MNB #558 - TOKYO

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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 #558| JULY 6TH 2020

LIVE! from Ryōgoku Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan

EWC BRAWL
General Manager: Jim Connors
Commentators: Joe Aiello and Steve 'The Predator' Bennett
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Bob Murray

"BZRK" by Family Force 5 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 BRAWL-exclusive Pay-Per-View event, Hardcore Revolution 2020 in Philadelphia.

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, Ruthann Hunter, Ashton Drake and then Xplode all with the EWC Championship.

Sped up footage again then takes us through to current Monday Night BRAWL Superstars: Xavier Reid, Darius, Gabrielle Visconty, Kendrick Kross, Stephanie Matsuda, Bosa, "La Belicista" Isabella, and David Scott among others.

We then get a shot of the lone Champion of BRAWL:

Xavier Reid with the International Championship

The opening pyros blast across the stage and here we go.



We take a look around inside of the Ryōgoku Sumo Hall and see the electricity! OR Something similar. 

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.

The show is live... and the excitement is at a fever pitch!

Signs can be seen all over the arena, some reading: 

"ザビエルに行きましょう (LET'S GO XAVIER)"

"モンスターの王が出現 (A KING OF MONSTERS ARISES)"

"コナーズには名誉がない (CONNORS HAS NO HONOR)"

"私たちの前に女王がいます (WE HAVE A QUEEN IN OUR PRESENCE)"

"ガビ・ヴィーは素晴らしい (GABI VEE IS AMAZING)"

and "EWC は日本へようこそ (WELCOME TO JAPAN EWC)"

The camera pans around the Ryōgoku Sumo Hall once more. We arrive at the announcers' table where Joe Aiello and Steve Bennett are standing by.

Aiello: Hello everyone, and welcome to Monday Night BRAWL! We are here in the Land of the Rising Sun on the red brand's one and only stop during the EWC Asia tour before all four brands collide at Parabellum, and we are in for a treat tonight! I'm Joe Aiello along with my colleague Steve Bennett, with our esteemed cohort Max Carter being reassigned to other duties.

Bennett: Yeah yeah yeah, he was getting annoying after a while, Joe! I'll tell ya what's not annoying, though, is what's on tap for tonight! We've got a lean lineup with plenty of action ahead of us, from an X-Divison Rules match to a set of singles bouts with some big implications!

Aiello: Very true, Steve! We'll see the man formerly known as Milenko take on the returning Kendrick Kross in X-Division action, as well as two men with a seemingly similar mindset as Axel Zane takes on Rafe White! Plus, the winner of the Golden Ticket faces someone on the fringe of title contention when Bosa faces Gabrielle Visconty, and you have to believe that despite going radio silent after making his presence known, Captain Morgan Darkwater is at least keeping a close eye on this matchup!

Bennett: Agreed, Joe! He made it pretty clear that Gabi was a prime target of his new mission, and with Bosa essentially having a future title shot in his back pocket, you know the King of the Monsters has painted a bullseye on his back as well! And on top of that, we have a stacked main event with an added significance off the back of Scars and Stripes, when Melody Malone takes on Xavier Reid in non-title action between the new Tag Team Champion and the reigning International Champion!

Aiello: That's right Steve, after Hardcore Revolution we have a new International Champion in Xavier Reid, who looks to prove he can take on any challenge by taking down the self-proclaimed Queen of EWC, who just won back the Tag Team Championship with Iggy Swango just days ago! Now, it's champ versus champ with the Queen looking to stake a claim at singles gold once more if she can knock the champion off his perch! With such a big night ahead of us, we're going to look back now at GAMBIT earlier today, as Damian the Unholy looked to make yet another emphatic statement by taking on Yaya Banana!

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All eyes in the Sumo Hall were on Damian, who looked to decimate another up and coming talent standing in his way. The beloved Yaya Banana, looking to stop Damian's path of destruction, was hoping that tonight would be a night of revenge for his pal El Gran Azul, who hasn't been seen or heard from since Hardcore Revolution...

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[SINGLES MATCH]
Damian the Unholy
VS Yaya Banana

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Yaya found it very difficult to stay joyous as he took on the hulking Damian, who overpowered him from the opening bell, throwing Banana around with ease. The appeal of Banana allowed him a chance to regroup on the outside, but Damian only pushed forward more aggressively as a result by throwing Banana into the steel steps. The Unholy One wasn't finished there, however, continuing to beat Banana down as the ref began counting both men out...with Damian wisely rolling in and back out of the ring to break up the count! It was all downhill from there for Yaya as Damian brought him back into the ring, setting him up for a devastating Tombstone for the pinfall victory.

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Winner via pinfall: Damian the Unholy

Aiello: With that, Damian makes another violent statement! Speaking of violence, when we come back we have X-Division action! Don't go away, folks!

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We cut backstage, where Bob Murray is standing by outside the office of the Brawl GM. He knocks, and after just a moment we see the door open to reveal Jim Connors.

Connors: Heya Bob, what can do ya for?

Murray: Mr. Connors, I have some questions for you about...

Connor raises a hand to cut him off with a smile.

Connors: You can call me Jim, Bob, it's fine.

Bob gives a nod of appreciation before continuing.

Murray: Jim, people have been wondering what's been going on with you lately. Back at Hardcore Revolution, your demeanor and attitude took a bit of a turn when you had Axel Zane, Rafe White, and Kendrick Kross attack Ace King...and that's not even mentioning what happened outside Independence Hall...

Connors furrows his brow.

Connors: There's a question in there somewhere, Bob, I know it.

Murray: The question is why, Jim, why? What's going on with you?

Connors shakes his head with a heavy sigh.

Connors: Bob, it's really simple. This is the time of year where brand loyalty is important...just look at Melody Malone waltzing in here with that Tag Team Championship on her shoulder, reminding everyone here that Rampage sits at the top of the tag division. Look at Ace King, hogging the X-Division Championship all to himself. And then you've got the Titaness parading around with the United States title, and you have to understand Bob...I have a reputation to uphold, and I will do just that. As for Independence Hall, well, I don't see what the problem is except that Alexander Cage decided to put his hands on the General Manager, and that's a bad idea.

Murray: So what are you saying, Jim?

