By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor (@chrisvetter73)
Wrestling Open “Episode 245”
Streamed on IndependentWrestling.TV
September 10, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts, at The White Eagle
The lighting was good, and it was easy to see. The crowd was maybe 100. Referee Scott Robinson and Brother Greatness provided commentary.
1. Channing Thomas vs. Jodi Aura in a spotlight match. Brother Greatness and Robinson provided commentary on this one. I love that Jodi is back, even though he lost his Discovery Gauntlet match. Basic action early, and Thomas hit a belly-to-belly suplex at 1:30, then a clothesline into the corner and a running elbow drop. He hit a bodyslam for a nearfall and was in charge. Jodi hit a clothesline and was fired up. He hit a rolling kip-up stunner for a nearfall at 4:30. Channing applied a crossface on the mat, and Jodi tapped out. Good action. Jodi has earned more looks here.
Channing Thomas defeated Jodi Aura at 5:38.
* The main show opened with a memorial graphic for “The Butcher” Andy Williams, then a video package of last week’s highlights.
2. Aaron Ortiz vs. Jose Zamora. As always, Zamora has the camera around his neck so he can record his life 24/7. This is Ortiz’s solo debut, as teammate Anthony Vecchio appears to be on the Monday roster for now. Ortiz tied him up and slammed Jose to the mat. Zamora immediately rolled to the floor to regroup. Zamora got back in, but Ortiz easily pushed him to the mat. They traded chops. Ortiz hit a dropkick for a nearfall at 3:00. Zamora dropped Ortiz throat-first across the top rope and hit a clothesline for a nearfall.
Zamora hit some punches, took control, and kept Aaron grounded. Zamora hit a springboard leg drop for a nearfall at 5:30. Ortiz hit a German Suplex with a high bridge for a believable nearfall. He hit an impressive brainbuster for a believable nearfall. Zamora hit a swinging DDT move for a nearfall at 8:00. Ortiz hit a Northern Lights Suplex, then his impressive top-rope brainbuster for the pin. I really liked that one; Zamora was blown out the last time I saw him, but he was competitive tonight.
Aaron Ortiz defeated Jose Zamora at 9:21.
* Ortiz got on the mic and called out Kylon King. He challenged Colton Charles, who is now teaming with Kylon, to a match next week.
3. Paris Van Dale vs. Nessa Ferrari. Nessa has been so impressive for a rookie; I’ll again make my comparison to Daria Rae or former WWE diva Victoria. Van Dale hit her Splits Stunner and choked Nessa in the ropes. She pulled on Nessa’s wrists while standing on Nessa’s hair. Nessa got a Crucifix Driver for a nearfall at 3:30. Paris hit running knees to the back for a nearfall. She hit an X-Factor faceplant for a nearfall. Nessa hit a Thesz Press off the ropes, then some clotheslines and a dropkick at 6:00, and she was fired up. Paris hit a Lungblower to the chest out of the ropes for a nearfall, and she yelled at ref Gina. Ferrari got a rollup for the pin!
Nessa Ferrari defeated Paris Van Dale at 6:32.
4. “Brick City” Julio Cruz and Victor Chase vs. “Wrench & Resolve” Jake Gray and Erik ChaCha. This was a bonus, unadvertised match. Julio and Gray opened. ChaCha entered at 1:30 and threw some chops on Chase. Victor hit a hard clothesline, then a bodyslam on Erik at 3:00. Julio got back in and continued to beat down ChaCha. Gray got a hot tag at 4:30 and hit a tornado DDT on Gray. However, Chase hit a second-rope flying elbow drop to pin Gray. Fairly basic.
“Brick City” Julio Cruz and Victor Chase defeated “Wrench & Resolve” Jake Gray and Erik ChaCha at 5:42.
* Brick City cut a heel promo. They said they “love to kick Love, Doug’s ass.” They want to face their former Big Business teammates next week!
