The Month's News
In WWE, On May 18; during a tag match between #DIY (Gargano & Ciampa) and Sanity at the NXT Live event, Tomasso Ciampa dived off of the apron and damaged his leg. The bout was stopped and Ciampa was escorted out of the building. Tommaso Ciampa would then suffer another injury during the NXT TakeOver: Chicago match with the Authors of Pain. Ciampa was already dealing with an ankle problem heading into the match at the event. Summer Rae, after months on the shelf has been finally been declared fit and ready to return to the ring, However, WWE currently have no plans for her as of yet. Randy Orton this month would insult and run down Independant wrestling, which would cause a huge storm of hate mail to the 13 time world champion. Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Velvet Sky along with lots of Indie superstars would defend the Indies from the comments of Orton. At WWE's Payback PPV event, Jeff Hardy had a tooth knocked out by a dangerous punt kick by Sheamus during the tag match with Cesaro and Matt Hardy. While Jeff would be able to continue, Sheamus would recieve a full letter rant from Wrestling Observers Bryan Alverez. Here is a snippet of the full letter; "You f***ing suck at your job! I would NEVER wrestle you! In a thousand years, for no amount of money, would I wrestle Sheamus. I have no respect for him as a worker. I would not hire him. Quite frankly, if it were my company I'd fire him!" Report from the Wrestling Observer suggests that the Hardy's tried to bring Jeremy Borash with them to WWE, but Borash ultimately refused. Braun Strowman, after suffering from elbow issues, underwent surgery to deal with them, however, Braun will be out of action for an estimated six months. Women's stars Kennadi Brink and Io Shirai have signed new deals with WWE. While Shirai will be wrestling, Brink has been signed to work as a referee. WWE's new women's wrestling tournament will begin on July 13 at the home of NXT, Full Sail University. The tourney will be taped in advance and a live finals will air on August 29. WWE's Emma suffered a shoulder injury at WWE's Live event in Liverpool, England on May 7. WWE's newest tournament special will be the Mae Young Classic, featuring 32 ladies from across the globe. The taping's will occurr at Full Sail University, home of NXT. Figure4 Online has reported that WWE 205 Live has been failing to even break the top 20 most watched programs on the WWE Network. It is being outperformed by NXT on a weekly basis. WWE Has revealed that for the first time ever, we will see an all women's version of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. This will be for the SmackDown women's roster. The line-up for the history making match includes; Flair, Becky Lynch, Carmella, Tamina and Natalya.
In Impact Wrestling; The company has signed the following stars and talents to new deals; Matt Sydal, Anthony Mayweather (fka Crimson), Wilcox (aka Jax Dane), Ava Storie, Dezmond Xavier, Kongo Kong, Diamante and MJ Jenkins. Dutch Mantell would post some interesting comments on the 'Broken' character claims by Matt Hardy which would indicate that there is more to this than what is in the open. Dutch said; "Twitteroids...keep in mind that we're listening to your comments. You are the ultimate judges of what we do. Stories are like pancakes...it always has 2 sides. Wanna hear the other side? Some people won't like it. Folks...there's some things I could tell you that you'd SYH at. You can't write this stuff. Coming soon. Stay tuned." Then later, Dutch would get into a dispute with Reby and Matt Hardy on twitter. Former TNA President Dixie Carter was in Ireland this month filming a program for ITV Television. Al Snow was arrested April 15 for failing to appear for a bench warrant of which he was unaware of. Snow was released on a $234 bond, and said on Twitter that it was all due to a typo. The former Angel Rose, now known as Diamante in Impact suffered a dislocated elbow at Premiere Wrestling Xperience on April 30. While time is needed off to recover, She will still be back in time for Slammiversary. Andrew Everett ha been dealing with a torn meniscus for seven months, and will be undergoing an op to fix it. Andrew is hyping a return in time for Slammiversary. Impact Wrestling and Matt Hardy both are still fighting hard to get the rights to the 'Broken' character, and it got even more intense, with Impact President Ed Nordholm sending a portion of Matt Hardy's contract details to PW Insider, which revealed that Impact had indeed been trying to contact Matt Hardy to come to an agreement on uage of the Broken character. Ed would also reveal that he has been in contact with WWE about a posible sale of the character rights, but Nordholm would reveal that WWE has "no interest" in buying the gimmick despite alleged interest rumours. Nordholm also reportedly sent PW Insider a four-page excerpt from Hardy's contract, and highlighted parts which stated that the company owns all intellectual property after their [Impact and Hardy's] relationship ended.Matt Hardy's 'Broken Matt Hardy' trademark claim has been refused by the US patent and Trademark office due to the application not identifying what the name is for, IE for merchandise. Matt has been reportedly given six months to respond or the application filed will be destroyed.Note: WWE would not be willing to buy the character, as they don't want to show to the world that they would buy anything from other companys, from names or character IP's, Like the Bullet Club rumours of a few years ago.
