PWG: "Bowie" Match Card & Preview

Last night, PWG announced the full match card for their upcoming event "Bowie" which will take place on February 12th. It's a six match card that features a PWG World Title Match, the return of Player Uno of the Super Smash Brothers, the debut of Dalton Castle + more!

Chuck Taylor vs. Dalton Castle

Two equally charismatic, unique individuals facing off for the first time. Chuck Taylor has played the role of entertainer and comedian in PWG since the fall of 2008, could this be the passing of the torch after 8 long years? Or will the Kentucky Gentleman put out the flame of Dalton Castle in PWG before it can even get started?

Chris Hero vs. Trent?

The incomparable Trent? will be making his first appearance in Reseda since BOLA last August due to his schedule in Japan being so hectic. He faces a stout challenge in his return as Chris Hero is waiting at the front door. Coming off a failed attempt at becoming World Champion, Hero likely won't be in a happy mood so it shall be interesting to see how the two vastly different personalities will clash.

Mike Bailey vs. Player Uno (EVIL UNO)

He's baaaaaaack. After three years away from Reseda, Player Uno of the Super Smash Brothers returns, BUT will it be the same Uno the fans knew and loved in 2012? Either way, his return match against fellow Canadian Mike Bailey is sure to be a barnburner. They've met several times in the past and I can only imagine what they have in store for the PWG faithful in a few weeks.

Adam Cole vs. Andrew Everett

Adam Cole's tour through all the new faces on the PWG roster since returning continues as he faces off with The Apex of Agility, Andrew Everett. Cole fell prey to Everett's running mate Trevor Lee in the fall of 2014 just before he began his sabbatical from PWG, does this mean Everett holds the key to taking down the Panama City Playboy? Or will Cole drop Everett just like he did Mike Bailey last month on the road to regaining his throne at the top of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla? Only time will tell!

Zack Sabre Jr vs. Trevor Lee

Just about every PWG card has a huge dream match and this month, it's Zack Sabre Jr and Trevor Lee bringing us a first time ever encounter. Many are getting impatient with waiting on ZSJ to get his title shot against Roderick Strong however this proves to be a match that everyone is excited about. It is also a match that could put Trevor Lee back into title contention for the first time in a year should he come out victorious.

Roderick Strong (c) vs. Drew Galloway

Roderick Strong kicked off his second year as PWG World Champion by defeating fellow veteran Chris Hero on the 2nd day of the new year, but as soon as one challenger is taken out, a new one emerges. In this instance, it's Drew Galloway. Galloway getting a title shot is surprising, albeit a bit random considering Zack Sabre Jr won a title shot to go along with his 2015 BOLA trophy. It's a title shot he has yet to get due to Roddy not being ready to face him. This makes Strong's opponents on the road to that title match sound weak however I think Drew Galloway begs to differ. He's a sizeable opponent that will be a perfect match up for Roddy's intense, hard hitting style. Can Galloway seize gold in only his 4th appearance in Reseda?

All Star Weekend 11 News & Notes - Adam Cole, Sami Callihan, & Kyle O'Reilly return to PWG + more!

So, All Star Weekend 11 was this weekend and it was bonkers. Of course, the majority of us are going to have to wait a few weeks to see the festivities when the DVD comes out, so this post will be free of all match result spoilers. As you can tell by the title, there WILL be spoilers as far as returns and other happenings however I will keep all match results away so there will still be some sort of mystery.

I'm back........ #ASW11 @OfficialPWG pic.twitter.com/vmi9F1QPEF

— Sami Callihan (@TheSamiCallihan) December 12, 2015

Night One saw the surprise return of Sami Callihan who recently departed from WWE after a two year stay in NXT. The Callihan Death Machine wrestled his final match before reporting to Florida in June 2013 against Adam Cole in the form of a 60 minute Iron Man Match for the PWG World Title at "Is Your Body Ready?" Callihan spent only a year in PWG, but that year was packed with memorable moments including his BRUTAL series of contests with Drake Younger and a match with Kyle O'Reilly that has become known as the start of O'Reilly's rise to the top of PWG. With all that in mind, the reception Callihan got was astounding. He didn't just appear and leave, however. Callihan came to fight and he got one as he faced off with Drew Gulak in an unannounced contest. Welcome back, Sami!

Photo credit: Mikey Nolan

The mid card of the evening was filled many noteworthy topics. From The Wolves return to Will Ospreay & Trevor Lee tearing the house down to Kenny Omega reminding Reseda why he is & always has been PWG at heart by bringing the chainsaw back, this time in physical form as you can see in the picture above. What a time to be alive!

