MNB - YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - 05.12.08

[President Mac]

The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
Live on SPIKE TV and SCI-FI
MONDAY NIGHT BRAWL

"THE TWO MONTH ASIAN INVASION STRANGLEMANIA REVENGE TOUR"

Monday May 12th, live in YOKOHAMA, JAPAN!

EWC BRAWL
May 12th, 2008
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
Commentators: Skippy & Joe Aiello
Backstage help: Ace Heart


The show starts off with a video footage of last week’s main event/final segment. It shows how Level One tried to give pay-back to Jay Cee for his involvement at Rumble In the Bronx by being the guest ref in Jay's match. The last few moments are shown as Level One enjoys his almost successful counting out of Jay only to see it ruined by Shadow Man and a chair shot to the face. Skip to the very end with The Rev coming down as the replacement ref to slam his hand down three times in favor of a Jay Cee victory over Stray. The video then slows down to catch the Rev mouthing "Remember that for next week" referring to Jay Cee having to guest ref The Rev's match tonight in the Main Event! The TONE has really been set for the night!!!

The opening pyros hit and here we go

Skippy and Aiello welcome us to the show and talk about how excited the fans are to have the special feature match tonight. They then recap last weeks show and start to hype up the nights big main event where the Nathin Doe makes his return to the Main Event and The Rev makes his return to the line up!

Suddenly the sound is cut and a picture of Stung is seen on the screen.

The crowd begins to boo as Stung smiles

Stung: Welcome everybody to the new and improved, Monday Night Brawl.

The crowd boos Stung

Stung: Last week on Brawl, I did something no one expected me to do. Last Monday I went into the ring with 5 others and won the International Title in front of all you losers in Japan.

The fans go crazy with the insult to Japan

Stung: This week, I have a match with Kid Cannabis in a non title match. I don’t have to worry about him; he’s going to be easy.

Stung looks down at his waist where the International Title is positioned. He takes it off and puts it over his shoulder

Stung: Starting next Brawl, I will be interviewing one wrestler every week on my new show, “The Buzz”. I will only be interviewing the best and it will be at complete random so watch out for it, and until then, enjoy the rest of Monday Night STUNG.

Stung smiles as his face fades from the screen

****BackStage****

ACE HEART: Guys we have two major things going on back here. Firstly, early on Cloud and Noah Rodgers had a major altercation backstage. The two went back and forth with some choice words in the hall, before resulting to a massive chair fight. It seems that Cloud has sustained a major injury to his arm while Noah injured his knee and will have it taped up for the match. Both men will still be opening the night, but might be a little sore from what went on back here.

The second story is actually very surprising; reports have said that Shadow Man was rushed to the hospital early this morning. It was said he was unconscious and not breathing when he was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center at about 1:37 a.m. His status has since been upgraded. Now apparently the Doctors are saying that Shadow Man has been hospitalized after lacerating his spleen during his victory last week here on Brawl and will be out for an undisclosed amount of time.

Of course, everyone knows this weekend is Rampage's pay-per-view show "Uncensored" where Shadow was to defend his title. I am waiting to meet with President Mac and Vice President Saint who are both in the building tonight to discuss the main event of that show

That's all I have so far, back to you Skippy

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Match One
Noah Rodgers -vs- Cloud

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When the bell rang, Cloud got a quick takedown on Rodgers and then did the strut as the fans booed. They lock up a bit and Cloud gets in a few kicks. Quick huracanrana by Cloud on Noah and Cloud favors his arm right away. Skippy notes that Cloud will have to use his left arm more tonight than ever before, while Noah might have some problems with that banged up knee of his!

Noah with a big boot in the corner on Cloud. Cloud bails to the outside favoring his arm and Noah takes him out with a baseball slide. Noah then drives Cloud arm first into the steel steps and Cloud screams out in pain. Noah rolls back in, throws his arms in the air and gets mixed feelings from the crowed. Noah throws Cloud back in the ring and kicks him in the corner. Noah then puts pressure on Cloud's bad arm, but Cloud starts kicking Noah to break it up.

Noah props Cloud up on the top rope, Noah punches his bad arm and then drops him down in a spinebuster. Noah attempts a big dropkick, but Cloud lifts himself up and Noah slides crotching himself on the steel ring post. When Noah stands up, Cloud takes out Noah with a big moonsault, covers, but only a two count.

Cloud with a jumping tornado DDT on Noah from the corner, covers, but Noah puts his boot on the bottom rope.

****Commercial****

Back in the ring and Rodgers with a knee to the gut and big chest chop on Cloud. Rodgers with an arm drag on Cloud and then lets out a loud YEAAAAHHHHH!!! Cloud smiles and then gets in a few shots on Rodgers in the corner. Rodgers fights back with some chops, but Cloud dropkicks the bad knee of Rodgers. Cloud then starts kicking the bad knee that Rodgers has taped up.

