{"id":58329,"date":"2018-04-12T17:58:46","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T22:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=58329"},"modified":"2018-04-12T18:00:30","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T23:00:30","slug":"4-7-house-of-hardcore-in-new-orleans-la-carlito-vs-mvp-rock-roll-express-hurricane-helms-vs-squad-joey-ryan-vs-teddy-hart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/04\/12\/4-7-house-of-hardcore-in-new-orleans-la-carlito-vs-mvp-rock-roll-express-hurricane-helms-vs-squad-joey-ryan-vs-teddy-hart\/","title":{"rendered":"4\/7 House of Hardcore in New Orleans, La.: Carlito vs. MVP, Rock &#038; Roll Express &#038; Hurricane Helms vs. Squad, Joey Ryan vs. Teddy Hart"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-4052308794\" 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>HOUSE OF HARDCORE 40<br \/>\nApril 7, 2018, 11:15 PM, CST<br \/>\nThe Sugar Mill, New Orleans, La.<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Please send results of live events you attend to <a href=\"mailto:pwtorch@pwtorch.com\">pwtorch@pwtorch.com<\/a>. Thank you! Also, please include any photos you take of either the arena setting, entrance stage, and clear pictures of wrestlers on way to ring or inside the ring.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The last House of Hardcore event I went to was in Philadelphia at the 2300 Arena in November of 2015 and I always tout it as my favorite live event I\u2019ve ever gone to, so I was pretty excited to see what The Sugar Mill in NOLA had in store. This time I was with my one buddy (a fellow ardent fan), my brother (a casual-yet-leaning-to-ardent fan), and my other buddy (a non-wrestling fan) so we had an eclectic group of judges.<\/p>\n<p>The Sugar Mill started out with a growing crowd in front of the gate as the ROH and NXT events let out. My gang of four arrived there pretty early considering we didn\u2019t go to the other shows and they opened the gates at about 10:15. Show didn\u2019t start until about 11:15 and I asked my buddies what they thought about the attendance and we all guessed around 800 for the show.<\/p>\n<p>(1)\u00a0\u201cWildcard\u201d J Spade vs. \u201cOutlaw\u201d Matt Lancie.\u00a0Even though the two were the opener you could tell that the crowd was pretty exhausted from the 11:15 pm CST start time as well as the earlier activities throughout the day (WrestleCon, ROH &amp; NXT.) Despite that, the two did their best to get the crowd going, particularly J Spade who was showing off his athleticism. Spade won after about seven minutes.<\/p>\n<p>(2)\u00a0Alex Reynolds (w\/Maxwell Jacob Friedman) vs. Swoggle &#8211;\u00a0Twitch TV Title Tournament Semifinal Match.\u00a0Assess this match anyway you want to considering the severe height difference and believability, but if you look at it from an entertainment \/ storytelling perspective then this was a really fun match. Swoggle got the crowd amped up and it was neat to see how his height would come into play throughout. It provided some entertaining spots (such as Reynolds blatantly missing Swoggle with a standing clothesline) and Reynolds and MJF were great as the obnoxious heels. Reynolds won with a little help from MJF to advance to tonight\u2019s final.<\/p>\n<p>(3)\u00a0Willie Mack vs. Killer Kross &#8211;\u00a0Twitch TV Title Tournament Semifinal Match.\u00a0Crowd was pretty well into Mack as he got to showcase his athletic ring prowess and Kross has a look that McMahon would want to have somewhere on his card. Mack wins and advances. After the match, Kross goes to congratulate Mack on his win, but turns on him and begins destroying his right arm. Mack is assisted to the back as we\u2019re left to question what\u2019s going to happen in the main event.<\/p>\n<p>(4)\u00a0The Rock &amp; Roll Express &amp; Hurricane Helms vs. The Squad.\u00a0Kenny from the Squad cut an ultra heel promo as the crowd chanted for Dolph Ziggler. Kenny said Ziggler only wishes that he was a member of the Squad now rather than be jobbing somewhere in WWE. That got a reaction. Kenny is very good with riling up the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>As for the match itself, perfect for the halfway point of the card. Helms was a surprise partner so he got a big pop. Speaking of surprising, it was shockingly impressive to see both Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton both work the majority of the match. Additionally it was also impressive to see the duo move in the ring like they did for their age (if I had to compare it to someone it was like Ricky Steamboat fighting Jericho at WrestleMania 25.) Crowd got really behind the HOF tag team and they ended coming out on top in the end after about 10 minutes.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3337871517\" 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>(5)\u00a0Carlito vs. MVP.\u00a0Slower match, but both guys did a good job at keeping the crowd\u2019s attention. Both started off as the faces and had some comradery before Carlito got frustrated by MVP tussling his hair. This caused Carlito to stomp his way to the back to grab an apple. Ref took the apple away and set it in the corner. Later, a fan yells at Carlito \u201cwhere\u2019s his apple?\u201d and Carlito yells back and points: \u201cIt\u2019s right there!\u201d Really, really hilarious. MVP ended up winning with a Playmaker.<\/p>\n<p>(6)\u00a0Joey Ryan vs. Teddy Hart.\u00a0My goodness. It wasn\u2019t until this event that I saw the full effect of Joey Ryan\u2019s \u201csleaze\u201d gimmick and let me tell you, it is something to behold. 