CPW Results: 11.23.12

[sam]

Announcers : Taz, Arn Anderson ,Michael Cole & NWA World Champion, Alberto del Rio
Date : 11.23.12
Location : CPW Arena, City of Industry, CA

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The NWA World Champion, Alberto del Rio, came out as the show was coming on the air, and said that due to his schedule, and Tommy Dreamer being a "Joder Nut", he would NOT be in the ring tonight, defending HIS CPW Heavyweight Championship. He said that rather than just hand it over to the 'company', he will hand it over to the new California Pro Champion tonight, after the Survivor Series event has concluded. Del Rio said that while he would have rather lost the belt in the ring, which, as the fans know is never gonna happen, he is willing to bow out, as he will have very little time to waste on the 'basura patética y basura' in CPW. He then went on to run down Jack Swagger, and offered him one last opportunity to back out of his match tomorrow night. He said 'Take the cup and go home'. As the fans booed him relentlessly, ADR left the ring and sat at ringside, with his NWA title over his right shoulder and his CPW title over the left.

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The following were picked at random Montel Porter, Scott Steiner, Chris Jericho, Jim Powers, Cody Rhodes, AJ Styles, Matt Hardy, Ken Anderson, Kofi Kingston, Tanaka, Paul Burchill & Rhino. They will be paired into 2 six man teams. The winning team will then move on, with each man being paired again randomely into 3 tag teams. The winning team members will then face off with the winner being crowned as the new NWA California Pro Wrestling Champion!

As Tanaka made his way out, he challenged Hardcore Holly to show up... to show his face! He said that his blatant attack last week was proof that no one in CPW had the 'sack' to face him, man to man!

Survivor Series : 12 man Tag Team Match - Round 1
AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes, Tanaka, Scott Steiner, Rhino and Montel Porter
-vs-
Paul Burchill, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, Ken Anderson, Chris Jericho and Jim Powers

This match mixed everything in CPW into one huge match. It was a good match, and could have gone either way. One thing was for sure: each team needed to depend on each other in-order to advance. Hardcore Holly did show up, and got involved, eventually luring Tanaka away from his team, leaving them at a 5 on 6 disadvantage. While this might have been a hindrance in any other event, Tanaka's absence was little felt.

In the end, Powers was the weakest link in his team, and Rhino took advantage of it, but hitting him with a series of Gores, ensuring that he would not kick out.

Result : AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes, Tanaka, Scott Steiner, Rhino and Montel Porter defeated Paul Burchill, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, Ken Anderson, Chris Jericho and Jim Powers when Rhino pinned Jim Powers with the Gore in 19:22.

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Tag Team Match
Pure Dynamite (John Walters and Josh Daniels)
-vs-
The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin)

TWGTT made their tag team debut tonight and showed that they are still in top form. While Pure Dynamite was no slouch, they were no match in the technical category. In the end, Hass pinned Walters in fearsome fashion, showing that his 'show-mania' era was over, and his technical skills that brought him to the table were in full show.

Result : The World's Greatest Tag Team defeated Pure Dynamite when Charlie Haas pinned John Walters after an inverted DDT in 03:13.

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Survivor Series : Triple Threat Tag Team Match - Semi-finals with Randomly Paired Teams
Tanaka / Scott Steiner
-vs-
Cody Rhodes / Rhino
-vs-
Montel Porter / AJ Styles

Tanaka made it back in time for this match, teaming with the massively ripped Scott Steiner, making them the odds on favorite to win this match. Rhodes and Rhino were at odds with each other at the onset of the match, but soon resolved their differences. AJ and Porter were the fastest and most well balanced team that came into this match.

As the match went on, Tanaka and Steiner continued to play 'One Up' with each other, and eventually ended up brawling with one another down the ramp, leaving it as Porter and Styles taking on Rhodes and Rhino.

What was left of the original match was very good, with each team getting near falls on the other. In the end, Rhino hit a Gore on Porter, and was setting up for another when Rhodes tagged himself in and him with the Cross Rhodes to secure the win, setting up Cody Rhodes versus Rhino for the vacant CPW Championship!

Result : Cody Rhodes and Rhino defeated Tanaka and Scott Steiner and Montel Porter and AJ Styles when Cody Rhodes pinned Montel Porter with the Cross Rhodes in 07:43.