Cloud applies a half boston crab on Rodgers's bad knee. Rodgers gets to the bottom rope to break it up. Rodgers lets out a loud, "Oh sh*t!" Cloud grabs the bad knee of Rodgers and slams it over the ring apron a few times.

Cloud breaks the count and then slams the knee against the steel ring post. Cloud then channels Bret Hart and applies a Figure Four on Rodgers against the steel ring post. Rodgers screams out in pain. Cloud mocks him and then slaps Rodgers across the face. Cloud slaps Rodgers some more, stands him up, but Rodgers gets in a chop. Cloud responds right away kicking Rodgers in his bad knee and then applying a Figure Four. Cloud keeps it locked in tight and taunts at Rodgers. Rodgers finds a way to reach the bottom rope to break it up.

Cloud then stands up and mocks Rodgers holding his knee, while also clutching his bad arm. Rodgers fights back with chops, but Cloud puts Rodgers on his shoulders and hits a flip senton bomb. Cloud puts Rodgers back on his shoulders, Rodgers jumps off and chop blocks Cloud in the back of the knee. Rodgers with another chop block and this time it takes Cloud off his feet.

Cloud with a roll up holding the tights of Rodgers, but the referee sees Cloud using the ropes and stops the count. Inside cradle, but Rodgers kicks out and then applies another Figure Four on Cloud. The fans in Japan cheer loudly to the surprise of Noah and Cloud taps out

WINNER VIA TAP-OUT: NOAH RODGERS

****Commercial****

****EWC shop promo****

The Rev quietly opens the door to Jay Cee's dressing room. He looks around and finds nobody there. Rev tip toes across the floor and opens up Jay Cee's suitcase. Inside he finds the Hardcore Title. Rev pulls it out, smirks and throws it over his shoulder. He spins around to find Jay Cee standing right behind him.

Jay Cee: Where do you think you're taking that?

The Rev: I'm taking MY Hardcore Title to the ring tonight when I face Nathin Doe.

Jay Cee: That might be hard, seeing as I plan on taking my Hardcore Title to the ring tonight when I referee your match with Nathin Doe.

The Rev: Be reasonable. There's only one belt, and I'm the one fighting. Who ever heard of a referee wearing a Championship belt?

Jay Cee: There's a first time for everything. I want to look as cool as possible when I count you down for the 3 count and raise Nathin Doe's hand.

The Rev: It's my match, and I'm taking it.

Jay Cee: No you're not.

The Rev: Yes I am.

Jay Cee: No you're not.

The Rev: That's it! I'm sick of this. There's only one way to handle this.

Outside the locker room, President Mac is roaming the halls. He hears a loud mechanical buzzing coming from the locker room. Mac swings open the door and looks inside. He stares at Rev and Jay Cee, as they're using a chainsaw to cut the gold belt in half. The belt cuts and Rev grabs one half, Jay Cee grabs the other half.

President Mac: What do you think you're doing?

The Rev: We have two Hardcore Champions, and only one belt. This gives us each what we want.

President Mac: That belt is property of EWC. You can wreck it like that. I should take that out of your salaries.

Jay Cee: It was Rev's idea.

President Mac: I don't care whose idea it was! I want this settled once and for all. Next week, you guys are going at it, one on one. Winner becomes the undisputed and ONLY Hardcore Champion. And that winner will also pay to repair the damage on that belt. I don't want to hear any arguments. Understood?

Rev: Fine.

Jay Cee: Works for me.

President Mac: And one more thing. Jay Cee, you're the special guest referee tonight. I want that match called down the middle. Be objective. And Rev, I don't care how much you hate him, Jay Cee is the referee, and referee's are off limits. No cheap shots! Now get that chainsaw out of here before someone gets hurt.

Mac walks away. Rev and Jay Cee each hold one half of the Hardcore Title and stare each other down.

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Match Two
Tommy Victor -vs- John Green

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The match starts with Tommy pushing Green down on the mat. Green grabs hold of Tommy’s leg and Tommy pushes Green in the corner. Ref tells them to break and they do. Tommy gets Green into another corner and lets him have it. Tommy eventually lifts Green up and military presses him down on the mat.

****Quick Commercial****

The match continues and Green gets Tommy grounded and goes in for some quick fists and kicks. Green continues the assault by smashing Tommy’s leg into the side mat. Green then gets back into the ring and jumps right out landing on Tommy’s leg.

Green then sets Tommy up in the corner and gives him a few fists to the head. Tommy grabs Green by his neck and the former International Champ escapes and dropkicks the leg.

