Michael's EWR

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

World Wrestling Entertainment

WWE Champion
CM Punk [Start - Present]

United States Champion
Santino Marella [Start - Present]

World Heavyweight
Sheamus [Start - 10th of August 2012]
Wade Barrett [10th of August - Present]

Intercontinental
Christian [Start - Present]

Tag Team
Kofi Kingston & R-Truth [Start - Present]

Womens Champion
Layla El [Start - Present]

Royal Rumble Winner
Sheamus [2012]

Smackdown Money In The Bank
Dolph Ziggler [2012]

Raw Money In The Bank
John Cena [Used 2012]


Show Schedule
Raw [Monday]
NXT [Wednesday]
Smackdown [Friday]

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Charlie Haas vs TJ Perkins.

Match Background: This will be a submission bout.

The Match: Charlie Haas snap suplexes TJ Perkins. Haas drives a thrust kick into the chest of TJ Perkins. A Gut buster connects on TJ Perkins and hits hard. Charlie Haas gets taken down out of nowhere! Haas takes a quick lariat. Charlie Haas comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tiger bomb by Charlie Haas, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Charlie Haas, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Charlie Haas misses a clothesline. TJ Perkins kicks the leg, knocks Haas down, and goes to work on it. Charlie Haas elbows TJ Perkins in the face to break a hammerlock. TJ Perkins gets caught with a short powerbomb from Haas. Shelton Benjamin comes running down the aisle with a chair! Haas goes to irish whip TJ Perkins into the ropes. Shelton hits TJ Perkins with a chair to the back! Charlie Haas has TJ Perkins down...and locks in the Haas Of Pain for the submission victory! Charlie Haas, having taken the victory thanks to the outside interference of Shelton Benjamin, 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?

OR - 67%
CR - 58%
MQ - 78%

Maria Kanellis is backstage with Mike Bennett. Maria Kanellis was out there to hype a match for Bennett against Adam Cole.

OR - 68%

The Briscoe Brothers vs All-Night Express.

Match Background: The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the ROH World Tag Team titles.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, J. Briscoe goes down. One day, K. King might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Jay Briscoe pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. BIG clothesline on K. King. J. Briscoe tags out to Mark Briscoe. Running knee lift from Mark Briscoe. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Kenny King by M. Briscoe. Remember when that was a legit finish? K. King blocks a punch. Flying elbow from Kenny King connects. Tag between Kenny King and Rhett Titus. Rhett Titus snap suplexes M. Briscoe. Rhett Titus snap suplexes M. Briscoe HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Titus is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Mark Briscoe pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Bodyslam by M. Briscoe. Tag between Mark Briscoe and Jay Briscoe. Death valley driver by Jay Briscoe! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Running knee lift from Jay Briscoe. The Briscoe Brothers have Rhett Titus to themselves. Springing Doomsday Device! 1....2....3! It's over. The Briscoe Brothers climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

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...

OR - 77%
CR - 68%
MQ - 88%

Roderick Strong vs Jay Lethal.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on R. Strong by Jay Lethal. Standing leg lariat by Jay Lethal on R. Strong. Spinning back kick from Jay Lethal. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lethal 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. Lethal charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Lethal takes a back suplex. Covers for a quick two count. Doctor Bomb connects and Lethal landed hard. Jay Lethal pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Diamond Dust from Jay Lethal and R. Strong is out! Jay Lethal floors Roderick Strong...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Diving Elbow Drop! 1....2....3. Jay Lethal is still in the ring celebrating. Roderick Strong pushes the referee away. Roderick Strong spins Lethal around. Roderick Strong hits the Gibson Driver!

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.

OR - 74%
CR - 70%
MQ - 78%

Davey Richards is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Kevin Steen. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

OR - 80%

Kevin Steen vs Davey Richards.

Match Background: This will be a tables bout. This match is for the ROH World title.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kevin Steen ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Kevin Steen pulls Richards onto the table for a powerbomb, but he uses a backdrop to get out of the predicament. STIFF~! chop lights up Richards who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Big dropkick by Kevin Steen, who got a ton of air on the move. Davey Richards once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Spinning back kick from Davey Richards. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Davey Richards! Steen flips out of a Davey Richards bodyslam attempt. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kevin Steen connects and Davey Richards is down! Steen climbs onto the table with Davey Richards and scores with a piledriver to destroy the table and get the victory. I don't think the fight has finished. Kevin Steen and Richards have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.


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.

OR - 75%
CR - 76%
MQ - 76%

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

ROH News

ROH has secured the following stars
- TYLER BLACK

- JON MOXLEY

- CHRIS HERO

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Mike Bennett vs Adam Cole.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Adam Cole is the reigning ROH Television champion.

