Oct 31, 1998
The Corvallis, Oregon show was a night of action and surprises. Wendigo Rockamora captured the final qualifying spot for the PNW Regional Finals of the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament by pinning Power. However the night wasn't a total loss for Power, as he captured the TV Title from HICAL. The biggest surprise of the night came as promoter Don Owens had promised the fans a fantastic tag team bout as PNW Tag Team Champions, The Alpha Males defended against Maximum Carnage. Owens had brought in armed guards to prevent any interferece from NeWA World Tag Team Champions, The Crazy Ones. But Maniac Mike and The Missing Link did get into the action, knocking out both teams and the referee!!! Owens is livid and has stated backstage that he will have his revenge tonight at the National eWrestling Alliance's pay-per-view, "Halloween Hell '98."
In other news, Don Owens welcomes Nightwing to "the proving grounds."
The match on November 1st between Power and Omega has now been changed to make it a TV Title Match.
Oct 29, 1998
Friday night will settle the Bracket I qualifier and become the second representative from the Pacific Northwest and wrestle in the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions finals at "BattleBowl," the November PPV for the NeWA. Gary Brown, Power, and Wendigo Rockamora will battle each other in a triple-threat tie-breaker match, as all three tied for the top spot in the Bracket I. Pacific Northwest Champion, The Grappler, captured the Bracket II spot.
Saturday is the big NeWA PPV, "Halloween Hell '98." The Pacific Northwest has two big matches on this show. World Tag Team Champions, The Crazy Ones, defend the titles against Maximum Carnage. While The Alpha Males defend the Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles against former champions, The Serial Thrillaz. Both tag matches will be a "Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal" bouts, and promoter Don Owens will be spinning the wheel for both matches.
Other PNW wrestlers that will be on the show include Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown, U.S. Champion, Trent Phillips, North American Champion, Slim Dragger, Canadian Champion, Nightmare, World TV Champion, Stephen Greer, Titan, and World Lightweight Champion, Juventud Guerrera.
Promoter Don Owens welcomes hometown favorites, Dan and Stan, the tag team known as Pain. Both hail from Portland and are returning from the Mid-Atlantic area to join in the tag team action back home.
Oct 26, 1998
The Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament concluded in Oregon City, Oregon, last night...at least half of it did. The Grappler captured the Bracket II championship to qualify for the finals at the November NeWA PPV, "BattleBowl." The Bracket I championship will be decided in Corvallis, Oregon on Oct. 30 as there was a three-way tie. Gary Brown, Power, and Wendigo Rockamora will square off in a triple-threat match that night with the winner capturing the final spot from the Pacific Northwest Regionals. Unfortunately for these three, they all are also in title matches the same night and will have to do double duty. The triple-threat match will be the first bout so as to provide for as much rest as possible for their title matches later that night.
Promoter Don Owens welcomes "The Regulators" to the Pacific Northwest. NeWA Canadian Champion, Nightmare, along with Homicide, and Sandman have signed to tour the area.
Oct 25, 1998
What a night of action last night in Eugene, Oregon! The World Champion, Adam Riggs faced Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown,in an exciting main event. Buddy Landel nearly captured the World TV Title from champion, Stephen Greer. Many other great matches were held. Check out all the results by clicking here. And the torns in Don Owens' side, NeWA World Tag Team Champions, The Crazy Ones, reappeared during the show at front-row ringside. They went on to attack several Pacific Northwest stars and threatened Don Owens during the card. This will assuredly be dealt with by Owens and the NeWA.
The Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament will conclude for the Pacific Northwest Regionals later this afternoon. The final round of matches will be held in Oregon City, Oregon.
Oct 23, 1998
The Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament nears completion after tonight's show in Medford, Oregon. Surge has taken the lead in Bracket I. Gary Brown, Power, and Wendigo Rockamora can all still win but another win by Surge will clinch him a spot in the tournament finals at "BattleBowl." Bracket II is still lead by Buddy Landel. Fenris Cole, The Grappler, and Madd Maxx are all within striking distance. Shane Helms is still mathmatically alive but it is next to impossible for him to win. Landel can capture his berth to the finals at "BattleBowl" with a win over fellow Wulfpac member, Fenris Cole in his last match. Sunday will be the last scheduled matches for the Pacific Northwest Regionals to be held in Oregon City, Oregon.
Tomorrow is the big night in Eugene, Oregon as NeWA World Heavyweight Champion, Adam Riggs makes his first title defense in the PNW as he faces Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown. NeWA World Television Champion, Stephen Greer defends against Buddy Landel, plus many other great matches. Don't miss your opportunity to see these NeWA World Champions live!
