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Normally I'd write a backstory for this, but it's been a hell of a long time since I've written a diary of any variety, let alone a professional wrestling one. So instead, I'll give you a basic overview of what this is and how I go about things.

- The game (EWR) starts in June 2014 and I'm happy for suggestions in regards to signings but don't get offended if I disregard these suggestions.
- I tend to write simple results and promos (usually one or two lines), so don't expect essays. I do this mainly to prevent burning out after two or three shows, something I used to do in the past.
- Other promotions (i.e. WWE, TNA etc) exist, but are of little to no consequence, in fact, the only times they'll be mentioned is if they go bankrupt, get bought out or I acquire one of their workers.
- I've simulated (okay, made up) the history of the promotion from 2011 up to May 31, 2014.
- A year into the game (assuming I get that far), training camp graduates (aka regens) usually appear, and I may open up those regens to the people of Big Footy, if there is an interest. But that's still a ways of.
- I appear on screen in a commissioner/GM role and occasionally work a match, but unlike some head bookers I won't name *cough*Vince McMahon*cough* I won't be winning any titles. (Not counting the ½ Tag Team title I won during the simulated days)
- Whilst I won't be running any official prediction competitions, at least initially, you're more than welcome to predict the PPVs, however if you do so, I ask that you provide reasons behind your picks.

I can't think of anything else to add at the moment, so in the next few hours, I'll have the roster information, title histories and anything else I can think of.

 

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TCW Championship History
(As at: June 1, 2014.)

TCW World Heavyweight Championship
Current Champion:
Kevin Steen [2] - (March 16, 2014 - Current)

Previous Champions:
Jon Moxley - (November 17, 2013 - March 16, 2014) - Length of Reign: 119 days
Dustin Rhodes - (July 14, 2013 - November 17, 2013) - Length of Reign: 126 days
Tyler Black - (February 24, 2013 - July 14, 2013) - Length of Reign: 140 days
AJ Styles [2] - (October 15, 2012 - February 24, 2013) - Length of Reign: 132 days
Kevin Steen - (August 19, 2012 - October 15, 2012) - Length of Reign: 57 days
Mark Henry - (March 18, 2012 - August 19, 2012) - Length of Reign: 154 days
Cody Rhodes - (November 14, 2011 - March 18, 2012) - Length of Reign: 125 days
Robert Roode - (July 10, 2011 - November 14, 2011) - Length of Reign: 127 days
AJ Styles - (May 15, 2011 - July 10, 2011) - Length of Reign: 56 days
James Storm - (January 3, 2011 - May 15, 2011) - Length of Reign: 132 days

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TCW North American Championship
Current Champion:
Axel Curtis [2] - (April 17, 2014 - Current)

Previous Champions:
Fenix - (February 13, 2014 - April 17, 2014) - Length of Reign: 63 days
Pentagon Jr. - (November 16, 2013 - February 13, 2014) - Length of Reign: 89 days
Kofi Nahaje - (July 14, 2013 - November 16, 2013) - Length of Reign: 125 days
Axel Curtis - (March 17, 2013 - July 14, 2013) - Length of Reign: 119 days
Colt Cabana - (January 7, 2013 - March 17, 2013) - Length of Reign: 69 days
Roderick Strong - (August 30, 2012 - January 7, 2013) - Length of Reign: 130 days
Jon Moxley [2] - (June 11, 2012 - August 30, 2012) - Length of Reign: 80 days
Joey Ryan - (January 23, 2012 - June 11, 2012) - Length of Reign: 140 days
Rob Van Dam [2] - (September 18, 2011 - January 23, 2012) - Length of Reign: 127 days
Nick Dinsmore - (July 4, 2011 - September 18, 2011) - Length of Reign: 76 days
Rob Van Dam - (May 5, 2011 - July 4, 2011) - Length of Reign: 60 days
Jon Moxley - (January 3, 2011 - May 5, 2011) - Length of Reign: 122 days

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TCW Television Championship
Current Champion:
Roderick Strong [2] - (April 26, 2014 - Current)

