Victory Pro Wrestling’s King of New York started off with VPW Commissioner Kevin Fulton making a few announcements.
The first announcement was that VPW Women’s Champion Masha Slamovich was unable to make her appearance, so he decided to strip her of the championship. Two matches later that night would determine who would be the next champion at February’s Before the Storm.
The second announcement came with a gift. Fulton brought out VPW Champion Kevin “Mister” Tibbs and presented him with a newly commissioned VPW Championship title, saying that while they haven’t seen eye to eye, Fulton feels that Tibbs truly deserved the new belt. In fact, he also felt that Tibbs could take the night off, saying that until someone shows they truly deserve the right to be in the ring with the VPW Champion, Tibbs doesn’t have to defend the championship.
The third announcement came with a little help of VPW New York State Champion Steve Gibki, who came to the ring to step up to the challenge, wanting to face Tibbs. The VPW Champion then said he was following Gibki’s social media, noting that he was telling the locker room to step up. Tibbs said that HE is the champion in VPW, and that he would take his belt, his new belt, and even Gibki’s belt.
That’s when Commissioner Fulton made his third announcement – that Gibki and Tibbs would in fact face each other… in a non-title match later in the night.
the boots to Fighter Cat
KING OF NEW YORK
TOURNAMENT MATCH
Notorious vs Coach Mammone vs Fighter Cat
- Notorious made friends fast with Coach Mammone as they both double teamed Fighter Cat early in the match.
- Fighter Cat tried to claw his way to victory but was unable to overcome the odds.
- Coach Mammone dumped Fighter Cat outside the ring to secure the pinfall on Notorious
WINNER: COACH MAMMONE
Grammar Cop’s citation
KING OF NEW YORK
TOURNAMENT MATCH
Jay Delta (w/ Puppet Jay Delta) vs Stockade (w/ DA Black Sheep) vs Grammar Cop
- Grammar Cop attempted to give Stockade a citation. Stockade returned the favor by biting Grammar Cop’s hand.
- After a double Samoan drop, the path was clear for Stockade to pick up the win, but Absolute Alvin Alvarez came down to the ring and hit DA Black Sheep with a chair, distracting Stockade.
- The left Delta the chance to pick up the win and advance.
WINNER: JAY DELTA
SINGLES MATCH
El Futuro vs Boo Sullivan
- It was a match of speed and kicks against raw power.
- While El Futuro tried to wear Sullivan down, he was unable to overcome the Hound of Hell.
- Sullivan made quick work of El Futuro.
WINNER: BOO SULLIVAN
hurls him outside the ring
KING OF NEW YORK
TOURNAMENT MATCH
Giant Andre vs EJ Risk vs Lawrence Spiral
- The key to knocking down Giant Andre was to team up against him. Spiral and Risk found that out, but Andre kept coming back up.
- Risk dove outside the ring and knocked down Andre, but Andre came back and threw Risk like a rag doll.
- Kicks from Spiral finally brought down Andre, but it was a diving elbow from Risk that finally kept the big man down. This lead to a roll up giving Risk over the win on the Steampunk Prince.
WINNER: EJ RISK
KING OF NEW YORK
TOURNAMENT MATCH
Absolute Alvin Alvarez vs Razzle Dazzle vs Francis Kip Stevens
- Alvarez and Dazzle took turns attacking Stevens. They tried to one-up each other during the match.
- Stevens mounted a comeback, but the numbers game was too much for him.
- Stockade came back to the ring, distracting Alvarez, who was pinned by Stevens.
WINNER: FRANCIS KIP STEVENS
After the match, a brawl ensued as Stockade attacked Alvarez as payback for his earlier attack on DA Black Sheep. This lead to the locker room clearing out, trying to keep Stockade back.
VPW Commissioner Kevin Fulton came out to the ring to try to stop the assault, but after Stockade refused to back down, Fulton suspended him for two shows, reminding Stockade who’s show this was.
WOMEN’S DIVISION MATCH
Karen Bam Bam vs Ariela Nyx
- Karen’s power and strength came into play this match as she was able to control Ariela early on.
- Ariela used her ring savvy to fight back.
