Vince Russo reveals status of JCW World title after Matt Cardona’s departure
Vince Russo announced plans for the Juggalo Championship Wrestling World title during this week’s episode of Lunacy.
Matt Cardona had previously held the championship, but with Cardona having re-signed with WWE, Russo revealed that James Storm and Ken Anderson will meet to crown a new champion on next week’s episode. Russo made the announcement during his opening promo alongside Big Vito on Thursday’s show.
Russo said:
“Now I know what you’re saying, ‘Vince, I hope you put that title on yourself.’ Because let’s face it guys, I would make a way better champion than CM Punk. And not only that, I wouldn’t have to wrestle in a t-shirt because I’m 50 years old.”
“Old Triple H purged our JCW Champion. But I’ll tell you what, because the kind of guy that I am, I want to personally thank Matt Cardona. Give it up for Matt Cardona, he was a great JCW Champion.”
“I’ve made an executive decision. Next week right here on this show, there will be a match to determine the new JCW Lunacy Champion and that match will be between ‘Cowboy’ James Storm and Mr. Anderson.”
After announcing the title match, Russo also fired Vampiro and Mad Man Pondo. Vampiro had been serving in an on-screen authority role with the promotion.
“Last week when Mad Man Pondo tried to take the life of Mosh Pit Mike, I ordered Vampiro to fire him. And guess what? My good buddy Vampiro told me to shove it up my a–. So I made another executive decision. I said Vamp, you and your boy Pondo, are both fired and no longer a part of JCW. I make decisions, baby! So guess what? I will be the showrunner until further notice.”
Matches featured on this week’s Lunacy included Big Vito vs. Kongo Kong, a JCW Women’s World Title gauntlet match, and an open challenge issued by Mr. Anderson. Also, Jonathan Coachman debuts a new segment.
The full episode of this week’s JCW Lunacy is available below:
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