Post by PARAMOUNT on May 15, 2024 23:32:10 GMT -6
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation Presents
“Superstar” by For Squirrels begins to blast over the arena speakers as our feed comes to life...
The fans packing the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena tonight all come to their feet. Further explosions rock the very foundation of the arena as a large video screen is lowered from the rafters, stopping 15 feet above the ring! Everyone in Seoul knows that the self-proclaimed greatest show on Wednesday night is about to begin and they cheer accordingly! The heavy riffs from 'Superstar' continue to blare over the arena, setting the tone for what is to come later on this evening.
"THE RAINBOWLUTION IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE LAND OF RAINBOWS!!!"
Watson: joh-eun jeonyeog-ieyo! Good evening everyone from Seoul, South Korea where we are LIVE for the forty fourth edition of Paramount Wrestling! I am Tim Watson, joining me tonight in the land of rainbows, as always is Cid Sydney! How are you Sid?!
Sydney: I'm hyped Tim and not just because of the full body massage I got earlier in Mia-Ri either! WE have an absolute banger of a card for you tonight with all of the fallout from StrangleMania plus we are on the road to UPRISING XXIV!
Watson: That's right Sid we are! Tonight we kick thing off with some tag team action as FBG, The Fat Bottomed Girls as they call themselves, take on the much more slender Young Justice! Then we have Rick Rampage taking on the NEW, that's right NEW EWC Dynasty champion, the woman who took down Amber Lisa at StrangleMania, Tanja Devereaux!
Sydney: Then The Lad gets back into singles action as he puts the EWC Television championship on the line against "The Rebel" Shaker Jones. Can Shaker turn his season around? Can the Lad keep the momentum going? We will find out! After that we have a match that we all thought we were going to see at UPRISING, and we may still, but Apollo Polamalu, which beat North American Champion Ibuki Ito in his main roster debut, goes up against the CURRENT EWC North American Champion Marcu$ $t. John in Non-title action!
Watson: Back over to the tag team action as we run back Millwall's Bricks taking on 3pAC. Can the Bricks solve the pAC? and in our main event, Ibuki Ito, appearing for the first time in a very long time WITHOUT EWC gold around his waist takes on the newly crowned EWC INTERNATIONAL Champion and leader of the Rainbowlution.... I'm talking about Shinijoshi's own El Pablo! It's Love Club versus Shinijoshi in our main event-
Sydney: That is a great question Tim! We have FOUR singles champions on Paramount currently, we know who one of them will be for sure heading into Night of Champions and by the end of the night May 29th at UPRISING XXIV, we will know who the other three are for sure! We have so much in store for you all tonight folks. We will be right back after this quick message from EWCTV. Don't go anywhere .. Paramount Wrestling action will be back in exactly 1 minute
** PARAMOUNT VISITS THE LAND OF RAINBOWS **
EPISODE #44
EPISODE #44
MAY 15TH, 2024
LIVE! from the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena in Seoul, South KoreaWARNING: 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.
“Superstar” by For Squirrels begins to blast over the arena speakers as our feed comes to life...
The scene immediately cuts to a pyro show erupting on the outside of the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena!
Then a cut to another, equally explosive show on the inside!
Then a cut to another, equally explosive show on the inside!
The fans packing the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena tonight all come to their feet. Further explosions rock the very foundation of the arena as a large video screen is lowered from the rafters, stopping 15 feet above the ring! Everyone in Seoul knows that the self-proclaimed greatest show on Wednesday night is about to begin and they cheer accordingly! The heavy riffs from 'Superstar' continue to blare over the arena, setting the tone for what is to come later on this evening.
IT'S ALL I WANT, IT'S ALL I NEED
IT'S ALL I SEE, IT'S ALL I BREATHE
IT'S WHAT I AM, IT'S WHAT'S I KNOW
IT'S WHAT I FEEL, IT'S WHAT I BLEED!
IT'S ALL I SEE, IT'S ALL I BREATHE
IT'S WHAT I AM, IT'S WHAT'S I KNOW
IT'S WHAT I FEEL, IT'S WHAT I BLEED!
On the Extreme-Tron, this episode of Paramount Wrestling begins with its opening video montage detailing many of the historic events that have taken place in the five-year history of Future Stars of Wrestling, setting the tone for the history of the Orange brand. From past champions like Jason Hunter, Dixie Dubois, Amis Shelton, Magdalena Lockheart, and Otaki all standing underneath an old FSW logo to the more current Future Stars Champions like Xavier Reid, Cletus Franklin, Melody Malone, Robina Hood, Robbie Rayder, Stitches, Candy, and Wes Walker tearing down that mold, showing the Paramount Wrestling Logo...
As more pyro goes off the Paramount Wrestling logo appears and flashes of the roster appear on the screen such as Next Level, Xavier Reid, "The Beautiful Battleship" Sonya, Ibuki Ito, Amber Lisa, The Kruel Masters, Shaker Jones, Carrie Samson, Grace Holt, Rick Rampage, Apollo Polamalu, Brett Kennedy, Jack Hart, Adriana Aquilla, Emma Louise, 3Pac, Sueñe El Molde, Sakura Yamamoto, FBG, and Raca Jakodi. The final images shown are a montage of Xavier Reid, the EWC Undisputed Championship Proudly over his shoulder as he stands tall, JoJo Rush with the EWC Hardcore Championship slung over a shoulder, and El Pablo and the EWC International Championship draped across his chest as he guzzles a packet of skittles, Cosmo Goldworthy proudly sporting the EWC United States championship around his waist and the EWC Fighting Spirit championship over his right shoulder, the Heat Packers holding the EWC World Tag Team Championships aloft, The Lad proudly sporting the EWC TV Championship around his waist, Tanja Devereaux with the Dynasty Championship clutched to her chest, and finally Marcu$ $t. John and the EWC North American championship high over his head.
The camera pans around the loud and out of control audience. As the fireworks continue to explode, the fans chant and cheer! Cameras pan around the arena to catch some of the signage that many fans have brought to Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena with them here tonight. The Paramount Wrestling fan-base is as adamant about having their voices heard now as ever:
"I'M NOT AFRAID OF THE BAYOU QUEEN!"
"LAD: CALL ME!"
"PARAMOUNT NEEDS A BIGGER TROPHY CASE FOR ALL THESE TITLES!!!"
"THE BASTARD LOOKS GOOD DRAPED IN GOLD"
"THE RAINBOWLUTION IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE LAND OF RAINBOWS!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
The lights come back to full and the fans offer one last rousing cheer at the opening festivities. Tonight's announcers are on standby and ready for the show to begin.
Watson: joh-eun jeonyeog-ieyo! Good evening everyone from Seoul, South Korea where we are LIVE for the forty fourth edition of Paramount Wrestling! I am Tim Watson, joining me tonight in the land of rainbows, as always is Cid Sydney! How are you Sid?!
