Sorry it took so long to update but due to legal reasons we had to wait. Wrestling matches are usually a quick thing to negotiate and put on paper. The main event for the August 27th show was not an easy show to put together. See, the main event for the upcoming show is not only a cage match but the match stipulation (demanded by both contestants) is that the loser will retire from the sport for ever.
Here is where the problems come in. Both Todd Myers and Chad "Plum Loco" Straza are less than half way through their current contracts with the HIW Canada Wrestling group. Todd has 22 months left on a 3 year deal and Loco has 10 months left on a 18 month contract. We at HIW took great steps in signing these performance contract and for one man to leave the business for an unusual situation like a match stipulation we had to get our lawyers involved.
At the end of the proceedings, it was determined rather than lose both performers for the duration of the litigation we reluctantly made the match on advice from our law team and even though we will lose one of these two main eventers, the fans will definitely win in the short run.
So here it is, Myers and Loco demanded it, the fans demanded it, even the other wrestlers demanded it. Retirement match, in a cage no less!
This situation came to a full boil on the Pile O Bones Battle Royal show. With a title shot on the line, Loco made it clear he didn't care about winning. He made a bee line for Todd and accidentally eliminated himself. When the Rumble was down to three; Myers, Kash and McGraw, Loco re-appeared and went after Todd, again it backfired and Loco accidentally eliminated both Todds opponents giving Todd the win and title shot.
Before Loco could attack again, the dressing room emptied on request of Promoter Charley Pichette and held back the raging Loco. That was it, Loco made the challenge and Todd accepted. Either way, the curtain closes for one of these two.
In other bouts, Damage Inc. met with rivals Bad influence one more time. The stage was set after the match negotions were handled in ring by Crazy Horse and Damege Inc. legal counsel, El Assassino. These two teams are evenly matched and no only could of it gone either way...it did! After nearly 20 minutes of back and forth action, two pins happened at the same time. Referee Gabe Jackson counted two sets of shoulders down for the three. One member of each team was counted out and the referee made a somewhat unpopular decision and declared the bout a stalemate. Keeping with the theme of seemingly everyone making matches except the HIW office, Jackson decided the bout would take place again on August 27 and would be fought in a best of three falls encounter.
Jumping Joe has surpassed everyones expectations by remaining Provincial champion for 22 months now. Perhaps the most surprised is Big Daddy Kash. Kash and Joe are two of the most unpopular wrestlers on the HIW roster and lately they can't even stand eachother. Kash challenged Joe for the title and as soon as the going got rough for either man, they blindsided the official in the match to prevent a three count on them. This happened one time to many and the HIW referees refused to officiate any more matches between these two. HIW newcomer "Wildcard" Robbie Gamble while waiting for his work visa to come through so he can compete in the ring, volounteered to ref the match. Very good match that saw the newcomer not back down from either competitor. The finish of the match saw Joe swing at Gamble because of a slow count on a downed Kash. Gamble blocked and hit his signature move "the trump card" leaving Kash easy pickings to hit the three in this match. Due to Gambles interference, the belt did not change hands.
The Heavyweight title is almost secondary in the disagreement between Jeff Tyler and Bucky McGraw. Jeff Tyler is blaming the fans for the increasing hostility between them. Once best friends there is obvious tension between these two now. In order for no more outside influence between these two., Champion Jeff demanded an empty arena match. These two fought there hearts out and tried to win at every turn. Once the match started to break down, both men spilled to the floor. As Bucky tried getting Jeff in the ring, Jeff was doing the opposite. Ultimately Jeff won the war of wills and both men were counted out. August 27, these two face one last time, this time there is no count out, just for good measure head referee Trevor "Peacock" O'Rielly has been instructed to be lenient and make sure there is a winner.
Other matches seen, Principal Pound emerge victorious in his battle with Mark Posey. These two fought in Iron Man matches, Submission matches and this last fight an all out brawl. Whats next for Pound, never shy, The Principal will decide what it is he wants to do and interject himself as he sees fit.
Massive Damage met the masked manager of damage Ince, El Assassino. This was Assassinos chance to come into his own by defeating the Hardcore legend. Ultimately even though this was a great showing by Assassino, Massive proved to be too much and won after a gigantic spear.
The Chief brought all he had in his battle with Bull Bodnar. Bodnar showed the fans the power that made him famous. Throwing the Chief around like a ragdoll, the three count came easy after a gigantic bodyslam to the mosterous Chief.
The Rockstar rocked Billy Bones world after getting a three count after assistance from special referee Robbie Gamble.
It was the Dixie Dragon of old that arrived at The Vic Club to take on the former Ringboy, Matt Levy. Levy fought a brilliant fight but Dixie dug deep and was breathing fire. After a few well placed kicks, Dragon scored the three count.
