2023 PBA Super Slam Cup Presented by Bowlero Stepladder Finals

a tournament that celebrates this season's Champions the bowlers who stood atop this Sport's most cherished mountains the prohibitive favorite for Player of the Year proof that the future of this game is in extraordinary hands Simonson does it again a legend with more major championships than anyone who stared down the pit is back these are bowling's All-Stars only this isn't some exhibitions cyborg mode full report this event this is for ultimate bragging rights Who's the champion amongst the Champions the PBA Super Slam Starts Now on Fox [Music] [Applause] [Music] Jupiter is a northernmost town in Palm Beach County Florida with spectacular beaches and scenery like the lighthouse and it's home to the 2023 PDA tour Super Slam cup presented by Bolero major Champions are here competing in a step ladder format for a big payday a hundred thousand dollars to the winner for the bowlers won Majors this year yesterday's seating day two games of bowling with total pinfall creating a five-man step ladder for today brought drift Simons in the first match Kevin McCune players champ last week in New Jersey is the three seed E.J Tech and five-time winner on tour two majors is the two seed and Jason Belmonte is the top seed we can't wait they can't wait great to have with us for the people out here on Fox today Ryan Randy Peterson the big crowd as always thank you thank you Partners at the WWE with this awesome belt a hundred thousand dollars the belt to the winner the best of the best on the lanes today absolutely it starts with our number one CJ spell Monte or as we like to call him here on the PBA tour the major King Jason Belmonte grabbed the number one spot by averaging 253 for his two games yesterday earlier this season capturing the Tournament of Champions for his 15th major beating the hottest player on tour in E.J Tackett all time PGA Tour record the 15 majors are loving it here in Jupiter Florida E.J Tackett love an amazing season the five titles we talked about the two majors he's Bound for player of the year the player of the year is the lock for E.J Tech if that's done uh EJ actually tied at 501 a piece with Kevin McCune but because he DJ had more major points he is your number two seed two majors this year winning the U.S open earlier and then beating Belmont to hit the World Championships a win today he gets another shot at Belmonte and then there's young Anthony Simonson at age 26 he's already won his fifth major this season winning the Masters again he'll have to climb the entire stepladder finals beat all the major Champions today to win a hundred thousand dollars great balls are here competing for the hundred thousand dollars and this cool WWE belt WWE Superstar Dana Brooke is here throughout the first ball a multi-time national physique committee Champion three-time top 15 finisher in the Arnold Classic the 2017 Mr Olympia best female of the Year Award winner you can see her on WWE Monday Night Raw where's [Applause] DeForest Champion help me welcome WWE Superstar Dana Brooke Dana I'm pretty sure that was the ball's fault yes definitely listen you are used to competing under the bright lights but this stage is a little bit different for you uh how tough was that it was very tough I heard my dad in my ear hit the head pin and I didn't do that but you know what we can't win them all the time that's right but you were actually used to winning because you have won the 24 7 Championship 15 times so you know what it takes to win these guys are going to win a belt today and a hundred thousand dollars so any advice from One champion to five others yes definitely study your competitor I am the prize in determination oh perfect advice thank you so much for coming thank you so much for having me best of luck to everybody [Applause] awesome Kimberly that was fantastic break bowling on the way buttress Simo our first match step ladder mowing Showcase of superstars all major Champions four from this year buttra fear because of his high finish at the world championship in Wauwatosa it was fourth so the highest finish at that event of a non-major this year here we go tie the ball in Jupiter [Applause] goodness three seven split Jacob Butcher of going with reactive resin to start on that left lane something different from yesterday he used urethane on both lanes yesterday counter-attack solid is what he started with [Music] [Applause] oh how about that didn't take long for the spare of the game sponsored by Guaranteed Rate want to get moving fast with same-day mortgage you can go from application to approval and as little as one business day time to get your dream home Crazy Fast learn more at rate.com that's fabulous let's get that great sponsor mentioned right out of the gate it's early but that's got to be a big confidence builder for Butters well Simonson spectacular season year after winning the Masters outside the track great start and just like yesterday Simon starts with urethane on the right lane he's throwing a pitch black and I'm sure it's going to be reactive resin on the longer pattern remember folks dual oil patterns 36 feet on the right lane you could see the shadow of the all patterns right there on the lane being projected down from clutch bowling three titles this year 11 top five finishes 14 in the top ten really brilliant eternity reactive resin on the left lane for Simo [Applause] resounding start [Applause] first ever to win five Majors before we turn 30. diamonds in only 26 years purple hammer on the right lane that is the urethane ball that much of loves so well uses it 80 90 of the time on tour stubborn six pin the shot drifting High and honestly lucky lucky he only left the six pin seven was up for just a Split Second you should have fallen I agree fans helping him out a little bit and Jacob concurs they can look at our oil patterns dual patterns Randy left lane Patagonia 46 on the right but Bauer 36. short patter on the right which makes sense when the players are using urethane to try to play a little bit straighter on that oil pattern the front part of the lane will break down they'll push all down the lane and then when that oil pattern calls for it that right lane breaks down they'll go to reactive [Applause] lay help help playing for butt trip who told us pre-show I can knock it off to a slow start well this is a slow start and I'll tell you why he went light frame one left the 3-7 then he went high on the right lane leaving the six pin now he just crossed over Brooklyn lefties crossover it's