Post by MNB on Jan 23, 2017 23:26:00 GMT -6
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The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
MONDAY NIGHT BRAWL
EPISODE #472 | JANUARY 23RD 2017LIVE! from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
EWC BRAWL
January 23RD 2017
LIVE! from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
Commentators: Joe Aiello, Steve 'The Predator' Bennett and Max Carter
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Ace Heart
"Thunderstruck" by AC/DC blasts in the Arena
The show starts off with video footage detailing historic events over Monday Night Brawls Nineteen year history. From episode 001 in 1997 all the way down to last weeks show in Toronto
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, Ashton Drake and then Xplode all with the EWC Championship.
Sped up footage again then takes us through to current Monday Night Brawl Superstars: Adatu Urakih, Alexis Morrison, Amis 'FN' Shelton, Andrew Jackson, Anthony Grunge, Ashton Drake, Carlos Cruz, Catharsis, Codename: Phantom, Corey Smith, Cyrus McCann, DJ Mangetsu, DJ W-B-X, Eddie Crank, Emma Louise, Jack Tillman, Jazzlyn St James, John Blade, Jonathan Sullivan, Kim Hunter, Mark Storm, Michael O'Connor, Mr. Jones, Orion, Pence Weatherlight, Perro Ward, Rachel Navarro, Tommy Esparza, Toshihiro Tsujiri and finally current EWC Undisputed Champion Jaden 'Xplode' Hunter
The opening pyros hit and here we go.
The energy in the Amalie Arena is electrifying.
Spotlights circle around the arena as the thousands of fans in the venue are shown in a wide angle shot. The camera then pans out showing a full scale view of the jam packed arena and zooms in on some crazy fans.
A chant begins of
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The fans are shown smiling, laughing, and pumping their fists in excitement
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Fireworks blast across the stage as the fans scream in delight.
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.
As the camera pans around the arena once more, it finally comes to a stop at the announcer's booth where Aiello, Bennett and Carter are shown smiling.
The show is live... and the excitement is at a fever pitch!
The show is live... and the excitement is at a fever pitch!
Aiello: Hello and welcome to episode #472 of Monday Night Brawl. My name is Joe Aiello and with me as always are Steve The Predator Bennett, and Max Carter
Bennett: We have a big lineup in-store for you all tonight. Eight matches, but first a congratulations to EWC PRIME for airing their first ever event last night. It opened to incredible numbers for a Sunday broadcast and I know the entire EWC Nation is a buzz. So congrats EWC PRIME
Carter: It appears we have something going on backstage .. lets check out the feed
Mac: John, I appreciate you my man. You show up week after week. You win some and you lose some. You have a good heart John, a really good heart, and it's noticeable every time you take the ring
Mac pauses
Mac: Look kid, respect isn't given to you, it's earned and the EWC doesn't hand out shots to people
John Blade sinks his head .. looking disheveled
Mac: No no, don't get down on yourself just yet. We don't give out shots in the EWC. I'm happy to hear you want a shot at the Champion. I'm happy to hear you have goals. That's what I want from my employees. People who have heart and are motivated. Right now, there are some people ahead of you in the rankings .. if you want a shot at Xplode .. if you want a crack at the EWC Championship .. I'm going to tell you how to do it
John looks up with a partial smile
Mac: You start by going out there tonight and getting a win. Pour your heart into this match, and win. Then come out again for the next match, and win. And keep doing that. Get a few more wins, and then we'll see about putting you against the likes of Drake, Morrison, Wolfe or Griffin in a Contender match. If you can put some wins together and then defeat one of the top contenders .. you will have earned your shot
Mac stands and puts his hand on Johns shoulder
Mac: Maybe change your approach a little. You seem a little too WWE for my taste. Change things up a little .. but stay motivated, stay hungry and everything will fall into place
John stands up and shakes Mac's hand
Blade: Thank you so much Mac. Tonight, it starts with a win. Thank you so much.
Carter: Ladies and Gentlemen we need to cut to a commercial break, but don't go anywhere we'll be right back with our first match of the night!
