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VIDEO: Being The Elite – ‘Christian AF’

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The following message was posted in the video description for Being The Elite Episode 209:

“Hi guys and girls. We hope this video provides an escape, or even maybe makes you laugh during these tough times. We love you all. Out of respect to the victims, we have began the process of taking down BTE videos which featured an accused serial sexual abuser. Our biggest regret is providing a platform unknowingly to such a despicable person. Our hearts go out to the victims and anyone else affected. – From the BTE Team” 

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  • This week’s show opened with Nick Jackson introducing his new baby. He referred to the baby as his babyface. Matt Hardy broke in to explain the term “babyface” using broken brilliance. 
  • Kenny Omega and Hangman Page were hanging out backstage. Colt Cabana entered and tried to get Omega to chase him. Omega said that he’s done with Cabana who has ruined his life and his career. Omega promised to beat Cabana and leave him in a pool of his own bodily fluids if he ever sees him on BTE again. Page no-sold the whole bit. 
  • Brandon Cutler was backstage. Best Friends and Orange Cassidy approached in a golf cart. Cutler asked if they had their BTE bit ready. The cart drove off without an answer. 
  • Ale Abrahantes, Dasha Gonzalez, Santana and Ortiz translated “hamberger”, “hot doc” “chancletaso” from Spanglish. 
  • Cutler approached Peter Avalon and Leva Bates. They argued over which of them was the worst wrestler. 
  • Private Party were looking at the card for last week’s Dynamite and noticed that they weren’t booked. Nick approached and said that creative had nothing for them. Nick said he was “dead ass.”
  • Mr. Brodie Lee was shown berating the Dark Order. He slapped Evil Uno with a stack of emails. Uno passed them to Alex Reynolds and John Silver and put them in charge of recruitment for Dark Order. 
  • A TH2 video promo aired. Angelico and Jack Evans cut promos on The Young Bucks. Evans used a Dave Meltzer reference and a bunch of video game references in his promo. 
  • Best Friends tried to think of a bit. Trent suggested killing Cutler instead of doing a bit. Trent said they should kill him with the plot of Home Alone. Orange suggested a Fast and Furious plot. 
  • Cutler Cam showed footage of The Bucks and FTR from Dynamite last week. 
  • Matt was walking backstage after the match, selling his ribs. Cutler offered Matt two different over the counter pain medicines. Matt said he wouldn’t take them because he’s “Christian AF.'”
  • Page tried to pour beer in Matt’s mouth but he refused, again saying he’s “Christian AF.”
  • Matt entered his dressing room where Private Party and Matt Hardy were hanging out. They offered Matt a drink but he repeated that he’s “Christian AF.

Jericho-Cabana, two title matches set for next AEW Dynamite

Posted on by Josh Nason

Fresh off his pull apart brawl with Mike Tyson on this week’s AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho will return to in-ring action on next week’s show against Colt Cabana.

While Jericho’s opponent wasn’t originally announced, AEW released a video overnight showing the two in a heated backstage confrontation with Jericho blaming Cabana for holding him back as he was about to punch Tyson.

This is a rare singles match for “Le Champion”. He was last seen on the go-home show for Double or Nothing in a quick win over Pineapple Pete, his first singles match on the show since his December 18th ten minute challenge match against Jungle Boy.

Also announced:

  • TNT Champion Cody will make the first defense of his title against Jungle Boy. The latter won a battle royal on this week’s show to earn the first crack at the champion who issued an open challenge to defend the title every week on Dynamite.
  • AEW Tag Team Champions Kenny Omega and Hangman Page will return to action for the first time since February’s Revolution pay-per-view against Kip Sabian and Jimmy Havoc. Sabian and Havoc earned the shot with a win over SCU on this week’s show.

It’s believed next week’s show will be taped Thursday at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, FL.

VIDEO: Being The Elite – Colt Cabana calls Kenny Omega

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Episode 204 of Being The Elite opened with a mystery person calling Kenny Omega via Zoom. The caller turned out to be Colt Cabana. 

Cabana asked Omega if they could bury the hatchet. Colt said that he doesn’t need any heat or lawsuits with anyone in the wrestling business. The two called each other by their shoot names. 

Omega said he sees a lot of himself in Cabana. Kenny also said that he was afraid of losing his starring spot on BTE to Cabana, much the way that he was supposed to be the star of his tag team with Hangman Page. 

Their video call continued throughout the episode. 

Other highlights included:

  • Matt Jackson faked an injury and bladed to avoid taking out the garbage at home. 
  • Omega told Cabana about losing his spot in a school play to Willem Dafoe. Cabana said that Omega was opening up to him and making progress. 
  • Last week’s reveal that Hangman Page was behind the recent attacks on Private Party was followed up on. Isiah Kassidy called Page. He issued a challenge to Page’s hired guns, Bonez and The Bear, to face Private Party in a backyard match on next week’s BTE. 
  • Matt went to Nick Jackson’s house to meet up with Nick and Brandon Cutler. Matt explained that he “got color” in an accident at his house. Matt Hardy broke in to explain bleeding in wrestling. 
  • Nick revealed that he and Papa Buck have been building a custom wrestling ring in his yard. 
  • Omega said that he and Cabana are friends now. Omega laid out an angle for BTE. He said that he would book a storyline for BTE where Cabana swoops in and steals his spotlight in five months or on the next season of BTE. 
  • Justin Roberts was again shown at home. He stared at the ceiling and remembered previous BTE appearances. This will pay off at some point, I suppose. 
  • Page continued his video diary from living in the woods. He was drinking his own urine. A note appeared on the screen apologizing for the poor sound quality. In the note, Page explained that he made friends with a turtle in the woods. He then killed and ate the turtle. 
  • Page also said he encountered a bald eagle in the woods as he opened his last bottle of whiskey. He said he had a thought that he should go home, but realized that would be wrong. He said he can’t infect anyone or get infected with coronavirus in the woods. 
  • Page again reconsidered. He gave a long monologue explaining his conflicting feelings about whether or not he should go home. The episode ended without Page making a decision. 

Colt Cabana added to Casino Ladder Match at AEW Double or Nothing

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Two participants have now been confirmed for the Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing.

AEW announced today that Colt Cabana will be taking part in the Casino Ladder Match. Darby Allin is the other participant who has been confirmed for it.

The winner of the Casino Ladder Match will receive an upcoming shot at the AEW World Championship. AEW hasn’t revealed how many wrestlers will be in the ladder match.

