PRIME - #097 - [G1] - ECHIZEN
May 22, 2022 20:51:16 GMT -6
Narumi Tsutsumi, Kyle Gautier, and 3 more like this
Post by PRIME on May 22, 2022 20:51:16 GMT -6
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WARNING: This live event contains stunts performed by professionals or under the supervision of professionals and maybe unsuitable for younger viewers. Accordingly, EWC and its producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any stunt or activity performed in this live event.
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
PRIME
EPISODE #97
MAY 22ND 2022
LIVE! from the Sun Dome Fukui in Echizen, Japan!
PRIME
EPISODE #97
MAY 22ND 2022
LIVE! from the Sun Dome Fukui in Echizen, Japan!
EWC PRIME
General Manager: Victor Price
Commentators: Marshall Evans and Hayley Kushnir
Announcer: Damon Reid
Senior Referee: Niklaus Forbes
Other Referees: Stefan Elliot & Jessika Smalls
Backstage Interviewer: Jenna Salvatore
While 'Howlin' For You' by The Black Keys blares over the loudspeakers at every location, a multi colored lightshow lights up the sky in a display that gets the fans screaming the EWC PRIME namesake. Brilliant blue spotlights swirl over the cheering crowds, whipping them up into a near-frenzy of excitement at the show to come.
Cameras flash all around the arena as the X-Tron cycles through Prime's roster. Callie Clark, Narumi Tsutsumi, Dalilah Ashe, "Headhuntress" Aiya, 'The S-Factor' Scorpio, Eddie Dozier, Aaron Kostan, Aeon Khronos, Patrick James, Tyler Quest, Bosa, Kyle Gautier, Saidie Sharpe, The Defender, Mitsuo Shimada, Amber Lisa Hall, ViVi, Timothy Deacon, Jaxton Matthews and Monolith are all featured.
We also get some extra footage of the current Champions on PRIME as we see Bosa with the Showtime Broadcast Championship and then Narumi Tsutsumi holding the Indy Championship over her head.
After one final pan over the crowd, we get some shots of a few of the signs being held up by the fans (we translated them for you, don't worry) ..
BEAST MODE BLOCK IS BEST BLOCK
PROTECT NARUMI AT ALL COSTS!
EDDIE WAS ROBBED
SCORPIO? MORE LIKE BORE-I-O
THE V IN VIVI STANDS FOR VICTORY
WELCOME BACK AIYA <3
The camera centers on ringside at the Sun Dome Fukui, fans stand up, pumping their fists and cheering. One last round of fireworks blast out now, and we turn our attention to Marshall Evans and Hayley Kushnir ..
Evans: Welcome everyone to another jam packed night of G1 action here on PRIME! We're here live in Japan and we couldn't be more excited for tonight's indy action, right next to me as always is my lovely wife, Hayley Kushnir!
Kushnir: Why thank you, Marshall, and what an exciting night of match-ups we have for you guys here tonight! It's going to be tough to top our last episode but the G1 is just getting even more and more intense every single night these PRIME superstars step out into that ring! What we've seen so far is incredible but I think the best is yet to come.
Evans: I think you're right Haley, but we've got more than G1 matches here tonight don't we? We're gonna see Monolith make his PRIME debut and he's got a, ahem, tall task ahead of him with a triple threat match against his two opponents, Patrick James and Timothy Deacon. Not only that, but we've got the Undisputed Champion himself, Killjoy Ito, here in action tonight against The Headhuntress Aiya in a non-title, X-Division, Bring your own Weapons match! Say that three times fast! Winner of that one becomes number one contender for the X-Division Championship!
Kushnir: Then we'll get into our G1 matches, Amber Lisa Hall looks to get on the scoreboard against Tyler Quest who sits with two points in Block A. Jaxton Matthews will be looking to do the same in Block B against Dalilah Ashe who also sits with two. The Indy Championship will be on the line in a LADDER MATCH as Mitsuo Shimada tries to take down the seemingly unbeatable Narumi Tsutsumi as she looks for a record breaking sixth Indy title defense. She's also on top of that block with six points.
Evans: Then we're gonna jump back over to Block B, Defender is looking to take some points away from Kyle Gautier, Gautier stands with five while Defender has two to his name. Back over in Block A, Scorpio is tied with Narumi with six points and looks to score a win against Eddie Dozier who was THIS close to becoming our Indy Champion on our last episode. He's got four points currently. And then finally in our main event, the Showtime Broadcast Championship is on the line as Vivi with her three points tries to unseat the big dog Bosa and take his Championship. This match has a twist, it'll go for 30 minutes and if we can't decide a winnner it's a draw!
Kushnir: I cannot believe both the stakes AND the drama that is going to go down on this show, Marshall! I can feel it in the air tonight!
Evans: Maybe so, but this isn't Phil Collins, this is EWC PRIME, this is the G1 and we are moments away from the opening bell of PRIME 97!
Kushnir: I cannot wait, but before we get to that, why don't we tell you all about a little thing called EWC TV?
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Narumi: Oh my, glad you had a secret friendly side because you’re looking as bloodthirsty as ever! Not sure what’ll happen with the Undisputed Championship picture if you send Ito-san to the same morgue you did the “Gaijin Assasin.”
A ghost of a smirk appears on Aiya’s face as she turns around and sees Narumi standing behind her. Her eyes first land on the woman, shift over towards the Indy Championship … and then go back to Narumi.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Honestly? I could give Ito my worst and he’ll probably recover. But that’s to be expected. His toshi is much better than someone like Ruby’s. Still … glad you enjoyed watching me fight on Rampage.
Her head nods as Aiya runs her fingers through her hair.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: But um … yeah. You were kinda one of the first people actually to give me subtle hints that I didn’t always need my bitch switch on twenty-four seven. Anyway … you really have been doing pretty well, like I said on your Fighter Talk. Good luck with the rest of your remaining fights. I’ll definitely be in next year’s G1 for sure. No excuses.
Narumi: I’ll love to see you in the mix. You taught me a few things too, it’s been about a year since I lost my last singles matches….to you and then KU, I think I needed fellow countrymen thrashing me to get a little of the carelessness out of me. Today I’ll see if I can get one over on one of us for once, and then I move onto our mutual friend who never goes away Scorpio….
Narumi smiles.
Narumi: I’ll try to finish the job with him.
Aiya nods firmly.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: You damn well better. I’m kinda hoping, almost expecting, you to. I have zero regrets on keeping Dalilah from Bosa’s fight because otherwise? It just would have allowed his stupid reign continue, and thus his superior complex to remain. Granted, that last part is still there on some levels …
Aiya’s smirk widens as she continues.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: But regardless, he needed to be knocked down a peg. And unless you give me the green light? I won’t do that for you. I’ll let you handle that on your own, because you definitely can nowadays. You’ve really improved and you will bring more honor to the Indy Championship than Scorpio ever could. So keep holding onto it … that a promise?
Narumi’s smile turns to a devilish oni smirk too.
Narumi: You know it. I’m still waiting on you and Saidie to become contenders for this title one day, can’t go losing it now. Just keep an eye out for Dalilah, I handled Scorpio and Creme last time, but who knows how desperate he’ll be this time around.
Aiya briefly grimaces as Saidie’s name comes up.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: I haven’t been able to get a hold of her recently.
The words are muttered, but still audible enough that Narumi can hear them.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Better not have up and quit … or I’ll give her a real ass-kicking next time I see her. I’ve yet to during our previous training sessions, believe it or not. I’ve actually been generous, all things considered.
Aiya nods, shifting her attention back to the fight involving Scorpio.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Alright, will do. I’ll definitely keep my eye open for her. Good luck out there!
Narumi: You too, with Ito-san tonight.
They nod and camera fades and we move to …
The cameras cut to the back where Jenna Salvatore is standing next to Tyler Quest. Both ladies have been talking before the cameras cut to them.
Evans: He made a statement with that one, but I'd be real careful poking the bear that is Bosa! That one might end up biting him!
We return to ringside where Damon Reid stands in the spotlight.
Evans: Let's get some more G1 action going, Jaxton Matthews and Dalilah Ashe are about to square off and this one should be a good one with Matthews looking to get on the board with his first points and Dalilah looking add two more.
Reid: The following match is for one fall and is a G1 match. Joining us first, from Blackpool, England, weighing in at two hundred and eleven pounds ... "MADMAN" JAXTON MATTHEWS!
"DOA" by I Prevail plays, echoing through the speakers that surround the arena. A single spotlight shines down on the stage, a man silhouette stands in the middle of the stage. And as the bass drops red and white lights fill the arena, revealing Jaxton Matthews. His short blond hair dripping wet, his head looking down as he takes in everything.
With one step he begins his walk down the ramp, throwing his head back and slicking his hair back in the process, with fans raining boos down. He makes his way to the base of the ring, his gaze never wavering from it. With one swift move he leaps from the floor to the apron, wipes his feet, then enters the ring. He motions for the referee to hurry up and start the match, waiting in his corner for the bell.
Reid: And now, from out of the Darkness of your Desires, she is the most Beautiful of Tragedies, the Sweetest of the Deadly Sins and the Last Temptation that you will ever need. She is the Vicious Mistress ... DALILAH ASHE!
Committed by One-Eyed Doll begins to play and a purple glow illuminates the arena and a violet mist rises from the stage bringing with it the smell dying roses.
The curtain parts as Dalilah Ashe appears wearing a crown of black roses and thorns which prick her pale brow bringing small drops of dark red blood. She opens her arms to hold the crowd in the long cold embrace of her contempt.
Cocking her head to one side and holding her arms stiff at her sides she begins a long zombie walk to the ring, followed closely by her handler Lacey Savage. Climbing stiffly up onto the apron she looms over the audience like some ancient goddess of lust and death. She smiles down at them, slowly wetting her painted lips with the tip of her tongue before throwing her head back with a mocking laugh. She slides between the ropes with an evil expression to stare down her opponent with a wicked grin and nothing but bad intentions.
Ashe is basked in fire and fury from the outset, raging in with a flying knee to the skull that staggers Matthews! Landing on her feet, she steps right into a flurry of kicks, targeting the legs and arms as she alternates high-and-low, curtailing her opponent's offence with an overwhelming amount of her own. It's only a matter of time before she has him backed into the corner, slamming her boot into his throat and stretching out her body sensuously as she chokes him.
Matthews fights back, grabbing Dalilah's foot in both hands and twisting his way out of the predicament by hurling her leg into the ropes. She claws and flails to free herself, while the badass from Blackpool staggers away, massaging his throat, welts visible all over his body from the initial assault. He remains calm in the face of Ashe's brutal presence, waiting until she untangles her imperfectly-perfect body before hitting the ropes and meeting her dead-center with a sling blade! She hits the deck, kips to her feet, and he follows up with a spinning back elbow!