5. TJ Crawford vs. All Go Nelli. AGN lost really quickly earlier this week. They traded fast reversals, then shook hands. Nelli hit a rolling DVD for a nearfall! TJ hit a Northern Lights Suplex and a running Penalty Kick at 1:30. TJ hit a swinging neckbreaker out of the ropes, using the underside of his leg, for a nearfall. Nelli got up, and they traded forearm strikes. TJ bit a bodyslam across his knee, but Nelli hit a backbreaker over his knee and a sidewalk slam! Nelli hit a tornado DDT for a nearfall. TJ hit a superkick. He hit a spin kick to the side of his head, then a twisting brainbuster for the pin. Solid action.
TJ Crawford defeated All Go Nelli at 4:12.
* TJ got on the mic and said, “The takeover has begun.” He set down the mic and left. Robinson and Brother Greatness wondered what that meant.
6. Rain Conway vs. Danny Miles. Rain is replacing Brian Morris. (And that’s why you always bring your gear!) Miles hit some chops and stomped on the younger Rain in the corner. Rain hit a stunner! Miles hit a chokeslam. The crowd chanted “Six-foot-four” for Miles (who is probably 5’7″). Steven Stetson came out of the back at 2:00 and jawed at Miles. “Who gave him a microphone?” Robinson asked. Conway stomped on Miles while the crowd offered their unique expletive-filled chant at Stetson.
Conway kept Miles grounded. Stetson struck Danny, allowing Rain to get a nearfall at 3:30. He stomped on Danny and applied a Camel Clutch at 5:30. Miles hit a top-rope crossbody block, then a German Suplex, tossing Rain into the turnbuckles. Miles hit a rolling cannonball into the corner. Rain hit a fisherman’s suplex and applied a Boston Crab! Miles eventually reached the ropes at 8:30. Stetson tried to interfere again, but Miles struck him. Danny avoided a Rainmaker clothesline and hit the World’s Strongest Slam for the pin. Solid action.
Danny Miles defeated Rain Conway at 9:12.
* Stetson immediately jumped in the ring and attacked Miles! He struck Danny with his tag title belt. He got on the mic and called Miles a “piece of trash.” He held the belt over Danny and said this was the closest Danny will get to becoming tag champion.
7. Ichiban vs. Devin Reno. This probably should have been the main event, as Devin has been on a roll, and Ichiban is always near the top of the roster. Reno slammed Ichiban and jawed at the fans; he has a significant muscle-mass and overall size advantage. Ichiban hit some armdrags. Ichiban hit a flip dive to the floor at 1:00. In the ring, he hit a top-rope knife-edge chop for a nearfall. Reno hit his wind-up bodyslam and took control. He hit an Irish Whip for a nearfall at 3:00. Ichiban tried a springboard move, but Reno caught him with a European Uppercut. He hit a series of knee drops onto Ichiban’s spine.
Ichiban hit some jab punches, then a superkick at 6:30. Reno hit a hard back elbow and a powerbomb for a nearfall. Ichiban slammed him, and they were both down at 8:30. Ichiban hit a bulldog, and this time he hit the springboard twisting crossbody block for a nearfall. Ichiban hit a stunner for a nearfall. Reno avoided a 619. Ichiban hit an impressive Arabian Press to the floor at 11:30! In the ring, Ichiban hit a second-rope twisting suplex for a nearfall. They got up and traded forearm strikes.
Ichiban hit some jab punches, then a huracanrana for a nearfall. Ichiban hit a 619 to the back! Reno hit a suplex for the pin at 13:37, but she immediately waved off the pin, as Ichiban’s foot was on the ropes. Reno was livid; Brother Greatness and Robinson warned him he could be suspended if he misbehaved! Devin headed to the back and got himself counted out! Okay, that finish explains why this wasn’t the main event. But the action was main event-worthy.
Ichiban defeated Devin Reno via count-out at 14:44.
* A video package aired on the history of the Discovery Gauntlet. (Carmelo Hayes was once in it!)