In ROH; The company has signed Travis 'Flip' Gordon to a new contract. May 14 marked the final date for the former three time world champion of ROH, Adam Cole, at the ROH tapings in the 2300 Arena. Cole would give a farewell speech to all in the buildng on what would be his final moments in Ring of Honor. Cole called all of the crew and all the fans his Family, and said ROH would always be his home no matter what.
In Other News; Wrestling legend 'Pretty Boy' Doug Somers sadly passed away on May 16 at the age of 65 years old. Somers made fame in the NWA terrortories and in the AWA, as well as finding fame with Tag partner 'Playboy' Buddy Rose. We send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Mr Somers. #RIPDOUGSOMERS 1951 - 2017. Billy Corgan has purchased the National Wrestling Alliance after weeks of intense discussions. However, from research it appears that Corgan has only bought the name, rights, trademarks and championship belts, as the NWA has been a banner for smaller promotions to work under. This deal does not include video tape library of the NWA. Plus former Impact Wrestling writer Dave Lagana will be working closely with Corgan. AXS TV will be broadcasting New Japan Pro Wrestling's first ever US event entitled 'G1 Special in the USA' on July 1. Speaking of NJPW, Hiroshi Tanahashi was removed from the New Japan Best of Super Juniors Tournament after suffering a ruptured right bicep tendon during his match at ROH War of the Worlds finale. Tanahashi will return for the NJPW Dominion show on June 9. Sami Callihan has taken over creative control in CZW wrestling, which specialises in hardcore wrestling, however, Sources indicate that under Callihans rule, the traditional hardcore death matches will no longer be at the forefront of the shows. Colby Corino was been arrested again due to a failing to comply to a court order. NJPW and Shine women's wrestling will be debuting new belts to their championship cabinets. Shine will be debuting the Nova Belt, and NJPW will be debuting IWGP United States belt.
On Wednesday April 29, Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman was arrested by the Los Angeles Airport Police Department for trying to bring marijuana and meth through customs, and when the police discovered an outstanding warrant from a prior DUI arrest, he was taken in. His bail of $35,000 was paid and he was released on Sunday evening. The police suspect that due to the ammount of drugs in possession, Waltman was intending to sell, But Sean denies it; "one of the worst meth heads ever" but said he's a changed man, and prides himself on living a clean life. Waltman said, "I know the truth will come out. In the meantime, oh what a mess man." British Wrestling promoter and booker, Daniel Hinkles, [The owner and founder of 5 star Wrestling] has put out an offer of $1,000,000 [£770,000] to CM Punk to come and wrestle on the upcoming 5 Star Wrestling promotions tour. The tour will commence the largest ever wrestling tournament of 128 stars. Jesse Neal revealed that he has trimmed down and will be competing in the "I Believe In Wrestling's" Florida J Cup on June 2. This will be Neal's first match since his ankle injury in March. Shelly Martinez says she will be retiring from professional wrestling for good after the last few agreed dates. "I think after those two bookings, I'm pretty much done with in-ring stuff. Sad, but true. I think the time has definitely come and [some] of the – I guess you would say – 'signs' that I know that wrestling is done for me. I'm tired of the 'BS,' I'm tired of the fake and phony. I'm tired of getting 'butthurt' because I think person 'A' and 'B' are my friends, but then person 'C' shows me that they are not. And I just want to move forward...I'm not upset, it's just a weird feeling that for 17 years of my life, I've dedicated myself to wrestling. So, it's weird. It's weird to think of it not being in my life. I'm an idiot, because I let people body slam me on the concrete. I don't know, I guess all in all it's just not worth it to me anymore. My goal was to be in WWE, [and I] did it." We Wish Shelly all the best. The son of the Late great Brian Pillman, Brian Pillman Jr. has been training at Ohio Valley Wrestling with veteran wrestler Rip Rogers. Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman's court case from his drug arrest at LAX airport was dropped due to a lack of evidence. What Culture Pro Wrestling has been forced to scrap their weekly 'Loaded' show due to YouTube's recent advertising restrictions. The show was a free weekly deal that was run off of the video advertising revenue week by week. While 'Loaded' has been cancelled, The World Cup of Pro Wrestling with a humongus 128 man tournament will be continuing as planned. WCPW also revealed that Rob Van Dam has been signed to work in the tournament.