Cabana and Allin were both entrants in AEW’s TNT Championship tournament. Cabana lost to Lance Archer in the first round, while Allin lost to Cody in the semifinals. Cody will face Archer in the tournament finals at Double or Nothing to determine the inaugural TNT Champion.

Cabana signing with AEW was officially announced after his appearance at February’s Revolution pay-per-view. He made his AEW in-ring debut on the March 4 episode of Dynamite.

Double or Nothing is taking place on Saturday, May 23. Here’s the current lineup for the pay-per-view:

  • AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defending against Brodie Lee
  • TNT Championship tournament finals: Cody vs. Lance Archer
  • Casino Ladder Match
  • Jungle Boy vs. MJF

AEW Dark results: Kip Sabian vs. Colt Cabana

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Tony Schiavone and Cody welcomed us to the show. Schiavone promised three matches this week. He did the same last week and only two matches aired. This week, he was a man of his word. 

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10 (w/ Mr. Brodie Lee) defeated Ryan Pyles

10 has a great physique but looks silly with a slash mark tattoo on each pectoral. 

Lee came to ringside with a chair and slammed the chair into the post when Pyles would hit a move.

Pyles scored two or three bits of offense during the match. He hit an open-hand chop that left a hand print on 10’s chest. Aside from that, this was a squash.

10’s offense included a European uppercut, a pump kick, and a release German. 

10 hit a spinebuster for the finish. 

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A Double or Nothing commercial aired. 

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Sammy Guevara defeated Shawn Dean

This was a bit more competitive than a squash match. 

Chris Harrington made a cameo here as an audience member. 

Sammy demanded that referee Paul Turner remove his ring jacket and hat while he vlogged. Guevara continued to record with his phone and Dean rolled him up for a quick near fall. Guevara responded with a deep squat into a fireman’s carry slam. 

Guevara went for a vertical suplex. Dean reversed, hit a delayed vertical suplex, then hit a forward roll into a knee drop for a near fall. 

Guevara hit a stomp and used a chinlock. He flipped over while maintaining the hold and bridged, then flipped back to a rear chinlock. Dean fired up with strikes and broke the hold. 

Dean hit a clothesline. Guevara whipped Dean into the ropes. Dean floated over and hit a DDT. 

Dean missed a knee strike and jammed his knee in the corner. Guevara then hit a Burning GTS for the pin. 

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Another Double or Nothing commercial aired. 

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They replayed the angle from the March 18 Dynamite where Colt Cabana pie-faced Kip Sabian.

Kip Sabian (w/ Penelope Ford) defeated Colt Cabana

This was a solid match. They worked it like it was the first match of a longer program. 

Sabian slapped Cabana. Cabana hit a shoulder tackle. They did a series of drop downs and leapfrogs. Cabana slapped Sabian across the face. 

Sabian rolled outside. Cabana followed him out and tickled Ford from behind. Sabian tried a springboard kick but Cabana stepped out of the way. 

Cabana used a modified bow and arrow, a side headlock and a shoulder tackle. Cabana went to the apron. Ford distracted him and Sabian hit a springboard enzuigiri. Sabian went for a kiss from Ford but Ford declined. Sabian sold like he was confused. 

Sabian hit a penalty kick for a two count. Sabian choked Cabana with the middle rope. Sabian hit a springboard dropkick for a near fall. Cabana pulled Sabian into a backslide for his own near fall. 

Sabian went for a springboard move but Cabana nailed him with an up-kick. Cabana made a comeback with a flip, flop, and fly and scored two quick near falls. 

Cabana hit a flying apple. He went to the second rope. Ford jumped into the ring and distracted Cabana. Ford took the referee. 

With the ref distracted, Sabian hit a low blow and rolled Cabana up for the pin. 

Ford and Sabian made out after the match. 

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Cody and Schiavone previewed tomorrow’s Dynamite to end the show.

Kip Sabian vs. Colt Cabana, two other matches slated for AEW Dark

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AEW announced their slate of matches for Tuesday’s edition of AEW Dark on YouTube which will feature a main event of Kip Sabian vs. Colt Cabana.

On the March 18th empty arena edition of Dynamite from Jacksonville, FL, Cabana was doing an interview with Tony Schiavone when he said Penelope Ford would be better off without Sabian. The two exchanged shoves and Cabana slapped Sabian before the heel duo left for the back. Ford will be in Sabian’s corner Tuesday night.

Also announced for Dark:

  • Sammy Guevara will take on Shawn Dean. Guevara will be looking to rebound after his TNT Championship tourney loss to Darby Allin two weeks ago while Dean has been a regular on Dark in recent weeks in losing efforts to both Shawn Spears and Jimmy Havoc. 
  • Number 10 of the Dark Order (w/Brodie Lee) will face Ryan Pyles. 10 is formerly Preston Vance who was repackaged on a Dynamite segment two weeks ago. Pyles is another Nightmare Factory student.

Lance Archer vs. Colt Cabana official for April 15th AEW Dynamite

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The TNT Championship tournament will kick off next week and will keep going the week afterward with Lance Archer vs. Colt Cabana on the Wednesday, April 15th AEW Dynamite in a quarterfinal matchup.

This will be Archer’s second AEW match as he dominated Marko Stunt in his Wednesday debut. Since making his promotional in-ring debut a month ago, Cabana (pictured above) has gone 2-0 in singles competition with wins over Peter Avalan and Brandon Cutler in two AEW Dark matches.

Cabana and Archer have had just one singles match in 2015 for NOAH, a DQ win for Cabana that went under two minutes. They have worked against each other frequently in various tag teams.

Cody will face Shawn Spears on next week’s Dynamite while dates for Darby Allin vs. Sammy Guevara and Dustin Rhodes vs. Kip Sabian have yet to be announced. The eight man tournament will culminate at the currently scheduled May 23rd Double or Nothing pay per view in Las Vegas.

The creation of the TNT Championship was announced on Monday.

VIDEO: Being The Elite – ‘Life At Home’

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Episode 197 of Being The Elite caught up with the cast as they adjusted to life in quarantine. 

