WLW: aa Date With Death 2025

 

Kevon Lee v. Perry Von Vicious v. Onyx Andretti 

We had a big guy triple threat to kick things off. This match was fine.

Kevon Lee won via pinfall 

2/5

Jack Sirius v. Dante Leon 

This was a solid wrestling match. 

Dante Leon won via submission 

2.75/5

Twist n Flip defended the WLW Dynamic Duos Tag Team Championship against The Hooligans

This was a fast-paced and excellent tag team match that was on par with something of PWG in 2014.

Twist n Flip retained via pinfall

3.75/5

Chucky Bates v. GG Jacobs in an Anything Goes Match 

Chucky Bates hit GG Jacobs with a torch then proceeded to attack Jacobs with a cookie tray. GG Jacobs jammed a gusset into Bates's arm. Bates got Jacobs back with a gusset in GG's head. GG Jacobs took back control by breaking a wooden stick and blasting a chair at Bates. Chucky Bates hit Jacobs with a barbed wire bat. Chucky Bates chokeslammed Jacobs through a crutch bridge, then hit a slam for the win. This was a fun match and both people went hard.

Chucky Bates won via pinfall 

3.75/5

Bobby V. V. Lil Sicko in a Taxidermy Death Match

After some wrestling, Bobby V. used a tube on Lil Sicko, then Bobby hit Sicko with a bat that had teeth on it. Lil Sicko got back in the fight by using a tube on Bobby V. Sicko hit a 619 through a tube on Bobby V. The finish was great, Bobby V. did a driver off the top rope to Sicko through a board with needles on it. This was a solid match with some cool stuff.

Bobby V. Won via pinfall 

2.75/5

Neil Diamond Cutter defended the Pure Heart Championship against Chase Burnett

There was a very clever spot where Chase Burnett dove at NDC, and Neil sidestepped it and Burnett flew out of the ring through a bunch of tubes. Burnett used gussets on the Neil Diamond Cutter. After a while, Neil Diamond Cutter did a senton onto a tube bundle lying across Chase Burnett. Neil Diamond Cutter used Skewers on Burnett. Neil Diamond Cutter gave Chase Burnett a Death Valley driver onto chairs that were on their side. Neil Diamond Cutter got the pin. I enjoyed this, but it was a very one-sided match.  Chase did take some good punishment so props to him.

Neil Diamond Cutter retained via pinfall 

3/5

Dr. Redacted v. Dysfunction in Barbed Wire Massacre

The first thing that happened was Dysfunction threw redacted into the Barbed Wire. They went outside of the ring, and Dysfunction broke a tube and used a gusset plate on Redacted. Redacted got on offense by headbutting a tube into Dysfunction. Once they got back in the ring Dysfunction gave Dr. Redacted a sidewalk slam onto a board of darts. These two wrestled a bit and Dr. Redacted gave Dysfunction a London Dungeon onto a chair. Redacted finished the match with a splash onto a tube bundle. This match was solid and it was a great way to end the show. 

Dr. Redacted won via pinfall 

3.25/5

Overall

This was a solid card with most of these being good to great matches. WLW is a sleeper company right now so for sure check out their shows and maybe start with this one.

7/10

RPW: King of the Kill 3

 

Before the Tournament started RPW paid tribute to Ryan Beavers and Masada's dad, RIP to both

Hoodfoot defended the RPW Championship in a First-Round Match against Jack Harrop

The RPW Championship will be on the line throughout the tournament. These two went outside the ring and brawled. These two threw chairs at each other outside of the ring. After these two took it back to the ring Hoodfoot broke a pane of glass over Jack Harrop. Jack Harrop put Hoodfoot through a door bridge. Hoodfoot took Jack Harrop outside the ring and put him through a pane of glass. These two got back in the ring and Jack Harrop broke a pane of glass over Hoodfoot for the win. This was a bit slow, but it was still a solid match. 

Jack Harrop won the RPW Championship and advanced via pinfall 

2.75/5

Eric Dillinger v. Dale Patricks in a First-Round Match 

After a promo from Dale Patricks Eric Dillinger hit Dale Patricks with a thumbtack bat and dove on Patricks outside of the ring. When they were done brawling outside of the ring, Patricks got Dillinger with a Thumbtack bat, and Dillinger subbed Patricks with a chair. Dale Patricks jammed a broken VHS into Dillingers' back and pulled out the pieces. Dillinger finished the match with a package pilderiver through a door bridge. This was a solid match, and I liked how good wrestling was incorporated into this.

Eric Dillinger advanced via pinfall 

3/5

Eric Ryan v. Mickie Knuckles in a First-Round Match 

This was supposed to be Eric Ryan against Nick Gage, but Gage no-showed to return in GCW. This match started with a light tube shot and a headbutt from Ryan to Knuckles. Eric Ryan continued the assault on Knuckles by punching a tube into her head and jamming a gusset plate into her head. Mickie made a comeback with a hip attack and headbutting tubes into Eric Ryan. Mickie Knuckles used an exploding prosthetic leg on Eric Ryan, that's a First. Eric Ryan finished the match with a Death Valley Driver through a door in the corner. This was a good match and I was happy about Mickie stepping in. 

Eric Ryan advanced via pinfall 

2.75/5

Masada v. Iceman in a First-Round Match 

The match began with chain wrestling. These two took it outside where Iceman attacked Masada with a tube. That woke Masada up enough to get Iceman with a tennis racket. Iceman attacked Masada with a light tube-covered skateboard and a pool cue. Once they got back in the ring Masada put Iceman through a door and carved up Iceman with the remnants of said door. Masada did the skewer spot. And Masada finished this with a running knee to the chest. This was a slow and methodical bloobath. This was very cool.

Masada advanced via pinfall 

3/5

That Kyle v. Hardcore Hillbilly 

After some stalling Hardcore Hillbilly got That Kyle with tubes. That Kyle got back on the attack with a gusset plate and a light tube skateboard. After popping his shoulder back into place, Hardcore Hillbilly did a Senton through a pane of glass. Hardcore Hillbilly finished the match with a splash through a tube bundle. This was a good match that served its purpose as a buffer between rounds of the tournament. 