still broken could be a Bronx Staten Island Jersey big year for Simon three hundred thousand dollars would love that of the total today yeah just enough on the 10 to get it to kick out all right butt trip or excuse me Simonson is locked in early [Music] six pin second from the right sidewall nudges the 10 down TV finals of all five Majors first in PBA tour history just a brilliant year for Simonson but everyone on the shadow of Tackett this year with his five titles you're right I mean if it wasn't for Tackett this guy would be player of the year to win at least two titles there's no break whatsoever on the nine pin how dare you great shot here by Simo right over fourth arrow on that long pattern the petraglia 46-footer ball goes right by the nine pin foreign end to his second game on seating Saturday here yesterday he saw an FS1 low game number five score put him in the fifth position includes his first title at the world series of Boeing since 2019. he held to the left lane Kimberly has more well Randy mentioned earlier that Jake is using reactive on that left lane and I talked to him uh right before the show and he said it's a new day so it's a new game plan 190 is not going to cut it against these guys so he said he's adding to his Arsenal specifically for the left lane he said splitting twice yesterday is something that he wants to actually avoid today so keep in mind guys EJ was actually the only athlete to throw reactive on both lanes Kimberly thanks 190 one of the two games brought her through yesterday in seating Saturday here in Jupiter leading to our stepladder five man final here today and he also added in our conversation Randy pre-show I'm the only one who didn't win a major this year I'm motivated I want to get this done today take home the big money it's funny how money motivates people you start then ninth pair Simon [Applause] last shot on that right lane remember he was able to bump the tent out this time it's the flat 10 with the urethane ball oh why do you think he left that week 10 there Dave didn't have the right Ballroom not enough drive not enough drives through the corner pin out correct last week in New Jersey belongs to Kevin McCune we'll see him on the show as the third seed here today spectacular youngster man is he exciting this guy's 26 but on the way to the hall of fame there's the 10 this time no issue left lane with a corner pin halfway home match one step ladder finals here on Fox Super Slam cop tramck concludes next [Music] the PBA on Fox is sponsored by Guaranteed Rate want to move fast with same-day mortgage you can go from application to approval and as fast as one day once you're closing on the home of your dreams in just 10 days learn more at rate.com and by Bolero the number one place to Bowl party and play with over 325 locations nationwide head to bolero.com today to find a center near you The Jewel of the Atlantic coast in Florida Jupiter lots of signs here as always we love Simo pictures of butt trip and Dana Brooke WWE Superstar is here throwing out that ceremonial first ball awesome let's see her here at Bolero maybe Randy she's the person behind the mystery notes that were around the bowling center here today we're not sure who left them let's put on the put on the show for the family back home we almost saw EJ's here's Kevin McCune more titles than Eugene okay chin Saturday I think you did that it wasn't me you left those notes you're that I said it was Dana you're that nice of a guy you do that it's fun back to my truck left right lane looking for some help on the seventh Inn and doesn't get it well that that could have been real deflating for Anthony Simonson if he would have seen that seven pin roll because remember butcher had a Brooklyn in the third and then doubled up behind it for three in a row oh God you got it tour average 93.2 percent on the seven pin and again those great stats coming to you from our our dear friends at Lane talk for more information you want to be a better bowler go to lanetalk.com the best bowling stats out there hands down after the turkey just prior to the break let's take a look at the ball going through the pins on this shot for Jacob butcher that wrist massive cup at the bottom hand goes right up the back of the ball with just a little rotation watch this ball coming back sideways and then just splits the eight and the nine so emotional in Wauwatosa Wisconsin during the World Series of bowling that title on the Scorpion pattern his first in four years see Anthony can get the week 10 out on this right lane 10. have a re-rack please and take a look at how Simonson is playing the two lanes obviously completely different urethane on the right that's the blue ball reactive resin on the left drastically different for Anthony Simonson and look at the numbers here at the arrows I mean big big difference but when you have all the tools like Simonson it doesn't matter what angle what speed what rotation he's got it all for Simonson Masters and the Wichita classic two titles go up by 20. does it that looks really good left lane tattoos the one three pocket and has a nice lead Simonson made a one-on-one move left on the left lane in the sixth frame to try to create a little bit more hold down Lane a little more angle perfect strike breakdown left lane right lane oh [Music] what what happened there was like a lot of collapsing going on in the pin deck bunch of looking to even things up with another strike here in the ninth frame but check this out watch this pit action by Jacob buttrell the 10 pin fell forward last time I saw a 10-pin fall forward like that for me the mechanic was in the back of the black hose Foundation frame Big Shot [Applause] black man well makers Haymakers Randy from these Champions yeah yeah uppercuts Haymakers uh butcher have now giving himself a great shot but no matter what he cannot shut out Anthony Simonson great shot here by Jakey three Baggers spare three bagger after the split in the first which he converted all right Simonson my opinion's got to get by the right lane it's got to get that 10 pin out on the right lane I think he's gonna Ace the left lane [Music] oh yeah shrapnel remains in the pit what a shot as he crushes the 1-3 pocket four bagger does take his second re-rack you're allowed two per match normally when it hits right here they all go down I mean that is just absolutely perfect in the 1-3 pocket now Simonson a double in the tenth and one and he will advance to take on the flamethrower in Kevin McCune [Applause] and we have a Pap six pack alert we have