The Senatorial Office: Open for Business!!

[Senator Phillips]

Only one month away from Lariats and the UCSS and SWA join together one more time before the two night mega-event to put on an event with some fresh matchups, a new debut, and a unique title match in the main event.


UCSS x SWA: Championship Rounds
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, July 23rd at the Doors of Perception in Los Angeles, CA

Main Event: UCSS Tag Title Royale
Ong Daengsri(C) vs. Minerva Markovic(C) vs. "The Infamous" Ewan Jacobs vs. Frog Buster
Yes, you read this right, this is not a standard tag title match, but instead a battle royale, with the last person standing winning the belts for their team. With the endless squabbles between the Bitter Rivals, Ong Daengsri and Minerva Markovic, and the enmity between the challengers, the Infamous Ewan Jacobs and the massive Frog Buster, any hopes for team cohesion was never to be found. Instead, all four will get the chance to fire away against each other, working out their mutual hatred and perhaps, displaying some exceptional ability in the process.

Beat the Clock Challenge
Hakim Fields vs. Shrimp Simpson
The second half of the Beat the Clock Challenge sees the UCSS Openweight champ, Hakim Fields going up against the scrawny, hapless, but undeniably brave Shrimp Simpson. Fields, having soundly defeated the long reigning Andronicus Turner in his very first professional bout, should be able to put Simpson away with ease. But others, including the mighty Colossus Rhodes, have found more difficulty in the process than one would expect...

Beat the Clock Challenge
Leona Sterling(C) vs. La Belleza
Leona Sterling is a busy lady at this point in time, representing Scotland in the upcoming World Cup in Phoenix Rising, and a month away from a title opportunity in UCSS. Before then, Sterling will have a chance to impress as she takes on the ever-online Instagram Luchadora, La Belleza. It is almost a given that Belleza's typical tendency to use the ring as a selfie setting will lead to some very, very bad things against a fired up Sterling.

Thiago Gracie BJJ(Thiago Gracie and Jamie Tomasi) vs. MATWORK(Cherry Blossom Ikki and Victor Bosch with Mikazuki)
Two teams of top-level grapplers will meet here with the SWA's MATWORK team bringing the Vale Tudo legend, Cherry Blossom Ikki and the Combat Sambo icon, Victor Bosch going up against the Thiago Gracie BJJ. The Gracie team enters into this match off a big win, as Jamie Tomasi and Thiago Gracie gave an advanced lesson on armbars to Aoife Daley, while MATWORK's team of Ikki and Thomas Lancashire beat Onika Santos and Gang Wong, while Victor Bosch leglocked Johnny Warning. A win here should give either team a clear path towards whichever tag belts they wish to pursue.

Aline Richelieu vs. "Big Banter" Rory Banner
Once again, Aline Richelieu seems to be ignoring any sort of medical protocols and is not only going back into action, but against an irate, spurred Rory Banner. The founder and voice of the Big Banter Brand propositioned Richelieu in a backstage encounter last month, which only resulted in his own utter humiliation. As a result, Banner seems deadset on making up for that, but might find that he is in for a rough time against the towering Savate savant. Richelieu has had a mixed experience since joining UCSS, but has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that she can compete with the upper echelon in the promotion, and her long legged kicks will present some major difficulties for Banner if he plans to work his typical clinch game.

Seong Jung Hwan Debut Match
Seong Jung Hwan vs. Eliza Faulkner(MCCW) with Mackenzie Bergeron
The Righteous Beauty, Seong Jung Hwan has been nothing short of a sensation in the world of Tae Kwan Do, winning regional, national and worldwide tournaments, and dazzling observers and sponsors with her fashion sense and supermodel looks in the process. UCSS has managed to seek out a variety of fresh stars in the past year as Andronicus Turner ran through the roster, and with an overture made to Seong early in the year, an agreement was made, and with her wrestling training complete, she will now join the roster, taking on Mackenzie Bergeron's student, Eliza Faulkner in her debut match. Faulkner is in a rare situation where she now has the edge in experience, and will be looking to keep this one on the mat as much as possible to avoid Seong's dynamic kicks.

Steel Johnson and Grateful Saeba vs. All American Athletes(Blan Fleming and Max Bertrand)
With their teammate, July Eagle on the verge of a SWA World Heavyweight title challenge, the All American Athletes will go up against two of the longest tenured veterans on the SWA roster in Steel Johnson and Grateful Saeba. This is likely to be quick work for Fleming and Bertrand, but many have paid in the recent past for underestimating Johnson and Saeba, and the Athletes should not take this one for granted.

UCSS Prestige Rules
Takaya Hinomiya vs. Johnny Warning(Rose Garden)
The quicksilver shooter of the Prestige Division will have a chance here to shine as he goes up against the much-beleaguered Johnny Warning, who seems to have incurred as many injures as victories in his recent Office showings. Even so, the excellent matwork of Warning should keep Hinomiya on his toes and result in an exciting opening bout for the night.

[faulknasty]

Happy to see Eliza out there again. Hopefully she doesn't embarrass the newbie too much that she can't come back.

[TigerStripePro]

Johnson/Saeba vs. AAA sounds awesome

[Senator Phillips]

UCSS and SWA ride into Los Angeles with the final Office event taking place before the two night supercard, Lariats and Legislators July '21: Mid-Year Mayham! But don't overlook this card, which features a unique UCSS tag title match, a Beat the Clock challenge and much more. Catch it all at 8:00 PM, Central Time, tonight.

www.twitch.tv/senatorphillips

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Hakim Fields: A beat the clock challenge? So I have to throw this sucker down as fast as I can. That works. Nothing I'm not used to doing. There were times, back in the bad old days, I had to take care of business before the guards got there, if I wanted to make a point. So if I need to do that here, I can do that. And this guy I got...Shrimp Simpson? Seriously, that's the guy's name? Shrimp Simpson? I'm not saying, but I'm just saying, this guy wants to play the game, he better be ready for the results.

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Seong Jung Hwan: Hello! I am Seong Jung Hwan! I can't wait to meet you all. This will be my first match in professional wrestling. It is an exciting moment for me! I have competed for years in Tae Kwan Do, but this is something entirely new for me and I hope you will all cheer me on for my first match. I wish the best to my opponent, Eliza Faulkner, and I hope that we can both be proud of the match that we are going to have!

[Senator Phillips]

A strong, action packed night awaited UCSS and SWA fans on the last card before Lariats, and while some results may have disappointed, the level of competition and the match quality were more than sufficient.

RESULTS

UCSS x SWA: Championship Rounds
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, July 23rd at the Doors of Perception in Los Angeles, CA

Bonus Match
Mackenzie Bergeron vs. Oleg Makos

A more competitive match than expected, with Mackenzie Bergeron unable to fully implement his usual legwork to its fullest as Oleg Makos persistently landed elbows and powerful gutwrench throws, and in the third, a Fame Maker cazadora stomp would give the Greek-Russian spammer a big win on his record, much to the irritation of the fans.

Bonus Match
Seong Jung Hwan vs. Leslie B.

Cleared by the medical staff after her instant tap out, Seong Jung Hwan had a second chance at her first impression against ENHANCE's Leslie B. This went much more favorably for the TKD fighter, with Seong showing off her expansive array of kicks before finishing in the third with a simple solebutt spin back kick for the ten count. This may have been a gimmie, but Seong can at least walk away from her initial night in pro wrestling with a win in hand.

Main Event: UCSS Tag Title Royale
Ong Daengsri(C) vs. Minerva Markovic(C) vs. "The Infamous" Ewan Jacobs vs. Frog Buster

This was every bit the delightful cluster mess that it was hoped to be, with Ong Daengsri stealing her own tag partner's Deadly Axe Kick finish, Minerva Markovic amazingly stealing a judgement slam off of Frog Buster and with some brutal, blistering action all around. No competitor showed any sign of reluctance in fighting their partners, or the opposition for that matter. The first elimination saw Daengsri finishing Markovic with a series of Randleman style knees to the head, and it seemed as if the Muay Thai fighter would eliminate both of her SWA foes at that point, and indeed, submitted Ewan Jacobs with a rolling straight kneebar counter on the ground, punctuated with a double vertical suplex as Frog Buster helped her send Jacobs packing with one more shot for the road. The Buster would prove a more difficult exit, though, and instead, the massive behemoth hit a brutal backdrop driver to finish Daengsri, earning the UCSS Tag Titles for himself and the Infamous Irishman, a team every bit as destined for dysfunction as the previous champions.

Beat the Clock Challenge
Hakim Fields vs. Shrimp Simpson

Unlike his future challenger, Hakim Fields demonstrated no hesitation in dispatching with his outgunned opponent, busting Shrimp Simpson open and finishing him with a hard judo trip at 1:56 in the second round. An expectedly easy win for the champ who rides into Lariats with full confidence, having won the Beat the Clock challenge.

Beat the Clock Challenge
Leona Sterling(C) vs. La Belleza

For a standard outing, this was a fairly routine affair for Leona Sterling, who never found herself in any actual trouble, and dispatched La Belleza with a running boot after opening a cut with some clinch punches. For a Beat the Clock challenge match, however, this was an unmitigated disaster, considering that it took until 4:25 of the fourth round to do so. Sterling allowed Belleza ample opportunities to take her typical selfies and took a remarkably relaxed pace in doing so, almost inevitably handing Hakim Fields the win in their indirect challenge.

Thiago Gracie BJJ(Thiago Gracie and Jamie Tomasi) vs. MATWORK(Cherry Blossom Ikki and Victor Bosch with Mikazuki)

Some of the best pure grappling you'll ever see on a pro wrestling mat took place between these two teams of accomplished submission specialists, and MATWORK absolutely pushed the Gracie team to the limit with Ikki persistently threatening with kimura attempts and Bosch utilizing his arsenal of leglocks. But in the end, it would be Thiago Gracie who would once again remind one and all of his fabled abilities when Cherry Blossom Ikki foolishly jumped into his guard, and paid as a result, by handing Gracie his trademark Victory by Armbar.

Aline Richelieu vs. "Big Banter" Rory Banner with Sanem Becker and Virgil de Boer

A match that seemed to be starting out as a trouncing in the favor of Aline Richelieu ended up becoming one of the grittiest battles that UCSS has seen in some time. Banner's powerful knee strikes gave the Big Banter Brand's founder an edge as the match went along but Richelieu would not wilt easily, retaliating with her own precise Savate kicking combos, opening a wound by the second round and at times, simply using the leverage of her height to throw Banner headlong across the ring. Banner, likely knowing that the remaining strands of his reputation were on the line, simply would not falter, despite both competitors standing up at the nine count in the later phase of the match, and after being saved by the bell at the end of the fourth, Banner would endure a ferocious flying stomp from Richelieu to win this installment of the never-ending feud between England and France with a flurry and a knee to the face. An outright amazing match only marred by the audience at the Doors of Perception showing a nuclear disdain for the winner, but then again, who could blame them?

Seong Jung Hwan Debut Match
Seong Jung Hwan vs. Eliza Faulkner(MCCW) with Mackenzie Bergeron

Seong Jung Hwan's debut came with considerable fanfare, with the Righteous Beauty winning many fans over before ever stepping between the ropes. Less than half a minute after doing so, however, Seong would find herself tapping out as the victim of a twenty seven second flying straight kneebar at the hands of Eliza Faulkner. The MCCW prospect executed her technique perfectly and has instantly raised her profile in UCSS as a result, even if it absolutely spoiled a promising debut in the process.

Steel Johnson and Grateful Saeba vs. All American Athletes(Blan Fleming and Max Bertrand)

While the All American Athletes utilized strong teamwork and powerful attacks for much of this match, they simply could not focus on landing a proper match ending move in the right spot when it mattered. Conversely, both Steel Johnson and Grateful Saeba were merciless with their submissions, with Saeba landing a harsh low kick on Fleming, leading to a back mount armbar for the win. A great win for the veterans, overcoming two of the top current names in the SWA.

UCSS Prestige Rules
Takaya Hinomiya vs. Johnny Warning(Rose Garden)

After a fairly even first round that saw the Quicksilver Shooter match his foe's grappling technique with sharp strikes, Johnny Warning took over in the second and earned a clean win with his arm hold northern lights suplex for the pinfall victory. A measure of redemption for the Rose Garden mainstay, who finally avoided the fate of an early leglock here.

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Match of the Night: Richelieu vs. Banner
-Although many were let down by the result of this one, the impressive skill and even more remarkable fighting spirit on display did not disappoint in the slightest, here. With the main event providing some great action and both the Gracie-MATWORK and Saeba/Johnson-All American tag matches going above and beyond, the goalpost was high for this one, and it still cleared it with room to spare.

Performer of the Night: Eliza Faulkner, Frog Buster
-While Frog Buster's win for his team qualified him for this award, having survived his own teammate and both opponents to become one half of the UCSS tag champs, Faulkner's almost instant kneebar victory also nets her the Performer of the Night award, having defeated a fellow top prospect in under half a minute.

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Injury Report

Seong Jung Hwan: No Injury
-A straight kneebar may have forced the tap, but as the doctors concluded, there was no injury to report as a result, allowing her to compete again later in the night.

Cherry Blossom Ikki: Sprained Shoulder (Two Month Medical Suspension)
-In a classic case of high risk behavior, Cherry Blossom Ikki jumped into the guard of Thiago Gracie, and got armbarred as a result. He suffered a sprained shoulder from the submission hold and will miss several months in recovery.

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Kevin Anderson: This is World Wrestling Daily Digest Editor in Chief, Kevin "The Internet" Anderson, and I'm here backstage with Frog Buster, after he and Ewan Jacobs became....

Frog Buster: I won the UCSS Tag Championship. Me. Not him. Me.

Anderson: But still, that doesn't change the fact that you and Ewan are both holders of these...

Buster: I think I'm gonna hold both of these belts. They're puny little things. Kevin, you know what else is a puny little thing, besides yourself?

Anderson: Um, no.

