Beyond Wrestling brought Wrestling Open RI back to Rhodes On The Pawtuxet in Cranston, Rhode Island, on November 2, with a card that blended singles competition, a multi-person women’s rumble and a significant post-match development around the promotion’s championship picture. The event aired on IWTV.

Five official match outcomes were recorded from the Rhode Island show. Bobby Orlando defeated DJ Powers, Anthony Vecchio earned a victory over Erik ChaCha, Bobby Casale beat Brett Ryan Gosselin, Dustin Waller defeated Jermaine Marbury, and Liviyah emerged victorious from a Six-Woman Rumble.

The night’s most consequential non-match moment came when Bryce Donovan confronted Bear Bronson. Donovan attacked Bronson with a low blow, creating an opening for Dustin Waller to attempt to cash in his title shot. Orlando intervened before Waller could capitalize, making the save and preventing the attempted cash-in from being completed.

Bobby Orlando Opens the Night With a Win

Bobby Orlando defeated DJ Powers in singles action. Orlando’s victory was especially notable in light of his later involvement in the confrontation involving Bronson, Donovan and Waller.

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The result gave Orlando a successful start to the event, but his evening did not end with the referee’s decision. When Waller moved to use his title opportunity after Donovan’s attack on Bronson, Orlando stepped in. That response stopped the situation from escalating into an immediate title change or an official cash-in match.

Orlando’s role in the save places him at the center of an increasingly tense situation. Bear Bronson was left dealing with Donovan’s attack, while Waller’s willingness to strike at that moment made clear that he remains prepared to use his title shot whenever he sees an advantage. The failed attempt does not remove that threat; it simply means Waller still possesses the opportunity after Orlando’s intervention.

Anthony Vecchio and Bobby Casale Score Singles Victories

Elsewhere on the card, Anthony Vecchio defeated Erik ChaCha. The win adds another important result for Vecchio in Wrestling Open RI competition, where every singles performance can help establish momentum on a crowded independent-wrestling roster.

Bobby Casale also picked up a victory, defeating Brett Ryan Gosselin. With no further match details announced from the event, the official result stands as the central takeaway: Casale left Cranston with the win over Gosselin.

Both matches reinforced the format that has become central to Wrestling Open events: a steady stream of direct matchups involving wrestlers seeking to make an impression, build a winning record and move toward larger opportunities. Vecchio and Casale each accomplished that objective on November 2, while ChaCha and Gosselin will look to rebound following their respective losses.

Dustin Waller Defeats Jermaine Marbury Before Failed Title-Shot Attempt

Dustin Waller defeated Jermaine Marbury before becoming involved in the evening’s biggest angle. Waller’s win over Marbury gave him a positive in-ring result, but the more lasting discussion from the show will center on what happened after Bryce Donovan targeted Bear Bronson.

Following Donovan’s confrontation with Bronson, Donovan delivered a low blow to Bear. Waller then attempted to cash in his title shot. The timing suggested Waller was ready to take advantage of Bronson in a compromised state, but Bobby Orlando made the save before the cash-in could be completed.

The segment leaves several clear questions heading out of Wrestling Open RI. Bear Bronson now has a direct issue with Bryce Donovan following the attack. Waller remains a looming danger because his title shot was not successfully used. Orlando has also inserted himself into the conflict by defending Bronson from Waller’s attempted opportunism.

There was no announced resolution to those issues at the event. What is certain is that Donovan’s low blow changed the tone of the night, and Orlando’s save ensured that the title situation did not reach an immediate conclusion in Cranston.

Liviyah Outlasts Five Opponents in Six-Woman Rumble

Liviyah won the Six-Woman Rumble, outlasting Paris Van Dale, Little Mean Kathleen, Ruthie Jay, Shannon LeVangie and Nessa Ferrari. The match brought together six competitors with one survivor ultimately standing above the rest, and Liviyah was the wrestler who secured that distinction.

The victory is a meaningful one because rumble-style matches demand a different approach from a traditional one-on-one contest. Rather than only needing to overcome a single opponent, the eventual winner must navigate a field of competitors, shifting alliances and the constant possibility that another wrestler will capitalize at the right moment. Liviyah did exactly that against Van Dale, Little Mean Kathleen, Jay, LeVangie and Ferrari.

Each of the five other entrants came up short, but the result provides a clear spotlight for Liviyah coming out of the show. She was the final winner in a match built around attrition and survival, closing the women’s portion of the card with a notable accomplishment.

Wrestling Open RI Results for November 2

  • Bobby Orlando defeated DJ Powers.
  • Anthony Vecchio defeated Erik ChaCha.
  • Bobby Casale defeated Brett Ryan Gosselin.
  • Dustin Waller defeated Jermaine Marbury.
  • Liviyah won the Six-Woman Rumble over Paris Van Dale, Little Mean Kathleen, Ruthie Jay, Shannon LeVangie and Nessa Ferrari.

Donovan, Bronson, Waller and Orlando Leave Major Questions

The results from Wrestling Open RI tell the story of several wrestlers earning valuable victories, but the confrontation involving Bryce Donovan, Bear Bronson, Dustin Waller and Bobby Orlando is the development most likely to carry forward.

Donovan made the first move by confronting Bronson and using a low blow. Waller then tried to transform that attack into a championship opportunity by cashing in his title shot. Orlando prevented that from happening, preserving Bronson’s position for the time being and denying Waller the chance to exploit the chaos.

That sequence connects four wrestlers with competing interests. Donovan has openly antagonized Bronson. Waller has shown he is prepared to pursue his title shot at a vulnerable moment. Orlando has made it clear that he will not simply stand aside when Bronson is attacked. Bronson, meanwhile, has been targeted from more than one direction.

Beyond Wrestling’s November 2 event therefore ended with no shortage of unfinished business. Orlando, Vecchio, Casale, Waller and Liviyah all earned official wins, while the aftermath of Donovan’s assault on Bronson ensured the card also delivered an unresolved story with potential championship implications. Waller’s title shot remains uncashed, Donovan has drawn Bronson into a conflict, and Orlando’s intervention may have created another layer to the situation as Wrestling Open RI moves ahead.

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