JCW Lunacy Review – 01.22.26 (Episode #67)

Last week on JCW Lunacy, Matt Cross continued to ruin Main Events, costing Kerry Morton his match with Caleb Konley with the winner climbing the ranks of the Heavyweight Championship contenders ladder. Big Al Crowley continues to abuse her powers as showrunner of the Women’s Division, booking herself in a Dog Collar Match with Haley J after finding turds in her luggage (and also accusing Vinnie Ru of sending her explicit photos of his member); Big Vito is an unpopular fellow and was beaten to a pulp by CoCaine; Ninja Mack defeated Facade in the 1st of their Best of 3 Series, and PCO is on his way to JCW.

Taped on December 21st, 2025 from The Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit, MI. Joe Dombrowski and Mark Roberts are calling the action, unless otherwise noted. I can deal with these two as the regular team, but I won’t get my hopes up.

Last week, after the show went off the air, Big Vito is free from his locker-room beatdown and in a mood. He’s frustrated with Vince Russo never being there for him when he needs him. Russo has warned him about not messing around with people and the ass-kicking he took was brought on by himself. “Remember one thing, I’m never down, I’m always up.” “YOU LOOK LIKE YOU WERE DOWN A COUPLE OF MINUTES AGO, BRO!” Russo tells Vito that he’ll make things right next week and then that’s it. I didn’t keep an official stat, but I think we got 5 “BRO” from Russo in about 90-seconds.

Kerry Morton walks in on Caleb Konley, Jeeves and The Ring Rat (who he continually refers to as “Tits”), frustrated over what happened last week. Kerry says he’s like your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant and it gets better every time. He accuses Konley of paying off Matt Cross for interfering last week. Konley denies the accusations and is disappointed too because he could beat Morton by himself. Morton is gonna go on with his investigation and find Russo, and if he finds out that Konley had anything to do with Matt Cross, he’ll be back. Now that we’ve settled that, Jeeves has a match tonight, and unfortunately, Caleb will NOT be there with him again. He’s got a very important meeting and wishes Jeeves well with his match.

#1 Contenders Match:
James Storm vs. Mr. Anderson vs. ???:
Winner of the match faces JCW Heavyweight Champion Matt Cardona later tonight. Storm and Anderson went to battle on Episode #65, but the match ended in a No Contest thanks to that rapscallion Matt Cross! The mystery opponent of this 3-Way Dance is none other than the Hollywood, FL Heartthrob, the Most Wanted, NIC NEMETH! Hey, that’s a better surprise than Madman Pondo, at least.

Anderson attacks Storm during his entrance and they pick up where they left off last week, brawling around ringside while Nemeth camps out in the ring, hanging out on the top turnbuckle. Nemeth eventually gets involved, utilizing the Greco-Roman Stooge Eye-Poke on Anderson. Storm gets to take a beer break on the floor as the action enters the ring. Nemeth catches Anderson by surprise with a Rocker Dropper for a near-fall. We get a clothesline double-down as Nemeth and Anderson sell exhaustion after about 2-minutes of work. Storm is back in the ring, with all three men trading strikes. Anderson offers truce but is a victim of a double testicular claw instead. Nemeth runs wild, hitting a Stinger Splash and neck breaker, followed by his flurry of elbow drops. Anderson blocks the Super-Kick and goes low before hitting the fireman’s carry slam for two. Zig Zag connects on Storm. Anderson dumps Nemeth, but is caught by surprise with a small package and James Storm advances to tonight’s title match at 9:24. Nemeth played the greatest hits, Storm mostly was a non-factor and Anderson… Well, he’s trying, I guess.

Big Vito comes across the Brothers of Funstruction, looking for Jasmine St. Claire. He goes through their bag and finds their “Italian maracas” and an Italian shirt! “You guys know what? I’m Italian!” Ruffo says they’re not Italian, they’ve got Bozo in their blood. Vito offers to bond over dinner with Chicken Parm and Veal Cutlets, and hey, that’s a hell of a pitch if you were to ask me.

Vince Russo confronts Al Crowley about the games she’s playing. He’s the master of the game, not her, and calls her behavior bullshit. She’s going to make it right with Haley J and Dani Mo. Crowley threatens to share the pathetic pictures of his one-inch, one-eye Willy. Russo doubts anyone will believe her considering her reputation.

JCW Americans Championship, Best out of 3 Series:
Ninja Mack (c) vs. “The Neon Ninja” Facade:
Last week, Ninja Mack pinned Facade, so a win tonight wraps things up, or Facade will need to win two in a row if he wants to become the Americans Champion. Just like last week, we got some flip-a-dip quality entertainment from our Ninja Boys. The crowd is into both men and their flippy fun, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Every time I watch Mack do some of his spots, I’m reminded you never judge a book by its cover. He doesn’t have a flattering physique, even in the baggy gear, but moves around as well as anyone. BREAKING NEWS: KERRY MORTON IS STILL LOOKING FOR ANSWERS! Facade surprises Mack with a Disaster Kick for a near-fall. Dragon Sleeper applied, but Mack escaped, leading into a series of pinning combinations. Mack blocks a roundhouse but gets caught with the follow-up. Facade walks the ropes and gets caught in a sit-out Powerbomb for two. Facade powders and Mack follows with a handspring moonsault! Back inside, Mack misses a modified 450 splash and Facade finishes with a coast-to-coast dropkick at 5:26. Looks like we’re getting the deciding Match 3 NEXT WEEK on Lunacy. Post-match, both men show respect.

