Dragon Gate USA!

[Necroyeti]

I uploaded their most recent show - Freedom Fight 2011 - for another website I'm on, so I'm posting it here too (for about the three people who'll actually care) because it's fuckin awesome.


http://www.dgusa.tv/images/freedomfight2010poster.jpg

MAIN EVENT #1
Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO

MAIN EVENT #2
Shingo vs. CIMA

MAIN EVENT #3
BxB Hulk & Homicide vs. Jon Moxley & Akira Tozawa

SIX MAN TAG ACTION
Austin Aries, Genki Horiguchi & Ricochet vs. Ronin of Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano & Rich Swann

SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs vs. Arik Cannon

01: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k5io5PkK7U7PcD1TdUu
02: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4pamI4U8erR2j1Tjaf
03: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6t1onr0l9O2U91TdVy
04: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k5JmvslEwpQkGG1TfU4
05: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6KMiy9XolQTCk1Thpw
06: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4CJm9Y99NO6MU1Tjxl
07: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/kgmTJ8etoGkAad1TiSU

Also DGUSA thread in general

[SilverGhost]

I have never seen Dragon Gate talent go at it so I'll give it a shot.

[Bodom]

Who the hell is "Ronin of Chuck Taylor"? Is that just the name Chuck Taylor uses in DGUSA?

Iv yet to see a DGUSA event and I've been wanting to, so I'll definetly be watching this. Probably tonight. Much appreciated.

[Necroyeti]

Ronin is the name of their stable.

I've only seen three DGUSA events myself, including this one. Their very first show (Enter The Dragon) really blew my mind... Talents like BxB Hulk, CIMA and SHINGO have to be seen to be believed really.

[Bodom]

Iv seen BxB Hulk and CIMA before. Not sure if I've seen a SHINGO match.

[Kashdinero]

Allow me to be the third (and probably final) person to comment!

I love DGUSA and, like The Yetti, I was also blown away by their 1st show. I've seen 3 of their other shows and will be watching this one when I get home from work.
The only bad thing I could say about them is, the action is just too damn fast! A regular wrestling fan's brain would probably go into hyperdrive if they were to watch a Masato Yoshino match, who has to be the fastest guy in wrestling!
But apart from that, this promotion is fucking phenomenal! Gabe Sapolsky is the man, and RoH's loss is Dragon Gates gain. He's also doing a brilliant job over in EVOLVE, which could very well be slightly better than DGUSA!

[Necroyeti]

Gonna be deleting the links in the OP shortly, just realised this forum shows up on google and I don't want mass leeching. Copy them to wordpad or (if you're reading this from the future) PM me for the links.

[Kashdinero]

I watched the whole show earlir today. Man, that was some show! Main Event's 1 & 2 were absolutely fricking fabulous! The rest of the card was great as well! Ronin v Warriors was what one would expect from a DGUSA six-man tag, body's flying everywhere. Rich Swan continues to get better, This guy is going places on the indies. The interaction with Homicide and Moxley was brutal, and proves that, when the situation nessessitates, hardcore wrestling can still be effective!
BXB Hulk has to get a mention just for being BXB Hulk! He really is great choice to be Open the Freedom Gate champion!

[Necroyeti]

Oh wow, they're having not one but TWO live i-PPVs this weekend! Never knew until I saw it on the main page here (http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/headlines/Dragon_Gate_USA_Officially_Announces_Weekend_.php) .

I'll be buying them, 30usd for two events seems like a steal.

[Kashdinero]

Oh wow, they're having not one but TWO live i-PPVs this weekend! Never knew until I saw it on the main page here (http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/headlines/Dragon_Gate_USA_Officially_Announces_Weekend_.php) .

I'll be buying them, 30usd for two events seems like a steal.

The Open The United Gate tournament looks Frackin Epic!!! PAC FTW!!!

[brodius]

Thank you for the links. I have really been wanting to see one of their shows. I think you could really just change the name of this thread too "Free thinkers of Wrestling". I don't see how people don't care about anything but WWE and TNA. I went to the ROH TV tapings in Louisville KY and had a way better time then any other show I have been too.

[Necroyeti]

Can't decide whether to buy those two PPVs this weekend or just go out and get drunk instead. It kinda sucks they aren't offering Sunday's event on PPV as well, because that'll mean we won't see the final round of the United Gate Championship round robin.

[Necroyeti]

Ended up ordering them.
They'll probably be worth the money.
http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=935
http://www.gofightlive.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/Dragon_Gate_USA_United_Philly/936
Starts at 7:00EST / Midnight GMT.
Tonight and tomorrow.
Only $15 each.
What else are you gonna do with a measly 30 notes?
Lose it in the bookies?
Buy food?
Don't gamble and buy cheaper food.
You'll break even in no time.
And you'll have it on demand to watch over and over again.

[Necroyeti]

THIS IS AWESOME du du dududu
THIS IS AWESOME du du dududu

[Kashdinero]

Ended up ordering them.
They'll probably be worth the money.
http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=935
http://www.gofightlive.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/Dragon_Gate_USA_United_Philly/936
Starts at 7:00EST / Midnight GMT.
Tonight and tomorrow.
Only $15 each.
What else are you gonna do with a measly 30 notes?
Lose it in the bookies?
Buy food?
Don't gamble and buy cheaper food.
You'll break even in no time.
And you'll have it on demand to watch over and over again.

You convinced me! I'm officially watching my first ever iPPV!. I'm watching it on a 50 inch plasma (sorry, for showing off) so it's a little grainy, to say the least!!! Hope the replays a bit clearer!

BXB Hulk Vs YAMATO has been great thus far!

GOD, I FOOOOKING LOVE DRAGON GATE USA!!!!

Can't wait for the best highflyer in the world (pac) to wrestle. If he hasn't already that is, I started the stream late!

Edit. Wow, shocking finish to the Hulk Vs YAMATO match!

[Necroyeti]

This iPPV is incredibly fast-paced. BxB Hulk and Yamato was goddamn fantastic! They're pretty much incapable of having a match less than four stars.
Brodie Lee vs. Jimmy Jacobs was much better than I expected!

Shame about the poor sound quality. I have to max out my volume and wear headphones to hear anything clearly.

[Necroyeti]

My stream cut off during Taylor & Gargano vs. Doi & Ricochet, and I missed like 3 minutes of a swell match.

GoFightLive really need to fix their shit.

[Kashdinero]

This iPPV is incredibly fast-paced. BxB Hulk and Yamato was goddamn fantastic! They're pretty much incapable of having a match less than four stars.
Brodie Lee vs. Jimmy Jacobs was much better than I expected!

Shame about the poor sound quality. I have to max out my volume and wear headphones to hear anything clearly.

This is Awesome clap clap cl... You get the drift!

Naruki Doi and Ricochet Vs Chuck Taylor and Jonny Gargano was fantastic! Ricochet's Reverse Ranna was perfect! Ronin to win this thing! Loved how Rich Swan BeatBoxes on the way to the ring.

Sound is a bit shit though.

Oh shit, Aries Vs Swan. Aries has got this!

[Kashdinero]

My stream cut off during Taylor & Gargano vs. Doi & Ricochet, and I missed like 3 minutes of a swell match.

GoFightLive really need to fix their shit.

Mine was fine, that match was too much.

At least there's the Replay.

[Necroyeti]

Either Aries fucked his shoulder up badly in that match, or he sold it really convincingly.

Even despite that, and a few noticable botches, it was still a pretty shithot match.

[Kashdinero]

Either Aries fucked his shoulder up badly in that match, or he sold it really convincingly.

Even despite that, and a few noticable botches, it was still a pretty shithot match.

The finish made up for the botches and timing issues. Even if it was a bit predictable, it was still the shit!

[Necroyeti]

DAYUMMMM that was great show, like 8/10 or something. The tag-team matches alone made that event worth the money IMO, and there wasn't a terrible match to be found on the card.

My only major problem with it, (apart from GFL's fuck ups) is that it maybe was a little *too* fast paced at times for a live show. I mean, when you've got a 2hr+ event crammed full of fairly intensive wrestling that requires a lot of attention to detail to appreciate, a little breathing space between matches would be nice - more promos, some pre-taped interviews, video packages, a short intermission or something. It's never really bothered me with before because, being mostly pretaped events, I always assumed the brevity was due to clever editing - and I could always pause it.

(You just know a wrestling promotion is AWESOME once you start criticising it for having too much wrestling, lol)

Looking forward to tomorrow... I wonder if there will be any major changes to the card now.

[Kashdinero]

It was a bit overkill at times, but but that just enhances the replay viewing for me. Match of the night? For me it was Doi and Ricochet Vs Gargano and Taylor. Move of the night? The Awful Waffle, everytime!

May I just thank you for the links to these. I never realised I could watch iPPV's on replay after purchasing them. I'll be purchasing all Dragon Gate and RoH events from now on.

As for tomorrow's event. The sixway freestyle match looks great (I've always liked those kind of matches), as does PAC and Yoshino Vs Doi and Ricochet. Obviously, I can't see YAMATO Vs Brody Lee (who, for the record is fucking awesome) being a title match. Any predictions on who's gonna win this tournament?