Buster: Ewan Jacobs. He did nothing out there but tap like a bitch.

Anderson: I think that's a bit unfair of an assessment, the whole match was fairly even until...

Buster: You tellin' me I'm wrong, Kevin? Are you calling me a liar?

Anderson: Absolutely not, sir.

Suddenly, before either Buster or Anderson could react, Ewan Jacobs shot down the hallway where they were conducting the interview, clocking Frog Buster in the back of the head with a steel chair. As a terrified Kevin Anderson stumbled back and Frog Buster slumped down to the floor, Jacobs nonchalantly tossed the chair aside, dusted off his hands, and scooped up both of the UCSS Tag Team title belts before turning to Anderson.

Ewan Jacobs: Did anyone knock me out? NO! Was there real money on the line? NO! Was that one on one? NO! I didn't tap, anyway, so understand this, Anderson, that match didn't count, not any more than me taking that blockheaded fooker's head clean off with that chair! Do you win championships for that? I didn't think so! So here, Kevin Anderson, I give you the gift of the tag team championship!

Jacobs placed the belts over each of Kevin Anderson's shoulders, resulting in the reporter's shoulders slumping considerably from the weight.

Jacobs: There you go! You are the champion, Kevin Anderson! And if Frog Buster has a problem with that, then he can beg management for a red panty night that he'll be lucky to get if they bless him with it! I'll eradicate him if they do! KILL RIP MAME TEAR! KILL RIP MAME TEAR! KILL RIP MAME TEAR!

And on those words, a ranting, raving Ewan Jacobs strutted back down the hallway, leaving a nervous Kevin Anderson with the titles.

Anderson: Uh...these...are not mine. Let me make that very, very, very clear.

Carefully setting both belts down next to Frog Buster's prone, twitching form, Anderson turned back to the camera.

Anderson: This is Kevin "The Internet" Anderson, who is NOT a UCSS Tag Team champion, signing off...and finding medical attention for Frog Buster...

[Senator Phillips]

The first of two nights of the Lariats and Legislators mid-year mega event takes place this Thursday, and features numerous title matches, the former Senator taking on a mystery trio and the wrestling debut of none other than Digital Dave himself.


Lariats and Legislators July '21: Mid-Year Mayham - Night 1
8:00 PM (CT) on Thursday, July 29th at Club Minos in Atlantic City, NJ

Main Event: The Loop Championship Bout
King Bemba(C) with Yetunde Oya, Mr. Moonsault and Esther Musambi vs. Iceberg with Freight Train McMichaelson, Daunte Thomas and Astrid Johanesson
Since he arrived in Wacker Drive Revival, joining the then-depleted D-Team, Iceberg has been an unstoppable force, not only winning every televised match he has faced to date, but plowing through most opponents like a man possessed. In several straight weeks, Charles Berg earned and confirmed this shot at The Loop by beating Mr. Moonsault and Yetunde Oya. However, he now faces the head of the Royal Court, King Bemba in what is one of the most anticipated matchups of the year. As strong as Iceberg is, Bemba has been a proven powerhouse at the highest level for years and could easily be the biggest threat to Iceberg's unbeaten streak to date.

SPOILER: Click to show

Iceberg: I don't have anything left to say! I beat Moonsault! I beat Oya! King Bemba...you're next!

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King Bemba: Why is it that the people believe that this Iceberg stands the slighest bit of a chance? He is big and powerful! But I have fought many big and powerful people! He has won nothing of worth at this point! He is unproven, a newcomer yet to be truly tested! And now he believes he is worthy to dethrone the king from his throne? I find that sort of impudence to be insufferable! Iceberg, you do not yet understand what you are yet to endure! The people you have beaten have been my lessers! Now you are in the unenviable position of pitting yourself against a true born king! I am no pretender! I have conquered all those who have entered into my sight! I have been the Number One! My Royal Court reigns across all of Wacker Drive! We have been recognized by the Senatorial Office as the true and reigning rulers of this realm and I will not allow a false usurper such as yourself to claim that which is mine! The Loop is mine! It is my royal property! It will remain my royal property after we are done! And until I choose to relinquish it, The Loop will always be my royal property! Remember this, Iceberg, remember it well!

UCSS Openweight Title Bout
Hakim Fields(C) vs. Leona Sterling(Phoenix Rising)
Leona Sterling is one of the biggest underdogs on the entire two night card, but don't tell her that to her face. The Scottish hybrid fighter arrives in this title challenge after a rather lopsided indirect defeat to Hakim Fields in a Beat the Clock challenge on last Friday, but word has it that the underwhelming result has only prompted Sterling to undertake a rigorous overhaul of her approach leading into this title shot. For his part, Hakim Fields has been an incredible success since joining UCSS, having defeated Andronicus Turner in his first ever match to win the Openweight title, and is seen by the centerpiece of the promotion going forward. His efficient close range 52 Blocks style and no-nonsense mentality make Fields a tough foe for anyone, but if one thing is known about Leona Sterling, it's that she's always ready for a challenge.

SPOILER: Click to show

Hakim Fields: Ain't nobody going to tell me that last Friday won me anything. I beat this sorry ass chump who had no business fighting me. Sterling took too long to win her match. Someone wants to tell me that means something? All I know is that I'm riding easy, I'm good to go, and she's looking at everything right now, she's pissed off, she's motivated. That's when you gotta be careful. That's when you know there's no room for error, when you got the other person out there looking to pick their reputation back up by taking you down. Hah, anyone things I'm taking her lightly doesn't have a damn clue about what I'm about. When I fight, I'm reppin' 52 Blocks and I'm fighting to make up lost time. I can't afford to lay an egg out there. So I figure that Sterling's going to come at me with everything she's got. That's fine. She just better be ready for everything I got to throw back at her.

Elimination Tag Match
Senator Emeritus Steve Phillips and the Capitalists(Anthony Kalb and Kevin Fitsharris) vs. Midas's Selection(???, ??? and ???)
The resounding success of Anthony Kalb and Kevin Fitsharris against world class competition has been one of the Office's biggest surprises in 2021, and with Steve Phillips having returned from retirement, the three old allies have done much to irritate the current Senatorial Office Chairman, Morgan "Midas" Matthews. As a result, they will meet an unspecified trio of Midas's choice, and with rumors swirling, this may end up being quite the difficult challenge for the former Senator and friends.

SPOILER: Click to show

Morgan "Midas" Matthews: I have not spoken in public very much concerning the Office. My Board saw to that. But I am still the Chairman. And I am going to have a few words here, whether the Board approves or not. I can always take my money elsewhere! But I do not abandon a venture once I have started it. And what I am to say here is that I am sick and damn tired of Steve Phillips sticking his nose back into my endeavors! He does not belong here any more! He retired, he stepped down, he was finished! And now he wants to galivant across all the promotions in the Office as a means of therapy for his midlife crisis? I noticed since he returned that my front office has become ever more insubordinate. And as such, as best as I can manage, I will teach them all a lesson they will never forget! I know people! And I know people who can do things that Phillips and his tiresome lackies will never forget!

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Senator Emeritus Steve Phillips: Well, well, once again, I find myself directly opposed to the forces of one Morgan Matthews. The more things change, the more they stay the same. But one thing is for certain; Mr. Matthews absolutely will pull out all the stops to make this a singuarily unpleasant evening for Mr. Kalb, Mr. Fitsharris and myself. He is indeed remarkably determined in his pursuit to chase me out of the company I once founded. And that leads me to ask why exactly this is the case. I have explicitly stated that I have no desire to involve myself in managerial issues again. I merely wish once again to compete and test my skills against the incredible performers that populate the Senatorial Office's roster.

Phillips: Be that as it may, I do not fear our mysterious opponents. I believe Mr. Kalb has shown that he is more than capable of handling any foe, no matter how celebrated their accomplishments may be. Mr. Fitsharris recently demonstrated that reluctant that he may sometimes be, he is no less able to hold up his own end against overwhelming odds. These are men that I will readily enter into battle with and trust with my own well-being. And against the possibilities that we may face, I am certain that I will not harbor any questions concerning the adequacy of my associates.

Phillips: Before I conclude, I should also address one more topic, that being my forthcoming match with Lefty McDaniel at Warriorversary. It has been quite some time since we have last met, and there is no question in my mind that we shall each be fully prepared. There is no animosity, no baggage, no grudges for me to carry into this one. Merely professional pride and personal competitive drive, but those are fuel enough to power the greatest of matches. I believe you have the added edge of defending your own territory here, as well as seeking to exorcise the bitter demons that manifest from the struggles of management. This is a phenomenon I am quite experienced with in my own right, and I offer my sympathy...but I also assure you that I will hold nothing back on your behalf in the ring, for when we face off, you will not receive my half-effort, nor shall my sympathy temper my intensity, for when we fight, you will indeed face the newsmaker, headline breaker, office taker, world shaker, the roughest, toughest, most intelligent son of a gun ever to step into the squared circle, you will be facing a former Senator and current winner, you will face the one and the only Steve Phillips, and that, my friend, is nothing...but the truth.

4-H Singles Debut
"Showtime" Byron Worthy(Warrior Pro) vs. Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Jr.
Byron Worthy was one of the longstanding stalwarts of the Jackson Hole Outlaws, but in a shocking turn of events, has been fired from his former stable by Doc Wyatt. In his first showing since then, Worthy will go up against a protégé of his erstwhile stable's old rivals in 4-H, Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Jr. The Cherokee Farm Boy's very first singles match in the Office will be a tough one, but his size and fighting spirit could potentially give Worthy more of a match than he may expect.

SPOILER: Click to show

Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Junior: First one on one match, and they throw Showtime Byron Worthy at me! Hoo boy! That's a rough 'un. But, yeah, I know my folks at the Ranch have full confidence in me. Duke, Cowboy, Kool Q, Lariato, Hailey, all of them built me up real good, and I'm going to make them proud, whether I win or lose. I know Byron used to be against us, with those Jackson Hole Outlaws. Nasty bunch, but everyone told me Byron was alright. Maybe now he's got a chance to show everyone that he never needed them...which means he's probably gonna run me down pretty good out there, hah hah! But that's fine, I ain't gonna roll over an' play dead, I got the blood of Cherokee warriors in my veins, an' the bones that growin' up on a farm builds you. Maybe it ain't enough, but you never know until you try.

SWA Tag Team Title Bout
Renacimiento(Leonardo Pascual and Oliver Espadas)(C) vs. The Vanishing(Blade Saeba and Notorious)
When the Vanishing had to vacate the SWA Tag Team titles, thanks to an injury incurred in an exhibition, Renaciminento stepped into the gap and have served as excellent champions in their own right in the interim. Now, Blade Saeba and Notorious have returned to reclaim their belts. Will they find that the speed and cutting edge ability of their opponents has surpassed the heights of their own reign? Or will the Vanishing once again sit upon their thrones?

SPOILER: Click to show

Leonardo Pascual: (Translated from Spanish) <We promised you a renaissance.>

Oliver Espadas: <And we delivered.>

Pascual: <You don't have to love us.>

Espadas: <But you have to respect us.>

Pascual: <Everyone says the Vanishing are back for their belts. But we were pretty damn good champs while they were recovering.>

Espadas: <And when they came back, we went one and one with them. Even. We showed that we can handle them head to head.>

Pascual: <But as a team...that's where we're at our best.>

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Blade Saeba: We're back! Renacimiento have done a great job keeping our belts warm while we took our long road back to the SWA.

Notorious: But we're through waiting! We're gunning for those belts again! And we don't care how fast you two are!

Saeba: We're the best team the SWA has ever seen! Nobody ever beat us for those belts! And now we'll take them back!

Notorious: You bastaaaaaaaardss!

Saeba: Shaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Preliminary Main Event: Fight for a Hundo
G.P. Christopher vs. Digital Dave Doolittle
This year has been one of great heights and low depths for one George Paul Christopher. As tensions built up for GPC, his frequent jests with the media, and the Ring Beholder's Digital Dave Doolittle escalated, to the point that the venerable journalist challenged the Victorious Medal holder to a match, with the stipulation that the contest earn at least an eighty five percent rating upon its conclusion. While Dave Doolittle has never competed as a pro wrestler before, and is on the wrong side of fifty, he did manage to pass the Office's basic physical exams and has reportedly put in months of training with the Dwight Gym's head trainer, Daniel Ness. Even so, one can't see this match as anything less than a grotesque mismatch, and a potential disaster in the making...which undeniably makes for compelling viewing in its own way.

SPOILER: Click to show

Digital Dave Doolittle: Maybe this is going to be a disaster, maybe I'm going to make a fool out of myself, probably will. But that's the great thing here, everyone expects me to go out there and put on a sub-fifty percenter, losing in a few minutes to Christopher. So if I do any better than that, you can call this a win. I've put a lot of work in with Daniel Ness over at the Dwight Gym. Some of the toughest days of my life. I'll admit, at this point, I have a bit more appreciation for what everyone in this sport does week in and week out. Doesn't mean I'm going to take it any easier on anyone, not even myself, when it comes to my ratings. I have my integrity. I call it as I see it. I don't hold back, not in any case. That said, this upcoming Thursday, I'm looking forward to seeing just how this turns out. And I might even surprise all of you in the process.

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G.P. Christopher: Man, Digital Dave thinks he can just step into my Preliminary Main Event and because he ran a few laps around the Beltway, he'll be ready to kick some ass. Too bad he didn't try to do what I did, and get worked over by the Bingo Hall Mutants to earn his place in the ring. But nah, seriously, I gotta respect the man, he has some balls, he called me out and he's done everything he can do to back up his words. Maybe I'll carry him to that eighty-five percenter. Would be a fun challenge if anything to see if I can do that with someone who doesn't have any buisness in the ring, just call him the Digital Broomstick if I pull that off. Or maybe I put him away in five minutes. I got a big night on Friday. I can't afford to get myself run down on Thursday. But hey, I'm the hardest working man in pro wrestling. If that's what I feel like doing, then I'll do it. Rest is for the weak.

