Tiffany's Billiards & Sports Bar is closing its doors this weekend. This site, located by North Star Mall on San Pedro, was the home to many great RCW events and played a part in our legacy.
Tiffany's will hold a bash Friday and Saturday, May 2 & 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. I think it would be great if we could some of RCW's talent as well as the fans to come out for one last toast.
If you remember, Tiffany's was the site of: the first time in San Antonio all THREE members of LAX wrestled ... where Hernandez tossed Fast Eddie off of the boat ... where Masada used a flaming fist and a crucifix made of lightbulbs to defeat Hugh Rogue ... where the Texas Treats battled The Nerdy Boys and Joey Spector & Wally Darkmon in an incredible Scramble Match ... where Andy Dalton became the first RCW TV Champion ... where NecroButcher destroyed the parking lot ... where RCW held its debut party for its TV show, "RCW on KCWX" ... and so much more!
I cannot emphasize how much this place has meant to RCW and the fans. Let me know if you are interested in meeting up for one last beer so I can organize a get together.
"Revelation"
Tiffany's Billiards
Friday June 1, 2007
Match # 1 - "One Man" Mike Dell vs. "Milky Smooth" Marty Cone (win)
Match # 2 - "Big Daddy" Dick Dallas vs. Ikaika (win)
Match # 3 - J.T. LaMotta vs. "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo (win)
Match # 4 - RCW Cyber Championship Match
Challenger Rory Fox vs. Champion Sicodelico Jr. (win & retain title)
Match # 5 - RCW Tag Team Championship Match
Challengers The Texas Treats - Don Juan & Chris Marval vs. Champions The Hardbodies - Andrew Dalton & Joey Spector with Brandon Oliver (win & retain title)
Notes: Marty Cone is the current RCW Ring King, or in his case, Ring Queen, however after the match, Mike Dell beat down Marty Cone and stole the crown and cloak.
"Big Daddy" Dick Dallas has been seen with the Caucasian Knights for the last couple months, but tonight marked his first official match. RCW Commissioner Ray The Voice set up the match, but sent Dallas' partner Rory Fox to the back, forcing Dallas to face the Smashing Machine alone. Dallas was impressive in his in ring debut, but Ikaika was overwhelming and eventually forced Dick to tap out to an armbar submission.
J.T. LaMotta came to the ring wearing the dress that he was forced to wear after losing the match two weeks ago against his former partner Andrew Dalton. The dress eventually contributed to LaMotta's loss as Russo scored the pin when the dress covered LaMotta's head, blinding him.
In the Cyber Championship Match, challenger Rory Fox was unable to handle the distractions from the hostile crowd who clearly supported Sicodelico Jr.
The main event was announced as Brandon Oliver's final match as the manager for the champions The Hardbodies. Andrew Dalton and Joey Spector dedicated the match to Oliver and displayed solid tag team tactics in match. The Challengers had some difficulty with the tactics and were frustrated early. Near the end, Don Juan became upset when Referee Alex Marrozos refused to count his pin on Spector as Chris Marval was the legal man in the ring. Later Marval pulled Don Juan off a pin because Marval was legal. Don Juan had enough and dropped an elbow on his partner which lead to the Hardbodies gaining the win.
After the match, Don Juan grabbed a microphone and explained his actions, effectively dissolving the Texas Treats. Chris Marval attacked Don Juan and when Sicodelico Jr. came to the ring to attempt to separate his Team-Mex partners, all he was able to do was to force the action outside the ring. The locker room emptied as the wrestlers from the back attempted to separate Chris Marval and Don Juan. This led to an all out brawl as all the wrestlers became involved in the fighting. Eventually the wrestlers went to the back as the show came to an end.
Also during the month of June, RCW and Pro Wrestling International reached a working agreement. Also, “Mr. Beautiful” Rudy Russo starred in a commercial for KENS-5 and would eventually star ina Time Warner commercial that has been replayed countless times.
"Breaking Point"
Indoor Soccer Club
Saturday June 30, 2007
Match # 1 - RCW Tag Team Championship Match
Challengers Scott McKenzie & Danny Matthews with Miss Laura vs. Champions The Hardbodies - Andy Dalton & Joey Spector (win & retain titles)
Match # 2 - Rudy Russo vs. Gregory Symmonds (win)
Match # 3 - 4-Way Ladder Match
Marty Cone (win) vs. JT LaMotta vs. Wally Darkmon vs. Kris Kronie
Match # 4 - Don Juan vs. Heidenreich (win)
Match # 5 - Chris Marval (win) vs. Rory Fox & Mike Dell
Notes: (provided by RCW fan & 5150 Mafia member Juan - Thank you Juan)
Brandon starts with a moment of silence for whomever you want.
Caucasian Knight members Scott Mckenzie and Danny Mathews w/ Miss Laura VS Hardbodies for the RCW tag titles. Hardbodies win w/ help from Nicole when she came down to get Miss Laura out of the match.
Rudy Russo vs Greg Symmonds.
Greg wins w/ roll up and feet on the ropes.
4 way Ladder match: Marty Cone vs JT LaMotta VS the returning Wally Darkmon VS the returning nerd Kris Kronie
Marty wins by back dropping LaMotta from the top of the ladder, Marty gets any title shot of his choice.
Don Juan comes out and is against the fans waiting to see who Marval chooses to face.
Don Juan vs Heidenreich,
Heidenreich wins.
Don Juan comes back out and chooses Rory Fox to face Marval.
Marval VS Rory Fox
During the match Fox gets hit out the ring and w/ Don Juan looking on outside grabs the mike and says it now a tag team handicap match w/ Fox's partner Mike Dell, Juan then makes it no DQ. After trying to fight them off, Danny Matthews & Scott McKenzie come back out and attack Marval. That's when the locker room cleared out w/ the Hardbodies hitting the ring fighting them off, then JT LaMotta come out just to get ran off by Wally. Greg Symmonds hits the ring followed by Rudy Russo. Big Daddy Dick Dallas tries to come in only to be stopped by Heidenreich. Marty Cone and even Nicole come back out to fight Miss Laura. During the brawl, Don Juan grabs a chair to hit Marval only to miss and hit Rory to help Marval get the win.
