NWA: High Velocity Wrestling

[Kane's Mullet Slacker]

The HVW Heavyweight Champion will be crowned - Roderick Strong

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Semi Final 1

Alex Shelley vs. Roderick Strong

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Semi Final 2

El Generico vs. Spanky

Six Man Tag Team Warfare

Brandon, Sal & Vito Thomaselli (w/Sal.E Graziano) vs. Delirious, Jimmy Jacobs & Matt Sydal (w/Daizee Haze)

Number #1 Contendership Match

Abyss (w/James Mitchell) vs. Chris Sabin vs. Steve Corino (w/Team Corino)

Chikara Tag Match

Eddie Kingston & Larry Sweeney vs. Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush

Special Attraction Match

James Gibson vs. Kevin Steen

Edited July 18, 2005 by Sullen Slacker

[Hajjhowe]

The HVW Heavyweight Champion will be crowned - Spanky

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Semi Final 1

Alex Shelley vs. Roderick Strong

I think it's really close, but Strong is a bit more heel which makes a better match for Spanky.

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Semi Final 2

El Generico vs. Spanky

Generico seemed like a storyline pusher, and will probably lose here.

Six Man Tag Team Warfare

Brandon, Sal & Vito Thomaselli (w/Sal.E Graziano) vs. Delirious, Jimmy Jacobs & Matt Sydal (w/Daizee Haze)

I like the Thomaselli boys, and the other team doesn't so much for me yet (Outside of Jimmy).

Number #1 Contendership Match

Abyss (w/James Mitchell) vs. Chris Sabin vs. Steve Corino (w/Team Corino)

Gets him into the main event scene right off the bat.

Chikara Tag Match

Eddie Kingston & Larry Sweeney vs. Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush

Jigsaw gets the upset pin on Eddie.

Special Attraction Match

James Gibson vs. Kevin Steen

Steen redeems himself, but cheats in the match.

Also, I can't wait to see what Maff does at the show.

[Mx F'N Px]

the Iowa showdown is looking awesome man...not going to make predictions cause im in a rush, but keep it up

[rsl]

NWA: High Velocity Wrestling

The Iowa Showdown

24/9/2005

Attendance: 1183

Guthrie Centre, Iowa

Live Event – 7pm

Commentators: Brad Trechak & James Mitchell

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Semi Final 2

Spanky d. El Generico

Television works. Well that what it seems as a massive 1183 fans turned out to ‘The Iowa Showdown’ from the Guthrie Centre as the first ever HVW Heavyweight Champion will be crowned. After Trechak and Mitchell welcomed us after running down the card we were met with a great opening match. As Spanky advanced to tonight’s main event after a great match with the youngster El Generico. Both men were over with the fans as the atmosphere in the crowd was hot, but no one was surprised it was Spanky that picked up the win.

After Generico had gone for a BRAINBUSTAAAAA which was blocked by Spanky, Spanky was able to hit a step-up enziguri on Generico. Generico was dazed and Spanky grabbed his head and then hit the Sliced Bread #2 and covered for the 3 and to advance to the finals. Spanky left the ring with ‘FIRE IN THE DISCO’ as he came away pretty much 100% from the match. As Generico slowly got up, to a nice round of applause down the aisle came Kevin Steen who rushed into the ring. He nailed Generico with a big lariat, then picked Generico put and hit the Steenalizer onto Generico, with Generico just bouncing off the turnbuckles. Steen then screamed ‘this is for last night’ and then hit the Package Piledriver landing Generico right on his neck, before leaving to the back to loud boos from the fans.

Winner – Spanky (Spanky advances to the Finals)

***1/4 (13:03)

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Semi Final 1

Roderick Strong d. Alex Shelley

In what some might consider a surprise, Roderick Strong advanced to the finals to meet Spanky in a great hard fought battle. Strong and Shelley gave it there all, but Shelley who had clamed that Strong couldn’t ware him down with his backbreakers was wrong, as Strong went for one at every opportunity. Despite the fact that Shelley hooked Strong in the Border City Stretch for over a minute in what everyone and there mother thought was the finish, Shelley couldn’t hold on due to his back been injured and when Shelley went for a Shellshock,

Strong was able to counter with a spinebuster and then he locked in the Boston Crab on Shelley and wrenched in hard and Shelley had no choice but to tap. Strong just smiled, as Shelley held his lower back in agony. Strong however had hurt his arm after been in the Border City Stretch and that could become a factor in the finals later tonight.

