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The NWA, one of professional wrestling's oldest organizations, put on their first full card show for many many years with their 70th Anniversary Show, and it was headlined by the anticipated rematch between former champion Nick Aldis and Cody, who won the title at ALL IN.
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On top of that, two more prestigious NWA titles were brought back to go alongside the famous 'Ten Pounds of Gold', the NWA Women's Championship, and the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. Plus many former NWA Champions appeared and several historic announcements were made.
The main issue with the show was that it had audio issues throughout and Jim Cornette fell on the wrong side of 'you either love him or hate him' for me personally, other than that I think the NWA's 70th Anniversary show was a huge success with some excellent wrestling showcased that cemented the NWA, under Billy Corgan and Dave Lagana, as an exciting prospect to look out for!
Here are the results!
#1 Colt Cabana Vs Sammy Guevera Vs Sam Shaw Vs Scorpio Sky - NWA National Heavyweight Semi Final - Elimination Fatal Fourway match
Most people know who Colt Cabana is, and Scorpio Sky is obviously from ROH's SCU. Sammy Guevera works for Aro Lucha and Sam Shaw is formerly from TNA.
Shaw eliminated Colt Cabana after an opening round of comedy moments, Guevera was then eliminated by Scorpio Sky and then Shaw took advantage of Sky not paying attention to immediately eliminate him straight after and win the match!
Sammy Guevera looked great during the match with his athleticism and high-flying ability and many were gutted when the plucky smaller guy was eliminated!
Result: Sam Shaw Def. Colt Cabana, Scorpio Sky and Sammy Guevera
After the match we saw a ringside promo from former NWA Champion Blue Demon JR, who openly challenged whoever was the NWA World Heavyweight Champion at the end of the night to come to Mexico and defend the title against him!
#2 Loredo Kid Vs. Barrett Brown
Kid is a well established luchador in Mexico, making several appearances for AAA and Brown is a young wrestler from Texas who is the current NWA Junior Heavyweight Champion, although it has yet to be officially recognized as a title by Corgan and Lagana's NWA.
The two put on a frantic high-flying match that absolutely irritated Cornette on commentary which was particularly irritating for me. The pair hit a Canadian Destroyer Piledriver spot and Cornette went positively nuts about it, which sort of buried the match and the effort from the two guys.
Barrett picked up the win however with a running knee to secure a huge victory over the AAA star. If they are going to honor Barrett's current NWA Title reign then this is a good way to establish him.
Result: Barrett Brown Def. Laredo Kid
#3. Willie Mack Vs Jay Bradley Vs Mike Parrow Vs Ricky Starks NWA National Heavyweight Semi Final - Elimination Fatal Fourway match
Willie Mack was Cody's first NWA Heavyweight Title challenger and is now in Impact Wrestling, Jay Bradley is a former TNA and WWE star, Mike Parrow wrestles for MLW but is most famous for coming as gay and Ricky Starks is best known for his work with Anarchy Championship Wrestling.
Parrow was eliminated first by 'cocky heel' Ricky Starks when he was rolled up by Starks and had his trunks held. Cornette also pointed out that Parrow had a shoulder up, so maybe there's an angle being built there.
Bradley was eliminated next by a Willie Mack Frog Splash and Starks is the last to be eliminated by a Stunner.
Result: Willie Mack Def. Ricky Starks, Mike Parrow and Jay Bradley
#4. Tim Storm Vs Peter Avalon
Tim Storm is a school teacher who was the NWA World Heavyweight Champion when Corgan and Lagana took over the company. He was the one that helped them relaunch the brand so it's great to see him get the spotlight here in a match as NWA as they come, a 'Kiss My Foot' Match.
Avalon played the heel perfectly, attacking Storm before the bell and pulling all manner of nefarious tricks out of the bag. Storm prevailed though and then Avalon tried to get his manager to kiss Storm's feet instead. Storm grabbed Avalon and forced him to do it! Classic NWA.