Oct 22, 1998
This weekend will crown the Pacific Northwest Regional Finalists for the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament. Each bracket winner will advance to the NeWA November PPV entitled "BattleBowl." Friday night we are in Medford, Oregon for the tournament matches and Sunday in Oregon City, Oregon will be the final matches.
Saturday night PNW will be in Eugene, Oregon for a very special card. The NeWA World Heavyweight Champion, Adam Riggs will make his first title defense in the PNW as he puts the World Title on the line against the Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown. "The King of Pain" Stephen Greer also debuts in the PNW defending his NeWA World Television Title against Buddy Landel. Other title matches include The Grappler defending the Pacific Northwest Title against PNW Television Champion, HICAL. The Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champions, The Alpha Males defend against The Bruise Brothers. Plus other exciting matches!
Promoter Don Owens welcomes Dallas Diamond to the PNW. We look forward to watching Mr. Diamond in action.
Oct 20, 1998
We keep growing and growing and growing. Promoter Don Owens welcomes Powerman 5000 to the Pacific Northwest.
Also a special welcome goes out to Slim Dragger, the NeWA North American Champion. Mr. Dragger has visited PNW a couple of times to defend his title against The Grappler. Mr. Dragger has enjoyed his visits to our beautiful land and decided he would like to visit more often. He has signed to tour the PNW much more frequently and we are glad to have a fine champion such as himself here.
The recent growth of PNW is making it difficult to schedule matches for everyone with our current three day per week bookings. Don Owens is looking at several alternatives for this potential problem. One thing you can do is contact Don Owens and let him know how often you wish to work.
Oct 19, 1998
The halfway point in the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament saw the points title tighten up in Yakima, Washington. There is now a three way tie in Bracket I while in Bracket II, Buddy Landel has taken the lead. Only one competitor has been mathmatically eliminated so far. It looks like it will go down to the very last match to determine the qualifiers for the finals at the "BattleBowl" PPV in November.
Pacific Northwest continues to grow. Promoter Don Owens welcomes Riot and the tag team, The Rebels, Rick Evans and Buck Smith, to the area. The recent growth of PNW is making it difficult to schedule matches for everyone with our current three day per week bookings. Don Owens is looking at several alternatives for this potential problem. One thing you can do is contact Don Owens and let him know how often you wish to work.
Oct 18, 1998
Two nights into the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament is shaping up into a very exciting round-robin series. Richland, Washington, hosted last night's matches giving each bracket a definitive front runner. Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown leads Bracket I while 1/2 of the Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champions, Fenris Cole, leads Bracket II. Tonight's round of action in Yakima, Washington, will put us at the halfway marker in the tournament. Look for another night of fantastic action!
Oct 17, 1998
The first night of the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament provided some mild upsets. The small town of Pendleton, Oregon, turned out a large crowd to witness this annual event. Tournament results and point standings are posted.
The Pacific Northwest Cruiserweight Champion will be crowned in a special two day tournament on Nov 6th and 7th. The winner will not only capture the new title, but will be rewarded with a NeWA World Cruiserweight Title Match on Nov 8th. Many of the top cruiserweights have been invited. Anyone else interested should contact Don Owens immediately.
Lastly, pomoter Don Owens welcomes ZENITH to the Pacific Northwest. We do not know much about this wrestler, but he plans on making an impact here.
Oct 16, 1998
Tonight begins the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament. Two wrestlers will qualify from the Pacific Northwest and move to the finals on Nov 23rd at the NeWA PPV, "BattleBowl." Keep up with the point leaders on the tournament page.
Titan has been given a "rematch" for the Western States Heritage Title. He will face champion, Gary Brown, on Nov 7th. The highly rated tag team, England's Finest, has been given a PNW Tag Team Title match on Nov 6th. Other matches have been added to several cards. Be sure to check out the schedule for all the details.
Oct 15, 1998
Promoter Don Owens has announced that Buddy Landel and The Grappler will both receive World Television Title matches during champion Stephen Greer's tour of the Pacific Northwest. Landel has been demanding a title match against Greer for some time. Don Owens has secured the bout for Oct 24th. Owens also has signed Pacific Northwest Champion, The Grappler, to challenge Greer for the World TV Title on Oct 30th. Should either defeat Greer, the new champion will fulfill all contractual agreements to defend the title.
Don Owens is proud to announce that Claymore has signed to tour Pacific Northwest. Claymore will debut on Oct. 30th in Corvallis, Oregon. He will face Surge. Also on the same show, Adam Fierce will debut against Omega. Also new to our area is Neurosis. Expect to seem him in action soon.