Some highlights include:

  • Matt Jackson ate some coffee beans and told his son that the coffee shop was open for business. 
  • Nick Jackson gave a status report. He has been playing an arcade game recommended by Adam Cole “before he died.”
  • Nick and his wife welcomed the birth of a son. Nick said the baby’s name is Michael, so if he becomes a wrestler, he’ll be named Michael Jackson. [Editor’s note: also if he does not become a wrestler]
  • Matt and Nick worked out with Brandon Cutler in Nick’s home gym. Matt coughed but assured the guys he does not have coronavirus. 
  • Kenny Omega gave an update from the set of Dynamite. He assured us that Colt Cabana was not in the room. Cabana’s face appeared on the television screen behind Omega.
  • Christopher Daniels had a 50th birthday party. His guest joined him via video conference. His gifts included a mask, toilet paper, bottled water and hand sanitizer. 
  • Peter Avalon called Cutler from a landline while listening to a record player to taunt him about losing to Cabana. 
  • Luchasaurus said he needs to find his tail. 
  • Matt answered fan questions. 
  • Hangman Page played Animal Crossing, watched Tiger King and worked out in full gear, all while ignoring calls from Nick, Kenny, Cody and Matt. 

AEW Dark results: Private Party vs. Sonny Kiss & Brandon Cutler

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The Big News: Death Triangle ran in after the main event to lay a beating on five babyfaces. It took three more, in the form of Best Friends and Orange Cassidy, to run them off.

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When looking up this episode on YouTube I couldn’t help but notice the large number of episodes (including this one) where the thumbnail is of the Jurassic Express.

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Jurassic Express (with Marko Stunt) defeated Kip Sabian & Peter Avalon (with Penelope Ford & Leva Bates)

Speaking of the Jurassic Express, they are here to kick off Dark this week. Avalon, who comes into this match at 0-10, took forever to start his promo. He got as far as saying we were in Denver before the Express’ music began. This doesn’t seem right, but the graphic indicates this is only the second time Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus are teaming together in a two-on-two tag match.

Jungle Boy ran wild on both heels and was going for some sort of slingshot maneuver, but Penelope tripped him up and Sabian took over. Sabian and Avalon worked well together. Avalon missed a beautiful moonsault, giving Jungle Boy room to crawl for a tag. However. Ford grabbed one of Leva’s books and threw it into the ring to distract the referee, so the heels kept control.

Unfortunately for Sabian and Avalon, their ladies could not get along. Bates and Ford began arguing with one another, which distracted the team long enough for Luchasaurus to get the tag. He had it almost had it won with a moonsault to Avalon, but Sabian bum-rushed into the pile, breaking up the cover. Luchasaurus gave Sabian the tail whip, allowing Jungle Boy to pin Avalon following an assisted cutter.

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Tony Schiavone and Dasha Gonzalez previewed the rest of the show. Dasha wanted to know why Tony was wearing a Nightmare Family shirt. Turns out 20% of the proceeds of that shirt up until March 14 will be donated to Planned Pethood.

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Jimmy Havoc defeated Severino Corrente

I believe “Severino Corrente” loosely translates to “lamb being led to slaughter.”

Corrente had his fingers yanked back. Most people would be like “I’m done”. Instead Corrente punched Havoc to no avail. Jimmy used a discus elbow to the face and went for some sort of fireman’s carry, but Corrente raked the eyes.

Corrente started to build momentum, but then he ran chest-first into Jimmy’s feet. He did duck an Acid Rainmaker and used a German suplex into the corner turnbuckles. He tried to fishhook Havoc, but instead Jimmy bit his fingers. A series of impact moves followed, including a leg hook DDT and finished off Corrente with an Acid Rainmaker for the pin.

Havoc beckoned to the back, daring Luther and Mel to come out. Unfortunately, you get what you ask for, as Luther flew down the ramp and attacked Havoc from behind, eventually laying out Havoc with a DDT on the ramp.

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Hikaru Shida defeated Abadon

Abadon is one of the most unique looking wrestlers on the roster. She has done her face paint to look like blood is seeping from her forehead into her eye and down her cheek. She is certainly a sight to behold. By comparison, Hikaru Shida does not look like she has blood coming out of her eye.

Some of the crowd chanted for Abadon to “eat her soul” despite being the heel and Shida being very well liked. Abadon tried to eat Shida’s hand, which threw off the number one ranked contender. Abadon looked really good here and I really hope she’s not one and done. Abadon had her tied in the ropes and licked Shida’s face. Shida was not happy about this, possibly for more than one reason.

Abadon didn’t sell for much, but she definitely felt it when Shida used a running knee in the corner and a missile dropkick. Shida nailed a knee to the back of the head, but Abadon almost won with the Edge-a-matic. Shida finally managed to hit a Shining Wizard for the win.

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Backstage, Dasha asked Jimmy Havoc for an update on his injuries. Havoc thanked Luther for doing it, so being the nice guy Luther is, he attacked Havoc again and had to be dragged away.

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The Librarians were telling us about the newest book of the month, which is Written In The Stars. They came upon Colt Cabana, who was listening to a podcast instead of reading a book. Avalon kept recommending authors, so Colt recommended podcasts. This led to a challenge for a match.

Leva went back and told Colt she loves his podcast.

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Private Party defeated Sonny Kiss & Brandon Cutler

A few weeks ago, Cutler almost beat Private Party by himself when his partner, Shawn Spears walked out. So how will things be when he has a loyal partner? Either way, Cutler is dueling it out with Peter Avalon for the worst record in AEW at 0-9.

Cutler did a great job countering Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen, much like he did the last time they met. This time Sonny got involved and it ended up in a standoff. Excalibur wondered if Quen and Sonny got their hair done at the same place, which led Taz to say he thinks they go to the same “Dye-ist”. While this conversation was going on, Kiss went down to a combo Rude Awakening/Double Foot Stomp, giving Private Party the advantage.

Private Party mimicked Kiss while getting the heat on him. Cutler got the hot tag and used a beautiful springboard double clothesline. Cutler looked good, laying a beating on both men. We did have a contrived spot where Kassidy was laying on the middle rope and had to stay hanging there while Cutler did moves to Quen first.

Get out the hammer and nails, because this team of Cutler and Kiss are BUILDING MOMENTUM! Kiss went for a boot on Quen, but Marq moved and Kiss ended up in the splits. Quen went for what turned into a Moonsault with double knees. Cutler got in and started doing moves without getting a tag. The referee kept telling him he’s not legal, but Cutler ignored him and hit the TPK on both members of Private Party. Kiss went to the middle rope, but Kassidy prevented him from leaping off. Quen tagged in as Private Party nailed Kiss with the Gin and Juice for the win.

Suddenly, from out of nowhere (or just off the camera), Death Triangle ran in to attack Private Party! PAC, Pentagon and Fenix ended up laying out not only them, but also Cutler and Kiss, who tried to make the save.

