October 7th, 2018
MJF vs. Marko Stunt
This was a fun match to kick off the show, but didn’t get a ton of time to work. MJF knows what to do to get heel heat, and I’ve been enjoying his work more and more lately. Marko Stunt is such a fun babyface, and the main story of this match was him going to hit the bodyslam, and when he finally did it, he followed it up with a beautiful 450 to pick up the win. Nothing too special here, just a fun match that got the crowd involved, and gave Marko a win in his Glory Pro debut.
Winner: Marko Stunt
Match Rating: **1/2
Joey Lynch vs. Gary Jay
One of the main reasons why I love Glory Pro is due to the way they introduce new talent. Last show, The Riegel Twins, AJ Gray, Mance Warner, and Clayton Gainz all stood out, and now we have Joey Lynch. Lynch has a great look, and he came out and absolutely tore the house down! Gary Jay has been putting in quality outings for the longest time now, and this match with Lynch was no exception. Lynch showed that he can fly, or use some power moves when needed, whether that be a double underhook piledriver on the apron, or a Canadian destroyer. The finish cemented Lynch as a heel, as he used the ropes to get the pin, and the referee didn’t see it. Great match here, and I can’t wait to see where Lynch goes moving forward.
Winner: Joey Lynch
Match Rating: ***1/4
Falls Count Anywhere: PCO vs. KLD
As expected, THIS RULED! I’m glad they made it a No Holds Barred, Falls Count Anywhere match, because it allowed for some downtime while spots were being set up, letting both men catch their breath. If you give them 15 minutes for a normal match, I don’t believe it would’ve been as good. I say it each time I watch PCO, but it’s amazing that he can still go and take the bumps he does at the age of 50. KLD always delivers against other big boys, and this was such a fun match, filled with great near falls, tons of big spots, and PCO winning, as expected. I’m surprised this one went on so early, but I can’t complain, because it was great.
Winner: PCO
Match Rating: ***3/4
Barackus vs. Thomas Shire
I’m not familiar with Thomas Shire, and he didn’t do much here, as it was just a 5 minute squash for Barackus. This was placed perfectly, as it allows for everyone to regroup after that mega Falls Count Anywhere match, and there wasn’t much that could’ve followed it. Barackus continues to rack up wins, and he’s one of the most dominant forces going in Glory Pro. Good squash, as it’s not something Glory Pro typically does.
Winner: Barackus
Match Rating: NR
United Glory Tag Team Championships: DJZ and Everett Connors (c) vs. Myron Reed and Stephen Wolf
Knowing the four involved, there was no way this would disappoint. Reed just lost his chance at getting another shot at the Crown of Glory, but luckily for him, Wolf won a match to get a tag title shot, and he chose Reed as his partner. Reed and Wolf is such a fun pairing, and I’m so glad they won the tag titles. Connors has improved so much since the first show, and putting him in tag matches is a smart move, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. DJZ was a great partner for him ever since Elgin fell out, and this was an all action tag, filled with lots of kicks and flips, exactly what you’d expect. It could’ve used a few more near falls or added drama before the title change, but either way, this was tons of fun.
Winners: Myron Reed and Stephen Wolf
Match Rating: ***1/2
Tidal Championship: Sugar Dunkerton (c) vs. Airwolf vs. Sage Phillips vs. Tyler Matrix
This was a fun four way, with little to no chance of a title change happening. Airwolf, Phillips, and Matrix are all works in progress, but have improved greatly since they first debuted. I was really harsh on Airwolf in the Gateway to Glory tournament, but he’s grown into so much more than just a generic luchador, and this match proved it. Suge D was a fun addition to the show, and he brought a nice dance off with him. Otherwise, this was again, all action, and just a ton of fun. I wasn’t a fan off the finish, the submission didn’t look good, and it was just a flat way to end the match.
Winner: Suge D
Match Rating: ***1/4
Eddie Kingston vs. Paco
I’m not the biggest fan of Eddie Kingston, but he played his role perfect in this match. Paco seems to match up best against the bigger wrestlers, so he can play the never say die underdog, which he does so well. Kingston dominated a good portion of the match, but Paco stood toe to toe with Kingston, and never gave up. Kingston and Paco threw tons of strikes at each other, but everyone thought it was over when Kingston hit the spinning backfist, only for Paco to roll up Kingston and steal the win! After the match, Kingston got a “Please come back” chant, but he said the only way he’s coming back is for a rematch. Better than I expected, and I love Paco getting the win here.
Winner: Paco
Match Rating: ***1/4
Jordynne Grace vs. Savanna Stone
Savanna Stone is the staple of Glory Pro’s women’s division. This match was supposed to be Tenille Dashwood vs. Kylie Rae, but a series of injuries took out both of those women, leaving us with Jordynne Grace! Grace looked great in her Glory Pro debut, but the botched finish definitely isn’t the best way to debut. It wasn’t Grace’s fault, as she hit a mega powerbomb and had a deep cover, but the referee stopped before counting to 3, when Stone obviously didn’t kick out, the ref said it was only 2. Grace looked confused, but thankfully the bell rang and the match ended. Besides the ending, this was solid.
Winner: Jordynne Grace
Match Rating: ***
United Glory #1 Contender’s Match: #NNF (Danny Adams and Mike Outlaw) vs. Besties in the World vs. The Riegel Twins
This was a fun three way, and it was all action under tornado rules. While it definitely could’ve benefited from some more time, there was a lot to love about this one. I feel like it felt similar to tag title and four way, but there was nothing wrong with it. The Riegel Twins challenged Wolf and Reed at Unsanctioned, while The Besties are getting their title shot on November 11th. The Besties are always welcomed into Glory Pro, and it’s fun matches like this that prove it. Also, The Riegel Twins continue to impress, and i can’t wait until they get some bigger bookings elsewhere, because those two are future stars in the making.
Winners: Besties in the World
Match Rating: ***1/4
Crown of Glory Championship: Curt Stallion (c) vs. Warhorse
While it could’ve benefited from a hotter crowd, this was an overall good match to close the show. It wasn’t overbooked, as Stallion was out to fight Warhorse alone. I feel like one of the reasons why the crowd was so dead is because they didn’t believe in a title change, which makes sense, because Stallion just won the title and there was little to no chance of Warhorse winning it at this point. The match featured some good hard hitting action, with a pretty good closing stretch. Warhorse hit the double stomp, but Stallion rolled outside to escape being pinned. This allowed for Stallion to get back inside, and after a nice exchange, he ended up on top after a headbutt. After the match, Stallion acted like he was going to slap Warhorse, but instead shook his hand.
Winner: Curt Stallion
Match Rating: ***1/2
Final Thoughts:
While not on the level of past Glory Pro events, this was an EXTREMELY consistent show, with the only weak parts being the opener, and Barackus’s squash. Otherwise, the main problem I had with this show is some of the matches could’ve benefited from more time, and quite a few matches felt too similar to each other. When you have a wild tag title match, a four way, and then a three way tornado tag, they need to have different spots and things involved, but to me, those three matches featured mostly the same things. Match of the night goes to PCO/KLD, as those two used their stipulation to the fullest and put on a great match. Other notable matches were Reed and Wolf/Connors and DJZ, Kingston/Paco and Stallion/Warhorse, with Joey Lynch also putting in a great debut performance. While not the best Glory Pro show, I love how the shows are so easy to sit through, as this one clocked in at 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Final Rating: 7.0/10