June 26, 2025 - Reykjavik, Iceland
By Dave "The Brute" Kent, Ace Wrestling Reporter
NPCW House Show 014 brought the heat to Reykjavik, but not without a few icy stumbles. From dominant team victories to long-overdue redemption stories, the night offered a mix of ruthless squash matches, technical showcases, and hard-fought battles. Sinbad dismantled Niven Snake with pure precision, Mina Harker finally broke her losing streak, and Scarecrow outwitted the mighty Dragon King. Meanwhile, NPCW Champion Rudolph may have won, but his uninspired performance against Ogre raised more questions than answers. With rivalries brewing and momentum shifting, NPCW is teetering between greatness and frustration—where do they go from here?
Match 1: Regina and Malice Vs Tinsel Twins
Without Mad Hatter lingering at ringside, Regina and Malice seemed determined to prove they could dominate on their own. And dominate they did. The Queens of Punishment entered this match focused, aggressive, and downright ruthless—leaving the Tinsel Twins tangled in their web.
Match Recap:
Malice wasted no time setting the tone, launching Sparkle into the mat with a Powerbomb that shook Reykjavik. When Sparkle tried to fight back, Malice flattened her again with a Spinning Leghook Fireman’s Carry Slam, making it clear that she had zero interest in letting the match stretch out longer than necessary.
With the damage done, Malice tagged in Regina, who showed no mercy. Sparkle managed a brief flicker of offense with a Lance Crab, but it wasn’t nearly enough to stop the inevitable. Regina locked in the Dark Enchantment sleeper hold, squeezing the life out of her opponent until there was no choice but to submit.
Three minutes. Over. Done. Another decisive win for the Queens of Punishment.
Kent’s Brutally Honest Take:
It was dominant. It was vicious. It was over before the crowd could even settle in. And that’s not necessarily a good thing. Squash matches have their place, but Sparkle was practically lifeless from the opening minute, leaving the audience with little to get invested in. Regina and Malice looked strong, but did they prove anything? Hard to say.
Now, let’s talk about that elephant not in the room—Mad Hatter. Without him ringside, Regina and Malice were laser-focused. Maybe they should take the hint and send him packing permanently.
Kent’s Advice? Next time, let’s see the Queens actually have to fight their way to victory—because at this rate, the only thing they’re punishing is our attention spans.
Rating: 3/5
Match 2: Niven Snake Vs Sinbad
In what should have been a calculated battle between strength and strategy, Niven Snake found himself tangled in Sinbad’s relentless offense. Despite Grinch Heyman’s presence at ringside, the self-proclaimed mastermind could do little to prevent the inevitable. Sinbad wasn’t just on a mission—he was making a statement.
Match Recap:
Sinbad wasted no time establishing dominance. Hammerlock DDTs, Tornado DDTs, and Facelock Backbreakers rained down on Niven Snake, who struggled to find stable ground. Meanwhile, Heyman tried injecting chaos into the match early with a slap to Sinbad, but if anything, it only made the challenger more fired up.
Snake’s biggest moments came through sheer muscle—Deadlift Powerbombs, Corner Clotheslines, and Apron Dropkicks, each hitting like a wrecking ball. But Sinbad wasn’t letting up. Repeated counterattacks, technical precision, and sheer speed kept Niven on the ropes.
A late Cross Armbreaker submission attempt gave the audience hope for a dramatic reversal, but Snake powered through. Still, Sinbad was far too relentless, landing one final Inverted Tornado DDT to seal the deal. A clean, dominant win.
Kent’s Brutally Honest Take:
There was no robbery here—Sinbad won because he deserved to win. Niven Snake had power, but he couldn’t keep up with Sinbad’s technical mastery and pacing. He was in survival mode most of the match, and Heyman was less a manager and more a bystander watching his plan crumble.
Kent’s Advice? Snake needs to rethink his approach, or he’ll always be the guy getting flattened on somebody else’s highlight reel. And Heyman? If he’s such a genius, maybe next time, his “devious plan” should involve his guy actually winning.
Rating: 4/5
Match 3: Mina Harker Vs Grizelda
Mina Harker walked into the ring desperate to end her losing streak, and Grizelda seemed ready to keep that streak alive. What followed was a grueling, high-paced clash between two fighters determined to make a statement—one with technical precision, the other with ruthless aggression.
Match Recap:
The early minutes saw both competitors feeling each other out, trading blows with Spin Kicks, Open Hand Slaps, and Hair Pull Snap Mares, each testing the other's resilience. Grizelda’s offense was methodical, but Mina slowly started finding her rhythm, landing Front Dropkicks, Shining Wizards, and Tornado DDTs that began shifting the balance.
Grizelda had her moments too—particularly with her Enchanted Ending (Sit-Out Piledriver) that sent shockwaves through the crowd. But Mina refused to fold, continually locking in submission holds like the Black Widow Octopus Hold and Bodyscissors Guillotine Choke, grinding down Grizelda’s energy.
In the closing moments, Mina executed one last Hurricanrana, flipping Grizelda onto the mat and securing the three-count victory.
