Reach Wrestling: Final Four Review (5th May 2019)

“In THE BEGINNING, they set a tone.

They ignited a fury within the South West.

Then that fury became a passion, a call for an Army to follow the SECOND COMING.

And as that Army set on their way, there was great rejoicing as they witnessed ACT 3.

The fury, the passion, and the rejoicing would lead to that THURSDAY NIGHT REACH, when the people learned…If you know…you know.

But now the Army would beckon to the call, in preparation for a JOURNEY FOR young and old,

Arm in arm and alongside their compatriots, as they would witness the desire of those who seek THE GOLD…”

As always, Reach Wrestling demonstrates a development in their presentation, with a new ring mat on display, showing a black background with the Reach logo on the middle, which looks very professional. Three man announce team as always with our entrusted trio of ‘The Voice’ Carl Andrews, Dave ‘The Eye’ Rawles and ‘Mad Dog’ Vinnie Clay. Seats filling up quickly at the moment, less lighting set up than last time. There is a new countdown set up, timer in the top corner with the Reach logo in the middle, mixed with shots of each match card. Five minutes in, they start to include clips from the last show, with every match shown, as well as Jason King’s attempted retirement, before Adam Flint’s interruption.

The ever popular and reliable MC Jonjo Obrey announces himself and gets an entrance, running down the stairs to “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas, before dying breathlessly at the bottom of the stairs. He polls the crowd on who will win, Grayson Reeves gets a few boos and cheers, lots of cheers for Eddie Ryan, Joel Redman receives boos, whilst ‘Dirty’ Dick Riley gets applause and chants of support.

Six-Man Tag Team Match:

Lance Cole, ‘Bronco’ Brendan White & ‘Country Big’ Josh Knott

Vs

Beano, ‘Psycho’ Phillips & Charlie Sterling

Bronco’s music plays as Lance Cole and Josh Knott follow him out, an interesting choice with Bronco seeming to be the leader of the three of them. Chants of “asshole” as well to all three members, Bronco especially with lots of heat. A triple pose with them, Cole on the apron, Knott on the turnbuckle and Bronco on the outside, Bronco shouting at the crowd for respect. Next out was Beano, coming out to huge applause, whilst Psycho Phillips and Charlie Sterling shoving past each other, definitely not a united team. Sterling gets into audience favourite Mr Brown’s face, to chants of “Beano”. Beano and Phillips seem a lot more united, whilst Sterling is quite standoffish, as Bronco is regaled with chants of “Brokeback Mountain”. Cole and Knott throw their respective robe and bottle, antagonising Beano, as Bronco takes time out to congratulate the crowd on Plymouth Argyle’s three points yesterday (Argyle got relegated despite winning).

Four-On-Three Handicap Match:

Lance Cole, ‘Bronco’ Brendan White, ‘Country Big’ Josh Knott & Charlie Sterling

Vs

Beano, ‘Psycho’ Phillips & Joey Seven

In a not entirely shocking turn of events, Sterling walks over and hugs his opponents, suggesting a four-on-two match. MC Obrey announces that Reach Management had suspected this could happen, so they planned a back-up just in case, with the debut of Reach Academy protégé Joey Seven, to a huge reaction from the crowd, including chants of “Joey”. Phillips would chase Cole out of the ring as we prepare for a four-on-three match, as chants of “feel the sheep” begin, as a blown-up sheep gets shaken about.

Kick off with Knott against Joey to kick off, to chants of “Man Like Joey”, as Cole tries on Bronco’s hat. Cheers for Joey as he stands on the turnbuckle, boos for Knott, as they tie-up, more cheers for Joey as the heels applaud Knott. Knott pushed into corner as this extremely hot crowd continue to chant for Joey, who gets pushed into the corner himself. Joey comes out with a dropkick, followed by a hiptoss and an enziguri to Knott, leading to Bronco being tagged in. Joey is in control, even a hiptoss to Sterling, but Joey ends up getting pushed into the heel’s corner. Seven escapes and tags in Phillips to take on Bronco, as the audience chants “Psycho’s gonna kill you”. Bronco slaps Phillips in the face, who knocks Bronco out. Sterling and Knott drag Bronco back to their corner, but get their heads smashed together by Phillips. Phillips pulls Cole in, but Bronco saves him, which leads to a huge fallaway slam by Bronco to Phillips, Bronco ending up in the Faces corner, Beano tagged in, to huge chants.

