[7.0] "Pretty enjoyable show from JCW here that had some nice variety throughout. I found most of the matches enjoyable with nothing less than solid. It would have been nice if they got a larger attendance but it was also a Thursday night and it didn't stop the wrestlers from putting in good efforts. The show is also free to watch on YouTube so that is a nice plus. 6.5-7"

[6.0] "The best of this one were the title match - solid bout between Masha and Mako - and the Mathers-Bengston match; I'd not seen the latter before but enjoyed his work in this debut. Yaki vs Lucas and Yamashita vs Blade were also solid. Mason vs Parnell was OK, but I feel like Parnell's lost a lot since dropping his old Warhorse schtick in favor of the "I am a nihilist" persona - IMO he's gone from a fun and engaging character to just another guy dressed in black. Lloyd & Deppen vs McCoy & Drake and the women's scramble were also OK. The main event, a rematch from May Flowers, was, I thought, a little lesser than its predecessor, though the finish certainly made more sense (as opposed to the first match being a hardcore match that ended in a no-contest), and after the first match had "Natural Born Killaz" play though it, having it replaced this time by New Jack's WWE Network overdub was kind of a funny touch. Solid watch with a "free" price tag - can't go wrong with that."

[2.0] "I recently watched a JCW show that had a lot of online buzz and was free on YouTube. I went in with zero expectations. Unfortunately, what I got was a mixed bag that leaned heavily toward underwhelming. The show opened with YDNP vs. Isiah Broner & O'Shay Edwards. The most noticeable problem wasn't the wrestlers--it was the crowd. The audience spent most of the night trying to get themselves over with obnoxious chants, derailing what little flow the show had. The match itself lacked psychology, and while Alec Price showed some personality, Jordan Oliver came off as a watered-down version of his former self. A forgettable opener. Marcus Mathers vs. Darian Bengston was one of the show's standouts. Bengston showed serious potential, and although Mathers carries a bit of that "WWEID stink, " both guys clearly had a vision and told a compelling story. It's a shame the match happened in front of this particular crowd--this would've been better suited for a promotion like Deadlock Pro that treats the work with more seriousness. Next was a scramble: Ava Everett vs. Janai Kai vs. Joseline Navarro vs. Gypsy Mac vs. Zayda Steel vs. Nixi XS. This was rough. Not due to effort, but due to poor planning and execution. The only clear goal was to showcase Janai Kai, perhaps in response to MLW's mismanagement of her. But with no direction, JCW risks wasting that opportunity too. Zayda Steel looked especially green, while Joseline Navarro showed flashes of personality. Ultimately, it was too messy to rate fairly. Jake Parnell vs. Charles Mason was directionless. There was no heel/face dynamic, no coherent structure, and seemingly no reason for the match to happen. It felt like the booker just told them to fill time. The match did no favors for anyone involved. Miyu Yamashita vs. Jordan Blade was another example of mismatched energy. Jordan Blade clearly put in the work, but Miyu's current U.S. run has been disappointing. She doesn't phone it in, but it feels transactional--another day, another booking. The post-match handshake trend also continues to dilute any emotional weight these matches might have. There was a Tony Deppen "career retrospective" segment that felt completely unearned. It led into an impromptu tag match with Deppen and Jimmy Lloyd vs. two forgettable WWEID-style guys. I literally left during this to take a bathroom break. By the time I came back, they were teasing a new show titled High Noon--a name already used by Deadlock Pro. Another unoriginal move in a night full of them. Terry Yaki vs. Jay Lucas was a breath of fresh air. Two young guys with potential, some rough edges, but they "got it." It was a solid match worth recommending and felt like it belonged on a better show. Matt Mako (formerly Matt Makowski) vs. Masha Slamovich was strong in terms of talent, but again, suffered from poor storytelling. The bounty storyline felt recycled (again, Deadlock did it first), and while both gave solid performances, it's hard to shake the feeling that they deserve better stages. The main event--Beastman & Mad Dog Connelly vs. Bam Sullivan & Matt Tremont--was a disaster. Terrible structure, lazy finish, and Beastman brought the whole match down. The fake WWE-style New Jack theme was the final nail in the coffin. Tremont and Mad Dog are legit, but they deserved far better than this embarrassment of a closing match. In summary, JCW feels amateur and aimless. It borrows ideas from better promotions without offering anything original. While I'm glad the talent got paid and there were a few laughs along the way, this show confirmed that JCW is nowhere near ready for the big stage."

[6.0] "That crowd was dead for what was a pretty good show. It does come off as a little bit of filler but they do a good job trying to seem like this show mattered. First time seeing Darian Bengston I think and he was great, I like his pre recorded promo. This show is how I found out Tony Deppen is retiring which sucks. The tag team main event was a Gangstas inspired brawl that was pretty cool. Beastman and Connelly should get decent pushes in the future."