Connors: I'm saying that I can only play nice for so long in the midst of brand warfare, Bob. You heard what happened with AC Delaney...she couldn't hack it as GM, so Grizzly Duggan's taken over. I have to prove that I know what I'm doing, or they'll replace me with some schmuck named...

Connors pulls out a slip of paper, reading it with a confused look on his face.

Connors: Timothy Ka-hars, or something like that. I've worked too hard to lose my job to someone whose last name I can't even pronounce, Bob. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to sort out some things for Parabellum. The brand war has begun, and I made sure BRAWL fired the first shots.

Connors closes the door, leaving us with a concerned Bob Murray as we cut back to...

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A TALE OF INTRIGUE...AND VIOLENCE!
[SINGLES MATCH, X-DIVISION RULES]

Kendrick Kross
VS Cory Bowen

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Aiello: Welcome back to our first official match of the night, sure to be a violent one to say the least.

Bennett: X-Division Rules!!! We have the return of Kendrick Kross, and he is going against Milen… Uh, I guess he’s switched his name to Cory Bowen, his real name?

Aiello: Yes, and Cory has been undergoing therapy… This will be an interesting match indeed. A new version of himself.

Bennett: Whatever… Kendrick is probably going to Tramp Stamp him into another new identity.

Stroup: The following match is contested under X-Division rules. Joining us first, from Chelsea London, weighing at 215 Pounds....Kendrick KROSS!

The slow picking part of So Cold plays as the lights flash white site with each pick. As the first two words of the lyrics 'Crowded Streets' start the white spotlight shines down on Kendrick who is standing there with his black jeans and black and white Kross T-Shirt and leather jacket. Kendrick walks down, the spotlight gone with the arena lights red and others flashing silver. Kendrick slowly continues his descent down the ramp ignoring any fans that try to touch him. He just shakes his head at signs that read 'Kendrick Sucks' and other various signs. He reaches the bottom of the ramp and stops as he lets a small smirk out and he takes a breath. He closes his eyes before opening them and walking forward taking a left towards the steps. He hops over the top rope and onto the second turnbuckle looking out into the crowd before jumping down and walking to his corner.

Stroup: And his opponent, from Salem, Oregon weighing in at 230 lbs, being accompanied by Dr. Charlene Lake, Cory Bowen!

Cory walks onto the stage with Dr. Lake right behind him staring out at the live audience. He high fives a few fans as he walks down the ramp but ignores most of them. They talk quietly on the outside before Cory gets in the ring and and stares blankly at Kendrick across the ring.

Aiello: Both men are in the ring and ready to go.

Bennett: Let the violence commence!

DING DING DING

Kendrick starts to circle as soon as the bell sounds as Cory advances to the center of the ring. Kendrick feints a few times and smirks as Cory reacts to both of them by backing up. Cory has had enough of Kendrick testing the waters and charges in. The two tie up and Kendrick quickly dumps him to the mat with a hip toss. Kendrick steps back and motions for Cory to get back up. Cory gets back to his feet quickly and charges back in on Kendrick. They lock up again and Cory head butts Kendrick twice in a row on the bridge of the nose, drawing a good stream of blood from both nostrils. Cory follows it up with a knee to the gut and then goes for a European uppercut that Kendrick slips and scampers away. Kendrick wipes the blood from his nose as he looks up at Cory with a pissed off look in his eyes. Cory smirks and motions for Kendrick to bring it on.

Aiello: Kendrick started off strong but may have been a little too cocky.

Bennett: Well, it looks like Cory may have broken his nose with those headbutts.

Aiello: We will have to see how this plays out now that Cory has drawn first blood.

Kendrick nods and slides out of the ring. Cory chases after Kendrick, baseball sliding under the bottom ropes, missing Kendrick as he was obviously waiting on it. Kendrick catches Cory and pulls him into a backbreaker, before dumping him on the arena floor. Kendrick flips up the ring apron and pulls out a Singapore cane. Kendrick swings it around a moment before slashing it across Cory’s back as he starts to stand. Kendrick then drives a boot to the side of his head before slipping back into the ring. Cory stands up and holds his back as the damage from the backbreaker and the thick red welt from the cane can be seen. In the ring Kendrick rests the cane across his shoulders as he waits for Cory. Cory takes a moment to walk around before he slides back into the ring, keeping a keen eye on where Kendrick is at. Kendrick feints another charge as Cory starts to get to his feet, causing Cory to roll back out of the ring. Cory slaps the edge of the ring in frustration as Kendrick laughs at him from the center of the ring.

Cory slides under the ring as Kendrick stops laughing. Kendrick walks over to the side of the ring Cory slid under and looks around. In that moment Cory slips out of the exact opposite side of the ring with a barbed wire bat in his hand. Cory hops up on the apron and slips through the ropes as Kendrick spots him out of the corner of his eye. Kendrick grins sadistically as he nods in approval of Cory’s weapon. Cory advances on Kendrick with the bat at the ready. Kendrick swipes the cane in front of Cory’s face as he starts to get close, just missing his face. Cory takes a huge swing and catches Kendrick across the shoulder with a glancing blow. The huge swing over extends Cory and Kendrick takes advantage of the over extension by kicking the inside of Cory’s leg, buckling it and causing Cory to drop to one knee. Kendrick slashes back across with the cane and catches Cory across the arms, immediately drawing a thin trickle of blood. Kendrick spins the cane back around and goes for a headshot but Cory brings the bat up in the nick of time to parry the blow. Kendrick slips back as Cory follows up with a swing for his midsection, catching nothing but air. Kendrick darts back in quickly and catches Cory across the top of his head with the cane. Blood begins to run down Cory’s face as Kendrick darts back.

Aiello: Kendrick gaining the upper hand with the speed of that cane.

Bennett: And that son-o-bitch is cutting Cory open with just about every impact. At this rate the ring will be red by the end of this match.

Cory hops back to his feet and raises the bat over his head for a two handed overhead attack. Kendrick steps away smartly to avoid the attack, but Cory hurls the bat with all of his might, catching Kendrick in the side of his chest with a sickening thud. Kendrick staggers back from the shot and Cory spears him to the mat, trying to pull the cane from his hands. The two grapple over the cane for a moment before Kendrick lets go of the cane and quickly slips Cory into an arm bar. Cory starts slashing at Kendrick’s face with the cane as Kendrick locks in the arm bar and starts torquing. Kendrick tries to dodge the slashes from the cane but after a few lands he wisely lets go of the hold. Rolling away from Cory, Kendrick gets to his feet quickly.

