225 rabid fans filled the VFW Fairgrounds building, and they were ready for a great time. Peachstate Wrestling Alliance delivered, and it promises to deliver again on July 5th. The entire show was an absolute delight. Every match told a story, and all those stories wove together to create a good build for the July 5th show.
At the beginning of the show, the PA system for the ring announcer's microphone was messed up, however, it was fixed by the beginning of the third match. For the remainder of the show the audio ran smoothly.
Match 1: Southern Cross (Casey Kincaid and Shane Marx) and The French Sensation, Romeo vs. The Young Lions (Lex Lee and Kevin Kaufman) and Rick Michaels.
Winners: Southern Cross and The French Sensation, Romeo
When Southern Cross entered, the entire crowd yelled "You got beat". Romeo, the arrogant Frenchman, entered waving his flag and insulting America to chants of "USA" that rang through the audience. The Young Lions, current tag champions, are a high energy team, and they are very popular with the crowd. When one of the Young Lions was in peril during the match, a chant of "We want Rick" echoed through the crowd, proving how much Rick Michaels is loved at Peachstate.
The heels fought dirty in this match, as one of the Young Lions was hit in the head with the French flag by Romeo while the referee's back was turned. The referee didn't see the tag when Michaels tried to tag into to save his partner, so Kaufman was isolated for a long time. He showed great resilience, and he finally tagged in Lex Lee. Kaufman and Lee double teamed Marx, then Kincaid. They then dived outside the ring on top of them. Romeo took advantage, and pinned Rick Michaels after a neckbreaker. It was a terrific opener.
Match 2: Damian Ceretone vs. Jimmy Rave
Winner: Jimmy Rave.
The wrestlers appeared before the referee did. Security had to go to the back and find him. Once the referee was found, Rave evaded being searched swearing he had nothing hidden on his person. He had his fingers crossed behind his back. This match featured a lot of mat wrestling at the beginning. Rave clearly had a lot of supporters even though he's clearly a heel. Rave won the match and posed for the camera to celebrate his win. Security aided his opponent to the back
Tommy Too Much came out to explain why he choked Simon Sermon at the previous show. He said. "For thirteen years we've been partners. How come my face isn't on the posters. that's my voice on the music, not his. That song made Simon Sermon famous." He pulled out a costume. "I designed this. This outfit made Simon Sermon famous." He went onto explain how all the rest of the Exotic Ones held singles titles, but he'd never held one. "I've carried Simon Sermon for thirteen years, and I want what's owed to me. Simon Sermon's going to be ended. There won't be no Simon Sermon here."
Shane Noles said "Most people here told me to fire you tonight, but firing you is letting you off the hook. July 5th, instead of firing you, you'll face Simon Sermon." Too Much responded "Simon Sermon's got to get in this ring and give me $5000 in front of all these Obama loving idiots. If he gives me all that money, then I'll give him his match. It has to be done in that ring. I'm not riding his coattails anymore." Noles responded "Tommy, clear your schedule. I'm going to call Simon Sermon right now."
Match 3: The Dragon vs. Odinson
Winner: Odinson
The crowd was clearly behind Odinson during this match. It spilled outside the ring rather quickly. The Dragon kept trying to choke Odinson, and when the referee tried to stop him, Dragon would push the referee. Odinson won the match with a spinning side slam, pinning The Dragon. The crowd chanted at The Dragon, "You got beat" which seemed to be a favorite chant at Peachstate.
Rick Michaels gave a heartfelt speech about his pro wrestling career and his time at Peachstate. "For three years, this company has been my life. Whether there are 668 or 68, this place has the most awesome fans. Since 1985, all I've wanted to do was be a pro wrestler. In 1991, I got to start that journey, but after today..." At that point the entire crowd broke out into a "No" chant.
Michaels continued, "My body and my mind need to be healed. Tonight was my last match in pro wrestling. I want to apologize to Shane, The Young Lions, and mostly to the fans." Prince Akbar interrupted Michaels to tell the crowd he'd signed The French Sensation, Romeo. Romeo took the microphone. "Let me tell you something American people. I've finally found someone who shares the same values as me and who hates this hell hole America. Nobody gives a crap about ya'll. I think you're leaving because you can't swallow the fact you've been beaten not once, not twice, but four times by the French sensation."
Michaels hit Romeo, then said "Go tell your countrymen you just got bitchslapped by a queer. Let's do this in seven days, a full participation strap match. 8 lucky fans get to be in the match. Since you like to wave your flag so much, there will be flags on a pole. If I climb up and get old glory, you have to sing our anthem. Every ticket to this show will be $5, that's for ringside, general admission, anywhere in the building." The whole crowd chanted USA at Akbar and Romeo as they exited.
