Hello APW wrestling fans!
It was a HOT SUMMER NIGHT, but no place HOTTER was the APW ring at the historic GYM WARS! Earlier in the day as reported on allprowrestlng.com, MPT could not acquire medical clearance to compete in the six man main event tonight. So the question going into the show was, “Who would be Mr. Wrestling # 4 and Dylan Drake’s tag team partner?”. We found out right at the beginning of the show as “The Asian Sensation” Dana Lee gladly stepped in MPT’s place, and help get revenge for his friend MPT, and also get some more of Tito Aquino, his former tag team partner.
As the interview by Shane Mai concluded, the APW Commissioner, JJ Perez came out to the ring area and shook the hands of Drake, Lee and Mr. Wrestling # 4, which might stopped the rumors that JJ Perez could be Mr. Wrestling # 4. JJ came out to inform the fans that “The American Renegade” Nate Rulez has yet to arrive to the building. JJ said he wasn’t concerned since Rulez always makes his bookings, but he wanted to inform the fans just in case he would have to make a substitute in the match.
Match # 1: Jeckles “The Jester” pinned “The Italian Assassin” Chris Colioni with his “Joke-Slam” finishing move.
Chris Colioni made his return after many months, and boy did he want to make a statement. He showed flashes of his old APW days in the late 90’s and was very aggressive in working over the knee of Jeckles, even one time locking on the figure-four leglock. With the help of the ropes, he nearly had a submission victory, but Jeckles with the backing of the fans, came back and hit his finishing move the “Joke-Slam” and won the match. After the match when Chris Colioni got back to his feet after a few minutes, he got into a heated argument with referee Matt Carlos. Colioni blamed the referee for him losing the match, but Matt Carlos told him he lost fair and square and walked away. Even though he lost the match, it was still a very impressive return by Chris Colioni.
Match # 2: “The British Messiah” Timothy Thatcher made “The Latin Dragon”, Junior Morales submit to an variation of the armbar submission hold.
Though the fans might not like his arrogant attitude, they sure cannot say anything negative about his wrestling ability. Thatcher controlled the match with young Junior Morales. The tough to impress APW crowd, really took a liking to this young rookie and was behind him all the way. He put up a solid and respected effort, but Thatcher with his knowledge of wrestling holds and counter holds, was just too much for the youngster. I am sure we will see more of Thatcher and Junior Morales at APW.
Shane Mai conducted an interview with the APW Universal Heavyweight Champion, “Old School” Oliver John, “Nice Guy” Vinny Massaro, and “The Pit Bull” Tito Aquino.
Oliver John talked about how he injured MPT, and how he will never be back to challenge for his championship. He touched on the association with himself, Massaro and Aquino. Oliver has taken Aquino under his wing, and asked for the assistance of his long time friend Massaro to help him groom Aquino. Oliver also pointed out they would like to get some of that $5,000 bounty for the mask of Mr. Wrestling #4 during the main event.
APW Commissioner, JJ Perez stopped Shane Mai afte the interivew, and quickly informed the APW fans that he has yet to hear anything for Nate Rulez and his whereabouts.
Match # 3: Chicano Flame pinned Kid Omega with an inside cradle.
This was a back and forth match between the two mask wrestlers. Crowd was really behind both men and cheered each offensive move and defensive move. The pace of the action picked up, and the veteran Chicano Flame caught Kid Omega with an inside cradle for the win. Afterwards both men shook hands and crowd appreciated the sportsmanship of both wrestlers.
Shane Mai conducted an interview with Mr. Wrestling # 4. Shane asked him about the now $5,000 BOUNTY for his mask. #4 told whomever it his who wants this mask, to come and face him straight up and not resort to such tactics as of putting up a bounty on him. After the interview concluded, Oliver John, Vinny Massaro and Tito Aquino attacked Mr. Wrestling # 4 and tried to collect on getting that bounty. Luckily for Mr. Wrestling # 4, Dylan Drake and Dana Lee ran off the attackers before they could get the mask.
Match # 4: Rock Of Love defeated The Bad Apples with a double team finishing move.
Rock Of Love made a special appearance at GYM WARS and the crowd was rocking and rolling with them. The Bad Apples, the twin brothers who have made a name for themselves throughout California really put The Rock Of Love to the test. This match was action packed and back and forth from bell to bell. Rock Of Love scored the victory, but The Bad Apples really impressed the GYM WARS audience.
APW Commissioner, JJ Perez came out once more and said he still hasn’t heard anything from Nate Rulez, and after intermission he will have a decision on the #1 Contenders match for the APW INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP, or hopefully Nate Rulez does show up to the building.
Match # 5: “Wrestling Personified” Rik Luxury pinned Jeckles “The Jester” with a use of a chain.
This match was for the #1 Contender for the APW INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP. After “Wrestling Personified” made his entrance he grabbed the mic and told the fans that Nate Rulez was a coward, and that he is now the # 1 Contender by forfeit. During this, JJ Perez made his way to ringside to make a decision on the match.
Luxury being so obnoxious, and cocky told JJ he might want to check the local hospital where Nate Rulez lives, and he might find him there. JJ Perez told the fans that he finally was able to get in touch with a family member of Nate Rulez, and in fact he was in the hospital after being jumped by some thugs. JJ Perez told Luxury, that he was only person who knew this information, and now he knows Luxury had something to do with this. JJ told the fans sit tight, and JJ went to the back. JJ came back and told Luxury he would not win by forfeit due and that his opponent in this match would be, Jeckles “The Jester”.
Luxury used every dirty trick in the book on Jester, and also took advantage of the already weakened leg form Jeckles’s earlier match. With help of the crowd, Jeckles fought back, but Luxury would use his bandanna’s, the towel he brought to the ring, and both wrist tapes to choke Jeckles. Finally, Jeckles had a enough and started going crazy choking Luxury. Senior referee, Tom Castor finally was able to pull Jeckles off Luxury a third time. As that was going on Luxury loaded a chain form his boot on his fist. Jeckles, lifted Luxury high for the “Joke-Slam”, but Luxury nailed Jeckles with the chain and scored the cheap win and became the # 1 contender for the APW INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP and will challenge the champion, “The Boss”, Derek Sanders on August 2nd!
MAIN EVENT
Dylan Drake, Mr. Wrestling # 4, and “The Asian Sensation” Dana Lee defeated the APW UNIVERSAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, “Old School” Oliver John, “Nice Guy” Vinny Massaro, and “The Pit Bull” Tito Aquino, when Dylan Drake (who was the legal man in the match) nailed his finishing move, the FLYING CROSSBODY as Oliver John was going to pile-drive Dana Lee, and scored the in on the APW Universal Champion!
This MAIN EVENT had the crowd on their feet throughout entire match. Back and forth action. Finally, Oliver John and his crew isolated Dana Lee and worked him over for a very long time with some brutal offense. Lee made the tag to Dylan Drake and suddenly it was a fight by all six men all over the building. Oliver John was going to put out Dana Lee with his pile-driver, but Dylan Drake came off the top rope with the flying crossbody and scored the biggest victory of his career in APW.
The APW fans started to chant, “You got beat, You got beat” at Oliver John. Soon those chants turned to “Dylan, Dylan”, and then “APW, APW”. No doubt Dylan Drake turned the heads of the championship committee on this night.
Thanks to ALL THE APW FANS who where at GYM WARS to see another exciting show!
Next GYM WARS will be on August 2nd! Make sure you get your reservations quickly.
Already signed is APW INTERNET CHAMPION, “The Boss” Derek Sanders defending against “Wrestling Personified” Rik Luxury.