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The second night brings out some of the biggest matchups of the entire extravaganza, including the Number One Ranking four person touranment, a monumental Lucha de Apuestas bout and heavy hitting title matches across the rest of the card.


Lariats and Legislators July '21: Mid-Year Mayham - Night 2
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, July 30th at Club Minos in Atlantic City, NJ

Main Event: Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Bout
Winner of Christopher vs. Turner vs. Winner of Rhodes vs. Mutombo
This is it. Whoever wins here is the face of the Office going forward. For Andronicus Turner, this would be his first chance to claim the spot. For GPC, this could be validation for working arguably the most difficult schedule in the Office, or even in all of pro wrestling for the past year. For Mutombo, this could not only be a perfect bridge to his upcoming defense of the Pan African Championship, but a reminder that he may be the most successful competitor in Office history. And for Rhodes, with Midas Matthews chomping at the bit to regain the aura of his VIP Club, this could accomplish just that.

Lucha de Apuestas, Mask vs. Team: Steel Corral Bout
El Experto vs. Salvador Sosa
From the moment El Experto ambushed Salvador Sosa and split the Rudo Army in two, this was an inevitability. Although Sosa and Experto and their respective Rudo Army and Rudo EX factions have battled consistently, there was always the sense that it would have to lead to a definitive conclusion. And here, it will be found, as the two leaders enter into the harsh confines of the Steel Corral, with El Experto putting his fabled mask on the line up against the very existence of the Rudo Army. Should Experto win, Salvador Sosa's Army will be dispersed from the TIPWF, the true end of the group. If Sosa wins, however, a mask that has been synonymous with the Worldwide Luchador for three decades will finally be pulled away. The stakes have never been higher, and it is certain that things will never be the same again after this one.

SPOILER: Click to show

Salvador Sosa: (Translated from Spanish) It's been a long time coming. But change is gonna come. <Yeah, Experto, you thought you could keep this going forever, didn't you? You thought you could just keep poking and prodding and nothing would ever happen to you, because nobody else ever had both the motivation and the ability to come for you. I know you won your share of bets in the past. You've taken your masks in your day. But your day is long past. I'm coming for that mask of yours, Experto. And when I show the whole world your ancient, shriveled up busted face, then maybe it's time you take a step back, and you call it a day, for good. Not for a year so you can come back and fail at some ambush again, but for good. Go hobble off to the old folks home. Or mess around in the Old Guard division, if you have to stick around. But you might not want to do that, the Commish packs a mean punch...>

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El Experto: <Salvador Sosa does not understand that he has already played himself into an inescapable trap. He believes because he is young that he is invincible. He believes that because he has won before that he will win again. But Salvador Sosa now steps into my world. Rudo EX came into being because the Rudo Army could not live up to its name. They are by any definition, technico, not rudo. They are false, inauthentic, inadequate! How does someone like Salvador Sosa live between the walls of steel with a ruthless, merciless, seasoned veteran of these matches like myself? He does not! This is far from my first Lucha de Apuestas! But for Sosa, this will be the last time he ever addresses anyone as the leader of the Rudo Army. His minions will scatter to the four winds. And he himself will be a shattered remnant of what he could have been. This is what happens when you bet against the experts. And this is what will happen because Salvador Sosa could not let things be. Remember this when your followers cry and whine. Remember this when your fans ask you to bring the Army back. Remember to tell them that this was all your fault. Remember to tell them that El Experto is no man to be trifled with. That is my expert advice for you and you should remember to heed it.>

PEWA Extreme Championship Bout
Running Diamond Cutter Man(C) vs. Juliette Erving
Jose Marin may have come back into the PEWA through the back door of Highway Outlaw Wrestling, but the Running Diamond Cutter Man has been nothing short of a revelation as the PEWA Extreme Champion, beating a dominant Hobo Harry and ruling the division since. Juliette Erving, for her part, has been one of the most popular members of the roster for years, always coming close to the main event, but always coming short when it matters. This time, though, the path is clear to the title, with only one person standing in the way for Erving to become the second woman to become the PEWA Extreme champion. The RDCM's namesake cutters and high energy offence will present a major obstacle, but Erving's scrappy mindgames and reckless brawling style could be just what it takes.

SPOILER: Click to show

Running Diamond Cutter Man: Man, who says dreams don't come true. I used to just be a kid setting up the ring and running in there to Diamond Cutter a wrestler as a joke, wrestled backyards, indy trash, wherever they'd take me. Now look at me. I'm on top of the world, one of the best. I knew I could. I always knew I had what it took. Just had to show it to everyone else. So Juliette Erving wants to take that away? Fine. She can feel the bang! I didn't work my way up here to lose this belt until I defend it against Luke Powers. I do that, and I'm one of the greats, I'm in that GOAT conversation. Until then, it's all about building things up and putting in the time. Juliette, Texas Rose, whoever else wants to step up? Feel free. Each win I get is another notch on my belt, another chance to show why I belong here on the marquee. And nobody but nobody tells me that I don't belong.

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Juliette Erving: Now you all know me, I like to have a good time, joke around, play games with people's heads, hit on Mina, you know how that goes. But right now, this ain't about any of that. Nah, I'm gonna be dead serious here. I got a big chance here, gonna be a real shot at making this count. Now you all want to talk about this Running Diamond Cutter Guy, about how he used to put the ring up and all that crap, yeah, fine, I don't care. I don't care where he's been all these years, I've been here in the PEWA, I've been working my pretty ass off here, fightin' everyone they got, buildin' up the Wild Women, it's been a thrill! But it's time I do my own sweet thing here. I gotta get me mine. And sorry, honey, but that belt? That's mine, you just don't know it yet. I done worked too hard in this place to let this slip through my fingers. So all the fun and games? Not playing them right now. What I am gonna do, is fight like I never fought before, and I'm gonna be the new PEWA Extreme champion when it's said and done. By the way, Diamond Guy? I'm not feeling your bang, I don't go for that.

Lightning Pro Victorious Tag Medal Bout
The Destructive Duo(Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamomoto) with Yuriko Masamune vs. The Reformation(Shogun and Harada)(Rose Garden) with Masa Tokugawa and Ai Tanaka
Since leaving the Rose Garden to seek new opportunities, Shogun and Harada have drawn the fealty of the Apocalyptic Warriors and have sought to bring about a Reformation in Lightning Pro, targeting the ever-intimidating Destructive Duo for the Victorious Tag Medals. Although Shogun's time in the Office has seen some mixed results, leading some to question if the legendary figure has declined from his peak form, one should remember that it was not long ago that he reigned in Sakura Pro as champion and with Harada, the two should provide the strongest challenge to date for Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamoto.

SPOILER: Click to show

Crusher Honda: (Translated from Japanese) <Finally! We finally have worthy opponents!>

Wrecker Yamamoto: <Worthy of being eradicated!>

Honda: <Shogun! Harada! You are strong! But you are up against the strongest now!>

Yamamoto: <Are they strong? One of them lost to that Fitsharris chump!>

Honda: <We have lost matches too, to people we should not have lost to! But that means nothing! It does not diminish their strength! It does not matter what belts they have held, who they have beaten, who they have not beaten! That means absolutely nothing! The only meaning will be found when we destroy them and ensure they will never challenge us ever again! We will shatter their bones and burst their organs! We will scatter their brains and spread their blood! We will show them what destruction truly is! Not because they are weak! Because they are not! But because when strong meets strong, the result must be destruction! We must leave them strewn about as a message to all others to never challenge the Destructive Duo unless they welcome perpetual pain and misery!>

Yamamoto: <Inflicting perpetual pain and misery sounds like great fun to me!>

Honda: <And to me as well!>

SWA World Heavyweight Title Bout
"Ringside Thunder" Laurence Holland(C) with Dag Boomer vs. July Eagle with Blan Fleming and Max Bertrand
The bad blood between the Thunder Devils and the All American Athletes led to a surprising title succession, as Dag Boomer targeted the Athletes, beating Max Bertrand for the title after the Athletes had caused the Devils to miss out on a tag title opportunity. Afterwards, teammate Laurence Holland would shockingly defeat Boomer to replace him as champion. With the Athletes smelling blood in the water with Holland jumping up from the midcard to the top, the Modern Olympian, July Eagle will be the choice of the group to take their shot, and is heavily favored. Holland will have to make the most of his powerful kicks to keep Eagle and his world class clinch game at bay.

SPOILER: Click to show

July Eagle: This time, the Eagle soars. This time, it's serious. Laurence Holland has never competed on the level I have. He has never put in the hours that I put into my training. He doesn't understand, gold isn't something that you fluke into. It's something that's bought with blood, sweat, tears, and talent! It's something that I understand and he can't comprehend. And at Lariats, you'll all see the difference, between a Modern Olympian and a pretender. It's a gap wider than the Grand Canyon and deeper than the Marianas Trench. And it's something he can't overcome.

Laurence Holland: Everyone always looked past me. They looked past me when I was just doing security at ringside. That gatejumper I kicked didn't think I'd drop him like I did. He looked past me, and paid the price. The Athletes thought they'd get Dag Boomer. They looked past me, didn't think I stood a chance there. But now I've got the belt. And they've got to deal with me now. July Eagle thinks he doesn't have to take me seriously. But you'll see. He'll pay the price, too. Just like everyone else who thought they didn't have to deal with me.

TIPWF Lone Star Championship Bout, Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Tournament Semi Final
Colossus Rhodes(C) vs. Jean-Pierre Mutombo
A long-awaited title challenge from the African Supersensation as Jean-Pierre Mutombo looks not just to take the belt off Colossus Rhodes, but also to move into the main event to challenge for the Office Number One. Colossus Rhodes, since defeating Valentina Verda, has looked utterly unstoppable as a champion in singles competition, but has been absurdly lackluster elsewhere, dropping a fall in a tag match to the New Humanity and lackadaisically taking far too long to dispatch Shrimp Simpson. With Midas Matthews breathing down his neck, a win over the Man of Unity is not just expected, but demanded in this one.

SPOILER: Click to show

Jean-Pierre Mutombo: Greetings and salutations, fans of the Senatorial Office! It is I, Jean-Pierre and I am thrilled and excited to have this most exceptional opportunity to slay a giant, to be the champion of the Lone Star, to be the Number One again! It is a great time to be the Man of Unity! And I can only thank all of my wonderful fans out there for supporting me, for always pushing me back into importance for making this my chance to be the best again! Colossus Rhodes is a very big, very scary man! But I have the heart of a lion! I am a Charisma King! I will not back down and I will not let my people down! If I must lose, I will lose going out on my shield! I will give you all a show to remember! But I do not fight this fight to lose, I fight it to win! And I will fight to win against the mighty Colossus! I will fight to win against Mr. GPC! I will fight to win against Mr. Andronicus! I will not stop fighting until I have paid back all of my people for all of their support with a win they can celebrate! That is what I do!

Preliminary Main Event: Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Tournament Semi Final
G.P. Christopher(C) vs. Andronicus Turner
A few months make a big difference. Before, GPC was the unquestioned Number One and Andronicus Turner was riding an unparalleled wave of momentum as the UCSS Openweight champion, making this a no-brainer for the top spot. Since then, GPC found himself losing, time and time again, with the Number One vacated after a knockout loss in a Golden Touch exhibition tag match and falling to the bottom of the Sakura Pro Grand Prix, while Turner shockingly dropped his belt to Hakim Fields, on Fields's very first professional bout. Now, the two will have a new chance to regain their path to the top with this semi-final match in the Ranking Tournament. GPC should make full use of his expansive array of attacks, but many fear that he may attempt to strike with the best pure striker in the entire Senatorial Office...

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G.P. Christopher: Hey, I got this, because I have to get this. I have to get my respect back, because damn am I sick of losing, and looking like I'm anything less than the King of the Openers. Losing over and over again, when you're the champ, it makes you feel like less of a champ, no matter how good those matches are. And getting knocked on my ass by Violence Valdez...yeah, that may have about put me to sleep, but what that really was, that was a wake up call. These boxers aren't anything to play around with. Valdez isn't even my size and he sent me right to the shadow realm. So what's Turner going to do when he connects? Keeps me up at night...almost as much as the GPClub does sometimes. Speaking of, another reason I have to win. Her regal fineness, Aline Richelieu said she's down to join up, if I can pull this all off. That means I have to walk through everything Andronicus Turner has to throw at me. That means I have to then be up for putting down either JPM or Rhodes in the last match of the night. Can I do this? Can I finally hit a King's Landing already? Who says I can't be Number One again? I got this.

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Andronicus Turner: Being honest, I told Alger I wanted to focus on being the Openweight champ. He told me to go for this. And when I did, I lost what I had. Not lying, I was pissed. Still am. But here's the thing. I'll come back for that Openweight belt some day. But right now, maybe this is all for the best. Because right now, I don't have any fallback. It's do or die here if I want to prove my boxing against the best of the best. One night, two wins and I'm on top. I lose, and I don't see this chance again, probably ever. So I just have to step up and beat Christopher, and then I beat someone else. I gotta trust in myself, in the training Emanuel Steward gave me. And if I can do that, maybe I can leave my mark on pro wrestling and get my big chance to run things back in boxing, next. But it's all about winning right here, in this tournament.

[Senator Phillips]

Quick programming note: The SWA Tag Title match between Renacimiento and the Vanishing and the Victorious Tag Medal bout between the Destructive Duo and the Reformation have been shuffled between cards, with the former now on Night Two and the latter taking place tonight on Night One.


Fast Eddie's Quick Picks for Lariats Night One
By "Fast" Eddie Edison

I keep telling the other editors that this is a bad idea, giving away Quick Picks for free, right before one of the biggest shows of the year, but hey, when Kevin Anderson tells you that's how it's going, well, I guess that's how it's going to be.

