PWG Offers "Free Admission!! (Just Kidding)" 11/13

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PWG Offers "Free Admission!! (Just Kidding)" On November 13!

By Silverback, PWG Staff Writer

 

Harden Flat, California - Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) Commissioner Paul T. has a mission in life, and that mission is to share PWG with the most people possible. In order to do so, Paul T. is taking the bold step of making the next PWG show free of charge (not really) to all fans, near and far! The first step in doing so was to see if the Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC would provide PWG the venue at no cost (they would not.) Next, Paul T. informed all of the crew and wrestlers that they would be doing the show for free (again, not really) for the enjoyment of the fans. The final step is to inform all of our fans across the world that they will be able to enjoy "Free Admission!! (Just Kidding)" on November 13th in Hollywood, CA!

 

All kidding aside, Commissioner Paul T. has put together one of the biggest events yet, including the PWG debuts of El Generico, and "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen from IWS in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Jack Evans, from less exotic Pacific Northwest America! Relatively unknown outside of Canada until a few months ago, El Generico & Kevin Steen are quickly impressing fans and Asian wrestling commissioners alike with their innovative offense and daredevilish hijinks, both in and out of the ring! Generico & Steen will have their work cut out for them though, since Paul T. has decided to put them up against one of Southern California's best tag teams, Aerial Express! The other PWG debut belongs to Jack Evans, who has been turning heads all over the world, as far as Wrestling Aid Project in Japan. Touted as "the next Blitzkrieg" by some, Evans will have to do a lot to prove himself worthy of that title, especially in Blitzkrieg's home of Southern California. Setting the bar even higher is Paul T's decision to pit Evans against the one and only, "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels!

 

"Free Admission!! (Just Kidding)" takes place on November 13th in Hollywood, CA at 7:00PM, and will feature:

 

PWG Championship Match

Frankie Kazarian © vs. Super Dragon

 

American Dragon vs. Scott Lost*

*Due to injuries sustained by "Photogenic" Chris Bosh, the PWG Tag Team Championship will not be defended.

 

Aerial Express (Quicksilver & Scorpio Sky) vs. El Generico & Kevin Steen

 

"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels vs. Jack Evans

 

Joey Ryan vs. UK Kid

 

Havana Pitbulls (Ricky Reyes & Rocky Romero) vs. Hook Bomberry & Apollo Kahn

 

Plus Disco Machine, Puma, Excalibur, Tony Stradlin, Top Gun Talwar, Los Rojo Locos, and more!!

 

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's "Free Admission!! (Just Kidding)" takes place the Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 7:00PM. The Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC is located at 1110 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. Tickets are only $15 each, and will be available at the door. For more information, please visit http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com or email [email protected]

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I kind of hope they put the title on Super Dragon here.

 

Daniels/Evans is interesting. And man, these IWS guys are getting booked everywhere now.

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Hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of PWG: Thoughts and Predictions:

 

Now I’d bet $1.99 that no one else would knows this, but this actually marks a full year of these PWG “Thoughts and Predictions” write-ups. Wow, It seems it was like only 12 months ago really… Yes, I’m proud to say that this has grown from a short, unpopular, poorly written column to a slightly longer, unpopular, poorly written column. Gee, time sure does fly eh?

 

And it all started here on TSM! (Thanks Barber! and your non stop shilling!) and if we have any masochists in the house, you can read the first one right here: http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?...=an+inch+longer

 

So with that in mind, I thought it’d be fun to check up on my prediction record (covering previous booked matches from PWG’s “Inch Longer than Average” till “Use Your Illusion 4”) and it’s 65-28. Was it expert prognostication or just dumb luck? Your guess is as good as mine. But overall not bad really, my best effort was Tango and Cash Night One: 8-1 (but who predicted that time limit draw? Save Kenny Kingston) my worst was “Kee_ The _ee out of our _ool” at 1-6 (only got the insanely oblivious Pearce Vs. Quance right, And hey, I thought Charles Mercury was due!)

