Post by MNB on May 3, 2021 20:58:32 GMT -6
WARNING:
This live event contains strong coarse language (L), and intense violence (V) which may be unsuitable for younger viewers. None of the matches you are about to watch have been predetermined. Only some of the thematic story-lines have been discussed beforehand. Accordingly, EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any match or activity performed in this live event.
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
MONDAY NIGHT BRAWL
EPISODE #568 | MAY 3RD 2021LIVE! from the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark
EWC BRAWL
General Manager: Jim Connors
Assistant GM: Timothy Kahrs
Commentators: Joe Aiello & Steve 'The Predator' Bennett
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Bob Murray
General Manager: Jim Connors
Assistant GM: Timothy Kahrs
Commentators: Joe Aiello & Steve 'The Predator' Bennett
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Bob Murray
"Berzerk" by Eminem blasts in the Arena
The show starts off with video footage detailing historic events over Monday Night BRAWL's history.
From episode 001 in 1997 all the way down to the last episode #567 in Tokyo.
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, Gabrielle Visconty, Bosa, Callie Clark, Noah Hartt, King Flip, Zack Tyler, and others making their way onto the red brand.
We then get a shot of the Champions of BRAWL:
Bosa with the FX Broadcast Championship
Xavier Reid with the International Championship
The opening pyros blast across the stage and here we go.
A wide aerial shot shows that the Royal Arena is electric for Monday Night BRAWL!
A wide aerial shot shows that the Royal Arena is electric for Monday Night BRAWL!
A chant begins of
"MNB!"
"MNB!"
"MNB!"
"MNB!"
A thick layer of fog circles the arena, and camera flashes repeatedly strobe the area!
The camera feed pans to different areas in the arena and we see fans cheering in excitement!
The fans are shown smiling, laughing, and pumping their fists in excitement
as fireworks emit from each corner of the ring!
A thick layer of fog surrounds the fans from the firework display.
A thick layer of fog surrounds the fans from the firework display.
The show is live... and the excitement is at a fever pitch!
Signs can be seen all over the arena, some reading:
"3C ER I BYGNINGEN (3C IS IN THE BUILDING)"
"VELKOMMEN TIL KØBENHAVNS DYSTEMODE (WELCOME TO COPENHAGEN BEASTMODE)"
"PAS PÅ ROOZILLA (BEWARE THE ROOZILLA)"
"HØR LØVENE BRULER (HEAR THE LIONS ROAR)"
"ROSEN ER I BLOMME (THE ROSE IS IN BLOOM)"
and "HILSEN TIL KONGEN (HAIL TO THE KING)"
Aiello: Hello folks, and big hearty Hej here in Copenhagen! I'm Joe Aiello alongside Steve Bennett, and we are firmly on the road to Hardcore Revolution with a stacked card here tonight on Monday Night BRAWL!
Bennett: Hell yeah Joe, we have a scorcher of a main event as Bosa defends his FX Broadcast Championship against the War Queen, the woman who defeated Ace King recently on Rampage, and someone that's been the talk of the town as she challenges for Bosa's title tonight in Stephanie Matsuda! A former champion herself of the X-Division, Matsuda is gonna look to bring the fight to Beastmode tonight!
Aiello: Right, what a main event that's gonna be! Before we get to that, we have two tag team matches on the menu as 3C makes their presence known on the red brand, with Gabrielle Visconty teaming with Saidie Sharpe to take on a newly-formed duo in The Prestige! Jack Severn has offically brought his close ally Cain Brodie into the mix as a tag team partner, but can they stop a team with a former International Champion?
Bennett: It's gonna be a slugfest for sure, Joe! We'e also got the number one contenders to the Tag Team Champions in action, as the Young Lions take on two of Brawl's finest in Antoni Malietoa and Nightcall in what out to be a hell of a clash of styles!
Aiello: Nightcall had a recent run-in with fellow Love Club member Xavier Reid, shocking the world last BRAWL with a win over the International Champion that's secured him a place in title contention conversations! Speaking of, the champion is in non-title action as he faces King Flip in a match that's been building up for quite some time now!
Bennett: Indeed, we're talking back to the days of Reid making his mark in FSW Joe! Here we are, in 2021, and these two are about to square off here on BRAWL!
Aiello: We also have some big debuts and returns set for tonight, folks! Mio Yoshino and Hazel Overton have had some harsh words for each other since making their debuts via GAMBIT, and it comes down to a first-time bout here on the red brand! Meanwhile, Dante Ford takes on Owen Titleman, and Davey Dunham takes on the returning Kendrick Kross!
Bennett: What a hell of an infusion of new and returning talent, I can't wait to see how these pan out!
Aiello: And before all that, we have ourselves a triple threat match as Brawl, Rampage, and Paramount square off! Noah Hartt, Sil Frigida, and Roozilla look to make a statement on their respective brands, and that match is just moments away!
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[TRIPLE THREAT MATCH]
Noah Hartt
VS Sil Frigida
VS Roozilla
VS Sil Frigida
VS Roozilla
We return to ringside where we find Joe Aiello and Steve Bennett sitting behind the announcers table.
Aiello: Kicking off tonight’s action we have a Triple Threat match up, featuring Brawl’s own Noah Hartt going up against Rampage’s Sil Frigida, and Paramount’s Roozilla in what is surely going to be an action packed match.
Bennett: Sil’s coming in tonight with a win over Yaya Banana. Roo is coming in off a tough loss to Robbie Rayder at Uprising for the North American Championship, while Noah is coming in off a tag team loss to the Young Lions. I’d say momentum favors Sil tonight, Joe.
Aiello: Well, it looks like we are about to find out.
Stroup: The following match is a Triple Threat match. Joining us first, from Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 185 pounds ... NOAH HARTT!!
Pyros hit and "Tip Your Bartender" by glassjaw begins, Noah Hartt makes his way out from the curtain, flicking his hood of his head and throwing his hands up, and he starts to make his way to the ring, slapping the hands of the fans ringside, until reaching the ring. With no hands Noah jumps onto the ring apron as flips into the ring, over the top rope, before heading to the corner and taking off his hoodie while waiting for his opponent.
Stroup: And the next opponent, from West Hollywood, California, weighing in at 315 pounds ... SIL FRIGIDA!!
DUN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUNNNNNN!
DUN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUNNNNNN!
DUN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUNNNNNN!
DUNNNNN! DUN! DUN! DUN! DUUUUUNNNNNN!
The trumpets of the Natty Anthem perform over the capacity crowd of Copenhagen. The masses in the arena begin to rise to their feet, as the colorways of red and yellow illuminate the ramp. Sil Frigida slowly walks from behind the massive tron, a sleek grin on his face as he eyes the thousands in attendance. His hands are at his waist as he takes in the pandemonium before walking down the ramp and through the walkway. Before making a stop at the walkway he turns around before doing a double bicep pose in front of the camera.
*Boom*
A shower of sparks rain down from the titan tron, as Sil turns around with another sheepish grin on his face. Taking in the moment. Sil eyes every fan as he walks towards the ring, jawing off a conversation with a few fans that may be talking some smack or showing some love, its always a mixed reaction everywhere he goes. He shows off his unique symmetry as he does a side chest pose for the camera, as he jaws off some unintelligible words to the camera. He then sprints to the ring, sliding under the bottom rope. He walks towards the far right turnbuckle as his massive frame climbs to the top, letting out a loud scream as he does another pose that shows the vascularity of his chest and arms.
Stroup: And the last competitor to the ring, from Rule Breaker University, weighing in at 239 pounds ... ROOZILLA!!
"Meet Me in the Dark" by Otherwise begins to play as the lights dim to a dark hue of purples mixed with blue. Roozilla stands at the entrance ramp with his back turned to the ring. He stands quietly with his arms down to his side as he takes his heavy breaths before turning his torso backwards towards the audience and the ring.
He turns and looks out into the crowd surveying his surroundings before rearing backwards arching his shoulders as his arms raise as he howls liked a bewildered beast. With his motions loud growls as heard by Godzilla are heard over his entrance theme.
Directly after his beat roar his valet Jules Cassidy walks up to his side as they begin walking towards the ring.
The jeers of the crowd entices him to mock fans as he walks down the aisle. He steps onto the steps and then the ring apron. He turns with his back to the ropes and again makes mocking jesters towards the audience. He turns placing both hands onto the top rope and springs into the ring. Jules stays on the outside of the ring as his music ends with him acting as though he's going to backhand the referee and then laughs as he backs away towards his corner.
Aiello: All the competitors are in the ring, Referee Josh Daniels is calling for the bell! Here we go Brawl fans!!
DING DING DING
Hartt starts off by hanging back in the corner as Frigida and Roo start towards the center of the ring. Right as they go to lock up Roo drops to one knee and upper cuts Frigida right in the junk! Frigida drops to both knees as he yelps in pain, clutching his manhood as the Ref immediately starts warning Roo about the low blow. Roo stands up and smiles cockily right in Frigida’s face, just as Hartt comes springboarding in off the middle rope with a spinning heel kick that levels the unsuspecting Roo. Hartt with the quick pin attempt on Roozilla!
ONE...
TWO...
Frigida grabs Hartt’s foot and yanks him clean off of Roo with one arm! Frigida gets to his feet and tries to grab Roo, who rolls out of the ring before that can happen. Frigida yells something at Roo, who laughs at him and flips him off in return. Frigida turns back around in time to catch a step up enziguri from Hartt. Frigida barely takes a step back as Hartt looks a little surprised by Frigida’s ability to take the kick and shrug it off. Frigida grabs Hartt and slings him into the ropes and charges in after him, only for Roo to jump up and pull the top rope down! Hartt flips over the top ropes and lands gut first on the security railing! Roo turns around to go after Hartt, but Frigida reaches over the top rope and grabs him by the hair. Roo screams bloody murder as Frigida pulls Roo up and over the top rope by his hair. Frigida pulls Roo up and into a torture rack as he walks to the center of the ring! Roo screams as Frigida starts yanking down on him, threatening to bend him in half backwards.
