CRD's XPW Diary

August 13, 2003

I know it's almost become a cliché to use XPW for your EWR diary around here, but it's such an easy target. B-)

Anyway, I'm not sure if I can be as funny as Zack or Deacon, but I figured I'd give it a shot all the same. Also, my goal is not to necessarily put on bad matches, but just run the fed as I see fit and still make it funny. My post-match comments will appear in italics throughout the diary.

So, yeah, read the show and provide any feedback you have. Tell me what you'd like to see or something you don't like even. I'm always open to suggestion.

~ CRD

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XPW TV

Friday, September 5, 2003

XPW Arena

Hosts: Kris Kloss, Ed Ferrara

RACIAL PROFILING MATCH

Two Guys In Lucha Masks vs. Southern Comfort

Match Background: None.

The Match: Flying reverse elbow by Chris Hamrick. Tag to Scorpio Sky. Hard back suplex on Scorpio. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tag between Chris Hamrick and Tracy Smothers. Vicious back suplex! Scorpio Sky got nailed big time! Tag between Scorpio Sky and Quicksilver. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Tracy Smothers! Smothers hits a great swinging DDT on Quicksilver. Smothers then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Tracy Smothers moves in for the kill. Swinging Neckbreaker! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: It was close to a ** match, but I just can't stand too many blown spots. *3/4

Quality: 59% (37, 81)

Southern Comfort debuted their new redneck gimmick here, because the whole racist thing wasn’t good enough for my writing staff. I probably should have jobbed them here but, well… we’ll wait just a bit longer and see what I can come up with.

Shane Douglas is in the ring, and makes an open challenge for anyone to come out and face him. Out from the back comes the debuting Jim Duggan. He hits the ring and attacks. Shane Douglas can barely stand. Running Clothesline! Douglas got beaten down by the debuting Jim Duggan. After he regains his composure, Douglas challenges Duggan to meet him in the first round of the XPW World title match… TONIGHT!

Quality: 75%

Shane Douglas debuted his new arrogant gimmick here, and Jim Duggan invades XPW! Why? Merely to put a couple of guys over before I put him out to pasture. Enjoy it while it lasts, tough guy! Hoooo!

BECAUSE WE HAVE NO LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

Altar Boy Luke vs. Jonny Storm

Match Background: Jonny and Luke are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW European title.

The Match: Implant DDT by Jonny Storm! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Jonny crushes Luke with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Luke kicks Jonny Storm in the gut to reverse the momentum. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Jonny goes down. Luke uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Jonny. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Jonny counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Jonny crushes Luke with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Jonny Storm, Luke got planted! Pin, but Luke is out just before the three count. Jonny hits a dropkick on Altar Boy Luke and gets right back up. Spinning back kick from Jonny Storm. Jonny Storm misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Luke uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Tiger suplex on Jonny. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! The bell rings. The referee declares that the time limit has expired, and the match is a draw. Jonny Storm offers a handshake to Luke...and he accepts it! No! Altar Boy Luke levels Jonny with a cheap shot right hand! Altar Boy Luke slams Jonny down. Altar Boy Luke climbs to the top rope and hits the Holy Driver! Jonny Storm has been floored after the match.

My Opinion: I'll give a 3/4 star rating, but only if you promise to improve as a booker.

Quality: 55% (41, 70)

I thought about getting rid of the European title and instituting a Light Heavyweight title or something, but ended up changing my mind. I’ll probably use it as my de facto belt for the lighter guys, much like WCW did with the Television title for a short time before they instituted the Cruiserweight belt.

Vic Grimes is in the ring. Supreme comes out, and challenges him to a match at the next show. Grimes accepts and asks if Supreme’s Deathmatch title will be on the line. Supreme shrugs and says if Grimes wants to pay the $25 to get it out of hock, he’ll defend it against him.

Quality: 47%

It seems Supreme has fallen on hard times and hocked his Deathmatch title, but if Grimes gets it back for him, he'll gladly defend it. I wonder if Rob Black ever thought of pawning the titles for a little cash?

GUESS WHO’S GOING OVER MATCH

Match Background: Duggan is making his debut at this show. He is a regular with WWA.

The Match: Duggan walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Spear! Duggan is down! Shane Douglas scores with a standing spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Shane Douglas with a spinning neckbreaker on Duggan. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jim Duggan elbows Shane Douglas in the face to break a hammerlock. Weak bodyslam on Douglas by Duggan sets up a legdrop. Jim Duggan DDTs Douglas, but it just looked terrible. Douglas flips out of a Jim Duggan bodyslam attempt. Spinebuster by Shane Douglas. Jim Duggan is in trouble. Franchiser!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Shane Douglas remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

My Opinion: Not good enough to earn an entire star. 3/4* for you.

Quality: 68% (72, 59)

Duggan puts Douglas over and “The Franchise” advances to the next round of the tournament. Can Douglas last long enough with the “new” XPW to claim the title he never lost? We’ll see.

Overall Rating: 62%

TV Rating: 0.23

Attendance: 303 people

Gate: $6,060

Next week’s main event will serve a dual purpose as it will be a part of the World title tournament and for the Deathmatch title as well if Grimes can come up with the $25 to get it from the pawn shop. Also, Jim Duggan’s 2-match contract will expire and he’s going to go out with a BANG!

Edited August 14, 2003 by The Notorious CRD

Zack Malibu · August 14, 2003

Just a question...this is off of 4.0? Was there a stat update that I missed (other than the mainly MMA one), because if so ::shakes fist::

August 14, 2003

Yes, I'm using 4.0 and am running off of a RaveX update. You can find RaveX here.

August 14, 2003

XPW TV

September 12, 2003

XPW Arena

We open this week with Jim Duggan walking backstage. He meets up with newcomer Tommy Chill and extends his hand. Chill smirks and starts walking off, prompting Duggan to ask, “What’s the problem, tough guy?!” Chill turns around, looks Duggan in the (good) eye and says, “You, ya dinosaur. Just you. Got a problem with that?” Duggan puffs out his chest and says, “Sure do! Hooooo!” Chill chuckles under his breath and says, “Fine, let’s settle in the ring. See ya there.”

Quality: 65%

Tommy Chill gained overness from this segment. Can he beat good ol’ Hacksaw and make a name for himself in XPW? Let’s hope so; otherwise I hired Duggan for nothing.

HAIL, HAIL... AND FAREWELL

Tommy Chill vs Jim Duggan

Match Background: Chill is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Chill slams Jim Duggan. Jim Duggan is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Duggan strikes away at Tommy Chill, not doing much damage at all. Jim Duggan misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Duggan DDTs Tommy Chill. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Tommy Chill is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. BAAACK Body drop by Duggan gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Chill hits a piledriver on Jim Duggan. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Duggan blocks a kick from Tommy Chill. Weak bodyslam by Duggan. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Tommy Chill once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Jim Duggan can barely stand. Here it comes - Chill Factor. 1....2...3, it's finished. Tommy Chill gives a murderous look toward Jim Duggan...and attacks! Duggan gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Chill leaves the ring having left Duggan down and out.

My Opinion: Bad match which brought absolutely nothing to the table and was a waste of time. DUD.

Quality: 51% (46, 56)

Jim Duggan loses overness. Tommy Chill gains overness. And Duggan is ooooouttttaaaa here!! For those of you wondering what the point of this match, here’s an explanation: Tommy Chill is a friend of mine and since he’s in the game now I decided to use him. Two years ago, he faced Duggan in a match where Duggan was supposed to put him over but changed his mind ten minutes before the match. So, it was personal. Oh, and I just don’t like Hacksaw… at all.

BRING ON THE SNOWFLAKES~!

Super Crazy vs Shark Boy

Match Background: Sharky and Crazy are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Shark Boy strikes Crazy. Crazy walks into a high dropkick from Shark Boy, almost losing several teeth in the process. Second rope flying axe handle, Crazy goes down. One day, Sharky might even consider coming off the top with that. You know…for more impact and stuff. Second rope flying axe handle, Crazy goes down. One day, Sharky might even consider coming off the top with that. You know…for more impact and stuff. Super Crazy reverses a hip toss. Implant DDT by Super Crazy! I will always and forever mark out for that move. VICIOUS lightning kick by Crazy on Sharky. There’s a two count on the pin. Shark Boy powers out of a Super Crazy headlock. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Crazy. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Hooks the leg! ONE…TWO…NO! Crazy counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Super Crazy connects with a back heel kick on Sharky and gets back up quickly. Sharky reverses a Super Crazy hammerlock. Hard back suplex on Crazy. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Super Crazy is in trouble. Deep Sea Drop! 1….2….3. Super Crazy slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Sharky turns around…and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

My Opinion: I’ll give it a **1 rating, but that’s because I didn’t mark out once…but nothing was too bad.

Quality: 70% (59, 82)

Super Crazy debuts his new luchadore gimmick, but loses overness from the match. Shark Boy gains overness. Hopefully the matches between these two will get better with later iteration because, as you can see, they definitely have issues with each other now.

Youthanazia come out to the ring for an interview. Erotica come out onto the sound stage to interrupt, and issue a challenge for a match at Damage Incorporated. Chetti and Doring make light of the fact that Prohibition and Cross started out as backyward wrestlers. Prohibition says at least his claim to fame isn’t being Tazz’s cousin or for tagging with a chicken f(beep)er. Oh, TAG.

Quality: 55%

Erotica debuted their new adult film stars gimmick to a negative response. Youthanazia both gained overness from the segment. These two teams will meet at Damage Incorporated for the XPW Tag Team titles.

XPW WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Chris Hero vs Syxx-Pac

Match Background: None.

The Match: Back suplex on Syxx-Pac. Hero walks into a drop toe hold. STIFF high kick on Hero by Syxx-Pac. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. DDT from the top rope by Syxx-Pac. That looked KILLER. Cover, but there's no one to count for Syxx-Pac! Syxx-Pac drops an elbow...but Chris Hero moves out of the way. A Gut buster connects on Syxx-Pac and hits hard. Massive back suplex! Syxx-Pac got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. There's a two count on the pin. Hero hits a great swinging DDT on Syxx-Pac. Hero then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Syxx-Pac powers out of a headlock. Hero takes a NICE hurrancarana from Syxx-Pac. Pin, but Hero is out just before the three count. Syxx-Pac charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Syxx-Pac can barely stand. Here it comes - Hero's Welcome. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: **1/4 rating for this one. Scott Keith may say that it's 'Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling', but not for me, buddy. Got to work harder to impress me.

Quality: 68% (55, 81)

Syxx-Pac loses overness from this match, but Chris Hero gains. There was no real point to this match except I’m using these guys in my World title tournament. I have a feeling Syxx won’t last long with me in charge because I don’t plan on putting him over much, if at all.

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Vic Grimes vs Supreme

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. This match is for the XPW King Of The Deathmatch title.

The Match: Grimes slams Supreme. Supreme counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Supreme ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Vic Grimes charges, Supreme moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Powerbomb on Grimes. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Grimes kicks Supreme in the gut to reverse the momentum. Supreme gets slammed onto a trash can, squashing it. Spinebuster by Vic Grimes. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Vic Grimes connects and Supreme is down! Pin, but Supreme is out just before the three count. Supreme pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Grimes gets thrown over the table. Pin, but Grimes is out just before the three count. Vic Grimes powers out of a Supreme headlock. Supreme can barely stand. Here it comes - Victimizer. 1....2...3, it's finished. Vic Grimes remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Quality: 65% (51, 79)

The King of the Deathmatch title gains in image as Vic Grimes claims it as his own and advances to the next round of the World title tournament, where he’ll take on Shane Douglas.

Overall Rating: 62%

TV Rating: 0.72

Attendance: 316 people

Gate: $6,320

Our next show will be Damage Incorporated. This goes AGAINST my planning, but I forgot to change the time of the event to the end of the month. We’ll work with it though. Here’s the action-packed lineup:

*Southern Comfort vs. Mexico’s Most Wanted

*10-Man Battle Royal (for the vacant TV title) featuring: Shark Boy, Super Crazy, Angel, Justice Pain, Jonny Storm, Chris Candido, Devon Storm, Syxx-Pac, Tommy Chill, and Altar Boy Luke

*sicosis vs. Juventud Guerrera (World Title Tournament Match)

*Youthanazia vs. Erotica (Tag Team Titles)

*Main Event – World Title: Shane Douglas vs. Vic Grimes vs. Chris Hero vs. winner of Psicosis/Juventud

See you there!

August 16, 2003

Damage Incorporated

Sunday, September 14, 2003

XPW Arena

Shane Douglas is backstage. He hyped himself up on THE STICK~!, talking about what he was going to do...and soon.

