Notes About The Show:
This show featured FCW – TV’s milestone 100th episode.
This show was the 9th sellout of the FCW Arena in 10 weeks (the exception, last week, was during a torrential downpour and it still nearly sold out).
Jamie Keyes served as ring announcer for the evening as Ashley Valance performed interviews.
The TV announce team for the evening was Byron Saxton and Abraham Washington.
“Roughhouse” Ryan O’Reilly returned to the FCW Arena in the opening dark match. O’Reilly has previous experience in WWE developmental in FCW, as well as DSW… He has also appeared on ECW.
Xavier Woods is the new ring name for Austin Watson, previously best known as TNA superstar Consequences Creed.
For the Diva’s Title vs Queen Of FCW Crown match, other divas Aksana, Christina Crawford, Tamina, Ashley Valence, and Celeste sat at ringside. The match ended with all five being part of a big pull apart brawl.
Towards the end of the Monster’s Battle Royal, Eli Cottonwood was caught accidentally by Husky Harris just below his right eye and bled profusely. Eli’s face, as well as Husky’s arm were covered in blood. After the match, referees and the trainer immediately tended to his wound and assisted him to the back… and speaking of blood, Jinder Mahal bled from the mouth through most of his win over Richie Steamboat.
Donald Moore’s “Dr. Cable Jones, Chriropractor” character is a variation of the Dr Lamar Braxton character from WXW that he portrayed prior to signing his WWE developmental deal.
In a surprise ending, Derrick Bateman & Johnny Curtis stunned those in attendance by winning the FCW tag titles in their first match at the FCW Arena as a team. This was a main roster worthy match from all involved as it was loaded with highspots and tons of action.
Congratulations to the new champs! One can’t help but wonder if there are plans beyond FCW for Los Aviadores…
It was a banner night for Johnny Curtis, who became the #1 contender to the FCW championship and won the FCW tag titles in the same evening… Way to go, Johnny!
Those present at the FCW Arena include former WCW star, Joe Gomez (Alan Iron Eagle, The Desperado) and Smackdown superstar Finley, who is rumored to be in the running for a trainer position at FCW.
Rostered talent absent from the show included Brett DiBiase (injured), Devin Allen, Drake Brewer (injured), Kaval, Rudy Parker, Rhys Ali, & Bill Carr.
RIP Lance Cade. My condolences to your friends and family.
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
