OVW Presents: Retribution 2019
Live from Charleston, Illinois

Backstage Incidents
Chuck Taylor, Pac, Trent, and Tenille Dashwood are working elsewhere tonight.
Joey Ryan is unable to wrestle due to injury, but can be used in angles.

Pre Show

Chris Adonis vs. Scott Parker D
In an extremely short pre-show match, Chris Adonis defeated Scott Parker in 4:21 by submission with an Adonis Lock after interference from Bruce Prichard.
Parker debuted his Wholesome Foreigner gimmick, rated as Average.
Road Agent Notes: Adonis and Bruce Prichard continue to have good chemistry as client and manager. Parker and Adonis have good chemistry in the ring.

Extra Talented vs. The War Kings E+
In a pre-show bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, The War Kings defeated Extra Talented in 7:22 when Crimson defeated Ricky Starks by pinfall with a Mercy Kill.

Main Show

Segment: Christy Hemme announces that she has signed Joey Ryan to a contract. Ryan appears and thanks the crowd while also flirting with Hemme. E-

Amazing Red vs Carlito D-
In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Carlito Colon defeated Amazing Red in 10:09 by pinfall with a Backstabber.

Segment: After the match, Carlito Colon offers to shake the hand of Amazing Red who accepts the shake and then is cheap shot by Carlito! E

Cryme Tyme(c) vs Afa Anoa'i Jr and Cliff Compton - OVW Tag Team Titles D-
In a poor match, Cryme Tyme defeated Afa Anoa'i Jr and Cliff Compton in 9:51 when Shad Gaspard defeated Afa Anoa'i Jr by pinfall with a G-9. Cryme Tyme make defence number 1 of their OVW Tag Team titles.

Shad Gaspard carried the match in terms of in-ring performance.

Angelico vs Taya Valkyrie D-
In a poor match, Taya Valkyrie defeated Angelico in 8:04 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex.
Angelico has debuted his Thrill Seeker gimmick, rated Below Average

Segment: In the ring, James Storm calls out Rob Van Dam and challenges him to a match, saying he knows he can beat him this time. Van Dam responds, and refuses the challenge, citing the refuted hand shake after their last match. C

Cortez vs Jigsaw vs Hurricane Helms D-
In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Hurricane Helms defeated Cortez and Jigsaw in 8:42 when Hurricane Helms defeated Jigsaw by pinfall with a Shining Wizard.
Jigsaw debuted his Rogue gimmick, rated as Below Average

Jay Bradley vs Robbie E D-
In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Jay Bradley defeated Robbie E in 11:14 by pinfall with a Barrel Roll Driver.
Road Agent Notes: Robbie E seemed off his game tonight.

Segment: Rob Van Dam is shown knocked out backstage, the subject of a mysterious attack. Medical personal rush to him and get him on his feet. He shoves them away, claiming he has a title to defend. C-

Ryan Nova vs James Storm D
In a decent match, James Storm defeated Ryan Nova in 5:36 by pinfall with an Eye of the Storm.
Ryan Nova has debuted his Hippie gimmick, rated as Very Good.

Segment: After the match, James Storm keeps up the attack on Nova as security and referees try to stop it. Storm yells as he is escorted out that RVD could have prevented this. D-

Team Overkill vs Team Titan D-
In a decent match, Team Titan defeated Team Overkill in 9:07 when Chris Adonis defeated Matt Cage by submission with an Adonis Lock after interference from Bruce Prichard.

Chris Adonis carried the match in terms of in-ring performance.

Segment: Aaron Stevens cuts a promo backstage, hyping himself up. He promises to bring class and sophistication to OVW after he defeats RVD. D+

Sugar Dunkerton vs Michael Dante D-
In a poor match, Sugar Dunkerton defeated Michael Dante in 8:10 by pinfall after a Pumpkin Spice Lariat.

RVD(c) vs Aaron Stevens - OVW World Heavyweight Championship D+
In a bout that had fantastic heat and decent wrestling, Rob Van Dam defeated Aaron Stevens in 13:21 by pinfall with a Five Star Frog Splash. Rob Van Dam makes defence number 1 of his OVW World Heavyweight title.

Segment: As RVD celebrates his victory, James Storm comes through the crowd and attacks RVD from behind. He holds the belt above the fallen champion. C-

OVERALL RATING - D+

Post Show Notes
The show was held in a larger building this time, with a capacity of 500. 405 tickets sold.
OVW popularity increased in all 11 US Regions.
During the post show speech James Storm was complimented on a good performance. He seemed pleased.
Chris Adonis was pointed at as a good example for wrestling twice. He seemed pleased.
Robbie E was told he could do better after his second show looking off. He didn't seem to pay any mind to the words.

Of the wrestlers who took other bookings, Pac wrestled Dragon Kid in Dragon Gate. Trent was unused on the NJPW show. Chuck Taylor was unused at the ROH taping. Dashwood unsuccessfully challenged for the Women of Honor Title in a four way.