Quality: 78%

HATE CRIME MATCH

Southern Comfort vs Mexico's Most Wanted

Match Background: Southern Comfort and Mexico's Most Wanted are currently feuding. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Smothers by Halloween. Halloween uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Halloween and Damien 666. Mexico's Most Wanted whip Smothers into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Hooks the leg for a two count. Damien 666 hits a rolling kick on Smothers. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Smothers flips out of a Damien 666 bodyslam attempt. Vicious back suplex! Damien 666 got nailed big time! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Chris Hamrick. Hamrick crushes Damien with a running senton. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Damien 666 reverses a hip toss. Implant DDT by Damien 666! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Damien tags out to Halloween. STIFF high kick on Hamrick by Halloween. Tag to Tracy Smothers. Flying elbow from Halloween connects. Halloween floors Tracy Smothers. Here it comes...La Calabaza! Tracy Smothers taps! Southern Comfort look like they aren't done...and they attack Mexico's Most Wanted! After an exchange of blows, Halloween and Damien are laid out in the ring.

My Opinion: Some blown spots really drag this match down a notch, so its ***1/2 for you.

The redneck tag team lose to MMW, and aren’t too happy about it. After-event reports say that Hamrick and Smothers were spotted out in the parking lot with a long rope and some whiskey.

Psychosis is walking backstage, when he meets Juventud Guerrera. They trade insults, get in each others faces, but eventually walk off without coming to blows.

Quality: 76%

WE’VE GOT A TV TITLE, LET’S DO SOMETHING WITH IT

10 Man Battle Royal

Match Background: This match is for the XPW Televison title.

The Match: Back suplex on Candido. Bodyslam by Angel. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Crazy goes down. Jonny uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Double arm suplex by Chris Candido connects as Pain hits hard. Justice Pain was eliminated by Candido. (Elimination # 1) Jonny gets caught with a short powerbomb from Candido. Candido threw Jonny Storm all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 2) STIFF high kick on Crazy by Devon Storm. DDT from the top rope by Devon Storm. That looked KILLER. Syxx-Pac connects with a back heel kick on Luke and gets back up quickly. Syxx-Pac threw Altar Boy Luke all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 3) Angel walks into a high dropkick from Devon Storm, almost losing several teeth in the process. Second rope flying axe handle, Angel goes down. One day, D. Storm might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Shark Boy connects with a back heel kick on D. Storm and gets back up quickly. Devon Storm was eliminated by Sharky. (Elimination # 4) Sharky takes a flying neckbreaker from Super Crazy. Crazy hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Crazy hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Crazy tried to eliminate Shark Boy, who hung onto the top rope for dear life! Angel scoops and slams Tommy Chill. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Tommy Chill got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Angel. (Elimination # 5) Syxx-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Super Crazy. Crazy went for the elimination, but Syxx-Pac held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Spin kick by Super Crazy to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Chris Candido got eliminated by Crazy. (Elimination # 6) STIFF high kick on Angel by Syxx-Pac. Angel got eliminated by Syxx-Pac. (Elimination # 7) THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Syxx-Pac threw Shark Boy over the top rope, but Shark Boy skinned the cat to save himself! Syxx-Pac walks into a high dropkick from Shark Boy, almost losing several teeth in the process. Sharky went for the elimination, but Syxx-Pac held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Super Crazy kicks the leg, knocks Syxx-Pac down, and goes to work on it. Crazy hits a dropkick on Syxx-Pac and gets right back up. Second rope flying axe handle, Syxx-Pac goes down. One day, Crazy might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Syxx-Pac got eliminated by Crazy. (Elimination # 8) Super Crazy can barely stand. Deep Sea Drop! Sharky threw Super Crazy all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one.

My Opinion: All you deserve for this is *. That DOESN'T mean that you're a deputy or a cop or whatever.

Quality: 70%

The feud between Shark Boy and Super Crazy continues with Shark Boy claiming the TV title by throwing Super Crazy over the top rope to win the battle royal. Rumor has it that Crazy was seen using a red phone to call someone, asking to borrow some Shark Repellent Bat-Spray.

LUCHA MADNESS

Juventud Guerrera vs Psychosis

Match Background: Juvi and Psychosis are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Implant DDT by Psychosis! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Psychosis crushes Juvi with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Juvi reverses a Psychosis hammerlock. Juvi hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Hard back suplex on Psychosis. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Psychosis goes down. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Psychosis. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Psychosis avoids a Juventud Guerrera avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Psychosis crushes Juvi with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Psychosis. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Spin kick by Psychosis to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. STIFF high kick on Juvi by Psychosis. Juvi kicks Psychosis in the gut to reverse the momentum. Juvi uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Tiger suplex on Psychosis. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Juventud Guerrera gets whipped into the corner. Psychosis charges in, but into a pair of raised boots. Juvi uses a roll up, with feet on the second rope! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Juventud Guerrera slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Psychosis to get some payback.

My Opinion: As close to a ***** match as possible...but unfortunately, it was missing something, so I can only give it ****3/4.

Quality: 89%

Well, this exceeded all my expectations and then some. A clean finish might have gotten that final quarter-star, but I needed to give them some fuel for their feud.

A video is played, hyping the upcoming Erotica vs Youthanazia match.

Quality: 58%

Total filler, let’s move on.

PORN AND MURDER

Erotica vs Youthanazia

Match Background: Erotica used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. Erotica and Youthanazia are currently feuding. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started. This match is for the XPW Tag Team titles.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Josh by Chris Chetti. Chetti uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Chetti tags out to Danny Doring. Erotica whip Josh into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. There's a two count on the pin. Running knee lift from Danny Doring. Josh counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Matt Cross. Matt crushes Doring with a sweet running senton. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Matt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Doring powers out of a headlock. BAAACK Body drop by Matt gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Tag to Chris Chetti. Chetti just WAFFLES Matt with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tag between Matt Cross and Josh Prohibition. Chris Chetti hits a rolling kick on Josh. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Josh Prohibition can barely stand. Here it comes - Amityville Horror. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: I really shouldn't drink when I'm reviewing matches. Especially with Scotsman, I can't drink nearly as much, so I try too hard. It was either ** or ****, but I guess I'll have to compromise and say ***.

Quality: 71%

Erotica claim the XPW Tag Team titles. Later reports say that they earned a different sort of tag team title with Commissioner Lizzy Borden after the event. Neither party could be reached for comment.

FOR ALL THE MARBLES (OH YEAH, THE BELT TOO)

Chris Hero vs Shane Douglas vs Juventud Guerrera vs Vic Grimes

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. Grimes and Douglas are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW World title.

The Match: Grimes tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Big forearm by Chris Hero makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Covers for a quick two count. Hero tags out to Juventud Guerrera. Juventud Guerrera hits a rolling kick on Grimes. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. SHINING WIZARD~! on Grimes by Juvi! Pin, but Grimes is out just before the three count. Tag between Juventud Guerrera and Shane Douglas. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Vic Grimes by Douglas. Remember when that was a legit finish? Grimes tags out to Chris Hero. Chris Hero snap suplexes Douglas. Douglas ducks a wild right hand. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Hero! ONE...TWO...THREE. Douglas defeats Hero. Shane Douglas charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spear by Vic Grimes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bodyslam by Grimes. Tag between Shane Douglas and Juventud Guerrera. Juventud Guerrera hits a rolling kick on Grimes. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Juvi uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Vic Grimes is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying shoulder tackle by Grimes sends Juvi CRASHING to the mat. Vic Grimes scores with a big spinebuster. The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Vic Grimes pins Juvi. Grimes hits a piledriver on Shane Douglas. That used to end matches, you know. Death valley driver by Vic Grimes! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Grimes charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Vic Grimes slugs Shane Douglas, sending him down into the corner. While Grimes fires up the crowd, Douglas is removing the turnbuckle pad! Vic Grimes comes over...but Douglas grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Vic Grimes face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Shane Douglas rolls up the stunned Vic Grimes, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Shane Douglas.

My Opinion: I really shouldn't drink when I'm reviewing matches. Especially with Scotsman, I can't drink nearly as much, so I try too hard. It was either ** or ****, but I guess I'll have to compromise and say ***.

Quality: 74%

Shane Douglas is YOUR XPW World Champion, or will be as soon as we have the presentation ceremony.

Commissioner Lizzy Borden comes to the ring and enters the ring. Borden holds up the XPW World title belt. After a short speech, she awards the title to Shane Douglas.

Quality: 64%

Overall Rating: 79%

Attendance: 1,469

Gate: $44,070

Overall, a pretty good event and one I’m happy with. Two new superstars will make their XPW debut in the near future. One will be a main event player, but the other is farther down the card. Look for an announcement on XPW TV in the near future. Haven’t seen any feedback so far, but would like to. If anyone has something to say, feel free. If not, I’ll just discontinue the diary and let the others have their fun.

Zack Malibu · August 16, 2003

I've been reading man, and it's good. While Deacon and myself have taken XPW and played it for laughs, you're actually trying to do something with it. I'm looking forward to seeing how far you come with them in the game.

Lightning Flik · August 16, 2003

CRD, trust me. You are doing fine. Keep at it.

Also, if you've got a TV show, try signing 10 guys you'd know you'd use every TV show episode. This way, you can also claim the house show money as well.

Otherwise, solidly built XPW. Kinda interesting to see it built as a credible fed.

August 16, 2003

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I'll definitely keep it going.

August 16, 2003

Oops, double post.

August 16, 2003

Okay, since people seem to enjoy my attempt at getting XPW noticed as a serious fed, I’m going to focus more on that. Along those lines, the following wrestlers have been placed under written contract: Altar Boy Luke, Chris Hero, Damien 666, Halloween, Josh Prohibition, Justice Pain, Matt Cross, Pogo the Clown, Quicksilver, Scorpio Sky, Tommy Chill, and Vic Grimes. In addition, the two new wrestlers I’ll be introducing in the next few cards are under written contract as well. Now then, on with the show…

XPW TV

Friday, September 19, 2003

XPW Arena

Opening Interview: Shane Douglas is in the ring, and makes an open challenge for anyone to come out and face him. Out from the back comes the debuting Vampiro. He hits the ring and attacks. Shane Douglas can barely stand. Nail In The Coffin!!! That shook the ring. Douglas got beaten down by the debuting Vampiro.

Quality: 78%

Vampiro makes his XPW debut and will face Shane Douglas later tonight for the XPW World title. Could we see a new World champion crowned so soon?

Justice Pain vs Tommy Chill

Match Background: None.

The Match: Chill slams Justice Pain down and motions to the crowd. Nice piledriver on Pain. Hooks the leg for a two count. Justice Pain powers out of a Tommy Chill headlock. Justice Pain connects with rights and lefts and Tommy Chill is down! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Tommy Chill by Pain. Remember when that was a legit finish? Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Chill is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Stun Gun from Justice Pain! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Justice Pain gets taken down out of nowhere! Tommy Chill hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by Tommy Chill! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Tommy Chill with a spinning neckbreaker on Pain. Pain takes a headbutt from Tommy Chill. Pain reverses a Tommy Chill hammerlock. Running knee lift from Justice Pain. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Justice Pain just KILLS Tommy Chill! Tommy Chill is in trouble. Pain Thriller! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'll give a 3/4 star rating, but only if you promise to improve as a booker.

Quality: 52%

Tommy Chill continues his struggle to make a name for himself in XPW, but comes up on the short end of the stick here tonight against Justice Pain.

Youthanazia come out, and announce that they have found a new manager to be in their corner. Out from the back comes Joel Gertner, apparently making his debut as the new manager of Josh Prohibition and Matt Cross.

Quality: 56%

With Youthanazia having such low charisma, I figured they needed a mouthpiece and thus Joel Gertner will be doing their talking for them from here on out. Not only that, but I hope to mold the team into a Midnight Express style while they’re feuding with Erotica.

Two Guys In Lucha Masks vs Youthanazia

Match Background: None.

The Match: Josh crushes Quicksilve with a running senton. Quicksilve tags out to Scorpio Sky. Implant DDT by Josh Prohibition! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tag between Josh Prohibition and Matt Cross. SUPER frankensteiner on Scorpio, who hit hard. Tag between Scorpio Sky and Quicksilver. Springboard reverse elbow by Matt Cross. Excellent move. Looks like Muta has giving out lessons. Slingshot senton by Matt, crushing the chest cavity of Quicksilve. Quicksilver gets knocked to the ground by Matt, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Leap of Faith! 1....2....3. Youthanazia climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **1/2.

Quality: 62%

Not much to say here, except that Youthanazia continue their quest to regain the XPW Tag Team titles from Erotica.

Psychosis vs Devon Storm

Match Background: None.

The Match: D. Storm takes a flying neckbreaker from Psychosis. Super kick by Psychosis. There's a two count on the pin. Psychosis misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Devon Storm strikes Psychosis. Spin kick by Devon Storm to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Psychosis. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pin, but Psychosis is out just before the three count. Spin kick by Devon Storm to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Psychosis flips out of a Devon Storm bodyslam attempt. Lightning kick by Psychosis on D. Storm. There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Psychosis. That looked KILLER. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and D. Storm goes down. D. Storm counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Spin kick by Devon Storm to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. DDT from the top rope by Devon Storm. That looked KILLER. Juventud Guerrera comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Psychosis turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Juvi! Juventud Guerrera has left Psychosis in big trouble. Psychosis can barely stand. Here it comes - Mindbender. 1....2...3, it's finished. Juventud Guerrera remains in the ring. Psychosis pushes the referee away. Psychosis slams Juvi down. Psychosis climbs to the top rope and hits the Guillotine Leg Drop!

