in Full Metal Mayhem
Edwards and Alisha jumped the heels as they were making their way to the ring. Edwards trapped the heels in a trashcan and they hit the can with kendo sticks. Edwards power bombed Alisha onto Richards. Love brought in a can of thumbtacks and poured them into Edwards mouth. Richards then super kicked Edwards in the mouth.
Edwards placed Richards on a table and climbed a ladder. Love tried to stop him but Alisha power bombed her through a table. Edwards and Richards fought at the top of the ladder and Edwards flipped over Richards, power bombing him through the table for the win.
Sonjay Dutt defeated Low Ki to retain the X Division Championship in a 2 Out of 3 Falls Match
The match started off them trading submissions and mat wrestling. Dutt hit a springboard hurricanrana from the top but Low Ki rolled through and hit the Warrior’s Way to win the first fall.
Low Ki went for a second Warrior’s Way but Dutt moved and Low Ki injured his ankle. The referee checked on Low Ki but he was just faking and nailed Dutt with a kick. Low Ki attempted a Warrior’s Way on the steps but Dutt moved and Low Ki really injured the ankle. Low Ki tried to apply the Dragon Sleeper but Dutt rolled him up to win the second fall.
They traded stiff shots in the middle of the ring and Low Ki injured his hand. Low Ki put Dutt in the tree of woe and climbed up the corner but Dutt pulled Low Ki off the top. Dutt hit the moonsault into a double foot stomp to retain the title.
GFW Women’s Champion Sienna defeated Knockouts Champion Rosemary in a Unification Match
Before the match, Hall of Famer Gail Kim held up the titles. Sienna refused to shake hands with Kim. As the match started, KM and Laurel Van Ness came down to ringside. Van Ness pulled down the ropes and Sienna fell to the floor. Sienna sent KM and Van Ness to the back.
Rosemary hit the Red Wedding but Van Ness ran back and pulled Earl Hebner out of the ring. Allie ran out with a kendo stick and chased Van Ness to the back. Sienna nailed Rosemary with the belt for a near fall. Rosemary tried to spit the mist but Sienna covered her mouth and then rubbed the mist into Rosemary’s eyes. Sienna locked on a submission to win the match and unify the titles.
GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron (w/ Dos Caras) defeated Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley (w/ King Mo) in a Unification Match
El Patron was briefly in control until Lashley took over after an uppercut. King Mo attacked El Patron and Dos Caras nailed him with a chop. Lashley power slammed El Patron on the steps. El Patron made a comeback and hit the back cracker for a two count. El Patron missed a suicide dive and went head first into the floor.
El Patron locked on the cross arm breaker but Lashley countered into a power bomb. El Patron and King Mo shoved each other at ringside. El Patron tackled Lashley through the ropes to the floor. King Mo tired to pick up El Patron but Dos Caras gave him a low blow. Lashley shoved Caras up the ramp. Lashley tired to re-enter the ring but El Patron hit the double foot stomp to win the match and unify the titles.
Jeff Jarrett, Ed Nordholm, Karen Jarrett and some of the roster came out to celebrate Alberto El Patron’s big win to end the show.
Previously: Alberto El Patron & James Storm battled Bobby Lashley & Ethan Carter III in a wild main event.
Tonight: It’s the last night in India and the final Impact before Slammiversary. It features Alberto El Patron, Eddie Edwards, James Storm & Mahabali Shera vs. Bobby Lashley, Davey Richards, Ethan Carter III & Kongo Kong.
Show Recap —
– Earlier tonight, Jeremy Borash and Bruce Prichard hosted several Slammiversary contract signings in the ring. The signings aired in quick succession and included Rosemary and Sienna, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards, James Storm and EC3, and Bobby Lashley and Alberto El Patron.
During the Lashley and El Patron signing, Edwards, Storm, Richards, and EC3 remained at the table. Before a brawl could break out, Prichard announced the eight-man main event for later tonight.
Sonjay Dutt & Matt Sydal defeated Low Ki & Trevor Lee
Dutt and Sydal controlled the early part of the match until the heels briefly took over. Dutt and Sydal made a comeback and cleared the ring. The heels isolated Sydal in their corner. Dutt got the hot tag and ran wild. Dutt took out Low Ki with a dive to the floor and Sydal hit the Shooting Star Press on Lee for the win.
– A training video of NFL free agent DeAngelo Williams aired. He discussed his passion for wrestling and the respect he has for wrestlers past and present.
Eli Drake & Chris Adonis defeated The Mumbai Cats
Adonis and Drake dominated the match, which came to an end when Drake hit the Gravy Train.
