USPW SHOTGUN SATURDAY NIGHT EPISODE 4
Venue: Hy-Vee Arena
Date: April 25th, 2020
State/City: Kansas City, Missouri
Commentators: Russ Markley and Joey Styles
Match #1: "Platinum" Max Caster vs. "Gentleman" Jervis Cottonbelly
Summary: A brief match as Jervis used his nice tactics and comedy routine against Max, but Max did get ruthless when he needed to hitting high moves like Flying Axe Handles and Missile Dropkicks. Jervis came back with a Russian Leg Sweep and the Rock-A-Bye Back Suplex getting a two count. Max hit an Impaler DDT in the middle of the ring getting a strong two count, but he tried making Jervis go to sleep with a sleeper hold, but Jervis used the support of the fans to get out of the hold. Jervis used a Wheelbarrow Facebuster to get back in action trying to lock in the Downton Lock, but Max grabbed the bottom rope. Max hit a Superkick and twisted his hips going to the top trying for a Macho Man Elbow Drop, but Jervis caught Max in a Reverse STO. Max got locked in the Downton Lock as he was forced to tap out after a competitive matchup. Jervis celebrated with small children and hugged fans ringside after his submission victory.
Winner (by submission): "Gentleman" Jervis Cottonbelly (12:30) Referee: Tyrone Regis
A recap of Darby Allin's match with Preston is shown as Darby could be seen this past Wednesday on Dynamite saying it isn't over between him and Preston. He will come back from the depths of the shadows for the Television Championship and drag Preston back down with him. A graphic showing Preston vs. Darby for the USPW Television Championship on the upcoming tour is shown.
Match #2: "The Knockout Artist" Chris Hero vs. Fox Murphy (local wrestler)
Summary: A showcase match as Hero showed off his indie experience hitting Spinning Backfists and even a Cradle Piledriver on his opponent. He locked Murphy in the abdominal stretch, but Murphy reversed into a headscissors takedown on the veteran. Murphy started coming in with flying clotheslines, but a Springboard Moonsault turned into a catching Cutter on the rookie. Hero picks Murphy up hitting the Ripcord Rolling Elbow getting the crowd's approval and he hooks both legs for the win.
Winner: "The Knockout Artist" Chris Hero (4:15) Referee: Victoria Ashlen
A recap of Angle and Cobb's promo on Monday Night Firestorm is shown as Angle will be on the tour explaining his interest in Cobb and their plans for their future in USPW.
Match #3: El Hijo de L.A. Park vs. Brandon Cutler w/ Sonny Kiss and Katie Striker
Summary: The luchador versus the dice player for this one as L.A. Park get the beginning offense displaying his lucha libre moves right out of the gate, but Brandon installs some technical moves to the match. Brandon catches Park from a Flying Crossbody attempt by the luchador into the T.P.K for the victory.
Winner: Brandon Cutler (5:30) Referee: Victoria Ashlen
A recap is shown of the Bloodline vs. the Elite as Jonathan and William did an exclusive interview on how it felt going up against some of the best competition out there. They said they will cash in their shot for the NWA World Tag Team Championship soon saying to James Storm and Eli Drake that a clock is ticking and there's about to be no sand in the hourglass left for them to salvage.
Match #4: Michael Nakazawa, Daisuke Sasaki, and Diaster Box (Harashimaand Naomi Yoshimura vs. Rick Washington and Gunn Club (Billy, Austin, & Colten Gunn)
Summary: A nice eight-man tag team match set up as America vs. Japan happens here with the Japanese wrestlers delivering some Strong Style to Saturday nights in the squared circle. Sasaki wins for his team hitting Austin Gunn with a Bicycle Kick for the three count.
Winners: Michael Nakazawa, Daisuke Sasaki, and Disaster Box (5:16) Referee: Austin Napleson
Corey Allison is currently at a hot dog stand outside carrying around his Hardcore Championship and pays for his meal heading back to the truck, but Joey Janela emerges from the truck and hits a Code Blue off the driver's seat onto the plain grass. Janela pins Corey, but gets a near fall as Janela gets back to his feet. However, Simon Gotch appears in street clothes before hitting the Gotch Piledriver to Janela on the grass and then rolling Corey up in a La Magistral pin for the three count as he becomes a 3-time Hardcore Champion. Simon grabs the belt holding it up to the camera, but he gets bashed over the head by a guitar belonging to the Honky Tonk Man. HTM sets a foot on the chest of Simon as the referee counts to three and HTM wins the Hardcore Championship moving away from the scene of all three men.
Match #5: Nor "Phoenix" Diana vs. Kristen Diablo (local wrestler)
Summary: The first ever hijab-wearing professional wrestler comes out in blood red attire with a gold phoenix symbol on her chest and she has on her normal black hijab along with white boots. She takes it to the local rookie and even finishes with the Phoenix Moonsault scoring her first win.
Winner: Nor "Phoenix" Diana (2:40) Referee: Tyrone Regis
HTM and Jimmy Hart are in the limo celebrating the wrestler's Hardcore Championship victory, but they stop to pick up the returning Godfather and his hos from a strip club. The hos surround HTM giving him some lap dances and flirty smiles, but they hold him down as Godfather pins HTM shouting to the ref outside the limo as he gets the win and the Hardcore Championship. Godfather escapes outside raising the title with his girls, but Simon Gotch appears from behind a tree with a steel chair bashing Godfather in the back before holding him up in an inside cradle pin getting the fourth Hardcore Championship reign as he runs off from the scene.