Aiello: Look at the torque Roozilla's putting on Sil's body here!
Bennett: If he ain't careful, Sil's gonna spend an unnecessary night at the chiropractor!
The Ref comes over to check on Roo, and it looks like he is just about to tap out, but Frigida spikes Roo down to the mat on the top of his head. Frigida flexes over the top of Roo as he holds his back in pain. Hartt is slowly climbing back into the ring as Frigida finishes his showboating. Frigida grabs Roo and yanks him back to his feet and slings him onto the corner with enough force that Roo bounces out and face flops on the mat. Hartt dashes in and sliding calf kicks Frigida from behind. Frigida staggers and hops away as Hartt quickly hops up and standing drop kicks Frigida backwards, right into Roo, who grabs Frigida’s leg and bites him on the calf! Frigida screams in pain as Hartt charges in and superkicks him square in the chin! Frigida crashes to the mat as Roo barely manages to slip to the side to avoid Frigida. Roo is starting to get to his feet as Hartt comes in and kicks him in the gut before nailing him with a Canadian destroyer! Hartt pulls Roo up and gets Rule No. 1, raked to the eyes for his efforts. Roo staggers back after raking Hartt’s eyes, still clutching his lower back. Frigida is back up and grabs Hartt as he is rubbing his eyes - huge belly to belly suplex from the big man! Frigida makes the pin!
ONE…
TWO…
THRE -NO!
Roo manages to dive in and elbow Frigida in the side of the head to break the pin attempt. Roo hops up and starts stomping on Frigida’s head. Hartt rolls to the ropes and starts to climb up them to stand. Roo turns his attention to Hartt and drops a double ax handle to Hartt as he is standing up. Hartt drops to a knee and Roo shoves Hartt’s neck into the middle ropes and starts choking him!
Aiello: Oh, come on! That is uncalled for!
Bennett: It's all fair and legal here, Joe!
The Ref steps in to break up the illegal choke from Roo, but gets brushed aside by Frigida, who wraps his massive arms around Roo and yanks him off of Hartt and into a huge bear hug! Roo’s eyes about pop out of his head as Frigida squeezes him with all his might. Hartt is back to his feet and sees what is going on. He hops up quickly onto the top ropes and springboards off with a crossbody block, sending all three men crashing to the mat!
Hartt rolls back up to his feet and sprints to the corner. He scales up to the top rope as Roo rolls out of the ring. Frigida starts to stand as Hartt comes off with a coffin drop - right into the waiting arms of Frigida - straight jacket suplex!! Roo rolls back into the ring but Frigida is waiting from him, hitting him with a huge forearm. Frigida yanks Roo back to his feet only to get a face full of salt! Frigida screams as he covers his face. Roo kicks Hartt in the junk as he gets up and then pulls him in for a evenflow DDT he calls the Hollyrood Walk of Fame! Roo hook the legs!
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!!! Frigida breaks the pin attempt just a moment late!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via Hollyrood Walk of Fame! ROOZILLA!!
Roo rolls out of the ring quickly as Frigida chases after him, only stopping at the ropes, snarling angrily through his bloodshot eyes. Hartt rolls out of the ring and exits to the back.
Aiello: The Roozy One with a sneaky victory! What a great showing from all three men tonight for the opener! Frigida doesn’t look at all happy to be at the receiving end of all of Roo’s cheating tonight! I can tell you one thing, Frigida is a power house and I’d hate to have him looking for me backstage! Roo better be jumping the first flight out of here he can!
Bennett: Yeah, Frigida doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy to let things like this slide… I’d expect to see him coming back for a little payback at some point. Hartt might have had this one here for a moment, but Frigida caught him in mid air as he went for his finisher, then Roo stole the victory from both of them.
Aiello: Folks, up next we have two recent signees to BRAWL collide as Mio Yoshino takes on Hazel Overton!
Camera cuts to ...
The scene transitions to a backstage lobby area where Dante Ford is wearing a space grey leather jacket and sepia-tinted sunglasses, with the ManWonder slouched upon an unfolded aqua deckchair looking relaxed ahead of his BRAWL debut against Owen Titleman. Ford is oblivious to his surroundings, the sound in the scene blasting from his discreet Airpod earbuds - not much can be heard except steel drums and African woodwinds.
Luigi: DANTE! DANTE! ARE YOU HERE!?
A thud from yards away as the door crashes open, Dante's entourage Luigi bursts into the room, panting as he recollects his breath only to find the former remains unmoved and is still listening to music. Dante cannot acknowledge Luigi.
Luigi: Dante! We may have a problem! Please wake up!
Ford's employee is frantic in his tone as he raises his voice, clearly concerned by something but his urgency is not reciprocated by D-Money's sloth-like demeanor... but he gets a reply nonetheless.
Dante Ford: Yes we do Giuseppe... We're live in Copenhagen and I've not seen a single piece of Lego lying around.
Luigi raises his eyebrow, it is apparent that their priorities aren't measured the same.
Luigi: No! The Lego is already in-hand. I've bought a set for *BEEP* from the nearest toy store so you can use him as a pinata whenever you're bored. I can't believe they have *BEEP* stuff, here, in Denmark! *BEEP*
He looks perplexed as he is continuously censored by an invasive beeping noise.
Luigi: What's going on? I didn't say anything bad. I just said his name, *BEEP* Dante? What's going on?-
Dante Ford: Look to my left pal.
Luigi looks to the side where he sees a pornographic magazine with a blur coating the bosom of a tattooed raven-haired vixen on the cover. Luigi is in awe of her beauty, his jaw slightly dropping as he ogles the photograph. Ford shakes his head as he alerts his mesmerised assistant.
Dante Ford: Oi, no you idiot! Your other left.
The startled Luigi's gaze is quickly broken and immediately looks to the correct side where he sees nothing to Ford's side. The Slippery Sicilian looks back at Ford who says nothing, the former unsure of what he's supposed to be looking at. Luigi turns leftward again to check and he is further stupefied as he sees a junior - in a black t-shirt, trousers and a baseball cap to match - occupied by the tablet he's holding.
Dante Ford: Yes. This is the sound-editing guy I've outsourced for next week as for the first-time ever on Monday Night BRAWL, Dante F.M is going to take place live on national television. Pepe, meet Jacob.
Jacob: Hey dude.
Dante Ford: HEY! I don't pay you to socialise! If I catch you-
Jacob momentarily is distracted by the utterance of his name and comes to regret it as Ford throws a tantrum, the latter manages to compose himself before going any further with his rant and refocuses on Luigi.
Dante Ford: The reason why you're hearing those censors is because Jake here is trying to set the ambiance for the pilot episode. You tried saying his name, didn't you? Don't repeat it, just nod.
Luigi nods in order to follow where Ford is going with the explanation.
Dante Ford: Great! Excellent work Jake!
There's an awkward silence as Dante looks over at the non-responsive Jacob who continues to work on the tablet. Ford scoffs and raises his voice again.
Dante Ford: Why are you ignoring me for Jacob?
Immediately Jacob's head darts up as he answers apologetically to a slightly-peeved Ford.
Jacob: Sorry Dante, I was just concentrating on my work. I didn't want to upset you by getting distracted.
A facepalm ensues from Dante.
Dante Ford: Aiiiiiii, I was talking about you getting distracted by Vincenzo over here. What he says doesn't pay your wages, what I do does. It's common practice for everybody to listen when Dante Ford talks, so do you think you're better than everyone else now? Huh? You work an hour on blanking out some members of the roster's name and you think you're God's Gift?
Being backed into a difficult situation where he has only been bombarded by put-downs and retorts. Despite this, Jake knows there is only one correct answer and he responds sheepishly.
Jacob: N-no.
Dante Ford: No, so humble yourself. I don't associate with narcissists who think they're better than everybody else. You see Luigi there, before D-Money came along, he was a handsome rebel. He would always get others to tie his shoelaces and you know what his excuse was? "I can't do it myself!" So you know what I did? I made him wear loafers instead because when you're on my Team, there's no room for excuses. Excuses are an example of avoidant behaviours and I don't want a shirker, I want a worker... Somebody down-to-earth and willing to get stuck in, like Luigi. He might be a bit of a tool but he's living the dream right now. He gets to travel the road with Dante Ford week-in, week-out. I shout at him, yeah... But I'm a firm but fair person. Lu- Don't break eye contact, I'm talking to Luigi right now but I want you to pay attention kid. Hey Luigi!-
Luigi and Jacob alike are fixed on the charismatic Dante Ford, so when the latter turns to approach his Sicilian assistant, contact is initiated immediately. Dante nods his head approvingly, happy that Luigi didn't need to be told twice. Ford ponders for a second and then leans to his right to pick up the dirty magazine on the floor before addressing Luigi once more.
Dante Ford: You like her, don't you?
Luigi nods his head tentatively, embarrassed initially but encouraged by Dante.
Dante Ford: Hmmm? Yes? Don't be shy. Yes, she's got a nice rack on her and she's also Mexican... and... We are going to Mexico next month as part of my schedule. So how about I get you and Big Rack Raquel on first name terms? You'd like that, wouldn't you?
Luigi nods his head with glee as the benevolence of his 'boss' shows.
Dante Ford: I thought so, now get gone I want to talk to the people watching me on television now.
The camera zooms in as Ford makes an address.
Dante Ford: See Luigi there's worried that I'm sat in the back chilling out when I've got myself a fight tonight against a guy whose name is censored. I got his name censored from my airtime because I don't want that negative energy around me. I don't want to be associating myself with a guy who rides on the curtail of his friend, whose name I've also censored. Dante Ford makes Dante Ford's opportunities so to be put in the ring with somebody who needs his hand holding as he comes mano-e-mano with The Magnanimous D-Money, it's the ultimate disrespect... but I'm a professional and I don't usually mix business with pleasure, but boy am I going to enjoy kicking *CENSORED* teeth down his throat... because it's a terrible time to be put up against Dante Ford... Dante Ford... DANTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDD. Regardless of what your name is because there's an episode of Dante F.M. next week that I will be hosting and I'd like to use this opportunity to introduce myself to my audience, maybe entice a guest or two onto the show- But let me tell you all something. You will be watching me and I shall do the exact same. Not because I want to but because I need to screen my guests, I can't have a John Doe who's getting assaulted every week coming on, the rental fee for my set is too expensive.