Previous Champions:
Kenny Omega - (March 23, 2014 - April 20, 2014) - Length of Reign: 28 days
Kazuchika Okada - (January 23, 2014 - March 23, 2014) - Length of Reign: 59 days
Adam Cole - (November 4, 2013 - January 23, 2014) - Length of Reign: 80 days
El Generico - (June 16, 2013 - November 4, 2013) - Length of Reign: 141 days
Prince Devitt - (March 18, 2013 - June 16, 2013) - Length of Reign: 90 days
Roderick Strong - (January 5, 2013 - March 18, 2013) - Length of Reign: 74 days

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TCW Light Heavyweight Championship
Current Champion:
Kenta Kobayashi - (February 16, 2014 - Current)

Previous Champions:
Akira Tozawa - (September 23, 2013 - February 16, 2014) - Length of Reign: 146 days
Drew Gulak [2] - (April 8, 2013 - September 23, 2013) - Length of Reign: 168 days
Kota Ibushi - (December 16, 2012 - April 8, 2013) - Length of Reign: 113 days
Fenix - (August 23, 2012 - December 16, 2012) - Length of Reign: 115 days
El Generico - (April 15, 2012 - August 23, 2012) - Length of Reign: 130 days
Drew Gulak - (January 2, 2012 - April 15, 2012) - Length of Reign: 104 days

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TCW World Tag Team Championships
Current Champions:
Bobby Fish [2] and Kyle O'Reilly [2] - (March 16, 2014 - Current)

Previous Champions:
Joseph Rowan and Brodie Lee - (December 2, 2013 - March 16, 2014) - Length of Reign: 104 days
Roderick Strong and Adam Cole - (September 16, 2013 - December 2, 2013) - Length of Reign: 77 days
Sami Callihan [3] and Joey Ryan [2] - (June 17, 2013 - September 16, 2013) - Length of Reign: 91 days
Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly - (January 3, 2013 - June 17, 2013) - Length of Reign: 165 days
Sami Callihan [2] and Kazchuda Okada - (August 23, 2012 - January 3, 2013) - Length of Reign: 133 days
Dave Crist [2] and Jake Crist [2] - (May 20, 2012 - August 23, 2012) - Length of Reign: 95 days
Sami Callihan and Joey Ryan - (February 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012) - Length of Reign: 91 days
Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson - (December 15, 2011 - February 19, 2012) - Length of Reign: 66 days
Tyler Black and Drew Gulak - (October 16, 2011 - December 15, 2011) - Length of Reign: 60 days
Scott Sandars and Kevin Steen - (April 9, 2011 - October 16, 2011) - Length of Reign: 190 days
Dave Crist and Jake Crist - (January 3, 2011 - April 9, 2011) - Length of Reign: 96 days

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TCW Vixens Championship
Current Champion:
Britani Knight [3] - (March 16, 2014 - Current)

Previous Champions:
Jessie McKay - (December 15, 2013 - March 16, 2014) - Length of Reign: 91 days
Nicole Matthews - (September 12, 2013 - December 15, 2013) - Length of Reign: 94 days
Kana Urai - (July 14, 2013 - September 12, 2013) - Length of Reign: 60 days
Portia Perez - (May 19, 2013 - July 14, 2013) - Length of Reign: 56 days
Britani Knight [2] - (December 31, 2012 - May 19, 2013) - Length of Reign: 139 days
Ashley Rayne - (October 22, 2012 - December 31, 2012) - Length of Reign: 70 days
Talia Madison - (July 15, 2012 - October 22, 2012) - Length of Reign: 99 days
Britani Knight - (March 3, 2012 - July 15, 2012) - Length of Reign: 134 days
Mercedes Martinez - (January 2, 2012 - March 3, 2012) - Length of Reign: 61 days

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TCW Roster

Upper Card
Faces:
AJ Styles
Cody Rhodes
Kevin Steen - TCW World Heavyweight Champion (aka Kevin Owens)

Heels:
Dustin Rhodes
Tyler Black

Midcard
Faces:
Aaron Stevens
El Generico (aka Sami Zayn)
James Storm
Kenny Omega
Kofi Nahaje (aka Kofi Kingston)
Prince Devitt (aka Finn Balor)
Roderick Strong - TCW Heritage Champion

Heels:
Adam Cole
Axel Curtis - TCW North American Champion (aka Axel Curtis)
Brodie Huber (aka Luke Harper)
Joey Ryan
Joseph Rowan (aka Erick Rowan)
Mark Henry
Michael Elgin
Sami Callihan

