NAWA Ring Champions -- Calhoun August 29

Photos by Julie Puckett From Jeremy “The Impact” York: Ring Announcer: Kodi Deadley  Match 1: Sons of the Wildside (Xander Seabolt, Jacob As...

Photos by Julie Puckett

From Jeremy “The Impact” York:

Ring Announcer: Kodi Deadley 

Match 1: Sons of the Wildside (Xander Seabolt, Jacob Ashworth) Vs. CJ
Gallows, Big Andy—CJ and Jacob start us off as Jacob grabs a wrist lock that’s reversed, headlock then grounds his opponent with a thunderous shoulder block. Gallows responds by powerslamming the slightly bigger Ashworth. Xander tags in to deliver a couple strikes, but CJ fires back with a pair of chops then ten mounted punches in the corner. Andy tags in and immediately hits a running splash in the corner. He follows with a running hip attack in the corner and tags CJ. They take turns tagging in and out while keeping Seabolt on his heels. Gallows misses a splash and the tag is made to Ashworth. He sends CJ hard into the buckles. As he gets to his feet he darts for the ropes for a Lionsault attempt, however by the time he gets airborne, he realizes Jacob has already walked the opposite direction! Jacob lays in more chops then locks on the camel clutch. CJ breaks free, but not before the tag is made to the Darkhorse who uses a drop toe hold and flying elbow drop to keep the younger foe grounded. Finally CJ breaks free after a chin breaker and big spine buster that gets him a near fall. The tag is made of Big Andy who hits the ring like a house on fire! Handful of jabs and punches later have the Sons staggered. He picks up Seabolt for the World’s Biggest Slam and gets the 1-2-3! 

Takeaway: Really good opener with the emerging big-time team of the Sons of the Wildside showcasing why they are considered one of the better teams in the state. Big Andy is always bringing the intensity and entertainment and when paired with the younger Gallows, actually made a formidable team. CJ is very early in his career, however he can already hold his own against anyone across the ring from him. 

Winners: Big Andy and CJ Gallows via pinfall. 

Match 2: “Lethal Lariat” Lamar Phillips Vs. “Pretty Boy” AJ Black—Lamar snaps on a headlock then catches AJ with a hard shoulder block. They trade arm drags and wrist lock reverses before Black lands an arm breaker. Phillips lands some smashing chops, yet Black floors him with a chin breaker. Lamar catches AJ off guard with a massive spine buster. To the top rope they both go, ultimately ending with Phillips superplexing Black all the way back down to the middle of the ring! He gets a near fall but AJ kicks out. Lamar misses a splash and gets hit with a flying forearm then spin- through STO from AJ. Lamar gathers himself and goes for another superplex, AJ blocks it then knocks him to the mat. Black leaps halfway across the ring with a cross body attack and gets the win! 

Takeaway: These two are no strangers to each other and typically really smash the other around a bit. Lamar’s power and ring awareness were on full display while AJ’s youth and speed contributed to his eventual win. This match kept up the early momentum of the opener. 

Winner: “Pretty Boy” AJ Black via pinfall. 

Match 3: Mother Frost Vs. Brayden Toon—They tie up with no real advantage to either. They decided to trade running shoulder tackles with the bigger Toon winning that battle. Frost targets the wrist and arm, yet Toon hits a roll through kick and step up moonsault from the second turnbuckle. Frost intercedes the Toon Tope’ attempt. They fight outside for a minute then back inside Frost lands a wicked headbutt, only gets a two count. Frost rakes the eyes of Toon across the top rope then executes a drive by attack on the outside of ring. Another two count for his efforts. Toon is sent hard into the turnbuckles. He gathers himself in time to land a knee lift and neck breaker on his foe. Toon’s second attempt at a Tope’ is successful as both competitors crash to the outside! Back inside the squared-circle he hits a running shooting star press for a very near fall. Inside-out flying forearm smash from Frost levels the playing field once more as it leads to a Sister Abigail swinging flatliner for the victory! 

Winner: Mother Frost

Takeaway: This lived up to the hype and big billing of two really good talents facing off in a high profile match up. Frost is very methodical in everything he does and Toon’s ability to wrestle like someone half his size is incredible. I hope to see these two across the ring from one another again very soon. 

Match 4: R.C. Daniels (Heritage Championship) Vs. DeSilva Vs. Ashton Martin—Martin entered the arena donning a cowboy hat and Dolly Parton (RIP) shirt while singing along to his theme for the night “9 to 5”. He and DeSilva quickly dump Daniel to the outside so they can face off first. DeSilva starts with his trademark suplexes followed by a running hip attack in the corner. Big clothesline that rocks Martin only gets DeSilva a two count. Ashton utilized some uppercuts, DeSilva catches him in a powerbomb. DeSilva is then sent out of the ring by Daniels. Ashton hits Daniels with a back suplex for a two count. Ashton goes for a German suplex on Daniels, but before he can DeSilva grabs him in a waist lock as well. DeSilva German suplexes both opponents in one big slam! This feat of strength garners a two count on both. High crossbody off the top by Martin for a two count. RC hits a big slam on Ashton for a two count for him. Ashton hits a suplex for a near fall. Martin clotheslines DeSilva then hits a bulldog on Daniels for another close fall. The action continued to escalate as each competitor his suplexes (DeSilva), running clotheslines (Daniels) and high flying maneuvers (Martin) each only getting the two and change count. DeSilva grabs an ankle lock on one foe while locking the other in a single Boston crab. They exchange chops on one another. Ashton hits a swanton from the top on DeSilva but RC breaks up the pin just in the nick of time. Then he rolls up Martin (with some assistance from the ropes) for the win! 

