Riot 9/11/08

[Michael Morrison]

From the amount of views, I figured RIOT was a huge success, but I guess I should have known the views were due to another "offstage" dispute. None the less, the show was solid and had allot of fun/entertaining moments. I tend to find a little something with every RP and match, so this will probably turn into another long "Madness Report" type post, but eh.

 

The beginning video was a little rough to watch, despite being mostly movie clips, it was still a representation of what occurred. I was going to type out a long reply concerning the affects and the years that followed after 9/11, but there really is no need. I was fresh out of highschool when it happened, but it doesn't feel like it's been 7 years.

 

Moving along... first page already consists of a great quote, referring to Smythe's first few months here at OCW as Malu recalls what they used to call his career, "Pin me, pay me." Ouch.

 

The Bloodline RP was decent but it really didn't get me amped up until VFM/VP of OCW Operations/VerSuse/Mr. Montpellier makes an appearance. I don't know, but when ever he shows up, crazy shit happens and even crazier outcomes proceed.

 

Val / Hallow: I was impressed with Val's comeback there. He was in deep trouble but managed to flip Hallow from Double Orange to Double Red with two moves, get's his finisher reversed (a ground fin no less, Kudos to Hallow) only to kick out right before the 3 count after Hallow hits his own finisher. It was a series of "oh snap" moments that almost seemed choreographed. My only problem was... Brittany Spears? Really?

 

The "pick your partner" duel between Bauer and Kip was great. Kip comes out strong by giving Bauer "Black Dragon" (sho nuff), but Bauer one-ups the Kipper by giving him none other than Thanatos. Immediately I thought, touche'.

 

The RP works out well, because now I'm really interested in seeing how this match turns out. When ever Thanatos is involved, it's either going to be an epic failure or epic surprise.

 

I-Gen seems to be having some emo-tional problems within the group, but Kang and Aries brought up an interesting point when it comes to Leon's dedication to the TEAM, which leaves one to wonder if Leon could not only be voted off the island, but stranded there as well.

 

Carlos, I dig your entrance music, but it seems better suited for a movie trailer. It really doesn't put me in that OCW mindset. I still prefer the old-school theme. I guess I'll just keep playing Conquest, by "The White Stripes" in my head for now :P

 

We still don't know who's trying to deport the Mexi-Can-I-Stay-Here, but a message did insinuate that who ever he/they are, he/they will be seeing him soon. Judging from the text, I'm gonna go with JBL. What... you've seen how he talks to Rey and mocks him by calling him "Amigo". Well, at least the text didn't have red letters and pictures of clocks...

 

Smythe / Irving: Seth Blackman... er Irving, has such a great entrance theme, because even if he was the height and weight of Craig Neal, I'd still be thinking "Oh noes". Speaking of "oh noes" it looked like Smythe was going to put this one to bed early, but Irving's blinking fin meter saved his ass as he no-sold Smythe's finisher. Not even a 1 count, bra.

 

In retrospect, Irving might have wished he did get pinned earlier, because it only bought a few more moments before Smythe delivered the boot. I can't wait to see Smythe vs. Mace in a Boot Scoot n' Boogie Match.

 

The turning point was when Irving made a fatal mistake in trying to headbutt Smythe, which did more damage to Seth. You should have known better, Seth... Smythe was clotheslined 20 times and his head remained intact. Next time, give him the Nutcase and pray those aren't made of titanium either.

 

Fausto, Tiffany, Nate and Mr. Montpellier are going the be seeing allot of each other, it would seem, which spells fun for everyone. Not much I can say here, other than point out Fausto's track record for great RP's. I also appreciate how they're bringing in stuff that happened in the past, like why they won't fire Guy Fausto (I know it's been a running gag from the get go, but some of the newer guys might not get it). I'm also curious to see how Montpellier plans on rectifying the technicality in Fausto's rematch clause from KOCW.

 

Ryder/Trips & Aries: Not a big fan of Two-On-Ones... but what happened afterwards was pretty interesting. We finally get a glimpse at the man who may be responsible for tipping off Imigration about Carlos Cruz... Jason Voorhees.

