Turmoil 200

[Benji Moore]

Need to do a promo about this match haha. Damn ref

[Justin Jehst]

Now that I’m back into the swing of things I have time to write a proper review for T200 so here it is:

 

RUDO’s TURMOIL 200 TITTY TWISTING TAKEDOWN!!!

 

+ The show opens with a man whom I’ve never seen in action in an OCW (being a relatively new member); Cactus Gauge. It was cool to see the CAW as I’ve seen his name bandied about on Discord and the forums. This promo was long, or at least it felt that way, probably due to the almost 2 minute entrance videos for each character plus the reading time, but in saying that it was good to see these guys writing and interacting. Looking forward to the rematch that was hinted at.

 

+ CAPO! Handing the reins over to Gene? Hopefully she lives up to the one and only.

 

MATCH:

HIJO DE MISTICO vs BUTCHER BARNETT vs BENJI MOORE vs PASTOR PETE

 

Mistico – dug the new digs, mask looks great, Me-he-co flag cape was dope, 100% more original looking than the previous edition. Good work man.

 

Butcher Barnett – the attire is cool man, plus the creepy grindcore clown face paint would give people nightmares. In saying that I still can’t get behind that entrance. It just seems too, I dunno, “elegant” for a big scary man to be performing? Personally, I would be going with something more like Luke Harper or another intimidating guy with a little bit of a mental side to him.

 

Benjamin Moore – already said this before but I love this CAW. Polished look, great entrance, music fits the gimmick. Thumbs up.

 

Pastor Pete – great to see the debut of one of the newer rookies on Turmoil. I dug the entrance attire, though I would go with an all-white, almost Brother Love-eque attire like a TV Evangelist; at least that’s what I was picturing. The in-ring attire, though, looks more like a rough house biker. Again I would go with lighter colours like white mixed with something else. Just my opinion though.

 

As for the match, not really a fan of commentary during entrances or the match, mainly because they reference WWE and it breaks the immersion. Noticed a lot of rushing attacks (at least 10) from Pastor Pete, not sure on the general consensus but I find them sort of cheap if used too much. I try and limit them to around 3 per match. Overall the match was great, I really enjoyed it. Benji had the upper hand for the most part until he was eventually eliminated. The ending was awesome and quick paced after the first elimination. I could see a feud between Mistico and Moore but also Butcher and Pastor Pete.

 

+ Wrex’s RP was great. His personality always shines through and is consistently obnoxious and ungracious. Could this be a clue as to what might happen later on the show? I’m pumped either way.

 

+ Flojo/Gene RP was crack up. Back and forth bitchyness with a sprinkling of sass. The “ESL” part had me lol’ing.

 

+ Cort/Shep/The Steve RP was fuckin gold. Love these characters. “The Shut” was my favourite piece of dialogue hahaha. Great stuff boys.

 

+ JEHST RP – Comment as you wish.

 

+ CJ / Gene RP – Great to see a promo from CJ touching on his rivalry with Cozz, one of the matches I’m most looking forward to watching. I felt a bit more personality shine through in this one which was great. Good job.

 

MATCH

Flojo vs. Aerith

 

Well fuck me dead, this was a ripper. I honestly didn’t expect this match to be as good as it was, and that’s not a knock on either guy, it was just so damn good in my opinion. Back and forth like a motherfucker, weapon spots, back to back moves, back to back finisher counters, kickouts when you think it’s gonna end, all the way down to the wire. Was really rooting for Flojo to pick up the win here on the big stage but if this match is anything to go by, she’ll definitely be one to look out for on Turmoil from here on out. Also, fucking love the new Flojo look/entrance, really cool and fits her personality.

 

+ Valk/Cheryl RP – I thought this was great, really allowing these two to be in each others face and build anticipation for the match. That’s what a promo should do. Tinkerbell vs. Malificent; let’s go!

 

+ JackMo SpeakEasy – I always find JackMo does a good job of the whole “show don’t tell” thing in his RP’s, describing JackMo in a way that really brings the scene to life. Finer than 1999 Britney Spears got me lol’ing.

 

+ Flojo/Aerith post match RP – I think this one may have been put too far after the match, but hey, whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you? Great promo from Flojo, I’m sure after that banger of a match you’ll do just fine. Keep your chin up man.