Sydney: I'm hyped Tim and not just because of the full body massage I got earlier in Mia-Ri either! WE have an absolute banger of a card for you tonight with all of the fallout from StrangleMania plus we are on the road to UPRISING XXIV!
Watson: That's right Sid we are! Tonight we kick thing off with some tag team action as FBG, The Fat Bottomed Girls as they call themselves, take on the much more slender Young Justice! Then we have Rick Rampage taking on the NEW, that's right NEW EWC Dynasty champion, the woman who took down Amber Lisa at StrangleMania, Tanja Devereaux!
Sydney: Then The Lad gets back into singles action as he puts the EWC Television championship on the line against "The Rebel" Shaker Jones. Can Shaker turn his season around? Can the Lad keep the momentum going? We will find out! After that we have a match that we all thought we were going to see at UPRISING, and we may still, but Apollo Polamalu, which beat North American Champion Ibuki Ito in his main roster debut, goes up against the CURRENT EWC North American Champion Marcu$ $t. John in Non-title action!
Watson: Back over to the tag team action as we run back Millwall's Bricks taking on 3pAC. Can the Bricks solve the pAC? and in our main event, Ibuki Ito, appearing for the first time in a very long time WITHOUT EWC gold around his waist takes on the newly crowned EWC INTERNATIONAL Champion and leader of the Rainbowlution.... I'm talking about Shinijoshi's own El Pablo! It's Love Club versus Shinijoshi in our main event-
‘Papercuts’ plays out inside the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena and the Paramount fans come to their feet in cheers as the camera cuts inside the ring to Isabella Starr…
Starr: Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome at this time…the NEW EWC UNDISPUTED CHAMPION…XAVIER REID!!!
The strobe light flashes around the stadium as Xavier walks out onto the stage, the EWC Undisputed Championship over his shoulder, he looks around at the fans inside the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena as his manager and girlfriend Bunny Love walks out onto the stage behind him, The pair pose for a moments and then start to make their way towards the ring.
Watson: Speaking of the fallout from StrangleMania, XAVIER REID did what many thought was impossible at StrangleMania and he ended The Last Magician’s run…Sally Talfourd had been hands down one of the most dominant forces in this 2024 season but it wasn’t enough to hold off The Bastard inside The Rage in the Cage…
Sydney: You won’t see me shed a tear for her…she took the money and ran off to Prime and left us here at Paramount high and dry and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but...thank God for Xavier Reid…
Watson: Xavier rebounded from a Season Opening loss to Sally to become just the third person to claim the EWC Undisputed Championship for a record tying 3rd time and it seems when you look up and down the EWC Championship record books you see the name Xavier Reid…
Sydney: A 12 time EWC Champion…a Grand Slam Champion to boot…This man and EWC gold are almost synonymous with each other at this point.
Xavier and Bunny reach the ring and Xavier marches up the steps first and opens the ropes for Bunny, who steps into the ring and walks over to Isabella Starr, who hands her the microphone as Xavier jumps into the ring and walks to the center of the ring. He lifts the EWC Undisputed Championship off his shoulder and holds up into the air as the Paramount fans break into a chant
Xavier smirks as he motions for the fans to settle down as he places the EWC Undisputed Championship over his shoulder…
Reid: There was a time…a time this brand went by another name…a three letter name where tomorrow’s stars of the EWC tore down the house…see back then there was no North American Championship…no Dynasty Champion to chase…we weren’t able to challenge for the X-Division Championship or go after the Tag Team Championships…absolutely crazy to think about going after the International or US Championships…we had ONE belt, the FSW Championship and we all tore each other apart trying to get our hands on it…HOWEVER…
Xavier holds up his finger…
Reid: Once a year we on the FSW Roster had the chance to enter the Rumble for a CHANCE to Main Event WrestleFest and take our shot at this…
Xavier places his hand on the face of the EWC Undisputed Championship…
Reid: It was a dream of each and every member of the FSW roster to win the Rumble and bring this championship to the FSW and we had one that had her shot…Otaki…
The fans cheer her name…
Reid: She won the Rumble and took her shot but came up just a bit short…it was then a race, a race between Otaki, Magdalena Lockerheart and myself to get back into the winner’s circle of the Rumble and bring this championship to the FSW…but the FSW was developmental…over time we outgrew it and got called up and the one thing in this world that the three of us could ever agree on was gone…Magdalena went to Rampage and I went to Brawl…she chased the US Championship and I went after the X-Division and International Championships but I never forgot that dream of bringing this championship to the FSW…and while I took GREAT PRIDE in bringing this championship back to Brawl not once but twice…helping make the Red Brand the Flagship show again I regret not being able to walk out in a FSW ring as the EWC Undisputed Champion…
Xavier nods his head as he starts to walk around the ring…
Reid: Now Paramount has had their fair share of Undisputed Champions, stars to walk out here with this championship…Stitches, Ibuki Ito and then Sally Talfourd…
A course of boos echo throughout the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena…
Reid: I get it, she won this championship as a Paramount star and then jetted off to Prime and Jordan Sharpe…she robbed you of nearly three months of seeing the Undisputed Champion right here on Paramount, refusing to wrestle because some of us were mean to her…I understand the resentment you felt towards her and while I was never able to bring this championship to the FSW I take pride in bringing this championship back to Paramount!!!
The Paramount fans break into cheer…
Reid: The EWC Undisputed Championship is back where it belongs and I’m going to do everything I can to make damn sure it stays here this season…which brings me to Uprising…
Watson: Oh boy…
Reid: I was informed by our GM Chris Brock that I will NOT be defending this championship at Paramount’s Exclusive pay per view in two weeks…
The fans boo a bit as Xavier nods…
Reid: I know, I get it…but that means I can start getting my body and mind ready for June 24…THE INSANITY CAGE AT NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS!!!
The smirk from Xavier’s face vanishes…
Reid: The most brutal event on the EWC Calendar where I will be locked in a three tier cage with the other NINE EWC Champions…it’s going to be brutal, it’s going to be bloody…it’s going to be the biggest challenge of my EWC career but to keep this championship on my shoulder and to make damn sure it stays here on Paramount I’m going to have to have the match of my career…so, while I’m sorry I won’t be defending at Uprising I’ll make damn sure I am ready for Night of Champions…the Undisputed Championship is here on Paramount and I’ll do whatever it takes to make damn sure it STAYS HERE ON PARAMOUNT!!!
Xavier raises the Undisputed Championship into the air
Watson: Well there you have it, Xavier Reid has locked up his spot inside the Insanity Cage at Night of Champions and the biggest question remains, who else from Paramount will join him?