Green locks in a few leg locks one with a bridge. Green breaks the hold and knocks Tommy down before he can get to a vertical base. Green gives a few kicks to Tommy’s legs and Tommy goes after Green. Green moves out of the ring and Tommy follows after him. Green goes in the ring and Tommy follows. Green goes out and Tommy follows. Green gets back into the ring gets jumps on top of the top rope and baseball slides Tommy out on the floor.

Green goes towards Tommy to get the upper hand but Tommy gets back in the game. The match continues with Tommy getting the advantage on Green on the outside. Green eventually throws Tommy’s shoulder to the steel steps. Green throws Tommy in and hits a kick right into the nose. He goes for the cover and gets a two counts. Green gets a headlock on Tommy.

Tommy gets to a vertical base and throws a few punches and whips Green off. Green holds onto the ropes and Tommy rushes right at Green. Green lifts up the boot and heads to the top turnbuckle.

Green hits a missile dropkicks and goes for the pin and gets a two. Green hits his dancing leg drop and locks in a side headlock. Tommy manages to get up while having Green on his back.

Tommy pushes Green into a corner and rushes at him. Green moves out of the way and Tommy paws the price. Green goes and starts to pound on Tommy in the corner. Green starts to build the momentum. Tommy gets back into the game with a few power moves

Tommy then starts to dominate the match with a big back body drop and a huge elbow. He goes for the pin and gets a two. Tommy gets Green in the corner and hits a clothesline. Tommy tries to go for a side slam but couldn’t balance it out due to the knee. Green gets to the top rope and jumps off. Tommy catches him in a chokeslam position. Green gets out of the position but Tommy hits a sunset flip and gets the 1…2…3!

WINNER VIA PIN-FALL: TOMMY VICTOR

****Commercial****

****UNCENSORED promo****

****StrangleMania 6 Now Available on DVD****

Stung is walking through the back stage area with his robe over his head. The opening of his shirt reveals the International Title around his waist. He continues to walk when he is suddenly stopped by Ace Heart. Stung pulls off his hoodie, looking at Ace Heart

Stung: What do you want?

Ace Heart: Stung, can I get a quick word from you.

Stung: Make it quick.

Ace Heart: We just found out you are facing Alex Shelley next week.

Stung: Who the hell is that?

Ace Heart: He is an up and coming wrestler in the EWC.

Stung: Well I’ve never heard of him, and right now I have my mind set on Kid Cannabis. But this Alex Shelley looks new, well guess what. Next week on Brawl, it’ll be Stung vs. Alex Shelley for the International Title. Hows that sound?

Ace Heart: Wow, that’s huge!

Stung: Now if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go burn out Kid Cannabis.

Stung walks by Ace Heart and makes his way down the hall

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Match Three
- INTER-BRAND CHAMPIONS MATCH -

Kid Cannabis (C) -vs- Stung (C)

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The bell is rung, and the match is on its way. Stung advances to the middle of the ring, while Kid Cannabis circles Stung, trying to pick his spot. Cannabis is quickly stopped however, when Stung moves in and grabs hold of him in a tight grapple. Stung slips in a head-lock, and wrenches the hold. Stung uses his body strength to toss Cannabis to the canvas for the sole purpose of grounding him, Stung than proceeds to wrench the head lock further.

Cannabis virtually has no way to out-power stung, and break out of the maneuver. Instead Kid Cannabis reverses the hold into a quick pin. Kid Cannabis almost scores the three count, but Stung is able to lift his shoulders off the mat. Stung frustrated breaks the hold, and immediately begins to stomp to the ribs and stomach, of the HCW champ.

Kid Cannabis attempts to escape Stung’s attack, by crawling to the turn-buckle. Stung however simply just takes the chance to but the boot to Cannabis, in attempts to choke him out. Stung chokes Cannabis, until the ref uses his authority and inserts himself between the two men.

Stung nails Kid Cannabis with a few cross chops, before backing up. Stung runs forward and goes for a corner splash, but Kid Cannabis is able to roll out the way. Stung grasps his chest in pain. Stung turns around, and is tripped up by Cannabis with a leg sweep. Kid Cannabis quickly hits a standing moon-salt, before going for a pin, which only keeps Stung down for the two count.

Cannabis walks to the other side of the ring, and begins to tune up the band setting up for a super kick. Stung begins to make it to his feet, while Kid Cannabis continues to tune up the band to the cheers of the crowd. Kid Cannabis goes for the kick, but Stung rolls under the bottom rope, leaving the ring.

CROWD: BOOOO!

****Commercial****

Stung simply laughs at Kid Cannabis. Kid Cannabis however doesn’t take to this kindly and charges Stung, flying off the ropes with a suicide plancha! Stung however simply moves out the way, causing Cannabis to meet nothing but the out-side mat. Stung laughs, and just simply rolls back in the ring, while being nearly booed out of the building.