Big Vito finally comes across Jasmine and her Monster Corporation, still being a hot-blooded lunatic. If Jasmine doesn’t come through tonight, she can pack up her shit and move out of his apartment!

Kerry Morton is STILL looking for Matt Cross. I thought he was looking for Vince Russo!

Big Al Crowley comes to the ring to address her recent actions in JCW as the Women’s Show Runner. She apologises to Haley J for choking her with a chain and putting her within an inch of her life. She calls out both Haley and Dani Mo to make things right… and SWERVE, BRO! THEY’RE GONNA COMPETE IN A DLC MATCH, AND AL IS THE SPECIAL REFEREE OF THE MATCH! The “D” is for Doors, by the way, not— nevermind, let’s get to the match!

DLC Match:
“Hollyhood” Haley J vs. Dani Mo:
Big Al makes it that Doors, Ladders and Chairs MUST BE USED, or Haley J and Dani Mo will be FIRED! Putting your opponent through a door is the only means of victory. Haley says this sounds like a set-up. NO SHIT. Dani and Haley have a friendly contest, so Crowley starts fetching for the toys. Crowley demands Haley use a chair and gets the double bird for her troubles. Haley blocks a chair shot and a dropkick from Dani Mo knocks the chair into Al’s face, sending her into the corner. Haley and Dani team together, whipping Crowley into the ladder. They set up a door in the ring, but Crowley is alive again and throws a chair into the face of Dani! Dani Mo is laid across the door and Crowley slams Haley J across her body, breaking the door in the process… and Al Crowley declares herself the winner at 4:22 and leaves with the Women’s Title. I… uh… NEW WOMEN’S CHAMPION, MAYBE! Alice Crowley is the GOAT of JCW and deserves every accolade for being so ridiculous and over-the-top.

Who is looking for Matt Cross? STILL KERRY MORTON.

Vince Russo is enjoying some quiet time when he’s approached by “Mr. Fifties” Miles Clark, a man with a weird white-ish blue make-up job and talking like… well, the nickname says it all, doesn’t it? He calls Russo a Man’s Man (but not a Real Man’s Man) and knows about not leaving money on the table. Clark is looking forward to stepping into that beautiful squared circle and boy is this gimmick not landing for me based on this first impression. Russo just looks at him blankly and asks the audience if that really happened. FOURTH WALL!

Steven Flowe, CoCaine and The Outbreak (w/ Barnabas the Bizarre) vs. Big Vito and The Monster Corporation (w/ Jasmine St. Claire):
What is this, the “Everyone Hates Vito” Match?! The St. Claire Monster Corporation consists of Kongo Kong (a fat guy), Beastman (a REALLY fat guy), and Mr. Happy (the fattest fat guy there is), introduced at a combined weight of 1,400 pounds. OK, that’s a stretch, but I’d definitely buy 1,100 pounds as the legit number. Vito gets on the house mic, running down the live crowd and telling them to wipe the shit off their faces. HE’S A HEEL, BRO. Vito is so confident, he starts the match against Steven Flowe and gives a clean break on a lockup. Who says you can’t trust Italians?! We’re the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Kongo Kong (the longest reigning JCW Champion) comes in to get a few shots before Vito wants back in. There seems to be trouble on the Vito side of things, as he reluctantly tags out again. Mr. Happy gets in the ring and flicks off Vito for being a selfish partner. A fight breaks out on the floor with members of the Monster Corporation and The Outbreak. Vito is all FUCK THIS BRO, hits Kongo Kong with a DDT, and CoKane hits a Senton on Kong for three at 5:30. The camera mostly missed CoCaine doing his gimmick with some white powder. It’s weird that in 2026 (or any year, for that matter), ANY wrestling company is basically the “Big Vito Show.”

Jasmine St. Claire walks in on Vito in the men’s room. He calls Jasmine a total mess that can’t control her men and that she’s a worthless manager. They’re finished and SHE’S FIRED! Jasmine says he doesn’t have the authority to do that and suggests he watch his back.

The following is a paid advertisement for JCW Lunacy and does not represent the views of JCW – Vince Russo; Violent J has purchased more air time to tell Big Vito that the clock is ticking and it’s only a matter of time before he comes back to JCW and promises that Vito is the first problem he’s going to handle. If you turned Big Vito appearances and mentions into a drinking game, you’d be fucked 20-minutes into the show.

