Post by MNB on Mar 25, 2024 20:59:34 GMT -6
WARNING:
This live event contains strong coarse language (L), and intense violence (V) which may be unsuitable for younger viewers. None of the matches you are about to watch have been predetermined. Only some of the thematic story-lines have been discussed beforehand. Accordingly, EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any match or activity performed in this live event.
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
MONDAY NIGHT BRAWL
EPISODE #607 | MARCH 25TH 2024LIVE! from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
EWC BRAWL
General Manager: Jim Connors
Assistant GM: Timothy Kahrs
Commentators: Joe Aiello & ??
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Bob Murray
General Manager: Jim Connors
Assistant GM: Timothy Kahrs
Commentators: Joe Aiello & ??
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Bob Murray
"I WON'T BOW DOWN" by P.O.D. blasts in the Arena
The show starts off with video footage detailing historic events over Monday Night BRAWL's history.
From episode 001 in 1997 all the way down to the last episode #606 in Chicago.
Images of previous EWC Champions are shown, starting with the very first Champion Black Ninja, then moving onto Big Mac and Steve Bennett. Sped up footage then shows a special montage of Memphis Reigns, Shadow Man, Hirsh Valentine, Jesse Nunez, Hurricane Jeff, Moses Lake, James Chambers, BDC, Jay Cee, Stray, Gladiator, The Rev, and Ruthless Aggression, all with the EWC Championship.
From there we look at the dawning of the Undisputed Championship as we know it today, with a focus on the men and women who have been a part of the red brand who have held the illustrious title including Candy, Dominic Sanders, Cyrus Black, Stitches, and Xavier Reid, before ending on the current champion Sally Talfourd.
Sped up footage again then takes us through to current Monday Night BRAWL Superstars: Stitches, Morgan Darkwater, Caleb Scott, Dio, Antoni Malietoa, Chelsea Skye, Emmanuelle, JoJo Rush, KU, Amis Shelton, and others making their way onto the red brand going into a historic 25th Season of BRAWL..
We then get a shot of the Champions of BRAWL:
JoJo Rush with the EWC International Championship...and the EWC Hardcore Championship
Morgan Darkwater with the EWC Heritage Championship
The opening pyros blast across the stage and here we go.
A wide aerial shot shows that the State Farm Arena is geared up for Monday Night BRAWL!
A wide aerial shot shows that the State Farm Arena is geared up for Monday Night BRAWL!
A chant begins of
"MNB!"
"MNB!"
"MNB!"
"MNB!"
A thick layer of fog circles the arena, and camera flashes repeatedly strobe the area!
The camera feed pans to different areas in the arena and we see fans cheering in excitement!
The fans are shown smiling, laughing, and pumping their fists in excitement
as fireworks emit from each corner of the ring!
A thick layer of fog surrounds the fans from the firework display.
A thick layer of fog surrounds the fans from the firework display.
The show is live... and the excitement is at a fever pitch!
Signs can be seen all over the arena, some reading:
"EVERY KISS BEGINS WITH DAPHNE KAY"
"THERE'S SOMETHING AMIS ABOUT SHELTON"
"WELCOME TO CALEB SCOTTLANTA"
"ANTONI'S GOT THE FUNK"
"I'VE GOT A SWEET TOOTH FOR SOME LUCHA ACTION"
and "AAAH MY TOOTH"
Aiello: Hello everyone and welcome to Monday Night BRAWL! I'm Joe Aiello alongside Assistant BRAWL General Manager Timothy Kahrs, who I must say is looking very...different than usual, this evening. What in the world is this all about?
Kahrs: Isn't it obvious, Joe? When the boss told me we were heading back to the State Farm Arena here in Hotlanta, I knew what needed to be done. I'm dressed to the nines for this special night of in-ring action!
Aiello: Ah...alright then. Folks, we are indeed ready for a big night as a tournament commences to determine the number one contender to the EWC Heritage Championship!
Kahrs: Chelsea Skye and Daphne Kay face off on one side of the bracket, with Amis Shelton taking on Emmanuelle on the other...and in two weeks, the respective victors will face off to see who takes on Morgan Darkwater for the title at StrangleMania XIX!
Aiello: We also have a massive match in store! Caleb Scott is set to face The Lad, who successfully defended the EWC Television Championship at PARAMOUNT 43...making tonight a title bout to keep an eye on!
Kahrs: The life of a champion is never easy, especially when you're expected to defend across brands this frequently!
Aiello: Very true! StrangleMania XIX will see Eleos Affect face The Heat Packers for the EWC Tag Team Championship, and tonight we have Antoni Malietoa taking on Dan Funk in singles competition to see who gets to name an added stipulation for the title match!
Kahrs: It's gonna be a snug one for sure, both teams have been at each other's throats ever since the Affect won the rights to challenge for the titles!
Aiello: And it all comes down to our main event of the evening, as the Silent Discotecnicos take on The House of JoJo Rush and Cosmo Goldworthy...unless Rush has actually gone and disappeared after what happened two weeks ago!
Kahrs: Oh man, I sure hope he's here. We've got two title matches at StrangleMania XIX and it's an absolute MESS trying to rearrange things...
Aiello: We'll find out tonight as we get ready for all the hot action in Hotlanta on Monday Night BRAWL...but right now, a former EWC Undisputed and International Champion is waiting to be heard in the ring after what went down recently!
We cut to ringside, where Stitches stands in the middle of the ring embracing the booing crowd.
Stitches: You know, it seems almost comical that the Light of Monday Night needed his manager to blast me in the back of the head with a cowbell, but I don’t him, I would do the same thing too if I had to look across the ring and into my own dark, decrepit eyes. But see Chicago, I am also a man of symbolism...
The carnival clown looks down at a cow bell clenched in his right hand.
Stitches: ...and I'd like nothing more to smash this cowbell over his cranium and watch him bleed as penance. But there are more pressing matters at hand; the International Championship, and the triple threat at Stranglemania and in JoJo’s infinite wisdom of trying to eliminate all the competition for Stranglemania, that fool will have the both of us and that, JoJo, that doesn't quite sit well with me. I have to share this ring with El Pablo.
Stitches focuses on the hardcam that closes in on Stitches.
Stitches: But moreso than that, there is the potential I watch another opportunity slip between my fingertips because someone else involved can't quite keep up with the pressure. I refuse to allow what happened at WrestleFest when I lost that International Championship to happen again at Stranglemania. As I said prior, if I hadn't have lost the International Championship you wouldn't be standing here with that championship. The dominoes started to fall once King Flip pinned Morgan Darkwater to capture my championship.
The mess we've made plays over the PA system, cueing the crowd that the House are on their way to the stage, the United States Champion, Cosmo Goldworthy, the EWC Manager of the year, Tori Taylor, and of course, their lawyer Justin Case emerge and stand at the stage, all armed with microphones.
Tori Taylor: I love the confidence, Stitches, I really do– but truth is, I didn’t hit you with Jon’s cowbell to get him out of fighting you at Stranglemania.”
Tori pauses and smugly chuckles with Cosmo.
Tori Taylor: I did it because I want you to remember that I’m always going to be in the wings.
Stitches: At least you’ll be in the rings, but the real question is where the hell is your Hardcore & International Champion anyway? He’s been MIA after I broke him down in that Gauntlet.
The crowd cheered at Stitches’ quick wit. Tori is about to respond, but Justin attempts to diffuse the situation. Tori and Cosmo approach the ring and stare Stitches down at ring side. Stitches remains sitting in the ring, but the cowbell tight in his grip.
Justin Case: Hey hey, Justin Case, House Lawyer here. There appears to be a mix-up over at Management; following last Brawl JoJo Rush is not cleared to compete. He will not be cleared to compete in tonight’s main event against El Pablo and his brother Vertigo!
The crowd show their displeasure and boo loudly. Justin raises his hand to try and calm the crowd. It does not work. Cosmo pats Justin on the back, telling him that he’s got it from here. Cosmo takes the microphone to his mouth.
Cosmo Goldworthy: It’s a damn shame that JoJo can’t compete tonight, but considerin’ that we are in Atlanta – I don’t blame him! JoJo is rackin’ up championship after championship, he’s like Tom Brady.. And we all know what he did to the Atlanta Falcons!
Obviously, the booing is amped up to a high at Cosmo’s mention of the Falcons’ 28-3 blown lead in the Super Bowl.
Cosmo Goldworthy: But it’s all good and well, because tonight on Brawl, Tori Taylor will be making her EWC debut in the MAIN EVENT against Silent Discotecnicos! How many people can say that they’re being thrown to the deep waters like she is? And regardless of ‘inexperience’, there’s no woman more battle tested for this opportunity than she is.
Cosmo looks back to Tori and nods, before continuing.
Cosmo Goldworthy: Learning under the wing of the EWC Indy Champion Callie Clark, the SECOND-BEST manager you will ever see in Alastor Gray, and of course JoJo Rush, there is nothing that stops this woman from making that ring hers tonight!
Tori squints and side-eyes Cosmo, but lets it slide.
Cosmo Goldworthy: Now Justin Case has JoJo’s wellbeing as his number one priority! Y’all shouldn’t boo him for stating the obvious– he has no business competing tonight. But Stitches, and everyone else.. I hope y’all can learn from tonight because once again, El Pablo will NOT be able to stop me!
Cosmo chuckles at the booing reactions and blows it off.
Cosmo Goldworthy: And that, Mr. Case.. That is how you deal with 16,000 dimwits!
He puts the microphone down, allowing Justin Case to resume his business.
Justin Case: Thankfully for you Stitches, and lovely Atlantians, before we leave, the Hardcore & International Champion did give me a prepared statement that he’d like me to read to you all.
Justin looks over to Stitches, who he finds especially frightening.
Justin Case: This time, I won’t torture you guys by trying a JoJo-accent.