 

+ Valmont SpeakEasy – a bit extra on top of the earlier promo with Cactus, building towards the Leonheart match. I’ve yet to see Leonheart so I’m looking forward to seeing the big bodied Valmont fight tonight to see what Leonheart can bring to the table against him.

 

+ Karissa Dawson promo – I haven’t seen a lot of her on Turmoil since joining but the new look is cool with the pink hair and also the new attitude. Need a bit of no nonsense brawlers in the Turmoil Womens division. Not sure who Dragana is so couldn’t pop for that but was a cool little segment with the cutscene and piledriver to shut the Queen of Old School up.

 

+ ShowBlitz RP – these guys have been all over the show so far, great work. They’re good heels too, I want Valk to crush them all hahaha.

 

MATCH

JackMo vs. Malu

 

Great short match between these two Turmoil top dogs. Both got their shit in. Malu looking hefty. Man look he just gonna come in, smack a fool, then go for a surf to cool down. Enjoyed this one to break up the longer matches so far.

 

+ Leonheart RP – As said earlier, I’ve not seen Leonheart in OCW so this was a good little history lesson as well as a build to Lution. Heartfelt RP, looking forward to seeing him against DRAGO.

 

+ H2O in the house! And B-17? Great combo. Good to see RIOT guys put in for the show. Loved the interaction here; hilarious.

 

MATCH

Jack Rogue vs. Connor Rawson

 

Decent match overall but I felt there was a significant lack of pin attempts in the early and mid match, even after high impact moves, which made it feel a little disjointed compared to a match you’d see on TV. Don’t forget guys, you can pin and release it at the 2 count by pressing down on the D-Pad to add that flavour to the match. Rawson picks up the win in this closely contested bout.

 

+ Ricky/Capo/Archer interaction – good little RP to set up the match. Always good to see Ricky write something cos he got the skills on the sticks. Keep writing man, even if only a short RP. Capo as always bringing the chuckles, and Archer staying true to his wealthy douchebag ways.

 

MATCH

Justin Jehst vs. CPT Alex

 

Unfortunately for me I needed to have this match basically as soon as I had arrived home from the airport to get it done on time. Still feel very rusty and need more DM’s. Hats off to CPT Alex for being so accommodating with the whole time difference thing, I’m glad it worked out in the end. Couldn’t get a damn hold of this lanky fucker; your arms are too damn long! At least it wasn’t a Wrex 2.0 beating. Congrats to Alex.

 

+ Invictus RP – was waiting for the gang to pipe up. Ok so now I get why Aerith had a Trance shirt onl I have made the connection. Go me. Centerpiece of this RP was Karissa walking out on Invictus. Was it just a momentary fit or is she gone for good?

 

+ JEHST RP – comment as you will.

 

MATCH

Code Terror vs. Diamond Wood

 

I don’t know what it is but I can’t buy Tay as a LHW. All these agile flippy moves just don’t look right on him, I dunno why. I would move to heavyweight and become a powerhouse. Just my opinion. As for the match, well, if it wasn’t obvious, there needed to be fill-ins for the challengers who decided not to show up or communicate at all to apologise or anything. I missed a match time once cos it was my bucks night and I got too drunk and woke up way too late but I at least apologised and rescheduled. Not acceptable really. As for the match itself, big ups to CJ and Capo for filling in and making the match happen at all. I think if they didn’t the tag division on Turmoil would’ve taken a huge hit. Code Terror came out looking strong, as they should.

 

Random question, but what is the deal with tag team finishers? Is it possible to do them in an online match or would the rule be, once you’ve hit a legal finisher on someone, your “Tag Team Finisher” (ie. A designated corner or standing tag move) can be used to end the match?

 

+ Ashley Moore RP – short and to the point. Another addition to the Women’s roster which can only be good for the competition.

 

MATCH

Leonheart vs. Vincent Valmont

 

Opportunity to see Leonheart for the first time. Decent match but could’ve ended, and should have ended, around the 15min mark but Valmont let him up. I don’t get that. Should’ve just pinned him. Anyway, Leonheart ended up with the win in the end so maybe Valmont learned his lesson haha.