Hardcore Hillbilly won via pinfall 

2.5/5

Jack Harrop defended the RPW Championship against Eric Dillinger in a Second-Round Match 

Eric Dillinger jump-started the match with a tube shot to Jack Harrop. Harrop took back control with a senton and a tube shot of his own on Dillinger. Eric Dillinger hit a leg drop on Harrop with a tube bundle under Dillinger's leg off the apron. Harrop dove off the apron with a tube bundle onto Eric Dillinger. These two had a light tube exchange in the ring. Eric Dillinger finished the match with a coast-to-coast through a glass pane and a chair. Very solid match by 2 underrated workers and an insane finish.

Eric Dillinger advanced and won the RPW Championship via pinfall 

2.75/5

Eric Ryan v. Masada in a Second-Round Match 

This match determined who went on to the finals to face Eric Dillinger for the RPW Championship. Eric Ryan got Masada with the dropkick into the tube bundle then Eric Ryan proceeded to break a tube over Masada's head and carve Masada with it. Masada got back on offense with some brutal chops and strikes. After brawling Outside of the ring Masada hit Eric Ryan with a suplex on a tube bundle to end the match. This was a very sudden end to the match, and Masada was holding his leg, so I hope he was okay. 

Masada advanced via pinfall 

2/5

Chuck Stein v. Tommy Trainwreck 

These two went outside the ring, where Tommy Trainwreck used a prosthetic leg on Chuck Stein. Tommy Trainwreck gave Chuck Stein a driver through a door. Chuck Stein got back on offense by putting syringes through Tommy Trainwreck's face. Tommy Trainwreck finished the match with a flaming knee. This could be fatigue but this match never really got going for me.

Tommy Trainwreck won via pinfall 

2/5

Eric Dillinger defended the RPW Championship in the Finals of King of the Kill 3 against Masada

These two did some chain wrestling then Eric Dillinger backed up Masada through a pane of glass. After some striking Masada through Dillinger through a pane of glass. Eric Dillinger finished the match with a frogsplash through a tube bundle. The match was good until the end, where a few moves were sloppy, and it took away from the momentum the match had going. 

Eric Dillinger won King of the Kill 3 and retained the RPW Championship 

2.5/5

Eric Dillinger v. Shlak in an Exloding Barbed Wire Match for King of the Kill 3

So there's a lot to explain here. The winner of King of the Kill from this year topically battles the winner of King of the Kill from the previous year. Both Eric Dillinger's RPW Championship and the King of the Kill are on the line. Winner takes all. Shlak got the advantage early with a slam and an elbow drop to the back of Dillinger with a tube. Shlak escalated that to an elbow drop on a tube bundle to Dillinger. Shlak threw Dillinger through a pane of glass. Dillinger got on offense by hitting Shlak with tubes, but that was short-lived because of Shlak's doing power moves to Dillinger. Shlak gave Dillinger a driver through a tube bundle. Eric Dillinger threw Shlak into the Exploding Barbed Wire and got the frog splash for the win. This was a great match because they made the explosions the finish. 

Eric Dillinger retained the RPW Championship and won King of the Kill via pinfall 

3.5/5

Overall

The first half of this tournament was great. Not a bad opening round match. The second half was lackluster minus Dillinger winning. The finals were great. This was definitely a mixed bag for sure. Decent show overall 

6.2/10

GCW: Homecoming 2025 Night 2

 

Lil Sicko and Mr. Danger v. Drew Parker and Masashi Takeda 

We started the show with these guys singing Tubes at each other. Takeda threw a chair at and gave a Russian Leg Sweep to Lil Sicko. Drew Parker jabbed a day into Mr. Danger's head. Takeda jammed a gusset into Mr. Danger's head and then stabbed Danger in the head with scissors. After some good wrestling, Mr. Danger did a 450 onto Takeda, who had a ladder lying across him. After Sicko hit a splash on Takeda with a tube bundle Takeda jammed scissors into Lil Sicko's ear. Takeda finished this with knees into a Tube bundle on Lil Sicko. This was an amazing way to start the show and keep the momentum from night 1.

Drew Parker and Masashi Takeda won via pinfall 

4.75/5

KJ Orso came out and shoved Emil Jay then cut a promo on losing the match last night. KJ challenged Sam Stackhouse for a Steel Cage Match at the LA Show. 

Miracle Ones v. Marcus Mathers and YDNP 

This was a fucking solid trios match. Good wrestling from all involved. 

Marcus Mathers and YDNP won via pinfall

4.5/5

Mance Warner v. Dr. Redacted 

Mancer jump-started the match by attacking Redacted during his entrance. Mance Warner proceeded to throw a ladder at Dr. Redacted. These two brawled outside of the ring. After some stiff wrestling, Redacted got Warner with a bundle of tubes. Redacted fell off the middle rope through a door bridge and a tube bundle. Dr. Redacted made a comeback with a frog splash on Mance Warner through a door bridge. Mance Warner chokeslammed Dr. Redacted through a tube bundle bridge. Mance Warner finished Redacted with a DDT but Redacted got a bad cut on his arm. Get well soon Doc. This was a great match with awesome storytelling. 

Mance Warner won via pinfall 

4.25/5

VNDL 48 v. Jack Cartwheel and Gringo Loco 

This was an alright match. I wish the pace woulda been faster but it is what it is.

VNDL 48 won via pinfall 

2.25/5

John Wayne Murdoch v. Ciclope

After some wrestling, these two had a takedown exchange. Ciclope dove at John Wayne Murdoch but missed and went outside the ring through 2 doors. John Wayne Murdoch used a popper bat on Ciclope. John Wayne Murdoch used a toothpick bat on Ciclope's nether regions. John Wayne Murdoch broke tubes over Ciclope. John Wayne Murdoch used a gusset bat on Ciclope. Ciclope made a comeback. John Wayne Murdoch did a deep south destroyer on Ciclope and went through a box of tubes but Ciclope kicked out at 1. Then Ciclope somehow got the victory. This was a great match and I love the creativity with all the different bats.

Ciclope won via pinfall 

3.75/5

Griffin McCoy v. Terry Yaki v. Austin Luke v. Greyson Pierce v. Flyin Ryan v. Joey Janela 

This was a standard GCW Scramble.

