RCW Thursday Night Repentance (July, Week 4).
The show started with Star Dog, accompanied by Starlette Stacy, taking on Jack Evans in preparation for his double-title two-falls triple threat match with Yoshihiro Magma & Max Jacobs at The Ends Justify The Means.
Star Dog w/Starlette Stacy vs. Jack Evans.
As Jack climbed through the ropes, he was instantly pulled back by Starlette Stacy who gave Star Dog enough time to drive a knee into the chest of Evans. In the ring, Star Dog struck several rights to Jack, knocking him down to the canvas. Star Dog then lifted Jack's legs and slingshotted him into the turnbuckle. Star Dog looked to follow up with a double knee to Jack's back, but Jack moved out of Star Dog's way and knocked him down with a running neckbreaker from the ropes. Jack pulled Star Dog back to his feet, lifted him up for a Backdrop but instead slammed Star Dog's face into the canvas with a facebuster. He then looked to finish the match and set Star Dog up for a 630 Canadian Destroyer, but suddenly Starlette Stacy was on his back. Jack walked towards the corner of the ring and sat Stacy on the top turnbuckle when Star Dog clubbed him from behind. Jack then turned around and walked into the Sevenstar, which allowed Star Dog to pick up the win.
The winner is Star Dog.
To really piss off the crowd, Star Dog & Stacy grinded in the ring, sharing a kiss before the masses, who launched middle finger salutes towards the couple. Then we went backstage where DJ Diddy Dog was enjoying himself watching some rap videos on DVD. Suddenly, Redbark, carrying the All Japan World Junior Heavyweight title belt across his waist (which he captured by defeating Kaz Hayashi at AJPW's first US Tour show), walked up to his brother.
'Hey.' Redbark yelled. DJ switched the TV off.
'What do you want, Barky-boy?' DJ asked.
'I want to know if you're gonna' be watching the Dog House's backs at The Ends Justify The Means.' Redbark requested.
'To be truthful, this issue is really between you and Kurt Angle. I don't want anything to do with it.' DJ admitted. Suddenly, Redbark pinned DJ up against the wall by his jersey.
'How much longer are you gonna' pull this shit, DJ? Huh? You know damn well if the Dog House goes down, Evolution is gonna' come after your ass next! You better have our backs... or you're gonna' be in some serious shit!' Redbark threatened, letting down DJ hard. John Cena's partner looked mighty pissed.
Rob Van Dam w/Bill Alfonso vs. Edge w/Cyrus.
Before the match begun, Rob walked up to Edge and gave him the thumb taunt as the crowd yelled his name to go along with it. Edge didn't look too impressed and began the match with a right hand, knocking Van Dam back. Edge sent Rob into the ropes and knocked him down with a running block, followed by a clothesline. Edge then attempted to slam Rob's face into the top turnbuckle, but Rob blocked and lifted his leg to kick Edge in the face, knocking him back. Rob ran at Edge knocking him down with a clothesline, and then another clothesline and finally a standing Roundhouse kick. Rob dragged Edge to the corner and performed the Split Legged Moonsault but only managed a two count from it. Rob then pulled Edge further across the ring and attempted the Rolling Thunder, but this time Edge got his knees up into Rob's back. Edge pulled Rob up to his feet and hit the triple German Suplexes, bridging the last for a two-count. Edge attempted to take Rob down in the Chris Benoit Crippler Crossface, but Rob ducked under Edge's arm and countered it into an arm bar, but then kicked Edge in the face, knocking him onto his back. Rob again attempted the Rolling Thunder and this time he was able to connect. Rob went to the top but Edge cut him off before he could attempt the Frogsplash. Rob then knocked Edge from the top and quickly flew off and landed the Five Star Frogsplash to pick up the victory.
The winner is Rob Van Dam.
Edge rolled out from the ring, leaving Rob Van Dam with his hand raised as the victor by the referee Charlie Packets. Rob then bowed down on one knee to show his respect for the crowd who in turn gave him a standing ovation for his hard fought victory and outstanding performance.
