May 10th, 2019
PWG World Tag Team Champions - Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz (The Rascalz, Strong Hearts)
1) Trey Miguel vs. Tony Deppen
Two new faces here and they popped off a super fun opener that I think will open the door for definite future appearances. Mystery Vortex has a history of awesome opening debut matches and this continued that. Trey Miguel wins with a sick meteora.
Match rating - ***1/2
2) Chuck Taylor vs. Orange Cassidy
Orange Cassidy in PWG seems like something that should've happened a long time ago and now it has and went even more phenomenal than I expected. This definitely felt like the passing of the comedy wrestling torch in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. Chuck being at the forefront of that style here for the past 10-11 years with names like Kikutaro also having successful stints would make you think there's nothing someone could do that would wow the smart PWG crowd, but Orange Cassidy did just that. This was so much fun.
Match rating - ***1/2
3) Jeff Cobb (c) vs. Jonathan Gresham - PWG World Title Match
Super early in the card for a world title match, but this ruled as you'd probably expect. A lot of people are tired of Cobb's title run already and while I don't hate Cobb, I think this being so early on the card shows why. Gresham looked really good here and I wish we could've gotten a shocker of a title change, but you can't win em all. Good back & forth pure wrestling and very worth a look despite how negative most of this review may have sounded.
Match rating - ****
4) Brody King vs. Jake Atlas vs. Trent?
A lot of people called this the showstealer and although it's not my match of the night, I can see why it is for some people. Jake Atlas is going to be the next big star in PWG and I'm calling it now. Brody is already a prized possession in the promotion's eyes so he got the w here and Trent is always a good hand and has been for the past six years. Everything here meshed perfectly and it was a pretty nutty three-way even though on paper it looks like a random ass pairing.
Match rating - ***3/4
5) Jungle Boy vs. Puma King
Jungle Boy is BIG time over. This only went 8 minutes and was fun while it lasted. I really enjoy Puma King. Nothing else to really jaw about here.
Match rating - **3/4
6) The Rascals (Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz) (c) vs. Flamita & Rey Horus - PWG World Tag Team Title Match
Another lovable spotfest title defense for the strong hearts duo of the Rascals. Flamita & Horus don't normally team together, but if I remember correctly some injuries/absences plagued this card and caused some shuffling to have to be done which is how we got here. You knew Flamita & Horus weren't winning, but it was still a blast to watch these four guys do their thing.
Match rating - ***1/2
7) Darby Allin vs. Joey Janela - Guerrilla Warfare Match
This is a match that had no build or heat aside from both of these young guys being known for being absolutely nuts. To me, it was a vintage PWG set up for them to make themselves stars and give the fans their respective moments to remember and they really did just that. The first every balcony spot in the new venue took place in this match and will leave you breathless among many other things. Darby Allin rules and it was so sick seeing him get a main event like this and completely crush it! To me, this match is the reason to buy this show.
Match rating - ****
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