GCW The Collective - March 30 - April 2, 2023

[Apoho Creed]

We've got Legos in the building perfect guys to use them!

 

[Apoho Creed]

So we get one hell of a Six Man Tag then we get a Tag Match that is ended because of too much ass eating you gotta love these two Companies.

 

[CakeWalker]

- Eli Everfly vs. Kidd Bandit. Honestly such a great match to get back into the swing of watching wrestling [AGAIN!]
- Banditt feels a lot darker than they were previously - and I dig it.
- Solid first match - with a strange referee count though. Hiccups are cool at this level though.
- Koto Hiro? Don't recognize the name, but honestly love the look. So going to hope he leaves with the big dub in this one.
- 5 on 1 Knee Combination was pretty cool spot.
- This Ray Rosas seems like a pretty talented dude - and feels weird I've never seen or heard of him before.
- Tyler Bateman <3 HYPED!
- TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVAAAAAAAAAAAH!
- DKC is the only one I recognize in this one. Not that excited about it as a tag contest.
- Kubrick and Riley seem quite a cool tag team combination though.
- Awesome Sunset Powerbomb! WOW! Out of nowhere too.
- I was wrong. I was very wrong. That was a fucking awesome tag team match.
- Nothing worse than getting brutally destroyed by a HOSS.
- Bad Dude Tito! TMDK in the house!
- Also think Boogie has been awesome on the commentary for this event.
- A really solid match between Tito and Vandagriff.
- Really solid splash by Tito and a win for one of the baddest units on the planet.
- Ladies triple threat! WOOP WOOP!
- Heard about Heather - but never seen her before. Stoked to see her now.
- Do enjoy Doom's look though - very GLOW.
- Great match though, really exciting and at a great pace.
- Delilah Doom looked great in that title match though - really enjoyed that match.
- Main Event Time! WOWEE YOWEE.
- Heel moves by this Rosas dude - I fucking love it. Strong. Strong. Strong.
- CHOCOLATE THUNDER!!!!!!!!!
- I don't see Mack winning this match, but it would be cool if he did. I only say this because I don't know the SBW landscape.
- Captivating main-event right here and this has proven to be a great way to kickoff 'The Collective'.
- Really solid match though. Was a great encounter between both men.
- BATEMAN making the save!
- Boogie with the chair shot. WALLOP!

Really enjoyed my first wrestling event in at least one month if not two. Might try and watch as many of the events from this weekend, as are available.
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION ONE
- Fuck Yeah! Bloodsport bitch!
- IBUSHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Smith vs. Kratos is going to fucking rule.
- Really excited to see the level of Coughlin too.
- Barnett vs. Thatcher as well. TBH - whole card looks stacked.
- Jeff Cobb. Lets fucking go baybay!
- Impressive finish by Cobb. Really great opening contest there.
- Calvin Tankman and Erik Hammer really looks like it will be a great match.
- Wow Calvin tapped out like he was fresh out of wrestling school. What a solid submission.
- Killer Kelly <3 <3 <3 LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOO!
- Marina is an absolute monster in that ring - I just love her IDGAF attitude she has.
- Great match. Really fucking great. Marina got another level of intense to her character.
- IBUSHI vs. BAILEY! WOW. CAN'T WAIT.
- This is a real passionate contest. This is what Bloodsport is all about.
- WOW what a fucking epic finish from Kota. What a V-Trigger! That is how you pull the trigger.
- Yuya vs. Tito. oooooooooooooooooooooh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
- This match was always going to be a tough one - having to follow the last contest.
- Yuya does bring a level of excitement though - and I do think he has a great future ahead of him.
- Tito picking up the win for TMDK though. Solid result.
- Tito now 2/2 so far this weekend.
- DBS Jr. vs. KRATOS! This is another Super Fight for sure.
- This match felt quite flat at time.
- Crossface for the win for the Junior Bulldog.
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION TWO
- Johnny Bloodsport!
- Also curious to see where Royce is - at this stage as a solo product.
- That was a good little bout. Both Johnny and Royce went hard with each other. Solid fucking contest.
- COUGHLIN vs. MOXLEY. That is fucking dope. Can't wait for it to happen.
- Alex has really stepped up his game. I can't help but be impressed with what he is bringing to the table.
- Hockey Fight - all our Canadians going to get aroused by that moment LOL
- Mox looks like he wants to kill him.
- Moxley just looked like an absolute monster in that match.
- Main Event Time! This will be exciting for sure.
- Thatcher is one of most under rated wrestlers in the entire world. Dude is so fucking talent.
- This is a really good battle and really fitting of the final match.
- What a win! What a fucking epic win!

