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ALDIS VS. SCURLL, NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AND MORE: COMPLETE NWA CROCKETT CUP PPV COVERAGE

NWA National Champion Willie Mack vs. Colt Cabana.

They locked up with some nice back and forth wrestling before facing off and shaking hands.  Mack worked over Cabana and sent him into the corner.  Mack went for a running dropkick in the corner but Cabana moved out of the way.  Mack sailed through the ropes and took an INSANE bump to the floor, feel first, landing on his back.  That was sick and easily the craziest bump of the night, shades of Chris Hamrick.

Cabana brought him back into the ring and scored a two count after an elbow drop.  The idea was Mack was out on his feet.    Cabana acted as if he had it easy but was nailed with a double knee strike.    Mack came to life and nailed a Samoan Drop and a moonsault for a two count.     Mack nailed a big running forearm strike and a kick to the face in the corner.  Mack nailed a big cannonball in the corner for a two count.

Cabana made a comeback with a springboard moonsault for a two count.  He nailed a series of elbows but was caught with an overhead throw suplex.  Mack placed Cabana in the ropes.  Cabana fought him off and nailed a splash on the mat for a two count.  Mack came back with a reverse hook kick.  Cabana hit a big moonsault off the top and used a pinning combination to score the surprise win.

Your winner and new NWA National Champion, Colt Cabana!

This was a damn good match with some really good bumps and some nice big offensive maneuevers.  Cabana shifted from his usual fun guy role to a more competitive role.  Good stuff.

James Storm entered the ring and took the ring mic.  Storm said the last time he was in the NWA, he was fighting for the Ten Pounds of Gold but the last time he was there, the management had more to do with the winners than those in the ring.  He said that the NWA wanted someone in a suit who said a lot of big words but the fans are a lot more like him, drinking and having fun.  He said that he has a lot of respect for Colt and loves what he can do in the ring.  He said that he's learned that management doesn't want someone like him holding the ten pounds of gold, so he's got a plan to silence them and that's to take the National title. He said that he knows Colt is a man, so he's telling him like a man, the next time he sees him, he's coming for the belt.

The NWA Tag Team titles and the Crockett Cup were brought to ringside, followed by NWA President Billy Corgan and ROH COO Joe Koff.  They brought Francis and Jackie Crockett to ringside.  Jackie Crockett wore a t-shirt that read "TBS - 6:05."

Nikita Koloff came to ringside as he will be presenting the winners with the Crockett Cup.  He was interviewed by Caprice Coleman inside the ring.  Koloff said it's been an interesting journey.  He said he wanted to thank the Crockett family, who gave him the opportunity of a lifetime.  He said that when he thinks back on his career, talking on microphones in front of cameras, renting cars and flying on planes.  Caprice asked him where his accent, which disappeared as he kept talking went.  Koloff said it's been 35 years, so your English has to improve.  That was great!  He said that he's had an incredible journey and spends time now spreading to Gospel of Jesus.  

Koloff introduced Magnum TA.  Magnum came out on his Segway to ringside.  Nikita greeted him on the floor and hugged Magum for a long time.  Caprice joined them at ringside.  He said it was surreal moment to be at ringside.  Coleman said it was 20 years since they've been together.  On TV, that's probably true.  Magnum said he got to be part of the first tournament going to the finals with Ronnie Garvin.  It was a great tribute to the Crockett family.  After his accident in 1986 and was told he was never going to walk again at the age of 27 - he said the Lord had different plans for him and he walked again, although he didn't get back in the ring.  He said that memories of walking out in Baltimore at the Crockett Cup still gives him chills today.  He said he loves being here with a great friend and to be see the conclusion of a great tournament.  Nikita and Magnum will be at ringside for the tournament final.

Crockett Cup Finals to crown new NWA Tag Team Champions: Villain Enterprises vs. Royce Isaacs and Thomas Latimer.

Madusa came out with Isaacs and Latimer.

The idea here is that The Briscoes’ attack have left the monsters hurting going into the finals.  Isaacs started out with Brody King, getting a slight advantage early on.  King fought back and chopped away at both Latimer and Isaacs.  PCO didn’t come into the ring to help, leaving the announcers to wonder how hurt he really is.  King was worked over for a long time in their corner.

King finally fought himself free but even tagging in hurt his arm.  He was screaming at King to “fix his arm” so the idea is that it was dislocated earlier.  King snapped it and that brought PCO to life as he was no selling everything and destroying everything in sight.  He wiped out everyone with lariats.  The crowd loved this and chanted for PCO.

PCO nailed a standing moonsault on Latimer and scored the pin.