8. J Bouji vs.Tony Navarro in the Discovery Gauntlet. Again, the winner moves on and will compete on next week’s show. Navarro gave a quick promo, showing he’s got an overly stereotypical Italian gimmick. J Bouji has now won three straight DG matches, and he’s trying to extend that to four. Navarro shoved him to the mat. Bouji jumped to his feet and hit some punches. Navarro hit some European Uppercuts and a flying back elbow for a nearfall at 1:30.
J Bouji hit a springboard fadeaway stunner for a nearfall, but he pulled up Tony at the two-count! The commentators were baffled by that. Navarro hit a Samoan Drop, and they were both down. They traded punches, and Bouji hit a Pele Kick. The ref got bumped. Navarro hit a German Suplex for a visual pin, but we had no ref! Bouji slapped Navarro in the face. He went under the ring and got a crowbar! Jodi Aura jumped in the ring, confiscated the crowbar, hit a spin kick, and a pop-up kick! Navarro hit a Blue Thunder Bomb for the pin!
Tony Navarro defeated J Bouji at 7:20 to advance in the gauntlet.
9. Bear Bronson vs. “The Breadwinners” Cash McGuiness & Patrick Wheatman in a handicap match. I didn’t like having these scrawny kids in the main event last week, and my position hasn’t changed. (If AEW puts Satnam Singh in a match against three kids, does that headline the show? Obviously, the answer is no.) Bear opened against the scrawny Cash and hit some chops. (I don’t think Cash really needs to sell here! Those chops look like they hurt this kid!) Wheatman cautiously tagged in at 1:30.
Patrick tried some blows that Bronson no-sold, and the crowd chanted to Wheatman that “you f—ed up!” Cash jumped in and landed a kick. Bear hit a double shoulder tackle at 3:30. He gave Cash a Gorilla Press, tossing him onto Wheatman. The Breadwinners rolled to the floor and called a timeout. (Sorry guys… that match was on Monday!) Bear stalked them on the floor and hit some forearm strikes. He slammed Patrick’s head on a merchandise table. The kids tried to flee out the door, but Bear dragged them back in.
Bronson did a Gorilla Press to toss Cash back into the ring at 6:30. Bear grabbed Cash’s hand and bit his fingers! Wheatman pulled the top rope down, and Bronson fell to the floor! Patrick hit a blow on the floor and threw Bronson back in. He hit a top-rope elbow drop for a nearfall at 8:30. The Breadwinners began working over Bronson, with Wheatman hitting a DDT for a nearfall. Bear hit his butt drop to Wheatman’s chest at 11:00. He hit a second-rope double crossbody block! He hit some clotheslines.
Bear hit a Choke Bomb on Cash for a nearfall, but Patrick made the save. Bear pulled down his straps; the Breadwinners put them back up! Funny. The kids each hit a superkick, then they hit stereo superkicks. Bear hit a double Samoan Drop at 13:30, then a Fire Thunder Driver on Cash for the pin. Amusing but still far longer than it needed to be.
Bear Bronson defeated “The Breadwinners” Cash McGuiness and Patrick Wheatman in a handicap match at 13:52.
* Wheatman struck Bronson with a weapon. He got on the mic and said that Bear’s match next week against 23 Hazard will be no-disqualification!
Final Thoughts: A solid show. I still wouldn’t have those scrawny kids in the main event. If either Ichiban or Reno were going over, they deserved the main event. I will give Ichiban-Reno best match, though. I’ll go Ortiz vs. Zamora for second, with the main event third. Nothing must-see this week, but they’ve set the table for the Bronson -23 Hazard match next week. I really hope this isn’t the end of us seeing Aura and J Bouji here. Newcomer Nessa Ferrari continues to impress. I watched this live; it should be available on IWTV at some point Friday.
Wrestling Open is attempting to split into two brands. HOWEVER, any wrestler under a TNA, WWE ID, or AEW/ROH contract will be allowed to appear on both Mondays and Thursdays. Also, the champions can appear on both shows while they have the belts. We’ll see how this goes. My guess is they have so many wrestlers who want to appear that it’s a challenge to get everyone on!
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