– King Mo was announced as Bobby Lashley’s corner man at Slammiversary to counter Alberto’s father Dos Caras.
Swoggle defeated Rockstar Spud in a Mumbai Street Fight
Spud viciously attacked Swoggle in the corner until the ref tried to stop him. Spud pulled the ref’s pants off and chased him in the corner. Swoggle pulled off Spud’s pants and put him through the table to win the match.
– J.B. and Joseph Park completed their training. J.B. told Park to find his inner monster and handed him an Abyss action figure.
Rosemary, Allie & Braxton Sutter defeated Sienna, Laurel Van Ness & KM
All six competitors brawled to start the match until the men went one-on-one. Rosemary scored a near fall on Van Ness and the match broke down into another brawl. Rosemary spit the green mist at Sienna, but she pushed Van Ness in the way. Allie took out Sienna, then Rosemary hit the Red Wedding on Van Ness to win the match.
– Joseph Park tried to find his inner monster and found Abyss’s favorite weapon Janice nearby.
Alberto El Patron, Eddie Edwards, James Storm & Mahabali Shera defeated Bobby Lashley, Davey Richards, Ethan Carter III & Kongo Kong
The heels jumped Shera before the match started and before his partners were introduced. Shera had to be taken to the back for medical attention — making it four-on-three.
EC3 teased starting the match with Storm but quickly tagged out to Lashley. The heels took over and kept Edwards on their side of the ring. Edwards tried to make a tag, but the heels pulled Storm and El Patron off the apron.
Shera made his return to the ring and ran wild on the heels. Kong missed a splash in the corner and Shera picked him up for a big slam. El Patron made the blind tag and hit the double foot stomp on Kong to win the match for his team.
Up Next: Impact’s second marquee event of the year, Slammiversary XV, takes place this Sunday night. The lineup features:
Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley (w/ King Mo) vs. GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron (w/ Dos Caras) with both titles on the line
Knockouts Champion Rosemary vs. GFW Woman’s Champion Sienna with both titles on the line
DeAngelo Williams & Moose vs. Eli Drake & Chris Adonis
James Storm vs. Ethan Carter III in a strap match
Jeremy Borash & Joseph Park vs. Josh Mathews & Scott Steiner
X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt vs. Low Ki in a two-out-of-three falls match for the title
Eddie Edwards & Alisha Edwards vs. Davey Richards & Angelina Love in a Full Metal Mayhem match
Impact/GFW Tag Champions LAX vs. Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. vs. Drago & El Hijo del Fantasma vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Taiji Ishimori for the titles
Previously: Sonjay Dutt defeated Low Ki to finally win the X Division Championship.
Tonight: Bobby Lashley & Ethan Carter III battle Alberto El Patron & James Storm in the main event.
Show Recap —
– In the back, Sienna informed Laurel Van Ness that Rosemary isn’t in the building and Allie is alone.
Matt Sydal defeated Davey Richards, Suicide, Braxton Sutter, Eddie Edwards, and Trevor Lee in an elimination match to win the Sony Six Trophy
The match started with two guys taking turns in the ring while the other four waited on the floor. Lee nailed Sutter with a forearm and rolled him up using the tights for the first elimination. The second elimination came when Lee caught Suicide with a knee.
Richards was eliminated after being disqualified for using a chair on Edwards. Edwards was eliminated moments later for giving Richards a fisherman buster on the chair.
The match came down to Sydal and Lee. Sydal scored a near fall with a jumping hurricanrana. He then caught Lee with a kick to the head, followed by a Shooting Star Press for the win.
– On the streets of Mumbai, Rockstar Spud and Swoggle ran into each other. They teased fighting until someone intervened.
– Earlier, Jeremy Borash gave Joseph Park a pep talk to get him pumped for their Slammiversary match. It ended with them doing the Mega Powers handshake. Later, they trained intensely.
Sienna & Laurel Van Ness defeated Rosemary & Allie
They played Rosemary’s music, but she didn’t come out. The heels went after Allie up the ramp, then Rosemary came from underneath the ring for the save.
The heels were in control until Allie got the hot tag. KM came down to ringside, but Braxton Sutter ran out. Van Ness hit a curb stomp on Rosemary and Sienna scored the pin on the Knockouts Champion.
– Back in the United States, LAX invaded local independent promotions. They attacked the tag team champions and took the promoter’s money.
– J.B. and Mahabali Shera introduced the new X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt for his celebration. He came out in traditional Indian attire with dancers.
Former champ Low Ki interrupted him. He congratulated Dutt on his win but challenged him to a rematch. The rematch will take place at Slammiversary and will be a two-out-of-three falls match.
