ASÉ Wrestling Return of the King Results: Cedric Alexander Wins, Darius Carter Escapes With the Title
Cedric Alexander came home to Charlotte for ASÉ Wrestling: Return of the King. He left with a win over “The Gifted One” Yahya—and a message that changed the mood in the building.
In the main event, Darius Carter retained the ASÉ Men’s Championship against Darius Lockhart after outside interference. The first round of the ASÉ Women’s Championship Tournament also moved forward, while Bishop Kaun made his intentions toward Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Champion Suge D unmistakable.
Return of the King results
- Ashton Star defeated Keith Mack in an impromptu match.
- Bishop Kaun defeated Diego Hill.
- Savannah Evans defeated Joselyn Navarro to advance in the ASÉ Women’s Championship Tournament.
- Owen Knight defeated Darian Bengston.
- Ugly Gang defeated Demon Time in a no-disqualification six-man tag team match.
- Suge D vs. Isaiah Broner for the Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Championship ended in a no-contest after Bishop Kaun interfered.
- Cedric Alexander defeated Yahya by submission.
- Karen “Bam Bam” Renee defeated Faye Jackson to advance in the ASÉ Women’s Championship Tournament.
- Darius Carter defeated Darius Lockhart to retain the ASÉ Men’s Championship.
Cedric Alexander beats Yahya, then calls out Charlotte wrestling
Alexander’s return put him across the ring from Yahya, a wrestler he had helped influence. Yahya pushed his former mentor and nearly turned the match with a spinebuster, but damage to his leg kept slowing his follow-up attacks. Alexander seized the opening, attacked the leg and forced Yahya to tap to an ankle lock.
The victory seemed ready-made for a homecoming celebration. Alexander had a different speech in mind.
He told the Charlotte crowd that he had left the North Carolina independent scene in the hands of wrestlers like Yahya and Lockhart eight years earlier. Then he said they had failed to move it forward. Alexander declared that he had returned to save the scene, leaving Yahya in the ring to absorb both the loss and the criticism.
Darius Carter retains after Ryan Rembrandt intervenes
Lockhart entered the main event seeking to take the championship from Carter in the third match of their rivalry. He came close more than once, including a late driver that sent Carter reaching for the rope to stop the count.
Carter then drew the referee’s attention to a loosened turnbuckle. While the official worked to fix it, Ryan Rembrandt appeared and struck Lockhart out of the referee’s sight. Carter capitalized and retained the ASÉ Wrestling Men’s Championship.
Billy Dixon came out after the bell to help Lockhart and confront Carter. Lockhart thanked his friend, admitted his disappointment, and told the crowd he intended to climb back toward the title. For now, he said Dixon deserved a championship opportunity of his own.
The women’s title tournament takes shape
With Kiara Hogan unable to compete, Savannah Evans stepped into her scheduled tournament match against Joselyn Navarro. Navarro found openings against the larger Evans, including a DDT, but Evans stopped her late attempt from the top rope and secured the win. She joined Jada Stone in the next round.
Later, Karen “Bam Bam” Renee faced Faye Jackson with wrestling legend Jazz serving as special guest referee. Renee struck Jackson with an object while Jazz was distracted and went on to win. Renee attacked Jackson again after the match, bringing Evans out to confront her. Both women had advanced, and their face-off gave the tournament another developing rivalry.
Bishop Kaun targets Suge D
Kaun first defeated Diego Hill, weathering the newcomer’s speed and aerial offense before putting him away. Afterward, Kaun repeated his interest in the Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Championship.
He made his move during champion Suge D’s defense against Isaiah Broner. Kaun entered and attacked, ending a competitive title match in a no-contest. Suge D then challenged him to meet for the championship at ASÉ’s next event at Slingshot.
Uglee Gang gets its revenge
Uglee Gang defeated Demon Time in a no-disqualification six-man brawl that spilled through Slingshot and featured a table. Jordan Holt scored the decisive fall with a frog splash, giving the group a measure of revenge after Demon Time had previously taken him out of ASÉ’s men’s title tournament.
The celebration brought a new challenge. The Audacity confronted Uglee Gang, criticized the group’s identity and issued a challenge for ASÉ’s return to Slingshot.