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. ***1/2

Quality: 79%

The issues between Psychosis and Juventud Guerrera continue to develop, with Juvi costing his rival a match here against Devon Storm.

Shane Douglas vs Vampiro

Match Background: Vampiro is making his debut at this show. This match is for the XPW World title. Shane Douglas has been XPW World champion since 14 September 2003.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Vampiro who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Vampiro kicks Shane Douglas in the gut to reverse the momentum. Vampiro strikes Douglas. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Back heel kick off the second rope, Douglas goes down. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Shane Douglas powers out of a Vampiro headlock. Flying shoulder tackle by Douglas sends Vampiro CRASHING to the mat. Spear by Shane Douglas. There's a two count on the pin. Powerbomb on Vampiro. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Vampiro blocks a kick from Shane Douglas. Spear by Vampiro. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Douglas flips out of a Vampiro bodyslam attempt. Vampiro hooks up a suplex, but Douglas flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating! Vic Grimes comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Grimes hits Douglas with a chair to the back! Shane Douglas goes down to the canvas, hurt.

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Quality: 75%

Vampiro debuts and puts on a strong showing, but Shane Douglas is arguably the smartest competitor in XPW and will go to any extremes to retain his World Heavyweight title. Vic Grimes has apparently set his sights on the title and could very well be looking at a title shot at Fallout.

Overall Rating: 68%

TV Rating: 0.70

Attendance: 328 people

Gate: $6,560

One of the two new stars I promised have made their debut. Who is the other? Keep watching. Both Vampiro and Joel Gertner are under written contract, but Gertner is not the second man I was hyping. As time goes on, I’m going to try focusing on using the guys I have under contract for the TV shows and keeping those who work on paid appearances at a minimum so that they’re free to work the big shows. That’s it for now. Hope you all enjoyed reading.

August 18, 2003

Well, Chris Candido and Psychosis were signed away from me by TNA. Bastards. Candido I wasn’t really using anyway, but obviously I had high hopes for Psychosis. Hopefully I can find a suitable replacement for him. Time will tell.

XPW TV

September 26, 2003

XPW Arena

Mirai vs. Two Guys In Lucha Masks

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Quance goes down. One day, Quicksilve might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Super kick by Quicksilver. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Quicksilver and Scorpio Sky. Two Guys In Lucha Masks whip Quance into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Second rope flying axe handle, Quance goes down. One day, Scorpio might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Hooks the leg for a two count. Scorpio just WAFFLES Quance with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Bobby Quance fights out of a grapple. DDT from the top rope by Bobby Quance. That looked KILLER. Tag to Jardi Frantz. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and Scorpio is down. Scorpio counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Scorpio tags out to Quicksilver. Jardi takes a NICE hurrancarana from Quicksilver. Tiger suplex on Jardi. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Jardi walks into a high dropkick from Quicksilver, almost losing several teeth in the process. Jardi Frantz is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Springboard reverse elbow by Jardi Frantz. Excellent move. Looks like Muta has giving out lessons. Quicksilver tries to get a big slam, but it is blocked when Jardi goes to the eyes! Jardi Frantz quickly scores with a field-goal kick between the legs! Quicksilver collapses! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Quicksilver got screwed! Mirai signal to each other...and they attack Two Guys In Lucha Masks! After an swift brawl, Quicksilve and Scorpio are left down in the ring.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **1/2.

Quality: 58%

Mirai have effectively turned heel. I turned them because I was lacking in heel tag teams to throw Erotica in the ring against. Problem solved.

Lizzy Borden is backstage in her office. The debuting Nova walks in, and asks what he has to do to get a job. Lizzy Borden says that he has to prove that he is good enough first. Borden books him against Juventud Guerrera, and tells him that if he can win, he can have a full-time job. Oh, and she’ll also be the guest referee.

Quality: 73%

Nova comes to XPW and if he defeats Juventud Guerrera here tonight, he’ll receive an XPW contract.

Jonny Storm vs. Super Crazy

Match Background: This match is for the XPW European title.

The Match: Jonny takes a flying neckbreaker from Super Crazy. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Jonny counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Crazy walks into a high dropkick from Jonny Storm, almost losing several teeth in the process. Jonny uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Jonny Storm, Crazy got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Crazy blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! VICIOUS lightning kick by Crazy on Jonny. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Super Crazy, Jonny is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hard back suplex on Jonny. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Super Crazy strikes Jonny. Jonny Storm once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Jonny hits a dropkick on Super Crazy and gets right back up. Vicious kick to the teeth from Jonny Storm. Jonny Storm signals for the The Rewind! Altar Boy Luke comes out of the crowd! He grabs the leg of Jonny Storm and drags him out of the ring. The referee has no option but to call for the DQ! Meanwhile, Jonny Storm gets sent crashing into the ring post! Crazy and Luke are putting the boots to Jonny Storm! Shark Boy comes running down the aisle with a chair! He slides in, sending Crazy \ Luke running for cover. Shark Boy saved Jonny from a major beating.

My Opinion: Almost got a **** match, but was lacking in certain areas, so i'm knocking off a quarter of a star. Yes, there is such a thing as a quarter star. ***3/4.

Quality: 73%

Solid match here. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing the four men in this match involved in tag action in the near future.

Erotica vs. Southern Comfort

Match Background: This match is for the XPW Tag Team titles. Erotica have been XPW Tag Team champions since 14 September 2003.

The Match: Chris Chetti kicks the leg, knocks Hamrick down, and goes to work on it. Flying elbow from Chris Chetti connects. There's a two count on the pin. Chetti tags out to Danny Doring. Erotica whip Hamrick into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Covers for a quick two count. Hamrick gets caught with a short powerbomb from Doring. Danny Doring gets taken down out of nowhere! Doring takes a NICE hurrancarana from Chris Hamrick. Covers for a quick two count. Hamrick tags out to Tracy Smothers. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Tracy Smothers! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Stun Gun from Tracy Smothers! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Danny Doring avoids a Tracy Smothers avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Bodyslam by Doring. Tag between Danny Doring and Chris Chetti. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Smothers goes down. Tag to Chris Hamrick. Hard back suplex on Hamrick. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. As Doring and Hamrick get into a brawl on the outside, Josh Prohibition comes running down into the ring! Chris Chetti gets grabbed, and they start brawling. Hamrick takes some shots at Chetti as well. The referee, seeing the chaos, calls for a no contest ruling. We have three sets of grapplers in the ring, as Erotica, Southern Comfort and Youthanazia look at each other. Before the inevitable brawl erupts, a host of referees hit the ring to keep them apart.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **1/2.

Quality: 68%

Youthanazia want those titles back so badly that they aren’t willing to chance another team winning them from Erotica. As the common folk says, it’s gotten personal.

A video is played, hyping the upcoming debut of Necro Butcher.

Quality: 34%

There you have it. Necro Butcher will be joining the ranks of XPW soon, most likely competing in matches concerning the King of the Deathmatch title.

Juventud Guerrera vs Nova

Match Background: This will be a special guest referee bout. Nova is making his debut at this show. Lizzy Borden will be the referee for this match. Nova and Juvi are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Nova strikes Juvi. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Juvi goes down. Juvi takes a flying neckbreaker from Nova. Nova hits a rolling kick on Juvi. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Juvi blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Spin kick by Juventud Guerrera to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. SUPER frankensteiner on Nova, who hit hard. There's a two count on the pin. Nova fights out of a grapple. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Juvi is down! Covers for a quick two count. Power drive elbow by Nova. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pin, but Juvi is out just before the three count. Nova goes for a splash but Juvi puts the knees up. Nova walks into a high dropkick from Juventud Guerrera, almost losing several teeth in the process. Nova counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Nova uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Nova moves in for the kill. Spin Doctor! 1....2....3. Juvi is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

My Opinion: Consider yourself lucky, a ****1/4 is hard to get and it was earned every step of the way. Let's see if you can do better now.

Quality: 84%

Nova now receives a written contract with the company, but Juvi is none too happy about it.

Overall Rating: 67%

TV Rating: 0.70

Attendance: 332 people

Gate: $6,640

That’s the second MOTYC under my administration. Further proof that something CAN be made out of XPW with a little work. Our next big event is Fallout on October 19th. The card should start taking shape very soon.

August 19, 2003

Sign Scoot Andrews! Andrews and Nova,Andrew and Juvi. Sucks about Psycosis. Nice

August 20, 2003

The first month of my XPW tenure has reached its end, so here are some numbers for everyone to ruminate over.

Birthdays: Josh Prohibition (23), Tracy Smothers (39), Quicksilver (21)

We made $1,080,000 off of merchandise.

Public Image: 16% (Cult)

Available Money: $1,296,650

That last number concerns me because we started with $4,000,000 (using the RaveX update), so I’ll have to make some cost-cutting measures.

As such, the following wrestlers have been released or had their open contract terminated: Syxx-Pac, Devon Storm, Tammy Lynn Sytch, Super Crazy, Shane Douglas, and Shark Boy.

Along those same lines, the following wrestlers have been placed under a written contract: Chris Chetti, Danny Doring, Juventud Guerrera, Jardi Frantz, and Jonny Storm.

XPW TV

October 3, 2003

XPW Arena

Lizzy Borden is backstage. She addresses the viewers at home, informing them that two titles have been left vacant due to their holders departing the fed. She then rules that a new Television champion will be crowned tonight in a battle royal and the World championship will be decided in a 4-way elimination match.

Quality: 65%

No exposition needed here. Lizzy did gain overness though.

Angel vs Necro Butcher

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Necro is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Necro scoops and slams Angel. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Angel gets slammed onto a trash can, squashing it. BIG clothesline on Angel. Fallaway slam by Necro Butcher puts down Angel. Angel elbows Necro Butcher in the face to break a hammerlock. Face-first suplex onto a trash can by Angel! Spear by Angel. Hooks the leg for a two count. Angel misses a clothesline. Spear by Necro Butcher. Covers for a quick two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Necro Butcher just KILLS Angel! Pin, but Angel is out just before the three count. Angel powers out of a headlock. Angel gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Angel. Necro blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Flying shoulder tackle by Necro sends Angel CRASHING to the mat. Necro Butcher has Angel down on the canvas. Angel gets locked in the Asiatic Spike! Submission victory!

My Opinion: All you deserve for this is *. That DOESN'T mean that you're a deputy or a cop or whatever.

Quality: 54%

Necro Butcher officially debuts and gets a win over the “Hardcore Homo” in his debut.

Lizzy Borden appears again, and announces that tonight we will see Chris Hamrick, Chris Chetti, and Damien 666 compete in a triangle match. If either Hamrick or Damien pin Chris Chetti, their team will receive a title shot next week.

Quality: 59%

Lizzy again gains overness here.

10 Man Battle Royal

Match Background: This match is for the XPW Televison title.

The Match: Bodyslam by Pogo. Tommy Chill got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Pogo. (Elimination # 1) STIFF high kick on Quicksilve by Jardi Frantz. Jardi uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Pain scoops and slams Jardi Frantz. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Powerbomb on Jardi. Pain walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! A kick from Valentine is delivered to the leg. Scorpio Sky takes a butterfly suplex from Valentine. Scorpio Sky was eliminated by Valentine. (Elimination # 2) BIG clothesline on Valentine. STIFF~! chop lights up Valentine who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Justice Pain connects with rights and lefts and Bobby Quance is down! Justice Pain with a spinning neckbreaker on Quance. Luke hits a dropkick on Pogo The Clown and gets right back up. Pogo The Clown got bundled out by Luke. (Elimination # 3) Altar Boy Luke just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Valentine. Valentine threw Altar Boy Luke all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 4) Eddie Valentine snap suplexes Quicksilve. Stun Gun from Eddie Valentine! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Valentine drives a thrust kick into the chest of Jardi. Valentine threw Jardi Frantz all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 5) Valentine takes a back suplex. Chris Hero plants Valentine with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Big dropkick by Eddie Valentine, who got a ton of air on the move. Quicksilver got bundled out by Valentine. (Elimination # 6) Hero drives a thrust kick into the chest of Pain. Justice Pain got bundled out by Hero. (Elimination # 7) Valentine walks into a jaw breaker. Hero tried to eliminate Eddie Valentine, who hung onto the top rope for dear life! Double arm suplex by Eddie Valentine connects as Hero hits hard. Valentine threw Chris Hero over the top rope, but Chris Hero skinned the cat to save himself! Forearm to the face from Valentine on Quance. Bobby Quance got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Valentine. (Elimination # 8) Vicious back suplex! Eddie Valentine got nailed big time! Chris Hero plants Valentine with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Valentine reverses a Chris Hero hammerlock. Chris Hero got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Valentine.

