Ric Flair's Last Match

Ric Flair's Last Match

Por Daniel "Mr. Clutch" Mercado Castro

   Thank You Flair! Con una trayectoria de 50 años como luchador, ganador de variedad de campeonatos, el G.O.A.T de la lucha libre, Ric Flair, cuelga sus botas y se despide de los cuadrilateros. Pero será final? Esa es la pregunta que todos se hacen ya que fueron muchos los que pensamos que al perder ante Shawn Michaels en WrestleMania 34 sería su ultima lucha. Pero despues de aquel momento histórico en Orlando, Florida, son varias las veces que el miembro del Salón de la Fama de la WWE se ha trepado a un ring. Si es su ultima lucha o no, pues no lo sé, pero sé que Ric Flair es el mejor luchador que ha pisado este Universo. Flair y su nuero Andrade se apuntaron el triunfo sobre la dupla de Jay Lethal y Jeff Jarrett. Fue una lucha donde Flair estuvo bastante dentro del ring entreteniendo a los presentes, sudó, sangró, y ganó con su clásica Figura 4. El " 4 Horsemen" vacío su tanque dentro del ring al punto que casi no se podía levantar. Lagrímas salieron de sus ojos al final de la lucha y en especial ver los aplausos de compañeros de la industria como Bret Hart, Mick Foley y el Undertaker. Las trampas y el envolver la familia de Flair le dieron pique a la lucha. Flair entró al ring con el tradicional WCW World Heavyweight Championship en su cintura. Duro!

    9 luchas, incluyendo 2 Pre-Show, decoraron la despedida del ex-miembro de Evolution. Los mensajes de figuras de la lucha libre como Sting, Cody Rhodes, Kurt Angle, Trish Stratus, JBL, Nick Aldis, Jim Ross, Dixie Carter, Dolph Ziggler, Booker T, Shawn Michael, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Lex Luger, entre otros, le añadieron sentimiento a la velada luchística. El evento corrío como si fuera uno de Jim Crockett Promotion y contó con luchadores de diferentes empresas como GCW, Impact Wrestling, NJPW, MLW, AEW, y varias independientes más. Bully Ray, Joey Janela, Nick Gage, James Storm, entre otros, participaron en el Bunkhouse Battle Royal del Pre-Show. Una batalla que no se veía desde el 1985 y que entretuvo a los presentes. Janela, Storm, Bully Ray y Mance Warner fueron los ultimos 4 sobrevivientes, con Warner sacando a Ray para ganar la bota de Bronce y la placa para el cinturón. En la otra otra lucha Pre-Show; Ren Narita venció a Yuya Uemura con un Bridge Suplex. Nice Match!

    Una de las mejores luchas de la noche fue el encuentro de ensueño entre The Wolves vs The Motor City Machine Guns. Una lucha llena de movidas combinadas e intercambio de las mismas. Los Machine Guns se apuntaron el triunfo con el Skull and Crossbones. Killer Kross, antes de regresar a WWE, venció a Davey Boy Smith Jr. con el Quickening. Una buena lucha física de pesos pesados. Jonathan Gresham se ganó una oportunidad por el Progress Wrestling World Championship al vencer en una 4-Way Match a Nick Wayne, Alan Angels y Konosuke Takeshita. Tremenda lucha! Representando a los 4 Horseman, Brian Pillman Jr y Brock Anderson, manejados por Arn Anderson, derrotaron a los Rock N' Roll Express (Ricky y Kerry Morton con Robert Gibson) en una lucha entretenida. Anderson aplicó el Gore Buster para lograr el triunfo sobre la combinación de Padre e hijo. Josh Alexander y Jacob Fatu estaban dando una lucha 5 estrellas por el Impact World Championship hasta que Matt Cardona, Mark Sterling y Brian Myers se metieron. Lo mejor fue ver a DDP (Diamond Dallas Page) entrar al ring y aplicarle un Diamond Cutter a Cardona. Espero pronto Josh vs Fatu 2. 