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CPW Tag Team Championship Match
The Show Stoppers (Adam Pearce and Colt Cabana)
-vs-
The Perfectionists (c) (Dolph Ziggler and Joe Hennig)

This match had the startings of an excellent match, but as Adam Pearce and Joe Hennig were battling on the out side, Adam dropped to the arena floor, clutching his ankle. Henning tended to him as the ref counted both teams out, and called for the medics who took him to the local hospital.. It would latter be reveled that Adam Pearce tore his left achilles tendon and will be out of action for at least 2 months

Result : The Perfectionists and The Show Stoppers battled to a double countout in 03:01. The Perfectionists retained the CPW Tag Team Titles.

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CPW Television Championship Match
Robert Roode (w/Ted DiBiase)
-vs-
The Miz (c)

Ted came out with Robert in this match, but stayed out of the action. It was a good back and forth match, with the challenger nearly winning the title on a few occasions, including a 3 count that had the Miz's foot clearly over the bottom ropes, and the ref re-started the match after it was pointed out by DiBiase. The Miz was able to battle back and eventually defeat Roode to retain his title

Result : The Miz pinned Robert Roode with the Skull Crushing Finale in 12:05 to retain the CPW Television Title.

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Survivor Series Final : Match for the vacant CPW Heavyweight Championship
Rhino
-vs-
Cody Rhodes

This match went back and forth from the get go. Cody used his quickness and ring awareness to try and wear out the ring monster, Rhino. Rhino knew he had to try and end it early, so he was on offence the moment the bell rang, trying to tear Rhodes apart.

As the match went on, both men wore down a bit, but both had the desire to win the match. It wasn't until Rhino mistakenly Gored the ref that Alberto got involved. ADR laid into Rhino with lefts and rights, trying to soften up the young Rhodes. All that did was enrage Rhino! Rhino was able to whip ADR into the ropes and then leveled him with a HUGE clothesline that sent the NWA Champion bouncing off the canvas and out of the ring! Rhino was on fire and re-energized! Rhodes was still groggy and got plowed by a massive Gore from Rhino as he finally was able to get to his feet! As Rhino stood in the ring, realizing he was about to become champion, ADR blasted him from behind with the the Title belt! ADR then laid out the CPW title, and asked Rhino if he wanted it! He said: "You want it? You Got it!" ADR then spiked Rhino onto the CPW title belt with a Pile driver! ADR picked up the NWA Title and rolled out of the ring. Cody was, once again getting to his feet, and saw Rhino down in the middle of the ring, with he CPW Title. Cody put the title in the corner, picked up Rhino and hit Cross Rhodes and went for the cover about the time ADR revived the referee to count the three!!

Result : Cody Rhodes pinned Rhino with the Cross Rhodes in 14:24 to win the CPW Heavyweight Championship.

The show went off the air with Cody Rhodes in the ring holding the CPW title, with Rhino, unconscious in the center of the ring. ADR walked back up the ramp, holding the NWA Title!

[Deleted]

Absolutely love Rhodes going over in the main event, finally someone has given him the ball again after my initial run with him as Heavyweight champ in NWA Midwest. Miz/Roode was a fun match, I was pulling for Roode but Miz retained and fought off the challenge. Get well soon to Adam Pearce, its not often we see injuries mid match reflected in this world so I can appreciate that being inserted for some additional realism. The Survivor Series concept for the title tournament was really fun, and I was obviously pleased with the outcome. Good show man.

[sam]

Thanks for the feedback. I was wondering if anyone had caught that small tidbit.

I figured I would go with a bit of a 'no brainier' for one of the participants, then throw that bit in the end.

It should give the CPW title a bit of excitement for a bit, with a few possibilities for challengers and possible champions down the road, as well as giving ADR 2 built in CPW challengers, as well as Jericho, Styles and Miz, who are all former NWA World Champions.

[howardschilling]

Loved the concept of the 12 man tag and then whittling down the competitors from there. I like seeing Cody going over in the ME as I am a HUGE fan of his. I wonder if Roode will be looking for a rematch with Miz for the TV title....I wouldn't mind seeing it. overall great show.

[steve]

Excellent show, really enjoyed the booking. Rhodes will make a good champion.