 

Jason has lost some weight n' mass, but he's cut like a Ken doll. He's also turned in the coveralls for a pair of black slacks and stylish Converse kicks. Jason's gone skater on us, folks. This is a bold move, considering skaters aren't intimidating in any way. I mean, when's the last time you saw a pack of skater dudes walking your way and thought, "Roll up the window and lock the doors, they look like they could be trouble."

 

Now, Aries using the audience glitch to make a fun little video after this seemed a bit out of place, because it means Aries, for some odd reason, had to come back to the ring for something. Maybe if they used the video during the 2-on-1, and had Aries leave out of anger, thus turning it into a 1-on-1 match, then I would have marked. None the less, nice effort and idea.

 

Ooooo, Vincent tries to pull a Kane/Punk by disguising himself as one of The Steve's intoxicated security dudes, but the plan backfires as The Steve gets the last laugh and delivers a MONK SHOT!

 

Oh, Mr. Montpellier, although I am greatly entertained by your antics, me thinks that karma be building up and it ain't the good kind. You remember what karma is, don't you... back when you went all Tony "Banana Hands" Robins on us. Leon sounds like he means serious business and I'd... alright... I don't really think you should be worried about Leon, but yeah, karma.

 

LAWL. Funniest RP of the night, so far, involves Alex Cooper trying his best to come out of the closet... and it's not what you think.

 

Kang / Angelo: Alright, I'm gonna use this time to give Angelo some advice. Angelo, you're pretty much the opposite of me and what I mean by that is: Your offense is the strongest part of your game, but defense is lacking. I'm sure some people think, "As long as I learn how to reverse grapples, I'm set" but let me tell you something, everyone here is good at reversing grapples... it's the way the game is.

 

Kang was easily hitting strike after strike and I can't remember when you actually countered one without having thrown a punch at the same time. By not countering at least one strike, you're pretty much telling Kang, "Keep hitting me, cus' I'm more worried about grapples." and I'm sure Kang heard you loud and clear lol.

 

Don't forget, this is somewhat of a chess game and patterns are your worst enemy. You can't keep blocking your ribs and throwing the same jab, otherwise you'll get Liddelled. This goes out to all the rooks. Don't think you can make it to the top without mastering every part of the game... including the mental part. Great, I sound like Kevin Nash now... you guys happy?!?!

 

Speaking of mental; the cheese done finally slid off Mania's spoon? I might have said this once before about the Spooner, but in this case, the cheese not only slid off, but there is no spoon. Wooo, that's a joke within a movie quote. That ain't easy to pull off, people... well maybe it is, but allow me to enjoy it, at least.

 

Knox / P2S: Move of the night goes to Knox at the 14:45 marker. Both men had the same idea, one man saw his idea come to light. Unfortunately, worst move of the night also goes to Knox, when he was one grapple/strike away from getting a finisher, attempts to steal Parker's taunt but was interrupted - causing his own momentum to plummit down to nothing. Oooooo nooooooo!

 

I wasn't sure if my fellow MadMan was gonna pull this one off or not, as Knox wasn't going down easy. I wonder how frustrated Stevens was when Knox countered not one, but two of his finisher attempts. He had to go to the submission to finally put Knox away, but what a battle.

 

As for Stevens' little easter eggs: don't fret it man, I sometimes put little soundbites and stuff in the matches I edit but no one seems to notice. Then again, mine are more subtle than your 3 minutes of God awful commercial breakage... if you can call it that.

 

Well, well - Leonheart vs. Mace is coming up and I'mz so'z excited'z. I want to thank Mace for not giving me a funny name when listing off the people's he's beaten recently... unless you intended "Mikey" to be a shot at me... in which case, that was laaaaaaaaame lol.

 

Deano "Bam Bam" Horse is coming back to Turmoil and who isn't excited about that... besides the fact that you have to wrestle him and pray he doesn't pitch a tent. Ever try pinning a guy with his tower at full tilt? It's the epidamy of awkward.