Lower Card
Faces:
Akira Tozawa
Bobby Fish - ½ TCW World Tag Team Champion
Kenta Kobayashi - TCW Light Heavyweight Championship
Kota Ibushi
Kyle O'Reilly - ½ TCW World Tag Team Champion
WALTER

Heels:
Corbin
Dave Crist
Drew Gulak
Jake Crist
Kazuchika Okada
Mattias Wild

Openers
Face:
Lince Dorado

Heel:
Elias Samson

Vixens
Faces:
Britani Knight - TCW Vixens Champion (aka Paige)
Davina Rose (aka Bayley)
Hannah Blossom
Holly Blosson
Kana Urai (aka Asuka)
Mary Dobson (aka Sarah Logan)
Nicole Matthews
Sammy Hall
Scarlett Bordeaux
Tenille Dashwood

Heels:
Alexa Bliss
Ashley Rayne (aka Madison Rayne)
Hania McNeill
Jessie McKay (aka Billie Kay)
KC Cassidy (aka Peyton Royce)
Nikki Storm (aka Nikki Cross)
Portia Perez
Sarah Stock
Taeler Hendrix
Talia Madison (aka Velvet Sky)​

 

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- This isn't worthy of it's own post, so I'll just add it here.
TCW Sponsors: Jack Daniels (mainly for the booker), Girls Gone Wild, Shake Weight (mainly for Mark Henry) and Playboy

Now, on with the show.

TCW Main Event
Sunday the 1st of June, 2014.
Crowd: 6,541
TV Rating: 4.09 (max: 4.50)
Overall Rating: 73%

After the opening credits, TCW Commissioner Scott Sandars in the ring, who informs the everyone that tonight, Kofi Nahaje and Prince Devitt, will team up to face Sami Callihan and TCW North American Champion, Axel Curtis, and should either Kofi or Devitt pin Axel, they will get a North American title shot at TCW's next PPV, Gold Rush.
87

Davina Rose v. Sarah Stock
This is actually Sarah Stock's TCW debut, and well, Davina Rose is little more than enhancement talent here, and as such, fell victim to the Tiger Bomb for a reasonably quick pinfall victory. And just to show she's a heel, Sarah feigned a handshake and hit Davina with a second Tiger Bomb.
Winner: Sarah Stock
OR: 67 CR: 58 MQ: 77. **

Next up, Corbin (aka no-ones favourite) came down to the ring, and demanded a match with anyone. He really should be careful what he wishes for though as WALTER accepts the challenge.
63

WALTER v. Corbin
This is one of those times I don't mind writing out the full match. Chop, chop, German Suplex, Jumping Knee Drop, Golden Bomb, and this side of squash was proudly presented to you by WALTER.
Winner: WALTER
68, 52, 85. **1/2

We're taken backstage where the oVe (Dave Crist and Jake Crist) are doing a number on ReDRagon with chairs. The announcers ponder what's prompted such a heinous assault. Perhaps the fact that ReDRagon have the Tag Team titles, and oVe want them? Just a guess...
63

TCW Light Heavyweight Championship
Kenta Kobayashi (C) vs. Drew Gulak
Strong back and forth match, but for whatever reason, these two don't seem to be in any hurry to get over with the fans character-wise. But their in ring work will go along way to helping them. Not on this occasion though because there wouldn't be a winner, thanks to a time limit draw, whilst Gulak had Kenta locked in the Gu-Lock. Post match, Kenta offered a handshake, but a disappointed Gulak told him he was 'number one' and buggered off.
Time Limit Draw - Kenta Kobayashi retains the TCW Light Heavyweight Championship
71, 54, 88. ***

Dustin Rhodes is up next, and says that he had a taste of being a finally being a World Champion and loved it some much, that he wants to be TCW World Champion again, which is why last month he stabbed his brother in the back. He then formally challenged Kevin Steen to put the title on the line at Gold Rush
85