Finally, another top rated tag team has migrated to the Pacific Northwest, the hot-bed of tag team action. England's Finest, Chris MacManaman and Jason Beckham, have joined in the tag team fray. The tag team excitement is not going to cool down this winter!
Oct 14, 1998
Pacific Northwest Championship Wrestling is proud to announce that the World Television Champion, Stephen Greer, has signed for two title defenses for the month of October here. Greer will appear on the Oct 24th in Eugene, Oregon and again on Oct 30th in Corvallis, Oregon. Promoter Don Owens is working on the contracts right now and will announce Greer's challenger(s) tomorrow.
Unfortunately, doctors have informed Bobby MacGreggor that he is unfit to wrestle for up to six weeks. MacGreggor sustained injuries in two recent matches. His knee was initially injured in a United States Title Match against Trent Phillips. The knee was further damaged the following night when he lost the Pacific Northwest Title to The Grappler. MacGreggor had his knee scoped and is recovering well.
This injury will cause a slight change in the Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament. Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown, will replace MacGreggor.
Oct 13, 1998
Promoter Don Owens is proud to announce that the National eWrestling Alliance has awarded the December PPV to Pacific Northwest Championship Wrestling. The PPV, known as "BattleCade," will be held on December 28th at the Rose Garden, home of the Portland Trailblazers. The main event will be for the NeWA World Heavyweight Championship. The challenger will be the winner of the upcoming Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament. The finals of which will be determined at the November PPV, "BattleBowl." As we approach the event, more matches will be announced.
Oct 12, 1998
Vancouver, Washington has got to be The Grappler's favorite city. He defeated Bobby MacGreggor to capture the Pacific Northwest Title for the second time in that city. The official rankings have been updated based on the performances this weekend.
The Lou Thesz International Champion of Champions Tournament begins this coming Friday. It will last two weeks. During that time there is only one "regular" show, and what a show it will be. NeWA World Heavyweight Champion, Adam Riggs, will be in Eugene, Oregon on October 24th to defend his title against the reigning Western States Heritage Champion, Gary Brown. All PNW Titles will be on the line as well. Plus there will be a special Triple Threat Street Fight Match between Power, Surge, and Omega.
Oct 11, 1998
"Portland Pestilence" is over. A sold out crowd at the Rose Garden watched some of the greatest wrestling action ever. The Hell-in-a-Cell Match exceeded everyone's expectations. A rematch may be in the making due to the unusual action that took place.
Due to the intense fued between The Alpha Males and The Serial Thrillaz, Don Owens has scheduled a special match between the two on the upcoming NeWA PPV - "Halloween Hell '98." It will be a "Spin the Wheel - Make the Deal" bout with the Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles on the line.
Oct 10, 1998
Promoter Don Owens has added a pager to provide for instant contact by wrestlers. Owens is using the Yahoo Pager! because of the ease of use it provides. You can use the Java-based program without having to download and install a full program. Feel free to use the pager anytime. Also, the next NeWA PPV, Halloween Hell '98 is fast approaching. Don Owens will have some big news regarding this show in the next few days. Be sure to check back here for the full results from "Portland Pestilence" if you do not have tickets to the Rose Garden tonight.
Oct 9, 1998
The action was fierce in the sleepy city of Astoria, Oregon tonight. Lot's of action! The biggest news is that Gary Brown defeated Titan to become the Western States Heritage Champion. Also of note was promoter Don Owens pulled off a big surprise on The Crazy Ones tonight...a bit of revenge for the The Crazy Ones recent antics. Saturday is the big night at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. The Main Event is the much anticipated Hell-in-a-Cell Triple Threat Match for the NeWA World Tag Team Championship. The Crazy Ones put the titles up for grabs against The Serial Thrillaz and the PNW Tag Team Champions, The Alpha Males. There is a lot of bad blood between all three teams and it is for certain that the bad blood with pour in Portland. Promoter Don Owens is hoping to rid the Pestilence from Portland with this incredible feature bout. Other big matches are on the card. If you haven't already purchased your tickets do not come to the arena. It is already sold out.
PNW fans welcome Adam Fierce who has just signed to tour the Pacific Northwest. Look for this standout performer at upcoming shows.
Oct 8, 1998
This weekend marks a huge weekend of wrestling. Friday night in Astoria, Oregon, features four big title matches. The main event pits Pacific Northwest Champion, Bobby MacGreggor, against Trent Phillips for his United States Title. The Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles are up as The Alpha Males defend against former champions, The Southern Rockers. HICAL defends his TV Title and Titan will finally be recognized as the Western States Heritage Champion if he can defeat Gary Brown.