Low Ki attacked Dutt and hit the Warrior’s Way on Shera. Low Ki attempted to hit the Warrior’s Way on Dutt until Sydal made the save.
Mahabali Shera defeated KM
The doctors tried to stop Shera from competing because of his injured ribs. KM was in control until Shera made a fiery comeback and won with the Sky High. After the match, Kongo Kong and KM attacked Shera and further injured his ribs.
– Eli Drake and Chris Adonis came to the ring to address Moose. They wondered about the identity of Moose’s Slammiversary partner. Moose came out and announced that his partner is NFL free agent DeAngelo Williams. A video package of Williams training aired and the heels attacked Moose during the video.
Alberto El Patron & James Storm defeated Bobby Lashley & Ethan Carter III by DQ
EC3 teased starting the match with James Storm but tagged out immediately. Lashley then teased starting with El Patron but tagged out. The faces ran wild and took out the heels.
Back from commercial, the heels were in control after Lashley shoved El Patron off the top. Storm came in and had EC3 in trouble, but Lashley attacked him from behind. El Patron got the hot tag and ran wild. El Patron and Storm gave EC3 a double superplex as Lashley gave them double powerbombs.
EC3 and Lashley were disqualified after EC3 whipped the referee with a strap. All four guys brawled all over the arena. El Patron posed with both belts to end the show.
Next Week: Impact will feature contract signings for Slammiversary. Plus, Rockstar Spud vs. Swoggle in a Mumbai street fight.
Previously: GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron defeated Ethan Carter III to earn a spot in the Slammiversary main event.
Tonight: Impact takes place all the way from Mumbai, India. Both El Patron and Bobby Lashley defend their titles.
Show Recap —
– In the back, Bruce Prichard held a meeting with Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash. He said that if they have a physical altercation they’re both fired regardless of who starts it. Mathews and J.B. are the announcers tonight, with The Pope not on commentary.
– The crowd was exceptionally enthusiastic and hot all night.
– Alberto El Patron came down to the ring. He recounted his trip from Mexico City to Mumbai. He discussed all the titles he’s won but said there’s one more to win and that’s the Impact championship. He promised to win the title at Slammiversary.
Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley interrupted. He guaranteed to retain the title and said he would shut up El Patron.
Prichard came down to the ring. He announced that Lashley and El Patron would defend their titles in separate matches tonight. They’ll find out who their opponent is at match time.
– In the back, Prichard talked to two guys in orange masks, The Mumbai Cats. They wanted to face El Patron and Lashley but Prichard turned them down.
X Division Champion Low Ki defeated Caleb Konley to retain his title
Low Ki controlled the match with vicious strikes. Konley made a comeback and took out Low Ki with a suicide dive. Low Ki was busted open and bleeding right above the eye. He hit the Warrior’s Way on Konley (who was draped over the second rope) to win the match.
Sonjay Dutt came out and pointed out the irony of Low Ki busting his eye when he did the same to Dutt. Dutt asked for a title shot and Low Ki agreed.
– Swoggle recounted the angle with Rockstar Spud and vowed revenge.
Davey Richards defeated Kumar
Angelina Love has been sent home for injuring Alisha Edwards. Eddie Edwards stayed back in the US to take care of his wife.
Davey Richards dominated the match. Kumar had a brief flurry of offense, but he ended up missing a moonsault. Richards used the ankle lock to win the match.
– EC3 came out after and whipped Kumar until James Storm made the save.
– Backstage, Chris Adonis and Eli Drake demanded to face El Patron and Lashley. Prichard said he’d think about it.
– Swoggle chased Rockstar Spud through the crowd.
Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley defeated Grand Champion Moose to retain his title
Moose’s title was not on the line. If Moose wins the Impact Championship he meets Alberto El Patron at Slammiversary.
Moose scored a close near fall after running up the turnbuckles and hitting a crossbody. Lashley took over and controlled the match. Moose made a comeback, hitting a powerbomb, senton, and moonsault for a near fall. Moose missed the Game Changer and Lashley hit the spear to win the match.
– At the LAX clubhouse, Konnan was very happy with LAX being both GFW and Impact Tag Team Champions.
Knockouts Champion Rosemary defeated Laurel Van Ness (w/ GFW Women’s Champion Sienna) to retain her title
Rosemary was in control until Sienna interfered. Van Ness gained the brief advantage, but Rosemary made a comeback. She sent Van Ness into Sienna and rolled her up to win the match.
After the match, Sienna and Van Ness attacked Rosemary. Allie ran out with a kendo stick to make the save and the heels ran off. Rosemary teased hitting Allie with the kendo stick but instead dropped it at her feet.