Starr: Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome at this time…the NEW EWC UNDISPUTED CHAMPION…XAVIER REID!!!
The strobe light flashes around the stadium as Xavier walks out onto the stage, the EWC Undisputed Championship over his shoulder, he looks around at the fans inside the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena as his manager and girlfriend Bunny Love walks out onto the stage behind him, The pair pose for a moments and then start to make their way towards the ring.
Watson: Speaking of the fallout from StrangleMania, XAVIER REID did what many thought was impossible at StrangleMania and he ended The Last Magician’s run…Sally Talfourd had been hands down one of the most dominant forces in this 2024 season but it wasn’t enough to hold off The Bastard inside The Rage in the Cage…
Sydney: You won’t see me shed a tear for her…she took the money and ran off to Prime and left us here at Paramount high and dry and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but...thank God for Xavier Reid…
Watson: Xavier rebounded from a Season Opening loss to Sally to become just the third person to claim the EWC Undisputed Championship for a record tying 3rd time and it seems when you look up and down the EWC Championship record books you see the name Xavier Reid…
Sydney: A 12 time EWC Champion…a Grand Slam Champion to boot…This man and EWC gold are almost synonymous with each other at this point.
Xavier and Bunny reach the ring and Xavier marches up the steps first and opens the ropes for Bunny, who steps into the ring and walks over to Isabella Starr, who hands her the microphone as Xavier jumps into the ring and walks to the center of the ring. He lifts the EWC Undisputed Championship off his shoulder and holds up into the air as the Paramount fans break into a chant
YOU DESERVE IT!!!
clap clap clap clap clap
YOU DESERVE IT!!!
clap clap clap clap clap
YOU DESERVE IT!!!
clap clap clap clap clap
Xavier smirks as he motions for the fans to settle down as he places the EWC Undisputed Championship over his shoulder…
Reid: There was a time…a time this brand went by another name…a three letter name where tomorrow’s stars of the EWC tore down the house…see back then there was no North American Championship…no Dynasty Champion to chase…we weren’t able to challenge for the X-Division Championship or go after the Tag Team Championships…absolutely crazy to think about going after the International or US Championships…we had ONE belt, the FSW Championship and we all tore each other apart trying to get our hands on it…HOWEVER…
Xavier holds up his finger…
Reid: Once a year we on the FSW Roster had the chance to enter the Rumble for a CHANCE to Main Event WrestleFest and take our shot at this…
Xavier places his hand on the face of the EWC Undisputed Championship…
Reid: It was a dream of each and every member of the FSW roster to win the Rumble and bring this championship to the FSW and we had one that had her shot…Otaki…
The fans cheer her name…
Reid: She won the Rumble and took her shot but came up just a bit short…it was then a race, a race between Otaki, Magdalena Lockerheart and myself to get back into the winner’s circle of the Rumble and bring this championship to the FSW…but the FSW was developmental…over time we outgrew it and got called up and the one thing in this world that the three of us could ever agree on was gone…Magdalena went to Rampage and I went to Brawl…she chased the US Championship and I went after the X-Division and International Championships but I never forgot that dream of bringing this championship to the FSW…and while I took GREAT PRIDE in bringing this championship back to Brawl not once but twice…helping make the Red Brand the Flagship show again I regret not being able to walk out in a FSW ring as the EWC Undisputed Champion…
Xavier nods his head as he starts to walk around the ring…
Reid: Now Paramount has had their fair share of Undisputed Champions, stars to walk out here with this championship…Stitches, Ibuki Ito and then Sally Talfourd…
A course of boos echo throughout the Seoul Olympic Gymnastic Arena…
Reid: I get it, she won this championship as a Paramount star and then jetted off to Prime and Jordan Sharpe…she robbed you of nearly three months of seeing the Undisputed Champion right here on Paramount, refusing to wrestle because some of us were mean to her…I understand the resentment you felt towards her and while I was never able to bring this championship to the FSW I take pride in bringing this championship back to Paramount!!!
The Paramount fans break into cheer…
Reid: The EWC Undisputed Championship is back where it belongs and I’m going to do everything I can to make damn sure it stays here this season…which brings me to Uprising…
Watson: Oh boy…
Reid: I was informed by our GM Chris Brock that I will NOT be defending this championship at Paramount’s Exclusive pay per view in two weeks…
The fans boo a bit as Xavier nods…
Reid: I know, I get it…but that means I can start getting my body and mind ready for June 24…THE INSANITY CAGE AT NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS!!!
The smirk from Xavier’s face vanishes…
Reid: The most brutal event on the EWC Calendar where I will be locked in a three tier cage with the other NINE EWC Champions…it’s going to be brutal, it’s going to be bloody…it’s going to be the biggest challenge of my EWC career but to keep this championship on my shoulder and to make damn sure it stays here on Paramount I’m going to have to have the match of my career…so, while I’m sorry I won’t be defending at Uprising I’ll make damn sure I am ready for Night of Champions…the Undisputed Championship is here on Paramount and I’ll do whatever it takes to make damn sure it STAYS HERE ON PARAMOUNT!!!
Xavier raises the Undisputed Championship into the air
Watson: Well there you have it, Xavier Reid has locked up his spot inside the Insanity Cage at Night of Champions and the biggest question remains, who else from Paramount will join him?
Sydney: That is a great question Tim! We have FOUR singles champions on Paramount currently, we know who one of them will be for sure heading into Night of Champions and by the end of the night May 29th at UPRISING XXIV, we will know who the other three are for sure! We have so much in store for you all tonight folks. We will be right back after this quick message from EWCTV. Don't go anywhere .. Paramount Wrestling action will be back in exactly 1 minute
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TAG TEAM SHOWCASE
FBG
VS Young Justice
We return to ringside where the fans are going absolutely crazy waiting for the first post-Stranglemania Paramount match.
Watson: And it’s time to get ready for our first match of the night! These fans are hungry for action, so let’s hear from Isabella!
Starr: The following match is a one-fall Tag Team Match! Joining us first, from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at a combined 243 pounds ... YOUNG JUSTICE!
The intro for Jonathon Young's cover of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes theme hits the speakers and Harper and Cassie emerge from the back ready for action, they slap hands with the fans on their way to the ring before sliding in and high fiving each other as they wait for their opponents.
Starr: And their opponents, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at a combined 442 pounds ... F! B! G!
'Fat Bottom Girls' by Queen hits the speakers and fans pop as Emberleigh, Mikaela, and Althea all step out onto the entrance ramp. Emberleigh and Althea wave to the crowd as Mikaela keeps her eyes on the ring. After a few seconds of soaking in the ambiance, all three of them make their way down to the ring.