 

As most of y'all should know by now, P2S must now recreate his 19-0 streak from when he was originally Hardcore Champion, thanks to VFM and this rediculous Road to Redemption Tour. Now, I have faith in P2S and now that he's got the Method Man on his side, there's no doubt in my twisted mind he can get this done... but just in case, I'll be accepting tag team resumes. Just make sure it's typed and left at my desk... and please don't put suggestions for a Tag Team name.

 

Kip & Thanatos / Bauer & Black: Let's start off with a little trivia for those that don't know or forgot, but I helped design the outfit that Thanatos was sportin'. Of course, it looked cooler back in 2007... the 2008 version seems a bit off or something. Anyways, this is when we discovered that no matter how you fix up the outside, the inside is still Thanatos... and there's no cure for that. Also, just to clear it up, I'm not responsible for Black Dragon or Bauer's BELT OF POWERRRRRRR! BAUER POWER, ACTIVATE!

 

It turned out to be a pretty fun match to watch. My favorite part is when both legal guys end up outside the ring. Bauer enters the ring from his corner and makes a B-Line right towards Thanatos... who just kind of stares at Buaer from the outside apron. When Bauer is about to collide with the big red kabuki, he simply steps off the apron and grabs Bauer's legs. He then calmly gets back on the apron and punches the confused Bauer. Come on, that's funny.

 

A great scene between Smythe and Trips over the #1 Contendor spot is brought to us, with Smythe winning the battle of stats and words, if you ask me. For a moment, it looks like we're going to have a 3-Way at S2R, but Montpellier busts out with more "no's" than D-Jack's first dating experience. However, to quote the late Heath Ledger, "It's all... part of the plan."

 

Eddie Mace / Leonheart: Wow... wasn't what I expected at all. I wouldn't say Leon dominated that match, but it was pretty damn close to it. Leon new what kind of opponent Mace was and did the right thing by playing his game and being aggressive. He was on Mace like Yager on bad outcomes.

 

Mace's ability to reverse two of Leon's finisher (seems that Leon is prone to having his finisher reversed) is what kept him in the game, but it would seem that Leon scouted Mace's previous matches, because Mace had trouble connecting with some of his trademarks. Then again, you don't go undefeated for so long without people paying attention and noticing things like that.

 

Like I said, I wouldn't call it a blow-out, as Mace was able to get Leon in the red zone and kept the game going, but if anyone was doubting Leon's skills, I can't see how they would have room to doubt any longer. An impressive win, but I wouldn't count Mace out of the Title picture just yet. I have a feeling that who ever walks away from S2R as Champion, can expect a conjugal visit from Death Row's biggest inmate.

 

Emmidiately after the match is a nicely done video featuring The Air, but I'm sure most of you know what happens during this "what should have been a" magical moment. More or less, Cooper comes out of the closet, much to the delite of one Montpellier, and snaps like a 10 year old Slim Jim.

 

Finally, in response to Jaysin's video at the end of the show:

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[Vincent Valmont]

A Vision: By Vinnie V

 

This week's Riot edition was solid. Good RPs, and matches. The very emotional 9-11-08 happens to fall on Riot. My review probally won't be up to par or have anything on the Madness Report, but it's a effort. Wish I would've done a review sooner, but RL sucks...

 

 

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7 years ago 9-11 occured. Very tragic event. I remember I was in math class in 6th grade, and my whole class was in a middle of a test. We stopped what we was doing and every TV in that school had it turned on the news. It really doesn't feel like it's been 7 years. The video was very well done, and like Morrison said it was kinda hard to fully watch.

 

Jay says go dirka dirka fuck yourself to the rest of the world that hates us.

 

Looks like Bloodline is breaking Wesley into the group. The RP started to get better as it moved along. VFM makes a cameo in the RP with Bloodline, and from there it got interesting. VFM lays down the law on Bloodline, announcing some very solid matches for the PPV.

 

Finale vs Judas 3.5/5- Like Morrison said, Britney Spears? Should've just got the instrumental of it, at least. Judas looked real strong in the beginning. He was one step ahead on pretty much anything Val was trying to do. Although give props on a small comeback from Val, he hung in there despite being red first. I think the turning point for Judas taking over the match was after the botch cross body to the outside of the ring. From that point Judas was all over Val on the outside, delivering damage. I was real surprised that these 2 didn't get into the ex-title picture, but with certain reasons these two will get their chance I'm sure. Good job on the fin reversal by Judas. Congrats to the winner, well deserved W.