– A clever series of video packages promoting Slammiversary aired. It was actually EC3 running down the Hall of Famers, the roster, and putting himself over huge.
– Earlier this week, Joseph Park and J.B. trained for their match at Slammiversary.
GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron defeated Chris Adonis (w/ Eli Drake) to retain his title
If Chris Adonis wins the GFW Global Championship he’ll meet Bobby Lashley at Slammiversary.
They fought into the crowd to start the match. Drake interfered to give Adonis the advantage. Adonis attempted the Masterlock, but El Patron countered and hit the double foot stomp in the corner to win the match.
Drake and Adonis beat down El Patron after the match while Bobby Lashley watched from the ramp. Moose ran out for the save and cleared the ring.
GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron vs. Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley is official as the main event for Slammiversary.
Next Week: X Division Champion Low Ki defends against Sonjay Dutt.
Previously: Ethan Carter III won a triple threat number one contender’s match to earn a spot in the Slammiversary main event. Plus, Scott Steiner made his Impact return.
Tonight: GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron defends against EC3 in Six Sides of Steel.
Show Recap —
– Ethan Carter III celebrated becoming the number one contender. He had a barbershop quartet sing his entrance music and “Goodbye Bobby Lashley.” EC3 promised to beat Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley at Slammiversary.
GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron interrupted and was immediately followed by Bruce Prichard, Dutch Mantell, Karen Jarrett, and Tyrus. Prichard announced that later El Patron defends against EC3 in a cage match with the winner facing Lashley at Slammiversary.
Grand Champion Moose defeated Eli Drake (w/ Chris Adonis) to retain his title
The special judges for the match were Mantell, Scott D’Amore, and Prichard. In round one, Drake controlled the majority of the action with all three judges scoring in his favor.
Round two started with Drake still in control as he worked the leg, but Moose made a late comeback to win the round. In round three, Drake continued to work over the leg, but Moose fought back. The time limit expired and Moose won the match on split decision.
– In the back, Allie didn’t understand why Rosemary helped her last week. Rosemary showed up and Allie was terrified. Rosemary told her not to be afraid and that we will protect her.
– Swoggle was shown sitting in the front row watching the show.
Allie (w/ Braxton Sutter) defeated Amber Nova
Allie couldn’t believe that she had the early advantage. She missed a charge in the corner and Nova took over. Allie made a comeback and used the Death Valley Driver to win the match.
After the match, Allie was so happy she won that she hugged Earl Hebner and Amber Nova.
Impact World Tag Team Champions LAX (w/ Konnan, Homicide, and Diamante) defeated VOW to win the GFW Global Tag Team Championship
This was the final of the GFW Global Tag Team Championship tournament. Homicide and Diamante joined in on beating down Wilcox for the brief advantage. Mayweather got the hot tag, but Santana attacked from behind to take over. Wilcox got the tag and ran wild on Ortiz.
Konnan hit Mayweather with a pipe to take him out. Homicide hit Wilcox with the tag belt and LAX hit the Street Sweeper to win the titles.
– In the back, McKenzie Mitchell interviewed Jeremy Borash and Joseph Park. J.B. wanted to get out of the match against Scott Steiner and Josh Mathews. Parks said they’ll train hard and learn everything about tag team wrestling. J.B. wasn’t convinced and walked away.
X Division Champion Low Ki defeated Andrew Everett to retain his title
Sonjay Dutt joined the announce team for the match and was wearing an eye patch. The match started out with a fast pace, but Low Ki slowed it down and grounded Everett.
Low Ki missed a charge in the corner and Everett briefly took over. Everett attempted the shooting star press, though Low Ki got his knees up and followed up with the Warrior’s Way to win. Low Ki then got in Dutt’s face and mocked his injured eye.
– In the crowd, Rockstar Spud made his return and jumped Swoggle. Spud viciously attacked Swoggle with a hammer.
GFW Global Champion Alberto El Patron defeated Ethan Carter III in Six Sides of Steel to retain his title and advance to the Slammiversary main event
El Patron tried to escape until EC3 hit a Samoan drop off the top rope. EC3 kept El Patron grounded and worked over his leg. EC3 tried to escape, but El Patron cut him off with a backcracker.
They traded shots in the center of the ring and El Patron hit a superkick for a close near fall. EC3 attempted the TK3 until El Patron countered into the cross armbreaker. EC3 broke free and scored another near fall.
El Patron and EC3 fought on top of the cage. EC3 got caught in the tree of woe and El Patron hit the double foot stomp from the top of the cage. El Patron then hit the frog splash to retain the GFW Global Championship and he’ll face Impact World Champion Bobby Lashley at Slammiversary.
