Austin Aries announced that he was part owner. Production looked decent.
Official 'Ring Warriors' On WGN Discussion Thread
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Am I really the only guy who watched it this morning?
Is this available online?
Let me check.
Wait I missed the first episode 
I thought it was later this year
found the results if anybody needs them
I thought it was later this yearfound the results if anybody needs them
found on lordsofpain.net
The show opens with a video package set to R&B music. Interesting choice.
Austin Aries is out though not on the format. He says he’s part-owner of Ring Warriors and reveals he will not be part of the tournament because he feels there is no one worthy of wrestling in the company. He then joins the announce booth for the show.
Match #1:
Martin Casaus vs. Damian Drake:
A solid match with a young guy probably best known for his work in WCWC in Drake versus Martin Casaus best known as Marty “The Moth” Martinez in Lucha Underground.
Winner: Martin Casaus
Match #2:
Desi Derata w/Allison Danger & Nicole Savoy vs. Santana Garrett:
Desi has a solid look and is larger than Garrett. Garrett is probably best known for her run in Impact as Brittany but is well respected in indy wrestling as one of the best female workers out there. This match did not prove that as the finish was totally blown by a referee’s counting of 3 on a move that wasn’t the finish resulting in an awkward roll up for the win.
Winner: Desi Derata
Match 3:
Luke Hawx vs Chris Bey:
Hawx headed to the ring in place of Bey. This was sold as Hawx feeling he’s above Bey. Interesting approach. Hawx is well known as the former Extreme Rising champion and the promoter of Wildkat Promotions. Bey is best known for his work in the United Wrestling Network. A somewhat lackluster match where Hawx outshined Bey in nearly every category.
Winner: Luke Hawx
Ken Resnick, yes that Ken Resnick, interviews Dontay Brown and Tokyo Monster Kahagas . Not much to write home about in what they have to say.
Austin Aries reveals he will defend the Impact Wrestling title next week on Ring Warriors.
Match #4:
Tokyo Monster Kahagas vs. Alex Chamberlain:
Chamberlain, I suppose, was the good guy in this encounter though not much is said as to why. He wins with a roll up.
Winner: Alex Chamberlain
EDITORIAL REVIEW:
– This was announced, before it started, as a paid program which means Ring Warriors is purchasing time on WGN America versus it being a TV deal. This is a known tactic by promoters over the years. Hopefully it results in a profitable result for Ring Warriors but it is a risk without question.
– Austin Aries is a big star and came off as one on the show. He is necessary on commentary though as he was probably the best of what we heard.
– The set looks good. Nice lights for the entrance way. Somewhere below ROH in production but not by a country mile by any means. I’d put it on par with MLW.
– The referee royally botched the finish of the women’s match. Why wasn’t this caught in post?
– Alex Chamberlain has a history in this venue as this is where Paragon Pro Wrestling was based during its year plus run. He had Lisa Marie Varon as a valet during his Paragon title run. I think someone like him benefitted from a little eye candy even if she is a veteran and a respected star. In other words, we need a toned female body next to Chamberlain to add to his overall package. Varon’s hind end added a lot in Paragon.
The show opens with a video package set to R&B music. Interesting choice.
Austin Aries is out though not on the format. He says he’s part-owner of Ring Warriors and reveals he will not be part of the tournament because he feels there is no one worthy of wrestling in the company. He then joins the announce booth for the show.
Match #1:
Martin Casaus vs. Damian Drake:
A solid match with a young guy probably best known for his work in WCWC in Drake versus Martin Casaus best known as Marty “The Moth” Martinez in Lucha Underground.
Winner: Martin Casaus
Match #2:
Desi Derata w/Allison Danger & Nicole Savoy vs. Santana Garrett:
Desi has a solid look and is larger than Garrett. Garrett is probably best known for her run in Impact as Brittany but is well respected in indy wrestling as one of the best female workers out there. This match did not prove that as the finish was totally blown by a referee’s counting of 3 on a move that wasn’t the finish resulting in an awkward roll up for the win.
Winner: Desi Derata
Match 3:
Luke Hawx vs Chris Bey:
Hawx headed to the ring in place of Bey. This was sold as Hawx feeling he’s above Bey. Interesting approach. Hawx is well known as the former Extreme Rising champion and the promoter of Wildkat Promotions. Bey is best known for his work in the United Wrestling Network. A somewhat lackluster match where Hawx outshined Bey in nearly every category.
Winner: Luke Hawx
Ken Resnick, yes that Ken Resnick, interviews Dontay Brown and Tokyo Monster Kahagas . Not much to write home about in what they have to say.
Austin Aries reveals he will defend the Impact Wrestling title next week on Ring Warriors.
Match #4:
Tokyo Monster Kahagas vs. Alex Chamberlain:
Chamberlain, I suppose, was the good guy in this encounter though not much is said as to why. He wins with a roll up.
Winner: Alex Chamberlain
EDITORIAL REVIEW:
– This was announced, before it started, as a paid program which means Ring Warriors is purchasing time on WGN America versus it being a TV deal. This is a known tactic by promoters over the years. Hopefully it results in a profitable result for Ring Warriors but it is a risk without question.
– Austin Aries is a big star and came off as one on the show. He is necessary on commentary though as he was probably the best of what we heard.
– The set looks good. Nice lights for the entrance way. Somewhere below ROH in production but not by a country mile by any means. I’d put it on par with MLW.
– The referee royally botched the finish of the women’s match. Why wasn’t this caught in post?
– Alex Chamberlain has a history in this venue as this is where Paragon Pro Wrestling was based during its year plus run. He had Lisa Marie Varon as a valet during his Paragon title run. I think someone like him benefitted from a little eye candy even if she is a veteran and a respected star. In other words, we need a toned female body next to Chamberlain to add to his overall package. Varon’s hind end added a lot in Paragon.
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DoubleJ13
Smooth sailing from here on out...
didn't know it started.
just watched the preview video, and just like I expected, it looks like a bigger budgeted version of the league that POP TV had on Saturday mornings before they curved it for TNA. I think its filmed in the same building too.
just watched the preview video, and just like I expected, it looks like a bigger budgeted version of the league that POP TV had on Saturday mornings before they curved it for TNA. I think its filmed in the same building too.
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Paragon
Flex Luger
Job Is Finished
Austin Aries: I'm co-owner of this great new promotion
Also Austin Aries: The roster of this company I co-own sucks
Sounds like a great way to debut a promotion
Superkick Party
Atlus / Ryū ga Gotoku
A show with Aries as world champ just ain't worth it
sounds like youre just looking for an excuse not to watch.
there is no world champ yet. and hes not in the tournament for it
That piped in crowd during Aries promo when they are clearly sitting on their hands triggers the fukk outta me, gonna pass on this.