 

 

The RP between Kip and Bauer was nice. Kip actually did a pretty nice favor, Black Dragon isn't the worst masked wrestler. So when I saw that Bauer picked Thanatos for Kip, I had gotten a big smile. After the Black Dragon pick, I wasn't expecting the Big Red Retard. If anything this tag match is going to be.....interesting.

 

Another problem arises in I-Gen. This time with the OCW Champ, Leon. Kang and Aries make a point about Leon not putting in a 100 percent team effort compared to Aries and Kang. Aries really gets in a few good lines, followed by Kang. I wonder what Leon has gotta do to prove to I-Gen that he's loyal?

 

I don't know if the new music really fits you or your intro, Carlos. Who knows, maybe it will grow on me? I doubt it, but we'll see.

 

It looks like mind games are being playing againa round here and on Carlos. Obviously someone doesn't like Mexicans around here, and hopefully at September 2 Remember we'll find out who that mystery person is.

 

Seth vs Smythe 3.5/5- I agree on the fact that Seth intro music kicks ass. Works well for him being a face, heel, or tweener. That's why his intro is one of my top 5 favorites among OCW right now, it's got alot of emotion in it to fit the character. Smythe's intro is another favorite, his intro music is starting to become infamous in OCW but in a good way. When that OutKast song begun to play it seemed Smythe kicked it into another gear and was going all out on Seth. I marked at Seth kicking out before 1 on Smythe's pin attempt. Seth couldn't get much momentum going and I think that's what lead to the results of this match. Congrats to the winner, he really played impressive.

 

Nice RP between Guy and Tiff. Really dug out the ending to this RP. I'm expecting to see more of these 3, and I wonder what VFM has in store for them?

 

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Looks like Trips and Aries are coming to the aid of VFM or really had no choice in the saying. Bad news for Ryder.

 

Ryder vs Trips/Aries 3.5/5- Looks like we're going back to the time where we saw Ryder in handicap matches, oh the memories. With 2on1s it's not usually the question of whos going to win, the question is only when will it end? At least there was some good music to kick off this 2on1. It looked laggy, and/or choppy. Never count out Ryder in handicap matches, btw. The yellow on Trips, all I had to saw was shocking. Stick to dark colors, imho. I laughed when Trips just stood and looked at Ryder trying to attempt a missle dropkick it seemed like, then attack and made him botch it. Not much tagging from Trips and Aries. Ryder played impressive, but it was the numbers game for him that hurt.

 

Ryder seems to get the last laugh....or does he?

 

Interesting outcome for after the match....whoever attacked Ryder is scrawny and needs to gain muscle. :)

 

Looks like the attack on Ryder was all to get at Carlos for him not leaving. Damn...I wouldn't want to be friends with a mexican, if i'm going to get my ass kicked for it.

 

WTF Aries? Attacking fans these days? It's cool as I got a nice laugh out of it. I wonder what it leads to? Also Morrison was right, it felt out of place.

 

Smythe and Wesley get some more family time together. Looks like Smythe is trying to make Wesley his protege.

 

Stevie....Stevie...Stevie. What more can I say? I mark for your intro, but damnit. A low blow? C'mon man, that really hurt!

 

Leon tries to show VFM that he means business, but Mr. Montpellier seems not to be intimidated easily.

 

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Looks like Cooper has may finally come out of the closet..

 

Kang tries to set Aries straight about attacking the people that pay money to watch us wrestle. For some gut feeling I don't think Aries fully understood.

 

Kang vs KD 3/5- KD...not being rude but please...please pick 1 damn theme and stick with it! I never fully noticed this, but damn KD has a beer gut. You never let Kang get momentum and pound you with strikes after strikes. It's half his offense, and the better half. Believe me, I know by experience. Kang uses alot of setups and combos when he goes on the offensive attack. Another like Morrison said, you gotta be good at all aspect of the game not just reversing simple minded grapples that any dumbass can reverse basically. Damn 2k8....but this was basically Kang sending a message with a squash.

