Tonight, in the Queen City of Regina, the capital of my home province of Saskatchewan, a legendary rivalry hits another chapter.  As CM Punk and Samoa Joe collide in the semifinal of the Men's Owen Hart Tournament.

Meanwhile, the other semifinal will pit two former friends, turned rivals.  As Powerhouse Hobbs faces Absolute Ricky Starks.  Who will book their ticket to the finals next week in Calgary?

However, in the women's tournament, a bit of unfortunate news.  Tony Khan just broke that Willow Nightingale got injured in Japan this week, and is unable to compete tonight against Athena.  That match has been rescheduled for Rampage on Friday.  And should Willow not be cleared by that time, then Athena will more than likely get a bye into the finals.

No shock on that announcement about Willow. They beat the shit out of each other in Japan.

MJF is also out, having come down with a sudden and horrible illness.

Cole appears to disagree...

Injured my ass, clearly, Willow fears "The Fallen Goddess" and the amazing run she's been having in Ring of Honor.

Prediction for Punk vs Joe V is 5 to 10 minutes of headlocks from Punk followed by the vice to win.

Jul 8, 2023 22:51:22 GMT Lony said:

Injured my ass, clearly, Willow fears "The Fallen Goddess" and the amazing run she's been having in Ring of Honor.

Naw Willow and Giulia beat the living shit out of each other.

Also Athena already beat Willow in RoH.

Julia in action tonight.

Jul 8, 2023 22:53:12 GMT c said:

Jul 8, 2023 22:51:22 GMT Lony said:

Injured my ass, clearly, Willow fears "The Fallen Goddess" and the amazing run she's been having in Ring of Honor.

Naw Willow and Giulia beat the living shit out of each other.

Also Athena already beat Willow in RoH.

Yea, I know.

It was meant as a joke.

Should do Willow vs Athena II at DBD.

So want Joe to put down Punk again.

Punk's winning back at least some of Canada.

I think people know what this match is and are hyped as fuck. Really hope his win over Punk is not on a throwaway like this. He beats Joe, should be at Wembley in front of 90k, ideally in another no time limit match. Not here.

And that is my pick for this, should be Hobbs. Joe and Punk do not need it. Starks can talk his way into anything. But Hobbs he can use a little extra help.

That was a Tilt-a-WOOF!

QT is an idiot that is all

Sad the match got sent to Rampage.

May be I never noticed it before, but the stip on eliminators that if you lose you get no title shots until the belt changes is something I never knew.

Jul 9, 2023 0:49:01 GMT c said:

May be I never noticed it before, but the stip on eliminators that if you lose you get no title shots until the belt changes is something I never knew.

That is a pretty good stip.

Jul 9, 2023 0:49:01 GMT c said:

May be I never noticed it before, but the stip on eliminators that if you lose you get no title shots until the belt changes is something I never knew.

It is either new or they haven't explained it before because I don't remember tat being a thing either.

FTR and Bullet Club Gold are putting on a show!

Poor Sky trying to follow that.

FTR bringing in a surprise next week in Calgary? Hmmmm, I wonder if a certain Hit Man will appear in their corner?

I am more curious if they break into MotY area next week. Those teams and two out of three is money.

Will not beat Will vs Kenny for me most likely, but should be a killer fucking tag match that is must see.

Punk looking to be burying Joe hardcore tonight.

Swerve vs Wayne gonna be fire.

KICK HIS FUCKING HEAD IN JOE!!!

Show the world who Joe used to be.

I was there when Joe vs Punk V only got 20 minutes and Punk still stalled with headlocks.

OLE KICK!!!

Jul 9, 2023 1:35:48 GMT c said:

KICK HIS FUCKING HEAD IN JOE!!!

Show the world who Joe used to be.

Joe really should have been on top of a company a lot more then he is.

He may have lost, but Joe's still gonna kill Punk.

Now hopefully Ricky gets the proper rub next week.