P.S it's pretty shitty that night three won't be shown.... Pretty shitty indeed!

[Necroyeti]

The best thing about the replays: what we watched was probably a 1mbps stream, but the replay streams are often available in 2mbps and sometimes 4mbps after a few days. Presumably the sound issues will be fixed too.

MOTN: I'm torn between BxB Hulk vs. YAMATO and CIMA/Kid vs. PAC/Yoshino... Gargano/Taylor vs. Doi/Ricochet most likely would've been a strong contender if I hadn't missed several minutes of the climax.

I would place my money on Gargano and Taylor winning the round robin. I don't really have any much deep reasoning behind that choice, just because they're Americans in an American promotion, and that promo they cut after the Aries match about proving themselves worthy of Japan.

[Kashdinero]

The best thing about the replays: what we watched was probably a 1mbps stream, but the replay streams are often available in 2mbps and sometimes 4mbps after a few days. Presumably the sound issues will be fixed too.

MOTN: I'm torn between BxB Hulk vs. YAMATO and CIMA/Kid vs. PAC/Yoshino... Gargano/Taylor vs. Doi/Ricochet most likely would've been a strong contender if I hadn't missed several minutes of the climax.

I would place my money on Gargano and Taylor winning the round robin. I don't really have any much deep reasoning behind that choice, just because they're Americans in an American promotion, and that promo they cut after the Aries match about proving themselves worthy of Japan.

I pretty much feel the same way about Ronin winning, and possibly defending DGUSA's United Gate Titles in Dragon Gate!

The finish to the PAC match was awesome, that suplex was fucking sick! Topped off a great night of wrestling that 99% of the EWN will never see lol.

[Necroyeti]

Less than two hours 'til the Philly iPPV! (perhaps three - poster says 7EST but the website says 8.. I'm guessing it starts at 7) I guess with it being held in the old ECW arena, the crowd will be much hotter than yesterday's.

Main site says BxB Hulk vs. Jon Moxley is now a no-DQ match. I'm more than okay with that! Now, I wonder is YAMATO vs. Lee will now be a title match...

Jigsaw vs. Frightmare vs. Sami Callihan vs. Cheech vs. AR Fox vs. Rexx Reed - this should be off the hook! (Not really sure who Rexx Reed is though)

I AM EXCITE

[Kashdinero]

Hoping to see both Ronin and PAC & Yoshino pick up the win tonight!
I reckon the title won't be on the line, but I've been wrong before!

Wife's still awake so I may miss the beginning again, aargh!

[Necroyeti]

Jigsaw vs. Frightmare vs. Sami Callihan vs. Cheech vs. AR Fox vs. Rexx Reed - this should be off the hook! (Not really sure who Rexx Reed is though)
CALLED IT, it was awesome!!! Nothing fancy in terms of psychology or selling, just 10-15 minutes of awesome spots at a frantic pace.

YAMATO vs. Brodie Lee was disappointing. Just very awkward looking and unsatisfying finish :(

Swann vs Jacobs was more than solid. I'm starting to love this Swann fellow a lot!

[Kashdinero]

CALLED IT, it was awesome!!! Nothing fancy in terms of psychology or selling, just 10-15 minutes of awesome spots at a frantic pace.

YAMATO vs. Brodie Lee was disappointing. Just very awkward looking and unsatisfying finish :(

Swann vs Jacobs was more than solid. I'm starting to love this Swann fellow a lot!

I know it's an awful cliche, but the sky's the limit for this little guy! Jimmy Jacobs road to the title isn't going too well is it!
The six-way was a match that Gabe specialises in booking, I can imagine him screaming at all six "Just go out there and do the most high flying, insane, innovative shit that you can think of!"

Side note's; Watching Moxley on this grainy picture, he looks a bit like Tracy Smothers!

This is money well spent, but I couldn't imagine paying $35 for a TNA PPV!

[Necroyeti]

I hate it when I type a big reply only to hit "go advanced" by mistake :( Think I'll wait until the end to post again

[Necroyeti]

Jimmy Jacobs road to the title isn't going too well is it!
For some reason I'm not particularly high on Jimmy Jacobs. I mean, he's a solid worker and has decent enough matches, but I just don't care too much about him or get overly excited about his matches at all. I like to call it Christopher Daniels syndrome :cool: (I guess most people would consider that blasphemy)


This is money well spent, but I couldn't imagine paying $35 for a TNA PPV!
Damn, TNA PPVs are $35? If I ever had to pay for one, I don't think I'd pay any more than a fiver, because that's how much they're worth nowadays.(Maximum!)

Turns out the six-man thing was nowhere near match of the night, lol.

Aries vs. Tozawa was really fuckin' good, both men really upped their game since their matches on yesterday's iPPV. ROH really made a major blunder letting Aries go! Before intermission, I thought this could've been the surprise MOTN. (even though the Reby Sky stuff came off as a tad stupid)

Intermission was much appreciated by me. In general it seems like they learned a lot from their mistakes on yesterday's iPPV in terms of pacing - Here's hoping they can work out the kinks with the sound issues and general technical difficulties by their next live iPPV.

BxB Hulk vs. Jon Moxley - two of my favourite wrestlers of the moment, and predictably they had a fantastic showing. (YOU KILLED BXB!!!) Wasn't really much point in it being a No-DQ match though, and it was far too short for my liking.

Taylor/Gargano vs. CIMA/Kid - I'll tell ya, even though most of DGUSA's tag matches generally follow a "10 mins slow, 10 mins breakneck" formula, it really never gets old - It's tried and tested! Anyway, again, I think everyone involved really upped their game since last night's show and put on a fantastic, fluid match. In fact, I was ready to declare this match the current Match of the Year holder....

...until Doi/Ricochet vs. Yoshino/PAC finished. Holy cockballs what an epic match. I just kept marking harder and harder as it went on, PAC and Ricochet especially were putting on a clinic of high-flying maneuvers. Maybe I'm overrating it because I just watched it, but I think it might've been better than the legendary Blood Generation vs. Do-Fixer match from Supercard of Honor. Match of the year so far for me (it's still early though!)

So it looks like it's between Ronin and World-1 for the United Gate titles. Awesome! I really wish tomorrow's show was iPPV too :( (It's obvious as to why it isn't... but I would seriously watch that instead of the Rumble if it was) Probably won't turn up on DVD/the internet for months, making it pretty impossible to dodge spoilers.

If I had to put an arbitrary number on this even, I'd say maybe an 8, possibly a 9.

[Kashdinero]

And thats why the rest of the EWN missed out!

Ronin should take it tommorow but its anyones match really, DGUSA'S a hard company to predict. What ever the outcome, I think were gonna miss out on the best match of all three shows, Ronin Vs World 1 is WrestleWood at it's stiffest!

As for Jimmiy, I'm surprised that Gabe is using him so prominently in DGUSA, and EVOLVE, as I know he was ready to phase him out of ROH before he was let go (worst RoH move ever, why not just give the man an extended holiday!). I feel Jimmy works best with a group (or a pair of furry boots), and this serious "no gimmicks needed" Jimmy is as boring as the day is long!

[Necroyeti]

I'd love to know what the buyrates were for these events, cuz it seems like hardly anyone on the internet is talking about them, and I want to believe it was successful so they'll do loads more!

I really must watch EVOLVE sometime, guess I'll stick one onto download. I realise there are only 4 or 5 shows, but any particular one that stands out?

[Kashdinero]

I'd love to know what the buyrates were for these events, cuz it seems like hardly anyone on the internet is talking about them, and I want to believe it was successful so they'll do loads more!

I really must watch EVOLVE sometime, guess I'll stick one onto download. I realise there are only 4 or 5 shows, but any particular one that stands out?

I know it's not what you asked, but RoH Final Battle pulled around 2000 buys, which is, apparently a good number. I imagine DGUSA pulled around half, but wouldn't be surprised if it was actually less.

As for EVOLVE, I've only seen the first three shows, but I'm blown away by what I've seen so far! Adopting an almost MMA style, they employ a submission based, strong style puro feel to their matches, as opposed to DGUSA's High speed, multi car pile ups! Focusing on guys like Chuck Taylor, Jon Moxley, TJP and Bobby Fish they have the cream of the indies on their shows. Wins and losses mean much more than they do in any other fed out there, and the point system really controls the direction of the company. Of the three events I've seen, Kota Ibushi Vs Davey Richards (E1) is marginally better than the Ikuto Hidaka Vs Chris Hero stunner (E2). I'll be ordering the other shows soon, as I really need to see Danielson Vs Fish at E4! Seriously, I honestly prefer EVOLVE over DGUSA! there's less to take in in per match, and it really makes a difference! I genuinley believe starting at the first show is the way to go!
Honestly, all three are worth hunting down.

[Necroyeti]

Yeah, the DGUSA shows were not very well advertised, think they were only made into iPPV at the very last minute.

Thanks for the EVOLVE pointers!

[Kashdinero]

Yeah, the DGUSA shows were not very well advertised, think they were only made into iPPV at the very last minute.

Thanks for the EVOLVE pointers!