The Match: Back suplex on Bennett. Face-first suplex onto a trash can by Cole! Bennett gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Cole! Hooks the leg for a two count. Mike Bennett takes a butterfly suplex from Cole. Covers for a quick two count. Bennett counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Bennett hits a right hand. Covers for a quick two count. Spear by Mike Bennett. Cole reverses a waistlock. Belly to belly off the top rope! Mike Bennett is in trouble. Here it comes - Colelateral. 1....2...3, it's finished. Mike Bennett goes nuts, screaming and yelling at everyone within earshot.


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

OR - 63%
CR - 62%
MQ - 65%

Chris Hero is backstage. He was out there to tell El Generico that he was going to discombobulate him. Great, now I've got to look that word up. Time to sit back and watch.

OR - 75%

The Briscoe Brothers vs All-Night Express.


Match Background: The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the ROH World Tag Team titles. The Briscoe Brothers have been ROH World Tag Team champions since 04 August 2012.

The Match: BIG clothesline on Titus. Full nelson slam on Titus. M. Briscoe tags out to Jay Briscoe. Running knee lift from Jay Briscoe. There's a two count on the pin. High Angle DDT by Jay Briscoe just SPIKES Rhett Titus down! Tag to Mark Briscoe. Jay Briscoe scoops up Titus. M. Briscoe bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Pin, but Titus is out just before the three count. Titus blocks a kick from Mark Briscoe. Tag to Kenny King. Hard back suplex on M. Briscoe. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. M. Briscoe takes a NICE hurrancarana from Kenny King. K. King tags out to Rhett Titus. All-Night Express whip M. Briscoe into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Mark Briscoe takes a butterfly suplex from Titus. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Rhett Titus! Tag to Kenny King. Flying elbow from Kenny King connects. Kenny King misses a clothesline. Tag between Mark Briscoe and Jay Briscoe. Spear by Jay Briscoe. Kenny King is in big trouble...Springing Doomsday Device!! 1....2....3! Titus and K. King remain in the ring. They are arguing about that defeat. Rhett Titus walks off without saying anything, much to the disgust of K. King.


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

OR - 78%
CR - 70%
MQ - 87%

Jay Lethal vs Michael Elgin vs Shelton Benjamin.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Jay Lethal. Standing leg lariat by Shelton Benjamin on Lethal. Elgin reverses a Shelton Benjamin hammerlock. Full nelson slam on Shelton. Elgin hits a piledriver on Jay Lethal. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver by Shelton Benjamin! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Michael Elgin pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Elgin hits a piledriver on Shelton Benjamin. That used to end matches, you know. Power drive elbow by Jay Lethal. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Michael Elgin gets knocked to the ground by Lethal, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Diving Elbow Drop!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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

OR - 69%
CR - 65%
MQ - 74%

Finlay vs Rhino.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: Rhino scoops and slams Finlay. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Rhino hits Finlay with a plastic dinosaur! Fallaway slam by Rhino puts down Finlay. Flying shoulder tackle by Rhino sends Finlay CRASHING to the mat. Finlay comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Face-first suplex onto a trash can by Finlay! Full nelson slam on Rhino. There's a two count on the pin. Rhino backdrops Finlay out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Rhino. Full nelson slam on Finlay. There's a two count on the pin. High Angle DDT by Rhino just SPIKES Finlay down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Finlay blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Rhino gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Rhino blocks a kick from Finlay. Bodyslam by Rhino. Finlay is in trouble. Gore! 1....2....3. Rhino gives a murderous look toward Finlay...and attacks! Finlay gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Rhino leaves the ring having left Finlay down and out.

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 ***.


Kevin Steen vs El Generico.

Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. This match is for the ROH World title.

The Match: El Generico with a whip into the ladder. Super kick by El Generico. Steen counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kevin Steen ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. BAAACK Body drop by Generico gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Steen slams El Generico onto the ladder. Kevin Steen with a spinning neckbreaker on Generico. Generico pushes out of a Kevin Steen hold. Super kick by El Generico. DDT from the top rope by El Generico. That looked KILLER. 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. Generico hits a face jam on Kevin Steen onto the ladder! Steen blocks a kick from El Generico. Running knee lift from Kevin Steen. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Kevin Steen just KILLS El Generico! El Generico is in trouble. Here it comes - F-Cinq. Kevin Steen goes up ladder and grabs the prize for the win. Tyler Black comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Tyler Black spins Steen around. Tyler Black hits the Blackout! Kevin Steen has been left down on the canvas.


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.


OR - 76%

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Kenny King vs Rhett Titus.