Dante takes a deep breath before concluding.
Dante Ford: So ladies, gentlemen, honourable non-binary fellows.. The window for guests has been officially opened and if you want to take a step into relevancy, Dante Ford's humble abode welcomes you to the Network Premiere of Dante F.M... That's- that's all I have to say.
Ford smiles as the screen fades to pitch-black and we move to a commercial break.
The camera cuts backstage as Bob Murray is standing by, microphone in hand.
Murray: Ladies and gentlemen, I am joined at this time by The Great Warrior of the EWC, Antoni Malietoa.
Malietoa walks into the frame, his stature very focussed, hands in front of him and clasped together, arranged so that his index fingers are sticking out and onto the bridge of his nose.
Murray: Antoni, you've been on an absolute roll this season soar. Big wins over high profile opponents, but tonight you face off against a team that is just as hot with an impressive 3 win streak going into tonight, and they will be challenging for the EWC Tag Team Championships at Prime's brand exclusive Pay Per View, World Wide 3 later this month. Now Jamie and Lorenzo both brought into question that you are not a tag team wrestler and therefore won't be willing to work with Nightcall this evening. What do you have to say about that?
Antoni lowers his hands and looks to the camera.
Antoni: I say they have a point, Bob... I have not had a tag team match since 2019 in EWC. That part of their statement is true, but to say that I am not use to tag team wrestling is completely false. I may not be proud of how I entered EWC in 2019, but I am absolutely proud of the work I did with my brothers in that ring as a tag team. Did we win? Not a lot... but we also were just getting started when things went to shit, and the last time I tagged with a "Random" person as they addressed Nightcall? I beat Xavier Reid and Kendrick Kross. Two guys who are no slouches at all.
Now, it's impressive what you two have done. It's obvious you want the EWC Tag Team Championship belts, I can see the desire in your eyes for them. Desire is not the key to victory, though boys. You want to win? Then you go out there and fight with honor. Don't rely on your temptress manager or her scumbag bodyguard. Come at Nightcall and I with your heads held high and give us an honest fight. then you might stand a CHANCE of winning tonight. Come with anything else, though, and you are going to find out why I am The Great Warrior.
Antoni looks at Murray, nods, and then walks out of the frame as we cut back to ringside.
EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN!
[SINGLES MATCH]
Mio Yoshino
VS Hazel Overton
VS Hazel Overton
We return to ringside where Joe and Steve are standing by on commentary!
Aiello: Up next is a battle between Mio Yoshino and Hazel Overton, to see who can make a statement on their BRAWL debut!
Stroup: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, from Nagoya, Japan, weighing in at 135 pounds ... MIO YOSHINO!
Mio walks out with her head down when half of the first verse is completed, and waits at the center of the stage. “So Come On!” The words ring throughout the stadium and the pyro lights up, Mio’s head snapping up and her arms opening wide as she stomps forward and lets out a strong cry. She wears a smirk under her mask as the initial pop has been made, and saunters down the ramp while clutching her leather jacket. She reaches the ring and climbs up the turnbuckle, taking off her mask and tossing it to the side.
Stroup: And the opponent, residing in London, England, weighing in at 137 pounds ... HAZEL OVERTON!
"Show Stopper" by Danity Kane begins to play as Hazel Overton steps out from behind the curtain with her publicist Amy Jonas right beside her. Hazel is showing her displeasure toward the audience as Amy is jotting down somethings in her phone. Hazel slides into the ring and walks to the farthest corner and sits on top of it while waiting for the opening bell
DING DING DING
Overton runs at Yoshino but is quickly taken down by a Drop Toe Hold. Yoshino runs off the ropes and drops an Elbow but hits nothing but canvas as Overton rolls out of the way. Overton catches Yoshino hard across the face with a Slap to the jaw before Irish Whipping Yoshino into the corner. Overton runs at Yoshino hitting a Handspring Elbow into the corner. The crowd cheer the move and Overton waves to the crowd acknowledging this before going for a second one. This fails. Its Yoshino's turn to move out of the way as Overton crashes into the corner. Overton staggers out of the corner only to receive a Gamongiri for her troubles. Yoshino picks up Overton and leans her against the ropes before Irish Whipping her. Overton reverses it sending Yoshino off the ropes before hitting Yoshino with a Dropkick upon her return. Yoshino staggers but doesn't fall so Overton grabs her by the hair and pulls Yoshino across her knee for a Backbreaker. Overton then steps to the corner before running at Yoshino and hitting a Legdrop to the back of the neck.
Aiello: Look at the impact of that legdrop, Steve! Hazel really taking it to Mio early on here.
Bennett: Hazel has been looking to prove her moniker right and she's showing exactly the attitude she's going for!
Yoshino slowly gets to her feet and turns around to see Overton throw herself at Yoshino hitting what can best be described as a Tornado Hurricanrana that sends Yoshino flying across the ring. Overton makes a cover
ONE...
TWO...
TH-Kick Out.
Yoshino gets a shoulder up just in time. Overton argues with the referee about the correct speed of a three count giving Yoshino time to wipe the cobwebs, spin Overton around and run up the turnbuckles hitting a Shiranui. She makes the cover
ONE...
TWO...
THR-Kick Out.
Overton just manages to roll onto her side breaking the count. Yoshino gets to her feet and lifts Overton to hers. Overton takes the opportunity to jab a forearm into Yoshino's gut doubling her over which allows Overton to hit a Sugar Free.
ONE...
TWO...
THRE-Kick Out.
Or foot on the rope to be more truthful. Overton yells at the referee, the front row, the top turnbuckle in the corner in frustration.
Aiello: Hazel came super close, and she's not afraid to let everyone know!
Bennett: I can't say I blame her!
Overton's tantrum again allows Yoshino time to get to her feet. Yoshino is able to sneak up behind Overton. Before Yoshino is able to do anything, Overton blasts her with a Tooth Decay and makes the cover
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall HAZEL OVERTON!
Overton gets to her feet and jumps to the middle turnbuckle. She holds her arms out soaking in the adulation from her supporters. Overton then moves from corner to corner soaking in the support from all sides.
Aiello: What an incredible opening match! Mio throwing everything she had here, but coming up just short against Hazel Overton!
Bennett: There it is Joe, Hazel really making a statement here after taking down a very game Mio Yoshino!
Aiello: Up next we have another pair of debuts as Dante Ford takes on Owen Titleman, don't go away!
Camera cuts to ...
THE BEST OF BRAWL IS UPON US!
IN TWO WEEKS FROM BEAUTIFUL MEXICO CITY
WHO WILL BE...
...THE B.O.B.
We move to a commercial break.
The camera faces the backside of Nightcall's red dinner jacket.
Nightcall: Ooooh Yeah! Young Lions! Welcome to the happiest place on Earth, Copenhagen!
With his back still turned, he raises his arms up. In one hand he holds a beer stein. The other, a cigarette.
Nightcall: You two look like you've seen a party. Maybe a rave. Hell, probably even a kiki. But there's one thing I KNOW you know all about, and that's clubs. You're the experts. Hell, Monday Night is intimate in its knowledge of clubs lately.
His tone went serious right before he takes a swig of beer. He turns his head, stares down at the cigarette, and flicks it off-screen.
Nightcall: Antoni Malietoa and I want the smoke, but not that way brahs. We're fired up enough. That's right viewers, we're taking this all the way back to the golden days of wrestling. I'm here to bring it Old School tonight.
He turns to face the camera. His sunglasses had the word NIGHTCALL painted over each lens in homage to Macho Man.
Nightcall: Dig it! Jamie Love, for two weeks in a row I spat Pink Mist in your daddy's face. Let me tell you something about my special concoction, brother: it's a stimulant. Gets the blood flowing... oooh yeah jack... Tommy Love felt the buzz back-to-back Monday Nights and that's something he would've paid big money for in Amsterdam, or the High Roller Areas of Las Vegas. He should thank me for spitting in his face as often as I have. You can quote me on that.
He takes another drink.
Nightcall: I hope you're carrying the fury, the madness, the sheer gonzo of vengeance in your hearts tonight. Of all people you two shouldn't take this match lightly. Besides giving your sperm donor pink eye, I pinned your club's Xavier Reid, bonafide legend, last week. Tonight is your chance to pay me back and I know it. That's why I'm thankful I have The Great Warrior on my side. If there's one man on Brawl who fights with honor, who wants to see this show thrive as the flag-ship as much as I do, it's him.
The Night Dude goes for another drink, but finds his stein empty.
Nightcall: Ah damn. My cup runneth over! I'm good to go, Young Lions. I've got the spirits of our forefathers coursing through my veins as well as the spirits that keep me hydrated. It's time to take back the night!
He tosses the stein over his shoulder, and it lets out a sharp CLANK as he walks out of the camera's view.
A MATTER OF MONEY AND MERIT!
[SINGLES MATCH]
Dante Ford
VS Owen Titleman
VS Owen Titleman
We return to ringside where Joe and Steve are waiting on commentary!
Aiello: Welcome back folks, we are excited to find out who is the Best of Brawl in two weeks but first, we have a double debut on the red brand as Dante Ford takes on Owen Titleman!
Stroup: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Joining us first, from Southwest London, weighing in at 247-pounds ... DANTE FORD!
Dante comes out to the ring in a leather jacket with airpods in as his entourage Vincenzo has an iPhone 12 to co-ordinate Dante's music whilst he makes his way to the ring ignoring the crowd. He can't hear his own entrance music, he doesn't even know what his theme is. He does not care. Fans in the crowd? Does not care. He knows the fans get annoyed even more from him ignoring them.
Stroup: And his opponent, from Davey Dunham's Guest Bedroom in Columbia, South Carolina, weighing in at 220-pounds ... OWEN TITLEMAN!