RCW interviewer Sean Coulthard was graced with the former owner of RCW, Paul Heyman. Paul said that within the wrestling business, he has grown into the nickname, 'the Evil Genius' because he was always one step ahead of everyone. People may question his decisions, but Paul said each of his decisions always turn out to be the smartest. His examples were that he was once the owner of the company that created innovation in Professional Wrestling, of course known as ECW. Paul also noted that he didn't give everybody a free ride, as Ryan Walters, the current RCW World Heavyweight champion, can attest and at The Ends Justify The Means, Paul said he had a plan and would walk out with the RCW World title in his posession, adding that Walters had no chance in hell of retaining the championship inside the cage.
Non-title match: 'The Shuffle' Dan Wilson vs. 'Acid' Matt Hyson.
Wilson began the match on the front foot with rights and lefts, followed by kicks to the lower half of Hyson's body. Wilson then whipped Matt into the ropes and ducked down for a back body drop, but Matt flipped over Wilson's back and knocked him down with a dropkick. Hyson then grabbed Wilson by the head, ran towards the ropes and then jumped over them, pulling Wilson's neck to be guillotined by the top rope. Wilson then bounced back into the ring. Matt then returned to the ring to cover Wilson for a two count. Matt then sent Wilson into the ropes but it was Wilson's turn to counter with a hard kick to Hyson's face followed by a knee to the chest. Wilson then lifted Hyson onto his shoulder for the Blackjack Buster, but Hyson blocked the knee and hit a Dragon Screw, sending Wilson across the ring. Wilson was quickly back to his feet and ran at Hyson, who caught him with an arm drag and another dropkick. With Wilson flat on his back, Matt went to the top rope and attempted an Acidic Star Press (Shooting Star), but Wilson managed to dodge the bullet and rolled out of harm's way. As both men got back to their feet it was Wilson who struck first with a backhand across Matt's face, followed by a high kick to the temple. Matt hit the ropes and bounced back towards Wilson who picked him up onto his shoulder and successfully struck the Blackjack Buster and tied Matt up with the Grand Gamble for the submission victory.
The winner is 'The Shuffle' Dan Wilson.
The Junior Heavyweight champion was able to see off the challenge of Matt Hyson, but could he do the same to Hyson's buddy Jake Taproot at The Ends Justify The Means?
Backstage, Carlito & CM Punk were going over their PPV encounter with XLX before changing the subject.
'You coming out to the bar later?' Carlito asked.
'Did you forget that I'm straightedge? I don't drink, I don't smoke and I don't do drugs, dude.' Punk replied.
'Sorry, man. I guess that's cool... but you know what's not? XLX.' Carlito said.
'Don't worry about those motherfuckers, Carlito. We'll deal with them at The Ends Justify The Means... when we introduce them to a bit of Hawaiian Ice, courtesy of the RCW Global Tag Team champions!' Punk responded.
'Now that... that's cool.' Carlito finished, grabbing his title and following Punk to the ring.
Non-title match: CM Punk & Carlito vs. Kurtis Raynes & Kevin Thorn.
Carlito began the match and ran at Thorn who caught him and threw him over his head like a rag doll. Thorn then grabbed Punk and pulled him over the top rope, swung him and hit Carlito with him. Thorn then dragged Carlito across the ring and tagged in Raynes who continued the power attack from the monsters with a huge headbutt. Raynes sat Carlito on the top rope and set him up for the Elevated Raynefall, but CM Punk dropkicked him in the chest. Raynes tagged Thorn back into the ring who caught Carlito's foot and began to pull him back into enemy territory. Carlito however hopped up onto his free leg and caught Thorn with an Enziguri kick, giving him time to crawl back to his corner and tag in Punk. Punk ran from the corner and dropkicked Thorn, and then knocked Raynes from his apron. Thorn grabbed Punk by the throat and lifted him up, but Punk countered with a headscissor takedown. Punk slid through the legs of Thorn and dropkicked him into the corner where Carlito attempted an Hawaiian Ice-type neckbreaker, but Thorn used his power and launched Carlito over the top rope and out of the ring. Thorn then clotheslined Punk and set him up for a Backdrop Driver but Punk rolled through and rolled Thorn up. Punk bridged backwards and somehow got the three count for the upset victory which received a huge cheer from the crowd.
