RAMPAGE PRESENTS: SCARS & STRIPES 2021

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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
Rampage Presents

SCARS AND STRIPES 2021

LIVE FROM The Williams–Brice Stadium In Columbia, South Carolina

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EWC Scars & Stripes
7/2/2021
Live From The Williams–Brice Stadium In Columbia, South Carolina
Commentators -
Play-By-Play: Javier Martinez
Color: Phillip Loydson
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: Toyo Yasahiro
Assistant Refs: Mike Michaelson & Pierce Patterson
Backstage Help: Bryan Spade & Candice Duggan

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Fog spreads throughout the arena, covering the screaming fans as "Another Fight" begins to sound off over the loudspeakers.



"ALRIGHT, HOLD TIGHT
I'M NEVER GONNA LOSE ANOTHER FIGHT"

The fans scream for delight as the X-Tron explodes to life. Pyro ignites on the stage.



The camera pans around the arena as fans scream for delight and begin their chants and raise their signs high into the air.

{QUEEN MELODY MALONE}

{THE BUZZARD WILL FLY!!!}

{LETS GO HAMILTON!!!}

{GIDEON IS BALD!!!}







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The camera flashes back to the X-Tron which shows the current FN'R roster... "Psycho" Saoirse Maguire, "The Animal" Samuel McPherson, Ace King, Alex "Bullet" Carbajal, Asriel Buzzard, Autumn Raven, Damage Incorporated, Ezra James, Gideon Gage, Iggy Swango, Jackie "Bandit" Layton, Jackson Knight Jr, Josh Gavin, Moxie, Queen Melody Malone, Ryo Hazama, Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton, Shaker Jones, Sil Frigda, The Texas Angels, Tommy Burton & Phoenix Winterborn. The scene cuts over to our brands champions. Asriel Buzzard holds his HBO Broadcast Championship high, then Melody Malone holds up her United States Championship in one hand and Crown Royal in another. She nods her head as feed bleeds into Ace King raising the Undisputed Championship high in both hands. There's another round of pyro.




And then the camera cuts over to the commentary desk, where Martinez stands with a smile. Phillip Loydson sits with a scowl on his face. Martinez sits down, and Loydson fakes a smile.

Martinez: Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Scars & Stripes 2021!

Loydson: We've got a massive show for you tonight, headlined by a double title match.

Martinez: That's right. It's Queen Melody Malone Vs Asriel Buzzard for the HBO Broadcast Championship AND The United States Championship AND the BORT winners check!

Loydson: Before that, we have Samantha Hamilton Vs Gideon Gage. One of them will be the HBO Broadcast Champion after tonight's main event. 

Martinez: And in our third marquee match of the night, we see Josh Gavin take on Ryo Hazama for the #1 contendership to the United States Championship. 

Loydson: All this and more, coming on a stacked Pay Per View!

Martinez: Don't go anywhere, we'll be back after a word from EWC TV.

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MATCH ONE - DARK MATCH
DOUG IN A BARREL VS Tane Sua
GAMBIT MATCH - Singles Match
REF: Pierce Patterson

RP Limit: 1RP Limit

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We return to ringside where we see Tane Sua and DOUG IN A BARREL already in the ring.

DING DING DING

With the start of the match, Tane rushes DOUG and lands a discuss lariat that knocks him off his feet. Tane drags DOUG up and drops him with a reverse chokebomb, the Vision Seeker! Tane covers!

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner via pinfall... Tane Sua!!!

Tane shrugs off an arm raise from the ref and heads to the back.

Camera cuts to ...

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MATCH TWO
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal VS Autumn Raven VS Orion Wentworth VS Shaker Jones VS Tommy Burton
Fatal 5 Way Match - Winner is #7 Contender To EWC United States Championship
REF: Mike Michaelson

RP Limit: 1RP

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'Rudie Can't Fail' – The Clash sounds off as Shaker makes his way to the ring coming through the crowd.

Loydson: Shaker of course, getting lost on his way to the ring just like Spinal Tap.

Martinez: He’ll be the first in what will see five members of the Rampage roster in the ring at the same time. A little five man scramble action, and this should be nothing but action. Should be a heck of a match here tonight in front of the South Carolina crowd.

The drum beat. The scream of the guitar… The unmistakable sound of Nirvana.

As the lights dim slightly, the orange strobe of the lower stage lights strobe over the hooded man walking out. His hardened jaw. His mouthguard. His taped hands clenched hard as he makes his way down to the ring.

As the Scentless Apprentice plays, and the lights come up, we see Tommy Burton pull back his hood and remove his Club jacket. His eyes wide… crazy looking. His young body looking battle ready, and somehow already battle worn at the same time. He’s looking at nothing it seems, as always just… staring. In moments he knows, and the fans are about to know… his eyes will fill with determination, and even deeper behind that… rage. Controlled rage. Barely controlled rage.

As the music starts to lower, and Tommy removes his hoodie and drops it to the mat, he clenches his hands together… the words “let’s fuckin do this” is barely heard behind his mouth guard…

Martinez: Tommy Burton looking like this might be his night to do some damage. This is going to be one hell of a five man scramble.

Loydson: The Vegas odds are probably on Tommy Burton, he’s vicious and hits like a ton of bricks. Those are what you need to win in a crazy match like this.

"Remember Everything" by Savannah Dexter suddenly starts playing as Orion Wentworth steps out onto the stage with her wife Isabelle right by her side. They stand at the top, look out at the audience before descending down the ramp. When Orion reaches the bottom, she gives Isabelle a kiss before slipping into the ring. She stands on the turnbuckle while posing for the fans.

Martinez: Orion Wentworth looking ready as well here tonight.

Loydson: Yeah, she did better at the end of the BORT, maybe she’s the one you should put your money on here tonight. Right the hot hand.

The lights dim and the Shieldmaidens motto “Hell is empty and the Maidens are here!” comes over the Tron as guitar stabs ring out. Concrete Blonde’s “God Is A Bullet” starts up in earnest as Alex “Bullet” Carbajal makes her way out in a full length boxing robe, ready for war. She raises her hands into the air and then nods, ready to go.

Martinez: Alex Carbajal one of the longest tenured members of the Rampage roster. She knows what it takes to make a comeback, which she needs here tonight.

The tron plays a scene of the Hollywood walk of fame going by slowly, the shadow of a raven seen over each and every star that’s there. As you hear the lyrics ‘Your stars burned out for good, somewhere in Hollywood’, the shadow flies into the one star without a name, writing out Autumn’s name on it, the star turning to a dingy, grungy picture with graffiti written all over it.

As the first part of the song starts up, Autumn appears from backstage, slowly walking out, coming to a stop at the top of the ramp as she surveys the crowd with a cold smirk on her face. She stands there for a minute before making her way down the ramp slowly, walking once around the ring before sliding under the bottom rope and hopping to her feet, making her way to the corner to climb to the top ringpost. She flings her arms out to the side, laughing at the crowd.

Loydson: And speaking of crazy.

Martinez: What?

Loydson: Oh, I thought you said something crazy. It must have been her.

DING DING DING

Martinez: Five way frenzy and here we go!

Loydson: All five competitors, all the time, no need for tags, no need to wait around and stand there looking like a Shaker Jones. I mean, a fool.

Martinez: Should be a good one here, all of these competitors looking to rebound after that grueling Best of Rampage tournament.

The five all give each other a glance, and then on cue Orion Wentworth and Tommy Burton charge right at Shaker Jones while Autumn Raven goes right after Alex Carbajal! Wentworth and Burton drive Jones up and over the top ropes to the outside of the ring, Jones lands on the padding around the ring with a heavy thud. Raven ducks a short armed lariat attempt by the Bullet, and counters by grabbing Carbajal from under the chin and pulling up raking her across both eyes with her hands! Autumn follows that up quickly with a running lifting knee catching the blinded Bullet right under the bridge of the nose and sending her to the outside of the ring as well.

Martinez: Vicious knee there by Autumn Raven. She’s been a bit… a bit…

Loydson: Insane as of late. You can say it, it’s okay. She probably can’t hear you from there.

Autumn turns around from where one of her opponents went through the ropes and there’s both Wentworth and Burton waiting for her to do so. The duo charge across the ring at the crazed Raven, she is able to duck under the clothesline attempt and on the rebound leaps into the air…

“SMMMMMMAACCCKK!”



“SMMMMMMAACCCKK!”



...one boot of Raven’s connects with the chest of Orion Wentworth and the other boot connects with the chest of Tommy Burton! Both hit the mat hard and Autumn Raven stands right back up looking for someone else to strike, but she doesn’t see that Shaker Jones has gotten back into the ring and as she spins around he connects with a boot the midsection which doubles her over. Shaker Jones hooks her into a standing headscissors and then leaps…


“SSSSLLLLLLLLAMM!”


...driving Autumn Raven’s head into the mat with a front flip piledriver! This South Carolina gets to their feet from the beauty of that move!

Martinez: Shaker Jones connecting with what he calls the Cowabunga. I call it impressive.

Loydson: I call it a waste, because there’s no way he’s going to be able to make that pin right now as the duo of Orion Wentworth and Tommy Burton have gotten back up to their feet.

Orion goes to get the advantage on Shaker, but before she can take a second Tommy Burton wraps his arms around her waist in an act of treachery. Orion struggles, but there’s nothing she can do as Burton flips her up and over and slams her down onto the mat with a backdrop driver! If someone were calling this action they’d let you know that Burton calls that Hard Time, but nobody has the time because as Burton gets up Shaker Jones tries for a superkick, but Burton moves out of the way. Burton grabs Jones by the leg and the arm and flips him over as well with a vicious exploder suplex!! Injection! Jones rolls out under the ring and to the floor below. But, Tommy’s not done just yet Alex Carbajal charges in at him and is met with a smack kick right to her chest! She drops to the mat as the crowd responds to the echo that kick caused. Burton charges off of the ropes and connects with a running Yakuza kick! He’s cleaned the house at this point and looks around for anyone else to knock the crap out of right now. Sure enough there’s Autumn Raven who has recovered from having her head and neck slammed into the mat, the two have a stand off in the middle of the ring, both share with each other a sinister set of smiles.

Martinez: And just like that, this riot is about to go full on purge!

Loydson: Speaking of which, that movie ‘Forever Purge’ looks good. Could this be a preview?

Martinez: These two are crazy enough to make that look like a stroll through the park.