Match 4: Ace Haven (w/Amy Haven) vs. Kevin Blue
The crowd was clearly behind Kevin Blue during this match. The match was a fast paced, high energy contest, and it was gorgeous. Blue suplexed Haven at the end, and it looked like Blue had won, however it was determined that both men's shoulders were on the mat. The officials declared the Jr. Heavyweight title vacant. At that time, Jimmy Rave came out and said they should kick Ace Haven out of the picture and he and Kevin Blue should have a match for the title since he'd beaten both Haven and Blue previously. Officials decided that all three men will compete in a triple threat match for the vacated title on July 5th.
Main Event: Fred Yehi vs. Adam Jacobs in a 10 round boxing match.
During the main event, I was afforded the privilege of sitting at ringside as a guest judge for the match along with JB Lamentary and Dave Wills. This match was a 10 round boxing match. Each round lasted two minutes, and had a 60 second rest period in between.
Jacobs entered the ring with Jimmy Rave in his corner. He wore a motorcycle helmet which officials were quick to point out was not official headgear. They made him change into official headgear before allowing the match to continue. Yehi had no one in his corner during the first round and he threw the corner stool out of the ring during the rest period. Jacobs acted cowardly at the beginning of the match, leaving the ring twice to avoid Yehi's assault. At the beginning of the second round, Ace Haven joined Fred Yehi in his corner. It was obvious he only joined Yehi at ringside to keep an eye on his opponent in next week's triple threat, Jimmy Rave. Rave was funny as Jacob's corner guy, as he poured water on him and fanned him with the towel. Jacobs stuck Yehi with a low blow in the third round. During the fourth round, Jacobs ran around the ring and tried to leave. He was clearly scared of Yehi. In round five, Jacobs tried to use the stool as a weapon. Yehi lost a glove, and he appeared hurt, though he carried on valiantly.
During the sixth round, Jimmy Rave ran into the ring and beat up Yehi. He was banned from ringside. Jacobs kicked Yehi while he was down, and hit Yehi so hard he lost his mouthguard. Jacobs pulled Yehi's arm over the rope in the eighth round, and Yehi did the same to Jacobs. Jacobs kicked Yehi in the shin. Yehi got in some good offense in the beginning of the ninth round. In round 10 Jacobs got a bucket of water thrown on him, then Ace Haven did the same to Fred Yehi. Yehi won the match with a knockout in the tenth round. Jacobs and Yehi hugged as a sign of good sportsmanship at the end of the match. Yehi tells Jimmy Rave that he now has a target on his back.
Peachstate Wrestling Alliance returns to Carrollton on July 5. Three matches have been set for that show so far, Rick Michaels vs. Romeo in a "full participation" strap match, Tommy Too Much vs. Simon Sermon, and Ace Haven, Jimmy Rave, and Kevin Blue in a triple threat match for the Jr. Heavyweight title. All seats for the July 5th show are five dollars.
At the beginning of the show, the PA system for the ring announcer's microphone was messed up, however, it was fixed by the beginning of the third match. For the remainder of the show the audio ran smoothly.
Match 1: Southern Cross (Casey Kincaid and Shane Marx) and The French Sensation, Romeo vs. The Young Lions (Lex Lee and Kevin Kaufman) and Rick Michaels.
Winners: Southern Cross and The French Sensation, Romeo
When Southern Cross entered, the entire crowd yelled "You got beat". Romeo, the arrogant Frenchman, entered waving his flag and insulting America to chants of "USA" that rang through the audience. The Young Lions, current tag champions, are a high energy team, and they are very popular with the crowd. When one of the Young Lions was in peril during the match, a chant of "We want Rick" echoed through the crowd, proving how much Rick Michaels is loved at Peachstate.
The heels fought dirty in this match, as one of the Young Lions was hit in the head with the French flag by Romeo while the referee's back was turned. The referee didn't see the tag when Michaels tried to tag into to save his partner, so Kaufman was isolated for a long time. He showed great resilience, and he finally tagged in Lex Lee. Kaufman and Lee double teamed Marx, then Kincaid. They then dived outside the ring on top of them. Romeo took advantage, and pinned Rick Michaels after a neckbreaker. It was a terrific opener.
Match 2: Damian Ceretone vs. Jimmy Rave
Winner: Jimmy Rave.
The wrestlers appeared before the referee did. Security had to go to the back and find him. Once the referee was found, Rave evaded being searched swearing he had nothing hidden on his person. He had his fingers crossed behind his back. This match featured a lot of mat wrestling at the beginning. Rave clearly had a lot of supporters even though he's clearly a heel. Rave won the match and posed for the camera to celebrate his win. Security aided his opponent to the back
Tommy Too Much came out to explain why he choked Simon Sermon at the previous show. He said. "For thirteen years we've been partners. How come my face isn't on the posters. that's my voice on the music, not his. That song made Simon Sermon famous." He pulled out a costume. "I designed this. This outfit made Simon Sermon famous." He went onto explain how all the rest of the Exotic Ones held singles titles, but he'd never held one. "I've carried Simon Sermon for thirteen years, and I want what's owed to me. Simon Sermon's going to be ended. There won't be no Simon Sermon here."