Cactus Mike vs. ???
Moshpit Mike reaches into his Bag of 1,000 Gimmicks to cosplay as Cactus Jack (flannel jacket included). JCW Show Runner Vampiro and Head of Security Madman Pondo (OH GOD, NOT PONDO!) come out to reveal Mike’s opponent for tonight… JCW outcast, MICKIE KNUCKLES. Oh God, this is going to be rough. Mickie throws the first strikes, sending Mike to the canvas with a series of headbutts. OH GOD, NOT THE DEVIL’S KISS SPOT. Mike makes his comeback and whips out Mr. Socko. BOO, STICK WITH ONE FOLEY GIMMICK, BRO. He puts the Mandible Claw on her… uh… privates, and she responds with the testicular claw. Kill me. Mike is slammed to the arena floor and Mickie smothers him by sitting on his face. Back inside, Mike with the double-arm DDT. He lays some legos across her body and hits a second rope elbow for three at 3:30. Post-match, Pondo assaults Mike, AGAIN, smashing his junk with the combination of a concrete block and sledgehammer, then lays out Mickie Knuckles for failing to do the job (no, not the job, the other job). Oh, and then Pondo kidnaps Mike. I don’t do star ratings for JCW, but this match can fuck off and never come back.

Kerry Morton FINALLY comes across Matt Cross, and a fight breaks out in the parking lot, with Cross standing tall at the end. Well, so much for that. I’m disappointed Cross didn’t attempt a Shooting Star Press from the top of that big rig.

“Mr. Fifties” Miles Clark vs. Jeeves (w/ The Ring Rat):
I swear, this show forces you to drink or smoke to get through the most ridiculous parts. Poor Jeeves is still mentally distracted by being left for dead by Caleb Konley, and the Ring Rat is just obvious to all of it. Clark comes to the ring smoking a cigarette. We’re reminded that Vince Russo doesn’t get along with wrestlers from previous generations, but has booked Clark regardless. Mr. Fifties can’t make up his mind what the fuck he’s supposed to be. His gear is all black and white with suspenders and some funky dancing that actually predates the 50’s. I think he’s doing some Mime stuff, too. He busts out a delayed suplex, but Jeeves is able to kick out. That finisher would have won matches during his heyday, but not 2026. Poor Jeeves can’t get anything going. Ring Rat hops on the apron to distract Mr. Fifties, but he blocks the slap and puts a liplock on her. Jeeves from behind, but Mr. Fifties avoids the attack and a Full Nelson puts Jeeves down at 2:57. It was better than the last match, I’ll give it that much. Also, please never do the “force a kiss on someone” spot again. I don’t care if you’re poorly misrepresenting the 50’s.

Vince Russo is yelling behind a cracked door. He says to someone that they are a chosen one that represents him every time they’re out there and that means being unbeatable and unstoppable. Whoever it is needs to quit fucking around and get serious, NOW. Was it Caleb Konley he was talking to? After all, Caleb did mention an important meeting… or is it another SWERVE, BRO?

JCW World Championship Match:
Matt Cardona (c) vs. James Storm:
Cardona defeated 2 Tuff Tony several weeks ago (in broadcast time) for the Championship under a disguise (and with the help of a crooked referee). Bell rings and Cardona powders, upset at the crowd for their derogatory chants and demands respect as the savior of JCW. Cardona notes that Storm isn’t Glorious, Always Ready, or the JCW Champion. Storm responds with a right hand and pounds away in the corner. Storm sets up for Last Call, but Cardona powders again. Storm brings the fight to the floor, giving Cardona a papercut with one of the signs he tore. Storm uses some tinsel for a choke spot, but Cardona turns things around and sends the Cowboy into the steps. DID YOU KNOW… YOU CAN PLAY THIS MATCH IN RETROMANIA WRESTLING? AVAILABLE ON ALL MODERN CONSOLES! We get our THIRD testicular claw spot of the night, but Cardona shrugs it off. Storm gets worked up from being sent to the turnbuckle and fires off the comeback special. Cardona uses the referee as a shield, then lays him out as Storm ducks a clothesline. LAST CALL CONNECTS, but there’s no referee! Here comes Mr. Anderson, blasting Storm with the Championship belt and putting Cardona on top to retain at 9:52. At least it wasn’t Matt Cross. Unfortunately, that means more washed Anderson and semi-washed Storm stumbling through another match.

Vince Russo rushes out to the parking lot and prevents Pondo from running over Moshpit Mike, barking orders at Vampiro to get Pondo under control. I don’t think Vampiro cares much for the suggestion.

Final Thoughts: If you love Big Vito, then the last couple of episodes are for you, as he’s somehow involved in the on-screen storylines of most of the roster, both active and managers/valet, as well as the lead authority figure in Vince Russo. As someone who doesn’t watch much TNA, it was fun to see Nic Nemeth play the hits after several years away from WWE and Matt Cardona was an easy heat machine (and someone we shouldn’t get used to based on his current status with the E). I don’t know what the hell is the deal with Moshpit Mike and Pondo, but it’s easily the worst segment ever week, and the match with Mike and Mickie was an embarrassment on a show that probably has plenty of contenders for others. The storyline direction of Al Crowley is all over the place as she wants to play the victim of unwanted advances AND abuse her powers as Women’s Show Runner, but her delivery in everything is so ridiculous, you can’t help but enjoy it. Speaking of enjoyment, Mr. Fifties was not an enjoyment for me, but I’ll give it another shot (if and when he appears) before I begin to dread his appearances.