AFTER THE (BON)FIRE
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Pippa L'Vinn organised a great show on Saturday, November the 5th. The cause of women's wrestling was well served and the fans were not disappointed. The referee for all seven of the matches was Ian Wilson. A man famed throughout Britain for his fairness and impartiality... honest!
Match One: Roxi vs Skye Despite being smaller than Skye, the brunette had the advantage of being trained by British wrestling legend Klondyke Kate, and she took the fight to Skye right from the beginning. Within minutes, Skye found herself on the receiving end of an excruciating Indian Deathlock. Roxi delighted in the pain she was inflicting on her foe, but to no avail as Skye refused to submit. This set the tone for the match as Skye retaliated with a head scissors that had Roxi in serious trouble. It was clear that these two were in it for the duration. Roxi, sensing victory,executed a combined Japanese Strangle and Neckbreaker that would have destroyed most opponents. But Skye beat the ten count and, catching Roxi and hooking the legs, took the three count. We had our first winner of the show!
Match Two: Cassidy vs Pippa Most in the room had not heard of Cassidy before, but as soon as this ebony beauty (similar in stature to Denise Storm) entered the ring, she acquired an immediate and appreciative fan club! She towered over the wily ring veteran. The mat chess then took place. Pippa had her work cut out for her, keeping Cassidy on the defensive and trying to avoid Cassidy's long and strong legs. Pippa won the match by two submissions to nil, but Cassidy shows great natural ability and hopefully will stick with the sport and inspire others to try it!
Match Three: Nikita vs Shelby Nikita entered the ring first, dressed in her trademark blue PVC top and shorts. To describe this woman as gorgeous is an understatement. Move over Julia Roberts!! Then, Shelby entered the ring to rapturous applause from her local fan following. Beach was dressed in the classic style; black swimsuit; fishnet tights and black boots. She is one powerful blonde bombshell! These two women pretty much matched in height and size and wrestling ability. The match seesawed. Shelby put the pretty brunette in a Boston Crab, bending her to perfection. It was only Nikita's tautness of body that saved her, as she was able to escape the hold from the powerful blonde. The tables were then turned and it was Shelby in the Boston Crab and screaming in agony, with the crowd shouting for her to get to the ropes. If only Nikita had been able to keep her in the centre of the ring, the match would have ended there and then. Shelby was clearly riled at coming so close to defeat, and the match became even more intense. Then to the horror of her fans, Shelby found herself being clamped in a perfect Sleeper! Taunted by Nikita, it looked like 'Goodnight Vienna' for poor Shelby. But no... the ropes came to her aid again and the ref broke the hold (God bless him). Desperate times call for desperate measures, and a low shot had Nikita crumpled in agony... and earned Shelby her first public warning from the official. With her opponent still winded by this cheap shot, the blonde moved in for the kill. One Double Leg Pinfall, and we had our winner... Shelby Beach!
Match Four: The Black Widow vs Violet A real David and Goliath match! The Black Widow was led to the ring by her manager, Dirty Dick, and looking like Klondyke Kate's prettier younger, sister!! Most men would be afraid to go in against her, but yet her opponent was Violet... a young athletic wrestler weighing in at less than 100 lbs, I would guess. Violet's wrestling style was very reminiscent of a young Malia Hosaka, very well-trained and anxious to mix it up. But the Black Widow proved to be as tough of a challenge as the youngster could ever handle... and the sound of the corner postings and chops Violet was subjected to could be heard right across Manchester! Following outside interference from Dirty Dick, Violet was Power Bombed and pinned for the three count by the Black Widow. It was the sort of defeat that could force a change of career, but in the case of Violet we hope not. A trip to Japan or the States would do a girl like this a power of good.