DING DING DING
Mikaela looks at the ring and taps Althea on the shoulder, motioning for her to enter the ring. Meanwhile, on the other side Cassie and Harper are talking amongst themselves before Cassie steps in between the ropes.
Harper Mason turns around AND ALTHEA FINNEGAN IS ALREADY CHARGING FORWARD!!! Althea goes for a clothesline, but Harper ducks… AND ALTHEA SENDS A FOREARM INTO CASSIE WOLFE! Cassie goes flying off the apron and lands hard on the mat on the outside. Harper, obviously pissed, grabs Althea and turns her around… boot to the midsection! Harper grabs the doubled-over Althea and tries to lift her up. The fifty pound difference isn’t much, but Althea hooks her leg on the ropes, preventing Harper from lifting her. Meanwhile, on the outside Emberleigh has come over and is actually checking on Cassie, helping her up to her feet.
Back in the ring, we see Harper pull Althea away from the ropes, grabs a handful of tights… AND SUPLEXES ALTHEA FINNIGAN!!! Althea’s eyes widen in surprise and pain as she arches her back. Harper quickly gets to her feet, runs and jumps up onto the second rope… bouncing back… SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT!!! Harper hooks Althea’s leg…
ONE...
KICKOUT!!
Watson: Did Harper think that was going to keep Althea down? After being benched against KU & Cruz, Althea is hungry for action. A little springboard moonsault isn’t going to keep her down.
Sydney: Althea sits up and instantly is shooting daggers into Harper, who is looking a little hesitant on continuing the attack as she makes her way to her feet.
Harper looks to her corner and sees Cassie standing there, arm stretched out. She runs over and tags her as Althea gets to her feet. Finnegan turns to attack… POW!!! DOUBLE SUPERKICK BY YOUNG JUSTICE AND ALTHEA STUMBLES BACKWARDS BEFORE COLLAPSING TO THE GROUND IN HER CORNER! Mikaela reaches into the ring, slapping Althea’s shoulder and entering through the ropes in one fluid motion. Cassie and Harper charge forward… WHAM!!! DOUBLE SPE-NO! MIKAELA PLANTS HER BACK FOOT AND YOUNG JUSTICE RUN INTO A WALL!!! Mikaela grabs Harper’s hair and pulls up her head… HEADBUTT and Harper goes flying to the mat, her momentum sending her rolling out of the ring. Cassie steps back and throws up her fists, showing she is ready for a fight. She takes a swing at Mikaela, only for the leader of FBG to step to the side. With Cassie semi-extended, Mikaela swoops down and lifts Cassie up onto her shoulders… BDH!!! SAMOAN DROP ONTO CASSIE WOLFE AND THE REBEL PRINCESS IS A STAIN ON THE MAT! Mikaela hooks Cassie’s leg…
ONE...
TWO...
AND HARPER WITH THE SAVE!!! DROPKICK FROM THE SLAYTANIC AVENGER! Althea flies into the ring and grabs Harper, lifting her to her feet by her hair. With a running start, ALTHEA THROWS HARPER OVER THE ROPES!!! Althea grabs the ropes… AND SLINGSHOTS HERSELF OVER THEM ONTO HARPER ON THE OUTSIDE!!!
On the inside of the ring, Mikaela is up on her feet and has Cassie by the hair, pulling her to her feet as well. She WHIPS Cassie into the ropes. Cassie comes flying back, but ducks under a clothesline attempt. Cassie stops on a dime AND KICKS THE BACK OF MIKAELA’S RIGHT KNEE, SENDING HER ONTO HER KNEES! Cassie runs and bounces off the ropes… THE GREENEST WIZARD!!! SHINING WIZARD ON MIKAELA AND CASSIE CLIMBS ONTO HER FOR THE COVER…
ONE...
TWO..
THR-KICKOUT!!!
Watson: Young Justice is amped tonight. They may be outsized, but they can’t be out-heart… hearted? Out-hearted? Out-heart? Out-
Sydney: Just stop… please stop.
Mikaela stands to her feet as Cassie runs and bounces off the ropes again. She comes flying back BUT CATCHES A BOOT TO THE GUT. Mikaela grabs her around the waist… picks her up… PURPLE HAZE!!! SITOUT POWERBOMB AND CASSIE IS OUT COLD ON THE MAT!!! Mikaela goes to pin Cassie, but Harper climbs partially into the ring and grabs Mikaela’s boot… pulling her off of Cassie.
But at that moment, Althea pulls Harper back out of the ring. She grabs Harper’s arms from behind and lifts her up… moving to point Harper towards the entrance ramp… AMBROSIA!!! ALTHEA WITH A CHICKENWING FACEBUSTER ON HARPER!!!
Inside the ring Mikaela covers Cassie again…
ONE...
TWO...
THRE-
KICKOUT AT THE LAST SECOND!!!
With an angry look on her face, Mikaela reaches down and grabs Cass- CASSIE WITH THE ROLLEUP!!!
ONE...
TWO-KICKOUT!!!
Mikaela sits up as Cassie lets go. Cassie backs up and comes rushing forward… THE GREENEST WI-NO!!! MIKAELA DUCKED AND PUSHED CASSIE AWAY! Cassie stumbles and lands on her knees against the ropes. Mikaela to her feet… charges at Cassie… POWER NAP!!! RUNNING KNEE TO THE BACK OF CASSIE’S HEAD AND THE REBEL PRINCESS IS FAST ASLEEP! There is NO Prince here tonight that could kiss her to wake her from her slumber. Mikaela pulls Cassie from the ropes and kneels down, covering her for the pin.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall F! B! G!
Emberleigh slides into the ring as Mikaela stands to her feet, checking on Cassie for a moment… before sliding out of the ring to check on Harper. Even though they are on opposite teams, it doesn’t mean they can’t make sure everyone is okay! Girl power and all! Death to the patriarchy!
Watson: Cassie and Harper put up one heck of a fight and I’m sure caught FBG a bit off guard with how driven they were, but in the end it was FBG who proved to be the best on this very night.
Sydney: You can’t say it was for lack of effort. Chalk this one to experience for Young Justice. Their day is coming, you’ll see.
Mikaela helps Cassie to her feet, then out of the ring as Emeberleigh and Althea help Harper up.
Watson: Great show of class here by FBG, not many fighters would help the opponent they just beat up. These are some classy ladies! We gotta pay some bills folks, we will be right back!
Camera cuts to ...
SINGLES MATCH
NON-TITLE
Rick Rampage
VS Tanja Devereaux
We return to ringside where Tim and Cid are standing by for the next fight!
Watson: If you're just joining us, you missed a hell of an opening bout! FBG and Young Justice showed us exactly why Tag Team wrestling IS Paramount! Now though, we move on to the EWC Dynasty championship division. Take it away Isabella Starr!