Ray the Voice then said Don Juan and Marvel needs to find a tag partner to fight next show.
“The Return of Eric Young”
Hope of Glory Church
Saturday, July 28 2007
Match # 1 - Dark Match
Shawn Vexx vs. el Medico Azul (win)
Match # 2 - Mike Dell (win) vs. Wally Darkmon
Match # 3 - Triple Threat Match
J.T. LaMotta vs. Danny Matthews with Scott McKenzie vs. Rudy Russo (win)
Match # 4 - RCW Tag Team Championship Match
Champions The Hardbodies - Andrew Dalton & Joey Spector with Naughty Nikki (win & retain title) vs. Challengers Marty Cone & Kris Kronie
Match # 5 - RCW Cyber Championship
Challenger Scott McKenzie with Danny Matthews (win & new champion) vs. Champion Sicodelico Jr.
Match # 6 - Tag Team Match
Don Juan & Rory Fox vs. Chris Marval & Eric Young (win)
Match # 7 - Main Event - RCW Heavyweight Championship Match
Challenger Ikaika vs. Champion Masada (win & retain title)
Notes: This show was originally announced for Tiffany's Billiards, but the early week weather forecast prompted RCW to move to an indoor location. The Hope of Glory welcomed RCW back. Nearly 2 years ago, the Hope of Glory Church hosted the rebirth of RCW in a show that lead directly to the current wrestling revival in San Antonio.
The opening match was announced as a dark match and marked the RCW debut of Shawn Vexx who had a good showing against the masked luchador El Medico Azul. The match ended when Medico hit a senton on Vexx and covered him for the pin. Immediately two men, Chuey Martinez and Rexx Reed ran into the ring attacking both Vexx and Medico. Chuey proclaimed that together he and Reed were the new Tag Team force in RCW and are collectively known as "The Xtreme Assassins."
Mike Dell was pushed to the limit in his match by the crazed Wally Darkmon, but was able to hit the spear and gain the pinfall after referree Alex Marrozos inadvertently hit Darkmon in the stomach with Wally's cane which Alex had been struggling to take from Dell. Marrozos reluctantly counted the pin.
The triple threat match saw J.T. LaMotta, Danny Matthews and Rudy Russo face off. Fans supported Russo throughout, but cheered the outstanding offensive and defensive moves of all three men. Russo gained the victory after hitting two consecutive Gory Bombs on LaMotta.
In the tag team championship match, the Champions, the Hardbodies introduced their new manager Naughty Nikki. Their opponents were the team of Kris Kronie and Marty Cone. Despite never tagging as a team before, Kronie and Cone showed good teamwork, but the champions were able to take advantage of their experience as a team, scoring the pin for the victory. After the match, the four men showed respect for one another, shaking hands and posing together for the crowd.
The Cyber Championship was on the line next as Champion Sicodelico Jr. faced the challenge of Scott McKenzie who came to the ring with his partner Danny Matthews. The whole match Scott tried to take of Sico's mask, in the end, Danny Matthews came in and tried to hit Sico w/ the belt, he ducked and tried to take the belt from Matthews. While he had both hands on the belt Matthews let go, ripped off his mask, causing Sico to cover his face and fall victim to a schoolboy rollup from Scott. Three seconds latter RCW had a new Cyber Champion. Commissioner Ray The Voice declared that there would be a rematch at the next show, August 18th at Tiffany's Billiards.
The featured Tag Team match was next as former partners Don Juan and Chris Marval squared off, each choosing a partner. Don Juan chose Rory Fox, while Marval chose TNA superstar "Showtime" Eric Young. Both teams worked well together and the action moved quickly until "One Man" Mike Dell interjected himself into the match, leading to the disqualification of Fox and Don Juan. There was no time to celebrate for Marval and Young however as Dell and Young fought back into the locker room while Fox and Don Juan attacked Marval, handcuffing him to the ring rope and continuing the assault. Eventually Young returned and saved his partner but Marval was clearly shaken by the beating. The rivalry between Marval and Don Juan is far from over.
The Main Event saw the return of RCW Champion Masada as he defended his belt against "The Smashing Machine" Ikaika in a match of the year candidate. These two men pounded on one another for over 20 minutes in and out of the ring until Ikaika hit a German Suplex on Masada. Both men's shoulders were on the mat as the ref started the count, but Masada was able to get his shoulder up in time and scored the victory. As the crowd chanted "Rematch," commissioner Ray the Voice came out and proclaimed that indeed there would be a rematch at the next show on August 18th.
August 18 event CANCELED due to flooding & rain!
River City Wrestling conversed with Tiffany's Billiards, and it was decided to cancel the Saturday, August 18 event due to flooding and rain in San Antonio.
RCW's main concern are those driving in from out of town. Although chances of rain lowered, due to Tiffany's being an outside venue, it would be better to cancel the event in advance and let those wrestlers from out of town know. First, the weather is definitely a safety concern for those driving in, and it would be a terrible situation if the guys from Dallas, Houston, Louisiana, etc. drove all the way to San Antonio and the show was rained out.
Low Low Car Show
Rosedale Park
Sunday September 9, 2007
Match # 1 - Tag Team Match
Gregory Symonds & Rob Raw vs. Sicodelico Jr. & SKAM 13 (win)
Match # 2 - "One Man" Mike Dell vs. Dusty Wolfe (win-DQ)
Match # 3 - RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Challenger Rory Fox (win & new champion) vs. Champion Masada
Match # 4 - J.T. LaMotta vs. Rudy Russo (win)
Match # 5 - Main Event - RCW Tag Team Title Match - Triple Threat Match
Challengers # 1 - Ikaika & Marty Cone vs. Challengers # 2 - The Texas Treats: Don Juan & Chris Marval (win & new champions) vs. Champions - The Hardbodies: Andy Dalton & Joey Spector
Notes: RCW was a central part of the Low Low Car Show at Rosedale Park Sunday. The show began as RCW CEO Brandon Oliver called out the RCW Tag Team Champions The Hardbodies: Andy Dalton & Joey Spector. As it turns out, the Hardbodies are now the longest reigning Tag Champs in RCW history. At this point, Don Juan came out and demanded a shot at the title. Don Juan went so far as to say that Oliver could pick anyone on the RCW roster as his partner. When Marty Cone came out of the locker room and offered his service since he had previously won a shot at any championship in RCW. Don Juan balked at this offer and Brandon Oliver revealed that the two would not team. Rather they will each be assigned a partner and challenge for the belts in a 3 way dance. Brandon then called out the first man who would partner in the match, The Smashing Machine Ikaika. Unfortunately for Don Juan, Ikaika was being teamed with Marty Cone. Don Juan's partner was to be none other than Chris Marval, Don Juan's former partner in the Texas Treats. Neither Don Juan nor Chris Marval seemed terribly excited about the prospect of teaming once again.