Cory stands up with the cane in his hand. He looks at Kendrick and breaks it over his knee and tosses it out of the ring. Kendrick steps in with a roundhouse kick to the side of Cory’s head. Cory is dazed by the sudden attack and can’t cover up before Kendrick lands a back elbow smash. Cory slumps back into the ropes as Kendrick hops in with a knee lift to the gut, doubling him over. Kendrick pulls Cory into a gutwrench suplex but Cory blocks the attempt and shoves him off, dashing off for the ropes. Kendrick follows suit and then two meet dead in the center of the ring as Kendrick springboards off the middle rope with a superman punch that flies straight into Cory superkick. Kendrick lands flat on his back as Cory slides over for the pin attempt.

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2… Cory lifts a shoulder.

Aiello: Excellent counter by Cory and a near pin fall!

Bennett: It’s going to take a hell of a lot more than a superkick to put a vetern like Kross away.

Aiello: And that is a lesson Cory just learned.

Cory pulls Kendrick to his feet and into a sidewalk slam, before Cory rolls for his bat in the corner of the ring. Kendrick still looks dazed as Cory smiles sinisterly as he stalks in with the bat. Kendrick spots Cory with a bat a moment too late as Cory rams the handle of the bat into his ribs. Kendrick rolls around in pain as Cory raises the bat up and slams it down on Kendrick’s back. Kendrick howls in pain as Cory twirls the bat in his hand and raises it up for another attack… but stops. The look on Cory’s face changes from sadistic glee to momentary confusion, then shock. He drops the bat from his hand as he looks out of the ring to Dr. Lake.

Bennett: What in the blue hell is he doing? He’s got Kross down and about out of it… Don’t sissy out of it now, boy!

Aiello: There are a lot of scrambled things going on in that poor boy’s head.

Kendrick seizes the momentary distraction and grabs the dropped bat, cracking Cory in the shin. Cory howls as he drops to the mat holding his leg. Kendrick gets to his feet and slams the bat across the back of Cory’s head, driving him face down on the mat. Kendrick drops the bat and pulls Cory up and into a spike DDT, driving Cory face first into the bat. Cory flops on the mat as blood runs from the gashes on his face after landing on the barbed wire bat. Kendrick hops to his feet and grins as he surveys the damage done to Cory.

Kendrick stomps on Cory’s head once for good measure then steps back, urging Cory to get to his feet. Cory rolls to his stomach and starts to get up only for Kendrick to run in and hit The Tramp Stamp. Kendrick rolls Cory over and hooks the leg.

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2…
3!

DING DING DING

Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall... KENDRICK KROSS!

Kendrick rolls to his feet and and smiles as the ref raises his arm in victory.

Aiello: Oh my! What a quick turn of events.

Bennett: Cory had it in control and then he had a… well, it’s just hard to explain.

Aiello: It’s like he realized how brutal he was becoming and froze up.

Bennett: Well you just don’t freeze up on someone like Kross and expect to get a win.

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The MacTron flickers on, revealing a video package highlighting a new signee to the BRAWL brand that ends with a message:

COMING SOON TO BRAWL:
"THE SECOND CITY SOLDIER" KYLE YOUNG

We move to a commercial break.

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We return to ringside as "Gravel Walk" by the Rogues hits. The intrigued crowd stands up and peers towards the curtain, lifted by the driving bagpipes. An older Scot swaggers out from the back, barking cheerfully at the crowd. Behind him lumbers his behemoth of a nephew, newcomer Lochlan MacKay, holding a steel trashcan.

Bennett: Looks like we've got Groundskeeper Willie and his pet gorilla out here tonight.

Aiello: Oh, stop it.

The two men stop on the stage, with the older man pacing around with a microphone. The music fades and the crowd quiets.

Argyle: My name...is Argyle MacKay, and this great brute, this is my nephew Lochlan.

Lochlan MacKay hoists the trashcan above his head, drawing a small pop from the crowd.

Argyle: We have fought our way through our entire island, and most of the wee ones around it. From highlands, to lowlands, we still dinnae find a single man who could best him. Clan MacKay has been damaging other men for sport for centuries. And when the competition dries up, we go oot and find the next great challenge. And so, here we are. The Extreme Wrestling Corporation.

The fans give the obligatory 'he said the name of the thing' pop, and quickly settle back down.

Argyle: Noow. You all may be accustomed to a certain way of things here. But where we come from, you donnae even step into the ring with a man until you know he's worthy of the fieet. And so, here and now, let it be known. Lochlan MacKay is looking for a fieet. So, if you think you have what it takes. If you have the bollocks. We are issuing a challenge to anyone in the locker room, if you think you have what it takes, you know where to find us. Alright boy, show them what you do.

With a smirk, Lochlan grabs his trashcan and walks towards the mouth of the ramp. As he approaches, he takes a few hop steps, loads up, and launches the steel missile high into the air. The crowd watches in amazement as the can sails up and away, crashing into the ring with a great thud, and then they erupt for the Scottish strong man.

Aiello: My god! He must have tossed that thing 100 feet!

Bennett: Alright, let's not get our panties in a bunch over the Scottish garbage man. I could toss that sumbitch. Hell, you could probably even do it, noodle arms.

Lochlan and Argyle give some love back to the crowd for a moment, as "Gravel Walk" plays them out to the back.

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A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS!
[SINGLES MATCH]

Axel Zane
VS Rafe White

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Aiello: Well folks, we have some new talent coming to the red brand...and with any luck we'll be seeing them when EWC presents Parabellum in just a few weeks! For now, we turn our attention to a confrontation between two men involved in attacking Ace King at Hardcore Revolution, as Axel Zane takes on Rafe White!

Bennett: Jim Connors finally grew a pair in Philly, and we have both these men to thank! It seems they're on different paths moving away from this, and that means we're gonna see who comes out on top tonight!

Stroup: The following match is scheduled for one fall! Joining us first, from Austin, Texas, weighing in at 250 pounds...the Apex Predator ... AXEL ZANE!

The lights inside the arena dim a bit, as 'Voices' by Rev Theory hits loud over the p.a system. The fans all turn their attention towards the entrance ramp, and in that moment, Axel Zane slowly stalks out from the back with his chin almost posed to the sky. His walk is slow but with a purpose. The fans give him a mixed reaction filled with mostly boos, but Axel pays no mind to the reaction from the crowd. Their opinions don't matter to him in this moment. Axel does not slap hands or even acknowledge a single fan as he heads down towards the ring.

