My Action Arcade Wrestling: AAW Retro (Apr.W1.19.Fri)

Action Arcade Wrestling Retro

Friday.April.Week 1.2019

Retro Arena

ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING CHAMPIONS

AAW RETRO WORLD CHAMPION: Earthquake (2x)(1D)(Since Apr.W3.18)

AAW RETRO NATIONAL CHAMPION: Kanyon (1x)(0D)(Since May.W3.18)

AAW RETRO TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: King Kong Bundy & One Man Gang (1x)(0D)(Since May.W3.18)

MATCH #1

Normal Match

Daffney vs Shark Girl

WINNER: Shark Girl

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Stunner

MATCH #2

Normal Match

B. Brian Blair vs Repoman

WINNER: Repoman

Method: Pinfall

Finish: After an Abdominal Stretch

MATCH #3

Normal Match

The Sultan vs The Demon

WINNER: The Demon

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Bearhug

MATCH #4

Normal Match

Taz vs The Patriot

WINNER: Taz

Method: Pinfall

Finish: German Suplex

MATCH #6

Eight-Man Tag Team Match

Mideon, Viscera & KroniK (Brian Adams & Bryan Clarke) vs Super Calo, Blitzkrieg, AKI Man & Han Zo Mon

WINNERS: Mideon, Viscera & KroniK (Brian Adams & Bryan Clarke)

Method: Pinfall from Viscera on Han Zo Mon

Finish: Big Splash

MATCH #5

Normal Match

Test vs Perry Saturn

WINNER: Test

Method: Submission

Finish: Bear Hug

MATCH #6

Normal Match

Rick Martel vs Ahmed Johnson

WINNER: Rick Martel

Method: Submission

Finish: Abdominal Stretch

MATCH #7

Normal Match

Kerry Von Erich vs The Iron Sheik

WINNER: Kerry Von Erich

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Arm and Leg Lock

MATCH #8

ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Normal Match

Kanyon (c) vs Mitsuharu Misawa

WINNER and STILL ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING NATIONAL CHAMPION: Kanyon

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Mark of Excellence

MATCH #9

MAIN EVENT

Normal Match

Vader vs Mr. T

WINNER: Vader

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Chokeslam

 

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Event Review: Action Arcade Wrestling Retro - April Week 1, 2019

Retro Arena

AAW’s Retro brand returned this week with a card that can only be described as a glorious mash-up of late-80s Saturday morning mayhem and unhinged indie imagination. From Shark Girl stealing hearts to Vader flattening Mr. T, this show delivered on spectacle, if not always on technical polish.

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Match Highlights & Analysis

Daffney vs. Shark Girl
A spirited opener saw Shark Girl channel the energy of every costumed superheroine ever, outlasting Daffney with a stunner that popped the crowd. A fun, quick-paced bout—though Daffney could’ve used more offense to feel credible.
⭐ Rating: ★★¾

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B. Brian Blair vs. Repoman
You read that right. Repoman grinned his way to victory after an abdominal stretch—vintage heel tactics straight from a VHS tape.
⭐ Rating: ★★½

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The Sultan vs. The Demon
This was a bruiser of a match, with The Demon surprisingly overcoming the Sultan via a crushing bearhug. Not the smoothest contest, but it had a primal charm.
⭐ Rating: ★★

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Taz vs. The Patriot
Easily the most hard-hitting singles match of the night. Taz suplexed The Patriot all over the ring and ended things emphatically with a German Suplex. Classic Taz.
⭐ Rating: ★★★¼

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Test vs. Perry Saturn
Test dominated with power offense, ultimately forcing Saturn to submit to a bearhug. Slightly plodding but effective in showcasing Test’s size.
⭐ Rating: ★★½

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Rick Martel vs. Ahmed Johnson
Martel made Ahmed Johnson tap to an abdominal stretch in an outcome few predicted. Martel continues to be a reliable Retro workhorse.
⭐ Rating: ★★¾

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Kerry Von Erich vs. The Iron Sheik
A classic territorial-era feel. Kerry withstood the Sheik’s trademark clubs and locked in an arm and leg lock for the pinfall. Solid nostalgia.
⭐ Rating: ★★★

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8-Man Tag: Mideon, Viscera & KroniK vs. Super Calo, Blitzkrieg, AKI Man & Han Zo Mon
A chaotic, crowd-pleasing brawl that was the night’s most entertaining car crash. Viscera finished it with an absolutely monstrous splash on Han Zo Mon. This was the exact brand of nonsense you want from Action Arcade Wrestling.
⭐ Rating: ★★★½