 

So let that be a lession to all you out there in PWG Fantasy leagues… pay attention to my predictions! And be the envy of online dorks everywhere! In fact speaking of predictions, here’s my pick for this year’s NHL Stanley Cup. The winner will be… NO ONE!! Ha ha because they’re on strike… get it? No one! Genius I tells ya…

 

 

 

Anyway on with the preview! (Quick Note: I was ah…abducted by illegal Aliens… yeah…and forced to play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas against my will, add that to my recent good fortune wit' da bitches. And let's just say my mind was on things other than making Ricky Reyes/Ricky Ricardo comparisons, and I didn’t have as much time to spend on this preview, making this one shorter than average. Forgiveness please!)

 

 

 

PWG Episode 20 “Free Admission” (Just Kidding) (soon to be called FA J/k on tapes lists everywhere)

 

It’s the dawn of a new age in the misty mountain realm of the guerrilla. Previously at PWG’s “Use Your Illusion 4” one of it’s most fabled sagas met it’s waterloo as Darth Dragon was at last able to settle the score with his age-old adversary, Joey Skywalker, after defeating him in a 60 plus minute duel to the death. Now still reeling from the epically epic epicness of that epic match, PWG is set once again to be rocked and perhaps rolled to it’s very core, as without question, the two top players, Super Dragon and Frankie Kazarian will collide! With the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla championship and the balance of power in PWG on the line! Who will admerge from this war as the true ruler of PWG?

 

Also:

 

It’s International warfare as Canada’s best invade PWG, as El Generico and Kevin Steen face the hottest tag team on The West Coast, The Aerial Express!

 

Scott Lost is out for some “First Family” retribution as he meets the colossal challenge of the man consider by many to be the world’s best, the American Dragon!

 

Joey Ryan meets the challenge of The UK Kid!

 

It’s the Civil War all over again! The North Vs. South. When SoCal’s Havana Pitbulls collide with the NoCal duo of Hook Bomberry and Apollo Cree… err Kahn!

 

Plus the hottest high flyer in wrestling today, Jack Evans makes his PWG debut against Indy Megastar Christopher Daniels!

 

Yes, this show is all that and a bag of chips (and not the Diarrhea-causing 'Olean' Chips either!)

 

 

 

PLAY BALL!

 

Match One:

 

The Havana Pitbulls (Ricky Reyes & Rocky Romero) vs. Hook Bomberry and Apollo Kahn

 

 

Past History: Ricky Reyes and Apollo Kahn previously squared off in a singles match at PWG- “The Musical”

 

PWG Records: Ricky Reyes is 7-4 overall, Rocky Romero is 4-2 overall, 4-1 as a duo, Hook Bomberry is 1-5, Apollo Kahn is 2-4, they are 1-1 as a duo (with a win over Disco Machine/Mr. Excitement at the debut show and a loss to Hardkore Inc at BAM3K Night 2)

 

My Thoughts: Thinking about it a little, both teams are very similar. Both are in that Hart Foundation mold, as on each team, you have an Anvil (Reyes, Kahn) and a Hitman (Romero, Bomberry) Where I am going with this? No clue… I thought it was neat at the time.

 

Err anyway, as you may remember, Reyes and Kahn really tore it up at PWG’s “The Musical” so you know there’s chemistry there and of course Rocky Romero and Hook Bomberry are both amazing overall performers who I fully believe could produce a good match against a brick wall

 

It seems like I say this for every match, but this could be potentially be a show stealer. .

 

 

My Prediction: Havana Pitbulls, can’t really see them losing this one.

 

 

 

Match Two Electri... nah too easy

Joey Ryan vs. The UK Kid

Last time:

 

Joey Ryan: In what will go down as the greatest match up in PWG History, Ryan nearly had Super Dragon defeated, in the overtime period of their 60-minute iron match… before finally falling prey to a Psycho Driver on the floor. Now at “Free Admission (Just Kidding)” Joey Ryan will have to fight his way back into PWG contention by defeating The Kid from UK.