Simonson strikes here we win one thousand dollars sponsored by pass the ribbon of Milwaukee Wisconsin please remember to drink responsibly that is what's required for the victory [Applause] get some Simo stay behind the foul line get one he's going to move on and again I thought he had a great chance once he got past the right lane he did just that triple really well just not well enough this is the true Anthony Simonson 81 gets 10 has the victory to move on to the step ladder frustrating seating Saturday for Simonson fell apart at the end on FS1 in game two he is back today [Applause] still get that fixed back that's right Jacob still has a shot at that six-pack he needs two more take a look at our step ladder finals as Anthony Simonson is going to move on to take on Kevin McKeon the winner to face the number one player in 2023 EJ Tackett and then Belmonte wakes in the wings all right Dave I think there's something right around the corner something that has to do with this next shot hmm we have another Pat's pack alert if Putters strikes here he'll win a thousand dollars sponsored by Pap smyren of Milwaukee Wisconsin please remember to direct response every day wow those the match was over but also that he could win a thousand come on Jacob yeah [Applause] what a match 268 258 came down to the 10th Frame Simonson performed great showing by Jacob buttress with the six-pack late Simonson moves on Kevin McCune the flamethrower nuke himself is next this guy throws his spare ball more than 30 miles an hour and he's a major champion [Music] let's flash back PBA Player Championship presented by Snickers Bolero North in North Brunswick New Jersey quarterfinals a win for kettlebell EJ attacking semifinals knocked off Anthony Simonson then the finals swept Jacob butcher for three games when his first career title In The Season's final major that's why he's here Kevin McCune first player to win their first career title of the major since Chris five the 2021 U.S open Sensational young bowler third generation PBA tour Champion joined by the birthday girl Kimberly Pressler thanks Dave so Kevin wow what a week it's been for you a week ago today you won your first title it was a major got you into this show and yesterday when you stepped out on these Lanes this crowd went absolutely crazy for you so how has this week been for you oh it's definitely been crazy I mean I've done more media than I've ever done in my life I mean having the fan support now is I mean it's unreal it's just like any sport if you have the fans behind you you're gonna have an extra little confidence boost and it means everything in a sport especially like ours good luck to you today thank you uh get used to McCune because you're gonna you're gonna get a lot more attention my friend and simul here RP head ahead and happy birthday to Kimberly it's gonna be fun this guy can rant well folks if you haven't seen young Kevin mckina throw it you're in for a treat he is about as entertaining As It Gets just the spectacular young man and what a talent but he's going up against the 26 year old who's already made 50 telecasts in his career 26 year old five major championship this guy he's locked in a great start to his second match does not count as a PBA tour title it does count for the money list for 2023. Showcase of superstars here in Jupiter today thanks for just outside Chicago [Applause] crunch is the 1-3 pocket with his first shot Don't Blink because it's coming fast full Photon torpedo by Kevin McCune right out of the gate using urethane on that right lane and he is just bringing the heater right over second arrow look at that ball rubbing down the lane nasty he told us pre-show he's thrown a spare ball 34 miles an hour that's his career vest yeah that's uh it's fast faster anything we've recorded take a look at the pin action here this is reactive resin and the six pin goes to the sidewall and just assaults the 10 pin Black Widow 2.0 for Kevin McCune that's reactive resin on the left lane Simonson staying with the pitch black urethane ball on the right double it up softer speed for Simo than Kevin McEwen on the right lane he's creating a little bit more angle a little bit more shape as you can see by the numbers from Strike track beautiful shot Simon knows he's in a dogfight with McCune and cune is fearless and keep in mind the first time we ever laid eyes on young Kevin McCune on television was last week 60 feet to success power for Anthony Simonson against the power of fall Kevin McCune definitely moved farther left that ball was inside of fourth arrow down Lane so he's chasing the oil pattern in we saw the Arsenal we saw the strike today in FS1 with a million bucks down the line NASCAR's best take on the historic track at North Wilkesboro for the All-Star Race it all begins at five eastern where the All-Star open and engines fire at eight don't miss the heart pumping action only on FS1 sorry we had the wrong Arsenal up for young Kevin McKinnon we'll get it right [Applause] this guy is so cool oh get out of my way 410 . I will crush you oh my goodness I don't know about you but I'm gonna get a helmet spectacular print action seven up seven down big numbers here for our superstars perfect start looks for the front part also come on relax guys my last name is Simonson those don't go my way he's perked yesterday got really frustrated see if that bugs them any more Beyond just this conversion that's not at you bro that's me being an unlucky guy quick notes of Kevin McCune that he's not people like to be yep directing that to his opponent here doubles event third place finish it's just been a terrific season for this guy what kinds of History made big earnings chance to add to that today these guys hands full with the flamethrower [Applause] I know remember just a few shots ago on this left lane he was right over the fourth arrow that middle arrow and now he's a good three or four boards inside of that and that's the lanes transitioning breaking down there we go purple hammer on the right lane [Applause] two pin first non-strike for the youngster big baseball player growing up pitcher Third Base catcher 2018 one of his first collegiate baseball games playing third base Purdue Northwest [Applause] down Lane in a hurry the ground ball of the third base made the play armed in field rights cold day about 30 degrees next batter also a tap ground ball to Third and as he made this throw to first got the batter out his arm felt like it fell off he took us torn labor still has a torn labor that was 2018. doesn't bother him with