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And here's my next show, Squared Circle Showdown:
Yet another WWE-released newcomer, Steve Lewington made his debut against the Havana native Armando Castro. He certainly impressed, putting Armando away with the Sidewinder for the victory.
OR: 67, CR: 57, MQ: 78
Road Agent Notes: Armando Castro lost overness, Steve Lewington gained overness, Steve Lewington's new gimmick got a positive response (no gimmick needed, not that dancer shit he's doing in ECW)
Elijah Burke wants another shot at the FEW Title, D'Lo (always a fighting champion) accepts but only under his conditions. He wants to ensure Swagger and Nemeth are kept out of the picture, so the match will be inside a steel cage.
OR: 67
"Wildcat" Chris Harris met up with Cliff Compton in this next one. This match was actually pretty awesome, much better than you'd expect - really good brawlfest. "Hardcore" Bob Howard, whom Compton has been tormenting lately, comes out to ringside to distract Compton. It works, as Harris takes advantage and hands Compton a loss. Hardcore doesn't stop there, as he delivers an Alabama Slam after.
OR: 73, CR: 61, MQ: 86
Road Agent Note: Chris Harris gained overness
Compton slowly recovers and demands a microphone, he insists Hardcore will pay for this soon enough, and he lays down a challenge for another night.
OR: 73
Ted DiBiase Jr. makes his in-ring debut and he has his work cut out for him against the ring veteran Val Venus. Ted promised he would make an impact, and he certainly got off to a good start as he managed to best Venus after a solid back-and-forth affair.
OR: 66, CR: 59, MQ: 73
REAL Wrestlers Jake Swagger and Zigg Nemeth also made their official in-ring debuts, taking on Lance Kade and Trevor Murdock in a tag team bout. The REAL Wrestlers showed their prowess in the form of holds and locks, trying to force a submission. The redneck team started to rally back, with a hot tag made to Lance Kade, but it was cut short. Gutwrench Powerbomb from Swagger to Kade, and The REAL Wrestlers were victorious.
OR: 75, CR: 69, MQ: 81
Colt Cabana came to the ring for an interview. He mentioned that at the last show, he was put to the limit by Harry Smith and he came out victorious. He said that in a few minutes, they would meet again and that he hopes "Classic" Colt Cabana can deliver just that, a classic, once more.
OR: 73
Road Agent Note: Colt Cabana gained overness
Cabana and Smith delivered another very solid match. Though not as good in-ring as their last meeting, the crowd seemed much hotter this time around and hence it got a better rating. This time, Harry Smith walked away with the win after a Davey Boy Smith-like Running Powerslam. They shook hands again to the appreciation of the crowd.
OR: 69, CR: 54, MQ: 84
Road Agent Note: Colt Cabana lost the overness he had just gained from the promo
It was now time for our MAIN EVENT!!! D'Lo and Elijah stepped inside the steel cage and used the steel to absolutely pulverize each other. I'm not sure if it was the cage factor or what, but the rating in terms of workrate was MUCH lower than their previous meeting, which is a shame. Anyway, D'Lo found himself in a position to escape the cage but Swagger and Nemeth rushed out and climbed the cage, pushing D'Lo from the top of the cage back in. Elijah Experience for good measure...and Burke climbs out to become the NEW FEW champion. The REAL Wrestlers celebrate to end the show.
OR: 74, CR: 73, MQ: 76
Road Agent Note: The FEW Title gained in image.
71% Overall Rating for the show...getting there.
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REALLY hope I get a TV deal...
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