No probs mate. Kota Vs Davey was one of the best matches I've seen in a long time! The finish is so brutal!!! Shame Davey had a falling out with them, as he was tailor made for this fed!

[Necroyeti]

Yeah, I've heard that story. It seems a lot of people (myself included) reckoned that ROH must have going to put their world championship on him quite sharpish, because he seemed to be pretty much the most over/pushed guy at DGUSA and EVOLVE at the time. Which certainly made Davey losing to both Black and Strong seem all the more shocking to me.

Might have just been a falling out, I don't really know the whole story. The heat between Cary Silkin and Gabe Sapolsky just seems... silly.

[Kashdinero]

Yeah, I've heard that story. It seems a lot of people (myself included) reckoned that ROH must have going to put their world championship on him quite sharpish, because he seemed to be pretty much the most over/pushed guy at DGUSA and EVOLVE at the time. Which certainly made Davey losing to both Black and Strong seem all the more shocking to me.

Might have just been a falling out, I don't really know the whole story. The heat between Cary Silkin and Gabe Sapolsky just seems... silly.

There was talk of lawsuits and everything! Silly indeed! I guess the money he could of made in RoH was more than his potential earnings in both DGUSA and EVOLVE!
It's funny, I can't see Davey winning the RoH World title for a while yet! Oh well, there's always the IWGP JR Heavyweight title to compete for! He might just be in with a chance on that one.

[Necroyeti]

It's funny, I can't see Davey winning the RoH World title for a while yet! Oh well, there's always the IWGP JR Heavyweight title to compete for! He might just be in with a chance on that one.
I agree now, but going into DBD8 and Final Battle I thought for sure he was gonna take the belt. In retrospect, that was just me being a Richards mark more than anything. I do think Roderick Strong deserves at least a few more title defenses before dropping it, possibly to Richards... I think his current "House of Truth" gimmick is weak as hell, but he still deserves a decent run for being underrated as hell.

Y'know, it's more than possible that he could take the IWGP Jr belt, I didn't even think of that. I know he had a shot at it a couple months ago (pretty sure you posted it in the puro/lucha thread, or I might've stumbled across it on youtube)

[Kashdinero]

I agree now, but going into DBD8 and Final Battle I thought for sure he was gonna take the belt. In retrospect, that was just me being a Richards mark more than anything. I do think Roderick Strong deserves at least a few more title defenses before dropping it, possibly to Richards... I think his current "House of Truth" gimmick is weak as hell, but he still deserves a decent run for being underrated as hell.

Y'know, it's more than possible that he could take the IWGP Jr belt, I didn't even think of that. I know he had a shot at it a couple months ago (pretty sure you posted it in the puro/lucha thread, or I might've stumbled across it on youtube)

I know this conversation should be in the RoH thread, but seeing as we're here now, Roderick should have been dethroned at Final Battle. As much of a fan of his as I am (ever since the Generation Next era in RoH), his personality is devastatingly dull! In ring he's world class though, and he definitely deserves a long title run based on that, but I personally feel that Davey should have lifted the title at FB. In fact it's kind of made him look a bit weak! I'm sure when he does lift the belt though, it'll be his for a long time!

[Necroyeti]

"The Dragon Gate USA "United We Stand" PPV, which was taped over the weekend in Union City, NJ will debut on 3/11." WHY SO LONG AWAY ;_____________;

SPOILER:

PAC and Yoshino are the Open The United Gate champions.

[Kashdinero]

"The Dragon Gate USA "United We Stand" PPV, which was taped over the weekend in Union City, NJ will debut on 3/11." WHY SO LONG AWAY ;_____________;

SPOILER:

PAC and Yoshino are the Open The United Gate champions.

So much for Ronin taking the titles to Japan! Happy for PAC though, for obviously biased reasons. Go on our kid!

[Necroyeti]

NEWS:
Jimmy Rave is coming to DG:USA!
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Free-Match-Download-Plus-Exclusive-DGUSA---EVOLVE-News---.html?soid=1103872774606&aid=_aMcuyvGAp4

[Kashdinero]

NEWS:
Jimmy Rave is coming to DG:USA!
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Free-Match-Download-Plus-Exclusive-DGUSA---EVOLVE-News---.html?soid=1103872774606&aid=_aMcuyvGAp4

How do you feel about this?

I was never really a Jimmy fan, I know he had some good matches in RoH (amongst other places), but he's never really done it for me. There has always been something that made me look the other way when he was wrestling, I dont know wether it was his stupid attire or his stupid haircut, or just the way he wrestled. But. I know he's improved an awful lot from the first time I saw him, and his act has been quite entertaining at times (bog-rolls!!!), so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say I'm kinda looking forward to his debut.

Also, Gabe pushed him quite hard back in RoH, so, I wonder if he'll get the same preferential treatment in DGUSA?

[Kashdinero]

Also, Ronin in Japan!!!!!!!

Well done boys!

[Necroyeti]

Never even noticed that bit of news, awesome!

I've not seen a lot of Jimmy Rave matches, and I never really marked for him, but I thought he was a pretty good, entertaining wrestler. I just kinda assume he's a comedy relief style wrestler that can actually wrestle a la Cabana, from the angles I remember him being in.

[Kashdinero]

Jimmy also had a nice little RoH feud with CM Punk, that ended with a brutal cage match. That match is well worth hunting down.

[Necroyeti]

"The Dragon Gate USA "United We Stand" PPV, which was taped over the weekend in Union City, NJ will debut on 3/11." WHY SO LONG AWAY ;_____________;
This has now hit the torrent sites :)
(I would've ordered it if I could have, of course)

I hear Homicide vs. Moxley is supposed to be 187's best match since returning to the indies.

[Kashdinero]

This has now hit the torrent sites :)
(I would've ordered it if I could have, of course)

I hear Homicide vs. Moxley is supposed to be 187's best match since returning to the indies.

To tell the truth, while I haven't enjoyed every One-Eight-Seven match since his Indy comeback, I've enjoyed every match I've seen of his when he's facing Moxley. KAMIKAZE USA's leader is the perfect foe for 'Cide, and I'm loving the fact that they are basically feuding all over the Indy circuit. When that happens it just adds that element of realism to things.

Still think it sucks that we have had to wait so long to see the last installment of the tourney, and I'm not really in a rush to see it now, although I'll definitely watch it at some point.

Strange Side Note: Just read a review of the NYC show and was planning on giving this thread a DragonBump! So, ninja'd.. I guess lol

The venue they were in.
I realised they were in a bar of some kind, but I never knew the place was an actual restaurant called BB Kings! I read that one fan in attendance said "it's kinda hard to go crazy for a match, when your sitting at a table eating a porterhouse"....

Can you imagine!

"Mmmmm porter house... Oh shit, I missed that move... Mmmmm onion rings.... What!! YAMATO's the new champ!... Mmmmm..."

Lol, the place probably turned into a nightclub once they had taken down the ring!

[Necroyeti]

TBH, I haven't enjoyed ANY 'cide match since he came back from TNA... except maybe his match against Claudio on HDNet, but that was just average.

BxB vs. Tozawa from this show is also getting some positive press and MOTYC votes.... if the tag matches are anything like the NYC and Philly shows, this could turn out to be one of the best events of the year so far!

But yeah, DGUSA really need to sort some shit out in regards to advertising their shows. I literally only came across those iPPVs by chance, and completely forgot about this show until it turned up on PWTorrents today.

Off-topic, but the next few months is gonna be absolutely SHITHOT for indy events yo, with some big tournaments heading our way too :D:
Two ROH iPPVs on wrestlemania weekend
More ROH DVDS (Socal Showdown II and Manhattan Mayhem IV look like great cards)
Best of the Best X- it's BACK
16 Carat Gold 2011
King of Trios 2011
Kurt Russellreuinion DVD, DDT4 etc

[Kashdinero]

TBH, I haven't enjoyed ANY 'cide match since he came back from TNA... except maybe his match against Claudio on HDNet, but that was just average.

BxB vs. Tozawa from this show is also getting some positive press and MOTYC votes.... if the tag matches are anything like the NYC and Philly shows, this could turn out to be one of the best events of the year so far!

But yeah, DGUSA really need to sort some shit out in regards to advertising their shows. I literally only came across those iPPVs by chance, and completely forgot about this show until it turned up on PWTorrents today.

Off-topic, but the next few months is gonna be absolutely SHITHOT for indy events yo, with some big tournaments heading our way too :D:
Two ROH iPPVs on wrestlemania weekend
More ROH DVDS (Socal Showdown II and Manhattan Mayhem IV look like great cards)
Best of the Best X- it's BACK
16 Carat Gold 2011
King of Trios 2011
Kurt Russellreuinion DVD, DDT4 etc

Tournaments!!!!!!

Nothing better than seeing the cream of the indies going at it in multiple matches. BOTB is the one I'm looking forward to the most, as last year I really missed it! In fact, I never saw much CZW last year (about 3 shows) as following multiple Indy Feds show by show is hard fucking work!!! I'm hoping to see A.R Fox in this years BOTB as he kinda impressed me with his high flying at the great card that was KOD XI. But it looks like they're gonna be pushing for an Akuma win/final.