Beano with a running hurricarana to Bronco, Cole enters but Beano traps him in the corner, enziguri to Sterling to get rid of him, and then a kick to Cole for a two count. Knott comes in but gets hit with a painful sounding elbow smash by Beano! Beano goes to dive on everyone, but Sterling grabs him, and the four heels mug Beano, with the faces held back from helping. Phillips keeps getting caught by referee Callum trying to save Beano, with Knott now in control of the match. Bronco with the neckbreaker to Beano, two count only, Beano trying to fight back but the numbers are too much for him. Sterling cuts the ring off and controls beano, getting heat from the crowd. Beano gets a clothesline on Bronco in desperation and crawls to his corner, tagging in Seven, who takes out Bronco and Knott with clotheslines. Phillips gets tagged in and wipes all but Cole out, who is hiding outside. Phillips hits an Attitude Adjustment to Sterling onto a prone Bronco, only for Phillips to be superkicked by Cole, which he returns with a huge headbutt. Cole and Sterling have Phillips on the outside, Cole tries retreating but Phillips chases him to the top of the stairs, throwing him to the main arena, both men are counted out and the crowd turn around to see Josh Knott pinning Seven for a three count.

Eliminated: Psycho Phillips and Lance Cole by Count-Out.

Eliminated: Joey Seven by Pinfall.

Remaining: Charlie Sterling, ‘Bronco’ Brendan White and ‘Country Big’ Josh Knott Vs Beano.

 

Bronco’s music starts playing in celebration, only for Beano to dive on Knott, Bronco and Sterling! Carnage on the outside as Beano battles all three men, the bell hasn’t rung and some of the fans are confused (myself included), the crowd begin chanting “UK Dom” as the UK Dominator appears at ringside, MC Obrey announces “Remember, it’s an elimination tag team match!” which I admit to not knowing, I initially thought it hadn’t been mentioned at the beginning, but at half time, Omega Luke and I had a catch up and he confirmed he’d heard it announced at the beginning of the match. I’m going to blame the fans for being so loud. Beano with a pinfall on Knott but Sterling and Bronco make the save. It’s a 3-on-1 mugging as Beano battles back valiantly with double dropkicks. All three heels end up in separate corners, but a Knott splash stops Beano in his tracks, a Bronco dropkick sending Beano into a Sterling Cutter (unfortunately slightly botched, very miniscule, but these wrestlers are usually so crisp that it’s noticeable). Falcon Arrow by Sterling, two count only on Beano. Sterling tells Mr Brown to sit down, only for two other older ladies to jump up flipping him off! We get a long heel heat scene, with no tags in and out either. Sterling with a Superkick, attempts a Powerbomb but Beano with the Hurricarana sends Sterling into Brionco, taking both men out, but Knott breaks up the pinfall attempt. Bronco goes for a Piledriver with Sterling climbing up top for a Splash, but Bean back body drops Bronco off and Sterling slips, crotching himself on the top turnbuckle! Beano climbs up top and hits a huge Hurricarana with Sterling landing on Bronco, Beano covers Bronco, one, two, Bronco kicks out. But then Knott goes for the attack, Beano rolls him up, gets the three count!

Eliminated: Josh Knott by Pinfall.

Remaining: Charlie Sterling and ‘Bronco’ Brendan White Vs Beano.

