VHS Review: NYWC Psycho Circus 1/10/04

[Robert Lotti]

Gather around for a trip down memory lane as I look back on NYWC's 2004 Psycho Circus. I didn't attend this show, but I wish I did.

We start out with Tyler Payne coming to the ring to Mikey Whipwreck's ECW theme "Loser" by Beck. Payne is dressed the way Mikey did in ECW. Mikey comes out and ring announcer Nick Vrona makes the coin toss to determine who will get the advantage later in the show. As the coin is tossed, Mikey whippersnaps Payne and leaves the ring. As Payne gets up, Vrona asks "Tyler you called heads right? You won the toss."

#1 Contender For Light Heavyweight Title

Rob Eckos vs. Grim Reefer

This was a decent opener of the show. I'm a fan of both of these guys. Both men really tried in this match, but they just didn't seem to click. Reefer makes Eckos tap to the crossface. Match Rating: **

Mike Mayhem & Southern Vinny Stylin'
vs.
Mike Tobin & Tony Burma

Burma was fueding with Vinny at the time and the same thing was happening between the Mikes. Tobin was double teamed by Vinny & Mayhem. Burma eventually hits the Burma bomb on Mayhem, only to be choked by Vinny and taken down with a neckbreaker to give he & Mayhem the win. Match Rating **

Nuke w/Tommy King vs. Damian Dragon w/Foxy Dreams

At this time Nuke was being built as a monster heel. This match really didn't impress me much. Nuke put Damian away with Greetings From Three Mile Island. Match Rating: *

As Damian was getting up, he's attacked by All About Us(JD Lishus & Nick Noshus).
Noshus hits Foxy with a wicked DDT.

Gauntlet Match To Determine #1 Contenders To NYWC Tag Title

All About Us vs. Chief Dudley & J-Silva
This part of the match didn't impress me. Noshus pins Dudley after missing a moonsault on Lishus.

AAU vs. Los Luchas Hermanos(Ken Scampi & Spyder) w/Tara Charisma

LLH were a great team and I was saddened when they broke up. Spyder pins Lishus with a 450 splash.

LLH vs. Affirmative Action(Joey Braggiol & Lamar Braxton Porter) w/Prince Charles

This was the team debut of AA. They really could have been a dominant team. Joey & Lamar pin Scampi after a double team move.

AA vs. Superfriends(Mega & Silvaman) w/Capt. Hoopla

AA wins after hitting Silvaman with a splash/legdrop combiantion.

AA vs. Chris Chetti & Danny Doring
A lot of stalling by Chetti & Doring which included Doring accusing Lamar of "humping" him and Chetti shaking the ropes a la Ultimate Warrior. Doring hits his "Panty Drop" leg drop from the top rope on Lamar after he Chetti's "Amityville Horror".

Winners: Chris Chetti & Danny Doring

Match Rating: *1/2

Psycho Circus Match

No Highspots Needed(Tyler Payne, Ru Starr, Crusher Doogan, Mason Raige, & Johnny Ova)
vs.
Mikey Whipwreck, Wayne, Curse, Dan Barry, & Dickie Rodz

This match was very chaotic. I'll just break it down for everyone.

Order of entry:

Ru
Barry
Ova
Mason
Mikey
Doogan
Wayne
Payne
Curse

Order of elimination:
Rodz powerbombs Mason off the top rope through a table to win the interstate title.
Rodz & Mason eliminated

Curse knocks Doogan off the pole and grabs the briefcase to remain commisioner of NYWC.
Curse & Doogan eliminated

Barry make Ova submit to win light heavyweight title.
Barry & Ova eliminated.

Wayne & Ru win tag belts when Wayne came down with 1 belt and Ru took the other belt out of Mikey's hands(literally) before he could hit the mat.

Mikey puts Tyler in jack in the box and closes the lid to win the heavyweight title.
Match Rating: ****

Final Thoughts
After seeing this on tape, I wish I could have been there.

This show really helped me go out to NYWC shows.

[myowntigereyes]

Sounds pretty damn amazing.

How were you able to acquire this VHS?

[Robert Lotti]

I got it from a young lady who was selling merchandise for Jac Sabboth at my 1st NYWC show back in March 2004.

[nyindyfan]

I think actually did go to that show. The lineup kinda rings a bell.

[jimlondos]

Capt. Hoopla should manage Curse.

[crusherdoogan]

I remember that match. My hand was swollen for a week from hitting Wayne, and my face for a week from getting hit by Curse.
Crusher

[jimlondos]

Mr. Doogan,

The Garbage Can lid now has a nice spot with my treasures. Thanks for the autograph.
300 in 2 min. What a man,