Joey Janela won via pinfall 

2.25/5

Matt Tremont defended the GCW Ultraviolent Championship against Bear Bronson

Tremont dropkicked Bear Bronson into the ropes covered in Barbed wire and tubes. Bear Bronson got a comeback in that involved a tube shot. Bear Bronson gave Tremont a splash in the corner with a light tube x in it. These two brawled around the ringside. Once these guys got back into the ring Bear Bronson used a gusset bat on Matt Tremont. These two speared each other through Tokyo Towers. These two had a tube exchange. These two jammed gusset plates into each other's heads. These two gave each other headshots. These guys had a tube exchange on the apron, then Tremont and Bronson both fell through a barbed wire door. These two fought on top of a scaffold, and Tremont stabbed Bronson in the head with a fork, threw Bronson off the scaffold through a door and pane of glass below, and then for the grand finale, Tremont dove off the scaffold onto Bronson to get the pin. It was a great fucking match, go out of your way to watch it.

Matt Tremont retained via pinfall 

5/5

This was a solid show overall. Mostly killer, only filler was the scramble, and even that wasn't bad. This is for sure a show of the year Contender and the main was a match of the year Contender.

8.6/10

GCWx Juggalo Championship Wrestling: 2 Day War 2025 Night 2

 

Atticus Cogar v. Nic Nemeth

This was just a well-wrestled match with great selling.

Atticus Cogar won via pinfall 

2.75/5

Brooke Havoc v. Priscilla Kelly v. Hollyhood Haley J v. Alice Crowley

I wasn't into this at all. It was short, and the wrestling didn't draw me in. 

Alice Crowley won via pinfall 

1.5/5

Mr. Kennedy did the intros for the next match.

Kaleb Konley defended the JCW American Championship against The Great Sasuke 

This match was slow and had a lot of shenanigans with Jeeves interfering for Konley, but it is what it is.

Kaleb Konley retained via pinfall 

1.5/5

PCO and Spyder Nate Webb v. The Outbreak 

This match was very uneventful. 

The Outbreak won via pinfall 

0.5/5

Effy defended the GCW Championship against Willie Mack 

This match was short and didn't have time to get going.

Effy retained via pinfall

1.5/5

Battle Royal 

This was honestly fun. Usually, battle royals aren't good, but I enjoyed this one. 

Joey Janela won via pinfall 

3.25/5

Matt Tremont defended the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Championship against 2 Tuff Tony in a Barbed Wire Match

Tremont stabbed Tony in the head with a fork. Tony theb reversed the fork. These two exchanged shots with a barbed wire bat. VNDL 48 came out to Attack 2 Tuff Tony but Vampiro made the save. After all that these two went off a ladder into barbed wire. 2 Tuff Tony gave Tremont a suplexplex through a barbed wire door. Brett Lauderdale and YDNP came out to interfere on behalf of Matt Tremont. ICP made the save for 2 Tuff Tony. 2 Tuff Tony won by splashing off the top rope with a tube by bundle. This was a good match and I didn't mind the interference. 

2 Tuff Tony won via pinfall 

2.75/5

Although this wasn't a great and, dare I say, rushed show, this had its moments. The opener was good, the battle Royal and main events were both fun, other than that, this show wasn't for me.

3.9/10

GCW:Homecoming 2025 Night 1

 

Matt Cardona v. Shotzi Blackheart 

These two were having a solid hardcore teatering on Death Match until Mance Warner came out on behalf of Matt Cardona, Jimmy Lloyd made the save for Shotzi Blackheart, Tommy Invincible came out dressed, and Nick Gage. And then a huge surprise. Nick Gage, who was scheduled to be at King of the Kill, made his return to GCW. After more violence, Killer Kross and Scarlet made their proper GCW Debut. Shotzi won with the Senton. This match was storytelling at its finest. You had a lot of cool surprises and an even solid match in there too. 

Shotzi Blackheart won via pinfall 

4/5

Marcus Mathers v. Drew Parker 

Honestly, I was let down, a match with this caliber of athletes shoulda have been better. This was average and the finish seemed rushed. 

Drew Parker won via pinfall 

2.25/5

Dr. Redacted v. Ultramantis Black 

Redacted came out to Firestorm fuck yes! Redacted started the violence by throwing a tube bundle at Ultramantis Black and Ultramantis immediately retaliated by throwing Redacted through a pane of glass. These two brawled outside of the ring. Once they got back into the ring Ultramantis got some offense with a gusset to the head and a tack bat. Ultramantis gave Redacted an electric chair through a barbed wire board, shout out to Jim Anderson for the WaWa Board of Death. Ultramantis gave Redacted a Tiger bomb onto a fan. After getting hit with tubes, Redacted got out of the ring, grabbed a pair of plyers, and cut off Ultramantis's antler. Then Redacted gave Ultramantis a suplex onto 2 chairs on their side. Redacted finished this match with a high cross body through a pane of glass. This was a great fucking match.

Dr. Redacted won via pinfall 

3.5/5

There was an hour and a half Brett Lauderdale speech, the video was classy but this went on way too fucking long. 

VNDL 48 v. Masha Slamovich, Joey Janela, and Matt Tremont 

This was a chaotic brawl. There was a tack bat used outside of the ring. Matt Tremont used a tack bat on Otis Cogar. Atticus Cogar gave Joey Janela a Hurricanrana onto 4 chairs. Otis used his straight razor on Matt Tremont. Atticus Cogar stabbed Joey Janela in the head with skewers. Masha Slamovich gave Christian Napier an Air Raid Crash off the top rope through a door. Joey Janela got Atticus back with the skewers. As Atticus called for a forklift, Bobby Beverly came out. Bobby Beverly attacked Otis and Napier and Atticus was choked out and thrown off a Scaffold by Charles Mason for the win. This was an entertaining brawl, and I liked the surprises.

Joey Janela, Masha Slamovich, and Matt Tremont won via pinfall

3.75/5

YDNP defended the GCW Tag Team Championship against Gringo Loco and Jack Cartwheel 

What can I say? This was a well-wrestled match by 4 men who can go.

YDNP retained via pinfall 

3/5

After that match, a package came out, and once the package opened, balloons came out, and the JCW roster came out and attacked YDNP, and members of the GCW Roster came out and got the JCW Roster to agree to the War Games match.

Bam Sullivan v. Mr. Danger v. Lil Sicko v. Ciclope v. Bear Bronson v. John Wayne Murdoch 

This was a Death Match scramble. This was a lot to keep track of, so I won't go into much detail. But this is what you'd expect. A lot of chaos, glass, and blood.

Bear Bronson won via pinfall 

2.75/5

Austin Luke v. AJ Gray 

AJ Gray made a surprise return. Squash but to be expected. Welcome back AJ

AJ Gray won via pinfall 

1.5/5

Effy defended the GCW Championship against KJ Orso 

This was an alright match. There was a lot of interference from the Stackhouse family.