Once Axel reaches the bottom of the ramp way, he steps forward and slides into the ring, under the bottom rope, sliding slowly and with a sinister look upon his face as if he was a Viper moving about. Axel then rises to his feet, and heads for the bottom right turnbuckle, where he climbs up to the top turnbuckle. There, Axel arches his back, and raises his arms out wide, his chin tilted to the skies, as he constructs his signature and iconic pose. Axel then slowly gets down from the turnbuckle, and paces for a moment, before leaning in the top right corner with a smirk on his face as he awaits the unlucky man about to step into the ring with him.

Stroup: And his opponent, from Reading, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 200 pounds ... The Sage ... RAFE WHITE!

"Everybody's Fool" plays through the Sumo Hall as Rafe White steps out, Bible in hand as he makes his way toward the ring. He gives a nod of respect toward Axel as he sets his Bible down, warming up as the ref calls for the bell!

DING DING DING

Rafe looks for a gesture of good faith with a handshake to start the proceedings, but Zane isn't having any of it as he locks up with the Sage in collar and elbow tie-up, the two battling for an advantage before Zane sends Rafe to the ropes, looking for a clothesline on the rebound...but Rafe ducks under it, hitting a neckbreaker on the Apex Predator instead! Rafe is quick to get back to his feet, waiting for Zane to make his next move. Zane, looking a little shocked at the offense of the Sage, charges at Rafe...only to be sent face first into the turnbuckle! Rafe unloads a flurry of offense on Zane, some hard lefts and rights and a stomp for good measure as he looks to prove a point. This culminates in a knee to the face that brings Zane down hard to the canvas, as Rafe goes for the cover!

1!

2!

KICK OUT BY ZANE! Rafe gets back to his feet, looking for another knee to Zane's face...but Zane blocks it and hits a power slam on Rafe! Rafe is thrown for a loop as Zane composes himself, getting the momentum on his side as he unleashes some rough stomps on Rafe before picking him back up. Zane sends the Sage to the ropes once again, this time connecting with a hard clothesline that sends Rafe reeling to the outside. Zane follows close behind, living up to his moniker as he looks to take on his prey for the evening with some hard lefts and rights before Rafe counters, sending Zane into the barricade! Rafe gets back into the ring as the ref begins to count, but Zane is able to get back in pretty quickly...only for Rafe to hit another knee to the face! 


Aiello: Oh my, what impact from Rafe White with that knee! Zane is looking worse for wear here, Steve.

Bennett: Rafe's on a mission to prove himself tonight, even at Axel's expense!

Axel looks completely rocked after that knee, which Rafe looks to take advantage of as he starts pummeling Zane with closed fists! The ref yells at Rafe to back off and stop using the fists, giving Zane a chance to regroup as he charges at Rafe...DIVINE INTERVENTION! Rafe with a hard back elbow to the skull of the Apex Predator, and Zane drops down hard to the canvas. Rafe sees his opportunity and locks in Forgiveness, cinching the Rings of Saturn tight on Zane! The ref checks on Zane, who looks completely out of it...to the point where the ref calls for the bell!

DING DING DING

Stroup: And your winner, via submission... RAFE WHITE!

The ref raises the arm of Rafe in victory before going back to check on Zane, who is just coming to as we go back to commentary.

Aiello: Wow, what an emphatic statement by the Sage tonight Steve!

Bennett: Rafe White was not messing around tonight, and you'd better believe he's grabbed the attention of our esteemed General Manager.

As if by cue, a stagehand runs up behind the team to hand Joe a slip of paper. Aiello reads it over, nodding before turning his attention back to us.

Aiello: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for us to hear from Darius. As we all know, he failed to claim the Undisputed championship at Hardcore Revolution and then announced on his Twitter that he would address his future here with us in the EWC.

Bennett: He's gonna' take his ball and go home again!

Aiello: I truly hope that is not the case. He may have lost, but he still main evented Hardcore Revolution. That is a big step for his career, and I can only see it getting better from here.

"Burn It Down" begins to play and plumes of thick white smoke covers the stage, Darius and Elissa Bradley emerge from within, Darius holding Elissa by the hip with his arm as he gingerly walks onto the stage with boot wrapped around his foot. Elissa helps him down the ramp slowly as he limps his way to the ring, eventually rolling into the ring and using the ropes to stand back to his feet. He looks around at the crowd as they cheer when he stands, a small smirk etched across his face as he begins to speak.

Darius: So ... This is what the Brawl after Hardcore Revolution looks like! I mean, I wouldn't know ... You know, with the whole "not showing up" thing last year. At least that's one positive change this time around; I actually made it here this time. Now I don't want to beat around the bush or turn this into some big pity party ... So let me cut right to the chase:

I'm hurt. Scorpio crushed my ankle with a chair and then proceeded to stomp the shit out of it with his crafty little barbed heel. So yeah ... I'm hurt, and it sucks. That's why I'm not competing tonight, if it wasn't already obvious ... I can barely walk, let alone take someone on in this ring. It reminded me of all of the other times I've been hurt ... Especially with my neck.

Every time I'm injured and put on the shelf, I look back at my original retirement. I retired because I was hurt, so every time I get hurt, I fear that I am one day closer to hanging up my boots for good. Scorpio and I went to war ... An absolute, all-out war, and we left a small part of ourselves in the ring that night. Without a doubt in my mind, we've shaved time off from our collective careers ...

I just don't know ... How much time.

Darius looks down to the mat and scratches at his head as the crowd begins to chant NO! NO! NO! at the idea.

Darius: Yeah, yeah ... I know, I get it. It sucks, but I really ... Need to start considering things. A year ago I walked out ... Fast forward to today and I've done some pretty crazy shit. I competed in a bloodbath math, I won a fatal fourway ambulance match at Wrestlefest, I've claimed numerous match of the night awards and an MVP award ...

But most importantly ... I main evented Hardcore Revolution. At last years Hardcore Revolution, I lost, and it was my last match for months before I returned ... I'd say we've come full circle, even if I did lose to Scorpio. I'm okay with that. I scratched and clawed my way to the top, just like I said I would ... but now ...