Previously: Alberto El Patron defeated Eli Drake to earn a shot at the GFW Global Champion.
Tonight: GFW Global Champion Magnus defends against Alberto El Patron.
Show Recap —
Andrew Everett defeated Dezmond Xavier, Caleb Konley, and Matt Sydal
All four guys traded hurricanranas and pinfall attempts to start the match. Konley scored a close near fall with a moonsault. Xavier was on the top turnbuckle when Sydal jumped up and caught him with a hurricanrana, but Xavier was able to land on his feet. Everett then hit the Frankendriver on Xavier to win the match.
– Jeremy Borash was once again in the crowd and harassing Josh Mathews on commentary.
– KM was at his hotel when he stole a pizza claiming to be “Billy.” KM ate the pizza and then refused to pay for it. He yelled at the delivery man and intimidated him.
– James Storm’s music hit but instead Ethan Carter III came out dressed as a cowboy. EC3 mocked Storm and sang him a country song. Storm’s music interrupted and the real James Storm ran out.
They brawled until EC3 managed to handcuff Storm to the ropes. EC3 took off his belt and viciously whipped Storm until his back turned bright red. EC3 tripped over a utility worker and whipped him too.
Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. defeated Idris Abraham & Hakim Zane in a first round GFW Global Tag Team Championship tournament match
A tournament will take place over the next few weeks to crown new GFW Global Tag Team Champions. The finish came when Garza Jr. hit a moonsault onto Abraham on the floor while Laredo Kid simultaneously hit a 450 splash on Zane to score the win and advance in the tournament.
Laurel Van Ness (w/ Kongo Kong) defeated Ava Storie
Laurel Van Ness is still wearing her wedding dress and is a horrible mess. Storie had the early advantage until Van Ness snapped. Van Ness used a curb stomp to the back to win the match.
– Another Rockstar Spud video aired of him rehabbing after the attack by Swoggle.
– LAX held a funeral for Decay. Santana, Ortiz, Diamante, and Homicide had their faces painted white. Santana and Ortiz each held an urn representing Abyss and Crazzy Steve. They came out to funeral music. Konnan pretended to be sad until he ordered LAX to spill the ashes. Rosemary watched from the rafters.
Konnan announced that LAX will enter the GFW tag tournament. Konnan ripped Impact and America. He got upset with a fan that was waving the American flag and pushed him down. The Veterans of War came out and brawled with LAX.
Impact Grand Champion Moose defeated Marshe Rockett to retain his title
All three judges gave the first round to Moose. Moose then used the Go to Hell to win the match in the second round.
After the match, Eli Drake and Tyrus jumped Moose. Chris Adonis ran out and joined in on the beatdown.
– McKenzie Mitchell interviewed Dutch Mantell in the back. He announced that next week the Ultimate X match makes its return.
Alisha Edwards (w/ Eddie Edwards) defeated Angelina Love (w/ Davey Richards) by DQ
Eddie Edwards had minor surgery on his knee so he was on crutches. Alisha used the Future Shock DDT, but Richards jumped on the apron. Alisha kicked the middle rope, which hit him low. Love attacked Alisha with a chain to cause the DQ and Richards attacked Edwards’ knee with the crutch after the match.
Alberto El Patron defeated Magnus to win the GFW Global Championship
Alberto El Patron and Magnus fought on the top turnbuckle and both crashed hard to the floor. El Patron missed a superkick and Magnus hit the Michinoku driver. He followed up with a big elbow for a close near fall.
El Patron made a comeback by hitting a backcracker and locked on the cross armbreaker. Magnus made it to the ropes to break the hold. Magnus locked on the cloverleaf submission, though El Patron made it to the ropes.
El Patron attempted the cross armbreaker again until Magnus took out his leg. El Patron attempted the double stomp but missed and landed on the bad leg. El Patron made another comeback and locked on the cross armbreaker to win the title.
Next Week: X Division Champion Low Ki defends against Andrew Everett and Trevor Lee in Ultimate X. Plus, James Storm vs. Ethan Carter III.
Previously: Impact World Tag Team Champions LAX defeated Decay in a wild street fight, while Matt Sydal made his Impact debut. Also, Josh Mathews went to Impact management and had Jeremy Borash suspended.
Tonight: Alberto El Patron defends his GFW World Championship title shot against Eli Drake.
Show Recap —
Matt Sydal defeated Eddie Edwards (w/ Alisha)
Edwards slammed Sydal off the top, but Sydal caught him in a head scissors on the way down. Later, Edwards was sitting on the top turnbuckle when Sydal jumped up and nailed a hurricanrana. Edwards made a fiery comeback and attempted a tiger bomb, but Sydal countered into another hurricanrana for a very close near fall.