The winners are CM Punk & Carlito.
The Tag Team champions turned to leave, but Kiba and XLX were there to rain on their parade armed with ladders. Fade & Grizzly crushed Carlito on the outside against the ringpost with a ladder sandwich. Meanwhile in the ring, Mane, Slim & Nate took turns at hammering CM Punk in the head with their ladder. Kiba set up the ladder in a corner with a set-up table in front of it. The fans booed as Kiba dragged Punk to the top of the ladder and drilled him through the table with the Pride Tornado. XLX cleared out of the ring, stealing the tag team championship belts. Carlito, slowly but surely, crawled to check on CM Punk. They gingerly got up to verticality and realised their belts were gone. Carlito tried to hold him back for medical attention, but Punk wanted to get his hands on XLX so bad he ran right out of the arena after them. XLX drove away in their car, taunting with the stolen titles. Enraged, Punk tipped over a container of steel poles and kicked at the wall.
Junior Heavyweight Double Jeopardy Elimination match: Rat Bingbong w/The Bingbongs vs. Mutt Soldier Z vs. 'The Future' Chris Sabin w/Jake Taproot vs. 'The Phenomenal' AJ Styles.
Rat and Mutt began the contest with Styles and Sabin awaiting their entry at ringside. Both men locked up and Rat instantly went behind Mutt with a waist lock, but Mutt countered by stamping on Rat's foot. Mutt then ran the ropes and knocked Rat down with a double footed dropkick, followed up with a standing Moonsault. Mutt then went to the top for a 450 Splash, but Rat moved and rolled Mutt up to score the first pinfall. Sabin slid in and went straight to work on Rat, stomping down on his head and spine. Sabin whipped Rat into the corner and hit him with a running knee to the ribs and then drove him into the canvas with a running Bulldog. Rat kicked out of Sabin's cover and began to work his way back up with slaps across Sabin's chest and a stiff kick into his chest, knocking him into the corner. Rat then lifted Sabin onto the top rope and used it to drop a Sewer Driver for the pin. Styles was next to enter and to try and halt the dominant display from Rat who began to show signs of fatigue. Rat struck a couple of shots to Styles, but he was soon forced into the corner where Styles Superplexed him into the centre of the ring. Rat slowly began to get to one knee, but it was there where Styles struck with the Shining Wizard followed by the Styles Clash. Styles turned Rat over and hooked the leg to get the pinfall. Mutt then re-entered the match. Mutt put the boots to Styles until Styles grabbed Mutt by the foot, flipped him backwards and then drilled him with a running clothesline. Styles lifted Mutt onto his shoulders, threw him into the air and then dropped to his back and let Mutt fall directly onto his knees. Styles whipped Mutt into the ropes but Mutt came back with a running neckbreaker. Mutt went to the top but Styles caught him and landed a German Suplex from the top to get the three-count. Rat came back and drove his boot straight into Styles' face and covered him for the pinfall that brought their scores level. With the next fall being the all-important one, both men were more cautious about making the next move. Eventually they began to exchange rights but Rat took the upperhand with an uppercut to AJ's jaw. Rat lifted Styles on the top rope and went for the Sewer Driver, but Styles blocked it and pushed Rat from the top down to the canvas. Styles waited for Rat to get back to his feet and then dropped him back down with the flipping neckbreaker, but only managed to get a two-count. Styles attempted an irish-whip but Rat countered sending Styles into the corner and then hit a Rolling Low Ki-type Kick. As Styles staggered out from the corner, Rat lifted him up and dropped him with the Sewer Driver. Instead of going straight for the pinfall, Rat locked on the Low Ki Dragon Clutch to gain the victory.