 

Sterling accidentally hits Bronco, with Beano getting a two count only, and he motions to tag someone, but he’s all alone in a world full of misery and glee with two villains looking to exact pain in Charlie Sterling and Brendan White. The crowd are invested as they start chanting “Beano”. Dropkick to Bronco, but a Spike Piledriver by Sterling on Beano, and the UK Dominator has entered the ring! He wipes both Sterling and Bronco out to chants of “UK DOM”, he aims his focus on Sterling, but Bronco cheap shots him to take him out. Double Suplex attempt on Beano, but he lands on his feet, and he hits Bronco with a Flatliner off the ropes, covers Bronco, one, two, three, Beano has tied it up!

Eliminated: Brendan White by Pinfall.

Remaining: Charlie Sterling Vs Beano.

 

Beano has the momentum now, as he hits Sterling with a Roaring Elbow, a Big Boot and a rope assisted Flatliner, one, two, three, Beano is the sole survivor!

Eliminated: Charlie Sterling by Pinfall.

Survivor: Beano.

 

As this happens, UK Dominator is dragged to the back by Bronco, as Beano stands in celebration. A bit of a messy match, there was a bit of confusion during the first part of the match as a lot of the crowd didn’t seem to realise it was elimination. Beano with some good babyface fire, the crowd were fully behind him, but I am a little worried that it makes the heels look a little ineffectual, unable to take advantage during a 3-on-1 advantage, and I’m not entirely certain that Beano needed the victory. The heat spots also dragged a little bit, too long spent redoing the same thing. However, the debut of Seven was received positively, he was with four excellent opponents who could protect him and make him look good, he looked the part and it was only a mild bit of stiffness in his stance that betrayed his nerves, but he can be pleased with a successful debut. Phillips has definitely gained support since his Thursday Night Reach return against PJ Jones, and the growing feud between him and Lance Cole has a lot of potential. The best compliment I can give the match is that it had the feel of an old-ECW main event, a little bit messy, very chaotic, but the crowd are invested every step of the way regardless, and that’s what matters most. A little bit of tweaking, stronger confirmation of the elimination rules, maybe a cutting of just a few minutes, and this would have a great opener, as opposed to just a solid, good opener. Senior Referee Callum Miller makes his exit and is replaced by Cameron, who comes out to supportive cheers in preparation for the grudge match.

Grudge Match:

Adam Flint Vs Jason King

Adam Flint comes out in jeans, shirt and a jumper tied over his shoulders, to chants of “Who are you?”, only for Flint to respond with a great line, calling them bad listeners as Obrey had announced him just two seconds prior (I admit, I laughed). The crowd responded with chants of “Jason King”, as Flint points out a few empty seats, lambasting the supposed “sell-out crowd”. Flint announces that he is dressed for a funeral, as he will be retiring, effective immediately, but will first read a passage from an Ernest Hemingway novel as entertainment, due to contractual obligations; unsurprisingly, the audience reacts with chants of “boring”. Flint would threaten to leave, which would elicit a huge cheer. King comes out to huge applause and cheers, and wipes Flint out! Flint scrabbles up the stairs, but gets caught, as King beats him to counts of his punches, with huge cheers at “10”, the place rocking to chants of “Jason King”. King rides Flint and spanks his rear end, before grabbing a chair for a rubbish chair shot. Flint reverses an Irish Whip and sends King into the ring post, then rolls King into the ring and demands the bell be rung. Flint gestures to the crowd, but turns into a Flatliner by King, and the three count to win, to huge applause from the crowd.

Winner via Pinfall – Jason King.

King kisses his fingers and pats Flint on the head, before snotting on him. King celebrates, then returns to the ring and pauses the music, before hitting a second Flatliner on Flint. Crowd chants for a third, Obrey doublechecks with the crowd, Cameron picks up Flint, and a third Flatliner for emphasis. His music restarts as King raises Cameron’s hand and celebrates, Flint rolling out of the ring. Without question, more angle than match, but it was a definite crowd pleaser, and King looked relatively well protected despite his possible injury issues. Senior referee Callum Miller came out in preparation for the first Semi-Final match of the evening.

Semi-Final Journey For The Gold Match:

Joel Redman Vs ‘Dirty’ Dick Riley

“Time to lace up your boots, and prepare for war…

Tape up your wrists and march on out the door…

Victory is determined by the bravery of the bold…

As they prepare for sacrifice on their Journey…For Gold.”