"'Til The Light Goes Out" by Lindsey Stirling starts to play as Owen, Davey and Alex head out on stage. Unlike his opponent for the night, Owen doesn't ignore the fans. Instead he high-fives a few and even stops to sign a quick autograph for a younger wrestling enthusiast. Davey and Owen bump fists before Davey turns to head over to the commentary booth. When Owen gets to the ringside area, he turns his attention to his opponent. He cautiously slides into the ring, his eyes locked on Dante. He stands up and immediately goes to his corner to await the bell. Alex stands by at ringside, the match only moments from beginning.
Dunham: What's up, guys? Hope you don't mind if I join you for this one. Aiello, I know you're cool with it. Don't worry, Steve, it's only for this one match and then I'll be out of your hair, uh... figuratively speaking.
Bennett: Ha... Ha... Ha.
DING DING DING
The bell has rung and the match has begun. Owen immediately going on the offensive with a combination of punches and kicks as Dante returns the favor with some of his own. They lock up, but Owen breaks out of it and connects with a European Uppercut to Dante. Owen rebounds off the ropes, ducks beneath Dante's arm, bounces off the other side, looking to go for a Lariat, but NO! Dante ducks, swings Owen back around. Kick to the stomach. Dante now has Owen on his shoulders... Rolling Fireman Carry Slam! Owen kips up, Dante takes a swing. Owen ducks. Pele Kick from Owen to Dante! Dante doesn't waste much time staying down. Soon both men are duking it out again with a series of punches and kicks, and it's obvious this is where Owen shines. Dante grabs the referee and looks to make him his shield... Luckily for the ref-slash-shield, Owen stops mid-punch, about an inch from the referee's throat. Owen pushes the referee out of the way, but Dante moves in with a Sidewalk Slam. Owen gets dropped like a sack of taters.
Dunham: We figured Dante was going to try something like that. He has no idea what Owen's capable of when he's mad. Dante better hope it was worth it.
Aiello: That's fair Davey, but it seems like Owen took a beating from that!
Bennett: If pain is weakness leaving the body, Owen's gonna be the strongest man in the world!
Owen slaps the mat as he pushes himself back to his feet, clearly getting annoyed. Dante finds this amusing, but doesn't get to enjoy it for long as Owen's all over him, striking harder and faster than before until Dante's pinned up against the corner. Dante uses his arms to shield his head, so Owen sends a few shots to his chest, abdomen and sides. He grabs Dante's arm and whips him across the ring. Dante Ford hits the corner hard and stumbles out as Owen bounces off the ropes behind him... Running Bulldog from Owen! He's vibrating with anticipation, urging Dante to get up... Dante does, and Owen with a Lou Thesz Press! He starts wailing away at Dante until the referee warns him to get off. At ringside, Alex urges Owen to listen to the referee. Owen doesn't want to, but he finally gets up off Dante half-a-second before he would've been disqualified. Alex blows air through pursed lips, relieved that the match hasn't ended because his client is starting to lose his temper. Owen yells to Alex about Dante deserving to get his ass beat, Alex telling him to do that by pinning him. As Owen turns back around to face Dante, he's caught unaware. Discus Lariat from Dante Ford on Owen Titleman! Owen forces himself back to his feet, but now it's Dante with a tremendous Cobra-Clutch Slam! Dante hurries over and hooks a leg. The referee counts to two before Owen gets a shoulder up.
Dunham: Dante's going to have to keep the pressure on Owen if he wants to make it out of this match still able to move. Once Owen starts building up momentum, it's near-impossible to stop him.
Aiello: A good point Davey, I think it's just a matter of seeing if he can really build that momentum up!
We see Alex Berenstein at ringside, banging his hands on the apron, yelling for Owen to get back to his feet. Dante's in position to attack, just waiting for Owen to get back up. Owen does, but with his back turned to Dante... GERMAN SUPLEX! WAIT! OWEN BACKFLIPS AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! Dante's quick to his feet... Owen charging in for a Lariat, but Dante ducks! Owen connects with the referee instead! HOLY CRAP! HE DIDN'T MEAN TO DO THAT! Owen's eyes go wide with disbelief as he stares down at the ref, not hearing Alex shout that Dante's coming up behind him! Owen turns around just in time to charge at Dante, but with record-breaking speed we see Dante hit The Homewrecker on Owen Titleman! A kick to the pills and Owen goes down, cradling his junk and squirming like a fish out of water. If the referee had seen it, that would've been a disqualification for sure! Dante's beside himself with jubilation! The fans don't like it one bit! Owen struggles to get back up, but once he does, it's Dante going for The Wipeout--NO! Before Dante can finish the move, Owen utilizes an arm drag to bring Dante to the mat. Owen locks in the arm bar! Dante immediately grabs the nearby bottom rope with his free hand and holds on for dear life, but the referee is just barely coming around. Once the referee sees the submission hold, and Dante's hand firmly wrapped around the rope, he starts counting to five, but Owen's refusing to let go! He yanks and pulls as hard as he can, clearly trying to dislodge Dante's arm from its socket. The referee's at three now and Alex is ordering Owen to let Dante go, but he simply doesn't want to! Four! Five! Ring the bell, the referee says! This match is OVER!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via disqualification ... DANTE FORD!
Alex hurries into the ring as we also see Davey running in as well. Both men are telling Owen it's over. When he doesn't do as they tell him, they each grab a hand and start prying them off Dante's arm. Owen is forced to relinquish the hold. Dante rolls out of the ring as Owen starts yelling at Alex. He wants to know why they broke up the hold. Davey calmly explains that the match was over and it was unsportsmanlike to keep going. Owen doesn't seem to want to agree, but he accepts the fact that maybe he's not thinking clearly at the moment. All three men turn their focus to Dante, the camera following their gaze. Dante's laughing! He's laughing! His plan worked! He got inside his opponent's head and it paid off! Dante winks into the camera with a smirk on his face! The camera man turns back to the ring where we see Owen is going apeshit, but can't get past Davey and Alex to chase after Dante. Owen's not happy in the least! Could we possibly be seeing the start of another feud?! Only time will tell!
Aiello: Wow, what a match folks! Owen really giving it his all, but it was Dante Ford picking up the win tonight!
Bennett: Man, Owen did NOT look pleased about how that turned out! Ya gotta wonder if that creeps into Davey's mindset later tonight!
Aiello: That's a great question Steve, but before we get there we have the first of our tag team bouts of the evening as the Young Lions take on Antoni Malietoa and Nightcall! Don't go away!
Camera cuts to ...
THE BEST OF BRAWL WILL MOVE ON TO HARDCORE REVOLUTION...
...FOR OPPORTUNITIES AT GOLD!
MORE DETAILS SOON
...FOR OPPORTUNITIES AT GOLD!
MORE DETAILS SOON
We move to a commercial break.
The cameras cut backstage to a locker room with a BRAWL banner displayed across a row of footlockers. In front of this, sitting on a bench, is King Flip. Resting in his arms is a BRAWL logo similar to the ones you'd see on the locker room doors. He's smiling as he looks down at the door placard.
King Flip: "There was once upon a time that my eight letters were significant not just to me, but to the boys. They'd say what they'd say but they'd do so with at least a few ounces of fucking respect. Walk away? Need time? Fuck you, you should've been wrestling through your Goddamn marital issues. You should've stomached it because you were making the BIG FUCKING DOLLARS WITH CANADIAN DONALD TRUMP... everything else... well, it's an excuse, isn't it?"
The King chuckles as the placard slowly falls out of his hands and onto the floor. The clang echoes in the otherwise empty room.
King Flip: "Much like Reidy's brand of hypocrisy. Says I'm nothing beyond my ego in the same breath he can't stomach his own to go 2-1 against the King. Then his drooling drone of a manager says I turn to tag-team competition because I can't hack a singles match on the flight back from HIS GODDAMN CLIENT getting his own ass beat under those very conditions. Six years ago, Reidy, you said you were going to kill the clown."
King Flip leans in, stomping a foot on the door placard.
King Flip: "What glorious irony it is that, instead, all these years later, you fucking became one. See you soon, bitch."
He blows a kiss as the scene fades.
GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!
[TAG TEAM MATCH]
The Young Lions
VS Antoni Malietoa & Nightcall
VS Antoni Malietoa & Nightcall
We return to ringside where Joe and Steve are standing by on commentary.
Aiello: Well folks, up next we have one of two tag team bouts with some big implications as the Number One Contenders to the Tag Team Championships face off a unique pair representing the red brand. That's right folks, BRAWL's Antoni Malietoa and Nightcall are facing off against The Young Lions!
Stroup: The following match is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Joining us first, from South Los Angeles weighing in at a combined weight of 305 pounds, Jamie Love and Lorenzo ... THE YOUNG LIONS!
"For the Glory" plays as Jamie and Lorenzo make their way to the ring, eager to make a big statement in tonight's match.
Stroup: And introducing their opponents! First, from Apia, Samoa, weighing in at 254 pounds ... ANTONI MALIETOA!
Fog engulfs the entrance ramp, highlighted by green lights as "Be Somebody" by Fort Minor begins to play throughout the arena. From the smoke emerges Antoni Malietoa with his eyes wide and arms out to his sides. As the fog clears, Antoni takes a step forward as he psychs him self up with a yell. Antoni makes his way to the ring, pulls himself up from the floor by the top rope and then steps over the top rope and into the ring as he prepares to do battle.
Stroup: And his tag partner, from Oceanside, CA, weighing in at 205 pounds ... NIGHTCALL!
Nightcall dances out onto the ramp with a vape pen in his hand. He gives a few pelvic thrusts and hops around the runway, puffing a few smoke clouds before climbing the steel steps. He hands the pen to a ringside official before going up to the top rope. He pauses, then cups his hands and shouts "Take Back The Night!" before jumping down.