Starr: The following match is set for one fall and is a non-title singles match! Joining us first…
'Burn' by Three Days Grace begins to play over the PA-System. Rampage comes out, taunting the fans as they boo him. He makes his way down the ramp quickly, sliding into the ring and making his way over to the corner. Rick climbs up onto the second buckle, tossing his arms into the air.
Starr: Now in the ring, hailing from New York, New York...He is The GOLDEN BOY… RICK RAMPAGE!
Starr: And the opponent…
Pyros hit as Videos of bustling crowds of New Orleans appear on the extreme-tron as the dark and melodic tones of "Voodoo" by Godsmack blasts. Tanja comes out onto the top of the ramp in a style compared to Gail Kim during her early time in TNA before heading down the ramp with Celeste St. Laurent coming behind her to the ring as Tanja's black leather coat flows at her feet while the boos from the crowd fills the arena. She hisses at those at ringside while coming down to the ring.
Starr: Coming to the ring hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied to the ring by Celeste St. Laurent; she is the Bayou Witch... and the reigning EWC DYNASTY CHAMPION...TANJA DEVEREAUX!
Tanja walk up towards the ring and enters via under the bottom rope and jumps onto the middle turnbuckle. She poses as she does her usual taunt with a hand and arm in the air as "Voodoo" continues to play. Tanja steps off the turnbuckle as she removes the leather coat as "Voodoo" fades.
DING DING DING
Both move to tie up but instead Rick scoops Tanja up and raises her high into the air with a military press before dropping her down to the mat. Tanja staggers to her feet but a European uppercut knocks her against the ropes. Rick grabs her and rams Tanja’s head into the turnbuckle pad. As Tanja’s head spins, Rick smacks her with a clothesline in the corner. Tanja drops to the mat where Rick makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Tanja lifts a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Rick lifts Tanja to her feet and positions her for a DDT but Tanja manages to counter with an inverted DDT. As Rick clutches himself in pain, Tanja cracks him with a roundhouse kick to the side of the head. He staggers. Tanja charges at him but Rick sees her coming and shoves her against the ropes. Tanja rebounds and leaps into a tornado DDT. Tanja makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Rick shoves his way free breaking the count.
Watson: A good start for both here!
Sydney: A little bit cautious though. Someone may have to go big or go home to win this.
Tanja lifts Rick to his feet and up onto her shoulders. Tanja drives Rick down with a Death Valley driver. Both slowly get to their feet. Tanja manages to scoop Rick up and drives him down with a City Of The Dead. Taking something out of herself also, she drags herself closer to make a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Rick rolls to his side to break the count. Tanja slowly gets to her feet and lifts Rick to his. Rick lifts Tanja up into the air and brings her crashing to the mat with an Alabama slam. Tanja uses the ropes to pull herself to her feet but she is knocked flying with a Golden Boot. He hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
A hand on the bottom rope is all that breaks the count.
Watson: The ring veteran saving herself from the jaw of defeat!
Sydney: That may set him on a rampage! Get it? Rampage?
Rick lifts Tanja up for a Golden Standard. She manages to slip from his shoulders landing on her feet. Rick lunges with a clothesline. Tanja ducks. Rick turns for another but Tanja grabs him. She spins him around and positions him for Death’s Call. Rick manages to push his way free at the last second! Rampage is sucking air as if he is having trouble breathing, but he manages to get a hold on the Dynasty champion... Rick lifts Tanja driving her down with The Rising Star! He rolls her over and with his las ounce of energy hooks the leg. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall... RICK RAMPAGE!
Rick climbs up onto the second buckle, tossing his arms into the air, still struggling to breathe but with a looks of accomplishment on his face. He looks back to his opponent, almost as if to think about nodding in respect at the battle he just endured through.
Watson: That has to go down as a big victory for someone this early into their EWC career!
Sydney: Rick Rampage has battled some of the best to ever do it, don't forget that! His size and strength may be what won it for him. Had Tanja Devereaux hit that Death’s Call, this could easily have gone her way.
Watson: It really could have and Tanja, regardless of the outcome has to be wondering now if she is going to be seeing Rick Rampage again... with the EWC Dynasty championship on the line perhaps?!
Camera cuts to ...
The camera cuts backstage to Lisa Goldrush.
Goldrush: Ladies and gentleman, I have been informed that Ibuki Ito has been asked and has been granted this time to make an Official Statement, so without any further ado, please welcome the former North American Champion…Ibuki Ito…
The camera pulls back to show a stern looking Ibuki Ito, his manager Buddy Love standing next to him looking confused by this request and unsure about what his client is about to say…
Love: Ibuki, are you sure you don’t want to talk to me and we can…
But Ibuki holds up his hand cutting his ‘buddy’ off…
Ito: For a record 334 days I reigned as your North American Champion…I was Paramount’s clear cut ACE…I took out each and every challenger Chris Brock put in front of me…be it Salvation, SONYA and even Sally Talfourd…when another EWC Champion walked through Paramount’s door Chris Brock pointed at them and said ‘take care of them’...be it Gabi Vee, Cosmo Goldworthy and even Xavier Reid…I was the face of Paramount…but that all changed at StrangleMania…
Ibuki tilts his head a bit as Buddy continues to look uneasy…
Ito: At StrangleMania I lost it all in the Tower of London match, my streak, my championship and my spot here in Paramount to Marcu$ $t. John…I hesitated for a split second and it cost me EVERYTHING in this company…and I haven’t been the same since…
The camera zooms in on the bags under Ibuki’s eyes…
Ito: See for me there isn’t any moving on…I’m not going to go chase the TV Championship or make a move on the Hardcore Championship…I understand that’s who I once was…Chris Brock’s marauder for the quad-brand championships…the guy he could send out to retrieve prizes to bring back to Paramount…I can’t be that guy because this time last year I promised the Paramount fans I would give them a North American Champion they could be proud of…a champion that would focus EVERYTHING on making that championship THEE CHAMPIONSHIP of the EWC…and I did just that…beating champion after champion they put in front of me and yet here I now stand empty handed…because I hesitated for one moment and allowed Marcu$ to take everything from me…well I will hesitate no longer…
The camera pulls back off of Ibuki’s face…
Ito: I am announcing right here and right now I am invoking my rematch clause for the North American Championship at Uprising…it will be Ibuki Ito challenging Marcu$ $t. John for the North American Champion ONE LAST TIME!!!