Kent’s Brutally Honest Take:
A much-needed redemption moment for Mina, but it wasn’t as clean as it could’ve been. The match had some sloppy execution at times, with Grizelda managing to reverse major moments that should have been shut down earlier. Still, the pacing was solid, the intensity was strong, and Mina showed real guts pulling off the win.
Kent’s Advice? Mina may have broken the streak, but she needs to tighten up her game if she wants to stay on top. A lucky Hurricanrana won’t cut it next time.
Rating: 3.5/5
Match 4: Dragon King Vs Scarecrow
Dragon King entered the match looking to establish dominance, but Scarecrow had other plans. The monstrous powerhouse found himself tangled in a web of technical precision, counters, and pure grind-it-out strategy. By the end, Dragon King wasn’t just defeated—he was methodically outmaneuvered.
Match Recap:
Dragon King started strong, hitting a Spike Piledriver, but Scarecrow immediately reversed it, locking in a Power Arm Bar and setting the tone—this wasn’t going to be a fight, it was going to be a chess match. What followed was an intense battle of strength vs. technique, with Dragon King relying on Dragon Bombs, Sleeper Holds, and Enzuigiris, while Scarecrow systematically picked him apart with Side Chinlocks, Back Body Drops, and well-timed reversals.
Momentum swung back and forth, with Dragon King managing huge bursts of offense—especially his signature Dragon Bomb—but Scarecrow never panicked. Every time Dragon King struck, Scarecrow found an answer, keeping the match frustratingly balanced.
In the final stretch, Dragon King tried throwing Scarecrow out of the ring, but the Wizard’s Warrior beat the count easily and came back with another Side Chinlock, choking the fight out of his opponent. That last hold was enough—Scarecrow pinned Dragon King clean, sealing a calculated, tactical victory.
Kent’s Brutally Honest Take:
A strong technical showcase, but Dragon King played right into Scarecrow’s game—and paid the price for it. He had flashes of dominance, but there was no adaptation, no shift in strategy, and that’s why he lost.
Scarecrow, on the other hand? Smart, precise, and calculated. This wasn’t about flash—it was about results, and he delivered.
Kent’s Advice? Dragon King needs to stop assuming power alone can carry him through matches. Strength means nothing when your opponent is out-thinking you.
Rating: 3.5/5
Main Event: Rudolph Vs Ogre
NPCW Champion Rudolph stepped into the ring with everything to prove and nothing to lose in this non-title showdown against the monstrous Ogre. Despite the looming presence of Dr. Frankenstein at ringside, Rudolph had one goal: to remind the locker room why he wears the gold. The result? A match that had just enough fight to satisfy the crowd—but not enough dominance to silence his critics.
Match Recap:
The opening moments saw Ogre repeatedly shutting down Rudolph’s offense, countering his fast-paced attacks with Snap Mares and boots to the midsection. Even when Rudolph attempted his Flying Body Press (Guiding Light), Ogre neutralized it effortlessly, reinforcing the notion that the champ’s flashy moves might not hold up under real pressure.
It wasn’t until the midway mark that Rudolph found some footing, using a Head Ram to the Gut and Cross Body Blocks to keep himself from falling too far behind. But nothing about his performance screamed ‘championship caliber.’ Ogre, for his part, stayed consistently aggressive, hammering away with Sledge Chops and Big Butt Drops to prove that brute force could wear the champion down.
Then, in the final stretch, Rudolph found his opening. After absorbing plenty of punishment, he locked in his signature To All A Goodnight Sleeper Hold, and Ogre had no choice but to submit. A victory? Yes. A statement? Not quite.
Kent’s Brutally Honest Take:
Let’s call this what it was—a pedestrian outing for the NPCW Champion. Sure, Rudolph won, but it wasn’t a convincing victory. The match lacked the fire expected from a main event, Ogre dictated the pace for most of it, and Dr. Frankenstein didn’t even need to interfere for Rudolph to struggle.
Kent’s Advice? Champions don’t just win—they command the ring. And tonight? Rudolph was just another guy scraping by. If he wants respect, he needs to start wrestling like a champion, not just wearing the belt.
Rating: 3/5
Overall Take
NPCW delivered a solid but inconsistent night of action in Reykjavik. The show had some strong performances—Mina Harker’s much-needed redemption, a calculated victory from Scarecrow, and Sinbad looking like a star—but it also had its fair share of squash matches and underwhelming moments.
Regina and Malice crushed the Tinsel Twins in three minutes flat, which, while dominant, felt more like an exhibition than a real fight. Meanwhile, Rudolph—THE CHAMP—barely scraped by in the main event against Ogre, in a performance that did nothing to silence his critics.
The real highlight? Sinbad’s victory over Niven Snake, proving that technical ability can dismantle brute strength when executed correctly. Meanwhile, Scarecrow showed why intelligence beats brawn, and Mina Harker reminded us why persistence pays off.
The biggest issue? The pacing. The short matches dragged down the momentum, and some bouts felt like they never fully reached their potential. There’s a lot of talent here, but they need the right stage to shine.
Kent’s Advice? NPCW needs to tighten its storytelling and let these matches breathe. A champion should look like a champion. Dominant teams should do more than steamroll. Give the fans something to invest in, and next time? The card might just break the 4-star mark.
Final Show Rating: 3.5/5
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