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

The Match: Kenny King kicks the leg, knocks Titus down, and goes to work on it. STIFF high kick on Titus by Kenny King. Second rope flying axe handle, Titus goes down. One day, K. King might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying elbow from Kenny King connects. K. King drops an elbow...but Rhett Titus moves out of the way. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Titus. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Massive back suplex! Kenny King 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. K. King pushes out of a Rhett Titus hold. K. King crushes Titus with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Titus. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rhett Titus elbows Kenny King in the face to break a hammerlock. K. King takes a back suplex. Kenny King elbows Rhett Titus in the face to break a hammerlock. Hard back suplex on Titus. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Rhett Titus is in trouble. Here it comes - Coronation. 1....2...3, it's finished. Kenny King 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 Titus to get some payback.

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

The Briscoe Brothers vs Young Bucks.

Match Background: The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the ROH World Tag Team titles. The Briscoe Brothers have been ROH World Tag Team champions since 04 August 2012.


The Match: Flying elbow from Matt Jackson connects. J. Briscoe reverses a Matt Jackson hammerlock. Bodyslam by J. Briscoe. Tag to Mark Briscoe. Flying shoulder tackle by M. Briscoe sends M. Jackson CRASHING to the mat. Mark Briscoe with a spinning neckbreaker on M. Jackson. Matt Jackson is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying elbow from Matt Jackson connects. M. Jackson tags out to Nick Jackson. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and M. Briscoe goes down. Nick Jackson hits a rolling kick on M. Briscoe. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Mark Briscoe pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. 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. Tag to Jay Briscoe. Brutal sit out powerbomb on N. Jackson! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying shoulder tackle by J. Briscoe sends N. Jackson CRASHING to the mat. Nick Jackson is in big trouble...Springing Doomsday Device!! 1....2....3! The Briscoe Brothers remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

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.

OR - 83%
CR - 67%
MQ - 100%

Adam Cole is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Rhino. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

OR - 75%

Adam Cole vs Rhino.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. This match is for the ROH Television title.

The Match: Rhino hits some punches. How generic. Cole reverses a waistlock. Double arm suplex by Adam Cole connects as Rhino hits hard. Rhino reverses an irish whip...and Adam Cole runs into the referee! Adam Cole plants Rhino with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Cover, but there's no one to count for Adam Cole! Rhino avoids a Adam Cole avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Frying pan shot by Rhino. Spear by Rhino. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by Rhino! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Cole blocks a punch. Adam Cole uses the table as a battering ram. Pin, but Rhino is out just before the three count. Rhino blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Adam Cole can barely stand. Here it comes - Gore. 1....2...3, it's finished. Rhino slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Cole turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

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


AANNNND I lost the last match, kinda fucked up. So, that's it. But oh well, I got my first 100%!

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

ROH News

ROH has dropped to Cult level. I think...I may be fired soon. I really got into it, but I'd start again with the same feuds.

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Adam Cole vs Mike Knox.

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

The Match: Cole is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Cole takes a headbutt from Mike Knox. Bodyslam by Knox. Adam Cole charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Cole backdrops Mike Knox out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Adam Cole. Stun Gun from Adam Cole! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Adam Cole hits a stalling suplex on Knox. Hooks the leg for a two count. Knox ducks a wild right hand. Cole 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. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Mike Knox just KILLS Adam Cole! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Mike Knox misses a clothesline. Adam Cole connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Adam Cole misses a clothesline. Running knee lift from Mike Knox. Rhino comes running down the aisle with a chair! Knox and Adam Cole continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Rhino slides in and blasts Adam Cole with a chair to the head! Rhino climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Adam Cole is in trouble. Knox Out! 1....2....3. Knox and Rhino tie Adam Cole up in the ropes, then start punching away at him until referees run down and break it up.

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.

OR - 69%
CR - 65%
MQ - 64%

Kenny King is backstage. He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Rhett Titus, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

OR - 59%


Kenny King vs Rhett Titus.

Match Background: This will be a submission bout. K. King and Titus have been feuding recently. Titus has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: K. King takes a back suplex. A Gut buster connects on K. King and hits hard. K. King gets caught with a short powerbomb from Titus. Titus charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. K. King crushes Titus with a running senton. Kenny King misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Vicious back suplex! Kenny King got nailed big time! Belly to belly off the top rope! Kenny King fights out of a grapple. K. King hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Rhett Titus is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. K. King gets caught with a short powerbomb from Titus. Titus floors Kenny King and locks in a figure-four leglock! K. King taps out! Kenny King looks furious. The referee walks over...and gets blasted with a clothesline! K. King has lost it!

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

The Briscoe Brothers vs WGTT.

Match Background: The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. WGTT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the ROH World Tag Team titles. The Briscoe Brothers have been ROH World Tag Team champions since 04 August 2012.

