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Christian Jericho is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Marco Giannelli. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Manuel Angel is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Andrea Volpone. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Ronald Deighton and Chris Leith vs David Carter and Tyler Taylor.

Match Background: This match is for the TWE Tag Team Championships titles.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Ronald Deighton connects as Taylor hits hard. Taylor takes a flying neckbreaker from Ronald Deighton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Chris Leith. Deighton \ Leith whip Taylor into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Tyler Taylor charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Tyler Taylor fights out of a grapple. Taylor hits a piledriver on Chris Leith. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Tyler Taylor and David Carter. Massive backbreaker on Leith and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Carter sends Leith CRASHING to the mat. David Carter gets taken down out of nowhere! BAAACK Body drop by Carter gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Tag between Chris Leith and Ronald Deighton. Deighton hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Tag between David Carter and Tyler Taylor. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Tyler Taylor is in trouble. Arizona Kick! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: A ****1\2 rating for a great match. Keep on trucking...you'll get there.

Elix Skipper vs CM Reso.

Match Background: Skipper is making his debut at this show. He also works for NWATNA and FLI.

The Match: A Gut buster connects on Skipper and hits hard. Reverse DDT on Skipper. There's a two count on the pin. Reso drops an elbow...but Elix Skipper moves out of the way. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Reso goes down. Second rope flying axe handle, Reso goes down. One day, Skipper might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Elix Skipper and Reso is out! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Skipper uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Elix Skipper misses a clothesline. Reso crushes Skipper with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Skipper. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pin, but Skipper is out just before the three count. Reso drives a thrust kick into the chest of Skipper. Skipper gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Elix Skipper powers out of a CM Reso headlock. Hard back suplex on Reso. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tor-NADO DDT from Elix Skipper, Reso got planted! Elix Skipper moves in for the kill. Swinging Rock Bottom!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: A wise man once said 'Can I get a side of bland with that bland'. He's dead now, though. That's what this match was...bland. **

CM Punk vs Samoa Joe.

Match Background: Punk is making his debut at this show. He also works for RoH and NWATNA. Joe is making his debut at this show. He is a regular with RoH.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Punk crushes Joe with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Samoa Joe avoids a CM Punk avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Joe scoops and slams CM Punk. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Rude Awakening neckbreaker on CM Punk by Joe. Remember when that was a legit finish? There's a two count on the pin. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! CM Punk charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Joe charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from CM Punk and Joe is out! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard back suplex on Joe. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. STIFF high kick on Joe by CM Punk. Joe kicks CM Punk in the gut to reverse the momentum. Joe slams CM Punk down and motions to the crowd. Spear! Punk is down! Samoa Joe floors CM Punk. CM Punk gets locked in the Triangle Choke! Submission victory!

My Opinion: I'll give it a *3/4 rating. If you think of it like currency, it's a 1.75. You can't even take the subway with that anymore here. Work harder man.

Christian Jericho vs Marco Giannelli.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Giannelli by Christian Jericho. Giannelli walks into a high dropkick from Christian Jericho, almost losing several teeth in the process. CJ hits a dropkick on Marco Giannelli and gets right back up. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. CJ walks into a drop toe hold. Implant DDT by Marco Giannelli! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Marco Giannelli misses a clothesline. Super kick by Christian Jericho. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Giannelli goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Marco Giannelli comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Marco Giannelli strikes CJ. CJ blocks a kick from Marco Giannelli. Spin kick by Christian Jericho to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Marco Giannelli is in trouble. Here it comes - I'm Frantic!. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1\2 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Manuel Angel vs Andrea Volpone.

Match Background: Volpone has been feuding with Christian Jericho recently, who is a stable mate of Manuel in Devils of Death.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Manuel counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! STIFF high kick on Volpone by Manuel Angel. Manuel drives a thrust kick into the chest of Volpone. Covers for a quick two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Volpone! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Spin kick by Manuel Angel to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Manuel Angel misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Lightning kick by Volpone on Manuel. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Manuel. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Manuel takes a flying neckbreaker from Andrea Volpone. Volpone just WAFFLES Manuel with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Manuel Angel avoids a Andrea Volpone avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Flying elbow from Manuel Angel connects. High Angle DDT by Manuel Angel just SPIKES Andrea Volpone down! The referee watches as the two wrestlers go to the outside and start brawling around ringside. He completes a ten count, and they are still outside, having ignored the count. This match is over via double count out.

My Opinion: Great match, it deserves every snowflake its getting. ****1\4

Christian Jericho vs Andrea Volpone vs Manuel Angel.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Volpone and CJ are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the TWE Championship title.

The Match: Manuel walks into a high dropkick from Andrea Volpone, almost losing several teeth in the process. Volpone just WAFFLES CJ with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Manuel kicks Andrea Volpone in the gut to reverse the momentum. Manuel Angel hits a rolling kick on Volpone. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. CJ crushes Manuel with a huge legdrop. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! BAAACK Body drop by CJ gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Andrea Volpone gets taken down out of nowhere! Manuel \ CJ hook up Volpone, then hit a double suplex. Back heel kick off the second rope, Volpone goes down. Christian Jericho strikes Manuel. Manuel Angel is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Stun Gun from Manuel Angel! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Andrea Volpone gets knocked to the ground by Manuel, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Burn in my Light! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I really shouldn't drink when I'm reviewing matches. Especially with Scotsman, I can't drink nearly as much, so I try too hard. It was either ** or ****, but I guess I'll have to compromise and say ***.