[TV REPORT] ON THE MAT XI

12 October 2024 

Eldorado Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland

Attendance - 1,419

Dougie Wright is the commentator, while the MC for the evening is Rodney White. Referees for the evening are  Devonte Hutchinson and Robert ‘Bob’ Hackett.

[1] Bert Eagle (169 lbs, Bolton, England) beat Tiger Kidd (185 lbs, Yamaguchi, Japan) in a Lightweight Match (Eagle’s Flight 450° Splash, 14:32, full match shown)

Tiger Kidd used his quickness to gain the initial advantage, immediately transitioning into a series of rapid-fire arm drags and hurricanranas that caught Bert Eagle off guard. Tiger's martial arts background shone through as he mixed in a flurry of low kicks to Eagle's legs, trying to weaken his base. However, Eagle responded quickly, using his agility to evade a charging Tiger and countering with a precise dropkick that sent Tiger stumbling backward.

Bert Eagle, always with an eye on the prize, began to build momentum. He stunned the crowd with a beautifully executed enzuigiri, followed by a dazzling springboard moonsault for a near-fall. Tiger Kidd, not one to be outdone, rolled out of the ring to regroup, but Eagle was relentless, launching himself through the ropes with a suicide dive that sent both men crashing into the barricades.

As the referee counted, both wrestlers slowly returned to the ring, but Tiger Kidd was quicker on the rebound. He trapped Eagle in a waistlock and delivered a rolling German suplex that showcased his incredible strength for his size. Tiger continued his assault with a vicious combination of kicks, including his signature rolling savate kick that nearly decapitated Eagle, after a pinfall attempt Eagle was able to kick out.

With both men exhausted, Tiger Kidd looked to finish the match. He set Eagle up the Brainbuster but Eagle, summoning his last reserves of strength, wriggled free and reversed into a stunning DDT. The Bolton native, with the crowd fully behind him, climbed the top rope once more. Bert Eagle connected with the Eagle’s Flight 450° Splash, landing perfectly on Tiger Kidd. The referee dropped to the mat for the count, and Bert Eagle secured the victory at 14:32.

[2] Arthur T. Turtle (215 lbs, Halifax, England) beat "The Journeyman" Jack O’Grady (210 lbs, Walnut, Iowa) in a Catchweight Contest (The Crumble Snap DDT, 8:00, full match shown)

The crowd loved Turtle’s comedy, while O’Grady showed visible frustration.

Early on, O'Grady's technical mastery was on display—hitting a hip toss, transitioning into a double wristlock, and nearly scoring a pin with an O’Connor Roll. But Turtle escaped with comical antics, even getting “stuck” between the ropes, much to the audience’s delight.

Around five minutes in, O’Grady, clearly irritated, landed a hard European Uppercut and signaled for his finisher, the O’Grady Toe Hold. Turtle, in his usual playful style, grabbed the referee to escape, drawing more laughs. Seizing an opening, Turtle hit his Biscuit Bash elbow strike and followed up with his crowd-favorite Mime Rope Walk crossbody.

As the match reached its climax, Turtle used a sleight-of-hand trick to distract O’Grady, setting him up for The Crumble(Snap DDT) and securing the win.

Championship Announcement

In a pre-recorded video filmed at the Admiral-Lord Mountevans Committee Offices in Westminster, Chairman Solomon Spimpson KC addresses the camera. He tells us that the winner of tonight’s Heavyweight contest between former Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Barry Bridges and Thompson will face Half-Nelson McGrath in Jamaica on 19 October with the Championship and Belt on the line. He finishes by wishing both men goodluck in what he hopes to be a good, clean, wrestling contest.

[3] Jenna Jillian Walker (180, Iowa, USA) & Thaïs Empristikí (130, Virginia, USA) beat Taylor Connors (155, New York, USA) & Penelope Kaplan (132, Massachusetts, USA) in a Tag Team Match (BluePrint Cradle Piledriver, 10:13 shown)

The match kicked off with Jenna Jillian Walker and Penelope Kaplan squaring off in a tense, methodical exchange of holds and counters. After several minutes of back-and-forth action, a timely tag brought Thaïs Empristikí into the ring. Empristikí, fiery and full of energy, immediately turned the momentum in their team’s favor with a flurry of stiff kicks and a well-timed dropkick that sent Kaplan reeling.