Winner – Roderick Strong (Strong advances to the Finals)

*** (15:08)

Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush d. Eddie Kingston & Larry Sweeney

Eddie Kingstons decision to let Jigsaw choose his own partner from Chikara looked an even worse one then before as Jigsaw along with Chikara head trainer Mike Quackenbush picked up the victory here. Both Sweeney and Quack were making there NWA: HVW debuts here and not all the fans were familiar with them, but they will be after this match as Mike Quackenbush picked up the victory for his team when he hit the Black Tornado Slam on Sweeney and covered for the 3. Kingston can take heart in the fact that when he had Jigsaw in the ring he was pretty dominant over him and will be looking to get him in the ring in singles action sooner rather than later.

Winners - Jigsaw & Mike Quackenbush

* (7:43)

Number #1 Contendership Match

Steve Corino (w/Team Corino) d. Chris Sabin & Abyss (w/James Mitchell)

James Mitchell left the commentary booth to be by the side of Abyss for this one leaving Trechak on his own to see Steve Corino become the Number 1# Contender for the HVW Heavyweight Championship. The crowd were pumped for this match with all three been big names with national TV exposure. Early on Corino and Sabin worked together to keep the big man Abyss down who by far was the biggest man in the match. All in all the match wasn’t so good with Corino and Abyss basically just brawling with Sabin bouncing off them with dropkicks and such.

The finish came when Abyss went for a Black Hole Slam on Sabin, Sabin span around and landed on his feet. Then Corino and Sabin on the same page hit a double superkick on Abyss and he went tumbling on the outside. Corino then grasped his opportunity and grabbed Sabin and hit the Old School Explosion on Sabin and covered for the three. Mitchell instructed Abyss to the back as he looked annoyed with him for not getting the job done while Team Corino celebrated in the ring as Corino earned a title shot for the October 22nd event.

Winner – Steve Corino (Corino gets title shot on 22/10/05)

**3/4 (17:40)

James Gibson d. Kevin Steen

With no time for backstage interviews and shenanigans with a lot of matches to get through tonight we continued the show with yet another great match as two HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament losers went one on one in a great match. Steen who of course earlier beat down El Generico in the middle of the ring, was getting booed all match, while Gibson or course was super over. While James Mitchell complained about Abyss not winning in the last match both men in the ring gave it there all and both had lots of close pinfalls. When Gibson hit the Tiger Driver he got a two count, while Steen also got a two count when he hit the Steenalizer.

The finish came when Steen hit a big lariat on Gibson. Steen signalled for the Package Piledriver, but Gibson fought it and Steen had to just toss Gibson to the mat. Steen picked Gibson up and this time went for the Steenalizer but Gibson managed to grab Steens head and reverse it into the front Guillotine choke. Steen ran to the turnbuckle to try and get Gibson off, but Gibson held on, and took Steen to the mat who had no choice but to tap out giving Gibson the win. Both Gibson and Steen looked good in this one and despite Gibson getting the win; Steen will be looking to build on this impressive performance in the future.

Winner – James Gibson

*** (16:46)

Brandon, Sal & Vito Thomaselli (w/Sal.E Graziano) d. Jimmy Jacobs, Delirious & Matt Sydal (w/Daizee Haze)

The Thomaselli’s showed once again there collective strength, as they beat three top names in the independent scene in a six-man tag match. The match was a bit sloppier then expected and didn’t really get going. The main portion of the match was the three Thomaselli’s keeping Jacobs in there corner but he managed to get the hot tag and all hell broke lose. The finish came when Jimmy Jacobs hit the Contra Code on Vito Thomaselli and through he had the win, but Sal Thomaselli broke the cover up and tossed Jacobs to the outside onto Sydal who had been dumped there. Delirious then dropkicked Sal to the outside but turned round into Brandon who hit the Air Raid Crash on Delirious and covered for the 3. As The Thomaselli’s left, Brandon slapped Jacobs who was laid out on the floor on his way past as once again they got the better of Jimmy Jacobs.

Winner - Brandon, Sal & Vito Thomaselli

*1/2 (13:06)

HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament – Final

Roderick Strong vs. Spanky

Roderick Strong is out first to boos from the crowd as they are firmly behind Spanky who gets a great ovation from the crowd in the Guthrie Centre as ‘FIRE IN THE DISCO’ is heard around the arena. Roderick Strong has his arm bandaged after Alex Shelley injured it earlier on tonight. With both men standing in the middle of the ring a ref trundles down with the new HVW Heavyweight Championship belt. He holds it up in the middle of the ring as Spanky looks up towards Roderick Strong who dwarfs him almost as the match gets underway.

The duo have a stare down and both walk away from each other. Spanky starts with trying to grapple with Strong, but several times Strong pushed Spanky down to the mat as Spanky gets frustrated. Spanky this time jumps up at Strong and locks in a headlock. Strong pushes Spanky to the ropes and swings for a lariat but Spanky ducks and runs through and goes for a crossbody, but Strong catches and drives him down onto his knee and hits a backbreaker and covers for a 2.