Darius looks up, his eyes welling up with tears for a moment.

Darius: Now I think it's time for me to make my announcement before I ramble even more. This has been an incredible year, at least for me. I've accomplished things that wouldn't be possible if I didn't make my return. As I said, I've come full circle in my eyes, and to a lot of people, that would be a good place to leave off on ...

The crowd starts to chant NO! NO! NO! even louder than they were, thus leading to Darius' face breaking out into his sadistic grin.

Darius: But I'm not "a lot of people" and I sure as hell am not done here yet.

The crowd's chant turns into a thunderous cheer of approval almost instantly.

Darius: I'm not done yet. Not even close! We've only scratched the surface my friends, and let me tell you something ... That will NOT be my only main event match. I plan on having MANY more. This little injury here? Bah. I'll be back in action at the next Brawl. This isn't shit. I've broken my neck and still came back to do this!

So you may be asking yourselves this ... "What's next for Darius" ... So let me tell you; We start from square one, and yes, I mean we, because this isn't about me anymore. This is about everyone who has been stuck in limbo, everyone who has had to watch from the sidelines while tools like Scorpio ride the spotlight for months on end. I am WILLINGLY saying that I am perfectly fine with going to the bottom and fighting my way back to the top. I've done it once and I'll do it again. It's time for someone else to have a proper go at Scorpio and the Undisputed championship.

But let me say this ... I WILL ... Be coming back for that championship. I won't be stuck in limbo, I won't be an afterthought ... I'll be lingering in the shadows, I'll always be a looming threat over that championship. So let this be a warning to Scorpio ... or whoever takes the strap from him.

Darius stands tall in the middle of the ring, his intensity bleeding through even more than before.

Darius: My name is Darius ... I'm STILL a member of the EWC Brawl Roster and I'm STILL hungry for the gold ... I'm coming for you. I don't know when and I don't know where ... but I'm coming for you. I'm still here, and I'm not going anywhere.

Darius tosses the microphone out of the ring as his theme begins to play again, the crowd chanting his name loudly as he throws his hands into the air with devil horns.

Aiello: So Darius is here and he is here to stay!

Bennett: He'll quit before the next show.

Aiello: I doubt that! Darius is focused and determined, and I'm sure we'll see him in the title picture again soon!

Camera cuts to ...

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The Mac-Tron lights up to show Gabrielle Visconty walking backstage in the locker room area of the arena. She nods at a few of the EWC staffers that pass her by as she makes her way to her locker room. Gabi suddenly stops and backs up a door, stopping outside of a door labeled: Bosa. She frowns slightly before reaching up to knock quietly on the door. Bosa’s voice answers from the other side.

Bosa: Yeah?

Gabi takes a deep breath before she immediately looks to have regretted her decision.

Gabi: Hey. Uh, it’s Gabi… Do you mind if I come in?

Bosa: I guess not.

Gabi opens the door and slips inside, shutting the door behind her. She turns and finds Bosa standing a few feet away from her, looking down on the much smaller Gabi Vee. The size difference between the two is almost comical as Gabi looks up at him and offers an uneasy smile.

Gabi: I saw your Grandmother was in the hospital… How is she doing?

Bosa’s expression softens a bit as he seems reluctant to answer Gabi’s question.

Gabi: Look, I know I questioned your willingness to still help your family. That was completely wrong of me. I wanted to come by and tell you in person that I am sorry for saying that. I know better… Having lost my own family, I find myself being bitter when it comes to that subject matter.

Bosa doesn’t say anything but stares at Gabi, trying to read her. Gabi, now feeling uneasy, smiles slightly as she backs up to the door. Bosa takes a seat on the bench and looks down.

Gabi: Yeah... I’m… I’m going to go.

Gabi opens the door and begins to walk out.

Bosa: She’s on life support.

Bosa says softly, stopping Gabi in her tracks. She takes a deep breath as she looks down at the floor before turning back to Bosa.

Gabi: I’m so sorry, Bosa. If you need someone to talk to, I’m always around... I hope the best for her.

Bosa: Thanks.

Bosa replies with a slight nod as Gabi offers a soft smile before she slips out the door as we move to a commercial break.

[MNB]

Back from commercial, we find ourselves in a trailer park in the Philadelphia area, worlds away from where the action is at the Sumo Hall in Tokyo. We see a man sitting in a rocking chair on the porch wearing shorts, a wife beater and flip flops with a Budweiser in hi sright hand and a Marlboro hanging out of his mouth. Next to him is a woman in jean shorts and a Black Sabbath T-Shirt as the man takes in the smell of...something.

Man: Can you smell that Babe?

Woman: Smell what, hun?

The man takes a puff of his Marlboro, blowing smoke at us in the process.

Man: The fear in the crowd.

The man chugs his beer down before tossing the can onto the ground.

Man: I’m not coming for championships. If I do that’s gravy. I’m here coming to hurt yous. You get in my way, I have no problem put any of yous down. I will not hesitate put you down. I’m coming to play a game with you...the problem is, you won’t like this game. In the end, remember this...it's nothing personal.

He chugs another beer down, tossing that to the ground.

Man: It's just fun!

Down goes another beer, tossed away like the garbage this man believes it is.

Man: Now, let the fun begin!

He takes another puff from his Marlboro before putting it out on the camera, causing to cut to black with just one word giving us a message of who we're dealing with...

BUZZARD

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A MAKE OR BREAK MOMENT!
[SINGLES MATCH]

Gabrielle Visconty
VS Bosa

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Aiello: It looks like we have another intimidating signee to Brawl, what will happen when Buzzard flocks into the fray? Until then, we turn our attention to two competitors looking to prove a point in the title picture! Gabrielle Visconty is trying to gain momentum after a win against Callie Clark at Hardcore Revolution, the same event where Bosa won the Golden Ticket!

Bennett: That's right, Bosa's got a future title shot in his back pocket, and with a guy like Xplode in his corner, Bosa is gonna be keeping a very close eye on both the International and United States Champions for a while!

Stroup: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Joining us first, from Honolulu, Hawaii, weighing in at 116 pounds ... THE ANGEL ... GABRIELLE VISCONTY!

The lights dim as a single spot light shines on the entrance. Mushroomhead's "Pulse" begins to play as the Mac-Tron lights up to display the lyrics.