My Opinion: When I give out 3/4*, it means that I'm being REALLY nice about it.

Newcomer Eddie Valentine claims the XPW Television title in his first match. As the runner-up, Chris Hero will receive a shot at the title at Fallout. The TV title gained in image.

Chris Hamrick vs Chris Chetti vs Damien 666

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Southern Comfort and Mexico's Most Wanted have been feuding recently. Mexico's Most Wanted hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Southern Comfort during the feud.

The Match: Chetti just WAFFLES Hamrick with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! STIFF high kick on Damien by Chris Chetti. Chetti drops an elbow...but Chris Hamrick moves out of the way. Flying elbow from Chris Hamrick connects. Lightning kick by Damien on Hamrick. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Damien takes a flying neckbreaker from Chris Chetti. Damien blocks a kick from Chris Chetti. Hamrick \ Damien hook up Chetti, then hit a double suplex. Vicious kick to the teeth from Chris Hamrick. Damien 666 connects with a back heel kick on Hamrick and gets back up quickly. Chris Hamrick fights out of a grapple. Chris Hamrick hits a rolling kick on Chetti. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tracy Smothers comes running down the aisle with a chair! Hamrick and Chris Chetti continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Tracy Smothers slides in and blasts Chris Chetti with a chair to the head! Smothers climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Chris Chetti can barely stand. Southern Bell Ringer!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Quality: 67%

Chris Hamrick claims a win over Chris Chetti with help from his partner. Next week, Southern Comfort takes on Erotica for the titles.

Juventud Guerrera vs Nova vs Vic Grimes vs Supreme

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. Grimes and Supreme are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Nova and Juvi have been feuding recently. Juvi has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW World title.

The Match: BIG clothesline on Nova. Supreme slams Nova. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Supreme and Vic Grimes. Vic Grimes with a spinning neckbreaker on Nova. Vic Grimes scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Tag between Vic Grimes and Juventud Guerrera. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Nova tags out to Supreme. Supreme hits some punches. How generic. Juventud Guerrera elbows Supreme in the face to break a hammerlock. Supreme walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Juventud Guerrera pins Supreme. Flying elbow from Nova connects. Lightning kick by Nova on Juvi. There's a two count on the pin. Hard back suplex on Juvi. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tag to Vic Grimes. Bodyslam by Grimes. Nova charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Nova powers out of a Vic Grimes headlock. Implant DDT by Nova! I will always and forever mark out for that move. DDT from the top rope by Nova. That looked KILLER. Cover gets three for Nova, Grimes got pinned. Flying reverse elbow by Nova. DDT from the top rope by Nova. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Nova walks into a drop toe hold. Juventud Guerrera floors Nova...and climbs the turnbuckles. 450 Splash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

My Opinion: Oh, look out...almost ***, but not quite. **3/4.

Quality: 74%

Da Juice is loose and he is YOUR XPW World Champion. Juvi and Nova will continue their feud and with the World title hanging in the balance. Grimes and Supreme will now be feuding over the Deathmatch title as well.

Overall Rating: 63%

TV Rating: 0.73

Attendance: 322 people

Gate: $6,440

This was the beginning of a rebuilding phase for XPW. Due to the cut-throat nature of EWR, I had to get everyone under written contract and some people either wouldn’t commit at a decent price or preferred to work for higher-ranked promotions. Hopefully the promotion will keep going strong.

August 20, 2003

From here on out, I’m going to cut down on the comments in-between segments. I think the angles, etc., will speak for themselves.

XPW TV

October 10, 2003

XPW Arena

In the ring is Lizzy Borden, who has a microphone. She announces the newest signing, Rene Dupree. He comes out from the back, gets into the ring, and plays to the crowd for a while. Borden then announces that Rene will be taking on Vampiro in tonight’s main event.

Quality: 63%

Jonny Storm vs Tommy Chill

Match Background: This match is for the XPW European title.

The Match: Bodyslam by Chill. Spinebuster by Tommy Chill. Covers for a quick two count. Jonny blocks a kick from Tommy Chill. Jonny Storm connects with a back heel kick on Chill and gets back up quickly. Flying elbow from Jonny Storm connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Jonny Storm. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Jonny Storm hits a rolling kick on Chill. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tommy Chill pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Jonny walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Tommy Chill connects and Jonny Storm is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Fallaway slam by Tommy Chill puts down Jonny Storm. Chill slams Jonny Storm. Jonny kicks Tommy Chill in the gut to reverse the momentum. Spin kick by Jonny Storm to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Back heel kick off the second rope, Chill goes down. Jonny Storm signals for the The Rewind! Altar Boy Luke comes out of the crowd! He grabs the leg of Jonny Storm and drags him out of the ring. The referee has no option but to call for the DQ! Meanwhile, Jonny Storm gets sent crashing into the ring post! Altar Boy Luke pushes the referee aside, then continues to assault Jonny! Right hands rain down on Jonny Storm, pounding him into the canvas. Satisfied with his work, Altar Boy Luke turns and leaves the ring, the damage done.

My Opinion: Nothing special...nothing special at all. *1/4

Quality: 56%

Southern Comfort are backstage. They were on hype duty tonight, this time for a match with Erotica. They promised to bring the XPW Tag Team titles to the South where they belong.

Quality: 60%

Erotica vs Southern Comfort

Match Background: This match is for the XPW Tag Team titles. Erotica have been XPW Tag Team champions since 14 September 2003.

The Match: Stun Gun from Tracy Smothers! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Reverse DDT on Chetti. There's a two count on the pin. Smothers tags out to Chris Hamrick. Southern Comfort whip Chetti into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Implant DDT by Chris Hamrick! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Hooks the leg for a two count. Standing leg lariat by Chris Hamrick on Chetti. Chetti counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tor-NADO DDT from Chris Chetti, Hamrick got planted! Tag between Chris Chetti and Danny Doring. Fallaway slam by Danny Doring puts down Chris Hamrick. Massive backbreaker on Hamrick and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Hamrick ducks a wild right hand. Tag to Tracy Smothers. Vicious back suplex! Danny Doring got nailed big time! Doring gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Pin, but Doring is out just before the three count. Big forearm by Tracy Smothers makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Tracy Smothers misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Massive back suplex! Tracy Smothers got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Mexico's Most Wanted come running down the aisle and into the ring! Smothers turns...and is dropped with a double DDT! Smothers in big trouble. Danny Doring moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Wham Bam. 1....2...3, it's finished. Mexico's Most Wanted are still in the ring. They signal for the Spike Powerbomb! Their music hits, and out come Youthanazia to make the save! They march down aisle. Mexico's Most Wanted want no part of them, and quickly leave through the crowd. Youthanazia stopped Mexico's Most Wanted from continuing their assault.

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **1\2 rating.

Quality: 69%

Back from the break, Mexico's Most Wanted are still in the ring. Youthanazia come out onto the sound stage, and issue a challenge for a match at the next show. Mexico's Most Wanted accept, and the two teams trade insults for a while before leaving.

Quality: 48%

Vampiro vs Rene Dupree

Match Background: Dupree is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Vampiro. Rene Dupree powers out of a Vampiro headlock. Vampiro takes a headbutt from Rene Dupree. Vampiro charges, Dupree moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Vampiro kicks Rene Dupree in the gut to reverse the momentum. Second rope flying axe handle, Dupree goes down. One day, Vampiro might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Massive backbreaker on Dupree and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Vampiro. That looked KILLER. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rene Dupree fights out of a grapple. Spear by Rene Dupree. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rene Dupree misses a clothesline. Rene Dupree is in trouble. Sambo Suplex!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Dupree is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

My Opinion: I'm capable of giving out high star ratings...but only for matches that really deserve it. This one didn't. **1/4.

Quality: 72%

Overall Rating: 62%

TV Rating: 0.69

Attendance: 328 people

Gate: $6,560

As we head toward Fallout, the card is taking shape really well. Here are the confirmed matches:

Juventud vs. Nova (World)

Mirai vs. Two Guys In Lucha Masks

Vic Grimes vs. Supreme (Deathmatch)

Chris Hero vs. Eddie Valentine (Television)

Jonny Storm vs. Altar Boy Luke

Fallout happens on Sunday, October 19th.

August 21, 2003

In the interest of keeping XPW alive financially, I took out a million dollar loan. Hopefully it will help until we’re more financially stable. In other news, this edition of XPW TV is the first to air in prime time! I’m hoping this brings in bigger ratings and draws bigger crowds, thus generating more revenue.

XPW TV

October 17, 2003

XPW Arena

A limo pulls up outside, and out steps Juventud Guerrera, championship belt in tow. He looks around, then heads for the locker rooms.

Quality: 83%

Jardi Frantz vs Quicksilver

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jardi hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Jardi just WAFFLES Quicksilve with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Implant DDT by Jardi Frantz! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Jardi uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Quicksilver reverses a hip toss. Quicksilve uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Jardi takes a NICE hurrancarana from Quicksilver. There's a two count on the pin. Jardi reverses a waistlock. VICIOUS lightning kick by Jardi on Quicksilve. There's a two count on the pin. Slingshot senton by Jardi, crushing the chest cavity of Quicksilve. Pin, but Quicksilve is out just before the three count. Quicksilve counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Jardi walks into a high dropkick from Quicksilver, almost losing several teeth in the process. Jardi flips out of a Quicksilver bodyslam attempt. Spin kick by Jardi Frantz to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Bobby Quance comes running down the aisle with a chair! Jardi whips Quicksilver into the ropes. Quance jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Quance, Quicksilve, and the chair! Quicksilver staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Mirai are beating down on Quicksilver! The music of Scorpio Sky hits, and he comes running down the aisle into the ring. Jardi and Quance don't hesitate though, and attack him as soon as he enters the ring! Scorpio Sky gets beaten down as well, and soon joins Quicksilver down and out on the canvas. Mirai have destroyed them both!

My Opinion: I'll give it a *3/4 rating. If you think of it like currency, it's a 1.75. You can't even take the subway with that anymore here. Work harder man.

Quality: 56%

We see Nova arriving backstage.

Quality: 74%

Justice Pain vs Necro Butcher

Match Background: None.

The Match: Necro Butcher charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Full nelson slam on Necro. There's a two count on the pin. Necro kicks Justice Pain in the gut to reverse the momentum. Necro Butcher connects with rights and lefts and Justice Pain is down! Flying shoulder tackle by Necro sends Pain CRASHING to the mat. Hooks the leg for a two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Necro Butcher just KILLS Justice Pain! Pin, but Pain is out just before the three count. Flying shoulder tackle by Necro sends Pain CRASHING to the mat. Necro drops an elbow...but Justice Pain moves out of the way. Pain hits a piledriver on Necro Butcher. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Necro! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Pain sends Necro CRASHING to the mat. Pain hits a right hand. Necro Butcher elbows Justice Pain in the face to break a hammerlock. Justice Pain charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. High Angle DDT by Necro Butcher just SPIKES Justice Pain down! Necro Butcher gets whipped into the corner. Pain charges in, but into a pair of raised boots. Necro uses a roll up, with feet on the second rope! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Quality: 57%

Joel Gertner is backstage with Youthanazia. Joel Gertner was verbally abusing Erotica on behalf of his team, Youthanazia.

Quality: 70%

Youthanazia vs Mexico's Most Wanted

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Matt goes down. One day, Damien might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. SUPER frankensteiner on Matt, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Damien tags out to Halloween. Mexico's Most Wanted whip Matt into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Flying elbow from Halloween connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. STIFF high kick on Matt by Halloween. Matt blocks a kick from Halloween. Back heel kick off the second rope and Halloween goes flying! Matt tags out to Josh Prohibition. Josh Prohibition hits a rolling kick on Halloween. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Josh crushes Halloween with a running senton. Halloween powers out of a headlock. Tag between Halloween and Damien 666. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Josh is down! Tor-NADO DDT from Damien 666, Josh got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Josh walks into a high dropkick from Damien 666, almost losing several teeth in the process. Josh Prohibition powers out of a Damien 666 headlock. SUPER frankensteiner on Damien, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. As Matt and Damien get into a brawl on the outside, Chris Hamrick comes running down into the ring! Damien 666 gets grabbed, and they start brawling. Josh takes some shots at Damien as well. The referee, seeing the chaos, calls for a no contest ruling. Youthanazia and Mexico's Most Wanted don't look like they've finished! They continue to brawl in and around the ring, not stopping until a host of referees run down the aisle to break them up.

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. ***1/2

Quality: 71%

Lizzy Borden is backstage, and announces that at Fallout we will see Mexico's Most Wanted, Southern Comfort, Youthanazia, and Erotica fight in a TLC match for the XPW Tag Team titles.