It's been a busy time lately, we've had the big bad granddaddy of hardcore, AAW return to action, we've seen Butterfloor slide on into the action, and tonight, we have Warriorversary blasting away for Warrior Pro, we have Evergreen following in AAW's bloody footsteps, and we have Night One of Lariats. I'd cover all of these, but then that'd be far too much value for the nonexistent asking price, so let's get to these picks:

Preliminary Main Event: Fight for a Hundo
G.P. Christopher vs. Digital Dave Doolittle
I should be professional here concerning my colleague and say something about how Doolittle is brave to even try this...but nah, I'm just going to enjoy the absolute hell out of seeing GPC smash his smug face in, and I have no apologies.

4-H Singles Debut
Byron Worthy(Warrior Pro) vs. Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Jr.
I think Byron himself said it best, the kid might have potential, but this is prime time for Showtime.

Elimination Tag Match
Senator Emeritus Steve Phillips and the Capitalists(Anthony Kalb and Kevin Fitsharris) vs. Midas's Selection(???, ??? and ???)
I don't know who Midas is digging up, but someone with his kind of money is going to find someone who can kick some serious ass, and I have to pick Midas's money over the former Senator and the Capitalists.

UCSS Openweight Title Bout
Hakim Fields(C) vs. Leona Sterling(Phoenix Rising)
Sorry, but I saw what Fields did to Andronicus Turner, and I saw what he did to Shrimp Simpson, and even if Sterling trained really hard, it's just not going to be enough to make up for what I've seen out of Fields. This man spent a decade in prison and looks like he came out as the ultimate fighting machine...eat your heart out, Kama Mustafa.

Lightning Pro Victorious Tag Medal Bout
The Destructive Duo(Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamomoto) with Yuriko Masamune vs. The Reformation(Shogun and Harada)(Rose Garden) with Masa Tokugawa and Ai Tanaka
It's time, I just feel it in my bones. Or really, I think that Shogun or Harada will catch Yamamoto when Honda's too tired to make the save and that's that for that. By the way, this got traded to Night One for the SWA Tag Title bout, which got bumped to Night Two, some sort of favor to Sakura Pro management, is what I'm hearing. In any case, this bolsters Night One quite a bit and I don't think anyone showing up for this one is complaining.

Main Event: The Loop Championship Bout
King Bemba(C) with Yetunde Oya, Mr. Moonsault and Esther Musambi vs. Iceberg with Freight Train McMichaelson, Daunte Thomas and Astrid Johanesson
Look, if I'm making the smart pick, I'm going with the experienced Ugandan who has mixed it up with some of the baddest, toughest fighters around. But you guys know me by now, I don't always make the smart picks. I make the right picks. And what I think the right pick here is that Iceberg is going to run right through Bemba like nobody's ever done before. Trust me here, this guy is serious.

Alright, that's it for the Quick Picks for tonight, catch it all at eight o' clock, Central Time, on the Senatorial Streaming Service, and this is "Fast" Eddie, giving you the picks you want at the speed you need.

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This unprecedented night of action begins at 7:30 PM, Central Time with Warrior Pro presenting its biggest event of the year, Warriorversary III, featuring a jam packed card headlined by Golden Touch's own John Logan defending the Warrior Pro Heavyweight title against the unpredictable, unfathomable Machine Gun Mayhem, with the greatest heel of all time, Doc Wyatt defending his Lucha POWER Championship against the dynamic, dangerous Pantero Negro Jr, a battle between two icons of the industry as Lefty McDaniel welcomes the former Senator, Steve Phillips back to Warrior Pro, a clash between two power packed dynamos with Rampage Hunter and Struggle's towering feathered frenzy, Big Bird Machine, a tag team showdown featuring erstwhile Outlaw, Red Masterson and his rival and teammate, TIPWF's Cowboy Johnston taking on one of the most cohesive duos in the game in the Grim Reapers, a battle between two of the most storied veterans in all of wrestling with Tank McDaniel and El Macho squaring off, and finally, the newly aggressive Vic Baron looking to destroy the Last Viking, Markus Winter to open things off.

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With Warriorversary and Night One concluding, you'd think that'd be more than enough excitement for the evening, but for the real fans, there is no such thing as overkill and as such, Phoenix Rising proudly presents a night of Evergreen violence headed your way at 9:30 PM, Central Time, with Evergreen Episode 47, headlined by a titanic tussle featuring the second showing of the night of the Rose Garden's most fearsome expatriate, Shogun going up against the living embodiment of Thunder Lumber in Logan Axelrod. No challenge has ever scared away one Freya O'Malley, but some might wonder if all is right with the fiery brawler as she unhesitatingly will face a demonic monster in Tasharun. A major question will be asked when eMo take on the Sheridan Brothers...who could that dastardly duo possibly dig up to join their cause for the night? All this kicks off tonight, with so much more, including Veronika Armstrong, Concrete Pete, Crimson Romance, and much much more!

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[Senator Phillips]

Fast Eddie's Quick Picks for Lariats Night Two
By "Fast" Eddie Edison

So, one more time around here, and for this free edition of the Quick Picks, you're getting premium value and don't need to waste any more time(and I may not be fully with it on this morning), so I'll just get to the point, and give you the picks, straight away.

Preliminary Main Event: Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Tournament Semi Final
G.P. Christopher(C) vs. Andronicus Turner
Look here, bucko, you think I'm not picking the boxer in this contest? That's like saying Steve Phillips is turning down attractive redheads. Nope, not happening. Besides, GPC isn't in there playing around with Doolittle this time, he's in there with a guy who knocks people out cold. Turner wins.

TIPWF Lone Star Championship Bout, Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Tournament Semi Final
Colossus Rhodes(C) vs. Jean-Pierre Mutombo
Easy pick, big man wins. Want more? I think Rhodes is a bad matchup for Mutombo, he can't hit some of his best moves on him and he's too willing to take a move to deal one and against Rhodes, you can't do that. Like I said, easy pick.

SWA Tag Team Title Bout
Renacimiento(Leonardo Pascual and Oliver Espadas)(C) vs. The Vanishing(Blade Saeba and Notorious)
Look, I want to believe, you probably want to believe, too, but the champs are back and they'll have their belts again when it's all said and done.

SWA World Heavyweight Title Bout
"Ringside Thunder" Laurence Holland(C) with Dag Boomer vs. July Eagle with Blan Fleming and Max Bertrand
If you don't get why the guy who won a friggin' Gold Medal is going to beat a guy who got into the business by headkicking a gate jumper when he was a security guard, then I don't know what to say.

PEWA Extreme Championship Bout
Running Diamond Cutter Man(C) vs. Juliette Erving
The Diamond Cutter Man has looked awesome, and he's not a hot goth lady, so Erving doesn't have that next level to shoot for here. Now the real bet here, is how many cutters we see here. I'm putting the over/under on four to make this interesting.

Lucha de Apuestas, Mask vs. Team: Steel Corral Bout
El Experto vs. Salvador Sosa
I'm going to be honest, I am cheering for Experto. I don't want to see whatever face lies beneath that ancient mask. And I want to believe that he's either the Most Interesting Man in the World or some ancient demon or something under there. I want the myth to live on. But he's past his prime. Sosa's motivated and in the prime of his life, that is, if he's not injured again.

Main Event: Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Bout
Andronicus Turner vs. Colossus Rhodes
You know how I said I always pick the boxer. You also know how I said Rhodes vs. Mutombo was a bad matchup. Well, I can justify my bias here, because Turner vs. Rhodes is an absolute nightmare matchup for the Immovable Object! He's going to be a heavy bag workout for Turner, who's just going to circle around and throw punches until his hands hurt. And then he's going to be the Number One.

And there you have it, Night Two, as I see it. You know, I didn't do the best job on Night One. I blame Anderson for bumping the Quick Picks over to the free side of the Digest, but really, you didn't read this article to see my excuses, so this is "Fast" Eddie Edison, giving you the picks you wanted at the speed you need, signing off.

P.S. Dave Doolittle should never step into the ring again, and he overrated his match by about thirty percent.

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This is it! The second night of Lariats and Legislators July '21: Mid-Year Mayham, and the mayham concludes tonight! A four person top ranking tournament, TIPWF Lone Star Heavyweight, PEWA Extreme, SWA World Heavyweight, SWA Tag Team titles all on the line, and a Lucha de Apuestas for the ages! Catch it all, starting at 8:00 PM Central Time on the Senatorial Streaming Service!

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[Senator Phillips]

A two night megaevent delivered all the action that one could have hoped for, with new faces on top and a clear changing of the guard.

RESULTS

Lariats and Legislators July '21: Mid-Year Mayham - Night 1

SPOILER: Click to show

Main Event: The Loop Championship Bout
King Bemba(C) with Yetunde Oya, Mr. Moonsault and Esther Musambi vs. Iceberg with Freight Train McMichaelson, Daunte Thomas and Astrid Johanesson

There is no other way to put it; Iceberg is a generational talent. In the entirety of King Bemba's Senatorial Office tenure, no other foe has ever come close to demolishing the Ugandan in such a one sided fashion. With a ferocious military press spear, Iceberg set the tone right from the start, and an unbelievable ripcord tackle would send Bemba straight out of the ring, sprawled out and injured on the outside. The D-Team is back on top, and Iceberg is the new face, not just of the team, but of Wacker Drive Revival.

Lightning Pro Victorious Tag Medal Bout
The Destructive Duo(Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamomoto) with G.P. Christopher vs. The Reformation(Shogun and Harada)(Rose Garden) with Masa Tokugawa and Ai Tanaka

With their match rescheduled from Night Two to Night One, and G.P. Christopher standing in at ringside in place of Yuriko Masamune, due to the latter competing at a Lightning Pro event over the weekend, the Destructive Duo lost none of their motivation or focus, going blow for blow with the Reformation until Crusher Honda planted Shogun with the dreaded Murder Crush fireman carry high angle air raid crash, knocking the veteran out and putting an end to the match(but by no means, Shogun's night, as he would go on to compete on Evergreen afterwards, against medical advice), and again cementing the Destructive Duo's place as one of the most fearsome tag teams in the entire world.

UCSS Openweight Title Bout
Hakim Fields(C) vs. Leona Sterling(Phoenix Rising)

There is no question at this point that Hakim Fields is the real deal. In his first title defense, Fields went about putting on a workmanlike display, nullifying the multi-faceted offence of his opponent, and while Sterling, to her credit, did not back down from the 52 Blocks specialist, she would fall to a ten count in the second round following a hard judo trip to the mat.

Bonus Match
No Luck Luke(Freelance) vs. Tracy Finn

A surprise showing from Polish comedy wrestler, No Luck Luke as he went up against the PEWA's unlucky legend, Tracy Finn. The match was full of shenanigans, and a moment that seemed to defy the laws of physics, with both men sliding away from each other after a Deadly Go Around variation. In the end, though, Luke would show his more serious side by stomping Finn out with a repeated series of boots to the face for the referee stoppage.

Elimination Tag Match
Senator Emeritus Steve Phillips and the Capitalists(Anthony Kalb and Kevin Fitsharris) with Monica Tesfaye vs. Midas's Selection(Young Blood, Dungeon Dominguez(Lucha POWER) and Dr. Q(Rose Garden) with Paco Pequeno(Lucha POWER))

A fearsome trio was selected by Midas Matthews, with the Rose Garden's Dr. Q and Lucha POWER's Dungeon Dominguez teaming with the dreaded Young Blood, and with Paco Pequeno at ringside, defeat was all but assured for Steve Phillips and the Capitalists, even with the legal assistance of Monica Tesfaye at ringside. And yet, this match ended up being the absolute proof that chemistry counts and superteams are not always the sum of their parts. While Midas's selection certainly had their moments and close calls, with Young Blood relentlessly throwing elbows and Q anchoring the side, the steady teamwork of the Capitalists could not be denied and Phillips himself came through in the end, spiking the Mad Soviet down with his inverted brainbuster lift death valley bomb, the Victory Driver for the pin. A tough victory, and the second of the night for Phillips, who was already riding high after defeating Lefty McDaniel at Warriorversary III earlier on.

4-H Singles Debut
Byron Worthy(Warrior Pro) vs. Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Jr. with Generalissimo Kool Q and Duke Cogburn

For Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Jr's first ever singles match, Showtime Byron Worthy was as tough an opponent as he could possibly have figured to face, and Worthy made sure to test the Cherokee, working him over on the mat in the early stages. As the match went along, Hoss's sheer size and power started to take their toll on the seasoned veteran, though, landing a variety of backbreakers. Worthy would not falter easily, firing back with suplexes and submissions of his own, but in the end, a brutal accordion rack backbreaker would be the finishing technique to net 4-H his first ever singles victory in the Office.

Preliminary Main Event: Fight for a Hundo
G.P. Christopher vs. Digital Dave Doolittle with Daniel Ness

A routine showing for Christopher, who made short work of Dave Doolittle, and apparently even got a hold of some Doolittle's training footage, as he stole a never-before seen DDT finisher of the Digital One before finishing him off with the reliable double arm piledriver, the Destiny Driver for a win...and unfortunately, fell short of his 85% goal by three percentage marks when it was all said and done. For his part, while Digital Dave certainly did not look close to competitive, he also didn't look entirely out of sorts in the ring, which was a testament to Daniel Ness's training.

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Lariats and Legislators July '21: Mid-Year Mayham - Night 2

SPOILER: Click to show

Bonus Match
El Froggy Mask vs. The Notorious EFM

El Froggy Original and the second Froggy met up again in this crowd pleaser and palette cleanser, and the two amphibians did not disappoint in the slightest, putting on an entertaining match that remained competitive until the end, with EFM pinning Froggy with a standing frankensteiner pin. The icon and his student shook hands and embraced after the match, and the fans could now leave with a positive memory in their minds.

Bonus Match
Walid Alizadeh with "Big Banter" Rory Banner, Virgil de Boer and Sanem Becker vs. Jeff

A surprise debut was made following the main event, with Iranian expatriate, Walid Alizdeh demonstrating his top level power and impressive Greco Roman credentials against ENHANCE's hapless Jeff. Alizadeh made short work of the customary jobber, finishing with a high angle backslide pin, much to the delight of the Big Banter Brand at ringside. It appears that UCSS's vaunted talent acquisition program is far from complete with an impressive individual as Alizadeh showing up.