Exclusive Interview With Lanny 'The Genius' Poffo!
Through The Ropes' Jack Williams interviewed the legendary Lanny Poffo, aka The Genius! Don't Forget to Visit Throughtheropes.wixsite.com/wrestling For the Full Interview!
JW: First off, Besides your Father and Randy, Who were your main influences in the NWA territories and yours Father's promotion? LP: "As a good guy, Eduardo Carpentier and Antonino Rocca. As a villain, Ricky Star and Boris Malenko"
JW: In your opinion, who was the greatest opponent you ever fought? LP: "Hulk Hogan on NBC. 1989. Nothing before or since has been as important!"
JW: What is your proudest moment in your life? LP: "The birth of my daughter and the birth of my grandson"
JW: Which style/s of pro wrestling are your favourite to watch and to work? LP: "Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio Jr. Anybody different!"
JW: Who would be your ultimate fantasy opponent? Past or Present? LP: "Hulk Hogan was my fantasy turned reality. I spent 4 months on MAIN EVENTS with him"
JW: Has British wrestling ever had any influence during your career? LP: "I was friends with Johnny Eagles, Al Hayes and Lord Layton and Blears."
JW: How did your Father first start in wrestling? LP: "At DePaul University he was friends with Carl Engstrom who was doing "smokers" (semi-pro) From there, it blossomed."
Results
WWE
RAW - 01/05 - Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Emma & Nia Jax Def. Bayley, Dana Brooke, Mickie James & Sasha Banks, Luke Gallows w/Karl Anderson Def. Enzo Amore w/Big Cass, Akira Tozawa, Gentleman Jack Gallagher & Rich Swann Def. Noam Dar, The Brian Kendrick & Tony Nese, Apollo Crews w/Titus O'Neil Def. Heath Slater w/Rhyno, Austin Aries Def. TJP, WWE Intercontinental Belt #1 Contendership - Triple Threat Match: The Miz w/Maryse Def. Finn Balor and Seth Rollins (still champion) / SmackDown - 02/05 - Jinder Mahal Def. Sami Zayn, Tye Dillinger Def. Aiden English, Carmella w/James Ellsworth & Natalya Def. Charlotte Flair & Naomi, Dolph Ziggler Def. Sin Cara, WWE United States Belt: Kevin Owens Def. Chris Jericho (c) (new champion) / NXT - 03/05 - Killian Dain (w/Eric Young) Def. Danny Burch, Heavy Machinery (Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) Def. Hector Kunsman & Ricardo Watts, Hideo Itami Def. Kona Reeves, NXT Women's Belt #1 Contendership Battle Royal Ended via No Contest: Aliyah vs. Bianca Blair vs. Billie Kay vs. Candice LeRae vs. Ember Moon vs. Kimberly Frankele vs. Lacey Evans vs. Liv Morgan vs. Nikki Cross vs. Peyton Royce vs. Rachael Ellering vs. Ruby Riot vs. Sonya Deville vs. Victoria Gonzalez
RAW - 08/05 - Finn Balor Def. The Miz (w/Maryse) / Alexa Bliss (w/Nia Jax) Def. Mickie James (w/Bayley) / WWE RAW Tag Team Belts #1 Contendership - Gauntlet Match: Cesaro & Sheamus Def. Big Cass & Enzo Amore, Heath Slater & Rhyno, The Club (Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) and The Golden Truth (Goldust & R-Truth) (new contenders / Seth Rollins Def. Samoa Joe via DQ / TJP Def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher / Sasha Banks Def. Alicia Fox / Bray Wyatt Def. Dean Ambrose / SmackDown - 09/05 - Natalya w/Carmella, James Ellsworth & Tamina Def. Becky Lynch, Erick Rowan Def. Luke Harper, Breezango (Fandango & Tyler Breeze) defeat The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), Baron Corbin, Jinder Mahal & Kevin Owens Def. AJ Styles, Randy Orton & Sami Zayn / NXT - 10/05 - Aleister Black Def. Cezar Bononi, #DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) Def. Riddick Moss & Tino Sabbatelli, NXT Belt #1-Contenders Match: Hideo Itami Def. Roderick Strong (new #1 contender)