PWG
Chikara
RoH
ICW
CZW
DGUSA
EVOLVE
IWA-MS (haven't followed since it restarted)

(any more?)

Edit: JAPW anniversary shows are always a hoot!

(plus)

NJPW
NOAH
Dragon Gate
AJPW (minimal)

(following Puro is almost as hard as following Indy)

(and of course)
Raw
SD
TNA

(the reasons I have Sky)

That is a he'll of a lot of Feds to follow, so I tend to just pick out the best looking shows from each of them. Otherwise, I'd never get anything done. Although, I will try to follow them all as much as possible.

[Bodom]

Just received a DGUSA newsletter email. Not sure how long it'll last but they're giving away a free match download. Jigsaw vs. Sami Callihan vs. Frightmare vs. AR Fox vs. Cheech vs. Rexx Reed from the unreleased "United: Philly" DVD

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HFRRY7RI

And for anyone interested:


"We have an exclusive code for you. Put "Aries" in the special instructions when you order DGUSA or EVOLVE DVDs or gear and we'll give you a 10% refund. The best part is that you can combine the "Aries" code with our DVD 2 and 3 Pack Deals for even bigger savings (note: You will initially be charged full price, but will be given the refund shortly after you order).

This means that DGUSA DVD 3 Pack Deals are only $45, making it just $15 per title at www.DGUSA.tv. You can pick any DGUSA DVD titles in the DGUSA.tv Store as part of this offer.

EVOLVE has an even better deal as the "Aries" code makes the 2 Pack DVD Offer only $22.50 at www.EVOLVEwrestling.com. You can choose any two EVOLVE titles in the EVOLVEwrestling.com Shop as part of this offer.

You can also use the "Aries" code to save 10% on all DGUSA and EVOLVE shirts and gear!!!

Act fast, because the "Aries" code is only good until Monday at midnight EST. Simply enter "Aries" in the special instructions when you order and we'll give you the refund shortly after. Thank you!
"

[Necroyeti]

Upcoming Indy iPPV schedule for y'all (mostly just posting this for my own benefit though.... memory like a seive)

May 20th - EVOLVE 8

EVOLVE will hold the first annual Style Battle tournament on May 20th. The concept is simple. EVOLVE will take eight wrestlers, each representing a different style, and pit them against each other in a one night single elimination tournament. This will be a special event focused on determining the best style of wrestling and will not effect each wrestler's Record. The only win that matters is the man left standing at the end of the night. He will go down in history as the first Style Battle winner.

The participants:
AR Fox (High-Flying)
Austin Aries (Hybrid)
Bobby Fish (Puroresu Jr. Heavyweight)
Brodie Lee (Super Heavyweight)
Jon Davis (Power)
Rich Swann (Rich Swann Style)
Sami Callihan (Hard-Hitting)
Tony Nese (Standing Combat)
May 21st - FIP: In Full Force 2011

Already Signed:
Demolition (3X Former WWE Tag Team Champions)
Low Ki (WWE NXT Winner Kaval)
Dark City Fight Club (FIP World Tag Team Champions)
Manu (Former WWE Superstar)
Tony Devito (ECW Original)
"Roughhouse" Ralph Mosca
Sami Callihan
Christopher Francis Gray
Blain Rage
Bobby Fish
AR Fox
Caleb Konley
"Harcore Giant" Ron Niemi
"Champagne" Larry Dallas
June 3rd - DGUSA: Fearless 2011

Open The United Gate Title Match
PAC & Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO & Akira Tozawa
+ More
June 5th - DGUSA: Enter the Dragon 2011 (Second Year Anniversary)

Open The Freedom Gate Title Match
YAMATO vs. PAC
Elimination Match
Blood Warriors (CIMA, Austin Aries & Brodie Lee) vs. Ronin (Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano & Rich Swann)
+ More
June 26 - ROH: Best in the World 2011

[Bodom]

Didn't want to make a new thread and I hear that AAW has a working relationship with DGUSA.

AAW is holding a FREE iPPV tonight. Order here (http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/AAW__Path_Of_Redemption/1021)

AAW Pro Wrestling presents Path Of Redemption.

AAW Tag Team Championship Match

Zero Gravity, Brett Gakiya & CJ Esparaza
VS
Juice Robinson & Kyle O'Reiley

AAW Heritage Championship Match

Shane Hollister
VS
Davey Richards

AAW Heavyweight Championship Match

Silas Young
VS
Raven

http://smedia.gfl.tv/images/events/1021.JPG

[Necroyeti]

MsChif vs. fucking SCREECH? WHAT!?

Anyway, this looks worth watching, I'll prob give it a shot. Zero Gravity and Irish Airbourne are great tag teams, Jimmy Jacobs and Davey Richards are awesome, and Juice Robinson is an underrated indy worker.

[Necroyeti]

Oh, Bods, that event is "On Demand" for free, not live.

1. Zero Gravity vs. Juice & O'Reilly was pretty mediocre, mostly because Juice seemed totally out of place and sluggish compared to O'Reilly and Zero Gravity. You'd probably be best to skip this one, unless you've never seen a match by any of these guys before and want to check 'em out. (3/10)

2. Davey Richards vs. Shane Hollister. (starts at the 16 minute mark)
Shane is still very green, but Davey carries him to a great match - because he's in control for like 80% of it. It's not really as super stiff or as reckless as most Davey matches are, (a good thing) but the gratituous FIGHTINGU~ SPIRITU~ no-selling is still there, from both guys. (bad thing)
Last five minutes or so contains some excellent sequences though - It's definitely worth watching if you're into DR. (6/10)

3. Silas Young vs. Raven starts at around 36 minutes into the video. I didn't watch it because it doesn't interest me, but it looks like it takes place in a steel cage.

[Bodom]

Ahh. Didn't read that part :o

[Rated_R(ob)KO]

Just watched the 5-5-2011 "Dead Or Alive" 2011 show from Dragon Gate.... my god... 3+ hours of amazing, AMAZING performances.

[Necroyeti]

Just watched the 5-5-2011 "Dead Or Alive" 2011 show from Dragon Gate.... my god... 3+ hours of amazing, AMAZING performances.
I noticed this on PWT today, card looks ridiculously good. (PAC vs. Doi!!!!) Need to make space on my hard drive for it.

[Rated_R(ob)KO]

I noticed this on PWT today, card looks ridiculously good. (PAC vs. Doi!!!!) Need to make space on my hard drive for it.

I definitely suggest it. It's a slow D/L though. (I got it from PWT as well.) Apparently the members there don't like a lot of Japanese stuff or Mexican stuff as well... WWE/WCW/ECW shit has a ton of people on its dick. (I got the "Monday Night Wars" DVDRip in less than 20 mins. --- 6 hours for DG: DOA 2011)

And like what was said earlier in the thread... 90% of people out there have no freaking clue what this company is or for that matter how damn good it is either. Its a shame. =(

[Rated_R(ob)KO]

Taken from the main page... Let the speculation begin!!!


WWE has expressed interest in several talents currently signed to deals with Dragon Gate USA. DGUSA has stated that they will release talents from contracts if it means they get a WWE deal. At this time, they have declined to identify any talents WWE may be interested in.

[Necroyeti]

Sami Callihan, PAC and AR Fox would probably be at the top of my wishlist of DGUSA guys in WWE.

I highly doubt the talent scouts are going for Japanese guys, unfortunately, and even if they are they certainly wouldn't get pushed in WWE. I'd love to be proven wrong though.

[Necroyeti]

Man, I haven't watched any DGUSA in ages. :sadface: Was fully planning on quitting watching Raw and Smackdown to make some more indy time, until they suddenly became compelling shows again.

[Rated_R(ob)KO]

Man, I haven't watched any DGUSA in ages. :sadface: Was fully planning on quitting watching Raw and Smackdown to make some more indy time, until they suddenly became compelling shows again.

I actually agree with you. I was teetering on the existence of RAW and then blam... headshot from down stream. I do however still dedicate some time to the indies. Nowhere near as much as I'd like to though. And PAC in THE 'E... I'd lose my damn mind.... BxB Hulk would be awesome as well... too many to think of man.

[Bodom]

A buddy of mine with source's within the DGUSA camp has told me that none of the guys have talked about anything involving WWE.

Not saying there isn't a chance WWE has possibly contacted some of the talent, but none of them have talked to Gabe about anything recently. I'm also highly doubtful any of the Japanese talent would be interested in going to the WWE at this moment as Dragon Gate is doing very well in Japan though CIMA did go to a WWE tryout in the past and nothing came of it obviously.

[S.E. Zero]

I actually agree with you. I was teetering on the existence of RAW and then blam... headshot from down stream. I do however still dedicate some time to the indies. Nowhere near as much as I'd like to though. And PAC in THE 'E... I'd lose my damn mind.... BxB Hulk would be awesome as well... too many to think of man.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c83cHf4HuXI&feature=watch_response

7 and a half minutes of PAC just for you bro.

[Necroyeti]

Fahkin' 'ell guv'nor, just got an e-mail saying there's a DGUSA iPPV one week from now.