The opening match was a tag team match featuring the team of Gregory Symonds and Rob Raw facing the enmascaradas Sicodelico Jr. & SKAM 13 from Mexico. The crowd was clearly behind the luchadores and thrilled by the victory when Sicodelico Jr. pinned Symonds.
In the second match, Dusty Wolfe faced "One Man" Mike Dell. The younger, more athletic Dell was never able to overcome the experience of the veteran Wolfe and eventually took his frustrations out on the referee Alex Marrozos who disqualified Dell, giving Dusty the win.
The third match was for the RCW Heavyweight Title as Rory Fox challenged for Masada's belt. At first Fox seemed intimidated by Masada, but eventually Fox engaged the big man from Big Japan. In perhaps the upset of the day, Rory managed to steal the victory with a handful of tights becoming the new RCW Heavyweight Champion.
In the next match, JT LaMotta renewed his rivalry with Rudy Russo and LaMotta's string of hard luck in RCW matches continued as Russo was able to pick up the victory with a Gory Bomb.
In the main event, both teams of challengers had difficulty cooperating as The former partners Don Juan and Chris Marval were barely able to avoid attacking one another, and the Smashing Machine Ikaika seemed more or less annoyed by the antics of the flamboyant Marty Cone. The Champions seemed confident that their experience and teamwork advantage would prevail. But in the end, the unthinkable occurred. Don Juan seized advantage of the confusion and scored the pinfall victory over Andy Dalton. The Texas Treats, reluctantly reunited were once again RCW Tag Team Champions. After the match, Joey Spector was livid at the loss, blaming his partner, Spector attacked Dalton, effectivly ending the partnership.
October 6, 2007
River City Wrestling owner Brandon Oliver issued the following announcement today:
This is a hard decision to make, but after talking with close associates as well as family, I have decided to put RCW on hiatus for a period of time undetermined effective after the October 20 event. This has actually been decided for a few months, but I will make it official following the October 20 event.
This has been a decision that I have been discussing for awhile now, and recent outside interests have cemented this decision for me.
At this time, I would like to make the following thank yous:
Thank you to the fans for supporting us and adopting us. I never believed I would see fans wear RCW shirts at WWE and Ring of Honor events – and these included events outside of San Antonio and even Texas – but it happened. At the top of my list of “pros” for continuing RCW was the fans, providing them enjoyment after the local scene was in the doldrums for so many years. You inspired us to perform and breathe new life into San Antonio wrestling. The fans went above and beyond in caring about RCW and those within RCW. You have affected so many of us, and I thank you.
The second thank you goes out to the volunteers of RCW – the nameless faces who volunteered their time and efforts to help a product grow. These individuals did what they could to make sure RCW put on the best show it could.
Thank you to my family, who stayed and helped after many others have left. Without their support, nothing is possible. Thank you to my best friend Josh. He was also my support.
And, without question, thank you to the wrestlers, referees, announcers, managers, production team and all of those that made up RCW. You guys put your heart and soul behind this product, and I appreciate it. You put RCW ahead of things and helped it grow.
I believe that if I cannot give 100% to promoting RCW, then I should stop. Last year, when my daughter was born, I took time off because quite frankly there were days when I wasn’t sure if I would see her again. However, RCW was my solace … I kept in contact with fans, wrestlers, and volunteers, and kept thinking about returning. With my daughter gaining strength, but still in the hospital, I made a decision to restart RCW.
And as I said, if I can’t give 100% to promoting RCW, then I should step out. So, I am making that decision. I have been in the wrestling business for seven years, and RCW has existed since 2002. Bare in mind that this isn’t permanent, but this break is very needed and necessary.
I want to wish the local wrestling scene a lot of luck, and hope everyone aspires to and achieves their goals.
I will be supporting PWI and a new promotion opening up called Southern Championship Wrestling, promoted by Don Holding. I have spoke with Holding many times and I believe he will do an excellent job.
Once again, thank you. Thanks for the memories. RCW has meant a lot to me, and I hope it has meant a lot to you.
Sincerely,
Brandon Oliver
The End of an Era?
Hope of Glory Church
Saturday October 20, 2007
Match # 1 - Rudy Russo vs. Aguila Negro (win)
Match # 2 - Danny Matthews with Scott McKenzie vs. JT LaMotta (win)
Match # 3 - Tag-Team Match
Judo Blackbelts - Tomohiko Hashimoto & Masato Shibata with Commissioner Yebisu vs. The Natural Athletes - "One Man" Mike Dell & Quinten Allen (win)
Match # 4 - "Battle of the Treats"
Don Juan vs. Chris Marval (win)
Match # 5 - "Battle of the Hardbodies"
Joey Spector vs. Andy Dalton (time limit draw)
Match # 6 - Triple-Threat Match for RCW Cyber Title
Champion Scott McKenzie with Danny Matthews vs. Challenger Sicodelico Jr. (win & new champion) vs. Shawn Daivari
Match # 7 - RCW Cyber Title Match
Champion Sicodelico Jr. vs. Kosakai with Commissioner Yebisu (win & new champion)
Match # 8 - Main Event - RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Champion Rory Fox vs. Challenger Ikaika (win & new champion)
Notes: This show was named "The End of an Era?" in that it is the last scheduled RCW show as River City Wrestling is going on hiatus for an undetermined time. The significance of the event was not lost on those in attendance or those working the show.
Aguila Negro made his return to RCW in the first match, picking up the win over Rudy Russo.