Raven and Burton are about to strike each other after a little dancing, but just as soon as they lock up Orion Wentworth charges in and connects with a running knee right to the face of Tommy Burton. A little payback from earlier! Burton stumbles into the corner turnbuckle. Taken by surprise, Raven is about ready to strike when from the outside of the ring Alex Carbajal pulls Autumn out from the ring and to the floor below. Wentworth then charges into the corner and connects with a vicious looking clothesline which causes Burton to stumble out of the corner, in an incredible feat of strength Orion wraps her arms around him and throws him up and over with a belly to belly suplex! The crowd’s impressed by that one, but she’s not done yet pointing at Burton on the mat with some choice words Orion does a handspring into the ropes and flips off of the ropes connecting with a double knee drop right onto Tommy Burton!!

Loydson: What an amazing move! Toasting in the Sun, and look how good she makes it look.

Martinez: Perhaps we could be getting our first pinfall attempt here of this match, Orion hooks the legs… no wait, she stops.

And the reason why she stops is because Alex Carabajal is now standing the ring which causes Orion to pretty much get right back up to her feet in anticipation. Carbajal is able to sidestep the running big boot attempt by Wentworth. Just as Orion turns back around, Alex is there and connects with a big boot to the midsection of her own and then takes out Wentworth with a follow up running knee strikes that nails her right in the face! Back into the ring is Tommy Burton and Burton charges in at Alex Carbajal but she nails him with a running knee strike as well!! Shaker Jones springboards up and over the top ropes and goes for a flying forearm but Carbajal is able to counter that attempt and drags Jones down to the mat with the Anaconda Vice!! Shaker Jones tries his best to try and scramble over towards the ropes, but Carbajal does her best to sink the hold in as deep as possible. Shaker continues to reach for the ropes… but he’s a long ways away.

Martinez: Shaker Jones might tap out here! This might be Alex Carabajal’s night finally!

Loydson: She’s got that hold on tight, I don’t think Shaker’s got any other choice right now.

Shaker continues to struggle for the ropes, but Carbajal holds onto that vice like there’s no tomorrow! He begins to fade as referee Mike Michaelson checks to see if he’s about to quit. Shaker shakes his head no emphatically, but slowly he begins to raise up his hand. And just as it looks like he’s about to tap out from the pain…


“SSSSSSSLLLLLLLLLLLLLAMM!”


...Autumn Raven connects with a standing double foot stomp to Alex Carbajal! The Bullet breaks the hold as Autumn Raven continues with the vicious kicks to her downed opponent. Also, getting some payback from earlier in the match. Autumn picks up Shaker Jones and throws him up and over to the outside of the ring and then turns right back to Carbajal and leaps up connecting with a double footed drop kick which knocks the Bullet out through the ropes again. Orion Wentworth charges in and connects with a backhanded chop, but that only causes Autumn to get a little more deranged and she counters with a chop of her own! Orion swings wildly with a haymaker and Autumn hits a front kick followed by a clothesline that takes Orion out over the top ropes and to the floor below!! Feeling a bit crazy, Autumn charges to the corner turnbuckle which brings the South Carolina crowd to their feet. She waits as Carbajal, Burton and Wentworth are all on the outside of the ring near each other before she leaps!!


“THHHHHHHUUUUUUUD!”

...connecting with a senton bomb from the inside to the outside of the ring!!

Martinez: If there were a roof on this place it would have come off, as four of the five competitors of this match have just been all wiped out!

Loydson: Yeah, but what good does it do Autumn Raven? She’s one of those four. The only one to have survived that was Shaker Jones! He was on the other side of the ring.

Shaker Jones, seeing that all of his competition has been taken out casually climbs back into the ring. With the crowd still cheering on that move, he looks around taking in the crowd and backs up against the far side ropes as his opponents begin to get up on the outside of the ring. Shaker charges the ropes and dives through the middle and top rope crashing into the crowd on the outside with a suicide dive!! Everyone’s knocked down like bowling pins once again. Shaker, however, is right back up to his feet feeding off of the crowd.

Martinez: This match has just gone into overdrive!

Loydson: Shaker Jones having more success here than he had in the BORT. Hell, everyone in this match is showing what they’ve got left in the tank.

Shaker picks up Tommy Burton and tosses him back into the ring, sliding in right from behind. Just as Burton gets back up to his feet, Shaker lifts him up into a fireman’s carry position in the middle of the ring and flings him off connecting with a cutter that drives Burton straight down to the mat!! Jones hitting the Shakermaker, he quickly flips Burton over onto his back and hooks the leg going for the first pinfall in this match. Referee Mike Michaelson dives into position as the crowd begins to get up to their feet…


ONE!



TWO!



THR---BROKEN UP!


Martinez: Shaker Jones with the Shakermaker on Tommy Burton, but from behind Orion Wentworth broke that one up with a shot across his back!

Loydson: Close, very close. Jones nearly stole that win with everyone on the outside of the ring.

Orion gives Shaker Jones a couple more shots across his back with her boots. She picks up the Canadian Brawler with a gutwrench and spins him around with a side slam!! That’s the Orion slam and that’s enough for her to hook the leg of Shaker Jones in the ring. The ref dives again into position, as Orion rears back on the legs of Jones.


ONE!!




TWO!!




THR---BROKEN UP!!


And this time it’s Autumn Raven who breaks up the pin with her Broken Future double stomp from the top ropes right on down onto Orion Wentworth!! Before Referee Mike Michaelson can even get back up to his feet Raven pulls Wentworth’s legs up as she goes for a pin attempt of her own.


ONE!!



TWO!!



TH---AGAIN BROKEN UP!!


Martinez: Alex Carbajal with the charging knee strike right to the back of the Autumn Raven!! Absolute insanity right now as everyone’s getting their shots in on each other.

Loydson: I’m seeing a pattern emerge here. You’ve got to make sure you keep your head on a swivel here as this scramble is starting to really… well... scramble.

Carbajal pulls Raven over and now she’s the one who goes for the pinfall attempt. Referee Mike Michaelson dives in yet again, he’s tired too, and starts the count.


ONE!!



TWO!!



TH---GUESS WHAT?


Or maybe that should be ‘guess who’? Either way, before the three is counted Tommy Burton breaks it up with a vicious kick right to the face of Alex Carbajal! Burton picks up Carbajal and tosses her through the ropes, but then turns his attention back to Autumn Raven who is getting back up to her feet. Burton comes charging off of the ropes and spins..



“SMMMMMACKK!”


...connecting with the Chin Check, a nasty looking spinning back elbow strike. He looks like he’s about to go for the pin as well, but before he can fully duck down Orion Wentworth comes charging in and connects with a running big boot!! The Cosmo Smash causes Burton to damn near to do a flip from the impact of the kick and hits the mat hard. Wentworth then turns around just in time to Shaker Jones leap form the ring apron over the ropes and connects with his forearm in what he calls the Thunderbolt Grease-Slapper!! The forearm completely takes Orion out to the ground. As Shaker gets back up he’s about to scramble over to her for the pin, but Alex Carbajal catches him and quickly pulls him into a ripcord rolling elbow! Dios Es Una Bala! Shaker’s head flops to the mat from the impact of that move. Carbajal looks around but doesn’t catch it in time as Autumn Raven connects with a superkick that pops Carbajal’s chin and the crowd! The Claw of the Night lands and drops Carbajal to the mat.

Martinez: That must have taken the last bit out of Autumn Raven as she’s unable to follow up that move with a pin attempt here. All five have been laid out in the middle of the ring. Who is going to get back up first? Who is going to be able to squeeze in a three second count?

Loydson: I don’t know, but I’d imagine those Vegas oddsmakers are going nuts as this one has been all over the place!

Alex Carbajal crawls over to Shaker Jones and gets an arm over him.

ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner via pinfall... ALEX "BULLET" CARBAJAL!!!

The ref helps Alex up, but she can barely stand. Medical staff check on everyone in the ring after that hard hitting match.

Martinez: Alex with possibly the biggest win of her career here tonight and now she's the #6 contender to the EWC United States Championsihp!

Camera cuts to ...

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We cut backstage, where GM Grizzly Duggan is working on various operations related to the big show tonight when there is a knock on his office door.

Duggan: Come on in!

The door opens, and we see the General Manager of BRAWL seated upon a wheelchair, a smile on the face of Jim Connors as he is wheeled into the office by his assistant, Timothy Kahrs.

Duggan: Connors, it's so good to see you again! How are you holdin' up there, buddy?

Connors holds up a pouch of Capri Sun, taking a quick sip before responding.

Connors: Even better now that I've been drinking lots of liquids. They told me to take it easy, so I am fulfilling doctor's orders.

Duggan nods in acknowledgement.

Duggan: Happy to hear that, man! So, what brings the GM of Brawl to this Rampage event tonight?

Connors: Well, funny you should say that. When I found out from my assistant here that we had two of our stars competing on YOUR show, I knew I needed to head over and keep an eye out on our team captain.

That last statement catches Duggan, and the crowd, by surprise.

Duggan: Oh? I see you're already planning things out for Parabellum, then.

Connors: You're damn right I am, Duggan! I haven't forgotten the embarrassment we faced last year in the main event, and now that I'm back in action I'm making sure that doesn't happen again. Isn't that right, Khars?

Jim looks up at Tim, who lets out a sigh at the boss mispronouncing his name before responding.

Kahrs: Yes sir, we're all very excited to see how the red brand does this year, and having a good team captain is the first step.

Connors nods in agreement with a smile.

Connors: That's right, the red brand is ready for Parabellum. We now know who the Best of Brawl is, so I for one am excited to see who wins this Bart tournament of yours Duggan.

Duggan: BORT.

Connors: I don't need to ride the bus, thanks though. Anyway, good to see ya Duggan, but I gotta go to the run to the restroom so if you'll excuse me.

Jim looks up at Tim with another nod, and with a heavy sign Tim pushes his wheelchair out of the office leaving us with a very confused Grizzly Duggan.

Duggan: Wait, who even is the team captain?

This question is left unanswered as we cut away...

MATCH THREE
Cain Brodie VS King Flip
Singles Match - Anything Goes
REF: Mike Michaelson

RP Limit: 1RP

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Chriqui: The following match is an anything goes match. Introducing first from Dallas, Texas & weighing in at 275 pounds... CAIN BRODIE!!!

'South Texas Deathride' blasts through the venue as Cain Brodie storms down to the ring, shoving ring crew and cameramen out of the way as he does. He paces back and forth impatiently once in the ring, waiting for his match to begin.

Chriqui: And his opponent from The land of money and fame & weighing in at 220 pounds... KING FLIP!!!