Main Event
Kofi Nahaje and Prince Devitt vs. Axel Curtis (TCW North American Champion) and Sami Callihan
Axel was quite happy for Sami to do a majority of the work, however Sami eventually got fed up with Axel's antics, tagged in the North American Champion and walked off. Despite this, Axel actually held his own well here, and walked away with the win after Kofi foolishly attempted to break up an Axel pinfall attempt with the Boom Drop which Axel saw coming and rolled out of the way, leaving Devitt to take the move. Axel then disposed of Kofi, picked up Devitt and quickly hit the Ax Cutter for the win. Post match, after Axel got out of dodge. Kofi tried to apologise to Devitt, who in turn claimed that Kofi hit him on purpose. The two continued to bicker as the closing credits rolled.
Winners: Axel Curtis and Sami Callihan (Axel Curtis pinned Prince Devitt)
77, 73, 82. **3/4

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My Show Thoughts
Pros:
- I enjoyed Sarah Stock's debut, and feel that she could be a future Vixens Champion
- WALTER beating the snot out of Corbin was fun and his Golden Bomb on someone Corbin's size was pretty damned good too.

Cons:
- Even though this is technically the 'C-Show', I should've used some more established names.

Finisher Notes:
WALTER's "Golden Bomb" -> Pumphandle Powerbomb
Axel Curtis' "Ax Cutter" -> Diamond Cutter

 

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TCW Showtime
Monday the 2nd of June, 2014.
Crowd: 6,536
TV Rating: 6.04 (max: 7.50)
Overall Rating: 78%

Number 1 Contenders Match
Tenille Dashwood vs. Portia Perez
Showtime kicked off with a solid, if not overly spectacular match between two of the brightest stars in the Vixens division. Despite being known as something of a cheat, Portia walked away with the clean victory here after drilling Tenille with a Superkick for the pinfall and a date with Britani Knight at Gold Rush. Post match saw a 3T (Tenille Temper Tantrum)
Winner: Portia Perez
71, 64, 79. **1/2

We then head backstage, where Kevin Steen was interviewed regarding Dustin Rhodes' challenge for Gold Rush. Steen said that if Dustin was so desperate for an asskicking, he should've just asked for one, rather than stab Cody in the back, before accepting the challenge.
88

Ricochet vs. Sonjay Dutt
With TCW looking to expand it's Light Heavyweight division, they decided to put two debutants in the ring together. Ricochet went over, after hitting the Vertigo on Sonjay, who for the record, kept up with the lightning quick Ricochet. If this were Dubya See Dubya or something booked by Vince Russo, you could almost see Prince Devitt and Ricochet team up as the ultimate Irish team.. Geddit? Ahh suit yerself.
Winner: Ricochet
74, 60, 89. ***3/4

After being embarrassed by WALTER, The man known as Corbin, is picking on someone not his size, namely Lince Dorado. After smacking the Luchadore around, Corbin put an exclamation point on the beatdown, by hitting a modified End of Days, but instead of driving Lince into the floor, sent him face first into the concrete wall instead.
61

TCW Heritage Championship
Roderick Strong (C) vs. Adam Cole
Very entertaining contest between these two. Cole has a bright future in TCW if he's booked right, alas, he came up short here, submitting to the Stronghold. After the match, Strong offered a handshake, thinking this is ROH, but Cole blew a snot rocket at Roddy, and took his leave.
Winner and Still TCW Heritage Champion: Roderick Strong
79, 70, 88. ***1/4

Following the Heritage title match, we're backstage we're future combatants Britani Knight and Portia Perez are confronting one another. It ends with Portia telling Britani that she has a couple of tricks up her sleeve, and guarantees that she will leave Gold Rush as the TCW Vixens Champion...
73

Aaron Stevens vs. Mark Henry
Mark Henry must read the dirt sheets, as they're saying he might be in line for a push, also Aaron Stevens sold like a champ here, bumping like Shawn Michaels at Summerslam 2005. World Strongest Slam put him away. Post match, just to show Henry is a dick, pulled Aaron up, and nailed him with two more Worlds Strongest Slams. And actually got decent heat for doing so.
Winner: Mark Henry
74, 70, 79. **1/2

