Cindy Rogers takes her place among that elite group of WXW Elite 8 winners, Traci Brooks, April Hunter, Alere Little Feather, Alicia, and Mercedes Martinez, after winning the 2007 event held Nov. 10th in beautiful downtown Coplay, PA. Alexa Thatcher and Annie Social made their Elite 8 debuts as did homegrown talents, Monique and Discord. Becky Bayless made her Elite 8 return after several years, and Jana and Hailey Hatred also returned after their 2006 debuts.
In first round action, Monique proved herself a powerhouse as she steamrolled over Jana. Annie Social acquited herself well getting a solid win over Discord. Alexa Thatcher lived up to her reputation by giving the much bigger Hailey a very tough match, but Ms. Hatred managed to pull out the win. Finally, Cindy Rogers and Becky Bayless actually got a double pin, causing both to move forward to the Semi round. Annie Social moved forward after Monique was felled with an ankle injury. Cindy and Hailey teamed up to quickly dispose of poor Becky Bayless then went at it tooth and nail in the best match of the night, Ms. Rogers finally prevailing. The delightful Sunny, looking fantastic. was the special guest referee for the Final match. Annie Social had the match of her career, giving Ms. Rogers as good as she got, but in the end Cindy’s experience took it’s toll on Ms. Social, Cindy getting the pin after hitting Annie with a gourdbuster. Alicia had tried to hit Cindy with a chair, but Mercedes did interference and slammed the Diva Squad leader to the mat. All in all a fine event with a very satisfying outcome for your’s truly [No. 1 Cindy Rogers mark!]
Another highlight of the evening … the WXW return of Missy Sampson! Missy had been lying low of late, but was the surprise challenger to Kacee Carlisle for the WXW Women’s Title. Hardhitting is the best word to describe this match as two of WXW’s toughest wrestlers duked it out for the title. Alas, Missy may be a little rusty, having to tap out to Kacee’s camel clutch. But a valiant effort and a hope we see more of Missy soon!
Wrestlin Wally’s mark out moment …. meeting Erica “Jungle Grrrl” Porter! Sadly, she did not get in the ring except to promote her new book, “Eat That Monkey.” But I got her to pose for me with a “Jungle Grrrl” pose, which she probably hates doing, but maybe felt she had to do because I bought her book! lol Anyway, none of her photos do her justice.
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And congratulations again to Cindy Rogers! She deserves it!
