Action Wrestling returned to Tyrone, Georgia, with seven action-packed matches with plenty on the line. We saw four championship matches and the return of Adam Priest.
The card was packed full of drama and surprises with Krule and Jamesen Shook putting their titles on the line, and the ongoing feuds with Alex Kane and Suge D, Grayson Pierce and Krule, and Tim Bosby and Matt Griffin, the CEO of Action Wrestling, continued.
The crowd was on their feet throughout the show as Action Wrestling displayed some incredible professional wrestling. From start to finish, the energy inside the building proved once again why Action Wrestling remains one of the most talked-about promotions in the region.
ACTION Wrestling World Championship
Darian Bengston (c) vs. Channing Thomas
Darian Bengston and Channing Thomas started things off with a test of strength, and Darian quickly showed why he’s the champion by getting the upper hand. The crowd was definitely getting to Channing, and Darian fed into it by offering another test of strength — again taking control. From there, Darian really showed off his chain wrestling, slipping in and out of holds while Channing fought hard to counter.
The match turned into an incredible back-and-forth battle with both men reversing each other in impressive sequences. Every time one gained momentum, the other answered. The crowd was locked in as they continued trying to outdo one another. Personally, this match left me in awe. It had me on the edge of my seat and felt like some of the best wrestling ACTION has ever produced.
Darian locked in the Cattle Mutilation submission, and after a hard fight, Channing finally tapped out. Darian retained his championship, but Channing looked amazing and proved just how strong his in-ring ability really is.
ACTION Tag Team Championship
Top Team (c) vs. The Good Hand
The tag team action kicked off with strong momentum. Owens held his own against Lucas early on, but once Terry Yaki got the tag, it was clear the pace had shifted. Yaki came in fired up and made it known that the champions were in trouble.
A quick tag brought Tyler Stevens in, but Yaki wasn’t backing down, even sending both Stevens and Owens to the outside for some intense action beyond the ropes. Once things settled back in the ring, Stevens went to work on Lucas while Owens handled Yaki on the outside, even bending the rules a bit to inflict extra damage.
The match stayed exciting with plenty of solid in-ring exchanges. Yaki had a short burst where he tried taking on both opponents but was eventually overwhelmed. In the end, Top Team retained their championships after dodging Owens and hitting the Meltzer Driver to seal the victory.
TWE World Championship
Jamesen Shook (c) vs. Tim Bosby
Jamesen Shook came out to a great reaction from the fans, clearly ready to defend his title. Tim Bosby and Hales took time before the match to claim their last loss at ACTION was due to bad officiating and favoritism from CEO Matt Griffin. That tension carried right into the match.
Once it got underway, it was a true back-and-forth contest. Bosby showed strong ring IQ and solid offense throughout. However, things took a turn when Bosby used brass knuckles to steal the win and seemingly end Shook’s reign.
Matt Griffin wasn’t having it. He came out and instructed the referee to check Bosby’s backpack, where the brass knuckles were found. The match was restarted. Bosby nearly pulled it off again with a close two-count, but Shook answered with a Death Valley Driver to retain his championship and silence the controversy.
Strap Match
Alex Kane vs. Suge D
This one felt brutal before it even officially started. Alex Kane delivered two big suplexes and a heavy forearm before the bell rang, making it clear this wouldn’t be pretty.
With no disqualifications, Suge D responded with a low blow and repeatedly struck Kane with the strap. The violence escalated quickly. At one point, Suge grabbed the referee’s belt and used it to beat and even choke Kane. It was a hard-hitting, punishing match that really showcased the brutality a strap match can bring.
Kane ultimately picked up the win with the Mark of Kane. Afterward, Kasey Owens and Tyler Stevens came out to check on Suge D. Gasping for air, Suge made it clear on the mic that while he may have lost this battle, the war isn’t over. He announced a trios street fight at the ACTION anniversary show, promising things are far from finished.
IWTV World Championship
Grayson Pierce vs. Krule
Grayson Pierce came out with his new “friend” Herculon Rage and wasted no time reminding everyone that he previously beat Krule — even calling himself the greatest ACTION wrestler of all time.
Pierce stalled outside the ring to get under Krule’s skin before finally striking with two suicide dives. On the third attempt, though, Krule caught him and delivered a chokeslam on the edge of the ring. From there, Krule took control with powerful offense.
Herculon’s involvement became a factor, distracting Krule and allowing Pierce to land a superkick and stiff chop. Later, while Pierce distracted the referee, Herculon chokeslammed Krule twice on the apron. Pierce followed up with baseball slides as Krule lay motionless on the outside.
There were huge moments in this one, including a beautiful 450 splash from Pierce and a massive throw from the top rope by Krule. When a steel chair got involved, chaos followed. Krule attacked Herculon in frustration, but in the end, he was counted out, giving Pierce the win in controversial fashion.
Isaiah Broner vs. Bobby Flaco
The match started fast with Bobby Flaco hitting multiple dropkicks on Isaiah Broner, who the ACTION crowd hadn’t seen in some time. Flaco even took the fight outside, but Broner’s power shifted the momentum quickly.
Broner threw Flaco back into the ring and delivered loud, chest-rattling chops. Flaco fought back, reversing a suplex into a stunner that fired up the crowd. Still, Broner regained control. After Flaco attempted a top-rope move, Broner countered it and secured the win.
Adam Priest vs. Damon Stryker
The Tyrone, Georgia crowd erupted for Adam Priest’s return. Damon Stryker tried his usual antics, but Priest mocked him, getting the crowd even louder. Damon attacked from behind to gain early control.
After absorbing some offense, Priest took over with brutal chops and targeted strikes to Damon’s legs and torso. The two went back and forth in an impressive exchange. Priest delivered a top-rope suplex, while Damon hit a package spin-out neckbreaker that nearly ended it.
In the closing moments, Priest distracted Damon by throwing his jacket in his face before landing a DDT for the win. After the match, Priest locked in a Figure Four to an even louder reaction and handed his jacket to the referee. It was a smart, hard-fought match that showcased strong offense and ring awareness from both competitors.
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