Gabrielle Visconty walks out of the back and stops at the top of the ramp. Her blue eyes scan over the area as the fans welcome Gabi Vee with cheers. A huge grin spreads across her face as she walks down the ramp and towards the ring. The lyrics continue to follow along on the Mac-Tron.

Gabi slaps hands and interacts with the crowd before she slides under the bottom rope and into the ring.

Stroup: And her opponent, from San Francisco, California, weighing in at 265 pounds ... BEAST MODE INCARNATE ... BOSA!

"Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains begins to play! The crowd completely erupts as Bosa emerges from the backstage area! Stopping on the stage area, he glares at the ring a moment, adjusting his gloves and pads. He looks determined, his eyes remaining on the ring as the camera pans around him.

As his theme song continues on, Bosa walks down the ramp and towards the ring, reaching out to slap the hands of the fans along the way. Once at ringside, Bosa then raises both fists slowly as a fireworks display erupts behind him, sending the fans into a frenzy!

With the fans still cheering and chanting his name, Bosa lowers his fists and ascends the metal stairs. Stepping through the ropes, he circles the ring once as he nods his head in respect to the fans! The fans continue to cheer him on as Bosa comes to a stop in the middle of the ring.

DING DING DING

And the match is underway!  Bosa and Gabrielle circle around the ring opposite each other for several moments before Bosa charges toward Visconty.  Visconty cartwheels out of the way and as Bosa turns Visconty connects with a Slingshot Swinging Arm Drag.  Bosa gets back to his feet and runs toward Visconty with an attempted Running Kick, but Gabrielle is able to get out of the way.  She turns quickly, leaps up into the air, and brings Bosa down to the mat with a Reverse Frankensteiner.  She hooks the leg, but barely gets a 2-count before Bosa literally lifts her up and tosses her off him.  Chants of "Ga-bi" and "Bo-sa" start up, the fans showing their appreciation for both these competitors here tonight.


Aiello: The crowd clearly split here, you gotta wonder how that will play into each competitor's mindset.

Bennett: If either of them are as smart as they claim, they won't take much stock into pandering like this.

So far Gabrielle has been able to avoid Bosa more often than not, moving quickly in and out of his range.  Bosa, obviously starting to get a little heated that his prey has been escaping his clutches all this time, looks to slow his opponent down,  He waits for Gabrielle to run in for another guerrilla-style attack, and just as she moves in Bosa kicks her in the abdomen and stuffs her head between his legs.  It looks like he might be going for a Powerbomb, folks.  And that's exactly what he's going for, but Gabrielle rolls right over Bosa, flipping him over as she does, and now Bosa's in a pinning predicament.  He kicks out at two.  Gabrielle takes to the turnbuckle, leaps off, displaying her incredible agility with a Double Rotation Moonsault, but Bosa's not there for her to land on, so she crashes to the mat instead.  She's in obvious discomfort as she pulls herself back up with the help of the ropes.  Bosa capitalizes by kicking her in the gut again, and laying her out with a DDT.  He doesn't waste a minute getting on top of her and laying into her with Mounted Punches.  He's got her right where he wants her now, there's no doubt about it.


Aiello: Bosa making it very clear that even with some friendly remarks toward each other as of late, this is all about competition.

Bennett: Damn right, Joe. Bosa needs to stay focused here, because Visconty can and will take advantage if he slips!

The next few back-and-forths see a major advantage go to Bosa.  Visconty has been forced to slow down by the onslaught of attacks from Bosa.  He connects with a Suplex first, followed by a Neckbreaker.  Bosa's got Visconty's legs in his arms as he attempts to lock in a Sharpshooter, but Gabrielle refuses to give up.  She claws her way toward the rope and is able to get the referee to break up the hold.  Bosa does, and then gets in position, perhaps going for the Chin Check, but NO!  Gabi-Vee ducks beneath him, Springboards off the ropes and she connects with a Springboard Backbreaker!  Both competitors are down now, clearly feeling the effects of the match. Somehow, Bosa's first getting back to his feet.  He attempts to position Gabi for a Powerbomb, but she grabs a hold of his leg as he almost connects with a kick to the gut.  She flips him over with a twisting maneuver and quickly rolls on top of him, now dishing out some of Bosa's own Mounted Punches.  Man, this girl can really throw a punch!  The fans are loving it.  Bosa, not so much.


Aiello: Gabi's proving just how much of a spitfire she is here, Steve!

Bennett: Yeah, but if she gets too cocky it's gonna cost her!

The pace of the match starts to pick up momentum again as the two go back and forth trading chops, and dodging each other.  Gabrielle Springboards off the ropes, but Bosa catches her and plants her on the mat with an incredible Spinning Spinebuster.  He hooks the leg for a near 3-count.  Unsatisfied, Bosa pulls Gabrielle to her feet and grabs her by the throat.  He's going for a Stalling Chokeslam.  If he's able to hit it, this match could be over, but he holds her up too long and she's able to free herself by kicking Bosa in the gut.  He drops her, and she capitalizes with a Double Rotation Headscissors.  Gabi-Vee covers Bosa.

1!

2!

KICK OUT BY BOSA!


Aiello: Bosa's clearly not out of this one yet!

Bennett: He's got a lot of fight left in him, and he's gonna have to push back if he wants this win!

Bosa's back to his feet as Gabi is starting to get desperate, looking for whatever way she can to bring this match to an end. She charges at Bosa, who sidesteps her as Gabi runs to the ropes. She bounces back, looking for some momentum...but takes a Chin Check by Bosa for her trouble! Gabi is down, but surprisingly not out as she gets back to her feet...UNLEASH THE BEAST! Bosa drove Gabi headfirst into the canvas with that Ace crusher, and with everything they've been through this could be it as Bosa goes for the cover!

1!

2!

3!

DING DING DING

Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall... BOSA!

The ref raises Bosa's arm in victory as Gabi starts to come to. She eventually gets to her feet as Bosa, in a sign of respect, extends a hand to Gabi. She looks at Bosa, then at Xplode, and back at Bosa before reluctantly shaking hands to the approval of the crowd as we go back to commentary.

Aiello: Wow a sign of sportsmanship between these two, after a hard-fought battle! They both gave it their all, but it was Bosa who scores the win tonight!

Bennett: Yeah, sportmanship is nice and all, but what matters most here is that Bosa proved he's ready to get himself into the main event picture!