 

UK Kid, Baby! : UK Kid reversed his recent bad luck in PWG, by scoring a hard fought victory over Tony Stradlin. Now he looks to continue his winning ways with a victory over one of PWG’s top players, Joey Ryan.

 

Past History: Met in two singles matches in late 2002 for GSCW and AIWA

 

PWG Records: Joey Ryan is 10-13 overall, 4-6 as a single, UK Kid is 1-2 so far in PWG.

 

My Thoughts: Perfect match up, for both of them here. I think everyone knows the old wrestling stand by of the American babyface vs. The evil foreigner. Be it The Iron Sheik, LUGVIG BORGA (from America’s arch rival… Finland?) Yokozuna and I dunno… Iron Mike Shape? Umm Jim Powers was probably a commie too I think. Anyway, much like Reality TV it’s a really simple and proven formala (annoyingly so) but hey it works. And it has already worked between these two. I don’t know if anyone recalls the 2002 GSCW match up (available on Best of Joey Ryan Vol. 1) but that was a perfect example. The crowd was really into it, and it really brought the best out of both men. So expect more of the same here.

 

My Prediction: Joey Ryan

 

 

 

Match three:

"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels vs. Jack Evans

 

PWG Records: Christopher Daniels is 3-2 in singles matches and 4-5 overall. Jack Evans will be making tuna noodle casserole and also his PWG debut at this show.

 

Past History: None, to my knowledge.

 

My Thoughts: Let’s start with Jack Evans, of course a very unique performer, that well, whose ring style…you either have to love or hate. I personally however think he’s an incredible spectacle, I mean countless wrestlers are capable of good “workrate” matches…. but how many suckas can bust out a corkscrew 630? (By my count only Jack Evans, King Kong Bundy and maybe Paul T. after a few beers) Not to mention his now legendary double moonsault off a cage in Ring of Honor Wrestling. He’s a sight to behold indeed… but don’t overlook his non “Flippy flip” ring skills either, his move selling ability is among the best I can remember in quite some time.

 

For better Info on Jack Evans: Check out this nice article Rob Naylor wrote about him: http://www.paradisecityninjas.bravehost.com/jackevans.html Better than anything I could cough up right now…

 

His opposition, Christopher Daniels should need no introduction to anyone who may possibly ever be reading this, as he is arguably one of the best on this or possibly any other planet. He's worked everywhere and probably won everything there is to win in the world of Indy wrestling. So let’s skip it… we already know he’s great.

 

As the match itself, it’s a very interesting one on paper. On one hand I think it could turn out to be an excellent match (not hard with the talent involved), On the other hand, I fear this could possibly be a huge clash of styles, on another hand (Yes, I have 3 hands. I was born that way L) you have to have ask yourself, do you ever get anything less than merely “good“ from Chris Daniels? And anything less than “WOW did you see that guy flip?” from Jack Evans? No, not at all…

 

 

My Prediction: Christopher Daniels

 

 

 

Match four:

The Aerial Express (Quicksilver & Scorpio Sky) vs. Kevin Steen and El Generico

 

Last time: the AXP ran into a little bump in the road to the PWG tag titles. Last month after they thought they’d won the belts from Lost/Bosh… they learned that they had in fact lost the match by way of disqualification via Slymm’s interference. Now in order to get back in position for a rematch, they will have to face the sizeable challenge of international superstars, Kevin Steen and El Generico.