As we return from commercial, we see a bloodied El Generico stumbling towards the ring, with a strap wielding Dustin Rhodes following, whipping Generico like a Government Mule (™Jim Ross). Eventually, Generico is forced into the ring, at which point Dustin hits him with a Piledriver. Not satisfied, he rolls to ringside, grabs a steel chair and hurls it into the ring and proceeds to hit two more Piledrivers on Generico. Kevin Steen and paramedics race down to the ring at this point, but Dustin makes his escape. Steen vows revenge on Dustin as we head to a break (i.e. stretcher job)
75

James Storm vs. Michael Elgin
After the break, we're treated to an entertaining brawl than ended in a cheap finish, after Elgin decided the best way to win, was to nutshot Storm, then roll him up with his feet on the ropes to gain the victory. Post match, and no doubt feeling the groinal assault, Storm realised he'd been screwed out of the victory, and attacked Elgin, and the two brawled to the back, setting up a future match between the two.
Winner: Michael Elgin
80, 72, 89. ***1/2

Next, TCW splashed out on production hyping someone coming to TCW to regain some dignity and respect, and that it would start with winning the Heritage title at Gold Rush.
79

Main Event
AJ Styles vs. Tyler Black
These two have a storied history in TCW, providing some of the better matches, in the history of the company, and this was no exception. Early on, AJ looked to have the match won after connecting with the Styles Clash, however, Tyler kicked out, and he too hit his finisher, the Black Out only for Styles to kick out, promoting the commentators to say that these two know each other so well. Eventually, the match came to an end when after a ref bump~! Black obtained a chair from ringside (seriously, stop putting chairs at ringside), and began wearing out AJ with said weapon, but didn't pay attention to the referee, who had begun stirring and was disqualified. Tyler, realising what had happened, shrugged and bashed AJ Styles with the chair a few more times, before hitting the Kings Landing on The Phenominal One to close out the show.
Winner: AJ Styles via Disqualification
92, 85, 100. ****3/4

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My Show Thoughts
Pros:
- Tenille/Portia was a fine way to kick off the show
- Ricochet is a star in the making
- That End of Days into the concrete wall by Corbin was awesomely brutal, which reminds me, I could check on Lince
- Aaron Stevens is a champ, his selling alone helped make Mark Henry look like a badass

Cons:
- I do feel like that having Adam Cole lose clean, via Submission no less, may harm any chance of a rematch down the line.
- Steen v. Rhodes isn't catching on as much as I had hoped.. Bugger.

Finisher Notes:
Ricochet -> Vertigo (Spinning Michinoku Driver)
Roderick Strong -> Stronghold (WCW Jericho's Liontamer)
Tyler Black -> Black Out (Curb Stomp) and Kings Landing (Pedigree)

 

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TCW Adrenaline
Thursday the 5th of June, 2014
Crowd: 6,532
TV Rating: 6.03
Overall Rating: 78%

Local Talent vs. Corbin
Fresh meat is probably what Corbin was thinking as he kicked off this weeks episode of Adrenaline. Fresh meat is what the 'Local Talent' was, falling to the End of Days in under 90 seconds. A second End of Days wasn't required, but happened anyways
Winner: Corbin (pinfall)
57, 50, 78. **3/4

Kevin Steen's music hits, and even Corbin knows to GTF out of his way. After calling out Dustin without success, an emotional Steen simply says, at Gold Rush, "Dustin, Gold Rush cannot come soon enough, because you're <expletive> going to a <expletive> hospital". He starts to walk to the back, then a stage hand reminds him, he has a title match tonight.
77

Tony Nese vs. Mattias Wild
Can't see anyone getting wild about Mattias, except women, he looks like a cross between Christian and Dolph Ziggler.. I know someone like that, his name is Adam Copeland. Ahem, sorry.. Anywho Mattias jobbed here, falling to the Running Kneese from the debuting Tony Nese.
Winner: Tony Nese
67, 58. 93. ***1/2

For some reason, Sami Callihan is shown backstage with Dave and Jake Crist, telling them to be patient, and that their time will come.. And that time starts starts now
66

TCW World Tag Team Championships
ReDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) (C) vs. The Bludgeon Brothers (Joseph Rowan and Brodie Huber)
There was no winner here, as oVe interfered attacking both teams. Unfortunately for both teams, especially the Bludgeon Brothers, it justed pissed them off, resulting in a Blugeoning to both oVe members, whom then invited Sami Callihan to the ring to which Sami declined, by hi-tailing it
Winners: None (No Contest thanks to oVe)
70, 64, 92. ***1/2