Another really enjoyable event. And looking forward to getting my teeth into the next event. ​

 

[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION ONE
- DDT TIME! Hoping its more enjoyable than the last show I watched.
- Veda in my ears. Could this really get any better.
- Chris Brookes - a certified SEX GOD!
- FEAR YOSHIHIKO!
- Fair play! We need fair play!
- Shunma brings a whole lot of entertainment to the contest.
- Yoshihiko. Fear the fucking champion!
- This is a good comedy introduction - especially for a lot of first time viewers of DDT. Very smart booking.
- I can't stop laughing at this first match.
- MAO is so fast and impressive with what he brings to the ring. Really enjoying what he brings to the table.
- New Champion! MAO has the strap.
- PRAY MANTIS BOMB! BROOKES WINS!
- DESTROYER! DESTROYER! DESTROYER! Yoshihiko reclaims the belt - what a mad start to this event.
- Takagi & Nakazawa very much get my support in this tag match.
- I actually can't deal with Pheromones. I think I will put a pin in this and watch tomorrow - no loose nips before bed please.
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION TWO
- The nakedness is easier to deal with in the morning - but still. Yikes.
- This match was fucking weird LOL. What a strange ending.
- Nick FUCKING Wayne! Not the biggest fan of Everett
- Higuchi is a real destructive force though. Might be a shock to the system for Nick and Andrew here.
- Masada is also a real talent for the future.
- Brutal Lariat from Higuchi.
- THE CLAW [in Toy Story Alien voice]
- I like Vert Vixen's look. Another new lady for me to check out this weekend.
- Also excited to see what Saki brings to the table in this one as well. Women take this event up another echelon.
- BLUE THUNDER BOMB!
- Short but sweet. Decent enough contest, although did leave me wanting a little bit more.
- Endo vs. Janela. HYPED!
- The Bad Boy!
- This match is actually giving goosebumps on entrance alone. Unexpected excitement.
- Joey such a great entertainment factor - whilst still keeping it wrestling.
- BRAINBUSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
- For a moment I thought that Package Piledriver was going to end that one.
- Some of these turnbuckles spot have really added to the match - and this event as a whole.
- A really cool exchange of Germans.
- Really great match - would go as far as saying. Best Match I've seen so far.
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION THREE
- this tag match is going to be awesome. Eddie and Akiyama teaming up. Chef kiss!
- And against DAMNATION TA - love me a little bit of Sasaki.
- Man I love Kinston when he is in an more indie environment. All aboard this hype train.
- this is going to be one of those hard hitting matches for sure - love this.
- Very cool for Akiyama to get the finish.
- A very nice Exploder as well. Love the crowd response for him too.
- Takeshita vs. Ueno. What a very awesome match to round off this event. Smart booking.
- Fucking pumped for this one.
- Both men are going all out in this one - just the standard you want to see from an event like this.
- Konosuke flying is something special - you never expect it, but its so fucking smooth sailing.
- Ueno kicked out of the lariat in one. WHAT A FUCKING moment.
- Solid Knee Strike to take the victory.

The last time I watched DDT I was unsure - but this event has proved me wrong. Only thing I'd skip would be Pheromones if I saw them again. Not my cup of tea. But so far - best match so far was part of this event. And enjoying getting back into the swing of things.
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION ONE
- Scramble match to kickoff. This is what I like to see.
- Terry Yaki! I like this guy - but I love this name.
- this is proving to be a real mish mash of talent in this opening contest.
- MILKSHAKE! Oh wait - I don't want any of that milk lol.
- I feel like Yaki has actually massively improved since the last time I saw them in action.
- Darius Carter with a great steal - but it was a really enthralling scramble match. Perfect start to the event.
- Wille Mack! Love the referee dance to the theme song LOL
- Honestly another talent - that is so under rated and always feel should be a lot further up the card.
- Billy Dixon. The man who can never decided if he wants to be a face or heel lol
- This could be lowkey one of the better matches this grand stand weekend.
- THE FORBIDDEN DOOR IS HERE! LMAO. Commentary is on point for this one.
- Mack interaction with the fans is always top level too.
- Billy through the door. BOOOOOOOOOOOM!
- "He is behind you" SPEAR! Brilliant timing from the fan LOL
- I think if Billy dropped some weight and became more stocky - he could go much further as a wrestler. Could even be a young Willie Mack.
- I'm shocked Mack lost to a backslide LMAO SMH WTF?
- Kenny King! OK OK OK. Looks like I am Team West Coast for this match.
- Elimination tag team match? I can get into this!
- A Flying Kenny King appears.
- So much better than any shit the fed would put out. FUCK SURVIVOR SERIS BITCH!
- AC Mack pretty much just killed Mazzerati. WOW!
- Kenny continues to be one of the very best. Another massively under rated talent.
- School Boys to take the win! YOWEEE WOWEEEEE!
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION TWO
- Bryan Keith taking on 2 Cold Scorpio. The future take on the past. Time to get funky!
- if Keith thought he would have the fans, he was sorely mistake.
- Scorpio is really making Keith work for this. 2 Cold is actually looking really solid in this one.
- No comedy element tonight.
- Satellite DDT! BOOOOM!
- This match is a whole bunch of fun. They are going fucking hard.
- MOONSAULT! NOOOOOOO!
- EXPLODAAAAAAAAAAAAAH FROM DA TOP!
- This match just keeps on going. 2 Cold is really making Keith work for his dinner in this one.
- Disappointing finish to the contest. Really hope these two have another match down the road.
- Kevin Knight is a cool entry - but I am just going to mark the fuck out for Myron Reed.
- Some awesome rapping from the English representative
- And the crowd are pumped!
- MYRON REED BAYBAY!
- Kevin getting aerial from the go. This is going to be high speed for sure.
- Myron is so fucking fast. WOW WOW WOW
- Knight have improved as well. Good fucking shit
- DeReiss is also sparking my interest - espesh considering he is a Brit.
- Knight's counter drop kick to repel Myron's Cutter - was a cool AF spot
- Incredible! Just a fucking awesome match.
- Myron turning that frogsplash into a cutter is another amazing spot.
- FUCKING SPOT FEST BAYBAY
- Awesome match - close to be best match of the weekend. 100% the 2nd best one so far.
- Adora vs. TANKMAN? Surely Calvin is going to snap Trish in half.
- Trish though is fucking great to watch - so I won't complain if she retains.
- that pop-up rolling elbow - should just be a straight KO tbh. That would be a more shocking finish.
- this match is suffering though, for having to follow the triple threat from before. tough break really.
- Trish is working hard in this one though, doing her best to give us that fairytale finish.
- WOW Calvin didn't win! HOW!
- Match over? I mean not bad. But still not as good as that three way.
- Billy Dixon is next? OOOOOH