Quality: 63%

Vic Grimes vs Rene Dupree

Match Background: Vic Grimes is the reigning XPW King Of The Deathmatch champion, and has been since 12 September 2003.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Dupree who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Dupree takes a headbutt from Vic Grimes. BIG clothesline on Dupree. Fallaway slam by Vic Grimes puts down Rene Dupree. Vic Grimes gets taken down out of nowhere! BIG clothesline on Grimes. Big piledriver on Grimes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vic Grimes powers out of a Rene Dupree headlock. Dupree walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Vic Grimes scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Dupree backdrops Vic Grimes out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Rene Dupree. Rene Dupree connects with rights and lefts and Vic Grimes is down! Grimes powers out of a headlock. Fallaway slam by Vic Grimes puts down Rene Dupree. Vic Grimes moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Victimizer. Supreme quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Vic Grimes turns around. Supreme slams Grimes down. Supreme climbs to the top rope and hits the Mecca Toad Splash! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Supreme! Supreme obviously hasn't finished his attack yet! Vic Grimes stands up. Supreme slams Grimes down. Supreme climbs to the top rope and hits the Mecca Toad Splash! Supreme eventually leaves, having caused enough damage.

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***1/2 rating from me. Deal with it.

Quality: 75%

Juventud Guerrera and Nova are in the ring on opposite sides of a table, about to sign a contract to face each other in an upcoming match. Juventud Guerrera signs it. Nova also signs it, but is immediately attacked by Juvi, who drives the table into his ribs. Juventud Guerrera moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Juvi Driver. Juventud Guerrera walks off, having won this battle.

Quality: 80%

Overall Rating: 70%

TV Rating: 0.72

Attendance: 331 people

Gate: $6,620

Well that didn’t work out quite as well as I’d liked but hopefully ratings and attendance will pick up. XPW’s next show is Fallout. The official lineup is as follows:

Juventud Guerrera vs. Nova (XPW World Title)

Vic Grimes vs. Supreme (XPW King of the Deathmatch Title)

Erotica vs. Youthanazia vs. Southern Comfort vs. Mexico’s Most Wanted (TLC Rules – XPW Tag Team Titles)

Chris Hero vs. Eddie Valentine (XPW Television Title)

Jonny Storm vs. Altar Boy Luke (XPW European Title)

Angel vs. Pogo The Clown

Mirai vs. Two Guys In Lucha Masks

August 21, 2003

Fallout

October 19, 2003

XPW Arena

Vic Grimes is walking backstage, when he meets Supreme. They trade insults, get in each others faces, but eventually walk off without coming to blows.

Quality: 46%

Mirai vs Two Guys In Lucha Masks

Match Background: None.

The Match: Implant DDT by Bobby Quance! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Quance crushes Quicksilve with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Quance tags out to Jardi Frantz. Jardi Frantz scoops up Quicksilve. Quance bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Jardi hits a dropkick on Quicksilver and gets right back up. Covers for a quick two count. Jardi hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Quicksilve counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tor-NADO DDT from Quicksilver, Jardi got planted! Tag to Scorpio Sky. Scorpio Sky hits a rolling kick on Jardi. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Scorpio crushes Jardi with a huge legdrop. Jardi reverses a waistlock. Tag between Jardi Frantz and Bobby Quance. Quance crushes Scorpio with a running senton. Springboard dropkick from Bobby Quance. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Bobby Quance strikes Scorpio. Scorpio blocks a kick from Bobby Quance. Lightning kick by Scorpio on Quance. Bobby Quance is in trouble. Stunner! 1....2....3. Two Guys In Lucha Masks remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Quality: 63%

Angel vs Pogo The Clown

Match Background: None.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Pogo The Clown ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Pogo The Clown hits some punches. How generic. Fallaway slam by Pogo The Clown puts down Angel. Pogo The Clown with a spinning neckbreaker on Angel. Angel kicks Pogo The Clown in the gut to reverse the momentum. Angel with a spinning neckbreaker on Pogo. Pogo takes a quick lariat. Hooks the leg for a two count. Pogo The Clown pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spear by Pogo The Clown. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerbomb on Angel. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Angel comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Pogo The Clown just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Angel. Pogo reverses a Angel hammerlock. Angel charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Angel can barely stand. Closed Casket Crunch!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Do you know what * means? It's the equivalent of buying your favorite soft drink, looking under the cap and seeing 'Sorry, Try again.' At least you got the soft drink.

Jonny Storm vs Altar Boy Luke

Match Background: Jonny and Luke have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW European title.

The Match: Altar Boy Luke kicks the leg, knocks Jonny down, and goes to work on it. Jonny counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Luke walks into a high dropkick from Jonny Storm, almost losing several teeth in the process. Jonny whips Luke into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! DDT from the top rope by Jonny Storm. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Luke pushes out of a Jonny Storm hold. Altar Boy Luke hits a rolling kick on Jonny. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. SUPER frankensteiner on Jonny, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. Jonny walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pin, but Jonny is out just before the three count. Jonny reverses a waistlock. Luke takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jonny Storm. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Jonny walks into a drop toe hold. Jonny scores with a forearm, sending Luke down into the corner. The referee pulls Jonny Storm away to get the break. Wait! Luke has pulled something out of his tights. Jonny Storm walks over...and gets floored by a punch! 1....2....3! The referee never saw the brass knuckles! Altar Boy Luke leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Luke has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Jonny Storm to look for revenge.

My Opinion: *1/2 rating. Hey, you wanted to make it harder on yourself, right?

Quality:

Chris Hero vs Eddie Valentine

Match Background: Hero and Valentine are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW Televison title. Eddie Valentine has been XPW Televison champion since 03 October 2003.

The Match: Chris Hero gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Hero. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Valentine goes down. Stun Gun from Chris Hero! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Vertical suplex by Chris Hero. Valentine counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Hero tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Badly executed second rope splash by Valentine. Hooks the leg for a two count. Chris Hero powers out of a Eddie Valentine headlock. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Chris Hero! Covers for a quick two count. Chris Hero plants Valentine with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hero walks into a drop toe hold. Chris Hero just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Valentine. Hero flips out of a Eddie Valentine bodyslam attempt. Valentine gets caught with a short powerbomb from Hero. The bell rings, and this match has come to a time limit draw. I don't think the fight has finished. Chris Hero and Valentine have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

My Opinion: I'll give it a *3/4 rating. If you think of it like currency, it's a 1.75. You can't even take the subway with that anymore here. Work harder man.

Quality: 66%

Erotica vs Southern Comfort vs Mexico's Most Wanted vs Youthanazia

Match Background: This will be a TLC bout. Erotica and Youthanazia have been feuding recently. Youthanazia have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began. Southern Comfort and Mexico's Most Wanted have been feuding recently. Mexico's Most Wanted hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Southern Comfort during the feud. This match is for the XPW Tag Team titles. Erotica have been XPW Tag Team champions since 14 September 2003.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Chetti crushes Hamrick with a running senton. Chetti walks into a drop toe hold. Danny Doring hits a bulldog off the ropes. Damien flips out of a Danny Doring bodyslam attempt. Second rope flying axe handle, Doring goes down. One day, Damien might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying elbow by Matt Cross from the top of the ladder! OOHHH, YEAH! Vicious chokeslam byMatt Cross! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Halloween goes down. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Running table shot by Hamrick, sending it into Halloween. SUPER frankensteiner on Chetti, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Hip toss onto a chair by Josh! Big forearm by Tracy Smothers makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Ladder-shot by Smothers. Face slam on the table by Halloween. Tiger suplex on Matt. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Chetti throws a ladder onto Josh Prohibition. Southern Comfort whip Damien into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Halloween! Chris Chetti with a whip into the ladder. Chris Chetti and Danny Doring go up the ladder and grab the prize for the win.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Quality: 68%

Vampiro is in the ring, about to give an interview. Out from the crowd comes the debuting Carly Colon, who attacks. Carly Colon floors Vampiro. Vampiro gets locked in the Inverted Figure Four! Vampiro goes limp! Vampiro has been laid out by Carly Colon.

Quality: 75%

Supreme vs Vic Grimes

Match Background: This will be a barbed wire bout. Grimes and Supreme have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW King Of The Deathmatch title. Vic Grimes has been XPW King Of The Deathmatch champion since 12 September 2003.

The Match: Grimes hits a right hand. Vic Grimes throws Supreme back-first into the barbed wire. Fallaway slam by Vic Grimes puts down Supreme. Running knee lift from Vic Grimes. Grimes goes for a splash but Supreme puts the knees up. Supreme throws Grimes back-first into the barbed wire. Massive backbreaker on Grimes and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Supreme misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spear by Vic Grimes. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Supreme! Supreme powers out of a headlock. Supreme hits some punches. How generic. Supreme charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Bodyslam by Grimes. Vic Grimes throws Supreme into the barbed wire...and that entire side collapses, wrapping Supreme up in the flesh-ripping wire!! Grimes quickly makes the cover and gets the three count over a bloody opponent. Vic Grimes offers a handshake to Supreme...and he accepts it! No! Supreme levels Grimes with a cheap shot right hand! Supreme slams Grimes down. Supreme climbs to the top rope and hits the Mecca Toad Splash! Vic Grimes has been floored after the match.

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Quality: 66%

Juventud Guerrera vs Nova

Match Background: Nova and Juvi have been feuding recently. This match is for the XPW World title. Juventud Guerrera has been XPW World champion since 03 October 2003.

The Match: Juventud Guerrera kicks the leg, knocks Nova down, and goes to work on it. Nova counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Nova hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Nova whips Juvi into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Back heel kick off the second rope, Juvi goes down. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Nova charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Nova takes a flying neckbreaker from Juventud Guerrera. VICIOUS lightning kick by Juvi on Nova. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious chokeslam byJuventud Guerrera! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Nova counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Super kick by Nova. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Juventud Guerrera avoids a Nova avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Juvi whips Nova into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Nova floors Juvi, then signals for the Spin Doctor. Meanwhile, Juventud Guerrera has something in his hands. Nova comes over...and has to move quickly to duck a brass knuckles punch! The knuckles get knocked to the ground in the struggle, and Nova manages to grab them. Juventud Guerrera gets hit with his own weapon, and is knocked out. The referee wakes up to see the pinfall: 1....2....3! It's over. Another referee comes running down the aisle, and points out to the first official that Nova used an illegal weapon. The referee reverses the decision! Nova has been disqualified!

My Opinion: A ****1/2 rating for a great match. Keep on trucking...you'll get there.

Quality: 88%

Overall Rating: 70%

Attendance: 1,460

Gate: $43,800

And so, Fallout ends with a bang. Nova thought he had won the World title, but his decision to use Juvi’s knucks cost him in the end. This card wasn’t quite as good as I was expecting, but again,we’re still in a bit of rebuilding phase. Carly Colon joins the promotion and makes an immediate impact by attacking Vampiro. The main event delivered and the unofficial blowoff between Mirai and Two Guys In Lucha Masks went pretty well too. Hopefully the next few shows will find XPW hitting its stride and our next event will be an unmitigated success.

August 23, 2003

XPW TV

October 24, 2003

XPW Arena

Lizzy Borden is backstage. She got on THE STICK~! and spent the interview talking about the main event for XPW’s next PPV, November Reign. She announces that it will be a War Games match, pitting Juventud Guerrera, Supreme, and Youthanazia against Nova, Vic Grimes, and Erotica.

Quality: 65%

Angel vs. Tommy Chill

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: Cane-assisted Russian Leg Sweep and Chill is out! Vicious back suplex! Tommy Chill got nailed big time! There's a two count on the pin. Chill backdrops Angel out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Tommy Chill. Tommy Chill hits some punches. How generic. Fallaway slam by Tommy Chill puts down Angel. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tommy Chill smashes a Playstation console over the head of Angel. Should have used an X-Box, they're much bigger. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Angel charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Angel reverses a hip toss. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Angel! There's a two count on the pin. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Angel who held onto that one for ages. Pin, but Chill is out just before the three count. Fallaway slam by Angel puts down Tommy Chill. Slam into the table by Angel. Tommy Chill is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Angel by Chill. Remember when that was a legit finish? Brutal sit out powerbomb on Angel! Angel is in trouble. Chill Factor! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Do you know what * means? It's the equivalent of buying your favorite soft drink, looking under the cap and seeing 'Sorry, Try again.' At least you got the soft drink.

Quality: 55%

Erotica are in the ring. Mirai come out onto the sound stage, and issue a challenge for a match tonight. Erotica accept, and the two teams trade insults for a while before leaving.

Quality: 52%

Altar Boy Luke vs. Chris Hero

Match Background: This match is for the XPW European title. Altar Boy Luke has been XPW European champion since 19 October 2003.

The Match: Luke just WAFFLES Hero with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Hero kicks Altar Boy Luke in the gut to reverse the momentum. Big forearm by Chris Hero makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Belly to belly off the top rope! Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Hero! Altar Boy Luke elbows Chris Hero in the face to break a hammerlock. Hero takes a flying neckbreaker from Altar Boy Luke. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Hero is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Altar Boy Luke and Hero is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Altar Boy Luke misses a clothesline. Massive back suplex! Altar Boy Luke got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Altar Boy Luke once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Eddie Valentine comes running down the aisle with a chair! Luke whips Chris Hero into the ropes. Valentine jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Valentine, Hero, and the chair! Chris Hero staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Altar Boy Luke, having taken the victory thanks to the outside interference of Eddie Valentine, goes over and shakes hands with him, showing that their plan was a success.