Joel Redman came out first, to a muted but respected reaction. In comparison, Riley got a fantastic reaction, huge cheers by the crowd. Dick and Redman dance side to side with Callum in the middle, Dick is the overwhelming favourite as the two shake hands. Redman and Dick exchange arm locks, with a smooth interplay, Dick looking like Redman’s equal. Heel lock by Riley grounds Joel, who escapes, but Dick then stretches Redman’s legs wide, Redman escaping. Redman would snap the left arm and began focusing his attack on it, with a bow and arrow combination into a shoulder pinning predicament for a two count only. Tremendous respect between the two, as Redman would get another bow and arrow locked in, and again, yanking on the left arm, rolling back to pin Dick, two count only. Redman with a headstand on the turnbuckle, bouncing off the ropes and rolling Dick up into an Octopus Stretch, Dick using a hiptoss to escape. Equal chants for Joel and Dick so far, as they got for their third handshake, only for Joel to kick Riley, Dick responding with his Neckbreaker. Redman rolls to the outside, but Dick with a run-up to the ropes, only to get punched by Redman, who slides into a Superkick by Riley. Riley roll-up, two count only, Redman with a slingshot to the corner and throws Dick’s left shoulder into the turnbuckle. Dick on a chair as Joel punches back, brought back inside as Dick tries fighting back, diving off top into a huge Redman Spinebuster, two count only, with Redman returning to the left arm.

Some chants of “Dick” as he sells, hammerlock scoop bodyslam by Redman and following up with a kneedrop. Redman would then hit a Second Rope Kneedrop, but only achieved a two count, he climbed up top for another attempt, only for Riley to roll out as Redman missed the Moonsault. Redman would end up skinning the cat but turning into a Dick Superkick, sending Redman out of the ring and the crowd wakes up suddenly. Dive outside by Riley, throwing Redman in and hitting a Top Rope Crossbody for a two-count. The damage to Dick’s left arm means his punches are weakened, focusing on right forearms, ending up on the apron, Redman goes for a second rope Superplex, but Dick battles back with a Spanish Fly, two count only. Redman would then transition into an elevated armbar, with Dick scrabbling to the ropes, just getting the break. Huge suplex by Redman and he is completely in control, climbing up top and hitting a huge Kneedrop, one, two, thre-DICK KICKS OUT! Chants of “Dick! Dick! Dick!” as Redman would hit the Running Knee, for another close fall. Redman hits a Lariat, one, two, th-Dick kicks out again! Redman pulls off an elbow pad, Roaring Elbow attempt, but Dick with the Sliced Bread Number Two, goes for a follow-up but gets reversed into a Spinning Tombstone by Redman, one, two, three-DICK JUST KICKS OUT as the referee’s hand nearly hits the mat.

Redman, in frustration, grabs the ring bell, with Callum Miller going to grab it, but it leaves himself open for a Dick splash. Dick with the Superkick and Sit-Out Tigerbomb combination, the Reach Army chants to ten, but the referee is down. Redman grabs the ring bell, throws it to Riley and drops down in pain, just as Callum turns around and sees Riley holding the ring bell. Callum calls for the bell and disqualifies Dick Riley, to huge chants of “Bull****” and “Cheat”.

Winner via Disqualification – Joel Redman.

Crowd are majorly p***ed at this, I do feel Reach unfortunately booked themselves into a corner, as the theories had been for Redman and Eddie Ryan to meet in the Final, but after that amazing match against Charlie Sterling, Riley gained huge favour with the crowd. Reach tried to stick to their original plan of Redman and Riley whilst also allowing Riley to stay strong for future reference, and it also allowed them to portray Redman as an out-and-out heel in preparation for the Final. Everything makes sense from a booking point of view, and it also means Riley has a legitimate cause for a future title shot, he’s now a strong enough talent that Reach want to protect him. Redman is one of the smoothest wrestlers in the country, and Riley did not look out of place at all, which is testament to how good he has become in the last few years.