A short powerbomb by Roderick Strong left Spanky down on the mat and Strong hits another one as Spanky is getting punished by Roderick Strong. Spanky applied a hammerlock to Roderick Strong which was easily brushed off by Strong who through Spanky through the ropes to the outside. Strong follows Spanky to the outside, and goes for a POWERBOMB ON THE OUTSIDE but Spanky blocks it by biting Strongs head and then pushes Strong into the steel ring post.

Spanky now having Strong at his mercy on the outside, stamped away on Strong before rolling him back into the ring. Spanky measured Strong up and hit the step up enziguri

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Strong kicked out, but Spanky had caught him right on the back of his head. Spanky then locked in an armbar on the bandaged arm of Strong and pulled up viciously. Strong screamed in pain, as he tried to kick out at Spanky. It was over a minute before Strong managed to crawl to the ropes and Spanky had to give up the hold, but had the damage already been done. It appeared so as Spanky dropkicked Strongs arm and Strong fell to the mat. Spanky climbed to the top rope and went for a frogsplash and hit it.

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Strong just kicked out. The fans were going wild as Spanky signalled it was over and pointed to the corner as Sliced Bread #2 was going to be busted out. Spanky grabbed Strongs head and ran to the corner but Strong put his breaks on and Spanky had to stop himself. Spanky leaped up onto the ropes, and bounced back and went for a hurricanrana but Strong caught him and HIT A HUGE POWERBOMB right onto the lower back of Spanky. Strong picked up Spankys legs and locked in the Boston Crab. This was the move that made Alex Shelley tap out earlier in the night. Spanky screamed in agony as Strong wrenched his knee further into the back.

Spanky raised up his arm

He thought about tapping out

But Spanky using all his might

Slammed his hand on the mat and used his legs to power out of the hold.

Both men were now injured and slowly up as the fans were on there feet. They trade slow lefts and rights with each other, but Spanky gets the advantage and kicks Strong in the gut and HITS SLICED BREAD #2

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Strong kicked out in the last millisecond. It is not over. Spanky can’t believe Strong just kicked out of his finisher. Again Spanky grabs Strongs head and goes for the Sliced Bread #2, but NO REVERSED INTO A MUSCLE BUSTER. Strong screams in rage FIGHTING SPIRIT. Spanky is slow to get up and Strong grabs him from behind in a full nelson and with HUGE VELOCITY HITS THE SPINNIGN BACKBREAKER. Spanky was almost broken in half.

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RODERICK STRONG HAS PINNED SPANKY. Roderick Strong is the first HVW Heavyweight Champion. Strong is nearly crying in the ring as Spanky slowly gets up to meet Strong in the ring. Spanky raises Strongs hand and leaves the ring as Strong gets a standing ovation in the ring. Strong is handed the HVW Heavyweight Championship and the show ends with Roderick Strong holding the HVW Heavyweight Championship up in the middle of the ring.

WAIT

WTF

BANG

Roderick Strong goes down to the mat. DAN MAFF IS IN THE RING. Maff has a steel chair in his hand and delivers two more shots to Strong as the new HVW Heavyweight Champion is down in the middle of the ring after Maff has come through the crowd. A huge amount of ring officials and security run down and try and usher Dan Maff out of the ring and succeed in doing so.

Winner – Roderick Strong (Strong wins HVW Heavyweight Championship)

**3/4 (15:34)

Roderick Strong – “YOU SON OF A BITCH.”

With Dan Maff still fighting to get back into the ring with the security, Roderick Strong had grabbed a mic and shouted towards Dan Maff and Strong has gotten his attention.

Roderick Strong – “I’m not going to let the proudest night of my life, be left in the memories of all these fans, with me been laid out in the middle of the ring. Finally I’m a real champion and champions don’t get laid out so if you have a problem with me GET YOUR FUCKING ASS back in the ring so I can kick your ass right now.”

Strong throws the mic down and picks up the title and points at it and then uses his hand to signal Maff into the ring. Maff is let go from security and picks up the mic.

Dan Maff – “Before all this shit happened to me, I was a fucking champion all over the United States. I had to let go of all my titles and then when I come back you won’t even let me on TV anymore. Fuck you, I will show you what a real champion looks like.”

Dan Maff nails Strong with the mic as we have a match and it maybe for the HVW Heavyweight Championship

HVW Heavyweight Championship ?? ?? ??