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National Title Match: Kanyon (c) vs. Mitsuharu Misawa
The show’s best wrestling match, hands down. Kanyon proved why he’s been such a dominant champion, countering Misawa’s offense and sealing the win with the Mark of Excellence. A gem.
⭐ Rating: ★★★¾

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Main Event: Vader vs. Mr. T
The big-fight spectacle you’d expect. Vader bulldozed Mr. T with power moves before a huge chokeslam brought this retro fever dream to a close. Not pretty, but memorable.
⭐ Rating: ★★★

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Overall Impression

Action Arcade Wrestling Retro continues to be the wildest throwback promotion around. The card leaned heavily into the “What If?” fantasy booking vibe that makes AAW unique. While the workrate wasn’t consistent, the entertainment factor was undeniable.

Event Score: 7.5/10

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Best Match: Kanyon vs. Misawa
Most Fun Moment: The 8-man tag chaos and Viscera’s splash
Biggest Surprise: Rick Martel submitting Ahmed Johnson

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AAW Retro – April Week 1, 2019

Action Arcade Wrestling Retro delivered another buffet of nostalgia-fueled weirdness last night, mixing genuine in-ring quality with tongue-in-cheek spectacle. While the pacing was all over the place, there were a couple of legitimately strong outings amid the novelty acts.

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Match-by-Match Breakdown

Daffney vs. Shark Girl
Quick opener with decent energy. Shark Girl is getting over as a reliable midcard act thanks to her charisma and the novelty factor. Daffney sold well but got little shine.
Workrate: 2.5/5

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Repoman vs. B. Brian Blair
Straight out of 1992 Superstars. Repoman working an abdominal stretch finish in 2019 is chef’s kiss retro absurdity, but the match itself was more comedic filler than anything.
Workrate: 2/5

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The Demon vs. The Sultan
Slow, plodding big-man match. The Demon doesn’t have much in the way of offensive variety, but the bearhug finish landed with the live crowd, who were just happy to see him.
Workrate: 1.75/5

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Taz vs. The Patriot
One of the more technically sound matches on the card. Taz worked snug and made Patriot look credible before suplexing him out of his boots. Solid execution.
Workrate: 3.25/5

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Test vs. Perry Saturn
Heavy on power spots and basic heat. The submission finish felt tacked on, but Test’s aura is improving with each appearance.
Workrate: 2.25/5

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Rick Martel vs. Ahmed Johnson
One of the night’s surprises—Martel has quietly been one of AAW Retro’s more consistent workers. Ahmed looked gassed by the midpoint, but Martel carried him to a competent finish.
Workrate: 2.75/5

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Kerry Von Erich vs. The Iron Sheik
Old-school house show vibes. Limited movement but tons of crowd interaction. The finish was slightly awkward but serviceable.
Workrate: 2.5/5

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8-Man Tag: Mideon, Viscera & KroniK vs. Super Calo, Blitzkrieg, AKI Man & Han Zo Mon
This was a total cluster in the best way—multiple dives, missed cues, KroniK trying to work lucha spots, and Viscera flattening Han Zo Mon. Not a technical masterpiece, but pure spectacle.
Workrate: 3/5

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Kanyon (c) vs. Mitsuharu Misawa – Retro National Title
Easily the best match of the night. Misawa worked with intensity, bumping big for Kanyon’s signature offense. The finish felt decisive and protected Misawa without making him look weak. A legit standout.
Workrate: 3.75/5

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Vader vs. Mr. T
This was everything you’d expect—a big man squashing a celebrity cameo in under ten minutes. The chokeslam finish looked devastating. Vader feels like he’s being built for a title program.
Workrate: 2.5/5

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Overall Show Thoughts

From a purely in-ring standpoint, this was middle-of-the-road, but that’s never the main draw of AAW Retro. The brand thrives on nostalgia, improbable match-ups, and over-the-top characters. If you’re here to watch a serious technical showcase, this isn’t the promotion for you—but if you love seeing Misawa trading holds with Kanyon on the same card as Repoman and Mr. T, this was an unmissable slice of weirdness.

Show Score: 6.5/10

MOTN: Kanyon vs. Misawa
Runner-Up: Taz vs. The Patriot
Biggest Pop: Vader’s chokeslam on Mr. T