Main Event: Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Bout
Andronicus Turner with Ricky Valdez and Joseph Butt vs. Colossus Rhodes with Morgan Matthews, Persephone and Irkalla

Many had pinned their hopes on the Kronk Legacy to deliver the Office from the reign of Rhodes. The stage was set, with Midas and his ladies at ringside for Colossus and Turner's Sweet Science Society making it to ringside at the last moment. And yet, it seemed as if Andronicus Turner simply could not pull the trigger against the giant, showing impressive toughness, but never landing his best punches against the big man, a terrible direction for the boxer, who ended up taking a wide array of crushing backbreakers before the dreaded double stomp would seal the deal. Colossus Rhodes is the Office's Number One Ranked competitor and dreary days are ahead if nobody can stand up to him going forward.

Lucha de Apuestas, Mask vs. Team: Steel Corral Bout
El Experto vs. Salvador Sosa

This match was years in the making and lived up to every expectation that the fans could possibly have held. Salvador Sosa and El Experto battled back and forth in the Steel Corral, with Experto making use of his typical tactics and Sosa slugging it out in a more grounded style than usual. Several Road to Salvation spinning kudo drivers and an emerald flowsion could not keep Experto down, and it seemed as if the Worldwide Luchador would come out ahead with a late horizontal cradle rollup only for Sosa to summon all of his energy to kick out before hitting one last Road to Salvation to earn the three count and the victory. Following the end of the match, El Experto's mask was removed, with the veteran throwing a middle finger in Sosa's face while the cage was hoisted up, foregoing the typical statement in the ring for an unmasked luchador.


PEWA Extreme Championship Bout
Running Diamond Cutter Man(C) vs. Juliette Erving

The Running Diamond Cutter Man and Juliette Erving held nothing back in this wild fracas of a match, both sides throwing everything they had at the opposition, with the RDCM landing cutters from all angles, including a massive crucifix running cutter that dropped Erving out of the ring, following up with a diving top rope cutter to the outside, and Erving using the top rope as her playground, stubbornly pressing ahead, no matter how much damage she took in the process. Eventually, Erving would connect with her high angle corkscrew neckbreaker, the Conclusion, and Jose Marin's title reign would end as it began, with a knockout. Juliette Erving finally reached the apex of the PEWA, and her total elation could be felt by one and all.

SWA World Heavyweight Title Bout
"Ringside Thunder" Laurence Holland(C) with Dag Boomer vs. July Eagle with Blan Fleming and Max Bertrand

July Eagle seemed to be comfortably cruising to victory, outgrappling Laurence Holland from the opening bell, but Ringside Thunder has proven multiple times now that he is not to be underestimated, and returned fire with his own potent kicks, and shockingly, earned an eleven minute win with his crossarm northern lights bomb, the Crossfire Thunder Crash to take the win and successfully defend the title. Holland can no longer be considered a major underdog going forward.

SWA Tag Team Title Bout
Renacimiento(Leonardo Pascual and Oliver Espadas)(C) vs. The Vanishing(Blade Saeba and Notorious)

Bumped to Night Two, the SWA Tag Title match ended up coming close to stealing the show, with Renacimiento setting out to prove their place against the strongest team in SWA history, and did just that in a scintillating performance. Blade Saeba and Notorious did well to keep the match centered in their corner for long stretches, and challenged Pascual and Espadas right up to their mutual limit, with Saeba landing a rapid moonsault and Notorious's heavy strikes doing their damage, but it would be an incredible bit of timing from Leonardo Pascual that would win the day, catching Saeba with a cazadora rollup in the Vanishing's corner right as Mr. Judgement sent Notorious out of the ring, and as the Texan quickly jumped back into the ring to break the pin, William Frasier counted to three, awarding Renacimiento with the biggest win of their career, concluding a thrilling contest.

Bonus Match
Freya O'Malley(Phoenix Rising) vs. Moustapha Ndour

A surprise match between arguably the top two rising prospects in the industry resulted in a relentless battle, one which Freya O'Malley took full charge of with her endless pace, and for once, the Warbringer had no answer as O'Malley landed a frightening flurry of offence culminating in a lionsault for the win. With a win over Tasharun on the previous night's Evergreen card, O'Malley has proven that there is no challenge that she cannot overcome at this point.

TIPWF Lone Star Championship Bout, Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Tournament Semi Final
Colossus Rhodes(C) vs. Jean-Pierre Mutombo

JPM gave it his best shot, but Colossus Rhodes simply had too much power even for the African Supersensation to handle, and a chokeslam followed by a double stomp would prove to be more than Mutombo could handle, leading to a quick win for Rhodes.

Preliminary Main Event: Senatorial Office Number One Ranking Tournament Semi Final
G.P. Christopher(C) with Aline Richelieu vs. Andronicus Turner

A dreadful showing for the King of the Openers, who decided to stand and trade strikes with the most potent striker in the Office. This may have been due to his desire to impress the towering aristocrat, Aline Richelieu, who observed from ringside, and after a sub-ten minute pinfall defeat, thanks to Turner's Kronk Overhand, Richelieu walked to the back with her nose in the air and nary a word for her failed suitor.

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Match of the Night:
Night One: Worthy vs. 4-H
-A big time surprise, with Worthy's skills and Hadley Jr's raw physicality making for a shockingly even matchup.
Night Two: Sosa vs. Experto
-A clear call, with the high stakes on the line and the many dramatic moments, this one was far and away the best match of the entire two night event.

Performer of the Night:
Night One: Iceberg, Steve Phillips
-While Iceberg was far and away the most impressive performer of the night, Phillips's pinfall over Doctor Q is also worth an award.
Night Two: Colossus Rhodes
-Not the popular pick, but the correct one, as the Colossus stomped out two of the best in the Office with little effort expended.

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Injury Report

King Bemba: Spinal Compression, Broken Ribs (Five Month Minimum Medical Suspension)
-A ferocious driving tackle from Iceberg sent Bemba flying out of the ring, and it appears that the Ugandan will not be back until next year, thanks to a compressed spine and several broken ribs suffered on the terrible impact.

Running Diamond Cutter Man: Moderate Concussion (Three Month Medical Suspension)
-Juliette Erving's high angle neckbreaker, the Conclusion knocked Jose Marin out and ended his title reign, and will force him to miss three months of action to recover.

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Post Lariats Presser Highlights:

El Hijo de Macchiato: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaake Uuuuuuuuuup!

The New Humanity: It's the man of the hour!

Killer King Jones: Give it up for El Leader!

Megan Chabot: Our fearless leader who enters into the cage with no regrets!

Canadian Grizzly: Who has the heart worthy of a true Canadian! Salvador Sosa!

Salvador Sosa: Yeah, yeah, I like being praised as much as the next guy, but dial it down a notch, just a bit. Look, that was something else out there. I knew that old maniac still had something left, but not that much. But we all fight harder when we have something to fight for. Experto...he had his personal pride on the line. Me...I had you guys to fight for.

Jones: Don't you know we appreciate it.

Chabot: That's why we stick around!

Sosa: You guys know it, and a lot of the people out there get it, but I just have to say it again. The Rudo Army, it started up as a chance for the outcasts to fight back, to stop being overlooked and get their fair chance. Early on, yeah, before I showed up, the Army was pretty pissed off and reckless. That's how that goes. Even at first, I was more mad than anything, but over time, we all realized that being Rudo didn't mean we had to tell everyone to screw off. The Santanas, we had our problems, but we're cool. Experto thought that was weakness. Me, I think it's our strength. We don't keep enemies if we don't need to. But we're also not afraid of making them, either. And on that point, I got El Experto's mask right here. I'm going to frame it and put it up in my home. But I got some more trophies to shoot for...and right now, Grizz, here's got one of them.

Grizzly: Yes, I do, the Dominican Golden Championship! The best belt in the non-Canadian world!

Sosa: So because I'm not stepping on my brother's feet here, there's one other belt in the TIPWF that I'm taking aim at, and it's not the Old Guard title. Yeah, that's right, Colossus Rhodes, I'm gunning for you and your Lone Star title, as soon as you're ready to put it up. I'm not afraid of you. I don't care that you nearly ended my career. Don't care that you beat two of the baddest guys around in one night. Doesn't matter. You got something that I want, and I'm going to take the fight to you to get it. And that's what a Rudo does. No matter what the talkers say and the writers write, I'm going to take my shot, and that's all there is to it.

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El Experto: (Translated from Spanish) <My name is Maximillian Francisco De La Cruz, I was born in Mexico City on 6-8-1973, I became a professional at the age of fifteen in 1988, and I have since spent thirty three years as a luchador around the world. You now see my face. You now know my name. But if you think you are done with me, then you are every bit the fools I always took you for! Salvador Sosa, Rudo Army, I am done with you! Done for good! The days of Rudo EX, maybe it is finished. Maybe it is not. Only time will tell. And an expert never gives away all of his plans at once...>

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Senator Emeritus Steve Phillips: What a night. I would say I am exhausted and at a lack for words at this moment.

Kevin Fitsharris: But we know that's never the case!

Phillips: Quite correct, my old friend, quite correct. The energy I am feeling from my two victories is yet to dissipate, and I suspect that it shall be days before that is to happen. I have avenged my prior defeat to Mr. McDaniel, a loss that came at a time when I believed that my future was on the downward swing and my abilities on the wane. I have somehow held the shoulders of Doctor Q to the mat for the count of three, a feat that I admittedly held no small degree of skepticism on, concerning my probabilities of completion. And now, I must ask myself which path I wish to follow moving ahead.

Anthony Kalb: I don't know about you, Sennie, but I'm feeling like all three of us just got a new lease on life, like we entered into the rejuvenation chamber and came out good as new. If you're leadin', we're followin'.

Phillips: Very well then, I believe we shall seek to compete for an extended stay in a promotion. Which one it is, we may well discuss here. I know that you, Mr. Fitsharris, would be most pleased with a run in the PEWA, with your wife already operating there. And yet, I do not believe that is our best option.

Fitsharris: Whew.

Phillips: Now, the TIPWF would be an option, but it is an organization that is entirely top heavy at the moment, and unless we dedicate ourselves towards the pursuit of the trios belts, then it would be a fruitless journey to take. UCSS would personally be a rewarding choice, but for you two, I cannot think of a worse fit within the Office. Finally, that brings us to Wacker Drive Revival and Lightning Pro. As the two promotions share the same broadcast, it would increase our chances for competition. Furthermore, should Miss Tesfaye decide to compete in the ring, we would have all the requirements filled to take on an official status as challengers for The Loop. Our Chicagoan friends are in need of some fresh teams, and even if we do not meet the requirements at this point in time, our options are plentiful in the future, and we will do well to provide a formidable front as gatekeepers until then. Therefore, I believe we shall now official declare ourselves for Wacker Drive Revival. Do we have a consensus on this decision?

Fitsharris: Yep.

Kalb: Absolutely.

Phillips: Then the ayes have it, and this is official, and that, my friends, is nothing, but the truth.

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G.P. Christopher: Win the gimmie, lose the real match. And seriously, anyone wants to say I came within three percent of my goal for the first one, they're full of crap, because Doolittle overrated that match, big time. Only cool thing was me stealing his DDT, and yeah, I snuck in and saw some training footage there. And yeah, I struck out with Aline, and that sucks. There's plenty of other ladies out there, though, and if you think I'm going to go throw a fit...yeah, you don't know me. Alright, you know what, I keep hearing that I need to take a break and all that, and I'm going to say this; if anyone wants to make me take a break, then put me on the shelf. Until then, I'm still defending the Victorious Medal against anyone who's up for it, I'm still running the Preliminary Main Event, and I'm still going to kick some ass in Sakura Pro while I finish up this tournament and wreck someone's odds. Yeah, I'm not in it to win the whole thing anymore, but I can spoil someone else's party, and right now, that's just what I feel like doing. Really, I just don't care.

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Morgan "Midas" Matthews: The man that laughs last, laughs the best. And after Colossus Rhodes laid waste to one and all, I am laughing very, very well. I have been told that I can no longer unilaterally place title matches on my Golden Touch programs. So instead, I insist that Colossus now goes on a journey across the Office to receive the rewards he deserves. The PEWA Extreme title, the Lightning Pro Victorious Medal, the UCSS Openweight title, all these should belong to the Immovable Object. He is the undisputed best, let him unify all the gold, I say. The future shines brighter than ever, yes it does...

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Senatorial Office Rankings (August, 2021)

[Singles]
#1: Colossus Rhodes (Last Month: #4)
A clear path to the top for the current Number One Ranked Colossus Rhodes, who beat Jean-Pierre Mutombo and Andronicus Turner with ease. Rhodes is still the TIPWF Lone Star Heavyweight champion, and from the looks of things, is only looking to add to his collection going forward.
#2: Hakim Fields (Last Month: N/A)
Fields has looked nearly invincible since showing up in UCSS, with a title win in his first showing and a solid defense against Leona Sterling. In none of his matches has Fields looked the slightest bit vulnerable.
#3: Iceberg (Last Month: N/A)
Charles Berg spearheaded the D-Team's victory over Bemba's Royal Court at Lariats and has individually become the face of Wacker Drive Revival, undefeated at this point.
#4: Steve Phillips (Last Month: N/A)
The former Senator seems to have returned in remarkable form, and on the prior Thursday, defeated Lefty McDaniel at Warriorversary and pinned Doctor Q later in the night, a pair of feats well worth a spot on the rankings.
#5: Laurence Holland(SWA) (Last Month: N/A)
The SWA World Heavyweight champ has been steady and consistent since earning the belt, defeating July Eagle in a surprising upset, and has earned his spot on the rankings.

