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EVENT:
SHIMMER HOUSE SHOW
EVENT REVIEW BY:
Andrew Schumann
EVENT DATE:
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
LOCATION:
the Eagle's Club,
Berwyn, Illinois |
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"Most of the current WWE
women’s wrestlers hopefully could learn something after
watching this match." |
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What is Shimmer Wrestling? Shimmer is the premier all women
wrestling promotion in the United States. This promotion is
an all-star gathering of the best women wrestlers in the
states and across the world. The foreign talent came from
England, Canada, Croatia and Mexico. They are the sister
promotion of Ring of Honor. They taped 2 dvd's at this event
and here I'll be highlighting the bigger stars of the
promotion. |
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MATCH 1:
Cindy Rogers versus. Daizee Haze
The match had a very basic beginning. Daizee gained the
early advantage on the mat. Rogers gained control of the
match after landing a dropkick onto Daizee’s knee. Rodgers
worked over the knee for several minutes. Using several
submission maneuvers. Rodgers even locked on the figure
four-leg lock around the ring post. Daizee finally landed
the heart punch. Daizee picked up the victory with a sunset
flip roll up.
Match rating: 3 stars. A very energetic match from these
two. |
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MATCH 2:
Amazing Kong vs. Ariel
Right off from the opening bell Kong used her size advantage
to the fullest extent. Kong was just throwing Ariel around
the ringside into the barriers. Ariel showed her resilience
by kicking out of several pin fall attempts. After a couple
Kong became upset at the referee by not being able to get
the fall. Kong then power bombed the referee. Ariel won by
disqualification.
Match Rating 2 ½ stars. They book Kong in the right way as
being the most dominant wrestler on this roster. Ariel did
have a great showing doing whatever she could to knock down
Kong. |
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MATCH 3:
Lacey vs. Sarah Stock
Each woman eyed on a single body part at the beginning of
the match. Sarah focused on the back of Lacey. Lacey focused
mainly on the neck. They both controlled the match for
several minutes each. Sarah was using her lucha libre style
to keep Lacey off balance. Sarah finally picked up the
victory with the tiger driver.
Match Rating: 3 Stars. Sarah has only been brought in at the
last taping and has shown to be a great main eventer. Lacey
is also on the same level as Sarah. A great combative match
from these two. |
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MATCH 4:
Cheerleader Melissa & MsChif vs.
Allison Danger & Sara Del Ray
This match showcased probably the 4 most recognized faces of
Shimmer. Danger and Del Ray gained the early control of the
match. They focused on MsChif for several minutes. MsChif
was able to make the hot tag to Melissa. Melissa was then
able to focus on both Danger and Del Ray. MsChif came back
and tagged herself back into the ring. MsChif nailed the
desecreator on Del Ray and the referee was distracted by
Danger. Melissa and MsChif picked up the victory after
Melissa hitting the air raid crash on Danger.
Match Rating: 4 stars. This match showcased some of the most
recognized talent on their roster. They delivered a top tier
match. Most of the current WWE women’s wrestlers hopefully
could learn something after watching this match. |
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MATCH 5:
Jetta vs. Daizee Haze
Jetta and Daizee in the early minutes neither could
establish control. Daizee finally gained control after a
drop kick onto Jetta. Jetta tried to keep Daizee grounded
and focused on the shoulder. Daizee regained control after
landing the heart punch and yakuza kick combo. Jetta gained
the control after landing a neckbreaker. Daizee finally
picked up the fall after nailing the mind trip.
Match Rating: 3 stars. This is probably the first time they
faced each other. They went out and delivered a very solid
match. |
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MATCH 6:
Amazing Kong vs. WESNA
This match probably featured the two strongest wrestlers on
their roster. WESNA is making her first appearance and is
from Croatia. Kong used her power and size advantage to gain
the early advantage. This match was very physicals. A lot of
power slams and Kong hit several splashes. WESNA showcased
her strength by nailing Kong with the Samoan Drop and also a
power slam. Kong finally got the pinfall after reversing
WESNA’s flipping senton splash into a powerbomb.
Match Rating: 3 stars. This match was another first time
meeting between the wrestlers ever. They both made each
other look excellent. This match put an emphasis on the
power style of wrestling match. |
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MATCH 7:
Cheerleader Melissa vs. Sarah Stock
This was a rematch from the title tournament from last June.
Once again these women just gave everything they had. This
was a very stiff and physical match. Melissa was very
determined to avenge her lose from the previous match. They
exchanged control of the match several times. Melissa
finally got the pinfall with the cop killer.
Match Rating: 3 stars. Sarah Stock seems to a rare person
who can match any type of wrestling. Sarah can also make
them look excellent. Melissa still has an excellent future
in the wrestling business. I would love to see another match
between these two. |
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MATCH 8:
MsChif vs. Sara Del Ray Shimmer
Title Match
Sara granted this match after MsChif was able to nail the
desecreator and pinned her for the 3 count. Del Ray had
gained the early advantage in the match with several punches
and kicks. MsChif gained control of the match by locking on
the octopus on each side. They women exchanged several near
falls. MsChif wins the title after nailing Del Ray with the
desecreator in the middle of the ring. The whole crowd was
completely shocked with the title change.
Match Rating: 3 ½ stars. I would say both of the women have
a great future ahead of them. I think that MsChif has
everything that she could be successful in the WWE. Sara and
MsChif gave everything they had in that match. |
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OTHER MATCHES ON
THE CARD:
1. Jetta & Rain defeated Jennifer Blake and Danyah. The cool
spot of the match was Blake hitting a dropkick on the seated
Rain.
2. Shark Girl defeated Nicole Matthews. Shark Girl won with
a face buster on her knee.
3. Hosaka & Fyfe defeated Lane & Neveah with the double
teamed gord buster.
4. Amber O’Neill defeated Lorelei Lee with a roll up in
which she bridged over and used her own weight also.
5. Mercedes Martinez defeated WESNA with the fisherman’s
buster. This match was very stiff and physical. A great
match was put on between these two.
6. Shark Girl defeats Amber O’Neill with the stunner.
7. Nicole Matthews defeated Lorelei Lee with a swinging
neckbreaker.
8. Hosaka & Fyfe defeated Blake & Danyah with a double team
face crusher
9. Ariel defeats Kat Power with the ace crusher.
10. Martinez defeats Rodgers with the back drop driver.
11. Lane & Neveah defeated Lacey & Rain with the dropkick
and STO combination. |
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After the first dvd taping it was announced
that Allison Danger broke her collarbone during the main
event. |
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Photo ©
2008 Shimmer Women's Wrestling
Article © 2008 Alternate Reality, Inc. |
