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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

OVWmania 2016 Year-End Awards


We are almost to a new year! We hope you enjoyed 2016 and all the hard-hitting action that OVW had to offer. Today, OVWmania reveals its picks for the best tag team, feud of the year, match of the year, most improved superstar, and top superstar of 2016!

OVW LIVE RESULTS

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, December 28, 2016. This was NOT a TV taping, so OVW will most likely be airing a year-end review show this Saturday morning in the Louisville area. Speaking of year-end review, OVWmania has another post coming after this report giving out year-end awards, so stay tuned!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

OVW TV #905: "Reset for Next Level"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, December 21, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, the Nightmare Scramble continues, Justin Smooth is interviewed about his 2016 and things to come, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

OVW TV #904: "Taking Things to the Next Level"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, December 14, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Dean Hill announces a Nightmare Scramble tournament, Big Jon gets an explanation from Justin Smooth and faces a challenge from Rocco Bellagio and the Legacy of Brutality, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

OVW TV #903: "O Captain, My Captain"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, December 7, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, the fallout from Christmas Chaos, an 8-man tag with Tyler Matrix & Rocco Bellagio as opposing team captains, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Saturday, December 3, 2016

OVW December 2016 SNS Results

This is the OVW Saturday Night Special Report for Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Tonight:

-Rocco Bellagio defends the OVW Heavyweight Title against Randy Royal in a Christmas Chaos match

-Big Jon faces off against the Legacy of Brutality's Hy Zaya & Big Zo for the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles

-Tyler Matrix defends the OVW TV Title against Jade Dawson

-Rev. Stuart Miles (w/Mexicutioner) faces the Elite's Adam Revolver (w/Ted McNaler) in a leather strap on a pole match

-Plus more!

Your announcers for tonight are Shannon the Dude & Gilbert Corsey, and Gilbert is also ring announcer.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

OVW TV #902: "Countdown to CHAOS"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, November 30, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Randy Royal faces Big Zo, Rocco Bellagio faces Big Jon, Tyler Matrix defends the OVW TV Title in a triple threat against Diamond & Tony Gunn, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

OVW TV #901: "Talking Turkey"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, November 23, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, the fallout from last week's episode 900 in HD that includes a big announcement for the next SNS, a superstar in a turkey suit, Tyler Matrix defends the OVW TV Title against former champion Trevor Steele, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

OVW TV #900: "Hi-Def Destruction"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, November 16, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, OVW goes Hi-Def! Rocco Bellagio defends the OVW Heavyweight Title against Randy Royal, Rebel defends the OVW Women's Title against ODB, The Legacy of Brutality defends the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles against Pope Elijah Burke & Big Jon, a 6-man scramble ladder match, a tables match, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

OVW TV #899: "Royal's CHOSEN Partner"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, November 9, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, the fallout from this past Saturday's SNS, a look ahead to next week's historic episode #900, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Saturday, November 5, 2016

OVW November 2016 SNS Results

This is the OVW Saturday Night Special Report for Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Tonight:

-Rocco Bellagio defends the OVW Heavyweight Title against Chris Silvio with Randy Royal as special referee

-Big Jon & Houdini face off again with the Legacy of Brutality's Hy Zaya & Big Zo for the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles

-Tyler Matrix looks to regain the OVW TV Title against Trevor Steele

-Mexicutioner & Rev. Stuart Miles face the Elite's Ted McNaler & Adam Revolver

-Plus more!

Your announcers for tonight are Ron Hed & Gilbert Corsey, and Ron is also ring announcer.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

OVW TV #898: "Silvi-No He Ain't"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, November 2, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Chris Silvio returns, Rebel faces Maria James for the OVW Women's Title, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

OVW TV #897: "The Freaks Come Out at Night"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, October 26, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, a Carnival of Chaos match between Mad Man Pondo and the Van Zandt Family Circus, a huge 8-man tag, Randy Royal faces Trevor Steele for the OVW TV Title, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

OVW TV #896: "Psychadelic Super-Challenge"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, October 19, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Trevor Steele holds a wrestler's court with Houdini & Big Jon, Rocco Bellagio defends the OVW Heavyweight Title against Tyler Matrix, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

OVW TV #895: "Show Steele-er"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, October 12, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Mad Man Pondo looks for revenge against Dapper Dan Van Zandt, we hear from the acting commissioner and OVW TV Champion Trevor Steele, Rev. Stu wants to talk to Adam Revolver, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

OVW TV #894: "Steele the Champ?"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, October 5, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, we hear from Randy Royal about his future, Ringmaster faces Mad Man Pondo and one of them has to leave the Circus, Trevor Steele makes an announcement regarding the TV Title, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Saturday, October 1, 2016

OVW October 2016 SNS Results

This is the OVW Saturday Night Special Report for Saturday, October 1, 2016.

