PWG Presents "Holy Diver Down" On February 24, 2007!

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PWG Presents "Holy Diver Down" On February 24, 2007!

By Silverback, PWG Staff Writer

 

Loma Linda, CA – While 2007 has already seen Human Tornado ascend to the top of the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) food chain, it has also seen a precipitous decline in the career of another PWG wrestler, Super Dragon. Dragon, who has been on a losing streak since late 2006, has had things turn for the worst when early on in his match at "Guitarmageddon II: Armoryageddon" this past weekend he suffered a broken ankle. Bouquets and Build-A-Bears have already been dispatched to Super Dragon Office, but this certainly threw a wrench in the plans of PWG Commissioner Dino Winwood, who had planned on a marquee match up for "Holy Diver Down" on February 24, 2007 at the Van Nuys Armory: Super Dragon vs. "The Man That Gravity Forgot" PAC. (For those fans who weren't at All Star Weekend IV, PAC is the English aerial artist, not the Pacific Athletic Conference. Go Acorns. Or whatever Stanford's mascot is.) Since Super Dragon's string of bad luck prevented him from facing the high flyer from across the pond, this left the Commissioner with a tough decision; Who will face PAC on February 24?

 

With the majority of the PWG roster already penciled in for matches on February 24, Commissioner Winwood was faced with unenviable task shuffling the entire card until Kevin Steen placed an international cellular telephone call. Steen, who was already slated to take on The Dynasty in a six-man tag team match at "Holy Diver Down," told Dino he had the solution to all his problems: Mr. Wrestling. Steen suggested that he take on PAC on February 24, since he'd be giving the Commissioner a marquee match up for "Holy Diver Down," and a chance to face a man who may the best high flyer in professional wrestling today. But who would take Steen's place in the match with The Dynasty? Knowing that Commissioner Winwood still has an axe to grind with The Dynasty, Steen suggested a man who has been on a seemingly unstoppable roll as of late, Ronin. Dino took into account Ronin's impressive 7-0 win-loss record since the 2006 Battle of Los Angeles, and the fact that head defeated The Dynasty's Scott Lost this past weekend at "Guitarmageddon II: Armoryageddon," and then decided that the RBTT2007BOLAT (Ronin's Battle to the 2007 Battle of Los Angeles Tour) would be put on hold momentarily so that the Monster of Monrovia could contribute to the further destruction of The Dynasty.

 

What else will be taking place at "Holy Diver Down" on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Van Nuys Armory in Van Nuys, CA? Glad you asked! "Holy Diver Down" will feature:

 

Special Attraction Match

"The Man That Gravity Forgot" PAC vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen

 

PWG World Tag Team Championship Match

Cape Fear (El Generico & Quicksilver) © vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley)

 

-- In October of last year at "Self-Titled," these two teams met in a match that many fans considered to be one of the best tag team matches of 2006, a match which saw the team of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley come away with a victory. Fast forward a few months to February, 2007 and Cape Fear, the team that was defeated in October, are PWG World Tag Team Champions. Now, if you were part of the the oft touted, rarely defended ZERO1-MAX International Lightweight Tag Champions, wouldn't you think that since you've already defeated these guys once, you could easily beat them again, win another set of titles, and never defend those either? Well, that's exactly what went through the heads of Sabin & Shelley, who requested a shot at the PWG World Tag Team Titles, citing their previous victory over the champions as merit enough for a chance at the belt. Some may think El Generico & Quicksilver would not want to put their titles on the line against a team that has already bested them once, but those that think that way aren't PWG World Tag Team Champions, are they? With an opportunity to avenge a past loss, as well as continuing to forge their reputation as fighting champions, Cape Fear accepted the match, and must now prove that they have grown as a tag team since "Self-Titled."

