Ryse Wrestling returns to the Uniontown Mall in Uniontown, PA this weekend for another action-packed card in the next chapter of the organization that has really rejuvenated everyone involved, especially after the bleakness of the pandemic that shutdown the entire world. I was back at the desk last month and had a chance to call the action, which brings some of these thoughts ahead of Saturday's card.
I did a feature story on Cowpoke Paul's journey toward his debut in the sport for PWMania and after seeing him wrestle live, it's easy to see that the kid has a very bright future in pro wrestling. You can see the fundamentals he learned under the direction of Brandon K, and he has a natural poise in the ring well beyond his level of experience. Granted, it was a small assist from Brandon that allowed Paul to get his first win over Dalton Throttle, but most would say that was justified based on Dalton's actions. Speaking of Cowpoke, he's scheduled to compete against Noir this weekend in what will undoubtedly be the toughest test of his young career, based on Noir's mentality alone.
As chilling as Noir might be in his mind, as an athlete, I was very happy to see him return to the ring after an extended absence last year and to get to call his stellar match-up with Chase Oliver last month. For my money, Noir is probably the most underrated athlete in the Pittsburgh area and it's only a matter of time before he's a major player again within the landscape of Ryse. The question is, how does Cowpoke handle someone like Noir? Will the former member of The Grind House halt the momentum of the youngster?
The subject of Dalton Throttle was already mentioned here so it lends to the discussion of his match with Tad Jarvis. Obviously, there are some deeper problems between Ryse owner, Brandon K and Dalton, which is something that we don't know much about yet because Throttle has kept his cards close to the vest. Either way, the personal grudge has spilled over into the professional ranks, and I'd say it's a safe bet that Throttle will use this bout against one of Brandon's proteges, Tad Jarvis, to further his agenda against Brandon. Character flaws aside, I think you have to say that Dalton is a guy to watch and I really think that as far as an in-ring athlete, his current tenure in Ryse will be the best Dalton Throttle we've seen so far. A series of unfortunate injuries kept him from breaking out of the pack so to speak because he was put on the sidelines, but it's fair to say that 2022 might be his year. Make no mistake about it, Dalton Throttle has all the skills to be a top contender in the Pittsburgh area.
Matt Conard has been provoked by Dr. Carl Martin in a situation that isn't quite clear yet. Who is Dr. Carl and what motivated his interaction with Conard? Perhaps we will get some answers April 9th. One thing is for sure, Conard has refocused and refreshed himself since his return to Ryse. In my opinion, Conard remains the standard within Ryse Wrestling because he's arguably the most well-rounded athlete on the roster. There aren't any flaws in the wrestling skill set of Matt Conard.
Primal Fear, a very accomplished trio among the independent wrestling scene, will make their debut against Steele Corp members Colby Redd and War Hoss. Primal Fear have make their name in ROH rings, as well as all along the east coast. Many pro wrestling pundits have touted the potential for Primal Fear to make a big impact among the continuously shifting dynamics of the industry. As we know, Pittsburgh has such an extensive history of pro wrestling, and if Primal Fear want to add to their reputation, they have a chance to do so within the platform at Ryse. Across the ring will be War Hoss, a team that I sincerely think will be national stars one day in this sport. With BC Steele in their corner, I think the proper guidance is the only thing that Cross hairs Kelly and Pat The Bruiser need to get to the next level. A future reign as tag team champions would be no surprise. Colby Redd is raw potential, how he progresses remains to be seen, but he has the natural gifts to be a force in the sport. As far as BC Steele, love him or hate him, he's the best manager in Pittsburgh history and anything he's involved in is a bigger deal as a result. There's no doubt that Primal Fear vs. Steele Corp is a potential show-stealer this Saturday.
With the term raw potential in mind, PB Smooth has all the natural ability to be on national television sooner rather than later. Height, speed, power, and agility all decorate the resume of PB Smooth. If you built a champion from the ground up, PB Smooth would be the prototype. Proof of that ability was the tremendous match that he had against Tony Johnson last month. I called the match, and if you haven't seen it, you should go out of your way to watch the great back and fourth action of the title bout. That being said, Edric Everhart is a competitor that lobbied for a Grand championship match and he got it so it's time to put up or shut up. However, Edric, one half of the first-ever Ryse tag team champions with Tyler Cross, obviously has championship experience and is more than capable of obtaining the belt this weekend. Edric, despite his brash attitude, is as resourceful and as ring savvy as anyone. Those intangibles can be invaluable in a championship situation. Sure, on paper the champion has the advantage, but Edric has the ring generalship to to get the upset victory. If you can be there live this weekend, you should be because the event will see several very compelling narratives clash at this event.
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