The crowd rallies behind Jaxton Matthews, but as he goes to pull Ashe back to her feet she drags her nails across his eyes, straightens up and sinks her teeth into his ear as she goes behind, dragging him into a disturbingly-erotic sleeper hold and then simply, brutally hip-tossing him to the mat, ending up on his back, the choke in deep...
Evans: Is Matthews gonna go out here?
Kushnir: Dalilah is on a warpath tonight, Matthews is going to have to make something happen quick!
Matthews is certainly tough. He refuses to quit, and as the official raises his arm and drops it, he clenches a fist and then surges to his feet with a battle cry. Ashe tries to hold on, but she's gassed her arms and slithers to her knees, breathing heavily. Jaxton hits the ropes and absolutely plants the Last Temptation with a running knee! The K.O.G.! She looks to be out for the count, and he drags her to the center of the ring and makes the cover.
ONE
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TWO
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KICKOUT!
With an inhuman screech, Ashe thrashes to life, throwing Matthews clear, and as he stands she barrels into him, hooking the head and driving two knees to the midsection before she hits a sizzling swinging neckbreaker! The much larger man is flung to his back, eyes glazed, and Ashe rolls over to leer into his face, grinning wickedly as she slowly brings him to his feet, her arm around the back of his neck. He grips at her elbow, attempting to free himself, but she simply tightens her grip, her legs spread as she bends to plant a tender kiss on Matthews' lips...
A Kiss Before Dying! Ashe spins out, ravaging her foe with the swinging DDT! He tumbles to a standstill, and she covers him by simply flopping backfist across him, laughing at the arena lights.
ONE
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TWO
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KICKOUT!!
Evans: A nonchalant cover might have costed Ashe a win there, she really should have hooked the leg.
Kushnir: Jaxton is still alive, albeit barely, that's only gonna make her more angry!
Ashe sits up with a sigh, looking more mildly irritated than shocked as the man gets his shoulder up and a hand on the ropes. He begins to pull himself up, and she paces around him, smiling like a cat with a cornered mouse. Matthews shakes his head clear, steps forward, and aims a kick to the midsection that Dalilah weaves around, quite literally dancing away to blow the man a kiss. He steps forward again, this time feinting high before dropping into a spear that catches Ashe!
They go down together, but the Last Temptation is scratching and clawing, getting one hand on the groin and TWISTING - eliciting a warning from the official that she laughs off as she sits up, throws out her hands in faux-innocence, and then punches Matthews brutally in the mouth. Shaking out her hand as she stands over her stunned opponent, Ashe sneers at the crowd, then bends to pick up her opponent. He counters with an up-kick that she catches, twisting the leg and dropping an elbow into the crotch as she falls! Matthews rolls onto his side, as the referee administers a second warning.
Laughing breezily, Dalilah Ashe floats back to her feet, walks a circuit of the ring and then takes her sweet time hauling Jaxton Matthews to his feet, her arm across his throat. Turning him to face each side of the crowd, she smirks and falls backward. MOMENTO MORI! The inverted DDT plants him, but Ashe holds on, the Dragon Sleeper locked in, turning to get her hooks in as well...
Matthews fights valiantly, but after shaking his head 'no' Ashe gives a throaty growl and tightens her grip, forcing the tap! The referee pulls Ashe away as he calls for the bell!
Evans: Ashe with the big victory tonight, that gives her four points in the G1!
Kushnir: If it's any consolation, at least Jaxton got a kiss from Dalilah ... it's something?
Telling the man to keep his hands to himself, Ashe refuses to have her arm raised, stalking around the ring as she wipes at her mouth and laughs at what she considers an outrageously easy victory. Toying with her bottom lip, she leans against the ropes, teasingly framing her body for the crowd's unwitting pleasure as she baits their outraged boos with a cold smirk.
Evans: I think she only gets more violent as the weeks go on.
Kushnir: Jaxton gave it his all but Dalilah came out swinging from the get-go here tonight. I'm sure he can bounce back, he's just getting started on Prime.
The camera cuts to ...
The Fans erupt as they stand to their feet and scream! The arena lights dim and shift to a dark red hue. Suddenly, fireworks erupt around the arena rooftops and then culminate on the stage area as “The Bleeding” by Five Finger Death Punch begins to play!
Bosa, The EWC Showtime Broadcast Champion steps into view.
With the fans continuing to cheer, Bosa removes the strap from off of his shoulder and proceeds to raise it over his head..
Kushnir: Here he is… the Beast of the EWC! Bosa… Listen to these fans!!! This is amazing!
Evans: We are in Japan and the response from these fans remains the same! Bosa has become a global success! Every show, he has shown up and shown out, giving 100% to this industry. It’s hard to find anything not to like about that man.
Kushnir: -and if you do, Bosa will set you straight! (Laughing) Wow… this is insane. Only on Prime will you see the Beast so secure your tickets to any shows in your area. You don’t want to miss this sort of thing!
Bosa continues to walk down the ramp and to the ring as the fans scream. Once at ringside, he walks up the metal stairs and enters the ring, taking a quick glance around him. Cameras flash as he is handed a microphone.
BEAST! BEAST! BEAST! BEAST! BEAST!
Bosa nods as he raises the Showtime Championship once again. The arena erupts. Smirking, Bosa seems to feed off their responses as he begins to pace the ring, his face the very description of intensity!
Bosa: It’s an honor to be out here in Japan. The respect that you have all shown me since I arrived has been noticed by me. For years, my grandfather spoke of wrestling out here, the culture that is in place, and he warned me that competing in front of you all could become very addicting. He was right.
BEAST!!! BEAST!!! BEAST!!! BEAST!!!
Bosa: The G1 tournament is almost over. It cracks me up to think about all the fools who talked trash in the opening weeks, only to either be forgotten or have taken their ball and gone back home. The tournaments have a way of separating the warriors from the pretenders. Prime has plenty of warriors too. Even though I talk trash about the Prime locker room, make no mistake about it, this is my brand. I mean that. Despite that, I know the real score around here. The EWC doesn’t hand out any free respect. Need proof? Look at the EWC news website. See if you can find any articles about me? Regardless of how well that I have performed, you won’t find much. This business has a way of locking doors and putting away welcome mats. I respect that. That’s why I have decided to kick those damn doors in! I WILL have my respect. One way or another.
Bosa: Fools like Scorpio will cry to anyone that listens about how he deserves a strap, any strap, of some kind.
Bosa raises his championship over his head.
Bosa: Everyone loses at some point but when men like him lose, it’s the end of the world. Those type of competitors make my job easier. They are so focused on my championship that they never see my fist as it collides with their skulls. That brings me to tonight. Tonight, I step into the ring and once again defend my championship. That’s the first order of business. I get to help Vivi. With a career choice. I am going to show her why she is too soft to be here. I am going to beat her scrawny ass from pillar to post. Then the real fun begins. You see, a win tonight would make it hard for the front office to deny me a shot at the next step in the ladder towards the Undisputed Championship. Narumi Tsusumi and The Indy Championship. Do you hear me, Narumi? You can’t duck me much longer. I have been a patient man. I have focused on devouring everyone that has been placed in the ring with me. They are running out of names to put in front of you though. Sooner or later, you will have to defend that title of yours against me and my “Beast-mode Army”. In the meantime, grab a good seat and enjoy the show.
Bosa raises his championship over his head.
Bosa: Everyone loses at some point but when men like him lose, it’s the end of the world. Those type of competitors make my job easier. They are so focused on my championship that they never see my fist as it collides with their skulls. That brings me to tonight. Tonight, I step into the ring and once again defend my championship. That’s the first order of business. I get to help Vivi. With a career choice. I am going to show her why she is too soft to be here. I am going to beat her scrawny ass from pillar to post. Then the real fun begins. You see, a win tonight would make it hard for the front office to deny me a shot at the next step in the ladder towards the Undisputed Championship. Narumi Tsusumi and The Indy Championship. Do you hear me, Narumi? You can’t duck me much longer. I have been a patient man. I have focused on devouring everyone that has been placed in the ring with me. They are running out of names to put in front of you though. Sooner or later, you will have to defend that title of yours against me and my “Beast-mode Army”. In the meantime, grab a good seat and enjoy the show.
BEAST! BEAST! BEAST!
Bosa: Can you feel it? The electricity is palpable here on Prime. Since this season started, this brand has been steadily picking up steam. This will be the year of the blue brand, one way or another, even if I must carry it on my back to make it happen. Tonight, expect the ground to open up. Call me Gojira…. Because this beast has a mission. Beastmode-
ACTIVATED!!!!
Bosa’s theme song begins to play once more as the fans cheer! Standing at center ring, Bosa casually flips the microphone over his shoulder.
Evans: Bosa considers to himself to BE Prime, that much is for sure. Let's get tonight's action underway!
We return to ringside where the lights flash and the crowd cheers, ready for our opening contest of the night!
Evans: Strong words and a strong reaction for our Broadcast Champion, Bosa, but it's on to business right now and we've got a big triple threat match lined up!
Reid: The following match is a triple threat match. Joining us first, from Oija, California, weighing in at one hundred and ninety five pounds ... TIMOTHY DEACON!
The arena goes black, a single spotlight shines on Timothy Deacon who is down on his left knee with his right hand on the entrance stage in a fist formation. "I still burn" by fozzy blast through the arena as the lights come back on. Timothy Deacon stands up and begins to run down the ramp. Timothy deacon slides into the ring and jumps onto the furthest left turnbuckle with a smile on his face he raises his right hand in a fist formation before doing a back flip off the top rope.
Reid: And his opponent, from Orlando, Florida, weighing in at two hundred and twenty pounds ... PATRICK JAMES!
Patrick walks out from the back while he has his phone in his hand. He smiles a bit and waves looking at his phone. He walks down the ramp phone still in hand and heads into the ring giving his phone to someone.
Suddenly everything goes black as the ominous opening notes of Omen by Prodigy play out across the darkened arena.
As the beats kicks in images of neon triangles grow and spin on the screens. The triangles flash by faster and faster as the music increases in intensity. Blue lasers form triangular shapes across the ramp and play across the crowd.
In the midst of this, a towering apparition emerges onto the stage. His white robes glowing sinisterly as the lasers play across them.
Reid: Now entering the arena, standing at nearly eight feet tall, MONOLITH!
His body moves with an unsettling, unnatural awkwardness as the giant figure walks towards the ring. He rolls under the ropes and rises like a cobra from the ground, his triangular visage turning a complete 360, as if looking into the minds of every member of the crowd. Suddenly the music and lasers cut out, the crowd blinks in the light as they gaze up the looming giant standing tall in the centre of the ring.
Evans: Wow! Just take a look at this new EWC signing, he is enormous!
Kushnir: He is listed at almost eight feet tall, that is insane!
Evans: And looking at him from ringside I’d say he could be even taller than that.
Kushnir: Monolith has a mic. Lets hear what the Cosmic Giant has got to say.
In the center of the ring the giant stands, casting a looming shadow over everything. He begin to speak in his unusual, unsettling voice.