Justin pulls out the envelope and puts on his reading glasses.
Justin Case: “At Stranglemania, I’m leaving with two titles, and three hearts.” - JoJo Rush. Rather succinct words. Oh wait, there’s a second part for House eyes only.
Justin shows the letter to both Tori and Cosmo. The two look at each before getting on opposite sides of Stitches, the crowd are excited to see the war of words break down to a war of literal violence. They become unglued as Cosmo and Tori enter the ring at the same time and attack Stitches. Stitches hits Tori with a cowbell to the ribs, but Cosmo is on top of him and starts raining down blows. Once Tori recovers she also joins in but wait, All of the Lights plays over the PA and the former tag team champs, The Silent Discotecnicos rush in for the save! Pablo gets on top of Cosmo with blows and Vertigo attacks Tori Taylor! The crowd are off their feet! But that joy is quickly diminished as the current Tag Team champions, the Heat Packers run in and pull Tori Taylor and Cosmo Goldworthy out of harm’s way! Vertigo and Pablo bang on the ropes in frustration but turn around when they see that Stitches caught a hold of the slippery Justin Case and tosses him into the ring for Pablo and Vertigo before walking away from the ring.
The Discotecnicos look surprised by the strange gesture, but decide not to let it go to waste. Speaking of waste, Vertigo hoists a wiggling Justin Case up by the waist, Pablo hits the ropes then hits a picture-perfect heel kick! Art Attack! The crowd electric and ready to begin the show as we fade to the EWCTV advertisement!
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HERITAGE #1 CONTENDER MINI-TOURNEY - BRACKET A
SINGLES MATCH
WINNER FACES BRACKET B WINNER @ BRAWL #608
FOR AN EWC HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOT @ STRANGLEMANIA XIX
Daphne Kay
VS Chelsea Skye
SINGLES MATCH
WINNER FACES BRACKET B WINNER @ BRAWL #608
FOR AN EWC HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOT @ STRANGLEMANIA XIX
Daphne Kay
VS Chelsea Skye
We return to ringside just the "The Sunkn' Norweigan" hit's the arena's sound system to wild cheers from the audience.
Aiello: This is odd, I don't seem to have the Captain down as appearing tonight...
Kahrs: Ha! When has that ever stopped a guy like Darkwater?
Sure enough, Captain Morgan Darkwater steps out on stage, the Brawl Heritage championship around his waist, and pumps up the crowds with a proud smile before making his way down to the ring, high-fiving those at ringside before climbing into the ring and taking a live microphone.
Darkwater: Good evenin', ladies an' gentlemen, an' welcome to another excitin' episode of Monday Night Brawl! They've put together one hell of a card tonight, an' make no mistake, but ye know what? Somethin' seems t'be missin', somethin' I can't quite put my finger on... I mean, we have two matches tonight to start decidin' the first contender fer this Heritage title...
He pauses to proudly pat the belt at his waist, smirking slightly, then continues.
Darkwater: Will it Daphne Kay? Chelsea Skye? Amis Shelton? Or perhaps Emmanuelle? Who knows? What I do know is this show was missin' th' champion himself, an' I couldn't let that stand! Why, I personally asked Connors, our esteemed GM, to give me a match tonight, an' ye know what he said? He said no!
There's thundering boos at this revelation, the Captain smiling thinly and nodding his disapproval.
Darkwater: Aye, I were sorely disappointed, too! But nay, Connors said he didn't want to see his 'prized champion' burnt-out before his big, historic first title defence at StrangleMania XIX, that I should just stay home with th' wife an' enjoy these next couple of weeks... but that ain't th' Captain's style, no sir! He bleeds Brawl-red, an' he'll be damned if he sits out not one, but two shows just because some namby-pampy stuffed suit is afraid of a few bumps an' bruises! So! If he can't compete here tonight, but we have ourselves some contenders matches, well then th' Captain is just goin' to make himself comfortable at ringside, an' join th' illustrious commentary team!
The crowds cheer at this blatant display of stubborn defiance from the Captain as he climbs out of the ring, handing the microphone off as he makes his way to the commentary table, where Joe Aiello and Steve Bennett look surprised, but shuffle down to make room for the large, burly pirate.
Aiello: You heard it here first, folks, we have none other than our Heritage Champion, Captain Morgan Darkwater, joining us for commentary!
Kahrs: Not for too long, I hope - no offence, Captain, but the smell of rum is potent.
The Captain squeezes a headset over his head and shoot Kahrs a scathing gaze.
Darkwater: Technically, it were grog, Kahrs, an' before ye judge may I just remind ye of what happens when you got on th' wrong side of an EWC wrestler.
Kahrs: ... As you were, Captain.
Aiello: We go to Jessica Stroup in the ring, to start this first match off!
Stroup: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in Cross City, Florida and weighing in at 149 pounds... DAPHNE KAY!
The opening rift of “Thriller” comes over the sound system as Daphne Kreel steps out with a look of disdain all over her face. As the song intensifies, Daphne makes her way down the ramp while ignoring the fans in the front row. She walks around the ring before hopping up onto the ring apron. She throws her trench coat off before leaping over the top rope. She chuckles to herself before stepping onto the middle rope and giving a sultry wink of her eye towards the audience. The boos grow louder as Daphne smiles with a wicked grin before leaning in the corner.
Darkwater: Miss Kay be an interestin' woman, an' make no mistake. I faced Kolby Kreel in his debut match, as well as Rush, when I returned... so it would be interestin' if my first match as champion were against his wife... we shall see if life be poetic like that!
Kahrs: That was the only time you've beaten JoJo Rush, isn't it?
Darkwater: Dammit, Kahrs, what did I just say?
Stroup: And the opponent, from Chicago. Illinois, she is the “Nightmare Angel”... CHELSEA SKYE!
The Opening riff to "Reborn Through Failure" hits the speakers and Chelsea comes out ready for action, she makes her entrance and poses for the crowd once she's in the ring.
Darkwater: Th' Captain be no stranger to facin' rockstars in th' past, includin' our own Rebel Rhodes fer her International title back in 2017, but I don't think I've e'er faced someone in her... other career.
Aiello: You mean a pornstar, Captain?
Darkwater: Watch your mouth, Joe! Yer dear sweet mother might be watchin'...!
DING DING DING
Chelsea charges at Daphne who knock her down with a dropkick. Daphne grabs Chelsea and throws her into the corner. From there, Daphne attacks Chelsea with a Daphne Shuffle of a right jab, a left hook and a spinning roundhouse kick. Chelsea stumbles out of the corner where Daphne grabs her and lifts Chelsea into the air before dropping her to the mat with a fisherman buster. Daphne hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Darkwater: Miss Skye's eagerness to get momentum swiftly on her side only backfired, givin' her opponent full control for a punishin' combination of moves that almost put her away fer good! She'll have to keep her cool an' come back from a new angle, or this match be lost.
Chelsea lifts a shoulder high into the air breaking the count. Daphne grabs Chelsea as she tries to apply a dragon sleeper. Chelsea lifts herself off the mat breaking the hold with a jaw breaker. Chelsea gets to her feet and runs at Daphne leaping into a flying clothesline. Daphne gets to her feet but Chelsea takes her over to the mat with a hurricanrana. Daphne manages to pull herself to her feet but Chelsea runs at her hitting a spear. Chelsea hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Daphne rolls a shoulder off the mat to break the count.
Aiello: Chelsea Skye caught Daphne with a spear out of nowhere, and almost had this match in the bag, but Kay shows resilience with the shoulder-up.
Kahrs: These two vicious vixens are going all-out tonight, both wanting a shot at the Heritage title, and I'm here for it!
Darkwater: Of course ye are, Kahrs me man, where else would ye be? Are ye good? Are ye disassociatin'...?
Chelsea lifts Daphne to her feet and smacks her with a series of forearms. Chelsea runs at the ropes and kicks off the middle rope and back at Daphne driving her down to the mat with an Angel’s Reckoning. Chelsea rolls her over and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Daphne rolls to her side braking the count. Chelsea climbs to the top rope and leaps for Down From The Skye. Daphne rolls to the side and Chelsea crashes to the mat below. Daphne rolls to the apron and gets to her feet. Daphne springs into the ring hitting Keys To Success. She crashes down onto Chelsea hooking the leg as she does so.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Chelsea’s foot finds the middle rope causing a break in the count.
Aiello: The shooting-star press Keys to Success almost had it, but for now the door to victory remains firmly locked.
Kahrs: Do you even hear yourself, Joe? You think you're so smart, just cos you can make puns - well, this is professional wrestling, not Saturday Night Live, so stick to calling the play-by-play and leave the quips to me!
Darkwater: I don't much care fer yer tone, Kahrs, it be a wonder Aiello hasn't smacked ye by this point... But I digress. A lot of high-flyin' action, th' kind ye wouldn't see th' Captain tryin' to pull off any time soon, he'll stick with th' Winds of Fortune elbow-drop, thank ye very much.
Both women slowly get to their feet. Daphne grabs Chelsea and positions her for Dispel Magic. Chelsea manages to counter with a DDT driving Daphne down. Chelsea rolls to the apron and pulls herself to the top turnbuckle. Chelsea leaps and collides with Daphne hitting Skye’s The Limit. She hooks the leg as the referee counts
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall... CHELSEA SKYE!
Chelsea raises her arms in victory and rolls from the ring. She takes a moment to admire the Heritage title resting on the commentary table before heading back, slapping hands with the fans as she heads up the ramp.
Aiello: Well, there you have it folks! After a hard fought match that was anyone's game more than once, we finally have the first bracket of the Heritage Contenders tournament finals for Brawl #608 in Chelsea Skye!
Darkwater: Aye, an' she definitely seems to have her sights set on my Heritage title already - good fer her, don't lose sight of what ye be fightin' fer!