[Team]
#1: The D-Team(Iceberg, Freight Train McMichaelson, Daunte Thomas, Astrid Johanesson) (Last Month: N/A)
The D-Team rolled back into the top spot even following the defection of Mr. Moonsault. The future looks bright for Iceberg and Co. going forward.
#2: The Destructive Duo(Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamoto) (Last Month: N/A)
Honda and Yamamoto again proved their dominance by overcoming a potent threat from the Reformation and return to the rankings as a result.
#3: Dynasty Cyclones(Layla Al-Amin, La Relampaga(Phoenix Rising) and Esi Dogboe) (Last Month: #3)
The Cyclones continue to shine wherever they go, and look to feature heavily in next month's Pan African Tour.

[Senator Phillips]

An impromptu Office Party took place at the Beltway after the end of All Time Fighting, and a wide array of surprise guests were on hand, including the debut of Zulu Lionheart for the Office in the main event.


Office Party #15
Following All Time Boxing in our time on Friday, August 6th, 2021 at the Beltway Full Contact Martial Arts Center in Washington, DC

Main Event: Zulu Lionheart Debut Match
Zulu Lionheart vs. Daniel Ness

Entered into the Pan African Tour for the upcoming month, the newest signing of the Office, Zulu Lionheart made his debut showing here against the head trainer of the Dwight Gym in Daniel Ness, and did nothing short of making a strong first impression, surviving on the mat wtih Ness and pulling off a ten minute win with his arm trapping rear naked choke, the Zulu Choke for the win.

Freya O'Malley(Phoenix Rising) vs. Harada(Rose Garden)

Freya O'Malley may have earned some of the biggest wins of her career as of late, but the King of Iron Fist would prove to be a bridge too far on this night, with Harada again showing his comfort operating within the Senatorial Office, managing to nullify O'Malley's relentless pressure for the most part, surviving a huge rolling German to land his own high angle jumping bomb for the win.

Zarya Rapier II(Typhoon Pro) vs. Seong Jung Hwan

Typhoon Pro's superb mat technician started this match on a bad note when a fluke punch opened a cut. From there, Seong Jung Hwan demonstrated a ferocity that eluded her in her debut, landing kicks from every possible angle and pinning after her trademark combination, the Uahan Impageteu, the Elegant Impact.

Corrina "Cobra" Schwall vs. Jimmy Jack Walker

Cobra Schwall threw everything she had at the Drunken Master of Redneck-Fu, but Jimmy Jack Walker, in typical fashion, took all of it, whiffed a metric ton of koppo kicks, tripped on the top rope and then hit his leg hook Drunk Driver for the win. Walker may not have remembered this match in the morning, but the fans and record books will.

One on Two Elimination Challenge
Walid Alizadeh with "Big Banter" Rory Banner vs. Neil and Shrimp Simpson

Alizadeh was in fine form in this two on one elimination showcase, displaying no weakness, pinning Shrimp Simpson following a low angle deadlift bomb and spiking Neil on his head for the second pinfall of the match. The Persian Powerhouse looks primed and ready for his future in UCSS.

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World Wrestling Daily Digest Roundtable: Post-Lariats

Kevin "The Internet" Anderson: With Mid-Year Mayham complete, it's a perfect time to get the senior editorial staff together and hold a Roundtable discussion once again, and this time, we're giving a chance even for non-Premium subscribers an inside glance at the unparalleled insight we provide.

"Fast" Eddie Edison: Yeah, yeah, Anderson, they all know how good of a deal we offer. But before we get into our usual talk here, let's just bring up one thing...

"Digital" Dave Doolittle: Look, I know where this is going, and all I have to say is that, for all your talk, I don't see you stepping in the ring.

Edison: Hey, you didn't exactly do great, but you didn't crap your pants, either, so I have to give credit where credit's due...but no, what I was going to say, is that I don't think you've ever overrated a match worse than you did to that steaming pile you took part in.

"Textbook" Tim Dwight: For what it's worth, I think you did a fine job out there, Dave. For someone with no history of competition, you trained hard for months and it paid off. I watched some of your preparations with my good friend, Daniel Ness, and you put in the effort. I do have to ask, would you be willing to do so again?

Edison: For everyone's sake, let's hope the answer is no.

Anderson: Anyway, I think we've said enough there. Now let's move on to talking about Colossus Rhodes and Midas Matthews. After that four man tournament, we see three long standing mainstays on the top five exit, in Christopher, Mutombo and Turner, and Colossus Rhodes now controls the gold in the TIPWF and the top spot of the Office again.

Maxwell McNally: Every one of you are familiar with my distaste for the way Morgan Matthews does business, not just on how he has treated our very own staff in the past, but in his manipulative, cutthroat dealings in the industry. He has a habit of playing his hand too heavily, and has paid the price for that, time and time again, even during Lariats. But I also must give him credit where it is due, and the position Colossus Rhodes stands in is nearly unassailable.

Anderson: Go ahead and explain that.

McNally: As I see it, Colossus Rhodes is...unique. He is such a formidable challenge, with such a reputation that he is almost unbookable by outside organizations. Even within the Office, even in the TIPWF itself, nobody wants to book any viable challenger against him, both due to the risk of injury, and the near-certainty that they will lose their credibility in the process. You merely need take note on how far Andronicus Turner's value has now plummeted, and how hard Jean-Pierre Mutombo will have to work to climb the ladder once again.

Dwight: But GPC did beat Rhodes before, it's not impossible. Esteban Vargas beat him. Salvador Sosa outright challenged him off of one of the biggest wins of his own career. I don't think Rhodes is nearly as untouchable as you make him out to be, there are clear weaknesses there to take advantage of if someone's good enough and brave enough to go after him.

Anderson: So this next item is going to have a few parts to it. We saw Salvador Sosa unmask El Experto, which for many, was the main highlight of the entire two night event. I've heard through my sources that with that development, Rudo EX, by and large is finished, and furthermore, I've heard that it's not the only long standing team in the Office that's chosen to disband as of late.

Doolittle: From what I've heard, that team is from Wacker Drive.

Anderson: That's what I was told. No specifics, though.

McNally: If I could walk back a few steps here, I would like to address the unmasking of El Experto, or I should say, Maximillian Francisco De La Cruz. For such a proud competitor, losing his mask had to resonate far deeper than any of us can possibly comprehend. Lucha de Apuestas generally are matches based around the most bitter of feuds, and even if the hatred was not there to begin with, the inconceivable pressure often produces it. We know Experto was always a bitter, manipulative man in the best of times, seemingly endlessly confident in his skills. Losing his whole persona, and against a man whom he waged war for years, after having incessantly denigrated Salvador Sosa for not being brutal or conniving enough, it has to take quite the toll. I have to wonder if this is what finally pushes him into retirement, I really do wonder that.

Anderson: One more thing from this last weekend. Steve Phillips had one of the biggest wins of his entire career after he pinned Doctor Q in tag action at Lariats, Phillips went on to defeat the Mad Soviet on his own turf in Sakura Pro, winning the Sakura Pro Golden Blossom Championship. Is this the best we have ever seen of Steve Phillips? And how is that possibly the case?

Dwight: I think I can credibly answer this question, as I assisted in his return to the ring. Steve's, for the first time since I ever worked with him, entirely focused on competition. He had over a year to heal his endless string of lingering injuries. He isn't running a promotion and trying to make deals. With all that stress and strain off his shoulders, Steve just gets to go out there and compete. A lot of people will disagree, but I think that in pro wrestling, athletes peak later than they do in any other major contact sport. With all the variables wrestling presents, a veteran's experience goes further than it does anywhere else. Now, I could go into a detailed breakdown on...

Edison: Please, please spare me having to sit through that! Hasn't this gone on long enough already!

Anderson: I do think that would be better suited for a Textbook Corner entry, and yes, Eddie, I think we're running a bit long here. So looking to the future now, we have the Pan African Tour coming up. We know the Pan African Championship is on the line in a sixteen person tournament that will go on through the whole month. We here at World Wrestling Daily Digest always have the inside scoop and as an exclusive, here's the first public look at the full bracket, including the reigning champion, Jean-Pierre Mutombo.

Block A
Jean-Pierre Mutombo
vs.
FENYANG

Thunder Fist(ZIP Japan)
vs.
Demarcus Browning(Rose Garden)

Ibrahim Rahman
vs.
Renate Barlowe

Layla Al-Amin(Phoenix Rising)
vs.
Onika Santos

Block B

Moustapha Ndour
vs.
Wesley Rakoto

Mohammad Ramses
vs.
Zulu Lionheart

Yetunde Oya
vs.
Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi

Rampage Hunter(Warrior Pro)
vs.
Killer King Jones

Anderson: In addition, we have the full schedule for the continent-spanning tour, with non-televised house shows taking place between the main cards.

Pan African Tour '21 #1: PEWA in Kinshasa
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, August 14th in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Pan African Tour '21 #2: Douala, Camaroon (House Show)

Pan African Tour '21 #3: TIPWF in Lagos
8:00 PM (CT) on August 21st in Lagos, Nigeria

Pan African Tour '21 #4: Dakar, Senegal (House Show)

Pan African Tour '21 #5: Wacker Drive Revival x Lightning Pro in Algers
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, August 27th in Algers, Algeria

Pan African Tour '21 #6: Nairobi, Kenya (House Show)

Pan African Tour '21 #7: UCSS x SWA in Addis Abbaba
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, September 3rd in Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia

Pan African Tour '21 #8: Kampala, Uganda (House Show)

Pan African Tour '21 #9: Finale in Cairo
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, September 11th in Cairo, Egypt

Anderson: The Pan African Tag Championship will be defended in the Finale, with the obvious main event of the Tournament final determining who walks away with the Pan African Championship. Now, finishing up here, we'll give you the Office's preview for the start of the Tour:

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Pan African Tour '21 #1: PEWA in Kinshasa
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, August 14th in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Main Event: Juliette Erving's Celebration Party
Wild Women(Juliette Erving and Mina Fitsharris) vs. Texas Rose and Fat Burner
With Juliette Erving's massive win over the Running Diamond Cutter Man to become the PEWA Extreme champion, a celebration was at hand. However, the upcoming challenger, Texas Rose looks to spoil the party, teaming with her friend from their shared Highway Outlaw days , Fat Burner to go up against Erving and Mina Fitsharris.

Ruler of the Road Title Bout
??? vs. Tomas the Tiny Giant vs. Downtown Lucy Brown
With FENYANG occupied in the Pan African Tournament, the Ruler of the Road will be vacated, as the belt requires a regular defense on every televised broadcast. Looking to step into the gap, Downtown Lucy Brown looks to add the Ruler of the Road to her resume, while Tomas the Tiny Giant looks to continue his recent momentum. A third variable is at play, and rumor has it that this entry in the match is a newly arrived export from Wacker Drive Revival.

The Mutants and the House of Hammer
Bingo Hall Mutants(Rampage Rage and Skullface Killah) and the New Mutants(EMP and PM Carnage) vs. House of Hammer(Sir Vladimir Henry, Bath Salts Zombie, Zanca and the Cremator)
The DR Congo will receive a big dose of the PEWA's typical madness with the originals, the Bingo Hall Mutants teaming up for the first time with their understudies, the New Mutants up against the full force of the House of Hammer, as Sir Vladimir Henry brings in a trio of the Ritual of the Flame to match might with malice.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Jean-Pierre Mutombo vs. FENYANG
FENYANG bets on himself big time in this one, forfeiting the Ruler of the Road title for a chance to defeat the current Pan African Champion in the opening round of the Tournament. The Botswanan Heavy Metal Cowboy has the agility and the confidence to make this interesting, but a motivated Mutombo in his own birthplace is as insurmountable an obstacle as can be found in wrestling, even after his defeat to Colossus Rhodes.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Thunder Fist(ZIP Japan) vs. Demarcus Browning(Rose Garden)
Expect a slugfest of epic proportions here, with the ZIP legend going up against the Rose Garden's own Warbringer. While Thunder Fist has the experience and striking edge, Browning's ferocious power makes this as even a matchup as can be found in the Tournament.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Ibrahim Rahman vs. Renate Barlowe
Two very different techinicans meet here, with Tunisian Nomad pitting his flash pin expertise up against the Mercenary in Exile and her vicious leglocks. A quick finish should not be surprising, no matter who pulls it off between these two.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Layla Al-Amin(Phoenix Rising) vs. Onika Santos
A blistering pace will be kept in this opening match for the Pan African Tournament with the Cairo Cyclone matching her superb speed and tremendous ring instincts against the thrilling kicks and dynamic rhythm of the Angolan-Brazilian capoeiraista.

Powers and Fury(Luke Powers and Jack Fury) and Hobo Harry vs. Big Clay Hurst(Wrestle Parade) and Tough Guys(The Equalizer and Anwar Omar)
Three legends of the PEWA will join together to go up against a trio of roughneck bruisers, with Big Clay Hurst, generally joining up with the Hounds of Abaddon, but this time, finding a second team to work with in the Tough Guys, the Equalizer, and Somalia's own Anwar Omar.

[Senator Phillips]

Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi: Welcome everyone! This is the Nigerian Prince, and your Pan African Ambassador, Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi, and I am thrilled to be announcing that tonight is the return of the Pan African Tour for the year of two thousand and twenty one!

Jean-Pierre Mutombo: And I offer the warmest greetings and welcomes to all of the great fans of professional wrestling and the Senatorial Office, it is I, Jean-Pierre, and I am beginning the greatest of journeys tonight to defend my Pan African Championship! And I will defend it all across Africa, from my wonderful home of Kinshasa on tonight, all the way to Cairo in a month!

Mehrmohammdi: But that is not all that we have tonight! We are joining with the Philadelphia Extreme Wrestling Alliance for the first stop of this glorious Tour! We have Juliette Erving's first match after she has defeated the Running Diamond Cutter Man to win the PEWA championship! We have Luke Powers, Jack Fury and Hobo Harry, and they are all on the same team! We have the crazy man who breaks all of the light tubes, Tomas fighting Downtown Lucy Brown and a mystery person from Wacker Drive Revival all fighting for the Ruler of the Road! We have New Mutants and Old Mutants teaming together!