'Machinegun' begins to play as the man in the hooded vest, head low, very slowly emerges from the curtain with DOUG IN A BARREL in tow as his manager. Flip limps to the edge of the rampway when he lifts his hood to reveal that arrogant half smile. The lyrics chime in as he takes his time down the ramp with his eyes locked in on Cain Brodie. He slides into the ring and leans against the turnbuckle with arms agape as his theme fades out.

Martinez: King Flip seemingly shopping around for a new manager to come down to the ring with him and... I guess DOUG IN A BARREL was just in the right place at the right time.

Loydson: These guys both look like they're beat halfway to death. I don't know what Flip's thinking here, but we'll see if it pays off for him.

DING DING DING

Flip removes his vest to reveal a shirt that reads 'CAIN EQUALS PLAIN' and can't even toss the vest aside before plunging out of the ring. Cain Brodie was coming in hot with the big boot as Flip jumped into the open arms of DOUG. Brodie is quick to step over the top rope and come after his target. No! Flip with a quick drop toe hold leaves Cain Brodie's face bouncing off of BARREL. He tries to follow up, but Cain easily pulls back both legs and shoves Flip and DOUG a few feet in the air as they're launched. The Devil's Monster slowly gets to one knee in a huff with eyes of rage centered on his opponent. Calculated, he grabs Flip by the back of the head and slams it repeatedly into BARREL next to him.

Martinez: I guess that answers that question, Loydson. King Flip should not have brought a BARREL to a Brodie fight.

Loydson: Cain Brodie is bringing the pain and just look at Flip, Martinez. He's already gushing like a spigot. This is quick work for Cain Brodie.

Death Incarnate takes the blood of his victim, gathering a fair amount in his palm, before slapping it across his chest to the jeers of the many attendees. Flip is... shoving his arm into BARREL? Cain turns just in time to receive a face full of BARREL sand! He's writhing around on his feet, screaming out as he desperately makes every attempt to get the BARREL sand from his eyes. Flip limps around the ring to put some distance between himself and the six-foot-nine behemoth. He places a small pouch underneath a bottom turnbuckle, then continues on. Brodie has cleared his eyes and looks adamant on vengeance. He bumps into BARREL... Big boot to the face of DOUG! Cain looks around but can't see Flip. His opponent is on his knees, on the other side of the ring, pulling out a table from below.

Loydson: Cain Brodie is LIVID that he fell for the oldest trick in the book: BARREL sand.

Martinez: With Flip on the other side of the ring pulling out the arsenal and, did you see what he put in the ring? What the hell could that be?

Loydson: Only time will tell in this Anything Goes match.

The King positions the table onto the canvas and slides it in while still on his knees. Death Incarnate finally has eyes on his target and a smile on his face. Brodie is about to make his way over when DOUG grabs his ankle. The big man swipes his boot into DOUG's face, then turns back to Flip. Still smiling. Brodie ascends the steel steps and walks right over the top rope as Flip hardly has the strength to roll in himself, though the King does grab and open the pouch. The crowds awes in reaction as Flip pours brass thumbtacks just before him on one knee. Cain nods in approval before going for an offensive maneuver. Flip is once again rolling out of the ring and putting distance between the two. Having had about enough of that, out of nowhere the big man takes to the sky and pounces Flip hard into the guardrail! Brodie bounces face first off the thinly-padded concrete but King Flip looks to barely be breathing!

"HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT!"

Martinez: Cain Brodie with that thunderous shoulder block right into the retreating Flip. I don't know how much more that crazy King can take!

Loydson: Not much, I imagine, and Cain Brodie is going to send that BRAWL butt back to Monday nights with a message for Parabellum. Rampage is still on top!

DOUG IN A BARREL makes his way over to his 'client' and reaches into BARREL to procure... a folding hand fan. He's fanning King Flip with a very worried look over to a grumbling and stumbling Brodie. Cain uses the ring apron to balance for a second and what he sees seems to confuse him. A BARREL man fanning off his opponent. DOUG offers the hand fan... NOPE another big boot to the face of DOUG. The hand fan goes wild into the crowd. Death Incarnate lifts his opponent completely up. Off his feet and into the air, roaring out at this feat of strength. Cain then walks several feet over to the side of the ring, Flip still in his hands a foot in the air above him, then military presses the King over the second rope into the ring. DOUG again grabs at the ankle and takes a boot swipe to the face. Brodie slides into the ring and stops at the table flat on the canvas. He quickly sets in up in a corner as Flip lies near motionless.

Loydson: How many times can a random developmental guy get involved in a Pay Per View match? This is getting silly.

Martinez: This is getting to the end, Loydson, look at the writing on the wall. Cain Brodie is about to END King Flip here.

Brodie looking for the Tornado Bomb on Flip, getting him into position and lifting him into the air. The King wakes up midair and reverses into a Fujiwara armbar! Brodie slams face first into the thumbtacks. They're buried in his forehead and chest while the crowd goes insane. King Flip keeps the armbar locked in only for a few second before rolling into his signature camel clutch. The entire arena is on their feet, cheering for this breakneck turnaround. It is short lived, however, as Brodie has more than enough left in the tank to start forcing himself to his feet. Flip tries to slam Brodie's face into the tacks but Cain quickly has both hands on the canvas to stop it. Flip tries for the sleeper, wrapping his legs around Brodie as the big man finally gets to both feet. Cain swings out and around but can't get a grip on anything solid. The man is dropped to one knee and looks to be about unconscious when he roars out one last time. He leaps forward and takes both men head first through the table set up in the corner! Both men are down and not moving, but Flip is able to get an arm over Cain's chest!

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DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner via pinfall... KING FLIP!!!

Medical staff check up on Flip and Cain, neither man is moving after this match.

Martinez: Big win for King Flip to start off this best of 7 series series.

Loydson: But down you dare count out Cain Brodie.

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MATCH FOUR
Moxie VS Phoenix Winterborn
Singles Match - Winner Is #3 Contender To United States Championship. Loser Is #6 Contender To United States Championship
REF: Pierce Patterson

RP Limit: 1RP

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We return to ringside where the audience is still buzzing with excitement on the pay-per-view and how it’s been going thus far. The match between Cain Brodie and King Flip just ended. The ring is being inspected to make sure it’s still secure and not overly damaged, allowing it to be ready for the upcoming fight. We cut to commentary.

Martinez: Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen! Tonight is a night where among other things, we will see numerous contenders to the United States Championship named. We’ve already seen who has the number seven spot. We’re about to witness who will claim numbers three and six respectively, with the winner being the third contender.

Loydson: I dunno why this match was booked. It’s a no brainer. Wake me when it ends or if Phoenix pulls a miracle out of his ass and somehow wins this.

Chriqui: The following match is for one fall!. Introducing first from London, England & weighing in at 202 pounds... MOXIE!!!

Bring Me The Horizon's 'Can You Feel My Heart' hits the speakers, prompting the lights to dance around the arena with an ominous red glow. As soon as the guitar riff kicks in, Moxie emerges from behind the curtain. He marches to the end of the stage and glares at the capacity crowd surrounding him. Raising his fist to his jaw, Moxie lets out a roar and walks down the aisle, ignoring the paying spectators.

He slides underneath the bottom rope and rises to his feet in the middle of the ring. Moxie faces the crowd before snapping back to face the camera, emphatically raising both clenched fists high above his head before slowly descending them in stereo to both sides of his jaw.

Martinez: Moxie had a breakout BORT tournament, and he looks to get back to facing Malone, hopefully for the title!

Loydson: I've seen the heart this rookie has, I think he could do it. 

Chriqui: And his opponent from Chicago, Illinois & weighing in at 228 pounds... ULTRAVIOLENCE!!!

'Defame Me' – New Years' Day sounds off. Winterborn heads out to the ring, an angry look on his face. He passes by cheering fans and completely ignores them.

Martinez: Winterborn didn't get all the points he could have in The BORT, but he definitely left a lasting impression on the field!

Loydson: That's for sure. UltraViolence is UltraViolent!

DING DING DING

Ultraviolence is the first to move. He closes in on Moxie before the British fighter has the chance to get any early momentum. Moxie looks ready to throw a punch as the two meet, but NO! Ultraviolence lands a Spinning Backfist right onto Moxie’s left cheek! And the blow seems to be enough that it’s actually temporarily dazed Moxie!

Ultraviolence takes advantage of what looks like an early lead to him. Ultraviolence grabs tightly onto Moxie’s shoulders and begins kneeing his forehead, seeming determined to bust him open. His knee finds its mark once … twice … three times …

It almost looks like he’s close to earning his goal, but Moxie seems to snap out of the daze from the early assault! He thrusts an elbow hard into Ultraviolence’s sternum, forcing him to let go of his shoulders. Moxie then proceeds to slam Ultraviolence on the ground, mounts his chest, and hurls down left and right punches towards him.

He only stops when the referee reminds him this is still a singles match, and he’ll get disqualified if he keeps going.

Moxie scoffs and gets up, but not before spitting down on Ultraviolence’s cheek.

Martinez: The disrespect from Moxie there.

Loydson: He's not here to make friends.

The two wrestlers briefly circle one another, each looking for an opening. Moxie is the first to notice an opportunity. Ultraviolence attempts to read what he’s going for, only to be damn well nearly beheaded with a Superkick from nowhere!

Now the tables are turned, and it’s Ultraviolence who looks very much out of it.

Moxie smirks, looking pleased with his work as he drags Ultraviolence towards the closest set of turnbuckles and sits him on top of them. What he was going for … we’ll never know. Because right before he can start delivering his own move, Ultraviolence snaps out of his own daze, no doubt faster than Moxie wanted or expected.

He counters and puts an end to whatever plans Moxie had by kicking him away, forcing him to land on his back. Ultraviolence stands up on top of the turnbuckle … and jumps off, delivering a brutal Top Rope Leg Drop to a prone Moxie! He tries to go for a cover, but the ref barely gets to two before Moxie THROWS Ultraviolence off of him!

Loydson: Big kickout by Moxie!

Martinez: You can say that again.

Moxie dares Ultraviolence to come at him. He smirks when his opponent takes the bait and stuns Ultraviolence with a European Uppercut. Moxie purposely circles around his opponent, knowing he’s got him right where he wants him.

Only when it seems as if Ultraviolence is regaining his senses does Moxie hoist his opponent back up …

Only to bring him right back down with a Sitout Powerbomb! Moxie hooks the legs, but to his annoyance, Ultraviolence kicks out, showing he’s not done fighting yet! Moxie scowls, not bothering to hide his emotions, but moves away.

Moxie looks damn ready to follow up with something, but stops when Ultraviolence’s boot shoots out, going for a Superkick!

WAIT, NO! IT’S A FEINT!