Kahrs: Daphne gave her one heck of a fight here tonight, and whilst I would have loved to see the Dark Wizard stake her claim for the title, I gotta say 'Nightmare Champion Angel' has a nice ring to it, too.
Darkwater: Ye say that like me losin' at StrangleMania be a foregone conclusion, Kahrs. What are ye, a psychic or somethin'? Why didn't ye warn Bennett?
Kahrs: Y'know, I liked your new attitude better when you weren't taking shots at me at every opportunity...
Darkwater: What, ye thought yer bond with Connors would make ye exempt?
Kahrs: Kinda, yeah, but I'm starting to get the feeling that means less and less around here...
Aiello: Well, folks, we're halfway through the Heritage contenders tournament, with Chelsea Skye going through to the finals next episode. But who will she be facing for that shot at the title at StrangleMania XIX - will it be Amis Shelton, or the one they call Emmanuelle? Stay tuned, we'll have the answer for you after these commercials..!
As Chelsea's music plays her up the ramp Lacey Savage appears at the top of the stage, flanked by Damage Incorporated and Bedlam Briggs. She makes a dramatic show of applauding Chelsea's victory as she greets her with an exaggerated embrace, which Chelsea accepts rather stiffly.
Ignoring her hesitant response Lacey reaches back and retrieves a shirt sporting the F.E.U.D. logo from Bedlam, presenting it to Chelsea like an award. Chelsea accepts the shirt, holding it up for the crowd to see before putting it on as a show of solidarity with her new stable mates. Lacey is overjoyed by this, and together the stable welcomes their newest member safely into the fold before escorting her through the curtain as we move to a commercial break.
HERITAGE #1 CONTENDER MINI-TOURNEY - BRACKET B
SINGLES MATCH
WINNER FACES BRACKET A WINNER @ BRAWL #608
FOR AN EWC HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOT @ STRANGLEMANIA XIX
Amis Shelton
VS Emmanuelle
SINGLES MATCH
WINNER FACES BRACKET A WINNER @ BRAWL #608
FOR AN EWC HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOT @ STRANGLEMANIA XIX
Amis Shelton
VS Emmanuelle
We return to ringside where the crowd is anticipating our next match!
Aiello: After a tough first contest, we now know Chelsea Skye will be moving on in the tournament...and up next, we find out who faces her in two weeks!
Kahrs: Amis Shelton is looking to make a statement upon his return to EWC...but he's gotta take on Emmanuelle for a chance to advance!
Darkwater: Aye! Th' first match was a great way to kick-off Brawl, an' I expect this second Heritage contendership round t'be no different - especially with th' man who's comin' out now involved!
Stroup: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, from Springfield, Illinois and weighing in at 195 pounds... AMIS SHELTON!
As the opening riffs to Nothing but Thieves' "Futureproof" hits the speakers, the crowd almost unanimously rise to their to a chorus of boos for the imminent arrival of Amis Shelton. As soon as the first verse kicks in, Amis appears from behind the curtain with arms already raised, ready to soak in the reaction from the fans with his trademark smirk. He walks down to the ramp and hops into the ring, climbing a turnbuckle with arms aloft.
Darkwater: Shelton may love to talk - almost as much as th' Captain - makin' any microphone in his hands a bona fide weapon with his words, but unlike many hot-headed contemporaries, this man can back-up his words with action! I may not care fer his attitude at times, but you gotta respect th' ability of Mr Shelton.
Stroup: And the opponent, residing in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California and weighing in at an approximate 135 pounds... EMMANUELLE!
‘B.I.T.C.H.’ by Megan Thee Stallion plays as Emmanuelle steps through the curtain and casually walks down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, she holds her arms out to her sides before dropping to one knee. After a moment she heads up the steps to the apron and steps through the ropes. Emmanuelle stands in the middle of the ring and raises an arm in the air before holding them out to her sides.
Darkwater: They say yer theme is th' first impression people get of ye, an' fer someone like Emmanuelle that speaks volumes! This be a woman who knows she has the ability and charisma to be popular, but doesn't really give a damn what others think of her, preferrin' to just get business done in th' ring, an' th' Captain can respect that.
DING DING DING
Amis fires at Emmanuelle with a superkick. Emmanuelle blocks it but Amis jumps into an enziguri. Amis cracks Emmanuelle with a European uppercutt. Emmanuelle staggers but Amis grabs her arms taking her over with a tiger suplex. He bridges into a pin.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Aiello: This match has barely begun, and already a near-fall for Amis Shelton!
Darkwater: Mr Shelton lookin' to end th' match early! Though whether due to ruthless efficiency, or blatant disrespect fer Miss Emmanuelle, not wantin' to share th' ring with her a second longer than he has to, ye cannot be sure, but this match continues!
Emmanuelle breaks the count by rolling to her feet. Emmanuelle knocks Amis down with a big boot. Emmanuelle twists at Amis for a discus lariat. Amis ducks it but Emmanuelle takes Amis down with a chop block. Amis clutches at his knee but manages to get to his feet. As he does, Emmanuelle scoops him up bringing Amis to the mat with a Michinoqu Driver. She hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Amis raises an arm from the mat breaking the count and knocking Emmanuelle to the mat.
Aiello: That’s one way of kicking out!
Kahrs: It shows Emmanuelle it’s going to take a lot more to keep Amis Shelton down!
Darkwater: Aye, this is not a man who goes down easy, an' should he get caught slippin' ye can be sure he's likely to make his opponent pay fer it!
Emmanuelle gets to her feet and cracks Amis square in the face with an EMS. He drops back to the mat where Emmanuelle hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Aiello: EMS outta nowhere, and that was almost it for Amis Shelton!
Darkwater: Emmanuelle showin' here she not be one easily dismissed, much as Mr Shelton might want to do so! When ye go into a match thinkin' yer opponent is so far below ye they are not worth yer time, ye often set yer'self up fer failure, and Shelton needs t'be careful he doesn't fall into that trap!
Amis just manages to roll to his side and break the count. Emmanuelle runs off the ropes as Amis gets to his feet. She jumps for a Malibu Shine but Amis catches her in mid air. Amis launches Emmanuelle into the corner with a Lawn Dart. Emmanuelle pours down the corner. Amis pushes her down and hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Emmanuelle gets a hand onto the bottom rope breaking the count.
Aiello: Smart ring positioning. She knew where she was chose the rope over expelling energy by kicking out.
Kahrs: Expelling? That’s a big word!
Darkwater: Th' only time Kahrs heard that word, it was when he was gettin' kicked out of school fer th' sixth time.
Emmanuelle pulls herself to her feet. Amis charges looking for a Dragoon’s Glory. Emmanuelle manages to sidestep Amis and he stands holding the ropes with no full idea how he got there. He turns around and Emmanuelle scoops him up looking for a Queen Bee Drop. Amis manages to slip from her grasp over her shoulder. Amis runs off the ropes cracking Emmanuelle with Dragoon’s Glory. He rolls into a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall AMIS SHELTON!
Amis climbs a turnbuckle with arms aloft ready to soak in the reaction from the fans with his trademark smirk. Amis gets his arm raised in victory by the referee but quickly forces a break and dismisses the official as his smirk goes away. The victorious Shelton reaches out of the ring, requesting a microphone from the ring announcer who quickly obliges.
Amis Shelton: Cut my music… Cut my music!
“Futureproof” by Nothing but Thieves fades out as the crowd responds with jeers from the capacity crowd as Amis circles the ring, he eventually stops and points at Emmanuelle who’s getting helped out of the ring by the referee.
Amis Shelton: She’s got Operation: Rebrand right? It seems to me that you’ve got a whole lotta steps to climb before you can reach my fuckin’ level. Get your ass back to boot camp and out of my damn ring!
Amis circles the ring once more after waving away his defeated opponent. He stares down Darkwater with intent in his eyes, raising the microphone to his lips once more.
Amis Shelton: Now onto the real order of business, Morgan Darkwater...listen, and listen real good.
‘The Renegade’ gets cut off by the positive fan response to The Pirate, something that slightly irritates Amis Shelton and perhaps confuses Darkwater.
Amis Shelton: July 16th, 2018.
The fans wait for Amis to elaborate but he doesn’t. He instead tosses the microphone to the floor and chuckles to himself. “Futureproof” by Nothing but Thieves resumes playing as Amis celebrates to the booing crowd. The cameras turn to the commentary table for the post-match comments, with the Captain's brow furrowed from that remark before he composes himself.
Aiello: If at first you don’t succeed, try again. That’s what Amis Shelton did and he picked up the win right here tonight!
Kahrs: It could have been for nothing. Had Emmanuelle been able to hit the Queen Bee Drop, he would have been stung as Emmanuelle buzzed off with the victory
Darkwater: I had a feelin' in my gut it be only a matter of time before th' Captain crossed swords with Mr. Shelton again....an' with this hard-fought victory over Emmanuelle, Shelton be one step closer to that match bein' a reality!
Aiello: We now have both competitors for the final round of this Heritage Contender Tournament - at Brawl #608 it will be Chelsea Skye vs Amis Shelton, the winner going on to face you, Captain Darkwater, at StrangleMania XIX for the Brawl Heritage championship!
Kahrs: If I were you, Captain, I'd definitely be rooting for Skye to come away with the surprise win next show! From what I've gathered, things didn't work out well for you when you faced Shelton in the past!
Darkwater: Nonsense, man! He may have bested me in th' past, but that be th' past, and we're both very different men now. People said th' same thing about Ace King, that there were no way th' Captain would be able to beat the man who had bested him at e'ery turn and, well... I have the Blast Briefcase to prove them wrong. So whoe'er wins, th' Captain is ready an' waitin' fer them!
Aiello: Don't go away folks, we'll be back with more action as BRAWL rolls on!
We move to a commercial break.
A TOUGH INTERBRAND TUSSLE...FOR THE TITLE!