Monolith: The Triangle is approaching, that glorious day is on the horizon. But it is not this day. This day you must make do with the mundanities of your ordinary, humdrum little lives.
The crowd boo at this insult to their lifestyles. Monolith offers no response to their shouts.
Monolith: I live to serve the Triangle and they have rewarded my ever faithful service with a prophecy. They have sent me the Infinite Device! A great and powerful tool that will ensure I follow the will of the Triangle. The Infinite Device will answer all questions, will bring peace to the struggling soul and will guide on my path to bring glory to the Triangle!
Kushnir: What the hell is he talking about?
Evans: I don’t know but it’s definitely making everyone uncomfortable. There's something not quite right about this guy!
Monolith reaches inside his voluminous robes. He withdraws a black sphere and holds it in one hand above his head. On one side the infinity symbol is visible but as he adjust his grip the ball moves around and vertically the symbol looks far more familiar.
Monolith: I hold in my hand the grand prophecy of the Infinite Device! Granted to me alone by the Triangle, now I may see the path ahead and comprehend the mysteries of fate and destiny.
Kushnir: Oh my god, what is that infernal creation?
Evans: That, babe, is a magic 8 ball!
Kushnir: Having had another look it does appear to be a simple child’s toy that Monolith is shaking in his hand.
Monolith: O mighty prophet, will your humble servant be victorious in this ring tonight?
The 8 ball swirls and settles on on answer; ‘Very Doubtful” Monolith nods his enormous head as though the mystery of the cosmos had been revealed to him.
Monolith: And Lo! The Prophet has spoken! The path of Triangle is ever in motion and this night my purpose must be found elsewhere. I will take my leave of this stench-pit and return when The Triangle decrees it.
Evans: Well, apparently the magic 8 ball has spoken and Monolith will not be wrestling tonight.
Kushnir: What a freaking weirdo!
Evans: At least we’ve still got two keen competitors in the ring!
Kushnir: Lets get things started before one of them starts talking to a yo-yo!
DING DING DING
Monolith moves off in his peculiar, cumbersome way, stepping awkwardly over the ropes and wandering back up the ramp. His enormous robed form quickly disappearing from he stage. The referee has no choice but to begin counting him out, and there's no sign of Monolith returning! The referee reaches the ten count and calls for the bell!
DING DING DING
Evans: Well that has to be the strangest thing I've seen in a while, Monolith has been counted out here tonight! Deacon and James did not even get a chance to compete!
Victor Price appears on the X-Tron, visibly annoyed as his presence hangs over ringside.
Price: I don't know what the hell that just was, but that's not how we do things on PRIME. Chris Brock may let children's toys decide the outcome of his matches but I do NOT! Enjoy the free countout win from Monolith because that's the last thing you'll get on my brand. Now, these people paid for a fight so they're getting a fight. You two are still in the ring, so this match is a singles match now. And it starts .... RIGHT NOW.
Evans: Well here we go! Price just changed this match to one-on-one!
Kushnir: These two competitors may have gotten a countout win in their triple threat, but only ONE is going to be able to win this one! Let's get to it!
Price: I don't know what the hell that just was, but that's not how we do things on PRIME. Chris Brock may let children's toys decide the outcome of his matches but I do NOT! Enjoy the free countout win from Monolith because that's the last thing you'll get on my brand. Now, these people paid for a fight so they're getting a fight. You two are still in the ring, so this match is a singles match now. And it starts .... RIGHT NOW.
Evans: Well here we go! Price just changed this match to one-on-one!
Kushnir: These two competitors may have gotten a countout win in their triple threat, but only ONE is going to be able to win this one! Let's get to it!
DING DING DING
Nobody else is playing games - the bell rings, and both men step forward into a lock-up, Deacon seizing the upper hand first by spinning out into a standing wristlock. James rolls his shoulder, and Deacon rolls with him, flipping head over heels and landing only to drive the larger man toward the corner in a hammerlock. James posts his arms, and Deacon simply bounds onto his shoulders, throwing his arms wide as he hits a reverse Hurricanrana, spiking the Insider!
James fights back to his feet with punches and chops, lighting up Deacon's chest, before blocking a return kick and hauling his opponent up and around with a Double A Spinebuster! Bang does the dynamite, and he hooks the leg, not even getting a count of one as Timothy Deacon reverses into a roll-up - getting the same treatment in turn. James surges right to his feet, in fact, and hits a sharp clothesline-- that Deacon bridges under! The crowd surges in appreciation, as the dynamic high-flier spins into a sweep, then hits a standing moonsault on the floored James!
Evans: Impressive moonsault by Deacon, he really wants to make an impression here.
Kushnir: Both of these Prime superstars are leaving it all on the line here tonight, James isn't out of it either!
Looking a little rattled out there, Patrick James is giving himself a pep talk, cut off by the onrushing Deacon - who barely misses with a hesitation dropkick, cartwheels away, and barely manages to whip James away as the other man rushes him down. It's a nail-biter, as Deacon launches a spinning heel kick, and James drops flat, rolls, and hits the opposite set of ropes, going for another big spinebuster but sharply cut off by a thunderous superkick!
Deacon goes for the cover!
ONE
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TWO
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KICKOUT!
Patrick James doesn't let Deacon get all the way to his feet, double-legging him to the canvas and wailing away with crossface blows before attempting to flip the other man around into his patented camel clutch. Deacon blocks it well, turns James over and ends up in mount, but James is able to immediately buck him off, spin to his feet and dash forward to hit an overhead belly-to-belly, launching Deacon clean over the top rope! Timothy twists admirably in mid-air, bouncing painfully off the apron but ending up on his feet, slumped over the barricade. A few fans slap him on the back, and he rouses himself with a shake of his head, psyching himself up before he slides back in...
Right into a perfectly-timed boot to the gut and a James Report! Deacon is down! James hooks the leg.
ONE
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TWO
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KICKOUT!!
Evans: That was so close for Patrick James, I thought he had him on that one.
Kushnir: Deacon isn't going down that easy, not without a fight.
Both men find their feet, staring one another down as they suck in deep breaths. This deep into the match, they're almost a perfect match - speed for power, equal determination. Timothy Deacon steps forward, offering a hand, and Patrick James shakes his head. The crowd get behind the gesture, stomping and chanting, "SHAKE HIS HAND!"
With a slightly hesitant and wary air, James takes it at last. Deacon smirks, brings his other hand in to slap their conjoined grip, before releasing it and dancing away to circle his opponent. The EWC faithful cheer this show of sportsmanship appreciatively, and this seems to spur James on - he lunges forward, striking with a fierce chop to keep his slippery foe in place, then fights to seize the underhooks. Deacon twists out, only to eat a couple of stiff body blows, and in an intense blur of motion James gets his hooks in and hits a massive DDT! He starts to cover, then thinks better of it, and starts to pick Deacon up, driving his head between his legs...
No! Timothy Deacon reverses with a back body drop, quivering with adrenaline as he waits for James to rise before striking like a serpent with a forceful leg lariat! Roaring to the crowd - who applaud in response - he hauls Patrick James up and hits a DDT of his own, going tit for tat before kipping up and springing toward the corner, leaping onto the turnbuckle.
Deacon raises his arms, and the roof shifts over the Sun Dome Fukui Arena! With a dramatic flourish, he takes to the air, executing a smart front flip--
--and CRASHING down on Patrick James with a devastating Swanton Bomb! He makes the cover!
ONE
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TWO
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TH-REE!!!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... TIMOTHY DEACON!!!
Evans: What a hard hitting match to start the night out!
Kushnir: Deacon could be on the rise here on PRIME, both men gave it their all here tonight.
Deacon sits up, hands on his forehead, gasping for breath as he basks in the adulation of the crowd. He lets out a small, genuine laugh as he clambers to his feet, climbing each turnbuckle and throwing up his arms for a fresh cheer each time! Grinning ear-to-ear, he hops acrobatically down and turns right into the face of Patrick James, who is standing, clutching at his ribs and with one hand extended. Deacon looks at him, shakes his head, and makes a fist.
James hesitates, then smiles, and the two bump their fists together in the center of the ring.
Evans: And how about some sportsmanship! Great to see!
Kushnir: I don't think it'll be the last time they square off. Great way to start the evening after some strange happenings with Monolith.
The camera cuts to ...
Narumi is found backstage jokingly sneaking up behind a game faced Headhuntress Aiya. Aiya acknowledges her presence as Narumi teases her.
Narumi: Oh my, glad you had a secret friendly side because you’re looking as bloodthirsty as ever! Not sure what’ll happen with the Undisputed Championship picture if you send Ito-san to the same morgue you did the “Gaijin Assasin.”
A ghost of a smirk appears on Aiya’s face as she turns around and sees Narumi standing behind her. Her eyes first land on the woman, shift over towards the Indy Championship … and then go back to Narumi.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Honestly? I could give Ito my worst and he’ll probably recover. But that’s to be expected. His toshi is much better than someone like Ruby’s. Still … glad you enjoyed watching me fight on Rampage.
Her head nods as Aiya runs her fingers through her hair.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: But um … yeah. You were kinda one of the first people actually to give me subtle hints that I didn’t always need my bitch switch on twenty-four seven. Anyway … you really have been doing pretty well, like I said on your Fighter Talk. Good luck with the rest of your remaining fights. I’ll definitely be in next year’s G1 for sure. No excuses.
Narumi: I’ll love to see you in the mix. You taught me a few things too, it’s been about a year since I lost my last singles matches….to you and then KU, I think I needed fellow countrymen thrashing me to get a little of the carelessness out of me. Today I’ll see if I can get one over on one of us for once, and then I move onto our mutual friend who never goes away Scorpio….
Narumi smiles.
Narumi: I’ll try to finish the job with him.
Aiya nods firmly.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: You damn well better. I’m kinda hoping, almost expecting, you to. I have zero regrets on keeping Dalilah from Bosa’s fight because otherwise? It just would have allowed his stupid reign continue, and thus his superior complex to remain. Granted, that last part is still there on some levels …
Aiya’s smirk widens as she continues.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: But regardless, he needed to be knocked down a peg. And unless you give me the green light? I won’t do that for you. I’ll let you handle that on your own, because you definitely can nowadays. You’ve really improved and you will bring more honor to the Indy Championship than Scorpio ever could. So keep holding onto it … that a promise?
Narumi’s smile turns to a devilish oni smirk too.
Narumi: You know it. I’m still waiting on you and Saidie to become contenders for this title one day, can’t go losing it now. Just keep an eye out for Dalilah, I handled Scorpio and Creme last time, but who knows how desperate he’ll be this time around.
Aiya briefly grimaces as Saidie’s name comes up.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: I haven’t been able to get a hold of her recently.
The words are muttered, but still audible enough that Narumi can hear them.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Better not have up and quit … or I’ll give her a real ass-kicking next time I see her. I’ve yet to during our previous training sessions, believe it or not. I’ve actually been generous, all things considered.