The action cut to the 10-minute mark, Walker got the tag and exploded into the match, taking out both Kaplan and Connors with powerful clotheslines and a running powerslam. The momentum was clearly in favor of Walker and Empristikí as Walker hoisted Connors up for a German suplex, but Connors fought out of it and hit a crossbody. Connors tagged Kaplan back in, but the challengers couldn’t keep Walker down for long. A series of traded strikes followed, with Walker getting the better of Kaplan with a slingshot suplex.

The action reached then cut to Taylor Connors, despite not being the legal wrestler, climbed to the top rope, but Walker pushed her off to the floor. Empristikí took advantage and locked Kaplan in a single-leg crab, screeching as they applied pressure. Kaplan barely reached the ropes for a break. With both teams exhausted, Empristikí and Kaplan collided mid-ring after a crossbody attempt, leaving them both down.

In the final minutes, Connors returned and tangled with Walker, exchanging stiff forearms. Connors hit a double stomp, but Walker kicked out at two. Just as it seemed Connors was about to lock in a submission, Walker countered into her Dismantle armbar, but Connors wriggled free. Connors went for her QDF Abdominal Stretch Driver, but Walker powered out, lifting Connors into the air and hitting the BluePrint Cradle Piledriver. The impact left Connors down for the three-count, and Walker secured the victory for her team, pinning the World Champion in the process.

Out For The Count Preview

Dougie Wright plugged tomorrow’s Out For The Count on The Super Channel with an explosive night of international wrestling action! In the highly anticipated International Mannschaftskampf match, the rough-and-ready Black Country Boys look to defend their unofficial belts against the unpopular yet dangerous duo of Mr. Rumble & The Black Prince, who have their eyes set on becoming the next champions. The night heats up with a spectacular Japanese Wrestling Exhibition as Tokyo’s sadistic powerhouse, King Kyoto, collides with the brilliantly skilled Ayane Nakamura from Kyoto, promising a thrilling clash of styles. In a hard-hitting International Six-Man Rules bout, the World Trios Champions, Kashiwazaki BLOOD, take on the Pacific’s finest brawlers, the fearsome Tongan Warriors and powerlifter Baloo, in a non-title showdown. And in a match fans can’t afford to miss, it’s Champion vs. Champion as British Heavyweight Champion Gavin Owens goes head-to-head with the Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Half-Nelson McGrath in a non-title battle that’s sure to leave both men bruised and battered.

[4] Barry Bridges (251, Deptford, Kent, England) and George Thompson (220, London, England) wrestled to a Draw in a Heavyweight Match (Double Pin, 17:21)

Thompson hit an impressive arm drag, sending Bridges to the canvas to open the match. As Thompson prepared for a boot to the stomach, Bridges instinctively bailed to the outside, regrouping before the next exchange. Thompson, sensing the moment, rolled out of the ring and crashed into Bridges with a big clothesline.

Back inside the ring, Thompson established control with a headlock that he maintained for an extended period, showcasing his technical prowess. Bridges, however, fought back, breaking free only to be caught in Thompson's quick pin attempt. Thompson then connected with an snap suplex, earning a near fall. He continued to dominate with a weak-looking armbar, which he transitioned into a hiptoss followed by a short-arm scissor submission.

Bridges, feeling the pressure, powered out of the hold with a sudden slam that turned the tide. He followed up with a back body drop, showcasing his strength. As the momentum shifted, Bridges employed a chinlock, methodically wearing down Thompson. Thompson rallied back, breaking the hold with a series of elbows and punches, demonstrating his fighting spirit. Bridges, determined to regain control, hoisted Thompson onto his back, but Thompson expertly countered, attempting a crucifix pin that Bridges countered into a devastating Butterfly Suplex.

As Thompson regained his footing, he ducked a clothesline and sent Bridges tumbling to the floor. Bridges retaliated, slamming Thompson into the apron face first. Referee Devonte Hutchinson followed the two men out of the ring and pleaded with them to get back to the ring. Dougie Wright on commentary claimed he thought the match may be judged a No Contest. As Bridges rolled Thompson into the ring, Thompon’s trailing leg caught Hutchinson in the face knocking him down.

