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WWN Supershow: Mercury Rising 2016
The Six Man Tag Team Tradition Continues - Days Of Future Past: Kota Ibushi, Johnny Gargano & TJ Perkins vs. Will Ospreay, Tommy End & Marty Scurll / EVOLVE Championship Match (If Thatcher Is Still Champion): Timothy Thatcher defends vs. Sami Callihan / Best In The World Challenge Series - The Rival: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Chris Hero / SHINE Championship Match: Taylor Made w/ So Cal Val & Andrea defends vs. Ivelisse / FIP World Heavyweight Title Fatal Four Way Caleb Konley w/ So Cal Val & Andrea defends vs. FIP Florida Heritage Champion Maxwell Chicago vs. Gary Jay vs. Jason Cade / Anything Goes: Ethan Page vs. Anthony Nese w/ So Cal Val & Andrea / The Third Chapter: Matt Riddle vs. Tracy Williams / Respect Is Earned: Drew Gulak vs. Fred Yehi
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Plot Summary
Mercury Rising 2016 was a professional wrestling supershow event produced by World Wrestling Network (WWN). The event featured top talent from various independent wrestling promotions under the WWN banner, including Evolve, Full Impact Pro, and Shine Wrestling. The main event saw Johnny Gargano defend his Evolve Championship against Drew Galloway, with other prominent wrestlers like Cody Rhodes and Sami Callihan also competing on the card. It was a showcase of the best independent wrestling talent at the time.
Critical Reception
Mercury Rising 2016 was generally well-received by independent wrestling fans, praised for its strong match quality and the high-caliber talent featured. The event was seen as a significant showing for the WWNLive ecosystem, demonstrating the depth and talent within the participating promotions. While not receiving traditional film or television critical reviews, it was lauded within the wrestling community for its exciting performances and competitive matches.
What Reviewers Say
Highly praised for its exciting and competitive matches.
Showcased the strong talent pool within the WWNLive promotions.
Considered a must-watch event for fans of independent professional wrestling.
Google audience: As this was a live professional wrestling event and not a widely distributed film or TV show, specific Google user reviews are not cataloged in a way that can be summarized. However, discussions within wrestling forums and fan communities indicate a positive reception for the quality of wrestling and the booking of the event.
Fun Fact
This event was notable for featuring a rare appearance by Cody Rhodes on the independent circuit shortly after his departure from WWE.
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