Aiya nods, shifting her attention back to the fight involving Scorpio.
“Headhuntress” Aiya: Alright, will do. I’ll definitely keep my eye open for her. Good luck out there!
Narumi: You too, with Ito-san tonight.
They nod and camera fades and we move to …
The camera cuts backstage inside the Sun Dome Fukui Arena where we find ‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love walking down the hallway whistling the tone of ‘Never Going to Get It’ by En Vogue…he turns the corner and pauses, looks around the hallway as Prime’s Jenna Salavatore watches, Buddy gets to the good part in the song and smiles.
Love: Never gonna get it…never get it…
But before he can nail the next part Jenna joins in to his surprise.
Salvatore: A Whoa whoa whoa!!!
Buddy’s eyes widen as Jenna smiles and gives him a little nod.
Salvatore: I used to love that song…
Buddy nods at her.
Love: So did my mother, in fact every time my dad screwed up or got caught cheating on her she would gp grab the CD and blast this song throughout the house, singing it at the top of her lungs…NEVER GOING TO GET!!!
Jenna’s smiles vanishes from her face at this confession from Buddy, who doesn’t seem to get the symbolism here but Jenna shakes it off as she watches Buddy spin around here he stands looking for something.
Salvatore: Can I help you find something Buddy?
Love: No, I just need….oh that will do…
Buddy points at one of the arena’s trash cans and makes a b-line for it. He looks inside and it’s half full but he just shrugs and dumps the trash out on the floor and pulls the trash can behind him back in the direction he came from/
Love: Great seeing you again Jenna…
He gives her a little solute but Jenna holds up her hand.
Salvatore: Wait just a second Buddy…what are you doing with that trash can?
Love: What this…ok, well follow me…
Buddy motions for Jenna to follow him and with her interest piqued she quickly steps over the garbage on the floor and catches up with Buddy.
Love: So you know tonight we are facing off with ‘The Headhuntress’ Aiya…
Salvatore: Yeah, in a #1 Contender Match for the X-Division Championship in a Bring Your Own Weapons Match…
Love: That’s the one, well I was talking with Killjoy and he’s convinced he only needs that Barbed Wire Baseball Bat BUT…
Buddy and Jenna turn the corner and Buddy points to a bunch of weapons sitting on a amp case…
Love: Why limit yourself to just one weapons when you can bring all these…now I know Killjoy said no but what kind of manager would I be if I didn’t have a Plan B…you know how many times my mother said Plan B saved her from another 18 years of hell…
Again Jenna pauses and this time shakes her head at Buddy.
Love: I don’t want to leave anything to chance you see so this is my Plan B…
Salvatore: Well we say Friday night Aiya defeat Ruby Clifton in her return to action in a X-Division Match…
Love: Yes yes, an impressive win I guess but we beat the new International Champion and the man that’s ranked 5th in the Undisputed Champions Rankings King Flip AND Jamie Love…say, since we beat King Flip do we get that #5 ranking…
Salvatore: I don’t think it works that way Buddy…
Buddy shrugs and smiles.
Love: Well you can’t blame me for asking but we also won our X-Division match setting this blocker buster up, listen I know Killjoy has a ton of respect for Aiya, they trained together in The Club and all but we just saw her lose to El Pablo here at Prime #093…before she took an injury break and should I remind you she also failed to win the X-Division Championship at WrestleFest in a match that involved El Pablo…she couldn’t beat Asriel Buzzard in the Drake Memorial Cup match that was a Weapons X match and heck Jenna, we just beat Asriel at Uprising so if anyone is going to stand in the way of El Pablo and the history books it should be a Two Time X-Division Champion and we know Ace King isn’t going to do that to his BFF and Xavier Reid, though he has a match against the champion at the next Rampage has enough to deal with at the moment so it should be the Undisputed Champion Killjoy Ito…
Salvatore: But Killjoy has a championship defense on the books, a match against Melody Malone at Scars & Stripes so why…
Love: So why get involved in the X-Division, fair question Jenna, when Killjoy told me he wanted to take part in this Japan Tour he said ‘Buddy, I want to work’...well he said it cooler than that but he wanted to give his fans something special and what’s more special that Killjoy Ito v. El Pablo for the X-Division Championship at World Wide IV, because see, when we win here tonight we are going to ask for that match to happen at Prime’s Exclusive PPV...
The fans inside the Sun Dome cheer loudly for that and Buddy hears it.
Love: See the fans love that and want to see THAT match and I know, Aiya is also from Japan but nobody likes re-runs and we already saw that match, twice, so it would be like a re-re-run and that sounds awful…
Jenna looks to jump in but Buddy cuts her off as he loads up the trash can with a kendo stick, broom handle, a chair…and a paintball gun.
Love: Listen Aiya is coming off an injury that kept her out for months and she really thinks she can give El Pablo, let alone the Undisputed Champion a match, come on now…I know the kids got heart but Killjoy is motivated to claim this spot…he’s shown he can be the Ace of the X-Division and Aiya has shown she falls short in matches against El Pablo…now I know Killjoy doesn’t want to re-injury her but he will do what he must out there tonight and hey…this won’t be the first one of Jason Hunter’s students her sends back to the drawing board…what up Luna and Company…tonight Killjoy Ito walks out to that ring, right here in Echizen, Japan…
Buddy pauses for the cheap plug that draws a massive cheer as he smiles.
Love: And books a date with El Pablo for the X-Division Championship…now, I need a place to stash this trash can full of weapons…
Buddy looks around and Jenna motions for him to follow her as the camera fades out.
NON-TITLE X-DIVISION - TOP CONTENDER
BRING YOUR OWN WEAPONS MATCH
"Headhuntress" Aiya
Vs&Killjoy Ito
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
BRING YOUR OWN WEAPONS MATCH
"Headhuntress" Aiya
Vs&Killjoy Ito
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
We return to ringside where the crowd is buzzing and hot, ready for our next contest.
Evans: This next one will not be for the faint of heart ladies and gentlemen, tell your children to look away because we're about to crown a new contender for the EWC X-Division Championship and things will get violent. Let's send it to ringside.
Reid: The following match, set for one fall, is a Bring Your Own Weapons X-Division Rules Match. Joining us first, from Kyoto, Japan and weighing in at 137 pounds ... ”HEADHUNTRESS” AIYA!
As “Killer” by JJ Lin plays over the PA system, a fog appears near the curtains. As it slowly fades away, we see the form of “Headhuntress” Aiya standing at the top of the ramp kendo stick in hand. She saunters down, entering the ring through the middle and top ropes. Aiya then leans against the ropes, already looking as if she’s making a game plan in her head whilst waiting for her opponent to enter the ring.
Reid: And the opponent, residing in Daly City, California and weighing in at 235 pounds. He is the EWC Undisputed Champion, he is ... KILLJOY ITO!
‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love walks out onto the stage pushing a shopping cart full of weaponry and raises his arms into the air as the lights fade out. He jumps up and down as ‘Deeper Depper’ begins to play. A strobe light circles around the stage as a single white spotlight hits the stage where Killjoy Ito is standing, his back facing the ring, his arms stretched out and his head down. He swings around to face the ring as Buddy Love runs up and stands next to him. After a quick word the pair start to walk towards the ring, Buddy runs ahead cart and all, charges up the steps and holds open the ropes for Killjoy to step through. Killjoy walks to the center of the ring, extends his arms and tilts his head back to soak everything in.
DING DING DING
Aiya slaps Ito hard across the face and follows up with forearm smashes. Aiya whips Ito off the ropes but he reverses it ending Aiya off the ropes. She drops Ito with a spear on her return and lays into Ito with right hands before smacking his face off the mat. She lifts Ito to his feet for a DDT but he reverses into a backdrop. Buddy Love tosses something from the cart to Ito that we see is brass knuckles. Ito slips them onto his hand and punches Aiya in the gut. She drops to her knees. Ito runs off the ropes hitting Aiya with a shining wizard to the back of the head. He makes a cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Aiya rolls to her side breaking the count. Buddy reaches into the cart and hands Ito another weapon. A framed painting of Tommy Love. Ito raises an eyebrow at the image on the painting which allows Aiya to grab it from his hands and smash it, glass and all, over Ito's head. Ito drops to the canvas where Aiya covers him.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ito kicks out but blood drips from cuts on his face. As he gets to his feet, Aiya grabs her kendo stick and smacks Ito in the ribs doubling him over. She cracks him across the shoulders with the kendo stick dropping Ito to his knees. Aiya raises the kendo stick for a crack at Ito's head. Buddy Love grabs the end of the kendo stick stopping her. Aiya turns her attentions to Buddy shoving him off the apron. Ito picks up the item Buddy left on the apron. A staple gun. As Aiya turns to face him, he fires it into her forehead.
Evans: Jesus! That's gonna hurt tomorrow!
Kushnir: Ohh, come on. It's painful, sure, but that's not even the first staple gun shot on Prime this year!
Ito grabs Aiya and fires two more staple gun shots to her forehead as blood starts to pour. Aiya drops to her knees in pain. Ito decides it's time to crack Aiya with a Konbanwa. Aiya drops to the mat. Ito rolls her over for the cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Somehow Aiya gets a shoulder off the canvas. Ito yells something Japanese in frustration as Buddy hands him another item from the cart, a brick. As Ito contemplates his next move, Aiya grabs the kendo stick and raises it catching Ito in his own personal Love Club. As Ito drops the brick and grabs his jewels, Aiya unleashes the kendo stick some more, over and and over on Ito's knee! Then he's wide open for Aiya to hit an S.O.S! She hooks the leg.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Ito rolls onto his stomach breaking the count.
Evans: How did he kick out of that? My eyes are still watering and I'm only sitting at ringside.
Kushnir: Well that explains why you lost that match a couple of years ago.
Ito is on his feet first and hits Aiya with a falcon arrow. He then grabs Aiya for a Ronguguddonaito. Before he is able to properly apply the hold, Aiya lashes out at Ito smacking him in the shoulder with the brick. Aiya grabs a chair from Buddy's hand and holds it in front of Ito's face. She smacks the chair with an Out To Kill so hard that she clutches her own foot in pain. Ito looks out cold. Aiya grabs her own foot as she lays atop Ito to make a cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... ”HEADHUNTRESS AIYA !!!
Evans: After bricks, paintings, staple guns and an Out To Kill this war is over and we have a winner. “Headhuntress” Aiya showed the world she is a deserving contender for the X-Division Title and maybe even the Undisputed Championship too, very few have laid claim to a win over Killjoy Ito since he strapped that title around his waist but Aiya got the job done here tonight.
Kushnir: I don't disagree. Killjoy Ito is the Undisputed Champion and rightfully so. That is a huge achievement for Aiya, and for PRIME! We just beat the Undisputed Champ!
