RassleResults: TLCW Ripley, TN 1.17.09

Here’s the report from last week’s final TLCW set…

All of the TLCW superstars gather at ringside to begin this night of TLCW action. Wrestlers such as Chris O’Neal, Christian Jacobs, Stan Lee, Ike Tucker and Cody Melton gather at the rear of the ring while others, including Dustin Starr, The Bad Boys, Genocide and Dell Tucker, gather at the front. Commissioner Dustin Baker arrives and informs the wrestlers, as well as the crowd, that this will be a very important meeting and if there were any fights at ringside, that he would suspend them on the spot.

He then goes into the situation with Stan Lee and “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony. A couple of weeks ago, Commissioner Baker granted Stan Lee a match against The Golden Boy for the TLCW heavyweight championship, on the condition that it was made an unsanctioned match. Stan Lee won the bout, and celebrated with his fans inside the ring. The next week, after a discussion with K.C Gold and other officials, it was determined that since the match was unsanctioned, the belt couldn’t change hands. Commissioner Baker apologizes to the wrestlers, and to the fans for his mistake.

He then makes the statement that everyone’s job, including his own, could be at risk. Then, the announcement is made. This would be the final night for TLCW Wrestling, and that next week, the organization would be known as Elite Wrestling Entertainment. Apparently, there is a new owner in town and everyone’s position is at risk.

The commissioner then opens the floor to any questions, and Jon Michael enters the ring. He said that since this was the last night for TLCW and there might not be another chance, he wants Jon Michael against Dustin Starr. Dustin jumps on the ring and asks “You want a match tonight?” as the crowd chants Jon Michael’s name. Dustin stares down Jon and says that if he wants a match tonight, he has a match tonight.
Half of the superstars start to exit the arena, but Commissioner Baker says he isn’t done yet. As the wrestlers turn around, the Commissioner says that this might be the last night of TLCW, but he won’t hesitate ending someone’s career early, and they promptly return.

Commissioner Baker then announces the next major event, which will be “Valentine’s Vengeance” on February 14th, as Stan Lee enters the ring with a piece of paper in his hand. The paper Stan has is a physical which clears him to wrestle again, and he demands a rematch with the Golden Boy tonight. Just as Commissioner Baker starts to make his decision, K.C Gold interrupts him and asks why he wasn’t told about this meeting, and to let Stan and Commissioner Baker know that Greg Anthony wasn’t in the building tonight. He says that since the Golden Boy wasn’t able to make it, he has a proposition for Stan. If Stan wants a title shot for the TLCW championship, he would have to wrestle a handpicked opponent of his choosing. If Stan wins, he will gain a title shot next week. If Stan loses, then KC Gold becomes commissioner next week. After much deliberation, Commissioner Baker says he trusts Stan, and gives him the chance to compete tonight, but barred everyone from ringside during the match. He then received an important phone call from the new owners and quickly exited the arena, followed by the remaining superstars.

The Matches:

Jon Michael enters the ring eager to get his hands on Dustin Starr. Dustin’s music hits and he comes out like he’s preparing for the fight, but grabs a mic to talk some smack. He says that he told John Michael that he had a match, but he never said that it was with 5 Star. Dustin goes on to say that he’ll have a match with Jon Michael during “Valentines Vengeance” on February 14th, but his opponent tonight is Maxx Corbin of Genocide. The two battle it out, but Dustin Starr jumps up on the ropes long enough to allow Jon Michael to throw him into the ring. Jon Michael prepares his finisher, but the Albino Rhino, the other member of Genocide, jumps in and causes Maxx Corbin to be disqualified. Christian Jacobs comes out to help Jon Michael with a chair as Genocide and Dustin Starr flee the ring. He then challenges Genocide to a tag team match later that night with the tag team of Christian Jacobs and Chris O’Neal, better known as “Picture Perfect”. The match is made and genocide leaves the arena.

Winner: Jon Michaels by DQ

“Identical brothers” the “Bad Boys” [Chad and Brad Badd] faced off with Ike Tucker of “Rhythm and Blues”. After a few clever substitutions and some bad acting, the Bad Boys pull off the win. As they leave the arena, Ike regains his composure and demands for them to come back to the ring, but never show. Ike runs to the back after them.

Winner: The Bad Boys

Former tag team partners Dell Tucker and Cody Melton face off next. The match starts off fast and furious with Cody Melton exploding off the entrance ramp going after Tucker with authority. After a long, see-saw like match, Cody finally goes out of the ring and grabs a table to put in the ring. He sets up and gets ready to throw Tucker through the table, but Dell regains enough strength to lift Melton up. Melton quickly escapes and turns the tables on Dell, but also escapes and runs to the back.

Winner: Dell Tucker by DQ

“Genocide” [Maxx Corbin/Albino Rhino] faces “Picture Perfect” [Christian Jacobs/Chris O’Neal] next in a tag team battle. The team of Picture Perfect was crippled midway through the match and tried to rally back, but their efforts didn’t pay off, as Genocide delivered a massive hit to Chris O’Neal and went down for the 3 count. Genocide made sure the job was done by going high off the top rope before exiting the arena.

Winner: Genocide

Stan Lee is now geared up to face his mystery opponent. The Bad Boys music plays and out comes the two so-called twins. They come to the ring and inform Stan that they are his “opponent” tonight, and the match begins as a 2 on 1 handicap match. Stan manages to survive the not-so-dynamic duo to win the match, but out comes K.C Gold once again. He says that The Bad Boys were not The Golden Boy’s chosen opponent tonight. He points to the entrance and says “This is your opponent tonight” as J.R Manson’s music starts to play. J.R comes to the ring with this medicine bottle in hand and puts it in his corner and they begin the match. As soon as J.R sees that he is down in this match, he grabs his medicine bottle and takes out what appears to be a powdery substance. He patiently waits until Stan stands back up, and attempts to throw the white powder in his face, but Stan quickly counteracts and hits J.R’s hands causing the powder to go in his own face. Stan hits his finisher and pins J.R for the win. This means that Stan Lee will have a match next week against “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony. The fans come by the ring and congratulate Stan on his victory as the night comes to a close.

Winner: Stan Lee

Credit: Dustin Williams @ http://elitewrestlingentertainment.blogspot.com/

----The final match of this promotion as TLCW is the video...Not sure the crowd number, but from the video I am thinking 70 to 80 people...I hate the idea of a tag team against a single wrestler. He does nothing to get the tag team over. I know they are a comedy act, but no one can take them serious...I found it weird that Baker said something about no one knowing if they had their job or not, but then he started talking about the next big card...It seems the "new owner" is part of a storyline and will not be revealed as Stan Lee...I have heard tons of criticism about Slim Pickens' new gimmick - JR Manson. I like it. He needs to add something to his gear though - maybe go goth or something. A crazy person doesn't dress in wrestling gear. LOL I mean if you are a psycho, then you got to dress like a psycho - just ask Psycho about it. LOL We have to remember we are talking about professional wrestling here and if you are doing a gimmick, then it has to be over the top to get over...RRO Gimmick of the Year: "The Baron" Malkavain is gone with this group unhappy with his direction.