Sydal hit a knee strike and followed up with the shooting star press to get the win in a really good match.
After it was over, Davey Richards and Angelina Love ran out and attacked Edwards and Alisha as they were leaving. Richards injured Edwards’ knee, giving a reason for Edwards to take time off for a legit surgery.
– McKenzie Mitchell interviewed GFW Champion Magnus. Magnus and Matt Morgan argued over who’s responsible for the victory in the Team J.B. vs. Team Mathews match. They’ll face each other later tonight for the GFW title.
– At a hotel, KM yelled at a janitor and called him stupid.
Sienna (w/ KM) defeated Christina Von Eerie to win the GFW Women’s Championship
Von Eerie attempted a move on the apron, but Sienna countered into a backdrop on the apron to gain the advantage. Sienna attempted the AK 47, though Von Eerie countered into a sleeper. Sienna yanked Von Eerie off the top and hit the Silencer to win the match.
– Jeremy Borash showed up in the crowd behind Josh Mathews. He held a sign and mocked Mathews.
– In the back, Matt Sydal promised to find a way to defeat Low Ki to win the X Division title.
– Karen Jarrett announced that Alisha will make her in-ring debut against Angelina Love. Sienna then approached and bragged about winning the GFW Women’s title.
Ethan Carter III defeated Jon Bolen
EC3 dominated Bolen and controlled a majority of the match. EC3 hit the stinger splash and the TK3, then followed up with the One Percenter to score the win. EC3 grabbed the mic after the match. He said nothing will stop him from winning the Impact World Heavyweight Championship at Slammiversary, not even James Storm.
– J.B. continued to annoy Mathews and the crowd chanted “Free J.B.”
GFW World Champion Magnus defeated Matt Morgan to retain his title
Morgan controlled the match like a Goliath until he missed the Carbon Footprint and Magnus clipped his leg to take over. Magnus proceeded to work over Morgan’s leg. Morgan hit the Carbon Footprint but severely hurt his leg in the process. Magnus used a low blow behind the ref’s back and followed up with an elbow off the top to retain the title.
– J.B. continued to make fun of Mathews behind his back. Mathews was very frustrated.
-At the LAX Clubhouse, Konnan called for a moment of silence for Decay. They all burst into laughter. Konnan promised to hold a funeral for Decay next week.
– A recap aired of Swoggle attacking Rockstar Spud with a hammer last week. A video aired of Spud rehabbing and staring at a picture of Swoggle.
Kongo Kong (w/ Laurel Van Ness) defeated William Weaks
Kong destroyed Weaks by hitting multiple chokeslams. Kong hit the cannonball in the corner and a splash off the top to pick up the win. After the match, Braxton Sutter and Allie came out. Sutter and Kong brawled until Kong escaped.
– They recapped Sonjay Dutt’s nasty eye injury from two weeks ago. Dutt blamed Low Ki for the injury. He promised to win the X Division title for the first time, though Low Ki doubted Dutt is good enough to accomplish that.
Alberto El Patron defeated Eli Drake (w/ Tyrus)
Drake tried to leave, but El Patron brought him back to the ring. Tyrus pulled El Patron off the apron and the referee threw him out of the match. Drake took over and wore down El Patron.
El Patron made a brief comeback but missed a dropkick and went through the ropes to the floor. El Patron attempted the double foot stomp, but Drake thwarted his plans and pulled him off the top. Drake hit a moonsault for a close near fall. El Patron made a comeback and hit the double stomp to win the match.
Next Week: GFW Champion Magnus defends against Alberto El Patron. Plus, LAX will hold a funeral for Decay.
Previously: TNA is dead and Impact has taken over. The Anthem Era officially began last week and featured the debut of Alberto El Patron. He defeated Bobby Lashley for the Impact World Heavyweight Championship after hitting him with the belt.
Tonight: The fate of the Impact World title will be revealed. Plus, the Anthem Era continues with the return of LAX.
Show Recap —
– Last week after the main event, Bobby Lashley was irate that he lost the Impact World Championship. In the back, Bruce Prichard asked Alberto El Patron if he was happy with the way he won the title.
Later, Prichard held a board meeting and El Patron relinquished the title. El Patron would only give up the title if he could get a rematch with Lashley. Prichard and Dutch Mantell said it was up to Lashley.
El Patron came down to the ring to challenge Lashley to a rematch. El Patron demanded Lashley come out but Ethan Carter III instead hit the ring. EC3 wanted a title shot as well and challenged El Patron to a number one contender’s match.
