By Silverback, PWG Staff Writer
Hoopa, CA – Just days ago at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) “Self-Titled,” fans were shocked when new World Tag Team champions crowned, that Davey Richards was not among them. Richards, who was granted a shot at the tag title as a part of winning the 2006 Battle of Los Angeles, was scheduled to re-team with Super Dragon to face The Dynasty members, and tag champions, Arrogance (Chris Bosh & Scott Lost) at “Self-Titled.” However, due to a conflict of dates, that match was pushed back to October 21. Davey was assured by Super Dragon that he and B-Boy, who took Richards’ place, did not intend to win the titles, they just wanted revenge on The Dynasty and to injure Arrogance as severely as possible in preparation for “Horror Business” on October 21. Oh, how a well-placed Shining Wizard can change things.When PWG Commissioner Dino Winwood contacted Davey Richards to determine how he would use his wildcard (from his 2006 Battle of Los Angeles victory,) Richards was indecisive. Obviously, he was upset at Super Dragon and felt betrayed, but Davey also understands that professional wrestling is a sport of opportunities, and what one makes of them. Commissioner Winwood allowed Davey 24 hours to go over his options and best decide how to use his wildcard match, but Davey was unable to contact Super Dragon in that time (Super Dragon Office observes Columbus Day). With Davey unable to decide what his next move would be, Commissioner Winwood went ahead and set a lineup for “Horror Business” on October 21, but also allowed Davey to hold onto the wildcard for future use. Hopefully, the 2006 Battle of Los Angeles trophy presentation will help take away some of the bitter taste undoubtedly left in Davey Richards’ mouth by B-Boy and Super Dragon.
Speaking of a bitter taste, fans were unhappy once again with the PWG World Championship title reign of Joey Ryan, and the use of legal loopholes to his advantage. Ryan, who faced Human Tornado at “Self Titled,” was originally scheduled to face El Snowflake (who is Human Tornado in disguise, believe it or not). Despite the fact that Tornado was victorious in the match, Joey Ryan pointed out that his title was on the line against El Snowflake, and not Human Tornado and because of this, the title could not change hands. Joey later said that this matter would be taken to the Supreme Court if need be, and that he has heard Justice Antonin Scalia has been seen wearing a “Who Wants A Mustache Ride?!” shirt around Washington D.C., and that the case would be a lock. While the PWG legal team pours of hours of footage looking for some type of precedent or lack thereof, Joey Ryan unfortunately retains the PWG World Championship, and will be able to defend his title at “Horror Business.”
With serious controversy surrounding both of PWG titles, Commissioner Winwood has determined the only way to resolve anything will be to return to The Gym At The Park in La Habra, CA for “Horror Business” on Saturday night, October 21 at 8:00PM! A mere ten days prior to Halloween, PWG’s almost-Orange County return will feature:
PWG World Championship Match
Joey Ryan (c) vs. El Generico
– Prior to his title match with El Snowflake at “Self-Titled,” PWG World Champion Joey Ryan proved that chivalry was dead and buried when he attacked Candice LeRae and piledrove her on a steel chair. Because Commissioner Dino Winwood was unable to attend, Quicksilver was promoted to Deputy Commissioner for one night only, and made his way to ringside to restore law and order. Unfortunately, a tin star doesn’t mean that much to Joey Ryan, who viciously attacked Quicksilver and piledrove him on a steel chair, only relenting when El Generico came to his aid. With Quicksilver suffering a severe concussion and neck sprain, putting him out of action for 3 to 6 weeks, it fell on El Generico to get revenge. As luck would have it, Commissioner Winwood got back on the job just in time to prevent this from devolving into a street war, and granted El Generico a shot at revenge, and the title on October 21 at “Horror Business!”
With a temporary injunction in place to prevent Human Tornado and all aliases, known or otherwise, from challenging for the title, Joey Ryan believes his title is safe. But El Generico, coming off what many consider to be a career best singles performance at the 2006 Battle of Los Angeles, is fighting not only for his own personal glory, but a fallen comrade as well, and that may be enough motivation for a victory, even in the eyes of the law.
PWG World Tag Team Championship Match – Single Fall
B-Boy & Super Dragon (c) vs. The Birscoe Brothers (Jay & Mark Briscoe) vs. Kings of Wrestling (Claudio Castagnoli & Chris Hero)
– When Commissioner Winwood promised Davey Richards he would be able to challenge for the PWG World Tag Team titles on October 21, no one expected Richards’ former partner Super Dragon to be co-holding the titles. This made Davey reluctant to cash in his wildcard match and face his former partner, leaving Commissioner Winwood without a title match for “Horror Business.” However, Dino had already penciled in the third attempted match between the Briscoe Brothers and the Kings of Wrestling for October 21, and what better incentive for showing up than a chance to fight for the PWG World Tag Team Championship? To make the match even more interesting, the Commish has decided that the match will be a single fall, meaning that the champions do not need to be pinned in order to lose the titles! This will be B-Boy & Super Dragon’s first defense of the belts, and no other champions have had a tougher first title defense in PWG history. Why such a monumental challenge for the new tag team champions? It could be that Dino has faith in them, or he could just be looking to avoid a Super Dragon/Davey Richards confrontation somewhere down the line. The world may never know.