It's pretty magical that on the same night that Callihan returned, so did his long time rival and the man he faced in his last PWG match, the longest reigning PWG World Champion of all time, Adam Cole BAY BAY! The Young Bucks took it upon themselves to attack Matt Sydal after his match with Roderick Strong and they would soon pay the price. The lights went out and Super Dragon appeared in the center of the ring. Or so we thought... the mask is taken off to reveal none other than Adam Cole in fine form. Cole, one of the original founders of the Mount Rushmore stable, would then officially rejoin the group, much to the chagrin of current World Champion Roderick Strong. You would think he'd be happy that the group has grown however, Roddy seemed to be very skeptical on the idea. We would see this come to fruition in a post match segment posted on PWG's YouTube channel.

Night One had the world talking, but PWG wasn't done. Night Two got thrust into action with Chuck Taylor & Kikutaro in a match that started, ended, then restarted. Kikutaro, who made his first PWG appearance since 2008, announced after the match that he would be moving to the US next year.

I've been a PWG regular since my debut in 2013. Tonight won't be a goodbye.. but it may be a see ya later. Let's make it one to remember!

— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) December 12, 2015

The night continued with a number of barnburning contests including the match that many fans in attendance voted as the match of the weekend, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay. Not to mention, what may have been the last match in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla for Johnny Gargano as he and Tommaso Ciampa went to battle with Michael Elgin & Brian Cage. If this was the last time in Reseda for Johnny Wrestling, thanks for all the great matches in the past two years, go kill it in NXT like we know you will!

Then came time for the main event. A Guerrilla Warfare Match between Mount Rushmore 2.0 and Chris Hero, Mike Bailey, Joey Ryan, and the returning & beloved Candice LeRae. As you'd expect, the general consensus of this match was that it was pure chaos. Rick Knox, Justin Borden, and even Kikutaro played key roles in the contest that would feature a moment for the history books.

Last year on December 12th, Roderick Strong claimed to not be in attendance only to run down to the ring and attack Kyle O'Reilly after he had defended the World Title against Ricochet. This led to an impromptu Guerilla Warfare match where Roddy beat O'Reilly for the belt and sent him packing, not to be seen in PWG again. Until now. One year after that unforgettable night, Kyle O'Reilly descended upon Reseda with a vengeance. Not only did he return face to face with his nemesis Roderick Strong, he returned face to face with a rival that he's been linked to for years, Adam Cole. O'Reilly & Cole rivaled each other for over a year in PWG before their feud most recently spread to ROH, so seeing them stand face to face in the center of the PWG ring once again had to be special.

Needless to say, it was an eventful weekend for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. If you want to read the match results, those can be found here. Also, as always, be on the look out for our full reviews of both nights of All Star Weekend as soon as the DVD drops!

All Star Weekend 11 Night One & Two Results

Night One Results (12/11/15):

Chuck Taylor defeated Mark Andrews

Ricochet defeated Marty Scurll

Michael Elgin & Brian Cage defeated Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards

Sami Callihan defeated Drew Gulak

Trevor Lee defeated Will Ospreay

Kenny Omega defeated Mike Bailey

The Young Bucks defeated Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa to retain the PWG World Tag Team Titles

Roderick Strong defeated Matt Sydal to retain the PWG World Championship

After the match, Adam Cole returned under a Super Dragon mask and rejoined Mount Rushmore. It was Cole's first appearance in PWG since December 12th, 2014.

Night Two Results (12/12/15):

Chuck Taylor defeated Kikutaro

Timothy Thatcher defeated Marty Scurll

Ricochet defeated Mark Andrews

Michael Elgin & Brian Cage defeated Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa

Trevor Lee defeated Matt Sydal

Kenny Omega defeated Will Ospreay

Chris Hero, Mike Bailey, Joey Ryan, & Candice LeRae defeated Mount Rushmore (Roderick Strong, Adam Cole, & The Young Bucks) in a Guerrilla Warfare Match

During the match, Kyle O'Reilly made his return to PWG.

