Rise Up
01/29/17
Live from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
World Title Match
Steven Singh vs Joey Flash
Winner: Joey Flash
Reason: When this match was first announced, Flash winning was a no-brainer for me, but as the weeks have progressed, it has gotten hard to maintain that certainty. Singh has proven himself deserving of this match, and I think regardless of the outcome Steven has placed himself in the Main Event scene for the months to come. With that said, I'm still going to pick Flash. The man is monsterous and has had several weeks to gather himself in preparation for this match without worrying about random matches on Slam. Should be a nail-biter, though, no doubt about it
Ladder Match
Final Destination Briefcase On The Line
FPV vs David Sanchez
Winner: David Sanchez
Reason: Though I don't think he'll drop something quite to the degree as the Dirty Epic, I still think Sanchez is going to come out guns blazing to win this match and retain his briefcase. I'm a big fan of Frankie's work, and think he's going to put up a solid piece, but I just don't see Sanchez losing this go round
Hardcore Title Match
Andre Holmes vs Crazy J
Winner: Andre Holmes
Reason: I will pick Andre only if he sticks with Crazy J in terms of roleplay quantity. J has proven himself more than willing to drop 10 or more roleplays in the past for these matches and this willingness is both commendable and what the whole Hardcore division is about. It is, ultimately, going to come down to the quality of all the works, but it would be beneficial I think if Andre at least matches the champ along with cranking out the pieces we know he can write
Gravedigger vs Wade Moor
Winner: Wade Moor
Reason: Yet another big match for the returning WCF legend. I think Mike will put on a performance similiar to his work with Flash and Sanchez in recent weeks, but I'm calling a similar outcome at the end of the day. Moor is a strong, strong writer and will use this opportunity to put himself over a multi-time world champion.
Internet Title Match
Lilith vs Teddy Blaze
Winner: Teddy Blaze
Reason: Teddy has had a rough months in regards to motivation and time, but I'm not going to count him out of this match just yet. I'm hoping both handlers bring their A-game, but I'm sitting in the champ's corner for this one
Television Title Match
Adam Burnett vs Sebastian Knight
Winner: --
Reason: Wishing the best of luck to Adam in this one. Glad to see our little story is still flowing smoothly despite a few hiccups here and there. Let's show Jason O'Neal that maybe he should cash-in in this division and not the World Title scene
Internet Title Contendership Match
Kidd Krazzy vs Dag Riddik
Winner: Dag Riddik
Reason: I just forsee Dag channeling his inner Donald Trump and tweeting until his little hands fall off. This should be an interesting match-up between these two, but I just can't see Dag losing this one
Flag Match
Whoever Retrieves Their Stable's Flag First Wins
Captain Pantheon vs Captain Bruddahhood
Winner: Captain Pantheon
Reason: Beavs pushed me hard last week; dude's got a solid grasp on the Captain, and I seem him taking this match handily
Adam's Rules Match
Adam Young vs Jason Cash
Winner: Jason Cash
Reason: I've enjoyed watching this little encounter build the last few weeks, and think Cash has this one. I'd be surprised if he loses this week
People's Title Match
Udy vs Stalker vs Adrian Archer vs Kevin Bishop
Winner: Kevin Bishop
Reason: None of the other guys in this match has the following in the WCF yet to usurp Bishop from his People's Throne. The Plaugue is going to continue his dominating run of this division, I think.
Jared Holmes/Johnny Rabid vs Dion Necurat/Psychopomp vs Bishop/Priest
Winner: #BeachKrew
Reason: Two of the most dominating writers in the whole company. I hope the other two teams push them this week, but its just hard to pick against them
Alpha Title Match
Jaice Wilds vs Jason O'Neal
Winner: Jason O'Neal
Reason: Jaice has been proving himself week after week and I'm glad to see him get this opportunity, but I think Jason is going to make it to three months with the Alpha Title.
Vinnie Jones vs Ethan King
Winner: Ethan King
Reason: This dude needs to be higher on the card. His writing is just visceral. I think Vinnie will push Leigh this week, but I can't help but give it to #BeachKrewJunior
Bar Room Brawl
Tom Frost vs Rumpke
Winner: Tom Frost
Reason: Still one of my favorite new characters of 2017 to read week-to-week. Rumpke has reached out to me recently and seems like a cool dude--wish him the best of luck--but I just see Frost taking this match.
Falls Count Anywhere Match
Amber Lynn vs HB vs Dark Angel
Winner: Amber Lynn
Reason: A guess
No Time Limit Match
Jay West vs Captain Rump vs Fuego Del Eterno Infierno Silencioso
Winner: Captain Rump
Reason: Missed deadline last week, I think he'll hit it this go round
Jack Timbers vs Vic Vegas vs Menaki vs Lachlan Rhodes
Winner: Lachlan Rhodes
Reason: I'm pretty sure this newbie is Damian Kaine (I think Lachlan is his name in real life, and its just too coincidental not to be). If I'm wrong, though, then I'll say that Menaki may take this match instead