Cannabis struggles on the out-side of the ring, before stumbling back onto the apron. Stung rushes over, and nails Cannabis with a huge upper-cut, before lifting him over the ropes and into the ring back first. Stung strikes a cocky pose, which isn’t very well received by the crowd.

Stung quickly paces around the fallen HCW champion, smelling blood in the water. Cannabis is on his knees, and Stung measures up for a huge kick. Stung goes for the punt, but Cannabis is able to roll out the way. Cannabis quickly is to his feet and dives a shoulder into the back of Stung’s left leg, causing Stung to stumble to a knee. Kid Cannabis bounces of the ropes, and hits a huge spinning hurricanrana which sends Stung soaring through the air!

Stung dazed slowly gets back to his feet, only to be met with a huge DDT by Kid Cannabis! Kid Cannabis receives a huge pop, as he once again, begins to tune up the band for a super kick. Stung slowly rises to his feet, before turning around. Kid Cannabis goes for the super kick, but Stung catches it! Stung locks in The Sting! (Ankle Lock) Kid Cannabis screams in pain, trying to make it to the nearby bottom rope.

…He inches closer!








…Almost there!










…He’s got it! No! Stung pulls Cannabis away from the rope, and drops the Ankle Lock into a grape-vine maneuver restricting the movement of Kid Cannabis. Stung wrenches the hold trying to break the leg of Kid Cannabis, who is screaming in pain, stretching with all his might towards the rope.

Kid Cannabis extends a hand…












...He’s ready to tap!










…No! Kid Cannabis shakes his head, instead he rolls over onto his back. Stung has no choice but to break the hold, as it no longer does any damage. Stung angry, begins to slap the ring. Stung begins to stalk Kid Cannabis, ready to put the final nail in his coffin. Cannabis slowly gets to his feet.

Cannabis turns around, and Stung goes for the Flat-Line! Cannabis however, is able to toss Stung mid through the air. Stung quickly turns around, only to be met with a huge super kick, by Kid Cannabis knocking Stung to the mat. Cannabis falls on-top for the pin!

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Stung kicks out!

Cannabis cannot believe it. Kid Cannabis grabs hold of the Stung’s head, before lifting him to his feet. Kid Cannabis Irish whips Stung into the turn-buckle, and follows up with a few cross body chops in the corner. Kid Cannabis wraps his arms around the neck of Stung, before mocking stung, by pretending to light up a blunt!

Kid Cannabis goes for the Chronic (Acid Drop) and successfully hits it, planting Stung straight to the mat. Cannabis follows up with a pin!


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3!

WINNER VIA PIN-FALL: KID CANNABIS

****Commercial****

****EWC NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS countdown is shown****

****StrangleMania THE GAME Available soon on PS3 and XBOX 360****

****BackStage****

ACE HEART: Well guys I have a three interesting updates for you.

Firstly, many here tonight were expecting to see Level One show up and talk about what happend last week and perhaps get somewhat involved with Jay Cee yet again, however...according to many of the backstage staff, Level One was denied entrance into the building. Apparently Sinbad wanted to make sure that Level did not get involved in any of the action, and Mac backed that option by sticking extra security at the doors. I am sure this will be addressed by Level later on this week

The second comes from the James Chambers camp. As reported last week, the real reason for Chambers' break had to do with an injury at Rumble in the Bronx. Now according to those close to him, James is doing very well in rehab and his personal trainer has even commented as far saying that James' progress is unexpected.

Now, we don't want to read too much into it...but it is possible that Chambers could be back in the ring sooner then planned and that can only be good news for Brawl and the EWC as a whole.

Now onto some not so great news. I have spoken with both President Mac and Vice President Michael Saint regarding the Main Event of next weekends Uncensored.

Of course, Shadow Man fans are not going to like this, so please bare with me. Both Mac and Saint were prepared to change the match up and sub out Shadow Man with another wrestler and have them fight for a title shot as soon as Shadow Man is back in action. However, due to the stipulation of being a champion...the EWC and World Champions in this fed get to determine a great percentage of how there title matches go down.

So when this was brought to Shadow Man's attention, Shadow Man said the match must go on as planned, and the title will be put on the line. While it is very possible that Shadow Man was on heavy medication while this phone conversation went down...the match will indeed go on, but without Shadow Man.

According to his doctors, Shadow Man is not cleared to fight anytime soon, and could face major legal action if he does wrestle before being told to go ahead. So what does this mean then?

There WILL be a new World Heavyweight Champion Monday Morning and Shadow Man will be on the sidelines unable to defend it. Once again, I must stress that Mac AND Saint BOTH actually worked hard on this situation and were more then willing to allow the match to be a non-title affair, but Shadow insisted that the belt be on the line so as not to rob the fans of the entertainment value

So there you go, thats the latest, though not the greatest

Back to you guys...