Aiya gets to her feet and is still limping from the pain in her foot. She limps up the isle high fiving the fans as she passes. In the ring, Buddy Love tries to revive Ito as he struggles to lift Ito from the mat.
Evans: It's back to the drawing board for the Love Club after that one, however Killjoy Ito STILL remains on top of the EWC as our Undisputed Champion.
Kushnir: But The Headhuntress now stalks her prey, the X-Division Championship .. I wouldn't envy El Pablo or whoever holds that title when she gets that opportunity.
The camera cuts to ...
The cameras cut to the back where Jenna Salvatore is standing next to Tyler Quest. Both ladies have been talking before the cameras cut to them.
Jenna Salvatore: Tyler, are you ready for Amber Lisa Hall?
Tyler Quest: I am always ready for a fight. I really hope Amber is ready.
Jenna nods her head as she looks over at Jackson before turning her gaze back at Tyler.
Jenna Salvatore: How do you feel about Amber mocking your season thus far?
Tyler Quest: I find it completely sad that she has to try and justify her own failures. I have two wins this season. How many has she gained? Amber should focus on the task at hand then trying to put herself into the title scene. She hasn't shown anything but how incredibly bad she is in the ring. I have tried to show her respect but it's clear she's not worth it. So after I get two more points, I will be closer to having a good experience here in the G1.
Jenna and Tyler continue to chat as the cameras cut away.
SINGLES GROUP A MATCH
Tyler Quest (2PTS)
Vs Amber Lisa Hall (0PTS)
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
Tyler Quest (2PTS)
Vs Amber Lisa Hall (0PTS)
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
We return to ringside where it's time for another match in our G1 Tournament! The fans are on their feet.
Evans: Well ... that was definitely a violent affair. Nevertheless, let's move on to some more G1 action! Let's throw it down to ringside!
Reid: The following match, set for one fall, is a G1 Match. Joining us first, residing in Angel Grove, California and weighing in at 122 pounds ... TYLER QUEST!
The X-Tron starts playing as "Your Turn to Roll" sung by Ashley Johnson & Laura Bailey begins to play over the loud speakers as Tyler Quest steps through the curtain with the Marine Corps flag draped over her shoulders. Right beside her is Jackson Pollack with his arms down by his side. Tyler smiles toward the crowd before walking down the ramp. Once they reach the bottom, Tyler slides into the ring, walks toward one of the turnbuckles and climbs onto the middle turnbuckle. She holds the flag up high above her head before handing it to a stoic Jackson. Right after doing so, she will hit a flawless backflip before shouting Semper Fi. She stands in the corner and waits.
Reid: And the opponent, from Brooklyn, New York and weighing in at 135 pounds ... AMBER LISA HALL!
Run It came blasting over the speakers as Amber stood on the top of the ramp with her leather jacket on with a smirk across her face. She comes out playing to the crowd a bit before she climbs inside of the ring. She takes off her jacket with a smile looking over at the opponents with a grin ready to start.
DING DING DING
Tyler runs at Amber hitting a flip over DDT. Amber springs to her feet and fires at Tyler with a clothesline. Tyler ducks it and runs at the ropes. She springs of the middle one and flies back at Amber with a dropkick that doubles over Amber. Tyler leaps over Amber for a sunset flip. Amber's arms flail like a hula dancer before she drops a seated senton onto Tyler's chest. The referee counts Tyler's shoulders.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO!
Tyler gets a foot under Amber's armpit and rolls her over in a school girl like roll up.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Amber rolls out to break the count. She gets to her feet and lashes out with a clothesline. Tyler avoids with a bit of TyVasion. Tyler runs at Amber for a bulldog but Amber counters it and faceplants Tyler into the mat with a reverse uranage. A dazed Tyler drags herself to the corner to rest. However, there's no rest in wrestling and Amber runs at Tyler for a hip attack. Tyler rolls to the ring apron at the last second and Amber goes crashing into the corner. Amber holds the pain in her hip as Tyler leaps back into the ring hitting a springboard poisonrana.
Evans: And both competitors are down on the mat!
Kushnir: It's been a very physical match but someone has to walk away with the points in this one. Who's it gonna be?
Tyler is on her feet first. She runs at Amber for a Quest Fulfilled but Amber ducks it. As Tyler gets back to her feet, Amber lashes out with a clothesline but Tyler ducks it and cracks Amber with a Marine Corps Salute. Amber spins in a daze but doesn't fall. Tyler grabs her bridging into a German suplex.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Amber gets a shoulder up to break the count. Tyler takes a few steps back as Amber gets to her feet. Tyler charges at Amber but she hits Tyler with a Drive By that sends Tyler halfway across the ring landing in a heap. Amber rolls her over and makes a cover.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Tyler just rolls onto her side to break the count.
Evans: I thought that was it! How did she kick out?!
Kushnir: It's that will to win we keep talking about! But sooner or later, someone's gotta break.
Amber is on her feet first and runs at Tyler for Run It. At the last second, Tyler sidesteps Amber who hits nothing but air. Tyler grabs Amber from behind hitting Semper Fi. Amber lands on the canvas face down. Tyler, energy exhausted, doesn't move either as both women lay on the mat! The referee has no choice but to begin counting, and neither woman is stirring. Tyler tries to will herself to her feet at eight, Amber's eyes open at a nine count but it's not enough! Both women do not make the ten count!
DING DING DING
Reid: As a result of neither superstar answering the ten count, this match has been declared .. A DRAW!!
Evans: We wanted to know who would break first, well neither woman could score the win in this one!
Kushnir: Amber fought a good match and came close on a few occasions but both Tyler and Amber refuse to let the other beat her!
Tyler stands in the ring, limping as Amber makes it to her feet as well. Both women nod to each other, and raise each other's arm in victory as the crowd applauds them for a great match.
Evans: Great sportsmanship shown by both women tonight, and a great match in the G1 tournament.
Kushnir: They both gave it their all, and will get one point each for their effort.
As both women head to the back, the camera stays ringside.
"I Still Burn" blasts through the arena as the arena goes black and a single spotlight shines on the stage. The fans erupt into a cheer as Timothy Deacon quickly walks out from behind the curtain wearing a black leather jacket and black tights. The lights come back on as the spotlight goes out, Deacon with a smug smile on his face begins to walk down the entrance ramp towards the ring in a hurry, ignoring the fans in the process.
Kushnir: What is Deacon doing back out here?
Evans: Looks like he's got something to say, he's headed to the ring.
Kushnir: Well the fans seem to be taking a liking to him after that handshake with James earlier, but he's ignoring them as he walks down the ramp!
Timothy Deacon rolls into the ring and requests a microphone from ringside, Deacon moves to the center of the ring and requests that his music is cut. The music stops as the fans continue to cheer for Deacon. Timothy Deacon stands in the middle of the ring, taking a moment to soak in the cheers.
Timothy Deacon: Alright alright, that's enough. You know, I have officially been with EWC for a couple months and tonight while fearing for my life against the white hooded psycho. I came to the realization that I have never actually came out here and introduced myself. You fans deserve better then that, you deserve a star who will dedicate his time to his fans and properly introduce themselves to the world! So, Echizen, Japan DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?!?!
Kushnir: I have a feeling that they're about to!
The fans erupt into cheers as Deacon stands in the middle of the ring with a smile on his face. Timothy Deacon looks around the arena and takes a couple seconds to appreciate this moment.
Timothy Deacon: Well, the truth is you people don't deserve to know who I am!
Evans: I think we all should have seen that coming...
The cheers quickly turn into boos as Deacons smile goes away and he begins to let out a loud laugh.
Timothy Deacon: Wait, you people thought I actually cared about you? I'm sure you people are used to it by now. You see, when I first started in this company I thought I only needed two things to succeed, passion and the fans. As it turns out I was very wrong, I don't need you body odor ridden morons to succeed. I do need a nose plug though because it stinks up in here. I mean can we give out free deodorant to this crowd? Shampoo? Body wash? Cologne? Anything?
Evans: They're not gonna like that!
Timothy Deacon begins to laugh at his own jokes before getting back to business.
Timothy Deacon: If you're smart enough to remember at Prime 96 I beat the almighty, the great, future Hall of Famer, Mark Storm. I didn't beat him with the help of you imbeciles, or from passion I beat Mark Storm simply because I am better then that old washed-up has been. In fact I am better then that entire locker room, including that muscle head meatball Champion of ours who you people seem to love for whatever reason. What's his name again? BOOO-SA? SNOOOZA? Eh, oh well it's not important.
The fans continue to boo as Deacon displays a smug smile, clearly very proud of himself.
Timothy Deacon: Now that I have had a taste of the biggest victory in my career, I only want to taste more of it. I want to continue to win, continue to succeed and become the Showtime Broadcast Champion. It didn't take me long to realize that in order to do that I didn't need passion, passion gets you nowhere except the losing lane and no one wants to be on that lane. Wait, I think Mark Storm loves to be on that lane .. Anyway, this is a warning to the entire Prime locker room, this is the real Timothy Deacon - a Timothy Deacon who will accept nothing but a victory. A Timothy Deacon who no longer cares about these booing morons in the crowd. A Timothy Deacon who will go down in history as the fastest rising rookie this company has ever seen. I have the blood thirst to taste gold, and I will do whatever it takes to knock uh .. LOOSA? is that his name? Or anyone else who steps in my way off of their high horse and show them that they have entered the Deacon Era. Very soon this entire company, that locker room, and all of you pimple faced freaks here tonight will bow down to Timothy Deacon. Welcome to the Deacon Era of EWC! Now go home and take a shower or something.
Timothy Deacon smiles at the camera and turns away walking towards the ropes to leave as the crowd continues to boo. Deacon turns back towards the camera with a smirk on his face.
Timothy Deacon: You idiots can boo me all you want, I don't value your opinion of me. The only thing that matters to me is carrying that gold over my shoulder and tasting the blood of the champion. I am your new hero, I am your future champion, so get the fuck over it and accept that I am the future of this company, you basement dwelling losers. You should be cheering the future not booing the future.
Timothy Deacon throws the mic to the canvas and steps between the ropes to exit the ring, however his foot gets caught on the middle rope and he stumbles to the floor. Deacon quickly stands up and brushes it off as the crowd continues to boo and laugh. Deacon flips a bird to the crowd and walks up the ramp, Deacon looks into the camera and mumbles something.
Timothy Deacon: Oh, it's BOSA.
Kushnir: Well, an unexpected appearance from the rookie ...
Evans: He made a statement with that one, but I'd be real careful poking the bear that is Bosa! That one might end up biting him!
We return to ringside where Damon Reid stands in the spotlight.
Evans: Let's get some more G1 action going, Jaxton Matthews and Dalilah Ashe are about to square off and this one should be a good one with Matthews looking to get on the board with his first points and Dalilah looking add two more.
Reid: The following match is for one fall and is a G1 match. Joining us first, from Blackpool, England, weighing in at two hundred and eleven pounds ... "MADMAN" JAXTON MATTHEWS!