bowling but he can't throw overhand for baseball where he was a very good baseball player Champion great athlete and man can he ball well he beat Anthony Simonson in back-to-back games at the Players he's trying to beat Simon one more time here to try to win a hundred thousand dollars [Music] Valero Jupiter Florida no PBA Super Slam cup here on Fox hundred thousand dollars online Dave Randy Kimberly our entire School example this here gets into a six Frameworks on a strike and a chance to tie it up against young Kevin McCune only 24 years old who a couple weeks ago had won a total of fifteen thousand dollars PBA board just getting started then the players championship and possibly another hundred thousand here today man 200k in about a week man how quickly life can change perfection registration for the inaugural 2023 PBA LBC national championships now open to all Bowlers of all skill levels from all centers in the summer of Milwaukee Wisconsin you can compete in singles as well as optional doubles and team events even combine your scores where the pros enter today at pba.com uh don't look now partner but we're all tied up through six I'm gonna look I'm gonna look a lot try for the turkey and a lead seven for Simonson you better believe it those pins had no chance RP yeah he's about three boards inside of where he was when he started this afternoon he's really carving that left lane Simonson three bagger 10 pin three bagger to take the lead now back to the youngster again with the heat nice young man as you can imagine meeting low-key 27 hand or excuse me 27 bones in the human hand and McCune uses all of them check that cup out and there is the elbow the wrist and that open-handed release left lane here corner pins are not going to stand with this guys fiery delivery I like their medical breakdown let's get 27 bones I Googled that it's dirty right here and for a guy with tour in labor was he talked about the baseball thing amazing yeah in order for this guy not to throw it like that you'd have to pull his arm out of his socket and hit him with it two time State High School great baseball champion in Indiana from some big crowds told us this week that was what helped me last week in New Jersey just I've been in big moments played college baseball two schools bowler Big Star as well I move response for bagger to even things up again that's the numbers right there folks 279 for both players if they go off the sheet if they strike out the rest of the game Simonson a little softer speed the last couple of shots on this right lane gets the ball to come around the corner a little bit harder and just enough to mix them up Simonson will finish this match on the right lane Foundation another one you must respect the power of Simonson tenpin you must [Applause] [Music] again watch the second pin to the right to six pin sidewall 10 pin good night 435 two game total in seating Saturday here yesterday in Jupiter was a struggle especially in game two for Simo is looking incredible today all pressure back on McCune [Applause] how does he handle it how about stuffing 10 right in your pie hole there you go oh my God what a match attempt now with four in a row nickel for Simo wow oh baby back on top six pin getting a workout today my friend and see plenty of action High River rates a lot of ball speed and nothing better than a Pabst six-pack alert if he strikes here you're gonna win a thousand dollars sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon of Milwaukee Wisconsin please remember to drink responsibly [Applause] wants another re-rack what a finish here incredible bowling Edge opener first time winner just a week ago but he's acting like a seasoned veteran he's going to take a re-rack and give Simonson a little bit more time to think about what he has to do in the 10th Frame but if McCune strikes here he cannot lose he can only tie Simonson would have to strike out in the 10th to make that happen done with re-racks for this match not guess this guy is 24 years old and brand new to TV over the last couple weeks in a row incredible what a performance strikes out for 279. world like to introduce you to Kevin McCune has to have all three anything less McCune will take on EJ Tackett [Applause] two more just like this one here's my secondary rack please Simonson's gonna take a re-rack if we do tie it'll go to a sudden death roll off McCune will get choice of starting Lane and position all reracks have been used only 26 years old Hall of Fame prudentials already five Majors including this year's USBC Masters that's why he's here today it's been in this spot so many times looking for two Ten Pin stands and it's over and Kevin McCune great ball buddy climbs a step Runner to take on AJ Tackett that was the only thing that was going to stop Simonson that right lane the urethane ball in that half ten back to back 268's for Simonson and it's not enough to move on you wanted scores you got scores my friend great bowling from great bowlers EJ Tackett player of the year is locked up he'd like to add a hundred thousand dollars to what's been an amazing season so far for the native of Indiana attack at mckuna [Music] let's flash back 2021 PBA Super Slam Annandale Virginia Bolero inaugural PBA Super Slam event featuring all five major champions from the 2021 season Francois walk qualify for PBA suit and Slam winning the TOC that year held at Bolero Jupiter he knocked off Kyle troop 2.7 202 to win a hundred thousand dollars that was awesome so is this belt Randy our partners at the WWE supplying the belt the winner gets that and 100 Grand as well here today Kevin McCune continues awesome bowling he was amazing in Jersey last week and today against Simonson spectacular but I mean all the players have been thus far in four games uh our players are averaging a blistering 268. so the players coming out like EJ Tack and Jay spell Monte know exactly what's ahead of him you better strike or you go home so how do you best preview tack it against McCune it's all about strikes it's going to be a high scoring uh tackett's going to do exactly what he did yesterday which is to use reactive resin on both lanes Belmont is going to probably do the same thing but again I mean you got to put your striking shoes on the players know exactly what they're up against mccune's not afraid of anybody I don't care if it says tack it on the back of your shirt or if it says Belmonte in the back be sure it doesn't matter bring your A game against this kid well is our top seed he's a two-handed ball we're just saw Anthony Simonson