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Hello everyone! We are coming to you live from Havoc and Haze 11 here in beautiful Tampa, Florida, at Magnanimous Brewing Company for another exciting night of Coastal Championship Wrestling!
We have a stacked card tonight, featuring the return of The Vampire Warrior, Gangrel! He’ll be teaming up with Southeastern Champion Domino to take on Unregulated Violence. But first, we kick things off with a Cruiserweight Championship match as Elliot Qrow defends his title against LJ Cleary.
Match 1: Cruiserweight Championship: LJ Cleary vs. Elliot Qrow (c)
Before the bell rings, Ozzy Kilmeister interrupts, demanding a shot at the championship. It appears CCW higher-ups have approved it—this is now a triple-threat match for the CCW Cruiserweight Championship!
The match begins with Ozzy and LJ teaming up against Qrow, forcing him to the outside. LJ tries to sneak in a roll-up on Ozzy, but Ozzy kicks out at two. Back on their feet, Ozzy scoops up LJ for a big bodyslam. Qrow quickly breaks up the pin attempt, only to be chased out of the ring again by Ozzy.
LJ and Ozzy continue battling inside the ring until Qrow pulls LJ to the outside. Back in the ring, Qrow shows off his technical ability, pummeling Kilmeister to the mat. He attempts a pin, but Cleary breaks it up. Cleary displays some impressive rolling maneuvers before getting planted face-first by Kilmeister.
Now, Qrow and Ozzy trade blows in the center of the ring. Ozzy lands a big headbutt on Qrow, but out of nowhere—Skitz attacks Ozzy! Skitz betrayed Ozzy last week at Bash, and it looks like he still has it out for him.
Meanwhile, inside the ring, LJ and Qrow engage in a technical exchange. LJ rolls Qrow up, but Qrow reverses it into a pinfall and gets the three-count, retaining the championship!
Winner: Elliot Qrow (Still CCW Cruiserweight Champion)
Match 2: Tyler Shoop vs. David Mercury
Next up, we have some singles action as Tyler Shoop takes on David Mercury.
Shoop goes on the offensive early, keeping Mercury trapped in the corner with some heavy chops. Mercury reverses and lands a few chops of his own, reminding everyone why he’s The Technical Alchemist.
Shoop regains control, taking Mercury down and locking in a headlock. Mercury struggles but eventually escapes and brings Shoop to the mat. Shoop gets Mercury onto the ring apron and lands a huge enzuigiri, knocking Mercury to the outside! Shoop drags him back in for a pin attempt—only a two-count!
Mercury fights back with some heavy strikes, but Shoop answers with shots of his own. Mercury attempts a sunset flip in the corner but can’t get Shoop all the way over. Shoop sits down on Mercury for a pin, and the referee—not seeing Shoop holding the ropes—counts the three!
Winner: Tyler Shoop
Match 3: Unregulated Violence vs. Domino & Gangrel
Unregulated Violence (Dickie James, “Hardcore” Horvath, and Tony DiNoti) make their way to the ring, awaiting their opponents. The crowd erupts as Domino and Gangrel make their entrance!
The match kicks off with Domino and Tony DiNoti. Domino quickly takes control, working over DiNoti’s arm. He tags in Gangrel, who drops DiNoti hard. DiNoti recovers and lands a clothesline on The Vampire Warrior before tagging in Horvath.
Horvath isolates Gangrel in the corner, punishing him with strikes. Gangrel fights back but gets dropped again with a hard right hand. Regaining momentum, Gangrel plants Horvath with a massive bulldog and makes the hot tag to Domino!
Domino comes in fired up, taking down both Horvath and DiNoti! Dickie James trips Domino from the outside, allowing Horvath and DiNoti to double-team him. Domino is trapped in enemy territory, taking huge body slams and leg drops from DiNoti.