In the second match, "Playboy" Danny Matthews was accompanied to the ring by his tag-team partner RCW Cyber Champion Scott McKenzie, but was unable to beat JT LaMotta in an impressive match.
Prior to the third match, Mr. Yebisu announced that in the absence of Ray The Voice, who was unable to attend, he was resuming his role as RCW Commissioner. Commissioner Yebisu then introduced his tag team "The Judo Blackbelts" - Tomohiko Hashimoto and Masato Shibata who were facing the reunited "Natural Athletes" - Mike Dell & Quinten Allen. Dell and Allen worked well together despite not having teamed in over a year and managed to pick up the victory.
The RCW tag-team champions "The Texas Treats"- Don Juan and Chris Marval faced off against each other in an incredible match lasting well over 20 minutes as each tried to show who was the superior member of the team. In the end, Chris Marval won the respect he needed from Don Juan with a clean pin victory. After the match, the two shook hands and embraced, ending the dispute that had caused them to separate several months ago.
Next, it was the tag team "The Hardbodies" who faced off against each other as Joey Spector and Andy Dalton attempted to settle the differences that had caused them to separate at the last show when they dropped the tag titles to the Treats. The match went the distance, ending in a time limit draw, but rather than continue the match for 5 more minutes, the two settled their differences and were joined in celebrating by former Hardbody JT LaMotta and former Manager Brandon Oliver.
In the next match, RCW Cyber Champion Scott McKenzie defended his title against former Champion Sicodelico Jr. and former WWE Superstar Shawn Daivari. Early in the match, McKenzie's partner Danny Matthews was sent away from ringside by referee Alex Marrozos. For most of the match, Daivari and Sicodelico Jr. worked together against the Champion, but eventually the match broke down to every man for himself. After McKenzie tossed Daivari outside the ring, Sicodelico Jr. hit McKenzie with a superkick and covered him for the pin, becoming the new RCW Cyber Champion.
After that match, RCW Commissioner Yebisu came to the ring and introduced Kosakai and challenged Sicodelico Jr. for his new belt. Sicodelico Jr. accepted the challenge but found himself in over his head as Yebisu interfered freely in the match on behalf of his man. At the end of his second hard match, Sicodelico Jr. was pinned following receiving a kendo stick to the head from Yebisu. After the match, Yebisu announced that even though RCW was going on hiatus, the Cyber Title would continue on as Kosakai would take the belt back to Japan and defend it there as the "RCW International Title." Sicodelico Jr. vowed to go to Japan to get the title back. When this match does take place it will be significant as this title will become the first truly International Title in San Antonio.
In the main event, new RCW Heavyweight Champion Rory Fox faced the challenge of "The Smashing Machine" Ikaika. Although these men have vastly different styles, the match was outstanding as each was stretched in different directions by the other. At the end of the match, both men's shoulders were on the mat, but Ikaika managed to get his shoulder up as the 3 count was made and once again Ikaika was declared the RCW Heavyweight Champion.
After the match, the entire lockerroom came to the ring to celebrate all that RCW has meant to them and to San Antonio Wrestling in general over the last 26 months. Credit was given to all those who contributed to the success of the promotion that was largely responsible for revitalizing local wrestling beginning in the final months of 2005. Fans were thanked for their support and assured that RCW would return at some point down the road.
The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene would like to take this opportunity to extend my personal thank you to RCW, Brandon Oliver and all of those who helped to entertain me and the rest of the San Antonio fans and I just want to say, "I'll see you at the next show."
Nov. 18 200,7 at Tokyo Shinkiba Arena
RCW International Champion, Kosakai, defeated Seiji Takeda, challenger, with Dragon Suplex hold for the Takehan Promotion. The RCW International Championship is scheduled to be defended in Japan once again during the month of January 2008.
END OF YEAR NOTES:
2007 was a true rollercoaster year for RCW. One thing cannot be disputed … since 2005, RCW ushered in a new wave of fans, and brought interest back to the San Antonio scene.
Thank you to the fans, sponsors (BIG RED jAK & Gallista Gallery), our volunteers, my family, the extraordinary athletes/refs/announcers of RCW, and our venues.
Thank you for your support in 2007!
RCW: Year in Review
2007
Since going full-time in August of 2005, RCW had very productive years in ’05 and 2006, revitalizing San Antonio wrestling. SAIndyWrestlingScene tabbed River City Wrestling as the top promotion in 2006. With 2007 now in the past, let’s take a look at what happened this past year. Most of these details and results come from SAIndyWrestlingScene.blogspot.com.
January 2007: According to SaIndyWrestlingScene, “the top promotions in San Antonio seem to be back on track with RCW running 2 sold-out shows in January and announcing a big event in February.”
RCW began the year with a new champion – “The Smashing Machine” Ikaika, who won the title from Sicodelico Jr., who served as Hotstuff Hernandez’ proxy during an event in December 2006. The feud between the International Power Station and Team MEX appeared to be over. “One Man” Mike Dell finally captured a singles title in RCW by winning the Cyber Title, and Brandon Oliver became the manager of The Hardbodies.
January 6, 2007
Bellaire Baptist Church
River City Wrestling kicked off 2007 with the first wrestling show of the year in an event with 7 matches featuring several wrestlers new to San Antonio fans plus the return of other wrestlers who have been absent for several months. The standing room only crowd filled the Bellaire Baptist Church Gym at 105 Clovis and were enthusiastic in supporting the wrestlers.
Match # 1 - J.T. LaMotta with Hardbodies Andrew Dalton & Joey Spector and Manager Brandon Oliver vs. Wally Darkmon (win)
Match # 2 - Triple Threat Match
Franco D'Angelo vs. Aguila Negro (win) vs. Quinten Allen
Match # 3 - Tag Team match to name # 1 Contender to Tag Belt.
International Playaz Club - Scott McKenzie & Greg Symmonds with Nicole (win) vs. The Nerdy Boys - Kris Kronie & Johnny Ender
Match # 4 - Kevin Douglas vs. Messiah (win)
* Post match - Douglas attacked RCW Junior Referee Chris.