The winner is Rat Bingbong.
RCW Openweight/UK championship match: Champion Yoshihiro Magma vs. Christian Cage w/Cyrus.
Christian Cage extended his hand to Magma, but when Yoshihiro Magma went to shake it, Christian pulled it away and ran his fingers through his hair. Magma then slapped the smug look from Christian's face and went straight to work with forearm shots, knocking Christian back into the corner. He then whipped Christian across the ring and followed up with a running high knee to the jaw knocking him to the canvas. Christian then rolled out of the ring as Yoshihiro Magma climbed to the top. Christian walked around the ring, expecting to be safe, but Magma ran the ropes and dived through the ropes, knocking Christian back into the guard rail. Christian tried to crawl away from the attack, but Magma pulled him back to his feet and clotheslined him over the guard rail and into the crowd. To break the count, Magma rolled back into the ring. He then stepped out onto the apron and springboarded from the ropes, into the crowd, landing on Christian with a Asai Moonsault. When both men made it back to the ring, they continued to exchange slaps and right hands until Christian took the advantage with a knee to the stomach. Christian then grabbed Magma by the head and threw him into the ringpost shoulder first. Christian rolled Magma up for a pinfall attempt but Magma kicked out before the three. Christian whipped Magma into the corner and followed up with a clothesline and a back body drop. Magma then kicked his leg up, catching Christian. Both men slowly got to their feet and once again exchanged slaps until Magma ducked through, kicked Christian in the mid-section and set up the Fisherman's Buster. Magma dropped Christian with the Buster and hooked the leg, but Christian somehow kicked out at two. Magma then ran the ropes for a running knee, but Christian countered with a Spinning Heel Kick. Christian went to the top rope and performed a Moonsault to Magma, but only got two. As Christian argued with the referee, he didn't notice Magma coming at him from behind. When he did, it was too late as Magma smashed Christian into the corner with the Supernova Yakuza Kick. Next, after having Eddie Torch eject Cyrus from ringside, Magma gave Christian a badly-swollen eye with a Tree of Woe/Warrior's Way Double Foot Stomp combo, made famous by Low Ki. To cap off the punishment, Magma planted 'Captain Charisma' with the Burning Avalanche Brainbuster for the win.
The winner and still Openweight/UK champion, Yoshihiro Magma.
After another successful double defense of his two championships, Magma caught a glimpse of Max Jacobs standing on the stage, once again showing Magma where he wanted to put the championships. Magma pointed in response.
Backstage, CM Punk, with bandages around his head, under his left eye and right shoulder, burst into Danny Jackpot's office with anger in his face.
'I don't appreciate you just running in here like you own the place, Punk...' Jackpot admitted.
'I don't care if you appreciate shit, Jackpot! How could you let that happen? They took off with our damn belts!' Punk shouted.
'I know that. And that's why, on Livewire this coming Monday night, I am going to get the titles back to you. If XLX don't give up the belts, then their no.1 contendership is null and void!' Jackpot concluded. Punk seemed content with that ruling.
Faction Battle Royal: Evolution vs. The Emblem.
The Emblem made their RCW return in this battle royal match. All hell broke loose in the ring and Mark Orton was dumped HARD to the floor by Eric Azzurith while trying to put a few fists in his head. Katalyst and Azzurith ganged up on Randy Orton in the corner while Ozkan attempted to eliminate Angle but was saved by Batista. A double clothesline ended up eliminating Ozkan. Angle went for a hurricanranna, but TJ Dallas caught him and planted him back in the corner before killing him with a lariat and knocking him to the floor. Katalyst and Dallas double teamed Randy Orton while Batista and Eric Azzurith went at it in the corner. Batista Bombshelled Eric Azzurith off the top rope before hitting a wind mill kick on TJ Dallas. Azzurith tried to power Batista up and out of the ring before heading over to the opposite corner to prevent Katalyst from being eliminated. Batista and TJ Dallas were eliminated when Batista hit a flying shoulderblock on Dallas, sending both over the top rope. Dallas crashed to the floor while Batista held on with one hand. Azzurith came over and kicked his hand off the rope, eliminating him from the match. Randy Orton took a beating in the corner from Azzurith and Katalyst before fighting back. Randy Orton eliminated Azzurith when Azzurith missed a follow up after an Irish whip. Katalyst hit his knee to the back before Katalyst hit a beautiful looking standing drop kick on the top buckle, nearly knocking Randy Orton to the floor. Randy Orton held on on the apron and eventually fought his way back into the match. The two fought into the ropes before Randy Orton caught a kick and took the leg and pushed it over Katalyst's head, flipping him backwards and to the floor.