Suddenly, what looked like a Superkick turns into a Roundhouse Kick, slamming hard into Moxie’s temple! He places a hand where Ultraviolence’s boot landed .. and finally, he’s done it. It’s slow and steady, but blood is indeed falling down the side of Moxie’s face. Ultraviolence has busted Moxie open!

Moxie smirks and nods, seeming to acknowledge what Ultraviolence has done to him while also appearing to be a bit impressed … or is it amused? Either way, this may not be the best sight for Ultraviolence.

Martinez: Moxie wants all the pain Winterborn can give him!

Loydson: That's for true. 

Moxie practically zooms right over to Ultraviolence! Ultraviolence attempts to take a step back, only to be met with a kick to his gut. Ultraviolence holds his sore midsection as he collapses to the canvas … and that’s exactly what Moxie wanted, it seems, as he locks in a Kimura Lock!

The ref begins to check up on Phoenix, asking if he wants to give up. He adamantly shakes his head, and this seems to fuel Moxie on even more. When a bit over a minute has passed and he sees Ultraviolence still trying to resist the urge to tap, Moxie scoffs. He notices that, if anything, he’s attempting to get a boot on the ropes to make him let go.

Moxie decides if he’s gonna try to make his hold end early, then he’ll take something away. He grabs onto Ultraviolence’s right middle finger ….

Pops, snaps, and cracks are all heard as the finger is violently dislocated, causing Ultraviolence to scream out loud. Moxie snickers, seeming to revel in Ultraviolence’s suffering as he grabs a fistful of Phoenix’s hair, forcing him to his feet.

But out of nowhere …

Reign of Fire (Back Spinning Heelkick)! It lands one … two … three times!

Phoenix goes for a cover, but it’s not enough, as Moxie still gets a shoulder up. Ultravolence punches the mat in frustration and moves away, trying to swiftly think of another plan to put and keep Moxie down!

Loydson: Winterborn is going to have to pull everything out of his playbook to keep Moxie down!

Martinez: At least his playbook is a few hundred pages long!

Like a shark smelling blood - his own, granted, but still - Moxie can tell the end is near. He just needs the slightest of pushes as well as an opening. With Phoenix too focused on his dislocated digit, Moxie sees it and goes for his Dragon’s Glory technique! He hooks the legs!

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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner via pinfall... MOXIE!!!

Moxie stands in the center of the ring, basking in his glory and win. Ultraviolence, meanwhile, rolls out of the ring and hurries off … likely backstage to get to the infirmary.

Martinez: Moxie did it! He beat Winterborn to become the #3 contender to the United States Championship!

Loydson: But that was no easy feat, Winterborn very nearly had Moxie there!

Martinez: Don't go anywhere... We have another big match coming up next as Ezra James takes on Iggy Swango!

Camera cuts to ...

[FN'R]

MATCH FIVE
Ezra James VS Iggy Swango
Singles Match - Winner Is #2 Contender To United States Championship. Loser Is #5 Contender To United States Championship.
REF: Pierce Patterson

RP Limit: 1RP

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We return to ringside where we cut to Martinez and Loydson.

Martinez: Welcome back to Scars & Stripes, next up we have a match for the #2 contendership to the EWC United States Championship. It's Ezra James Vs Iggy Swango!

Loydson: This is a first time ever match that has picked up some hype as both superstars did promotional work for it.

Chriqui: The following match is set for one fall. Introducing first from the birthplace of fear and loathing, weighing in at 220 pounds... EZRA JAMES!!!

The arena turns dark, the screens begin to glow a dark red which bathe the entire arena in the color that’s when the opening notes of Xandria's metal opera 'Nightfall' storm out over the PA system. Just as the guitar gets going out from the back steps out Ezra James, Violent M.D wearing his normal ring attire, as he begins to walk towards the ring he takes out a pair of blue surgical gloves and begins to put them on his hands making sure they are snug and flexible. A couple of fans reach out looking for contact and Ezra side steps the unwashed rabble giving them a glare followed by a glove covered finger point and some harsh words.

Martinez: Ezra James, came up #3 in his block and had a star making BORT I would say. 

Loydson: He's only been beaten by Melody Malone and Ryo Hazama, this will not be an easy match for Iggy.

Chriqui: And the opponent residing in The Pleasure Palace and weighing in at 156 pounds... IGGY SWANGO!!!

The guitar strums of "Moonage Daydream" echo through the arena as the lights dim low. Strobe lights begin to flash on stage. Soon, Iggy Swango walks from behind the curtain as smog engulfs her. She pauses, adjusts her sun glasses, before making her way down the ramp



Its a slow deliberate walk, as she is clearly vibing to the music. After entering the ring, She looks up to the ceiling, and throws her hands up in a classic rock and roll pose
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Gordon: Standing in at five feet eight inches tall, weighing at one hundred and forty-five pounds, from San Francisco, California, representing DSR VOL II and America's Most Hated, Iggy Swango!!!

Iggy starts bouncing on the stage and rocking out with an air bass playing along with the music before making her way down the ramp. Iggy rolls under the bottom rope and pops up on her knees in the middle of the ring. She slowly stands her to her feet before raising her hands into the air once more.

Martinez: Iggy Swango didn't have the best BORT, but she put up a heck of a fight and you can see that passion and fire to get back to where she once was.

Loydson: Back when she was a champion in the fed. 

DING DING DING

Ezra boots Iggy in the gut and follows up with a Right Hand and a back Elbow to the side of Iggy's head. Ezra snapmares Iggy before running off the ropes and booting a seated Iggy in the face. Ezra lifts Iggy to her feet before lifting her for a Suplex. Iggy is able to shift her weight and slip out of Ezra's grip before catching him with a European Uppercutt before running at him hitting a Jumping Leg Lariat that knocks Ezra to the mat. Iggy runs off the ropes hitting a snap Legdrop. Iggy then runs off the ropes again hitting a second snap Legdrop but Ezra quickly rolls her up in a School Boy.

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TH... NO! KICK OUT!

Iggy quickly rolls out of the pin attempt and off the ropes. Ezra grabs her and attempts a tilt a whirl Gourdbuster but Iggy catches his head with her feet and rolls him in a Front Hurricanrana followed by an Arm Drag. Ezra runs off the ropes but Iggy boots him in the gut and hits a fameasser before making a cover.

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TH... NO! KICK OUT!

Martinez: Kickout by Ezra James!

Loydson: Iggy will need to do more to keep him down. 

Iggy lifts Ezra to his feet but Ezra grabs Iggy and hits an Exploder Suplex sending Iggy halfway across the ring. Iggy picks herself off the mat and turns as Ezra comes flying off the top turnbuckle hitting a Missile Dropkick. Ezra lifts Iggy up off the mat and up for a Suplex but Iggy manages to roll out of it hitting a Hangman Neckbreaker. Iggy runs off the ropes before leaping over Ezra for a Handstand Knee Drop. Ezra gets to his feet clutching his chest where Iggy just dropped onto him leaving him easy prey for a Snap DDT. Iggy lifts Ezra to his feet Irish Whipping him into the corner. Iggy charges. Ezra lifts his boot but Iggy catches it and pulls Ezra hopping out of the corner before hitting a Dragon Screw. Ezra lays on the mat clutching his knee before Iggy grabs the leg and hits it with a DDT. Ezra screams in pain. Iggy makes a cover.

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TH... NO! KICK OUT!

Loydson: Another kickout by Ezra.

Martinez: Iggy is wearing him out.

Ezra uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet. The referee checks on him but Ezra pushes the ref away. Iggy makes her way over but Ezra catches her with an Elbow to the jaw before using his good leg to jump, kicking off the corner behind him and hitting a Tornado DDT. Ezra helps Iggy to her feet before grabbing her arms hitting a Tiger Suplex. With Iggy down, Ezra is able to stretch his leg a little giving him some relief. He picks Iggy off the canvas but she is able to hit a Ripcord Roundhouse Kick that knocks Ezra into the corner where Iggy runs at him hitting a running Meteora. Iggy lifts Ezra to his feet and throws him into another corner. Iggy runs at him hitting a reverse Avalanche of sorts crashing back first into Ezra. Iggy walks out of the corner turning as Ezra comes running out of the corner blasting Iggy with a Clothesline. Ezra then lifts Iggy to her feet, grabs her for a Belly to Belly but drops to his knees bringing Iggy's jaw down onto his shoulder. Iggy drops to the mat as Ezra makes the cover.

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Martinez: Big kickout by Iggy Swango!

Loydson: Ezra cannot believe it!

Ezra lifts Iggy again to her feet and again for a Suplex. He instead hits a Necessary Brain Surgery and makes a cover.

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TH... NO! KICK OUT!

Iggy just gets an arm into the air breaking the count. Ezra punches the mat in frustration before grabbing Iggy's raised arm and using it to drag her to her feet. Ezra runs off the ropes looking for a Lariat. He misses as Iggy moves at the last second and Ezra hits nothing but canvas. This leaves him open for Iggy to hit a Scorpio rising.

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Loydson: How much more can these two take?

Martinez: I have a feeling they can go all night Phil!

Iggy lifts Ezra to his feet but he jabs her in the gut with elbows. Ezra throws Iggy off the ropes and into the air but Iggy counters with a DDT. As Ezra wipes the cobwebs, Iggy runs off the ropes hitting a Disco Hades II.

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DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner via pinfall ... IGGY SWANGO!!!

Iggy gets to her feet and pushes her hair out of her face before making a championship motion and holding up two fingers. Ezra rolls out of the ring and shoves off medical help as he limps to the back. 

Martinez: Iggy Swango has done it! She is the #2 contender to the United States Championship and she has a path to make it back to being a champion!

Loydson: Ezra fought his tail off, but in the end Iggy wanted this too much. 

Martinez: And don't you go anywhere. We have Josh Gavin Vs Ryo Hazama right now!

Camera cuts to ...

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Gideon: BEARED FUCK!

Grizzly Duggan turns around and comes face to face with Gideon Gage who snarls and laughs.

Gideon: Tonight I beat that slut and YOU will personally put the title around my waist. You hear ME? The conspiracies end now. Because I will be CHAMPION and you can't do a FUCKING thing about it.

Duggan gives Gideon a friendly smile and offers a handshake.

Duggan: Good luck.

Gideon slaps Duggan's hand out of the way.

Gideon: I don't believe in, NOR need your fucking luck. Go choke on a lucky rabbit's penis. I am going to go be a CHAMPION.

MATCH SIX
Josh Gavin VS Ryo Hazama
Singles Match - Winner Is #1 Contender To United States Championship.
REF: Mike Michaelson

RP Limit: 1RP

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Martinez: After that confrontation with Gideon and Duggan, Scars and Stripes rolls on, and we keep our focus on the Stars and Stripes, as we’re about to find out who the #1 Contender to the United States Championship will be!