Match # 5 - Tag Team Championship Match - 2 falls out of 3
Challengers The Hardbodies - Andrew Dalton & Joey Spector with J.T. LaMotta & Manager Brandon Oliver vs. The Texas Treats - Don Juan & Chris Marval (win 2 falls to 1, retains title)
* Post match - Hardbodies attacked LaMotta, blaming him for loss and kicking him out of the Hardbodies. LaMotta announced the coming of "The Mind of Wrestling."
Match # 6 - B.J. Turner (win) vs. Gemini
Match # 7 - Main Event - Tag Team Tables Match
Team Mex - Sicodelico Jr. & Hotstuff Hernandez with Miss Laura (win) vs. Ikaika & One Man Mike Dell with Commissioner Yebisu
* Post match - Mike Dell & Ikaika were both helped to the lockerroom area following being sent through tables.
The event culminated with an incredible Border Toss from inside the ring to the outside, sending Ikaika threw the table and into the barricades. The result was that Ikaika was sent to the hospital.
Bellaire Baptist Church Gym
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Match # 1 - Andrew Dalton w/ Brandon Oliver vs. Gemini (win)
Match # 2 - B.J. Turner vs. Hotstuff Hernandez (win)
Match # 3 - Franco D'Angelo vs. Quinten Allen (win)
Match # 4 - Mike Foxx w/Miss Laura (win) vs. Sicodelico Jr.
Match # 5 - Joey Spector w/ Brandon Oliver (win) vs. J.T. LaMotta
Match # 6 - RCW Tag Team Championship Match
Challengers Caucasian Knights - Scott McKenzie & Messiah (win and new champions) vs Champions The Texas Treats - Don Juan & Chris Marval
Match # 7 - Main Event- RCW Heavyweight Championship Match
Challenger One Man Mike Dell vs. Champion Ikaika (win and retains title)
Notes: The show saw the debut of a new faction from the Country of Caucasian Knights (CoCK) made up of Mike Foxx, B.J. Turner, Messiah & Scott McKenzie. Miss Laura originally came out with Team Mex, but the Caucasian Knights directed her to take her position at their sides. She eventually was instrumental in helping Mike Foxx defeat Sicodelico Jr.
Brandon Oliver and Joey Spector of the Hard Bodies announced that at the next RCW show Texas Explosion III on February 10, there will be a Fan Lumberjack Strap Tag Match pitting Oliver & Spector against Commissioner Yebisu and a partner to be announced by Oliver.
The Tag Titles changed hands when RCW junior Referee "Hotshot" Biff Hardwell refused to count a pin by the Treats on the Caucasian Knights, allowing the Knights to come back and take the victory and the titles. Immediately afterwards, Team Mex 's Hotstuff Hernandez announced that at Texas Explosion III the titles will be up against none other than the LAX (Hernandez & Homicide) of the NWA's TNA.
In the Main Event, Referee Biff was knocked out and it appeared that Mike Dell had won the title when senior Referee Alex Marrozos came out and counted a pin by Dell on Ikaika. Biff however restarted the match and Ikaika quickly took advantage and attacked Dell from behind, gaining the quick pin.
During the event, Pro Wrestling Torch had a reporter come out to our January 27 show, and below is their write-up. Be on the look out for the Southside Reporter article later this week.
The write-up can be found at: http://www.pwtorch.com/artman/publish/article_19055.shtml
Texas Explosion III
Bellaire Baptist Church Gym
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Match # 1 - Andy Dalton vs. Aguila Negro (win)
Match # 2 - B.J. Turner w/ Miss Laura (win) vs. Don Juan
Match # 3 - J.T. LaMotta vs. Rory Fox (win)
Match # 4 - Chris Marval (win) vs. Mike Foxx w/ Miss Laura
Match # 5 - Fan Lumberjack Strap Battle Royal
(order of entry) Joey Spector, Quinten Allen, Andy Dalton, J.T. LaMotta, Chris Marval, Aguila Negro, Danny Matthews, Franco D'Angelo (win), Rory Fox, Mr. Yebisu, Brandon Oliver
Match # 6 - Triple Threat Match for Cyber Title
Champion "One Man" Mike Dell vs. Challenger Ikaika vs. Challenger Sicodelico Jr. (win and new Cyber Champion)
Match # 7 - Main Event - Tag Title Match
Country of Caucasian Knights - Scott McKenzie & Messiah w/ Miss Laura, Mike Foxx & B.J. Turner vs. LAX - Homicide & Hernandez (no decision)
Notes: Prior to the first match, Hardbody Andrew Dalton attempted to make an alliance with the Country of Caucasian Knights, however after his loss to Aguila Negro, the CoCK beat down both competitors.
Following the second match, Messiah piledrove Don Juan through the timekeepers table. Don Juan appeared to suffer a serious neck injury and was carried to the back lockerroom area.
During the third match, LaMotta was distracted by the music of his former team, the Hardbodies, allowing Rory Fox to score the pin.
Following the fourth match, the CoCK attempted to attack Chris Marval who escaped through the crowd.
In the Fan Lumberjack Strap Battle Royal, Chris Marval was the first competitor eliminated when he was arrested by the INS for an expired green card. The other wrestlers were eliminated in the following order: J.T. LaMotta, Rory Fox, Aguila Negro, Danny Matthews, Andrew Dalton, Brandon Oliver, Mr. Yebisu, Quinten Allen (eliminated by a run-in from Rory Fox) and Joey Spector. By winning, Franco D'Angelo earned a title shot at any RCW title at any future show.
Mike Dell suffered a serious gash to the head during the Triple Threat Match when he was hit in the head with a chair by Ikaika. Ikaika showed no interest in covering Dell for the pin, instead allowing Sicodelico Jr. to gain the victory and the Cyber Title. After the match, Sicodelico Jr. was also arrested by the INS while the CoCK celebrated.
The Main Event ended in controversial fashion after lead referee Alex Marrozos had been knocked out. Junior ref, Biff Hardwell came to the ring to continue the match. The end came as Messiah pinned Hernandez (pin counted by Biff) simultaneously with Homicide pinning McKenzie (pin counted by Alex.) The match was subsequently declared a draw. Afterwards the LAX cleared the ring except for the unfortunate Miss Laura who was tossed across the ring by Hernandez. Homicide was clearly upset at the end and made it clear that he intends that the results will be different "Next Time"
During this month, The Texas Treats were invited to be a part of a TNA iMPACT taping as part of the Latino Nation.