Takeaway: There was so much crazy action going on in this one with each able to use their game plans to try to pull off the victory. Ashton’s arial attack is impressive as is the power and strength of DeSilva. On this night it was the cunning ability of Daniels, who outsmarted his opponents to keep his title. 

Winner: (And STILL Heritage Champion) R.C. Daniels via pinfall. 

Match 5: Bobby Moore Vs. Mad Man Mayson—This grudge match started off with both wailing away at the other. No love lost between these two big guys and they held nothing back throughout. As Bobby would land some big punches and chops, Mason would respond with some equally as devastating. Moore rammed his shoulder into the abdomen of Mayson in the corner a few times then raked his eyes across the top rope. Mason responded by knocking him to the canvas where he rolled the outside. No relief out there though as Mayson slipped through the ropes to chase after him. They battled outside for a time, Mad Man missed a splash sending himself crashing into the ring post instead. Back inside Moore cranks the neck of his foe. Mason bites his fingers to get him to release the hold. Moore drops Mason in the corner then hits a running cannonball attack. He adds a few headbutts for good measure. As he continues to punch and kick Mayson, it seems to be fueling him instead. Mad Man executes some back elbows. Moore hits a flying shoulder, yet it’s Mayson’s big boot that almost ends the contest. Mayson throws a crippling lariat and goes for the pin. The official counts to three and Mayson has won! Out of nowhere Mother Frost hits the ring to attack Mayson. As he fights back and tries to flee, a mysterious woman appears and sprays a mist into Mayson’s orbitals to blind the big man. Unable to see the three attackers, Mayson gets left in a heap in the ring as the beatdown halts only after Brayden Toon runs down to break up the attack. 

Takeaway: Two big brawlers who detest each other beat the stuffing out of each other. Just when we thought it could be over and that Mason’s business with Frost could be over, out he came to further the story between the two. This should set up a solid tag team bout for the next show featuring all four superstars. Bigger question is who is that mysterious woman who blinded Mason and what is her involvement with the feud? 

Winner: Mad Man Mayson via pinfall. 

Match 6—Main Event: “Hollywood” Hunter James (w/ Chianne Michaels), Alexander Lev (John Johnson) Vs. “King of TNA” Frankie Kazarian, Avery Styles—Avery and Hunter begin for the respective teams. As they jockey for advantage and position, Avery gets the upper hand a little more than Hunter likes. Avery uses deep arm drags to further his control, while Hunter throws some stiff shoulder blocks in retaliation. Lev gets the tag only to get his own dose of deep arm drags from Styles before he tags Kaz who leaps off the top rope onto the arm of Lev. Styles and Kazarian keep control for a bit with fast tags and solid arm work to break down the current NAWA Heavyweight champion. Alexander finds his chance to take over the match and does with a barrage of strikes in the corner. He tags James who gets his own barrage in as well. James and Lev use methodical, timely tags along with many maneuvers to keep Kaz grounded away from his partner. At last Kaz tags Avery, who enters like his hair is on fire with running forearms and high intensity smashes. Alexander and Hunter gain control back and keep Avery away from his partner this time. Styles finds his footing to tag Kaz back in. Frankie hits some running clotheslines then his trademark jumping leg drop from the second rope for a two count. Lev breaks free from a Chicken Wing. Kaz tags Styles as a melee ensues. Frankie hits the apron to inside the ring DDT on Hunter. Lev piledrives Kazarian in response. Avery goes for a 450 splash but has to roll through it when Hunter moves out of the way. James with the brainbuster, however as he goes for the pin, Lev unceremoniously removes James from the ring and pins Avery! Takeaway: Great showcase of one of the best performers (Kazarian), two top of their game superstars (Lev and James) and the next uber-talented superstar just beginning his career (Styles). After the match, pushing match between Lev and Hunter turns into Johnson and Lev putting the boots to Hunter until Chianne Michaels enters the ring to pull them off. As they threaten to take her out as well, Kaz and Avery storm back in to send Lev and JJ high-tailing. 

Fantastic main event that had the crowd just booming. 

Next show’s Main Event is Lev versus Hunter for the NAWA championship on September 12 th in Calhoun (365 The Spot). Winners: Alexander Lev (w/ John Johnson) & “Hollywood” Hunter James (w/ Chianne Michaels) via pinfall.