DRAGON SLEEPER OVERCOMES CROWBAR
Official results from IWC Media Correspondant and Play-By-Play Announcer Joe Dombrowski
International Wrestling Cartel started
2007 in grand fashion with “A New Beginning Too” on January 19,
emanating from the Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, Pa.
In the main event, it was a battle of
lethal submissions, as Brent Albright’s Fujiwara armbar, The
Crowbar, was matched up against the Dragon Sleeper of IWC
Heavyweight Champion Ricky 
Reyes.
Both holds had never been broken before inside an IWC ring and every
time they were used by these respective individuals the result was
always the same…a very sudden and immediate tap out from their
opponent. Both men came into the match with the specific focus of
trapping the other in their hold of choice. Albright cinched in the
Crowbar on more than one occasion, as Reyes struggled to break free
any way he could. Reyes retaliated by attempting the Dragon Sleeper
as it was Albright’s turn to attempt to escape. Finally, Reyes was
able to lock in the body scissors to fully complete the hold and
maximize its effectiveness, and Albright had nowhere to go, no
leverage to counter with, and no choice but to tap out. Albright
took his defeat gracefully, shaking the champion’s hand but
IMMEDIATELY challenged the Havana Pitbull to a rematch, to take
place at IWC’s next live event “Accept No Limitations 3” on February
17.
Reyes.
Both holds had never been broken before inside an IWC ring and every
time they were used by these respective individuals the result was
always the same…a very sudden and immediate tap out from their
opponent. Both men came into the match with the specific focus of
trapping the other in their hold of choice. Albright cinched in the
Crowbar on more than one occasion, as Reyes struggled to break free
any way he could. Reyes retaliated by attempting the Dragon Sleeper
as it was Albright’s turn to attempt to escape. Finally, Reyes was
able to lock in the body scissors to fully complete the hold and
maximize its effectiveness, and Albright had nowhere to go, no
leverage to counter with, and no choice but to tap out. Albright
took his defeat gracefully, shaking the champion’s hand but
IMMEDIATELY challenged the Havana Pitbull to a rematch, to take
place at IWC’s next live event “Accept No Limitations 3” on February
17. Super Indy champion John McChesney
defended his title against “Balls Hot” Troy Lords in a rematch from
last January’s “New Beginning” event. It was a time limit 
draw
last year, and after twenty minutes of battle, it seemed like this
year’s incarnation would end in a draw as well. However, promoter
Norm Connors made a decision he never before had done…Norm overruled
the strictly-adhered to 20-minute time limit always in place for
Super Indy Title matches, and gave both men five more minutes.
Although McChesney seemed hesitant to agree to a sudden-death
overtime at first, Fabulous exploded with a fast array of strikes to
begin the extra time, however much like he had in Super Indy V and
Last Man Standing, Lords fought through the pain and punishment as
best he could and on this night it paid off. Lords culminated a
seven-year journey to finally do something that many had pegged him
unable to accomplish…capture the Super Indy Title.
draw
last year, and after twenty minutes of battle, it seemed like this
year’s incarnation would end in a draw as well. However, promoter
Norm Connors made a decision he never before had done…Norm overruled
the strictly-adhered to 20-minute time limit always in place for
Super Indy Title matches, and gave both men five more minutes.
Although McChesney seemed hesitant to agree to a sudden-death
overtime at first, Fabulous exploded with a fast array of strikes to
begin the extra time, however much like he had in Super Indy V and
Last Man Standing, Lords fought through the pain and punishment as
best he could and on this night it paid off. Lords culminated a
seven-year journey to finally do something that many had pegged him
unable to accomplish…capture the Super Indy Title.
Tag
Team Champions Babyface Fire, Shiima Xion & Jason Gory, made their
first defense of the IWC Tag Team Title facing Sexual Harassment,
Eric Xtasy & Justin Idol, accompanied by their new advisor “Prophet
of Profit” Chris Maverick, former advisor to Babyface Fire.
Maverick’s attempts at revenge toward the team he had abandoned in a
jealous and frustrated rage were thwarted on this night. Jason Gory
was able to use split-second timing to counter an attempt at, or
something similar to, a Doomsday Device, to score a huge win over
the most successful dynasty in IWC history.
Sterling James Keenan’s road to an IWC
Title opportunity this April at Super Indy VI continued, as the
bizarre Delirious became the next to attempt to stand in SJK’s path.
Sterling took several minutes to figure out the former Super Indy
Champion, but was able to trap him in the MK Ultra for another
victory as SJK gets one step closer to getting his opportunity at
the gold. However, the competition keeps getting stiffer, as
Sterling’s opponent at IWC Accept No Limitations 3 on February 17 is
the one and only…Low-ki!
Three Qualifying Matches took place to
deter
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entrants into the most-watched live event of the IWC calendar year,
the Super Indy Tournament to be held as part of Super Indy VI on
April 14th. Prior to the event, one name, “The New F’n Show” Jerry
Lynn, had been confirmed as the first entrant in the Tournament,
with 7 more to be determined.