two-handed Buller as well and that's the subject of pressing questions today with Kimberly Pressler presented by go bowling Tom have you ever bowled two-handed I have um it's a young man's game it's kind of hard I don't got to be a little thinner I think than what I'm built for I'm probably one of the only people on the planet that when I bolt you handed that my rev rate goes down Tommy have you ever bowled two-handed I've tried it apparently it's a lot harder than they make it because I feel like they have an advantage and if I did a two-handed they have even more an advantage I wish I grew up bowling too handy it'd be so much better really why don't you try it now oh that's a different that's a different beast that's like learning how to bowl all over again because I may be able to throw it okay but I have no idea where it's going Stu have you ever tried two-handed bowling no because I can't get my left arm past my stomach so it doesn't work out good for me two-handed on him I have and how was it it's better than you think but it's it's not great Kyle I know you have this two-handed bowling thing down but have you ever bowled one-handed uh yeah I'm one for one on television and the uh the king of the lanes Family Edition I threw a ball one-handed and struck [Applause] 100 strike ball with one hand baby have you ever seen any One Bowl two-handed that's normally one-handed that you're like nope stick with one in Walter Ray Williams Jr I said it I said it I said it he's the goat but uh he's just better one-handed the father of two-handed bowling the king Jason Belmonte with the 15 majors it's an all-time record he's one of the all-time greats we can't wait for the next match up Bruner Head to Head with EJ Tackett Dana Brooke is here great to see her [Music] here we go great crowd great atmosphere PVA Super Slam couples in a Bible Arrow here on Fox attack it McCune Head to Head [Applause] [Music] what a season for team Tackett man I'll say top seed for the five Majors first time ever done PBA tour history Triple Crown winner starting the season with the US Open championship 10 Panda get started for EJ [Applause] some more six pit action right out of the gate 3j Tackett six into the ten right-hander's best friend 279 game for the kid not bad all good I don't know about you but I mean when I just saw these two guys step up for this match we all know how much power tack it has but then you throw Kevin McCune in the mix we just saw what he did it makes me feel like I just drink a Big Gulp of Mountain Dew I mean oh my God I'm so jacked right now for this match no [Applause] good shot seven pin stands I mean the pins were hit so hard on that shot there's just a pitch High flush and look at that just right over the top of the seven pin the moment is not too big for this guy approaching 30 miles an hour on the spare ball you asked EJ pre-show how fast he's thrown a spare ball in a skirt he said he surpassed 30 miles an hour once Lofton 90 miles from Indy where he won the US Open to begin exercised his TV demons overcame prior struggles and he's broken out U.S open it happened Woodland Bowl Indianapolis the top seed leaded two strikes in the 10th to beat belmo and he did it got the green jacket as well 254-247. in his fourth career Major then in Wauwatosa able to repeat the feet with a major championship there too [Applause] beat troop at the U.S open Velma at the world got it we got it we got it and so did he Tackett got it right there very good with a Miss inside left he still strikes should know we called that now you know how I feel it's okay partner I knew what you meant Don't Blink only a seven count U.S home event so much for E.J pink from Indiana wide right a little faster on the right lane and with the Earth ain't at that speed it's not getting up the hill foreign [Applause] well in game one against Simonson for Kevin McKinnon he missed once 11 out of 12 strikes in this match here against Tackett through three frames he's already missed twice nine spare in the second seven spare in the third all the guys he beat Zack Tack and EJ Tack and Simonson all the time another seven pin on the left it's never a good thing either when a player comes back scratching his head I should know I did that a lot throughout my career this young man moves fast seven pin no worries [Applause] EJ tack hits Arsenal he is using blue coral Venom on the right lane and a VIP on the left both reactive resin all right EJ Tackett EJ smack it what do you got for me Dave AJ whack it had a bigger parade sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon of Milwaukee Wisconsin ask for the Ridgeland please drink responsibly I mean I liked what you said about these but I was waiting for the beer friend all right I just want to throw one more attack it okay rhyme expression in there it it they all went together it was good I thought so EJ oh yeah wow delivering the goods full frontal assault on the pocket by E.J Tackett on the left lane he's perfect through five front five look at the whole the ocean already here it's about to get a lot bigger 210 split well he went to a ball change he went to the Black Widow 2.0 on that right lane and this one never hooked this was thrown really hard try to cut the two over into the ten can't do it and the whole gets that much to 44-57 with the open frame DJ attack on the bench got light what he sees as the two seed here in match three could it be another attack at belmo Showdown they are 1-1 this year I'm on the TOC EJ the world champion there we go big trouble for the youngster got the lights going light light last three shots for McCune set bars in this level make the two eight double wood so basically what you're saying is 92 percent of the time it's made every time that's right that a boy another Will Ferrell reference that's two of them timeout Jupiter Florida it's all about EJ Tackett player of the year to be in control against Kevin [Music] the online Graphics you see including the oil patterns which are projected on to today's Lanes courtesy of clutch bowling looking awesome as always look at the roll pattern on our TV pair here cool stuff great stuff by clutch bowling thank you to those fine folks look at the start here for EJ partner it is time for a paps six-pack alert if BJ strikes here join in the club a lot of guys doing that today he'll win a thousand dollar sponsored by Pabst the ribbon Milwaukee Wisconsin please remember to drink responsibly looking for it everybody's bringing the road six back to the party today Simonson's brought two of them and now it's