We would go to the interval, where I bumped into Omega Luke and discover that the opening match had been announced as an Elimination match, which now means I need my hearing examined. I also bumped into Vince Martin of Pro Wrestling Worldwide, discussing the event so far. There would be the usual family tropes of a raffle, Birthday call outs for five-year old Theo, twenty-year old Connor, and even the twenty-four year old Aurora of Reach Academy. The family feel during the interval is always quite heart warming to see, King and Grayson have obviously put tremendous effort into creating an atmosphere that families can visit together, which can only help with their expansion. MC Obrey would begin to announce Match Number Five, only to be ribbed by the crowd about it actually being number Four, with Obrey admitting this is why he doesn’t referee any more. I loved this moment because at the end of the day, wrestling is live, and nobody is perfect, it’s how you respond to mistakes, and Obrey has to take credit for spending all event entertaining the crowd and keeping them enthralled inbetween matches, he’s earned enough goodwill to get away with any minimal mistakes he does make.

Singles Match:

Joseph Miller Vs ‘Dancing’ Daddy Bainsley

Miller walks out with his usual attitude galore, middle fingers to all around him, with a possible new haircut, but his ever-present scowl. His latest possible victim, Daddy Bainsley, came out to huge cheers as the song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” kicked in, he danced up the stairs, past commentary, down the other stairs, back up the stairs again, across and down again, with the crowd clapping along the whole time as he danced along, cool flashing disco sunglasses as the crowd cheered along, and in fact groaned heavily as the song ended. When Marcus Bain appeared at ACT 3, he was a bit of a bit part to the overall story of Grayson and King taking on ‘The Winner’ PJ Jones, but here he was an undoubted crowd favourite. Daddy would be on the outside giving out hilas to the kids and dancing outside, chants of “Miller can’t (dance)” around the area, Miller attacking Bainsley with clubbing arms to the back as he screamed “shut up” to the crowd.

Miller would bounce in the corner as Daddy moved, fall over Daddy and get covered for a two count, Daddy would then get another close fall, with Miller retreating to the outside. The referee would count to six as Daddy would come out and Miller would run back in the ring. Great moment as Daddy would pop his head in, move back as Miller attempted an elbow drop, pop his head back in after Miller missed, and then retreat again when Miller attempted a leg drop. Daddy would enter the ring and spank Miller, but Miller would hit a reverse elbow off the ropes and start biting. Miller would remove the padding and start choking Daddy on the ropes, as Cameron was distracted by returning the padding. Big clothesline by Miller and a snap suplex for a two count, only for Daddy to respond with a big suplex and two count of his own. Miller would climb up onto the second rope and hit a huge front dropkick, two count only, and follow up with a Crossbody attempt off the second rope but be caught by Daddy, who hits a huge Powerslam, one, two, th-Miller kicks out! Daddy would go for a kick, but Miller would catch it and lock in an Anklelock, hooked the leg and got the tap out victory.

Winner via Submission – Joseph Miller.

Probably Miller’s longest match yet, as Bainsley got a round of applause for his efforts. Referee Cameron would help him up and the two would line dance for a second. Daddy got a few hand slaps by the crowd and assistance to the back by Cameron. Probably the most popular appearance by Bainsley yet, I feel like his ‘Dancing’ Daddy gimmick is more distinctive than his Marcus Bain gimmick, and he quickly got the audience on side. I wouldn’t mind seeing Bainsley return in this guise again. Miller, meanwhile, I’ve been suspecting as being pushed for a main event position, I do feel he would suit an Edge-esque, ultimate opportunist role, the type that would cash in a Money In The Bank contract, which if Reach ever did something similar, would be ready-made for Miller.

Surprise Appearance By Sierra Loxton!

