Sunday February 12, 2017 - Championship Wrestling from Hollywood taped episodes 301-302; including the finals of the PP3 Cup and a shocking Hollywood Heritage Championship.
Visiting backstage were The Great Khali, Billy Corgan, Dave Lagana and Denver United promoter Matt Yaden.
Episode #301
Jarek, accompanied by United Television Champion, Bateman matched up against Scorpio Sky to open the show. If Sky were victorious, it would earn him an immediate shot at Bateman’s United Television Championship. Sky entered with injured ribs and they may as well have been a bullseye for Jarek. Despite a devastating attack from Jarek, Sky managed to catch Jarek with a brutal high-knee and the Ace of Spades for the victory.
Bateman never even wandered from ring side. He entered the ring, the bell rang and the fight began. The advantage should have belonged to the champion, after the injured Scorpio Sky never had the chance to recover. Jarek recovered at ringside and attempted to involve himself in the match by sliding Bateman the title. But, Sky intercepted and used the belt to attack Jarek as the ref tried to keep Jarek from entering the ring. Bateman tried to take advantage of Sky’s back being turned by punching Sky from behind, but Sky spun around Bateman’s hand connected with the belt. Reeling, he found himself wide open for Sky’s high-knee and the amazing upset was complete.
New champion – Scorpio Sky.
Bad Dude Tito and PPA looked well-poised to add a third chapter their trilogy of controversial matches. In the early going, the match appeared to be another instant classic. But, midway through the match, the referee was knocked to the ground.
In a repeat of their previous match, Nikko Marquez came out to investigate. As he attempted to revive the referee, a suit-clad DJ Hyde pushed past him and into the ring. Hyde put his hands around the neck of DJ Hyde but then turned on Bad Dude Tito. The Lariat God hit Tito with his signature move and Nikko Marquez counted the fast three count.
When the match ended, an exuberant Avalon celebrated with Hyde and Marquez.
Episode #302
Watts, the single-handed United Tag Team Champions found himself without Ty Matthews as he competed in single’s competition. His opponent, Dylan Bostic, had the support of his manager, Coach Flexo, and his teammate, Dan Joseph. Watts, however, is used to fighting while outnumbered and this match was no different – Watts walked away victorious.
Devin Sparks had his young boys compete in rock-paper-scissors to determine which of them would serve as his partner. But Sparks’ foray into tag team wrestling ran into the well-functioning buzzsaw of Freeman & Walker, who easily picked up the victory.
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