PWG All Star Weekend 11 Match Cards

PWG broke the internet once again this afternoon with announcements for the upcoming All Star Weekend events which are only a month away. The cards are as follows:

Night One - December 11th, 2015:

Roderick Strong vs. Matt Sydal - PWG World Title Match

The Young Bucks vs. Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa - PWG World Tag Team Title Match

Kenny Omega vs. Mike Bailey

Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards

Ricochet vs. Marty Scurll

Trevor Lee vs. Will Ospreay

Chuck Taylor vs. Mark Andrews

Night Two - December 12th, 2015:

Mount Rushmore 2.0 (Roderick Strong, Super Dragon, & The Young Bucks) vs. Chris Hero, Mike Bailey, Candice LeRae, & Joey Ryan - Guerrilla Warfare Match

Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay

Matt Sydal vs. Trevor Lee

Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa

Timothy Thatcher vs. Marty Scurll

Ricochet vs. Mark Andrews

Chuck Taylor vs. Kikutaro

Josh Alexander speaks on his final night in PWG

Photo credit: Mikey Nolan

Former PWG World Tag Team Champion Josh Alexander, who as you know retired in July, recently published a piece about his final run of shows on the Independent scene. Of course, one of those stops was in PWG where he competed multiple times in the first half of 2015. It was a bummer to see his run in Reseda cut short, but it's clear that it was a time he'll never forget as you can tell by this excerpt from his blog:

Next stop was the mecca known as PWG. I loved the match, andit was everything PWG always is. Just a fucking blast. Not much else I can say. I felt lucky every time I got to wrestle there. Candice & Joey are two of the most awesome people in all of wrestling, and to be honest Candice is one of the best in wrestling male or female. After the match, I was genuinely surprised at the reaction I received from the fans. So many people at PWG all the way on the other side of the continent knew my story. I felt like they knew the sacrifices I made, and rather than judge me for walking away, they wanted to give me a hero’s goodbye. It was honestly touching coming from a crowd that hadn't had much time to get to know me. It's just another reason why The PWG crowd is as admired as the promotion itself. Special thanks to the Young Bucks. I would have never got my opportunity there if it wasn't for them. 

The full article discussing his final matches in AAW, AIW, & Alpha-1 and the aftermath of his retirement from pro wrestling can be found here! And with that, we here at Guerrilla Fanfare offer one more #ThankYouJosh!

2015 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage / Night Three Review

Date: August 30th, 2015

PWG World Champion - Roderick Strong (since Black Cole Sun - December 2014)

PWG Tag Team Champions - The Young Bucks (since Mystery Vortex III - June 2015)

Defending BOLA Champion - Ricochet (2014 winner)

Commentators: Excalibur, Chuck Taylor, & Biff Busick


Jack Evans starts the show by cutting a promo. He's finally gotten a mic to use instead of yelling at the top of his lungs. Jack says he was talking with fans about their bets on who would win the tournament and none of them picked him. OOOOOH! "But you know who one of those chumps did pick? This punk ass Brian Cage!" JACK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Evans runs down Cage and says he may be a body builder, but to him that's just a male beauty pageant contestant. To close off his statement, Jack gets right up in his face and says Cage will never be the athlete he is.

1) Jack Evans vs. Brian Cage - First Round Match

"We're starting an hour and a half late, Jack Evans coming in with a 20 minute promo, Brian Cage is not feeling it!" - Chuck Taylor

And all of that pre-match chatter leads to Jack Evans getting absolutely destroyed by Brian Cage. Numerous lariats that turn him inside out (literally) and a guerrilla press over the top rope to the floor are just a few of the ways Mr GMSI chose torture Jack. This was an awesome squash that saw Jack get ZERO offense until he got Cage into a perfect bridging pin to get the surprise victory.

Match rating - **3/4

2) Chris Hero vs. Biff Busick - First Round Match

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2015 Battle of Los Angeles - Stage Two Review

Date: August 29th, 2015

PWG World Champion - Roderick Strong (since Black Cole Sun - December 2014)

PWG Tag Team Champions - The Young Bucks (since Mystery Vortex III - June 2015)

Defending BOLA Champion - Ricochet (2014 winner)

Commentators: Excalibur, Chuck Taylor, & Chris Hero



"Who buys Night Two without buying Night One? If you're one of those assholes, go buy Night One, you pervert!" - Chuck Taylor

1) Rich Swann vs. Marty Scurll - First Round Match

"Banzai drop by Marty Scurll. Classic British technique." - Chuck Taylor

Photo credit: Mikey Nolan

Extremely hot opener here that begins with Marty nailing Rich Swann with his umbrella before introductions can even be made. The action never slowed down and this was the finest opener you could ask for, with an amped up crowd to boot. In the end, Rich's words would come back to bite him as "the fish and chips eating motherfucker" would force him to tap out to the chicken wing. Party Marty is headed to round two!

Match rating - ***1/4

2) Jack Evans vs. Angelico - First Round Match

"Poor guy (Jack Evans). He's spent too much time with Teddy Hart, he's completely lost his fucking mind." - Chuck Taylor

Drunken Kung Fu from Jack Evans