The Match: Mark Briscoe hits some punches. How generic. Flying elbow from Mark Briscoe connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Jay Briscoe. The Briscoe Brothers whip Shelton into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Jay Briscoe with a spinning neckbreaker on Shelton. Shelton ducks a wild right hand. Full nelson slam on J. Briscoe. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Charlie Haas. Reverse DDT on J. Briscoe. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Haas. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. J. Briscoe blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Charlie Haas charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Tag to Mark Briscoe. M. Briscoe just WAFFLES Haas with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tag between Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin. Bodyslam by M. Briscoe. Shelton Benjamin is all alone...Springing Doomsday Device!! 1....2....3! Young Bucks just hit the ring with chairs! Stereo chair shots put down The Briscoe Brothers! Haas tries to attack, but gets beaten to the floor with punches and kicks. Shelton Benjamin has a brief offensive flurry, but gets nailed with a boot to the gut...and hit with the More Bang For Your Buck! Young Bucks have laid everyone out!

My Opinion: The psychology was sound, the work was crisp, but a few awkward moments drag it down to about ****1\2.

OR - 86%
CR - 78%
MQ - 100%

Tyler Black is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Kevin Steen. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

OR - 70%

Kevin Steen vs Tyler Black.

Match Background: This will be a falls count anywhere bout. Steen and Black have been feuding recently. Black has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the ROH World title.

The Match: Black takes a headbutt from Kevin Steen. Chair shot connects! Bodyslam by Steen. Steen slams Tyler Black down and motions to the crowd. Black counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Tyler Black sets up a chair, then bounces off it to hit a flying avalanche into the corner. VERY Sabu-like. Steen takes a NICE hurrancarana from Tyler Black. Covers for a quick two count. Steen counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Black 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. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Black! Pin, but Black is out just before the three count. Steen drops an elbow...but Tyler Black moves out of the way. Tyler Black strikes Steen. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Tyler Black strikes Steen. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tyler Black strikes Steen. They wind up back in the squared circle. Steen counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Fallaway slam by Kevin Steen puts down Tyler Black. Jon Moxley comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Tyler Black turns around. Jon Moxley spins Black around. Jon Moxley hits the Midnight Special! Moxley leaves the ring, the damage done! ONE...TWO...THREE. Steen defeats Black. Tyler Black fights back, and has soon sent both Kevin Steen and Jon Moxley into retreat.

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.

OR - 73%
CR - 69%
MQ - 82%

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Chris Hero is backstage. He talked trash about TJ Perkins. Good build up.

OR - 74%

Chris Hero vs TJ Perkins.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hero drives a HARD forearm into the chest of TJ Perkins. TJ Perkins charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Covers for a quick two count. TJ Perkins elbows Chris Hero in the face to break a hammerlock. Flying elbow from TJ Perkins connects. TJ Perkins hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. TJ Perkins hits a rolling kick on Hero. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Hero pushes out of a TJ Perkins hold. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and TJ Perkins hits hard. TJ Perkins slams Hero, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Chris Hero doing? TJ Perkins picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Hero up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! Chris Hero is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Hero had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! TJ Perkins must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot! TJ Perkins offers a handshake to Hero...and he accepts it! No! Chris Hero levels TJ Perkins with a cheap shot right hand! Chris Hero spins TJ Perkins around. Chris Hero hits the KO! TJ Perkins has been floored after the match.

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

OR - 79%
CR - 47%
MQ - 97%

The Briscoe Brothers vs WGTT.


Match Background: The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. WGTT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the ROH World Tag Team titles. The Briscoe Brothers have been ROH World Tag Team champions since 04 August 2012.

The Match: Fallaway slam by Jay Briscoe puts down Shelton Benjamin. Spinebuster by Jay Briscoe. J. Briscoe tags out to Mark Briscoe. BIG clothesline on Shelton. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Shelton is down! M. Briscoe tags out to Jay Briscoe. The Briscoe Brothers whip Shelton into the corner. Mark Briscoe whips Jay Briscoe in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Shelton counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Tag to Charlie Haas. A Gut buster connects on J. Briscoe and hits hard. Reverse DDT on J. Briscoe. Tag between Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin. WGTT whip J. Briscoe into the corner. Charlie Haas whips Shelton Benjamin in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. J. Briscoe 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. Lightning kick by Shelton on J. Briscoe. Tag between Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas. Big dropkick by Charlie Haas, who got a ton of air on the move. J. Briscoe blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! J. Briscoe tags out to Mark Briscoe. Spear by Mark Briscoe. The Briscoe Brothers have Charlie Haas to themselves. Springing Doomsday Device! 1....2....3! It's over. WGTT don't look like they're finished by any means...and they rush forward to attack The Briscoe Brothers, and send them to the outside. Threats are exchanged as the chaos ends.

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

OR - 87%
CR - 82%
MQ - 97%

Adam Cole vs Rhino.

Match Background: This will be a last man standing bout. Cole and Rhino have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the ROH Television title. Rhino has been ROH Television champion since 18 August 2012.