Result: Tim Storm Def. Peter Avalon
#5. Jazz Vs. Penelope Ford - NWA Women's Championship Match
Penelope Ford shone as Joey Ryan's partner in his match against Adam Page at ALL IN and really should be a bigger deal, Jazz is well... Jazz is just a mean woman and the current reigning NWA Women's Champion. Just look at her entrance!
Ford was given so much of the spotlight in this match with several opportunities to show off her athleticism, however, the story of the match was that the plucky Ford just didn't have enough to overcome the pure power of reigning champion Jazz.
Jazz would go on to pick up the win after demolishing Ford and then tapping out 'The Bad Girl'. It looks like Jazz is here to stay. I also could have done without Cornette on commentary criticizing Joey Janela a lot.
Result: Jazz Def. Penelope Ford to retain the NWA Women's Championship
#6. Willie Mack Vs Sam Shaw - NWA National Championship Match
Jeff Jarrett walked out with the NWA National Championship and presented it to Magnum TA who will be giving the belt to the winner of the next match, between the two victors of the Fatal Fourway Elimination Semi Finals, Willie Mack and Sam Shaw.
The match started with Mack attacking Shaw as payback for the latter attacking him earlier. Mack missed a Spear into the corner allowing Shaw to take control, but Mack regained control with a T-Bone Suplex.
The pair then traded Stunners and Super Kicks, netting near falls for their efforts until a Willie Mack Stunner finally put Shaw away, making Willie Mack the new NWA National Champion.
Result: Willie Mack Def. Sam Shaw to become NWA National Champion.
#7. The War Kings (Crimson and Jax Dane) w/Road Warrior Animal vs The Kingdom of Josephus
Road Warrior Animal needs no introduction, but Crimson is a former TNA star who really should have been one of wrestling's top stars and Jax Dane is a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and together they are the War Kings.
They issued an open challenge that looked like it was going to be answered by Jocephus' spiritual advisor and another female follower. This was a trick, as Shannon Moore and Crazy Steve would attack The War Kings from behind.
What followed was nothing short of a demolition of the two smaller guys with Crimson and Dane looking like a powerhouse of a tag-team. Eventually, the War Kings picked up the win with a Pop Up Cutter.
Result: The War Kings Def. The Kingdom of Jocephus
After the match, Road Warrior Animal announced that the legendary NWA Tag-Team Tournament, the Crockett Cup would be returning next year, and you've got to expect The War Kings to be strong favorites!
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#8. Nick Aldis W/. Kamilla Kaine Vs Cody W/. Brandi Rhodes - NWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Aldis had cut a promo earlier in the night about how unfair it was that Cody had Brandi at ringside, so he found himself an insurance policy, this insurance policy turned out to be Kamilla Kaine.
Aldis had the advantage early, but naturally a back and forth occurred when Cody hit an early Disaster Kick for a near fall and Aldis hit a Power Slam for the same. Cody went for a second Disaster Kick but Aldis countered with a Kings Lynn Cloverleaf to pick up the first fall.
First Fall: Nick Aldis
After a 60 second respite period, Aldis still needed more time to recover, this leads to him bailing from the ring and Cody following him. The pair then fight throughout the arena and into the crowd.
The action got back towards the ring and Cody set up a table. Tim Storm tried to stop Cody but he punched him. Aldis tried to hit an Elbow Drop on Cody through the table but Brandi interferes, Kaine removed Brandi from the ring and Aldis went ahead, but Cody moved, causing Aldis to crash and burn through the table. Cody with a Cross Rhodes and the second fall.
Second Fall: Cody
The third fall erupted into chaos with Cody super-kicking Aldis right off the bat. Cody and Nick both ended up down after simultaneous clotheslines. This prompted Brandi Rhodes and Kamilla Kaine to brawl on the outside. Kaine accidentally speared Earl Hebner instead of Brandi and Brian Hebner expelled everyone from ringside.
Aldis and Cody frantically exchange near falls now there's no-more distractions, with Aldis even hitting a Cross Rhodes and Cody attempting a Cloverleaf. The finish and third fall came when Cody loosened his boot to escape a Cloverleaf and rolled Aldis up, only for Aldis to reverse it.
Third Fall: Nick Aldis
Result: Nick Aldis Def. Cody to become two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
