COMPLEX Results 08/29/13

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Just felt like writing a show. I don't think anyone here is double booked. If so, sorry. Viva la created characters.


PRESENTS


August 29, 2013
The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
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SEGMENT

Standing in the ring is Mick Foley. He looks disheveled, uncleaned, and absolutely absent of fashion sense, which is the way we all know and love him. Foley grabs probably the sole microphone in the mostly dark arena, and is speaking to only maybe a hundred or so fans, the diehards who decided to make the trek to this show on a Thursday night. Foley begins to speak.

"I've my good ear to the ground, listening for hooves trampling this way... listening for prey to appear off of the horizon, biding my time like the predator does before it can make its fatal pounce. The time to strike is imminent, and it is not without great bloodshed and a little regret. You see, tonight, it's a disservice to these great wrestlers here, because tonight they wrestle in front of meager numbers when truly the world should be their oyster. No... no, not these men. These men, they are violent... depraved... on the fringes of sanity, and yet each of them has more talent and more heart than any locker room I've had either the pleasure or displeasure of stepping foot into. You see, I was working for a little company called Ring Warriors, and they had gumption... they had drive... but they were mismanaged, as is the case with a lot of these operations. This one may suffer that same fate, and as a brand, it has floated through history as obscure cliff note to utter rebellion for the sake of being contrary. Tonight, that same aimless, rebel spirit will ring forth once more, and tonight... ladies and gentlemen... the things I will see, it will pain me. It will tear me apart, watching these young stars in the formative years of their lives taking days, weeks, months, or years off of their lives for your mere entertainment, for nothing more than your sick fascination with brutality and carnage... but as the old show biz saying goes, 'The show must go on.' I've done all I can. Without any further adieu... I give you COMPLEX Wrestling! Welcome to TV Kombat!"

And for the first time since December 28th of 2005, "TV Kombat" begins.



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SIX MAN MATCH

Cameron Priest vs. Evan Knight vs. Jack Evans vs. Nick Shroom vs. Shellshock vs. Shiima Xion

RESULTS: Cameron Priest is a dark, Hawaiian looking guy who has scars on his back to prove he's been through some wars in his day. The steely look on his face and the severity in which the impact of his blows landed on each of his opponents told a story of unbridled frustration, and he seemed to be he most dangerous man in this match. That's saying a lot with a guy like Shellshock in the match. With patches missing from his head and dirty, dingy cut off cammo shorts, he seems a bit off and it's apparent through his wrestling style that he has no regard for his own body. Nick Shroom and Shellshock would have some very spirited exchanges, as Shellshock would repeatedly refer to "Toxic" Nick as a "dirty hippy" as he tried to stomp him through the ring. Nick's dreadlocks would flap and slap the ring as he did so, but the drug addled star would show some resolve and ended up catching Shellshock with a DDT from the apron to the floor at one point to get some revenge. Shiima Xion, the self proclaimed "Filipino Flex Factory," really felt as though he had this match in the bag, and seemed as though he might on a number of occasions, but the numbers just weren't in his favor. Jack Evans would show that he still has a knack for the high risk, hitting a Cart Wheel Flip Suicida to the floor at one point, as well as utilizing many break dance moves throughout the match, but he wasn't able to hit anything too substantial throughout. It was actually Evan Knight who would pick up the pieces. Poor Knight suffers from amnesia after a past head trauma. He lost everything from that, but retained his ability to fight and wrestle, and that's about the only thing he has to live for. Luckily, that seems to be working out for him, as he managed to come out of a fray of big moves looking good, grabbing Evans after he hit a Standing Twisting Moonsault on Shellshock and delivered a Torture Rack into a Facebuster to put him down for the three count! Evan Knight, silent but deadly, as he comes away with the win here.

WINNER: Evan Knight

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SINGLES MATCH

BJ Whitmer vs. Jayson Rowe

RESULTS: These two faced not too long ago at a show in Atlanta, and Rowe was able to come out of that with the victory. Rowe, with his large 6'04 frame, buzzed hair, long goatee, and tribal tattoos, looks to be a pretty rough customer. Whitmer, though, is no slouch and has a lot of experience over the far lest traveled Rowe. Whitmer seemed to be looking for a fight, as he seemed to take reservations to losing that contest with Rowe and wanted to beat some respect into him. Whitmer would have to use his best shot and then some to keep the bigger man down, as Rowe just kept trying to bull ahead. Whitmer would finally manage to lock him down in a very tight Triangle Choke, pummeling him with downward elbows that would bust him wide open and that was it. The referee had to call it in favor of Whitmer tonight.