Aiello: Indeed, and I'm sure he'll be paying close attention to what happens in our main event as Melody Malone takes on the Xavier Reid in non-title action. It's champ versus champ as one half of the Tag Team Champions takes on the International Champion, and that match is up next!

Camera cuts to ...

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The camera cuts backstage where we find the new International Champion Xavier Reid talking with his manager, ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love.

Love: Well if you ask me I have always liked when a woman is up front with what she intends to do…

Reid: Even when that’s coming after your livelihood?

Love: Well at least she’s open about it but we can solve this little issue right here tonight….we just simply beat her and close off any hope of Melody Malone being the EWC International Champion…

Reid: This seems personal to her…

Love: Of course it’s personal to her...she ran off the love of her life, he won’t see her or return her calls...women do crazy shit when they are dumped...I’m half expecting her to cut or color her hair…

Reid: You share some of the blame in this it seems…

Love: Nope...I’m not the one that drove Cyrus off, sure I was rooting for their romance to go up in flames but come on, so was much of the EWC Roster, they just didn’t admit it in public the way I did...I mean look at the facts, those two had WrestleFest moved from North Korea to France because Cyrus wanted a romantic week away with is lady and apparently Pyongyang with it’s smell of decay and hopelessness wasn’t going to set the mood but I get it, Cyrus didn’t think Melody could beat him so he wanted someplace he could woo her afterwards...and then his world was rocked…

Reid: And this was never the same…

Xavier pats the International Championship

Love: The Curse of Melody Malone...it’s been a real bitch to clean up but this is our chance to wash the stain off that championship for good…

Xavier looks at Tommy who dismisses him with a wave

Love: Not that stain...they gave Cyrus a new championship, it’s safe but the curse remains and the only way to break the curse is to beat the witch that is responsible…

Reid: So says an actor who plays a monk…

Love: Yeah but it makes sense Xavier when you think about it…

Reid: Or you twist it into the narrative you want to push...regardless of a curse or not the only way to keep Melody’s hands off this championship is to beat her tonight and make damn sure she doesn’t get that championship match…

Love: And by doing so break the curse and setting us free…

Reid: Let’s just focus on beating Melody right now…

Xavier pats Tommy on the head the two walk off camera as we move to commercial break.

[MNB]

The cameras return backstage, focusing on the ‘ScornCenter’ logo centered on a heavy oak door. The door is pushed open and inside, Melody Malone is seated at her desk, already in her ring gear as her match with Xavier Reid is up next.

Melody Malone: Ladies and Gentlemen… welcome to a very special Brawl edition of Scorncenter. I’m sure you’ve all heard.. Xavier Reid’s representation had to say about tonight’s main event. I’ve said everything I need to say to you Xavier… my words tonight? Are for you Tommy.

Malone leans forward, eyes narrowed before she clicks her tongue and shakes her head.

Melody Malone: You’d have thought, for all the time you spent chasing the International championship from underneath Gabi Vee’s skirt, that you’d have more sense than what you spouted out the other night. Do you really think I’m trying to mend some kind of broken heart by winning the International championship?

She looks away from the camera, reigning in the impending torrent of her anger.

Melody Malone: Once upon a time, a brilliant man told Dominic Sanders to not run his mouth about things he didn’t understand. If I were you? I’d take that same sage advice. Because what’s going to happen out there, is going to be on your shoulders. You want to parrot back Xavier and think it was me who cursed that championship? Oh Tommy… you’ve got it all wrong. I’m going to save that championship from Brawl because its clear that NO ONE on this brand can carry it the way Cyrus did. Hold onto the title tight Tommy - because after tonight? The official countdown will be on. So help Xavier enjoy what’s going to amount to an 84 day reign. Because on September 14th? The Queen will be coming to collect on what I earn… tonight.

Melody pulls the same tiara from Hardcore Revolution out and places it atop her head before she blows a kiss to the camera and the feed transitions back ringside…

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INTERBRAND INTERGENDER INSANITY: THE FUTURE IS NOW!
[SINGLES MATCH, NON-TITLE]
Melody Malone
VS Xavier Reid

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Aiello: It's time for tonight's Main Event! It's champion versus champion in the Sumo Hall, and during the break I was handed a note from our General Manager reminding me to mention that this is a historic meeting between former FSW Champions as well!

Bennett: Ha, imagine having the balls to make the subtle jabs at our competition live on air! This is gonna be a helluva main event etiher way, though!

Stroup: The following non-title match is scheduled for one fall!

The lights dim, but don’t go dark before the soft words of Billie Eilish begin to play over the P.A. system.



Bite my tongue bide my time

Wearing a warning sign

Wait till the world is mine

Visions I vandalize

Cold in my kingdom size

Fell for these ocean eyes



As the chorus hits, a bright flash of pyro explodes from the base of the Mac Tron and Melody Malone stands on the stage. Melody stands with a crown atop her head and the Tag Team Championship fastened around her waist as a spotlight follows them down to the ring.

Stroup: Joining us first, she is one half of the Tag Team Champions and YOUR QUEEN of EWC… MELODY MALONE!

You should see me in a crown

I'm gonna run this nothing town

Watch me make 'em bow

One by one by one

One by one by



Malone climbs the stairs and steps through with her chin held up high. She gives the crowd a sarcastic smile as they give her a heavy dose of adulation, and she gingerly removes the crown from her head and hands it off to the official. She unfastens the championship, holding it high to the crowd before she kisses the faceplate of the title and hands it off to the referee.



You should see me in a crown

Your silence is my favorite sound

Watch me make 'em bow

One by one by one

One by one by one



The lights come back up to full brightness, and Melody has her gloves tugged into place as she rakes her hair back and prepares for her opponent.

Stroup: And her opponent...

The spotlights inside the arena start to flash around the crowd as 'Papercut' starts to play out

Stroup: Now residing in New York City, weighing in at 220 pounds...he is the International Champion ... XAVIER REID!

Xavier Reid walks out onto the stage in his new black fight shorts, kickpads and boots , his hands wrapped in black tape holding the International Championship. With his new manager Tommy Love close behind, Reid walks to the front of the stage and crosses his arms into an X in front of his chest and smirks. He walks towards the ring shadow boxing as he makes his way down the aisle. Xavier storms up the steps and climbs into the ring, storms across the ring to the opposite corner and jumps to the middle rope and looks over the crowd and once again crosses his arms into an X before jumping down and squatting down in the corner waiting for the bell as Tommy takes a spot at ringside.