Effy retained via pinfall 

2.5/5

Slade v. Masashi Takeda 

Right off the bat we had a tube exchange. Slade crushed a bunch of tubes and stabbed Takeda with them. Takeda dropkicked a Tokyo Tower into Slade. Takeda scraped scissors across Slade's head. Slade came back by chokeslamming Takeda through a pane of glass. Takeda did a Cannonball to Slade through a pane of glass. After stabbing each other in the head with scissors Slade clostelined a tube bundle into Takeda. Takeda got the back fist and a suplex onto a tube bundle on Slade. Takeda finally got Slade with a cradle for the victory. This was a great match and a great way to end the show.

Masashi Takeda won via pinfall 

3.75/5

This is what I want out of GCW. Pretty much all the matches were ban8gers. There were many cool returns, and the Showboat did what the Showboat does. Start to finish this was fun. Loved it

8/10

GCW x Juggalo Championship Wrestling: 2 Day War 2025

 

Drew Parker v. Drake Younger 

We started the show with a battle of generations and somewhat of a dream match. After some fast-paced wrestling, Drew Parker put Drake Younger through a barbed wire door. Drew Parker threw a strike at Drake Younger's back. Drake made the comeback and put a dart through Drew Parker's cheek. Drake hit the tiger driver on top of a chair. Drake Younger hit a Death Valley driver to Parker through a barbed wire door. Drew Parker hit a Samoan driver to Drake Younger through a trash can. Drew Parker finished the match with a Swanton through a barbed wire door flipped upside down on top of Drake. This was a banger of a match to start the show, and it lived up to my expectations. 

Drew Parker won via pinfall 

3.75/5

VNDL 48 v. Steven Flow, Luigi Primo, and Cocaine

This was a gimmick-heavy match that would have fit in with Chikara, but it worked.

VNDL 48 won via pinfall

3.25/5

Bam Sullivan v. Shane Mercer 

The match was okay but the main thing taking away from it was the fans throwing trash into the ring. It's annoying at this point. A cool thing, though, was the APA getting involved on behalf of Shane Mercer. 

Shane Mercer won via pinfall

1.75/5

Tarzan Duran v. Dr. Mike Yankem

Tarzan lured Mike Yankem in and carved him up with a knife. Mike Yankem got him back by putting Tarzan in a chair and jamming dental tools in Tarzan's head and mouth. Tarzan got the advantage back by jamming an object through Yankem's tongue. After a nice chair shot exchange Mike Yankem put himself to sleep with nitrous gas. Dr. Mike Yankem finished the match with a splash on Tarzan through a door. This was a fun and crazy match. Dental tools are now in Death Match.

Dr. Mike Yankem won via pinfall 

2.75/5

Masha Slamovich, The Great Sasuke, and 2 Cold Scorpio v. JP Grayson, Matt Cross, and Alice Crowley 

This was a pretty standard 6-person. Other than Scorpio still looking great nothing else stood out.

Masha Slamovich, The Great Sasuke, and 2 Cold Scorpio won via pinfall

2/5

Joey Janela v. 2 Tuff Tony 

Joey Janela got the better of 2 Tuff Tony and attacked Tony with chairs. 2 Tuff Tony made a comeback and threw Janela through a chair. Janela got back on offense by doing a death valley driver to Tony off the apron. 2 Tuff Tony put Janela through a door bridge. Janela did a sunset Flip to Tony through a door bridge, then these two had an exchange where they hit each other with doors. 2 Tuff Tony gave Joey Janela a superplex through chairs. Effy interfered on Joey Janela's behalf. Willie Mack interfered on behalf of 2 Tuff Tony. 2 Tuff Tony had the match won but the referee got pulled out by Matt Tremont and attacked 2 Tuff Tony. James Storm came out and made the save for 2 Tuff Tony. 2 Tuff Tony hit the flaming fist for the win. This was a good hardcore match. There was a lot of interference, which was lame but made sense, but all in all, a good match.

2 Tuff Tony won via pinfall 

3.25/5

YDNP and Brothers of Funstruction had a Title for Title Match 

That's right. The GCW and JCW Tag Team Championships were up for grabs in this one. This is a short match with not much substance to it.

YDNP won the JCW Tag Team Championship and retained the GCW Tag Team Championship 

1.5/5

Overall

For the most part, this show accomplished its job of getting Night 2 set up and having a solid show. This card was good all the way through with a few exceptions. 

6/10

ICW NHB Vol. 76

 

ICW NHB did another joint show with DMDU. I wish I had more time to check out more DMDU, but a lot is going on here.

The Pulse defended the DMDU Tag Team Championship against The House of Frost

The Pulse got going with light tube shots on The House of Frost. The House of Frost retaliated with light tube shots. I'll be honest here, this one is hard for me because I'm unfamiliar, and there's no commentary, which doesn't help with either team in the match. The match was a good hoss fight, but I just wanna know who was who.

The House of Frost won the DMDU Tag Team Championship via pinfall

2.25/5

Gore v. Terry Shaw 

Gore started off cutting a hilarious promo. Gore attacked Terry Shaw with tubes. Gore jammed a gusset into Terry Shaw's arm. Terry Shaw got the quick roll-up win. This was more or less a glorified squash match to showcase Gore and it was eh.

Terry Shaw won via pinfall

2/5

Mad Man Pondo v. Vixsin

Mad Man Pondo decided to start the match outside of the ring, and from there, Miss Fortune got involved on Vixsin's behalf. Vixsin attacked Pondo with scissors. Pondo made a comeback by using the saw blade through some tubes on the back of Vixsin. Vixsin made a comeback by using Tubes and smashing cinderblocks on Pondo. Mad Man Pondo through Vixsin into some cacti. Pondo got Vixsin with the staple gun. Vixsin went for a splash with Pondo on a barbed wire door, but the door didn't break, so Vixsin ended the match with a splash onto tubes. This match was okay, but it was a little slow for me, and the barbed wire door not cooperating ruined the ending.

Vixsin won via pinfall

2.5/5

Xavier Black v. Kody Manhorn 

After battling with Thumbtack-covered cricket bats, Kody Manhorn got Xavier Black with a gusset plate in his head. During Xavier Black's comeback, Black got Manhorn with a gusset, took him around the ring with the tack-covered cricket bat, and Sidewalk slammed Manhorn through a chair. Kody Manhorn made a comeback by putting Xavier Black through a door. After some wrestling and A Cutter onto a pile of seashells, Kody Manhorn hit a headbutt for the win. This was a pretty solid match and had some creative weapons with the tack bats and the seashells.