 

+ Flojo/Valk interaction – someone needs to stand up to ShowBlitz, glad it’s these two. Go hard girls. Also, that poem was hilarious, Valk, hahaha.

 

+ Quartz sighting! Again, good to see a Riot guy pop up on the show and show some love to Turmoil. Quartz just being Quartz in this one.

 

+ Another great Wrex promo hyping up something with Austin beef. Also, Jim better have both eyes peeled at all times including sleepy time.

 

+ Hype for Main Event with B-17 & Gene. Like the rivalry within Invictus and really pumped to see those two go at it later in the show. B-17’s one of my fav’s on the brand, his character and the way he writes him is hilarious and endearing. You do you, boo.

 

+ Straight fighting words from CJ to Cozz; let’s see what happens in this brawl, up next!!!

 

MATCH

 

Cool to see street fight attire from both of these guys. Cozz’s was particularly both menacing and hilarious. Good street fight, doing away with most of the technical hoo-ha and bringing out weapons and such to take the fight to each other. What was that Rebirth thing? Ending spot was on point though it seems perhaps there was some trouble with the footage? Is that why it cut straight to the ladder spot?

 

+ Dragana/Johnny Law RP – good to see new faces arrive (well, new to me anyway) and Johnny seems to have some energy and charisma so I’ll be looking out for these two in the coming weeks for sure.

 

+ Bray is back? As a manager no less? This should be interesting...

 

MATCH

Valkyrie vs. Cheryl Stixx

 

Great match overall although I’d be a little peeved if I was Valk. Some FPR breaks and dick moves by Cheryl (hovering, hitting a Sig off a bump) that I noticed throughout. Overall, fairly even until that top rope suplex turned Valk double red. Cool spots and the final pin glitch was actually kinda cool cos it made it look like Cheryl used the ropes to win.

 

+ Mez Murdock ain’t fuggin’ around, Tobin! Don’t get got before Lution!

 

+ Oh, ho, ho I think Showblitz have finally got some competition to keep the numbers even. They thrive on getting their victims alone but now they’re beginning to be matched. Could this be the shifting of the tides in the Women’s division?

 

+ Man, Wrex is all over this show! Another great RP with Gene, who is also ALL OVER THIS SHOW. Turmoil is turning up tonight!

 

MATCH

Pride Title – Capo vs. Ricky vs. Archer

 

Decent match, triple threats can get quite messy but this one wasn’t too bad. A few missed spots, Archer was lucky not to get put through that ladder by Ricky, but ended up getting a Joey Mercury style face to ladder moment when he tried it on Capo. Grats to Archer, but what the hell Capo? Hahaha. Standing around like “da fuck, what button pushes the ladder?...Guys? GUYS?!”

 

+ Apparently Colby Young thinks he’s gonna come in and be “the wrestler” here on Turmoil...haaaaave you met Irving? He may have something to say about being the most pure athlete on Turmoil.

 

+ Hilarious follow on from the match, turns out I was right, Archer done got Joey Mercury’d by that ladder. If he comes out next week in a basketball facemask or somthing I’m gonna mark out.

 

+ The Steve/Cort had a good ol’ father/son style bonding moment; warms the heart it does. I actually thought their match was great, and you’re right Cort, gosh darnit! Don’t need no flips and weapon spots to have a good match!

 

MATCH

CCW Title – B-17 vs. Austin Lee

 

Austin?! Trying to take a page out of B-17’s book perhaps? Not sure how I feel about that attire on you hahaha. At first I saw 35mins and was like “oh man this is gonna be a slog”, but the match didn’t disappoint at all. The catch finisher on the outside, announcer table spot, superplex through the table on the outside, so good! B-17 with that Bingo Punch out of Nowhere! Then Wrex coming out to greet him for his cash in, WTF?! Even their brief fight was great. Then B-17 rejects Wrex’s moment of glory by sealing it with another Bingo Punch. I think it’s one of the most deadly moves on Turmoil at the moment.

 

MOTN for me was a tie between Flojo/Aerith and the Main Event.

 

Overall a great show, hats off to all involved and Jay for putting all of it together, what a mammoth job.