SINGLES MATCH
FOR THE EWC TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Caleb Scott
VS The Lad
SINGLES MATCH
FOR THE EWC TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Caleb Scott
VS The Lad
We return to ringside where the fans are buzzing for this upcoming match!
Aiello: For the first time this year, the brand new EWC Television Championship will be up for grabs here on Monday Night Brawl! The Lad makes his Brawl debut against Caleb Scott!
Kahrs: My notes tell me that this is also Lad’s FIRST defense against a former Television Champion! Big step up in competition for him tonight!
Aiello: Uhh.. No? I think those are my notes.
Kahrs: Huh? Where’d mine go, then?!
Stroup: The following match is scheduled for one fall and it is for the EWC Television Championship! Joining us first, from St. Cloud, Minnesota, weighing in at 225 pounds ... CALEB SCOTT!
The lights shut off, flooding the crowd in darkness as the tension begins to rise.
“Are you buried alive!?!”
The screaming vocals tear through the venue with white lights flickering to the beat. A spotlight shines from above the ring to the stage, revealing Caleb Scott in his leather jacket with a hood pulled over his head. He takes a brief look around at the crowd before walking down the ramp as the white lights continue to flicker. Caleb walks up the steps and enters the ring. Standing in the middle of the ring, Caleb slowly begins to raise his arms to the side.
“I can’t stop, my path is set.”
The tension builds as he brings his hands up, and grips onto his hood.
“All I know is violence!”
Caleb throws his hood back and extends his arms to the side.
Stroup: And his opponent, from Hell's Kitchen, New York, weighing in at 223 pounds ... HE IS THE EWC TELEVISION CHAMPION ... THEEE LAADDDDD!
As the infectious beat from "Exhibit C" by Jay Electronica comes on, The Lad steps out from behind the curtain. Massaging his wrist, he stares out to the world before him. He puts up a quiet prayer before marching down the ramp. He offers quick high-fives to those who put out their hands. With his head lowered, he looks at the ring and hits the stairs. Once on the ring apron, he pays his respects by cleaning his feet. When he gets in the ring, he goes to his corner and waits.
DING DING DING
Lad and Caleb circle around the ring, trying to get a good look at one another. They engage with a collar and elbow tie-up, and Lad swings around into a waist lock. Lad tries to lift the heavier Caleb, and Caleb brings himself back to the mat. Lad tries again, and Caleb spins behind and clubs him in the back of the head! Caleb ditches the technical wrestling quickly, and turns Lad into some nasty forearm blows! Lad covers up, but he throws an open handed slap! Caleb staggers, and Lad throws another slap with all of his might! Lad approaches Caleb, but Caleb scoops him up and slams him into the turnbuckles! Caleb follows up with some nasty shoulder barages. He takes Lad by the wrist and hammerwhips him across the ring, and Lad goes chest first into the turnbuckles, falling to the floor! Caleb drags Lad up and punches him in the body, then punches him in the jaw. Lad leans on the ropes. Caleb takes his wrist and irish whips him again. Caleb charges off, but Lad brings him down with a beautifully executed drop toe hold! He swings over into a grounded hammerlock, and Caleb winces in pain. Caleb starts to sit up, but Lad wrenches tight on the wrist of Caleb.
Caleb starts to spin, and Lad transitions into a front facelock. Caleb grunts as his eyes are diverted to the mat. He starts to grab Lad by the waist and try to overpower him.. But Lad brings him right back down! Caleb grunts, trying his hardest to get back up. He starts to muscle up again and he grabs Lad by the waist, slowly raising his feet off of the canvas.. But Lad brings himself right back down and transitions to an inside cradle!
ONE!
Caleb kicks out, but Lad rolls backwards with the front facelock in! Lad nods his head, wrenching it in. He starts to rise with the front facelock in. He wraps Caleb’s arm around his head and lifts him up for a snap vertical suplex! Caleb holds his back, wincing in pain. Lad rises to his feet and drags Caleb up. He slaps him again, and then grabs the head to try and lift him for another suplex. This time Caleb gets him with a nasty liver shot! Lad wobbles, holding at his side in pain. Caleb bounces off the ropes and lariats him! He rises and calls him up for another! Lad rises, dazed.. And Caleb hoists him high up in the air and slams him to the mat with a spinebuster!
The back of Lad’s head bounces off the canvas and Caleb looks around, feeling a groove. Lad slowly works his way up and Caleb takes the wrist, irish whipping him into the turnbuckles. He follows up with a big time corner spear! Lad bounces out of the corner, holding his ribs as Caleb bounces off the ropes with a bulldog! Lad rolls away to the ropes, nursing his mouth for any possible blood. Caleb rises and drags Lad up. He takes the waist and scoops him up onto his shoulder – but Lad slips free and tries to lock in a sleeper, but Caleb tosses him over! Lad charges in and Caleb slams him back first with a STO! He makes the cover!
ONE!
TWO–Lad kicks out!
Aiello: What endurance shown by the champion so far!
Kahrs: Caleb showing some of his own too though! I’d have tapped out on the first hammerlock!
Aiello: ..I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone tap out to a hammerlock...
Lad slowly rises, dazed. Caleb drags him up and starts throwing knees into his ribs. Lad coughs out in pain and Caleb takes his wrist, irish whipping him off. But Lad shows some agility by sliding out through the bottom rope! Caleb rushes over to grab Lad, but Lad takes the legs and trips him onto his back! He pulls him to the outside and knocks his head off with one of the NASTIEST LARIATS EVER SEEN! Sweat flies all the way into the front row and the slapping noise was heard all the way in the nosebleeds! Caleb is down and out, and Lad shakes his head. He drags Caleb up and places him onto the apron, taking the head. Lad looks to dig deep, but Caleb punches him in the side! Caleb punches him in the side again! He shoves him back and starts to pull himself back up onto the apron.. Lad slowly rises, coughing out in pain.. AND CALEB DIVES OFF THE APRON INTO A SPEAR!
Both men hit the floor hard and the fans are in awe at what they’re seeing right now! It takes him a couple, but Caleb muscles himself up and unleashes a guttural war cry! He drags up Lad and throws him in the ring! Caleb slides in and quickly lifts Lad up. He tucks his arm under his chin, looking for the Grim Death! But Lad leaps behind him! Lad takes the waist! OAK CITY SPECI– Caleb drops free and lands on his feet! Lad rushes in and Caleb throws him face first into the ropes! He takes the waist for a german suplex, but Lad performs a standing switch and lifts him for a german suplex! He holds onto him and rolls through, a SECOND german suplex! He holds on and rolls through a third time, he slaps the hands down and straightjackets his arms.. BRIDGING STRAITJACKET GERMAN SUPLEX!
ONE!
TWO!
CALEB KICKS OUT!
But Lad holds onto his arms, slowly rolling them over! He deadlifts Caleb up and ripcords him out! But Caleb kicks his arm away! Lad reaches for his wrist and Caleb stuns him with a headbutt! Lad releases the old and Caleb tucks Lad’s arm over his shoulder! Lad has it scouted out and starts throwing elbows with said arm! He starts drilling elbows to the side of Caleb’s head and shoves him to the ropes. Lad bounces off the ropes AND DROPS HIM WITH A POLISH HAMMER! Caleb hits the mat hard, and Lad falls back into the corner. He calls for Caleb to get up.. Caleb slowly rises and LAD GETS HIM WITH A DISCUS LARIAT! Lad makes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
CALEB KICKS OUT AGAIN!
Lad looks around, not sure what it’ll take! He starts to rise, looking to the top rope. He steps out of the ring and walks to the apron.. He starts to climb up.. Caleb rolls over, breathing heavily. Lad is perched all the way at the top, waiting for Caleb to rise! And now Caleb is up to his feet.. AND LAD FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE INTO A DIVING CLOTHESLINE! NO! CALEB CATCHES HIM IN MID AIR! GRIM DEATH!
THE URANAGE SPIKES LAD RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!
Caleb staggers over, falling on top of Lad for the cover! He hooks the leg, nodding his head along for the referee’s count because this is his chance!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE–
LAD KICKS OUT!
Aiello: Do you know how close that was?! I thought Caleb just won it with the Grim Death, but Lad found a way to kick out just in time!
Kahrs: Goodness! The way his head just got slammed into the canvas! Regardless, this may be Caleb’s chance to follow up and win this thing!
Caleb slowly pulls himself up. He slashes his throat with his thumb and drags Lad up! He takes the legs and lifts him up for the Grave Plot– but Lad grabs the ropes! Caleb struggles, trying to yank Lad backwards! But Lad is still holding onto the top rope! Caleb yanks back with all of his power, but the momentum is too much as it brings Lad back to his feet with Caleb’s head in his thighs! He tries to lift him for a powerbomb, but Caleb back body drops and Lad holds onto his legs for a sunset flip! But Caleb backrolls out of it before the referee can make a count.. Lad quickly rises to his feet and Caleb charges in for another spear– ROARING ELBOW FROM THE LAD! CALEB IS KNOCKED STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR! LAD COLLAPSES INTO THE PIN!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE…
CALEB GETS HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!
Extremely close call and this match is still going! Lad rises to his feet, shaking his head. He drags Caleb up and lifts him into a fireman’s carry, trying the same move that got him his last defense.. He tries to swing into Sweet Business but Caleb lands on his feet! Lad swings a desperation lariat but Caleb ducks his head so Lad’s arm wraps around his head! Caleb takes his waist and lifts him for a northern lights suplex! Lad’s back hits the mat hard and he rolls over, groaning in pain. Caleb shakes his head, starting to rise up. He drags up Lad and he jams his head into his arm pit! He lifts him up vertically, looking to slam him down in that powerbomb for Cemetery Moonlight – but AS HE CHANGES POSITIONS, LAD TOSSES HIM WITH A HURRICANRANA!