Kody Manhorn won via pinfall 

3.25/5

Danny Demanto v. Michael Weaver 

Danny jumped the gun with a tube shot on Michael Weaver. Michael Weaver retaliated with a gusset plate to Danny Demanto's head. These two had a staple gun exchange. Michael Weaver used a barbed wire cricket bat on Danny. Danny Demanto got back on offense by using skewers on Michael Weaver including jamming skewers into Weaver's eye. Danny Demanto gave Michael Weaver a cutter from the apron through a cabinet of tubes. Michael Weaver gave Danny Demanto a double knee through a tube bundle. Danny Demanto put Michael Weaver through a soda can door. Danny Demanto finished this off with a splash through a tube bundle. This was a fantastic match, and say what you will about Danny Demanto, but you can't deny that he is one of the best at getting talents over, and this match proves it.

Danny Demanto won via pinfall 

4.75/5

Valido v. Jordan Samson 

The first thing that happened was that Valido got thrown out of the ring onto a pane of glass that didn't break. Then Jordan Samson came out of the ring to Slam Valido through the pane of glass, and it still didn't break. Jordan Samson regrouped and gave Valido an Alabama slam onto shards of glass and then gave Valido a running boot through a pane of glass. Samson, being the sadist he is, cut open Valido's mask and put a gusset in Valido's head. Valido got offense by using a cricket bat with tacks on Samson. Samson was back on the attack with some vicious chair shots to Valido. Samson gave Valido an Avalanche driver through a Glass bridge but Valido kicked out at 1 and attacked Samson with tubes. Jordan Samson finished the match by throwing a tube bundle and then hitting Valido with a half-and-hand suplex. For this, having a rough start, this turned out to be a great match. 

Jordan Samson won via pinfall

3.25/5

Dale Patricks v. Joel Bateman

These two began with a tube exchange then Dale Patricks put Joel Bateman through a pane of glass. After some strong style and good tube spots. Dale Patricks ended the match by lighting a board and tube bundle on fire and chokeslamming Joel Bateman on it. To be honest, I was let down. This should have been a great match but it was very short for some reason. It was like Chinese food. Good but left me hungry.

Dale Patricks won via pinfall 

2.25/5

After the match, Joel Bateman was told he would be wrestling Jun Kasa, which is a dream match for Bateman. Great dude and he fucking deserves it.

Vic Craig defended the DMDU Championship against JT Hollow

This started with a tube exchange. After JT Hollow stabbed Vic Craig in the face with an object and some wrestling, these two took it outside, and Vic Craig used a cricket bat with tacks on JT Hollow. Vic Craig cracked a beer bottle over JT Hollow's head and stabbed Hollow with it. JT Hollow got back on offense by stomping Vic Craig's head into a pit of tacks. Vic Craig raked a barbed wire cricket bat across JT Hollow's forehead. After some cool tube spots, these two had an insane finish. Vic Craig gave JT Hollow a Spanish fly off the top chain through a tube bundle/glass bridge below. Great match and these are 2 wrestlers to keep your eye on. 

Vic Craig retained via pinfall 

3.75/5

Overall

There wasn't anything bad on this show, but it was a mixed bag. Manhorn/Black, Demanto/Weaver, and Craig/Hollow were bangers, but the rest of the card was forgettable. Part of the issue, to be honest and to be fair to the review, is that I don't watch enough DM, DU. I'm not super familiar with a lot of people here, which I need to get better with.

6/10

ICW NHB did another joint show with DMDU. I wish I had more time to check out more DMDU, but a lot is going on here.

The Pulse defended the DMDU Tag Team Championship against The House of Frost

The Pulse got going with light tube shots on The House of Frost. The House of Frost retaliated with light tube shots. I'll be honest here, this one is hard for me because I'm unfamiliar, and there's no commentary, which doesn't help with either team in the match. The match was a good hoss fight, but I just wanna know who was who.

The House of Frost won the DMDU Tag Team Championship via pinfall

2.25/5

Gore v. Terry Shaw 

Gore started off cutting a hilarious promo. Gore attacked Terry Shaw with tubes. Gore jammed a gusset into Terry Shaw's arm. Terry Shaw got the quick roll-up win. This was more or less a glorified squash match to showcase Gore and it was eh.

Terry Shaw won via pinfall

2/5

Mad Man Pondo v. Vixsin

Mad Man Pondo decided to start the match outside of the ring, and from there, Miss Fortune got involved on Vixsin's behalf. Vixsin attacked Pondo with scissors. Pondo made a comeback by using the saw blade through some tubes on the back of Vixsin. Vixsin made a comeback by using Tubes and smashing cinderblocks on Pondo. Mad Man Pondo through Vixsin into some cacti. Pondo got Vixsin with the staple gun. Vixsin went for a splash with Pondo on a barbed wire door, but the door didn't break, so Vixsin ended the match with a splash onto tubes. This match was okay, but it was a little slow for me, and the barbed wire door not cooperating ruined the ending.

Vixsin won via pinfall

2.5/5

Xavier Black v. Kody Manhorn 

After battling with Thumbtack-covered cricket bats, Kody Manhorn got Xavier Black with a Gusset plate in his head. During Xavier Black's comeback, Black got Manhorn with a gusset, took him around the ring with the tack-covered cricket bat, and Sidewalk slammed Manhorn through a chair. Kody Manhorn made a comeback by putting Xavier Black through a door. After some wrestling and A Cutter onto a pile of seashells, Kody Manhorn hit a headbutt for the win. This was a pretty solid match and had some creative weapons with the tack bats and the seashells.

Kody Manhorn won via pinfall 

3.25/5

Danny Demanto v. Michael Weaver 

Danny jumped the gun with a tube shot on Michael Weaver. Michael Weaver retaliated with a gusset plate to Danny Demanto's head. These two had a staple gun exchange. Michael Weaver used a barbed wire cricket bat on Danny. Danny Demanto got back on offense by using skewers on Michael Weaver including jamming skewers into Weaver's eye. Danny Demanto gave Michael Weaver a cutter from the apron through a cabinet of tubes. Michael Weaver gave Danny Demanto a double knee through a tube bundle. Danny Demanto put Michael Weaver through a soda can door. Danny Demanto finished this off with a splash through a tube bundle. This was a fantastic match, and say what you will about Danny Demanto, but you can't deny that he is one of the best at getting talents over, and this match proves it.

