[TV Report] ON THE MAT X

28 September 2024

The Corn Exchange Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland

Attendance: 926

Backstage Torneo Cibernético Sides Are Drawn

Baroness Carrie Stanton, Vice-Chair of the Admiral-Lord Mountevans Committee is backstage with the competitors of the Torneo Cibernético to draw the respective teams for the match. She is joined by KING GEORGE VI WRESTLING CLUB Matchmaker Mr. Edwin Luntley. Baroness Stanton pulls names out of a large black bag and selects the following:

Team A:
Jenna Jillian Walker (USA)
Mitzi Bopp (Germany)
Ayane Nakamura (Japan)
Karly Ward (USA)
Jenny The Farmer’s Daughter (Canada)

Team B:
Penelope Kaplan (USA)
Jessica Carter (Worcester, England)
Taylor Connors (USA)
La Divino (Mexico)
King Kyoto (Japan)

[1] Bulldog Spirit (205, Manchester, England) defeated Jack O'Grady (210, Iowa, USA) in a match to become the Number 1 Contender for the World Heavy-Middleweight Championship & Belt (Bulldog Bite, 10:23, full match shown).

The match began at a fast pace, with both wrestlers trading quick holds. O'Grady, utilizing his experience, executed a precise Drop Toe Hold that sent Bulldog Spirit sprawling to the mat.

But the Bulldog quickly regained his footing, countering with a Rolling Elbow Strike that caught O'Grady off guard and shifted the momentum.

O'Grady retaliated, demonstrating his grappling finesse with an Arm Drag followed by a Dragon Screw that targeted Bulldog Spirit's knee. Despite the onslaught, Bulldog Spirit showcased his resilience, battling back with a series of European Uppercuts that staggered O'Grady. The crowd erupted as Spirit's high-energy style began to shine through.

As the match progressed, O'Grady employed his catch wrestling background, attempting a series of quick submissions and back suplexes to wear down his opponent. However, Bulldog Spirit's agility allowed him to escape, ultimately locking in a Single-Leg Boston Crab that had O'Grady reeling.

With time ticking away, O'Grady attempted to regain control, hitting a Back Suplex that left both men gasping for air. However, Bulldog Spirit summoned his inner tenacity, quickly following up with a Snap DDT that sent O'Grady crashing to the mat.

In the final moments, Bulldog Spirit set up for his signature move. As O'Grady stumbled to his feet, Bulldog Spirit caught him in a deadly Bulldog Bite (Crossface Chickenwing), wrenching back with intensity. O'Grady fought valiantly, but the relentless pressure forced him to tap out, securing Bulldog Spirit's victory and earning him the title shot.

[2] Penelope Kaplan (USA) and Taylor Connors (USA) were the final two competitors to win the Worlds Ladies Wrestling Championship Semi-Final Torneo Cibernético in 18:20. Also in the match Team A: Mitzi Bopp (Germany), Ayane Nakamura (Japan), Karly Ward (USA) and Jenny The Farmer’s Daughter and Team B: Jessica Carter (Worcester, England), Jenna Jillian Walker (USA), La Divino (Mexico) and King Kyoto (Japan).

• King Kyoto pins Jenny The Farmer’s Daughter after the Thunder Clap spinning Back Fist in 5:02.
• Karly Ward pins La Divino after the Cali Crush stomp in 6:15.
• Jenna Jillian Walker pins King Kyoto after a BluePrint Cradle Piledriver in 9:30.
• Ayane Nakamura pins Jessica Carter after a Katana Kick in 12:45.
• Penelope Kaplan pins Mitzi Bopp after a Penelope Code neckbreaker in 16:05.
• Jenna Jillian Walker pins Ayane Nakamura BluePrint Cradle Piledriver in 16:45
• Jenna Jillian Walker submits Karly Ward with "Dismantle" Fujiwara Armbar in 17:58
• Taylor Connors submits Jenna Jillian Walker with Audaxa’s Embrace, the Straightjacket Reverse Triangle Choke in 18:20

Our Master of Ceremonies Rodney White confirmed the rules that two teams, drawn randomly backstage, will compete in an elimination-style contest where participants tag in and out per standard tag team rules, with eliminations occurring by pinfall, submission, disqualification, or count-out; once one team is fully eliminated, the remaining teammates will face off until only two competitors remain. They will then face each other to crown a new Worlds Ladies Wrestling Champion.

