

Always a highly anticipated event, ICW’s second coming to the Gallowgate, gracing the hallowed Barrowlands Ballroom, a place where numerous legends have stood. So it was quite fitting that the show was dedicated to Scottish wrestling legend, Drew Macdonald, who sadly passed away last month. Rest in Peace, Drew.



Drew Macdonald RIP

Barramania started the way all wrestling shows should start,with a great match, involving great performers;

8 man Tag Team Match – Grado, Kenny Williams, Noam Dar & Joe Hendry V The 55.

Typically team face vs team heel. The fan favourites were introduced first to our delight, anticipating the sing along’s for Joe Hendry’s ‘Local Hero’ music and Grado’s ‘Like a prayer’ number. A great way to get the crowd warmed up.

This match was mostly an outright brawl, particularly at the start but it started to evolve nicely as it went on. There were some unique power moves, courtesy of Hendry and The 55’s Bram and some decent spots too. An all round joy to watch. However, to our dismay Bram’s chair shot to a blind sided Joe Hendry is what concluded the match, which fired up an angry Grado who demanded that Bram take him on at Shugs Hoose Party, to which Bram would accept.

Best match of the night.

Lewis Girvin V Mikey Whiplash

Scotland’s self professed ‘best young wrestler’ was up against a much loved veteran in Whiplash. Girvin’s quality did show, specifically in technical ability which is something that his opponent is an expert in. This is why this match made sense on the surface. There was a well timed stare off between the two, Whiplash seeming to realise he may have underestimated his rookie opponent. A rather creepy video was followed by the emergence of a creepy looking individual walking down the ramp with a pig mask on, keeping the crowd guessing who it could be. It was none other than BT Gunn, who was partly responsible for Whiplash’s exit from the Square Go! This was the first big revelation of the night. Gunn’s interference awarded Lewis Girvin the win, but BT Gunn wasn’t finished with his assault on Whiplash. He spat what looked like blood on his face before hitting him several times with a kendo stick and strapping his arms to the ropes. He finished off by putting a barbed wire crown of thorns on the veteran’s head.

Stevie Boy w/The wee man & Davie Boy V Mark Coffey w/DCT and Coach Trip

Stevie Boy is one of the high flyers, and we all like high fliers. This match was pretty decent as Stevie Boy picked up a clean win over Coffey. DCT and (insert name of the ‘coach’) were cleared out of the house by Davie Boy and The Wee man after some moments had spilled into the ring.

Lionheart V Jackie Polo

This match has been 3 years in the making and had got some good build up. I was expecting a close and competitive match here but it was extremely one sided. Jackie Polo gave Lionheart a royal arse kickin. I wonder if anyone was tallying up Polo’s signature body slams? Anytime Lionheart seemed like he was coming back into the match Polo would inflict a decisive blow and Lionheart couldn’t keep up with it. An easy looking win for Polo, who executed a Perfect Plex and then added insult to injury by taunting Lionheart, saying he should ‘do as he promised’ and kiss his arse as well as remarking on Lionheart’s neck break which had occurred in a match he had had with AJ Styles. I must say I have been a fan of Polo for a short time, but he grew on me even more so that night. Also, his attire was spectacular.

Chris Renfrew V Dickie Divers

After Dickie Divers apparently ‘betrayed’ Renfrew at the Square Go by eliminating him and becoming the Square Gowner (ICW’s own Money in the Bank briefcase) we had a day of vengeance on our hands. Renfrew opted for a Silent Hill style entrance, with some screenplay saying ‘Divers dies’. His arrival was accompanied by two zombie esque, mummified looking beings acting all creepy and Renfrew had literally inked his body in hate with a felt tip pen. The match was pretty even but started to turn progressively brutal when Divers got a barbed wire wrapped chair from under the ring. There was some changes of fortune regarding the possession of said chair but things really heated up when Renfrew’s NAK team mate, BT Gunn made his second appearance, assisting Renfew. A roar from a motorcycle was heard, and the crows new who was roaring in, none other than Wolfgang, presumably to exact some revenge on Gunn after their long running feud, if nothing else. Wolfgang got off his bike and marched to the ring as Gunn made the NAK taunt with his fingers. Wolfgang responded with his ‘W’ but slowly flipped a v down as he turned towards Divers, revealing that he was the new man in the NAK. The crowd went mental. Divers was mercilessly beaten down and Wolfie tore off his shirt to reveal the ‘Go Fuck Yer Sel’ t-shirt. Renfrew got his revenge alright and the NAK saga continues.



Loser leaves ICW – Carmel V Layla Rose

This would be the first time I have seen Carmel in a singles match, and also my first time seeing Layla Rose in action. I wouldn’t say the match was up to much. Layla Rose won it cleanly, ending Carmel’s ICW career. It was more about the nature of Carmel’s exit as her partner Liam Thomson came forth to say a few words. He praised Carmel and what she has done for ICW, which was met with applause. He went on to say that he couldn’t wait to spend his life with her and have children. A heart warming gesture. The divorce took place before a wedding could be planned however, as Thomson grabbed a steel chair and struck Carmel when she had her back turned. Needless to say, it was a painful ending for poor Carmel.

ICW World Heavyweight Championship match Joe Coffey V Drew Galloway

A main event that many had hoped for, the Ironman, the ‘mighty wrestler’ Joe Coffey, taking a much deserved title shot. Coffey appeared with a sort of half Ironman, half Spartan paint do. It looked cool. Coffey is one of the bigger guys in ICW but standing next to Galloway he did look a little small. For me, this match was better than the one that won Galloway his championship. It was a close one but Galloway wrapped it up well with the Future Shock.



General Manager, Red Lightning announced that ICW will hit the SECC for the first time in November!



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