Danny Demanto won via pinfall 

4.75/5

Valido v. Jordan Samson 

The first thing that happened was Valido got thrown out of the ring onto a pane of glass that didn't break, then Jordan Samson came out of the ring to Slam Valido through the pane of glass, and it still didn't break. Jordan Samson regrouped and gave Valido an Alabama slam onto shards of glass and then gave Valido a running boot through a pane of glass. Samson, being the sadist he is, cut open Valido's mask and put a gusset in Valido's head. Valido got offended by using a cricket bat with tacks on Samson. Samson was back on the attack with some vicious chair shots to Valido. Samson gave Valido an Avalanche driver through a Glass bridge but Valido kicked out at 1 and attacked Samson with tubes. Jordan Samson finished the match by throwing a tube bundle and then hitting Valido with a half-and-hand suplex. For this, having a rough start, this turned out to be a great match. 

Jordan Samson won via pinfall

3.25/5

Dale Patricks v. Joel Bateman

These two began with a tube exchange then Dale Patricks put Joel Bateman through a pane of glass. After some strong style and good tube spots. Dale Patricks ended the match by lighting a board and tube bundle on fire and chokeslamming Joel Bateman on it. To be honest i was let down. This shoulddddd have been a great match but it was very short for some reason. It was like chinese food. Good but left me hungry.

Dale Patricks won via pinfall 

2.25/5

After the match Joel Bateman was told he will be wrestling Jun Kasai which is a dream match for Bateman. Great dude and he fucking deserves it.

Vic Craig defended the DMDU Championship against JT Hollow

This started with a tube exchange. After JT Hollow stabbed Vic Craig in the face with an object and some wrestling these two took it outside and Vic Craig used a cricket bat with tacks on JT Hollow. Vic Craig cracked a beer bottle over JT Hollow's head and stabbed Hollow with it. JT Hollow got back on offense by stomping Vic Craig's head into a pit of tacks. Vic Craig raked a barbed wire cricket bat across JT Hollow's forehead. After some cool tube spots these two had an insane finish. Vic Craig gave JT Hollow a Spanish fly off the top chain through a tube bundle/glass bridge below. Great match and these are 2 wrestlers to keep your eye on. 

Vic Craig retained via pinfall 

3.75/5

Overall

There wasnt anything bad on this show but it was a mixed bag. Manhorn/Black, Demanto/Weaver and Craig/Hollow were bangers but the rest of the card was forgettable. Part of the issue to be honest and to be fair to the review is i dont watch enough DMDU and im not super familiar with a lot of people there which i need to get better with.

6/10

ICW NHB Vol. 81

 

At the beginning of the show, Danny Demanto announced that Hoodfoot, Casanova Valentine, Nathan Mowery, Reed Bentley, and John Wayne Murdoch were unable to make the show. 

Akira v. Eric Ryan 

Eric Ryan stepped in for Reed Bentley. These two started off chain wrestling which led to Akira and Ryan chain wrestling in terra kata. Akira carved up Eric Ryan with skewers. There was a gross spot with Akira jamming the skewers into Eric Ryan's fingernails. The momentum shifted when Eric Ryan raked terra kata across Akira's head. After a strike exchange, Eric Ryan gave Akira a tiger bomb onto the Terra kata. Akira pinned Eric Ryan for the pin. This was a perfect match. These two took their time and made everything they did mean something. My only gripe was that it got a bit slow at times.

Akira won via pinfall

3.75/5

Gabriel Skye v. Gary Jay 

After some solid and stiff wrestling, Gary Jay used a chair on Gabriel Skye and a fork on Skye. Gabriel got offense on Gary Jay by powerbombing Gary Jay onto tacks. Gary Jay finished off Gabriel Skye by giving Skye a Death Valley driver onto 2 chairs that were on their side and hitting Skye with a rolling elbow. With the exception of a few spots, this was a hard-hitting wrestling match. Not bad.

Gary Jay won via pinfall

3.25/5

4825( Jayden Newman and Jameson Shook) defended the IWTV Tag Team Championship against The Pillars (Tommy Vendetta and MM3)

The Pillars started off with some high flying, which escalated into a brawl outside of the V-ring. We then had some wrestling until Tommy Vendetta used the staple gun on Jameson Shook. The match finished when 4825 gave Tommy Vendetta a streetsweeper thrift a door bridge that had Legos on it. The match was okay but it was too similar to the match I had seen previously to.

4825 retained via pinfall

2.5/5

Dr. Redacted v. Tommy Trainwreck 

Redacted immediately dropkicked Tommy Trainwreck through a barbed wire board. These two brawled outside of the ring, where Redacted did a flip off the bar onto Tommy Trainwreck, who was sitting on a chair. Tommy Trainwreck gave Dr. Redacted a Death Valley driver through an Ironing board. These two exchanged Thumbtack Bat shots and suplexes. Dr. Redacted got thrown into a board of forks. Dr. Redacted put a fishhook through Tommy Trainwreck's cheek. Dr. Redacted did a frog splash off the top chain onto a door stack that was lying on Tommy Trainwreck, but unfortunately, the door didn't break. I love that Redacted won a very chaotic match but the end kinda sucked with the door not breaking. 

Dr. Redacted won via pinfall 

3/5

Danny Demanto v. Ludark Shaitan 

After some lucha libre Ludark Shaitan took Danny Demanto outside of the ring and jammed a gusset plate on his back. Danny got back on offense by jamming a Gusset into Ludark's head and taking a strand of skin with it. To make matters worse Danny Demanto poked Ludark in the eye with skewers. Ludark Shaitan got back on offense by doing a senton to Danny while Danny was sitting on a chair. Danny then hit the Demanto driver on Ludark. Ludark gave Danny a superplex through a door. Danny Demanto gave Ludark a shit with the popper bat. After some shenanigans with the referee, Ludark Shaitan hit a spear through a pane of glass to get the win. This was a perfect match, and I like the pacing on this and how they took their time building the match.

Danny Demanto won via pinfall

3.25/5

Dimitri Alexandrov v. Dale Patricks 

Other than some face stabbing spots and Dale Patricks doing a powerbomb to Dimitri Alexandrov onto a knife board this was just more or less a wrestling match. This was too slow for me, and I never fully got into it. It wasn't bad, I just wanted more from it.