WINNER: BJ Whitmer

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SINGLES MATCH

Matt Hurley vs. Trent Barreta

RESULTS: Matt Hurley has some explosive strikes and a decent impact arsenal, but this match was a real showcase for Barreta. Barreta has a lot of charisma and was able to connect with these fans tonight as he took on the younger star, and in the end, these two would tell a pretty good story. Hurley would take Barreta to the outside and lay into him with chops and knees, trying to throw him off and keep him hurting, but Barreta would manage to pop him with some elbows and hit a Huracanrana on the floor to the turn the tides. This would allow Barreta to take to the air big time, as he headed into the ring and then back out with a Front Flip Suicida to get a big pop! Hurley would manage to come back with some kicks and tried to work over the left arm of Barreta relentlessly, trying to submit him with a Fujiwara Armbar time again, even reversing Barreta's patented Swinging DDT on one occasion into the hold. Barreta would manage to hit his Gobstopper Knee Strike to end the match, though, and these fans were satisfied.

WINNER: Trent Barreta

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TAG TEAM MATCH

Damien Allen & Nate Vinaldi vs. Taylor Cross & Wayward Son

RESULTS: Wayward Son would definitely garner the most heat in this match as he played the crowd on his entrance. He flaunts his stuff as he walks to the ring in an old dingy black sleeveless t-shirt and glossy black shorts with blue stripes, sporting mismatched pads and boots. He pulls down his aviator glasses and makes eyes with the ladies, flashing a smile between his mutton chops, and these people are really split on this guys' shtick. Taylor Cross has longer hair, but he's much more upkept, sporting black semi-short trunks with red "X's" on each leg and black pads and kickpads, the front of which have red "X's" as well. Allen and Vinaldi look to be some sort of Sicilian mix in their breeding, but it's really hard to tell. Vinaldi is slicked back with a neatly trimmed beard and big arm tattoo cover his right bicep. Allen is more straight forward and plain, but once he's engaged on the mat, it is clear why this guy has the nickname "Destruction." He is very hard nosed and he grinds his opponents down and tries to pummel them. Vinaldi is called "Nightmare," and it also becomes apparent why. Damien would ground and pound an opponent, and Vinaldi would just pick a limb and relentlessly attack it, never once letting up. Cross and Wayward would have a lot of trouble with these guys, as their chemistry was far beyond their own. Cross and Wayward would both suffer for a series a piece before finally picking up some traction, Wayward hitting a Reverse Enzuigiri type of mule kick on Vinaldi that actually sent him out of the ring, and that opened this match up. Cross would hop all over that opportunity, rushing to the turnbuckles and diving off onto Vinaldi on the outside. Son would catch Allen coming in with a Japanese Armdrag, followed by a Big Calf Kick that sent him to the outside, and then flew out onto him with a Pescado that got the fans heated up. Wayward would get Allen back in the ring and head up top, taunting him with a crotch chop and then going for a Flying Legdrop, but Allen would roll out of the way. Allen would then hit a Northern Lights Suplex and roll through, following up by blasting Wayward with a Knee to the Face whilst in the seated position, but only got a two thanks to Cross breaking it up. Cross would try for a Cross Leg Brainbuster, but Vinaldi would chopblock him, taking out the leg he'd been working on prior. Vinaldi would go on the lock up Cross in the Staten Island Stretch (Stump Puller) while Allen held down Wayward, and it was all over. Cross absolutely had to tap to that, and Allen and Vinaldi get the win.