    La mejor lucha de la noche fue el 4-Way entre Rey Fenix, Laredo Kid, Black Taurus y Bandido. Black Taurus se lució y dio la mejor lucha que yo haya visto del mexicano. Los gritos de Fight Forever y This is Awesome se escucharon para aplaudir el luchón que tiraron el cuarteto mexicano. Movida tras movida tras movida que tenían a los presentes al borde de su silla. Rey Fenix se apuntó el triunfo con un Fear Factor modificado. Jordynne Grace demostró su dominio al retener su Impact Knockouts Championship ante Deonna Purrazzo y Rachael Ellering. Sólida lucha femenina donde Grace se apunta el triunfo vía rendició con un Rear Naked Choked a Ellering. Los Briscoes derrotaron a los Von Erichs (Marshall y Ross) en una interesante lucha donde el final llega con un codazo desde las alturas a lo Macho Man. El "Rey" Jerry Lawler estuvo en el camerino apoyando a Jeff Jarrett.  

 

MLW news

Mini Abismo Negro enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping

Major League Wrestling today announced Mini Abismo Negro as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Limited tickets are available at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Strange Sangre’s mischievous mini luchador will make his Battle Riot and NYC debut on June 23. The sinister member of Gangrel’s new brood vows to conjure up chaos.  Often blasting a mini blowtorch when he goes to the ring, could Mini Abismo use this dangerous weapon in the Battle Riot? A match that embraces no disqualifications certainty puts the explosive foreign object in play on June 23. Sneaky and evasive, Mini Abismo may just be the perfect size with the perfect approach to steal the Riot.  And then there's the unknown: will good fortune be on Strange Sangre's side, enabling Gangrel's devout followers to enter the Riot in relativity close proximity? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!

Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom. Battle Riot Participants: Jacob Fatu Killer Kross Lince Dorado EJ Nduka Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Mini Abismo Negro  Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. WHAT IS THE BATTLE RIOT? A mash-up of a battle royal, royal rumble and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 wrestlers with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds. There will be surprises! There will be legends! There will be WTF entries… and there will be no disqualifications! Elimination is by pinfall, submission or by throwing an individual over the top rope. Anything is possible in a Battle Riot! WHAT DOES THE WINNER GET? The winner gets a World Heavyweight Title Shot anywhere, anytime!  It could be that night; it could be in 6 months. The challenger has the key to unlock an instant title shot against whoever the champion is! More athletes and matches will be announced at MLW.com. Tickets start at $15 at MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance. EVENT FAQ Major League Wrestling shows are interactive. Fans get to not only experience major league action in the ring but have the opportunity to meet some of their favorites before bell time. MEET AND GREETS There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.  DAY OF EVENT INFO The schedule for the event is as follows: 6:00 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders 6:30 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders) 7:30 p.m.: Showtime MORE ABOUT THE MELROSE BALLROOM: Located in the heart of Long Island City just minutes away from Manhattan, Melrose Ballroom is one of New York City’s premiere exclusive venues for live performance, music, and entertainment shows.  Melrose Ballroom is located at: 36-08 33rd Street Long Island City, NY 11106.

About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available worldwide in YouTube, FITE.tv and beIN Sports. For more information visit mlw.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

 

Jacob Fatu enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping

Major League Wrestling today announced Jacob Fatu as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Limited tickets are available at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. The "High Chief of the Hood" says he is planning to wreck shop when his number is called and hits the ring to enter the Battle Riot. The longest reigning World Heavyweight Champion in league history, Fatu has been engulfed in a war with CONTRA in recent months. Now, the "Samoan Werewolf" has eyes set on grabbing his shot at the title. Recently uniting Lance Anoa'i and Juicy Finau to form a new era Samoan SWAT Team, the trio have sent shockwaves throughout the league.  An unpredictable fighter, Fatu is known for blending uncanny agility with a ferocious brawling style that makes his battle-tested endurance an imposing presence in the 40-wrestler extravaganza.  Will Fatu punch his ticket to another championship clash with Hammerstone? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV!

Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Jacob Fatu Killer Kross Lince Dorado EJ Nduka Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. EJ Nduka enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced World Tag Team Champion "The Judge" EJ Nduka as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Shattering the record for Battle Riot eliminations last year, the Judge is one of the Vegas odds-on favorites to be the last man standing this year in the Riot.  Undefeated in singles competition and 1/2 of the World Tag Team Championship team known as Hustle & Power, EJ Nduka is a frontrunner for MLW rookie of the year. With size and explosive power, "The Judge" looks to improve on his first outing in last year's Riot by winning the 40-wrestler extravaganza as he makes his NYC debut June 23. A favorite to go all the way, will EJ have a target on his back... and will it stop him for conquering 39 other participants?  Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado EJ Nduka Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. Share Tweet Forward For Immediate Release Lance Anoa'i signs with Major League Wrestling 3rd generation member of famed Anoa'i family inks multi-year deal Major League Wrestling (MLW®) today announced the signing of Lance Anoa'i.  A third generation wrestler, Anoa'i is part of storied Anoa'i/Fatu family. The grandson of the great Afa the Wild Samoan and having a legendary father in Samu of the Samoan SWAT Team and Headshrinkers, Lance Anoa'i was destined for a career in the ring. Anoa'i will next compete in MLW June 23rd as the league returns to New York City for the first time in 3 years for Battle Riot IV. Grab your tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and Eventbrite. "I have been in the industry my entire life, but as a performer pushing 13 years, to actually sit here and officially say I have signed my first professional wrestling contract is a blessing," said Lance Anoa'i. "I remember as a kid I would go to MLW shows with my father and uncle. Then few years ago having the opportunity to share the MLW ring with my father. Fast forward to now, officially signing, and being a part of the new era Samoan SWAT Team with my family! I am excited and super pumped  to be apart of a tremendous roster. It’s only the beginning!" Lance made his MLW debut in 2018 in the Battle Riot and recently returned to the league as part of the Samoan SWAT Team alongside Jacob Fatu and Juicy Finau. "Lance's father and grandfather graciously opened the door for me into this sport back in 1997 and it feels like yesterday that I was watching a pre-school Lance running the ropes and moonsaulting off the top rope before doors open and you just knew he was going to be a player," said MLW CEO Court Bauer. "I am delighted to now have the opportunity to showcase one of the best natural athletes I've seen and look forward to Lance lighting it up in the ring for years to come. About Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company with a focus on professional wrestling sporting events/programming, digital content and ancillary entertainment. One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available worldwide in YouTube, FITE.tv and beIN Sports. For more information visit mlw.com and follow MLW on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Alex Kane enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced the National Openweight Champion Alex Kane as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Who is taking a first class one-way trip to Suplex Island? If it's up to Alex Kane, it will be all 39 participants in the Battle Riot on June 23 in New York City. The National Openweight Champion and member of the Bomaye Fight Club has plowed through all challengers to his championship since wining the belt last fall. Now the "ultimate hybrid wrestler" looks to grab his golden ticket and get a crack at the World Heavyweight Champ. In order to do so, the Georgia grappler must outlast 39 other competitors!  Undefeated since entering MLW with the 2021 Open Draft, Alex Kane predicts the Riot will be just another accolade in his meteoric rise in Major League Wrestling. Will Alex Kane conquer the Battle Riot? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado Calvin Tankman Alex Kane Marshall Von Erich Plus more to be announced in the days ahead! More talent and matches will be announced in the coming weeks ahead at MLW.com. Killer Kross enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced Killer Kross as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. Tick tock... could the countdown soon begin for Killer Kross challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship? With Kross officially entering the Battle Riot, speculation has already begun about a future dream match between Hammerstone and Killer Kross. But first the Sin City native must outlast 39 other combatants and win the Battle Riot. No easy task. Then again, this isn't just any fighter. A harbinger of chaos, the 6’4″ fighter has been a threat wherever he’s battled. Returning to MLW two months ago, Killer Kross decimated his opponent and in the process put the entire league on notice.  Killer Kross is looking for a fight when he walks into the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. With his eyes set on grabbing his golden ticket to a title shot anytime, anywhere will anyone be able to stop his path of destruction in the Battle Riot?  Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado Marshall Von Erich Calvin Tankman enters the Battle Riot See MLW's return to NYC June 23 featuring a TV taping Major League Wrestling today announced Calvin Tankman as a participant in the 40-wrestler Battle Riot as MLW returns to New York City's Melrose Ballroom on June 23, featuring an MLW Fusion TV taping. Grab your tickets at www.MLWNYC.com and on Eventbrite. One-half of the World Tag Team Championship duo of Hustle & Power promises to rampage through the fourth Battle Riot and win it by any means.  Blending speed, power and a low center of gravity with uncanny endurance, Tankman will be a challenge for anyone to eliminate in the Battle Riot.  Determined to steamroll over the Bomaye Fight Club and anyone that stands in his way of pursuing becoming a double champion, Tankman is one to watch in this year's Riot. But in order to do the unthinkable and be a double champ one day, the "Heavyweight Hustle" will need to outlast, outsmart and outfight 39 others and win the Battle Riot to secure a title shot anytime, anywhere against the World Heavyweight Champion. Will Tankman be the last man standing as a heap of 39 other wrestlers stand on the outside looking in at Calvin Tankman victorious? Find out LIVE in New York City on June 23 at MLW Battle Riot IV! Who will outlast, outfight and out riot 39 other wrestlers and earn a title shot against the World Champion? Find out June 23 in the Big Apple at the Melrose Ballroom!. Battle Riot Participants: Killer Kross Lince Dorado Calvin Tankman Marshall Von Erich