RAW - 15/05 - Jeff Hardy w/Matt Hardy Def. Sheamus w/Cesaro, Alicia Fox w/Noam Dar Def. Sasha Banks, WWE Intercontinental Belt: The Miz w/Maryse Def. Dean Ambrose (c) via DQ (still champion), Neville & TJP Def. Austin Aries & Gentleman Jack Gallagher, Roman Reigns Def. Finn Balor, Big Cass w/Enzo Amore Def. Titus O'Neil w/Apollo Crews, Seth Rollins Def. Bray Wyatt via DQ / SmackDown - 16/05 - Jinder Mahal w/Samir & Sunil Singh Def. AJ Styles, Breezango (Fandango & Tyler Breeze) Def. The Colons (Epico & Primo Colon), Carmella w/James Ellsworth, Natalya & Tamina Def. Naomi w/Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton Def. Baron Corbin / NXT - 17/05 - Drew McIntyre Def. Sean Maluta, Sonya Deville Def. Lacey Evans, Kassius Ohno Def. Andrade Almas
RAW - 22/05 - Roman Reigns Def. Bray Wyatt Via DQ, Akira Tozawa Def. The Brian Kendrick, Elias Samson Def. Dean Ambrose via DQ, Finn Balor Def. Karl Anderson w/Luke Gallows, Sasha Banks Def. Alicia Fox w/Noam Dar, Kalisto Def. Apollo Crews w/Titus O'Neil, Matt Hardy w/Jeff Hardy Def. Sheamus w/Cesaro, Austin Aries Def. Tony Nese, Non Title Match: Alexa Bliss Def. Mickie James, Bray Wyatt & Samoa Joe Def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins / SmackDown - 23/05 - Becky Lynch & Charlotte Flair w/Naomi Def. Carmella & Natalya w/James Ellsworth & Tamina, Sami Zayn Def. Baron Corbin, Tyler Breeze Def. Jey Uso, Fandango Def. Jimmy Uso, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Belts: The Usos (Jey & Jimmy Uso) (c) Def. Breezango (Fandango & Tyler Breeze), AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura Def. Dolph Ziggler & Kevin Owens / NXT - 24/05 - Aleister Black Def. Curt Hawkins, Velveteen Dream Def. Robert Anthony, Drew McIntyre Def. Wesley Blake
RAW - 29/05 - Dean Ambrose & The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) Def. Cesaro, Sheamus & The Miz, Elias Samson Def. Zac Evans, Triple Threat Match: Samoa Joe Def. Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor, Rich Swann w/Sasha Banks Def. Noam Dar w/Alicia Fox, Titus O'Neil w/Apollo Crews Def. Kalisto, Austin Aries & 'Gentleman' Jack Gallagher Def. Neville & TJP, Roman Reigns Def. Seth Rollins / SmackDown - 30/05 - Sami Zayn & Shinsuke Nakamura Def. Baron Corbin & Kevin Owens, Breezango (Fandango & Tyler Breeze) Def. The Colons (Epico & Primo Colon), Dolph Ziggler Def. AJ Styles / NXT - 31/05 - Pete Dunne Def. Danny Burch, Cezar Bononi Def. Andrade Almas, Kassius Ohno & Roderick Strong w/No Way Jose Def. SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe & Eric Young) w/Killian Dain
IMPACT WRESTLING (fka TNA)
Impact - 04/05 - Matt Sydal Def. Eddie Edwards w/Alisha Edwards, GFW Women's Belt: Sienna w/KM Def. Christina Von Eerie (c) (new champion), Ethan Carter III Def. Jon Bolen, GFW Global Belt: Magnus (c) Def. Matt Morgan (still champion), Kongo Kong w/Laurel Van Ness Def. William Weeks, GFW Global Belt #1 Contendership: Alberto El Patron Def. Eli Drake w/Tyrus / Impact - 11/05 - X-Division Four Way Match: Andrew Everett Def. Matt Sydal, Desmond Xavier & Caleb Konley, The Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. Def. Hakim Zane & Idris Abraham, Laurel Van Ness w/Kongo Kong Def. Ava Storie, Impact Grand Belt: Moose (c) Def. Marshe Rockett in RD:2 (still champion), Alisha w/Eddie Edwards Def. Angelina Love w/Davey Richards via DQ, GFW Global Belt: Alberto El Patron Def. Magnus (c) (new champion) / Impact - 18/05 - GFW