Sierra Loxton would be introduced to a good reaction, until she says “Hello Exete-sorry, I was thinking of a town with respectable people”, which quickly got huge boos. Loxton admitted she had a concussion, but was still willing to show up, unlike her opponent Jamie Hayter. She asks if the women in the crowd, most likely sisters of the men who used their benefits to buy tickets, know what losers their husbands are, which got tremendous heat. Loxton continued, asking if Plymouth actually has dentists, and could their feral kids be kept on a leash. She then tells Mr Brown to sit in his seat, as the crowd cheers for him. Sierra proclaims that she is the new Reach Women’s Champion, as no woman can beat her, backed up by her performance at Thursday Night Reach, so she wants her Championship awarded to her now. At this point, MC Obrey would announce that someone can beat her, possibly even at Thursday Night Reach Two, and reveals a video of her opponent, Millie f***ing McKenzie!! What a huge moment, as the Reach Army unglued with excitement, and even Loxton seemed lost for words. I’m glad to see Reach trying to do their best to turn a bad situation (Sierra’s concussion) into as much a positive as possible, with a tremendous heel promo and an awesome reveal, one that nobody expected and absolutely loved. McKenzie is a huge Independent favourite, and got a tremendous reaction at Thursday Night Reach, so I can’t wait to see these two face one another at Thursday Night Reach Two.

Semi-Final Journey For The Gold Match:

Grayson Reeves Vs Eddie Ryan

“Upon the Squared Circle stepped eight men, who all believed they would win and thereby progress…

A Cowboy was shot down, a Flexing celebrity was beaten, a Country Boy was outwrestled and a Showstealer couldn’t achieve success.

Our tournament is left with an English Lion, a Man Born 4 Wrestling, the Next representative of wrestling excellence, and a pearl of brilliance shrouded in dirt.

They’ve all achieved victory against the odds, and now with momentum on their side, they hope to win again and reassert.

Whoever wins will climb the mountain, and meet their equal, the one man who may end their tourney,

As Ryan, Grayson, Redman and Riley focus on Gold and attempt to successfully complete their journey.”

Grayson comes out to huge cheers and applause as the hometown boy, whilst Eddie gets similar level of cheers, maybe a slightly bit more. Two hometown boys proudly representing Plymouth in the Reach main event, but the simultaneous chanting of Grayson and Eddie ends up sounding like they’re chanting “Grado”. The crowd must have realised, as the Reach Army started chanting “Let’s Go Grayson, Let’s Go Eddie”. Handshake between the two as they pace around the ring, tie-up, twice, third time successful, Grayson with the shoulder block for a one-count. Breather. Shoving in the corner, Grayson knocked down, Eddie follows up with a shoulder block and then a dropkick as Grayson comes off the ropes. Eddie is now fully in control as he hits a European Uppercut on Grayson, followed by a Butterfly Suplex for a two count. Grayson is in the corner and Eddie hits a Spear in the corner, loud chants for Grayson as he avoids another Spear and Ryan hits the turnbuckle. Grayson runs outside and pushes Eddie into the turnbuckle twice, focusing on the left shoulder of Ryan. Grayson with the Fireman’s Carry to Ryan, but Ryan escapes and hits some huge chops to Grayson’s chest, with the third one in particular a wincer. Chants of “One More Time”, Ryan misses and Grayson scoops him up, running him back first into the turnbuckle, then dropping him back first onto the apron.

Slingshot Senton onto Ryan, two count only, followed up with a kick to the back and another two count, Grayson now in control. Thigh drop onto Eddie’s back, Irish Whip into corner, Eddie hits hard and Grayson gets a two count only, Grayson trash talking old men’s backs. Grayson with another Irish Whip into the corner, Grayson with the attack but Ryan kicks him away, then hits a second rope reverse elbow. Ryan with the build-up for the Superkick, stamping the ground, but Grayson catches the kick, pushes off the ropes and an Arn Anderson Spinebuster. Stamping on Ryan’s left hand, and kicks to the back, Grayson starts putting all his weight on Eddie’s back, trying the jumping thigh attack again and Eddie turns, but not quick enough, Grayson sells as Ryan hits a release German Suplex. Grayson rolls out of the ring, Ryan off the ropes, but misses the baseball slide and is downed by Grayson’s forearm. Duelling chants as Ryan Full Nelson Slams Grayson onto the apron back first.