Also, Joey Spector gave everyone a scare by getting in a car accident on the way home from a Konnan benefit in Dallas. Fortunately, Spector and his father were okay and everyone within the RCW Family was relieved.
Bellaire Baptist Church Gym
Battlelines
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Match # 1 - Li Fang vs. Don Juan (win)
Match # 2 - Quinten Allen (win) vs. Rory Fox
Match # 3 - Messiah with Miss Laura (win) vs. Chris Marval
Match # 4 - Aguila Negro vs. Franco D'Angelo (win)
Match # 5 - RCW Cyber Championship
Challenger B.J. Turner with Miss Laura & Mr. Lawrence vs. Champion Sicodelico Jr. (win & retain title)
Match # 6 - RCW Tag Team Championship
Challengers The Hardbodies - Andrew Dalton & Joey Spector with Brandon Oliver (win & new champions) vs. Champions The Coalition of Caucasian Knights - Mike Foxx & Scott McKenzie with Miss Laura
Match # 7 - Main Event - RCW Heavyweight Title Match (Special Referee One Man Mike Dell)
Challenger Masada with Commissioner Yebisu (win & new champion) vs. Champion Ikaika
Notes: Before the first match, the Coalition of Caucasian Knights (CoCK) came to the ring with a large security agent, Mr. Lawrence who was carrying the RCW Cyber Championship Belt, which came into their possession last show when the new champion Sicodelico Jr. was taken into custody by the INS.
Following the first match, new announce team member Chris Jordan introduced "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo who was making his return to RCW. The interview was interrupted by RCW Champion Ikaika who wanted to know the special stipulation for his title match. Ikaika attacked and laid out Russo before Commissioner Yebisu came to the ring and informed everyone that the stipulation was that "One Man" Mike Dell would be the special referee for the match.
Following the fourth match, Franco D'Angelo revealed to the crowd that on March 25th he would be taking advantage of his title shot of choice, which he won last show with the battle royal victory. Rather than start at the top, Franco said, he intends to start at the bottom and work his way up. Therefore, he will be challenging Joey Spector for the Ring King Title.
During the Cyber Championship match, Junior Referee Biff Hardwell continued to show his favoritism toward the CoCK. Finally, Senior Ref Alex Marrozos came to the ring and forcibly replaced Biff. After the match, Alex and the members of Team Mex stripped Biff of his Referree uniform and physically threw him out of the ring.
In the Tag Team Title Match, the champions, the CoCK exercised what is known as the Freebirds rule and the belts were defended by Scott McKenzie and Mike Foxx. At the ending of the match, the members of Team Mex came to the ring and pulled Mike Foxx into the lockerroom area, forcing McKenzie to face the Hardbodies alone, which lead to the eventual pin and title change.
In the main event, Masada bled profusely from a wound to his forehead he had previously injured the night before in Denton in a match against Messiah. Although special referee Mike Dell has issues with Ikaika, stemming from the injury suffered at the last show, Dell showed only slight favoritism to Masada for most of the match, allowing the two men to battle outside the ring without disqualification. When Ikaika tried to bring a chair into the ring, however Dell intervened, pulling the chair away from Ikaika and hitting him with the chair. At the same time, Commissioner Yebisu helped Masada coat his arm with alcohol and lit the arm. Masada hit the already stunned Ikaika with the flaming forearm and quickly scored the pin, winning the title. Mike Dell then taunted Ikaika, challenging him to a "Grand Slam Street Fight" at the next show March 25.
Texas Treats at TNA Pay-Per-View
Congratulations to The Texas Treats -- Don Juan & Chris Marval -- who appeared on TNA's Pay-Per-View in March.
Message from Brandon Oliver
“Battlelines” was a great effort by the guys, and I think the crowd was thoroughly entertained. I think that RCW offered something for everyone.
“Battlelines” was special because I dedicated The Hardbodies victory to my daughter, Madison. She is a proven miracle and I was very happy to show her off to the fans of RCW. Anything can happen if you believe and Madison is living proof. She's the light of my life and I was happy to share this moment with my family.
LowLow Car Show
Camargo Park
Sunday March 25, 2007
Match # 1 - Don Juan vs. "One Man" Mike Dell (win - DQ)
Match # 2 - Aguila Negro vs. Quinten Allen (win)
Match # 3 - Rory Fox (win) vs. Chris Marval
Match # 4 - Tag Team Championship Match
Challengers Franco D'Angelo & "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo vs. Champions The Hardbodies - Andy Dalton & Joey Spector with Brandon Oliver (win)
Match # 5 - Main Event - Triple Treat for RCW Heavyweight Championship
Challenger Mike Foxx vs. Challenger Ikaika vs. Champion Masada (win & retain title)
Notes: In the first match, Don Juan's "Mystery Opponent" was announced to be "One Man"Mike Dell. The match ended when Ikaika came to the ring and hit Dell with a chair, causing the disqualification. Ikaika continued the attack on Dell.
In the third match, Mike Foxx came to the ring to help Rory Fox. Mike Foxx threw a chair into the ring to Rory Fox. Referee Alex Marrozos took the chair away from Fox. While Marrozos' back was turned, Marval rolled up Fox but Mike Foxx entered the ring and reversed the pin. Marrozos turned around in time to count the pin on Marval.
In the tag match, Franco D'Angelo announced he had a partner, the only man in the lockerroom nearly as perfect as he, "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo. The new tag team, logically named "Perfectly Beautiful" was unable to overcome the team work of the champions.
At the end of the triple-threat Title Match, Mike Dell came to the ring and hit Ikiaka with a chair. As Masada went to pin Ikaika, The Texas Treats rushed in and prevented Mike Foxx from stopping the pin.
In April, RCW first stole the show at an April 24 screening of WWE Films’ THE CONDEMNED. Fans chanted "RCW" and Ray The Voice and Jeff Houston took over the premiere with their announcing.