PAC took the mic and told all of AEW that if they continue to disrespect athletes of their caliber, they’ll get exactly what they asked for. Joey Janela tried to run in for the save, but was also laid out. Best Friends and Orange Cassidy then hit the ring to send the Death Triangle reeling as the show closed

Colt Cabana to make AEW in-ring debut in Dynamite eight-man tag

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After appearing at Revolution, Colt Cabana’s AEW in-ring debut is set for tonight’s episode of Dynamite.

Cabana will team with SCU (Scorpio Sky, Frankie Kazarian & Christopher Daniels) against The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, John Silver & Alex Reynolds) in an eight-man tag match tonight. The match comes after Cabana saved Sky and Kazarian from The Dark Order after Evil Uno & Grayson defeated them on the Revolution pre-show.

The Dark Order have been teasing that the arrival of The Exalted One is near. A hooded figure came out after Cabana made the save at Revolution, but it was revealed to be Daniels. He then helped Cabana and his SCU stablemates fight off The Dark Order.

Cabana tweeted after it was announced that he’s signed with AEW: “As @TonyKhan said last night, I’ve signed with @AEWrestling & @AEWonTNT. I’ve had different goals & ideas throughout my career in Wrestling. Right now, to be involved on a national TV show & product with my Friends and Equals…it’s all I can ask for! This will be fun! Thankssss”

Cabana also did guest commentary on an episode of AEW Dark in December.

Tonight’s Dynamite is taking place at the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colorado. New AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will team with Darby Allin against former champion Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara on the show. Lance Archer will also make his AEW debut, PAC vs. Chuck Taylor and Big Swole vs. Leva Bates are set, and AEW’s preview for the episode lists Jake Hager vs. QT Marshall.

AEW Dark spoilers: Colt Cabana on commentary

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After finishing up with Ring of Honor, Colt Cabana made an appearance as a guest commentator at last night’s AEW Dark tapings.

Cabana, who was on a handshake deal with ROH, finished up with them at Final Battle last Friday night. Cabana also lost the NWA National Championship at the NWA’s Into the Fire pay-per-view on Saturday. He took part in the NWA’s post-PPV television tapings on Sunday and Monday and is in their Television title tournament.

Three matches were taped for AEW Dark at the American Bank Center Arena in Corpus Christi, Texas last night. The show will air on YouTube at 7 p.m. Eastern time next Tuesday.

– AEW posted video of Cabana making his entrance to do commentary.

– Sammy Guevara defeated Brandon Cutler

– Proud & Powerful (Santana & Ortiz) defeated The Hybrid 2 (Jack Evans & Angelico), Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen), and Best Friends (Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) in a four-way tag match

– PAC brought out Michael Nakazawa and tried to call out Kenny Omega, but Omega didn’t appear.

– Joey Janela defeated Shawn Spears

Janela was dressed as Santa Claus. There was a dark segment after the match where babyfaces — including referee Aubrey Edwards and Tony Khan — gave Spears stunners.

NWA Into the Fire live results: Nick Aldis vs. James Storm

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The NWA’s first pay-per-view since the debut of NWA Power takes place tonight as GPB Studios in Atlanta hosts Into the Fire.

The PPV will be headlined by NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis defending his title against James Storm in a two-out-of-three falls match. In storyline, Storm has chosen Brian Hebner as the referee for one of the falls and Aldis has chosen former NWA Champion Tim Storm for another. After speculation about what she whispered in James Storm’s ear on an NWA Power episode, Aldis has also said that his manager Kamille has the night off tonight.

Two other title matches are set for the show. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express will defend their Tag Team titles against Thomas Latimer & Royce Isaacs, while Colt Cabana will defend his National Championship against Aron Stevens and Ricky Starks in a triple threat match.

NWA Women’s Champion Allysin Kay & Ashley Vox vs. Melina & Marti Belle, Eli Drake vs. Ken Anderson, Thunder Rosa vs. Tasha Steelz, and Trevor Murdoch vs. The Question Mark round out the card for Into the Fire. The PPV is available via Fite TV and will begin at 6:05 p.m. Eastern time.

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NWA Into the Fire opene with a voice over from Nick Aldis as highlights are shown from NWA Power leading into the PPV. Stu Bennett and Joe Galli ran down the card, and then the music hit for Eli Drake, who walked through the crowd down to the ring. Ken Anderson then made his entrance, high fiving the fans, ready for this grudge match with Drake.

Eli Drake defeated Ken Anderson

Anderson faked out a fan with giving out his t-shirt, which was weird, given that he’s the babyface based on how this is booked. Both men excahnged some basics in the ring, with Anderson getting the best of a hammerlock exchange, keeping Drake grounded. Anderson hit a clothesline and a slame, and sent Drake into the opposite corner before hitting another clothesline. Anderson facewashed Drake, and drake rolled to the floor. Anderson followed Drake back into the ring and hit an elbow. Anderson hit the ropes but Drake countered with a stun gun and then a neckbreaker for a 2 count.

Drake hit a running powerslam and an elboow for a 2 count, before knocking Anderson into the middle rope with a drop toe hold. Drake hit a kick and then a slingshot shoulder block. Drake countered a roll through and hit a swinging neckbreaker on Anderson in a nice spot. Anderson kicked out at 2 and Drake locked on a chinlock. Anderson fought out and both men exchanged strikes until Anderson hit the steamroller and scored a 2 count. Anderson reversed the Gravy Train into a schoolboy for a 2 count.

Anderson went to the top rope, but Drake jumped from the ring to the top rope and went for a suplex, but Anderson fought it off and went for a sunset flip powerbomb on Anderson. Drake countered into a pinfall and just managed to score the 3 count.

Very solid opening match here. Both guys worked a basic match, but it worked for the audience, and neither did anything they couldn’t do, which is always a win. This was quite good.

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Nick Aldis came out and cut a promo about how that the NWA used to be a name for the past, but there was one voice that called the NWA his mountain top, speaking about Tim Storm. Aldis then said that voice became two, with him, and now it is thousands with over 40 countries watching from around the world. He then spoke about James Storm and how he was going to retain his title. Aldis then said he gave Kamille the night off.

James Storm came out to a series of boos. Storm said that at the end of tonight, Aldis would know that he was in the ring with one of the toughest SOBs ever. He promised that he was going to wint the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship tonight, and left with Aldis staring at him and walking backstage. This was excellent. As always, the NWA seems to have the best promos going today.

A video aired for Melina’s debut in the NWA.