Buddy smiles hearing this news but then replays what he just heard and looks at Ibuki…
Love: One Last Time…what do you mean by that…
Ito: It is simple Buddy…if I can not defeat Marcu$ $t. John at Uprising, if I can not win back the North American Championship at Paramount’s excluding PPV then…I will never challenge for the North American Championship again…
Love: Wait…hold on now…
Buddy turns away from the camera with a look of horror on his face…
Love: We don’t need to add that stipulation to this match Ibuki…we are owed a rematch so we can just…
Ito: No…I am not going to be one that keeps circling back to get my yearly shot…it’s now or never…I will win it back at Uprising or I will never challenge for it again…that is my announcement…Chris Brock has been made aware of my decision and it has been made official…at Uprising I will either become the NEW North American Champion or I will hand over my spot here in Paramount once and for all to Marcu$ $t. John…
And with that Ibuki walks off camera as Buddy Love goes chasing after him as we cut to commercial...
SINGLES MATCH
FOR THE EWC TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Shaker Jones
VS The Lad
We return to ringside where Tim and Cid are awaiting the start of tonight's championship match!
Watson: Welcome back to Paramount folks! It's time for our title fight of the night! "The Rebel" takes on The Lad!
Starr: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the EWC Television Championship! Introducing first.... From Inglis, Manatoba, Canada and weighing in at 255lbs..... "THE REBEL"..... SSSSSSHAKERRR JOOOOOOONES!!!
"The Spicy McHaggis Jig" by the Dropkick Murphy's begins to play as the camera starts to search around the arena before finding Shaker Jones coming down a set of stairs and into the crowd! He slaps hands with the fired up crowd in South Korea as he makes his way to ringside, jumping the guard rail before sliding under the bottom rope and popping up to his feet, readying for the fight ahead.
Starr: And his opponent!!! From Hell's Kitchen, New York.. He is the reigning and DEFENDING.... EWC TELEVISION CHAMPION...... THE LAAAAD!!!
Starr: And his opponent!!! From Hell's Kitchen, New York.. He is the reigning and DEFENDING.... EWC TELEVISION CHAMPION...... THE LAAAAD!!!
♫ IT'S COMING
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN; THIS TIME AROUND
THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED, WOO! ♫
“Exhibit C” by Jay Electronica starts up, leading to the arrival of The Lad. Standing on the stage, he looks out to the world before him. Carrying his EWC Television Championship in his hand, he performs the Sign of the Cross, blows a kiss to the ceiling, and then pats his chest. He lines the championship into both of his hands and raises it high.
With his championship high above his head, a proud champion, Lad starts his trek down to the ring. He keeps his head lowered, the black towel resting around his neck swaying. Once he approaches the end of the ring, he goes to both sides of the crowd to give love. Once done, he eyes the ring and takes off for the stairs.
Once he’s there, The Lad wipes his boots on the ring apron. He heads for the turnbuckle, scaling from where he stood. There, he raises his championship high before leaping into the ring. Once again, he lifts his gold high to the adoration of the audience. He lowers it back, then rests it against the nearest turnbuckle. He starts to stretch, getting his body loose and battle ready.
DING DING DING
Shaker immediately hits the ropes and nails Lad with a clothesline from hell as soon as the bell sounds! This catches him off guard, turning the Television champion inside out! Shaker is quick to follow that up by bringing Lad to his feet then immediately positioning him for a gut wrench powerbomb, which connects! Shaker follows that up with a pin...
ONE...
TWO...
The Lad kicks out with authority as he has a very not happy expression on his face. He gets to his feet while being stalked by The Rebel, who tries to throw another lariat at him, but Lad ducks and immediately grabs the head of Jones, locking in a sleeper hold!! Shaker starts to fight immediately, but Lad follows up with a Penalty kick!
Watson: The Longest Yard!! Both men going right after each other here tonight! Neither one looking to take their time!
Sydney: Shaker Jones is looking like a man possessed here, he will go down easy tonight, of that I am certain!
Back in the ring, Lad is bringing Shaker to his feet again , but Shaker stops him in his track with an elbow to the guy, following that up by hitting the ropes and coming off with a handspring back elbow! It connects! Shaker quickly picks Lad up, looking for a Gonzo bomb, but Lad is quick to escape and land on his feet, grabbing Shaker by the arm and hitting a kitchen sink knee! Lad quickly follows this up with a discus elbow smash, Roaring elbow!!! The impact plants Shaker on the mat and Lad quickly follows up with a pinfall...
ONE...
TWO...
THR- KICKOUT!
Shaker kicks out, Lad not showing any frustration and instead laser focused on the job at hand. He picks up Shaker, sending him to the ropes, but instead of bouncing back Shaker decides to to powder to the outside. Lad comes charging in, looking for a Suicide Dive, but Shaker is able to counter with a well timed elbow that stops Lad in his tracks as he hits the floor on the outside of the ring with a loud thud! Shaker wastes no time, picking up his opponent and rolling him back into the ring. Jones then gets to the apron as Lad is stirring on the mat. Shaker stalks, waiting for the right moment before coming off the top, looking for The Thunderbolt Grease Strapper, but Lad reverses it in mid air into a double underhook suplex! Shaker lands right on his tailbone, arching his back and freezing in pain. This allows Lad to grab Shaker and throw him from his knees with a reverse fireman's carry, but he never lets go of the head and transitions into a guillotine choke!
Watson: Sweet business! Lad has that choke locked in!!! Shaker is going crazy, looking for a way out!
Sydney: The Rebel better get to the ropes or find a way to break out, because The Lad doesn't miss when it comes to submissions!!!
Shaker Jones is flailing around, trying to stretch his body to get to the ropes, but he no matter how hard he tries, The Lad is not giving an inch. After about thirty seconds of trying to escape, Shaker realizes he's done for and taps out.
DING DING DING
Starr: Here is your winner, via submission... and STILL EWC TELEVISION CHAMPION..... THE LAD!!!!!
Watson: Shaker Jones showed us a side of him that has been missing for quite a while now, but in the end The Lad showed a poise that usually is only seen in grizzled veterans.
Sydney: Is there anyone that can stop this rookie from stomping through the EWC roster?!
As The Lad celebrates his win over Shaker, he grabs a microphone from Isabella Starr. He crouches down in the ring, breathing heavily from the match.
Lad: Seven defenses… I’ve gotten through Seven defenses of this Television Championship, which means I’ve racked up quite a bit of points. Thirteen to be exact… which means with one more defense, I’ll have enough points to challenge for… the North American Championship? Or maybe the United States or International Championship… Or maybe I get even more wins…
The Lad slowly gets to his feet, a confident smile crossing his face.
Lad: …And I challenge for the Undisputed Championship!
The crowd erupts into cheers.
Lad: But… no matter who enters my sights next… I’ll be seeing you real soon-
The Lad is suddenly cut off as he turns around AND IS IMMEDIATELY SPEARED! SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES! CALLUM MACBETH FROM PRIME BEATS THE LAD DOWN, LAYING IN ELBOWS TO HIS SKULL!