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- SPECIAL FEATURE -
IWGP Heavyweight Championship Match

Shinsuke Nakamura -vs- Keiji Mutoh (C)

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Keiji Mutoh and Shinsuke Nakamura stand in the middle of the ring after they are introduced by the Japanese announcer, and the referee checks both of them over for weapons and whatnot. Finally, the two stand across from each other, with Nakamura going for a punch to the face that Mutoh ducks under and connects with a low angle dropkick to Nakamura’s knee which knocks him to the mat.

Mutoh lifts Nakamura back to his feet and give him a few European uppercuts before giving him a hard slap across the face. Mutoh lifts Nakamura off his feet and into a Fall Away Slam like position, before lifting him higher and dropping him on his knee for a rib breaker.

Mutoh lifts Nakamura back up and gives him three hard chops across the chest, before grabbing him by the wrist and whipping him into the corner turnbuckle. Mutoh charges into the corner and lands on Nakamura with a corner splash. Mutoh grabs Nakamura and whips him into the opposite turnbuckle, and charges at him again, this time he handsprings across the ring and connects with a back elbow into Nakamura’s jaw.

Mutoh drags Nakamura out of the corner and tries to lift him out for a scoop slam only to have Nakamura land on his feet. Mutoh goes for a big punch only for Nakamura duck the attempt and pull Mutoh onto his shoulders. Nakamura spins around in place as he positions himself so that Mutoh faces the center of the ring and drops him for a Death Valley Driver.

Nakamura slowly makes his way back to his feet and begins to regain his senses, as Mutoh begins to stir on the mat. Nakamura beats him to the point and gives him a hard kick to the gut, drops him onto the mat with a DDT, and keeps the front facelock applied for a front facelock sleeper hold. Mutoh struggles momentarily before pushing his way up, forcing Nakamura’s shoulders onto the mat for a pinning situation.

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Nakamura releases the sleeper hold to avoid the three count and rolls away from Mutoh. Mutoh goes to move in on Nakamura, only to have him grab his arm, flip him back down to the mat, and lock in an armbar, slightly off the center of the ring. Mutoh crawls on his back using his legs as Nakamura keeps elevating higher and higher, until Mutoh takes advantage and rolls it over with a crucifix pin on the mat.

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Nakamura kicks out very close to the three count as both wrestlers get back to their feet. Nakamura goes for a boot to the mid-section only to have Mutoh catch his foot, pull his leg in, and take him down to the mat again with a dragon screw. Mutoh keeps a hold of Nakamura’s leg and gives it three strong kicks before tossing it down to the mat.

****Commercial****

Mutoh gives Nakamura a couple more stomps before lifting him back to his feet and giving him a hard chop to the chest, driving Nakamura into the ropes. Mutoh grabs him by the wrist and whips him into the opposite ropes. As Nakamura rebounds back into the center of the ring, Mutoh leaps into the air and takes him down with the frankensteiner.

As Nakamura hits the mat he slides across the ring under the momentum of the move and Mutoh gets right back up to his feet and connects with a knee drop on Nakamura. Mutoh lifts Nakamura back to his feet and gives him a strong kick in the stomach, before setting him up, and dropping him onto his head with a cradle piledriver before going for the pin.

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Nakamura barely escapes the pinfall but he manages to get the shoulder up anyways. Mutoh lifts him to his feet and hooks him up for a belly-to-belly suplex, only to have Nakamura block the attempt and reverse his position. Nakamura retakes control of the match by hitting Mutoh with the very same belly-to-belly suplex that he was supposed to get hit with.

Nakamura gets back to his feet and rushes into the ropes, rebounds back into the center of the ring and hits Mutoh with a rushing leg drop. Nakamura lifts Mutoh to his feet and gives him a chop across the chest, only to have Mutoh return the chop. Nakamura moves back into Mutoh, and slides around him and brings him back down with a release German suplex.

Nakamura gets back up to his feet again, this time pulling Mutoh back up with him. He gives him three hard European uppercuts followed up by a hard knee to the gut. Nakamura then hooks Mutoh’s leg and brings him back down to the mat with the leg hook suplex.

Nakamura keeps the hold on Mutoh and lifts him back up to his feet. Nakamura goes for a second leg hook suplex, only to have Mutoh rib punch his way out of it, with Nakamura still having a hold of his leg. Nakamura pulls back to give Mutoh a punch in the head, only to hit the referee on his way back. Nakamura looks back as the referee bends over in the corner to recover, only to look back at Mutoh and take the red mist directly into the face.

