Vyper vs. Hecate to Main Event GS130

In the last show before Burn 2010, a lot of loose ends are being brought together: MTL4 will end, The Shoot Champion (and her challenger) will be weighed-in, and a #1 Contender for the Heartlands and Ace Superior Championship will be had. Here’s the official card:

GS130 – September 3rd, 2010 – WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Main Card
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Inquisition – MTL4 Finals
Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago – HLC #1 Contenders Match
BBW vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Lucky Ones and Masina vs. Matrix and the Zombie Union
AWS Man vs. Josh Briskout
Hecate vs. Scott Vyper – ASC #1 Contenders Match

Father Nathan and Gras-Dawg Overtake the Leaderboard Top Spot

In the Leaderboard this week, Arick Wills dropped to the third spot. His opponent this week, Gras-Dawg tied with Father Nathan to overtake the top spot.

The Inquisition Named Fighters of the Week

Black Friar and Father Nathan, also known as the Inquisition, have been named this week’s Fighters of the Week after advancing in the MTL4 tournament at GS129.

Official Graveyard Shift 129 Card Released

This Friday night, Wrestling Midwest and Sportstime Ohio present Graveyard Shift 129.

Main Card
Tyson Banes vs. Thomas Kilik
Boris Drago vs. The Angel of Death

MTL4
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Inquisition vs. Vyper/Umbrage

The New ‘King of the Leaderboard’

In the Leaderboard this week, Arick Wills remained on top, and officially claiming himself to be the ‘King of the Leaderboard’.

Tyson Banes Named Fighter of the Week

Tyson Banes has been named this week’s Fighter of the Week after his defeat over Jordan Keyser at GS128.

Official Graveyard Shift 128 Card Released

This Friday night, Wrestling Midwest and Sportstime Ohio present Graveyard Shift 128.

Main Card
The Angel of Death vs. Marty Poppins
Jordan Keyser vs. Tyson Banes
Boris Drago vs. Shank
Langston & Kilik vs The Inquisition – MTL4

Main Event
The Foxxy Grandpas vs The Flying Sharktopi – MTL4

What You Didn’t See At GS127

This footage was taken during the main event at GS127.

[The shot opens backstage in the parking lot. A limo pulls up to the side of the building. The driver's door opens and out walks the limo driver. He walks to the back of the limo and opens up the back door. A few moments later, Jordan Keyser emerges from the back of the limo. He smiles as he looks towards the building. The shot zooms out to show Brad Johnson walking away from the building.]

Brad Johnson – Jordan.

Jordan Keyser – Mr. Johnson. Please, after you.

[He motions towards the limo. Johnson pats him on the shoulder as he walks passed him and enters the back of the limo. The cameraman tries to swing the camera around to show who else was in the limo, if anyone, but Keyser pushes them away and enters the car. The door closes and the limo driver walks back to the front of the car. He opens the door, enters, and as he closes the door, he the limo drives away. The scene fades.]

It can only be assumed that, along with Keyser and Johnson, ESN CEO Ben Cash was along with them. With what was seen at GS127, is this a sign that WMW will be leaving STO soon? And if so, what does that mean for the weekly Graveyard Shift broadcasts?

GS127 Injury Report

The only injury noted for this week was Shank. During his tag match against John Bundy and Bob Wire, Wire’s chop block not only took Shank off of his feet, but caused Bundy to fall on top of Shank. Shank showed signs of a bruised chest, as well as a bruise on the back of his leg. He’s not expected to miss any ring time, but was noticeably limping during this week’s production meeting.

Arick Wills Takes The Top Spot

In the Leaderboard this week, Arick Wills moved into the top spot.

AWS Man named Fighter of the Week

Despite his loss in the last MTL4 preliminary match, AWS Man was voted this week’s individual fighter of the week.

Official Graveyard Shift 127 Card Released

This Friday night, Wrestling Midwest and Sportstime Ohio present Graveyard Shift 127.

Main Card
Arick Wills vs. Marty Poppins
Jasmine Lucky vs. CMW Callup Boris Drago
Tyson Banes vs. Maria Anna
The Lumberjack and Shank vs. BBW

Main Event
The Flying Sharktopi vs. Umbrage and Vyper

Cleveland Athletic Commission Investigation

Hardcore Hell 2010 went down as one of the most devastating supercards in WMW’s history and it didn’t go unnoticed.

The Cleveland Athletic Commission, after learning about the widespread list of injuries that occurred at Hardcore Hell, has launched an investigation into Wrestling Midwest and it’s safety practices.

The big names that topped the list, as reported by Jane Coughlin, were Kronin, Druscilla, Father Nathan and Hecate. All 4 were treated for concussion-like symptoms. Xavier Langston and Bob Wire also sustained head injuries during the show.

Hardcore Hell Injury Report

At a Hardcore-based supercard, with two last minute matches pitted inside the walls of the Hardcore Hell cage, injuries were most likely expected. Just not at this magnitude.

Hecate, Druscilla, Kronin and Father Nathan all were carted off after their matches. All were hurt bad, but former Great Lakes Champion Druscilla got the worst of the deal. Jane Coughlin reported that Druscilla suffered a severe neck injury. Many fear she could be out for months. Some have speculated that her career could have been prematurely ended that night.

Hecate left her match with multiple lacerations that required stitches, a bruised back and a major concussion. She could be out for the next 2-3 weeks because of the severity of that concussion.

Father Nathan had lost a considerable amount of blood during his match. All though the full extent of his injuries are unknown, it is expected that he’ll miss the next two weeks while doctors continue to monitor him.

New Great Lakes Champion Kronin received a minor concussion during his match, but is overall in good health. He’ll miss the next 1-2 weeks to recover.

Bob Wire received 20 stitches in the back of his head to close a gash that was opened when he went through a table. He is not expected to miss any time.

Xavier Langston suffered a minor concussion during his match and is expected to miss GS127.

Jade Voted Fighter of the Week

Jade was voted this week’s Fighter of the Week, after defeating the Hall of Famer Umbrage in the Shoot Championship match at Hardcore Hell 2010.

Briskout Named Fighter of the Month

The return of Josh Briskout hasn’t come with the usual expectations. This time, Briskout is competing at a level never seen before. He was voted this month’s Fighter of the Month after earning 11 points in the Hardcore Hell Leaderboard session.

Druscilla Names Fighter of the Week

Druscilla was voted the Fighter of the Week after successfully defeating AWS Man and winning back the GLC at GS125.

John Holmes Released

Wrestling Midwest has come to terms on the release of John Holmes. We wish John the best in his future endeavors.

GS125 Leaderboard Update

This is week 4 of the Hardcore Hell 2010 session, which began at PitP10. Since PitP10, we’ve seen the Champions change, as well as slide farther and farther down the Top 10, while a returning star takes the number one spot. With GS126 right around the corner, title races are picking up. Just in time for Hardcore Hell.

For now, here is your Leaderboard Update for GS125:

Place	Fighter		Points	Move
1		Josh Briskout	9
2		Umbrage	8
3		Thomas Kilik	8
4		Father Nathan (c) | Ace Suprerior Archive	7
5		Jade (c) | Shoot Archive	6
6		The Emo Girl	6
7		AWS Man	5	—
8		Xavier Langston	5
9		Hecate	5
10		Druscilla | Great Lakes Archive	4.5

Official GS125 Card

GS125 – July 23rd, 2010 – WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Arick Wills vs. Josh Briskout

MTL4 Preliminary
The Lucky Ones vs. Xavier Langston  and Thomas Kilik
The Foxxy Grandpas vs. BBW

Main Event
AWS Man (also known as Bill) vs. Druscilla