Bristol 06/07/2019
By Ciaran James@TheCiaranJames
The evening kicked off with current general manager Eddie Dennis announcing the show was about to start, and therefore urging the audience to get to their seats. Flash Morgan Webster than emerged to take a place at the commentary table, followed by former Chaos ring announcer Hank, who then took over announcing.
Dick Riley with suitcase in hand, returned to ask to be reinstated on the Chaos roster, after Eddie initially refused Dick called for the audience to walk out. Many spectators did, and it was quite the scene, after enough left the venue Eddie ask them to stop. He granted Dick the opportunity if he could defeat James Drakes in the evenings main event.
Anti-Fun Police (Chief Deputy Dunne/Santos Jr) def. Crazy Teacups (Charlie Sterling/Eddie Ryan) w/ Pariah Khan
The first match of the evening was more comedy that I prefer, but then again those in attendance seemed to enjoy the entertainment on display. The team of Eddie Ryan and Charlie Sterling made their entrance to a rendition of the New Age Outlaws theme music, sung by their manager Pariah Khan. For those of you with late 90’s WWF nostalgia, this was for you. The AFP were greeted with a muted response, which I must say surprised me, in various other promotions they are greeted with high applause, here it seems not so much. The match was good, I’ve seen better from both, plus the pairing of Eddie and Charlie is growing stale, aside from a missing Lion (who cares) they haven’t reached the heights of 2018. The AFP were entertaining, but again the audience seemed indifferent to their act, they wrestled well and took the win. The match served only to set up Khan asking the AFP to the investigate the kidnapping of the infamous Eddie Lion, hilarity will ensue I’m sure.
Wild Boar Open Invitational: Wild Boar def. Josh Holly
The still very underrated and talented Wild Boar once more made an open challenge, this month it was time for Dragon Pro Academy graduate Josh Holly to stand tall. Boar received a warm response from the audience, the diminutive yet crazy looking Boar looked ready for a fight. Josh made his way to the ring, again the response was tepid as the relative new act, especially at Chaos sang his way to the ring. For me Daisy May completes the act, and to be honest Josh could have done with her assistance here. This was a very one-sided affair from start to finish, Boar dominated and controlled most of the match. Holly had his moments and rallied as the contest grew, however the more powerful Boar kept the young lad grounded. Being a product of Dragon Pro, I did think Josh would get more offence in, what he did he did well and earned the respect of the audience. Boar like many times before hit the Trapper Keeper Piledriver for the victory.
Maiden of Chaos Championship: Camden Street Fight, Dani Luna w/Sid Oakley def. Shax © *Title Change*
This was the first half main event and looking back now this could of main evented the show. The action was hard hitting and brutal from the get go, both ladies performed very well and went full throttle from the opening bell. Although she ultimately lost this was the best version of Shax I’ve seen, this was more a brawl than a wrestling match and therefore it suited her more, they could cut corners using props. Dani Luna, the name on everyone’s lips continues to exude confidence and dominance, not only regionally but on a national level. Kudos to Chaos for getting her in at the right time and putting the women’s title around her waist, she is a very worthy champion and someone who can raise the stock of the championship. The spots in this match were risky and both should be applauded for putting their bodies through that type of punishment, the audience were on their feet most of the match. Dani, essentially a heel was more over than Shax, she was the star here and looked the part and with Sid Oakley at her side the pair could go far. Dani Scored the win after delivering a Death Valley Driver through two chairs.
Heir to the Throne Ladder Match, winner receives a King of Chaos Championship Match: Mike Bird def. Mark Haskins, Beano, Danny Jones, Cara Noir
The headline match was as entertaining as always and delivered lots of death-defying stunts. The match featured a plethora of talent and promised to be something special, however what I didn’t see happening was Mike Bird winning. My personal pick was Danny Jones, from being relatively quiet this year, I envisioned the young Welsh man winning and challenging James Drake at November to come full circle. Unfortunately, my pick was seemingly non-existent and what a shame that was, all played their roles well, but it was Beano and Haskins who really excelled. Like the previous match there were some great spots and segments, the wrestlers contact with the ladders looked painful, so much so the ladders couldn’t even take the punishment. Most ladder matches are entertaining, but the multi-man ones have lots of down time and pauses, but overall the audience really seemed to enjoy this crazy contest. The match seemed to be over as Vicky Haskins made her Chaos debut by wielding her baseball bat and clubbing everyone, that was until Mike Bird grabbed her and shoved her to the mat. Enraged, Haskins was then floored by Bird, who shortly after climbed the ladder to claim the case and future championship opportunity.
No Disqualification Match: If Dick Riley loses he leave Chaos forever
Dick Riley def. James Drake
Not one of the smoothest Chaos main events but overall it did what it was supposed to do. For the first time since February Dick Riley wrestled in a Pro Wrestling Chaos ring, if Dick won he would be reinstated, if he lost he was gone forever…. again…. who do you think won? The match was good, nothing special, it was a cog in the machine to reinstate Dick and later reintroduce Big Grizzly, and from the reaction emitted from the audience it was well received. Drake continues to fail as a dominant heel singles star, without someone like Zack Gibson by his side he doesn’t shine, plus his overuse of the word “lad” is very irritating. In hindsight it’s a shame Riley lost the belt in February, he was riding high as champion and his wrestling was exceptional, here against Drake he looked a few steps slower. The match was clunky in places and lacked the big time feeling of previous Riley contests, the audience however made it seem special and were very vocal throughout. With the stakes what they were there were due to be shenanigans, as the contest went on current GM Eddie Dennis made this a no count out and no disqualification match to aid James Drake. That was the cue for all rules to go out the window, as the match entered its final stages Big Grizzly made his triumphant return to assist Riley. The audience reaction to Grizz was deafening, I’d even say one of the best at Chaos in recent memory. With the security guards cleared thanks to Grizz, Drake was at the mercy of Riley who took advantage and downed Drake to earn his place on the roster once more. A very feel good ending.
The shocks were not complete, as Riley and Grizz walked from the ring the music of Mike Bird got the audience back on their feet. Drake looked on in horror as the newly crowned Heir to the Throne stared right through him, many presumed Bird was there to cash in. Mike Bird however served a warning to Drake, he wouldn’t be running out to cash in, he was stating his intention to cash in on October 19th, at All or Nothing.
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