WINNERS: Damien Allen & Nate Vinaldi

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SINGLES MATCH

Jace Maynard vs. Mike Labonte

RESULTS: Jace Maynard may not have the experience that Mike Labonte brings to the ring, but it was clear he could match him hold for hold. Maynard has longish blonde hair and sports red trunks, while Labonte has a brown fade and sports a five o'clock shadow this evening, wrestling in plain black trunks tonight. Labonte would use his slight size advantage to try and pin Jace down, but Maynard would show that he is very slippery on the mat and will not be held down. Eventually things would dissolve into a chop battle, as each man tried to break the others meddle, which lead to Labonte laying a knee into the midsection of the self proclaimed "Messiah of the Mat," following up with a Spinning Belly to Back Suplex, but only getting a two count. Labonte would look for his finisher, the Death Valley Driver, soon after, but Maynard would elbow his way out and hit a Bridging German Suplex for a two count. Maynard would chain the move into a Venus Lock, and Labonte looked to be in a lot of pain, but got his foot on the rope to break. Labonte would regain momentum by catching Maynard with a boot to the face as he charged into the corner, catching him with a Reverse Facelock Backbreaker soon after, but still just a two count. Labonte would call for the end and lock Maynard into a Full Nelson on the mat, turning him over after a struggle and holding him down with a Full Nelson Clutch! Maynard looked to be in a lot of pain, but would squirm and inch towards the ropes, eventually breaking out of the hold. Labonte would go for another Belly to Back Suplex, but Maynard would hook his leg to block it and then roll, taking Labonte down into an STF! Labonte would reach, thinking he had the ropes with his left hand, but Maynard would pull the arm back, chickenwinging it behind his head and holding him in a sort of Regal Stretch! Labonte would continue to fight, trying to get the rope with the right hand, causing Maynard to release the leg scissors and begin pummeling Labonte with elbows to the back of the head. Maynard picks him up, still holding him in a Half Nelson, and proceeds to blast him with a knee to the face, followed by High Speed Full Nelson Front Legsweep! Labonte was drilled right on his forehead there, and Maynard pins him, hooking both legs as he does, and it's over. This was a very convincing victory for the "Messiah of the Mat" tonight.

WINNER: Jace Maynard

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TAG TEAM MATCH

John Walters & Josh Daniels vs. Petey Williams & Sonjay Dutt

RESULTS:"Pure Dynamite" come in looking clean cut and ready for battle as they take on two men who have been partners and opponents many times in the last year. Williams and Dutt would actually own the beginning of this match, catching their opponents early and taking this match in the crowd, creating a wild brawl for these fans to get behind. Dutt would finally get Walters into the ring and attempt a cover, but "The Hurricane" was not ready to go down yet. Walters and Daniels would eventually manage a come back as the tags went completely out the window and it was just a free for all, allowing them to use their chemistry and size advantage to overtake their foes. In the end, Walters would dropkick Williams in the face as Daniels held him in a Full Nelson, initiating a Dragon Suplex double team move that would end the match and give "Pure Dynamite" a hard earned victory.

WINNERS: John Walters & Josh Daniels

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SINGLES MATCH

Chris Sabin vs. Sean Walker

RESULTS: Chris Sabin had his work cut out for him tonight, as the blonde haired, blue eyed Sean "Thunder" Walker came in looking jacked, easily 240 lbs. tonight and ready for battle. Walker would eat some nasty chops from Sabin early and give him a big Lariat for his trouble, getting a two count within the first minute of the contest. Walker would show his brutality, grabbing Sabin by the hair and laying into him with head butts and clubbing blows, following up with big time chops of his own that sent Sabin to the outside. Sabin would catch Walker with a boot to the face as he tried charge him, hopping on the railing and hitting an improvised Moonsault onto his assailant. Sabin would taunt Walker, telling him to "get the fuck up" before trying to crush his face with a Shoot Kick as he got to a knee. Sabin would send "Thunder" back into the ring and hit a Double Springboard Moonsault, but only earned a two count. Walker would end up fighting back with left and rights to the body, following up with a big Side Belly to Belly Suplex, but only for a two count. Walker, in a rage, but try to pull up Sabin and hit him with a Short Arm Lariat, but Sabin ducks it and hits Walker with a Reverse Huracanrana, sending him down right on top of his head! Sabin tries to cover, but only a two count. Sabin picks up Walker and goes looking for a Double Underhook Piledriver, but Walker powers out, back dropping him right out of the ring! Walker gets a head of steam and these fans are on their feet as "Thunder" flies, catching Sabin on the outside with a Tope! Walker picks up Sabin and blasts him with a Lariat, sending him right over the railing and onto the floor with the fans.

Walker and Sabin proceeded to trade strikes, mostly chops, in the crowd. Sabin is the first to grab a chair, tossing it at Walker's face, which staggers him for a moment. "Thunder" grabs a chair as he is wobbled to stabilize himself, catching Sabin with a backward kick to stave him off before folding the chair and slamming it across his back! Sabin tenses his back muscles, yelling out with his arms extended to his sides. Walker takes the opportunity to flip Sabin inside out with a vicious Lariat, trying to decapitate him there! Walker tosses Sabin over the railing and then heads back into the ring, making Sabin pick himself up and head in. Walker catches him with stomps as he does and then whips him off the ropes. As Sabin rebounds, Walker goes for another Lariat, but Sabin ducks it and flips onto his hands with a Handspring, bouncing off the ropes and coming back with a Twisting Enzuigiri to Walker's face! Sabin proceeds to hit a Standing Moonsault, hooking the leg, but still just a two count! Sabin picks him up, looking for the Double Underhook Piledriver again, but Walker shifts and picks up Sabin onto his shoulders into the Fireman's Carry. Sabin fights, smashing "Thunder" with elbow after elbow, but Walker just tosses him forward. Sabin lands on his feet, but doesn't have time to defend himself from the huge Lariat barreling his way, and he's flipped inside out once again!