"DOA" by I Prevail plays, echoing through the speakers that surround the arena. A single spotlight shines down on the stage, a man silhouette stands in the middle of the stage. And as the bass drops red and white lights fill the arena, revealing Jaxton Matthews. His short blond hair dripping wet, his head looking down as he takes in everything.
With one step he begins his walk down the ramp, throwing his head back and slicking his hair back in the process, with fans raining boos down. He makes his way to the base of the ring, his gaze never wavering from it. With one swift move he leaps from the floor to the apron, wipes his feet, then enters the ring. He motions for the referee to hurry up and start the match, waiting in his corner for the bell.
Reid: And now, from out of the Darkness of your Desires, she is the most Beautiful of Tragedies, the Sweetest of the Deadly Sins and the Last Temptation that you will ever need. She is the Vicious Mistress ... DALILAH ASHE!
Committed by One-Eyed Doll begins to play and a purple glow illuminates the arena and a violet mist rises from the stage bringing with it the smell dying roses.
Just Another Mental Patient
How I wish this Room Was Vacant
Can't Seem To Break Through These Padded Walls
The curtain parts as Dalilah Ashe appears wearing a crown of black roses and thorns which prick her pale brow bringing small drops of dark red blood. She opens her arms to hold the crowd in the long cold embrace of her contempt.
Locked Up in this Nuthouse Crying
All these Drugs My Brain is Frying
Doctor Says the Lunatic Needs More
Cocking her head to one side and holding her arms stiff at her sides she begins a long zombie walk to the ring, followed closely by her handler Lacey Savage. Climbing stiffly up onto the apron she looms over the audience like some ancient goddess of lust and death. She smiles down at them, slowly wetting her painted lips with the tip of her tongue before throwing her head back with a mocking laugh. She slides between the ropes with an evil expression to stare down her opponent with a wicked grin and nothing but bad intentions.
Strap Me Down they Must Sedate Me
Poke Me, Prod Me, Irritate Me
No Choice but to be the Needle's Whore
DING DING DING
Ashe is basked in fire and fury from the outset, raging in with a flying knee to the skull that staggers Matthews! Landing on her feet, she steps right into a flurry of kicks, targeting the legs and arms as she alternates high-and-low, curtailing her opponent's offence with an overwhelming amount of her own. It's only a matter of time before she has him backed into the corner, slamming her boot into his throat and stretching out her body sensuously as she chokes him.
Matthews fights back, grabbing Dalilah's foot in both hands and twisting his way out of the predicament by hurling her leg into the ropes. She claws and flails to free herself, while the badass from Blackpool staggers away, massaging his throat, welts visible all over his body from the initial assault. He remains calm in the face of Ashe's brutal presence, waiting until she untangles her imperfectly-perfect body before hitting the ropes and meeting her dead-center with a sling blade! She hits the deck, kips to her feet, and he follows up with a spinning back elbow!
The crowd rallies behind Jaxton Matthews, but as he goes to pull Ashe back to her feet she drags her nails across his eyes, straightens up and sinks her teeth into his ear as she goes behind, dragging him into a disturbingly-erotic sleeper hold and then simply, brutally hip-tossing him to the mat, ending up on his back, the choke in deep...
Evans: Is Matthews gonna go out here?
Kushnir: Dalilah is on a warpath tonight, Matthews is going to have to make something happen quick!
Matthews is certainly tough. He refuses to quit, and as the official raises his arm and drops it, he clenches a fist and then surges to his feet with a battle cry. Ashe tries to hold on, but she's gassed her arms and slithers to her knees, breathing heavily. Jaxton hits the ropes and absolutely plants the Last Temptation with a running knee! The K.O.G.! She looks to be out for the count, and he drags her to the center of the ring and makes the cover.
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TWO
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KICKOUT!
With an inhuman screech, Ashe thrashes to life, throwing Matthews clear, and as he stands she barrels into him, hooking the head and driving two knees to the midsection before she hits a sizzling swinging neckbreaker! The much larger man is flung to his back, eyes glazed, and Ashe rolls over to leer into his face, grinning wickedly as she slowly brings him to his feet, her arm around the back of his neck. He grips at her elbow, attempting to free himself, but she simply tightens her grip, her legs spread as she bends to plant a tender kiss on Matthews' lips...
A Kiss Before Dying! Ashe spins out, ravaging her foe with the swinging DDT! He tumbles to a standstill, and she covers him by simply flopping backfist across him, laughing at the arena lights.
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KICKOUT!!
Evans: A nonchalant cover might have costed Ashe a win there, she really should have hooked the leg.
Kushnir: Jaxton is still alive, albeit barely, that's only gonna make her more angry!
Ashe sits up with a sigh, looking more mildly irritated than shocked as the man gets his shoulder up and a hand on the ropes. He begins to pull himself up, and she paces around him, smiling like a cat with a cornered mouse. Matthews shakes his head clear, steps forward, and aims a kick to the midsection that Dalilah weaves around, quite literally dancing away to blow the man a kiss. He steps forward again, this time feinting high before dropping into a spear that catches Ashe!
They go down together, but the Last Temptation is scratching and clawing, getting one hand on the groin and TWISTING - eliciting a warning from the official that she laughs off as she sits up, throws out her hands in faux-innocence, and then punches Matthews brutally in the mouth. Shaking out her hand as she stands over her stunned opponent, Ashe sneers at the crowd, then bends to pick up her opponent. He counters with an up-kick that she catches, twisting the leg and dropping an elbow into the crotch as she falls! Matthews rolls onto his side, as the referee administers a second warning.
Laughing breezily, Dalilah Ashe floats back to her feet, walks a circuit of the ring and then takes her sweet time hauling Jaxton Matthews to his feet, her arm across his throat. Turning him to face each side of the crowd, she smirks and falls backward. MOMENTO MORI! The inverted DDT plants him, but Ashe holds on, the Dragon Sleeper locked in, turning to get her hooks in as well...
Matthews fights valiantly, but after shaking his head 'no' Ashe gives a throaty growl and tightens her grip, forcing the tap! The referee pulls Ashe away as he calls for the bell!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via submission ... DALILAH ASHE!!!Evans: Ashe with the big victory tonight, that gives her four points in the G1!
Kushnir: If it's any consolation, at least Jaxton got a kiss from Dalilah ... it's something?
Telling the man to keep his hands to himself, Ashe refuses to have her arm raised, stalking around the ring as she wipes at her mouth and laughs at what she considers an outrageously easy victory. Toying with her bottom lip, she leans against the ropes, teasingly framing her body for the crowd's unwitting pleasure as she baits their outraged boos with a cold smirk.
Evans: I think she only gets more violent as the weeks go on.
Kushnir: Jaxton gave it his all but Dalilah came out swinging from the get-go here tonight. I'm sure he can bounce back, he's just getting started on Prime.
The camera cuts to ...
INDY CHAMPIONSHIP
GROUP A LADDER MATCH
Mitsuo Shimada (0PTS)
Vs Narumi Tsutsumi (6PTS)
Match Writer: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
We return to ringside where the ladders are being set up all around ringside.
Evans: This match is going to be a great one, Narumi Tsutsumi will attempt to remain undefeated in the G1 Tournament as well as defend her Indy Championship for a record breaking sixth time! All that stands in her way is Mituso Shimada, who at zero points, would be pulling off a shocking upset in this ladder match here on PRIME.
Reid: The following G1 match is a Ladder Match and it is for the EWC Indy Championship! Joining us first, the challenger, from Adachi, Tokyo and weighing in at 230 pounds ... MITSUO SHIMADA!
The opening of Stardust by Kazsin plays through the speakers as the arena falls into silence and the lights begin to dim. Emerging from the back is 'The Man, Myth and Legend', Mitsuo Shimada. He stands on the top of the entrance ramp, pumping his fist before holding it up in the air, a smirk appearing on his lips as he swaggers down the entrance ramp.
Once he reaches the apron, Shimada enters the ring and runs towards the ropes, bouncing off of them before performing a forward roll and posing in the centre of the ring, his fist once again raised in the air.
Reid: And the opponent, making her way to the ring, weighing in at 125 pounds, from Shinjuku Japan.......she is the EWC Indy Champion…….she is the Onihime ….... NARUMI TSUTSUMI!
Stage spotlights shine down in the dark as "The Baddest" by Raon Lee begins to play with the oni princess skipping onto the scene in a pink oni mask. Narumi waves at the fans as the spotlight follows her. As she makes her to the ring apron, she turns to the camera to take off her mask and blows a kiss as the lights turn back on in the arena. She enters the ring to skip around and wave at the crowd.
DING DING DING
Both look up at the Indy Championship as it hangs above. Shimada hits Narumi with a roundhouse kick that staggers her. He follows with a series of right hands before whipping Narumi off the ropes and dropping her to the canvas with a spinebuster. Narumi pulls Shimada down with a sort of school boy roll up but Shimada rolls to his feet as Narumi runs at him hitting a Superman punch. She then runs off the ropes hitting a rear view. Narumi rolls out of the ring and heads for a ladder. Shimada is on his feet and dives through the ropes for a tope suicida. Narumi lifts the ladder to counter and Shimada crashes into it sending Narumi, the ladder and himself crashing to the ground. Narumi is on her feet and she bodyslams the ladder onto Shimada. Narumi slides the ladder into the ring. As Narumi slides into the ring, Shimada grabs her by the ankle and pulls her into the ringside barrier. Shimada gets into the ring and sets up the ladder under the Indy Championship and he begins to climb. As he reaches for the title, Narumi leaps from a turnbuckle and grabs Shimada with a slingblade. Narumi hits Shimada with a fameasser and rolls him out of the ring and begins a climb. As she climbs, Shimada slides into the ring, climbs up the same side Narumi is and German suplexes her to the canvas.
Evans: My god what a crash landing!
Kushnir: Both are down and the Indy Title is literally hanging in the balance!
Both are on their feet and Shimada pulls the ladder into Narumi's face. As Narumi clutches her face, Shimada leans the ladder against the top rope. He grabs Narumi and drops her onto the leaning ladder with a Shimada Special Slam. Shimada then throws the ladder and Narumi over the top rope before heading out the ring for another ladder. He sets it up and begins a climb. As he gets closer to the top, Narumi drags herself into the ring. As Shimada reaches the title, she pulls the ladder from under and Shimada falls to the canvas. Shimada staggers to his feet where Narumi blasts him with a Master Sword. Shimada slumps on the ropes. Narumi starts a climb. As she gets closer to the top, Shimada comes to and shoves the ladder sending Narumi falling over the top rope through the commentary table.
Evans: MOTHER OF GOD!!!!
Kushnir: There are bits of broken table all around us and what may be a broken Narumi Tsutsumi is laying at my feet!