Horvath tags back in, continuing to unleash blow after blow on Domino, while Gangrel desperately reaches for a tag. DiNoti locks in a headlock, but Domino fights to his feet and levels DiNoti with a massive slam! Both men are down—and they both make the tag!
Gangrel charges in, taking down Horvath and DiNoti! He sets up for the DDT, but DiNoti interrupts. Domino and Gangrel each climb a corner—ten punches in the corner for Horvath and DiNoti!
Suddenly, Dickie James enters the ring, attempting to spray Gangrel with washer fluid—but he accidentally blinds Horvath instead! Gangrel capitalizes, hitting the DDT on Horvath for the three-count!
Winners: Gangrel & Domino
After the match, tensions explode within Unregulated Violence! DiNoti and Horvath argue with Dickie James. Shoves are exchanged, and Horvath low-blows James! Horvath continues to assault James and grabs a steel chair. He hands it to DiNoti, seemingly to finish off James—but DiNoti turns on Horvath instead, blasting him with the chair! DiNoti helps James to his feet, and it looks like Horvath has underestimated his teammates’ loyalty!
Kristin Blaze vs Clara Change.
Some women’s wrestling now as Clara Change takes on rising CCW star Kristin Blaze.
Starting with a lock up Change doesn’t seem to want to be here. Stalling for time the two lock up again. Change powering Blaze to the corner. But Blaze fights back. Gets a big body slam on change and change rolls outside. Going after her blaze gets tripped up by change. Clara Change taking Kristin to the corner now able to get out Blaze shows off her acrobatics and nails Change in the corner with an elbow. Change able to get the upper hand takes Blaze over. Some choking going on as the ref counts change breaks at 4. Change clearly in control now and she just pummels Blaze. Change tries for a pin only gets 2. Change with a headlock now. Blaze fighting to stay consious. Blaze makes it to her feet hit change with a standing moonsault. Blaze tries for a pin only gets 2. Change regains control but blazes keeps fighting. Change arguing with the ref she gets rolled up by Kristin for a 3 count.
Winner Kristin Blaze.
Brian Brock vs. Maximus Khan
It’s time for a battle of the big men as Brian Brock takes on Maximus Khan of The Qrown.
The match begins with a lock-up. Brock overpowers Khan, forcing him into the corner, but the referee steps in to break it up. Khan responds by powering Brock into the opposite corner, and the ref separates them again. Both men are testing the waters, looking for an opening.
Brock tries to use his size advantage, but Khan counters and slams Brock to the outside! Khan follows, delivering heavy blows to Brock at ringside. Khan charges, but Brock sidesteps, sending Khan crashing into the steel steps!
The referee’s count reaches eight, and Brock rolls Khan back into the ring. Khan quickly recovers and lifts Brock for a massive suplex! The two men go back and forth, exchanging powerful strikes.
Khan builds momentum, getting **fired up—**but Brock cuts him off with a big sidewalk slam! Brock sends Khan into the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Khan ducks. On the rebound, Khan explodes with a huge spear!
Cover! One… two… three! Maximus Khan gets the victory!
Winner: Maximus Khan
Sean Maluta vs. Danny Briggs
The match starts with both men coming out strong. Briggs gains control early, focusing on Maluta’s arm and keeping him grounded. Maluta tries to fight back, but Briggs cuts him down before he can build momentum.
Maluta eventually finds an opening and nails Briggs with a knee to the face! Seizing control, Maluta delivers hard kicks to Briggs’ back, leaving him in pain. Maluta forces Briggs into the corner, but Briggs fights back with a thunderous chop! Maluta responds with a chop of his own, sending Briggs down to the mat.
Maluta begins twisting Briggs’ head, keeping the pressure on. Briggs struggles to find his footing but manages to hoist Maluta up for a slam—only for Maluta to reverse it! Maluta goes for a pin—Briggs kicks out at two!