Caleb goes down and Lad somehow averts danger! Lad slowly pulls himself up, calling for Caleb to rise.. He tries to spin into ANOTHER ROARING ELBOW BUT CALEB DUCKS! He takes the waist for a german suplex and as he takes him up in the air.. LAD DROPS INTO AN IMANARI ROLL, TAKING THE LEG! He spins over, starting to twist Caleb onto his back for the SINGLE LEG BOSTON CRAB! Lad pulls furiously on that leg and Caleb yells out in pain! He screams out, reaching for the ropes! Caleb plants his hands on the mat, trying his hardest to get free! Caleb reaches for the ropes, but Lad brings him right back to the center! Lad pulls back on that leg! Caleb shakes his head, groaning out in pain! He runs his hands through his hair, reaching for the ropes! But Lad refuses to let go!
But Caleb starts crawling to the ropes! He reaches out and Lad is trying his hardest to keep the hold locked in! Lad keeps pulling, and he looks behind to see how close Caleb is! He starts to walk forward but it becomes a mistake as Caleb takes advantage and starts rolling onto his back! Lad tries to stop him, but Caleb kicks him back! Lad skids backwards and Caleb rolls to his feet! Lad charges in and Caleb kicks him in the gut and takes the head! He lifts him up vertically.. Lad brings him right back down! Lad punches the side! And he shoves him back! Caleb swings for him and Lad ducks, taking the waist!
LAD SPINS INTO THE OAK CITY SPECIAL I! HE PUSHES CALEB’S SHOULDERS FIRMLY TO THE CANVAS AND SITS INTO THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THR–
CALEB KICKS OUT!
But Lad rises to his feet, holding onto Caleb’s legs still! He starts to float over into a boston crab! Caleb is back in the submission and he yells out in pain! Lad wrenches back as tight as he possibly can, but Caleb is closer to the ropes this time and he grabs them! Lad has to release the hold and staggers away, breathing heavily. Caleb rolls to the apron and Lad reaches over for him, and Caleb shoulder thrusts him in the ribs! Lad staggers backwards and Caleb enters the ring, Caleb meets him with a big punch! Lad slaps him back! Caleb staggers, then Lad takes the wrist for an irish whip but Caleb reverses it! Lad tries to knock Caleb down but he ducks under and LEAPS INTO A SPEAR!
Lad moves out of the way and Caleb faceplants on the canvas! He slowly rises, holding his jaw. Lad sees an opportunity and leaps onto Caleb’s shoulder! HE TRIES FOR A POISONRANA! BUT CALEB HOLDS ONTO HIS LEGS AND PROPELS HIM FORWARD! LAD LANDS THROAT FIRST ON THE TOP ROPE! Caleb takes the head, looking to lift him for Cemetery Moonlight but Lad switches positions! He tries for a suplex to the center of the ring, but Caleb wraps his leg around his! Lad tries again, but Caleb starts to muscle him up! Both men are fighting for position! Caleb starts to slowly lift Lad again, unaware that his back is against the ropes…
AND BOTH MEN TOPPLE TO THE OUTSIDE!
SUICIDE SUPLEX TO THE FLOOR BY CALEB SCOTT! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AND OUT AND THE FANS ARE LETTING THEMSELVES BE HEARD!
“HOLY SHIT!”
“HOLY SHIT!”
“HOLY SHIT!”
Aiello: Holy shit indeed! Caleb Scott just suplexed The Lad to the floor, all in the pursuit of becoming EWC Television Champion!
Kahrs: But at what cost?! This thing may end up ending in a draw!
Caleb lies there, his entire body aching in pain, as is Lad’s. The champion is down and out, but Caleb claws up to his feet! He uses the barricade to stay upright, and Lad is trying his hardest to get back up. Caleb shakes his head, dragging Lad up and throwing him into the ring! Lad holds at his back, groaning. Caleb slides in behind him and lifts him up.. He takes his head and lifts him vertically.. HE DROPS HIM INTO THE POWERBOMB– FOR THE CEMETERY MOONLIGHT! CALEB BRIDGES THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THREEE…
LAD KICKS OUT!
The resilience of the Television Champion is in full effect here! But Lad is still in deep pain from the back of his head hitting the floor! Caleb shakes his head, trying his hardest to stay upright. Lad plants his hands on the mat in an attempt to rise back up– but he falls right back down. Caleb drags Lad up and takes the legs, lifting him up.. Caleb emphatically yells to the fans!
…AND HE DROPS HIM INTO THE GRAVE PLOT!
NO! LAD ROLLS INTO A SUNSET FLIP! HE PRESSES THE SHOULDERS DOWN!
ONE!
TWO!
THREEE!!!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall and STILL EWC Television Champion … THE LAD!
Lad releases the hold, falling backwards. He still clutches at the back of his head, while Caleb sits up with a thousand yard stare. He just missed his chance, JUST before he had the match won! The referee hands Lad his championship and he takes the ropes and slowly raises it up, while clutching his head.
The referee checks on both men and Caleb slowly rises to his feet, putting his hands on his hips. The frustration is clear, but he looks to Lad and both men share a nod. A disappointed Caleb rolls out, headed to the back with a lot on his mind while Lad celebrates his victory.
Aiello: One hell of a match! Caleb almost had it! He had Lad hurt with that Suicide Suplex and he was looking to get the win, but survival instincts came in for Lad as he brought him down! Another defense and win for Lad, and his journey defending his championship with honor– and going for the United States Championship continues!
Kahrs: Neither of these guys have anything to be upset about! Caleb brought his very best, but Lad just got out a victory at the very end! I’d love to see a rematch!
Aiello: Well folks, don't go away because up next we have...
“Burn” by Three Days Grace plays over the PA-System for several moments before Rick Rampage finally emerges from behind the curtains and onto the main stage overlooking the ring, The Lad standing there, looking up at the man he must defend his title against next. The massive man is smiling as he slowly lifts the microphone in his hand up, the music finally cutting off.
Aiello: What’s Rick Rampage doing here? He’s a Paramount Wrestler.
Kahrs: He has to be here to send a message to the Television Champion.
Rampage: Let me be the first to congratulate you on your fifth E…W…C…Television Championship defense. That is such an amazing accomplishment, especially seeing as how you have been defending it left and right, all over the place. You have sought out people to defend your title against and you have walked away mostly unscathed.
Aiello: Something tells me he isn’t just here to congratulate The Lad.
Kahrs: You are definitely right on that account.
Rampage: Now I know you must be wondering what I am doing here. I came here to see you. I wanted to see you compete firsthand and I was hoping that you would win here tonight.
Aiello: There must be a huge but coming.
Kahrs: Great detective work, Joe.
Rampage: But now, here we are. In just nine days, you and I will now meet in Peru, and that title is going to be on the line. Next Wednesday, we will face off and you will take on your biggest challenge yet; and you will not be walking away with that belt when it’s all said and done.
Aiello: Big words from a big man.
Kahrs: From what I know about Rampage, they aren’t just words.
Rampage: So Laddy Boy, you better hold that title real tight and enjoy the time you have left with it; because when we leave Peru, that title will be coming with me. After you and I face, I will be the EWC Television Champion and the Golden Standard Era of the EWC will officially begin. So, enjoy the time you have left as the Champion, because your fairy tale story is about to come to an end.
Rampage drops the microphone and then backs away before disappearing through the curtain and into the backstage area as we move to a commercial break.
A SINGLES CLASH BETWEEN TOP TAG SPECIALISTS!
SINGLES MATCH
WINNER DETERMINES STIPULATION FOR EWC TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT @ STRANGLEMANIA XIX
Antoni Malietoa
VS Dan Funk
SINGLES MATCH
WINNER DETERMINES STIPULATION FOR EWC TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT @ STRANGLEMANIA XIX
Antoni Malietoa
VS Dan Funk
We return to ringside where the crowd is eagerly awaiting our next match!
Aiello: A wild night so far folks, but up next we have Antoni Malietoa taking on Dan Funk!
Kahrs: This is gonna be interesting as all get out, whoever wins this gets to earn their team the right to name a stipulation for the EWC Tag Team Championship match at StrangleMania XIX!
Stroup: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first…
Fog engulfs the entrance ramp, highlighted by green lights as "Be Somebody" by Fort Minor begins to play throughout the arena. From the smoke emerges Antoni Malietoa with his eyes wide and arms out to his sides.
Stroup: Making his way to the ring From Apia, Samoa by way of Auckland, New Zealand weighing in at 254lbs......He is The Great Warrior......… ANTONI......MALI-E-TOA!
As the fog clears, Antoni takes a step forward as he psychs him self up with a yell. Antoni makes his way to the ring, pulls himself up from the floor by the top rope and then steps over the top rope and into the ring as he prepares to do battle.
Stroup: And the opponent…
The familiar old school synth of 'Chase' by Giorgio Moroder hits and Dan Funk comes strutting out, holding up his index fingers and talking trash to the crowd.
Stroup: From Memphis, Tennessee, representing The House.... "Dynamite" Dan Funk!
He gets to the ring and pose in the corner on the ropes holding up his index fingers and talking more trash, asking the crowd "who's the best tag team on the planet?!"
DING DING DING
Dan opens with a series of hard chops to Antoni’s chest. Forearms to the jaw from Dan back him up. Dan whips Antoni off the ropes. Antoni rebounds at Dan who spins him to the mat with a spinebuster. Dan rolls into a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Antoni lifts a Shoulder high off the mat breaking the count. Dan lifts Antoni to his feet but Antoni scoops up Dan hitting a powerslam. Antoni gets to his feet but drops down to Dan’s chest with a series of elbow drops. Dan gets to his knees as Antoni runs off the ropes cracking Dan on the side of the head with a running knee. Antoni hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Dan rolls to his side lifting a shoulder from the mat.