****Commercial****

Nakamura drops Mutoh’s leg as the referee comes out of the corner and back into doing his job, officiating the match. Mutoh moves into Nakamura and slams him into the corner and gives him four hard shots to the body before whipping him into the opposite corner. Mutoh then cartwheels across the match and gives Nakamura a back elbow to the jaw, before grabbing him by the head and giving him a single arm bulldog back into the ring.

Mutoh gets back to his feet and rolls Nakamura over so that he is facing the ceiling of the arena, and then heads for the top turnbuckle. Mutoh stands high above the ring on the top and extends his arms high above his head, before leaping off the top and giving Nakamura the twisting elbow drop that he calls Flashing Elbow before going for a pin.

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Mutoh looks down on Nakamura and begins to lay in several shots to the head before he lifts him back up to his feet, and gives him a couple of elbow shots to the head. Nakamura breaks up the elbow series with a quick kick to the gut that he follows up with a snap suplex.

Nakamura keeps a hold of the neck of Mutoh and rolls both of them back to their feet before giving Mutoh a second snap suplex. Nakamura once again rolls both back to their feet, only to have Mutoh elbow his way free, and take a swing at Nakamura, who blocks Mutoh’s attempt, grabs him by the arm, and leaps into the air for a cross Armbreaker.

Both wrestlers lie on their backs and neither one look to be able to move. The referee gets above them and begins to make his double count. The referee gets to six before Nakamura is able to get back to his feet. Nakamura looks down at Mutoh before rushing into the ropes and hitting the springboard moonsault that he calls El Nino on Mutoh and makes the pin attempt.

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Nakamura goes to lift Mutoh up to his feet only to have Mutoh elbow him in the side of the head, grab him by the ankles and pull him back down to the mat with him. Mutoh grabs Nakamura’s legs and quickly locks in the figure four leg lock, as Nakamura lets out a loud shout of pain and fights his way around the ring, but is unable to break the hold.

Nakamura fights with all he has, and little by little, inch by inch, he is able to make it to the ropes to break the hold. Mutoh grabs him very quickly after breaking the hold and hits him in the jaw with a big elbow that sends Nakamura onto the mat with his back down. Mutoh steps over him before hitting him with a standing moonsault.

Mutoh grabs Nakamura and rolls him over so that he is face down. Mutoh grabs Nakamura’s legs, and hooks them up and steps his right leg between them and then bends over backwards and hooks up his hands around Nakamura’s neck and chin for the Muta Lock. Nakamura is very close to the ropes however, and reaches out and grabs them to break the hold.

Mutoh breaks the hold as he is ordered, and lifts Nakamura back to his feet. Mutoh gives him a hard chop to the chest and drives him back into the ropes. Mutoh grabs Nakamura and whips him into the opposite ropes. Nakamura rebounds back into the center of the ring and ducks under an elbow from Mutoh and bounces off the ropes, comes back and levels Mutoh with a lariat. The crowd who up until this point have been their usual silent self absolutely marks the fuck out at the sight of the move and begin to chant “LARIATO!!! LARIATO!!!”

****Commercial****

Nakamura looks over at Mutoh who begins to get back to his feet and is in a kneeling position. Nakamura runs forward, and plants his foot on Mutoh’s thigh before locking in the triangle choke, for his trademarked Shining Triangle. Nakamura squeezes with all his might as Mutoh struggles in place, and pushes forward to get Nakamura on his shoulders for a pin attempt.

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Nakamura kicks out at two and a half as both of them get back to their feet and begin exchanging blows. Mutoh scores a few combinations shots to the face and knocks Nakamura back. Mutoh charges forward with a lariat attempt of his own only to have Nakamura duck under the attempt, lift him onto his shoulders and drive him into the mat with the Samoan Driver that he calls Landslide, before making a pin attempt.

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At the last possible moment Mutoh finds the strength somewhere in his body to kick out of the move. Nakamura lifts Mutoh back to his feet and goes to give him a second Landslide, only to have Mutoh land on his feet behind him and rush into the ropes. The moment Nakamura turns around to face Mutoh, Mutoh jumps up and connects with the Shining Wizard directly into Nakamura’s head before going for the pin.

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THRE

Mutoh quickly grabs Nakamura and rolls him over so that he is face down. Mutoh grabs Nakamura’s legs, and hooks them up and steps his right leg between them and then bends over backwards and hooks up his hands around Nakamura’s neck and chin for the Muta Lock. Nakamura struggles under the hold, but is in the dead center of the ring, and no longer has the energy to break the hold. Nakamura takes the only course of action he has left that will allow him to live to fight another day. Nakamura taps out.

Winner by Submission and STILL IWGP Heavyweight Champion: Keiji Mutoh

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NON-TITLE MATCH

Nathin Doe -vs- The Rev (C)
^{Special Guest Ref: Jay Cee (C)}

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Ladies and Gentlemen" by Saliva begins to play and Jay walks down the ramp in a referee’s shirt holding one half of his cut championship.