Still in control, Maluta sends Briggs into the corner and follows up with a huge kick to the face. He covers again—another two-count! Frustration sets in for Maluta, and he goes for a steel chair! The referee catches him and takes it away, but as she’s distracted, Maluta lands a low blow on Briggs!
Maluta now stretches Briggs to his limit, but Briggs fights his way out! Both men are back on their feet, trading heavy blows in the center of the ring. Briggs gets the upper hand, taking Maluta down!
Maluta staggers back up—only to get nearly decapitated by a massive clothesline! Briggs covers—but Maluta kicks out at two!
Maluta fights back, slamming Briggs hard and going for another cover—but Briggs kicks out at a very close two-count! Maluta tries to lift Briggs, but Briggs summons his strength, powers through, and hoists Maluta up for a huge powerslam!
Cover! One… two… three! Danny Briggs wins!
Winner: Danny Briggs
Van Bruggen vs. "Dirty" Devin Diaz
A daunting challenge awaits "Dirty" Devin Diaz as he steps into the ring against the 7-foot monster, Van Bruggen. The Tampa crowd is firmly behind Diaz, making their support loud and clear.
Before the bell even rings, Van Bruggen attacks! Diaz quickly gets to his feet and fires back with a series of clotheslines, but the big man remains unfazed. Diaz hits one more massive clothesline, sending Van Bruggen over the top rope to the outside!
Bruggen climbs back into the ring and immediately asserts his dominance, using his overwhelming size to power Diaz out of the ring. Diaz crashes hard, appearing hurt on the outside. His coach, Chris Disilvio, checks on him—Diaz is busted open! Blood pours from his forehead, but he manages to beat the 10-count and re-enter the ring.
Van Bruggen continues his onslaught, pummeling Diaz into the corner. Diaz fights back with some hard chops, but Bruggen effortlessly manhandles him. Bruggen clamps down on Diaz’s head, squeezing like he’s crushing a melon. Diaz is in immense pain, struggling to fight back.
Bruggen charges at Diaz in the corner—but Diaz sidesteps! Bruggen collides hard with the ring post! Diaz sees an opening and climbs the ropes, raining down ten punches in the corner. But at four, Bruggen shoves him off!
Back in control, Bruggen delivers a huge hip toss and slaps Diaz across the face, mocking him. Bruggen applies a headlock, then transitions back to the crushing squeeze. Diaz is fading fast—the referee checks his arm, but Diaz refuses to give up!
Summoning his last reserves of strength, Diaz fights to his feet! He lands a series of hard elbows, turning the tide of the match. Fired up, Diaz heads to the top turnbuckle and leaps—hitting Bruggen with a massive hammer strike! Bruggen is unsteady but still standing. Diaz climbs again—another hammer strike! This time, the giant crashes to the mat!
Diaz covers! One… two… but Bruggen kicks out!
Determined, Diaz lays into Bruggen with a series of brutal elbow drops and covers again—only a two-count!
Diaz, feeding off the crowd’s energy, heads back to the top rope—but Bruggen meets him there! A devastating chokeslam! Diaz is down and rolls out of the ring.
Bruggen follows, tossing Diaz into the barricade! The referee’s count continues, but Bruggen keeps Diaz on the outside before finally throwing him back into the ring to break the count.
Now, Bruggen is toying with Diaz, confidently measuring him for a big boot in the corner. But Diaz ducks! Bruggen turns and shoves Diaz back into the corner, climbing up to the second turnbuckle.
But wait—Diaz slips under him! With an incredible show of power, Diaz hoists the 7-foot monster up for a massive powerbomb!
Cover! One… two… three! Diaz pulls off the upset!
Winner: "Dirty" Devin Diaz
5 Star Era vs. Chris Farrow and Rich Swan
Rich Swan getting the crowd fired up here in Tampa! He’s ready to go all night long. Farrow and Era start us off. Farrow finds himself in hostile territory early. Era takes early advantage, but Farrow comes back strong with a series of hip tosses. Era tags in Martinez, and Farrow tags in Swan. Martinez quickly tags back, and Era is back in.