Mutombo: FENYANG is very much a worthy opponent for me! He and I will give all of my Congolese people a match to remember! Thunder Fist hits hard! Demarcus Browning throws people down just as hard! It will be a great test! Ibrahim Rahman and Renate Barlowe can end a match as fast as I can snap the fingers on my hand! And fast is how I would describe Miss Layla Al-Amin and Miss Onika Santos!

Mehrmohammdi: Please join us all on the Senatorial Streaming Service at eight o' clock on the Central Time Zone of the United States of America! It will be the beginning of a great and glorious thing!

www.twitch.tv/senatorphillips

[Senator Phillips]

The opening night of the Tour may have had a few technical difficulties, but the PEWA and Pan African Wrestling joined together wonderfully anyway to present a night of solid matches and high impact action.

RESULTS

Pan African Tour '21 #1: PEWA in Kinshasa
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, August 14th in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Bonus Match
Masked Maniac IV vs. Opaque

Surprisingly, the Kinshasa crowd had demanded the Masked Maniac IV more than any other PEWA star, and were delighted to receive the diminutive dynamo in the second bonus match of the night. MM IV had to fight an uphill battle against Opaque, with the luchadora working his arms over with focused intensity. A few late flashes gave the fans hope, but Opaque would finish things off, landing a train wreck backbreaker and a double underhook over the knee neckbreaker, the Opacity Crush to do so.

Bonus Match: Zulu Lionheart PEWA Debut
Zulu Lionheart vs. Bodybreaker Brown

Zulu Lionheart reportedly passed up on a UCSS offer to join the PEWA, wanting to seek out the violence and chaos of the Philadelphia based organization, and found plenty of both in this match against PEWA Original, Bodybreaker Brown in his first showing for the fed. While Lionheart showed flashes of his top shelf potential, Brown opened a deep cut and worked it over, eventually landing a high angle double arm facebuster to net the win. Lionheart, though, did avoid injury, and will be ready for his Tournament match for next week, thankfully.

Main Event: Juliette Erving's Celebration Party
Wild Women(Juliette Erving and Mina Fitsharris) vs. Texas Rose and Fat Burner

The Wild Women were on the same page here, and while Fat Burner and Texas Rose looked dangerous for stretches, their best moves seemed to land in inopportune spots in the ring, and eventually Juliette Erving would show her dangerous side as she stole Rose's trademark sheer drop brainbuster, knocking her potential challenger out cold as a result. It appears that plans may well have to change going forward for Erving's initial title defense, and with two knockout wins over her last two foes, there may be few more dangerous wrestlers in the entire Senatorial Office.

Ruler of the Road Title Bout
The Marxist, Joseph Harpo vs. Tomas the Tiny Giant vs. Downtown Lucy Brown

It is now official. The Internationale has disbanded and split from Wacker Drive Revival, and the Marxist, Joseph Harpo has found his landing spot in the PEWA, as he joined Tomas and Downtown Brown in this triple threat match for the vacated Ruler of the Road title. The three seemed to do everything they could to extend the bout, breaking up submissions and pinfalls repeatedly for half an hour until Tomas's fatigue allowed Harpo to pin Lucy Brown following a Soviet Leg Drop. The same move could not put Tomas away, despite back to back attempts following several Sickle Lariats, and instead, the Tiny Giant hit a foot stunner and three pendulum bombs to earn the win and the Ruler of the Road title, which going forward, will be exclusively defended in light tube deathmatches until someone can defeat the champ.

The Mutants and the House of Hammer
Bingo Hall Mutants(Rampage Rage and Skullface Killah) and the New Mutants(EMP and PM Carnage) vs. House of Hammer(Sir Vladimir Henry, Bath Salts Zombie, Zanca and the Cremator)

A match that more resembled a wild melee than a sporting contest, to the surprise of few. The Kinshasa crowd was treated to a powerful demonstration from the mixed Mutants team, who worked as a solid team for the duration, constantly smashing their foes with double team attacks until the EMP brought things home with a top rope splash on the Cremator to take the win. Word has it that Skullface Killah had a superb goat meat and fish barbecue arranged directly after the match was over, with the other Mutants and the Pan African competitors enjoying the feast.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Jean-Pierre Mutombo with Professor Mark Gizenga vs. FENYANG

With Professor Mark Gizenga at ringside in his hometown and teaching base of Kinshasa, Jean-Pierre Mutombo restored a great deal of confidence in his fanbase with this strong performance, outclassing FENYANG from bell to bell before delivering a Supersensational elbow drop for the pinfall. Mutombo will go on to face Thunder Fist in the next round of Block A.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Thunder Fist(ZIP Japan) vs. Demarcus Browning(Rose Garden)

Demarcus Browning's power kept Thunder Fist honest, and the Rose Garden's resident Warbringer didn't hold back, landing multiple dominators and Browning Buster powerbombs. Against most, that would be more than enough. Thunder Fist is in another class, though, and returned fire with simple, brutal punches, a stampede powerslam, and eventually, a dashing straight right hand that would lead to the three count, putting the Botswanan native into th next round.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Ibrahim Rahman vs. Renate Barlowe

An extremely even match for much of the duration with neither Rahman nor Barlowe finding a quick shortcut to victory. While Barlowe's leglocks were a present threat, it would be Rahman with a running sunset flip to claim the win, moving on to face Onika Santos in the next round of the Tournament.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Layla Al-Amin(Phoenix Rising) vs. Onika Santos

The opening bout of the Pan African Tournament brought some fast paced action with Layla Al-Amin controlling the first half of this match, even stealing a sliding upkick from her opponent and hit a big cannonball senton, but Onika Santos rose to the occasion as the match went along, landing a flurry of strikes later on including several backflip kicks, the latter of which led to an upset pinfall. Santos moves onto the next round with the biggest win of her career.

Powers and Fury(Luke Powers and Jack Fury) and Hobo Harry vs. Big Clay Hurst(Wrestle Parade) and Tough Guys(The Equalizer and Anwar Omar)

In a match that was looking to present a promising showing from the Tough Guys and Big Clay early on, Hobo Harry reminded one and all of the potency of his fabled Hobosault once again, knocking out the Equalizer with his signature move to bring things to an early halt.

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Match of the Night: Al-Amin vs. Santos
-No wasted moments in this quality contest, with both speedy competitors managing to entertain for the duration.

Performer of the Night: Tomas the Tiny Giant
-For the first time in a long time, one of the PEWA's most popular stars finally managed to return to relevance, earning the Ruler of the Road following a grueling bout.

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Injury Report

The Equalizer: Wind Knocked Out (No Medical Suspension)
-The Equalizer was embarrassed, but not hurt otherwise following a Hobosault that took him out of commission during his six person tag match.

Texas Rose: Moderate Concussion (Three Month Medical Suspension)
-Juliette Erving planted Texas Rose with her own brainbuster, and as a result, it appears that Rose will miss out on what was going to be her upcoming title challenge against Erving due to a confirmed concussion.

[Senator Phillips]

A transition between the PEWA and the TIPWF stops on the show had a strong opener and a drawn out main event for the crowd in Douala.

Pan African Tour '21 #2: Douala, Camaroon (House Show)
Wednesday, August 18th in Douala, Camaroon

Main Event
Congolese Connection(Jean-Pierre Mutombo and Professor Mark Gizenga) vs. The Dynasty(Mohmmad Ramses and Nefertiri)

Fresh off a victory for JPM in Kinshasa, the Congolese Connection arrived in Camaroon to take on the threat of the husband and wife team of9:58 PM 8/18/2021 the Dynasty, Nefertiri and Mohammad Ramses. The first twenty minutes or so were slow paced, only highlighted by Professor Gizenga's intricate submission holds, but as the match went along, the Dynasty came alive after Nefertiri suffered a fluke cut, hitting Pyramid Driver after Pyramid Driver

CETRA(Typhoon Pro) vs. Esther Musambi

The mysterious Mistfire Coven have always been favorites in the Pan African ring, and CETRA arrived ready to wreak havoc in this heated matchup with Esther Musambi of Bemba's Royal Court. Both engaged in what was largely a standup battle on the feet for the duration, with CETRA's dives and Musambi's crushing backbreakers adding some variety. In the end, it would be CETRA's agility that would make the difference, landing a super charged running dropkick to gain the pinfall over her foe.

Mercenaries in Exile(Mustapha Ndour and Renate Barlowe) vs. The New Mutants(The EMP and PM Carnage)

The reunion between Moustapha Ndour and the woman who introduced him to the wrestling industry saw the two stand against the quick rising duo of the New Mutants. What followed was an intense fight that saw the Mutants bust Barlowe open fairly early, and splendid teamwork throughout from both sides. An EMP Powerslam on Barlowe connected into the ropes, preventing the pinfall, and in the midst of a melee, Ndour hit his Guitarra spinning abdominal stretch bomb on PM Carnage to hand the New Mutants their first loss in the Office.

Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi vs. Stanford Bradley Jr. with Stanford Bradley

With Mehrmohammdi proudly stepping back into his role as the Pan African Ambassador, the Nigerian Prince had an uphill battle against Ricky Scott, who demanded all the gold in the nation before the start of their match. Early on, it was all Bradley Jr, who hit the more impactful moves and controlled the pace, but Mehrmohammdi persistently worked over the arm as the match went along, almost gaining a submission at one point only for the "elder" Bradley to interfere, gaining a near fall with the Air Nigeria diving elbow and eventually winning with an omoplata crossface to the delight of the Douala audience.

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Match of the Night: Mehrmohammdi vs. SB Jr.
-A solid, well-paced battle that showcased the best of both men, and with a satisfying with from Mehrmohammdi

Performer of the Night: Mercenaries in Exile
-Ndour and Barlowe looked like they never missed a step as they returned to team again, and earned a strong win over the New Mutants.

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The TIPWF joins Pan African Wrestling in Nigeria for the Tour's third stop, with a chance for Salvador Sosa to seek the top prizes in the Office, a special opportunity for Nefertiri, the first stop of a belt hunter and of course, a match for Lagos's own, the Nigerian Prince.


Pan African Tour '21 #3: TIPWF in Lagos
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, August 21st in Lagos, Nigeria

Main Event: TIPWF Lone Star #1 Contender Prove It Challenge
VIP Club(Dungeon Dominguez(Lucha POWER), Young Blood and Stanford Bradley Jr. with Paco Pequeno(Lucha POWER) vs. Rudo Army(Salvador Sosa, The New Humanity and Hijo de Macchiato)
Midas's VIP Club has arrived in the TIPWF and will make Salvador Sosa prove his worth for a shot at Colossus Rhodes and his dual championship possession of the TIPWF Lone Star Heavyweight title and the Senatorial Office Number One Ranking. The VIP Club will haul the likes of Young Blood and Dungeon Dominguez in to make Salvador's test as rough as possible, but with Esteban Vargas and Macchiato on his side, the Rudo Army Commander may well earn his chance without breaking a sweat.

Dominican Golden Championship Bout
Canadian Grizzly(C) vs. Nefertiri
Although Nefertiri has kept somewhat of a low profile in the TIPWF as of late, she will receive a shot at the often-defended Dominican Golden Championship, taking on Canadian Grizzly for the honors. The Egyptian looked remarkably strong in her tag match against the Congolese Connection on the prior house show and could be a live threat to Grizzly, in spite of his vice grip on the Golden Championship.

Dynasty Cyclones(Layla Al-Amin, La Relampaga(Phoenix Rising) and Esi Dogboe) vs. Mistfire Coven(TIKI, HOODOO and MBALI)(Typhoon Pro)
A preview of the upcoming Pan African Tag Championship bout will take place here, with La Relampaga and MBALI joining their respective teammates for some trios action. The speed of the Cyclones and the unorthodox tricks of Mistfire should be on full display.

Pan African Tournament Block B
Moustapha Ndour vs. Wesley Rakoto
Wesley Rakoto will be hard pressed to match the Warbringer in power, but the Madagascar native has not been without success in his career, and will look to use his superior agility and endurance to keep him in this last match for Block B's intitial round.

Pan African Tournament Block B
Mohammad Ramses vs. Zulu Lionheart
Zulu Lionheart, in spite of a loss to Bodybreaker Brown on last week, should be fully ready for his next challenge, in a Block B bout against Mohammad Ramses. Although he gives up size and power, the technique and bravery of Lionheart could give fits to his Egyptian foe.

Pan African Tournament Block B
Yetunde Oya vs. Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi
A big win over Stanford Bradley Jr. on the last house show gives Mehrmohammdi some momentum going into his tournament match, but against the stiffling style of Oya, he will not find this to be an easy bout. Yetunde Oya stands in place of the injured King Bemba in this match, but in some ways, the Voudou Priestess of Benin can be even more troubling than her King with her enigmatic ways.

Pan African Tournament Block B
Rampage Hunter(Warrior Pro) vs. Killer King Jones
A great deal of hype follows Warrior Pro's marauding belt chaser, and should Rampage Hunter follow through in the Pan African Tournament, he can add the erstwhile promotion's title to his trophy case. He will, however, have to make it past the legendary Eritrean Aristocrat, Killer King Jones in the first bout of Block B, and while the PEWA Original might be well past his prime, Jones can still be handful on his best day.

Animal Farm(Gorilla Power, Lila Gila, Super Komodo and Corinna "Cobra" Schwall) vs. Blue Collar Brawlers(The Everyman, Jimmy Jack Walker, "Long Haul" Lenny Broadway and Big Bubba Bob)
Stable warfare opens up this show with the Animal Farm and the Blue Collar Brawlers each bringing their full compliment of forces into this showcase rules match. Bubba Bob arrives here having won Butterfloor's first ever tag championship bout alongside Evergreen's Concrete Pete, while Cobra Schwall teams with her fellow Animals for the first time ever.