Tag Team Tournament, First Round Match: LAX (Santana & Ortiz) w/Konnan, Diamante & Homicide Def. The Laredo Kid & Garza Jr. (to advance), Kongo Kong w/Laurel Van Ness Def. Braxton Sutter w/Allie, 'The Cowboy' James Storm Def. Ethan Carter III via DQ, GFW Womens Belt: Sienna (c) Def. ODB (still champion), Ulimate X Match - X-Division Belt: Low-Ki (c) Def. Trevor Lee w/GS Helms and Andrew Everett (still champion) / Impact - 25/05 - Kongo Kong & KM w/Laurel Van Ness & Sienna Def. Braxton Sutter & Mahabali Shera w/Allie, GFW Tag Team Belts Tournament, Semi Final Match: The Veterans Of War (Mayweather & Wilcox) Def. Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara (to advance), Mixed Tag Team Match: Eddie Edwards & Alisha Def. Davey Richards & Angelina Love, No DQ Three Way World Title Contendership Match: Ethan Carter III Def. 'The Cowboy' James Storm and Magnus (new #1 contender) / Notes: Scott Steiner returns to aid Josh Mathews and team with him at Slammiversary. Rosemary saved Allie from Laurel and Sienna.
ROH
ROH TV - 06/05 - The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) Def. The Spirit Squad (Kenny & Mikey), Damian Martinez Def. The Beer City Bruiser, The Bullet Club (Adam Cole & Cody) Def. Christopher Daniels & Dalton Castle (w/Brandon & Brent) / ROH TV - 13/05 - Chris Sabin & Jonathan Gresham w/Alex Shelley Def. Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara, Silas Young Def. Bobby Fish, ROH World Six Man Tag Team Belts: Bully Ray & The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) (c) Def. The Rebellion (Caprice Coleman, Rhett Titus & Shane Taylor) (still champions) / ROH TV - 20/05 NO NEW CONTENT -
LUCHA UNDERGROUND
Lucha Underground - 31/05 - All Night Long Match - Lucha Underground Title: Johnny Mundo (c) Def. The Mack (still champion)
PPV RESULTS
AAW Take No Prisoners 2017 - 06/05 - Six Pack Challenge: Aeroboy Def. Myron Reed, Connor Braxton, Jason Cade, PACO and Space Monkey / AAW Heavyweight Belt: Sami Callihan (w/JT Davidson) (c) Def. ACH (still champion) / Trevor Lee Def. Bobby Fish / Colt Cabana Def. Ethan Page / Michael Elgin Def. Zack Sabre Jr. / David Starr Def. Eddie Kingston / Chuck Taylor, Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel Def. Alex Daniels & The Besties In The World (Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) / AAW Heritage Belt: Penta El Zero M (c) Def. Keith Lee (still champion) / AAW Tag Team Belts: AR Fox & Rey Fenix Def. The Killer Kult (Jake Crist & Sami Callihan [Replacement for Dave Crist]) (w/JT Davidson) (c) (new champions)
RevPro Live At The Cockpit 17 - 07/05 - Ashley Dunn, Josh Wall & Kurtis Chapman Def. Ash Draven, Cara Noir & Malik / Zack Gibson Def. Ryan Smile / Donovan Dijak Def. Josh Bodom / RevPro British Tag Team Belts: #CCK (Chris Brookes & Travis Banks) Def. The London Riots (James Davis & Rob Lynch) / Gideon Grey Def. Eddie Dennis / Dan Magee & RJ Singh Def. Rob Lias & Sha Samuels / Marty Scurll Def. Kyle O'Reilly
ROH War of the Worlds Tour - Night 1 - 07/05 - The Rebellion (Rhett Titus & Caprice Coleman) Def. Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) / Hirooki Goto Def. Shane Taylor / Dalton Castle, Brandon Tate & Brent Tate Def. Chaos (Baretta, Rocky Romero & Gedo) / 3-Way Match: Bully Ray Def. Hangman Page and Punishment Martinez / Cody Def. Will Ospreay / Los Ingobernables de Japón (Tetsuya Naito & Bushi) Def. The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Vinny Marseglia) / 3-Way Tag Team Match: The Briscoes (Mark & Jay Briscoe) Def. Beer City Bruiser & Silas Young and Los Ingobernables de Japón (Evil & Sanada) / Kushida Def. Jay Lethal / The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt & Nick Jackson) Def. Hiroshi Tanahashi & The Addiction (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
