Post by The Boss on Jun 28, 2009 10:10:57 GMT -5
FCW Presents Scars and Stripes
Cody Rhodes vs. Raven
This was a pretty even contest, and a good one at that. The hardcore veteran looked good in his FCW debut, dominating the youngster early on.
Cody Rhodes battled back though, hitting a series of big moves as the two battled back and forth for a while. In the end Raven looked to put Rhodes away with the Raven Effect DDT, but Rhodes countered it, using Raven’s momentum against him to nail the Cross Rhodes for the big win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes via pinfall at 9:44
The Brian Kendrick vs. Psycho Luke
These two men should have just stayed at home and spared the fans the agony of watching these two go one on one. The two men didn’t look anything like wrestlers, they were both completely out of place and would have been happy to execute and arm drag successfully.
Eventually the two were put out of their misery after neither was able to answer the ten count after a terrible attempt at a big move.
Ruled a Draw at 4:32
Interpromotional Number One Contender Battle Royal
Winner receives a shot at either the Intercontinental or Television Championship.
Winner receives a shot at either the Intercontinental or Television Championship.
This fast paced open battle royal was filled with competitive superstars but one man pulled away from the pack in the early going and didn’t let up. Newcomer Seifer Blacke outlasted all of his other opponents lastly eliminating Evan Bourne to secure an opportunity at Alexander Parise’s championship.
Winner: Seifer Blacke @ 9:06
Luminous Robin vs. Mark Vegeta Greenberg
Although Greenberg looked good, Robin was clearly the better of the two competitors. He, as usual, put on a terrific display of high flying movies that had Greenberg struggling to mount any offense against the undefeated Luminous Robin.
After a good fast paced battle, Greenberg managed to use his power advantage to mount some offense, Robin once again hopped into the driver’s seat, finishing Greenberg off with his signature ‘Climax” Superkick for the win.
Winner: Luminous Robin via pinfall at 10:10
Last Man Standing
Kazarian vs. Wizz Kidd
Kazarian vs. Wizz Kidd
These two rivals threw everything they had at one another right from the opening bell. Using weapons, high impact moves, and the combination of both throughout the hard fought contest, this one certainly lived up to its stipulation. After going through an assortment of chairs, trash cans, and various other weapons that were left under the ring a table was pulled out. After a prolonged struggle Wizz Kidd sent Kaz crashing through the weakened table. As Kazarian was sprawled amongst the splintered wood the referee managed a 7 count before Kaz pulled himself to his feet.
From here the fight took to the audience where the rivals tossed each other into every obstacle they fought towards. Through the crowd the two contestants ended up on the stage where Wizz Kidd began pummeling Kazarian pushing him to the edge of the stage. A modified Wave of the Future later and Wizz Kidd was sent flipping from the stage into the electrical equipment that lay below. Kaz stood atop the set and looked down upon his fallen opponent as the referee counted ten.
Winner: Kararian @ 17:42
FCW World Heavyweight Championship
Triple Threat Match
Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Edge
Triple Threat Match
Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Edge
This was a good match, although the World Champion might as well have just surrendered the title before the bell even rang. This was a contest between Edge and John Cena, and whenever Randy Orton tried to get any form of offense off. Cena and Edge, though, both looked great, they both wanted this world title desperately.
It looked like Cena’s dream was going to come true after Edge took out Randy Orton, nailing him with a Spear which sent him to the outside, but the ref was knocked out in the process. Edge turned around only to get caught up on Cena’s shoulders for the F-U. Cena wanted to go for the pin, but the ref was still out, and then from out of nowhere the masked man hopped over the security barricade and just as Cena turned around he was nailed in the face with the world title. The assailant stood over Cena before taking off the mast, revealing himself to be none other than the Anarchy General Manager Mr. Kennedy. Boos filled the arena as Kennedy slid Edge’s arm over Cena’s chest and then got the ref over to count the three giving Edge his first world title in the new FCW.
Winner and new FCW World Heavyweight Champion: Edge via pinfall at 16:21
FCW Championship
Alexander "The Great" Parise vs. Jimmy Gimmick
Alexander "The Great" Parise vs. Jimmy Gimmick
This long anticipated main event had a lot of hype heading into the show and for a good reason. The fans were into it right from the start initially torn between who to cheer for. As Parise took control of the contest with a series of power moves the fans began leaning towards his side, they fully transitioned when Gimmick rolled up Parise using the ropes for leverage before the official caught him, forcing a mere two count.
Gimmick had his opportunity in control where he almost entirely exhausted Parise with a sleeper hold, before catching him with a enzuguri, the high impact kick drew only a two count though adding yet another near fall. When the two combatants brawled to the outside of the ring Parise found himself tossed over the announce table into the commentators. As Parise rose to his feet he was able to catch a surprised Gimmick in a T-Bone suplex which sent him crashing atop the announce table.
Believing he was in control Parise began dragging Gimmick back towards the ring but he quickly regretted it upon being sent crashing into the ring steps. Once inside the match continued in Gimmick’s favor when Parise mistakenly took out the ref with a clothesline before locking Gimmick in the crossface. The leader of ‘Original Sin’ flailed madly around the ring before tapping out to no avail as the official was not conscious to see it. Parise broke the hold and rose to his feet allowing Gimmick to swiftly deliver a low blow, toppling his opponent and sending him to the canvas.
Gimmick exited the ring and returned with the new championship belt in his hand. The conniving Gimmick measured his opponent before swinging with all of his strength which Parise side stepped. As Gimmick swung and missed Parise kneed him in the midsection and dropped Gimmick with a Parise Piledriver directly on the title belt, before the referee was revived to count the pin.
Winner: Alexander ‘The Great’ Parise via pinfall @ 21:09
Thanks to Mr. Kennedy for writing the Anarchy matches on the show.