Two really standout matches during this event. Looking forward to getting into the next day
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[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION ONE
- Day Two! LETS GO!
DeReiss, Brogan and Yaki in the same scramble. Called me interested.
- Nothing better than a scramble to kick off proceedings.
- Bobby Flacco also quite an interesting little character. Very fast and agile in that ring.
- DeReiss is really growing me as of late. So much raw potential.
- Terry Yaki with the win. HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
- Don't know much about Titus - but would prefer for him to beat the Raddy Daddy.
- This match isn't my favourite - I am not going to lie. But you can't love everything can you.
- Both of them are putting in the effort though.
- Decent finish by Radrick though.
- Wow Hunter Drake is a skinny little dude.
- CARTWHEEL!
- Jack is one of these dude like Mack and Leon that would do great with some time in Japan.
- these dudes have great chemistry.
- CODE RED out of nowhere from Drake.
- CARTWHEEL SHIT!
- The height of Jack was fucking awesome - it was like he floating in mid-air. If only for a few moments.
- Moone vs. Paige. Interesting.
- This is a bit of a messy match - execution is lacking.
- Glad the match is over tbh. The sitdown driver was a good ending, but was hard to watch.

52:00​

 

[CakeWalker]

WATCH SESSION TWO
- 15 year old? WOW! A fresh baby for Jimmy Lloyd to kill it seems.
- Bodhi seems to have that lucha bouncy potential.
- This Young Boy has got a whole lot of energy - GCW presenting another young start for the future if he stays strong.
- Brutal Package Piledriver to finish it off though. A different boy!
- Starboy vs. Price. WOW! BIG FUCKING MATCH.
- Price has got such skills and got a get brain. This match is just what I wanted.
- Springboard Bulldog from Starboy! WOW WOW WOW
- "YOU ARE FUCKING BASIC!" such a funny thing to shout by Price.
- Starboy takes the win via the Crossface! Charlie is really elevating himself and becoming a star for the future.
- I can enjoy Wreck - if she keep her tongue in her a mouth a little bit more than usual.
- I love the goat on Bobby's shoulders.
- Orlando with the distraction. This comedy character is going to win me over I feel.
- he slapped that ring post hard - DING!
- Sawyer is growing on me for people to work this style of match.
- GET THE DOORS!
- Wow Orlando dropped Wreck with a cutter through the door! Nice spot!
- BOMBED through the door. Game Over!
- Wreck stealing Bobby Jr.!
- Four way tag team match. SAY WHAT?
- Wasted Youth. Cool.
- CPF coming out to Backstreet Boys <3
- OMG THE BANG BROS!
- BEST BROS! POP POP POP!
- Seruga wing show!
- Great way to end this event.
- Balliyan with a majestic backbreaker. Another talent totally in need of more spotlight
- Double Knuckle Lock! YES!
- BangBros with the flippy shit!
- this just a real spicy tag team match.
- BestBros handshake!
- all the team are bringing some real great double team moves to this match - really helping level up this event.
- Avalanche Piggy Back! SPOT-TASTIC!
- fucking fun as fuck to watch
- Nice finish by Wasted Youth - but all in all just a great way to close Degeneration-F.

A good start to the day show - with some decent matches. The main-event was easily the best part of the show though.​