NJPW Lion's Gate Project 5 - 09/05 - Hirai Kawato Def. Tetsuhiro Yagi / El Desperado Def. Shota Umino / Tiger Mask #4 & Hiroyoshi Tenzan Def. Dinosaur Takuma & Toru Sugiura / Yoshi-Hashi Def. Daisuke Kanehira / Satoshi Kojima Def. Ayato Yoshida / Manabu Nakanishi & Yuji Nagata Def. Katsuya Kitamura & Tomoyuki Oka
NJPW/ROH War of the Worlds Tour - Night 2 - 10/05 - Dalton Castle Def. Bobby Fish, Jay White, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin Def. The Rebellion (Caprice Coleman, Rhett Titus & Shane Taylor), Silas Young Def. Kushida, War Machine (Rowe & Hanson) Def. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jay Lethal, ROH World 6-Man Tag Team Belts: Bully Ray & The Briscoes (Mark & Jay Briscoe) (c) Def. Los Ingobernables de Japón (Sanada, Evil & Bushi) (still champions), Tetsuya Naito Def. Punishment Martinez, 7-Way Proving Ground Match: Cheeseburger Def. Beer City Bruiser, Frankie Kazarian, Gedo, Marty Scurll, Vinny Marseglia and Will Ferrara, ROH World Television Belt: Marty Scurll (c) Def. Cheeseburger (still champion), ROH World Belt: Christopher Daniels (c) Def. Matt Taven (still champion), Chaos (Will Ospreay, Hirooki Goto, & Repongi Vice (Baretta & Rocky Romero)) Def. The Bullet Club (Cody, Hangman Page & The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson))
Impact Wrestling One Night Only: Turning Point 2017 - 11/05 - Veterans Of War (Mayweather & Wilcox) Def. Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara, Laurel Van Ness w/Kongo Kong Def. Ava Storie, Mahabali Shera Def. Marshe Rockett, Matt Morgan Def. KM w/Sienna, Davey Richards w/Angelina Love Def. Suicide, Rosemary Def. Sienna w/KM, Eddie Edwards w/Alisha Def. Eli Drake, Impact World Heavyweight Belt: Lashley (c) Def. Moose (still champion)
ROH/NJPW War Of The Worlds 2017 PPV - 12/05 - Dark Matches: The Kingdom (Matt Taven & Vinny Marseglia) Def. The Tempura Boyz (Sho & Yohei), The Rebellion (Caprice Coleman, Rhett Titus & Shane Taylor) Def. Cheeseburger, Gedo & Will Ferrara / Main Show: Four Corner Survival Match: Dalton Castle (w/Brandon & Brent) Def. Bobby Fish, Kushida and Silas Young w/The Beer City Bruiser, Hangman Page Def. Frankie Kazarian, Three Way Tag Team Match: War Machine (Rowe & Hanson) Def. Chris Sabin & Jonathan Gresham (w/Alex Shelley) and Los Ingobernables de Japon (Evil & Sanada), Will Ospreay Def. Jay White, ROH World Six Man Tag Team Belts - No DQ Match: Bully Ray & The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) (c) Def. Chaos (Beretta, Hirooki Goto & Rocky Romero) (still champions), ROH World Television Belt: Marty Scurll (c) Def. Matt Sydal (still champion), ROH World Tag Team Belts: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) (c) Def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Bushi & Tetsuya Naito) (still champions), Hiroshi Tanahashi Def. Adam Cole, ROH World Belt - Three Way Match: Christopher Daniels (c) Def. Cody and Jay Lethal (still champion)
SHINE 42 - 12/05 - Dementia D'Rose Def. Aja Perera, Maria Maria Def. Dynamite DiDi, Kiera Hogan Def. Priscilla Kelly, ACR Def. Lindsay Snow, Aerial Monroe Def. Aria Blake, Shine Tag Team Belts: Ivelisse & Mercedes Martinez Def. Gabi Castrovinci & Santana Garrett (c) (new champions), Allysin Kay Def. Chelsea Green, Renee Michelle Def. Candy Cartwright, Aerial Monroe, Priscilla Kelly & Renee Michelle Def. Aria Blake, Candy Cartwright & Kiera Hogan, Shine Belt: LuFisto (c) Def. Leva Bates (still champion)
