From Geek City:
For twelve years, TWE has been the proving ground of Chattanooga wrestling. What began as a small local promotion has grown into a place where careers are forged, stories are told, and fans feel every moment up close.
But Saturday night’s anniversary show wasn’t just about celebrating the past—it was about pointing toward the future. The foundation has been laid, the next generation of stars is stepping up, and the energy in the TWE Arena proved that the best is yet to come. 12 Years Strong felt like a declaration: TWE isn’t slowing down—it’s only getting started.
Drew Game Memorial Battle Royale
The night began with something bigger than championships—the Drew Game Memorial Battle Royale. Drew Game was one of the originals, someone who brought laughter, safety, and family to everyone who knew him. His presence is still missed, but on this night, his spirit filled the room.
It couldn’t have been more fitting to see NWA Women’s World Champion Kenzie Page outlast the field to claim the victory. Loud, chaotic, joyful—it was exactly the way Drew would have wanted it.
IWTV World Tag Team Championships
Then came one of the entrances of the night. Yung Baz—straight from Alabama and the man behind 4825’s theme song—rapped Jaden Newman & Jamesen Shook to the ring. The energy in the building was electric before the match even started.
Defending their IWTV World Tag Team Titles against Team Hot Stuff (Channing Thomas & TJ Crawford), 4825 did what champions do: they dug deep and found a way to retain. But the celebration didn’t last. Team Hot Stuff ambushed Jaden Newman after the bell, leaving him broken on the mat. The cheers turned to rage, and it felt like the entire crowd was ready to climb in the ring themselves.
TWE Tag Team Championships
Things got worse when The Good Hand (Suge D & Tyler Stevens) stormed out and demanded to defend their TWE Tag Team Titles against the weakened Newman and his partner Tank.
Tank fought like a monster, swinging for the entire TWE faithful, but the numbers were too much. The Good Hand walked out with their titles, while Jaden lay hurt again. It was gut-wrenching, and the frustration in the building was real.
Dylan Hales’ Birthday Surprise
We got a palate cleanser next—classic TWE chaos. Dylan Hales demanded birthday presents, only for Commissioner CJ Lawler to bring him a Food City cake. Hales whined, but Lawler had the perfect gift in mind: a match with Big Dave.
One clothesline later, Hales was flatlined. Then, in poetic fashion, Dave shoved his face into the cake as the crowd sang “Happy Birthday.” This is why I love indie wrestling—you can go from heartbreak to belly laughs in a single segment.
Hunter Drake vs. Sean Campbell
Back to business. Hunter Drake vs. Sean Campbell was competitive, tight, and fun… until it wasn’t. Drake, being the snake he is, pulled out a chain behind the ref’s back and stole the win. Slimey, cowardly, and completely on brand. Someone needs to shut this punk up for good, and when it happens, this crowd’s going to come unglued.
Gig City Championship
Originally scheduled as Little Mean Kathleen vs. Phanesse, the Gig City Title match had to be reshuffled when LMK was sidelined with an injury. The always-arrogant Damon Stryker stepped in, eager to steal the spotlight.
What followed was ten minutes of high-tempo, gritty action. Stryker pressed every advantage he could find, but Phanesse showed exactly why he carries that title—heart, resilience, and a chip on his shoulder big enough to swing back every time. When the final bell rang, the match was declared a time-limit draw, and the crowd let out a mix of frustration and anticipation.
You can bet Damon Stryker will whine and posture his way into another shot, but if this fight was any preview, Phanesse will be more than ready when that day comes.
First Blood Match
The violence ratcheted up with Mackenzie Morgan vs. Ravenna Vein in a First Blood Match. On paper, this was Ravenna’s world—the Vampire Baddie thrives on chaos—but MKZ came prepared for war.
The two tore into each other, neither giving an inch, until finally blood was drawn and Mackenzie Morgan had her hand raised. Gritty, violent, and unforgettable—exactly what a First Blood match should be.
Brett Ison vs. Sigrid
If you like stiff, heavy-hitting fights, this was your match. Brett Ison vs. Sigrid, Scourge of Odin was a slugfest from bell to bell. Both fighters love to throw hands, and neither backed down an inch.
But at the end of the night, the Pitbull stood tall. Brett Ison once again proved that if you want to prove yourself in TWE, you’ve got to go through him—and that’s a test very few survive.
Submission Match
Kasey Owens vs. Darian Bengston in a Submission Match ended with one of the most twisted finishes of the night. Owens literally ripped off the bottom rope and used the turnbuckle as a torque tightener in Bengston’s mouth, forcing the submission.
Call him what you want, laugh at his size if you must, but the truth is clear: Owens is dangerous. He always finds a way to win, and always finds a way to make you hate him while he does it.
Main Event – TWE Championship
Then it was time for the big one: Sensei Erron Wade (c) vs. Jamesen Shook for the TWE Championship, contested under Hellivation/Kumite rules. Nothing was off limits, this match had it all: scaffolds, doors, and nunchucks.
Wade tried everything. He called on his yellow belt student Cullen, but Shook wasn’t having it. He sent the Barney-lookalike pipsqueak crashing through a door to a thunderous ovation. Wade wasn’t done scheming though. He then summoned the mysterious Young Dragon, but in the shocker of the night, the Dragon turned on him and unmasking to reveal a returning Derek Neal, who leveled Wade with a kendo stick. The crowd absolutely exploded.
With the path finally cleared, Shook climbed the scaffold, unhooked the title, and ended Wade’s reign of terror. The TWE Arena erupted in celebration. On the night TWE marked its 12th year, the fans got the payoff they were begging for: a new champion, and a new chapter.
Closing Thoughts
When TWE first started, other promotions doubted it would last even a year. But twelve years later, those promotions are gone. TWE alone remains in Chattanooga, not just surviving, but thriving.
TWE has become the standard-bearer for professional wrestling in the Southeast. “12 Years Strong” wasn’t just an anniversary—it was a statement of endurance, identity, and a promise that the future will be even brighter than the past.
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