Dan Maff vs. Roderick Strong

Maff stamps away on Strong as a ref runs down to ring the bell. Maff continues to stamp away on Strong and then picks him up and start chopping him. The crowd are going wild as Maff goes for the Cannonball on Strong but Strong moves out of the way and Maff crashes into the turnbuckles. Strong gets up and picks up the HVW Heavyweight title and runs at Maff with it but Maff ducks and then hits a big yakuza kick on Strong who falls to the mat. Maff signals it is over and picks Strong up and HOLY SHIT BURNING HAMMER ON THE TITLE BELT. Strong is dead

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Maff picks up the pinfall on Strong as the crowd boo. Maff continues stamping away on Strong as security storm the ring. Trechak is going crazy saying there is no way Dan Maff is the champion and this isn’t a title match. No one knows what is going on as the show fades to black and we come to an end.

Winner – Dan Maff (Maff wins HVW Heavyweight Championship ?? ?? ??)

**3/4 (2:57)

[Mx F'N Px]

quick shocking ending to the show man...liked it alot actually, reminds me of Dreamer/Credible back in the days, minus the fact that Dreamer was a verteran and all...but still a shocker...

cant wait to see how this goes down

[Greg The Smooth]

I liked the angle of Strong's first true proud moment being ruined. Very good job rsl.

[The Fallen Angel]

Like they said, i liked the ending, it was a cool twist, and should lead to a great fued. Overall good show.

[Hajjhowe]

Solid card. The matches that I got wrong were one's I figured could go either way really. The Thomaselli's were good, as usual. Maff's attack and win were great, and it'll be interesting to see what Steve Corino has to say about all of this.

[rsl]

Thanks for all the kind words, I do appreciate it (Y)

NWA: High Velocity Wrestling – HVW TV – Episode 5 – 30/9/2005 – Preview

Roderick Strong is the HVW Heavyweight Champion; we repeat Roderick Strong is the HVW Heavyweight Champion. What happened at the end of ‘The Iowa Showdown’ involving Dan Maff was not at all sanctioned by the NWA: HVW officials and we apologize for any confusion what may have occurred. As a result of what has happened we are extending Dan Maffs suspension from HVW TV indefinitely and he will not be seen until ‘Hardway’ on October 22nd in Iowa.

At ‘Hardway’ Roderick Strong will make his first defence of the HVW Heavyweight Championship which he won at ‘The Iowa Showdown’ by defeating Alex Shelley and then Spanky against Number #1 Contender Steve Corino who ironically Strong defeated in the quarter finals on the way to his title. Will Corino be able to gain revenge on Strong after coming off a big win over TNAW stars Abyss and Chris Sabin or at ‘Hardway’ will Corino once again fall victim to the ‘Messiah of the Backbreaker’ Roderick Strong. We will find out the views of HVW Heavyweight Champion Roderick Strong this week on HVW TV as he will be in the house.

Defeat to Jigsaw and Mike Quackenbush has not done anything to stop the huge egos of Eddie Kingston and ‘Sweet & Sour’ Larry Sweeney. The duo have dubbed themselves the ‘Future of Pro Wrestling’ and demanded themselves a match with two huge stars. NWA: HVW officials granted there request and were due to take on regular partners James Gibson and Spanky. However with Spanky in Japan at the moment with Zero-One, Chris Sabin will be partnering Gibson. ‘The Future of Pro Wrestling’ really have there work cut out if they are to defeat two huge stars in Sabin and Gibson before then looking to take aim at Jigsaw and Mike Quackenbush again.

Also on this weeks HVW TV we will see the Thomaselli’s in full force as Brandon goes in singles action against youngster Shane Matthews. The Thomaselli’s who had an impressive win over rival Jimmy Jacobs who had teamed with Delirious and Matt Sydal at ‘The Iowa Showdown’ have stated they have boosted there ranks significantly with a new member of ‘the family’ and he will be there at ringside this Friday night with them. Who could it be? All this plus more is planned for this weeks HVW TV, which you can catch at 11pm on your local networks in the Midwest Area.

Confirmed for HVW TV – Episode 5 – 30/9/2005

HVW Heavyweight Champion, Roderick Strong to appear

Chris Sabin & James Gibson vs. The Future of Pro Wrestling

Brandon Thomaselli (w/Sal E. Graziano, Sal Thomaselli, Vito Thomaselli & ?? ?? ??) vs. Shane Matthews

Confirmed for ‘Hardway’ – 22/10/2005

HVW Heavyweight Championship

Roderick Strong© vs. Steve Corino (w/Team Corino)

Also in action…..

Dan Maff to appear.

[Mx F'N Px]

interesting....not sure if i liked the announcement being made before the tv show regarding the title tournament...i think a confrontation between Maff and Strong would have been quite interesting...with maybe a little Corino thrown in for kicks....three way dance maybe??

[Hajjhowe]

Next show looks solid, and I am starting to get into the Future Of Pro Wrestling. Also eager to see who the next member of "The Family" is.