Dale Patricks won via pinfall 

2.25/5

Krule v. Bear Bronson 

Krule no sold Gusset plates going into his chest. Krule then cracked Bear Bronson with a water jug on a stick. Once they got back in the ring Krule threw Bear Bronson through a pane of glass. Krule got Bear Bronson with the gusset plate. Bear Bronson has Krule a spinebuster through a door. After not selling, getting hit in the head with a door, Bear Bronson did a black hole slam to Krule. Krule got up instantly after a chokeslam and hit the atrocity to Bear Bronson, who went face-first onto a chair. Krule poured gasoline on Bear Bronson and himself. Bear Bronson's wife came out to stop Krule, and Bear Bronson got the win. This is exactly what it should have been. An ignorant hoss fight. Bear Bronson is catching on quick, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for him after a banger like that. 

Bear Bronson won via pinfall

4.25/5

For there being a lot of wrenches thrown into this show this was a damn good show. Every match was good to solid, and ICW keeps its momentum rolling. My favorite on this was The Krule/Bronson match.

7/10

Juggalo Championship Wrestling: Powder Keg 2025

 

Buddy Tomas, Corazon, Johnny Vega v. Kongo Kong and Mr. Happy

We started with a squash match to get the big men over

Kongo Kong and Mr. Happy won via pinfall 

0.75/5

Christina Marie v. Hollyhood Haley J

This match wasn't perfect. It was very sloppy. 

Hollywood Haley J won via pinfall 

0.75/5

Mechawolf v. Matt Cross

We had a good, high-flying match here. It got clunky in a few spots but the match was still enjoyable. 

Mechawolf won via pinfall 

2/5

JP Grayson, Shane Mercer, and Alice Crowley v. Magistrate Mike, CoKane, and Steven Flow

This was a standard 6-person tag. The only cool part that stood out was Shane Mercer throwing CoKane through a table off the stage. It was okay.

JP Grayson, Shane Mercer, and Alice Crowley won via pinfall 

2/5

Kaleb Konley defended the JCW American Championship against Willie Mack 

These two had a good match going but it had to end on a count of. Bullshit.

No Contest 

2.5/5

YDNP v. The Outbreak 

I liked the Oubreak's zombie gimmick and this was a decent enough match. 

YDNP won via pinfall 

2/5

Drake Younger v. Joey Janela 

I was super excited about this match and I was not disappointed. These men are both great wrestlers so we had that element. Drake took some insane bumps through barbed wire. And the finish with Drake doing the Drake's landing through the 2 chairs was phenomenal. Usually, I hate the end of the match speeches too, but Joey and Drake putting each other over after going to war with each other got me pumped up.

Drake Younger won via pinfall 

4.5/5

Matt Tremont, Manders, and John Wayne Murdoch v. Mad Man Pondo, Mickie Knuckles, and 2 Tuff Tony 

We had a 6-person Death Match to close the show. This was a wild brawl, but let's focus on the end. Mickie Knuckles soaked a board in Alcohol, 2 Tuff Tony lit the board on fire and Pondo gave John Wayne Murdoch a slam through it. Unfortunately, John Wayne Murdoch was lit on fire, and the match ended. I'm not rating this out of respect for John Wayne Murdoch. Accidents happen, but John has always been cool to me and always remembers me at shows, so if you read this and can help the duke out. I can't find the link for the GoFundMe, but it's out there, and seek it out. 

N/A

Overall

The end left a bad taste in my mouth and most of the show was average at best. Although Drake/Janela was fantastic.

5/10

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GCW: Hit Em Up 2025

 

Gringo Loco, Jack Cartwheel, and Cappacino Jones v. YDNP and Terry Yaki 

This is very easy to describe. This was a spot fest and it was excellent. As far as a non-Death Match, unless we're talking mainstream, I haven't seen much better.

YDNP and Terry Yaki won via pinfall

4.5/5

Masha Slamovich defended the JCW Championship against Gary Jay 

We had a hard-hitting match here. Although the crowd was vocal on how not into Gary Jay they were here. I liked it but the crowd took me out of it. 

Masha Slamovich retained via pinfall 

2.75/5

Matt Cardona, Smart Mark Sterling, and Tommy Invincible v. Shotzi Blackheart, Donna Purrazo, and Matt Tremont 

Cardona and Shotzi have a king of the indies rivalry going, but honestly, I'm not sure how this match came about. There were A lot of mystery entrants. Even though all played their respective gimmicks well, the was a little too goofy for my liking. 

Matt Cardona, Smart Mark Sterling, and Tommy Invincible won via pinfall

2.5/5

Manders v. Steve Maclin

We had a stiff chop battle for this match. Although this match was good it was a bit repetitive because most of the match was just chops.

Manders won via pinfall 

2.5/5

Atticus Cogar v. Billie Starkz 

Atticus's ring psychology never ceases to amaze me. That spot where Atticus stuck the skewers in the bottom rope and did the pull-up to Billie Starkz was a stroke of genius. Billie Starkz, however, took a beating here, which is great because she's signed to AEW, so she doesn't have to. Billie took a few skewer spots and bled. This was a very good match. There was interference from VNDL 48 on Atticus's behalf and interference from Manders, Matt Tremont, and Joey Janela on Billie's behalf, so that feud continued.

Billie Starkz won via pinfall

3.25/5

Drew Parker and Emersyn Jane v. The Rejects

We had our first Death Match of the evening. This pitted 2 of the best in the UK against 1 of the best Tag teams. Every time Drew Parker brings those darts into the match, those fucking things make me cringe. The visual of the dart piercing outward through his cheek gets me every time. There were plenty of glass and barbed wire spots. My only complaint was that it did get a bit sloppy towards the end, but not enough to take me out of it. Very solid match.

Drew Parker and Emersyn Jane won via pinfall 

3.75/5

Effy defended the GCW Championship against Crowbar

This match was okay. It wasn't terrible, and they did a guard rail spot, but other than that, this match didn't get me excited at all.

Effy was retained via pinfall 

2.25/5

Bear Bronson and Slade v. Dr. Redacted and Mr. Danger

This was a great main event. Bear Bronson is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. He has adapted to the death match well, and this team he formed with Slade, I'm all for it. This match had a lot of outside brawling and a lot of glass. My only complaint is that GCW beat Redacted again. Dr. Redacted is easily the most over wrestler in their Death Match division, so I don't know why he keeps getting beaten.

