Weekly Wrestling Watch: Summary of HCW show posted 1/25/25

HCW Wrestling Newsletter – January 25, 2025

The show opened with an intense promo from the unhinged Cara Loco, vowing revenge against the Dark Dominion and declaring chaos upon the HCW roster.

Backstage: Hardcore Champion Mr. X confronted GM Max McGillicutty, angry about not main-eventing. Meanwhile, investigator Gardinia Blue revealed Count Vlad’s mole network was exposed, but a new threat looms as he gathers more allies.

Match 1: Hardcore Title Match – Mr. X (c) vs. Outback Oscar
Outback Oscar overcame a brutal steel cage match, defeating Mr. X with the Outback Stretch, to an explosive crowd reaction. However, his celebration was short-lived as The Yeti, flanked by Count Vlad, cashed in his title contract.

Match 2: Hardcore Title Match – Outback Oscar (c) vs. The Yeti w/ Count Vlad
Despite a valiant effort from Oscar, The Yeti's power proved too much. The match ended with The Yeti forcing Oscar to submit to a bearhug, claiming the Hardcore Championship. Count Vlad declared dominance, cementing the Dark Dominion’s reign of terror.

Match 3: Jax Brenner w/ Molly Mason vs. Jesse California
The Alaskan Wildman, Jax Brenner, made short work of Jesse California, delivering powerful strikes and finishing with a body slam to secure the victory.

Match 4: Cara Loco vs. Doofus Covfefe
Cara Loco dominated the comical Doofus Covfefe, showcasing his destructive intent. The crowd was firmly behind the returning Cara Loco, who secured a decisive victory with a running crossbody.

Match 5: La Famiglia Marconi vs. The New Sicilians w/ Pierre Boulay
The two teams clashed in a heated contest. Despite back-and-forth action and dirty tactics from the Sicilians, the match ended in a time-limit draw. The Sicilians retained their ranking and vowed to reclaim their championship glory.

Main Event: US Title Match – Zack "Commando" Brown (c) vs. Col. Flagg
In a heated battle, Zack Brown retained his title after a count-out due to interference from Flagg’s ally, Rex Rampage. The chaotic ending left Flagg furious, while Zack celebrated with fans to close the show.

Backstage Segment: Count Vlad gloated with The Yeti, while Mr. X loomed in the background, setting up potential future confrontations.