Shane Noles said "Most people here told me to fire you tonight, but firing you is letting you off the hook. July 5th, instead of firing you, you'll face Simon Sermon." Too Much responded "Simon Sermon's got to get in this ring and give me $5000 in front of all these Obama loving idiots. If he gives me all that money, then I'll give him his match. It has to be done in that ring. I'm not riding his coattails anymore." Noles responded "Tommy, clear your schedule. I'm going to call Simon Sermon right now."
Match 3: The Dragon vs. Odinson
Winner: Odinson
The crowd was clearly behind Odinson during this match. It spilled outside the ring rather quickly. The Dragon kept trying to choke Odinson, and when the referee tried to stop him, Dragon would push the referee. Odinson won the match with a spinning side slam, pinning The Dragon. The crowd chanted at The Dragon, "You got beat" which seemed to be a favorite chant at Peachstate.
Rick Michaels gave a heartfelt speech about his pro wrestling career and his time at Peachstate. "For three years, this company has been my life. Whether there are 668 or 68, this place has the most awesome fans. Since 1985, all I've wanted to do was be a pro wrestler. In 1991, I got to start that journey, but after today..." At that point the entire crowd broke out into a "No" chant.
Michaels continued, "My body and my mind need to be healed. Tonight was my last match in pro wrestling. I want to apologize to Shane, The Young Lions, and mostly to the fans." Prince Akbar interrupted Michaels to tell the crowd he'd signed The French Sensation, Romeo. Romeo took the microphone. "Let me tell you something American people. I've finally found someone who shares the same values as me and who hates this hell hole America. Nobody gives a crap about ya'll. I think you're leaving because you can't swallow the fact you've been beaten not once, not twice, but four times by the French sensation."
Michaels hit Romeo, then said "Go tell your countrymen you just got bitchslapped by a queer. Let's do this in seven days, a full participation strap match. 8 lucky fans get to be in the match. Since you like to wave your flag so much, there will be flags on a pole. If I climb up and get old glory, you have to sing our anthem. Every ticket to this show will be $5, that's for ringside, general admission, anywhere in the building." The whole crowd chanted USA at Akbar and Romeo as they exited.
Match 4: Ace Haven (w/Amy Haven) vs. Kevin Blue
The crowd was clearly behind Kevin Blue during this match. The match was a fast paced, high energy contest, and it was gorgeous. Blue suplexed Haven at the end, and it looked like Blue had won, however it was determined that both men's shoulders were on the mat. The officials declared the Jr. Heavyweight title vacant. At that time, Jimmy Rave came out and said they should kick Ace Haven out of the picture and he and Kevin Blue should have a match for the title since he'd beaten both Haven and Blue previously. Officials decided that all three men will compete in a triple threat match for the vacated title on July 5th.
Main Event: Fred Yehi vs. Adam Jacobs in a 10 round boxing match.
During the main event, I was afforded the privilege of sitting at ringside as a guest judge for the match along with JB Lamentary and Dave Wills. This match was a 10 round boxing match. Each round lasted two minutes, and had a 60 second rest period in between.
Jacobs entered the ring with Jimmy Rave in his corner. He wore a motorcycle helmet which officials were quick to point out was not official headgear. They made him change into official headgear before allowing the match to continue. Yehi had no one in his corner during the first round and he threw the corner stool out of the ring during the rest period. Jacobs acted cowardly at the beginning of the match, leaving the ring twice to avoid Yehi's assault. At the beginning of the second round, Ace Haven joined Fred Yehi in his corner. It was obvious he only joined Yehi at ringside to keep an eye on his opponent in next week's triple threat, Jimmy Rave. Rave was funny as Jacob's corner guy, as he poured water on him and fanned him with the towel. Jacobs stuck Yehi with a low blow in the third round. During the fourth round, Jacobs ran around the ring and tried to leave. He was clearly scared of Yehi. In round five, Jacobs tried to use the stool as a weapon. Yehi lost a glove, and he appeared hurt, though he carried on valiantly.
During the sixth round, Jimmy Rave ran into the ring and beat up Yehi. He was banned from ringside. Jacobs kicked Yehi while he was down, and hit Yehi so hard he lost his mouthguard. Jacobs pulled Yehi's arm over the rope in the eighth round, and Yehi did the same to Jacobs. Jacobs kicked Yehi in the shin. Yehi got in some good offense in the beginning of the ninth round. In round 10 Jacobs got a bucket of water thrown on him, then Ace Haven did the same to Fred Yehi. Yehi won the match with a knockout in the tenth round. Jacobs and Yehi hugged as a sign of good sportsmanship at the end of the match. Yehi tells Jimmy Rave that he now has a target on his back.
Peachstate Wrestling Alliance returns to Carrollton on July 5. Three matches have been set for that show so far, Rick Michaels vs. Romeo in a "full participation" strap match, Tommy Too Much vs. Simon Sermon, and Ace Haven, Jimmy Rave, and Kevin Blue in a triple threat match for the Jr. Heavyweight title. All seats for the July 5th show are five dollars.