Slade and Bear Bronson won via pinfall 

4/5

Overall

This was a solid show. Both Death Match Tags were great, and the wrestling had some good stuff too. 

7/10

GCW: Japan Tokyo Square 2025

Shota v. Jeffrey John 

The match itself wasn't perfect. The only thing that came from it was Kikutaro interfering. 

Shota won via pinfall 

1.5/5

Hideyoshi Kamatani v. Manders 

The only way to describe this was meat on meat. Both men beat the shit out of each other and had a solid strong style match.

Hideyoshi Kamatani won via pinfall 

2.75/5

Mao and YDNP v. Dark Sheik, Shotzi Blackheart, and Miyu Yamashita 

This was simply a great spot fest from 6 people who can go.

Mao and YDNP won via pinfall

2.75/5

Atticus Cogar v. Drew Parker 

 Atticus Cogar is a master at ring psychology, and in this one, he showed why. Everything Atticus did was done with purpose. Atticus stabbing Drew Parker in the legs with skewers was genius. Drew Parker used tubes here and did his syringe to the mouth spot to Atticus. This woke me up.

Atticus Cogar won via pinfall 

3.5/5

Effy defended the GCW Championship against Abdullah Kobayashi 

The best way to describe this match was a violent comedy match. This was very fun. Kobayashi got stabbed with a fork the whole match, and somehow Kobayashi's pants came off, and Kobayashi took light tube shots in the ass. This is the best Effy match I've seen in a while.

Effy was retained via pinfall

2.75/5

Matt Tremont defended the GCW Ultraviolent Championship against Masashi Takeda 

What can I say? Two of the best are doing what they do. I love a death match, so I love this match. Do you?

Matt Tremont was retained via pinfall 

4/5

Overall 

The show was short and sweet. Solid card start to finish, and let's see how night 3 goes.

7/10

 

X-Brand: Wicked 13 2025

 

Veronica Cane came out and introduced the participants in the Tournament. Nick Gage addressed the crowd. Then Veronica Cane introduced Creepy Pinky.

Angel Metro v. Tarzan Duran in a First-Round Match 

This was how we kicked off the wicked thirteen. They did a lot of chain wrestling, which I wasn't particularly into. The brawl in the crowd was fun with Tarzan and Angel Metro slamming people from the crowd onto each other. I also liked Angel Metro throwing Tarzan into a tree and Eden trying to get involved and eating a tube courtesy of Angel Metro. However, this match dragged on and never picked up momentum. 

Angel Metro advanced via pinfall 

1.75/5

Jimmy Controversy v. Jimmy Lloyd v. Hardcore in a First-Round Match 

Shout out to Hardcore for wrestling against Jimmy's injury. The only problem was that Veronica Cane came out and told Hardcore he couldn't compete. The match itself was good. A lot of athletic wrestling with tube spots.

Jimmy Lloyd advanced via pinfall

2.5/5

Kevin Khaos v. Mickie Knuckles in a First-Round Match 

Even though this was essentially a squash match, because Mickie Knuckles is so good, I enjoyed it. She just beat the shit out of this dude with tubes, antlers, and anything that wasn't nailed down. 

Mickie Knuckles advanced via pinfall 

2.75/5

Bam Sullivan v. Nick Gage in a First-Round Match 

This was a fun match to watch. They had a nice brawl around the ring. Other than that, Gage broke tubes over Bam, and Gage put Bam through a board with tubes on it.

Nick Gage advanced via pinfall

2.5/5

Chondo v. Bobby Beverly in a First-Round Match 

The storytelling here was great. The match revolved around Chondo not wearing shoes in a Death Match Tournament because that makes total sense. Bobby Beverly worked on Chondo's feet with the tubes. Simple yet compelling. Good stuff.

Bobby Beverly advanced

2.75/5

Anthraxx v. Eric Ryan in a First-Round Match 

This was our final First-Round Match. This might be Eric Ryan's best match since he's been back. Eric Ryan's matches are usually short and sweet and this was no exception. This was a pretty even and hard-hitting match with creative tube spots.

Eric Ryan advanced via pinfall 

3/5

Mickie Knuckles v. Nick Gage in a Second-Round Match 

This was a great way to start the second round. Nick Gage was dialed in here and spent most of the match destroying Mickie Knuckles. Mickie did get some return offense by biting Gage in the nether regions and doing a nice suplex into a pile of fuckery. Mickie even got the roll-up win. This match was fucking great. Both wrestlers were on top of their game, the crowd was into it and it had a good story.

Mickie Knuckles advanced via pinfall 

3.75/5

Bobby Beverly v. Angel Metro in a Second-Round Match 

I know I sound like a broken record every time I review a Bobby Beverly match, but what can I say? Dudes one of the best. But Angel Metro held her own here. The majority of the match was Bev wearing out Metro with light tubes, but I liked the comeback Angel made, and she looked like a badass. The match itself was a bit short but we got a star made.

Bobby Beverly advanced via pinfall 

2.5

After the match, Veronica Cane made Angel Metro the inaugural She's Hardcore Champion, which I'm all for, a women's death match Championship.

Jimmy Lloyd v. Eric Ryan in a Second-Round Match 

This was our last Second-Round Match. This was a solid and short match to go out on. In this short time, this had some very intense light tube spots, and they engaged the crowd well. I coulda used more though.

Eric Ryan advanced via pinfall 

2.5/5

Roman 5-0 defended the XBRAND Championship against Nico Grey, Jeff Shock, and Jesse Daniels 

This was a pretty good and chaotic 4-way. It was a bit much to comprehend at once, but it worked.

Roman 5-0 retained via pinfall 

2.5/5

Bobby Beverly v. Mickie Knuckles v. Eric Ryan in the Wicked 13 Finals 

This was the finals and this was a great way to end the show. Plenty of light tube spots from Bobby Beverly and Eric Ryan. Mickie Knuckles, I feel, was the right person to win, and she's on a warpath this year.

Mickie Knuckles won the Wicked 13 via pinfall 

3.25/5

Overall

For this being the first one of these tournaments this was a solid one. X-Brand is doing a great job of picking up where H2O left off on the NJ death match scene. The right person won, and as the tournament progressed, each match got more compelling. Some matches I could have used more of, but that's commonplace in a Tournament.

6/10