Jane Says

Big developments this week out of Cleveland and as always, I’m Jane Coughlin from WMW News.  Going to cover some of the current news and happenings, preview the upcoming events, and even give you my thoughts on who will win and, time permitting, will even get to a special preview of the All-In Challenge!

First things, first things.  To confirm earlier news, Audrie McLaughlin’s release was made final earlier this week.  All of us at WMW were sad to see her go and wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors.  In other news, Josh Briskout escaped any rumors of being in hot water with WMW Management as his contract is currently ‘Per Appearance’ thus WMW is under no obligation to book him, nor pay him if he fails to make a show.  To round out the News Briefs, Kronin was named to be sent to WMW’s first participation in a WWA event, January 31st on Dream Wrestling Federation’s show.  There were rumors and even a few news reports indicating that Valora had been sent but WMW Management came out earlier this week and gave the nod to Kronin, refusing to comment on why he had replaced Valora or if Valora had ever been placed as the original contender.  Currently, the WMW rumormill speculates that Valora is being held back in reserve until some of the other WWA feds place their champions out and are sending Kronin, a former Great Lakes Champion in his own right to kind of test the waters and see just how WWA talent matches up to WMW talent.  Let’s all tune in January 31st and cheer Kronin on!  Go team WMW!

Alright, news briefs done, let’s look at the current card that has been announced for Graveyard Shift 106.  It currently is as follows, though the card is always subject to change:

Wone vs Jordan ‘The Executioner’ Keyser

Hell Rell vs Amariie

Gras-Dawg vs Mo’Bad

Hecate vs Damian Knight (Non-Title)

Father Nathan vs Jade (non-Title)

The Hardcore Icons (Valora/Umbrage) vs Kronin and Ryven in a non title tag team match

As you can see from the card, this will be a critical event for many title races.  Gras-Dawg came out of nowhere and shocked the WMW with a big time win over Wone, a former Great Lakes Champ.  Can he keep the run going over Mo’Bad?  Or will the fun lovin’ Gras-Dawg watch his Mardi-Gras part end early?  If he can win, he will take a big step up in the title races.

Conversely, Father Nathan came through and got a big time win, making Ryven, a noted submission specialist tap out.  Now he faces Jade, a former Great Lakes Champion and current Shoot champion.  If Father Nathan defeats her, can anyone deny him a title shot?  Hecate and Damian Knight square off in a grudge match as Damian Knight tries to keep his hopes for a Heartlands title shot alive in the face or returning star Mo’Bad and rising star Gras-Dawg, both with big wins last week.  Hecate’s Spartan Kick has been banned for this match, severely hampering her arsenal.  Can the Greek technical specialist find a way to topple the giant?  Tune in and see!  We also have a new debuting star this week when former WTF wrestler Jordan Keyser takes on Wone.  Wone will be looking to avoid a second straight loss to a second straight newcomer here while Keyser will be looking to make an impact from his first match on.  If that action weren’t enough for you, we have a massive tag team match that, in my opinion, should be the main event of the night!  Valora and Umbrage, the Hardcore Icons square off against the Tag Team Champs Kronin and Ryven in a match that while may be non-title will definitely have title implications if the Icons can pull off the win.  Valora has been red hot and Umbrage is a bona fide legend in WMW and a member of WMW’s Hall of Fame.  Kronin and Ryven are both considered to be future Hall of Famers and are on a mission to prove that Valora is not invincible as she claims and that she is, mortal and beatable.  They get a chance to prove it this Thursday Night!  To wrap up our coverage of the card, we have Hell Rell taking on Amariie.  Amariie defeated Damian Knight last week in a dark match and has made no secret that she was unhappy with her match being cut from the televised list.  Now she gets a chance this week show WMW management what they deprived the fans of when she takes on Hell Rell, who will be looking to rebound from his tough loss last week.

Our coverage of the upcoming card done, let’s move on to Jane Says, my picks for the week.  I think there are going to be some tough, close matches this week but I think the winners will be as follows:

Wone vs Jordan Keyser – Wone.  I think the returning WMW star will make a rebound and really put the boots to the newcomer, Keyser.  Wone nearly had Gras-Dawg beat a few times last week and I think Wone will have shaken off some of the ring rust and make a comeback.

Gras-Dawg vs Mo’Bad – I expect this to be a hard fought match, but I like Gras-Dawg to win.  Mo’Bad is a great athlete but Gras-Dawg’s sheer size makes him very near to overpowering and that, I think gives him the edge.

Hell Rell vs Amariie – I like Amariie.  I think the loss to Jade was a wake up call to Amariie and she will look to turn her win from last week into a winning streak.

Father Nathan vs Jade – I…I like Father Nathan to win this match.  It will definitely be a hard fought match, but I have to root for Father Nathan just because Jade went a little too ‘Agent Smith’ in her promos for me.  Also, so far in 2010, we have seen huge upsets, I think that trend just might continue here.

Hecate vs Damian Knight – I like Hecate in this match.  I think she will find another way to beat Damian Knight.  She has many, many weapons in her arsenal and she is much faster and agile then the big man.

Hardcore Icons vs Kronin and Ryven – I like the Hardcore Icons.  Kronin and Ryven have developed a habit of dropping non title matches and coming through when the belts are on the line.  Belts aren’t on the line and Valora and Umbrage know how to win.  These two start bar fights just for fun, people!  Come on!  I have to throw my support behind the Hardcore Icons.  They get my pick to win.

That’s all the time we have for now, stay tuned and watch for more reports, and news about what’s going on in the WMWorld, and every so often, my own personal musings and thoughts on how WMW is going and how the state of the business is at present.  Until then, this is Jane Coughlin for WMW News, signing off!  Til Next Time!

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