 

 

The comedy styling of Steen & Generico! :

 

For those who may not be familiar with the IWS style. It’s best knowing going in that’s it’s not really for your intensely analytical “smark” fan. Really you could think of it as Jerry Bruckheimer popcorn wrestling- a bunch of extremely gifted athletes popping off one insane stunt after another before you can blink. It’s wrestling the way it was meant to be, fun, joyful type of entertainment. Usually with insanely enthusiastic crowds (most of the most heated I’ve ever seen from an Indy crowd) This time in PWG, we get to see perhaps their two best talents… which I’ll introduce you to know:

 

Kevin Steen: “Mr. Wrestling” (no, not Tim Woods… he’s dead silly!) is considered by many to be top wrestling prospect in Canada. Trained by “The Mountie” Jacques Rougeau and Eric Mastrocola (who wasn’t a Mountie I don’t think) He’s been so impressive, that he’s already reportedly garnered looks from the WWE (recently had a try out with OVW) Also has been putting on some great matches with the best Canada has to offer, as well as with well known Indy Superstars such as Steve Corino, Roderick Strong and PWG regulars Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe in several promotions such as EWR, and has recently impressed in the US with appearances with CZW and JAPW. His style is a good combination of power and speed, and he possesses a deadly arsenal of impressive maneuvers, including his finisher “The package piledriver” A true star on the raise… don’t be surprised if you see major things from him in the future.

 

El Generico – The “Generic luchadore” is quite the character. Who really gained in popularity due to his part in the hilariously hilarious series of skits with Beef Wellington.. He was a former IWS Champion for a few minutes (before losing it to his partner for this show), Winner of the 2004 EWR Elite 8 tourney, and has squared off with Indy “It boy” AJ Styles in EWR as well. Has a high flying style (I don’t think he would have been a bit out of place in say, Classic Revolution Pro) and likes to finish with the 450 and an insane turnbuckle brainbuster that has to be seen to be believed. Ole!

 

(Thanks to El Generico’s favorite net smark, Jay Doring for assorted help with this info. I know all you diehard IWS fans just love that guy! And his infamous use of the word, YARDTARD! I was thinking of saying something offensive here myself and maybe getting an “F*** Newberry” chant at an IWS show… oh well maybe next time)

 

 

PWG Records: Quicksilver is 7-8, and Sky is 6-7, 3-2 as a duo, Steen and Generico are of course making their debuts.

 

 

My Thoughts: Once again, PWG brings the best to us! Last time we got the Chikara experience, this time around we get to experience the other new sensation sweeping indy wrestling. Yes, not since “Canadian Strongman” Dino Bravo burst on to the scene has a Quebecer made such an impact in such a short time. After show stealing appearances with CZW and JAPW, the IWS boys have become seemingly overnight sensations in the US. And PWG choose the perfect opponents for them. One of the best teams going right now, I still don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad AXP match so of course this one's going to be good. Can't wait to see Sky match up with Generico, and I’m already cringing at the thought of poor Quicksilver taking The Turnbuckle Brainbuster or one of Steen’s huge german sup-lays.

 

I’ll go out on a limb and predict this one will be the sleeper match of the whole show (and on a card like this, that’s saying something)

 

My Prediction: The AXP

 

 

Match Five:

Scott Lost Vs The American Dragon

 

Last TiMe! : The PWG Tag Team Champions, Scott Lost and Chris Bosh (newly dubbed “Arrogance”) were given all they could handle by The Aerial Express. After a miscommunication with stable mate Babi Slymm. In which Slymm speared Bosh, leading to a DQ… saving Arrogance the titles but creating mammoth dissention among the First Family. Was Slymm feeling the effects of dreaded green monster Gomblor err jealousy? After being passed up as Lost’s new partner in favor of Bosh? Arrogance then layed out a challenge to Slymm and a partner of his choosing for a match, next month. However.. Due an injury suffered by Chris Bosh… that issue will have to wait for another day.

 

This time, Lost will have to attend to some pressing First Family Business by squaring off with The American Dragon! The man who cost First Family leader, Frankie Kazarian a victory via his interference in his match with Samoa Joe at “The Next Show”

 

 

PWG Records: Scott Lost is 12-7 overall, 2-1 as a single; American Dragon is 7-2-1 overall, 3-1-1 as a single.