Loydson: You say that like there’s any fuckin’ doubt at all. This has Ryo Hazama written all over it.

Martinez: Interesting choice of words, because everything always seems simple on paper.

The bell rings, and the camera cuts back to Emmanuelle Chriqui in the middle of the ring, microphone in hand.

Chriqui: The following contest is scheduled FOR one-fall, and it will determine the #1 and #4 contenders to the EWC UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP!

The Williams-Brice Stadium audience starts buzzing in anticipation, but nothing happens for about 15 seconds until finally, James Hetfield’s growl breaks the tension.

"GIVE ME FUEL, GIVE ME FIRE, GIVE ME THAT WHICH I DESIRE!"

"Fuel” by Metallica blares through the loudspeakers to the delight of the crowd, as The "Harbinger of Destruction" Josh Gavin makes his way out at the exact moment as Fuel’s chorus hits. Gavin raises his arms side to side and looses a war cry as fire shoots from both sides of the ramp. A line of fire dots the sides of the ramp as Gavin walks through, his expression serious, filled to the brim with unwavering determination as he stares straight forward.

Chriqui: Making his way to the ring, FROM New Brunswick, Canada! Weighing in at 6'5 and 245 pounds! The "Harbinger Of Destruction" Josh Gavin!"

Gavin takes a breath to settle himself as he eagerly climbs up the steps, stepping onto the ring apron as his expression changes. Filled with passion, Gavin pumps up the crowd and eggs them on to give him as loud a reaction as they can, before stepping into the ring.

Martinez: What an opportunity Josh Gavin has in front of him tonight. He certainly had his moments throughout the tournament, but what a statement he could make with a win over one of EWC’s strongest, most dangerous competitors.

Loydson: I don’t know what kind of a fuckin’ world you’re living in, but this is an entirely different stage, so he’s out of his fuckin’ depth here.

Grinning cheekily a moment, Gavin climbs the top rope and points out to the crowd, before holding out his arms side to side to pose. Hopping down, Gavin climbs onto the opposing turnbuckle to make sure that the entire arena gets their fill. However, the cheering doesn’t last long as "My War" by SHINSEI KAMATTE CHAN goes off like an explosion, drawing the crowd into a hateful frenzy. The camera cannot find where Ryo Hazama is. When he appears, it's because he's hanging off one of the production rafters.

Chriqui: AAAAAAND his opponent, FROM Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan, weighing in AT 235 pounds… He is ‘The Devil of Rampage’... RYOOOOOOOO HAZAAAAAAMAAAAAAAA!!!

The Avaricious One gazes down upon the audience, a clear act from his egocentric mind. Without no warning, he spreads his arms, where bursts of colorful smoke pops from several gebs scattered among the arena--scaring the audience members.

Martinez: One can only imagine what’s going through Ryo Hazama’s mind tonight. Quite frankly? I don’t know anyone who would want to go down that path.

Loydson: The man’s a monster, plain and simple, and he’ll prove it again tonight.

Martinez: You have to think Hazama believes he’s the real Best of Rampage, and not being in tonight’s main event has to have him just seething.

With a long cackle, Hazama finds his way down to the stage and he makes his way down the ramp. As he does, he massages his jawline, taking up the camera's attention. He then rises onto the nearest turnbuckle and poses again, soaking into the atmosphere.

He furthers this pleasure by laying across the turnbuckle and slinking down to the mat like a snake. He massages the mat before rising up creepily. From there, he eyes the nearest camera, not at all focused on the audience and their baleful noise. After a long, soulless stare, Hazama finally turns his attention to Gavin as Mike Michaelson calls for the bell.

DING DING DING

Hazama actually appears indifferent to Gavin as the match begins, but ‘The Harbinger of Destruction’ isn’t wasting any time trying to engage, though Hazama slips underneath the attempted tie-up, then twists into a Spinning Backfist that catches Gavin square on the chin! The crowd doesn’t let up in its booing as Hazama pays the fans absolutely no mind, relishing having gotten the upper hand so quickly. He spins Gavin around and locks up with him on his terms, only for Gavin to use his height as leverage to push Hazama down to a knee, eventually pushing him into the ropes to prompt a break from Michaelson. Hazama uses the break to try and poke Gavin in the eyes, but the big man moves his head out of the way, grabbing Hazama’s arm and pulling him straight into a European Uppercut!

Martinez: Well well, looks like we’ve got ourselves a match here, as Josh Gavin’s proving he’s more than capable of holding his own tonight!

Loydson: Really? One fuckin’ move tells you that?

Hazama takes a moment to shake off the shot, a renewed focus on Gavin as they properly lock up in the middle of the ring, neither man backing down to the other. Eventually, Hazama drops to one knee, firing a stiff right hand up into Gavin’s jaw, sending ‘The Harbinger of Destruction’ into the ropes. Hazama doesn’t waste any time, quickly scaling the turnbuckle and expertly hooking his legs beneath Gavin’s arms as he attempts to lock in a Tarantula Hold! Gavin writhes in agony as Hazama gets a hold of his legs, wrapping them around the bottom rope!

Martinez: This certainly isn’t where Josh Gavin wants to find himself!

Loydson: No shit, that hurts like a motherfucker.

Martinez: Insightful, as always.

Though the hold is locked in, Hazama finds himself needing to adjust his grip along the bottom rope. This gives Gavin the opening he needs to unhook his legs, driving a heel into Hazama’s nose to release the hold and send Hazama plummeting to the outside, delighting the Columbia fans! Sensing the opportunity at hand, Gavin takes a moment to compose himself, then grabs hold of the top rope and launches himself over into a Crossbody, flattening Hazama at ringside! The fans love what they’re seeing, firmly getting behind Gavin with a strong ‘JOSH! JOSH! JOSH!’ chant echoing through Williams-Brice Stadium. Gavin picks Hazama up by the hair and rolls him back into the ring under the bottom rope, nodding along with the crowd’s support.

Gavin sizes up Hazama, then lunges forward for a One-Armed Bulldog, only for Hazama to spin around and floor Gavin with a Drop Toe Hold! However, Gavin’s quick to grab the bottom rope before Hazama can lock it in, though Hazama makes full use of Michaelson’s five-count before breaking the hold. The crowd cheers as Gavin gets back up to his feet, though Hazama doesn’t take long to put the pressure back on, running at Gavin to go for a Flying Forearm Strike… Gavin catches him… AND FLOORS HAZAMA WITH A POWERBOMB!!! Gavin scrambles for the cover…

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Hazama kicks out just after Michaelson’s hand drops for the second time, though the crowd is still firmly behind Gavin as he tries to seize control of the match! Gavin is quickly up to his feet, though Hazama takes a bit longer, using the rope to regain his base. Once he does, Gavin charges forward and connects with a Flying Knee to Hazama’s head, sending him back into the turnbuckle! Seeing where Hazama’s propped up, Gavin goes to the opposite corner, feeding off the crowd’s support as he sprints forward again… CANNONBALL INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!

Martinez: What athleticism shown by Josh Gavin tonight, showing everyone just how badly he wants the next United States Championship shot! Just as important, though, is what’s going on with Ryo Hazama, as he looks to be a step off.

Loydson: Do you honestly think a guy using Ace King’s moves throughout the BORT doesn’t have an ace up his sleeve?

Martinez: I’m actually not sure about that. I mean, he got so close to the final, ultimately losing a spot to Melody Malone in that Iron Man Match, so you have to wonder if that’s got him at least a half-step off here tonight.

Gavin continues to pump up the crowd as Hazama tries to get his wits back about him in the ring, though he’s slower than usual to get back to his feet. Gavin again moves in quickly on Hazama, this time going for a Clothesline… but Hazama sneaks in an eye rake on the charging Gavin, unbeknownst to the referee! As Gavin clutches at his face, Hazama slips in behind him and executes a flawless High Angle Dropkick to the back of Gavin’s head! From there, Hazama doesn’t lose control, lifting Gavin up and turning… HUGE OLYMPIC SLAM, WITH GAVIN’S HEAD BOUNCING OFF THE TURNBUCKLE!

Loydson: What were you saying about Ryo being a step off? You know, just so hear fuckin’ hear you.

Martinez: ...I may have been quick to judge.

Hazama practically slithers across the ring to hook one of Gavin’s legs…

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Gavin kicks out, briefly surprising Hazama and getting the crowd back into the action! Hazama brushes his hair out of his face as he offers Gavin a deathly glare, looking more locked in than before. Hazama picks Gavin up by his head, but hardly lets him get to his knees before dropping him again with a Flowing Snap DDT! The crowd boos heavily as they feel Hazama gaining momentum over the downed Gavin. Hazama stalks his way around the ring, an ice-cold expression on his face as he locks back in on Gavin, who’s struggling to get back to his feet. However, Hazama’s face slowly twists into a cruel smirk as he sizes up Gavin, picking him up and hoisting him onto his shoulders!

Martinez: We’ve seen this before, this might be Hazama attempting Josh Gavin’s Burning Impact!

Loydson: He’ll do it better, just fuckin’ watch.

Gavin writhes atop Hazama’s shoulders, but Hazama looks to have Gavin secure on his shoulders to execute the Samoan Driver… BUT HAZAMA’S KNEE BUCKLES! Gavin slides back to his feet, kicks Hazama in the gut and hoists him on his shoulders… AND HITS A FEROCIOUS BURNING IMPACT!

Martinez: THERE IT IS! It’s almost impossible to duplicate the original, and Josh Gavin has turned the tables once again by showing Ryo Hazama how it’s done, and look! Hazama’s still showing ill effects from before, so it’s hard to imagine that Iron Man Match loss hasn’t been weighing on him.

Loydson: He’s here now, he’ll have his fuckin’ moment, GUAAAAARAAANTEEEED!

Gavin beckons for Hazama to get up, the crowd cheering along with him. Hazama slowly regains his vertical base, and Gavin charges forward to go for Masamune, only for Hazama to deftly sidestep it with a cackle! Though Gavin is able to stop himself before rushing into the turnbuckle, the former United States Champion quickly gets the big man into his clutches and lifts him high, sprinting a few steps before flooring Gavin with the Fatal Frame!

Martinez: What a sickening impact there! It looks as if any thought of Ryo Hazama’s demise has been greatly exaggerated.

Loydson: A man like him, he’s got a way of biding his time, so I really don’t know why you ever thought it was going to happen any other way.

