This is because at VPW Power Grab, the Even Stevens once again got involved in the main event, costing Tomlinson the win and helping Collins retain the championship.

VPW Commissioner Kevin Fulton, a big fan of the Even Stevens, surprised the fans when he unleashed his edict – at Under Pressure, the Even Stevens will defend the VPW Tag Team Championships against a team of Fulton’s discretion. The stipulation is that if they lose the championships, then the Even Stevens will be banned from the building as Collins faces Tomlinson later in the evening.

Speculation as to who Fulton will chose as the challengers were fueled immediately when different tag teams reached out to VPW Management. One team made a public plea on social media: The SAT.

Joel and Wil Maximo – the Spanish Announce Team – have been making a resurgence in tag team wrestling, capturing championships and making noise wherever they go. Indirectly, they made an impact in VPW years ago in the early days of the tag team division – and again with the training and developing of former Impact star and their cousin Amazing Red, who put classics together against some of VPW’s top stars.

The SAT participated in the first VPW Tag Team Championship Tournament in 2008, with Joel and Jose Maximo. Wil and Joel have brought back live to the team, and to tag team wrestling.

But are they the team Fulton is bringing in? The Commissioner has not responded to VictoryProWrestling.com for comment.

While this is not the first time Tomlinson met Collins – Jack and Johnny met for the first time at VPW Homecoming last year, and again at VPW Power Grab – it would be the first time they met without anyone to help Collins… if the Even Stevens lose their match.

On paper, Jack Tomlinson wins the Victory Pro Wrestling championship if the Even Stevens are banned from ringside.

What will happen when Victory Pro Wrestling returns to the Sports Arena in St James in June for VPW 152: Under Pressure?

VICTORY PRO WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
JOHNNY COLLINS vs JACK TOMLINSON
If the Even Stevens lose their match earlier in the night they will be banned from ringside

NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
DEZMOND COLE vs TONY VINCITA
Tony Vincita answers Dezmond Cole’s open challenge!

VPW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE EVEN STEVENS vs ???
Commissioner Fulton will announce the team the Even Stevens will face at “Under Pressure”

KAIDE LOTHBROK vs “ABSOLUTE” ALVIN ALVAREZ
If Kaide loses he’s suspended from VPW indefinitely!!!

DAN BARRY vs ERIC JAMES

WOMEN’S CHALLENGE
“The Gift of Gab” Gabby Ortiz debuts against the Spiritual Submission Specialist Indigo

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Recently, Drago took to social media to post that he wanted another opportunity at the New York State Championship and that if he got another shot, he’d be the champion. However, Victory Pro Wrestling management has other things in mind for Eric James.

VictoryProWrestling.com reached out to VPW Commissioner Kevin Fulton about Dante’s request to fight James again. “He’s a good kid, but he’s had his chance,” said Fulton. “Dante kept demanding another chance, but that’s now how I run things here. You have to “

Fulton then brought up Karlo Vice’s recent video on social media.

Fulton said, “See, Karlo gets it. Dante’s had his chance, now it’s time for someone else and I like Karlo.”

Despite picking up a singles victory in Victory Pro Wrestling in 2021, Vice has picked up wins in tag team competition with partner Mike Anthony. When asked if this helped in his decision, Fulton said, “Absolutely. A win is a win, singles… tag team… and Karlo is a winner. That is why he will challenge Eric James for the New York State Championship at VPW’s Before the Storm February 19th.”

The New York State Championship is the only championship that did not change hands in 2021. Eric James won the title in 2019 in a classic match against Steve Gibki. He defended the championship against some of VPW’s top stars including Mister Tibbs and Ryan Galeone. As a member of the VPW Triple Crown club, Eric James is one of the top stars in Victory Pro Wrestling’s history.

With the blessing of Commissioner Fulton, Karlo Vice will get to challenge Eric James for the New York State championship when Victory Pro Wrestling returns to St James on February 19, but will he be up to the challenge or will Eric James make quick work of the Rockstar Above You?

What will happen when Victory Pro Wrestling returns to the Sports Arena in St James in February for VPW 149: Before the Storm?