On Saturday, the Rose Garden in Portland will host the deadliest match in PNW history, as The Crazy Ones put their NeWA World Tag Team Titles up for grabs in a Triple-Threat Hell-in-a-Cell Match against The Serial Thrillaz and PNW Tag Team Champions, The Alpha Males. This match is sure to be a bloody and extremely violent match. Parents are to be warned! The United States Title will be defended as champion Trent Phillips faces Bobby MacGreggor. The North American Champion, Slim Dragger will face The Grappler in a No-DQ rematch for the belt. HICAL defends his TV Title against Buddy Landel. Plus the Western States Heritage Title will be officially defended for the first time as Titan is signed to wrestle a mystery opponent. This will be a sell-out. If you don't already have tickets, you may not be allowed inside the arena area.
Don't forget that Sunday in Vancouver, Washington, the PNW, PNW Tag Team, and TV titles will be defended. Another great afternoon of wrestling action. Don't miss any of it!
Oct 5, 1998
The big show in Spokane, Washington was a huge success, with over 14,000 fans in the arena. There were some title changes and lots of surprises. Promoter Don Owens is seeking legal action against The Crazy Ones. A statement will be issued after consulting with PNW lawyers. We don't have any updates on The Serial Thrillaz other than they did not appear on the Spokane show due to injuries suffered by Maniac Mike and The Missing Link. They were released from the hospital on Sunday afternoon. The reports on The Alpha Males are sketchy, but Wendigo Rockamora did have to get a blood transfusion. Both received concussions and are in the hospital for observation. The unknown masked wrestler that appeared in Spokane is still unknown. We have no idea who he is or why he attacked Titan. We will update you as we get more details.
We would like to welcome some new talent that has entered PNW. Manager Paul Buchanan has arrived with "Grizzley" Peter Coldova and cruiserweight RazorBlade. Also new in is a wrestler known simply as Omega. All three will be debuting next weekend. We look forward to their appearances.
Oct 4, 1998
Pacific Northwest is proud to announce that NeWA World Champion, Adam Riggs, will be defending his title on Oct. 24th in Eugene, Oregon. His opponent will be the reigning Western States Heritage Champion (currently Titan). We are extemely exciting to have a World Title Match here in PNW and we know our fans are just as exciting. So what does this mean about the Western States Heritage Title? Promoter Don Owens has agreed to recognize the belt after the 5th match of the gauntlet. Titan will face Gary Brown in that fifth bout. Whoever wins that match will be declared the official Western States Heritage Champion. The second night of PNW action in Idaho was held in Moscow and saw some very good matches as well as a couple of surprises. HICAL showed up for an impromptu bout, much to the fans pleasure. Also NeWA World Tag Team Champions, The Crazy Ones, made an unexpected appearance, attacking PNW Tag Team Champions, The Serial Thrillaz. Both Thrillaz were treated at a local hospital. The extent of their injuries are uncertain at this time. They are scheduled to defend their titles tonight in Spokane, Washington, against The Southern Rockers. If they do not, the titles will change hands.
Oct 3, 1998
Our first show in Idaho turned out a great crowd of over 10,000 fans. No one was disappointed as the action was non-stop throughout the night. Full results from Boise are posted. Blood flowed freely in several matches, including the Street Fight for the PNW Tag Team Titles. Bobby MacGreggor has proven he deserves the up-coming United States Title bouts. MacGreggor successfully defended the PNW Title against U.S. Champion, "Tradition" Trent Phillips.
Oct 2, 1998
PNW has reached an agreement for a NeWA World Title Match to be held very soon in "the proving grounds." The World Champion, "Phenomenon" Adam Riggs is looking forward to the title defense but as yet his challenger has not been named. The date and opponent will be announced later this week. North American Champion, Slim Dragger has demanded a rematch against his opponent at the "Seattle Supercard," The Grappler. Dragger was pinned and apparently had lost the title until referee Jeff Richards noticed a foreign object in The Grappler's mask and reversed the decision. Dragger has stated that he will prove why he is the North American Champion in this much anticipated rematch to take place at the "Portland Pestilence" show on October 10th. As mentioned earlier, promoter Don Owens had removed Top Gun from the list of "gauntlet opponents" for Titan's quest to have the Western States Heritage Title recognized. Mr. Owens has now secured a more successful opponent to face Titan in the deciding fifth bout. Gary Brown has signed to meet Titan on October 9th in Astoria, Oregon. Lastly, a tournament will be held for the PNW Cruiserweight Championship in November. Current NeWA World Lightweight Champion, Juventud Guerrera, has guaranteed that this title will be considered the #1 contender for his belt. Interested cruiserweights should contact promoter Don Owens or visit the PNW Message Board.