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Tasha Steelz came out and asked for David Marquez and talked about how she was adding flavour to the NWA. She said that the show was named Into the Fire appropriately because she would be bringing the latina heat. This was very, very good. Thunder Rosa then came out to a huge reaction. The way her career has changed since Lucha Underground is absolutely incredible.

Thunder Rosa defeated Tasha Steelz

Thunder Rosa got a go behind on Tasha, pulled her hair, then chopped her several times. Tasha hit one of her own and then went for a lucha armdrag, but Thunder Rosa countered and hit a clothesline. Thunder Rosa put Steelz into a tree of woe and hit a dropkick to the body for a 2 count. Despite being a heel, Thunder Rosa got a massive babyface reaction, except for when she was cheating in the match. Steelz hit a few chops, but Thunder Rosa counterd with a drop toe hold into a Gory Special.

Steelz dodged a double stomp and hit a pump kick. Tasha hit a series of strikes in the corner and hit a cutter for a 2 count. Steelz went for another cutter, but Thunder Rosa countered and hit a running knee before hitting her double stomp for a the 3 count.

This was a perfectly acceptable match. Thunder Rosa was fantastic here, but Tasha is green. Tasha has a ton of charisma and I’m quite sure she will be a star in the future. There is money in Thunder Rosa, and I hope they are able to push her sooner rather than later.

Thunder Rosa continued her attack after the bell, getting into mounted position and beating on Tasha. Ashley Vox ran down to make the save, but Thunder Rosa hit her with a shoulder breaker and then appeared to dislocate Vox’s elbow. What does this mean for Cox’s tag match later in the evening?

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The Question Mark came out with Aron Stevens and performed the Mongrovian Flag Ceremony, and sung the Mongrovian national anthem. This has to be seen to be believed, and I loved it. Trevor Murdoch interrupted the anthem. We were also informed that Stevens became a 3rd degree blackbelt in Mongrovian Karate, which I thought was hilarious.

?The Question Mark? defeated Trevor Murdoch

Question Mark started the match, hitting a chop to Murdoch’s stomach. Murdoch didn’t take kindly to this, hitting a big boot and a big slam. Murdoch called for one more, and Question Mark crashed to the mat a second time. The fans chanted “one more time” so he did, and Question Mark went to the apron.

Murdoch tried to remove Question Mark’s mask, but he fought out and hit a drop toe hold on Question Mark before hitting a series of hard strikes to the back of Question Mark’s head. Question Mark ducked under a shot and hit a Karate chop to Murdoch’s throat. Quesiton mark got a 2 count. Question then hit the ropes and hit two stomps to Murdoch’s face.

Mark hit a dropkick from the middle rope, but Trevor Murdoch got his foot on the ropes. After a few moves, Murdoch went to the top rope and tried to grab the Mongrovian flag. This infuriated Question Mark, who hit a double Mongrovian Spike to the throat of Murdoch for the pinfall victory.

This was fun. Question Mark is ridiculously over, and I love it.

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A hype video aired for the Rock n’ Roll Express, and they then came down to the ring to a massive reaction. Ricky Morton cut an amazing promo in the hype video about how they were the 9-time champions now.

The Rock n’ Roll Express w/ Eddie Kingston and Homicide defeated The Wild Cards w/ The Dawsons to retain the NWA World Tag Team Championship

Ricky Morton started the match with Latimer and both men locked up. Morton used a little agility, as he is the smaller man, and sent Latimer into the corner. Latimer shoved Morton into the corner, but Morton slipped out. Morton drew Isaacs to the RnR corner, and Robert tagged in and they hit a double elbow on Issacs.

Gibson tricked Isaacs into running into Latimer, and then Ricky Morton hit a suicide dive on both men!  Isaacs and Latimer started to get the heat on Morton soon thereafter, but it didn’t last long as Morton dodged a splash in the corner from Isaacs and rolled into the tag to Gibson. Gibson ran wild and then locked a sleeper on Latimer.

Isaacs cut him off, but the RnR made the Wild Cards look like fools as they crashed into each other. Morton then hit the Canadian Destroyer on Latimer! The Dawsons started brawling with Homicde and Kingston, which distracted Isaacs. The Rock n’ Roll express hit the double dropkick on Isaacs for the pinfall!

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Stu Bennet and Joe Galli announced the next NWA PPV for January, and announced that the NWA was bringing back the NWA Worlds Television Championship

Eli Drake came out and insulted David Marquez and then cut a promo against Aldis. Drake said that he was in James Storm’s camp, but that it really didn’t matter who came out on top, as he wanted the next title shot. Drake talked about how the NWA is the hottest thing going today, and how he was the hottest thing in it.

Drake said that he was the man that shines in the NWA, and he doesn’t care who the champion is. He called Ken Anderson a speedbump, and as he did that, Ken Anderson came out and attacked Drake. Anderson grabbed a chair and wrapped it around Drake’s head before sending him crashing into the ring post. The referees came out and pulled Anderson away.

Anderson fought away from security and then hit the Mic Check face first into the standing steel chair. The referees rushed the ring to check on Drake, and it the crowd booed Anderson. Was this a heel turn? It’s a little hard to keep track of who the heels and babyfaces are in this feud. Drake did win clean, and Anderson is showing that he is a sore loser, so it could have been a double turn. I suppose we will find out more later.

This was a very good angle.

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Allysin Kay came out without a partner for her match with Melina and Marti Belle, and after they made their entrance, Kay’s replacement partner was announced: ODB!

Melina & Marti Belle defeated Allysin Kay and ODB

Kay started the match with Marti Belle, and Kay took this chance to beat the crap out of Belle for turning on her a few weeks back. Kay hit a huge chop and then 10 punches in the corner to the roar of the crowd. Kay got disctarted by Melina, and Belle rolled her up for a 2 count. Kay hit a neckbreaker on Belle for a 2 count. Kay then pulled Melina into the ring and went for the Dude Buster, but Melina rolled through into a sunset flip and then Marti Belle hit Kay wit ha running knee.

Marti Belle then tagged out to Melina who came in and started working over Kay. Despite her babyface style promos on Power, Melina was clearly working like a heel here. Melina went for a DDT, and botched it, falling way before Kay did. Belle hit a Russian legsweep on Kay for a 2 count. It’s probably best that Belle do the wrestling in this tag team, as Melina isn’t very good at all, and she hasn’t wrestled for a long time. Melina went for a kick, but Kay dodged and tagged out to ODB, who ran all over the ring hitting power moves on Belle.