DING DING DING
The Lions immediately get the jump on their opponents at the opening bell, forcing the ref to calm the chaos as we see that Lorenzo and Antoni officially start the match in the ring. They lock up, which turns out to be a bit of a mistake for Lorenzo as Malietoa really lays in the power game on the smaller Lion before sending him to the corner with an Irish whip. Antoni charges at Lorenzo, who dodges just in the nick of time sending Antoni shoulder first into the steel post with the momentum! Antoni looks hurt here, giving Lorenzo the opening he needs against the Great Warrior as he uses his agility to get the upperhand. Lorenzo starts getting a little too cocky though, and that costs him when he goes for a crossbody on Antoni...who catches him midair before driving him into the canvas with a body slam!
Aiello: Wow, what a slam by Malietoa there! Lorenzo looks out of it, despite a strong early going!
Bennett: These Lions need to get a bit hungrier than this if they're gonna put down Antoni and Nightcall, Joe!
Antoni picks Lorenzo up before sending him into his team's corner, tagging Nightcall in who unloads a flurry of offense on Lorenzo before looking to choke Lorenzo in the corner with his foot...but Lorenzo gets out just in the nick of time, making a tag to Jamie Love who is a house on fire! He unloads a flurry of offense of his own on Nightcall, taunting him throughout for good measure...but Nightcall catches the Love Child with a drop toe hold that sends him face first into the canvas! Nightcall looks to follow up on this with a surfboard stretch, locking the hold in tight as Jamie winces in pain! Is he gonna tap!? He's writing in agony...but Lorenzo with a leg drop on Nightcall makes the save for his team! Jamie gets back to his feet, as does Nightcall when we see two familiar faces appearing on the stage...
Aiello: Oh no, what are Xavier Reid and Tommy Love doing out here?
Bennett: The champ is scouting his competition, both in singles and tag competition Joe!
Reid and Tommy watch with gleeful eyes from the stage as the match continues, both Jamie and Nightcall looking a little weary of the sight of the International Champion as they trade punches with each other. Nightcall manages to get the upperhand here, sending the smaller Love Child into the corner looking for a tag to Malietoa as Reid and Tommy start approaching ever closer. Antoni gets the tag, but so too does Lorenzo who comes running in to stop Antoni from getting too much steam. Meanwhile, Reid starts jawjacking with Nightcall from ringside, only for Jamie to get involved. There's a shouting match between Love Club members that leads to Tommy berating his son...but, in an act reminiscent of recent events, Tommy gets spun around by Nightcall who delivers the Pink Mist on the Memphis Mouthpiece once again! Reid is furious about this, but all eyes are on the in-ring action as Lorenzo calls for some help from Jamie, who jumps up on the apron...only to get sent flying onto Reid and Tommy from a Malietoa dropkick! Lorenzo is in disbelief as the Great Warrior turns his attention to the Lion, lifting him up onto his shoulder for a Samoan Driver! ANTONI CONNECTS WITH THE SAMOAN DYNASTY! That's gotta be it as he gets the cover!
1!
2!
3!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall... ANTONI MALIETOA AND NIGHTCALL!
"Be Somebody" plays as the ref raises Antoni's arm in victory, and as the Love Club argue amongst themselves Nightcall makes his way back into the ring to celebrate with Malietoa as we cut back to commentary.
Aiello: What an amazing match that was, folks! Both teams pulling out all the stops, but Antoni Malietoa and Nightcall manage to pick up the win over a very game Jamie Love and Lorenzo!
Bennett: You know damn well the Southern Express were watching this intently, looking to see if they can take advantage of this little hurdle in the road for the Young Lions...but it also says somethin' that they did so well against two very talented stars of the red brand!
Aiello: Well folks, up next we have Davey Dunham taking on the returning Kendrick Kross! Don't go away, folks!
Camera cuts to ...
THE HUNT IS ON ONCE AGAIN!
THE GOLDEN TICKET RETURNS TO HARDCORE REVOLUTION...
...BUT WHO WILL GRAB THEIR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY?
DETAILS COMING SOON
We move to a commercial break.
The camera cuts backstage inside the Royal Arena where we find Brawl’s Bob Murray, he is standing outside The Love Club locker room. He looks down at his watch and then knocks on the door. After a few seconds the door opens and Bob comes face to face with ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love, who is all smiles.
Love: Good evening Bob…
Bob Murray looks at Tommy, clearly not there to speak to Tommy.
Murray: Tommy, we are scheduled to talk with…
But Tommy cuts him off.
Love: Xavier, I know but Bob we don’t talk anymore, not just you and me…
Murray: Tommy I don’t want people to think there is even a chance that we are friends…
Tommy laughs and shrugs.
Love: Your loss Bob, there is no party like a Love Club party…
Murray: Tommy, is Xavier…
But before Bob can finish the sentence the EWC International Champion Xavier Reid appears behind Tommy. He taps Tommy on the shoulder and with a smile Tommy steps aside to allow Xavier to come face to face with Bob Murray.
Murray: Xavier, tonight you step into the ring with…
Reid: A blast from my past in King Flip…
Murray: For the third time in your career…
But Xavier reaches out and pulls the microphone away from Bob not allowing him to finish the statement. When he pauses Xavier cuts in.
Reid: The Flip/Reid Trilogy right, come on Bob, let’s get serious here, Flip does not deserve this kind of billing, this kind of attention, honestly what has Flip done in this return?
Xavier pauses and waits for Bob for a second before continuing.
Reid: We have watched as Flip ran off four straight losses here of late, ok be beat Callie Clark, are we supposed to jump im right to the top of the marquee because he beat Callie, Flip should beat Callie, you don’t get rewarded for something you should do. Flip is a former International Champion, yet in two matches against other former champions he’s 0-2, hell he’s lost to former champions in Candy and Nevaeh this season and we saw what he’s done against current champions, losses to Ace King and Bosa yet what...all of a sudden Flip is a star again, because he beat Callie Clark...ok…
Xavier shakes his head.
Reid: The guys been living off that match at One Night Encounter yet wants to ignore and gloss over FSW #054 like it never happened, of course, it doesn’t fit Flip’s narrative that he has my number...shit the guy is acting like that match from 2015 was last week...I’m not that same pissed off guy that was hating life, that was searching for his spot here on Brawl and in the EWC...he saw what happened when he stepped inside the ring with a Xavier Reid with his head in the right place at FSW #054, he got beat...he came to the FSW to put an end to the hot run I was on and he got dropped and then walked his ass out the door not to be heard from until the start of this season…
Xavier shakes his head.
Reid: I’m a better version of the man that beat him that night in Phoenix Bob, look what I’ve done since that night in 2018, I went on to win the FSW Championship, won the X-Division Championship TWICE, won this International Championship, went to Night of Champions and walked out the Undisputed Champion and then at StrangleMania corrected the MISTAKE the Board of Directors made by taking this championship away from me...I took back my championship and yet from the start of this season this clown has been chirping my name every chance he gets, hoping to get my attention and why...because he needs me to be King Flip again, on his own nobody cares about him, he’s a 4-8 leach sucking up a spot and money that should be going to someone else...yet if I can’t go out there tonight and put a end to Flip this idiot gets credibility once again…
Xavier looks right at Bob Murray.
Reid: See tonight all the cards are in my hands, Flip’s Brawl fate is in my hands, if I go out there and beat him, he’s game over for ‘King’ Flip...what’s he got left, he would have lost to Ace, Bosa and Xavier Reid...he becomes nothing more that an measuring stick around here for the young talent but if I lose to this guy...I let him become a contender for this…
Xavier slaps the face of the International Championship.
Reid: I already have a date down the road with Nightcall due to my loss to him and I’m not interested in giving Flip the hope of one day winning this back so I need to end this right here tonight in Copenhagen or this dead weight that is King Flip will forever be around my neck pulling me down and taking over my life...this needs to end tonight, once and for all...I need to beat Flip and put to rest any thought that this...is any kind of rivalry...tonight I put the past to bed, I leave it behind and I show that when it comes to King Flip, he isn’t in my league…
Xavier smiles and walks past Bob Murray, Tommy Love slaps Bob on the shoulder and follows Xavier off camera…
A KROSSROADS FOR DUNHAM!
[SINGLES MATCH]
Davey Dunham
VS Kendrick Kross
VS Kendrick Kross
We return to ringside where Joe and Steve are standing by on commentary!
Aiello: Welcome back folks! Some big news in store as we get closer to Hardcore Revolution, and with any luck we might see one or both of these next competitors give it a shot! Davey Dunham takes on the returning Kendrick Kross!
Stroup: The following match is a singles match. Joining us first, from Columbia, South Carolina, weighing in at 225 pounds ... DAVEY DUNHAM!
"Crossroads" – I Prevail sounds out. Davey Dunham comes out to a pop from the crowd as he heads to the ring.
Stroup: And his opponent, from Los Angeles, weighing in at 215 pounds ... KENDRICK KROSS!
As The Devil in I plays smoke slowly starts to raise as Kendrick walks out from the back with a barbed wire bat in his right hand. He walks down the ramp with a smirk on his face before dropping the bat by the ring and sliding in ready for the match.
DING DING DING
Kross and Dunham engage in a shoulder/collar tie-up, Kross gets the upper hand and and twists it into an arm wrench. Davey swings backwards at Kross but Kross ducks under the arm. Kross leans into Davey with a series of slaps and punches. Davey stumbles backwards, Kross advances. Davey lifts Kross up and over into a backbody drop! Kross hits the ground hard and bounces up. He rushes Davey and Davey lands a scoop slam. Kross gets to a knee, Davey floors him with a DDT. Davey pulls Kross up and goes for another DDT, but Kross shoves Davey up and jumps up into a step-up enziguri.
Aiello: Dunham struggling a little bit here in the early going, perhaps still dealing with what happened with Owen Titleman earlier tonight?
Bennett: I sure as hell hope now, Davey needs to keep his head in the game against a vet like Kross!
Kross grabs a standing arm-lock on Davey and starts to slap him in the face with some stiff MMA styled slaps. Davey headbutts Kross to release the hold, and pulls Kross into a Belly-To-Belly suplex. Davey goes for the cover!
ONE!
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... KICKOUT BY KENDRICK KROSS
Aiello: Kross kicks out! He's still got plenty of fight in him!