Aiello: He may have just kicked out but he kicked out!
Kahrs: You don’t need to launch an opponent across the ring with a kick out. All you need to do is stay in the contest. Dan Funk did that and this match continues!
Antoni gets to his feet as Dan pulls himself to his feet. Antoni charges running through Dan with a spear. Antoni pulls Dan to his feet and drives him to the mat with a Malosi. Antoni hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Dan just rolls to his side breaking the count. Antoni picks Dan to his feet and tosses him through the ropes to the outside. Dan grabs the rope to stop him self falling. Dan then springs into the ring rolling Antoni with a Canadian Destroyer.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Antoni rolls free breaking the count.
Aiello: Almost a victory for Antoni Malietoa! Almost a win for Dan Funk! This could still be anybody’s! These two have no desire to let the other get the advantage going into StrangleMania
Kahrs: You love to see it. Some good old fashion dick punchin'!
Both slowly get to their feet. As they do, Brodie Dawson and KU come stumbling out of the curtain and onto the stage, already trading blows. The camera cuts to them as the both fall to the ramp and roll down it. Once at the ring side area, they rush the ring at the same time as Brodie attacks Antoni and KU attacks Dan. Both teams exchange blows with the other. The referee dives from the ring when a spear from Antoni meant for Dan is ducked and the referee is almost taken out. Once safe on the floor, the referee immediately calls for the bell!
DING DING DING
Stroup: Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has informed me that he is disqualifying both men. This match ends in a DOUBLE DISQUALIFICATION!
Both teams continue to brawl with each other as more referees and officials charge the ring in an attempt to separate all four men.
Aiello: There is no separating these teams as we get closer to StrangleMania. Both in this match and even post match. I hope those officials are getting hazard pay!
Kahrs: I hope they would get out of the way and let both team tear each other apart. Whoever survives, if anyone, can fight it out at StrangleMania!
The lights on the ring go black as the Extreme Tron lights up and the face of Monday Night Brawl General Manager Jim Connors appears.
Connors: You four just can't play by the rules can you?!
The lights come back on and security has been able to separate the Heat Packers from Eleos Affect for the time being.
Connors: I told you four to stay away from each other and gave you a chance to make this a good spirited match, but apparently the four of you simply cannot be separated for very long. So that puts me into a very strange situation.
Back in the ring, Dan and Brodie look at each other with expressions of "What the hell is he talking about?"
Connors: So I guess I have no other choice here. StrangleMania XIX, Live from Wembley Stadium on Pay Per View, It will be The Eleos Affect
The crowd cheers at the mention of those Eleos boys.
Connors: taking on the EWC World Tag Team Champions, The Heat Packers, WITH the titles on the line!
The crowd cheers, but noticeably less so at the mention of the Tag Team Champions.
Connors: And being that you four like to be close to one other, we're going to make this... A double Dog Collar match!!!!
The crowd erupts at this massive announcement. Dan and Brodie scowl in disapproval, across the ring Antoni and KU both smile and nod to each other, acknowledging the battle that is coming their way. The Extreme-Tron goes dark as the camera cuts back to the commentary table.
Aiello: HOLY SHIT! A Double Dog collar match for the EWC World Tag Team Championships at StrangleMania?! I'm not sure if both teams are going to come out of this one this one unscathed. I fear one or more of these fighters might wind up in the hospital.
Kahrs: This is what StrangleMania is all about Joe! The most twisted, gruesome, and quite frankly terrifying matches that one can dream up. This one will be no exception I am sure!
Aiello: All I'm sure of is that this war between The Heat Packers and Eleos Affect is far from over. We will be right back!
We move to a commercial break.
TASTE THE RAINBOW, FEEL THE PAINBOW!
TAG TEAM MATCH
Silent Discotecnicos
VS The House (JoJo Rush & Cosmo Goldworthy)
TAG TEAM MATCH
Silent Discotecnicos
VS The House (JoJo Rush & Cosmo Goldworthy)
We return to ringside where it is officially time for the main event!
Aiello: We’ve got an extremely unconventional set up for our main event tonight as this is different from what was originally advertised! Silent Discotecnicos will be taking on Cosmo Goldworthy and Tori Taylor– who is stepping in for JoJo Rush!
Kahrs: You can just switch matches on a whim? Why don’t more people do this...and am I gonna hear about this tomorrow?!
Stroup: The following match is scheduled for one fall and it is a tag team match! Joining us first, at a combined weight of 378 pounds, representing Shinijoshi ... EL PABLO, VERTIGO, THE SILENT DISCOTECNICOS!!
'All of the Lights' by Kanye West hits the soundsystem amid a dazzling display of strobe and multicoloured spotlights as the Silent Discotecnicos step out onto an entranceway bathed in a blanket of dry ice. El Pablo bounds down the ramp, Vertigo following slowly behind as his brother laps the ring slapping hands with the fans before the two reunite at the foot of the ramp. Here, Pablo removes both his and Vertigo's headphones and donates them to a pair of young fans at ringside, before the two of them dart under the ropes and into the ring, ready for battle.
Stroup: And their opponents, at a combined weight of 371 pounds, accompanied by Dimitri Graves ... TORI TAYLOR & THE EWC UNITED STATES CHAMPION COSMO GOLDWORTHY, THE HOUSE!
”The Mess We’ve Made” by Sin Shake Sin plays as Cosmo Goldworthy swaggers out from the back with the EWC United States Championship around his waist, Dimitri Graves hyping him up behind him. Tori Taylor follows out as well, uninterested in teaming alongside Cosmo but moreso having her eyes locked on Vertigo in the ring. The two make their way down and raise a Too Sweet up before getting in the ring.
Aiello: Might I remind you that this is Tori Taylor’s EWC debut! And one hell of a way to get into the fray by main eventing alongside the United States Champion against one of the best teams in EWC right now!
DING DING DING
Cosmo and Pablo start this one off, given the history between the two. They engage into a lock up, but Pablo immediately tosses Cosmo with an armdrag! Cosmo is taken aback, while Pablo rises to his feet and mockingly flexes his muscles. Cosmo shakes his head, and charges in to strike Pablo down but he ducks and kicks him in the calf! He kicks him in the calf, then throws a roundhouse kick to the chest! Cosmo staggers against the ropes and Pablo takes the wrist for an irish whip, but Cosmo counters it! Pablo bounces off and Cosmo dropkicks him in the knee, forcing him to fly overhead! Pablo rises, holding at his knee and Cosmo throws a scything leg kick. Pablo winces in pain and Cosmo takes his wrist, irish whipping him off. He leans his head down for a back body drop, but what he doesnt’ know is Vertigo tags Pablo’s back! Pablo kicks Cosmo in the jaw and Vertigo slingshots in. Tori tries to bring attention but it’s too late as the two irish whip Cosmo and drop him with a double dropkick! Vertigo covers Cosmo.
ONE!
Cosmo kicks out.
Vertigo transitions to a side headlock, wrenching it in on Cosmo. Cosmo struggles, reaching out. Vertigo tugs hard on that head, and Cosmo groans in pain. He grabs Vertigo in a waist and brings him to the ropes. He throws him off to the ropes and drops him with a shoulder block! Cosmo hits off the ropes but Vertigo trips him! Cosmo staggers backwards, falling to the middle ropes. Vertigo rises to his feet and leaps into a calf kick to the back of his head! Cosmo falls backwards and Vertigo covers him again.
ONE!
T–Cosmo kicks out!
As he kicks out, Vertigo takes that shoulder and wrenches in a grounded armbar. Cosmo slaps the mat, wincing out in pain. He rolls to his knees, struggling. Vertigo applies pressure. Cosmo shakes his head, starting to slowly rise.. He tries for an arm drag, but Vertigo rolls through and brings him back down into an armbar. Cosmo reaches out, groaning. He kips up, and spins free into a hammerlock. Vertigo winces, trying to get free. But as he does that, Cosmo backs up and Tori tags herself in! Cosmo nods and Tori enters the ring and instead of a coordinated tag move, she just starts punching the hell out of a defenseless Vertigo! Cosmo releases Vertigo and shoves him to Tori who scoops him up and slams him into the canvas! Cosmo exits the ring and the referee goes down, assuming Tori’s going for a pin but she wags her finger.
Tori picks up Vertigo and hunches him over, repeatedly elbowing him in the center point of his back. Tori knees Vertigo in the ribs and overhead presses him into a gorilla press slam– RIGHT ON HER KNEE! Vertigo holds his ribs, grunting. Tori pulls up Vertigo and throws him head first into the middle turnbuckle! Cosmo raises his hand up in expecting of a quick tag, but Tori shakes her head. Cosmo shrugs and Tori leans Vertigo on the ropes for an irish whip.. And she swings a nasty lariat but Vertigo captures her arm and spins around, tripping her onto her back! Vertigo quickly transitions to a short arm scissors!
The submission is in tight and Tori yells out in pain, reaching for the ropes! Vertigo shakes his head, applying pressure to Tori’s arms. Tori grunts out a “NO!” when the referee asks her if she wants to submit. Vertigo pulls back on the arms. Tori tries to bridge up into a pin, but her strength doesn’t work as Vertigo brings her back down. Tori starts to roll on her side while the submission is in.. Vertigo tries to keep it locked in, but Tori starts to deadlift Vertigo up!
Vertigo looks down at Tori in shock, as she drops into a modified electric chair drop! Vertigo holds his back, and Pablo reaches out for a tag. Tori shakes out her arm in pain and tags in Cosmo before Vertigo can make a tag. Cosmo leaps in and drops into an elbow drop onto Vertigo’s back! He rolls Vertigo over and drags him up. He hoists him up high for an exploder suplex! Cosmo rolls into a pinfall.
ONE!
TWO!
VERTIGO KICKS OUT!