Aiello: And here we go, big fight feel for this non-title main event!

DING DING DING

The two champions come at each other at the opening bell, trading strikes in the hopes of getting an early advantage. Malone manages to make the most of the situation, taking Reid to the corner where she continues to unload until the ref is forced to intervene with a count, with the Queen stepping away at 3. Reid charges at her, but Malone drops him with a drop toe hold that takes the International Champion to the canvas hard! Malone stays on top of things as she goes to work on the arm of Reid, looking to lessen his chances of success later on. She finally gets back to her feet, only to slam her foot on Reid's arm! Reid yells in pain as he clutches his arm, much to the amusement of Malone.

She taunts Reid, egging him on as he gets back to his feet trying to shake off the pain in his arm. They lock up, and Reid brings Malone down with an arm drag...but he can still feel the pain in his arm as Malone gets back to her feet, and the Queen takes advantage with a clothesline that takes both competitors out of the ring!


Aiello: The action's spilling outside! Will these two be able to contain themselves to avoid a double count-out?

The ref starts the count as Malone and Reid brawl on the outside, getting to 3 as Reid sends the Tag Team Champion into the steel steps! Malone is in a lot of pain as Reid rolls into the ring...only to roll back out, breaking the count to the amusement of Tommy watching from a distance, rooting for his charge as Reid picks Malone up...but Malone catches him with a snapmare onto the floor! She rolls into the ring as Reid struggles to his feet, the ref getting to 2 before Reid slides into the ring...where Melody awaits with a stomp to the arm once again! She's got bad intentions in mind, all the while hoping to secure a crucial win as she goes for the cover!

1!

2!

KICK OUT BY REID!

Malone doesn't let up, wrenching the arm until Reid can slide over to the ropes, grabbing the bottom one to break the hold after a count of 3. Malone barely waits for Reid to get back to his feet before going back on the attack with some kicks. Reid grabs a leg to block the last of these, but Malone quickly responds with an enziguri that brings him down hard! Melody is looking to put this match away here and now, heading to the nearest turnbuckle and climbing up in wait as Reid slowly gets to his feet. Reid sees what Malone's going for, though, managing to shake a rope to send her off the top and back to the outside! Reid is still in pain as the ref checks on him...and Tommy Love sees an opportunity in the making as he heads toward her on the outside...only to be blasted in the face with a Superkick out of nowhere by the Queen!


Aiello: Ha! Tommy Love suffering from foot in mouth disease after that kick from Melody!

Bennett: I didn't even realize Tommy was into that sorta thing, but here we are Joe.

Melody slides back into the ring, but Reid is feeling a second wind as he lays into the Tag Team Champion with some hard kicks like some sort of receipt for the punishment he endured earlier! He grabs Malone by her arms before stomping away...the F You Stomp! He's on a rampage, and rightfully so as he keeps stomping away. He finally lets go as the pain starts to settle back into his arm, and he steps back to loosen up his shoulder as Malone manages to get back to her feet. Reid charges at Malone...CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT! Malone just nailed Reid in the face with that double knee facebuster, but she's out of it two as both competitors are laying on their back. The ref begins a count as they begin to stir.

1...

2...

3...

4...

5...

Reid's slowly up to his feet...

6...

7...

Malone makes it to her feet now, and the two are back to brawling with the signs of wear and tear evident now. Melody wears Reid down, looking for the Nightmare Fuel...but Reid counters! PACKAGE PILEDRIVER! Nothing fancy about that, but it might just do the trick as Reid goes for the cover!

1!

2!

3!

DING DING DING

Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall... XAVIER REID!

Reid is favoring his arm as the ref raises the other one in victory before we go back to commentary

Aiello: Xavier Reid has done it tonight, toppling one of the Tag Team Champions to prove his dominance as International Champion against a very game Melody Malone!

Bennett: I will applaud both competitors here, they really busted their asses tonight and pulled out all the stops. Tommy Love tried to get involved but took a boot to the face for it, and Reid was able to prove all on his own that he could take the win.

Aiello: All the credit in the world to Melody though, even in losing tonight she has proven that she's more than able to get back into  a singles title contention...and with Parabellum just around the corner, you know she's got her mind focused now on her next defense of the Tag Team Championship! Folks, that's gonna do it here at the Sumo Hall in Tokyo...for Steve Bennett, I'm Joe Aiello wishing you a good night and we'll see you at Parabellum!

We get another shot of Xavier celebrating, still favoring his arm before the camera cuts to ...

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Outside the Sumo Hall, where vehicles of all sorts are waiting to take fans back to their homes or other residences, we see Max Carter on the lookout when Jim Connors steps up behind him.

Connors: Did you talk to Darius?

Carter: I tried to, but I think he's still upset about Philly.

Connors lets out a frustrated sigh.

Connors: Dammit all, I'm gonna have to leave a voicemail explaining that he's the captain of Team BRAWL for Parabellum. I'll give Grizzly credit, he at least knows to keep his roster in the building for these sorts of announcements!

Connors shakes his head, pulling his phone out to make a call as the show fades to black.

[MNB]

END SCREEN

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MATCH WRITERS

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MATCH ONE (GAMBIT: MNB
MATCH TWO: Gabrielle Visconty
MATCH THREE: MNB
MATCH FOUR: "Blessed" Justin Paird
MAIN EVENT: MNB

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SEGMENTS

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Lochlan MacKay
Darius
Gabrielle Visconty / @alex
Buzzard
Xavier Reid
Queen Melody

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RECAP OF WINNERS

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MATCH 1 (GAMBIT)
Damian the Unholy
VS Yaya Banana
WINNER via pinfall: Damian the Unholy

MATCH 2
Kendrick Kross
VS Cory Bowen
WINNER via pinfall: Kendrick Kross

MATCH 3
Axel Zane (N/S)
VS Rafe White
WINNER via submission: Rafe White

MATCH 4
Bosa
VS Gabrielle Visconty
WINNER via pinfall: Bosa

MAIN EVENT
Melody Malone
VS Xavier Reid
WINNER via pinfall: Xavier Reid

BRAWL #558 MVP: Xavier Reid

BRAWL #558 MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Melody Malone VS Xavier Reid

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