The crowd boos mercilessly as Hazama casually massages his jaw, nothing less than evil intent in his eyes as he stalks Gavin in the ring, waiting for him to get up.

Martinez: This may well be academic for Ryo Hazama now, as we’ve already seen countless times over the course of his career.

Loydson: What match have you been watching for you not to think that?

Gavin slowly gets to one knee to push himself back to a vertical base, but Hazama is there to slide underneath the big man, hoisting him up on his shoulders to attempt Let It Die… BUT AGAIN, HIS KNEE BUCKLES FROM GAVIN’S WEIGHT!!! The weakened base lets Gavin push himself off Hazama’s shoulders as he runs back to the ropes and rebounds off… DRAGELIX KICK!!!

Loydson: NOOOOOOO!

Martinez: I think they heard that one in NORTH Carolina!

The Claymore Kick connects directly with Hazama’s jaw, sending him twisting to the mat in the middle of the ring as Gavin goes for the cover…

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THREE!!!

DING DING DING

Gavin pushes himself off the fallen Hazama, rolling onto his back in the middle of the ring as ‘Fuel’ fires back up throughout Williams-Brice Stadium. Gavin eventually gets to his feet, letting out a triumphant roar as Mike Michaelson raises his arm!

Chriqui: Here is your winner, and the NEWWWWWW #1 Contender to the EWC United States Championship… ‘THE HARBINGER OF DESTRUCTION’... JOSH… GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNN!!!

Martinez: What an upset here, folks! This is a night where statements get made, and if it wasn’t obvious before, Josh Gavin has OFFICIALLY announced his arrival as a player in EWC as the big man pulls off a HUGE win!

Loydson: Unbelievable works as a description, no matter the context. Me? I just can’t fuckin’ believe it. Ryo’s been damn near automatic in terms of putting his opponents away throughout his time in EWC, and he nearly got the job done tonight as well, so his efforts shouldn’t go unnoticed.

Martinez: Indeed they shouldn’t, but when his knee gave out, ‘The Harbinger of Destruction’ delivered, and whether it’s Melody Malone or Asriel Buzzard-

Loydson: ASS-riel Bastard? Really? Please, the Queen has it locked down.

Martinez: ...Either way, Josh Gavin waits in the wings.

[FN'R]

We open up backstage to The Love Club locker room. Tommy Love is smirking, shaking his head happily.

Love: You know how fucking rich that is? For even Melody Malone to admit you should be in the main event? Hell, not just that, for her to agree the tie breaker technicality was complete bullshit? Oh hell yes, haha!

Sam merely smiles, nodding in agreement. She takes a moment to ponder her thoughts before looking straight into the camera and speaking.

Hamilton: Hello, Gideon. I know we're gonna meet up soon, but since you didn't understand a good chunk of what I said, I'm gonna clarify it. You may not give a shit, but I wanna and you're not here to stop me, so ...

Sam sticks her tongue out before resuming.

Hamilton: First off, I know there aren't any blocks from here on out. I brought people who easily have potential to beat you up for other reasons. Think of it as a premonition of sorts to how your future matches very well may go, because if that does happen ... then what? You gonna cry? Scream? Have another hissy fit? You tried to say you were justified, but honestly?

Both Sam and Tommy shake their heads from side to side.

Love: You have never been justified. End of story. Like Sam said, if your awareness is that horrible, who is to really blame?

Both point at the camera.

Hamilton: Much like the same applies to me and my failure against Buzzard. The other reason for bringing potential people who may beat you up lies with the 'in case you do win' scenario. You've shown you clearly don't know well enough how to think, how to prepare. And I have proven - as has Asriel in his own rights - you cannot just simply shove and bulldoze others aside. That's not how this industry works. Maybe it did for whatever places you worked at before, but here?

Both Sam and Tommy shake their heads again.

Love: It's always funny to see all these people who have supposedly fought longer than you act and sound so naïve. Kinda sad, too.

Hamilton: And last ... but certainly not least ...

Sam's smirk widens.

Hamilton: Someone clearly didn't get the Scars and Stripes memo from 2019 ... when Captain Morgan put me into a coma. But hey, I'm still here so ... know what that means? I woke up from it. I recovered in less than a week, too. So if you think the idea of being put in a second coma is supposed to scare me? Fuck right off with that. The time for talk is over. Do your worst, because I'll definitely do just that to you ... and I'll do so without Tommy or tasers.

Camera fades to..

The camera cuts to Rampage’s own Brian Spade who is standing by.

Spade: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time, representing The Love Club, The EWC International Champion Xavier Reid, The EWC Tag Team Champions, Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane...The Southern Express and their manager, the…

Brian looks off screen and his mouth drops open a little before he regain his composure and his train of thought

Spade: Wow...the lovely Bunny Love!!!

The camera widens to show Xavier Reid, standing with Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane and a jaw dropping Bunny Love in her red, white and blue bikini top and matching bottoms sticking out of her shorts. She smiles at Brian as she leans in

Love: Brian dear, I’m going to correct you there...that introduction will just not do…

She grabs the microphone away from him

Love: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome at this time, representing the GREATEST STABLE IN WRESTLING TODAY, THE LOVE CLUB, The EWC International Champion and BRAWL’S VERY OWN BEAST SLAYER XAVIER REID, The HISTORY MAKING, RECORD BREAKING AND APPARENTLY ONCE AGAIN HOTEL SMASHING EWC Tag Team Champions, BOBBY ROSE AND JIMMY LANE...THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS!!!!

There is a mixed reaction from the sold out Williams-Brice Stadium crowd, the boos mostly for Xavier Reid and the cheers for Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane...and of course for Bunny and her bikini. She smiles as Jimmy leans in and yells out

Lane: GO COCKS!!!!

Bunny pulls the microphone away from him but Bobby jumps in

Rose: It’s ok, we are here on the campus of South Carolina, the Gamecocks...it’s their mascot, the Cocks…

The duo reach down and put their red COCKS hats on their head with a smile and then a high five to cheers from the crowd

Xavier looks on shaking his head at the cheap pop the tag team champions orchestrated from this Scars & Stripes crowd...Bunny, seemingly ok with this now shrugs as Jimmy places a COCKS hat on her head and she yells out

Love: GO COCKS!!!

Which also gets a huge pop from the crowd as she hands the microphone back to Brian Spade, who is holding back his laughter

Spade: Well now that you three said ‘cocks’ live on air can we get back to the interview?

Bobby, Jimmy and Bunny shrug and smile as if they have no idea what Brian is getting at and this is just normal behavior when interesting COCKS-Country

Spade: First of all, Xavier…

He turns to Xavier which gets boos from the Rampage fan base

Spade: Congratulation on your amazing Main Event victory and retaining your International Championship earlier this week at Hardcore Revolution over a very game Bosa

Xavier smiles

Reid: Thank you Brian, I know many in this company were expecting a ‘changing of the guard’ if you will but I’m folks, you are stuck with me...and I know that can’t sit well with the suits over at FX who would have loved for Bosa to grab this here brass ring…

Xavier holds up the International Championship

Reid: But what can I say, I’m just a pain in the ass that won’t go away…

Brian nods as he turns towards Bobby and Jimmy

Spade: And congratulations are also in order for the two of you, having Monday night at Hardcore Revolution eclipsed the mark set by Cyrus Black as International Champion of 336 days and ringing in day number 337 as EWC Tag Team Champions and today makes…

Love: Day number 341 Brian…

Brian mouths, wow at the achievement

Spade: What an achievement guys, well done

He puts the microphone under his arm and claps as down the sold out crowd but Bobby and Jimmy wave them off

Rose: Thank you…

Lane: Seriously, cut...it….out…

Jimmy does the famous Dave Coulier move from Full House

Rose: Tonight isn’t about us, it’s about Samantha Hamilton and her chance to bring another championship belt to The Love Club…

Lane: True Dat, tonight she faces off with Gideon Gage for the soon to be vacated HBO Broadcast Championship…

Rose: And we are here to support her the same way we were at Hardcore Revolution to support Xavier because we are The Love Club!!!

There is once again a mix reaction from the crowd as Bobby and Jimmy put their arms round Xavier in a show of solidarity, Bunny joins in and walks in front of the camera and also gives Xavier a hug before letting go and walking back into her spot next to Jimmy

Reid: Samantha has worked long and hard during the BORT and tonight that hard work pays off when she goes out there and beats that muscle headed neanderthal and becomes the face of HBO…

Bobby, Jimmy and Bunny all nod

Reid: We are here for you Sam and will be ready to celebrate your victory here tonight!!!

Rose: There will be escorts for EVERYONE!!!

Lane: EVERY GETS LAID!!!!

This gets a major pop from the crowd but Bobby waves it off

Rose: For us, us...the Love Club will get escorts, we can’t afford one for everyone here…

Lane: Yeah, I mean we pissed through most of our bonus money from our 6 MVP’s and it’s been awhile since we got one…

Rose: Yeah, talk to Ace King though, he’s Mr. MVP, I’m sure he’ll pony up some escort money for the fans that love him so much…

Lane: Yeah give him a call or a text, his number is (702) 932- 3485

Rose: The 69th caller gets to ‘DOUBLE DOWN’ on their escort if you know what I mean…

Bobby and Jimmy laugh and high five as the camera cuts to the crowd to show the fans pulling out their phones and texting or calling the Undisputed Champion

Spade: I can’t believe you just gave out his number…

The camera cuts back to Brian who is trying not to laugh

Spade: And speaking of ‘being there’ for Samantha tonight, her manager ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love can not get involved or he will face a $500k fine from Rampage’s GM so he better be on his best behavior...

Love: Well I can tell you right now he doesn’t have $500k…

Rose: So you better have a lay-a-way program set up…

Lane: Or you might want to change your number Xavier so he’s not calling you, hitting you up for an advance…

Reid: Tommy can behave if he has to…

Bobby, Jimmy and Bunny look confused at this, as history says otherwise

Reid: Samantha can handle Gage all on her own and she likes it that way, Tommy has promised us he will stay out of the match so I hope Duggan didn’t spend that $500k on anything special just yet, tonight The Love Club once again makes history as we add the HBO Broadcast Championship to our ranks and show the wrestling world why there is no better CLUB than The Love Club!!!

Xavier, Bobby, Jimmy and Bunny all smiles as the camera cuts away

MATCH SEVEN
Gideon Gage VS Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton
Singles Match - If Tommy Love Gets Involved He Will Be Fined 500K Dollars - The Winner Of This Match Will Be Presented The EWC HBO Broadcast Championship Following The Main Event. 
REF: Toyo Yasahiro

RP Limit: 2RPs MAX

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We return to ringside where we see Martinez and Loydson. 