Not really bothering with it myself since WWNLive has given me nothing but headaches, but by all means give this company money.

[THEKEVINBRAND]

On November 25, 2011, Dragon Gate USA and Evolve announced the unification of the two promotions. Dragon Gate USA and Evolve will still promote separate events, but the two share rosters, including stables, and Evolve recognizes Dragon Gate USA's Open the Freedom Gate Championship and Open the United Gate Championship as its top two championships.

Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE sent out the following:
Dragon Gate USA and EVOLVE have unified. We have some of the details and ramifications in this press release.

The Black Friday Specials are in full effect for DGUSA and EVOLVE right now in the DGUSA.tv Store or by calling 267-519-9744. All in stock DGUSA DVDs are 50% off and only $10 including several 2011 titles. All Dragon Gate Infinity DVDs are 50% off and only $25. All EVOLVE DVDs are 33% off and just $10 including the new EVOLVE 8 (Style Battle tournament) and EVOLVE 9 (Dave Finlay vs. Sami Callihan) DVDs. Everything in the Gear section of the DGUSA.tv store is 25% off with the "DGUSA" code (put it in at check out and you'll get 25% refunded shortly after you order). In addition, all DGUSA and EVOLVE iPPVs at WWNLive.com are 33% off and only $9.95 per title. Act now, because the Black Friday Specials END THIS MONDAY in the DGUSA.tv Store or by calling 267-519-9744.

Here's some of the details of the DGUSA/EVOLVE union:

DGUSA and EVOLVE now exist in the same universe. This means that they will share the same roster and stables.

Live events and iPPVs will still be promoted under DGUSA and EVOLVE banners. EVOLVE events will be important single shots that bridge the gap between four or five major
DGUSA weekends in 2012. The happenings and results of DGUSA and EVOLVE events will have an affect on each other.

The DGUSA Champion and DGUSA Tag Team Champions will be acknowledged as the top title holders in EVOLVE. There will be possible title defenses in EVOLVE depending on the champions' availability. There is a possibility of an EVOLVE Title in 2012, which would also be defended in DGUSA.

EVOLVE will still be based on win/loss records and its leader board. You can follow these in the About EVOLVE section at DGUSA.tv. However, there will be some changes made in the structure of these as well as the rules and regulations. We'll have more info next week at DGUSA.tv. EVOLVE will still maintain its unique identity and presentation.
DGUSA and EVOLVE DVDs and merchandise can now both be purchased together in the DGUSA.tv Store or by calling 267-519-9744.

DGUSA.tv will be your one stop for all your DGUSA and EVOLVE news and info. DGUSA and EVOLVE will share the Live Event, News & Articles, Roster, iPPV, Report Piracy and Contact sections of DGUSA.tv. EVOLVE news will now appear here in News Alerts.

The Email News Express and WWNLive.com Email Magazine will both be the places for exclusive news, deals, articles and interviews about both DGUSA and EVOLVE. All this will be delivered right to your inbox. We will protect your email and we won't spam you.

There are now infinite possibilities with the DGUSA and EVOLVE union. We feel this will make the brands easier and more rewarding to follow. We'll have much more next week at DGUSA.tv.

[Cabers]

I uploaded their most recent show - Freedom Fight 2011 - for another website I'm on, so I'm posting it here too (for about the three people who'll actually care) because it's fuckin awesome.


http://www.dgusa.tv/images/freedomfight2010poster.jpg

MAIN EVENT #1
Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO

MAIN EVENT #2
Shingo vs. CIMA

MAIN EVENT #3
BxB Hulk & Homicide vs. Jon Moxley & Akira Tozawa

SIX MAN TAG ACTION
Austin Aries, Genki Horiguchi & Ricochet vs. Ronin of Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano & Rich Swann

SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Jimmy Jacobs vs. Arik Cannon

01: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k5io5PkK7U7PcD1TdUu
02: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4pamI4U8erR2j1Tjaf
03: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6t1onr0l9O2U91TdVy
04: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k5JmvslEwpQkGG1TfU4
05: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6KMiy9XolQTCk1Thpw
06: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k4CJm9Y99NO6MU1Tjxl
07: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/kgmTJ8etoGkAad1TiSU

Also DGUSA thread in general

I actually love you fella i have been trying to get a torrent for this for a week, i have been meaning to watch GDUSA for a while now i will watch this tomorrow after work for definate!!

[S.E. Zero]

Here are Dragon Gate USA: Open the Ultimate Gate '12 iPPV Results from Miami, FL (Deauville Beach Resort) from March 30, 3012

Rich Swann makes his way down to the ring as "Open the Ultimate Gate" kicks off rapping his entrance music.

Lenny Leonard is handling the announcing duties alone for this one

Rich Swann vs. AR Fox

It is believed this was supposed to be Swann vs. Yoshino but Fox is replacing him for some reason. Fox and Swann start the match off with some back and forth wrestling trading armdrags and holds. Swann catches Fox with a gorgeous dropkick and Fox answers with a wild Fisherman Buster but Swann comes back with an Asai Moonsault as the action spills out to the floor. Fox with an insane Running Shooting Star Press onto Swann IN THE CORNER (that's the only way it can be best described, just think running somersault cannonball in the corner but a Shooting Star instead). Fox decides to ground Swann with a headlock now and then starts to beat on him in the corner. Swann hits a Split Legged Moonsault off the top and gets a nearfall. Fox takes it back to the ground with a chinlock but the fans get behind Swann only to have Fox take him out with a Sliding Cross Body to the back of a seated Swann for yet another nearfall. Swann attempts to fight back but Swann catches him with a Flatliner! 1...2...NO Swann kicks out! Swan comes back with an Enziguri to a perched Fox on the top and then he hits a Hurricanrana as he leaped off the mat snapping Fox off the top! Fox and Swann exchange punches and kicks in the center of the ring with Swann getting the advantage with a Scissors Kick and then Rolling Thunder for a nearfall of his own! Swann goes for a float over in the corner but eats a DVD from Fox and then a Somersault Senton Splash off the top! 1...2...NO Swann kicks out! Swann rolls out to the floor but he is NOT safe! Fox its an IMPLODING SPRINGBOARD SOMERSAULT PLANCHA off the top onto Swann on the floor! Fox puts Swann on the apron and then dives off the top with a Guillotine Leg Drop but Swann rolls out of the way and Fox eats every bit of the apron! Swann hits the Springboard Swann Cutter! 1...2...NO Fox kicks out! Swann climbs up top, Frog Splash! 1...2...NO Fox kicks out again! They exchange rollups and nearfalls with countless nearfalls here but neither can get the pin! Swann with a Superkick staggers Swann and then he climbs up top. Fox answers with a Bicycle Kick to Swann and then he springs to the top and hits the Lo-Mein Pain (Springboard Spanish Fly)! 1...2...3!

Winner: AR Fox via pinfall (Lo-Mein Pain) and after the match Fox and Swann shake hands.

The Open The United Gate Champions CIMA & Ricochet make their way down to the ring. CIMA says hello to everyone and says he loves the United States and Miami, but he can't wrestle tonight because of a neck injury. He apologizes to the fans and then a "CIMA" chant erupts. CIMA says because of this he and Ricochet must vacate the belts and then he apologizes to Ricochet. Johnny Gargano & Chuck Taylor of Ronin make their way down now, they were scheduled to face the champs tonight.

Chuck Taylor says they're real sad about CIMA's neck but since they were supposed to wrestle them tonight they should just give the belts to Ronin. Johnny Gargano (the Open the Freedom Gate Champion) says as much as he would love to take the belts and go to the beach right now he doesn't want to win the belts like that. Gargano talks about the night he won the Freedom Gate belt and says that night was so good because he EARNED it, but if they just take those belts they wouldn't have earned it and they will cheat themselves and the fans. Gargano says if they are going to win the belts they will do it by showing that they are the best tag team in the world. Masato Yoshino comes out now!

Yoshino says he will be Ricochet's partner to defend the belts! Ricochet says he knows Yoshino has a shot at Gargano's belt tomorrow so if CIMA is okay with it and if the fans are okay with it then he's okay with it. CIMA says he's cool and shakes Ricochet's hands. Ricochet places the belts in the middle of the ring and the two teams stare each other down. Gargano offers a handshake but Yoshino walks away.

