Sarasota, Fla - In the wake of Halloween around the corner, All-Star Wrestling Association (ASWA) put together an energizing event with Hallowed Ground at Sarasota High School. The show was highlighted by four championship matches with one changing hands and another being inaugural. Moses Mayhem would retain the ASWA Florida Heavyweight Championship against Zachary Magnus, while Jake Cross retained the FTW No Limits Championship in a hardcore match against Chase McCoy. Meanwhile, The Real Drago would win the ASWA Sunshine State Championship off of The Bounty Hunter while The Cheese defeated Mike Orlando to become the inaugural ASWA National Champion.
Bruce Osborne vs Sam C:
The opening match started with Bruce Osborne making his ASWA debut in the ring and showing off heat to the crowd. Answering the call to the match against ‘The Omen’ was one half of the Rewind Society in Sam C.
As the match commenced, Sam C would get the crowd hyped and even frustrating Osborne. Eventually, Osborne would take advantage on Sam C’s neck and back only for Sam C to mount a comeback before eventually pinning Osborne with the DMT.
Yoseph Raganov vs Just Kurt:
‘The Bear’ Yoseph Raganov was looking to bounce back after his losing to The Bounty Hunter in a submission match for the ASWA Sunshine State Championship. Raganov was not the only one looking to bounce back as Just Kurt was looking to get back in the winning column after falling to Zachary Magnus at Stars and Stripes.
As the match commenced, Kurt would try to utilize his speed to counter against Raganov’s power. Raganov would take advantage by targeting Kurt’s leg, but a mounted comeback for Kurt would lead to a victory for him following a Samoan Drop.
Strawberry Creamin (Christian Anderson and RJ Kent) vs RDS (Cruz Rivera and J Villa):
Tag team action would then come into play as RDS (Cruz Rivera and J Villa) were looking to extend their winning streak after defeating Colt Manson and Jack Maguire at Stars and Stripes. Accepting the challenge was none other than the FTW/NWA Territory Tag Team Champions Strawberry Creamin (Christian Anderson and RJ Kent).
Both teams showed off speed and high flying abilities with RDS grounding Anderson before making a hot tag to Kent, who would try to clean house. As Strawberry Creamin would go for a double team, RDS would take advantage from a distraction from Colt Manson, who stopped Kent from preventing RDS hitting the Spanish Train on Anderson to win the match. After the match, Manson, who feuded with RDS for the last couple of shows, would eventually join forces with Rivera and Villa.
*Moses Mayhem vs Zachary Magnus (ASWA Florida Heavyweight Championship):
In the first of four title matches, Moses Mayhem was looking to keep his momentum going after his last two title matches against Big Rig Colton and Javan Dymond were in success. Mayhem would be ready for another challenge as Zachary Magnus would challenge him.
'The Doctor' would utilize power of his caliber against Mayhem, which would lead to him knocking out the referee and hitting Mayhem with a low blow and the title for a close two-count.
Mayhem would not let the title slip through his fingers as he would hit the Truck Stop Spear on Magnus for the three count to retain the title.
Nima Gore vs Allie Recks vs Gretta:
Nima Gore was looking to gain her momentum in her next match after defeating Shamar Amor at Stars and Stripes, but her match was going to be an extra challenge as she would face Allie Recks and debuting Gretta. At first, Recks tried to join forces with Gore only to change her mind and try to align with Gretta, however Gretta would not be amused as she would turn the tables on Recks. Both Gore and Reck would try to fight back against one-quarter of TVMA, but it would be to no avail as the 6-6 giant would hit a chokeslam on Gore for the win.
*The Bounty Hunter vs The Real Drago (Russian Chain Match for the ASWA Sunshine State Championship):
After intermission, Hallowed Ground would continue with its second title as The Real Drago (accompanied by Yoseph Raganov) would take on The Bounty Hunter (accompanied by Matthew Roblez) in a Russian Chain match for the ASWA Sunshine State Championship.
Both wrestler would continue to push each other's limits Raganov and Roblez trying to stop each other from utter distractions. In the end, Drago proved why he was the strongest link in the match as he touched all four corners to win the ASWA Sunshine State Championship.
Mike Mondo vs Javan Dymond:
In a battle of power and a grudge match, 'The Unbreakable' Javan Dymond was looking regain momentum after his last two matches. He would be put to the test against the former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, two-time Ohio Valley Wrestling Heavyweight Champion and one-time WWE World Tag Team Champion in Mike Mondo.
Both wrestlers showed off power and strength in their match and it looked like Mondo was going to be the potential victor in his ASWA debut, but Dymond would not relent and mount a comeback with power of his own.
As Dymond his signature swinging side slam, it looked like he was going to get the win, but ultimately time was not on his side as 15 minutes elapsed and the match would end in a draw.
Not happy with the outcome Dymond pushed to restart the match. But as the referee was about to ring the bell, Mondo would walk out of the ring and refuse to let the match restart.
*Jake Cross vs ‘Psycho’ Chase McCoy (Hardcore Match for the FTW No Limits Championship):
After defeating Jake Cross in a non-title lumberjack match at Stars and Stripes, 'Psycho' Chase McCoy was looking to finally take the FTW No Limits Championship off of Cross. McCoy would accept the challenge in a hardcore match.
Cross was looking to avenge the loss from last show and pushed McCoy to his limits, which included the use of kendo sticks, cookie sheets, trash cans, trash can lids and steel chairs.
Cross would eventually gain extra advantage as Zachary Magnus, who fell to Moses Mayhem earlier in the show, would hand Cross a pair of restraint cuffs and would finish McCoy with a corner death valley driver through a door for the win and retain the championship
The Cheese vs Mike Orlando (Tournament finals to determine the inaugural ASWA National Championship):
In the main event and final championship match, Mike Orlando and The Cheese would put their friendship to the test in the finals of the ASWA National Championship Tournament to determine the inaugural ASWA National Champion.
As the match commenced, both would bring in entertainment to the match with their senses of humor. In the end, The Cheese would be the victor as he rolled up Orlando to become the inaugural ASWA National Champion.
After the match, both wrestlers showed sportsmanship with Orlando buckling the belt around The Cheese's waist.
Final Match Results:
1. Sam C def Bruce Osborne
2. Just Kurt def Yoseph Raganov
3. RDS def Strawberry Creamin
4. *Moses Mayhem def Zachary Magnus to retain the ASWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
5. Gretta def Allie Recks and Nima Gore
6. *The Real Drago def The Bounty Hunter in a Russian Chain Match for the ASWA Sunshine State Championship.
7. Mike Mondo vs Javan Dymond ended in a draw
8. *Jake Cross def Psycho Chase McCoy in a hardcore match to retain the FTW No Limits Championship
9. *The Cheese def Mike Orlando to become the inaugural ASWA National Champion
Up Next:
ASWA returns to action as they host One Fall on two occasions. Night one will take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sarasota on November 14, while night two will head to the SSG Michael Wayne Schafer Memorial Building in Spring on November 21. Both shows will start at 6 pm with the doors opening at 5 pm.