Kay went for the Dude Buster on Melina, but she fought out. Marti hit the pedigree on Kay, but ODB then hit the BAM on Belle for the pinfall.

This match was perfectly fine with Marti Belle and Kay in there. Melina did not look good at all. The best usage of Melina might be having her cut promos and let Belle and Thunder Rosa do the wrestling. ODB was fine. Nothing spectacular. I still think the money for them is in Kay vs. Thudner Rosa long term, and I do believe they will go towards that.

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Aron Stevens (w/ ?The Question Mark?) defeated Colt Cabana & Ricky Starks for the NWA National Championship

Ricky Starks went right after Stevens and Cabana and Starks hit double bionic elbows on Stevens. Cabana went for a pinfall but Starks broke it up. As he argued with Cabana, Cabana blocked a kick from Stevens and threw his foot into Starks and kicked Stevens’ leg. Starks hit a dropkick on Stevens, which sent him to the floor. Stevens then went and hid behind the Christmas tree by the announce desk. Cabana and Starks then exchanged holds for the next few minutes, trying to best one another.

Cabana hit a shoulder block, but after a few go overs, Starks hit a shoulder block of his own and then a crossbody off the middle ropes. Cabana rolled through for a 2 count. Stevens ran back into the ring, did several Mongrovian Karate poses, and was dropped by Starks and Cabana who proceeded to chop the crap out of him in the corner. Cabana then threw Starks to the floor. Stevens was sent to the apron, but Cabana dodged an attack by Starks.

The Question Mark went onto the apron and distracted Cabana so that Stevens could hit a low blow on Cabana. Stevens then hit a rolling elbow and got a 2 count on Starks. Stevens hit a wacky elbow and then kneed Starks in the face and hit a headbutt on Cabana. Stevens was attacking Starks in the corner, and Question Mark laid Cabana out on the floor. Stevens told the crowd to shut up as he hit a suplex on Starks for a two count.

Stevens knocked Cabana off the apron and then continued his assault on Stevens. Stevens hit a lariat on Starks and got a 2 count. Stevens tried to knock Cabana off the apron again, but Cabana fought out and got back into the ring, only to have Stevens manage to throw him out again. Starks hot back to his feet and hit a sling blade on Stevens. Cabana and Starks hit a series of atomic drops, killing Stevens’ crotch, and then both men did the wishbone split. Starks hit a dropkick on Cabana and fell into a senton on Stevens for a 2 count. 

Starks hit an elbow on Cabana and went for a tornado DDT, but Cabana pushed him off before it hit. Starks managed to lock on an abdominal stretch, but Cabana fought out and locked on the Billy Goat’s Curse on Starks. Starks crawled to the ropes and bit the ropes to break it. Aron Stevens hid himself under the sheet beneath the Christmas tree. Starks and Cabana exchanged several pinfall attempts, but after the Superman Pin attempt by Cabana, The Question Mark hit Cabana with the Mongrovian Spike. Question Mark held Starks outside the ring, and Stevens ran into the ring and pinned Colt Cabana!

This was actually a very fun match. The finish was something they built to from the very start of the match, and it was a classic heel win, as I don’t think Stevens hit one offensive move in the match.

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Tim Storm came out and cut a promo about the main event, as Aldis picked him to be the referee. Storm talked about how much it meant for him to be a part of the PPV. He promised that he was going to do his best to call it down the middle, and that both men were going to battle for the NWA Worlds Championship, which is his heart and soul. The title means so much to him that he was going to do his best to represent the NWA. Excellent promo from Storm here.

A hype video aired for Aldis and James Storm, with James Storm saying that when what Kamille said to him comes out, it’s going to change everything. Aldis said that this is why he gave her the night off. The crowd went nuts when we came back live, and they are ready for the NWA Worlds Championship match. James Storm got a huge amount of boos coming out, while Nick Aldis got an incredible reaction as he came down to the ring. There is no question that the fans think he is the man in wrestling, and Aldis does a great job carrying himself as such.

Nick Aldis vs. James Storm for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship in a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match

Brian Hebner was the referee for the first fall. Storm and Aldis locked up and chain wrestled with both men displaying good technique in the early portions of the match. James Storm talked about having a surprise for Aldis, and Kamille walked out. Aldis tried to send her to the back, but as he turned around, James Storm hit a superkick and pinned Aldis right away! Kamille walked away and disappeared after the pinfall. What does this mean for her relationship with Aldis?

Second Fall: Referee Tim Storm

Storm continued the attack on the outside, sending Nick Aldis into the stairs at ringside. Storm took Aldis into the crowd and up the stairs, dropping Aldis about halfway up. James Storm hit Aldis with a drink and Aldis staggered down the stairs until Storm grabbed him and smashed his head into the interview podium. James Storm then suplexed Aldis on the floor and did a Fargo Strut as the crowd said “Wooooo!” Nick Aldis managed to roll into the ring at the count of nine, but Storm threw him to the floor again.

James Storm tried to Irish whip Aldis into the Christmas Tree, but Aldis countered and sent storm crashing into the Mongrovian tree (according to Bennett, this is where they got it). The fans chanted “Merry Christmas” as James Storm managed to recover and hit a baseball slide dropkick on Aldis. Aldis still hadn’t fully recovered from the suplex on the floor, so Storm was able to go right back into an advantage after being thrown into the tree.

Storm continued to beat on Aldis in the middle of the ring before going to the middle rope. Storm went for an axe handle, but Aldis caught him and hit a belly-to-belly suplex. Both men got to their feet and Aldis hit two clotheslines, but Storm countered and hit Eye of the Storm for a 2 count. James Storm rolled to the floor and grabbed a steel chair. Tim Storm told him that he would DQ James Storm if he used it. James Storm gave the chair to Tim Storm, who removed it from the ring. 

Nick Aldis countered an attack from James Storm and after a few pinfall counters, Nick Aldis was able to score the flash pinfall! A coin was flipped and Brian Hebner won the toss.

Third Fall: Brian Hebner

Both men stated brawling, but Aldis managed to hit a Michinoku Driver for a 2 count. Storm hit a jawbreaker and Aldis was able to counter the Back Stabber twice, but Storm was finally able to hit it on the third try, but Aldis kicked out. Storm ended up on the apron, dodging an Aldis charge, and hit an enziguri before going to the top rope. Aldis cut him off and then hit a superplex off the middle rope for the 2 count.