WWE UK Championship Special - 19/05 - Wolfgang Def. Joseph Conners, The Brian Kendrick & TJP Def. Dan Moloney & Rich Swann, WWE United Kingdom Belt #1 Contendership: Pete Dunne Def. Trent Seven, WWE United Kingdom Belt: Tyler Bate (c) Def. Mark Andrews (still champion)
House Of Hardcore 26 - 19/05 - Guido Maritato Def. Papadon, Matt Striker Def. TJ Marconi, Alex Reynolds w/Maria Manic & Maxwell Jacob Friedman Def. Lance Anoai, Moose Def. Dan Maff, Four Way Match: Rhett Titus Def. Ben Ortiz, Bull James and Pat Buck, Bully Ray Def. Ethan Carter III, Three Way Tag Team Match: The Spirit Squad (Kenny & Mikey) Def. Team Tremendous (Bill Carr & Dan Barry) and NOW (Hale Collins & Vik Dalishus), Cody Rhodes Def. Tommy Dreamer
PWG Head Like A Cole - 19/05 - Keith Lee Def. Trevor Lee, The Chosen Bros (Jeff Cobb & Matthew Riddle) Def. reDRagon (Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly), Michael Elgin Def. Shane Strickland, Sami Callihan Def. Adam Cole, Lio Rush Def. Mark Haskins, PWG World Tag Team Belts: Penta el 0M & Rey Fenix (c) Def. The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) (still champions), PWG World Belt: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) Def. Trent (still champion)
EVOLVE 84 - 20/05 - Keith Lee Def. Donovan Dijak, Fred Yehi Def. Jason Kincaid, Lio Rush Def. Austin Theory, Tracy Williams Def. Jeff Cobb, EVOLVE Tag Team Belts: Catch Point (Chris Dickinson & Jaka) (c) Def. Matt Knicks & Isaias Velazquez (still champions), EVOLVE World Belt: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) Def. Ethan Page (still champion), WWN Heavyweight Belt: Matt Riddle (c) Def. Kyle O'Reilly (still champion)
WWE NXT TakeOver: Chicago - 20/05 - Roderick Strong Def. Eric Young w/Alexander Wolfe & Killian Dain, WWE UK Belt: Pete Dunne Def. Tyler Bate (c) (new champion), WWE NXT Women's Belt - Triple Threat Match: Asuka (c) Def. Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot (still champion), WWE NXT Belt: Bobby Roode (c) Def. Hideo Itami (still champion), WWE NXT Tag Team Belts - Ladder Match: The Authors Of Pain (Akam & Rezar) w/Paul Ellering (c) Def. #DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) (still champions)
EVOLVE 85 - 21/05 - Dominic Garrini Def. Alex Daniels, EVOLVE Tag Team Belts: Catch Point (Chris Dickinson & Jaka) (c) Def. Austin Theory & Jason Kincaid (still champions), Allysin Kay Def. Priscilla Kelly, Ethan Page Def. Donovan Dijak, Tracy Williams Def. Kyle O'Reilly, Keith Lee Def. Fred Yehi, WWN Belt: Matt Riddle (c) Def. Jeff Cobb (still champion), EVOLVE Belt: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) Def. Lio Rush (still champion)
WWE Backlash 2017 - 21/05 - Shinsuke Nakamura Def. Dolph Ziggler, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Belts: The Usos (Jey & Jimmy Uso) (c) Def. Breezango (Fandango & Tyler Breeze) (still champions), Sami Zayn Def. Baron Corbin, Carmella w/James Ellsworth, Natalya & Tamina Def. Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair & Naomi, WWE United States Belt: Kevin Owens (c) Def. AJ Styles via Countout (still champion), Luke Harper Def. Erick Rowan, WWE Belt: Jinder Mahal w/The Singh Brothers Def. Randy Orton (c) (new champion)