As The Lad slowly gets up, Callum goes to the corner and grabs the Television Championship. He spits on it, and then lines it up with The Lad… AND SMASHES IT RIGHT INTO THE LAD’S HEAD! He then rolls out of the ring, grabs a steel chair from underneath, and shoves a referee and a ringside physician off of The Lad in order to lift him up and cradle his legs… AND THEN HE SLIDES HIM DOWN FOR A HOOLIGAN STYLE PILEDRIVER ONTO THE CHAIR! Finally having had enough, Callum grabs the microphone and begins angrily pacing around the ring.
Callum: NAH NAH NAH! You aren’t fuckin’ challenging for any championship, not until I’ve had a shot first! I’ve been disrespected by Prime, barely booked and never given real opportunities! I’ve been sitting here for months and now I finally have a real challenge, and it’s against another fuckin’ member of The House?! Is this a joke?! Well this is what I think of EWC management!
Callum spits on the mat, and on The Lad.
Callum: So I’m gonna start taking opportunities, starting with this wee prick here. This Television Championship? It’s got my name on it.
Callum grabs the Television Championship and steps on The Lad, posing above him.
Callum: I'll be seeing you! And Chris Brock? You’re fuckin’ welcome!
‘Beast - Southpaw Remix’ hits as Callum drops the mic and flips the audience off while raising the Television Championship up high. He then drops the belt on top of The Lad, flips the audience off one more time with both hands, and then storms out of the arena. The camera fades to commercial.
SINGLES MATCH
NON-TITLE
Apollo Polamalu
VS Marcu$ $t. John
We return to ringside where the fans are awaiting the next matchup.
Watson: This match has big implications for the future! Apollo Polamalu and Marcu$ $t. John both share victories over Ibuki Ito this season, winning the former a shot at the North American championship and the later the honor of being a three time North American champ! Non-title action as Marcu$ $t John takes on Apollo Polamalu who just defeated the former EWC North American Champion Ibuki Ito!
Starr: The following match is scheduled for one fall and it is a non-title contest! Joining us first, from Auckland, New Zealand, weighing in at 260 pounds ... ”THE ICONOCLAST” APOLLO POLAMALU!
As “I Serve The Base” by Future blares throughout the building, the fans wait in anticipation as Apollo Polamalu slowly emerges from the back, walking through a trail of smoke. As the beat drops, the lights strobe black and red on key around the building. A white spotlight shines on Apollo as he extends his arms out, allowing the fans to indulge in embracing his presence. Apollo makes his way down to the ring, locked in on what goes on in the ring and not quite the crowd reaction.. He walks up the steps and places his hand on the top rope, entering the ring and throwing his arms up with a cocky grin on his face. He backs up, leaning in the turnbuckles as his theme slowly fades away.
Starr: And his opponent, from Silicon Valley, California, weighing in at 220 pounds, THE EWC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION ... MARCU$ $T JOHN!
"Money" blasts through the arena by The Game. M$J slowly walks out onto the entrance ramp with a Money Gun and soaks in the cheers. He pumps up the crowd more before posing on the center of the entrance ramp. He walks down to the ring shooting the gun which splashes out $100 dollar bills as the fans go crazy with a huge smile on his face.
He stops right before he gets to the ring and listens as he hears cheers that he is getting from the crowd. He walks around the ring shooting more money out. He jumps up on the apron and wipes his feet before he enters the ring and poses in the middle of the squared circle as a light shines a hundred dollar bill in the center of the ring with his face on it.
Pyro hits as "Money" by The Game ends.
DING DING DING
Upon hearing the bell ring, both men cautiously circle around the ring – trying to get a good feel for one another. Apollo wants to storm hot out of the gates, as does Marcu$ but neither can see an immediate opening come in. The two opt for a lock up, where Apollo quickly grabs Marcu$ for a waistlock. He lifts him up for an amateur wrestling like takedown, but M$J spins in mid-air and throws him with an armdrag! Apollo rises and swings again, but M$J ducks under and dropkicks him! A frustrated Apollo rises to his feet, but M$J meets him with a knife edge chop. Apollo falls to the ropes, M$J tries for an Irish whip but Apollo swats his hand down and cracks him with a back elbow to the side of the head. M$J is stunned as Apollo throws an uppercut to the jaw! He pulls him out of the corner, and scoops him onto his shoulders. Apollo marches to the ring, for a fireman’s carry gutbuster but M$J slips behind him! He leaps onto the shoulders, trying to bring him down for a victory roll! But Apollo catches his legs around his waist, tossing him out of a wheelbarrow into a waistlock. But M$J spins out as he goes for the German suplex, and M$J brings him to the ropes for an O’Connor Roll! Apollo holds on and M$J turns back to a THE CYCLONE STRIKE! M$J DUCKS, AND THE DISCUS LARIAT DOES NOT CONNECT! Apollo staggers up and M$J leaps into a knee to the jaw! Apollo is stunned, and M$J hits off the ropes for momentum.. BUT THIS TIME APOLLO CATCHES HIM OFF THE ROPES WITH A SPINNING SPINEBUSTER! He goes straight to the cover!
ONE...
TW– M$J kicks out!
Apollo drags up M$J, clinching him. He delivers some vicious knees to the ribs, and an elbow which stuns him. Apollo ducks under and takes the waist, throwing him with a German suplex! The champion is floored and Apollo rises to his feet, smirking. He dusts his hands off and reaches down for M$J, who brings him down with a jawbreaker! Apollo stumbles, allowing M$J to rise to his feet, and he drops him with an enzuigiri! Apollo falls flat onto his face, and M$J rolls to the apron. He calls Apollo up, nodding his head. He slowly rises to his feet, and M$J comes off the top with a SPRINGBOARD LARIAT! M$J is feeling it now as he rises to his feet, and the crowd reciprocates with cheering for him. Apollo scrambles up and falls into the turnbuckles, dazed. M$J hits off the corner, with a flying lariat! He leads Apollo out of the corner and takes the head, lifting him up for a beautiful vertical suplex! M$J holds on, rolling over for a SECOND ONE! This time he floats over into a cover.
ONE...
TW–Apollo gets the shoulder up!
M$J nods, expecting that. Apollo rolls over, clutching at his back from that combination of moves driving him back-first to the hardwood mat. M$J pulls Apollo up, but he punches him into the ribs. M$J still tries to get him, but Apollo punches him in the ribs again! Apollo shoves M$J to the ropes and pops him up in the air, but M$J floats behind him! He leaps onto the shoulders... POISON RANA! APOLLO GETS DRIVNE RIGHT ONTO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! M$J rolls him over for a cover, but Apollo quickly rolls to the ropes! He latches his entire body around the bottom rope, forcing a break. M$J shakes his head, but shows slight admiration for the veteran instinct of the rookie. He approaches Apollo and slowly pulls him up, but Apollo gets him with a throat thrust! M$J staggers, but he cracks Apollo with a punch! He gets him with another punch! And now Apollo is dazed. M$J turns around to hit off the ropes but APOLLO FOLLOWS AFTER HIM, KNEEING HIM INTO THE RIBS! M$J leans on the ropes, groaning.