The Scene (Scott Reed & Caleb Konley) w/Larry Dallas vs. Bobby Fish & Tommy Dreamer

The Scene make their way down to the ring with a slew of gorgeous females. As one of the chicks grinds on Reed the announcer says "The Scene may catch something before this weekend's over" and he calls this the most disgusting entrance ever. Bobby Fish comes out alone and Larry says if he hasn't noticed he's alone and The Scene is the hottest new tag team "on the scene." He suggests Fish save himself a beating and go to the back, but Fish says he does have a partner. TOMMY DREAMER walks out! Dreamer & Fish hit the ring but The Scene attacks them! Fish & Dreamer hit a pair of Hip Tosses and then Dreamer hits Conley with a Pump Handle Slam and locks in a Crippler Crossface and then Fish kicks Conley in the face! They drag Reed into the ring and then Fish lifts Reed up in a Sidewalk Slam and Dreamer dives off the top with an Elbow Drop as well! Fish and Dreamer take turns beating on Reed in the face corner and then Fish connects with a Dropkick before knocking Konley off the apron. Reed rolls out as well and then Fish fakes a dive only to see Dreamer dive off the apron onto The Scene! Conley comes back and crotches Dreamer on the guardrail much to Tommy's dismay. One of the chicks hits Dreamer with the guardrail but then Fish chases her away. Back in the ring Reed covers Dreamer and gets a nearfall. The heels beat on Dreamer in the corner now and then whip him into the opposite corner. Konley puts the boots to Dreamer and then Catapults him into the bottom rope throat first. Reed tags back in and the heels hit a Double Elbow Drop on Dreamer. Reed hits a Brainbuster on Dreamer for a nearfall. The heels continue the beat down on Dreamer as a "stupid hair cut" chant starts aimed at Reed. Conley charges at Dreamer in the corner only to eat a boot and then a Flatliner into the corner! Fish tags in and Reed tags in as well! Fish hits Reed with a nasty series of kicks and then does the same to Conley. Fish now with knee strikes to Reed and then a Cartwheel Back Elbow before locking in a Kneelock! Conley breaks it up but then Dreamer locks him in a Texas Cloverleaf! Larry Dallas gets on the apron and Dreamer drags him in but then one of the chicks jumps on Dreamers back! Dreamer grabs her but another one of the girls comes in and attempts to slap her. He grabs her as well and makes out with both of them and then Piledrives the first chick! A big "ECW" chant starts. Konley comes back in and nails Dreamer with a Backstabber but then Fish locks him in the Fish Hook out of nowhere! Konley taps!

Winners: Fish & Dreamer via submission (Fish Hook). Post match The Scene's chicks try to wake them up and Dreamer ends up slapping one of them on the ass. She gets offended but then jumps on him and makes out with him. Dreamer puts her over his knee and spanks her ass.

[S.E. Zero]

Sami Callihan (D.U.F.) vs. BxB Hulk

BxB Hulk has a much darker look. He spits a red liquid in the air like Gangrel back in the day. The stream goes out right as Hulk made his entrance and when it came back on Callihan hits a series of scoop slams onto the ropes on Hulk and then he slams Hulk's leg into the ring post. Callihan going after Hulk's leg to take away his kicks. Callihan spits on his hand and then starts chopping Hulk before hanging him up in the ropes. Callihan puts the boots to Hulk and then starts chopping at Hulk's knee. Callihan climbs up top and dives off with a stomp onto Hulk's knee. Hulk comes back with a back kick and then a Bicycle Kick on Callihan! Hulk stomps Callihan down in the corner and then stands on his head. Callihan spits at Hulk so Hulk hits a dropkick to the back of his head. Hulk hits a Arm & Legs Trapped T-Bone Suplex for a nearfall! Hulk then hits a series of elbows on Sami's elbow as we see a shot of Christina Von Errie standing in the entrance way. Hulk hits a series of round kicks and then a front kick to the face of Callihan. Callihan gets fired up so Hulk kicks him in the head again. Hulk hits him in the face a third time and then again. Callihan flips Hulk off but then eats a back kick followed by Backflip Kick. Callihan answers back with an Enziguri on a charging Hulk and then a DVD! Callihan hits the Shotgun Splash off the ropes on Hulk for a nearfall. Callihan hits a Roundhouse Kick and then a springboard Lariat on Hulk! Hulk falls out to the floor and Callihan follows with a Tope Suicida through the ropes! Callihan then hits a running chop that sends Hulk over the guardrail into the front row. Callihan goes to grab Hulk over the guardrail but eats a Roundhouse Kick from Hulk. Hulk rolls Callihan into the ring and then hits a Springboard Spinning Heel Kick! 1...2...NO Callihan kicks out! Hulk puts Callihan up on the top rope and climbs up with him but Callihan headbutts him repeatedly and then goes for a Sunset Bomb, but Hulk blocks it! Callihan then Superkicks Hulk's knee causing Hulk to crash to the mat! Callihan blows a kiss to Christina and then locks in the Half Crab! Hulk gets to the ropes and then Callihan goes for a Brainbuster but Hulk blocks it. He goes for it again but Hulk blocks it but then his leg buckles and Callihan hits the ropes only to eat Mouse from Hulk! Hulk sweeps his legs and then hits a round kick followed by a Standing Moonsault! 1...2...NO Callihan kicks out! Hulk goes for a springboard move but his leg gives out and Hulk crashes to the mat. Callihan climbs up top and hits a Splash onto Hulk's knee and then locks in the Stretch Muffler! Hulk counters into a rollup! 1...2...NO Callihan kicks out and then eats a kick from Hulk! Hulk goes for Flash but Callihan kicks his knee and then sets up for Stretch Muffler again! Christina gets up on the apron and spits something into Callihan's face! Hulk hits a suplex and then First Flash! 1...2...3!

Winner: Hulk via pinfall (First Flash). After the match Christina raises Hulk's arm revealing she's the new member of Mad Blankey. Callihan says he shouldn't have ever trusted a woman because D.U.F. (Dirty Ugly F*cks) don't trust women. Callihan says what happened with Hulk and that "slut" is past him but what he really cares about is tomorrow and his Street Fight with Sabu at Mercury Rising '12. He says that's all he can think about and tomorrow he will end Sabu's career. He calls Sabu an "extreme loser" and old but then the lights go out! They come back on and Sabu attacks Callihan! Sabu locks in the Camel Clutch but Arik Cannon runs out and blasts Sabu! Pinkie Sanchez out as well and the D.U.F. beat on him until Jon Davis & AR Fox run out to even things up! The brawl is on now. Sabu hits a clothesline on Cannon in the ring and then locks in a Camel Clutch! The announcer announces the Street Fight between Pinkie Sanchez & Arik Cannon against Sabu & on Davis is on now!

Next was a Street Fight between Sabu & Jon Davis vs. Arik Cannon & Pinkie Sanchez

Davis Press Slams Pinkie onto the apron! Davis hits a Snapmare Takeover using his shirt to choke Pinkie as Sabu and Cannon fight on the floor. Davis chops the hell out of Pinkie and then goes for a Buckle Bomb but Pinkie blocks it and then dropkicks Davis' knee. Pinkie hits a sliding dropkick but then eats a Leg Lariat from Davis! Sabu and Cannon back in the ring and Sabu stabs Cannon with a spike repeatedly! Cannon is busted open now. Sabu sets up a chair and then stabs Cannon again before diving off the chair with Air Sabu in the corner! Sabu actually throws the spike into the crowd and then dives off the chair for Air Sabu again, but Cannon catches him in midair and hits Total Anarchy! Davis breaks up the pin attempt and then starts beating on Cannon and connects with a Spinebuster! He follows up with a Running Knee for a nearfall before Pinkie breaks it up! Arik lifts Pinkie up in the air and drops him down with a Senton Splash and then Cannon hits a Senton Splash of his own on Davis. Cannon follows up with a Superick and then a clothesline to Sabu! Sabu tries to set a table up but Cannon clotheslines him. Pinkie climbs up top and then Cannon shoves Davis' head into Pinkie's ass which pisses Davis off. Davis tosses Pinkie off the top to the guardrail and then hits a nasty Lariat on Cannon! Sabu lays Cannon out on the table and hits Arabian Facebuster through the table! Davis then hits the Pounce on Pinkie followed by the 3 Seconds Around The World! 1...2...3!

Winners: Sabu & Davis via pinfall (3 Seconds Around The World). After the match Sami Callihan attacks Sabu and then blasts him with a beer bottle! Sami says he wants Sabu to think all day tomorrow about how it will be his last time in a wrestling ring because he will end Sabu's career.

[S.E. Zero]