Martinez: Here we are folks, the rematch we have all be excited about. It's Gideon Gage Vs Samantha Hamilton II, and this one is for the HBO Broadcast Championship! 

Loydson: Sam will have to prove she can win against the ruthless monster Gage, without having any help from Tommy Love. That's a big ask, even for Sam.

Chriqui: The following match is a singles match scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Topeka, Kansas & weighing in at 273 pounds... GIDEON GAGE!!!

Gideon Gage comes out onto the stage. He barely even pays attention to the fans all booing him as he heads down the ramp. He enters the ring, and roars out at the crowd as pyro goes off from the ring posts.

Martinez: Gage has been almost unstoppable since coming to the EWC, the only person to actually beat him has been Samantha Hamilton.

Loydson: And she needed a taser the back of Gideon's head to get that done. That's how intense this man is. 

Chriqui: And his opponent from Ft. Lauderdale, FL & weighing in at 145 pounds... SAMANTHA "THE TITANESS" HAMILTON!!!

'Indestructible' by Disturbed blares over the PA system. As it does, we see the forms of The Titaness, her husband, Joseph "Orion" Hunter, and 'The Memphis Mouthpiece' Tommy Love all standing at the top of the ramp. The Titaness saunters down the ramp, flanked by Joseph on one side and Tommy on the other. The Titaness saunters down the ramp.


A sense of determination and resolve can always be found in her eyes. Despite wearing a more stern and serious expression, she's not one to ignore any fans or supporters. Every now and again, she'll give a wave or slight smirk. More often than not, however, the Titaness will stick to her more serious and stoic look.



When she finally gets to the ropes, the Titaness will slip through the middle and top ropes, waiting patiently for the bell.

Martinez: Hamilton had the most wins in the B Block, with her only loss being to Asriel Buzzard.

Loydson: There are some out there who think Hamilton should have been crowned B Block winner and not Buzzard!

DING DING DING

With the sound of the bell, Gideon wastes no time rushing into Hamilton and hitting a massive corner avalanche. Gideon grabs Hamilton's face and pulls her out of the corner and he throws her like a paper ball to the center of the ring. Hamilton pulls herself up but Gage rushes her again and knocks her off her feet with a shoulder block. Gage grabs Hamilton's hair and drags her up to her feet before slapping her hard enough to send her flying backwards into a corner. Hamilton exploded out at Gage but Gage dropped her with a SGS lariat! Gage covers!

ONE... KICKOUT BY SAMANTHA HAMILTON!

Martinez: This match could be over in minutes!

Loydson: Gideon is not playing around.

Gideon drags Hamilton up by her hair again and shoves her backwards into the ropes, on the rebound Gage jumps into a dropkick?! Hamilton is sent flying over the top rope. Gage poses in the center of the ring. Hamilton pulls herself up and rolls back into the ring. Gage lets her stand before rushing her again.

Loydson: Gage just will NOT let up!

Martinez: He wants that HBO Broadcast Championship!

Sam is able to duck Gage's lunge, but when she spins around he's there to floor her with a shoulder block! Sam flies backwards off her feet, but is able to use the momentum to roll to her feet. Gideon charges, but Hamilton goes low and dives into Gage with a SPEAR! Gage cannot believe it, he picks himself up and cusses that the ref threw something in his eye. Hamilton comes from behind Gage and lands a big boot right into the base of his back. Gideon stumbles forward and trips as he falls and his throat lands against the top rope. Gage starts cussing and gasping for air. 

Martinez: This is Hamilton's chance!

Loydson: She may have just damaged Gage's windpipe!

Gage gets to his feet, still gasping for air. Hamilton comes in with a clothesline that knocks Gage backwards into the ropes. Gage hits the ropes and stumbles out into a stiff elbow from Hamilton into the throat! Gage falls down to a knee, Hamilton begins to kick Gage in the chest repeatedly. Hamilton takes a few steps backwards and then she jumps into a dropkick that snaps Gage's head back. Hamilton makes the cover!

ONE!
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TW... KICKOUT BY GIDEON GAGE!

Loydson: That kickout had a lot of juice on it, Gage isn't done in this one. 

Martinez: Not even close!

Hamilton pulls Gage up by his head, Gage shoves her off. Hamilton rushes Gage but he jumps to his feet and turns her inside out with a SGS! Gage drags Hamilton up by her hair and spits on her face before flipping her onto his shoulders. He drops into FINISHER EN... Sam rolls off the back! Gage lands in a seated position but Hamilton is on her feet. Gage turns to get up by Hamilton pulls his head between her legs while under-hooking the arms and Wrath Of The Titans!!! On the outside Tommy is screaming to pin but Hamilton quickly makes her way to the corner. She scales the ropes and jumps into... yes! Judgement Of The Moirae! It lands flush! Sam covers!

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DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner via pinfall & NEW HBO Broadcast Champion after the main event... SAMANTHA "THE TITANESS" HAMILTON!!!

Sam looks to be in total shock, she did it. She beat Gage, clean, without Tommy. Tommy rushes into the ring and screams for joy. Gage starts to pull himself up, which is a cue for Sam and co to leave. Gage exits the ring and flips over the Spanish announce desk and screams the ref threw something in his eye for that bearded fuck. 

Martinez: Samantha Hamilton will be HBO Broadcast Champion following the main event, a massive win for her here tonight as she picks up her second EWC Title. 

Loydson: Gideon Gage migth have a point though. Toyo may have thrown something in his eye. Very sus. 

Martinez: You're too old to say sus, but don't go anywhere ladies and gentlemen because coming up we have Asriel Buzzard Vs Queen Melody Malone!

Camera cuts to transitions into the Gamecock Football locker room lounge, where Ace Heart beckons for the camera to follow.

Ace Heart: Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve had an incredible night at Scars and Stripes, and tonight’s main event, the final of the Best of Rampage Tournament, will be an epic encounter, and we’ve got someone with a vested interest in the outcome.

Heart and the camera move forward, and the crowd cheers as Undisputed Champion Ace King comes into the shot, looking relaxed on one of the couches with the gold on his shoulder.

Ace Heart: Ace, as you well know, the winner of tonight’s main event will earn a future match for the Undisputed Championship, which you currently hold-

The Undisputed Champion gently puts a hand up to silence Heart, a warm smile on his face as he shakes his head.

Ace King: Do you ever get tired of asking yourself questions?

There’s a split between laughing and groaning at the Undisputed Champion’s “Dad joke,” and the two stare awkwardly at one another for a few seconds before a smirk washes over ‘The Gambler’.

Ace King: Ahh I’m just messing with you… But neither Melody Malone or Asriel Buzzard have messed around much, have they?

The Undisputed Champion’s expression turns slightly more serious given the subject matter.

Ace King: When the Best of Rampage Tournament started, I told the participants that I’d do everything I could to be the Champion when this tournament was over, and I also said they’d better leave absolutely everything in the ring over this brutal stretch… The finalists have really run the gauntlet, haven’t they? Both went in as Champions, both are here as champions.

King arches his back slightly on the couch, twisting out a kink in his back.

Ace King: Now, Melody? I had no doubts she’d be here, and I’m well aware of what tonight would mean for her, so if it happens, I offer my kudos and congratulations in advance. Asriel? Sure, he went in as the HBO Broadcast Champion, but he definitely had more variables in his path… But if he hasn’t opened your eyes by now, I don’t know what to tell you.

King sits up a bit straighter as he looks directly into the camera.

Ace King: But there’s one more thing I said that night in Sioux Falls that bears repeating: It’s one thing to be considered the Best of Rampage… but it’s another entirely to be considered the Best in EWC, and regardless of who’s holding the trophy at the end of the night… I’m going to be ready for you. Bet On It.

Ace’s gaze lingers on the camera as the feed cuts to…

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MAIN EVENT | MATCH EIGHT
Asriel Buzzard (HBO) VS Queen Melody Malone (United States)
BORT FINALS - Three Stages of Hell Match For BORT Trophy, HBO Broadcast Championship & United States Championship. HBO Broadcast Championship Will Be Immediately Vacated.
1st Stage - Singles Match
2nd Stage - No DQ Match
3rd Stage - Ambulance Match
REF: Toyo Yasahiro

RP Limit: 2RPs MAX

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We return to ringside where we see the area surrounding the ring now has been covered in tables, chairs, kendo sticks, sledge hammers, barbed wire, the whole works. There is also an ambulance parked by the ramp.

Martinez: It is time folks, our main event. Three Stages Of Hell.

Loydson: We start with a singles match, move into a no DQ match and then finally an ambulance match. It doesn't matter who wins the first two matches, but the next stage cannot be started until someone has won a fall.

Chriqui: The following match is a Three Stages of Hell match for the HBO Broadcast Championship, The BORT Trophy AND The EWC United States Championship. Introducing first from Hill City, Kansas & weighing in at 196 pounds. The HBO Broadcast Champion and BORT B Block Winner... ASRIEL BUZZARD!!!

“IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?”

As the first notes of Machine Head pound through the arena, images of the Great Plains appear on the tron, mixed with pictures of crosses and churches. Spotlights flash around the arena but focus on the stage as the drums and heavier riff starts and Asriel Buzzard appears through the curtain.

“COME ON!”

He stands at the top of the ramp, eyes closed and fists clenched in front of his chest for a few seconds. After opening his eyes, he starts to march to the ring, glaring at the fans putting their hands out over the barrier. He circles the ring twice after arriving at ringside.

“THE PARANOIA, DROPS ME TO MY KNEES”

Asriel walks up the ring steps, dashes along the apron and climbs to the top rope.

“CAUSE NO FLAG CAN MEAN BRAVERY WHEN BLOODIED BY SLAVERY, THE REBEL, A DEVIL, DISGUISED AS A SAVIOR”

On the top rope, Asriel holds his arms aloft then brings them to his chest where he holds them together briefly before leaping down into the ring and removing his jacket.

Martinez: Buzzard has been one of the EWC's top superstars for quite some time and now he sees his first opportunity at the United States championship.

Loydson: If anyone could beat Queen Melody Malone, it's Buzzard.

Chriqui: And his opponent from San Diego, California & weighing in at 145 pounds. The United States Champion and BORT A Block Winner... QUEEN MELODY MALONE!!!

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, flanked by her personal retainer Rory Hyland. Melody stands with a crown atop her head as a spotlight follows them down to the ring.

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

Rory climbs onto the apron first, holding the ropes open as Melody climbs the stairs and steps through with her chin held up to keep the crown atop her head. She gives the crowd a sarcastic smile as they boo, and she gingerly removes the crown from her head and hands it off to Rory as he exits.