[rsl]

NWA: High Velocity Wrestling

HVW TV – Episode 5

30/9/2005

Attendance: 201

HVW Arena, Michigan

TV Rating: 0.04 - 11pm

Taped TV Show

Commentators: Brad Trechak & James Mitchell

The show starts off with ‘Grinspoons – Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck’ playing, as the new HVW Heavyweight Champion, Roderick Strong comes down to ringside with the belt over his shoulder but in casual gear. Strong looks in good shape as he takes the mic, while the fans applaud him for the effort he put in at ‘The Iowa Showdown’ which will be available on DVD early next week.

Roderick Strong – “Last Saturday night, was with out of doubt the hardest night of my career. I defeated Alex Shelley first, but injured my arm severely, then in the finals against Spanky, I was close to tapping out with my arm in so much agony, but I was able to pick myself up hit Spanky with the Spinning Backbreaker and win the HVW Heavyweight Championship.”

The crowd once again clap, Roderick Strong as he continues talking.

Roderick Strong – “Finally I had won a major title on the independent scene, all the taunts I heard from the crowd and guys in the back like Steve Corino, that I was just a big green, out of shape wrestler could disappear. Corino I know your listening tonight, I beat you in the quarter finals, and at ‘Hardway’ I will beat you again, and send your ass running back to Japan. However tonight, I’m not here to talk about Steve Corino.”

Roderick Strong now has a more menacing look on his face as he begins talking again.

Roderick Strong – “Dan Maff, I know your suspended from television, but I know you will be watching. So get your two little beady eyes and fix them straight at your television set. When you hit the ring last Saturday night, ruining the greatest moment of my life, damn I was pissed off. I wanted to get back at you so much it clouded my judgement, and I admit it you beat my ass down. Let’s not forget however I had just defeated two of the greatest wrestlers in this country, with a busted arm.

You can claim all you like that you’re a real champion, that you had all your titles take away from you, and you can keep bitching like the little girl that you are. At ‘Hardway’ I know you will be in the building and the ‘Messiah of the Backbreaker’ is going to be 100% and after I take care of Steve Corino, I’m going to hunt you down and kick your ass. This goes out to everybody, Steve Corino, Dan Maff whoever you are; you are not going to take the HVW Heavyweight Championship away from me.”

Strong leaves the ring after posing with the title for a bit to the crowd sending out a strong message as we cut to commercial.

We come back from commercial break to see Sal E. Graziano come down the aisle followed by Vito, Sal and Brandon Thomaselli, they wait on the aisle and point to the entrance ramp when out comes Sal Rinauro, a great young talent from the local area, however he won’t be competing tonight as it will be Brandon Thomaselli taking on young Shane Matthews

Brandon Thomaselli (w/Sal E. Graziano, Sal Rinauro, Sal Thomaselli & Vito Thomaselli) d. Shane Matthews

Brandon Thomaselli made short work of young Shane Matthews in this one. Matthews did his best, but constant distractions by members of the Thomaselli Family on the outside made it impossible for Matthews to get any advantage. The closest he came to getting the win was when he telegraphed a backbody drop and went for a sunset flip and got a two count. Brandon picked up the win when he caught Matthews on the top rope, and then hit a superplex to take him down. Brandon then hit the Sicilian Plex on Matthews which enabled him to get the 3 count. After the match Matthews was jumped by all the Thomaselli Family, with Rinauro nearly breaking Shanes neck with the Phoenix Fury Leg Drop. The Thomaselli’s left, with Brandon saying ‘you’re going to get it Jimmy’ as we flashed to a taped interview.

Winner – Brandon Thomaselli

*1/2 (5:39)

We are shown a taped interview from Kevin Steen as he talks about his problems with El Generico.

Kevin Steen – “El Generico, what happened on Saturday night is what you deserved. How dare you after everything we have been through take my place in the HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament, by lucky a win over me, I don’t think so. At ‘Hardway’ I gotten another one on one match signed between us and this time there will be a rightful winner. Next week I see you have a match with Davey Andrews, Generico. You never know what’s going to happen do you?”

Chris Sabin & James Gibson d. The Future of Pro Wrestling

We came back from our final commercial break of the evening to see a good tag match, to finish off HVW TV this week. With Spanky in Japan, Chris Sabin was lining up as James Gibsons partner and worked really well together to defeat the self proclaimed ‘Future of Pro Wrestling’. After a good start by the faces, Kingston and Sweeney managed to get Gibson into there corner and work over him together. Kingston came close to pinning Gibson after a big Yakuza Kick and Sweeney who hit a big frogsplash on Gibson had to have Sabin break up the pinfall for him.

