NWA New York TV 11/07/2014

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So this isn't my best show, but its been a really exhausting week so I haven't been able to put all I like into this, plus realising that The Great American Bash is close I've had to speed up my plans for that show somewhat. Still this should hopefully tide things over until next week's show, where I hope to put something with a bit more substance together.

NWA New York TV 11/07/2014

Jimmy Yang vs Spanky
A solid opener here as we began the series of matches between The Texus and James Gibson, Yang and Justin Gabriel. While we had a lot of fast paced action in this one, they also had some good exchanges on the mat, so it wasn't just flashy moves. Spanky would pin Yang following a Sliced Bread after Yang missed the Yang Time.
Winner- Spanky

We cut to a vignette featuring "Mr Average" Joe Hennig training with "Above Average" Mike Sanders. In a mirror of his debut vignette, Hennig is shown just making par on a round of golf, then after following the advice of Sanders, he is able to improve his score to get a -3 overall, a significant improvement. We then again see him play some basketball, making about 50% of the shots he takes. Sanders gives him some further advice, and before we know it he's making 60% of the shot, another big improvement. Again the advice of Sanders is working it appears.

Kyle O'Reilly vs Santino
O'Reilly got a big ovation from the fans, the former two time NWA World Tag Team Champion feels he has something to prove after a great run in the now defunct NWA New Orleans, and took the fight to Santino in this one. Santino on the other hand seems to be enjoying his losing streak a tad too much, carrying a sign with him to the ring with 0-4 on it. In a pretty one sided affair Santino was able to extend the streak to 0-5, with O'Reilly making Santino tap to the Anklelock.
Winner- Kyle O'Reilly

John Cena vs Dean Ambrose w/Solomon Crowe
Cena was looking for some revenge after the Switchblade Conspiracy attacked him two on one following Cena's victory over Crowe last week. Ambrose controlled much of this match, looking to get into the head of Cena, constantly telling him how often he's failed, that nobody gives a damn about him anymore and that he can't be a star, all while keeping him on the mat. Cena snapped when Ambrose grabbed him by the hair and said that he would never be a World Champion, mounting a tremendous fightback against one of the top stars in the NWA, and took Crowe down with an Attitude Adjustment when he tries to get involved. Ambrose took advantage of this with an attack from behind, following it with the Dirt Deeds. He went for the cover, but Cena not only kicked out at the last second, he reversed to the STF! Ambrose tried to make it to the ropes but couldn't do it, and with Crowe taken out on the outside, he had no choice but to tap out, a massive win for Cena!
Winner- John Cena

NWA New York Junior Heavyweight Title Match
James Gibson vs Michael Shane
Shane may be part of the group that call themselves the super heavyweights of NWA New York, but he didn't turn down the chance to go for the NWA New York Junior Heavyweight Title. Shane put up a good fight in a match that was mainly wrestled on the mat, he took a few shortcuts for sure, but matched Gibson hold for hold for the most part. Gibson would retain his title when he hat the Gibson Driver for the 3 count.
Winner- James Gibson

Brodus Clay head for the ring, carrying his NWA New York Heavyweight Title with a purpose. However he has something to say tonight, which is unusual for a man who has let his fists do the talking for the most part

Clay: For those of you unaware of it, I defeated 14 other men to become the 2014 King of the Ring! That means that "King" Brodus will be ready for a match with you anytime Samoa Joe. I already more than proved I can take you down, now its time for you to prove that your man enough to face me one on one. You name the time and place, and I will beat you anytime paper champion. Look at all I've done, no man alive can stop me, and neither will you Joe, nor anybody else in this sport!

Before Brodus can say anything else, the lights go out, and the unmistakable voice of one man can be heard: The Undertaker!

"Brodus Clay, you say that no man alive can defeat you? Well how about a man who's already dead! Mark my words Brodus, I will avenge what you did to my brother, and then you will rest in peace!"

The lights come back on with Brodus looking a little shaken up and no sign of The Undertaker, BUT THE ROCK AND MICHAEL ELGIN ARE IN THE RING! Brodus sees them and charges, but they duck underneath and attack with duelling punches, followed by a double spit punch to take Brodus down. BUT BRODUS GETS RIGHT BACK UP! Brodus goes for a Fall of Humanity on Elgin, but he ducks and The Rock catches Brodus, ROCK BOTTOM! Elgin and Rock remove their elbow pads and the fans are loving this! They both charge the ropes, DOUBLE PEOPLE'S ELBOW! Clay is out and Rock and Elgin stand tall, posing on the turnbuckle for the fans.

It is then officially announced that at The Great American Bash, The Rock and Michael Elgin will team up to take on "King" Brodus Clay and a tag partner of his choosing, that is if he chooses to have a tag partner. With Elgin and Rock looking a lot more fresh after 2 weeks of training, you have to think that Brodus may reconsider his decision to go it alone, but who would want to team with Brodus after all he's done in NWA New York's short history?

Number One Contenders Match For the NWA New York Tag Team Titles
America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) vs The Second City Saints (CM Punk and Colt Cabana)
The first match back for two of the top tag team in the entire NWA in a match that fans have been wanting to see for many years, this one perhaps didn't quite live up to its billing. These two teams haven't teamed for so long that they were always going to be a bit rough around the edges, so the teamwork wasn't quite as sharp as expected, but the wrestling was solid for the most part and there was a lot of intensity here between the rival teams. The Saints looked to have this won when Punk setup Harris for the Go 2 Sleep, but before he could hit it Mattitude ran out and attacked him for the DQ.
Winners- The Second City Saints by DQ

America's Most Wanted were furious about this, Mattitude cost them a title shot in exchange for getting some quick revenge on The Second City Saints for last week. And as you would expect, America's Most Wanted and Mattitude started brawling, with The Second City Saints joining in for another three team brawl. Officials ran in to break this thing up yet again as things are getting out of control. Will we see a similar situation next week when The Second City Saints challenge Mattitude for the Tag Team Titles?