Masaaki Mochizuki w/CIMA vs. Akira Tozawa w/Christina Von Errie & BxB Hulk

CIMA has come to have Masaaki's back as Akira and Masaaki exchange stiff strikes in the ring. Masaaki with a big kick sends Akira out to the floor where CIMA talks trash to him. Akira comes back in the ring and Masaaki starts to beat on him with more stiff kicks. Masaaki with a running kick to Akira's leg and then locks in a knee lock on Tozawa. They continue to exchange stiff strikes and now Masaaki starts working on Akira's arm as he slams it to the mat and then locks in an Armbar. Masaaki goes for a Brainbuster but Tozawa blocks it only to have Masaaki counter into a Fujiwara Armbar! He even starts bending Akira's fingers back as well during the hold. Tozawa finally gets to the ropes and rolls back out to the floor. Masaaki follows him out and kicks him in the head. Masaaki attempts to whip Akira into the ring post but Akira reverses it and then puts him on the apron and goes for a German Suplex! Masaaki blocks it and then hits a round kick followed by another attempt at a Brainbuster! Akira blocks it again so Masaaki hits the Divorce Court slamming Akira on the apron! Back in the ring Masaaki puts the boots to Akira and then starts slapping him on the head. Akira answers with a Forearm Smash and then a Side Suplex Driver! Masaaki rolls out to the floor and Akira follows out with a Tope Suicida through the ropes onto Masaaki on the floor! Akria quickly slides back in the ring and sets up for another dive but this time Masaaki catches him with a leaping kick in midair! Akira answers back with a kick of his own and then hits another Tope Suicida through the ropes onto Masaaki on the floor! Back in the ring Akira starts stomping on Masaaki now and then hits a dropkick for a nearfall. Akira hits a Front Slam for another nearfall. Akira slams Masaaki into the corner and then puts the boots to him and starts choking him. Akira screams at the referee and then Christina starts choking Masaaki as well. Akira locks in a Front Facelock and then hits an elbow to the back of the head. Akira hits the ropes but Masaaki catches him and goes for a Tombstone but Akira reverses it into one of his own! 1...2...NO Masaaki kicks out and then Akira locks in a modified Camel Clutch! Masaaki gets to the ropes and then Akira starts taunting him while mockingly kicking him in the face. Masaaki fights back with a nasty Lariat! Masaaki hits a Running Elbow but Tozawa gets fired up and hits Masaaki with chop after chop! Finally he punches him in the face but Masaaki answers with a big right hand of his own laying Akira out! Masaaki kicks Akira but Akira answers with a Running Yakuza Kick! Tozawa charges at Masaaki but Masaaki hangs him up in the ropes and hits a nasty kick! Masaaki hangs him up in the ropes again and then hits a Running Knee! Masaaki hits a Running Kick for a nearfall. Tozawa rolls through a hurricanrana and hits a Shinning Wizard for a nearfall! He goes for another one but Masaaki blocks it and sweeps his legs and then hits a series of disgusting kicks to the head of Akira! 1...2...NO Akira kicks out! Masaaki goes for a Roundhouse Kick but Akira counters into a Rolling Elbow! Akira and Masaaki fight on the top rope and Akira hits a German Superplex! Akira goes for another German but Masaaki blocks it only to eat a Bicycle Kick to the head! Akira hits a Bridging German Suplex! 1...2....NO Masaaki counters into an armbar! He transitions into the Cross Armbreaker! Akira fights it and counters into another German Suplex! 1...2...NO Masaaki kicks out! WOW! That was an insane sequence! Akira goes for another German but Masaaki blocks it and elbows him. Akira hits a Bicycle Kick but Masaaki answers with a kick of his own. They exchange slaps and chops in the center of the ring both men swinging wildly! Akira hits another German Suplex! Masaaki comes back with another nasty kick! 1...2...NO Akira kicks out! Masaaki springboard off the ropes with a Flying Kick! 1...2...3!

Winner: Masaaki Mochizuki via pinfall (Springboard Flying Kick). After the match Christina Von Errie says she has a message from Mad Blankey and punches Masaaki in the nuts!

Johnny Vandal vs. Samurai del Sol

Samurai del Sol is the mystery luchador from Mexico that DG-USA has been teasing they recently signed. He debuted last night against Yoshino in Hollywood, FL. Vandal is a Miami native. Ricochet on commentary here. Samura hits a crazy springboard corkscrew armdrag followed by another armdrag and then a dropkick. Samurai hits a gorgeous Corkscrew Fosbury Flop over the top onto Vandal! Samurai hits a Slingshot 450-Splash onto Vandal for a nearfall. Samurai attempts a float over in the corner but Vandal counters into a Spinebuster followed by a cross body on the ropes. He follows up with a nasty running kick to Samurai as he was draped over the ropes and gets a nearfall. Vandal goes for a Forearm but Samurai counters into a spinning kick and then he goes for a Fireman's Carry. Vandal counters into a TKO! Vandal climbs up top and dives off with a Flying Double Knee Drop! 1...2...Samurai kicks out! Vandal lights Samurai up with chops on the ropes and then sends him into the ropes but Samurai springs off the ropes into a CRAZY Reverse Hurricanrana! 1...2...3!

Winner: Samurai del Sol via pinfall (Reverse Hurricanrana)

[S.E. Zero]

PAC vs. Low-Ki

This is believed to be a first time ever matchup here as the British high flyer PAC faces off against the "World Warrior" Low-Ki. Arik Cannon on commentary here with Lenny. PAC and Ki lockup and they brawl into the corner before breaking clean. They lockup again and this time they go for a test of strength. PAC gets the advantage forcing Ki back into a bridge but Ki bridges back up and forcing PAC back down to the mat into a bridge of his own. Ki tries to slam his knees down on PAC but PAC stays bridged holding Ki up. Ki starts kicking PAC while pretty much kneeling on PAC's chest. Finally the two get back to their feet with PAC hitting a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex for a nearfall. Ki reverses into a nearfall of his own. Both men get to their feet and get a standing ovation. PAC takes Ki down and starts twisting on the foot of Ki. Both men stalemate again and then Ki swings his leg with a wild roundhouse kick but PAC was able to avoid it. PAC shakes his head at Ki and then they lockup again and PAC gets a Waistlock on Ki. Ki counters into a wristlock and then starts twisting on the arm. PAC flips through it and hits a Hip Toss. PAC locks in a front facelock but Ki forces him to the ropes to break the hold and then hits a nasty kick to the chest of PAC. Ki hits a Scoop Slam and then follows up with a Muta Elbow! 1...2...NO PAC kicks out! Ki goes for a Suplex but PAC blocks it and forces Ki to the corner where he slams his shoulder into Ki. PAC hits a series of back elbows to Ki and then he charges at Ki but Ki moves and then kicks PAC in the chest. Ki whips PAC into the corner but PAC springs off the ropes over Ki and hits a cross chop. PAC hits a Fireman's Carry into a backdrop! PAC hits a Knee Drop and then slams Ki into the corner. PAC follows up with a Snap Suplex for a nearfall and then locks in a headscissors on Ki. Ki bridges into a nearfall but PAC slams him back to the mat with the headscissors. Ki rolls to the ropes to finally break the hold and then Ki answers with a nasty chop. Ki follows up with a series of headbutts and then Ki hits a European Uppercut. Ki chops away at PAC in the corner and then hits another European Uppercut. Ki with a disgusting running chop! PAC answers with a Forearm Smash and Ki answers back with another DISGUSTING chop! Ki attempts to whip PAC into the ropes but PAC reverses only to see Ki back handspring off the ropes into a Cross Body! 1...2...NO PAC kicks out and Ki immediately goes to a headscissors of his own! PAC bridges backwards into a pin but Ki counters into a pin of his own for a nearfall. Ki hits a Snapmare Takeover and then dropkicks PAC in the back of the head for another nearfall. Ki locks in a Waistlock on the mat but PAC fights to his feet and backs Ki into the corner and hits a series of back elbows. Ki answers with another headbutt and then tosses PAC out to the floor. Ki grabs PAC by the hair and brings him up on the apron. He attempts to suplex PAC into the ring but PAC blocks it and then tries to suplex Ki over the top. Ki counters with a knee to the head of PAC! Ki goes for a kick but PAC moves and hits a forearm. PAC slingshots into a hurricanrana that sends Ki to the floor! PAC fakes a dive and when Ki moves he sets up for another one quickly but Ki grabs his legs and trips him on the apron! Ki follows up with a nasty chop and then he grabs PAC's feet but PAC kicks him into the guardrail. PAC climbs up top and dives off with a Corkscrew Moonsault! THE TORNEDO! A "that was splendid" chant starts up. PAC rolls back into the ring and Ki almost gets counted out but Ki is able to roll back in at 9. PAC immediately covers Ki and gets a nearfall. PAC whips Ki into the ropes and hits a Running back elbow followed by another one. PAC comes off the ropes with a Flying Forearm now! PAC whips Ki into the ropes again and goes for a backdrop but Ki stops and kicks the hell out of PAC! Ki hits the ropes but PAC lifts him high up into the air with a Press Slam! 1...2...NO Ki kicks out! PAC starts to climb the ropes but Ki grabs his legs. PAC pushes him away and goes for a German Suplex but Ki blocks it and sends PAC into the corner! Ki whips PAC into the opposite corner and hits the Tidal Wave! 1...2...NO PAC kicks out! Ki covers PAC again and again gets a nearfall. Ki with another nasty chop followed by another one. Ki whips PAC into the opposite corner and hits a Running Forearm followed by a Backbreaker! Ki climbs up top and goes for the Phoenix Splash! PAC rolls out of the way and then climbs up top and hits an INSANE Phoenix Splash off the middle rope! 1...2...NO Ki kicks out! PAC goes out to the apron and goes for a springboard move but Ki moves and then goes for Shining Wizard, but PAC ducks and Ki follows up with a nasty back heel kick! Ki climbs up top and sets up for the Warriors Way but PAC crotches him on the turnbuckles! PAC climbs up with Ki but Ki hits him with body shots knocking him off the top. PAC climbs right back up and hits the Frankensteiner! PAC climbs back up and goes for the Corkscrew Shooting Star Press! Ki rolls out of the way and PAC eats the mat! Ki climbs back up now and dives off with the Warriors Way! 1...2...3!