We're back and Portia Perez is attacking Britani Knight.. Not one to fight fair, Portia goes for the eyes, and even a low blow~! Which brings out Nicole Matthews, and the former Canadian Ninjas tag team partner and go face to face (boobs to boobs as well, ya know, for ratings) Portia leaves the ring at this point and as Britani slowly gets to her feet, Matthews checks on the 3-time TCW Vixens Champion, then nails her with the Vancouver Maneuver. Nicole develops a cocky smile as Portia re-enters the ring, and the two hug, re-uniting the Canadian Ninjas
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Special Referee: Axel Curtis
Kofi Nahaje vs, Prince Devitt
These two were on the same team just days ago, and here they are desperate to become number 1 contender to the TCW North American title. Like Non-finishes? Because this ended in a double count out, thanks to a rather quick 10-count from guest referee, Axel Curtis. Realising they'd been screwed, Kofi and Devitt set their sights on Axel, who made like a hockey player, and pucked off.
No Contest
72, 65, 97. ****

A video airs with the simple logo -- **y *** **y followed by coming soon. Bit odd. Oh well.
74

Kenny Omega vs. Adam Cole
Omega with a the V-Trigger.. It happened here, but Cole with the Panama's Surprise gets the win here... After the match, Adam Cole locked in a Liontamer~!
Winner: Adam Cole
72, 69, 94. ***3/4

Adam Cole is chased off by the music of James Storm, who says that, whilst he respects his wife (MsChif) more, he doesn't like or respect Michael Elgin, then challenges Elgin to fight him like a man at Gold Rush.
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Main Event
TCW World Heavyweight Championship
Kevin Steen (C) vs. Tyler Black
Ever seen Paul Wight aka Big Show pissed off? Well Kevin Steen was like that here. Just the threat of a Popup Powerbomb was enough to send Kevin Steen into the stands and far way. And as the show closed, Steen continued to call out Dustin Rhodes as Adrenaline went off the air.
Winner and Still TCW World Heavyweight Champion: Kevin Steen via count out
90, 83, 96. ****1/4

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My Thoughts:
Pros:
- Steen wants revenge on Dustin for 3 Piledrivers on Generico?
- Canadian Ninjas reunite and everyboy is happy, especially me.
- James Storm v. Michael Elgin - let's have a clean winner

Cons:
- It's one thing to have awesome music, now do something in the ring (re: Corbin)
- Mattias Wild... I should just hire Christian and Dolph Ziggler (checks the wallet) welp, Mattias it is then
- The fans must have heated toilets for seats... I know my booking isn't great, but c'mon

Finisher Notes:
Tony Nese -> Running Knee in the corner
Nicole Matthews --> Spinning Neckbreaker

 

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TCW Main Event
Overall: 68%
Crowd: 6,545
TV Rating: 4.45

Welp I know an annoying toerag, I've been told his name is Enzo wants a match
60

Enzo Amore v. Corbin
Hi Enzo.. End of Days, by Enzo
Winner: Corbin
57, 58, 71. *1/4

The Canadian Ninjas are up next, and they taunt Britani Knight, because they're Canadian Smart, and Britani a lonely british whore! Promo ends with Portia motioning the Vixens title
78

WALTER v. Sonjay Dutt
Sonjay flies, straight into a Golden Bomb...
Winner: WALTER
57. 51, 78. **

We're backstage now, where Devitt and Kofi are arguiing.. because neither of them could pin Axel Curtis, thet were soon silenced...
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"Killing in the Name' of hits, and Scott Sandars is in a foul mood.. Calls Prince Devitt and Kofi Nahaje children, then proceeds to book Axel Curtis v. Prince Devitt v. Kofi Nahaje in a triple threat at Gold Rush
81


Tony Nese is a punk, according to Drew Gulak... Insult the Gulak? That's a match
63

TCW Heritage Championship
Roderick Strong (C) vs. Michael Elgin
Elgin charges.. is tripped.. Stronghold... but Elgin is haunted... roll up..
Strong wins. Game over!
Winner and Still TCW Heritage Champion: Roderick Strong
72, 69, 93. ***3/4