 

I enjoyed the video after the match. Mania and Kang brawl for a bit, before Mania finally ends it. What will Kang have to say about this?

 

Knox vs ??? 4/5- I'm pretty sure by now, most of you know who the contender is and the end results, but I don't care. I'll still make this bitch seem mysterious without spoiling. When I first heard ????'s music I marked because I been wondering when will he get his chance at the title again. This was a very good match between 2 great performers in the ring. Don't know who to root for...Knox the champ or Parker the guy who was the whole hardcore division at one point in the past. I liked the little commercial break during the match, nice idea, but god damnit....it had to be that type of commercial. Thank god I heard some Cry Little Sister after that terrifying commercial break. I marked for the missle dropkick off the lader that sent Parker flying off the turnbuckle. I was expecting more mayhem from Parker, but he still gave a fair share of it. Knox played real impressive for being lHVY in a hardcore match against a HC stylisty HVY. Not that there was any doubt on Knox beating Parker, but there wasn't any surprise if he was to have lost. Congrats to the W, may this title run be as good as last one.

 

A short lived interview for the OCW champ as Mace interrupts. OCW title match tonight. Mace vs Leon, very interesting indeed. Mace is on a hot streak and has already beaten Leon once before, but Leon is the OCW champ for a reason.

 

Deano marks his territory, as he's returning. Nice hype vid.

 

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Looks like VFM is giving Parker another chance. It comes at a price though. If Parker loses, he's FIRED!

 

Bauer/Dragon vs Kip/Thanatos 3/5- The 4 different style of wrestlers in this match, especially Thanatos made this match fun and interesting to watch. Pretty solid tag match, nothing really standing out fully. I liked the end results, Bauer and Kip brawling and having to be seperated even though they was still in a tag match. I wonder if Kip was thinking before he decided to put his title on the line next week against Bauer? That's a bold move.

 

Very good hype leading to the PPV for the #1 contenders to the OCW title. Nice verbal war between Trips and Smythe that only got more interesting when VFM came out to spoil what looked like to be a triple threat. It seems VFM has a plan up his sleeve for the OCW title, but what will it be?

 

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Mace vs Leon 4/5 - This was a solid 1on1 main event. I was surprised at the way this match played out. With Mace being on a hot streak lately, I thought he would definitely have put up a better fight or even dominate a little bit. I was wrong, as Leon was the aggressor and proved why he's the OCW champ. Mace's reversing kept him in the game and allowed him to get Leon red, but in the end it didn't matter. I knew I was going to hear a emo song in this match, near the end. Nice setup from reversing the outside spot into the flying cross body. I thought that once the pain animation kicked in after the arm drag that Mace was going to stay in this match longer, but for some reason Mace looked like he was out of energy as he didnt fight harder to keep Leon from finally hitting a fin. Congrats to the winner, nicely played main event by both men. Don't count Mace out yet, this is his only lost in quite a while.

 

How beautiful? Air getting married....his life is now completly over. I marked for the interrupt by Cooper. You kinda had a feeling he was going to come out, from earlier. See what happens already? Air gets married and is already hurt.

 

Nice ending vid for Riot...Edward Norton is the fucking man! Great movie.

[Eddie Mace]

Good write-ups guys, and yes Morrison, I shall be making conjugal visits. Take a number.

[Michael Morrison]

Good write-ups guys, and yes Morrison, I shall be making conjugal visits. Take a number.

Oh I'll take a number alright... I'll take that number and um... fuck, I got nothing. But yeah, when it comes to number taking, you might as well call me The Count. One *bam* ahah, two *bam* ahah, two... two fists to the face, ahah.

[Regan]

Oh I'll take a number alright... I'll take that number and um... fuck, I got nothing. But yeah, when it comes to number taking, you might as well call me The Count. One *bam* ahah, two *bam* ahah, two... two fists to the face, ahah.

 

Can we say your mad?

 

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YES, WE CAN!!!