Your winners and new NWA Champions and Crockett Cup Tournament winners, Villain Enterprises’ PCO & Brody King!

Nikita and the other dignitaries presented the cup and the titles to the winners.  I felt like there needed to be a strong promo here from the winners, but it didn't happen.

NWA Champion Nick Aldis vs. Marty Scurll.

TOMMY FREAKING YOUNG did the pre-match referee instructions.  That was great.

They went back and forth with some good counter-wrestling early on.  Marty Scurll worked over Aldis' arm.  Some really nice wrestling early on.  Aldis sent Scurll into the ropes but when he rebounded, he went down grabbing his face and claimed Kamille interfered.  The referee tossed her out with Tommy Young escorting her to the back.  Scurll loved that he was able to pull one over Aldis.  Aldis went up the aisle to argue with Tommy Young.  Scurll charged him and attacked the NWA Champion with chops.  

Aldis was tossed back into the ring but nailed a big boot on Scurll.  Aldis nailed a German suplex and blasted Marty across the back.  Aldis fought back with a lariat.    He followed Scurll to the floor and nailed a sideslam onto the apron.  Aldis set up a table at ringside and chokeslammed Scurll through it.  How was that NOT a disqualification?

Back in the ring, Aldis drilled Scurll with a running knee in the mid-section.  The crowd chanted for Marty, trying to rally him.  Aldis controlled Scurll in the ring, working him over.  Scurll spit in his face and came back with a tornado DDT.  Scurll came to life with offense, stomping the hell out of Aldis.  Aldis ate a superkick and was knocked to the floor.  Scurll worked him over with chops on the floor.  Scurll punched Aldis, who began bleeding badly.  Scurll continued working him over with punches on the floor and whipped him into the barricade.

Aldis was brought back into the ring and nailed with a 619.  Scurll came to life with offense.  Aldis fought back but was small packaged for a two count.  Scurll locked a figure four leglock.  Aldis was nearly pinned but got his shoulders up.  He finally made it to the ropes.  Aldis was able to catch Scurll and nailed a tombstone piledriver.  He nailed a flying elbow for a two count.  He went for the Kingsman Cloverleaf but Marty fought him off.  He nailed a series of chops but was caught with a sit-down Michinoku Driver.

Aldis went to the top but was blasted with punches by Scurll.  He went for a superplex but was fought off by Aldis.  Aldis was too tired to capitalize.  Scurll returned to the fray and nailed the superplex this time, scoring a close two count.  Aldis caught him with a powerbomb for a two count, then tried to turn him over into the Cloverleaf, but Marty grabbed the fingers and snapped them.  

Aldis charged but was kicked off.  Scurll went for the chickenwing but telegraphed it and got blasted. Scurll nailed the CrossRhodes but Aldis kicked up.  The referee got bumped when Aldis missed Scurll and nailed him by accident.  Marty nailed an enziguri and covered Aldis but Kamille returned to ringside and entered the ring.  She went for a spear but Aldis stepped in front of her and told her he wanted to win himself and sent her from the ring.  This allowed Marty to nail him in the groin with a kick.  Marty nailed Black Flag but Nick kicked up at the very last second.  They went back and forth with near falls.

Scurll ducked a clothesline and locked in the chickenwing on the mat.   Aldis tried to fight his way out, then shoved himself backwards into a pinning combination, scoring a two count.   Marty went for the Scurll Driver but Aldis turned it into a Cloverleaf but with his fingers injured, he couldn't get all of it.  Scurll still tapped.

Your winner and still NWA Champion, Nick Aldis!

Really damn entertaining back and forth 25 minute match that was worthy of the NWA title and its legacy.  Aldis came off well playing the role of the old school Champion and Scurll was excellent in his role as challenger.

After spending some time recovering, Aldis and Scurll had words before embracing and raising each other's arms.

The announcers signed off but Scurll took the mic and asked Aldis not to leave.  He said that he started his journey to become a pro wrestler 15 years ago and the very first person he met was Aldis.  Aldis took him under his wing and showed him guidance.  He helped Marty become the man that he is today.    He said they had a great match.  The crowd chanted "That was awesome."  Scurll said that he thought he could win the ROH title and the NWA title and be a double champion, but it was not to be.  He said that Aldis is the NWA Champion and he deserved to be.

Aldis said that if anything was proven tonight, it's that Scurll is the biggest self-made star in pro wrestling today.  He said that the letters NWA carry more weight than anything else in the business.  He scoffed at those who laughed at the idea of the NWA resugence project.  He said the NWA ain't going anywhere and thanked everyone for their support.  He said he hoped to see them again.

 

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