The Match: Back suplex on Rhino. Rhino powers out of a Adam Cole headlock. Rhino slams Adam Cole. Death valley driver by Rhino! No one executes that move properly anymore. Rhino walks into a drop toe hold. Cole uses a table as a ram on Rhino. Reverse DDT on Rhino. The referee counts: 2....3...4....but Rhino stands up. Adam Cole brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Rhino in the ring! Rhino counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Cole eats a trash can, but not the contents in it, obviously. The referee is counting: 7....8....Adam Cole is back up. Rhino charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Adam Cole sets Rhino up in the corner. Panama's Sunrise!!! The referee counts to 10, this match is over! Kyle O'Reilly comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Kyle O'Reilly puts Rhino in the corner. Kyle O'Reilly sets up, and hits a Tornado DDT! Rhino has been left down on the canvas.

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

Jon Moxley vs Matt Jackson.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.

The Match: M. Jackson gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Running knee lift from Jon Moxley. There's a two count on the pin. M. Jackson kicks Jon Moxley in the gut to reverse the momentum. M. Jackson uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Matt Jackson kicks the leg, knocks Moxley down, and goes to work on it. Flying trash can shot from the top rope! Jon Moxley once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Moxley hits a piledriver on Matt Jackson. That used to end matches, you know. Jon Moxley moves in for the kill. Midnight Special!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Matt Jackson leaves and walks back down the aisle. Wait...Jon Moxley comes running as well, and M. Jackson gets dropped with a clothesline, followed by a load of stomps. He is left lying in the aisle.

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

Tyler Black vs Roderick Strong.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Black takes a back suplex. R. Strong scoops and slams Tyler Black. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Big dropkick by Roderick Strong, who got a ton of air on the move. Big dropkick by Roderick Strong, who got a ton of air on the move. Black powers out of a headlock. Hard back suplex on R. Strong. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Spinning bulldog in the corner and R. Strong is down! Covers for a quick two count. R. Strong counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Black takes a quick lariat. Hooks the leg for a two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Black! Pin, but Black is out just before the three count. Black reverses a waistlock. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and R. Strong goes down. Roderick Strong is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Black gets caught with a short powerbomb from R. Strong. Kevin Steen comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Black turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Steen! Kevin Steen has left Black in big trouble. Tyler Black is in trouble. Here it comes - Gibson Driver. 1....2...3, it's finished. R. Strong \ Steen are beating down on Tyler Black! The music of El Generico hits, and he comes running down the aisle into the ring. R. Strong and Steen bail out of the ring, leaving Tyler Black down in the ring. El Generico may have saved Tyler Black from a brutal beating.

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

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Futureshock vs Mike Knox and Rhino.

Match Background: Cole and Rhino have been feuding recently. Rhino has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Adam Cole is the reigning ROH Television champion, and has been since 01 September 2012.

The Match: Knox takes a back suplex. Knox 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. Covers for a quick two count. Cole goes for a splash but Knox puts the knees up. Cole takes a headbutt from Mike Knox. Spinebuster by Mike Knox. Tag between Mike Knox and Rhino. Fallaway slam by Rhino puts down Adam Cole. Cole ducks a wild right hand. Tag to Kyle O'Reilly. Adam Cole scoops up Rhino. O'Reilly bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Kyle O'Reilly snap suplexes Rhino HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, O'Reilly is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! There's a two count on the pin. Rhino walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. O'Reilly tags out to Adam Cole. Adam Cole plants Rhino with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rhino flips out of a Adam Cole bodyslam attempt. Tag between Rhino and Mike Knox. BAAACK Body drop by Cole gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Mike Knox floors Cole near the ropes and makes the pin. Knox is using the ropes for leverage! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Futureshock look like they aren't done...and they attack Knox \ Rhino! After an exchange of blows, Knox and Rhino are laid out in the ring.


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

The Briscoe Brothers are backstage. They were on hype duty tonight, this time for a match with WGTT.

Charlie Haas vs Jay Briscoe.

Match Background: This will be a submission bout.

The Match: Jay Briscoe connects with rights and lefts and Charlie Haas is down! J. Briscoe slams Charlie Haas. BIG clothesline on Haas. Charlie Haas fights out of a grapple. Haas drives a HARD forearm into the chest of J. Briscoe. Doctor Bomb connects and J. Briscoe landed hard. J. Briscoe counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Jay Briscoe connects and Charlie Haas is down! J. Briscoe floors Charlie Haas and locks in an ankle lock! Haas gives up! Jay Briscoe is still in the ring celebrating. Charlie Haas pushes the referee away. Charlie Haas drops J. Briscoe to the canvas. Charlie Haas quickly locks on the Haas Of Pain!