Cosmo drags up Vertigo and knees him hard in the ribs. He leans him up and throws a heavy roundhouse kick to the chest! Vertigo staggers and Cosmo hits off the ropes to leap up the middle rope for a savate kick, but Vertigo slides under his legs! Cosmo lands on his feet, and Vertigo tosses him with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors takedown! Vertigo tags in Pablo and Pablo enters the ring. Cosmo slowly rises to his feet. He swings for Pablo and Pablo ducks, leaping up so he can wrap his legs around his arm! Cosmo is trapped in a standing crucifix by Pablo, and VERTIGO SHOTGUN DROPKICKS COSMO! AND PABLO HITS A CRUCIFIX DRIVER AT THE SAME TIME!
THE COVER IS MADE!
ONE!
TWO!
COSMO KICKS OUT!
Aiello: What a tag team maneuver from Pablo and Vertigo! We almost had an early end to this match! That was extremely impressive!
Kahrs: Did you see Tori almost enter the ring? I don’t even think she had faith in Cosmo kicking out of that one! They nearly took his head off!
Tori threads a leg in the ring, but brings it back to the apron upon seeing Cosmo kick out. Vertigo rolls out and Pablo drags Cosmo away from their corner. He steps out to the ring and starts to climb the top rope.. Tori and Dimitri share some words at ringside, and Dimitri leaps onto the apron to yell at the referee! This throws the referee off as he turns to see what Dimitri is talking about, and Tori shoves Pablo off of the top rope! Vertigo calls for the referee’s attention, trying to get him to see what just happened! Cosmo sees Pablo is down and rolls to the apron to take advantage. He climbs up the top rope.. AND DIVES INTO A DOUBLE FOOT STOMP! He makes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
PABLO KICKS OUT!
Cosmo shakes his head. The referee finally turns his attention back to the ring and Dimitri is back to the floor. He drags up Pablo and tags in Tori. She enters the ring and the two irish whip Pablo up. They hoist him up in the air– and drop him with a double spinebuster! Pablo holds the back of his head and Cosmo exits the ring while Tori makes another cover!
ONE!
TWO!
PABLO KICKS OUT!
Tori nods and drags Pablo up. She scoops Pablo up onto her shoulder, but Pablo slips free and shoves him out of the ring! Pablo hits off the ropes and charges into a baseball slide dropkick! Tori goes down and Cosmo enters the ring to try and stop him, but Vertigo enters at the same time and clotheslines Cosmo over! Cosmo goes spilling to the floor and now it’s up to The House to try and recover.. Vertigo walks over to the ropes and Pablo hits off the ropes! He rushes over, AND VERTIGO CATAPULTS PABLO OVER SO HE CAN FLY INTO A TOPE CON HILO ONTO BOTH! THE CROWD GO BALLISTIC FOR THAT ONE!
“THIS IS AWESOME!’
“THIS IS AWESOME!’
“THIS IS AWESOME!”
Pablo picks up Tori and throws her in! Vertigo steps out on their side. He slides in, calling her up.. Tori slowly rises to her feet and Pablo hits the ropes behind her! HE TRIES FOR FURRY NINJA STRIKE BUT SHE DUCKS JUST IN TIME! Pablo rises and turns back to Tori who drops him with a chop block! Pablo holds his leg in pain and Tori takes his leg, raising it and slamming it right into the canvas! Vertigo claps, trying to get Pablo back in this. But before Pablo can even register that, Tori takes his leg and wraps it around her head for a stretch muffler! The hold is tight and Pablo yells out in pain! He reaches for the ropes– and Vertigo, but he’s not even close! Tori keeps pulling tight on the leg of Pablo, and starts to bridge it down.. Pablo bangs his fist on the mat, reaching out. Tori keeps pulling, but Pablo is still trying to show some signs of life! Pablo shakes his head, looking around!
Tori starts to try and sit with the hold, but Pablo throws an up kick with his free leg! He throws another! And another! Tori releases it! Pablo slowly rises and she goes for another chop block, but Pablo CATCHES HER WITH A KNEE TO THE JAW THIS TIME! Tori falls over, clutching her head in pain! Pablo falls backwards and Vertigo tags him! Tori slowly rises, dazed.. She charges Pablo, pissed – but Pablo ducks and sends her face first into the middle turnbuckle! Vertigo slingshots in in front of Tori, and Pablo rushes in! MONKEY FLIP– AND PABLO FLIES INTO THE CANNONNBALLLL!! Tori’s head is crushed into the middle rope and the two pull her out of the corner so Vertigo can make a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR–TORI KICKS OUT!
Aiello: That’s exactly why Callie Clark courted her to be her manager! Tori Taylor in her wrestling debut, is showing that she’s an extremely tough woman!
Kahrs: But how long can she be tough?! The Silent Discotecnicos are giving these two a run for their money!
Tori rolls over, breathing heavily. Dimitri starts to will Cosmo back up to his feet. Cosmo grabs onto the ropes, calling for her. Tori rolls over to see Cosmo, but Vertigo drags her up. He swings around to try and lock in a crossface chickenwing, but Tori slams backwards into the corner! Vertigo staggers out, and Tori hits off the ropes with authority! VICIOUS LARIAT TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT! Cosmo calls for a tag and Tori tags him in! Cosmo nods and climbs up top! Vertigo starts to rise to his feet, and Tori shows her power by grabbing Cosmo and LAUNCHING HIM RIGHT AT VERTIGO FOR A CROSSBODY! Cosmo’s weight goes crashing down on Vertigo and he’s caught off guard by Tori’s power!
“What the fuck?!” Cosmo yells at Tori. Tori shrugs and steps out of the ring. “You asked me to throw you!” Cosmo shakes his head and holds his ribs. He drags up Vertigo and cracks him with a slap, then another one, and then two kicks to the leg and a spinning backfist! Vertigo is somehow still standing so Cosmo bounces off the ropes for the CASH ROLLS – Vertigo traps the arm and rolls into an armbar! Cosmo reaches out in pain, as Vertigo pulls tight on that arm! Cosmo winces in pain, and tries to roll into a rollup!
ONE!
TWO!
T–VERTIGO TRAPS HIM INTO A TRIANGLE CHOKE!
Cosmo yells out in pain, groaning! Vertigo tightens that grip around Cosmo’s neck, trying to choke him out! Cosmo plants his knee on the mat, and he starts to deadlift him up.. AND HE SLAMS HIM DOWN WITH A POWER– NO! VERTIGO POPS ONTO COSMO’S SHOULDERS! He tries for a hurricanrana but Cosmo takes his legs and catapults him off! Vertigo lands, forced to do a backflip onto his feet! Cosmo sees him staggering AND SPINS INTO THE READY TO DIE! THE TORNADO KICK DROPS VERTIGO! Cosmo makes the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THR– VERTIGO KICKS OUT!
Cosmo can’t believe the grit of Vertigo! He may be only a tag competitor but he’s showing serious resilience! Cosmo slowly pulls up Vertigo.. But Vertigo slaps him away! Cosmo drops Vertigo with a forearm! Vertigo rises and slaps him again! Cosmo forearms him! A slap from Vertigo! A forearm from Cosmo! Cosmo starts throwing repeated forearms for a brawl, but it plays into Vertigo’s trap as he snaps under him and takes the side! DE LAS SOMBRAS! THE HALF AND HALF SUPLEX FLATTENS COSMO! VERTIGO MAKES THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE–COSMO KICKS OUT!
It’s a full on battle from these two as they’re busting out their very best moves! Vertigo crawls over and Pablo calls for a tag. Pablo tags in and climbs the top rope. Cosmo slowly rises to his feet, dazed.. And as he looks up! PABLO FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE INTO A CROSSBODY! AND COSMO CATCHES HIM WITH A CLOSED FIST PUNCH JUST LIKE AT HOUSE PARTY–NO! PABLO FOOLED HIM AND HE CATCHES THE ARM, TOSSING HIM WITH A LUCHA ARMDRAG! Pablo rises to his feet and celebrates! “I knew I’d get him!” He yells to Vertigo! But Vertigo points behind him!
Tori enters the ring and throws an axe handle at Pablo’s head! Vertigo enters the ring and kicks her in the gut before she can connect! Cosmo slowly rises to his feet and both Pablo and Vertigo are geared up and ready to go! PABLO LIFTS COSMO! VERTIGO LIFTS TORI! SCOOP SLAM! The House rise, both Cosmo and Tori holding their back as they walk into an inverted atomic drop! They hunch over in sync, and Vertigo and Pablo hit off the ropes into opposite sides to leap into a FAMEASSER! THE VOLANDO CLASICO DROPS THEM! The crowd are on fire and the Silent Discotecnicos are feeling it now!
Cosmo scoots backwards, seated against the turnbuckle. Vertigo grabs up Tori to throw her out of the ring, and Pablo nods his head! He steps out of the ring and climbs up top! He tightropes across, RUNNING INTO THE FIVE STAR EXPRE– TORI SHOVES VERTIGO INTO THE TOP ROPE! AND PABLO FALLS, CROUCHED ON THE TOP ROPE! Vertigo staggers, falling out of the middle rope while Pablo is still there, wheezing in pain! Tori bounces off of the ropes! DEVIL TRIGGER TO PABLO! THE BICYCLE KICK NAILS PABLO AND HE FALLS OFF THE TOP ROPE! Cosmo sees Pablo is out and he scrambles over into the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THRE– PABLO THROWS A SHOULDER UP!
Aiello: DEVIL TRIGGER CONNECTS BUT PABLO KICKS OUT JUST IN TIME! A CLOSE ONE!
Kahrs: Both of these teams are quite literally putting it all on the line tonight! I have no idea who’s going to win this!