 

Past History? : They met in a tag contest in the semi finals of PWG’s “Tango and Cash”

 

My Thoughts: For several years now, Scott Lost has been on the verge of nationwide superstardom. Just needing that little shove to send him over the edge and open up the eyes of those filthy non-believers. Well, wait no longer, as this is the match. I’m predicting this will finally rocket him to the next level. Because you can have no better opponent in the world right now, then American Dragon. Again as anyone reading this should know, Dragon’s track record of great matches is longer than… well it’s long.

 

Also, consider this… American Dragon had some of his best matches to date against Paul London. And of course, Scott Lost is often favorably compared to London. So we could be the on the verge of something beyond description here.

 

Honestly, the rest of this card is excellent… but in my opinion, this will be the match of the show. And then wrestling world… prepare to get LOST! (yeah I know that didn’t work)

 

My Prediction: American Dragon wins it. Leading to something in the future with Kazarian, Samoa Joe and Super Dragon.

 

 

 

Match six:

 

PWG Championship Match

Franke Kazarian vs. Super Dragon

 

Backstory? : Through out recorded history, every promotion has their franchise player, their ace, their MVP, their Kurt Rambis, their Mazda MPV, Their alpha male if you will, that rules all around them.

 

But much like Presidential candidate John Kerry argued the point, that there are indeed two Americas (Duh, ever hear of SOUTH America!) in PWG you could argue that there are in fact two PWGs! One run by Frankie Kazarian (PWG: Hollywood) and the other as ran by Super Dragon (PWG: Wolfpac)

 

Since day stinking one, Both Super Dragon and Frankie Kazarian have been PWG’s marquee talent. With them regularly sharing The Main Event position (you could argue that point about SoCal itself as well) both seemingly existing in alternate PWG dimensions (aside from a meeting as part of a 6-man tag at “Pimpin’ In The High Places”)

 

That is until, “The Next Show” when Frankie Kazarian had a title defense against Samoa Joe (was had unfinished business with Super Dragon) before the match could come to a positive conclusion… American and Super Dragon hit the ring and jumped Joe. Costing Frankie the victory and a chance to score a huge win over Joe. Clearly, something huge was now brewing between the 4 PWG super powers.

 

And now on November 13th at PWG’s “Free Admission (Just Kidding)” it’s PWG’s version of crisis on infinite earths… PWG worlds will collide, as Frankie Kazarian meet the challenge of SUPER DRAGON! Who will come out of this one, the true ruler of PWG!

 

 

Past History: They have met once before in a singles match in April 2002 in a promotion called “W2K2” (that was named SoCal match of the month) and at least twice in tag matches including Kazarian/B-Boy/Samoa Joe Vs. Super Dragon/The Messiah/Tech 9 in MPW, and Kazarian/Joey Ryan/CM Punk Vs. Super Dragon/Adam Pearce/Colt Cabana at PWG’s “Pimpin’ In High Places”

 

PWG Records: Frankie Kazarian is 15-4-1 overall, 14-3-1 as a single; Super Dragon is 17-6 overall, 9-2 as a single

 

My Thoughts: Darn, anyone who even half way follows PWG knows this one is huge, Kind of like of the PWG equalent of Hulk Hogan Vs. Ultimate Warrior from Wrestle mania 6. IMO, Dragon and Kazarian are PWG’s two top names. Plus the story is really tight as well, Samoa Joe wants the title, Super Dragon wants Samoa Joe. So what does Super Dragon do? He goes after the title to make Samoa Joe have to come to him. Really good stuff here...

 

As for the match itself, I could go on and on about their accomplishments… but I’ll give you the cliff notes version, Super Dragon rules, Frankie Kazarian rules (Yes, he does TNA fans) This match will rule, Australian rules football, The Ramones Rule Ok? Ah…GO Packers! (can you tell I’m half asleep while writing this? I sure can’t )

 

My Prediction: Bold prediction: Super Dragon claims the title.