Bennett: We have a big lineup in-store for you all tonight. Eight matches, but first a congratulations to EWC PRIME for airing their first ever event last night. It opened to incredible numbers for a Sunday broadcast and I know the entire EWC Nation is a buzz. So congrats EWC PRIME
Carter: It appears we have something going on backstage .. lets check out the feed
We cut to the backstage feed where John Blade is sitting inside President Mac's office just moments before his match against Rachel Navaro
Blade: Mr Mac, I am so incredibly grateful for this meeting .. I just .. *takes deep breath* .. I know I don't have the respect of the locker room, and social media seems to attack me at every turn. Yet I have legions and legions of fans who want to see me succeed in the EWC. I just want a shot Mac, just one shot at Xplode. I know if I was given a shot, I could go the distance with him and win the EWC Championship
Blade: Mr Mac, I am so incredibly grateful for this meeting .. I just .. *takes deep breath* .. I know I don't have the respect of the locker room, and social media seems to attack me at every turn. Yet I have legions and legions of fans who want to see me succeed in the EWC. I just want a shot Mac, just one shot at Xplode. I know if I was given a shot, I could go the distance with him and win the EWC Championship
John looks to the floor, taking a moment to think hard on his next words
Blade: Mac, I know I haven't earned much in the way of respect. But I am determined. I put in the work. I'm always training. I'm always touring. I show up to all the meet and greets with the fans. I'm 1-1 this year ... and I'm highly motivated. Please .. can you just give me a shot?
The camera pans out and shows President Mac in view. Mac has a serious look on his face. You can tell he's really listening to John and formulating a response in his head
Blade: Mac, I know I haven't earned much in the way of respect. But I am determined. I put in the work. I'm always training. I'm always touring. I show up to all the meet and greets with the fans. I'm 1-1 this year ... and I'm highly motivated. Please .. can you just give me a shot?
The camera pans out and shows President Mac in view. Mac has a serious look on his face. You can tell he's really listening to John and formulating a response in his head
Mac: John, I appreciate you my man. You show up week after week. You win some and you lose some. You have a good heart John, a really good heart, and it's noticeable every time you take the ring
Mac pauses
Mac: Look kid, respect isn't given to you, it's earned and the EWC doesn't hand out shots to people
John Blade sinks his head .. looking disheveled
Mac: No no, don't get down on yourself just yet. We don't give out shots in the EWC. I'm happy to hear you want a shot at the Champion. I'm happy to hear you have goals. That's what I want from my employees. People who have heart and are motivated. Right now, there are some people ahead of you in the rankings .. if you want a shot at Xplode .. if you want a crack at the EWC Championship .. I'm going to tell you how to do it
John looks up with a partial smile
Mac: You start by going out there tonight and getting a win. Pour your heart into this match, and win. Then come out again for the next match, and win. And keep doing that. Get a few more wins, and then we'll see about putting you against the likes of Drake, Morrison, Wolfe or Griffin in a Contender match. If you can put some wins together and then defeat one of the top contenders .. you will have earned your shot
Mac stands and puts his hand on Johns shoulder
Mac: Maybe change your approach a little. You seem a little too WWE for my taste. Change things up a little .. but stay motivated, stay hungry and everything will fall into place
John stands up and shakes Mac's hand
Blade: Thank you so much Mac. Tonight, it starts with a win. Thank you so much.
Carter: Ladies and Gentlemen we need to cut to a commercial break, but don't go anywhere we'll be right back with our first match of the night!
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SHOW OPENER
RACHEL NAVARO
VS JOHN BLADE
SHOW OPENER
RACHEL NAVARO
VS JOHN BLADE
John Blade came out to a huge pop thanks to his massive fan following. The bell sounded and John wasted very little time taking Mac's words to heart from earlier tonight. He went on offense and never let up except for a few moments to salute the fans.
Rachel never landed a single punch in this match, which ended with not only a The Blade Breaker but a Razor Blade directly after. John Blade picked up the easy victory here and to the delight of the fans he took pictures and signed autographs whole the ill-prepared Rachel was carried off in a stretcher
Winner: John Blade
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EMMA LOUISE
VS TSUJIRI
EMMA LOUISE
VS TSUJIRI
Tsujiri made his return to the EWC ring in spectacular fashion. He took in a big pop of cheers to start his match off against fan favorite Emma Louise. The match went back and forth as both displayed a large amount of offense to start but things turned ugly when Tsujiri tried to take advantage of a temporarily injured ref
Tsujiri felt the need to justify his actions before the Tampa crowd which gave Emma Louise enough time to compose herself as the England native managed to hit Tsujiri with the "Girl Crush" and picked up the victory in a impressive match for Emma. Tsujiri looked very rusty in his return and cared way too much about what the Tampa crowd thought. Perhaps a more focused effort next time will result in a win
Winner: Emma Louise
The scene opens up backstage just moments after Emma Louise and Tsujiri had their match. Emma is walking in the hall towards her locker room when she is approached by Tsujiri
Tsujiri: I want a rematch. That count was too fast, it was bull shit
Emma turns around with a partial smirk on her face
Emma: Tsujiri, you are going to stand there and talk to me about a fast count, when you attacked me while the ref was down? Are you kidding me?