El Patron turned him down because he wants Lashley. EC3 and El Patron argued until a brawl broke out. El Patron finally agreed to the match and they’ll meet later tonight.
– Josh Mathews and Jeremy Borash continued their feud and argued on commentary throughout the night.
– A recap aired of the Broken Hardys going on their Expedition of Gold but Decay somehow ending up with the World Tag Team titles. Later at a board meeting, Mantell didn’t understand how Decay got the titles. Prichard promised to take care of the situation.
Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. defeated Eli Drake & Tyrus
Garza hit a suicide dive onto Drake, then Laredo Kid followed up with a beautiful looking moonsault to the floor. Tyrus got the tag and slowed the pace of the match down. Garza got the hot tag and ran wild on the heels. Drake accidentally knocked Tyrus off the apron but Drake took over on the faces. Garza rolled up Drake out of nowhere to win the match.
– A video package aired of Moose, Eddie Edwards, and James Storm heading to Japan to compete for Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Brandi Rhodes vs. Kayci Quinn never got started
Before the match could start, Cody ran down to the ring. He refused to allow Brandi to compete and won’t allow Impact to “pimp out” the Rhodes name anymore. Cody gave Quinn $45 not to compete and said it was $20 more than Impact was going to pay her. Cody challenged Moose for the Impact Grand Championship and then forced Brandi to leave.
– Rosemary attacked Quinn during the commercial break and was in the process of beating her down when we came back. She finished her off by hitting the Red Wedding.
Alberto El Patron defeated Ethan Carter III
EC3 gained the brief advantage until El Patron sent him into the ring post. El Patron worked over his arm and locked on the armbar in the ropes. EC3 made a comeback and sent El Patron crashing to the floor. El Patron continued to work over EC3’s shoulder and arm.
EC3 knocked out El Patron and teased using a chair but decided against it. This gave El Patron the chance to hit a superkick and locked on the armbar to win the match. According to the commentators, EC3 tapped out for the first time.
After the match, El Patron showed respect to EC3 and said this was one of the best matches of his career. They shook hands and EC3 walked away.
EC3 flipped out about losing backstage but Prichard calmed him down.
– Before the next match, J.B. revealed that “she” will be on Impact next week. Mathews wondered who “she” could be. This is likely the return of Karen Jarrett to Impact.
X Division Champion Trevor Lee (w/ Gregory Shane Helms) defeated Suicide, Andrew Everett, and Braxton Sutter (w/ Allie) to retain his title
Suicide briefly controlled the match and wiped out Sutter and Lee on the floor. Everett hit a sweet looking shooting star press to the floor onto all three guys. They all traded moves in the ring until Everett was the last man standing.
In a really cool spot, Suicide gave Everett a superplex while Lee hit a German suplex on Suicide and Sutter nailed Lee with a powerbomb all at the same time. A drunken Laurel Van Ness came out and distracted Sutter. Lee caught Sutter with a knee to retain the title.
Sienna came out after the match and promised to put Allie in the hospital.
– Prichard came down to the ring to discuss the status of the Impact World Tag Team Championship. He said the titles could only be won in the ring and not the internet. In two weeks, the top four teams will compete to crown new champions. This brought out Decay, Reno SCUM, and Laredo Kid & Garza Jr., who all want in on the match to crown new champions.
A brief brawl broke out with Decay clearing the ring and standing tall. Suddenly, LAX made their return to Impact. They beat down Decay and were the last team standing. The show ended with LAX celebrating. LAX now consists of Konnan, Homicide, Angel Ortiz, Mike Draztik, and Angel Rose.
Next Week: In two weeks, Impact will crown brand new Tag Team Champions. However, next week will feature the return of “she.”
Here’s some additional notes from Thursdays night’s Impact Wrestling tapings, but first, catch up here for some news on Alberto El Patron appearing at the tapings.
From Dave Meltzer:
– They said that someone will be at the tapings Friday that will become the talk of the wrestling world. Given that just about everyone is under contract somewhere and New Japan isn’t keen on its talent working for TNA, the options are limited.
– Santana Garrett returns on Saturday afternoon for the taping of an all-women’s PPV show. Leva Bates (Blue Pants) is also on the show.
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For next week’s show:
– The TNA name is officially dropped next week.
– Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards open with a pull-apart brawl.
– Jeremy Borash and Josh Mathews started their announcer feud. Both did commentary.
– Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) beat Bram & Eddie Kingston.
– Braxton Sutter won a four-way over DJZ, Marshe Rockett, and Caleb Konley. Sutter pinned Rockett with a neckbreaker. Allie was in Sutter’s corner.