In the ring, Thompson struck back with shoulder tackles and a neckbreaker, then launched himself back into the ring with a clothesline, regaining momentum. The two wrestlers exchanged blows, and Thompson hit a forearm that sent Bridges staggering. While Mr. Hutchinson was receiving medical treatment another referee Mr. Robert ‘Bob’ Hackett entered as the official.
Thompson, sensing victory, executed a body slam and then a Buttlerfly Suplex of his own. As he set up for his Top Wrist Lock Submission Bridges managed to recover, countering Thompson’s setup and executed a release German Suplex. Bridges then sent Thompson into the turnbuckle and, with a burst of adrenaline, executed a big back bodydrop. Bridges pulled Thompson up for another German Suplex but Thompson reversed and hit Bridges with a German Suplex.

Mr. Hutchinson re-entered the ring and joined Mr. Hackett in counting the three count.

George Thompson feeling he had emerged victorious raised his hands as Mr. Hackett congratulated him only for Mr Hutchinson to raise the hand of Bridges.

Dougie Wright was most confused on commentary. As an action replay is played which shows Thompson struggling to bridge for the pin. MC Rodney White is in the ring and having discussions with both referees.

Rodney White confirms that Mr. Hutchinson counted Thompson’s shoulders down while Mr. Hackett counted Bridges’ shoulders down. Both referees agreed the match should be ruled a Draw.
Dougie Wright said he’d await news on what this mean for the upcoming Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship and hoped more information would be available tomorrow on Out For The Count on The Super Channel.

[5] Bulldog Spirit (205, Manchester, England) beat Metallica Panther II (210, Mexico City, Mexico) to win the World’s Heavy-Middleweight Championship and Belt [1st Defence] (Bulldog Bite, 11:49, full match shown)

KING GEORGE VI WRESTLING CLUB Matchmaker Edwin Luntley, Secretary Captain Arthur Sandbrook and Admiral-Lord Mountevans Committee Vice-Chair Baroness Stanton were all shown at ringside.

Panther grabbed a waist lock, but Bulldog quickly reverses it, showcasing his strength. Bulldog works on Panther’s legs, stretching him out on the mat. Panther manages to get back to his feet and retaliates with a dropkick, followed by a series of chops in the corner. The two quickly exchange blows before Panther delivers a kick that sends Bulldog tumbling to the outside. Bulldog climbs back into the ring, and they lock up again, with Panther taking Bulldog down and delivering a kick to the lower back.

Both competitors take turns targeting each other's legs until Bulldog traps Panther in an Indian Deathlock. Panther reaches the ropes, breaking the hold. Bulldog counters with a headscissors takeover and a dropkick, pushing Panther into the corner. Bulldog executes a leg drop and goes for a cover, but Panther kicks out at two. Bulldog maintains control, keeping Panther grounded.

Panther fights back and catches Bulldog in a Surfboard Stretch, showing his agility. After a moment of struggle, he sends Bulldog into the ropes, but Bulldog counters with a swift kick to the head. They tease suplexes before Panther surprises Bulldog with a roll-up for a two-count. Bulldog quickly regains his footing, flooring Panther with a big clothesline. He sends Panther into the ropes, but Panther counters with a Hurricanrana for another near fall.

Both men recover and exchange fierce chops before Panther lands an Enziguri to the back of Bulldog’s head. Panther climbs to the top rope, leaping off, but Bulldog catches him mid-air with a dropkick. Bulldog tries to capitalize on the momentum, but the referee gets in the way, causing Eddie to lose his temper at ringside. In a moment of frustration, he slaps Bulldog, which only fuels Bulldog’s anger.

As Panther rises to his feet, Bulldog delivers a dropkick, followed by an uppercut and a brutal Brainbuster. Instead of going for the cover, Bulldog attempts a Tornado DDT, but Panther counters with a Dragon Sleeper, locking Bulldog in tightly. Bulldog was able to escape by kneeing Panther in the face. As Panther held his nose in pain Bulldog locked in the Bulldog Bite chickenwing crossface and Panther had no option but to submit.

Following the match Mr. Luntley and Mr. Sandrbook congratulated Bulldog Spirit while Baroness Stanton presented him with the Championship Belt.