Aldis put Storm on the top rope and went for another superplex, but Storm fought out with a series of heabutts and then hit a huge flying elbow on Aldis for a 2 count. Both men ended up on their feet, but as James Storm went for a superkick, Aldis was able to catch it and went for the Figure Four. Storm rolled Aldis up to counter, but only got a 2. Storm recovered and locked on a Figure Four Leglock of his own. After a struggle, Aldis was able to reverse the preassure but James Storm made the ropes.

James Storm went for a float over in the corner, but Aldis caught him and hit a tombstone in the middle of the ring before going onto the top rope. Aldis bit a flying elbow dropw for a 2. No count, as Granny would say. Aldis hit a big chop on Storm and sent him to the ropes. Storm ducked a clothesline, but Aldis managed to clothesline the crap out of Brian Hebner by accident. Hebner took a flip bump, which was awesome. Tim Storm came down to the ring to check on Hebner as Aldis hit a DDT on James Storm. 

James Storm countered an Aldis sunset flip for a 2 count. Storm hit a superkick and Aldis fell back into the corner. As Storm rolled Aldis up, Aldis pulled the turnbuckle pad off and kicked out at 2. As Aldis kicked out, James Storm flew headfirst into the exposed turnbuckle! Nick Aldis then picked up the legs of James Storm and locked on the Texas Cloverleaf! Tim Storm reluctantly called for the bell, as the crowd booed Aldis. Was Tim Storm in on this with Aldis, or is Tim Storm going to go after the title again after seeing this injustice?

A series of officials ran out to check on James Storm as Tim Storm raised Nick Aldis’ hand. This was an excellent match, and the finish was just the right combo of clever while putting heat on Aldis. Stu Bennet was pointing out that Nick Aldis should have been DQ’d for striking the referee, and had questions about the turnbuckle pad being so easily removed. Aldis went back to David Marquez to cut a promo after the match.

Nick Aldis said that the ring belonged to him and the fans. He said that men like him and James Storm find purpose in that rin, and that the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship is how he tells the world who he is. Aldis then said “There is not a man alive that can take this from me!” The lights went out, and Marty Scurll’s music hit! Marty Scurll is in the NWA! The crowd went insane for Marty as he walked down to the ring and faced off with Nick Aldis as the show went off the air.

Well, I can’t say I was expecting that. The crowd went absolutely insane for Scurll, and it appears he’s in the NWA, at least for now. What an excellent PPV from the NWA. I am definitely intrigued about where this is going.

Colt Cabana finishes run with Ring of Honor

Posted on by Josh Nason

First reported by POST Wrestling’s John Pollock, Colt Cabana has wrapped up his run with Ring of Honor at Friday’s Final Battle pay-per-view.

According to Pollock, it was known since September that Cabana wouldn’t be returning. We can confirm that Cabana never had an official contract with the company and was on a handshake deal. He was offered a new deal, but chose to turn it down.

At Final Battle in Baltimore, the 39-year-old faced, and lost to, fellow veteran Alex Shelley for the first time in an angle set up on the pre-show.

This was Cabana’s third run with ROH as he was a big part of the company from 2002 through 2007, feuding (and later teaming) with CM Punk, Nigel McGuinness, Austin Aries, and Daniel Bryan. He held ROH’s tag titles twice with Punk and left the company to sign with WWE.

He returned to ROH in 2009 and worked there regularly through 2011 along with other promotions, and returned again in 2016 as a wrestler/commentator, trending more toward the latter in recent years. 

Cabana is the NWA National champion and will defend the title Saturday against Ricky Starks and Aron Stevens at the brand’s first-ever PPV. It’s expected he will be part of their subsequent Sunday and Monday TV tapings for Power.

NWA Power results: Storm vs. Cabana National title match

Posted on by Josiah MacDonald

Colt Cabana came out and talked about how he is getting an NWA National title shot tonight. Cabana spoke about how he is humbled by being a main eventer, but he has earned it.

Cabana said he was 100 percent and ready to go. Fantastic promo from Cabana here, which comes as no surprise. He showed a lot of old school babyface fire.

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Aron Stevens came out to talk about Ricky Starks. He said it was a fluke that Starks won their match, and it was just ring rust. Stevens said he has asked the NWA to give him a rematch that is much more fitting of the NWA. Time will tell what that match will be. This was a very good heel promo.

An ad aired announcing that the NWA would be a part of RetroMania Wrestling (a game I am very much looking forward to).

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The Dawsons defeated Matthew Mims & Jordan Kingsley

The Dawsons threw Kingsley and Mims all around the ring, using double suplexes and hip tosses. Dave Dawson threw Kingsley across the ring into his partner’s corner and forced the tag. Dave then hit a huge dropkick on Mims, then they followed up with a double-team powerbomb that got them the win.

Dave Dawson said that he and his brother need a Tag Team title shot because they have already beaten the number one contenders. Eddie Kingston and Homicide then came out to a very big pop.

Kingston was hugely loved by the crowd. He said he wasn’t here to complain about the Dawsons beating them, as — even with the interference — it was a no DQ match. Kingston said he and Homicide would put their title shot on the line if The Dawsons will give them one more fight. The Dawsons said they would think about it.

This was so good. Kingston was the perfect babyface here, making zero excuses about the loss. The Dawsons were the perfect heels, saying they would think about it and leaving the crowd hanging. I loved this so much.

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Joe Galli interviewed Tim Storm about all the tough times he has gone through lately. Storm said he was in a valley. He saw his title shot as his chance to get out of the valley, and he doesn’t regret it. He said he was proud of the match he had with Nick Aldis, but he doesn’t know where he’s going from here.

Galli said the Worlds Championship isn’t in his grasp anymore, but that there are other titles. Storm said he would be honored to hold any of them, but he wasn’t sure if that was the direction he wanted. Galli asked if he could talk to Billy Corgan about getting a rematch and chance at the title again. Storm said he would keep his word, and he doesn’t know what he wants.

Aldis came over and took Storm aside and said that he shouldn’t say something he would regret, that he should never lose hope, and never give up because you never know what might happen. Aldis said that it was the two of them that built this place — and that this is Storm’s house is just as much as his.

I watched this segment three times, I loved it so much. I think Storm is turning heel at some point, and it is going to break my heart when he does. It will be so awesome. This was absolutely phenomenal storytelling. Honestly, it might be my favorite segment this entire year.

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Thunder Rosa defeated Ashley Vox

Thunder Rosa started the match with a sleeper hold on Vox, but Vox fell back to the ropes. Rosa chopped her and then Vox responded with a headbutt, but Rosa hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Rosa kicked Vox on the back several times and got a two count. Vox rotated around Rosa and locked on the Real Catch, but Rosa fought out and hit a double stomp from the top rope on Vox’s back for the win.