Bennett: Davey needs to be careful, here!
Davey pulls Kross up and grabs on a cravat. He lifts Kross' head up and goes to jump back into his Anchor Down, but Kross shoves him off! Slap from Kross into Davey's throat! Davey slumps over and Kross jumps into the Stamp Tramp!
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall KENDRICK KROSS!
Kross raises his hands and showboats. Holding up 1 finger to show 1 Stamp is all it takes. Davey pulls himself up off the ropes and two have a stare down. Kross laughs Davey up and exits the ring. The crowd cheers Davey's attempts.
Aiello: Davey put up a good fight, but The Tramp Stamp has been a realizable finisher for Kross for many many years now.
Bennett: Kross is a tougher son of a bitch than Davey. Simple as that.
Aiello: I think that Davey might be reeling from a recent challenge by Jack Severn, but in just a moment we have King Flip taking on Xavier Reid, with a chance to get one over on the International Champion in non-title action! Don't go away, folks!
We move to a commercial break.
A KING HOLDS COURT WITH A CHAMPION!
[SINGLES MATCH - NON-TILE MATCH]
King Flip
VS Xavier Reid
VS Xavier Reid
We return to ringside where Stroup stands ready in the ring.
Aiello: Welcome back, folks! We are gearing up for a match that's been some time in the making as King Flip takes on Xavier Reid!
Bennett: It's a unique situation here with Reid being the International Champion, which means Flip wants not only a bit of revenge but a chance to get himself into the title picture!
Stroup: The following match is a non-title one-on-one competition scheduled for one fall.
'Machinegun' begins to play as the man in the hooded vest, head low, emerges from the curtain with manager Chanel in tow. He gets to the edge of the rampway when he lifts his hood to reveal that arrogant half smile.
Stroup: Making his way to the ring, accompanied by Chanel, from the land of money and fame... KIIIIING FLIP!
The lyrics chime in as he walks slowly down the ramp with his eyes locked in on the ring. He slides into the ring and leans against the turnbuckle with arms agape as his theme fades.
Stroup: And his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by 'The Memphis Mouthpiece' Tommy Love, from New York, weighing in at 220 pounds ... He is the EWC International Champion... XAVIER REID!!
The spotlights inside the arena start to flash around the crowd as 'Papercut' starts to play out.
Xavier Reid walks out onto the stage in his new black trunks, kickpads and boots, his hands wrapped in black tape with the EWC International Championship around his waist and following him out is ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love. He walks to the front of the stage and crosses his arms into an X in front of his chest and smirks as Tommy follows from behind and acts as if he’s going to hit the camera with the ‘Love Stick’. Tommy points to the ring as Xavier unhooks the International Championship and hands it to Tommy who raises it into the air as Xavier walks towards the ring shadow boxing as he makes his way down the aisle. Xavier storms up the steps and climbs into the ring, Tommy follows suit and walks towards the referee, already complaining about something. Xavier 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 as Tommy holds up the International Championship in the officials face and reminds him who the champion is face but the official ignors him and walks away as Tommy laughs. Xavier jumps down and squats down in the corner waiting for the bell.
DING DING DING
King Flip hands his vest off to his valet and is smiling at Xavier Reid who looks about as unpleasant as always. Flip shows to be wearing a t-shirt with clown paint smeared across two words: REEDY BOY. The competitors lunge at one another exchanging violent right hands blow for blow. Reid starts to make a gap with stiff kicks to the leg, then the torso, of his opponent. He goes for another kick to the midsection. It's caught! Flip gets a single chop off before Reid regains control via enziguri kick to the back of the head. The CHK rolls out of the ring, shaking his head as Reid had went to continue. Xavier misses a stomp and wastes zero time continuing where he left off. He whips through the ropes to the ring apron as Flip stumbles around the steel steps. The International Champion sprints the ring apron and lunges into a double knee aimed at the face of King Flip... who barely sees it coming! Flip spins out of the way, forcing Reid knees-first into the guardrail. It collapses under the weight and force of the champion. His knees sandwich underneath him and the guardrails to a huge pop from the crowd.Aiello: Flip really taking it to the champ early on!
Bennett: Reid needs to collect himself and quick or Flip's gonna take further advantage!
Flip chuckles to himself, removing the shirt and tossing it to Tommy who spends the next moments of his life ripping this un-gimmicked shirt in half. Or at least trying to. King Flip slides into the ring and walks to the opposite corner as the referee begins the ten count. Said count only gets to two before Tommy tosses the shirt and starts toward his client. Three. Chanel is standing uncomfortably close for Tommy not to start yelling at her. Four. She pulls a cold one out for each of the boys. Tommy says something to Reid before taking both beers. Five. Reid slides back into the ring and rushes at Flip... who slips out of the ring once again. Reid is turning from the referee, to Love, to Flip. He kicks the turnbuckle in frustration but the King has already moved on to Tommy Love and those two beers. Tommy is more than happy to hand one over. The referee is forced to start counting again as Tommy and Flip open and pound a beer a piece. The fans jubilate. The referee has gotten to a seven in the new count before Flip slid back into the ring. He clings onto the ropes and shrieks as Reid barrels at him. The referee intervenes, keeping Reid from attacking Flip on the ropes.
King Flip: Keep that maniac back!
Aiello: Flip with a smart play to keep the champ away!
Bennett: Reid's starting to look frustrated by this, Joe!
It takes a moment before Flip withdraws from the ropes and the match can continue. The King raises his left hand up to challenge Reid to a test of strength. X seems less than sold that this is real, but he doesn't back down. He reaches up with his right hand to meet Flip's left... only for Flip to switch hands! Now Flip's right hand is in the air for this challenge of bravado. Reid shakes his head, pointing to his own right hand but Flip assures him this is going to happen. A feat of both bi- and triceps. Reid reaches up with his left hand to meet Flip's right... only for Flip to switch hands! Again! Reid is fast! He... stops fucking around and roundhouse kicks Flip in the head. No! Flip rolls backward. Both miss a dropkick. They get up ready to strike much to the appreciation of those in attendance. But Reid is a millisecond faster and connects with an impressive modified spinning sit-out piledriver. The referee slides into position for the pinning predicament.
ONE...
TWO...
TH-KICKOUT!
Aiello: What a close call for the champ here!
Bennett: Momentum's swinging in his favor now, Joe!
Xavier is frustrated but not surprised that this doesn't put the King away. He goes to pick his opponent up and is shocked to find himself suddenly on the opposite end of a King Flip Fujiwara armbar. The fans go wild but it isn't long until Reid has angled his ankle under the bottom rope. Flip releases at the fourth count from the referee, but he can't stop. He lifts Reid by the hair into a standing position. Reid tries to break away but Flip keeps on by repositioning his hands. Both men go into the ropes before shoving off and spinning into simultaneous pele kicks. The kick pads make a nice clap sound but neither seem remotely phased. The begin grappling again but this is Reid's forte. Within three seconds he's got Flip in the Triangle Choke. Within about ten seconds Flip appears completely unconscious. The referee lifts Flip's hand up and lets it flop down to the canvas. One. The referee repeats the process. Two.
Aiello: Could this be it for King Flip??
He goes for a third but Reid lets go of the hold and flops Flip's hands out of reach. X gets up, pointing at Flip and yelling something at Tommy when he sees his manager completely enraptured by Flip's valet. The two seem to have struck quite the conversation which comes to an abrupt end at Xavier Reid's approach. Tommy Love starts acting like he wasn't just elated to be talking to this woman by yelling at her. Chanel turns around and climbs the ring apron. Xavier Reid is having abolutely none of it and open palm slaps her right off the apron. Tommy Love is cackling as Chanel bounces off the guardrail on her way down. King Flip sits up and stares at Reid turning back to him. Reid is shook, if only for a second, at Flip's sudden and immediate return to consciousness. Reid runs for the stiff kick to the chest but Flip leaps up instead. Flip scoop Reid up into a capture suplex out of nowhere, followed quickly with his version of the camel clutch in the center of the ring.
Aiello: Flip really applying the pressure on Reid with what he calls KNEEL, but will Reid bend the proverbial knee?
Flip applies the pressure with a look of mania. He stiffly pummels Reid's chest two, three, four times before going right back to folding this man in half. Reid is shaking his head, shaking his head, shaking his head as the seconds of pain continue to tick on and on. He gets some movement a couple times but Flip leaps up and ass slams him in the back before going back to the fold. Tommy has seen more than enough and, with the white 'REEDY BOY' shirt in tow, starts yelling at the referee from the ring apron. The two have a heated discussion before Tommy pulls the ref by the shirt. Close enough not to see Tommy throw the shirt at the back of Flip's head. Reid hasn't tapped. Flip lets go of the hold and raises the shirt up. He then starts yelling at the referee to call the match. But that's a shirt, not a towel. Tommy denies throwing it but for grabbing the referee he is ejected. He gives a fuss as Flip turns back to Reid...who goes for the Xplode! WAIT NO, FLIP'S REVERSED IT! SPINNING IMPALER! HE'S HIT REID WITH THE BEHEADING!
COVER BY FLIP!
...1!
...2!
...3!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall... KIIIIIIING FLIIIIIIP!
The ref raises the arm of King Flip, who can hardly believe it at first as we see Tommy completely livid at ringside before cutting to commentary.
Aiello: What a match, folks! King Flip has proven himself tonight with a win over the International Champion in what was a very tight race!
Bennett: I don't believe my damn eyes, Joe! Flip's finally gotten one over on Reid after all this time!
Aiello: You have to believe that this puts King Flip into contention at some point for that title! Folks, up next we have...wait a minute...
Flip quickly leaves the ring to retreat up the ramp, followed eventually by an irate Reid and Tommy when we notice something else at ringside...
As cameras pan the crowd, expecting to go to commercial, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter blares throughout the Royal Arena as Candy makes her way out from the back. She offers the crowd a smile as they cheer her right away.
Aiello: That's Candy! EWC's 'Sweet Treat' Is here on Brawl!
