Monday, January 26, 2009

SLY by name….PUNK by nature?

Images by Minas Panagiotakis - go here for the full shoot





Grenier and Samson used all levels of the ring, plus chairs and ropes .....



while the noose creates mayhem....






Reviewed by Postal

Sylvain Grenier, NCW Champion vs Samson
January 24, 2009

This match worked very well at a number of levels –

(1) First, the v.credible look of the champ and his opponent –

(a) Samson has a great look and a great gimmick; the hangman’s noose has all sorts of possibilities for mayhem – personally, I’d rethink the tie-die ring costume, book a few gym sessions to get rid of THE BELLY and LOVE HANDLES, and at all costs keep the hair (Samson and Delilah... hair vs hair, somewhere down the line). Samson has the (potential) physique, the moves, the gimmick, the facial gestures, and with a costume makeover and a little attention to detail, will go a very long way…..

(b) Sly as a sort of 'tweener plays to his local fan base, but with the possibility of turning nasty at any moment. The white ring gear adds to the ambiguity –but a more ambiguous purple (a la Model) or bright yellow (Shane Douglas/ECW) would better complete the dangerous look. Given Sly’s physique and good looks, I'd recommend more contemporary C.M.Punk ‘Dangerous-Dirty-Sexy’ tight lycra-'n-studs ring-gear. Meanwhile, at all costs, ditch the plastic diapers Sylvain!!



(2) the booking - initially a singles re-match with Samson vying to regain the NCW title, resulting in an indeterminate outcome followed by a ring invasion, followed by a tag - followed by another indeterminate outcome. Doesn't matter if it sounds like Dusty booking, the match provided three layers of storytelling – complex and exciting; the ‘outcomes’ helped (i) set up Sly’s match against Novo Cain at Blizzard 7 February, 2009, (ii) progress the Samson/Sly feud to the next level (21 Feb, hopefully?) and (iii) provide a backdrop for Sly vs Paysan at CRW Le Retour 22 February, 2009.

(3) Story arc? –so where is this all heading. In the last few weeks we saw Sylvain regress from thumbtacks to cream cake – not a great progression but entertaining never the less – the noose tonight had all sorts of possibilities and helped set up a number of good spots; the ring was used at all levels – inside, outside, even occasionally off the turnbuckle. I’d like more of the guardrails, chairs, ropes, turnbuckles, tables, even brass knucks –adding layers to the multi levelled booking. At the same time, I'm rooting for a CMPunk/Shane Douglas/Model Martel/Sly Grenier fusion at the end of the current story arc. And another great Canadian heel for TNA or WWE.

Sunday, January 25, 2009















Québécois Champion Sylvain Grenier defeated Samson by DQ.

After the match, Nova Cain intervened on Samson's behalf, attacking Sly; Paysan stormed out of the dressing room to the aid of the NCW champ. (Paysan had been absent since the 'Christmas in Hell' show, where he had been badly injured by Nova). At Sylvain's request, the referee agreed to a tag team match. Nova managed to pin the former WWE tag team champion with a powerbomb, with Don Paysan standing by, distracted by Handsome JF .

This sets the scene for both the Blizzard Show on 7 February where Sylvain and Nova Cain fight it out for the NCW belt - and for the upcoming CRW show on 22 February when Sylvain and Don Paysan will settle their score.

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Samson et Champion Québécois Sylvain Grenier n'atteint pas de conclusion.

Nova Cain & Samson battent Don Paysan & Sylvain Grenier

Nova Cain est intervenu pour attaquer Sly, ce qui a causé la disqualification de Samson. Paysan est ensuite sorti des vestiaires pour aller aider le champion de la NCW. Paysan avait notamment été absent depuis Noel d’Enfer, dû à la blessure que Nova lui avait infligée. À la demande de Sylvain, l’arbitre a accepté de changer le combat pour un match par équipe. Néanmoins, Nova est parvenu à battre l’ancien champion par équipes de la WWE, à l’aide d’un powerbomb, Don Paysan n’a rien pu y faire, étant distrait par Handsome JF, qui était venu attirer son attention aux abords du ring.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009


Sylvain Grenier est devenu Champion Québécois NCW en défaisant Samson lors de l'un des meilleurs combats de 2008. Pendant que Sylvain Grenier célébrait une autre victoire le 10 janvier dernier, un message de Samson est descendu du plafond sous la forme d'une corde de pendu. Sylvain Grenier finira-t-il comme Don Paysan, pendu au plafond, et sans sa ceinture de Champion Québécois NCW?

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Images of the match

Go here for great images of the 10 January, 2009 NCW match by Minas Panagiotakis for Slygrenier.com








Rematch Championnat Québécois: Sylvain Grenier© vs Samson
24 January, 2009
NDR Center 955 Villeray East(corner Boyer) starting at 7:30PM(Doors at 7PM)

NCW - Resultats du 10 Janvier 2009 Montreal, Qc

Images from NCW website







Resultats du 10 Janvier 2009
Montreal, Qc

Project 13 battent Adrian O'Ryan & TNT

Pretty In Pink battent Le Soviete Masqué & Anna Minoushka pour rester Champion Par-Équipe de la nCw

Black Eagle bat Electrico & Diablero

Haiduk & Busty Love battent Cobra & Jay Phenomenom

Those Guys battent Viento & Fuego

Jake Matthews bat Jeff Johnson

Samson & Nova Cain battent Urban Miles & Tank

Sylvain Grenier bat Chakal pour rester Champion Quebecois de la nCw



Sylvain Grenier vs Chakal in a fight for the Quebec championship
Busty Love and Los Elementos brought a birthday cake for Chakal before the beginning of this match. After an apparent pin by Chakal with the ref down, Chakal grabs the belt but gets smacked in the face with his famous birthday cake. As Sylvain exits the arena he is confronted by a hanging rope suspended from the ceiling of the Center NDR - trademark of former NCW champion Samson - will Samson be next challenger for the title?