Match #6: The Voros Twins (Chris and Patrick Voros) vs. Bottoms Up Outlaws (Nick Rollins and Sammy Moonshine)
Summary: A nice competitive tag team bout as the Voros Twins separate Sammy from his partner hitting Double Sentons and a Double Suplex getting many two counts. Rollins is tagged in eventually as he hits a Springboard Clothesline to both brothers and even hits a few Dropkicks. He gets caught in a Reverse STO and a near fall, but Nick comes back with a Full Nelson Suplex on Patrick and catches the brother in a Sunset Flip Powerbomb. Nick hits All The Shots (450 Splash) and hooked the legs as Sammy held Chris at bay for the win.
Winners: Bottoms Up Outlaws (7:45) Referee: Howard Crinkle
Gotch escapes inside his rental car to the arena and he breathes a sigh of relief sitting near a dumpster, but Dante Martin appears out of there rolling Gotch up in a backslide pin by surprise getting the win. Dante grabs the title and escapes from Gotch as the former champ is stunned.
Match #7 "The Author" Alex Pierce w/ Leva Bates vs. Peter Avalon
Summary: Peter cut a promo with his blue robe still on that Leva meant nothing to him and his winning streak will start tonight, but Alex rolled up Peter for a simple effective win. After the match, Peter throws a tantrum arguing with the referee that he wasn't ready as Alex writes down another victorious chapter on his book going up the ramp with his girlfriend.
Winner: "The Author" Alex Pierce (0:05) Referee: Howard Crinkle
It is announced for CageZone 4 that Brandon the Bull is invoking his rematch clause against Adam Blackwell for the USPW United States Championship.
Match #8: Owen Chafin © vs. Licantropo de Supercarga vs. Lamar Alexander for the USPW Phoenix Rising Championship
Summary: Owen gets tossed out in the first few minutes as the luchador and Alexander get busy making magic in the ring. Lamar hits a Backstabber getting the upper hand and pins Licantropo, but gets a two count before Owen batters the back. Owen takes control mid-match, but Alexander holds his own until the luchador hits a Springboard Missile Dropkick on both men plus a Springboard Moonsault on both men as well getting near falls after pinning both. Owen reversed a Reverse Frankensteiner into an Electric Chair Driver into one of the corners on the wolf luchador. Alexander came in with the Rolling Thunder DDT on Owen getting a near fall as the crowd was into this match. Owen kicked Lamar below the belt and hit the Last Turn (Shining Wizard) before Licantropo hit a Flying Crossbody that Owen caught on the way down. Owen hit a Running Powerslam before rolling to pin Lamar for the win.
Winner: Owen Chafin (15:37) Referee: Mike Chioda
After the match, Owen boasted about being the best out there on the indies while this title remained undefended, but KC Navarro attacks Owen from behind and raises the title putting out a rematch challenge for next Saturday.
Match #9: Mammoth Man vs. Trevor Murdoch
Summary: A brief squash match as Mammoth Man would end things simply with the Extinction (Bubba Bomb) finisher despite some offense from Murdoch. Mammoth Man places both hands on Murdoch's chest getting the three count.
Winner: Mammoth Man (1:10) Referee: Austin Napleson
Kennedy and Haleigh talk backstage about the upcoming opportunity for the Amazon to finally put Tornado in her place, but they are interrupted by Allysin Kay, who says she hasn't forgotten about Kennedy trouncing her in the NWA for that title and she wouldn't mind having it back. Thunder Rosa would appear eyeing the belt her ex is holding sliding a finger down it as she hopes Kennedy is feeling generous for one last dance. Kennedy said she would be happy to put these two back in their place, but she's got more important things to attend to at the moment with her girlfriend. However, she leaves with to never be afraid of finding her.
Main Event: Kennedy Lee and Haleigh Grant vs. ALYSSA and Jasmine Blight
Summary: A brief main event as Kennedy ends things with a Frog Splash on ALYSSA getting the victory as Carmine came out mid-match to join commentary and stares down her adversaries after the match ending the show.
Winners: Kennedy Lee and Haleigh Grant (4:15) Referee: Victoria Ashlen
Show Results:
"Gentleman" Jervis Cottonbelly def. "Platinum" Max Caster via submission (12:30)
"The Knockout Artist" Chris Hero def. A local wrestler (4:15)
Brandon Cutler w/ Sonny Kiss and Katie Striker def. El Hijo de L.A. Park (5:30)
Michael Nakazawa, Daisuke Sasaki, and Diaster Box (Harashimaand Naomi Yoshimura def. Rick Washington and Gunn Club (Billy, Austin, & Colten Gunn) (5:16)
Nor "Phoenix" Diana def. A local wrestler (2:40)
Bottoms Up Outlaws (Nick Rollins and Sammy Moonshine) def. The Voros Twins (Chris & Patrick Voros) (7:45)
"The Author" Alex Pierce w/ Leva Bates def. Peter Avalon (0:05)
Owen Chafin © def. Lamar Alexander and Licantropo de Supercarga to retain the USPW Phoenix Rising Championship (15:37)
Mammoth Man def. Trevor Murdoch (1:10)
Kennedy Lee and Haleigh Grant def. ALYSSA and Jasmine Blight (4:15)