 

Six-Man Tag Team Battle

The Dynasty ("Photogenic" Chris Bosh, "The Professional" Scott Lost, & Joey Ryan) vs. Ronin, Taliban Talwar, & PWG World Champion Human Tornado

 

-- At PWG's third anniversary show, "Threemendous," former PWG World Champion Joey Ryan attacked Top Gun Talwar immediately after his match, injuring him so severely that he took the 42-hour Medivac Helicopter journey to India where he was the recipient of a baboon heart transplant. Bed ridden for months, when Talwar was finally discharged from the hospital he was determined to stretch his legs, and began to walk. Much like the legend of American literature Forrest Gump, Talwar walked with little regard to where his feet were taking him, and after some time found himself in a decidedly hilly area of Pakistan populated by men with a great propensity for Kalashnikov rifles. After a little explaining and quite a few "God Dammits," Talwar was able to convince these men that he was not, in fact, a spy of the American government, but simply a man without direction his life. After his experimental heart surgery, Talwar thought for sure his wrestling days were behind him, and that his future lied somewhere in Indochina. However, that was not the case, since Talwar found himself in the midst of a tribal struggle between men who were on the run from self-appointed Pakistani leader Pervez "Perv" Musharraf. Talwar was forced to rely on his grappling skill to first defend himself, then to ultimately take control and unite the tribes of Eastern Pakistan. After teaching the members of his adopted tribe the art of the Chipotle and Diving Shoulder Tackle, along with a quick and easy way to stay awake and super alert for 28 hours straight, Talwar decided it was time to return to America to first settle some old scores, then to rally support for the opposition of Musharraf. Adopting the name of the united tribes of Pakistan, Taliban Talwar returns to PWG to act upon the fatwa requiring the eradication of Joey Ryan and The Dynasty from PWG.

 

While not quite as globe trotting, the history of Human Tornado and Joey Ryan also goes back to "Threemendous," where Tornado interjected himself in Joey Ryan's steel cage match, and despite winning the match, Joey never forgot Tornado's interference. In the following months, Tornado and Ryan's rivalry reached a fevered pitch, ultimately ending in the brutal Guerrilla Warfare match at "Based On A True Story" which saw Tornado crowned the first new Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Champion in over a year. Joey Ryan, unused to the PWG World Title resting in the hands of another man, enlisted the help of The Dynasty stable-mates Chris Bosh and Scott Lost to interfere in Tornado's title match at "Guitarmageddon II: Armoryageddon," allowing Tornado to retain the title and immediately defend it against Joey Ryan, who called in his "Any Time, Any Where" title rematch clause. Even though Tornado was once again victorious in the encounter, the champ remarked he would never tire of "kicking Joey's ass," so PWG Commissioner Dino Winwood has given him another opportunity at "Holy Diver Down," where Human Tornado, along with Taliban Talwar and "The Monster of Monrovia" Ronin, will do battle with Joey Ryan, Chris Bosh, and Scott Lost, The Dynasty.

 

Chapeau Challenge Match

Karl "Machine Gun" Anderson vs. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian

 

Homecoming Match - Teacher vs. Student

TJ Perkins vs. "Havana Pitbull" Ricky Reyes

 

Best 2-out-of-3 Series Finale

Disco Machine vs. Bino Gambino

 

Plus PWG Commissioner Dino Winwood will be on hand to oversee the action!

 

For fans who went hungry during "Guitarmageddon II: Armoryageddon" this past weekend, you will be happy to know that Mama Talwar's Concession Stand will be serving up delectable delicacies on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at "Holy Diver Down!"

 

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's "Holy Diver Down" takes place at the Van Nuys Armory on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 8:00PM. The Van Nuys Armory is located at 17330 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91496. Tickets are $20 each, and will be available at the door. For more information, please visit http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com

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Whats the deal with PAC? Never heard of him. Its not Waltman is it?

[Star Ocean 3 0]

Hell no, it's some British high flyer guy. I haven't seen it, but his loss to Generico last year was supposedly one of the best matches.

[King Cucaracha 0]

PAC vs. AJ was supposed to be darn good too.

 

PAC's the hottest British prospect since the Williams/Fleisch/Storm trio.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

 

Looks like a more polished Jack Evans.

[Guest Kevin]

Not one of PWG's greatest shows. But the PAC and Steen match might be good.

[Star Ocean 3 0]

Well it already looks better than the last show just because of Shelley, and Machine Gun and Bino having singles matches is good. I'll still be skipping this one.

[Llakor 0]

Pac's nickname is "The Man that Gravity Forgot"

 

His match against El Generico was voted "Best Match of 2006" by thw readers of socaluncensored.com

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Double post. Sorry about that...