– K.C. Quinn (independent wreslter Brandi Lauren) vs. Brandi Rhodes didn’t happen as Cody came out and said he wouldn’t allow Impact to pimp out the Rhodes name. Cody gave Quinn $45 and said to leave, since that’s $20 more than Impact was paying her. Rosemary attacked Quinn.
– Bruce Prichard did his promo burying Impact and how there were all kinds of great people in the promotion before but the previous management never gave them a chance. He announced TNA was no more and that there are new owners, new management, and a new name.
He said they are starting the new company with the greatest hybrid athlete in the world as champion, Bobby Lashley, who nobody could beat. Alberto El Patron came out and challenged Lashley. Ethan Carter III came out and said there is no way Alberto could come in and get a title shot on his first night ahead of all the people who had been with the company.
Carter said he should get the title match. Lashley turned him down saying he’s already had his chances and failed, and agreed to face Alberto.
– Dutch Mantell came out and talked about what a great group of talent that were here when he was there like A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Sting, Bobby Roode, Christian, and Kevin Nash. He blamed the previous management for being incompetent and that they all left.
– Cody demanded a match with Moose right now. They told him Moose was in Japan. (He’s not going for ten days.)
– Cody was the GFW NexGen champion and came out with the belt, but threw it in the ring.
– Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. beat Eli Drake & Tyrus
– Sienna beat Rachael Ellering
– Alberto El Patron beat TNA Champion Bobby Lashley with a belt shot after two ref bumps. There was a big post-match discussion with two referees, Prichard, and Earl Hebner, and it was unclear if AEP is the new champion or not.
In two weeks:
– Trevor Lee won six-way over Caleb Konley, Idris Abraham, Marshe Rockett, Andrew Everett and DJZ
– TNA Grand Champion Moose beat Cody via split decision to retain. Cody gave one of the judges a superkick and Prichard took over as the judge of the match.
Reader Markus Gronemann contributed to this report.
Local police confirmed Monday’s report in the Austrian tabloid Krone about an altercation involving Alberto Rodriguez (Alberto El Patron) and his brother Guillermo (El Hijo de Dos Caras) early Saturday morning at a party after a Friday night show in Leoben, Austria.
The report was that after a show Friday night, there was an altercation where the two brothers got into a fight and beat a guy up so badly he was hospitalized. Police were called and took them to the station where Alberto and Guillermo got into a fight with each other. Alberto knocked out his brother, who was also taken to the hospital. It took ten officers to separate them and they put Alberto in zip ties, which he broke out of. They finally subdued him by putting shackles to cuff his feet.
The story stated there was blood splattered on the walls of the police station and some furniture at the station was destroyed. The police confirmed the story, but would not release specific names, but stated the Krone article was greatly exaggerated.
According to press officer Fritz Grundnig, there was a brawl at a party in a barn between a 26-year-old Austrian and two brothers who are Mexican citizens ages 30 and 39. The Austrian received undetermined injuries, bruises, contusions but no broken bones, and was treated at a local hospital. After treatment, he left the hospital.
The two Mexican nationals were brought to the precinct where they “suddenly started attacking each other.” The 30-year-old (Guillermo) was slightly injured and brought to a local hospital and received outpatient treatment. During the fight, a wooden desk, a wooden chair and some plastic filings were damaged and the floor and walls of the room were stained by splattered blood. But, the property damage was described as minimal.
Both were temporarily arrested, and after consulting with the local office of the district attorney, charges were filed against both for assault and damage to property. Both men were released on bond.
Police confirmed to GMX that they attempted to handcuff Alberto when he and his brother were fighting, but the handcuffs were too small, and that Alberto did rip through some zip ties, but he calmed down quickly when put in ankle shackles. His brother was said to have been bleeding very heavily but didn’t appear to be injured that badly.
The two were allowed to leave the country and the charges were forwarded to authorities in both men’s place of residence.
According to one of the promotions that booked him, former WWE Champion and current AAA Mega Champion Alberto El Patron has backed out of two European bookings this weekend due to a disagreement about the type of flight he was booked on.
El Patron and brother El Hijo de Dos Caras were scheduled to appear on Friday for Swiss Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) in Bern, Germany, and on Saturday for Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw) in Mannheim, Germany. According to a post on wXW’s website (translated by reader Markus Gronemann), El Patron backed out with six days notice because the promotion had him booked in the Economy Plus class when he wanted to fly Business Class instead. wXw’s and SWE’s promoters said the cost would be $7000 USD to make the change on short notice and refused. This is the second time El Patron has backed out of an wXw booking on short notice, the last time in December 2014.
wXW stated in their post that they will no longer book El Patron.