Shimada repositions the ladder and climbs. As he gets closer to the top, Narumi somehow pulls herself in the ring and grabs the ladder again. This time Shimada grabs at the carabina. Narumi throws the ladder at Shimada like a lawn dart sending ladder and Shimada crashing to the canvas. Narumi lifts Shimada to his feet and hits a Paymon. Shimada drops to the canvas. Narumi sets up the ladder and drags herself up the ladder and pulls the belt free before slumping to the canvas.
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner of the Ladder Match and STILL Indy Champion ... NARUMI TSUTSUMI!!!
Evans: Narumi has done! She has defended that Indy Championship here tonight against a very game Shimada! Just when it looked like the champion was down and out, she willed herself back to her feet and did what she does best; retain. That gives her the record for most EWC Indy Championship defesnses! What a fantastic match.
Kushnir: It's that will to win that we've spoken about before. That said, Mitsuo Shimada came close tonight. On a few occasions he even had his fingers on the Indy Championship but tonight just wasn't his night.
Narumi rolls out of the ring and drops to her knees almost crawling up the ramp due to the pain. At the top of the ramp, Narumi proudly holds up the championship for all to see.
Evans: That gives Narumi eight points in the G1, and a sixth defense to this amazing Indy Championship reign. Incredible.
Kushnir: I'm starting to wonder if there's anyone on the Indies that can stop Narumi Tsutsumi!
The camera cuts to ...
We return to ringside where the fans are doing the wave and ready for our next contest!
Evans: We are going to have to get an update for you later on tonight ladies and gentlemen, Shimada was helped to the back by the referees and was favouring his shoulder. However, we're not nearly done yet here tonight with G1 action, let's get ready for this next match it should be a good one!
Reid: The following match, set for one fall, is a G1 Match. Joining us first from Gatlinburg, Tennessee and weighing in at 270 pounds ... THE DEFENDER!
The lights in the arena dim and the smoke machines go into overdrive as Kid Rock's "Warrior" hits the arenas PA system! Out through the curtain first comes controversial right winger Ben Thomas, met with a chorus of boos from everyone in attendance. Just when you think it can't get any louder the few left in the building NOT booing join in when out comes THE DEFENDER! Cloaked in an elegant sleeveless leather American flag duster and hosting an American flag up on his shoulder the young powerhouse and his father make their way down to the ring and step inside, The Defender ready to go to war.
Reid: And the opponent, residing in Mobile, Alabama and weighing in at 235 pounds ... KYLE GAUTIER!
An elegant Purple spotlight shines on the ramp as ‘The Man’ by the Killers blares. Kyle Gautier is standing at the top soaking in the raucous cheers. He slaps hands with anyone as he runs down to the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and goes to as many corners as he can to get ready.
DING DING DING
Defender starts with right hands and backhand chops before throwing Gautier off the ropes. Gautier ducks a big boot and smacks Defender in the face with a back elbow. Gautier grabs Defender for a DDT but Defender shoulders Gautier back to the corner and rams shoulders to the midsection. Defender then drops Gautier to the mat with a sidewalk slam. He hooks the leg.
ONE...
TW... NO! KICK OUT!
Gautier easily gets a shoulder off the mat. Defender lifts Gautier off the canvas but before he can do anything, Gautier lifts Defender slamming him down with an Alabama slam and a quick elbow drop. Defender rolls to his hands and knees but Gautier rams a knee to Defender's ribs before rolling Defender over for a cover.
ONE...
TW... NO! KICK OUT!
Defender shoves Gautier off to break the count.
Evans: Big kick out there.
Kushnir: It needed to be. A knee like that knocks the wind out of you.
Both get to their feet and Gautier runs at Defender hitting a clothesline followed by a snap DDT. Gautier climbs the turnbuckles and leaps hitting a tMc Club Initiation. He covers.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Defender rolls his opponent away to break the count. Both get to their feet where Defender ducks a right hand from Gautier and drops him to the mat with a full nelson slam. Gautier bounces back to his feet but it dropped back to the mat with a Spinebuster. He hooks the leg.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Gautier manages to drag himself from under his opponent to break the count.
Evans: So near but oh so very far for Defender!
Kushnir: The ring shook with the force of that Spinebuster but somehow this match continues.
Defender lifts Gautier from the mat and onto the top turnbuckle. As Defender climbs the turnbuckles himself, Gautier shoves him to the canvas. Gautier leaps hitting Defender with a dropkick. Defender gets to his feet but staggers into an Oliver Twist Of Fate. Gautier covers him.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... KYLE GAUTIER!!!Evans: A big win for Kyle Gautier. That moves him to seven points in the G1!
Kushnir: Defender did well here, he had a couple opportunities to take the win to but he left himself open at the turnbuckles and ultimately he paid for it.
Defender heads up the ramp with his head down while in the ring, Gautier stands on the middle turnbuckle with his arms raised in celebration.
Evans: Gautier has done well for himself in the G1 thus far, I'd like to call that a pleasant surprise.
Kushnir: Surprise? Are you saying you didn't think he'd do well? Not sure Kyle's gonna like that ... Great win for Gautier here tonight!
The camera cuts to ...
We return to ringside where we're getting ready for our next G1 match-up.
Evans: I think this is going to be one of the most physical matches of the night, both Dozier and Scorpio have been tearing through the G1 and Dozier is going to want to avenge that loss from last episode. He was so close to being our Indy Champion. But Scorpio is always out for blood. Let's take it to ringside.
Reid: The following match, set for one fall is a G1 Match! Joining us first.....
Images of rain falling on cement are seen on the big screen as "Raining Blood" by Slayer begins to play. When the guitar riffs begin, the lights in the arena turn yellow. Eddie Dozier steps out from the back to a loud chorus of boos. Dozier has a look of disgust on his face as he bends down and starts rocking back and forth.
As Dozier stretches out his arms and wipes down his vest, he calmly walks down to the ring, ignoring all of the haters.
Reid: Ladies and gentlemen. It is the EWC's privilege to bring back to you the EWC's Nightmare! Weighing in at two hundred and fifty-five pounds. Louisville, Kentucky's finest. EDDIE DOZIER!
Dozier smirks at the rowdy boos when his name is announced. He climbs up onto the apron and enters the ring through the ropes. He walks around the ring and yells out into the crowd as they boo louder. With a smirk, he steps into the corner to wait for his opponent.
'Rule Britannia' hits the speakers as red, white, and blue lighting flashes around the arena. The crowd begin to boo loudly as the imagine of a waving Union Jack is displayed on the X-Tron. Superimposed on this is the message "Please be upstanding for your Prime Minister". After a little while the orchestral music fades down...
Reid: And the opponent. Please welcome, from London, England, weighing in at 205 lbs... 'The People's Camp', 'The Baddest Bitch On The Planet', 'The Prime Minister'...'THE S-FACTOR' SCORPIO!
'Iconic' - Madonna feat. Chance The Rapper hits the speakers as the house lights go down, switching to a spotlight focused on the curtain. It parts, revealing 'The S-Factor' Scorpio stood behind, a hand on his hip cutting a beautiful silhouette. He sashays forward, a long coat dripping in jewels swaying with every step. Behind him steps Crème de la Crème, Scorpio's drag queen confidant and manager. The two look to one another and nod, before Scorpio opens his coat and drops it to the floor, revealing another stunning outfit. He steps down the ramp with a confident strut, emulating that of the catwalk models of Paris and Milan, before reaching the ring. Scorpio climbs up one set of steps as Crème climbs the other, parting the ropes to allow 'The S-Factor'' in. Stepping into the middle of the ring Scorpio raises one arm, and blows a kiss with the other, a smile forming on his beautifully made-up face.
DING DING DING
Scorpio charges at Dozier for something but Dozier lifts him hitting a tilt a whirl backbreaker. Dozier then runs at Scorpio with a Thez press and a series of punches. Dozier then rams Scorpio head first into the corner before charging. Scorpio superkicks a running Dozier to block. Scorpio slips to the middle turnbuckle and leaps hitting Dozier with a tornado DDT. Dozier gets to his feet as Scorpio runs for a Cross Body. Dozier catches him and spins Scorpio into a flatliner. He hooks the leg.
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TWO...
THR... NO!
Scorpio manages to get the heel of his boot onto the bottom rope breaking the count. Dozier lifts Scorpio to his feet but quickly sends him back to the canvas with a powerbomb. Dozier lifts him for a second powerbomb but Scorpio reverses it into a hurricanrana. He grabs Dozier's legs.
ONE...
TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Dozier shoves Scorpio off to break the count. Scorpio fires a superkick but Dozier catches Scorpio's foot to block it. He shoves the foot away but Scorpio spins on his other foot cracking Dozier in the jaw with a spinning heel kick. Scorpio slips to the middle turnbuckle and drops a heel onto Dozier's left knee. Dozier thrashes in pain while clutching his knee. He makes it to his feet only for Scorpio to dropkick the bad knee and send him trashing about again.
Evans: The referee needs to step in and check that knee.
Kushnir: He may have to stop this match if Eddie Dozier's knee is badly injured.
Dozier is on his feet and shoves the referee away. Scorpio grabs at the knee pulling Dozier to the canvas. While holding Dozier's foot, Scorpio steps to the bottom turnbuckle. He leaps driving his elbow into the bad knee. Dozier thrashes in pain until Scorpio superkicks him. Scorpio stands in the corner and jumps hitting a Margaret Thatcher's Revenge onto the knee of Dozier. Scorpio makes a cover hooking the bad leg.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Dozier gets a shoulder up off the mat. Scorpio lifts Dozier to his feet but Dozier punches Scorpio in the gut and quickly hits a Sacrifice. He rolls Scorpio over and makes a cover.
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TWO...
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Scorpio pushes Dozier off him to break the count.
Evans: I thought Dozier was out of this one but with that DDT he is right back in this.
Kushnir: Can he stay in this though or is that knee too much of a target?
Scorpio grabs the knee and lays into it with punches before getting to his feet and effectively hitting the knee with a DDT. Dozier grabs his knee in pain but still gets to his feet. Or foot as the case may be, Dozier can't put much weight on the left leg. Even so, Scorpio kicks it from under Dozier causing him to fall forward. Scorpio grabs Dozier hitting an AGR. He covers Dozier.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!
DING DING DING
Reid: And your winner, via pinfall ... SCORPIO!!!
Evans: Scorpio wins and remains undefeated in the G1, now with eight points!
Kushnir: Dozier gave it everything he had, but at what cost? He's come up short again and it looks like that knee might be toast.
Scorpio and Crème de la Crème celebrate in the ring while the referee and EMTs check on Dozier's knee. Scorpio walks past Dozier as he exits the ring. Crème de la Crème looks down at the injured Dozier and stomps on the injured knee as the referees all push her away.
Evans: Truly disgusting behaviour by Creme. Well, and Scorpio. That's nothing new.
Kushnir: We'll get an update on the status of Eddie Dozier later on.
Officials do their best to keep Scorpio and Crème de la Crème away, going back to check on Eddie as we cut to our final commercial of the evening ...