When Kingston went for a second Yakuza Kick, Gibson was able to duck and come back with a lariat. Both men slowly crawled to the corners and Sabin and Sweeney were tagged in. Sabin cleared house, hitting big dropkicks on both Sweeney and Kingston. Gibson was now up as all four men were brawling in the ring. Sabin took out Kingston with a big superkick to the head sending him tumbling to the outside. Gibson hooked in the front Guillotine choke on Sweeney and he had no choice but to tap out. Kingston dragged Sweeney to the back as this new popular team of Chris Sabin and James Gibson celebrated with the fans as the show comes to an end.

Winner – Chris Sabin & James Gibson

**1/2 (9:39)

[rsl]

Review of September 2005

Company Standing

At the beginning of September NWA: High Velocity Wrestling was the 10th biggest wrestling company in North America just ahead of IWA:MS and just behind UPW at Regional Level of 75%.

At the beginning of October NWA: High Velocity Wrestling was the 7th biggest wrestling company in the North America just ahead of PWG and just behind AAA at Regional Level of 84%.

Roster Report

In the month of September Delirious, Daizee Haze, Matt Sydal, Sal Rinauro, Larry Sweeney and Mike Quackenbush were added to the NWA: HVW roster. With no outgoings that leaves the total roster at 32.

There were no injures in September, but Alex Shelley, Steve Corino and Spanky missed the September 30th show as they were touring in Japan with Zero-One at that time.

Eddie Kingston and Larry Sweeney ‘The Future of Pro Wrestling’ have formed a nice team according to Road Agents while Chris Sabin is looking to work an angle with Alex Shelley in the future. Many thought Roderick Strong had too much to handle at ‘The Iowa Showdown’ nearly carrying the show on his own.

The Best, Highest and Hottest

The best match in the month of September was Spanky defeating Chris Sabin on HVW TV – Episode 3 in the HVW Heavyweight Championship Quarter Finals. Scott Keith rated the match at ***1/4 with a hot overall rating of 75%.

The highest rated show of September was ‘The Iowa Showdown’ which scored a 59% rating overall with Steve Corino defeating Abyss and Chris Sabin in a number #1 contendership match scoring the highest rating at 70% with Scott Keith rating it at **1/2.

The highest rated segment in September was Steve Corinos prematch interview towards Roderick Strong which earned an 83% rating. Corino has so far been gold on the mic scoring some 20% higher rating then most of the roster.

The hottest feud in NWA: HVW is currently between El Generico and Kevin Steen which is currently at 59% heat. So far on HVW TV – Episode 4, before the duo faced each other in the HVW Heavyweight Championship Quarter Finals, Steen said he would beat Generico in NWA: HVW like he has everywhere else in the world. Then in what some say a shocking result, Steen was beaten by Generico. To gain revenge after Spanky defeated El Generico in the Semi Finals at ‘The Iowa Showdown’ Steen brutalised Generico in the ring. Then on the 5th episode of HVW TV Steen confirmed a rematch between himself and Generico will take place on October 22nd at 'Hardway'. This one is going to be hot.

Television

The following ratings for the 5 HVW TV shows in September were

Local Networks - HVW TV – Episode 1 – 9pm – 0.01

Local Networks - HVW TV – Episode 2 – 9pm – 0.01

Local Networks - HVW TV – Episode 3 – 11pm – 0.04

Local Networks - HVW TV – Episode 4 – 11pm – 0.04

Local Networks - HVW TV – Episode 5 – 11pm – 0.04

With BCW TV and High Impact established at 9pm on a Friday, HVW TV suffered and was going to be thrown off the Local Networks after poor 0.01 ratings in the first two shows. However a switch to 11pm has taken away the competition and given a 400% increase in the ratings. Empire Sports have offered a Prime Time slot for 12 weeks to HVW however with no guarantee of a extension plus lack of talent for a two hour show and not enough money for expansion at this early stage it is to be rejected and HVW TV will stay on Local Networks for the current time been at 11pm.

Edited July 29, 2005 by rsl

[Hajjhowe]

Good HVTV and I enjoyed Steen's promo. Not too hot for the "new" Thomaselli member, but he could still gorw on me. It sucks you can't get a TV show yet, but it's understandable given the size of the company. Sucked seeing the Future get jobbed out, but it's understandable against people as over as their opponents.

[rsl]

NWA: High Velocity Wrestling – HVW TV – Episode 6 – 7/10/2005 – Preview

This week on HVW TV, number #1 contender to Roderick Strongs HVW Heavyweight Championship, Steve Corino will be delivering a message from his training camp in Japan for Roderick Strong. Corino is currently preparing for his HVW Heavyweight Championship match at ‘Hardway’ in the Zero-One Dojo in Japan, and he has heard the comments Strong made about him last week and has recorded a message for the HVW officials to play on HVW TV this week. What will Corino have to say in response to Strongs erm strong words last week?