The crowd cheers as Anthony Grunge comes into view
Tsujiri: Look, you can give me a rematch next show, or we can finish what we started right here and right now
Tsujiri pushes Emma which is when Anthony steps in
Grunge: Whoa whoa whoa .. what the hell is going on here guys?
Emma: Nothing I can't handle Anthony but thanks. Just Tsujiri being a sore loser
Tsujiri reaches for Emma again but this time Anthony stops him
Grunge: Look Tsujiri, I don't know how it is from where you come from, but outside the ring .. you don't hit a lady
Tsujiri: Stay out of this hollywood, its none of your business
Grunge: Ok, look .. it just became my business. So you can either leave, or I can make you leave
Tsujiri smirks and suddenly lays out Grunge with Green Mist to the face and then a Back Elbow to the face
Tsujiri: I told you to mind your business .. it's not over between us Emma. Not by a long shot
The scene fades as Emma checks on Grunge whose entire face is now covered in green
JON SULLIVAN
VS CARLOS CRUZ
VS CARLOS CRUZ
Aiello: Well .. Tsujiri certainly trying to make himself known in his return tonight. Hopefully Grunge will be ok in time for his match tonight. But next up we got Sullivan and Cruz
Jessica Stroup: Ladies and Gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for one fall… introducing first… from the San Antonio, Texas, weighing in at 240 pounds, The Outlaw…JON SULLIVAN!
Suddenly, across the speakers you hear a voice “Yoo hoo, I’ll make you Famous.” And then the sound of two colt peacemakers going off. Just as the opening riffs to “Billy Get Your Guns” – By Bon Jovi begins playing. Smoke fills the entrance as we see the silhouette of a man in a cowboy hat and duster step out.
As the smoke clears, we see The Outlaw Jon Sullivan, standing in his classic black duster and hat with his trade mark skull jaw bandana across his mouth. He throws one fist in the air as red Pyro explodes behind him as he ambles down to the ring. Stopping in the front row, he gives his bandana to one of the kids or a pretty girl depending on his mood before sliding under the bottom ropes and into the ring.
Once in the ring he climbs the turnbuckle throwing one fist in the air again before jumping down, taking off his duster and hat he puts them in the corner then turns to wait for his opponent.
Jessica Stroup: And his opponent, from the Bronx, New York, weighing in at 177 pounds… CARLOS CRUZ!!!
The opening bars to CJAY – I’m a Jesus Freak begins to play, as the lights throughout the arena shut off. A spotlight is brought down on the stage, where a man on one knee, is rising up on a platform. At 0:12 of the song, Carlos blows a kiss to ceiling. Once he does that, gold sparklers rain down behind him. He leaps on to his feet, hoisting the True Warriors hand sign:
The place is on fire, thousands raising the hand sign as well, a few extending their hands out to touch the Bronx native. Carlos then runs down the ramp, slapping hands with the enthusiastic fans, thanking Jesus at the top of his lungs. Leaping on to the apron with the greatest of ease, Cruz soars over the top rope, landing on one knee. After blowing a kiss to the ceiling, Carlos heads to a corner, standing on the second buckle, holding up the True Warriors' hand sign.
DING! DING! DING!
The ref calls for the bells as Cruz and Sullivan walk to the center of the ring. Sullivan looks down on the smaller Cruz, a smirk stretching across his face. Cruz doesn’t back down, returning the smirk before bashing Sullivan in the face with a series of elbows. Sullivan takes several steps back, and leans forward and returns right stinging right hands of his own. Cruz eats several of them, but ducks the last and rushes towards the ropes. He bounces back just as Sullivan turns, plants him with a Flying Enzuigiri that echoes through the arena.
Aiello: What a start by these two men! Both started out by throwing bombs, but Cruz just PLANTED Sullivan with that move!
Bennett: Cruz knows his game plan, and it’s executing it with intentions on ending this early.