tackett's turn foreign perfection 67-pin lead Hall of Fame credits [Applause] is it going front seven EJ tack a lot of fast twitching muscles going on in this stroke and unquestionally one of the strongest players for his size out on tour [Applause] tackets couldn't advance to take on Bill what a star stunning final we have for you today here on Fox week six of the 2023 usfl season caps off next of the New Jersey General's Battle of Houston Gamblers right here on Fox and the Fox Sports app great football on the way well I don't know about you but I didn't see this coming I mean McCune after shooting 279 is shooting 172 through 7. [Applause] another showdown between Tackett and Belmonte coming up the winner goes home with six figures Tackett still has a shot at earning over half a million dollars in a season did you hear the front seven toward Boeing a perfect 300 game show here any other player on today's show but a perfect game everyone in America Randy in America can receive a free game of bowling courtesy [Applause] to pre-register visit goborn.com sign up for the go boying free America promotion wife Natalie is here watching hoping for big money from EJ today foreign [Applause] [Applause] this game because he got caught in transition first game he didn't see it and then they broke down enough to where his strategy didn't work you can see he's right now locked right back in but it was a big change a lot slower ball speed different bowling ball in the right lane and different angles and no margin for error against the front nine CJ Tackett couldn't win a ten thousand dollar 300 TV game bonus this is not official PBA tour title on the line so would not count as a televised 300 game officially in PBA tour history since this is a specialty event but come on it's pretty awesome to think he might do it [Applause] come on how about 10 AJ yes [Applause] another great shot by AJ Tackett on the right lane 10 in a row two more for perfection foreign let's watch needs two more [Applause] all the way back to the pocket for 11 in a row all the way back from Boca [Applause] rabbit 34 televised 300 games officially in PBA tour history this wouldn't count toward that butt this is awesome [Applause] 300 games thank you I appreciate that so much thank you so much [Applause] what a beautiful shot this is [Applause] 310 000 Luigi it isn't it ironic the last player to shoot 300 on television was Jason Beaumont now TJ Tackett those two will face off add one more zero to that he liked one more big check today advances past McCune who awaits him none other than 15-time major Champion Jason Belmonte in the championship match wave City Hall here today in Jupiter the two-hander from Down Under the goats in Majors is next [Music] the PBA on Fox is sponsored by go bowling for friends and family fun log on to gobowling.com to find a center near you by Guaranteed Rate want to move fast with same-day mortgage you can go from application to approval and as fast as one day get you closing on the home of your dreams in just 10 days learn more at rate.com and by Bolero the number one place to Bowl party and play with over 325 locations nationwide head to valero.com today to find a center near you a hundred thousand dollars the WWE belt from our partners at WWE online are Randy Peterson we watched incredible bowling from EJ Tackett perfection 300. celebration ten thousand dollars that was awesome for EJ back to Kimberly thanks guys so EJ my goodness a career season for you so far and then you have a 300 to get you into the final walk us through that how did you figure out the lane so quickly um you know what eight shots of practice before we started and uh the left lane I thought was going to be kind of kind of wishy-washy I normally struggle when the lanes get a little bit cliffed hooked to the right and not so much in the middle of the lane and just went up there made good shots this right lane my ball reaction's been pretty good on um so it was just execution in the 10th Frame and that's only the second time I've had the opportunity to do it I'm so glad I was able to do it this time it's another another box checked off in the career it was pretty rad to see in person but what kind of statement are you making to this guy right here in the finals with that 300. uh absolutely nothing um you know he's probably very much looking forward to bowling me after bowling 300 because the track record isn't very good for guys after they Bowl 300. um and that's just uh over the course of the history that's the way it's been I'm going to try to prove that wrong today and um you know go out there and bowl a good game and see what happens well you know your stats good luck to you today in the final and Jason you know he was just talking about the fact that uh that 300 meant nothing but you guys are one to one on beating each other on TV this year so how rewarding would it be for you to walk away with the win against him oh look anytime you get an opportunity to bait AJ attack it it's rewarding whether uh he's beating me or not um you know this season and I just want to take this opportunity to say it's probably been one of the most remarkable Seasons that I've ever ever seen and uh that last game is pretty much what we saw every bloody game every week so um like he said though it is a little bit difficult to Bowl after 300 so I'm hoping that the adrenaline is still kicking for him and I can get up and maybe match match what he just did all right good luck to you today thank you honest response there Randy from belmo about what a terrific year it's been for EJ Tackett absolutely fantastic so I want your take on following a 300 game for EJ in the finals against Belmonte how hard will that be yeah it's really hard because the high is so high and then you have to try to gather yourself and get ready for the next game uh but with so much on the line and with the experience that EJ Tech has and then obviously the tremendous season um I think he's going to be able to do that because he knows that there can't be any letdown against Jason Monte especially with the scoring Pace that we have today what better way to wrap up the PBA Super Slam cup presented by Bolero then these two superstars Titans of the sport head to head for the title without question or you couldn't have drawn it up any better Tackett and bellmo going at one another the made the the winningest player in major championship history going up against the best player in 2023 Belmont seven time Chris ankle PBA Player of the Year in 2022. Tackett will win that honor in 