AAW Thursday Night Special - 25/05 - PACO Def. Connor Braxton, Four Way Match: Jake Crist Def. Joey Janela, Laredo Kid and Myron Reed, Trevor Lee Def. Colt Cabana, Three Way Tag Team Match: Alex Daniels & Davey Vega Def. Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel and Team Tremendous (Bill Carr & Dan Barry), Keith Lee Def. Donovan Dijak, Michael Elgin Def. Jack Swagger, AAW Tag Team Belts: AR Fox & Rey Fenix (c) Def. Lio Rush & Shane Strickland (still champions), AAW Heavyweight Belt: Sami Callihan (w/JT Davidson) (c) Def. Juventud Guerrera (still champion)
WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup, Canadian Qualifying Round: 26/05 - Pro Wrestling World Cup, Canadian Qualifying First Round Matches: Michael Elgin Def. Rene Dupree via DQ, Harry Smith Def. Franky The Mobster, Mike Bailey Def. Brent Banks, Kyle O'Reilly Def. Tyson Dux / WCPW Internet Belt: Gabriel Kidd (c) defeats Zack Sabre Jr. (still champion) / Pro Wrestling World Cup, Canadian Qualifying Final Matches: Michael Elgin Def. Harry Smith, Mike Bailey Def. Kyle O'Reilly / Joe Hendry Def. El Ligero
WCPW HendryMania - 27/05 - Drake Def. Sha Samuels, Prospect (Alex Gracie & Lucas Archer) Def. Kid Fite & Lou King Sharp, Mike Bailey Def. El Ligero, Hardcore Match: Primate Def. Bad Bones, Viper Def. Martina, WCPW Internet Belt: Gabriel Kidd (c) Def. Kenny Williams (still champion), Rampage Def. Joe Coffey, WCPW World Belt: Joe Hendry (c) Def. Martin Kirby (still champion)
PROGRESS Chapter 49: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2017 Day 1 - 27/05 - Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2016 First Round Matches: Jeff Cobb Def. Nathan Cruz, Mark Haskins Def. Morgan Webster, Travis Banks Def. Jimmy Havoc, Zack Sabre Jr. Def. David Starr, Jack Sexsmith Def. Zack Gibson,Tyler Bate Def. William Eaver, Flamita Def. Mark Andrews, Matt Riddle Def. Trent Seven
PROGRESS Chapter 49: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2017 - Day 2 - 28/05 - Mark Andrews & Morgan Webster Def. The London Riots (James Davis & Rob Lynch) / Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2016 Quarter Final Matches: Tyler Bate Def. Mark Haskins, Zack Sabre Jr. Def. Jack Sexsmith, Matt Riddle Def. Jeff Cobb, Travis Banks Def. Flamita / British Strong Style (Pete Dunne & Trent Seven) Def. David Starr & William Eaver, PROGRESS Women's Belt - Natural Progression Series IV Final - Three Way Match (vacant): Toni Storm Def. Jinny and Laura Di Matteo (new champion)
PROGRESS Chapter 49: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2017 - Day 3 - 29/05 - Wasteman Challenge Match: La Flamita Def. David Starr, Jack Sexsmith, Jimmy Havoc, Mark Andrews, Morgan Webster, Roy Johnson and William Eaver / Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2017, Semi Final Matches: Travis Banks Def. Zack Sabre Jr., Tyler Bate Def. Matt Riddle / PROGRESS Women's Belt #1-Contenders Match: Kay Lee Ray Def. Katey Harvey (new #1 contender), Submission Match: Trent Seven Def. Mark Haskins, PROGRESS World Belt: Pete Dunne (c) Def. Jeff Cobb (still champion) / Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2017, Final: Travis Banks Def. Tyler Bate
NOTE: Season 3 of Lucha Underground shall be starting soon, and we will be covering it! PLUS, in next months Issue of the Through The Ropes Newsletter, We will have the complete results of the 2017 Best of the Super Juniors Tournament hosted by New Japan Pro Wrestling!
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Through The Ropes Newsletter Issue #27 May 2017
Written By the Through The Ropes Team
This Issue is dedicated to the memory's of Doug Somers and Sir Roger Moore
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