The winners are Evolution.
Non-title match: 'The 911' Ryan Walters vs. Austin Aries.
Before the bell rang, Paul Heyman's music hit and he came out to the ringside area. Walters was none to pleased about his presence. The two circled it up and Walters quickly backed Aries to the corner. Aries hit a boot to the gut only for Walters to follow right back with some big shots of his own. Aries went right to his leg and booted away at the back of the leg of Walters. Aries chopped Walters's leg down to size before dropping a knee across his face. He attempted to choke Walters out on the ropes, Paul Heyman distracted the ref. When Aries took off the pressure, Walters snapped to and decked Aries. Aries bolted to the outside and began bantering with Paul Heyman in protest. We went to a commercial break. We came back to Aries holding Walters in a Boston crab in the middle of the ring. Walters eventually reached the ropes before Aries dragged him to the middle of the ring and went into a Garvin Stomp. Aries went for a cover, but only got a two count. Walters rose to his feet and hit some punches before slamming Aries to the mat and dropping an elbow across his chest for a two count. Aries hit a thumb to the eye and rushed Walters to the corner, hitting a series of forearms in his back. Aries connected with some European uppercuts Walters tried to reverse an Irish whip but Aries caught him and twisted him into an inverted backbreaker and really did a number on Walters' back. Aries went for the viscous sitdown powerbomb but Walters dumped him to the mat. Paul Heyman came running into the ring with the belt but the referee caught him and threw him out of the match. Paul Heyman left with a smirk on his face. Aries once again had the Boston crab on Walters before Walters got into the ropes. Aries kept hammering away at the back of Walters before whipping him to the buckles and missing a follow up shoulder spear. Walters hit a whip of his own and rocked Aries with a massive spear in the corner. Walters lined up for a second and third before picking up Aries and flipping him to the mat like a baby. Walters dropped an elbow and got a two count. Walters hit a sitout shoulder backbreaker and went for a cover, but Aries somehow managed to kick out. Walters kept on beating the crap out of Aries in the corner relentlessly before setting Aries up for the 911 Cop Killa and connecting for the pinfall.
The winner is Ryan Walters.
Heyman came back out on the stage to stare down Walters to close the show.
RCW The Ends Justify The Means Card:
'The 911' Ryan Walters vs. Paul Heyman - RCW World title Feud-Ending Steel Cage match.
The Bikebrakers vs. The Crazy Cats - No.1 Contenders' Falls-Count-Anywhere match.
'The Shuffle' Dan Wilson vs. Jake Taproot - RCW Junior Heavyweight title match.
CM Punk & Carlito vs. XLX - RCW Global Tag Team title Ladder match.
Yoshihiro Magma vs. Max Jacobs vs. Star Dog - RCW Openweight title/UK title Two Falls Triple Threat match.
Austin Aries vs. Bill Goldberg.
Evolution vs. The Dog House.
Champions:
RCW World Heavyweight title - 'The 911' Ryan Walters.
RCW Global Tag Team titles - CM Punk & Carlito.
RCW United Kingdom title - Yoshihiro Magma.
RCW Junior Heavyweight title - Dan Wilson.
RCW Openweight title - Yoshihiro Magma.