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Quality: 62%

Alicia Webb is standing in the set for her personal interview segment. She announces that tonight's guest is Juventud Guerrera, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview about what Juvi is planning to do in the near future. The champ promises that Team Juvi will triumph at November Reign.

Quality: 80%

Mirai vs. Erotica

Match Background: This match is for the XPW Tag Team titles. Erotica have been XPW Tag Team champions since 14 September 2003.

The Match: Danny Doring hits some punches. How generic. A Gut buster connects on Jardi and hits hard. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Chris Chetti. Erotica hook up Jardi, then hit a double suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. Second rope flying axe handle, Jardi goes down. One day, Chetti might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Jardi backdrops Chris Chetti out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Jardi Frantz. Lightning kick by Jardi on Chetti. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jardi tags out to Bobby Quance. Flying reverse elbow by Bobby Quance. Pin, but Chetti is out just before the three count. Quance hits a dropkick on Chris Chetti and gets right back up. Quance charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Second rope flying axe handle, Quance goes down. One day, Chetti might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Tag between Chris Chetti and Danny Doring. Quance takes a headbutt from Danny Doring. Tag to Jardi Frantz. Doring slams Jardi Frantz down and motions to the crowd. Danny Doring moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Wham Bam. 1....2...3, it's finished. Youthanazia come running down the aisle and into the ring. Erotica are ready though, and attack them straight away! Erotica set Matt Cross up, and nail the Double DDT! Josh is grabbed...and he gets hit with the Double DDT as well! Erotica have done a number on them!

My Opinion: Good bout. In my estimation, it's about ***3/4.

Quality: 70%

Halloween vs. Chris Hamrick

Match Background: Southern Comfort and Mexico's Most Wanted have been feuding recently. Mexico's Most Wanted hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Southern Comfort during the feud.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hamrick crushes Halloween with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Chris Hamrick misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Halloween just WAFFLES Hamrick with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Halloween hits a rolling kick on Hamrick. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Hamrick goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Halloween hits a dropkick on Chris Hamrick and gets right back up. Chris Hamrick pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Halloween takes a NICE hurrancarana from Chris Hamrick. Hooks the leg for a two count. DDT from the top rope by Chris Hamrick. That looked KILLER. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying elbow from Chris Hamrick connects. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Halloween goes down. Halloween flips out of a Chris Hamrick bodyslam attempt. Hamrick takes a flying neckbreaker from Halloween. Tiger suplex on Hamrick. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Tracy Smothers comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Clothesline...but Halloween ducks! Chris Hamrick gets hit! Halloween knocks Smothers out of the ring. Halloween has Chris Hamrick down on the canvas. Chris Hamrick gets locked in the La Calabaza! Submission victory! Southern Comfort are beating down on Halloween! The music of Damien 666 hits, and he comes running down the aisle into the ring. Hamrick and Smothers don't hesitate though, and attack him as soon as he enters the ring! Damien 666 gets beaten down as well, and soon joins Halloween down and out on the canvas. Southern Comfort have destroyed them both!

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Quality: 70%

Vic Grimes is in the ring. Out from the crowd comes Supreme, who grabs a chair from ringside as he hits the ring. Grimes turns, and gets floored by a brutal chair shot. Vic Grimes gets knocked to the ground by Supreme, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Mecca Toad Splash! Supreme raises the chair and drives it side-first into the throat of Grimes, causing him to roll around in agony. The chair gets put around the head of Vic Grimes, who then gets driven face-first into the mat, crushing his wind pipe against the steel. Paramedics come running out to help Vic Grimes as Supreme exits via the crowd.

Quality: 50%

Nova vs. Carly Colon

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Carly goes down. Nova hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hard back suplex on Carly. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Carly counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Nova takes a knee lift from Carly. *sigh* Running knee lifts always remind me of the late Curt Hennig. Carly Colon hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Nova ducks a wild right hand. Carly takes a NICE hurrancarana from Nova. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Nova, Carly got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Carly Colon comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Carly slams Nova. Carly goes for a splash but Nova puts the knees up. Second rope flying axe handle, Carly goes down. One day, Nova might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Nova moves in for the kill. Spin Doctor!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: I'm capable of giving out high star ratings...but only for matches that really deserve it. This one didn't. **1/4.

Quality: 73%

Overall Rating: 65%

TV Rating: 0.74

Attendance: 353 people

Gate: $7,060

Pretty good show overall. As we build toward November Reign, things should continue to get more interesting. Business is looking better, which I hope means I can keep the promotion going for quite a while.

August 24, 2003

XPW TV

October 31, 2003

XPW Arena

Nova is in the ring, and he calls out Juventud Guerrera. Juvi appears, and eventually accepts a challenge to a match between the two.

Quality: 74%

Scorpio Sky vs. Altar Boy Luke

Match Background: This match is for the XPW European title. Altar Boy Luke has been XPW European champion since 19 October 2003.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Scorpio by Altar Boy Luke. Scorpio flips out of a Altar Boy Luke bodyslam attempt. STIFF high kick on Luke by Scorpio Sky. Altar Boy Luke charges, Scorpio moves, and the referee is knocked silly! DDT from the top rope by Scorpio Sky. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Luke blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Luke hits a dropkick on Scorpio Sky and gets right back up. Super kick by Altar Boy Luke. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Altar Boy Luke. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Luke drops an elbow...but Scorpio Sky moves out of the way. Flying reverse elbow by Scorpio Sky. Pin, but Luke is out just before the three count. Altar Boy Luke is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Altar Boy Luke floors Scorpio Sky...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Halo! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Oh, look out...almost ***, but not quite. **3/4.

Southern Comfort are in the ring. Out from the back come Mexico’s Most Wanted, and they hit the ring. Chris Hamrick and Tracy Smothers get out of there quickly, not wanting to fight.

Quality: 62%

Mexico's Most Wanted vs. Necro Butcher and Pogo The Clown

Match Background: None.

The Match: BAAACK Body drop by Halloween gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spear by Necro Butcher. Covers for a quick two count. Necro tags out to Pogo The Clown. Pogo \ Necro whip Halloween into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. BAAACK Body drop by Halloween gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. STIFF~! chop lights up Halloween who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Halloween counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tor-NADO DDT from Halloween, Pogo got planted! Tag to Damien 666. Spin kick by Damien 666 to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Damien crushes Pogo with a running senton. Damien charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Tag between Pogo The Clown and Necro Butcher. Necro hits a piledriver on Damien 666. That used to end matches, you know. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Damien! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Necro Butcher connects with rights and lefts and Damien 666 is down! Damien counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Damien crushes Necro with a running senton. Damien 666 has Necro Butcher down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Moonsault, forget about it. 1....2...3! Southern Comfort come running down the aisle and into the ring! Damien turns...and gets floored by a clothesline. Halloween walks into a vicious boot to the face. Southern Comfort set him up, and nail the Spike Piledriver! Damien is grabbed...and he gets hit with the Spike Piledriver as well! Southern Comfort have done a number on them!

My Opinion: I'll give this a ***1\4 rating. If I left it up to you, you'd probably think it was the greatest match ever! Keep trying...

Quality: 70%

Alicia Webb is standing in the set for her personal interview segment. She announces that tonight's guest is Supreme, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview, but it is ended abruptly when Vic Grimes comes out of nowhere and attacks Supreme. The brawl is swift and violent, and ends with Supreme down and out on the floor of the set. Vic Grimes walks off, having made his point.

Quality: 66%

Justice Pain vs. Rene Dupree

Match Background: None.

The Match: Pain is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Pain is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Dupree slams Justice Pain down and motions to the crowd. Bodyslam by Dupree. Pain counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Bodyslam by Pain. Spear by Justice Pain. Hooks the leg for a two count. Rene Dupree pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Dupree hits a piledriver on Justice Pain. That used to end matches, you know. Covers for a quick two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Pain! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Pain reverses a waistlock. Pain slams Rene Dupree. Justice Pain gets taken down out of nowhere! Running knee lift from Rene Dupree. Justice Pain can barely stand. Death Valley Driver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: *1\2 rating. Hey, you wanted to make it harder on yourself, right?

Quality: 62%

Joel Gertner is backstage with Josh Prohibition. Joel Gertner was out there to hype a match for Josh against Danny Doring.

Quality: 77%

Josh Prohibition vs. Danny Doring

Match Background: Erotica and Youthanazia have been feuding recently. Youthanazia have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began.

The Match: A Gut buster connects on Josh and hits hard. Spear by Danny Doring. Covers for a quick two count. Josh counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. STIFF high kick on Doring by Josh Prohibition. Josh Prohibition hits a rolling kick on Doring. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Doring goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying elbow from Josh Prohibition connects. Doring blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Josh walks into a jaw breaker. Hooks the leg for a two count. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Doring who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Running knee lift from Danny Doring. Josh gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Doring! Danny Doring misses a clothesline. Implant DDT by Josh Prohibition! I will always and forever mark out for that move. DDT from the top rope by Josh Prohibition. That looked KILLER. Matt Cross comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Doring turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Matt! Matt Cross has left Doring in big trouble. Danny Doring can barely stand. T-Bone Prohibition Plex!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Josh and Matt are beating the hell out of Danny Doring! Chris Chetti sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Josh Prohibition, exchanging punches! He goes down quickly though when Matt clips the knee from behind! Youthanazia put the boots to Chris Chetti, and leave him down on the canvas next to Danny Doring. What a demolition!

My Opinion: A wise man once said 'Can I get a side of bland with that bland'. He's dead now, though. That's what this match was...bland. **

Quality: 65%

Juventud Guerrera is walking backstage.

Quality: 75%

Nova vs. Juventud Guerrera

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. Nova and Juvi have been feuding recently. This match is for the XPW World title. Juventud Guerrera has been XPW World champion since 03 October 2003.

The Match: Nova throws Juvi into the cage. Nova crushes Juvi with a huge legdrop. Juventud Guerrera elbows Nova in the face to break a hammerlock. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Nova goes down. Juvi uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Juventud Guerrera launches Nova into the cage wall. Juvi hits a dropkick on Nova and gets right back up. Juventud Guerrera and Nova climb the cage....but both end up crashing back to the canvas after a struggle! Nova is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. SUPER frankensteiner on Juvi, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Vicious kick to the teeth from Nova. Nova hits a rolling kick on Juvi. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Nova launches Juvi into the cage wall. Juventud Guerrera is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying elbow from Juventud Guerrera connects. Tiger suplex on Nova. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Tiger suplex on Juvi. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Nova goes to leave the cage by the door...but Supreme appears at ringside and slams the door on his head! Juvi takes the opportunity, and climbs out the door for the win! Juventud Guerrera, having taken the victory thanks to the outside interference of Supreme, goes over and shakes hands with him, showing that their plan was a success.

My Opinion: Absolutely solid match. A few minor things brought it down, so I'm tacking on a **** rating.

Quality: 87%

Overall Rating: 71%

TV Rating: 0.74

Attendance: 348 people

Gate: $6,960

Good show with some surprising results, particularly MMW vs. Necro/Pogo. As evidenced by the main event, Team Juvi are starting to gel as a unit heading into War Games at November Reign. Can Team Nova do the same?

Here’s the numbers for the beginning of November:

Birthdays: Matt Cross (22)

We made $1,080,000 off of merchandise.

Public Image: 22% (Cult)

Available Money: $2,163,757

Much better than last month, even though we’re now paying back a loan. Getting all of my talent under a signed contract was the best move I could make apparently. Besides the planned main event, are there any matches that you people who read this would like to see at November Reign? Any stipulations, things of that sort? Let me know.

August 26, 2003

A video is played, recapping the various events surrounding the feud between Juventud Guerrera and Nova.

Quality: 75%

Aidan Nathans vs. Austin Lee

Match Background: Nathans is making his debut at this show. Lee is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Austin Lee. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Nathans goes down. Spin kick by Austin Lee to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Flying elbow from Austin Lee connects. Nathans blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Aidan Nathans snap suplexes Lee HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Nathans is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Aidan Nathans hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lee backdrops Aidan Nathans out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Austin Lee. SUPER frankensteiner on Nathans, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Nathans. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pin, but Nathans is out just before the three count. Nathans kicks Austin Lee in the gut to reverse the momentum. Nathans hits a right hand. Lee counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying elbow from Austin Lee connects. Austin Lee moves in for the kill. Degenerate Driver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Do you know what * means? It's the equivalent of buying your favorite soft drink, looking under the cap and seeing 'Sorry, Try again.' At least you got the soft drink.

Quality: 52%

Lizzy Borden is backstage, and announces that tonight we will see Supreme and Vic Grimes fight one on one in last man standing match for the King of the Deathmatch title.