[Senator Phillips]

Lagos, Nigeria gets a taste of Texas as the TIPWF rolls in with the third stop of the Pan African Tour tonight at 8:00 PM, Central Time on the Senatorial Streaming Service! The Pan African Tournament continues with the opening round of Block B, including the likes of Rampage "The Belt" Hunter from Warrior Pro, and Zulu Lionheart, the newest addition of the PEWA. Not only that, but a big double feature on the top of the card has Canadian Grizzly defending the Dominican Golden Championship against Nefertiri of the Dynasty and a massive main event pitting the Rudo Army against the Golden Touch VIP Club as Salvador Sosa seeks a challenge against Colossus Rhodes! Don't miss out!

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An extra long event with a triple bonus match added some serious value to the crowd in Lagos, with a major upset in the Pan African Tournament and several top notch matches making this a standout card on the Tour.



RESULTS



Pan African Tour '21 #3: TIPWF in Lagos

8:00 PM (CT) on August 21st in Lagos, Nigeria



Bonus Match

The Mallard(MWWC), Rodeo Angel and El Froggy Mask vs. The Roland Chang Trio(Roland Chang Jr, Roland Chang III and Roland Chang Sr.)



The mishmash team of Mallard, Angel and Froggy may have fallen short in recent times when it came to seeking a trios title challenge, but this win over the Roland Chang Trio could well put them right back on pace for a shot at the top, outpacing the tri-generational unit with a double dropkick from Mallard and Froggy putting RC III down for the three count.



Bonus Match

Hoss Hank Harcourt Hadley Jr. vs. Professor Mark Gizenga



The pace was set masterfully by Mark Gizenga, but even the Professor's skillful approach could not hold off the youthful power of Hadley Jr. for long enough, with the Comanche farm boy hitting a series of backbreakers to come back late in the match, a jumping argentine style backbreaker, the Hossbreaker serving as the final move before the three count. 4-H may not yet have the seasoned instincts and moves of a veteran, but his mentality and physicality are unquestionable, there is no doubt that his future is bright in the TIPWF.



Bonus Match

Tranquilo Revolution(Humberto Ortega and Misterio Guerrero with Itzcoatl Hernandez and Sarita Jean Watkins) vs. Demarcus Browning and Renate Barlowe with Moustapha Ndour



Making a surprise debut for the TIPWF, Humberto Ortega and Sarita Jean Watkins revealed their new group for the Texan organization, the Tranquilo Revolution, with Misterio Guerrero and Itzcoatl Hernandez, the latter fresh off his own departure from the defunct Rudo EX stable. They did not pick a good time to kick things off, though, as the first time team of Demarcus Browning and Renate Barlowe ran them through the paces, their mutual ally in Moustapha Ndour at ringside. Browning and Barlowe teamed as if they had done so for years, Browning knocking Ortega out with a Browning Buster elevated jumping bomb and Barlowe's Mercenary Lock heelhook would submit Guerrero afterwards.



Main Event: TIPWF Lone Star #1 Contender Prove It Challenge

VIP Club(Dungeon Dominguez(Lucha POWER), Young Blood and Stanford Bradley Jr. with Paco Pequeno(Lucha POWER) vs. Rudo Army(Salvador Sosa, The New Humanity and El Hijo de Macchiato)



The Golden Touch VIP Club took over this match on the back of Dungeon Dominguez, who, following a somewhat even exchange, pinned both Macchiato and New Humanity with his standing moonsault before tagging out and allowing Stanford Bradley Jr. to humiliate Salvador Sosa and close the door on his potential challenge for Colossus Rhodes by locking him in the Stanford Recliner for the final elimination of the match.



Dominican Golden Championship Bout

Canadian Grizzly(C) vs. Nefertiri



Although some questioned the validity of her title challenge, Nefertiri made the very best of it with a determined, relentless approach, hitting her Pyramid Driver over and over, seeking rollups on the counter and coming ever so close to dethroning Canadian Grizzly, but the man with the bear mantle endured, eventually catching the Egyptian with a quick takedown into a Magistral cradle to walk away with a close win in his title defense.



Dynasty Cyclones(Layla Al-Amin, La Relampaga(Phoenix Rising) and Esi Dogboe) vs. Mistfire Coven(TIKI, HOODOO and MBALI)(Typhoon Pro)



Every bit the wild, chaotic mess that it was expected to be, with all six competitors having their moment to shine. TIKI would remind the Cyclones of the Mistfire Coven's ruthless ways with a double complete shot combo to leave La Relampaga sprawled out on the mat, giving the Coven a win by way of knockout.



Pan African Tournament Block B

Moustapha Ndour vs. Wesley Rakoto



Wesley Rakoto gave a credible challenge to the Warbringer for stretches of this match, even no selling an Obliteration Machine pumphandle side slam, but Ndour would stand strong and finish with a Guitarra abdominal stretch bomb to gain the pinfall and his ticket to move forward in Block B.



Pan African Tournament Block B

Mohammad Ramses vs. Zulu Lionheart



Zulu Lionheart's potential might be as high as the sky, but the MMA export is yet adapting to professional wrestling, and this was obvious as Mohammad Ramses mercilessly took charge of this match, landing his Pyramid Driver and back to back diving lariats to claim the win.



Pan African Tournament Block B

Yetunde Oya vs. Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi



An extremely competitive match with Mehrmohammdi putting on what may well have been the best showing of his entire career, undoubtedly motivated to deliver for his hometown crowd in Lagos. Yetunde Oya did not make it easy, digging deep into her wide array of tactics and showing remarkable fortitude through Mehrmohammdi's relentless, diverse attacks, but in the end, it would be a simple, effective huracanrana that would net the win for the Nigerian Prince, moving him along in Block B.



Pan African Tournament Block B

Rampage Hunter(Warrior Pro) vs. Killer King Jones



For ten solid minutes, Rampage "The Belt" Hunter thrashed Killer King Jones inside and outside the ring. And yet, all it took was one Eritrean Head Cannon pop up headbutt to the sternum to reverse all of that, giving Jones a most unlikely win in the Pan African Tournament.



Animal Farm(Gorilla Power, Lila Gila, Super Komodo and Corinna "Cobra" Schwall) vs. Blue Collar Brawlers(The Everyman, Jimmy Jack Walker, "Long Haul" Lenny Broadway and Big Bubba Bob)



Just when it seemed this match was going to kick into second gear, the Everyman nearly booted Corrina Schwall's head off with the Workman's Compensation for a knockout win. From the opening match of this show, it was clear this was going to be one of those nights...



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Match of the Night: Grizzly vs. Nefertiri

-A heated, intense match that made Grizzly work as hard against Nefertiri as he has had to do for any of his title defenses for the Golden Championship. Oya vs. Mehrmohammdi came close, but this was the clear top match of the night



Performer of the Night: Dungeon Dominguez

-Dominguez pinned both Hijo de Macchiato and New Humanity and very well could have bested Salvador Sosa on the form he displayed in the main event elimination bout, a clear call for this award.



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Injury Report



Corrina Schwall: Moderate Concussion (Three Month Medical Suspension)

-The Cobra was knocked clean out by the hefty boot of the Everyman, and will spend three months on the shelf as a result.



La Relampaga: Unknown (No Suspension)

-Although not a direcly contracted Office member, the Lightning Luchadora took several big complete shots from TIKI and was sprawled out afterwards. Official reports are not available, but word has it that Relampaga did clear her examinations afterwards, with some suspecting a long working poison having put her to sleep rather than having suffered an outright concussion.



Humberto Ortega: Back Spasms (One Month Medical Suspension)

-Ortega's first TIWPF match did not exactly go as planned with Demarcus Browning's Browning Buster putting the laid-back Cuban down hard. It does appear that Ortega will be able to get back into action sooner than later, but he will have to take a back seat for the rest of the Tour to recuperate.

[Senator Phillips]

Moustapha Ndour returned home to Senegal to bring his Warbringers up against his mentor, Renate Barlowe and her fellow South African, Zulu Lionheart in a strong main event headlining a card including Rampage "Belt" Hunter, Sarita Jean Watkins, Esi Dogboe and more.

RESULTS

Pan African Tour '21 #4: Dakar, Senegal (House Show)
Wednesday, August 25th in Dakar, Senegal

Main Event
The Warbringers(Demarcus Browning(Rose Garden) and Moustapha Ndour) vs. South African Alliance(Zulu Lionheart and Renate Barlowe)

This friendly bout between two dangerous teams of mutual allies did not lack in intensity despite the close connections between the combatants. Zulu Lionheart may have dropped the fall to Moustapha Ndour's ceaselessly powerful Guitarra bomb, but the South African displayed a strong ring presence through the match, including a wild brawl on the floor with all four competitors present. In any case, the Senegalese crowd celebrated their fellow countryman, Ndour on his solid win in a celebration that included all four participants of the match as the event concluded.

Barbed Wire Deathmatch
Rampage Hunter(Warrior Pro) vs. Anwar Omar

The explosive power of Rampage Hunter and the dogged tenacity of Anwar Omar meshed perfectly for this slam bang knockdown battle, with Omar managing to counter Hunter's spear multiple times and cranked away with his potent side headlock. Hunter had to fight through repeated strikes to the groin, but in the end, a huge Lights Out elevated jumping bomb would close things out and gain some retribution from the Belt Hunter against PEWA opposition.

Sarita Jean Watkins with Humberto Ortega vs. Onika Santos

Thanks to Humberto Ortega's injury on last Friday, this ended up being Sarita Jean Watkins's chance to shine. And while the erstwhile Wacker Drive competitor was clearly outmatched on paper, Watkins kept pace with Santos, showing her vastly improved skillset, enduring the Capoeiraista's kicks to land her twisting stunner, the Change the World to pick up one of the biggest wins of her career, with a somewhat discombobulated Ortega at ringside to watch.

Wesley Rakoto vs. Esi Dogboe

A well paced match between two speedy veterans of the PWR ring that was almost entirely even for the duration, with the two trading moves back and forth and building up at an even pace. With Esi hitting a Black Star Cannonball, Wesley answered with a Superstar Elbow, Esi would hit another Cannonball, but Wesley once again got up before she could cover, and hit a jumping DDT into a standing moonsault press to win.

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Match of the Night: Rampage Hunter vs. Anwar Omar
-Both Omar and Hunter brought their best here in a tough, gritty match that never let up from the opening bell.

Performer of the Night: Sarita Jean Watkins
-A big upset win for Watkins over the superior striker in Onika Santos earned her the PotN award.

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Wacker Drive and Lightning Pro bring Chicago and Kyoto style to Algeria on the next stop of the Tour, with Senator Steve Phillips in the main event, the debut of the Grand Kali, Aishwarya Dhawan in the Office and the continuation of the Pan African Tournament.


Pan African Tour '21 #5: Wacker Drive Revival x Lightning Pro in Algers
8:00 PM (CT) on Friday, August 27th in Algers, Algeria

Main Event: The Arrival
Senator Emeritus Steve Phillips and the Capitalists(Anthony Kalb and Kevin Fitsharris) vs. Bemba's Royal Court(Mr. Moonsault, Yetunde Oya and Esther Musambi)
With their imposing leader, King Bemba on the shelf thanks to Iceberg, Bemba's Royal Court continues on with Mr. Moonsault taking the lead alongside Yetunde Oya and Esther Musambi as the trio goes up against the former Senator, Steve Phillips and the Capitalists as the trio make their official debut as a Wacker Drive team.

Aishwarya Dhawan Debut Match
Aishwarya Dhawan with The Destructive Duo(Crusher Honda and Wrecker Yamamoto) vs. Takayuki Ueda
One of the most anticipated debuts that the Office has seen in this year comes with the Indian sensation, Aishwarya Dhawan taking on the L-Pro Dojo's top rookie, Takayuki Ueda in her first match for Lightning Pro. With the Destructive Duo in her corner, it is expected that Dhawan will demonstrate the merciless style that she has trained under the tutilage of Honda and Yamamoto.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Jean-Pierre Mutombo vs. Thunder Fist(ZIP Japan)
Two of the favorites to win the entire Tournament meet here, with the still-defending champion, Jean-Pierre Mutombo taking on a ZIP Japan icon in Thunder Fist, with the two respectively having defeated FENYANG and Demarcus Browning previously to make it here. JPM's heralded fortitude will be well tested against the heavy hands of Fist.

Pan African Tournament Block A
Ibrahim Rahman vs. Onika Santos
Rahman's win over Renate Barlowe in a close bout and Santos's surprising win over Layla Al-Amin carried them ahead in the Tournament, and this should serve as an interesting contrast between the Tunisian's technical grappling and the Angolan's Capoeira.

Pan African Tournament Block B
Moustapha Ndour vs. Mohammad Ramses
The Warbringer made it to the Block B semifinals with a win over Wesley Rakoto while Mohammad Ramses gave a lesson to Zulu Lionheart. The winner of this match is almost certainly the favorite to complete the Block, with Ndour's amazing athleticism and Ramses's experience and skilled approach making for a tantalying matchup.

Pan African Tournament Block B
Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi vs. Killer King Jones
A pair of upset produced this most unlikely Block B match. Ali Ahmed Mehrmohammdi toppled Yetunde Oya while Killer King Jones scored a lucky win over Warrior Pro's Rampage "Belt" Hunter. Now, the two underdogs will face off to see who goes to the Block B finals, with the Nigerian Prince's versatile style up against the Philly Eritrean's time proven hardcore attack.

Preliminary Main Event
Yuriko Masamune and G.P. Christopher vs. Worldwide Conquest(ALEXANDER and ???)

This Preliminary Main Event will see GPC team up with the great Yuriko Masamune to go up against a duo from Worldwide Conquest, with ALEXANDER leading the way alongside a mystery partner, who is rumored to be a new member to the quickly growing stable. With GPC seeking to close out his disappointing run in the Sakura Pro Grand Prix with a spoiler win over Drakaina, it should not be unlikely to see him shoot for a quick win here.