The show that started the blog! Sat in the front row in the Commentation Hall was great fun. It’s a small venue allowing for the wrestlers to really interact with the crowd and us fans to feel the impact of every bump.
This was the first of two shows on Saturday, allowing for lots of story telling between matches to set up the evening show nicely.
Dan Maloney Vs Robbie X – 3.5⭐
Two guys that make me more of a fan each time I see them wrestle. Maloney’s heel work improves each time, the hall was a perfect venue for him to chat to the crowd and build heat easily. Up against one of the best baby faces in Rev Pro created a fantastic clash of characters.
These two gelled well, from Maloney’s hard chops and crowd work to Robbie’s high flying move set this was entertaining throughout.
The end came after a back and forth, Robbie began building momentum, climbing to the top rope until Maloney shoved the ref into the ropes. Losing balance, Robbie fell and Maloney hit him with the Drilla.
Lee Hunter Vs RKJ – 3⭐
Ricky Knight Jr is a great ‘tough guy’ face, verging on the tweener side at times. Up against the arrogant Hunter made for some great moments in this match.
It was fast paced and involved some very good sequences throughout, including lots of believable near falls towards the end.
The finish involved Dan Maloney saving Hunter, followed by a beat down on RKJ. This brought Robbie X out for the save, as the faces then chased the heels out the room and onto the streets. The no contest helped the story progress, but sadly left a great match unfinished.
Lucian Phillips Vs David Francisco – 2.5⭐
First things first, the legions music is awesome! Lucian is a great monster heel, with big power moves, an awesome chop, and able to work the crowd well responding to the chants.
David plays the part of the baby face in peril perfectly. I became a big fan of his in Southampton during his match against Dan Moloney. I hope every match he has includes a close count out spot!
This was essentially a squash match but both men got good offence in and included some great false finishes for David that I bought.
Luke Jacobs Vs Yota Tsuji – 2.5⭐
This was a shift in match style, as both men began the opening sequence showing off their technical side.
Throughout the match, Yota would seem conflicted about using heelish tactics, playing into the Legion storyline and finish of the match. Jacobs showcased his stiff chops and power moves, including a huge spine buster.
After multiple near falls, they were both on the top rope, until Gideon Grey interfered instructing Yota to get down. This distraction caused Jacobs to get the upper hand and tap out Yota.
Pure Beef Vs Destination Everywhere – 2.5⭐
This was my first time seeing Pure Beef, and they are exactly that, BEEFY! Fighting the quick paced Oku and Mills, this match was truly David Vs Goliath.
Oku continues to connect with the crowd and get everyone in the room to root for him. After being worn down, he gave Mills the hot tag and the match didn’t slow down from this point. Even Blake and Kroos showed they aren’t just big guys but can keep up with the Cruiserweight division.
This match was used to showcase Pure Beef and set up the championship match for the evening show. When Hunter came out to steal Oku’s Title and was chased off by the champion. Leaving Mills to be hit by a wicked Top Rope tag finisher and take the pin.
Pure Beef continued the beat down, which left the tag champs Sunshine Machine running down for the save, building to their inevitable match in the future.
Alex Windsor Vs Lana Austin
Sadly the main event was finished early due to a shoot injury Lana picked up.
Before this, Lana was showing good heel work, from interactions with the crowd and in between the ropes. Windsor remains awesome, easily getting cheers and people behind her.
The match started with a slow build, Austin working Windsor over. Then just as Alex started to get her comeback and put some offence in, she connected with a huge stiff knee to Austin’s face.
The ref threw up the X and medics came over straight away, Windsor knelt next to her and helped her to the back. A sad way to end a fun show but hopefully Lana is back in the ring soon.
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