Courtesy of Michael Keller
CHIKARA: Action Arcade welcomes back pro wrestling to Saturday mornings with weekly
simulcasts at 11AM ET on IWTV and CHIKARApro.com—and it’s a whole lot of fun. The sixth
episode opens up with the exhilarating return of Cabana Man Dan….
IWTV is also offering a free five-day trial with promo code PWP.
1. Cabana Man Dan vs. Terry Zeller
Cabana Man Dan makes a huge splash in his big return to a CHIKARA ring at the onset of
episode 6. For a guy who doesn’t even wear shoes to the ring, his footwear deals some serious
damage to Zeller! Since they are technically part of his gear, CMD keeps his flip flops at ringside
and delivers resounding chops to the exposed skin of his opponents, leaving quite a nasty
sunburn! But don’t let his laid back, tropical demeanor fool you. Cabana Man Dan is a smooth
technical wrestler, quick on his bare feet, and displays unique pinning combinations and holds.
Named after the legendary reef break in Hawaii, CMD sends Zeller crashing onto the mat with a
leaping sunset powerbomb that he calls the Banzai Pipeline.
Winner: Cabana Man Dan
2. Noah Striker vs. ZERO vs. Oswald Project vs. Donna Rama
The fourth, and final, qualifier for the Young Lions Cup XVI is underway! This week’s winner will
face Green Ant in the semi-finals. We’ve been alongside Donna Rama in her discovery of
CHIKARA since episode one. However, in contrast to her somewhat timid disposition, this
week’s bout unleashes the havoc that she’s harbored all along. Before the bell has even rung,
Donna Rama’s rampage begins clearing the ring of her unsuspecting opponents. ZERO’s
business acumen comes in handy as he makes a truce with Oswald (who’s always in the market
for a new friend). Rama’s only instance on the mat is the first elimination of the match– and
under a dogpile of her three opponents! As we saw in episode 3, the YLC attracts performers
from all corners of the world and this week welcomes one more in Noah Striker from White Wolf
Wrestling in Spain. Being a distant relative of the historic Scottish wrestler, George Kidd, Striker
exemplifies the technical savvy and competitiveness of the pro wrestling revolution in his home
country. But, after holding his own against two other superstars, Noah is eliminated by the same
Shining Wizard with which he put down Donna Rama. Only moments after ZERO gains his first
pinfall, he plants Oswald with a falling powerslam/facebuster called the Shaven Unicorn Drop.
ZERO’s motivation to avenge his father’s loss in YLC will continue when he meets Green Ant
next week.
Winner: ZERO
3. Tunku Amir vs. Bobby Perez — Crucible rules
After allowing Lucas Calhoun to earn his 2nd point last week, Tunku Amir has some making up
to do in the eyes of his ruthless leader. Ophidian warns Amir, “Failure will not be tolerated, and
doing so again will result in dire consequences”. And there’s no environment better for Tunku to
release his frustrations and prove himself than the sacred battlegrounds of a Crucible fight.
Even without the ropes on the ring, there is no escaping the steaming rage of Tunku Amir and
his mastery of Singafist. 30 seconds remain when Amir decides he has had enough toying
around with his prey and proceeds to viciously bash the head of Bobby Perez into the mat until
the referee is forced to call the match via knockout. With his hands raised high in the air, Tunku
hopes to have redeemed himself among the Crucible.
Winner: Tunku Amir
4. Dasher Hatfield vs. Razerhawk
In the main event this week, Razerhawk challenges the Grand Champion, Dasher Hatfield. This
fight is not only retribution from two weeks ago when Dasher pinned Razerhawk’s tag team
partner, Danjerhawk. Razer is fed up with the selfish, conceded attitude that Dasher has
adopted since he took over as the Grand Champion for Mr. Touchdown when he became
injured over a year and a half ago. But Dasher is not a stranger to the criticism that comes with,
as he lovingly puts it, “finally wrestling for himself”. In the many years that he has under his belt,
Hatfield has learned to fight his most agile opponents with impeccable timing and innovative
counters; whether that is catching Danjerhawk in the air and tossing him like a ragdoll, or
clobbering Razerhawk mid-swing as he goes for his signature 56k – a move similar to Rey
Mysterio’s 619. A couple of weeks back, a blinded Razerhawk destroyed his leg by accidentally
kicking the steel turnbuckle post, and it is blood in the water for Dasher. Razerhawk’s flurry of
offense is cut short when Hatfield clips his wings by attacking that injured leg. Hatfield
simultaneously takes away Razerhawk’s one point and smashes his beak into the mat with a
powerful leaping DDT.
Winner: Dasher Hatfield
Conclusion:
The YLC qualifiers ended with a huge match and an even bigger debut for Donna Rama.
Seeing as how she could only be put down by three other wrestlers in tandem, she’s definitely
going to be making a huge tear through the CHIKARA locker room! And as far as the Grand
Championship goes, the points are stacking up for a couple superstars and Dasher may have to
put his belt, and career, on the line!
Until next time, this is it for Michael Keller. You can find me online @HVMTLProdigy. See you
next week!