The action kicked off with King Kyoto making a powerful statement, pinning Jenny The Farmer’s Daughter after landing his devastating Thunder Clap spinning back fist at 5:02, leaving the crowd in awe of his strength. Not to be outdone, Karly Ward quickly followed suit, eliminating La Divino with her signature Cali Crush stomp at 6:15, a devastating move that left La Divino needing to be helped to the back.

The action unfolded quickly and Jenna Jillian Walker, known for her technical prowess and athletic ability took control of the action but King Kyoto was a match for her in ring skill and showed real aggression hitting several suplexes on Walker, but Kyoto went for one to many and Walker was able to hit the BluePrint Cradle Piledriver on King Kyoto at 9:30 for the elimination. Many spectators were stunned to see King Kyoto out of the match so early.

Meanwhile, Ayane Nakamura displayed her striking skills, expertly landing a fierce Katana Kick on Jessica Carter at 12:45. The impact sent Jessica crashing to the mat dazed, and Ayane seized on the moment, securing the three count.

Penelope Kaplan had managed to avoid most of the action then made her mark, eliminating Mitzi Bopp with her innovative Penelope Code neckbreaker at 16:05. The combination of high-flying agility and technical prowess left the crowd buzzing as Penelope celebrated her hard-fought victory.

Jenna Jillian Walker and Ayane Nakamura went toe to toe and the action got even quicker with Walker hitting a running powerslam before attempting a Dragon Sleeper only for Nakamura to escape and drape Walker’s legs over the ropes and drop down hitting a Dragon Screw Neck-Whip. Ayane Nakamura then lifted Jenna Jillian Walker onto her shoulders for the Ashigaru, but Walker escaped and hit another Blue Print Cradle Piledriver at 16:45, putting an end to Ayane’s impressive performance.

In an impressive display of her in-ring skills, Jenna then submitted Karly Ward with the Dismantle Fujiwara Armbar at 17:58, bringing her total eliminations to four and solidifying her status as a top contender.

But without any chance to celebrate both Penelope Kaplan and Taylor Connors double teamed Walker with a pair of running dropkicks. Kaplan then hit Walker with the Penelope Code Neckbreaker before Connors immediately hit the The Shore Swing cutter for the pin in 18:20.

Taylor Connors and Penelope Kaplan stood as the last two competitors and will meet in singles action on ‘Out For The Count’ for the Worlds Ladies Wrestling Championship.

[3] George Thompson (220, London, England) beat Terry Grudge (243, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England) in a Heavyweight Match (Gentleman’s Honor, in 19:34, full match shown)

The match started with a tense standoff, each wrestler sizing the other up before Thompson showcased his technical prowess, attempting to gain control early with European uppercuts and a series of arm drags. Grudge, however, responded with his trademark power moves, landing heavy lariats and body slams that momentarily rattled the Dapper Duke.

As the match progressed, Grudge’s aggression became evident. He executed a running knee lift that sent Thompson crashing to the mat, followed by a headbutt that rocked the Londoner.
The momentum seemed to shift in Grudge's favor as he trapped Thompson in a headlock, forcing the referee to check on Thompson's condition multiple times.

However, Thompson's resilience shone through. After managing to escape Grudge’s clutches, he delivered a snap suplex, showing his own strength and tactical awareness. The crowd roared as the back-and-forth exchanges intensified, both men trading blows and near falls. Just when Grudge appeared to have the upper hand, hitting a vicious Boston Crab, Thompson deftly maneuvered out, countering with an arm drag into an armbar, demonstrating his technical mastery.

As the match neared its conclusion, Grudge's frustration became palpable. He landed a brutal running lariat, sending Thompson staggering. But in a surprising turn of events, Thompson caught Grudge off guard with a well-timed double underhook suplex, allowing him to regain control.

The final moments saw Thompson applying his trademark submission, the Gentleman’s Honor. With Grudge trapped in the grounded top wrist-lock, the crowd held its breath. Grudge struggled valiantly, but the pressure mounted, and ultimately, the heavyweight was forced to tap out, giving Thompson the victory.

The bell rang, and Lady Victoria Winchester joined Thompson in the ring, both basking in the win. Grudge, visibly frustrated, received a mixed reaction from the crowd.

Video Package of Geoff Hammill and Half-Nelson McGrath

A short video package aired showing Geoff Hammill and Half-Nelson McGrath on the ferry over to Ireland from Great Britain. McGrath the current Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion and Geoff Hammill the former British Heavyweight Champion discussed their tag team match against Barry Bridges and Gavin Owens which will take place on ‘Out For The Count’ on The Super Channel on 29 September. Both are keen to prove they are the superior Heavyweight of the division.