The two enter on opposite sides, meet in the middle, exchanging forearms, tired and bouncing off ropes, Ryan with some especially stiff forearms. Roaring Elbow misses, Ryan now on top, Uppercut in the corner, slides under Grayson and a Pump handle Suplex over his shoulder. Ryan stamps his feet in preparation for the Superkick, Grayson catches it again, Ryan with the forearm, Grayson hits the knee and hits a Wheelbarrow Face Buster for a two count only on Ryan. Grayson with the Angel Wings attempt, but is reversed into an Exploder Suplex, Ryan with the third Superkick attempt, but hits referee Callum by mistake! Angel Wings by Grayson, but PJ Jones runs into the ring!

Jones with the Running Knee to Grayson, audience is in shock, but Ryan with a huge Chaos Theory (Rolling German Suplex out of the corner, Doug Williams’ old finisher) to Jones, only for Charlie Sterling to enter with a wet floor sign and smack Ryan in the face with it! Piledriver to Ryan, Sterling wakes Callum up, one, two, thre-Ryan gets the arm up! Sterling throws a temper tantrum as the crowd chants “Sterling sucks!” Jones sneaks in, hits both Ryan and Grayson with the wet floor sign, then pulls Ryan over Grayson, referee begins to count, one, two, Sterling pulls the referee out of the ring! Sterling and Jones stand in the ring, facing off, before splitting up as Jones attacks Grayson and Sterling attacks Ryan, only for Grayson and Ryan to hit them with dual low blows! Jones and Sterling both roll out in pain, as Grayson and Eddie stand up in opposite corners. Grayson runs in, thrown over the ropes, enziguri to Ryan, Grayson climbs up, but Eddie catches him with a European Uppercut. Ryan climbs up onto the second rope, but Grayson tries to go for a Canadian Destroyer off the top rope, only for Ryan to reverse into a second rope Avalanche! One, two, three, it’s all over.

Winner via Pinfall – Eddie Ryan.

Huge round of applause for both men as Ryan celebrates, the two hugging in appreciation. Good main event that capitalised on a positive reception and some great storytelling beats, it shows a tremendous connection with the audience when someone like PJ Jones, who hasn’t appeared for several events, comes out in a surprise attack and the Reach Army go insane in recognition. I’m looking forward to seeing the return of Jones and his ongoing feud with Grayson, whilst the set piece of two heels in Jones and Sterling battling over screwing over different superstars is the type of story telling you only get after extensive character work and build up. One less match than normal for Reach Wrestling, but they utilised their time tremendously, with good pacing throughout, apart from a couple of minutes in the opening match, but the crowd were invested in every match and had a great time. A lot of positive endings, leading to a happy crowd, I do feel that some of the villains need to start going over a bit more, such as Bronco and Josh Knott, whilst Charlie Sterling and Lance Cole have yet to win a match? However, Reach Wrestling has proven that every match matters so far, and every result has a reason that is expanded upon in later events. Overall, the event was another success, with the crowd walking away happy after some entertaining and fun matches.

We are now left with some excellent upcoming matches, Ryan Vs Redman to crown the first ever Reach Wrestling Champion at 365 Days Later, Sierra Loxton Vs Millie McKenzie at Thursday Night Reach Two, Joseph Miller has continued his winning streak, PJ Jones has returned at the same time as Jason King has returned from injury, Grayson Reeves will be looking for revenge, Charlie Sterling has officially antagonised not just Eddie Ryan but The UK Dominator, and ‘Psycho’ Phillips wants to rip Lance Cole limb from limb. The company continues to go from strength to strength with an excellent core squad of MC JonJo Obrey, commentators ‘The Voice’ Carl Andrews, Dave ‘The Eye’ Rawles and ‘Mad Dog’ Vinnie Clay, the Reach Academy trainees as ringside crew, and lead by Jason King and Grayson Reeves. I know I must love this company, as I’m even going to Bodmin Jail for the next event…hope to see you there.

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