Catch Up - Jan 18, 2026
GRAPLANDS WRESTLING: CATCH UP
Before Graplands Wrestlings has its first US show in Chicago, catch up on with a bite-sized summary of Graplands Wrestling's past show (as well as other events outside the Graplands)
Aaron Pace @AaronSetThePace 🡅
Advanced
Pre-Match: Aaron Pace delivered a confident backstage promo ahead of the Ascension Classic, presenting himself as the standout name in the field and framing the rivalry between Scarlett Wilkes and Silas Romero as an opportunity he intended to exploit.
vs. Scarlett Wilkes and Silas Romero: Pace relied on power offense and resilience in the triple threat, repeatedly surviving near-falls and breaking up submission attempts. Although neutralized late, he avoided the deciding fall and advanced when Wilkes pinned Romero.
Azurine Vebbins @DatsAzzyVebbins 🡅
Advanced
vs. Dezzi and Jorja Kingsmill: Vebbins relied on speed, technique, and persistence to withstand extended punishment, repeatedly locking in sleepers and delivering high-risk offense. Despite landing a devastating Duperplex through a table, she was unable to secure the pinfall, ultimately advancing when Dezzi eliminated Jorja Kingsmill.
Outside Graplands:
Loss
vs. Cassandra Wilde: Vebbins started fast, overwhelming Wilde with sharp striking, footwork, and momentum before outside interference shifted the match. After being struck from the apron by Bianca Davis, Azurine was left vulnerable, allowing Cassandra Wilde to capitalize with Hexbreaker followed by The Witch’s Fall to score the pinfall.
Loss
24/7 Title Battle Royal: Vebbins entered the six-woman battle royal under immediate pressure, repeatedly targeted by Helena Handbasket and Tyler Albright’s alliance. Despite evading early double-teams and mounting brief bursts of offense, Azurine was ultimately overwhelmed and eliminated when Handbasket and Albright combined to dump her over the top rope.
Loss
vs. Samantha Tolson: Vebbins pushed the Hardcore Champion through a competitive, momentum-shifting contest, weathering Tolson’s early power advantage before turning the tide with sharp knee strikes, aerial offense, and a Dragon Suplex setup. Azurine came within moments of finishing the match, but hesitation allowed Tolson to counter with Mind Your Head followed by Victory Drop Alpha to secure the pinfall. The bout ended with mutual respect as both competitors shared a post-match handshake.
Loss
vs. Tyler Albright and Ciara MacNamara: Vebbins relied on awareness and timing to survive the early exchanges, repeatedly inserting herself at key moments as Albright and MacNamara traded momentum. Azurine nearly secured the win after landing Sweetheart Sock Hop on MacNamara, but the no-disqualification nature of the triple threat allowed Tyler Albright to intervene with a steel chair, stealing the pinfall and the Bloodstone #1 Contender’s victory.
Loss
vs. Thaïs Empristikà (c): Vebbins delivered a standout performance against the Bloodstone Champion, repeatedly countering Thaïs’ offense with speed, precision, and near-fall creativity. After surviving Summer Solstice and nearly securing victory with a Frankensteiner pin combination, Azurine was narrowly outmaneuvered as Empristikà shifted her weight to claim the deciding pinfall. The contest ended with a respectful handshake, hinting at unfinished business.
Dezzi @DesireeHavoc 🡅
Won and Advanced
Pre-Match: Dezzi entered the Ascension Classic with open contempt for the tournament format, framing the triple threat as an opportunity for violence rather than prestige. She dismissed words in favor of physical dominance, openly threatening both opponents and presenting herself as a force driven purely by impact and chaos.
vs. Azurine Vebbins and Jorja Kingsmill: Dezzi endured a brutal, high-impact main event, repeatedly using her opponents as weapons and surviving multiple near-falls, including a table-breaking Duperplex. In the closing stretch, she capitalized on a moment of chaos, striking decisively and pinning Jorja Kingsmill to eliminate the powerhouse and advance to the next round alongside Azurine Vebbins.
Jasmine Morales @JazzyBerryBoop 🡅
Won and Advanced
Pre-Match: Jasmine Morales entered the Ascension Classic full of confidence and momentum, rallying her supporters while emphasizing resilience, heart, and her belief that she would not be the one eliminated in the opening round.
vs. Nikki Ferrera and Whisper Windsor: Morales fought at a high pace throughout the triple threat, combining speed, creativity, and endurance while surviving extended exchanges and near-falls. In the closing moments, she capitalized on chaos between her opponents and pinned Nikki Ferrera with Star Power, advancing to the next round alongside Whisper Windsor.
Jorja Kingsmill @HARDESTYAKKA 🡇
Eliminated
vs. Azurine Vebbins and Dezzi: Kingsmill showcased overwhelming resilience and power, absorbing extreme punishment while delivering punishing chops, slams, and late-match bursts that nearly ended the contest multiple times. However, after surviving a table spot and several near-falls, she was ultimately struck and pinned by Dezzi, resulting in her elimination from the Ascension Classic.
Nikki Ferrera @dinaeras 🡇
Eliminated
vs. Whisper Windsor and Jasmine Morales: Ferrera used aggression and opportunistic offense to stay competitive, targeting both opponents and repeatedly breaking up momentum with strikes and near-falls. However, she was ultimately caught by Jasmine Morales’ Star Power knee strike and pinned, eliminating her from the Ascension Classic.
Scarlett Wilkes @ScarHowell3 🡅
Won and Advanced
vs. Aaron Pace and Silas Romero: Wilkes wrestled opportunistically, allowing her opponents to wear each other down while inserting herself at key moments. She disrupted Romero’s submissions, survived multiple near-falls, and secured victory by pinning Romero with the Scarlett Letter after introducing a steel chair.
Silas Romero @KnockoutSupreme 🡇
Eliminated
vs. Aaron Pace and Scarlett Wilkes: Romero controlled long stretches of the match with heavy striking and submission offense, coming close to forcing a stoppage. His momentum was halted late, and he was pinned by Wilkes following a chair-assisted Cradle DDT, eliminating him from the Ascension Classic.
Whisper Windsor @WindsorWhisper 🡅
Advanced
vs. Nikki Ferrera and Jasmine Morales: Windsor relied on strength and control to dominate portions of the match, repeatedly breaking momentum with suplexes and submission pressure. Despite several close near-falls and sustained punishment late, she avoided the deciding pinfall and advanced when Morales pinned Ferrera.