At ‘Hardway’ the first ever HVW Tag Team Champions will be crowned in a four team elimination match. The first two teams entered into this match are ‘The Future of Pro Wrestling’ of Eddie Kingston and Larry Sweeney who despite not picking up a victory so far have looked impressive in action. The second team is James Gibson and Spanky who is now back from Japan and is ready to team with regular partner James Gibson. Of course last week James Gibson tagged with Chris Sabin as they defeated one of his and Spankys there opponents in this match ‘The Future of Pro Wrestling’ on HVW TV. More teams to be announced in the coming weeks.

Elsewhere this week on HVW TV we will see an exciting match up as Chris Sabin will take on Alex Shelley. Will Sabin be able to make it two wins in two weeks on HVW TV or will Alex Shelley shoot himself into title contention. Our other match this week will see young rookie Davey Andrews take on El Generico. With Generico/Steen II signed for ‘Hardway’ Generico will have to have his eyes open all night, as Kevin Steen has promised to make further attacks on Generico after leaving him lying at ‘The Iowa Showdown’. So tune in at 11pm Friday night in you local networks in the Midwest area as the build towards ‘Hardway’ continues.

Confirmed for HVW TV – Episode 6 – 7/10/2005

A message from Number #1 Contender Steve Corino

Alex Shelley vs. Chris Sabin

Davey Andrews vs. El Generico

Confirmed for ‘Hardway’ – 22/10/2005

HVW Heavyweight Championship

Roderick Strong© vs. Steve Corino (w/Team Corino)

HVW Tag Team Championship

James Gibson & Spanky vs. The Future of Pro Wrestling vs. ?? ?? ?? vs. ?? ?? ??

Grudge Match

El Generico vs. Kevin Steen

Also in action…..

Dan Maff to appear.

[rsl]

Sorry for the long delay, but I got stuck on writing the Corino promo for the show, and then got totally hooked on Football Manager again meaning most of my computer time has been spent on that whiel I've been working full time before I'm back at Uni next month. Anyway started to go on a bad run on Football Manager and throught I would get back to this diary so yay.

NWA: High Velocity Wrestling

HVW TV – Episode 6

7/10/2005

Attendance: 203

HVW Arena, Michigan

TV Rating: 0.04 - 11pm

Taped TV Show

Commentators: Brad Trechak & James Mitchell

After Trechak and Mitchell have introduced us we are shown a video highlighting the feud between El Generico and Kevin Steen.

HVW TV – Episode 4 – 23/9/2005

Kevin Steen “Every where we have wrestled Generico I have beaten you and tonight here at NWA: High Velocity Wrestling it isn’t going to be any different. Spanky I’m coming after you in the Semi-Finals and when we meet at ‘The Iowa Showdown’ I will show you what a real superstar is.”

Steen was looking for a Swanton bomb but Generico got up first and crotched Steen to the fans delight. They were going crazy as Generico signalled for the BRAINBUSTAAAAAAA and hit it on the top turnbuckle. Steen crashed to the mat as Generico covered.

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Generico wins and goes on the face Spanky at ‘The Iowa Showdown’. Generico quickly escapes the ring as Steen goes crazy trying to get at him after losing to long term rival El Generico.

‘The Iowa Showdown’ – 24/9/2005

Spanky left the ring with ‘FIRE IN THE DISCO’ as he came away pretty much 100% from the match. As Generico slowly got up, to a nice round of applause down the aisle came Kevin Steen who rushed into the ring. He nailed Generico with a big lariat, then picked Generico put and hit the Steenalizer onto Generico, with Generico just bouncing off the turnbuckles. Steen then screamed ‘this is for last night’ and then hit the Package Piledriver landing Generico right on his neck, before leaving to the back to loud boos from the fans.

HVW TV – Episode 5 – 30/9/2005

Kevin Steen – “El Generico, what happened on Saturday night is what you deserved. How dare you after everything we have been through take my place in the HVW Heavyweight Championship Tournament, by lucky a win over me, I don’t think so. At ‘Hardway’ I gotten another one on one match signed between us and this time there will be a rightful winner. Next week I see you have a match with Davey Andrews, Generico. You never know what’s going to happen do you?”

After the video is over we flash back to ringside as ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’ starts to play as El Generico makes his way to the ring.

El Generico d. Davey Andrews

A clash of styles here but it was the ‘Generic Luchadore’ El Luchadore who moved towards his big match with Kevin Steen at ‘Hardway’ with the win here. Andrews tried to use his raw power to try and knock Generico down but Generico was to fast for Andrews. After Generico had hit the running kick to Andrews he hit the BRAINBUSTAAAAAA which was enough to get the 3 count. After the match Generico was quick to leave the ring although Kevin Steen didn’t even come to ringside at all. Mitchell said Steen must be playing mind games with Generico as we went to commercial.