"Payback"
Bellaire Baptist Church Gym
Saturday April 28, 2007
Match # 1 - Quinten Allen vs. "Delicioso" Don Juan (win)
Match # 2 - J.T. LaMotta (win) vs. "Milky Smooth" Marty Cone
Match # 3 - Scott McKenzie with Miss Laura (win) vs. Chris Marval
Match # 4 - RCW Tag Team Championship Match
Champions The Hardbodies: Andrew Dalton & Joey Spector with Brandon Oliver (win & retain title) vs. Challengers Perfectly Beautiful: "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo & Franco D'Angelo
Match # 5 - RCW Cyber Championship Match
Challenger Gemini vs. Champion Sicodelico Jr. (win & retain)
Match # 6 - Rory Fox vs. "Showtime" Eric Young (win)
Match # 7 - Main Event - Inter-Gender Tag Team Match
Mike Foxx & Miss Laura with Scott McKenzie & Dick Peabody vs. Hotstuff Hernandez & The Lovely Nicole (win)
Notes: At the beginning of the show, RCW announcer Jeff Houston introduced TNA Superstar "Showtime" Eric Young. Members of the Coalition of Caucasian Knights; Mike Foxx, Scott McKenzie, Miss Laura, Rory Fox and a large man who was later identified as Dick Peabody (unconfirmed), came to the ring. Rory Fox told Young that his "boss" Robert Roode had made Young a member of the Caucasian Knights for the evening. RCW owner Brandon Oliver came to the ring in his unsettling Hardbodies ring gear and announced that not only were Roode's orders ineffective in RCW, but that tonight Young would be fighting Rory Fox. Next out was Young's fellow TNA Superstar Hotstuff Hernandez who challenged Mike Foxx and Miss Laura to an intergender tag team match later in the evening. The challenge was accepted.
Before his match, The Mind of Wrestling JT LaMotta came to the ring and admonished the crowd for failing to support him, accusing them instead of embracing the gay lifestyle of the Hardbodies. To combat this, LaMotta called out the "toughest" man in the lockerroom which lead to the RCW debut of the shockingly flamboyant "Milky Smooth" Marty Cone.
During the Tag Championship Match, the challengers "Perfectly Beautiful" ran into some teamwork issues. During the confusion, LaMotta rushed the ring and attempted to superkick one of the Hardbodies, he missed however and knocked out Russo, setting up the pin and victory for the Hardbodies.
Prior to the intermission, RCW Commissioner Yebisu came to the ring and announced that he was resigning as commissioner. In an emotional pique, Yebisu stripped to his shorts and proclaimed "Don't Forget." Later in the show, Ray the voice was introduced as the new commissioner.
During the feature match with Eric Young, the newest member of the CoCK, Rory Fox, was clearly flustered by the chants of the crowd who managed to incorporate the Chicken Dance into the chanting and singing.
The main event was an intergender tag match in which the men and women were treated equally. That is men could be in the ring with women. The lovely Nicole suffered most from this as she was stuck in the ring with both Miss Laura and Mike Foxx, while Hotstuff Hernandez pleaded for the tag. Eventually, Nicole headed to the lockerroom, leaving Hernandez to fend for himself. Hernandez managed to duck a punch by Foxx, whose hand was wrapped in a chain thrown into the ring by the mysterious Mr. Peabody. Hernandez slammed Foxx for the pin. After the match, the CoCK rushed the ring to attack Hernandez. The other members of Team Mex came to make the save, but when several nooses were brought to the ring it appeared that CoCK was going to hold a Lynching Party. Eric Young rushed the ring with a chair, clearing the ring. New Commissioner Ray the Voice announced that the main event at the next show at Bellaire Baptist Church would be a four on four match inside an electrified steel cage. This event is set for May 19th.
"Metal Fest"
Graham Central Station
Sunday April 29, 2007
Match # 1 - Ikaika (win) vs. Milky Smooth Marty Cone
Match # 2 - Quinten Allen vs. Franco D'Angelo with Rudy Russo (win)
Match # 3 - Rory Fox (win) vs. Hotstuff Hernandez
Match # 4 - Rudy Russo with Franco D'Angelo (win) vs. Chris Marval
Match # 5 - Main Event - 8 Man Tag Team Match
Franco D'Angelo, Rudy Russo, Ikaika & Rory Fox vs. Hotstuff Hernandez, Chris Marval, Quinten Allen & Marty Cone (win)
Notes: This show was part of a MetalFest music show with bands playing sets between the matches. The team of Perfectly Beautiful, which had experienced difficulties the night before seemed to get its act together a bit as both D'Angelo and Russo won their singles matches with the help of their partner on the outside of the ring. Rory Fox won his biggest match since coming to RCW by upsetting TNA Superstar Hotstuff Hernandez. The main event was settled when Hernandez pinned Russo following a Hot Bomb.
The next RCW show will be May 19th at the Bellaire Baptist Church Gym. The main event will be an 8 man match between Team Mex and The Coalition of Caucasian Knight. This match will be contested inside an electrified steel cage.
After this event, Masada went back to Japan with the RCW Championship. Meanwhile, Mr. Yebisu disappeared and wasn’t able to be located.
"Nowhere To Run II"
Indoor Soccer Club
Saturday May 19, 2007
Match # 1 - Triple Threat Match for RCW "Ring King"
Challenger Marty Cone (win & new Ring King) vs. Challenger Quinten Allen vs. Champion Joey Spector with Brandon Oliver
Match # 2 - Loser Must Wear a Dress
J.T. LaMotta vs. Andy Dalton with Brandon Oliver (win)
Match # 3 - Li Fang vs. "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo (win)
Match # 4 - J.T. LaMotta vs. Heidenreich (win)
Match # 5 - Steel Cage Match
Ikaika (win) vs. "One Man" Mike Dell
Match # 6 - Main Event - 8-Man Tag Team Electrified Steel Cage Match
The Coalition of Caucasian Knights - Mike Foxx, Rory Fox, Scott McKenzie & B.J. Turner with Miss Laura & "Big Daddy" Dick Dallas vs. Team Mex - Hotstuff Hernandez, Sicodelico Jr, Don Juan & Chris Marval with the Lovely Nicole (win)
Notes: "Milky Smooth" Marty Cone pinned Ring King Joey Spector in a 3-way match which also included former King Quinten Allen to become the new RCW Ring King.
