When I saw this new company (Pro Wrestling Subjective) being advertised on Facebook and Twitter in the West Midlands area I was immediately interested.

Seeing a number of the guys (Wrestler/Cover Designer — ‘The Metro-Sexual’ Danny Devine, Steve Valentino, Dan Ryder, The Judge, The Hunters — Lee & Jim & Dastardly Graham Thomas — LGT & TGR) who I wrote about in my debut book (A Fan’s Perspective: One Man’s Exploration Of British Wrestling available on Paperback & Kindle on Amazon — NOW!) made me a believer in the company straight away.

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Shipped in (from the USA) and available to sell, I contacted the Promotion about selling them at the show, they were happy for me to do so (which I greatly appreciated) and I started making plans to see the company live.

Fast forward to the night of the show………….

I met Carson Bailey (who I had met at previous shows), we exchanged pleasantries and he directed me into the venue. In a funny moment Steve Valentino’s Mother (who I had met previously at a Venom Wrestling Federation show) mistook me as being a Wrestler.

I shook hands and hugged Steve and he showed me where I could set up my merchandise table, the guys and gals were talking about the show so I left them to it, (apart from The Hunters — Lee & Jim, who were setting up their merchandise, so we shook hands and said hello and then Dan Ryder — who I hadn’t seen in 8 years! Popped by to say hello). My friend Emma Roulstone (amazing artist) came over to say hello and bought a copy of A Fan’s Perspective: One Man’s Exploration Of British Wrestling — thank you for your support, hun.

To the show……………..

Pro Wrestling Subjective: Clash Of The Titans

Date: Sunday 10th September 2017

Time: Doors — 6:00pm First Bell: 6:30pm

Tickets: prowrestlingsubjective@aol.co.uk

Location: Station Hotel Dudley, Castle Hill, DY1 4RA Dudley

The Judge introduces us to Carson Bailey & The Disciple (The Judge, Jury & Executioners) and then he proves that he is a master of the mic by riling up the crowd. Steve Valentino interrupts (the crowd roars their approval). Valentino has to fight off all three men (for the majority of the match), he does so valiantly and then much to the crowds relief Pro Wrestling Subjective Champion ‘The Outlaw’ Jesse Jones © runs Bailey & Disciple off — unfortunately the distraction allows Judge to take advantage and he nails Valentino with a running bonzai drop for the 1,2 and 3.

The Judge is the NEW #1 Contender.

I had just recently seen Athena Furie (Young Blood Wrestling) wrestling as a heroine, so it intrigued me to see how she could switch to being a villain here. Athena drew the ire of the crowd, so she did a great job being hated. Shauna Shay - I hadn’t seen before, she showed a lot of potential, she’s a very powerful woman (hit Athena with a number of German Suplexes). Athena picked up the win by cheating (with her feet on the ropes).

Dan Ryder & The Hunters (Lee & Jim) entered to rapturous applause from the Pro Wrestling Subjective faithful. The Metro Club (Elliot Jordan Experience, Dastardly Graham Thomas, Metroet - Miss Jasabel & ‘The Metro-Sexual’ Danny Devine) enter to booing from the crowd.

Ryder makes it clear who he wants to fight, he is itching to get his hands on Devine. Just when Devine looks like he will take on the challenge, he takes the cowards way out and tags in another Metro Club member. This was a cracking old school tag team match with Ryder being beaten down but refusing to quit, Devine picked his spots and even attempted (but was foiled) when he tried to ring Ryder’s bell (with the ringbell).

In the end after a 6 man tower of doom (seen below):

Credit - Emma Roulstone

Ryder picked up the win for his team pinning Thomas after a Michinoku Driver.

INTERMISSION

During this time young wrestling fans were allowed the opportunity to step into the ring — like their heroes. I had the pleasure of talking wrestling with fellow fans - including Tom Baker (Millie McKenzie’s #1 Fan) who purchased the second copy of my book (A Fan’s Perspective: One Man’s Exploration Of British Wrestling) and helped me sell out my book (for the evening), top man Tom — thank you for your support!

Myself & Tom

This was a fun match, as the fans chanted “Woof” at Rawlings and “Meow” at Kid, leading to some hilarious exchanges of offense. First time seeing either men and they impressed, I like both guys characters (Rawlings especially). Puma Kid picks up the win by catching Rawlings with a mid-air cutter.

‘The Executioner’ Carson Bailey vs. ‘Party Guy’ Liam Perrin w/‘The Princess of the Playlist’ LJ— I haven’t seen this side of Perrin before, he has flashing boots (much like WWE’s Naomi) and the place was rocking when he entered. I and the fans howled in laughter when Perrin coaxed Bailey into a conga mid-match! (Outstanding — the moment of the night!). Bailey was hated, Perrin was loved — so both men did their jobs — Bailey wins with a really well executed top rope downward spiral.

El Talon’s Open Challenge — Luke Douglas answers the call. Spirited showing from Douglas who gave it his all against Talon but unfortunately Talon’s manager interferes and Douglas falls foul to a Samoan Drop and El Talon’s deadly Iron Claw finishing hold.

As I have stated before (in my YBW report and on the Broken But Glorious Podcast) ‘The Outlaw’ Jesse Jones is one of the top up and coming wrestlers in the UK. So I was looking forward to seeing him defend his Title, The Disciple is someone I hadn’t seen before (until this evening). The Judge & ‘The Executioner’ Carson Bailey tried to ‘manage’ from ringside but with a lack of managerial license they were sent to the back. Disciple attacks before the bell and the match goes back and forth from there, it looks like either man could win, but ‘The Outlaw’ Jesse Jones shows his championship resilience by retaining his Title after nailing The Disciple with a Torture Rack Bomb.

Post-Match:

Bailey & The Judge attack Jones, Perrin & Puma Kid even up the numbers (but get beaten down by the three men) Valentino rushes the ring but he too is taken out by The Judge, Jury & Executioners, they then leave an everlasting mark on Pro Wrestling Subjective ‘Clash Of The Titans’ when The Judge (regardless of warnings of an unpaid indefinite suspension by ring announcer Kris Godsize) powerbombs ‘The Princess of the Playlist’ LJ into the canvas! OUCH! (That looked really painful)— The Judge is suspended!

Pro Wrestling Subjective: Clash Of The Titans — Final Thoughts:

Consistent in-ring action from bell to bell, hats off to all the guys & gals who performed.

Valentino vs. Judge was wrestled like a main event, Athena vs. Shay showed just how hard women work to impress in wrestling — kudos ladies. 6 man tag was emotionally investing, adding to the Ryder vs. Devine feud. Rawlings vs. Kid was a funny comedy match, Bailey vs. Perrin contained the moment of the night (mid-match conga), El Talon is a beast! Jones vs. Disciple was a good main event, post-match had the scariest moment on the show with The Judge’s powerbomb and the shock of his subsequent indefinite suspension.

Dan Ryder vs. ‘The Metro-Sexual’ Danny Devine — one on one will be money for Pro Wrestling Subjective!

Who challenges Pro Wrestling Subjective Champion ‘The Outlaw’ Jesse Jones © now that #1 Contender - The Judge is indefinitely suspended!?

Match Of The Night

Steve Valentino vs. The Judge w/The Disciple & ‘The Executioner’ Carson Bailey

Pro Wrestling Subjective are back with another night of action on Sunday 1st October and I will be there (you should be too)!

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