And it's all over. Sean Walker hits the Valhalla Rising (Fireman's Carry to Lariat) to damn near kill Chris Sabin to end a very good match.

WINNER: Sean Walker

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TAG TEAM MATCH

Eddie Kingston & Homicide vs. Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe

RESULTS: The Briscoe Brothers would come out looking very unkempt and ready for a fight, and that's exactly what they got from the "Strong Style Thugs" tonight. There wasn't anything really pretty or sportsmanlike about this, as it really seemed like these two teams didn't like each other and wanted to inflict as much damage as they could. Lots of very, very stiff hits and head drops throughout, with Mark Briscoe and Homicide providing some high risks to keep these fans really on the edge of their seats. All four of these men would be busted open by the end of it, as it was just inevitable, given the fact that chairs, tables, and then, of course, ladders would get involved in all of this before it would come to its conclusion. Jay would manage to hit a Jay Driller (Double Underhook Piledriver) from the top rope on a ladder bridging two chairs to get the win, though nobody looked like a winner coming out of this war.

WINNERS: Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe

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SINGLES MATCH

Powder Keg vs. Samoa Joe

RESULTS: There may have been one or two wrestling moves in this match, but otherwise, it was just a brawl, pure and simple. One of the premier death match wrestlers in Japan today, Powder Keg is no stranger to pain and has bled buckets in NWA Independent Union. With his long beard and hair, his torn jeans and taped fists, he didn't look like he came here to change up the formula at all and Samoa Joe was just fine with that. Joe is sporting his MMA style shorts tonight, and he came into this trying to use every bit of his martial arts background to overtake the relentless, violent assault that is the package of Powder Keg. The ring wouldn't see a lot of this match, as these two put in every effort to wreak havoc all over every inch of the floor here at the Mid-Huson Civic Center. The referee would improvise and just start trying to call pin attempts on the floor, making this an impromptu Falls Count Anywhere match, and nobody seemed to be complaining. The match would get back to the ring, but only momentarily, as Joe and Keg would jocky for position for the apron, a piece of the guardrail resting below, propped up against another piece of guard rail like a wedge, just waiting to break someone's fall in a bad way. Unfortunately for Powder Keg, it was his fall, as Joe would manage to catch him with a Spinning Back Chop, followed by a Powerbomb off the apron on the railing, and it was all over. The war had come to an end, but these fans were jumping up and down, giving these men a huge standing ovation as this show came to an end.

WINNER: Samoa Joe

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An initial complaint: not a fan of this colour scheme at all, I found the orange text a bit hard to read on a white background, so maybe a different colour for the next show? Anyways, to the action itself, you did a good job of mixing fantasy and real workers into some intriguing matchups, most notably Joe/Powder Keg in the main event which was an incredibly wild matchup. The Briscos got another big win and I was also impressed to see Walker go over Sabin, they put on one hell of a match it has to be said. Solid action throughout the rest of the show, you put the right guys over imo, though I will admit I was routing for Xion in the opener. I enjoyed this a lot man.

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The color scheme was very deliberate, as it is exactly the color scheme I used before, good, bad, or indifferent. Exihibit A. It probably is easier to read on a black background, but not much better. lol This show was very much written for my own nostalgia, and I've been using this horrible color scheme for that very reason since 2004 because it is so bad that it's just the only way I feel I can write a show with this particular brand and keep it legitimate. Most of the real guys used here I chose because I used them about 9 or 10 years ago. Let's just say it was a different time then, and when I was 14 or 15, it seemed like a decent look. lol But I agree, it is absolutely awful, and I thank you for daring to read it and for your good comments.

[Dustin Smith]

I remember some of these guys from back in the day, it was nice seeing them come back. I know your semi-retired but you should keep COMPLEX going when you feel like it, it's great stuff.

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Thanks a lot, man. I'm just doing whatever I can, whenever I can right now, and I will try to do more of these as I have time. My kid is going to be born any day now, so it's really a mystery what will happen when she comes, but I just like having the option to be able to come in and bust out something, and I do have some big events in my head that I want to get done with the Beyond brand, so we'll see what happens. Thanks again, guys.