Quality: 70%

Adam Windsor vs. Altar Boy Luke

Match Background: Windsor is making his debut at this show. This match is for the XPW European title. Altar Boy Luke has been XPW European champion since 19 October 2003.

The Match: Windsor walks into a high dropkick from Altar Boy Luke, almost losing several teeth in the process. Standing leg lariat by Altar Boy Luke on Windsor. Windsor takes a flying neckbreaker from Altar Boy Luke. Second rope flying axe handle, Windsor goes down. One day, Luke might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Altar Boy Luke misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spin kick by Adam Windsor to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Luke is down! Covers for a quick two count. Luke ducks a wild right hand. SUPER frankensteiner on Windsor, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Power drive elbow by Altar Boy Luke. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pin, but Windsor is out just before the three count. Windsor backdrops Altar Boy Luke out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Adam Windsor. Adam Windsor kicks the leg, knocks Luke down, and goes to work on it. Luke blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Hard back suplex on Windsor. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Adam Windsor hooks up a suplex, but Luke flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating! Jonny Storm comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Luke turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Jonny Storm has left Luke down and bloodied.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Quality: 63%

Two Guys In Lucha Masks vs. Southern Comfort

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hamrick walks into a high dropkick from Quicksilver, almost losing several teeth in the process. Flying elbow from Quicksilver connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Quicksilve tags out to Scorpio Sky. Two Guys In Lucha Masks whip Hamrick into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Hamrick takes a flying neckbreaker from Scorpio Sky. Chris Hamrick is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Scorpio takes a NICE hurrancarana from Chris Hamrick. Hooks the leg for a two count. Hamrick tags out to Tracy Smothers. Doctor Bomb connects and Scorpio landed hard. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Smothers. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Scorpio kicks Tracy Smothers in the gut to reverse the momentum. Second rope flying axe handle, Smothers goes down. One day, Scorpio might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Scorpio tags out to Quicksilver. Standing leg lariat by Quicksilver on Smothers. Tag to Chris Hamrick. Flying elbow from Quicksilver connects. Mexico's Most Wanted come running down the aisle and into the ring! Hamrick turns...and is dropped with a double DDT! Hamrick in big trouble. Quicksilver floors Chris Hamrick...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Moonsault! 1....2....3. Southern Comfort don't look like they're finished by any means...and they rush forward to attack Two Guys In Lucha Masks, and send them to the outside. Threats are exchanged as the chaos ends.

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Quality: 66%

Vic Grimes is warming up backstage. Nova walks over and tells him that he has his back tonight.

Quality: 59%

Chris Hero vs. Carly Colon

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chris Hero by Carly. Remember when that was a legit finish? Spinebuster by Carly Colon. Hooks the leg for a two count. Carly charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Carly takes a back suplex. Big dropkick by Chris Hero, who got a ton of air on the move. There's a two count on the pin. Back heel kick off the second rope, Carly goes down. Pin, but Carly is out just before the three count. Vertical suplex by Chris Hero. Carly counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Spear by Carly Colon. Covers for a quick two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Carly Colon just KILLS Chris Hero! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hero takes a hard, stinging chop from Carly. One word: Ow. Carly scoops and slams Chris Hero. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Carly charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Stun Gun from Chris Hero! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Carly gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Carly Colon can barely stand. Here it comes - Hero's Welcome. 1....2...3, it's finished. Eddie Valentine comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Eddie Valentine spins Hero around. Eddie Valentine hits the Palm Strike! Chris Hero has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: Usually, this is designated for good matches that were usually way too short for some reason. What's your excuse? *3/4

Quality: 65%

Alicia Webb is standing in the set for her personal interview segment. She announces that tonight's guest is Eddie Valentine, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview, but it is ended abruptly when Chris Hero comes out of nowhere and attacks Eddie Valentine. The brawl is swift and violent, and ends with Valentine down and out on the floor of the set. Chris Hero walks off, having made his point.

Quality: 64%

Vic Grimes vs. Supreme

Match Background: This will be a last man standing bout. Grimes and Supreme have been feuding recently. Supreme has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW King Of The Deathmatch title. Vic Grimes has been XPW King Of The Deathmatch champion since 12 September 2003.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Vic Grimes ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Supreme is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Grimes is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Supreme connects and Vic Grimes is down! Supreme charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Grimes slams Supreme onto the table. Full nelson slam on Supreme. The referee counts: 2....3...4....but Supreme stands up. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Vic Grimes just KILLS Supreme! Supreme reverses a hip toss. Supreme hits Grimes with a plastic dinosaur! The referee counts: 6....7...8....but Grimes stands up. Grimes blocks a kick from Supreme. Juventud Guerrera comes running down the aisle with a chair! Supreme goes to irish whip Vic Grimes into the ropes. Juvi prepares to swing the chair...but Vic Grimes reverses! Juvi accidentally smacks Supreme with a chair to the back! Vic Grimes moves in for the kill. Victimizer!!! That shook the ring. The referee counts to 10, this match is over! Supreme and Juvi are putting the boots to Vic Grimes! Nova comes running down the aisle with a chair! He slides in, sending Supreme \ Juvi running for cover. Nova saved Grimes from a major beating.

My Opinion: I'm capable of giving out high star ratings...but only for matches that really deserve it. This one didn't. **1/4.

Quality: 70%

Overall Rating: 65%

TV Rating: 0.73

Attendance: 341 people

Gate: $6,820

Not so great this week, but not completely bad either. Better than Raw. According to Sophie, the Southern Comfort/MMW feud is almost ready to be blown off. I don't know if I can make it to November Reign before they're ready to blow it off or not, but I'm gonna try. See ya next time.

September 7, 2003

What? You thought I was gone? Nah, you all aren’t that lucky. Seriously though, I was in the hospital for a few days last week and my internet time has been a little limited until now, but now I’m back and I’m going to try and freshen up the diary as well. So, to borrow a phrase from Ron Killings, let’s do the damn thing.

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Tragedy strikes! Chris Hamrick will be out for 7 months with a broken leg. 7 months? Did he break it in multiple places? Geez. What does this mean for his team’s feud? Stay tuned.

XPW TV

November 14, 2003

XPW Arena

Interview: Lizzy Borden is in the ring, and announces that she has signed a new wrestler to her show. Out comes Hulk Hogan, who plays to the crowd from the sound stage. Lizzy announces that Hogan will be taking on Rene Dupree this Sunday at November Reign.

Rating: 82%

Notes: Hulk Hogan lost overness from this segment. Lizzy Borden gained overness from this segment.

Aidan Nathans vs. Necro Butcher

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. This match is part of a tournament to determine the next challenger for the King of the Deathmatch title.

Flying shoulder tackle by Nathans sends Necro CRASHING to the mat. Spear by Aidan Nathans. Hooks the leg for a two count. Aidan Nathans misses a clothesline. Nathans gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Fallaway slam by Necro Butcher puts down Aidan Nathans. There's a two count on the pin. Powerbomb on Nathans. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! BIG clothesline on Nathans. Nathans reverses a waistlock. Full nelson slam on Necro. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Necro is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Running knee lift from Aidan Nathans. Nathans slams Necro Butcher. Necro Butcher comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Necro Butcher with a spinning neckbreaker on Nathans. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Necro Butcher just KILLS Aidan Nathans! Necro Butcher floors Aidan Nathans. Aidan Nathans gets locked in the Asiatic Spike! Submission victory!

My Opinion: Nothing special...nothing special at all. *1/4

Rating: 54% (33, 76)

Nova/Grimes are in the ring. Juvi/Supreme come out onto the sound stage, and issue a challenge for a match tonight. Nova/Grimes accept, and the two teams trade insults for a while before leaving.

Rating: 66%

Notes: Supreme gained overness from this segment.

Tommy Chill vs. Angel

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. This match is part of a tournament to determine the next challenger for the King of the Deathmatch title.

The Match: Tommy Chill just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Angel. Angel gets taken down out of nowhere! STIFF~! chop lights up Angel who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. High Angle DDT by Tommy Chill just SPIKES Angel down! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Angel pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Face-first suplex onto a trash can by Angel! Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Chill hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Angel who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Angel walks into a drop toe hold. Chill rams Angel into a table. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Angel counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Tommy Chill is in trouble. The Circumsizer!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Necro Butcher comes running down the aisle with a chair! Angel is just leaving the ring...and Necro scores with a brutal chair shot! Angel falls to the floor holding his head.

My Opinion: *1/4 rating. Don't be upset. There are people in third world countries who can barely afford one star, let alone one and a quarter.

Rating: 57% (41, 73)

Mexico's Most Wanted are in the ring. Out from the crowd come Adam Flash and Danny Rose, who run in and start a beat down. The Rachies use the element of surprise, and leave Mexico's Most Wanted down in the ring.

Rating: 59%

Notes: Adam Flash gained overness from this segment. Danny Rose gained overness from this segment.

Chris Chetti vs. Josh Prohibition

Match Background: Erotica and Youthanazia have been feuding recently.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Chetti by Josh Prohibition. Josh charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Chetti hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Chetti whips Josh into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Tiger suplex on Josh. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Josh kicks Chris Chetti in the gut to reverse the momentum. Implant DDT by Josh Prohibition! I will always and forever mark out for that move. SUPER frankensteiner on Chetti, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Josh Prohibition. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Chetti backdrops Josh Prohibition out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chris Chetti. Chetti crushes Josh with a huge legdrop. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Josh blocks a kick from Chris Chetti. Matt Cross comes running down the aisle with a chair! Josh whips Chris Chetti into the ropes. Matt jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Matt, Chetti, and the chair! Chris Chetti staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Youthanazia are beating down on Chris Chetti! The music of Danny Doring hits, and he comes running down the aisle into the ring. Josh and Matt don't hesitate though, and attack him as soon as he enters the ring! Danny Doring gets beaten down as well, and soon joins Chris Chetti down and out on the canvas. Youthanazia have destroyed them both!

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***1/2 rating from me. Deal with it.

Rating: 74% (55, 94)

Notes: Danny Doring is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Chris Chetti is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

Adam Windsor vs. Eddie Valentine

Match Background: This match is for the XPW Televison title. Eddie Valentine has been XPW Televison champion since 03 October 2003.

The Match: Adam Windsor gets hip tossed by Valentine. Windsor reverses a Eddie Valentine hammerlock. Windsor just WAFFLES Valentine with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Springboard dropkick from Adam Windsor. Nicely done. Cover, but there's no one to count for Adam Windsor! Valentine pushes out of a Adam Windsor hold. Valentine hits a spinning back kick. All those spinning kicks look alike, don't they. Eddie Valentine hits a shitty missile dropkick on Windsor. Covers for a quick two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Windsor! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Windsor blocks a punch. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Eddie Valentine avoids a Adam Windsor avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Eddie Valentine grapples with Adam Windsor, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Adam Windsor: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot! Chris Hero comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Chris Hero spins Valentine around. Chris Hero hits the Hero's Welcome! Eddie Valentine has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1/2 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Rating: 62% (51, 73)

Notes: The XPW Televison title has gained in image.

Alicia Webb is standing in the set for her personal interview segment, now known as Webb Chat. She announces that tonight's guest is Chris Hero, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview, but it is ended abruptly when Eddie Valentine comes out of nowhere and attacks Chris Hero. The brawl is swift and violent, and ends with Hero down and out on the floor of the set. Eddie Valentine walks off, having made his point.

Rating: 68%

Notes: Chris Hero gained overness from this segment. Alicia Webb gained overness from this segment. Eddie Valentine gained overness from this segment.

Juventud Guerrera & Supreme vs. Nova & Vic Grimes

Match Background: Grimes and Supreme have been feuding recently. Supreme has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This is a continuation of the Nova vs Juvi feud. Juventud Guerrera is the reigning XPW World champion, and has been since 03 October 2003. Vic Grimes is the reigning XPW King Of The Deathmatch champion, and has been since 12 September 2003.

The Match: Supreme connects with rights and lefts and Vic Grimes is down! Supreme slams Vic Grimes down and motions to the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Supreme and Juventud Guerrera. Supreme \ Juvi whip Grimes into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. There's a two count on the pin. Flying elbow from Juventud Guerrera connects. Juventud Guerrera misses a clothesline. Nice piledriver on Juvi. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Vic Grimes and Nova. Nova crushes Juvi with a running senton. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Second rope flying axe handle, Juvi goes down. One day, Nova might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Nova misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spin kick by Juventud Guerrera to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Tag between Juventud Guerrera and Supreme. Nova gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Nova tags out to Vic Grimes. Vic Grimes charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Vic Grimes slugs Supreme, sending him down into the corner. While Grimes fires up the crowd, Supreme is removing the turnbuckle pad! Vic Grimes comes over...but Supreme grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Vic Grimes face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Supreme rolls up the stunned Vic Grimes, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Supreme. Supreme \ Juvi nod at each other...and they attack Grimes \ Nova! The element of surprise works in their favour, and they have soon left Grimes \ Nova down and out on the canvas.