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.

Martinez: As Dominant as Buzzard has been though, Melody Malone is at a level of her own. Arguably the best wrestler in this company today. She was the MVP of The BORT for a reason Phil.

Loydson: Absolutely. Melody Malone is Money and Buzzard is in for the toughest fight of his career.

DING DING DING

The bell sounds, Buzzard and Malone both cautiously head into the center of the ring. Malone looks for a tie-up, but Buzzard has another idea as he immediately jumps into a Redeemer superkick! Malone stumbles backwards into the ropes, Buzzard rushes in and lands another Redeemer that sends Malone over the top rope to the outside. Buzzard follows Malone out, jumping off the apron to land a knee drop on her back. Buzzard drags Malone up and rolls her back into the ring. He slides in and goes for the cover.

ONE!... KICKOUT BY MELODY MALONE

Martinez: Buzzard is smiling, this is the fight he wanted. 

Loydson: Two Redeemers and Malone still kicked out, I am not sure he wanted that much of a fight.

Buzzard pulls Malone up and sends her into the ropes, on the rebound Buzzard catches Malone with a European uppercut that rocks her. Buzzard goes for another European uppercut. Buzzard goes for a third... Malone grabs his hand and spins him.. ROLL UP! MALONE HAS HER FEET ON THE ROPES BUT TOYO CANNOT SEE!

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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

END OF FIRST MATCH - NOW NO DQ RULES!!!

Loydson: Melody Malone with a sneaky win to move into the second match!

Martinez: This second stage of hell is no DQ!

Malone rolls out of the ring and quickly arms herself with a chair. Buzzard follows out fuming and eats the chair to the face as Malone throws it at him. Buzzard stumbles back, Melody grabs another chair and yeets this one at Buzzard too. The chair lands flush on Buzzard and it knocks him backwards where he trips over a table. Melody makes her way to Buzzard and she begins to stomp down on his chest. Malone climbs up to the apron and jumps down into a diving double stomp but Buzzard rolls under the ring to avoid it! Melody grabs at her leg and hobbles back against the barricade. Buzzard rolls out with a fire extinguisher and he blasts Malone in her face! Buzzard lifts the extinguisher high into the air and brings it down against Malone's head, busting her open in the process. Buzzard mounts Malone and begins to rain down the punches. Buzzard drags Malone up and gets her in a pump handle position. Malone kicks at a chair with her foot to bring it in closer but Buzzard lifts her up looking for The Surviv... MALONE STOPS THE FACEBUSTER AND RIPS BUZZARD DOWN INTO A DDT ON THE CHAIR!!! 

Martinez: OH MY GOD!

Loydson: THAT WAS INSANE!

Buzzard's face is now pouring blood like a faucet. Malone places her foot against the base of Asriel's skull and grabs his arms to pull him up just enough to curb stomp his head back into the chair! The Queen’s Exile! Malone drags Buzzard up, fighting against his deadweight, to roll him onto a table. Malone gets a towel from Rory and she wipes the blood and foam from her face before climbing up the apron. Malone steps up onto the middle rope and jumps backwards into The Queen’s Gambit, but Buzzard moves and Malone crashes through the table! Malone screams out in pain while grabbing at her leg. Buzzard crawls to the apron and uses it to wipe off his face and pull himself up. Malone is leaning against the barricade while sitting and holding her leg. Buzzard rushes at her and lands THE RELEASE! His knee smashes into Malone's face and they both go through the barricade into the crowd!

Loydson: OH MY GOD!!!

Martinez: MALONE COULD BE OUT OF THIS MATCH!!!

Buzzard crawls back to the ring, dragging himself up using the apron again. He grabs the chair from in front of him and makes his way to Malone. Buzzard smashes the chair against her face twice. He grabs her ankle and slowly drags her to the ring and then gets her in the ring. Cover!

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TWO!!
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THREE!!!

END OF SECOND MATCH - NOW AMBULANCE MATCH

Loydson: The third match! This has already been crazy and now it's going to get even more-so!

Martinez: I can barely watch!

Buzzard makes his way to the ropes, he pulls himself up and wipes the mixture of sweat and blood from his eyes. Buzzard makes his way to Malone, he stomps on her face repeatedly. Buzzard grabs Malone's ankle and drags her to the ropes, exits the ropes and pulls Malone out. Buzzard grabs on a headlock and pulls Malone up the ramp towards the ambulance. Malone sees what's coming and she goes deadweight to make Buzzard drop her. Malone rolls off the ramp to the floor between the ramp and the ambulance. She stumbles towards the ambulance. Buzzard jumps down and gives chase, as he right behind Malone she spins around and jumps into an enziguri! Buzzard falls backwards. Malone pulls herself up. She steps onto the ambulance bumper and then spins into a diving double stomp on Buzzard's knee. Malone mounts Buzzard and starts to slap and punch at him.

Martinez: Melody knows how much is at stake in this match, and she'll be damned if she fails her tonight!

Loydson: She's giving it her all, but Buzzard won't stay down!

Malone drags Buzzard up into a headlock and rushes to slam his head into the ambulance. Skull on metal makes a sick thud, but Malone doesn't release Buzzard. She drags him around the ambulance to the door, Malone goes to open the door but Buzzard rips Malone's head into the glass window. Malone steps back and yells as she pulls shattered glass from her face. Buzzard opens the door and shoves Malone head into it while slamming the door! Malone goes limp! Buzzard drags Malone by her leg to the back of the ambulance and opens the door. Buzzard shoves Malone into the back and goes to shut the door but we hear an almost possessed sounding NO screaming out from the back. Malone kicks the door open, right into Buzzard face. Malone jumps out of the back and lands The Noble Pursuit!!! Malone is screaming about not losing her title and she pulls Buzzard up to his knees while slapping him repeatedly.

Loydson: Malone is possessed!

Melody drags Buzzard up to his feet and Irish-whips him into the back. Malone goes to shut the door but Buzzard slides a gurney out to stop the door. Buzzard rushes out and smashes a first aid kit into Malone's head. Malone drops to a knee and Buzzard grabs on a pump handle hold. Buzzard lifts up Malone and spins her into a facebuster, her face smashing into the floor of the ambulance. With his last remaining strength Buzzard rolls Malone into the ambulance and shuts the door. The ambulance speeds off towards a hospital.

DING DING DING

Chriqui: Your winner AND STILL HBO Broadcast Champion, AND NEW United States Champion, and The BORT Winner!!!! ... ASRIEL BUZZARD!!!

In the back of the ambulance, Malone pleads with the EMTs to stop the vehicle. She sounds panicked and worried, and then she sounds flat out aggressive. Ordering them to take her back. She stands and starts to yell at the EMTs, and then she falls into a seated position as reality sets in. Back at the venue, Buzzard is handed both the titles. He hugs his Broadcast Championship and then wraps it around him. Buzzard lifts the US Title and looks at it, almost unsure of how to think about it. 

Martinez: Buzzard did the unthinkable, he beat Malone and he won the BORT. This was the biggest night of his entire life and he didn't waste it. 

Loydson: Melody fought her ass off here tonight and let's not forget she's got a rematch she can cash in at any moment and now I expect her to be the most hungry she's ever been. 

Martinez: Well there you have it folks, Asriel Buzzard won The BORT and will get an Undisputed Championship Match at UNCENSORED 2021 in October. More details on that to come! Thank you for joining us here tonight, goodnight!

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SEGMENT WRITERS

FNR/MNB
Gideon/Duggan
Samantha Hamilton
Southern Express/Xavier Reid
Ace King

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MATCH WRITERS

MATCH ONE
WRITER: FN'R

MATCH TWO
WRITER: @lameyers

MATCH THREE
WRITER: The Mad King

MATCH FOUR
WRITER: Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton

MATCH FIVE
WRITER: Emma Louise

MATCH SIX
WRITER: Ace King

MATCH SEVEN
WRITER: FN'R

MATCH EIGHT | MAIN EVENT
WRITER: FN'R

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RECAP OF WINNERS

MATCH ONE - DARK MATCH
DOUG IN A BARREL VS Tane Sua
GAMBIT MATCH - Singles Match
WINNER(S): Tane Sua Def DOUG IN A BARREL
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MATCH TWO
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal VS Autumn Raven VS Orion Wentworth VS Shaker Jones (NO SHOW) VS Tommy Burton
Fatal 5 Way Match - Winner is #6 Contender To EWC United States Championship
WINNER(S): Alex Carbajal Def Shaker Jones To Become #6 Contender To United States Championship. Tommy Burton Becomes #7 Contender.

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MATCH THREE
Cain Brodie VS King Flip
Singles Match - Anything Goes
WINNER(S): King Flip Def Cain Brodie. 1-0 In Flip's Favor For Best Of Five Series.

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MATCH FOUR
Moxie VS Phoenix Winterborn
Singles Match - Winner Is #3 Contender To United States Championship. Loser Is #5 Contender To United States Championship
WINNER(S): Moxie Def Phoenix Winterborn To Become #3 Contender To United States Championship. Winterborn Becomes #5 Contender.

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MATCH FIVE
Ezra James VS Iggy Swango
Singles Match - Winner Is #2 Contender To United States Championship. Loser Is #4 Contender To United States Championship
WINNER(S): Iggy Swango Def Ezra James To Become #2 contender To United States Championship. Ezra Becomes #4 Contender.

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MATCH SIX
Josh Gavin VS Ryo Hazama (NO SHOW)
Singles Match - Winner Is #1 Contender To United States Championship.
WINNER(S): Josh Gavin Def Ryo Hazama To Become #1 Contender To United States Championship.

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MATCH SEVEN
Gideon Gage VS Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton
Singles Match - If Tommy Love Gets Involved He Will Be Fined 500K Dollars - The Winner Of This Match Will Be Presented The EWC HBO Broadcast Championship Following The Main Event
WINNER(S): Samantha Hamilton Def Gideon Gage To Become HBO Broadcast Champion (Belt to be awarded after the main event)

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MAIN EVENT | MATCH EIGHT
Asriel Buzzard (HBO) VS Queen Melody Malone (United States)
BORT FINALS - Three Stages of Hell Match For BORT Trophy, HBO Broadcast Championship & United States Championship. HBO Broadcast Championship Will Be Immediately Vacated.
1st Stage - Singles Match
2nd Stage - No DQ Match
3rd Stage - Ambulance Match
WINNER(S): Asriel Buzzard Def Queen Melody Malone To Retain HBO Broadcast Championship And Win United States Championship.

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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Asriel Buzzard
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Asriel Buzzard Vs Queen Melody Malone

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