Cruz points to the crowd, but keep the pressure on, rushing towards the ropes opposite of the prone Sullivan. He bounces off then rolls forward, before driving into Sullivan with a Rolling Thunder! Cruz pulls himself up, then launches a standing Shooting Star Press. Cruz is still not done! He stands once more, and puts the exclamation mark on it all with a Seated Sention! He pins Sullivan
ONE!!!
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TWO!!!
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Kickout!!!
Sullivan somehow kicks out of that flawless combination of moves. Cruz sits up and puts his hands on his head, completely surprised at not being able to get the quick win.
Bennett: I can’t believe Sullivan still had to strength to kick out of that series of moves.
Carter: Carlos has been kicking the pressure on, Sullivan better find a way to get on the offense, or this is going to be LONG night for him
Aiello: That kick out had to be all instinct!
Cruz stands and moves over to Sullivan. He grabs him by the hair, pulling him to a standing position. Cruz pelts him with more elbows, and pushes Sullivan back against the ropes. He bounces off of the opposite ropes, but as he rushes forward Sullivan powers into the Home on the Range Superkick! Carlos’ head whips back and slams violently into the mat, as a collective “OOOHH” is heard from the crowd.
Carter: My Word! Sullivan has laid out Cruz with that Superkick! He almost detached Cruz’s head.
Aiello: Hello? Yes, you’ve located Carlos Cruz’ head. Cleveland? What is it doing in Cleveland?
Jon Sullivan looks down at Cruz and his mood is evident…HE IS PISSED! He grabs Cruz by the neck and slides him into the corner. He screams something incoherent, then begins to lay into Cruz with Boot Stomp after Boot Stomp. The crowds count along as Sullivan continue to release a whole lot of pent up frustration into the sternum of Cruz.
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
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FOUR!
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FIVE!
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SIX!
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SEVEN!
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EIGHT!
Bennett: Sullivan is dealing out a whole lot of Texas “love” right now.
Carter: From Boot to Body, with “love”!
Sullivan pulls his boots away and lifts Carlos to a standing position, spins him & hook his arms around Cruz. He lifts Carlos and launches him across the ring with a Belly to Back Suplex. Sullivan moves over and covers Cruz.
Carter: Cover!
ONE!!!
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TWO!!!
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THR— Kickout!!!
Bennett: That was incredibly close!
Sullivan slaps the mat in disgust, but continues his onslaught. He stands and immediately drops an elbow onto the prone Cruz. He pulls Cruz to a standing position, but just as he stands Cruz hits Sullivan with a dropkick to the knees. Sullivan drops face first and grabs his knees with Cruz on the offense. Both Cruz and Sullivan attempt to stand with Carlos beating him up. Cruz slugs Sullivan with a right hand, and snaps Sullivan in a front face lock. Sullivan grabs Cruz’s arm and slides behind him, holding on to the arm to bring Cruz around into a VICIOUS LARIAT! The crows roars and begins to chant:
“EWC!!!”
“EWC!!!”
“EWC!!!”
Aiello: And there goes Carlos’ head again!
Carter: Every move from Sullivan has BAD intentions behind it.
Cruz body is almost folded completely as Sullivan stands. He pushes Cruz legs down, and looks towards the top rope as he lays on his back prone. Sullivan begins to move to the opposite corner, and starts to climb the ropes.
Bennett: Is Sullivan really about to go Airborne!?
Sullivan stands atop the third rope and smiles to the crowd. He leaps off and extends his arm for a Flying Elbow Drop…
But Carlos rolls out of the way!
Sullivan slams onto the mat with force, and at the same time Carlos jump up and rushes to the other side. He leaps up to the top rope, turns, and takes flight. The crowd gasps as he drives the full weight of his body into Sullivan with THE CELESTIAL DIVE! Carlos almost bounces ten feet into the air after the move, but is able to cover Sullivan. The ref drops down with the count:
“ONE!!!”
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“TWO!!!”
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“THREE!!!”
DING! DING! DING!
Aiello: And it’s over!!! Somehow Carlos Cruz has pulled out this victory!
Bennett: It was back and forth match, but that one mistake cost Sullivan dearly.
Carter: One second you’re flying high, and the next second the air is out of your sails
Jessica Stroup: Here is your winner... CARLOS CRUZ!!!
Carlos Cruz has his arm raised by the ref, holding his stomach and chest as he celebrates the victory.
Aiello: We will be back with more action after these messages