Winner – El Generico

*1/2 (5:31)

We come back from commercial and we are greeted with a ‘Message from Japan’ caption and then we see Steve Corino in front of a Zero-One banner as he starts to cut a promo on Roderick Strong.

Steve Corino – “Well congratulations Roderick, you are the new HVW Heavyweight Champion. I must admit you surprised me when you beat me in the quarter finals, but I won’t make that mistake again. You see Roderick, I’m a superstar. There is no denying it. I’m the one who is going to draw the people to see our title match in three weeks time, and they are all going to see Steve Corino ‘The King of Kings’ come out on top. You see been here in Japan just shows how much people in the wrestling world respect Steve Corino and why your ‘green-ass’ isn’t going to beat me twice in a row. So at ‘Hardway’ when I return to the United States, I’m going to whip your ass all over the ring and take what is rightfully mine, the HVW Heavyweight Championship.”

Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin go to Time Limit Draw

In our HVW TV Main Event, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin went to a superb 15 minute draw which had the fans in attendance on the edge of there seats. Before commercial break Shelley and Sabin traded holds on the mat trying to get advantage. When we came back Alex Shelley was in control of the match after Sabin had missed a tope to the outside and crashed onto the mat. Shelley came close on several occasions to getting the cover on Sabin. After hitting a tornado DDT on Sabin he only got a two count and after Shellshock he got a long two count when Sabin got his foot on the rope.

As time limit was close to expiring the match got really heated. When Shelley had a Shellshock attempted blocked by Sabin and out of nowhere Sabin a Death Valley Driver on Shelley. Sabin signalled for the Future Shock but Shelley blocked and locked in the Border City Stretch, Shelley couldn’t get it hooked in right and Sabin was able to lift Shelley up and drive him down with the Future Shock. Sabin crawled slowly over to Shelley to make the cover but just as he did the time limit expired and the bell was ringed. Sabin protested that he was going to make the cover as Shelley left quietly to the back as the crowd gave a standing ovation to both men.

Winner – Time Limit Draw

***1/2 (15:00)

After I quick promo video for HVW TV next week advertising a Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious vs. Sal & Vito Thomaselli in a qualifier for the Tag Team Title match at ‘Hardway’ we see Alex Shelley backstage who is staring into the camera with a smile on his face.

Alex Shelley – “Chris Sabin tonight we went 15 minutes, toe for toe, tic for tat, and there could not be a decisive winner between us. Sabin, I know we came up in this business together and I know you know that I love to challenge myself. So after talking to the NWA: High Velocity Wrestling Booking Committee, I have gotten us 30 minutes. That’s right Chris at ‘Hardway’ on October 22nd we have a 30 Minute Time Limit match and this time there will be a winner. It could be you Chris, but most probably it is going to be ‘The Future’ Alex Shelley".

Edited September 1, 2005 by rsl

[Guest Red Devil]

Nice to see this back. Ok show here and you did a nice job promoting Hardway. There are still a few spelling mistakes here and there that could be worked on but nothing major.

Only problem I had with this show was that after a 30 minute draw with Sabin/Shelley, why book a 30 Minute Time Limit match after they couldn't finish it in 30 minutes the first time round? It would have made more sense to either make it longer or make it a no time limit match.

[rsl]

it was 15 minutes first time?

[Guest Red Devil]

I just read through it again. The show seemed a lot shorter than usual, that's why I mistakenly thought it went 30 minutes. Sorry about that. I'd still rather see the match be contested in a no time limit draw fashion to get a decisive winner but I'll wait and see before passing judgement.

[magell]

I like the way you are booking this fed so far, although I'm less than impressed with Rinauro being the the promotion at all let alone getting to team up with the Thomaselli's.

I liked the Corino promo but it would help if you used commas in there to show where Corino would pause. I can hear Corino saying that promo and just imagining him saying it I can place where the commas should be.

“Well congratulations Roderick, you're the new HVW Heavyweight Champion. I must admit, I was surprised when you beat me in the quarter finals. But I won’t make that mistake again. You see Roderick, I’m a superstar. There is no denying that. I’m the one who is going to draw the people to see our title match in three weeks, and they are all going to see Steve Corino, ‘The King of Kings,’ come out on top. You see being here in Japan just shows how much people in the wrestling world respect Steve Corino, and why your ‘green-ass,’ isn’t going to beat me twice in a row. So at ‘Hardway,’ when I return to the United States, I’m going to whip your ass all over the ring and take what is rightfully mine, the HVW Heavyweight Championship.”

I'm sure you can see the small changes that just make it seem more human. I'm sorry about fixing errors but I'm studying to become an English teacher and I just can't help it.

I really liked the Roderick Strong promo from the previous show but it needs more commas as well to give a flow to the promo. This is one of the things my teacher worked on with my writing last semester was fixing my dialogue in my writing so I notice those kinds of things now.