20-23 without question next on Fox what a matchup Tackett Belmonte to win the PBA Super Slam cup stay with us [Music] career years [Applause] The Impossible milestones [Music] dreams turned into realities takes down another Legend this season has continued to spoil fans with brilliant performances but there's always room for one more Unforgettable moment the PBA Super Slam final Starts Now on Fox the belt is on the line a hundred thousand dollars on the line and two of the best Bowlers on the planet are about to go head to head how about the match up here atomical seeds from Jupiter Florida Randy Kimberly our entire crew here's the top seed his first ball let's do it not sure I expected anything different Belmonte starting with IQ Tour on the left lane and I believe he's going to use a phase two on the right EJ blue coral Venom on the right VIP on the left all reactive resin now no more urethane players are in chasing that oil line [Applause] keeps it going 13 in a row Taylor tape your RP staggering numbers especially when you look at the majors 15 for Belmonte but at age 30 EJ tackle already with 21 titles five titles this year Belmont is Player of the Year season in 2022 he won five [Applause] now remember the interview that Kimberly just did with the two players EJ talking about right lane versus left lane Del Monte the number one seed gets the choice of starting Lane he chooses to finish uh on the right which makes EJ Tackett finish on the left EJ really likes that Riley and you think maybe Belmont was listening in I don't think so I think Belmont likes the right lane better as well come on the right lane now oh seven pin gets mugged give me your wallet seven pin it isn't phase two on the right lane for Belmonte and that's covering a little real estate there again a look at his Arsenal IQ tour left lane phase two right lane [Applause] locked in these great powers are tearing these Lanes shreds DJ so far looking just fine off the 300 game a strike crossing over wait Brooklyn there it is right there you can see why he crossed over a lot of hand and left to Target but what a break crossing over and striking even after the 212 by McCune last game EJ Tack and fired 300 players are still averaging a composite 264 for today I would say that's pretty high I would say it's pretty awesome okay that's 300 as we talked about one player of the year 2016 is going to win it 2023. yes he is makes no mistake about it last 300 belmo in Arlington Washington at the PBA tour finals [Applause] strike three comes on in yeah it never fails it never fails he gets the great break on the right lane carrying the Brooklyn and then he Aces the one on the left and leaves that stupid 10 pin I always said the game would be much better if they took 10 pin out of the rack but I'm right-handed Jay oh that was only 15 in a row for Tackett before the 10 pin set not a bad start just thinking about that Brooklyn strike still the 15 Majors a record 31 puts him seventh all time Mark Roth is next 34 wins sixth place [Applause] front four just a wrecking ball going through the pins so all that urethane bowling ball is going down that right lane what it does is it takes oil and pushes it towards the pins and that creates hold for the heavy handers when they move in and create angle they also have a little bit of hold area as well numbers this year for belmo Tierra see the long title trip 10 pin right of Target all right all right and it returns it's always a good sign when you miss right and it gets back hand around the side creates a little bit more side rotation and gets the ball to come around the corner see that all the way around DJ yep yep Brooklyn's getting it back real quick ring 10 and then a stuff seven yeah unlucky yup gets the good break and then gets kicked right in the jejunum yeah I said jejunum it's part of the stomach [Applause] very medical today a lot of biology it's good all right bring it down I used to be in pre-med or was it pre-law oh well what's the difference anyway right now tack it down by 22 halfway through coming off a perfect 300 game guess who else is perfect Belmonte through five this is uninterrupted coverage here on Fox of the finals [Applause] back on track left lane for EJ that one went very good Randy uh yeah no I mean location-wise yeah probably not EJ but look where it ended up pal that that looks pretty good to me and everybody else watching again that's that 46 foot pattern on the left lane which gives the players some some nice room to get to the pocket so let's say Pap six pack alert RV Como strikes he wins a thousand dollars sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon of Milwaukee Wisconsin please remember to drink responsibly halfway home every player on today's telecast brought a six-pack to the party Simonson brought two it's a lot of paps it's a lot of strikes sounds like fun another one Timber on the seventh pin down it goes 27 at the arrows out to about the ninth board to the right that's covering some territory watch this you better ask some revs to do this inside of fifth Arrow and then the power to carry that off hit [Music] [Applause] that was better 268 back score for Tackett but Belmonte is still perfect a little two and two move on the right lane for EJ Tackett two boards with his feet left two boards with his Target left AJ for the turkey to cut it to 22. keeps it going yeah you see the side of his bowling ball before he threw it you know when he's getting set set VIP on it yeah how fitting EJ Tackett is a VIP he sure is this year what a breakout season for Tackett back to dominance all right so remember Max core for attack at 268. right now Bill Monty with a strike in the eighth will be in the 260s [Applause] keeps it going with a first eight toward bowling a perfect three in her game should hear any other player on today's show ball perfect game everyone in America can receive a free game of bowling courtesy of go bowling to pre-register visit gobowling.com sign up for the go bowling free America promotion he's died twice you and I called the PBA tour finals outside Seattle last year there were two that day [Applause] wow front nine we just had 300 the last game Belmont with a front nine and the folks back in Australia back at Oz you know what they're saying about that last shot he just threw that was Bloody brill meaning really brilliant front nine Belmonte Tack and has to strike out to have any chance still alive but barely never had two 300 games on Fox never had 200 to 300 games in the history of PBA Tour on television PGA Tour finals