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

Shelton Benjamin vs Mark Briscoe.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Shelton Benjamin makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Spinning back kick from Shelton Benjamin. Shelton drives a thrust kick into the chest of M. Briscoe. Fallaway slam by Shelton Benjamin puts down Mark Briscoe. M. Briscoe counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying shoulder tackle by M. Briscoe sends Shelton CRASHING to the mat. Full nelson slam on Shelton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Shelton Benjamin comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Shelton hits a piledriver on Mark Briscoe. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Vicious kick to the teeth from Shelton Benjamin. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Shelton goes for a splash but M. Briscoe puts the knees up. M. Briscoe just WAFFLES Shelton with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Shelton kicks Mark Briscoe in the gut to reverse the momentum. Shelton Benjamin hits a rolling kick on M. Briscoe. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Charlie Haas comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Mark Briscoe turns around. Charlie Haas drops M. Briscoe to the canvas. Charlie Haas quickly locks on the Haas Of Pain! Haas leaves the ring, the damage done! ONE...TWO...THREE. Shelton defeats M. Briscoe. Shelton and Haas are beating the hell out of Mark Briscoe! Jay Briscoe sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Shelton Benjamin, exchanging punches, while Mark Briscoe comes back, sending Haas out of the ring with a clothesline. The Briscoe Brothers have cleared the ring, driving off Shelton and Haas!


My Opinion: The psychology was sound, the work was crisp, but a few awkward moments drag it down to about ****1\2.


Kenny King vs Rhett Titus.

Match Background: K. King and Titus have been feuding recently.

The Match: Kenny King kicks the leg, knocks Titus down, and goes to work on it. Kenny King kicks the leg, knocks Titus down, and goes to work on it. Second rope flying axe handle, Titus goes down. One day, K. King might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Kenny King hits a rolling kick on Titus. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Rhett Titus avoids a Kenny King avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Rhett Titus snap suplexes K. King HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Titus is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Vicious back suplex! Kenny King got nailed big time! There's a two count on the pin. K. King reverses a Rhett Titus hammerlock. Titus takes a NICE hurrancarana from Kenny King. Covers for a quick two count. Titus walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rhett Titus comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Rhett Titus gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Titus. Titus charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Titus takes a flying neckbreaker from Kenny King. Kenny King moves in for the kill. Coronation! 1....2....3. Kenny King goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

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 ***.


Kevin Steen vs Tyler Black.

Match Background: Steen and Black have been feuding recently. Black has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the ROH World title.


The Match: Tyler Black kicks the leg, knocks Steen down, and goes to work on it. Black charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kevin Steen ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Black reverses an irish whip...and Kevin Steen runs into the referee! Death valley driver by Kevin Steen! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, but there's no one to count for Kevin Steen! Tyler Black comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Steen takes a flying neckbreaker from Tyler Black. SUPER frankensteiner on Steen, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Tyler Black and Steen is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Kevin Steen pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Kevin Steen hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tyler Black powers out of a Kevin Steen headlock. Kevin Steen is in trouble. Blackout!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Slightly above average match. Only gets a **3\4 rating from me.

[#HastaLaVista]

Looks nice bru

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Jul 28, 2012 4:34:11 GMT -5 #HastaLaVista said:

Looks nice bru

Thank ya very much.

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

ROH PPV

Tyler Black is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Kevin Steen. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

Adam Cole vs Kyle O'Reilly vs Mike Knox vs Rhino.

Match Background: This will be a four corners bout. Cole and Rhino have been feuding recently. Rhino has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the ROH Television title. Adam Cole has been ROH Television champion since 01 September 2012.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Rhino by O'Reilly. Remember when that was a legit finish? O'Reilly drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Rhino. There's a two count on the pin. Doctor Bomb connects and Rhino landed hard. Rhino powers out of a headlock. Rhino slams Kyle O'Reilly down and motions to the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. Rhino hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. O'Reilly pushes out of a Rhino hold. Kyle O'Reilly connects with rights and lefts and Adam Cole is down! Tag between Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole. Vertical suplex by Adam Cole. Flying elbow off the top rope by Adam Cole, getting as close to zero air as possible. Rhino takes a butterfly suplex from Cole. Rhino gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Tag between Adam Cole and Mike Knox. Flying shoulder tackle by Knox sends Rhino CRASHING to the mat. Death valley driver by Mike Knox! No one executes that move properly anymore. Covers for a quick two count. Mike Knox with a spinning neckbreaker on Rhino. Covers for a quick two count. Spinebuster by Mike Knox. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tag between Rhino and Kyle O'Reilly. O'Reilly hits a piledriver on Mike Knox. That used to end matches, you know. Big dropkick by Kyle O'Reilly, who got a ton of air on the move. Kyle O'Reilly snap suplexes Knox. Knox kicks Kyle O'Reilly in the gut to reverse the momentum. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Mike Knox connects and Kyle O'Reilly is down! Kyle O'Reilly can barely stand. Knox Out!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Jimmy Jacobs vs Mike Bennett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spear by Jimmy Jacobs. Spear! Bennett is down! Powerbomb on Bennett. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Jacobs slams Mike Bennett down and motions to the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jimmy Jacobs misses a clothesline. BAAACK Body drop by Jacobs gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spear by Mike Bennett. Jacobs counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Bennett walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Mike Bennett gets knocked to the ground by Jacobs. Mike Bennett gets locked in the End Time! Submission victory! Jimmy Jacobs slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Bennett 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 a 3/4 star rating, but only if you promise to improve as a booker.

