{"id":154471,"date":"2023-02-25T17:18:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T23:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=154471"},"modified":"2023-02-25T17:18:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T23:18:48","slug":"2-22-womens-wrestling-army-report-janai-kai-vs-ashley-damboise-alisha-edwards-vs-vita-vonstarr-gia-scott-vs-brooke-valentine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2023\/02\/25\/2-22-womens-wrestling-army-report-janai-kai-vs-ashley-damboise-alisha-edwards-vs-vita-vonstarr-gia-scott-vs-brooke-valentine\/","title":{"rendered":"2\/22 WOMEN\u2019S WRESTLING ARMY REPORT: Janai Kai vs. Ashley D\u2019Amboise, Alisha Edwards vs. Vita VonStarr, Gia Scott vs. Brooke Valentine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-91678839\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>WWA EPISODE 28: NEVER SAY NEVER<br \/>\nFEBRUARY 22, 2023<br \/>\nAIRED ON PRO WRESTLING TV<br \/>\nREPORT BY HARLEY VASQUEZ, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Commentary: Alyssa Marino, Sam Leterna<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Gabby LaSpisa found Ashley D\u2019Amboise backstage. She wanted her final thoughts heading into her match against Janai Kai. D\u2019Amboise ranted in French. She translated that she\u2019d be going after Kai\u2019s leg in an effort to make her tap.<\/p>\n<p>Opening theme.<\/p>\n<p>-Vita VonStarr was stretching backstage. She acknowledged that Alisha Edwards is a veteran but Edwards has never been in the ring with her. Edwards is a party mom? Well, the party stops here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) ALISHA EDWARDS vs. VITA VONSTARR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Side headlock from Edwards. Up the turnbuckles and over but Edwards kept it locked. VonStarr was pulled into doing the splits, which was no issue for the former circus performer. Crucifix stretch from VonStarr in the ropes. Straitjacket submission. Small packages exchanged between the two. Both women were down at 6:00. Edwards powered up with a clothesline and running back elbow. Dropkick to a seated VonStarr in the corner. VonStarr went up top but took too long showing off her high-wire skills, allowing Edwards to catch her with her knees on the way down. Flatliner for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Alisha Edwards in 8:36.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Pageot\u2019s Perspective: After a two-month hiatus, we are back. Edwards picks up a rare win, predominantly appearing as enhancement talent in Impact these days. Both these women are now 1-1 in singles matches in WWA. VonStarr\u2019s still relatively young in her career but has a bright future. All the raw material is there and, in her best moments, she reminds me of Nicole Matthews.)<\/em><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3886245737\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>-A video package recapped Billie Starkz debuting and picking up a win in a four-way on our November 23 episode despite Max The Impaler\u2019s music playing in an attempt to distract her.<\/p>\n<p>-Video from \u201cfour months ago\u201d of Brooke Valentine losing a match to Gia Scott via referee stoppage when her knee gave out.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Pageot\u2019s Perspective: This must have been a dark match? Valentine has only had two televised matches in WWA, against Queen Aminata on July 24 and against Missa Kate on November 30. The knee injury, if legit, would have happened sometime between those two but wasn\u2019t addressed or played up at all during her match with Kate. Scott, meanwhile, is 0-4 in televised WWA matches.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Gabby LaSpisa found Gia Scott backstage. She didn\u2019t care that it was Valentine\u2019s birthday but said she had a present for her anyway. She\u2019s the greatest damn woman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) BROOKE VALENTINE vs. GIA SCOTT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Commentary confirmed for me that their previous match was unaired, presumably due to the unplanned injury. \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d chant from the crowd for Valentine. Scott could be heard saying off-mic, \u201cI\u2019m going to give you an early present \u2013 I\u2019m gonna whoop your ass.\u201d Scott tried for a leg takedown but couldn\u2019t budge the bigger Valentine. Scoop slam to Scott. Shoulder block. Scott yanked Valentine\u2019s arm down over the top rope, then ran it into the ring post. Valentine fired up with a series of chops but Scott quickly took control again. Face wash for two. Scott bit Valentine\u2019s hand. Leg drop from Valentine. Abdominal stretch from Scott. Saito suplex from Valentine. Back body drop. Both women were down at 9:00. World\u2019s Strongest Slam from Valentine for two. Avalanche splash in the corner. Cannonball. Kick-out from Scott. Valentine found her offense limited due to her hurt arm. Scott grew frustrated. Scott wanted a ripcord\u2026 something\u2026 but couldn\u2019t lift Valentine. Valentine ran into a codebreaker for the pin.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Gia Scott in 12:13.<\/p>\n<p>-Scott left while the cameras lingered on a beat-up Valentine limping to the back with referee assistance.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-786386176\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>(Pageot\u2019s Perspective: Conventional storytelling would have had Scott targeting the knee Valentine injured in their last match so her going after the arm instead was an interesting choice. Successful, though. Scott climbs to 1-4 in WWA while Valentine falls to 0-3, the new worst record in the promotion. The cameras focused more on Valentine in defeat than Scott picking up her first win, which would seem to be focusing us on the underdog babyface climb of Valentine going forward.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Backstage Alisha Edwards celebrated her victory. She\u2019s hear to make an impact.<\/p>\n<p>-Elsewhere backstage Gia Scott also celebrated. She finally got the win she deserved. Brooke Valentine showed up to offer a congratulatory handshake but Scott just reminded her she\u2019s the greatest damn woman.<\/p>\n<p>-Elsewhere elsewhere backstage Billie Starkz was found laid out.<\/p>\n<p>-Holidead joined commentary for the main event. She didn\u2019t appreciate Marino\u2019s accusatory look and denied being the one who attacked Starkz.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(3) JANAI KAI vs. ASHLEY D\u2019AMBOISE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>D\u2019Amboise peacocked early, which led Kai to chase her into the corner with some swings. Fast-paced offense sent D\u2019Amboise on the defensive. D\u2019Amboise came back aggressively and went after Kai\u2019s leg like she threatened at the start of the show. Kai came back with a flurry of kicks but her right leg was hurting already. They traded running strikes. Michinoku Driver from D\u2019Amboise. Dragon sleeper from Kai and D\u2019Amboise tapped.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Janai Kai in 8:50.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Pageot\u2019s Perspective: A brisk match with a sudden finish. D\u2019Amboise had one of the best records in WWA coming into this. Both women are now 3-2 in singles. Your top competitors are now Holidead (3-0), Tasha Steelz (3-0), and Queen Aminata (3-1). The question remains where any of our winners go from here with no championships to pursue and nothing truly on the line.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Next week: it\u2019s Janai Kai vs. Jordan Blade vs. Masha Slamovich.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1567243300\"><div id=\"pwtor-1131962416\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>WWA EPISODE 28: NEVER SAY NEVER FEBRUARY 22, 2023 AIRED ON PRO WRESTLING TV REPORT BY HARLEY VASQUEZ, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR Commentary: Alyssa Marino, Sam Leterna Gabby LaSpisa found Ashley D\u2019Amboise backstage. 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