CSF Wrestling – Devizes review 18 July 2015
We are back in Wiltshire and this time for the
first time in around 20 years Wrestling is back at the corn exchange.
I cant
believe it has been so long that wrestling has not been in Devizes! I think its
great that CSF Wrestling have decided to take the opportunity and run a show.
The Corn Exchange has been refurbished and has a very nice sized main hall
where the wrestling will be taking place.
As I went
past in my car there was a nice long line of people waiting to get in which is
nice to see. I parked my car up and then went to get in the queue myself. I
managed to get into the venue quite quickly and I noticed there is a bar
outside of the hall where drinks/snacks could be purchased so that really
helped because people then were not queueing up in the main hall for drinks! I didn’t
drink myself as I had to drive!
On walking
in to the main hall I was pleased with the set up of the hall, CSF had done a
great job with a nicely set up entrance area which was elevated as it was on
the stage then wrestlers could walk down from there to the ring which was
nicely placed in the centre of the room with good space around it and a great
layout of chairs giving fans a choice of where to fit and a good all round
perspective of the ring.
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I have seen
CSF previously in Frome where I saw a great show with Talents like Kay Jutler,
Tyler Hawke, Danny Walsh and More.
The Matches
were as follows
Nathan Bane
vs Johnny Gunn
Lomax vs
James Baker
The Saint vs
Tiger Ali
JD knight vs
Saime Sahin
Kian Enderby
vs Odyssey
Now some
people may not agree with the match card as there were 5 singles matches, but I
disagree I think this was the right card for the right venue and here’s why.
As I said above Devizes has not had any wrestling in over 20 years. Some fans like myself have seen some of the performers in other promotions but for a lot of children and adults this might be their 1st time seeing these wrestlers in action. Therefore I think I was clever to have an uncomplicated show where fans could have time to get to know the wrestlers and decide whether they wanted to cheer or boo them.
I think in
doing that on this 1st show in Devizes will help when they come back
to Devizes in October.
If some of
the talent used of this show is used in November on their return to Corn Exchange
with a mix of new talent it can help build the wrestlers involved and make
people more aware of who they are.
I enjoyed
the show and there were some real standouts (I am writing everything from
memory here, so if anything is missed I apologise!) here are some quick
comments on the matches, not as in depth as usual I apologise but I'm on the road again tomorrow for another show!!
Nathan Bane vs Johnny Gunn
I really
enjoyed this opening match and Nathan Bane especially I was really impressed
with, he dominated for most of the match with Gunn making a comeback only to be
cut off again by Bane. I felt sorry
sorry Johnny Gunn he really put in a great effort here and he got hit with some
big moves, will be interesting to see him again in the future too.
Bane got the
win when he hit a spectacular and rarely seen spinebuster from the top rope –
really enjoyable opening contest.
Lomax vs James Baker
Lomax vs James Baker
Lomax I have seen previously at other shows and the guy is a beast and is extremely agile for a big man and is one of those special big men that has presence but is also very athletic.1st time i had seen James Baker wrestle and was impressed with him too. These two had a good match with each other and they both impressed with Lomax being cocky throughout the match.
James Baker managed to get the win with a roll p and beats Lomax
Tiger Ali vs The Saint
I have seen
both of these men wrestle in 4FW before and both are extremely good performers.
I am a massive fan of Tiger Ali, he is skillful in the ring, knows how to rile
up a crowd and just gets better and better every time I see him – Tiger Ali
will be a huge star in the world of wrestling I’m sure.
Ali tried to go after the left arm of Saint throughout the while match Ali would kick, hit and put submission holds on left arm of Saint systematically going back to left arm of Saint at every opportunity. Tiger Ali even modified his finisher the camel clutch in order to put more pressure on the left arm of saint. Ali was also using his flag to his advantage when referee wasn’t looking. Saint managed to win the match win saint DDT
JD knight vs Saime Sahin
A lot of
great talent on this show as iv already said but two fantastic wrestlers here
again one on one. Two great personalities clashed here. JD knight who is one of
the best bad guys in UK wrestling. JD had the fans the moment he walked out screaming
and shouting at him the fans even started shout “JD Sucks” and doing the new
day clap saying “JD Sucks” Saime Sahin is such a huge infectious personality
people just seen to gravitate to him and his character. Saime has presence and
he looks different, he acts different and he makes people laugh and smile and
that is an all around package that is rare to see, so this match started off
loud!
JD and Saime
had a great match with each other the crowd loved it and JD managed to win the
match. After the match, JD goes to shake Saime hand but instead hits him and
then Tiger Ali comes out and joins in the beatdown until The Saint comes out
and evens the odds and announces that on Next Devizes Show in November there
will be a tag team match Saime Sahin and The Saint vs JD knight and Tiger Ali!!
Kian Enderby vs Odyssey
This was our
main event of the evening. I heard an interview with Kian before the show. Kian
is hometown boy from Devizes and was actually trained in Devizes. Kian was
trained by none other than…..Odyssey.
So as Kian said on his BBC Wiltshire interview before the show its mentor vs student in main event of his hometown.
A massive
match for Kian.
This was my
1st time seeing Kian in the ring, I know Kian from many years ago
when I was a kid and I know he has overcome a lot of previous injuries in order
to be able to get back into the ring – after knowing him for a long time it was
great to see him in the ring for the 1st time and showed that all
the gym time, rehab and hard work really paid off for him.
I had seen Odyssey
previously in Frome for CSF and a very impressive wrestler and athlete himself. Odyssey proved that at the beginning of
the match and was dominant until I noticed Odyssey had difficulty moving and
seemed to hurt his left leg after a move – he seemed to have difficulty with
this all match which was a big shame – but Odyssey carried on all through the
match which I applaud him for that couldn’t of been easy.
Kian was
able to Win the match when he hit and RKO of Odyssey for the win.
Kian
celebrated with the fans, friends and family to close the show.
Its going to
be interesting to see what CSF do in November, on the flyer after the show
there is a picture of Big Grizzly Steve Griffiths. Now all talent is subject to
change but Steve is a great talent from Wales who is really making a name for
himself along with another Welshman Robbie Caine.
Grizzly and
Caine have been having some great matches all over the country against each
other – I’m not sure if its possible or not but if CSF could bring these two together
in Devizes in November it could add a very dynamic element to the show. Along with Tiger Ali, Saint, JD Knight, Sahin and more they could build on an excellent show.
I think this
show was a great starting point of CSF In Devizes and I’m looking forward to their
future shows and to see what happens in the future.
Thanks for
Reading
@jon422002
Jonathan
Orchard
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