The Briscoe Brothers vs WGTT.

Match Background: The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. WGTT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This match is for the ROH World Tag Team titles. The Briscoe Brothers have been ROH World Tag Team champions since 04 August 2012.

The Match: BIG clothesline on Haas. Full nelson slam on Haas. Covers for a quick two count. J. Briscoe tags out to Mark Briscoe. Mark Briscoe scoops up Haas. J. Briscoe bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. M. Briscoe 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. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Mark Briscoe ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Charlie Haas once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of M. Briscoe! Tag to Shelton Benjamin. M. Briscoe 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. Shelton crushes M. Briscoe with a huge legdrop. Shelton Benjamin misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. M. Briscoe tags out to Jay Briscoe. Jay Briscoe hits a bulldog off the ropes. Powerbomb on Shelton. Pin, but Shelton is out just before the three count. Shelton is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Shelton flips out of a Jay Briscoe bodyslam attempt. Flying reverse elbow by Shelton Benjamin. Jay Briscoe charges, Shelton moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Jay Briscoe knocks Shelton to the outside, then signals for the Crucible. He reaches out of the ring for Shelton Benjamin...and gets clobbered with the ring bell! Right to the head! The referee wakes up to see Shelton sliding in and making the pinfall: 1....2....3! Forget about it. WGTT climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

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

El Generico vs Chris Hero.

Match Background: This will be a special guest referee bout. Jim Cornette will be the referee for this match, for No.1 Contendership.

The Match: Lightning kick by Generico on Hero. Tiger suplex on Hero. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Tor-NADO DDT from El Generico, Hero got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying elbow from El Generico connects. There's a two count on the pin. Hero counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Hero drives a thrust kick into the chest of Generico. Doctor Bomb connects and Generico landed hard. Generico reverses a waistlock. Flying cross body off the top rope! El Generico sets Chris Hero up in the corner. BRAINBUUUSTAAAHHH!!!!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. El Generico offers a handshake to Hero...and he accepts it!

My Opinion: Well, hello there *1/4 rating, how are you?

Tyler Black vs Kevin Steen.

Match Background: This will be a first blood bout. This is a continuation of the Steen vs Black feud. This match is for the ROH World title. Tyler Black has been ROH World champion since 08 September 2012.

The Match: Steen hits a piledriver on Tyler Black. That used to end matches, you know. Black kicks Kevin Steen in the gut to reverse the momentum. Black just WAFFLES Steen with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Steen takes a flying neckbreaker from Tyler Black. Steen takes a flying neckbreaker from Tyler Black. Tyler Black misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Nice piledriver on Black. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kevin Steen connects and Tyler Black is down! Tyler Black charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Black flips out of a Kevin Steen bodyslam attempt. Flying elbow from Tyler Black connects. Springboard dropkick from Tyler Black. Nicely done. Black picks up a lead pipe. Kevin Steen turns around...and gets smashed over the head with it! The referee sees blood, and this match is over! Tyler Black is still in the ring celebrating. Kevin Steen pushes the referee away. Kevin Steen spins Black around. Kevin Steen hits the F-Cinq!

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 ***.

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

The Briscoe Brothers vs Futureshock.

Match Background: This will be a tables bout. The Briscoe Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Bodyslam by M. Briscoe. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. The Briscoe Brothers whip O'Reilly into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Mark Briscoe pulls Cole onto the table for a powerbomb, but he uses a backdrop to get out of the predicament. Kyle O'Reilly pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Cole drives a thrust kick into the chest of M. Briscoe. Adam Cole goes to suplex M. Briscoe through a table, but he slips out the backdoor. Spear! J. Briscoe is down! Shelton \ Rhino come running down the aisle with chairs! Cole whips Mark Briscoe into the ropes. Shelton jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Shelton, M. Briscoe, and the chair! Mark Briscoe falls to the canvas. Adam Cole sets Mark Briscoe up in the corner. Panama's Sunrise! Perfectly executed! Cole sets up the table, then grabs Mark Briscoe and uses a belly to belly suplex to break the table and get the victory. We have three sets of grapplers in the ring, as The Briscoe Brothers, Futureshock and Shelton \ Rhino look at each other. Before the inevitable brawl erupts, a host of referees hit the ring to keep them apart.