Pablo rolls over, groaning. Cosmo mounts Pablo and starts pummeling him with strikes! Tori steps out to the apron and holds her hand out. Cosmo rises and tags Tori in. Tori enters the ring and Cosmo takes Pablo by the legs. Tori nods, waiting on Pablo to rise.. Cosmo looks back to Tori and the two countdown.. AND COSMO CATAPULTS PABLO INTO TORI– BUT IT GOES SOUTH BECAUSE PABLO WRAPS HIS LEGS AROUND TORI’S HEAD IN MID AIR AND SPIKES HER WITH A MEXICAN DESTROYER! Cosmo looks back in shock, and the crowd loses their mind again! He goes to stop him, but Vertigo grabs him and throws him out of the ring! Cosmo lands on his feet but Vertigo hits off the ropes! Vertigo baseball slides out of the ring– into a headscissors takedown to the floor! ACROPHOBIA CONNECTS!
Cosmo yells out in pain as he collides with the floor! Tori holds at her neck, still on dream street! She finally pushes herself up, and topples over! Pablo twirls his finger around, calling her up! Tori slowly rises with her back turned to Pablo.. She has no idea what’s awaiting for her, as Pablo hits off the turnbuckle with authority for added momentum AND LEAPS INTO THE FURRY NINJA STRIKE! TORI GOES DOWN NEAR THE ROPES, AND PABLO ROLLS HER OVER FOR THE COVER!
ONE!
TWO!
THREEE…
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DIMITRI GRAVES PUT’S TORI’S LEG ON THE BOTTOM ROPE JUST IN TIME! HE POINTS ATTENTION TO IT, AND THE REFEREE JUST STOPS HIS HAND IN TIME!
Pablo looks back at Dimitri in shock, knowing that foul play was made there! Vertigo sees it at ringside and approaches Dimitri! Dimitri puts his hands up, pleading innocence! And he makes a run for it because Vertigo starts chasing him! Vertigo and Dimitri are charging around the ring, and Dimitri slides in! Vertigo slides in after him – but Dimitri ducks his head down, BECAUSE COSMO FRONT FLIPS INTO THE RING TO DROP VERTIGO WITH THE GOLD RUSH LARIAT! Vertigo is down and out, and Cosmo talks shit at him while Dimitri rolls out!
But what Cosmo doesn’t see behind him is Pablo who charges off the ropes! AND HE NAILS HIM WITH TASTE THE RAINBOW! COSMO GETS HIS HEAD SPIKED INTO THE CANVAS! He rolls to the apron, and Pablo slowly rises to his feet.. Tori grabs Pablo from behind, and lifts him up for a shinbreaker, then a dragonscrew legwhip! T2 CONNECTS!
But she’s not done there yet, because she hooks Pablo’s legs and starts to flip him over.. AND SHE LOCKS IN THE HOUSE SPECIAL! Pablo yells out in pain, reaching for the ropes! Tori pulls back on his legs! Pablo bangs his fist on the mat, and he may very well just tap out here! She pulls back on the legs, but Pablo keeps his hands on the mat! Pablo starts to crawl, gritting his teeth!
Tori is applying as much pressure to the hold as she possibly can! But Pablo shakes his head, continuing to crawl! Tori keeps bending down on Pablo’s legs! Pablo reaches out! He’s close to giving up– but not yet! He bangs his fist on the mat and keeps crawling! He reaches out– AND SOMEHOW! HE GETS HIS HAND ON THE BOTTOM ROPE! But Tori doesn’t let go yet!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Tori finally lets go, but the damage has been done! Pablo holds his knees, lying there in agony. Tori shakes her head, upset that it wasn't enough to win the match! She marches over and grabs Pablo by the legs, but Pablo kicks her away! Pablo limps up, holding at his knees. Tori hits off the ropes but Pablo ducks under! He kicks her in the gut and takes the head! FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! And Pablo raises his legs to roll backwards and it’s taking a lot out of him, but he does it! And he deadlifts Tori up for the gourdbuster – DRAGONFISHIN’ CONNECTS! But Pablo falls backwards, clutching at his knees in pain! He slaps the mat, yelling out!
Vertigo is slowly starting to show some signs of life as he climbs up on to the apron and calls for a tag.. Pablo crawls over and tags him in! But as he does– Cosmo yanks Vertigo off the apron! And he throws him into the barricade! Vertigo falls over, holding his back in pain!
Aiello: Oh what the hell is Cosmo doing?! All he has to do is stay at his corner! Vertigo’s the legal man now!
Kahrs: And you know the sad thing about it? Pablo can’t even get out of the ring because his knees are shot!
Cosmo grabs up Vertigo and looks for an irish whip into the steel steps, but Vertigo reverses with one of his own! Cosmo holds his back, wincing in pain! Dimitri quickly rushes over to Cosmo, checking on him! He holds onto his hands, asking Cosmo if there’s any feeling in them! Vertigo rolls in, and Pablo uses him to stay upright! Tori slowly rises, dazed..
And Vertigo takes Tori by the wrist and scoops her up into a front waistlock, holding the waist! Pablo hits off the ropes! HE SPINS INTO THE WHEEL KICK! ART ATTACK CONNECTS! Vertigo folds Tori over for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall … THE SILENT DISCOTECNICOS!
The match is over but Cosmo slides in and he and Tori immediately start beating down on Vertigo! Vertigo tries his best to cover up but he’s getting beat down! Cosmo gives directions and Tori drags Vertigo up, holding him by the arms.. 24K MAGIC to the face this time! Cosmo yells to Dimitri outside the ring, and Dimitri looks under the ring with handcuffs and a key?! Dimitri places the key on the steps, but throws the handcuffs in the ring! Cosmo rolls out and grabs Pablo and throws him into the steps, then drags him up and rolls him into the ring.
Cosmo follows after, taking the handcuffs. He takes Pablo by the wrist and he handcuffs him to the middle rope! Tori grabs Vertigo by the legs, and APPLIES THE HOUSE SPECIAL! Pablo is kicking, trying to get free but he can’t! Tori has The House Special firmly locked in, in front of Pablo! Vertigo is yelling out in pain and he has no choice but to tap out! It doesn’t matter though because Tori won’t release the hold! Vertigo is hurting seriously, while Cosmo talks his shit in Pablo’s ear! Pablo kicks at Cosmo, trying to get free but he’s cuffed to the rope!
Aiello: THIS IS UNCALLED FOR! THE HOUSE LOST FAIR AND SQUARE, BUT NOW THEY’RE BEING SORE LOSERS!
Kahrs: This is revenge for tonight and last time, it seems! I don’t condone it at all, though!
But noise starts to be made when the extremely familiar “One Missed Call (2008) Theme” plays! Stitches marches out from the back, cracking his knuckles. Dimitri’s eyes widen, backing away; meanwhile Cosmo yells at Tori to release the hold! Cosmo and Tori look at the ring and Stitches slides in! They try to fight him off, but Stitches shoves Cosmo back! Stitches attention is averted directly at the woman who knocked him with a cowbell two weeks ago, and they start brawling! Stitches kicks Tori in the gut and takes her arms!
SOUND OF SILENCE! Tori’s head is drilled into the canvas! Cosmo rushes over and pulls Tori away, getting her out of the ring! Cosmo, Tori, and Dimitri back up the ramp, shouting obscenities at Stitches.. But once he’s dropped Tori, his attention is no longer on her! He walks over to the corner and grabs the key off the step.. And he looks at Pablo, Pablo doesn’t quite trust Stitches, but he just wants to be free and check on his brother.. But suddenly, Stitches drops the key right in front of Pablo! Pablo’s eyes widen when he realizes what he’s about to do, and Stitches drags up Vertigo..
Stitches double underhooks Vertigo’s arms and stares right down at Pablo.. AND HE HITS THE SOUND OF SILENCE ON HIM TOO! Pablo roars out, and Stitches forces Pablo up in a seat while he’s handcuffed so he can start pummeling the hell out of him with punches! Pablo is defenseless as Stitches beats down on him, and he backs up to boot Pablo, forcing him to fall! Stitches’ theme plays again, while Cosmo, Tori and Dimitri are shocked at what they’ve just experienced..
Aiello: Absolute bedlam here in Atlanta folks, but it cannot be ignored that the Silent Discotecnicos came out with the win tonight...even if Pablo doesn't look victorious right now. We'll be back in a couple weeks from Shreveport for our final BRAWL before StrangleMania XIX...but until then, for Timothy Kahrs I'm Joe Aiello, saying so long and goodnight!
Stitches stands tall, looking poised for that EWC International Championship bout at StrangleMania as BRAWL comes to a close.
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MATCH WRITERS
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MATCH ONE: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
MATCH TWO: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
MATCH THREE: Cosmo Goldworthy
MATCH FOUR: EWC Staff Assistant: Em
MAIN EVENT: Cosmo Goldworthy
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SEGMENTS
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Amis Shelton
Captain Morgan Darkwater
Chelsea Skye / Lacey Savage
Eleos Affect / The Heat Packers
Rick Rampage / The Lad
Stitches / Tori Taylor / Cosmo Goldworthy / Silent Discotecnicos
MNB
Special thanks to Cosmo Goldworthy
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RECAP OF WINNERS
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MATCH 1
Daphne Kay (N/S)
VS Chelsea Skye
WINNER via pinfall: Chelsea Skye
MATCH 2
Amis Shelton
VS Emmanuelle (N/S)
WINNER via pinfall: Amis Shelton
MATCH 3
FOR THE EWC TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Caleb Scott
VS The Lad
WINNER via pinfall and STILL EWC Television Champion: The Lad
MATCH 4
Antoni Malietoa
VS Dan Funk
RESULT: DOUBLE DQ (DRAW)
MAIN EVENT
Silent Discotecnicos
VS The House (
WINNERS via pinfall: Silent Discotecnicos
BRAWL #607 MVP: Silent Discotecnicos
BRAWL #607 MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Silent Discotecnicos VS The House (
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