[4] The Black Country Boys (Johnny Doyle & Ricky Gallagher) beat The Tongan Warriors (Manu & Tevita Maʻafu), Bert Eagle & Johnny Fresno, and Kashiwazaki BLOOD (Kenji "The Dragon" Nakamura & Hiroshi "The Titan" Suzuki) in a Quadrangular Tag Team Match for the International Mannschaftskampf Championships. (Gut Wrench Suplex in 25:12, full match shown).

• Manu Ma’afu pins Suzuki after a Tongan Splash (Top Rope Splash) in 5:14
• Johnny Doyle eliminates Bert Eagle after the Doyle's Dislocator (Spinning Shoulder Breaker) in 7:45
• Kenji "The Dragon" Nakamura hits Tevita Ma’afu with Dragon’s Breath (Twisting Corkscrew Splash) before Manu Ma’afu pulls the referee out the ring when counting the three count, Manu gets disqualified in 11:19
• Johnny Fresno rolls up Kenji Nakamura with a school boy roll up in 11:25
• Johnny Fresno pins Tevita after a Double Underhook Backbreaker in 15:38
• Johnny Fresno pins Johnny Doyle with a Double Underhook Backbreaker in 17:04
• Ricky Gallagher pinned Johnny Fresno after a Gut Wrench Suplex in 25:12 to win the match for The Black Country Boys.

With all four teams in the ring MC Rodney White confirmed the rules with the spectators. A team is eliminated when both members of the team are pinned, forced to submit, disqualified, or counted out.

The match began with Manu Ma’afu of The Tongan Warriors facing off against Bert Eagle. The crowd was stunned silent as Manu displayed his raw power, taking control early with his signature headbutts and Samoan drops. However, Bert's agility shone through as he dodged a massive diving headbutt and tagged in Johnny Fresno.

The European Lightweight Champion, Johnny Fresno quickly gained momentum, hitting a series of dropkicks and arm drags. Once more the Tongan Warrior Manu Ma’afu was able to enter the ring tagging Fresno from behind. Hiroshi Suzuki was also able to enter the ring but was on the wrong end of a devastating powerslam before being crushed with a Top Rope Tongan Splash to be pinned in 5:14.

Bert Eagle was quick to re-enter the ring, as the action did not stop for a second, but it was Johnny Doyle who turned the tide when moments later he was able to execute his trademark maneuver, the Doyle's Dislocator on Bert Eagle at 7:45, eliminating him from the match. The Black Country Boys were off to a strong start.

The remaining members of Kashiwazaki BLOOD returned to the fray, Nakamura delivered a breathtaking Dragon’s Breath to Tevita Ma’afu. In a shocking twist, as the referee counted to three, Manu yanked the referee out of the ring, resulting in Manu being disqualified at 11:19, leaving The Tongan Warriors also down to just one member.

As soon as Manu had been sent to the back Johnny Fresno appeared from nowhere rolling up Kenji Nakamura with a school boy pin at 11:25, eliminating Kashiwazaki BLOOD.

The remaining competitors intensified their efforts. Tevita, just as dangerous as a singles competitor, hit Fresno, Doyle and Gallagher all with Savate Kicks leaving all of his opponents down on the canvas. Unfortunately the Tongan was too slow when he climbed the ropes to hit a Tongan Splash and Johnny Fresno knocked him down to the canvas. Fresno then showed remarkable strength hitting a Double Underhook Backbreaker on Tevita for the pin in 15:38 and to eliminate both members of The Tongan Warriors

It was now 2 v 1 with The Black Country Boys circling the fan favorite Johnny Fresno only for Gallagher to miss a clothesline and be dumped out of the ring. The crowd was electrified as it was down to Johnny Fresno and Johnny Doyle of The Black Country Boys.

Doyle gained control and looked to execute his Doyle’s Dislocator only for Fresno to reverse it and hit his Double Underhook Backbreaker. Gallagher was too slow to break up the pin at 17:04 and now it was down to Gallagher and Fresno.

Fresno and Gallagher engaged in a fierce exchange of strikes, each looking to secure victory for their respective teams. Fresno executed a Double Underhook Backbreaker on Gallagher but only got a two count when Gallagher was able to get his foot on the bottom rope.

The tension reached its peak when Ricky Gallagher made a decisive impact. After a chaotic sequence of maneuvers, he pinned Johnny Fresno following a devastating Gut Wrench Suplex at 25:12. With this, The Black Country Boys emerged victorious, claiming the International Mannschaftkampf Championships and Belt Holders.