My Opinion: Great match, it deserves every snowflake its getting. ****1\4

OR - 79%
CR - 81%
MQ - 97%

Kevin Steen is backstage. He was laying a verbal Smackdown on Jon Moxley.

Steve Corino vs Finlay.

Match Background: None.

The Match: BAAACK Body drop by Finlay gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spinebuster by Steve Corino. Hooks the leg for a two count. Corino drops an elbow...but Finlay moves out of the way. Double arm suplex by Finlay connects as Corino hits hard. Fallaway slam by Finlay puts down Steve Corino. Hooks the leg for a two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Finlay with a spinning neckbreaker on Corino. Steve Corino elbows Finlay in the face to break a hammerlock. Big piledriver on Finlay. Covers for a quick two count. Steve Corino plants Finlay with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Bodyslam by Corino. Finlay is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Finlay blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! BIG clothesline on Corino. Powerbomb on Corino. Finlay moves in for the kill. Celtic Cross!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Tommaso Ciampa has a chair. Corino turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Finlay is next to take a hard shot. Ciampa has demolished everyone!

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

OR 62%
CR 42%
MQ 72%

Willie Mack is backstage. He had nothing of interest to say. A commercial would have been more productive.

Willie Mack vs Bob Evans.

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

The Match: Brutal Bob suplexes Mack to the canvas and floats over. Sloppy short range spear from Bob Evans. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bob Evans gets taken down out of nowhere! Brutal Bob walks into a high dropkick from Willie Mack, almost losing several teeth in the process. Flying elbow from Willie Mack connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Willie Mack, Brutal Bob got planted! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Mack uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Willie Mack gets taken down out of nowhere! Suplex into a front slam from Brutal Bob, but the execution was CRAPTASTIC~!. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bob Evans uses something that LOOKS like a reverse suplex. The judges say yes, but barely. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Double leg takedown from Bob Evans sets up a ground and pound in the middle of the ring. What the hell is this, UFC? Bob Evans gets back up now and snap suplexes Mack. Willie Mack avoids a Bob Evans avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Hard back suplex on Brutal Bob. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Springboard dropkick from Willie Mack. Nicely done. Willie Mack moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Chocolate Thunder Bomb. 1....2...3, it's finished. Willie Mack extends his hand to Brutal Bob...but it is ignored!

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


Tyler Black vs El Generico.

Match Background: This will be an iron man bout. This match is for the ROH World title. Tyler Black has been ROH World champion since 08 September 2012.

The Match: FIRST FALL: Spin kick by Tyler Black to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. SUPER frankensteiner on Generico, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Hooks the leg for a two count. Generico reverses a Tyler Black hammerlock. El Generico kicks the leg, knocks Black down, and goes to work on it. Flying elbow from El Generico connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from El Generico. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Second rope flying axe handle, Black goes down. One day, Generico might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Black powers out of a headlock. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Generico is down! Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Generico. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard back suplex on Generico. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tyler Black strikes Generico. El Generico is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Hard back suplex on Black. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Back heel kick off the second rope, Black goes down. Cover gets three for El Generico, Black got pinned. SECOND FALL: Standing leg lariat by El Generico on Black. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Black goes down. Generico uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Implant DDT by El Generico! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Black flips out of a El Generico bodyslam attempt. Hard back suplex on Generico. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Generico takes a NICE hurrancarana from Tyler Black. Covers for a quick two count. Black walks into a drop toe hold. Super kick by El Generico. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Black. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Black reverses a El Generico hammerlock. Black crushes Generico with a running senton. Cover gets three for Tyler Black, Generico got pinned. THIRD FALL: El Generico strikes Black. Generico charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Generico goes down. El Generico charges, Black moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Vicious kick to the teeth from Tyler Black. Cover, but there's no one to count for Tyler Black! Tyler Black misses a clothesline. Generico hits a dropkick on Tyler Black and gets right back up. Black takes a NICE hurrancarana from El Generico. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from El Generico, Black got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Black kicks El Generico in the gut to reverse the momentum. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Generico is down! Pin, but Generico is out just before the three count. Generico counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Jimmy Jacobs comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Black turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Jacobs! Jimmy Jacobs has left Black in big trouble. Tyler Black gets whipped into the turnbuckles by Generico. Yakuza Kick! 1....2....3. END OF BOUT. Jimmy Jacobs remains in the ring. El Generico pushes the referee away. El Generico puts Jacobs in the corner. El Generico sets up, and hits a BRAINBUUUSTAAAHHH!!!!

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

[Cole]

EL GENERICO!!!!!

[Dat Heart-Break-Kid Fan]

Jul 28, 2012 9:32:23 GMT -5 Cole said:

EL GENERICO!!!!!

The fans supposedly resent it. I don't know who to feud him with, but I got ideas for Tyler Black.