Impact Slammiversary XVII 2019

Impact Slammiversary XVII

Escrito y fotos Por Daniel “Mr. Clutch” Mercado Castro

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Impact Slammiversary XVII
Por Daniel “Mr. Clutch” Mercado Castro

Un abarrotado Gilley’s en Dallas, Texas fue testigo de la historia producida por el Aniversario XVII de Impact. Un magistral evento que metió de principio a fin a los presentes y que le ofreció varios clásicos de lucha. La lucha estelar entre Brian Cage vs Michael Elgin por el campeonato máximo de Impact fue una a otro nivel. Los gritos de Fight Forever! Holy Shit! en cada movida espectacular y/o falso final fueron la validación del buen trabajo de ambos luchadores. Cage con un F5 retiene el campeonato, pero luego es atacado por Elgin. De la nada salió un esmascarado (Rhyno) y le aplica un Gore a Elgin para detener el ataque. 

Otra excelente lucha fue el Four-Way Monster’s Ball Match por el campeonato de las Knockouts de Impact entre Taya Valkyrie vs Rosemary vs Su Yung vs Jessicka Havok. Otra lucha que provocó gritos de Holy Shit! y This is Awesome! gracias a las movidas riesgosas de las chicas como cuando Taya grapó una foto de Impact en la frente de Yung. Taya retiene su faja con el triunfo.

Rich Swann retiene su campeonato de la División X al vencer a Johnny Impact en magistral lucha. La gente correaba Impact Wrestling! para validarla. The North (Ethan Page y Josh Alexander) retuvieron sus campeonatos en Pareja de Impact al derrotar a LAX y The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier y Zachary Wentz). Otra tremenda lucha con tremendo finales para el deleite de todos. Los presentes gritaban This is Impact! para valorar el trabajo de las tres parejas para entretenerlos. Hay que mencionar que Santana se lastimó una rodilla en la lucha y no pudo continuar la misma. Espero que no sea de seriedad. 

Eddie Edwards ganó su First Blood Match ante Killer Kross cuando partió a la mitad su nuevo Kenny (Kendo Stick) para atacar brutalmente a Kross, provocando el sangrado. Moose derrotó a Rob Van Dam cuando aplica un gran spear luego que RVD fallará su Splash. Los presentes se disfrutaron esta lucha y no lo pensaron dos veces en gritar RVD! Holy Shit! You still have it! 

En una lucha que marco historia para Impact, como la primera lucha entre géneros, donde Sami Callihan venció a Tessa Blanchard en una excelente lucha. This is Awesome se quedó corto para este luchón donde ambos se ganaron la ovación y el respeto de los presentes. Sami se apuntó el triunfo con su rompe cuello, pero Tessa demostró que está a otro nivel como luchadora. Tessa está al nivel de una Charlotte Flair y esas dos es fácil un main evente en WrestlerMania.

Willie Mack ganó el X-Division Open Challenge de TJP donde también participó Trey Miguel y Jake Crist. Esta lucha fue perfecta para arrancar la cartelera y calentar a los presentes que no tardaron en agradecer el trabajo de los luchadores con un Holy Shit! Mack ganó con una plancha aérea.