“The Professional” Scott Lost vs. Davey Richards
– With Davey Richards’ reluctance to use his wildcard match, Commissioner Winwood had nothing to offer other than a shot at one of The Dynasty members who cost Davey the PWG World Tag Team titles. Fortunately, Davey is a relatively easy going man when it comes to matters of revenge, and in a very High Plains Drifter-ish way, is happy to get revenge slowly, just as long as everyone who deserves it gets it. Enter Scott Lost. As if losing the tag titles wasn’t bad enough, he has to face Davey Richards, who seems intent on dismantling The Dynasty piece by piece. Will Scott’s cohorts be able to save him from Davey’s wrath, or will there be a pine box and a pair of silver dollars waiting for “The Professional?”
“Photogenic” Chris Bosh vs. Human Tornado
– Due to the temporary injunction filed by Joey Ryan’s attorney, Human Tornado is unable to get another shot at the champ until he either loses the PWG World Championship, or the matter is out of the court’s hands. Human Tornado is not a patient man, however he is a man with a very long memory. And that memory stretches back to the 2006 Battle of Los Angeles when on Night One, “Photogenic” Chris Bosh thought it’d be a grand idea to punch Candice LeRae in the face. Now Candice is not a weak girl by any stretch of the imagination, but Tornado has always made it clear that he is the only one allowed to “flex” his “pimp hand” on any members of his “stable.” Will Chris Bosh’s breach of locker room etiquette shift focus from Joey Ryan and allow The Dynasty to protect the title, or will Human Tornado “turning out” Bosh be a small detour on his way to claiming the PWG World Championship?
TJ Perkins vs. Rocky Romero
– The series between TJ Perkins and Rocky Romero is tied at one victory each, so PWG returns to La Habra, the site of the first encounter between these two men, for the rubber match. Will the almost-Orange County return prove to be good luck for Romero, or will Perkins use his momentum from this past weekend’s victory to win the series at “Horror Business?”
Scorpio Sky (w/ Jade Chung) vs. Matt Sydal
– After defeating “The Future” Frankie Kazarian in the first ever Inter-gender First Blood Handicap Match at “Self-Titled,” Scorpio Sky wanted a match that would raise his stock even further in the eyes of PWG fans. So after a few phone calls, Commissioner Winwood approached Matt Sydal with an offer for this match, but he also gave him a warning. Scorpio Sky has used some unscrupulous tactics in the past to defeat Frankie, and Sydal may be up against the same thing. He wasn’t worried though, telling the Commissioner “I know I can beat Scorpio Sky in a wrestling match, and gosh darnit, I can beat him in a fight if it comes to that!” Will Matt Sydal’s genial confidence be enough to overcome Scorpio Sky, Jade Chung, and possibly the rest of The Dynasty, or has Sydal just gotten himself in way over his head?
Ronin vs. Shingo Takagi
– At the 2006 Battle of Los Angeles, Ronin lost his opening round match to Davey Richards. It seems that the first round loss may have inspired Ronin, who is now dedicating himself to wining the 2007 Battle of Los Angeles! With his impressive victory over Chasyn Rance this past weekend, Ronin felt he was ready to take on CIMA, the man Davey defeated in the final round of this year’s tournament. Commissioner Dino Winwood thinks Ronin is being a little overly ambitious, and should secure a series of wins before throwing out challenges like that. However, Dino is not an unkind man, so after some late night calls (“9AM here is 1AM there?! They truly are a strange people!”) he booked CIMA’s Blood Generation stable mate, Shingo Takagi to take on Ronin at “Horror Business!” Will Ronin’s hot streak continue, or will the Dragon Gate true-born Shingo Takagi prove that Ronin has a long way to go before the 2007 Battle of Los Angeles?
Speaking of Dragon Gate, we would like to congratulate former PWG World Champion “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen on his debut with the Japanese promotion. Kevin has been victorious in both of his matches thus far, and on October 21 he will be facing Don Fuji in a Number One Contender Match for the Open The Dream Gate title currently held by Susumu Yokosuka. PWG and its staff wishes Kevin the best of luck.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s “Horror Business” takes place at the The Gym At The Park on Saturday, October 21 at 8:00PM. The Gym At The Park is located at 1885 Hacienda Rd., La Habra Heights, CA 90631. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door. For more information, please visit http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com or email info@prowrestlingguerrilla.com.