Rosa attacked Vox after the bell and Marti Belle came out to make the save. Rosa held up Vox’s limp body and offered her to Belle and left the ring.

Belle claimed that she didn’t know Rosa, but she was insulted that Allysin Kay didn’t think she was ready. She said Kay was her best friend, and to say that she wasn’t ready was wrong. Kay came out and said “What is this?” and asked why Belle didn’t come to her in private. Rosa then attacked Kay and drove her into the ring post.

Rosa offered Kay to Belle and Belle kicked Kay right in the face. Belle has turned on Kay. Rosa beckoned for Belle to follow her, and she did. This was a very good angle.

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A video aired for The Question Mark again, asking who he was.

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Ricky Starks defeated Aron Stevens in a two-out-of-three falls match

Stevens ran at Starks, but Starks rolled him up and pinned him in three seconds. Jim Cornette called this the fastest pinfall in NWA history.

Starks rolled him up again, but Stevens kicked out. Starks hit a dropkick and got a two count.

Starks chopped Stevens and smashed his head into the turnbuckle. Starks quoted Dickens and then chopped Stevens again. That was a great spot. As the referee was talking to Starks, Stevens poked Starks in the eye and started to work him over with punches on the mat. Cornette had a great line here, saying “I have friends in Hollywood, and they told me that Stevens was a terrible actor. He couldn’t play dead if you shot him.”

Starks fought out of a headlock and knocked Stevens down with an elbow, a clothesline, and then a tornado DDT for a two count. Starks went to the middle rope, but he missed a dropkick. Stevens bowed down and Starks rolled him up for a pinfall.

The crowd chanted at Stevens that he got beat. Stevens looked shocked after the match. I really enjoyed this, and Stevens is playing the heel really well here. Starks bowed down as Stevens left saying “No!”

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Colt Cabana defeated James Storm to win the NWA National Championship

Cornette made a good point before the start of this match — Eli Drake seems to be playing everyone against each other while no one has gone after him yet.

Cabana hit a shoulder tackle and then punched himself out of the corner and hit a second tackle. Cabana used some tricky — but very entertaining — comedy tactics to take down Storm. Cabana went to the middle rope and Storm kicked the legs out from Cabana and crashed into the turnbuckle. Storm then hit a DDT on Cabana, spiking him into the mat.

Storm brought Cabana back into the ring after telling Drake and Mr. Anderson to step aside. Storm jumped off the middle rope and blocked Cabana’s foot, but Cabana just used his other leg and kicked him in the face. The crowd started to stomp their feet loudly for Cabana’s comeback.

Cabana used a headscissors takedown, hit a hip attack in the corner, and drove Storm to the mat with a violent arm wringer for a two count. Storm charged at the corner, but Cabana hit a sunset flip. Storm kicked out and hit a TKO onto the top rope, then dropkicked Cabana on the floor into the crowd.

Storm hit a flying elbow, but Cabana kicked out. Storm put Cabana on the top rope, but Cabana fought out and went for a splash, Storm moved, so Cabana just hopped and hit a big splash for a two count. Cabana went for a clothesline, but Storm blocked it and hit the backstabber for a two count.

Storm managed to hit Eye of the Storm, but Cabana kicked out. Eli Drake got onto the apron to argue with the ref, but Mr. Anderson pulled Drake off the apron. Drake punched Anderson, and Kamille ran out and shoved Drake into Anderson. Anderson punched Drake and stared at Kamille. Cabana used a Superman pin and got the three count. Cabana is the new NWA National Champion.

Did Nick Aldis send Kamille out because he didn’t want to face James Storm? Storm and Anderson faced off and Storm left angry.

This was very good. The angle at the end was especially interesting. While the finish was a little anticlimactic due to all the chaos, the angle more than made up for it. What is Kamille’s motivation? What’s her angle? Excellent stuff.

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The Dawsons came out and demanded to have a match now with Homicide & Kingston. They ran out and started fighting, and it looks like we have a match.

Homicide & Eddie Kingston defeated The Dawsons

The Dawsons were on the defensive early on, but once the ref got control, The Dawsons crushed Kingston between them. They got the heat on Kingston here for a little bit, tagging in and out frequently. Dave Dawson hit a chop in the corner, but Kingston responded with a headbutt. Dave poked the eye and brought him to the corner, but Kingston fought out and tried to crawl toward Homicide.

Dave signaled that Zane Dawson should come in and shove Homicide off the apron. The Dawsons hit a double suplex on Kingston, but Homicide made the save. Zane ate an elbow from Kingston and he hit an STO on Zane and tagged out. Homicide ran wild and started clotheslining both men in the corner.

Homicide ducked under Dave and he crashed into his own partner. Homicide dropkicked Dave and he fell off the apron and into The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer & Royce Isaacs), who made it to ringside. The Wild Cards grabbed Homicide’s leg as he went to the top rope, but The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express came out and started brawling with them to an enormous reaction.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Kingston hit a Backfist to the Future on Dave Dawson and then Homicide hit the Gringo Cutter for the pinfall. Kingston signaled that he wanted the Tag Team titles, and the show went off the air.

This was a really, really great episode of NWA Power. It might be their best yet. The promo with Tim Storm and Nick Aldis was absolutely fantastic. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express were great, and every match had something different, even if it was a squash. I had so much fun watching this show.

VIDEO: NWA Power episode five – National title on the line

Posted on by F4W Staff

A National Championship match will headline this week’s episode of NWA Power:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRM1P8cJ8FA

The episode premieres on YouTube and Facebook at 6:05 p.m. NWA National Champion James Storm will put his title on the line against former champion Colt Cabana

Cabana got the title shot by winning a six-man tag match last week. Cabana, Mr. Anderson & Nick Aldis defeated Storm, Thomas Latimer & Royce Isaacs. The stipulation was that Cabana would challenge for Storm’s title if Team Aldis won. If Team Storm won, Storm would have gotten a shot at Aldis’ NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.

Aldis also said Storm would have had to vacate the National title to challenge for the World title.

Also on tonight’s episode, Tim Storm will speak to Joe Galli about his future. Thunder Rosa will make her NWA Power in-ring debut against Ashley Vox, The Dawsons will be in action, and Aron Stevens will get a rematch against Ricky Starks. The NWA is teasing that Stevens has asked for a “special stipulation” this time.