Tonight:

-Rocco Bellagio faces Ryan Howe for the OVW Heavyweight Title

-Big Jon & Houdini face off with the Legacy of Brutality's Hy Zaya & Big Zo for the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles

-Tyler Matrix defends the OVW TV Title against Justin Smooth, Robbie Walker, & Trevor Steele in a Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match

-Plus more!

Your announcers for tonight are Ron Hed & Gilbert Corsey, and Ron is also ring announcer.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

OVW TV #893: "Rocco Rocked"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, September 28, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Tyler Matrix defends the TV Title against Justin Smooth, Mexicutioner provides a medical update, Ryan Howe and Rocco Bellagio have a final confrontation before the Saturday Night Special, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

OVW TV #892: "This is No Fun House"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, September 21, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, The Legacy of Brutality defends the Southern Tag Team Titles against the Van Zandt Family Circus, Tyler Matrix defends the TV Title against Shane Andrews, Mexicutioner faces Adam Revolver in a No Holds Barred match, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

OVW TV #891: "Signs Lead to E-Town"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, September 14, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Tony Gunn looks to add another member to the YTO Club, Bud Dwight has a major announcement, Tyler Matrix meets Big Zo in the main event, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

OVW TV #890: "Rocco & Roll"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, September 7, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Adam Revolver & the Mexicutioner defend their newly won Southern Tag Team Champioships against the Legacy of Brutality, Bud Dwight defends the Television Title against Trevor Steele, Rebel puts her #1 contendership on the line against Jessie Belle, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Saturday, September 3, 2016

WWE RAW GM Mick Foley at OVW!

OVW Sept. 2016 SNS: Reckoning Results

This is the OVW Saturday Night Special Report for Saturday, September 3, 2016.

Tonight:

-Rocco Bellagio faces Rev. Stuart Miles for the OVW Heavyweight Title in a "Stairway to Heaven" Match

-Big Jon & Tyler Matrix face off with the Legacy of Brutality's Hy Zaya & Big Zo
 
-TNA Knockout Rebel returns to face Jessie Belle & Maria James for the OVW Women's Title in a triple threat

-Bud Dwight is also in a triple threat defending the OVW TV Title against Stephon Smith & Trevor Steele

-Plus more!

Your announcers for tonight are Ron Hed & Gilbert Corsey, and Ron is also ring announcer.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

OVW TV #889: "Rocco the Gatekeeper"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, August 31, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Trevor Steele faces Stephon Smith, Bud Dwight defends the OVW TV Title against Robbie Walker, plus more!

Special thanks to Scott "Scoops" Cannon for tonight's results.

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

OVW TV #888: "Plungetown or Plungerville?"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, August 24 , 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Bud Dwight defends the TV Title against Trevor Steele, Hy Zaya meets up with Tyler Matrix, Rev. Stuart Miles has a good word about his upcoming OVW Heavyweight Title shot against Rocco Bellagio, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

OVW TV #887: "1st Step on the Stairway"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, August 17, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Tony Gunn defends the TV Title against Bud Dwight, Jamie Lynne defends the Women's Title against Maria James, Rocco Bellagio defends the Heavyweight Title against Devin Driscoll, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

OVW TV #886: "A Payne-ful Ending"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, August 10, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Tony Gunn defends the TV Title, the Mexicutioner returns to action, Tyler Matrix looks for answers from Torey Payne & Robbie Walker, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Saturday, August 6, 2016

OVW August 2016 SNS: War Games Results

This is the OVW Saturday Night Special Report for Saturday, August 6, 2016.

Tonight:

-Rocco Bellagio faces Rudy Switchblade for the OVW Heavyweight Title
-Big Jon, Tyler Matrix, the Tag Buddies, & Bud Dwight take on Tony Gunn, Justin Smooth, the Van Zandt Family Circus, & Robbie Walker in War Games
-Big Zo vs. Trevor Steele in a Powerbomb Match
-Plus more!

Your announcers for tonight are Ron Hed & Gilbert Corsey, and Ron is also ring announcer.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

OVW TV #885: "Of Course You Know, This Means War"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, August 3, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Tony Gunn defends the TV Title against Big Jon in a match with War Games implications, the Tag Buddies get their rematch for the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles against Dapper Dan Van Zandt & Mad Man Pondo, Rudy Switchblade & Rocco Bellagio pick one another's opponent for the night, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

OVW TV #884: "Massive Madness"

This is the OVW Report for Wednesday, July 27, 2016. This episode can be seen on WBNA-21 in the Louisville area on Saturday at 11AM and 10PM, and online on Monday at www.ovwrestling.com/tv. In this episode, Trevor Steele faces Justin Smooth, #1 contenders Rudy Switchblade & Bud Dwight face champions Rocco Bellagio & Tony Gunn, the Tag Buddies defend the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles against Dapper Dan and his mystery "Devil of Hardcore" partner, plus more!

Without further ado:

Here we go...