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entrants into the most-watched live event of the IWC calendar year,
the Super Indy Tournament to be held as part of Super Indy VI on
April 14th. Prior to the event, one name, “The New F’n Show” Jerry
Lynn, had been confirmed as the first entrant in the Tournament,
with 7 more to be determined. The second name officially entering the
tournament was the stand-out of several New York/New Jersey
independent promotions, Azrieal, who defeated the Japanese star from
DDT Pro Nobutaka Moribe in a breathtaking match, following a vicious
top-rope double stop to the back of Moribe’s head.
Next to qualify was the youngest member
of the TNA roster, 21-year-old Jay Lethal. The X-Division stand-out
scored a big win over “Hot Property” Jason Cage, in a match that
cemented Cage as an athlete on the rise who can hang with the best
competition worldwide. Both men survived a very physical match,
featuring chops that left skin discolored and blood vessels broken,
reminiscent of the numerous Low-ki/John McChesney battles of recent
memory.
The third name to enter Super Indy VI on
this night was “Sweet & Sour” Larry Sweeney, complete with
fictitious ICW/ICWA Texarkana Television Championship. Sweeney
defeated the “Paranoid Pied-Piper” of TNA, “Showtime” Eric Young,
who was clearly the fan favorite of the bout. Despite the fans’
adoption of the jittery Eric Young, Sweeney was able to get the
better of him, thanks to Sweeney’s feet on the ropes for leverage.
Eric was cheated out of the victory and the Super Indy seed, and
based on the stakes involved, one has to think Eric won’t be
satisfied in this situation just by keeping his job.
HENTAI and Dean Radford were able to
bounce back from the maj
or
shake up in The Unholy Alliance, including the releases of Shirley
Doe & Sebastian Dark from IWC, to score a win over former Tag
Champions Mickey & Marshall Gambino. Despite the destruction of The
Unholy Alliance, the mindset of the Alliance is still very much in
place, as HENTAI used a handful of powder to blind his opponent and
enable Radford to Radicate Mickey for the win. After the match, The
Gambinos expressed disappointment in cousin Jimmy DeMarco and
Vendetta for not preventing the loss, however the family would be
far from done on this night.
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shake up in The Unholy Alliance, including the releases of Shirley
Doe & Sebastian Dark from IWC, to score a win over former Tag
Champions Mickey & Marshall Gambino. Despite the destruction of The
Unholy Alliance, the mindset of the Alliance is still very much in
place, as HENTAI used a handful of powder to blind his opponent and
enable Radford to Radicate Mickey for the win. After the match, The
Gambinos expressed disappointment in cousin Jimmy DeMarco and
Vendetta for not preventing the loss, however the family would be
far from done on this night.
Vendetta, accompanied by all 3 members
of the family, went one-on-one with the suplex machine Ray Rowe,
making his return to singles competition for one night only.
Following new IWC Senior Referee’s ejection of The Gambinos &
DeMarco, Rowe unleashed his barrage of suplexes, then trapped
Vendetta in an amped-up version of an STF to garner a submission
victory. However, the Gambino family would have the last laugh, as
later in the night, all 4 family members cornered Ray Rowe and
brutally assaulted him. The attack left Rowe down but not out, as
the Cleveland Mafia member rose to his feet soon afterward and
charged to the back to track down his attackers.
Bubba the Bulldog’s shocking challenge
to the man he helped train 
for
the ring back in 1999, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle continues.
Bubba claimed that he has now made direct contact with Kurt Angle in
regards to Bubba wanting to meet Angle one-on-one in the middle of
an IWC ring. While no official response from Angle has been
confirmed outside of Bubba’s claims, Bubba used his rematch with
Michael “The Bomber” Façade to illustrate his point. Despite the
resilience of the rookie Façade, Bubba’s veteran instincts
persevered, but Bubba’s choice method of victory was the true story.
Just one month after defeated Façade with the Angle Slam, this time
Bubba utilized the Anklelock submission hold to make Façade tap out.
Bubba continues to send strong messages to Kurt Angle, but is the
6-time World Champion actually listening?
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the ring back in 1999, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle continues.
Bubba claimed that he has now made direct contact with Kurt Angle in
regards to Bubba wanting to meet Angle one-on-one in the middle of
an IWC ring. While no official response from Angle has been
confirmed outside of Bubba’s claims, Bubba used his rematch with
Michael “The Bomber” Façade to illustrate his point. Despite the
resilience of the rookie Façade, Bubba’s veteran instincts
persevered, but Bubba’s choice method of victory was the true story.
Just one month after defeated Façade with the Angle Slam, this time
Bubba utilized the Anklelock submission hold to make Façade tap out.
Bubba continues to send strong messages to Kurt Angle, but is the
6-time World Champion actually listening?iwcmc_dombrowski@yahoo.com