last year we called different shows same day leading up to the championship Belmont you're right be incredible extra 10K at state for another 300 game interesting that Belmonte is going to go over 300 000 in earnings this season when you ask him about this season he's like it was okay his grade was a solid beat I mean it just actually told us it just shows you how high he's raised the bar expectation what a great choice [Applause] here comes belmo with a chance for another one of his career looking for 10. late and we mean late I hope the PBA has got another big check left over what a shot this is check that out a nine pin not today nine pin not today watch this incredible show they're almost getting close he's gonna win the event now how about a 300. no 7-10 up of All Leads balls [Applause] it's just zero right exactly he wants to know if he can throw two hands at her and try to trick shot it won't count but it'll be entertaining [Applause] all right two balls one with one hand maybe oh good tribe Elmo almost to 300 but he's got this Super Slam cup he's got a hundred thousand dollars if this didn't entertain you nothing will what a day here at Jupiter at polaro the satisfying moment of the match sponsored by Snickers nothing satisfies like a Snickers but almost got the belt and a hundred thousand dollars to my family back home walking I'm home so soon I can't wait to get home and see you guys Bill Barbara everyone at Storm bowling thank you so much coolweek bites 3G Lane talk you guys are the absolute best uh to my tour rep Sean Ryan who asked me to throw that phase two on the right lane good call brother well done Dumbo he'll be home to his family in Australia at the end of May a champion today the belt is belmos a hundred thousand dollars to his bank account Wednesday Super Slam cup presented by Valero joined Now by Kimberly Crystal guys the games we saw today are exactly what you want to see when there's a hundred thousand dollars on the line but let's talk about your match you were so close to a 300 what happened with that last shot yeah I took a re-rack and it kind of threw me off my rhythm but I I felt really nervous going into that 11th so I thought take take a re-rack compose yourself and it made it worse I was I should have just run up in there and and threw it but uh it was probably just a little slow got my hand around it um those are the ones where you kind of just hold your breath and hope and uh luckily I had ten strikes before it so it didn't really matter for the overall well you don't walk away with 300 but you do walk away with a hundred thousand dollars now we have talked about this previously throughout the years that you set the bar so high for yourself how would you describe this season yeah it's um it's definitely finishing strong uh which helps but you know I felt like I was just really close all year long and and when it really came down to it I just wasn't good enough in those certain moments and um you know it's hard to be truly honest and transparent because it's been a really solid year on paper I've won a major I came second I was a double a one strike away from EJ not striking to win two majors and you know when you say that out loud people think what's wrong with you like that's a really good year but I just know internally throughout the season there was a lot of shots that I want back uh and you know when you're playing against guys like EJ and Anthony uh and Jacob week in week out you cannot do that so the off season after this is uh all said and done um I've given the boys a year off I'm coming back pretty strong next year well you're talking about the end of the season here on Fox and you're going to walk away and head home where you're going to fly home with this belt so what are you gonna do with it I gotta know I only carried on the plane that's the the first thing I'm going to do I'm going to show it off and then uh when somebody asks I'm going to tell them yeah I'm in the WWE I just uh I just won the the championship well you and Bill your doubles partner both own one of those now are you gonna wear it next year in the doubles competition yeah the next tag team uh cage match bill and I will walk out there wearing both of these uh I'll I'll talk to him about it see if he wants to bring his that may be a little over the top but we'll see not over the top whatsoever congratulations on your win oh and one more thing happy birthday Kimberly thank you so much guys back to you KP balmo nothing's over the top of that guy I mean what a way to wrap up the Super Slam cup it could have been better it's a Hollywood script type ending and by the way I think down under belmar's probably got not just a trophy case with a belts going maybe a room maybe a wing with all of his accolades and wins and checks and trophies he was incredible today yeah it really was all the players were to be honest um when four players in eight games average uh just under 265. they throw 74 strikes in those eight games I mean it was a strike Fest and EJ tack get thrilled us with his 300 perfection in that third match and then you know the ultimately the Super Slam goes to the greatest player on the planet in Jason Belmonte you said before the Tackett McCune match that EJ's gonna have to really strike to get past the flamethrower Kevin McCune and he did with the 300 games incredible tough to fall at the 300 game of course again someone who's throwing a 300 against you in Belmonte it was a great match between two Titans of the sport EJ never missed the pocket that that match against Belmonte he had some funky carry left the 10 pin and seven pin back-to-back frames in the fourth and fifth early to fall way behind uh if he carries those two hits he has the front nine to belmonte's front 10. it could have been a whole different ball game PBA League allies Cup playoffs presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon coverage begins on Sunday September 24th eight Eastern live on FS1 can't wait to be back up at Bayside bowl and Portland Maine coming up next here on Fox usfl action New Jersey takes on Houston now for the Hall of Famer Randy Peterson Kimberly Presley and the entire courage Dave Ryan saying so long from bolero and Jupiter Florida you've been watching the PBA on Fox what a way to wrap up the PBA Super Slam cup presented by Bolero in the end bellamo boom [Music]

Channel: PBABowling

Views: 296,682

Keywords: bowling, professional bowlers association, ten-pin bowling, pba tour

Id: IX685G6rW-4

Length: 85min 43sec (5143 seconds)

Published: Sun May 28 2023