 

 

Plus!

 

The most famous “dancing machine” since Gong Show legend, 'Gene, Gene’ the Dancing Machine! Disco Machine!

 

The red hot, Puma! (10-1 in singles action! Wow I can’t believe it’s not butter)

 

Road Warrior Hawk’s worst nightmare, Excalibur! He’s dead scared of him!

 

Former NWA:Wildside star, Tony "Don't call me Todd" Stradlin! (Coming off a TNA TV appearance, where he lost… to the mighty… Johnny B. Badd? As hard as it may sound… don’t hold that against him… I’m sure plenty of people have lost to Joh…. NAH)

 

Everyone’s favorite recreational drug abuser who's not in a popular musical group: Top Gun Talwar!

 

Mexico’s hottest duo since Tequila and vomit bags, Los Rojo Locos,

 

And EVEN more!! Plus get this; I’ve heard vague rumors that DJ AC will indeed be in DA HOUSE! (if it's in the Weekly World News it's gotta be true!)

 

I’d say on paper, this has got to be one of the strongest PWG cards to date. So If at all possible, attend this freaking show! Don’t think of it as JUST attending a wrestling show at a Jewish Community Center near a Pioneer Chicken (!) in Hollywood… think of it as an investment in the very future of awesomeness!

 

For official show information check out http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/news/

 

And heck if your in town you may as check out the free Pro Wrestling War show at PWG’s old venue The Elks Lodge (with those awesome seats) with Super Dragon Vs. Jack Evans, Scott Lost Vs. Austin Aries(!) and more, for info on that check http://www.prowrestlingwar.com

 

Oh yeah, buy some top flight PWG merchandise from http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/merch/ avoid the X-mas rush and buy it now!

 

 

So.. Yeah that’s it; thank you for reading and as always to my friends at http://www.paradisecityninjas.bravehost.com for posting this crap as well.

 

Please leave feedback and hush money here or send it to [email protected] (remove the happy little Xs first)

 

 

Until next time this is Paul Newberry, saying… “I wish I had something funny to say here”

[JoeDirt 0]

Great stuff as always, Paul, a really good read.

[Guest Markingout]

"Mexico’s hottest duo since Tequila and vomit bags, Los Rojo Locos,"

 

BEST.

 

Really nice read there, Dragon vs Ryan should be really good. AXP vs Steen and Generico is really interesting. Should be fun, though.

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Results:

 

SBS Beat Los Rojo Locos and then Supa Badd/Top Gun came out and unmasked Los Rojos Locos... Human Tornado then made the save.

 

Puma beat Tony Stradlin (improving his singles won/Loss record to 11-1)

 

Havana Pitbulls Over Hook/Apollo (very good stuff. Team PWI are very underated)

 

SUPER DRAGON over Frankie Kazarian to win the PWG Title. (excellent match. I'm guessing it was on so early so SD could catch his flight to CZW the next day)

 

Christopher Daniels Over Jack Evans (crazy match. They clicked pretty well. "Please come back" chant for Evans who had a great weekend of matches in SoCal)

 

El Generico Beat Kevin Steen (It was changed from a tag match because AXP "weren't there" Hell of a match. Just non-stop action. Maybe the show stealer. Steen hits the Package Piledriver.... then pulls him up.. but Generico is able to recover and steal the win after a brainbuster. Tons of sick spots... "PLease come back chants" for both)

 

American Dragon over Scott Lost (another very good match. Maybe not AS good it could have been... but still alot fun)

 

Overall, super solid show, with nothing at all bad on it. Pick it up when it's released.

 

The following was announced for the Dec. 18th PWG show:

Super Dragon Vs. Jonny Storm for the PWG title

Samoa Joe Vs. American Dragon - NO TIME LIMIT (holy ****)