Last night, Jersey All Pro Wrestling held their first show of 2010, with a card so gigantic that on paper it could easily be in the running for Indy Card Of The Year. I cannot wait to check the show out on DVD...eventually. Right now we are back, back, way back, back at JAPW’s first show of 2009 - “Wildcard 5” (1/24/09) - coming to you from lovely, beautiful Rahway, New Jersey.
It was only an hour into the show before The Sandman showed up. No, not the professional wrestler, but rather the mystical being that whispered in my ear “Joe, go to bed now or fall asleep on the couch and be a douche when your girlfriend tries to wake you up so you can move to the bed.” But hey an hour’s viewing is better than nothing, and dare I say if you must spend time in New Jersey, even by way of digital video, an hour is plenty.
Some thoughts from the first sixty minutes of Wildcard 5:
-Great opening match with The Heavy Hitters taking on the debuting Osirian Portal. I’m a pretty big fan of the Portal from their CHIKARA work, and getting to see them in a new environment is exciting. It was a different kind of match for Amasis and Ophidian, working two guys easily twice if not three times their size. Made for some really clever spots and a lot of fun moments.
-I’m glad I watched Don Juan vs. Sexxxy Eddy at around 12:30 a.m., as I’m pretty sure watching either man prior to the sun going down is a federal offense. There’s not much wrestling to discuss here, both guys really just spend the bout playing up their gimmicks, which when you’re in a slightly sleep deprived state proves entertaining. I’m assuming it might be enjoyable when you’re well rested too, but I can’t say for sure.
-Thumbs up for the four-way pitting Kevin Steen against Archadia, Dan Maff, and Eddie Kingston. Everybody gets a chance to shine here, hitting an impressive move or two and having their spotlight moment. It’s basic four-way booking, but it works. Love the finish, and how brilliantly it comes across.
-Homicide and Jay Briscoe end the hour with a really good bout, featuring solid work from both men. They had fun with it, but also turned on the intensity when the time was right. So far this might be the best match on the show, by a hair, which when you consider the bald heads on both Homicide and Jay Briscoe, makes you wonder just where that hair is coming from.
Okay, it’s 11:08 in the morning and I’m pretty sure I just made a pubic hair joke. That’s all for now. Walking away from the keyboard before I do worse.
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