Match Five: Cassidy vs Shelby This time the two protagonists were evenly matched in size and weight. Shelby using her weight and pro wrestling experience found it easier than Pippa to get Cassidy down on the mat. But once down, Cassidy proved as slippery as an eel! It was clear that Shelby knew at all costs to steer clear of Cassidy's python-like legs. The final score was a win to Shelby at five submissions to nil. The score line gives no credit to Cassidy, but the consensus of the crowd was that it was a very close fought Contest, and both girls received great applause from the audience.
Match Six: Tag team action: JenniDee is the Liverpool equivalent of Cindy Rogers - a bad ass wrestler who believes the sport is all about working over an opponent in whatever way is necessary to get a win. Pitted against them was the young team of Jade and the platinum blonde Courtney. Both experienced wrestlers in their own right. The Black Widow set to work on Jade from second one of the match. Courtney barely got a look in. The Black Widow and Jennidee worked in a manner that would of made the Glamour Girls (Judy Martin and Leilani Kai) proud! Then some outside interference from Dirty Dick (a manager who makes Christopher Love look handsome!) results in Jade being pinned by for the three count. The ref declares the Black Widow and JenniDee the winners... but the crowd is in a furious uproar about Dirty Dick's interference, and the ref overturns the result and declares Jade & Courtney the winners! And the journey home for Dirty Dick was doubtless a bit of a nightmare, and he is probably going to be doing the dishes for the next few weeks!
Match Seven: Top of the bill... The match we had all been waiting for. Pippa entered ]the ring first, scoring ten out of ten for appearance and attitude: black swimsuit; fishnets, and boots; the classic... I mean business... look. Her opponent is announced, and it is clear that the crowd's allegiances are split. Simply Luscious enters the ring clad in her red top and trousers and displaying a finely honed and tanned torso. Clearly a woman who is no stranger to the gym. Call me an old fashioned, but hey, I'm sure she's got great legs... such a pity she covered them up! Pippa then does what she does best and intimidates the audience and the ref, but its clear that Simply Luscious is the consummate professional and is totally unphased by Pippa's antics. They lock up, and we are treated to a technical pro wrestling match with hold exchanged for hold. Following a Test of Strength, this reporter is of the opinion that Simply Luscious slightly outgunned Pippa. As we know, Pippa is not adverse to using underhand tactics, but it was a surprise to see Simply Luscious match her on this front as well. It was not long before L'Vinn was stretching that beautiful muscled stomach of Simply Luscious in a mat-based Abdominal Stretch. It was clear that Pippa wanted to win this match by verbal submission, and that no other way would do. But Simply Luscious refused to submit. The tide turned and it was Pippa who now found herself in a Cross Press, only managing to kick out on the two count. Simply Luscious went to work weakening her opponent and then using her superior strength, hoisted her victim onto her shoulders in preparation for her trade mark finisher, the Acid Drop a.k.a. “The Luscious Landing.” A second defeat by an American (following her PGWA title loss to Nikki Roxx earlier this year)... what could Pippa do? Cheat? Most certainly not! Using her vast experience, she caused Simply Luscious to overbalance, and crashing to the mat they went! It was Pippa who then took advantage of the position, grabbing Simply Luscious's left leg and going for what the crowd thought was a Single Leg Boston. But Pippa is more sadistic than that. She modified it, and using her own neck as a bar, she locked her arms around Simply Luscious's leg and knee joint. This is a hold that I have only ever seen in Manga comics and Mexican women's' wrestling! The excruciating pain in Simply Luscious's back and knee ligament was simply too much, and the poor girl screamed out in submission. But Pippa just tightened the hold, demanding that Luscious should submit again. This was sweet revenge against all American wrestlers, it seems. The ref was forced to intervene in order to save Simply Luscious from probable serious... perhaps permanent... injury! Pippa's hand was raised in victory as her defeated adversary lay on the canvas nursing her aching back and leg. If only the clock could be turned back and that was Nikki Roxx in agony on the canvas, Pippa was no doubt musing. Ah, well... she'll have her chance to face Roxx again someday. An excellent live event that did not fail to live up to its promise to bring fans the very best in professional and amateur wrestling! |
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