100% NSFW, but 100% entertaining. Again, say what you will about the lack of believability, but his match was the most electric of the night. My one friend in attendance who is a non-wrestling fan, immediately fell in love with the whole gimmick. Spots included everything disgusting with a lollipop (including have a fan licking it and him pulling an extra one out of his tights) and oil rubbing a-plenty. Part of the story told throughout the match was Ryan trying to get Teddy to \u201ctouch it\u201d and Ryan would scream that desire at the top of his lungs. Joey Ryan got the win in the end and I\u2019m not going to lie, he was the highlight of the night.<\/p>\n<p>(7)\u00a0Clayton Gainz vs. Ace Romero vs. Trey Miguel vs. Myron Reed vs. Super Crazy.\u00a0Two big things to take away from this match. With his size presence and his ability to move around, Ace Romero may become the biggest spectacle the wrestling business could see in the near future, and damn, can Super Crazy still go. All of the other wrestlers looked great too, but you couldn\u2019t help but enjoy the ability of Romero and Crazy. Crazy got the win.<\/p>\n<p>(8)\u00a0Austin Aries vs. Brian Cage.\u00a0Joey Ryan may have been the highlight of the night, but this was absolutely the match of the night. Aries and Cage were fighting against the crowd\u2019s proverbial Mr. Sandman (not the ECW Sandman to be sure) but they put on a clinic for the ages. Cage and Aries both displayed their \u201cabove level\u201d athleticism and Aries ended coming out on top. Highly recommend watching this. Afterwards, Aries credits the crowd for staying past their bedtime and credits the professionalism of Brian Cage, Fenix and Pentagon Jr. (indirectly referencing the Alberto El Patron Lucha Underground\/TNA no-show.) He\u2019s going to fight Fenix &amp; Pentagon Jr. at Redemption.<\/p>\n<p>(9)\u00a0Killer Elite Squad vs. Tommy Dreamer &amp; Billy Gunn &#8211;\u00a0Bourbon Street Brawl.\u00a0KES come out and they bring out a Louisiana State Commission suit to put the kibosh on the weaponry that was planned for the match. Major heat from the crowd (particularly Lance Hoyt) and the match begins without the foreign objects. Eventually it gets brought into the fold and the suit returns to try to stop things. Billy Gunn hits the fed with a Fame Asser (because nothing was kiboshed regarding that.) Really fun match that melded two guys that can still go with Gunn and Dreamer and two guys at the height of their careers so far in Hoyt &amp; Smith.<\/p>\n<p>(10)\u00a0Alex Reynolds vs. Sami Callihan vs. Willie Mack &#8211;\u00a0Twitch TV Championship Match.\u00a0Despite his major arm injury Willie comes out to compete, the bell rings and we\u2019re under way. Throughout, Mack gets his arm taken to task as the story shows him fighting through the pain. The plastic folding chairs get used throughout that look a lot more unruly than your typical folding chair. Mack eventually becomes the champion at the end of things as Sami got some crowd feedback regarding his incident with Eddie Edwards. Very cool to see Mack come out as the newest flag bearer for HoH since he\u2019s unique in look and wrestling style.<\/p>\n<p>OTHER NOTES: Mick Foley and Shane Douglas were in attendance and The Rock &amp; Roll Express were there greeting people as they filtered into the arena. Due to it being such a late event, the crowd dwindled as the night wore on which is a shame since the wrestlers were putting on quite the spectacle for the fans that stayed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019d always recommend a House of Hardcore event to any adult ardent or casual fan and non-wrestling fan because it has something for everybody (my non-fan buddy and brother were great examples of that.) Absolutely not for kids considering the language and content, but if you\u2019re looking to cut loose and enjoy some good wrestling with crowd interaction, actual music for wrestler entrances, and good storytelling, then go and see this puppy live. Dreamer does a great job at producing and it shines through in his HoH baby.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3294910233\" 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<hr \/>\n<p><em>Please send results of live events you attend to <a href=\"mailto:pwtorch@pwtorch.com\">pwtorch@pwtorch.com<\/a>. Thank you! Also, please include any photos you take of either the arena setting, entrance stage, and clear pictures of wrestlers on way to ring or inside the ring.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NOW CHECK OUT THIS RECENT REPORT:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/04\/06\/4-6-wwn-mercury-rising-in-new-orleans-la-will-ospreay-vs-matt-riddle-plus-zack-sabre-jr-plus-keith-lee-timothy-thatcher-ar-fox-djz\/\">4\/6 WWN Mercury Rising in New Orleans, La.: Will Ospreay vs. Matt Riddle, plus Zack Sabre Jr., plus Keith Lee, Timothy Thatcher, AR Fox, DJZ<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-4098793524\"><div id=\"pwtor-2748292642\"><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>HOUSE OF HARDCORE 40 April 7, 2018, 11:15 PM, CST The Sugar Mill, New Orleans, La. Please send results of live events you attend to pwtorch@pwtorch.com. Thank you! Also, please include any photos you take <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/04\/12\/4-7-house-of-hardcore-in-new-orleans-la-carlito-vs-mvp-rock-roll-express-hurricane-helms-vs-squad-joey-ryan-vs-teddy-hart\/\" title=\"4\/7 House of Hardcore in New Orleans, La.: Carlito vs. MVP, Rock &#038; Roll Express &#038; Hurricane Helms vs. Squad, Joey Ryan vs. Teddy Hart\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41632,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-results","category-results_indyliveevents"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2017\/04\/HouseOfHardcore_3x2_600.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58329"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58331,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58329\/revisions\/58331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}