NWA Powerrr Episode 3: Recap, Ratings and Reactions

Eli Drake and Tim Storm vs. The Dawsons (Dave and Zane)

Drake and Dave Dawson started off. Dave broke up the collar and elbow with a sloppy-looking knee lift before briefly working Drake over in the corner. They then did the spot where Drake tries several clotheslines before finally falling the bigger man with a running version.

Dave powered out of a Drake suplex attempt before tagging in Zane. He tried a suplex of his own, but Drake floated over and countered with a neckbreaker before dropping an elbow for a nearfall. Storm then got the tag and continued the onslaught on Zane.

The frequent tags continued on the Drake/Storm side, but the Zane eventually cut Storm off by avoiding a kick and applying a bearhug. He powered Storm to the corner and tagged in Dave, who hit some chops and delivered a snapmare before netting a one-count and locking in his own bear hug.

The resthold fest continued on Storm, but he eventually bell clapped Zane to break free and tag in Drake, who ran wild on both Dawsons. He tagged Storm in again following a sleeper slam to Zane and a nearfall, but when Storm whipped Drake into the Dawsons’ corner, Zane moved out of the way, sending Drake shoulder-first into the post. Storm fought for a while, but the numbers game caught up to him. The Dawsons hit their finisher on Storm and pinned him.

Winners: The Dawsons (Zane pinned Storm)

Rating: 3/4*. The story was fine, as the Dawsons worked over Storm’s back for the heat, which built well enough to the closing sequence. But watching two guys apply a bunch of bear hugs during their heat segments wasn’t exactly scintillating television (or streaming). Drake was the in-ring highlight of this match.

The monsters continued to attack Storm, but Homicide and Kingston made the save and chased the heels backstage. Aldis then came out and checked on Storm with Drake as the show came to a close.

Final thoughts: This was NWA’s worst show thus far, but their worst is still better than a lot of promotions’ best. Much like the first two weeks, the workrate left a lot to be desired, particularly in the main event, but the great promos — especially from Kingston — were more than enough to carry the show. Another thumbs up edition of Powerrr, even if this was the weakest of the bunch.

Grade: B+