He looks at it angrily and tells the crowd he is the real Hardcore champion.

He walks up the ring side steps and along the apron and stands on the second rope and holds up his half of the title. He then jumps over the top rope and waits in the middle of the ring

Darling Violetta plays as Nathin Doe enters from behind the curtains. His eyes are fixated on the ring as he walks down and slides in.

All lights in the arena go out except for a single spotlight shining near the entranceway. The words "Kneel before your leader" flash on the Jumbo-Tron as "The Imperial March" the theme from The Empire Strikes Back booms over the speakers throughout the arena. The Jumbo-Tron video now flashes to several clips of The Rev in action as he emerges from the entranceway. The fans boo as The Rev casually strolls down the aisle proudly showing off his half of the belt. The single spotlight follows him all the way to the ring. The Rev's publicist, Skippy Mohophosite #1, follows closely, blocking any garbage the fans choose to throw at The Rev. Stepping through the ropes, The Rev stands in the center of the ring with arms spread wide open. He grins as the fans boos have now become deafening, almost drowning out the music. All the lights now come back on in the arena and the music goes silent.

Jay puts his hand out so Rev can hand over his half of the title. The Rev looks at it and looks at Jay grinning. He hands it to Jay but is reluctant to letting it go. There is a bit of a struggle before The Rev lets it go. Jay takes both halves of the belt out of the ring and rings the bell for the match to start.

Nathin Doe and The Rev step up to each other before they both start exchanging right fists but The Rev is first to duck and gets a quick punch to Doe’s midsection. He then gives Doe a knee to the face sending him back to a vertical position and runs towards the ropes bouncing off and going for a clothesline but on his return is met by a drop kick by Nathin.

Both men are quick on their feet but Doe knocks Rev back down with a clothesline. Rev gets back up slightly more slowly now and is stalked by Doe and locks Rev into a full nelson. He keeps it locked in for a couple of seconds before smashing Rev onto the mat with a full nelson slam. Doe gets up and stomp Rev’s head before picking him up and giving The Rev a sidewalk slam. Doe looks pleased with himself and goes over to the turnbuckle and climbs to the top.

The Rev is up and runs over and falls on the rope causing the turnbuckle to shake and Nathin Doe to fall and landing legs spread with the turnbuckle in between his groin.

Jay Cee even squirms when seeing it. The Rev now goes over to the fallen Nathin Doe who is on the top rope still in this uncomfortable position. Rev then gives a suplex bringing Doe back down to the mat.

The Rev looks at Jay and points at Doe who is still holding his groin and hurting from the suplex. Jay shrugs and tells him to get on with it. Doe is now on all fours but Rev pushes him back down with his foot. Rev lets Doe get to his feet but this time stands behind him.

When Doe is up he is quickly back down after Rev executes a German suplex. Rev looks at Jay and points to Doe and signals for three. Rev rolls Nathin over and pins him with his foot on his chest.

Jay tells him to pin him properly but Rev tells him to do his job and count Doe. Jay reluctantly gets down but before he even counts one, Doe grabs Revs leg and manages to twist him causing him to fall on the floor and tries to put in an ankle lock.

The Rev struggles quickly and gets out of it by kicking Doe but Doe is the one now on his feet and starts kicking Rev furiously in the stomach. Each kick keeps knocking him down while Jay laughs on.

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When we come back we see Rev on his knees in a headlock by Nathin Doe. After nearly a minute of struggling Rev starts getting to his feet and tries elbowing Doe to let go. Eventually Doe releases the hold as Doe stares at Rev who is holding his neck. They both stare each other, Doe now the one looking more pleased.

Nathin Doe and The Rev lock in the middle of the ring. Doe quickly grabs The Revs arm and twists it behind his back. Rev taps his shoulder and reverses the move on Doe, putting Nathin’s arm behind his own back. Nathin elbows The Rev in the face as Rev staggers back. Nathin turns around and kicks The Rev quickly in the midsection. Nathin Doe grabs The Rev and quickly tosses him, going for an early pin. Jay is straight into position.

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Kick out!


The Rev kicks out in the knick of time before Jay Cee’s hand can hit the mat. Rev and Nathin Doe both get up quickly as The Rev charges at Nathin Doe but it is quickly put into a sleeper hold. The Rev is trying to unlock himself but Doe has it pretty tight. Suddenly The Rev breaks the hold by dropping to the ground, connecting with a jawbreaker. Nathin Doe goes jolting back to the canvas. The Rev jumps on top quick.

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Kick Out

Nathin Doe kicks out quickly. Nathin Doe is still lying on the ground, slowly getting up when The Rev hits him with a football kick to the face, sending Doe to the ropes with a crashing halt. The Rev stood on top of Doe and began landing kick after kick to the side of Doe’s head. Jay Cee leans against the ropes and allows this to happen.