Bennett: What the hell is she doing here?! She belongs on Paramount with the rest of those oddities that Brock has gathered on Wednesday nights!
Candy skips her way down the aisle while tagging some fan’s hands. After making her way up onto the ring apron and stepping through the ropes, Candy retrieves a microphone before moving to the middle of the ring. Once her music subsides, Candy raises it to speak.
Candy: Now I’m sure you’re all wondering what I’m doing here? Well, I’m totally here to support Gabi and Saidie.
She points to her #3C t-shirt.
Candy: Because I know pride is going to win over prestige tonight!
She chuckles as the fans happen to agree with a burst of cheers.
Candy: But that’s not the only reason I’m here. As you all saw at Uprising, I let Ace King know I was coming for the Undisputed Championship. Of course, I got to work on getting myself back into that title picture. The only way to do that is by beating a couple of contenders. Which is what brings me to Brawl. The way I see it, Stephanie Matsuda and Xavier Reid will do. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t expect Timothy Kahrs to hand either of these competitors to me on a silver platter. It’s not like I came here for a free ride. So I’ll take on anyone he wants me to first!
She nods.
Candy: As fun as it’s been beating former Brawl superstars over on Paramount, it’s time I beat a couple current ones to get the Candy Castle back to where I want it to be. On top of the entire EWC!
Aiello: The former Undisputed champ is putting the red brand on notice. She just issued what looked to me like an open challenge to the entire Brawl roster! She wants that Undisputed championship opportunity!
Bennett: She's going to get her ass kicked is what is going to happen. She needs to go back to Paramount where the rejects that Brawl didn't want anymore are. She's got no place in Brawl ring!
Candy drops the mic as ‘I Want Candy’ by Aaron Carter plays out again. Fans cheer her all the way to the back.
We move to a commercial break.
We return from commercial to see, without warning, 3C and The Prestige battling backstage! It's absolute chaos as the two teams eventually make their way to the ring. No entrances to be seen here folks, this match just kicked off brutally as the ref calls for the bell to start the match!
A MATTER OF PRIDE AND PRESTIGE!
[TAG TEAM MATCH]
3C (Gabrielle Visconty & Saidie Sharpe)
VS The Prestige
VS The Prestige
DING DING DING
Things have finally calmed down as the bell rings with Gabi and Jack starting the match, but Gabi immediately points to Cain Brodie. "I want that one", she says as Jack grins, stepping backwards and tagging his massive partner in. Cain and Gabi circle each other for a bit before Gabi runs and tries for an irish whip. Cain just laughs, not moving an inch. He grabs Gabi by the throat and hits her with a massive chokeslam! Gabi lands near her corner, however, and is able to tag in Saidie Sharpe. Saidie goes straight for the top rope and delivers a missile dropkick that makes Cain stumble a bit. Jack tags himself in and locks up with Saidie. He plays with her a bit, letting her overtake him for a few seconds, before overpowering her and getting her on the ground with a headlock. Jack does the headlock with one arm and flexes with the other. He then transitions the headlock into a cover.
ONE...
No! Saidie kicks out with ease, but Jack is already up and hitting her with a quick snap suplex. He then drags her to the center of the ring, beginning to put her in a boston crab, but Sadie kicks him off! Sadie dives for her corner and tags in Gabi, who goes right to Jack with a flurry of uppercuts! Jack is taken aback by the quick offense and goes to tag in Cain, but Gabi and Sadie deliver stereo superkicks to both opponents, Jack in the ring and Cain on the outside. Cain is knocked off the apron and after shaking himself off a bit, he goes running for Saidie, who lures him right into the barricade! Cain goes crashing into the barricade and Saidie and Gabi smirk at each other. Jack, dazed, slowly gets up as Gabi tags in Saidie and the two hit a double dropkick on Jack! Saidie goes to the top rope and attempts a tornado DDT on the even more dazed Jack, but he manages to take control of it, slamming Saidie hard onto the mat! Jack picks Saidie up again and powerbombs her into the turnbuckle. Jack goes for the cover.
ONE...
TWO...
T-No! Saidie kicks out!
Jack hits her with a few elbows to the head, yelling for her to stay down. He goes to tag in Cain but realizes he's still knocked down from hitting the barricade. Jack calls him an idiot and turns around to see that Saidie has climbed the top rope! She hits the Saidiesault! She quickly makes the tag to Gabi and the two prop Jack up in the corner, trading high and low kicks on him. Jack doubles over as Gabi positions him in the center of the ring for... the Tiger Driver '91! She covers.
ONE...
TWO...
THRE-NO! Jack kicks out at the last second!
Gabi drags Jack up by the hair but he pokes her in the eyes! Roll up by Jack!
ONE...
TWO...
THRE-NO!
The ref catches Jack using the ropes as leverage! Jack gets up and argues with the ref as Gabi crawls to her corner and tags in Sadie. Jack turns around... right into the Best Saidie Palm Thrust! Jack staggers back, stunned, as Sadie runs towards him and hits the SaidTO! Cain gets up on the ring apron and tries to enter the ring but Sadie goes to the top and hits Cain with a massive tornado DDT off the ring apron! She goes back into the ring and tags in Gabi, who hits Jack with an Idjitbuster! She transitions that into a cross arm surfboard, as Saidie hits the Sparkling Witch! Saidie then dives out to the outside to further ensure Cain is taken out, as Gabi goes to the top and hits the Falling onto Jack!
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!!
DING DING DING
Stroup: Here are your winners, representing 3C...GABRIELLE VISCONTY AND SAIDIE SHARPE!
The ref raises Gabi's arm victory as Saidie comes in to join the celebration before we cut to commentary
Aiello: We apologize for the technical difficulties folks, it seems that backstage brawl took out some cables leading to our headsets! What a match we just saw, folks! The Prestige really taking it to Gabi and Saidie, who just manage to come out on top!
Bennett: A great game play by Severn and Brodie, and so damn close too! Jack ain't pleased about how this panned out, but damn did they come close!
Aiello: Alright folks, up next is our main event of the evening! Stephanie Matsuda looks to make the most of her momentum from beating Ace King as she takes on Bosa with the FX Broadcast Championship on the line! Don't go away, folks!
We move to a commercial break.
The screen is black, so black you can't tell the camera has actually come back until four flickering pinpricks of light slowly glow into view, steadily growing in intensity until they illuminated the grizzled features of Captain Morgan Darkwater, father of the Reavers, his beard soaked in kerosene, the pointed, curled up tips burning like hellish candles.
His cold, baleful glare pierces the camera, unblinking, as his nostrils flare with deep, steady breaths, until finally he speaks.
Morgan: Last episode of Brawl, we showed ye both what happens when ye make allies of the Reavers… and what happens when ye make us yer enemies. And to the one they call Malietoa: ye came awfully close to making enemies of the Reavers when ye got involved in our business with Mr Severn. Let this be a warning to ye: do not interfere further, if ye value yer wellbeing. The Reavers do not forgive, they do not know mercy.
He let's this warning hang heavily in the dark silence for a moment or two before smirking.
Morgan: Speaking of my Reavers, thus far their wrath has been contained to Brawl, but that is soon to be a thing of the past… for we can't hope to tear down the parasitic, infested travesty the EWC has become in order to rebuild it if we only keep to Brawl. So I'm here to officially announce, and to issue a warning to the roster of Rampage: your time of peace and indulgence is coming to an end, a great change is coming, as I am sending one of my greatest lieutenants to oversee the revolution there in my stead as I continue our great mission here on Brawl... Our numbers continue to grow, as we welcome the disillusioned, the dissatisfied, the overlooked. Ye reap what ye sow… and we're sowing a reckoning.
He let's out a low, rumbling laugh as the flames burning on the tips of kerosene soaked beard are slowly extinguished one by one, until only his hoarse, echoing laughter remains, slowly fading into silence.
His cold, baleful glare pierces the camera, unblinking, as his nostrils flare with deep, steady breaths, until finally he speaks.
Morgan: Last episode of Brawl, we showed ye both what happens when ye make allies of the Reavers… and what happens when ye make us yer enemies. And to the one they call Malietoa: ye came awfully close to making enemies of the Reavers when ye got involved in our business with Mr Severn. Let this be a warning to ye: do not interfere further, if ye value yer wellbeing. The Reavers do not forgive, they do not know mercy.
He let's this warning hang heavily in the dark silence for a moment or two before smirking.
Morgan: Speaking of my Reavers, thus far their wrath has been contained to Brawl, but that is soon to be a thing of the past… for we can't hope to tear down the parasitic, infested travesty the EWC has become in order to rebuild it if we only keep to Brawl. So I'm here to officially announce, and to issue a warning to the roster of Rampage: your time of peace and indulgence is coming to an end, a great change is coming, as I am sending one of my greatest lieutenants to oversee the revolution there in my stead as I continue our great mission here on Brawl... Our numbers continue to grow, as we welcome the disillusioned, the dissatisfied, the overlooked. Ye reap what ye sow… and we're sowing a reckoning.
He let's out a low, rumbling laugh as the flames burning on the tips of kerosene soaked beard are slowly extinguished one by one, until only his hoarse, echoing laughter remains, slowly fading into silence.
CAN THE WAR QUEEN DETHRONE THE CHAMP?
[SINGLES MATCH]
FOR THE FX BROADCAST CHAMPIONSHIP
Stephanie Matsuda
VS Bosa
[SINGLES MATCH]
FOR THE FX BROADCAST CHAMPIONSHIP
Stephanie Matsuda
VS Bosa
We return to ringside where last minute preparations for the main event are being done. We cut to ringside, who is just as excited as the audience for the upcoming fight.
Aiello: Good evening, ladies and gents! Tonight, we'll see if a Queen in the form of Stephane Matsuda can defeat our current FX Champion, Bosa! After she shocked the world with a huge pin against Ace King, will she earn a second potential "Holy Shit!" moment?!
Bennett: Okay ... I admit. Matsuda pinning King was something I doubt anyone really saw. But Bosa's a goddamned beast! Steph is gonna have to be as brutal when she used to hold the X-Division Championship and even more cunning than those days. Take us away, Stroup!