Rich Swan with some great dropkicks, and Era is in trouble. Double team from Swan and Farrow as Swan drops Farrow onto Era. Era is able to tag in Martinez, and the two men lay into Swan hard. Both men stomping on the downed Swan. Swan is being kept in 5 Star’s corner. Martinez and Era are now dancing on Swan. Era is choking Swan on the ropes as the ref tries to keep Farrow from coming in. Swan, in desperate need of a tag, just can’t find his corner. He’s able to gain some ground, finds some offense, but Era is ready for it. Era drops Swan with a big spinning cutter and tags in Martinez. Martinez tries to keep Swan in their corner, but Swan lands some blows. Martinez answers back and keeps control of the match for 5 Star Era.
CCW Heavyweight Championship Match: Eddie Tarus vs. Meto
Eddie Tarus is accompanied to the ring by Dr. Eric Christopher. Meto seems extra pumped for tonight’s match as he makes his entrance.
We get the bell and a lock-up to start. Meto pushes Tarus to the corner. The ref breaks them up. They lock up again, and Tarus goes for a punch, but Meto ducks and nails a chop. Off the ropes, Meto scoops Tarus for a big body slam. Meto with a shoulder tackle, and Tarus rolls out. Meto goes after Tarus now. The two men are fighting on the outside. Meto bounces Tarus’ head off the apron. Tarus is able to gain some ground with some distraction from the “good” doctor.
Tarus gets Meto back into the ring and continues his assault with a monstrous chop from one corner to the next. Meto is able to answer back but is swept off his feet by Tarus. Tarus tries for a pin, but Meto kicks out quickly. Tarus is choking Meto on the ropes now. The ref breaks it up, and there’s more interference from Dr. Eric as the ref is distracted. Tarus taunts Meto with some slaps, but Meto is having none of it. Meto takes control, but Tarus is able to answer with a powerslam on the champion.
Meto is able to recover and nails Tarus with a huge German suplex. Tarus is struggling. Meto calls for the spear, but Tarus reacts quickly and meets Meto before he can charge, hitting him with a boot. Tarus climbs to the second rope now, going after Meto, but Meto gets a fist up, and Tarus goes down. Tarus makes it to his feet and regains the advantage.
Dr. Eric distracts the ref, and Tarus grabs the belt. Tarus goes to hit Meto with the belt, but Meto ducks and nails the spear on Tarus. Meto goes for the pin and gets the 3-count.
That will do it for us tonight here in Tampa. Thank you again for recapping Coastal Championship Wrestling’s Havoc and Haze with me. It was an absolutely fantastic night with some amazing matches. We hope you can check us out on all of our social media. Find us on YouTube, where you can catch the latest episodes of CCW Alive Wrestling. Find us on Facebook at Coastal Championship Wrestling. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) @CCWAlivetv.
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Martinez now with some big kicks to Swan’s face. Martinez tries a cover but only gets 2. Swan’s coming back now and hits Martinez with a big swinging neckbreaker. Swan makes the tag finally, and so does Martinez. 5 Star Era goes after Farrow, but Farrow gets to the top and hits a big crossbody onto 5 Star Era. Farrow, fired up, is able to manage both men of 5 Star Era. Swan back in to help now, and they deliver some big boots to the face of 5 Star Era. Farrow goes for a pin on Martinez, but Martinez kicks out at 2.
Martinez is able to fight back both Swan and Farrow. Martinez, with time, makes the tag to Era. Farrow is being double-teamed by 5 Star Era, gets set up, and taken down hard. Rich Swan comes in to break up the pin. After some back and forth, Swan hits Martinez with a huge cutter. Swan gets Era down, goes up, and hits a huge 450 splash. Farrow goes up and follows with a splash of his own. Farrow goes for the pin on Era and gets the 3-count.
Winners: Chris Farrow and Rich Swan
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