Our main event is about to begin, as Paul London takes on his former partner Justin Gabriel in a grudge match. However London has something to say before the match begins.

London: Hey James Gibson. Two NWA new York shows now I'm scheduled to face you one on one and finally end this pretence that a lightweight like you can compete with a super heavyweight like me. But why don't we up the stakes a bit. How about we settle this thing at The Great American Bash?

The fans like this idea very much, but something seems fishy about this.

London: Now there are two reason I'm being so bold. First James, I want to prove once and for all that a lightweight like you can't cut it on the big stage, that any chance of you being somebody in the NWA is long gone. But there's also another reason, and that reason is Daniel Bryan. Daniel, I want to make you an offer. You and me are buddies, and you belong in The Texus with me, Michael and Brian. At The Great American Bash you can make the greatest decision of all and finally join the ranks of the super heavyweights. All you have to do is be there for the match, and if any of James Gibson's buddies get involved then take them out. I'll let you decide what its going to be buddy."

Grudge Match
Paul London vs Justin Gabriel
Gabriel was not please with London's pre match comments, seemingly brushing over what is a very big grudge match for him after London turned his back on him to reform The Texus. Gabriel gave London a fight here for sure, pushing the so called super heavyweight to his limits and definitely getting some vengeance for what London did. Indeed it looked like Gabriel was going to pull off a massive victory, climbing to the top for the 450 Splash. But London in an act of desperation shoved the referee into the ropes, causing Gabriel to get crotched on the turnbuckle and fall off. London then hat a Legsweep DDT, followed by the Londons Calling to pin Gabriel and take the win.
Winner- Paul London

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Paul London gets better as a character all of the time. I like the way your tag team angle is shaping up here, as the booking there and the writing are both solid. You didn't over do it with the Saints/AMW match, which was savvy. And I can't wait to see the inevitable showdown between Clay and Joe, as "King" Brodus just doesn't look like he can be stopped, but if anybody can do it, it's Joe.

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Rock & Elgin vs Brodus & mystery partner seems to be more about Brodus Clay at this point than The Rock returning to the ring. Don't get me wrong, I'm liking what you are doing with Clay, but throwing in this side feud with The Undertaker & Kane now too, it really feels like he is doing a lot on these shows to risk burning out fast. It all works here, just seems like he might benefit more from a full out Undertaker feud after Rock & Elgin are out of the way. Also seeing him speak, while we can type them to say whatever we want, he really strikes me as somebody that could benefit his act from a manager speaking for him. Heyman obviously comes first to mind (and makes a natural bridge to other feuds down the road if you went there). You do such a great job at capturing voices that hearing that promo in Clay's voice in my head just reminds he is a bit clumsy on the mic relative to his look and the build you are giving him.

Par to -3 for 1 round is a pretty gigantic improvement. That's pro material lol.

Surprised to see Ambrose fed to Cena only a week later. Thought we were in for a longer feud between them. Maybe this is just the first step though, or that needed to be fast tracked for other reasons like you said in the opening sentence. If we get Clay vs Taker as a side feud here though, I would love to see Cena vs Ambrose keep going no matter who is face and heel as a side feud should the plans right now be for Cena to move onto something else.

Tag Team Title situation is gold here right now. Don't know what AMW have to bitch about in that finish towards Mattitude since Second City Saints had the match won anyway from the looks of things. Should be a good match next week, but AMW probably won't be far away!

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Thanks guys, much appreciated. Just to address a few things, the Brodus stuff will calm a bit post GAB and both Rock and Elgin will get more individual stuff to do to. With Brodus on such a hot streak its been difficult not to put all the focus on him, so I can appreciate that maybe Rock's return is a little overshadowed, but hopefully the matchup itself will address that (and you can bet that he will have something to say about that match next week).

And yeah, Cena/Ambrose has been temporarily abridged for now, as I do have something big in mind for Cena for next week, but the plan is that the Ambrose/Cena feud will continue post GAB. It'll probably be seen as quite controversial but this is Cena after all, in fact a big part of why I brought Cena back as himself is for what will happen next week.

Also finally, got to admit, I don't know a lot about golf and my basis for the Hennig segment was that his dad would probably have got 18 holes in one if he did the same thing. So yeah, I'll plead total ignorance on this one and say that Mike Sanders is one hell of a teacher lol

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If anything, I think it works out well for The Rock because if he's serious about being a full timer he needs to realize he can't just walk in and step on everybody. He needs to earn his place and get hungry, and getting beaten down by a hungrier, younger guy like Brodus may make him rethink things and turn back to another gear. I think it could be an opportunity to add dynamic and longevity to The Rock's situation, personally.

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I'm speaking more from a pure drawing and making money perspective than a making sense perspective because with something like Rock returning, that should be the goal in the first event. In the making sense perspective, that story and the build is fine here, and your idea for down the road is fine too. That was not the comment because in itself it is not flawed, more so that it just feels like any other guy coming back after a hot start where it felt more larger than life. But like Magnus said, there is still 1 show to go beforehand.

It is a tough position to be in as booker. Rock needs to win to get a Rock vs Clay match which would be even bigger money. Elgin needs to win to stay in the picture and belong. Clay, well does not need to win as his partner can do the job on that side, but a win on that stage for him with the push he is getting would help put him over the top. That was why I suggested the match in that thread weeks ago as something I would like to see. Genuinely something is on the line with the outcome that people will care about beyond just winning and losing which you often do not get in this stuff. Magnus did a great job with the build to this.