VPW CHAMPIONSHIP
Mister Tibbs challenges VPW Champion Johnny Collins

VPW NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
New York State Champion Eric James defends against Karlo Vice

LUMBERJACK MATCH
Da Big Boofa Dezmond Cole returns to face Lady Killer Percy Ryan

VPW Women’s Champion Valentina Vasquez to meet “La Chica” Clara Carreras

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With tremendous athleticism, talent and natural charisma since his debut in 2019, Tomlinson has amassed quite a following, his #JackPack, and a win loss record that speaks for itself.

However, Jack has never really broken into the title scene, either for the New York State Championship or the Victory Pro Wrestling championship.  Tomlinson has been outspoken recently on social media stating his desires to be and belief that he is deserving.

Recently on Twitter, he stated that both title matches for the Showdown in St. James have been announced, but he’s not in either.  That match was made by VPW Commissioner Kevin Fulton changed that, and made a match between Tomlinson and Mister Tibbs.

Mister Tibbs is a 13-year veteran who was a student of the original VPW training program under the guidance of world-renowned international superstar Ricky Reyes.  He would capture the VPW Championship. The VPW Tag Team Championships on three occasions with three partners.  The only competitor to hold the New York State Championship, Victory Pro Wrestling championship, all while donning the crown of the King of New York.

Tibbs is now an elder statesman of VPW is looking to work his way back to the promise land of championship glory and all the prestige that comes with it. He has a very high wrestling IQ and years of experience in the ring totaling more than half of Jack Tomlinson’s life.  Mister Tibbs is one of the most intense and driven stars in all of Victory Pro Wrestling and is looking to show everyone he’s still hungry and as determined as ever.

VPW Commissioner Fulton made this match for a reason. Knowing that these two men are polar opposites with the same goals he has pit them against each other.

Fulton said to VictoryProWrestling.com in an exclusive interview: “I like Jack, but if he wants opportunities and main event status – and most importantly main event money – he’s got something to prove to me.”

He went on to say, “Of course I picked Tibbs.  As far as I’m concerned, Tibbs is the standard bearer of VPW, the measuring stick… a barometer, so to speak. If Jack thinks he belongs at or near the top then going through Tibbs is going to be his vehicle.

“Trust me Tibbs is not going to like someone trying to use him as a stepping stone, and as soon as he beats Jack, Tibbs will be looking for Coach and the [Victory Pro Wrestling] title.”

Two competitors.  A young upstart against a battle tested, highly decorated veteran.  They will do battle to put themselves in contention for gold and glory.

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VICTORY PRO WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Coach Mammone to defend against Johnny “Pretty Boy” Collins

VPW NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Eric James vs Ryan Galeone

PLATINUM MAX CASTER RETURNS
AEW’s Best Wrestler Alive meets 3-time VPW Champion VSK

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On the other side of the spectrum, Ryan Galeone was a fan favorite who was rapidly working his way up the rankings in Victory Pro Wrestling.

The match was made and Galeone was set to clash with James for the New York State Championship. James had told his Influence cohorts that he did not require their assistance as he was confident he would vanquish Galeone on his own.

However Influence member and Victory Pro Wrestling Commissioner Kevin Fulton lacked the confidence that James had in himself and came ringside and assisted the champion, albeit against his wishes.

After that match, and in the months to come, Eric James realizing his associates did not have the faith in him that he had in himself, he left the group behind and set out on his own to prove to them and the VPW Faithful that he didn’t need anyone else to be a successful fighting champion.

Fast forward to 2021. Galeone feels that his efforts in VPW were being overlooked and over shadowed by undeserving contenders and new competitors. Galeone had grown bitter with an ugly mean streak.

At VPW 144: The Gold Rush Rumble in August, after his match with Eric James, Galeone became unhinged.

Attacking James after bell maliciously with a chair and stealing the New York State championship belt from James and sidelining him for VPW 145: Never Forget September 11th.

This bring us to Oct 9, where Eric James aims for vengeance while Ryan Galeone seeks validation when they have The Show Down In St. James.

What will happen with Victory Pro Wrestling returns to the Sports Arena in St James?

VICTORY PRO WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Coach Mammone to defend against Johnny “Pretty Boy” Collins

VPW NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Eric James vs Ryan Galeone

PLATINUM MAX CASTER RETURNS
AEW’s Best Wrestler Alive meets 3-time VPW Champion VSK

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