SHOWTIME BROADCAST
CHAMPIONSHIP
BROADCAST TIME-LIMIT
GROUP B MATCH
THESE TWO WILL HAVE 30 MINUTES TO DECIDE A WINNER - OR THE MATCH ENDS IN A DRAW.
ViVi (3PTS)
Vs Bosa (6PTS)
Match Writer: Kyle Gautier
We return to ringside where the fans are worked into a frenzy, they've been waiting all night for this main event and it's finally time!
Evans: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I've just received word that due to their respective matches tonight, both Mitsuo Shimada AND Eddie Dozier are OUT of the G1 Tournament and we'll be setting up other options for PRIME 98. Let's try to forget about this disgusting display by Scorpio, and move on to our colossal main event! There is a huge opportunity here for Vivi who not only has a chance to grab two more points, but derail the hype train of Beast Mode Bosa and take his Showtime Broadcast Championship!
Reid: The following match is for two points in the G1 tournament AND is for the EWC Showtime Broadcast Championship! Joining us first, weighing in at 128 pounds ... VIVI!
Pyros hit and "Little Boxes" by Kinky begins to play. Vivi appears and gives a big smile to the crowd, waving and enjoying herself like always. She skips down to the ring and rolls under the bottom rope, ready to compete.
The arena goes silent as Damon Reid stands at center ring. Around him, cameras flash and fans speak amongst themselves as he slowly raises a microphone to his lips.
Reid: Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring your attention to the Beast Incarnate. He is a man known the world over for his power, strength, and never surrender attitude. He is a second generation superstar with a family legacy that will be spoken about for years to come. Hailing from Marin, California! Here is the BEAST OF PRIME..... BOSA!
"The Bleeding" – Five Finger Death Punch begins to play! The crowd completely erupts as Bosa emerges from the backstage area! Stopping on the stage area, he glares at the ring a moment, adjusting his gloves and pads. Taking a deep breath, he looks around the arena as the fans cheer him on. Licking his lips, he nods his head.
The camera slowly pans around Bosa now as the fans continue to respond loudly! Bosa remains in place, allowing himself to bask in the moment. With one last nod, he begins to walk down the rampway and slide under the bottom rope. He paces the ring, stretching his arms as he does so. The arena is completely overwhelmed by the sounds of the fans stomping their feet and clapping their hands.
Bosa's theme song slowly fades out as he stands in place, anticipating the battle that is yet to come. In the distance, the fans begin to chant his name. Bosa nods and remains focused on the match that is about to begin.
DING DING DING
Bosa immediately charges Vivi and starts punching wildly, backing her into a corner. He lands about four in the corner and goes for a fifth one, missing as Vivi ducks down and escapes, dropping a knee on his front facing ankle. She rolls from under him and connects a vicious kick to his shin. She leaps onto his back, but he uses her momentum to turn her around and drop her with a spine buster. He shakes off any damage from his leg and goes to ground and pound, but Vivi slips under the bottom rope. Bosa follows her out as she sneaks back into the ring.
Evans: Vivi utilising her quickness to offset the power of Bosa!
Kushnir: Those kicks are going to slow down Bosa, no doubt. He can shake it off but too many are going to work against him later on.
Bosa reenters the ring but Vivi has used the seconds she had to bounce off the ropes and deliver a picture perfect Shining Wizard to the back of Bosa’s head. She goes to cover but Bosa immediately pushes her off. Relentless, Vivi kicks Bosa in the knee while he is on the ground. As Bosa puts an arm down to push himself up, she stomps on his wrist. Dazed, he tries again and she hits him with a running dropkick! She covers again!
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TWO..
THR... NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: That was oh so close for Vivi, she thought she had him there!
Kushnir: I told you, the kicks are starting to take effect on Bosa!
Bosa pushes her off and when he comes back to attack, he grabs her by the skull and plants her with a DDT. He pulls himself to a standing position and takes a second to appreciate the fight he has been given. Then he drops his demeanor and pulls her into a German Suplex! She bounces across the ring as he tenaciously goes to toss her into another German Suplex! As she regroups for a second time, Bosa gives her a running kick to the face! She crumples to the apron. Bosa drags her over and covers.
ONE..
TWO..
TH.. NO! KICK OUT!
Evans: Bosa with some footwork of his own now, and I think he rocked Vivi with those German suplexes! The cover may have been a way to deplete her energy by making her kick out again!
Kushnir: I think the Beast of Prime might go on the attack now but Vivi is very tenacious in this main event match-up! She's not going down without a fight!
Bosa drops down and does some mounted punches, trying to drive his fist through her face. He hits his admitted-as-much limit and lifts her up for a stalling chokeslam, but as he was holding her, she drives a knee between his eyes and loosens his grip, hitting the ground near his worked on leg. She kicks him in the kneecap and he crumbles to the ground. She lifts his leg for Vini Vidi Vici and holds on! He stretches out for a rope to break the hold but is dead to rights in the center of the ring! He grits his teeth and rolls into the pressure onto his back and uses his other leg to kick her in her grip. She finally lets go. As she goes for her signature Buzzsaw kick, Bosa dodges it and pushes her back into the ropes. As she rebounds, she gets caught into another DDT!
Evans: That DDT was brutal by Bosa, is Vivi gonna be able to rebound from that?
Kushnir: She's put up an amazing fight here tonight, she can come back from a DDT!
Bosa gets up and stalks around the downed Vivi. She starts to stir as Bosa lifts his arm to signify a Chin Check. As the crowd cheers, Vivi gets to her feet. He goes to clothesline her head off of her body but she ducks, causing Bosa to hit the corner turnbuckle. Vivi goes to jump on his back again...sleeper hold! She has it on and pulls Bosa to the center of the ring before he can grab for a rope break. After a moment, Bosa pushes his entire frame, Vivi-first into an opposite corner. As they collide, both superstars are down on the mat! They lay there for a moment, the effects of this brutal main event taking their toll before Bosa is the first to stir. He shakes his head, shaking away the cobwebs. He makes his way to his feet, and stares down Vivi as he signals for the UTB! The crowd is ready for it, and as Vivi begins to finally pull herself up, Bosa is ready but he's shocked to hear the bell ring!
DING DING DING
Reid: Ladies and gentlemen, your thirty minute time limit has expired - thus this match has been declared A DRAW! Also, therefore STILL Showtime Broadcast Champion ... BOSA!!Bosa looks annoyed as he grabs his championship, Vivi rolls out of the ring and acknowledges the crowd as Bosa stands in the ring shaking his head, wanting the pinfall win to defend his title.
Evans: Vivi came ready for a war and really gave it her all here tonight, we'll never know if she had a counter for the UTB ... but maybe we'll find out in the future! She should be absolutely proud of taking the fight to Bosa.
Kushnir: She gave it as good a shot as anyone has, but Bosa escapes with his Broadcast title tonight but only one point to show for it!
Evans: Great main event for PRIME here tonight, these fans got their money's worth all night long!
As the match ends, Bosa gathers himself and stands at center ring. All at once, the fans stand up and begin to chant.
BEAST! BEAST! BEAST! BEAST!
Nodding, Bosa clenches his fist and holds it out to the fans as a sign of respect. The fans return the gesture, as the arena pops with excitement! “The Bleeding” by Five Finger Death Punch begins to play now as Bosa walks to a nearby turnbuckle, raising both fists upon reaching the top! The fans do the same gesture in return as camera’s flash!
Evans: There he is… the Beast of Prime. For months now he has held the standard for this company, and the fans have flocked to support him in droves. The hardwork, the tenacity, this is something special. Based on the response from these fans, something special is starting to happen. I haven’t seen this sort of synergy in the company for years!
The music suddenly stops as the fans become even louder!
Evans: Wait.. what’s this? Is that? It is! Kyle Gautier!!! He is heading to the ring! For weeks, we have anticipated these two locking up in that ring. That match is finally upon us on the next Prime. What could Kyle be up to now though?
Rolling under the bottom rope, Kyle Gautier stares at Bosa as the two slowly circle one another! Camera’s flash as both men remain silent. Muscles twitch as sweat slowly finds its way down the contours of Bosa’s forehead.. Gautier smirks before stepping towards Bosa. The Beast of Prime does not hesitate to return the gesture as both men stand face to face at center ring! The fans literally lose it as a stare down takes place. Kyle points to Bosa's belt, flashes two fingers, and makes a 'mine' gesture, signifying his shot called. Bosa's body language invites the attempt right now!
Evans: Kyle Gautier is making his intentions known here tonight, and his intention is to dethrone the beast! PRIME 98 is going to be must-see but we are out of time for now, ladies and gentlemen! For Hayley, Victor Price, and our entire PRIME roster and team we will see you in two weeks time, for the G1 FINALE! I'm Marshall Evans! Goodnight!
We're treated to one last shot of the two staring each other down, as the show comes to a close!
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SEGMENT WRITERS
BOSA
Monolith
"Headhuntress" Aiya & Narumi Tsutsumi
Tyler Quest
Timothy Deacon
Killjoy Ito
Kyle Gautier & Bosa
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RECAP OF WINNERS
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Monolith
Vs Timothy Deacon
Vs Patrick James
WINNER(S): Timothy Deacon & Patrick James (Count-Out)
SINGLES MATCH
Timothy Deacon
Vs Patrick James
WINNER: Timothy Deacon
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NON-TITLE X-DIVISION - TOP CONTENDER
BRING YOUR OWN WEAPONS MATCH
"Headhuntress" Aiya
Vs Killjoy Ito
WINNER(S): "Headhuntress" Aiya
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SINGLES GROUP A MATCH
Tyler Quest (2PTS)
Vs Amber Lisa Hall (0PTS)
WINNER(S): DRAW
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SINGLES GROUP B MATCH
Jaxton Matthews (0PTS)
Vs Dalilah Ashe (2PTS)
WINNER(S): Dalilah Ashe (4 PTS)
...
INDY CHAMPIONSHIP
GROUP A LADDER MATCH
Mitsuo Shimada (0PTS)
Vs Narumi Tsutsumi (6PTS)
WINNER(S): AND STIL INDY CHAMPION - Narumi Tsutsumi (8 PTS)
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SINGLES GROUP B MATCH
The Defender (2PTS)
Vs Kyle Gautier (5PTS)
WINNER(S): Kyle Gautier (7 PTS)
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GROUP A MATCH
Eddie Dozier (4PTS)
Vs Scorpio (6PTS)
WINNER(S): Scorpio (8 PTS)
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MAIN EVENT
SHOWTIME BROADCAST
CHAMPIONSHIP
BROADCAST TIME-LIMIT
GROUP B MATCH
ViVi (3PTS)
Vs Bosa (6PTS)
WINNER(S): DRAW - STILL SHOWTIME BROADCAST CHAMPION - BOSA
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MVP OF THE NIGHT: "Headhuntress" Aiya
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: "Headhuntress" Aiya Vs Killjoy Ito
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