Winner: Ki via pinfall (Warriors Way). After the match Ki grabs the microphone and says that PAC is incredible. Ki says that was the true sport of professional wrestling and then says that he would be more than happy to do that one again. PAC shakes Ki's hand and then says that was a Championship quality match. He says he wants to call out every member of Dragon Gate & EVOLVE and he thinks EVOLVE should consider creating their own championship because of the level of competition here. He says he doesn't do what he does in the ring for himself, he does it for the fans.

[S.E. Zero]

Main Event for the Open The United Gate Championships

Ronin (Chuck Taylor & Johnny Gargano) w/Rich Swann vs. Ricochet & Masato Yoshino w/CIMA

Ricochet and Yoshino wearing matching pink and black tights. Gargano and Yoshino will kick this one off, these two face off tomorrow night for the Freedom Gate belt. Arik Cannon still on commentary with Lenny. Yoshino & Gargano lockup and then Yoshino breaks it with a big chop. Gargano answers with one of his own and then the two start exchanging chops. Yoshino hits the ropes and connects with a dropkick and then charges at Gargano but Gargano hits a back kick followed by a diving double foot stomp to the back of Yoshino followed by a Knee Strike and then a neckbreaker! Yoshino rolls out and Ricochet comes in with a Missile Dropkick to Gargano that sends Gargano out and Taylor replaces him and kicks Ricochet. Taylor leapfrogs Ricochet and then Ricochet dives off the ropes but Taylor catches him in midair and hits a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Gargano tags in and puts the boots to Ricochet. Gargano goes for a clothesline but Ricochet ducks and hits a dropkick and then tags in Yoshino. Yoshino & Ricochet treat Gargano's legs like a wishbone and then Yoshino slams Gargano's leg to the mat. Ricochet climbs up top and dives off with an Axe Hanlde Drop onto Gargano's arm and then Yoshino dives off the top with a Diving Double Foot Stomp onto Gargano's arm. Ricochet puts Gargano in a weird submission and then covers him for a nearfall. Ricochet locks in a modified Guerrero Special! He then takes Gargano to the corner and slams his head into the turnbuckles repeatedly before slamming Gargano to the mat for a nearfall. Gargano attempts to reach for a tag but Ricochet cuts him off and then dropkicks Taylor off the apron. Yoshino tags in and the faces whip Gargano into the ropes and connect with a Double Back Elbow followed by a Double Suplex! Ricochet follows up with a Standing Moonsault for a nearfall! Ricochet and Yoshino beat on Gargano in the corner and then whips Gargano into the corner. Ricochet sets up for a dive but Gargano spears him and then dives onto Yoshino on the floor! Taylor hits a Lionsault on Ricochet and gets a nearfall! Lots of fast paced action, hard to keep up. Taylor puts the boots to Ricochet and then hits a Scoop Slam. SUPER STRENGTH! Taylor rolls Ricochet up but Ricochet kicks out at 3 and then Gargano tags back in. Gargano hits a Scoop Slam and then rakes Ricochet's eyes before going to work on Ricochet's legs with stomps. Gargano then locks in a crazy submission hold before Yoshino breaks it up. Taylor tags back in and hits a body shot on Ricochet followed by a Forearm Smash. Taylor whips Ricochet into the ropes and then nails him with an AJ Styles like dropkick. 1...2...NO Ricochet kicks out! Ricochet tries desperately to get to his corner but Gargano comes in and kicks him. Gargano whips Ricochet into the ropes but Ricochet rolls underneath him and then goes for a Standing Moonsault but Gargano kicks him in the back in midair! Gargano slams Ricochet into Taylor's foot and then tags Taylor back in. Taylor climbs up top and dives off with a Diving Forearm onto Ricochet before standing on Ricochet's throat. Taylor follows up with a Back Suplex and then climbs up top and attempts a gorgeous looking Moonsault, but Ricochet moves out of the way! Ricochet hits a Running Spear followed by a Leaping Enziguri and then a Diving Clothesline off the top! Yoshino tags in and Gargano tags in! Yoshino hits the ropes and connects with the Slingblade! Gargano rolls out and Yoshino attempts to whip Taylor into the corner but Taylor reverses it. Yoshino dives off the top but Taylor catches him only to have Yoshino counter into a Spinning DDT! 1...2...NO Taylor kicks out and then Yoshino climbs up top and dives off. Taylor moves and Yoshino goes for another move but Taylor blocks it and locks in a Half Crab on Yoshino! Yoshino gets to the ropes to break the hold and then Taylor goes for a Brainbuster but Yoshino blocks it and then locks in the From Jungle! Gargano comes in and breaks it with a Leaping Enziguri! Ricochet comes in and eats elbow from Gargano. Gargano floats over Ricochet only to eat a Diamond Cutter! Ricochet then hits a Double Revolution Standing Moonsault! 1...2...NO Gargano kicks out! Ricochet goes for a Backslide Driver but Gargano blocks it and then Lawn Darts Ricochet into the corner followed by a Superkick! Gargano hits a Standing Sliced Bread! 1...2...NO Yoshino breaks it up! Crazy action! Gargano chops Ricochet and then hits the ropes but eats a back kick followed by a backflip kick! Several crazy moves by both Ricochet & Yoshino that I cant keep up with but it leads to a Running Shooting Star Press off the back of Yoshino onto Gargano! HOLY SH*T! Taylor with a running hurricanrana on Ricochet and then a Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker on Yoshino followed by a Running Knee from Gargano! Ricochet with a Running Enziguri and then he dives off the top but Taylor catches him and tosses him into a Cutter from Gargano! Good lord! Gargano goes for the Hurts Doughnut but Ricochet backs him into the corner and then Yoshino dives off Ricochet's back with an elbow! They hit a double kick/elbow in the corner! Yoshino dives off the top with a Missile Dropkick on Taylor and then a Senton Backsplash at the same time on Gargano! 1...2...NO Gargano kicks out! Yoshino with a series of strikes and then he sets up for something but Gargano rolls him up! Yoshino counters into a Crossface! Taylor breaks it up by kicking Yoshino in the head and then the Soul Food! Hurts Doughnut from Gargano! 1...2...NO Taylor pulls Gargano off of Yoshino and covers him himself! 1...2...NO Yoshino kicks out and Gargano can't believe it! Taylor grabs one of the belts and then shoves Rich Swann and Gargano takes the belt from Taylor! Yoshino with a DDT on Taylor and then Ricochet hits the 630! 1...2...NO Gargano breaks it up! Gargano and Ricochet exchange STIFF strikes! I mean STIFF! Gargano hits a flurry of forearms and then hits the ropes but eats a knee from Ricochet! Ricochet hits a Superkick but then walks into an Enziguri from Garagnao followed by a Spinning Lariat! The fans are on their feet! Ricochet comes back and sends Gargano out to the floor and then dives with a Corkscrew Suicide Plancha on Taylor! Yoshino hits the Torbellino and then locks in Sol Naciente! Taylor taps!

Winners & NEW United Gate Champs: Ricochet & Yoshino via submission. After the match Yoshino points to Gargano and says he's got him tomorrow. CIMA comes into the ring and says it was an awesome match and then says he respects Ronin. He offers a handshake to Gargano and he accepts but Taylor attacks him from behind and then Superkicks Gargano! Yoshino and Ricochet chase him off as Taylor smiles and the fans chant "F*ck you Chucky." Yoshino asks CIMA if he is okay and then says tomorrow he will be the Freedom Gate Champion. Yoshino thanks the fans for coming and then asks the fans if they liked what they saw. He says he and Ricochet love Miami as a "please comeback" chant starts. He says he will see them tomorrow and then starts a "USA" chant.

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QUICK RESULTS

1) AR Fox def. Rich Swann

2) Bobby Fish & Tommy Dreamer def. The Scene

3) BxB Hulk def. Sami Callihan

4) Street Fight: Sabu & Jon Davis def. D.U.F.

5) Masaaki Mochizuki def. Akira Tozawa

6) Samurai del Sol def. Johnny Vandal

7) Low-Ki def. PAC

8) Open the United Gate Titles: Ricochet & Masato Yoshino def. Ronin to win the vacant title

[Automatic]

Why bother posting the spoilers if you aren't even going to drop your own opinion? At least that would contribute. Kinda irritating that I've now seen the spoilers of the show I'm watching.

[RatedRorayJames]

Gargano4Lyfe

[RatedRorayJames]

Anyone else even watching this weekend? HAHA.

[RatedRorayJames]

Should be an amazing show tonight,



Open The Freedom Gate Title Match - Four Way Elimination
Johnny Gargano vs. Akira Tozawa vs. AR Fox vs. Ricochet

Tag Team Bonus Main Event
Genki Horiguchi & Ryo Saito vs. El Generico & Samuray Del Sol

First Time Ever Match
CIMA vs. Sami Callihan

Tag Team Challenge Match
Jigsaw & Fire Ant vs. The Super Smash Brothers

Special Attraction Match
Arik Cannon vs. ACH

Special Challenge Match
Jon Davis vs.EITA

Special Challenge Tag Team Match
Scott Reed & Caleb Konley with Larry Dallas & Trina vs. Tony Nese & Papadon

[Bodom]

How exactly did John Morrison end up on the only non-iPPV show this weekend? Sounds like awful planning.