Rev looks at Jay confused and then tells him that this will be him next week in which Jay replies with a yarn. Nathin Doe finally gets up just as The Rev is bouncing off the ropes. Thinking last second, Nathin jumps in the air, connecting with a drop kick. The Rev falls to the ground in pain, clutching his chest. Nathin Doe gets on top of him and begins to land punches, left and right.

Jay Cee comes over and grabs Doe off of Rev, warning him about the rules. Doe gets in Cee’s face but he won’t back down. The Rev grabs the trunks of Nathin Doe and rolls him up for the pin fall.

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Kick out!

Nathin Doe kicks out last second.

Rev now asks Jay why he helped him and not Doe in which Jay just taps his shirt and says he can do what he likes. Rev and Jay stand toe to toe but Doe grabs Rev from behind and pins him with a school boy.

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Jay then stops and puts his hands underneath Revs shoulders to make sure they are down giving Rev enough time to kick out. Nathin Doe is furious at Jay and gets in his face and Rev tries to take advantage with a German suplex but this time Doe spins right over and lands on his feet. He then tries to connect with a DDT on the Rev but Rev pushes him away.

The Rev goes for a clothesline but Doe has the same idea and both of them are down.

Jay starts counting.

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Both men get up breaking Jay’s count. Rev runs at Doe but Doe ducks and flips The Rev over the top rope. Doe follows him and picks up Rev and Irish whips him into the stairs by the ring. Jay is now out of the ring but on the other side where he has picked up a microphone. Jay enters the ring and looks at the fighting go on outside.

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Rev is back on his feet and the two are now throwing punches at each other on the ramp.

Jay: One... Two...

Jay is counting using the microphone and The Rev is hit with a DDT on the ramp.

Jay: Three... four...

Doe come back to the ring and rolls in.

Jay: Five...Six...

Jay stops the count and Doe is telling Jay to keep going.

Jay: Nathin Doe. As referee of this match, I have decided to take out the count out rule. Now go get him. We want to see a match.

The crowd cheer and Doe goes back out the ring and picks up Rev. Rev though hits Doe in the face and then drop kicks him. Both men are now on the ramp rolling round in pain.

Jay: Actually, this is getting kind of boring so I think as referee of this match, I will change my mind. Now where was I? Oh yeah ...7...

The Rev is crawling to the ring but then Nathin Doe grabs his leg and stops him going any further.

Jay: 8...9...

The Rev kicks Doe in the face sending him back and looks at Jay grinning just about to say ten.

Jay: 9 and a half...

The Rev now looks really confused.

Jay: 9 and three quarters.

The Rev rolls back in the ring and stands up to Jay. Jay is laughing but Rev takes the microphone off of Jay.

The Rev: What game are you playing Jay? This is making no sense? You just trying to get me tired before our match next week or something? Make me wrestle as long as possible?

Jay just grins and points behind Rev. Rev turns around and Nathin Doe is standing there behind him. Doe gives Rev a kick to the stomach and then sets him up for a piledriver and manages to smash Revs head into the mat. Doe goes for the pin.

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Kick out. Even Jay looks annoyed at this kick out but no one is annoyed as Nathin Doe who picks Rev up by the hair and Irish whips him against the turnbuckle. Rev smashes against it but doesn’t get much of a break when he is hit by a spear. Rev is hurting being kept up only by the turnbuckle.

Doe holds Rev up and moves him round so Doe now has his back to the turnbuckle. Doe starts climbing still holding Rev trying to drag him up. Rev is on the second rope where as Doe is on the top. Rev’s head is now in between Does legs and Doe picks him up to piledrive him from the top rope.

Rev then struggles and ends up headbutting Nathin Doe in his all ready injured manhood. Rev then punches Doe in the face knocking him back. The Rev falls backwards and staggers a bit now on the matter. He then looks at Jay and waves before running towards the turnbuckle and connecting with the Rev-Elation.

Doe is on the mat and lifeless flat on his face. Rev uses his foot to turn him over and then runs at the ropes and delivers a J-Sault. Jay looks furious at Rev but Rev hasn’t finished and Doe is picked up and is hit by the Elitemination.

Rev then pins.

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Jay looks at Rev and shakes his head.

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WINNER VIA PIN-FALL: THE REV

The show fades off the air with The Rev and Jay Cee face to face in the middle of the ring each holding half of the Hardcore Championship


...FTB

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::MONDAY NIGHT BRAWL QUICK RESULTS::

Noah Rodgers DEF. Cloud
Tommy Victor DEF. John Green
Kid Cannabis DEF. Stung
Keiji DEF. Shinsuke
The Rev DEF. Nathin Doe