Background: Hoping to move up the card and prove herself a potential main event star, Jessie McKay accepted the chance to wrestle the first SHIMMER champion Sara Del Rey.
SHIMMER Volume 27
Berwyn, IL
November 8, 2009
Sara Del Rey vs. Jessie McKay
McKay quickly realized that a full speed ahead/no fear approach actually worked well against Del Rey as she rushed Sara in hopes of outwrestling her. Unfortunately, Del Rey’s mat game put Del Rey on top of her, where “Death Rey” could headlock and leg scissor McKay to her delight. McKay’s long legs helped McKay get from underneath Del Rey, but ended up being head-butted. “Everyone’s Favorite Girlfriend” quickly recovered, using the ropes to drag Del Rey to the mat so she could work over Del Rey’s left arm. McKay picked up the pace, arm dragging Del Rey into a back slide for a two count. Del Rey was kicking out of every pinning combination McKay had in mind. McKay made a huge mistake by going for a cradle, leaving her left arm open for an arm breaker.
Del Rey had McKay’s arm bent back in a horrible angle, but “Everyone’s Favorite Girlfriend” refused to give up. Del Rey was having fun abusing the injured McKay. The fans were behind McKay as Del Rey wrenched her arm, and kicked her in the back just for the heck of it. Jessie stopped an Irish whip, using the head scissors and a hurricarana to daze Del Rey. Jessie sprung off the ropes, axe kicking Del Rey for a near fall. Sadly, McKay took too much time playing to the crowd, taking a running big boot to the chest. McKay avoided the second big boot, hitting the School Girl Crush … for a near fall!
Del Rey stopped the Boyfriend Stealer, connecting with the capo kick to put McKay in position for a cross arm bar to make McKay tap out.
Winner: Sara Del Rey (12:30)
Is It A Classic: This is the match that officially put Jessie McKay on the map in America. McKay’s David vs. Goliath battle with the first SHIMMER champion not only made her because of how well she wrestled against someone the caliber of Del Rey, but also provided one incredible contest that made her look like a genuine main event talent.