My Opinion: Solid bout, but they could do a lot better. ***

Rating: 75% (65, 85)

Overall Rating: 67%

TV Rating: 0.69

Attendance: 350 people

Gate: $7,000

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Our next event will be November Reign. None of my feuds are ready to be ended yet but a couple of them are getting there. I’m ready to do something new with this promotion if I can just get these feuds over with. Hope you all enjoyed the return of my XPW diary. As always, any feedback is appreciated.

September 8, 2003

November Reign

November 16, 2003

XPW Arena

Interview: Hulk Hogan is backstage. He wanted to rip into Rene Dupree. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating: 84%

Angel vs. Necro Butcher

Match Background: This will be a falls count anywhere bout. The winner of this match will receive a shot at the King of the Deathmatch title at a later date.

The Match: Necro Butcher connects with rights and lefts and Angel is down! Frying pan shot by Necro. Bodyslam by Necro. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Angel by Necro. Remember when that was a legit finish? Angel backdrops Necro Butcher out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Angel. Angel hits a snap suplex onto a chair on Necro Butcher. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Necro hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Angel gets taken down out of nowhere! Massive backbreaker on Angel and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Hooks the leg for a two count. High Angle DDT by Necro Butcher just SPIKES Angel down! Pin, but Angel is out just before the three count. Necro Butcher misses a clothesline. Big forearm by Angel makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Eye gouge from Angel regains the advantage. Covers for a quick two count. Angel takes down Necro Butcher. They wind up back in the squared circle. Angel goes for a splash but Necro puts the knees up. BAAACK Body drop by Angel gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Angel gets knocked to the ground by Necro. Asiatic Spike!!! Angel taps out!

My Opinion: *1/2 rating is all it gets from me.

Rating: 57% (39, 76)

Altar Boy Luke, Bobby Quance, & Jardi Frantz vs. Jonny Storm, Quicksilver, & Scorpio Sky

Match Background: Jonny and Luke have been feuding recently. So far, Jonny hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Luke since the feud started. Altar Boy Luke is the reigning XPW European champion, and has been since 19 October 2003.

The Match: Jonny Storm connects with a back heel kick on Luke and gets back up quickly. Second rope flying axe handle, Luke goes down. One day, Jonny might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Jonny tags out to Scorpio Sky. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Luke is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Scorpio Sky and Quicksilver. Two Guys In Lucha Masks hook up Luke, then hit a double suplex. Luke takes a flying neckbreaker from Quicksilver. Luke powers out of a headlock. Spin kick by Altar Boy Luke to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Luke tags out to Bobby Quance. Bobby Quance hits a rolling kick on Quicksilve. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. DDT from the top rope by Bobby Quance. That looked KILLER. Pin, but Quicksilve is out just before the three count. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Quance tags out to Jardi Frantz. Spinning back kick from Jardi Frantz. Spin kick by Jardi Frantz to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Quicksilve blocks a punch. Tag to Jonny Storm. Jonny hits a dropkick on Jardi Frantz and gets right back up. Tag to Altar Boy Luke. Altar Boy Luke connects with a back heel kick on Jonny and gets back up quickly. Jonny powers out of a headlock. Altar Boy Luke is in trouble. Blockbuster!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: This match gets two stars from me. Nothing more, nothing less. **

Rating: 61% (40, 83)

Chris Hero vs. Eddie Valentine

Match Background: Hero and Valentine have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the XPW Televison title. Eddie Valentine has been XPW Televison champion since 03 October 2003.

The Match: Back suplex on Hero. Eddie Valentine misses a clothesline. Valentine takes a back suplex. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Valentine! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Valentine reverses a waistlock. Vertical suplex by Eddie Valentine. Badly executed second rope splash by Valentine. Hooks the leg for a two count. Valentine face jams Chris Hero. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Chris Hero elbows Eddie Valentine in the face to break a hammerlock. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Valentine hits hard. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Chris Hero misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Eddie Valentine misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Chris Hero knocks Valentine to the outside, then signals for the Hero's Welcome. He reaches out of the ring for Eddie Valentine...and gets clobbered with the ring bell! Right to the head! The referee wakes up to see Valentine sliding in and making the pinfall: 1....2....3! Forget about it. Eddie Valentine slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Hero to get some payback.

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Rating: 70% (64, 77)

Notes: The XPW Televison title has gained in image.

The Rachies vs. Mexico's Most Wanted

Match Background: The Rachies and Mexico's Most Wanted have been feuding recently. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Halloween by Adam Flash. Spin kick by Adam Flash to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Adam Flash and Danny Rose. The Rachies whip Halloween into the corner. Adam Flash whips Danny Rose in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Covers for a quick two count. Second rope flying axe handle, Halloween goes down. One day, Rose might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Halloween powers out of a Danny Rose headlock. SUPER frankensteiner on Rose, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Damien 666. Damien crushes Rose with a huge legdrop. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Second rope flying axe handle, Rose goes down. One day, Damien might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Damien 666 misses a clothesline. Implant DDT by Danny Rose! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tag between Danny Rose and Adam Flash. Adam Flash connects with a back heel kick on Damien and gets back up quickly. Damien tags out to Halloween. Flying elbow from Adam Flash connects. Halloween charges, Flash moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Halloween floors Flash, then signals for the La Calabaza. Meanwhile, Adam Flash has something in his hands. Halloween comes over...and gets nailed with a set of brass knuckles! The referee wakes up to see the pinfall: 1....2....3! It's over. I don't think the fight has finished. The Rachies and Mexico's Most Wanted have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

My Opinion: A ***3/4 rating! Yay!

Rating: 74% (53, 96)

Notes: Adam Flash debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. Danny Rose debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. Adam Flash gained overness from this match.

Supreme vs. Vic Grimes

Match Background: This will be an inferno bout. This is a continuation of the Grimes vs Supreme feud. This match is for the XPW King Of The Deathmatch title. Vic Grimes has been XPW King Of The Deathmatch champion since 12 September 2003.

The Match: Vic Grimes holds Supreme near the flames. Spear by Vic Grimes. Supreme reverses a hip toss. Grimes gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Fallaway slam by Supreme puts down Vic Grimes. Supreme throws Grimes toward the flames, but Vic Grimes is able to put the brakes on in time. Supreme with a spinning neckbreaker on Grimes. Supreme walks into a drop toe hold. Nice piledriver on Supreme. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. BIG clothesline on Supreme. Vic Grimes holds Supreme near the flames. Supreme powers out of a headlock. Supreme with a spinning neckbreaker on Grimes. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Supreme connects and Vic Grimes is down! Vic Grimes gets knocked to the ground by Supreme, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Mecca Toad Splash! 1....2....3. Vic Grimes offers a handshake to Supreme...and he accepts it! No! Supreme levels Grimes with a cheap shot right hand! Supreme slams Grimes down. Supreme climbs to the top rope and hits the Mecca Toad Splash! Vic Grimes has been floored after the match.

My Opinion: Usually, this is designated for good matches that were usually way too short for some reason. What's your excuse? *3/4

Rating: 68% (62, 74)

Notes: Supreme gained overness from this match. The XPW King Of The Deathmatch title has gained in image.

Erotica vs. Youthanazia

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Erotica vs Youthanazia feud. This match is for the XPW Tag Team titles. Erotica have been XPW Tag Team champions since 14 September 2003.

The Match: Matt takes a headbutt from Danny Doring. BAAACK Body drop by Matt gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Chris Chetti. Erotica whip Matt into the corner. Danny Doring whips Chris Chetti in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. There's a two count on the pin. Implant DDT by Chris Chetti! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Chris Chetti misses a clothesline. Beautiful spinning arm drag out of the corner by Matt. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Josh Prohibition. SUPER frankensteiner on Chetti, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Josh uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Chris Chetti comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Chetti uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Chetti tags out to Danny Doring. Danny Doring connects with rights and lefts and Josh Prohibition is down! Josh tags out to Matt Cross. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Matt Cross by Doring. Remember when that was a legit finish? The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Danny Doring knocks Matt to the outside, then signals for the Wham Bam. He reaches out of the ring for Matt Cross...and gets clobbered with the ring bell! Right to the head! The referee looks up to see Matt sliding in and making the pinfall. The referee calls for the bell though! He's disqualifying Matt Cross, he must have seen the ring bell shot! The match is over. Youthanazia look like they aren't done...and they attack Erotica! After an exchange of blows, Doring and Chetti are laid out in the ring.

My Opinion: Good bout. In my estimation, it's about ***3/4.

Rating: 75% (62, 88)

Notes: The fans were confused by the gimmick change of Chris Chetti so soon after his last one. The fans were confused by the gimmick change of Danny Doring so soon after his last one. The XPW Tag Team titles have gained in image.

Hulk Hogan vs. Rene Dupree

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rene Dupree with a spinning neckbreaker on Hogan. Big piledriver on Hogan. There's a two count on the pin. Dupree charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Rene Dupree takes a right hand to the temple from Hogan. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Big kick from Hogan staggers Dupree but that's about it. There's a two count on the pin. Hulk Hogan scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hulk Hogan with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Dupree. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Hogan goes for a splash but Dupree puts the knees up. Rene Dupree hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerbomb on Hogan. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Bodyslam by Dupree. Dupree slams Hulk Hogan. Hogan backdrops Rene Dupree out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Hulk Hogan. Weak bodyslam on Dupree by Hogan sets up a legdrop. Hulk Hogan scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Hulk Hogan floors Rene Dupree. Big Legdrop!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Vampiro comes running down the aisle with a chair! Hulk Hogan is just leaving the ring...and Vampiro scores with a brutal chair shot! Hulk Hogan falls to the floor holding his head.

My Opinion: Do you know what * means? It's the equivalent of buying your favorite soft drink, looking under the cap and seeing 'Sorry, Try again.' At least you got the soft drink.

Rating: 77% (84, 61)

Notes: Vampiro's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Vampiro gained overness from this turn.

Juventud Guerrera vs. Nova

Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. This is a continuation of the Nova vs Juvi feud. This match is for the XPW World title. Juventud Guerrera has been XPW World champion since 03 October 2003.

The Match: Dropkick into the ladder by Nova, sending it into Juvi! Nova crushes Juvi with a huge legdrop. Juvi powers out of a headlock. Nova walks into a high dropkick from Juventud Guerrera, almost losing several teeth in the process. Juvi hits a dropkick on Nova and gets right back up. Juvi hits a face jam on Nova onto the ladder! Spin kick by Juventud Guerrera to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Juvi walks into a drop toe hold. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Juvi is down! Power drive elbow by Nova. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Dropkick from the middle of the ladder by Nova. Nova misses a clothesline. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Back heel kick off the second rope and Nova goes flying! They both begin to climb the ladder. Once they reach the top, an exchange of punches starts! Juvi grabs Nova...and sends him crashing to the canvas! Juventud Guerrera grabs the prize for the victory. Juventud Guerrera remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

My Opinion: As close to a ***** match as possible...but unfortunately, it was missing something, so I can only give it ****3/4.

Rating: 91% (82, 100)

Notes: Nova has sustained an injury as a result of a bad bump!The XPW World title has gained in image.

Overall Rating: 74%

Attendance: 1,627 people

Gate: $48,810

The Aftermath: Nova is out for 2 months with an ankle injury, so I am going to consider his feud with Juventud officially blown off. Hulk Hogan is only with XPW on a limited basis and as such will be making sparse appearances for the promotion. He will, however, be wrestling Vampiro at XPW’s next big event, Merry F’N Xmas.

Also, XPW has acquired another company. The Canadian Wrestling Federation (CWF) is now a part of XPW. However, we are only retaining the services of two of their wrestlers: Ruckus and Mikey Henderson. We have also acquired their title belts and their membership status in the NWA. This leads to the biggest change of all.

On January 1st, 2004, XPW will change their name to NWA Xtreme (NWA-X). Further details about this new promotion will be revealed later on but... expect the unexpected.

Zack Malibu · September 9, 2003

Whoa now, is that NWA deal just fantasy booking on your part, or does that really happen in the update? Because that's actually a pretty neat twist that you fall under the NWA banner if you buy out an affiliated promotion.

September 10, 2003

Whoa now, is that NWA deal just fantasy booking on your part, or does that really happen in the update? Because that's actually a pretty neat twist that you fall under the NWA banner if you buy out an affiliated promotion.

It's just fantasy booking on my part. I thought it would make a neat twist to the whole scenario and maybe even draw more interest.

September 10, 2003

Whoa now, is that NWA deal just fantasy booking on your part, or does that really happen in the update? Because that's actually a pretty neat twist that you fall under the NWA banner if you buy out an affiliated promotion.

It's just fantasy booking on my part. I thought it would make a neat twist to the whole scenario and maybe even draw more interest.

September 10, 2003

Good shows/booking.

I've been having a Juvi/Nova fued in my fed as well, it comes out with great matches, one ***** from Dames.

September 10, 2003

Thanks for the feedback. Juvi/Nova has delivered some great matches for me, and I hope the next feud for the title performs as well.

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