Sylvain Grenier © bat Chakal dans un combat de championnat Québécois
Busty Love et Los Elementos ont apportés un gâteau d’anniversaire à Chakal avant le début de ce match. Victoire convaincante de Sly sur Chakal qui n’a pas pu profiter de la présence de Bishop qui a été chassé par Project 13 et qui laissa le guerrier des temps des modernes le visage couvert de son fameux gâteau d’anniversaire. Au moment où Sylvain Grenier célébrait sa victoire dans le ring, une corde de pendaison est apparue descendant du plafond du centre NDR…



Feedback on the match
Checkez ben les jokes à thème capillaire de Blondin la semaine prochaine...
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Sly was sporting a new hair cut for a part in a local French production in Montreal - a great look if SG is truly tracking hard-core ! The match was just 10 minutes - the belt on the turnbuckle was potentially a great weapon, with further scope for rails, ropes, chairs, and tables to up-the-ante - instead they settled for a birthday cake!! - a great tease during the match but not exactly a step up from thumb tacks at TOW last week. I like the new hard core direction for Sly - its one that can take him back to WWE if used properly. It calls for a year long plan with a gradually hardening of the new persona. The next match with Samson has all the potential for a hard core extravaganza.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

La C.W.C. annonce que le lutteur Sylvain Grenier, sera en action lors du gala de lutte de LA RELÂCHE C.W.C.

Sherbrooke, le 5 janvier 2009. – Le super gala de lutte LA RELÂCHE C.W.C. s’en vient très rapidement. C’est le vendredi 27 février prochain que la crème des lutteurs québécois sera en action pour ce deuxième gala présenté par les Promotions Rochon et la C.W.C. Ce grand événement sera présenté au Centre Julien-Ducharme de l’arrondissement de Fleurimont.

Le président et promoteur, Serge Rochon, annonce la présence d’un premier participant à cette carte de lutte très attendue et qui attirera des amateurs de partout au Québec. L’ex-champion par équipe à la WWE, Sylvain Grenier, sera à Sherbrooke et voudra en mettre plein la vue aux fans estriens.

Récemment, lors du gala NOËL D’ENFER de la NCW, une des plus importantes organisations de lutte au Québec, Sylvain Grenier a défait Samson pour devenir le nouveau champion Québécois de cette fédération. Puis, le 27 décembre dernier, il a remporté son combat contre le monstre Abyss, un lutteur de la deuxième fédération en importance en Amérique du nord, la TNA que l’on peut voir sur les ondes du Réseau des sports (RDS). Grenier prenait part au RÉVEILLON DES CHAMPIONS présenté par la TOW dirigée, entre autres, par Marc Blondin.

D’ailleurs, Sylvain Grenier agit comme analyste des galas télévisés de la TNA en compagnie de Marc Blondin qui a longtemps été identifié à la WWF de l’époque.

Dans les prochaines semaines, nous dévoilerons d’autres détails sur le prochain événement de la lutte C.W.C. au Centre Julien-Ducharme de l’arrondissement de Fleurimont qui aura lieu le vendredi 27 février prochain. LA RELÂCHE C.W.C. vous en fera voir de toutes les couleurs.



Canadian Wrestling Championship (C.W.C.) announces that wrestler Sylvain Grenier will be in action at Super Wrestling Gala " LA RELÂCHE C.W.C"

Sherbrooke, 5 January 2009 - LA RELÂCHE C.W.C is coming.

On Friday 27 February the cream of Quebec wrestling will be in action at the second gala presented by Rochon Promotions and CWC. This exciting event will take place at the Center Julien-Ducharme, in the Borough Fleurimont .

Chairman and Promoter, Serge Rochon, announced that the first participant in this eagerly awaited event, will be former WWE tag champion Sylvain Grenier.

Recently, at NCW's Christmas Hell, Grenier defeated Samson to become the new NCW champion. Then, on 27 December 2008, he successfully defended his title against TNA's Monster Abyss. ( TNA that can be seen on RDS Network Sports. Grenier serves as color commentator for TNA with Marc Blondin who promoted the 27 December TOW show).

CCW will reveal details of the full card over the next few weeks . The event will be staged at the Center-Julien Ducharme of the Borough of Fleurimont on Friday 27 February.

Monday, January 5, 2009

the belt goes on the line ....

Saturday, 10 January, 2009
Centre Notre-Dame du Rosaire
955 Villeray Est
East Montreal
7.30pm

The belt goes on the line as Sly takes on Chakal of Les Titans.



'A table spot has its place from time to time'... (Sly Grenier)



Sly deconstructs a decorative Christmas table at the last NCW show 20.12.08

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Friday, January 2, 2009

more images of SLY's hard-core spot from TOW

images courtesy of Marie-Chantal Robert and TOW

click image for high resolution version