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Due to Quicksilver's concussion. PWG has changed the card around... for the better IMO

 

Updates For PWG's "Holy Diver Down" On Feb. 24

By Silverback, PWG Staff Writer

 

Yorba Linda, CA - Imagine for a moment that you are a professional wrestler, assuming that you are not. Chances are, if you're reading this, you are not a professional wrestler, since most professional wrestlers suffer from mild dyslexia or are functionally illiterate. It's true, I read it in a book. Anyway, as your imagination begins to wander, imagine that you are one half of the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) World Tag Team Champions. Continue to follow your mind down that same path, and now imagine you successfully defended your titles against Roderick Strong & Davey Richards on February 10, 2007. Now imagine the price you would pay to continue calling yourself champion. Quicksilver doesn't have to imagine, because he suffered a Grade 2 concussion as he and El Generico went on to retain the titles that evening. Days later, Quicksilver is still paying the price.

 

After the match with Roderick Strong & Davey Richards, Quicksilver was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, but was cleared and released later that evening. Confident he would be in peak condition to help defend Cape Fear's titles, he agreed to take on the team of Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley, the "Motor City Machine Guns," at "Holy Diver Down," taking place February 24, 2007 at the Van Nuys Armory. Days after announcing the lineup for "Holy Diver Down," Quicksilver was still suffering from dizziness and nausea, and sought a second opinion. The diagnosis was not one he wanted to hear; Quicksilver was advised by his physician not to wrestle on February 24, and that he would need to undergo further testing to determine when he would be fit to return to the ring.

 

With injuries plaguing the PWG locker room, Commissioner Dino Winwood has been given the unenviable task of reorganizing the entire lineup. However, with PWG heading toward its fourth year of operation, Dino's confidence in his match making ability is at an all time high. We hope you are as satisfied with the lineup changes as Commissioner Winwood is.

 

"Holy Diver Down" takes place on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Van Nuys Armory in Van Nuys, CA, and will feature:

 

PWG World Championship Match

Human Tornado © vs. El Generico

 

-- With El Generico's current tag team partner sidelined, Commissioner Winwood has given him the opportunity to face off with his former tag team partner! El Generico and PWG World Champion Human Tornado have only met once in singles competition, with El Generico coming away victorious. Now in their second encounter, the stakes can't get any higher for Human Tornado! With both participants being heavy fan favorites, will the support of the crowd factor on, or will this match be a true contest of professional wrestling skill?

 

Special Attraction Match

"The Man That Gravity Forgot" PAC vs. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen

 

Tag Team Dream Match

Arrogance ("Photogenic" Chris Bosh & Scott Lost) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley)

 

-- When these two teams were part of a six-man tag team match in December 2006, Chris Bosh & Scott Lost's side came out on top. But now Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley are out to prove that they earned the ZERO1-MAX International Lightweight Tag Team Titles, and that they are unstoppable in two-on-two competition.

 

Holy War Grudge Match

Joey Ryan vs. Taliban Talwar

 

RBTT2007BOLAT (Ronin's Battle to the 2007 Battle of Los Angeles Tour)

"Havana Pitbull" Ricky Reyes vs. Ronin

 

Chapeau Challenge Match

Karl "Machine Gun" Anderson vs. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian

 

3 Match Series Rubber Match

Disco Machine vs. Bino Gambino

 

Plus PWG Commissioner Dino Winwood will be on hand to oversee the action!

 

For fans who went hungry during "Guitarmageddon II: Armoryageddon," you will be happy to know that Mama Talwar's Concession Stand will be serving up delectable delicacies on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at "Holy Diver Down!"

 

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's "Holy Diver Down" takes place at the Van Nuys Armory on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 8:00PM. The Van Nuys Armory is located at 17330 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91496. Tickets are $20 each, and will be available at the door. For more information, please visit http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com. Card subject to change.

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Results:

 

PWG

Van Nuys Armory

Van Nuys, CA

Attendance: 300

 

Joey Ryan defeated Top Gun Talwar

 

Ronin defeated Ricky Reyes

 

Karl Anderson defeated Frankie Kazarian

 

The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) defeated Arrogance (Chris Bosh & Scott Lost)

 

Disco Machine defeated Bino Gambino in a 2 out of 3 falls match

 

Pac defeated Kevin Steen (incredible match)

 

El Generico defeated The Human Tornado to become the new PWG World Heavyweight Champion

 

 

Announced for the next show (March 10th): Davey Richards, Claudio Castagnoli, Colt Cabana, The return of Excalibur and the debut of IWS' FRANKY THE MOBSTER.