[Capo Genovese]

Fuck the circle button b.....lol I’m not gonna front, I kinda froze because the battle at the top of the ladder was so intense.....it’s like recording a sports game for your kid and your kid scores and you lose focus of actually recording because you get so amped up and become a spectator.. lmao I just caught amnesia man.......u live and you learn.....Congrats Archer....sorry again Ricky lol

[Justin Jehst]

I will also add that it was disappointing to not see RPs from some of the peeps who had matches on the card. This was a prime moment to get your stuff out there. At least everyone else made up for it.

[Jacob Trance]

I will also add that it was disappointing to not see RPs from some of the peeps who had matches on the card. This was a prime moment to get your stuff out there. At least everyone else made up for it.

 

My keyboard is taking me to court for abuse

[Colby Young]

Incredible card, everyones on top of their game

[B-17]

There were a lot of things that I really enjoyed having finally completed reading the show. We have many pieces that when they fit together make something very special. Some small things I wanted to say before hitting on the major components of the show.

 

1. Please turn off commentary. Jay has asked multiple times. Go into audio settings and turn it off. It is very odd to hear the commentators talking about WWE.

 

2. There were some matches missing people. Code Terror was put in a bad spot, major ups to those who stepped in to fill in for the flakes. It's disappointing to see that Jimmy has gone AWOL again. I think him being there would have helped the flow of the ladder match and prevented some of the clumsiness just by having even numbers. But you guys moved forward and did what you had to do. Congrats to Archer. For the future. If you don't want to do your matches because it's just not for you anymore, you have to think about the people that are going to be forced to cover for you. It's more about them than you. Do what you got to do and then fade away.

 

3. Flojo had a great match, hard to have bad matches with Jamie. Congrats .

 

4. Thank you Trance, Lee, Wrex, CJ, Malu for this current angle.

 

5. I want to see Jett around.

[Drago Cesar]

Some things.

 

If you've been on the Turmoil roster for a minute, you haven't contributed to one of the biggest shows of the season, and you're left wondering why you aren't getting over or being booked, I got no sympy for you. Twice over if you've been booked and no-showed.

 

Rookie Rush was a great opener with minimal FPR breaks by people who haven't been here that long. Rooks got to showcase what they could do, and they did well.

 

Flojo Invitational was one of the best matches of the night. What started as a one sided affair turned into a slugfest with weapons and broken tables n shiiieeeet. Flojo loses but looks strong in defeat here.

 

I can't wait to see where the Valk/Stixx feud goes from here. That controversial finish clearly means that this ain't gonna be over until someone's dead, and with Aerith/Quinn being added to the picture, you can bet that there's only one way to do this right. A TAG TEAM MATCH PLAYA! HOLLA HOLLA HOLLA!

 

Captain Alex is a freak of nature. Like, I don't even know what that thing is. It looks like an alien or something. Guess Jehst's arms were just too short to box with......E.T.?

 

The Main Event was, for the most part, a damn fine match. I dunno how I feel about this being an alternate universe Bret Hart vs. HBK. Background music! That kinda thing tickles my fancy. When used properly, it can absolutely elevate a match. It's why I do it all the time when I record matches. Just be very very careful not to alarm the copyright police. These two went for a LOT of spots, and while I think it may have been a little too much in that regard, it matches the intensity of the feud well. B-17 takes it and becomes real champion? OR DOES HE???? Wrex finally cashes in, but gets too overzealous and pays the price. While B-Man Reigns overcame the odds by beating Wrex, it opens a lot of things up for the former FI winner. Plus he got to main event the shoe so it's not all bad. Congrats to B-17 on a hard fart victory.

 

Fun show, props go to everyone who put in work. The road to recovery is a long one, but I think the brand is in a great place. Hopefully we, as a TEAM, can elevate it even further.

[Kassidy Hayes]

Congrats B17, although I was kinda rooting for Wrex lol

 

 

Kassidy's selfishness & general shadiness continues to amaze me.

 

I just want to take this moment and say jimmy, now who is selfish and so far in the shade he can't be seen? you no showed a ppv title match. you should just stay gone

[B-17]

Congrats B17, although I was kinda rooting for Wrex lol

 

 

 

 

I just want to take this moment and say jimmy, now who is selfish and so far in the shade he can't be seen? you no showed a ppv title match. you should just stay gone http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i108/TwistedKassidy/Bane.gif

 

Where hell. Did you find that quote? Lol.