- In the end, it was Ariela’s prayers that would be answered as she picked up the win.
WINNER: ARIELA NYX
KING OF NEW YORK SEMI-FINALS MATCH
EJ Risk vs Coach Mammone
- Coach Mammone had control of the match early on, but the experienced Risk took over
- Risk showed his experience in the King of New York tournaments as he was able to outshine Mammone
- Mammone took advantage of Risk’s cockiness and came back to steal the win
WINNER: COACH MAMMONE
After the match, EJ Risk raised the hand of Mammone, before turning on him and attacking him. Razzle Dazzle came out to make the save, but not before the damage was done – EJ Risk injured Coach’s arm in the attack.
in Centereach!
KING OF NEW YORK SEMI-FINALS MATCH
Jay Delta (w/ Puppet Jay Delta) vs Francis Kip Stevens
- To start things off, Francis Kip Stevens brought out a puppet of his own and his puppet challenged Puppet Jay Delta to a match. Just when his puppet was going to win, the real Jay Delta attacked Stevens from behind.
- Delta mounted serious offense in his match, dominating Stevens.
- Stevens tried to come back on several occasions, but was unable to pick up the win.
WINNER: JAY DELTA
WOMEN’S DIVISION MATCH
Kasey Catal vs Eris Rayne (w/ Lawrence Spiral)
- The winner of this match will face Areila Nyx for the VPW Women’s Championship in February’s Before the Storm show.
- Catal gave it her all against Rayne. But it was Rayne who would end it with a DDT
WINNER: ERIS RAYNE
Rayne was emotional after her match, realizing she is just one match away from possibly becoming the next VPW Women’s Champion.
CHAMPION VS CHAMPION
VPW Champion Kevin Tibbs vs VPW New York Champion Steve Gibki
- Tibbs showed his core strength and kicks, controlling the match early on.
- Gibki’s pure muscle helped him fight off Tibbs’ early attack and give him the advantage
- The back and forth action between VPW’s two top champions was incredible to watch, with both men proving why they hold the championships they hold
- With Gibki on top, a Tibbs foot on the rope should have stopped the count at one. However, with the official focusing on the shoulders, the rope break was missed and Gibki picked up the win.
WINNER: STEVE GIBKI
After the match, Tibbs complained the official missed the foot to the official, then went face to face with Gibki. After Gibki presented the VPW Champion with his title, he left the ring raising the VPW New York championship high.
VPW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Even Stevens (Steve Somerset/Steven Azure)
vs VPW Tag Team Champions Fast and the Furriest
(Johnny Collins / Bryce Donovan)
- The high jinx of the Even Stevens ended quickly as the champions took control.
- Eventually, the challengers regained control and dominated Collins.
- The power of Donovan gave the champions control of the match again, but the pendulum swung back and forth.
- The champions regained composure and picked up the win, retaining their titles
WINNERS AND STILL CHAMPIONS: THE FAST AND THE FURRIEST
KING OF NEW YORK – FINALS
Jay Delta (w/ Puppet Jay Delta) vs Coach Mammone (w/ Razzle Dazzle)
- Razzle Dazzle came to the ring to even the odds after Coach was injured earlier in the night.
- Delta quickly went after the injured arm of Mammone.
- With the action going back and forth, it was clear that Mammone was unable to mount serious offense because of his arm.
- As Mammone was looking to finish Delta off, EJ Risk came out to the ring. While this happened, Razzle Dazzle jumped in the ring with his head and was going to attack Jay Delta. At the last second, he attacked Mammone instead behind the official’s back.
WINNER AND 3-TIME KING OF NEW YORK: JAY DELTA
VPW Commissioner Kevin Fulton was quick to present Delta with his crown and cape and scepter. Along with EJ Risk and Puppet Jay Delta, the new King celebrated his victory while trashing the fans.
VICTORY PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS
BEFORE THE STORM
Saturday February 9, 2019
VPW WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Areila Nyx vs Eris Rayne
for the vacated championship
THE AFTERMATH OF THE KING OF NEW YORK
New King Jay Delta will address his Kingdom
ALL THAT AND MORE…
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