In the second match, former partners J.T. LaMotta and Andrew Dalton of the Hardbodies fought with the stipulation that the loser would have to wear a dress. When LaMotta was pinned, he attempted to escape, but Dalton's manager Brandon Oliver caught LaMotta and along with Dalton returned him to the ring and forced him into the dress.
RCW favorite "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo beat Li Fang in Li's second match in RCW. Afterwards the fans applauded Li Fang's efforts and Li Fang showed his respect to the fans.
After the intermission, J.T. LaMotta returned to the ring (in the dress) and called out RCW commissioner Ray The Voice. LaMotta insisted that in order to prove he didn't belong in a dress, LaMotta would fight the biggest man in the locker room. Ray called Heidenreich to the ring. The former WWE Tag Champion started by reading one of his poems. Afterwards, LaMotta declared that the poem sucked and attacked the big man. Despite being about one half the size of his opponent and wrestling in a dress, LaMotta put forth a valiant effort, pressing Heidenreich to the limit before his eventual defeat. It was not announced how much longer LaMotta would be required to wear the dress.
The Cage Match between Ikaika and "One Man" Mike Dell ended in controversy as referee Alex Marrozos was knocked out during the match. While the ref was unconscious in the ring, Mike Dell escaped through the door apparently winning the match. Ikaika followed and hit Dell with a steel chair. Ikaika then rolled Dell back into the cage and ran to awaken the ref. Marrozos declared Ikaika the winner. Afterwards, Dell attacked Marrozos and berated the fans who did not seem to appreciate all that Dell does for them and for RCW.
The main event was an eight-man tag match inside an electrified steel cage between the Coalition of Caucasian Knights (CoCK) and Team Mex. The cage was set up with one lead attached to wires wrapped around the ring ropes and the other lead connected to the cage itself. Whenever someone touched both the rope and the cage, it completed the circuit causing that person to receive a shock from 3 car batteries. The Caucasian Knights were hesitant to remain in the cage when the electricity was about to be hooked up, but Team Mex forced them into the cage. The Caucasian Knights seemed more concerned with the electricity than their opponents and only managed to gain control when their body guard "Big Daddy" Dick Dallas and Miss Laura turned off the electricity. Ring Announcer Jeff Houston was waylaid by a wicked clothesline from Miss Laura and "Big Daddy" threw some chairs into the ring, giving his men the advantage. New Ring King Marty Cone attempted to come to the aid of Team Mex, but was relatively ineffective until the ring crew was able to get the electricity hooked back up. When the power came back on, two of the Caucasian Knights were severely shocked, allowing Team Mex to regain control over the other two members and all four members of Team Mex scored simultaneous pins over the members of the Caucasian Knights. Afterwards there appeared to be major dissention in the Caucasian Knights with B.J. Turner seemingly removing himself from the ranks of that organization.
This was the end of the Team MEX-Caucasian Knights feud.
This is a hard decision to make, but after talking with close associates as well as family, I have decided to put RCW on hiatus for a period of time undetermined effective after the October 20 event. This has actually been decided for a few months, but I will make it official following the October 20 event.
This has been a decision that I have been discussing for awhile now, and recent outside interests have cemented this decision for me.
At this time, I would like to make the following thank yous:
Thank you to the fans for supporting us and adopting us. I never believed I would see fans wear RCW shirts at WWE and Ring of Honor events – and these included events outside of San Antonio and even Texas – but it happened. At the top of my list of “pros” for continuing RCW was the fans, providing them enjoyment after the local scene was in the doldrums for so many years. You inspired us to perform and breathe new life into San Antonio wrestling. The fans went above and beyond in caring about RCW and those within RCW. You have affected so many of us, and I thank you.
The second thank you goes out to the volunteers of RCW – the nameless faces who volunteered their time and efforts to help a product grow. These individuals did what they could to make sure RCW put on the best show it could.
Thank you to my family, who stayed and helped after many others have left. Without their support, nothing is possible. Thank you to my best friend Josh. He was also my support.
And, without question, thank you to the wrestlers, referees, announcers, managers, production team and all of those that made up RCW. You guys put your heart and soul behind this product, and I appreciate it. You put RCW ahead of things and helped it grow.
I believe that if I cannot give 100% to promoting RCW, then I should stop. Last year, when my daughter was born, I took time off because quite frankly there were days when I wasn’t sure if I would see her again. However, RCW was my solace … I kept in contact with fans, wrestlers, and volunteers, and kept thinking about returning. With my daughter gaining strength, but still in the hospital, I made a decision to restart RCW.
And as I said, if I can’t give 100% to promoting RCW, then I should step out. So, I am making that decision. I have been in the wrestling business for seven years, and RCW has existed since 2002. Bare in mind that this isn’t permanent, but this break is very needed and necessary.
I want to wish the local wrestling scene a lot of luck, and hope everyone aspires to and achieves their goals.
I will be supporting PWI and a new promotion opening up called Southern Championship Wrestling, promoted by Don Holding. I have spoke with Holding many times and I believe he will do an excellent job.
Once again, thank you. Thanks for the memories. RCW has meant a lot to me, and I hope it has meant a lot to you.
Sincerely,
Brandon Oliver
Earlier today, River City Wrestling conversed with Tiffany's Billiards, and it was decided to cancel the Saturday, August 18 event due to flooding and rain in San Antonio.
RCW's main concern are those driving in from out of town. Although chances of rain have lowered, due to Tiffany's being an outside venue, it would be better to cancel the event in advance and let those wrestlers from out of town know. First, the weather is definitely a safety concern for those driving in, and it would be a terrible situation if the guys from Dallas, Houston, Louisiana, etc. drove all the way to San Antonio and the show was rained out.
RCW would like to apologize to the fans for this cancellation. For those who ordered tickets through PayPal, you have the option of:
1) receiving a full refund or
2) your ticket orders will be valid for the next RCW date.
All you need to do is send an email to rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net or call (210) 842-8398.
RCW will announce its upcoming dates shortly.
Sincerely,
Brandon Oliver
Owner of River City Wrestling
(210) 842-8398
rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net