Stroup: The following match is for one fall and is for the FX Broadcast Championship! Making her way to the ring! Being accompanied by Monica Vaughan! From Brooklyn, NY! Weighing in at 132lbs, "The Queen of Fighters”... STEPHANIE MATSUDA!
“Oh La La” by Run the Jewels plays as Stephanie "Cloud" Matsuda walks out dressed in her signature black fitted cap and a bandanna around her face. Trailed by manager Monica Vaughan, Matsuda walks on stage and crouches low, getting ready for her match.
Stephanie and Monica walk down the ramp, their eyes fixated on the ring. At the bottom of the ramp, Matsuda runs and slides into the ring. She takes a moment to run the ropes and throws her hat into the crowd. She then climbs the nearest turnbuckle, pulls down her bandanna, and stares into the crowd. She then jumps down and prepares for her match.
Stroup: And her opponent, Hailing from Marin, CA! He is the BEAST OF BRAWL... 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.
Aiello: Get ready for an explosive match, folks! You won't wanna miss a second of this fight!
DING DING DING
Bosa charges forward like a bull seeing red, raring and eager to keep proving himself. When he closes the distance between himself and Matsuda, he lowers his hands to lift The Queen Of Fighters up into a massive Powerbomb. But while he's going for his technique, Matsuda hits the side of his head with a huge Buzzsaw Kick! The audience lets out a chorus of "Ohhhhh!"s as the kick causes Bosa to stand back up straight. He shakes himself out of the pain -and in time to feel Stephanie is now behind him, attempting to throw him over with a German Suplex!
He shakes his head, then throws an elbow back, hitting Stephanie hard in her shoulder. She's forced to let go and the two move away. They briefly circle each other ... before charging yet again.
Right before Stephanie collides with Bosa, she sidesteps out of the way, causing the champion to slam right into the upper right turnbuckle! She then proceeds to ascend the lower left turnbuckle and leaps off, taking him down with a Springboard Moonsault.
She goes for a cover, hoping to end this fight now. The ref barely finishes counting to one before Matsuda is shoved off of Bosa. Stephanie takes advantage of Bosa needing to regain his composure to do the same, and waits patiently in the corner while trying to let some of her wounds heal as swiftly as possible.
Aiello: Steph's really taking it to the champ early on!
Bennett: Looks like Bosa's gonna need to really think this one through!
Matsuda jumps off from the ropes again, thinking Bosa still isn't completely aware yet. This proves to be a grave mistake, though. Not only has he recovered, BUT HE CATCHES HIS OPPONENT! He slams her down on her back, flat on the canvas, and rains down punches upon The Queen Of Fighters!
Stephanie winces, visibly in pain. But she endures each attack, occasionally blocking one from doing too much damage.
From out of nowhere, though ... Blasian Mist! Bosa screams, moving away as he begins furiously trying to get the mist out of his eyes. Stephanie takes advantage of his state and sneaks behind him, getting him trapped in the Matsuda Lock.
The referee checks on Bosa, asking if he wants to give up. He screams out a very frustrated "NO!", still dealing with the mist and now the submission hold. Despite being still blinded, he reaches in front of him, and even behind him with a boot, clearly seeking out the ropes. He finds one and the ref points the rope break out to Matsuda.
The Queen Of Fighters clicks her tongue, clearly annoyed at having to break her hold. She complies, but not before kicking Bosa in his side while he's still down.
After taking a few moments to adjust and remove as much as the mist as he can, Bosa stands back up. His eyes are only half open, but it's enough that he finds Stephanie and takes her down with a massive Neckbreaker! He hooks the legs, but the ref only gets to one before Matsuda kicks out.
Aiello: Bosa continuing to put the pressure on the challenger, but Steph is showing some major fighting spirit!
This time, neither wrestler moves away. If anything, Bosa forces Matsuda to stand up, only to take her back down with a DDT. He repeats this not once but two more times, refusing to give The Queen Of Fighters any real room to breathe.
Matsuda shakily gets up to her feet, but refuses to back down or give this fight up. Bosa smirks at the sight and lifts her up, going for a Stalling Chokeslam! While he's still hoisting her up, though, Yahtzee! from out of nowhere!
Bosa stumbles back, letting Stephanie collapse unceremoniously onto the canvas.
BOTH FIGHTERS ARE ON THEIR BACKS!
The audience is cheering them both on, with one half rooting for the ex-War Queen and the other siding with the current champion!
A bit over a minute ticks by, but Stephanie is the first to stand back up. She glances over towards Bosa, then towards the ropes, and nods. Matsuda climbs up yet again, this time jumping off for her C9 move!
IT CONNECTS!
Stephanie goes for the cover. Is this it?! The end of Bosa's reign?!
ONE!
TWO!!
TH --- NOOO!
Bosa barely gets a shoulder up in time. Matsuda glares first at him then the ref, who holds up two fingers adamantly. Stephanie slams the mat in frustration. Bosa grabs The Queen Of Fighters, rolling her onto her back, and rains down more fists angrily towards the challenger.
This time, Matsuda is refusing to endure that type of punishment for long. She sneaks in a low blow, but the referee thinks he saw her aim for anywhere but an illegal spot! So she isn't disqualified!
Both wrestlers roll away, looking at one another in hopes of figuring out how to put an end to this fight once and for all.
Aiello: Only one of these two is gonna come out of here with the title, but who??
Stephanie storms over towards a still prone Bosa, dragging him to the center of the ring. His eyes widen as he feels the Matsuda Lock secured yet again! He growls and winces. The ref asks if he wants to give up. He shakes his head adamantly from side to side, but .... his body looks as if its saying otherwise! His hand looks ready to do it! He may very well tap!
BUT .... NO!
Instead, he literally uses his head to Headbutt Matsuda. It shocks her long enough to make her let go of the submission and then promptly get thrown off the champion, like a cowboy being tossed off of a bull.
Bosa glares down at Matsuda ... then takes his turn to nod, knowing exactly what the do. The U.T.B.! It connects!
Is the match finally over?!
ONE!
TWO!!
THR --- NO?!?!
Everyone is shocked. It's 2.999, but through nothing less than determination and sheer will power, Stephanie gets a shoulder up! Now Bosa slaps the mat angrily, looking as if he's unsure what will truly keep this opponent down!
Aiello: Good lord, that was close!
Bennett: Time to really dig in deep, Bosa!
Bosa moves away from Matsuda, giving himself some space. He then raises a fist up in the air, and the crowd cheers, understanding what's coming. Chin Check!
But Stephanie isn't going to let it happen that easily! She grabs Bosa's arm before his technique can land and tosses him against the nearest turnbuckle. She then hurries over to him, fueled on by adrenaline and forces him to sit atop the turnbuckle. Matsuda uses every ounce of strength to follow through with her own finisher! Star Driver!
She goes for the cover once more!
ONE!
TWO!!
THRE -- NO?!?!
Bosa shakily gets back up, taking The Queen Of Fighters down with a second U.T.B.! Surely, this has to be it, right?!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Stroup: And your winner, via pinfall AND STILL EWC FX BROADCAST CHAMPION ... BOSA!
Monica hurries into the ring, holding tightly onto her wife. Stephanie is glaring dagger at Bosa, who is handed over the FX Broadcast Championship. He stays on his back and holds it up high in the air. Matsuda shakes her head, looking ready to try to land som last second attacks in, but Monica shakes her head and guides Stephanie out of the ring. A defeated Matsuda reluctantly leaves, though not without sneaking glances back towards both Bosa and the FX Championship.
Aiello: Holy cow! What a match! That has to be one of the closest calls Bosa has had to date! But he proved once again why he has been our FX Broadcast Champion from the get-go!
Bennett: Not overly amazing. Like I said earlier, that sonuvabitch is a beast! Stephanie may have nearly tamed him, but it's clear someone will need to do much more than simply that. Who that will end up being? Only time will tell.
Aiello: Folks, what an exciting night it was in Copenhagen! In two weeks we'll be in Mexico City as the road to Hardcore Revolution rolls on! Till then, I've been Joe Aiello alongside Steve Bennett wishing you a good night!
The final shot is of Bosa continuing to celebrate as the show comes to a close.
END SCREEN
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MATCH WRITERS
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MATCH ONE: Gabrielle Visconty
MATCH TWO: Emma Louise
MATCH THREE: @daviddunham
MATCH FOUR: MNB
MATCH FIVE: FN'R
MATCH SIX: The Mad King
MATCH SEVEN: Jack Severn
MAIN EVENT: Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton
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SEGMENTS
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Dante Ford
Nightcall
_.Candy._
Antoni Malietoa
The Mad King
Xavier Reid
Morgan Darkwater
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RECAP OF WINNERS
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MATCH ONE
Noah Hartt (PINNED)
VS Sil Frigida
VS Roozilla
WINNER via pinfall: Roozilla
MATCH TWO
Mio Yoshino
VS Hazel Overton
WINNER via pinfall: Hazel Overton
MATCH THREE
Dante Ford
VS Owen Titleman
WINNER via pinfall: Dante Ford
MATCH FOUR
The Young Lions
VS Antoni Malietoa & Nightcall
WINNERS via pinfall: Antoni Malietoa & Nightcall
MATCH FIVE
Davey Dunham
VS Kendrick Kross
WINNER via pinfall: Kendrick Kross
MATCH SIX
King Flip
VS Xavier Reid
WINNER via pinfall: King Flip
MATCH SEVEN
3C (Gabrielle Visconty & Saidie Sharpe)
VS The Prestige
WINNER via pinall: 3C (Gabrielle Visconty & Saidie Sharpe)
MAIN EVENT
FOR THE FX BROADCAST CHAMPIONSHIP
Stephanie Matsuda
VS Bosa
WINNER via pifnall and STILL FX Broadcast Champion: Bosa
BRAWL #568 MVP(s): King Flip
BRAWL #568 MATCH OF THE NIGHT): King Flip VS Xavier Reid
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