The rookie stares at M$J and grins. He takes his wrist and pulls him to the center. He scoops him onto his shoulder, running into a powerslam into the turnbuckles! Apollo turns and marches into a powerslam in the center of the ring to COMPLETE THE OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE! M$J is writhing in pain. Apollo stares down at him, contemplating a pin. But he wants to dish out more damage, aware of the champion’s resilience. He pulls M$J up to his feet and jams his head into his thighs. He very quickly scoops him up, driving him into the center of the ring with a HELLACIOUS POWERBOMB! M$J is hardly showing any signs of life as Apollo stares down at him, sensing an early victory. But as Apollo admires his work, M$J rolls over and reaches for the ropes. He begins crawling, which does nothing but frustrate Apollo.
Apollo drags M$J up. He cups his hand behind the back of his head, slamming him into the middle turnbuckle! M$J’s face eats full turnbuckle and he wheezes out in pain. Apollo drags him up as he cups hi head for another, but this time M$J puts his foot on the middle rope! Apollo struggles, and M$J elbows him in the side! Apollo doubles over, meanwhile M$J leaps up the middle rope and flies into a spinning crossbody! Apollo quickly rolls away, prompting M$J to call him up in the corner. Apollo rises up into the corner and M$J flies into a dropkick to the chest! M$J rises up and hits off the turnbuckles for ANOTHER dropkick! He rises a third time, hitting off the buckle for the third and final dropkick but APOLLO COMES BARRELING OUT OF THE CORNER FOR A LARIAT– BUT M$J HAD IT SCOUTED OUT AND DUCKS UNDER! Apollo turns back and here comes M$J– BUT WHAT HE WASN’T ACCOUNTING FOR WAS APOLLO SCOOPING HIM UP FOR A SAMOAN DROP FROM OUT OF NOWHERE! APOLLO ALREADY UTILIZES A SIGNATURE MANEUVER OF HIS AS HE GOES TO THE COVER!
ONE...
TWO...
MARCU$ KICKS OUT!
Watson: Close two count! A beautiful Samoan Drop from Apollo Polamalu, as he is already doing all that he can to try and shake up the new North American Champion...
Sydney: This is already bound to be a classic. These two men are giving it their all and we’re just getting started! Apollo still has a lot to prove, but so does the new champion, I have no idea who leaves on top in this one.
M$J holds his back in pain, not expecting Apollo to dig that deep so soon in the match. Apollo looks down at M$J, shaking his head. He pulls him up and jams his head into his thighs. Apollo tries to scoop him up for yet another big move, but this time M$J has it scouted out as he tosses Apollo over head with a back body drop! Apollo winces as his back meets the canvas, but he still tries to grab at M$J’s legs for a sunset flip takedown of sorts.. But M$J instead drops to his knees, pressing Apollo’s shoulders against the mat for a kneeling pin as he hooks the legs down!
ONE...
TWO...
APOLLO KICKS OUT!
That was a close one, as both rise. Apollo throws a lariat which M$J blocks with his two hands! Apollo holds his arm in pain as M$J cracks him with a roundhouse kick! Apollo turns from the impact, and M$J takes the waist to HOIST HIM UP FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX! M$J breathes heavily, but he rolls over and holds onto Apollo. Apollo has no idea where he’s at, as M$J RIPCORDS HIM OUT INTO A KNEE O THE JAW! Apollo is dazed, and M$J drops him with a superkick! M$J wastes no time, stepping out to the apron. He climbs the top rope, calling for Apollo to get up! Unaware of his surroundings, Apollo is up to his feet to try and stay on the defense... But he turns around to M$J WHO FLIES OFF THE TOP ROPE INTO A METEORA! QUICKLY HOOKS THE LEGS!
ONE...
TWO...
APOLLO GETS A SHOULDER UP!
And now it’s the time champion that’s in control! M$J watches Apollo slowly rise. He batters him with forearm strikes, and then kicks at the legs. Apollo is in no man's land as M$J drops him with a clothesline! Apollo slowly rises up as M$J drops him with another! Apollo rises up and M$J hunches him over with a spinning sole kick to the gut. He stomps the foot, and then toe kicks Apollo in the jaw! Apollo is stunned, and then M$J QUICKLY SCOOPS HIM UP! Apollo tries to deadweight him, but the champion is just far too strong! HE MARCHES TO THE CENTER OF THE RING, RUNNING INTO A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! BIG TIME MOVE FROM THE CHAMPION, AND HE GOES TO THE COVER!
ONE...
TWO...
T– APOLLO KICKS OUT!
That’s three times in a row where M$J has made the pinfall! Apollo rolls away to the apron, clutching at his back in pain. He’s in clear agony and M$J knows it. He claps his hands, awaiting his rise. M$J leaps up the middle rope into a lariat– but Apollo ducks just in time! He takes the neck, yanking him down with an inverted hot shot! M$J falls face first, clutching at the back of his head in pain. Apollo slides in behind him, awaiting his rise... M$J slowly gets up and Apollo hits the ropes for a nasty big boot! M$J is turned inside out, and Apollo quickly pulls him up afterwards... CYCLONE STRIKE! THE DISCUS LARIAT CONNECTS THIS TIME! M$J GETS FOLDED RIGHT ONTO HIS NECK! Apollo rolls him over and hooks the legs, counting along with the referee.
ONE...
TWO...
T—M$J GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!
Apollo slaps the mat! These two are going back and forth, with no victor in sight! M$J rolls over, groaning. Apollo rises, running his hands through his hair. He pulls up M$J and jams his head into his thighs, taking the waist. He tries to lift him for another powerbomb, but again! M$J looks for the back body drop.. But this time Apollo is much more resistant to it. M$J keeps fighting it though, and Apollo’s body starts to elevate off the canvas, his legs up in the air as he clenched around M$J’s waist... But he brings it right back down! And he lifts M$J up for a powerbomb – but HE GETS DRAGGED DOWN INTO A HURRICANRAN–NO! APOLLO HOLDS ON! Apollo throws M$J into a buckle bomb! M$J bounces out, holding his back in agonizing pain. Apollo quickly turns M$J and takes his arms into a full nelson. DRAGON SUPLEX!
The crowd gasp at how powerful that suplex was. M$J is laid out, while Apollo is taking his sweet time to try and recover after that one. The exhaustion has overcome both men, as neither are making any moves for recovery. Apollo uses the ropes to rise to his feet, and M$J starts to claw his way upwards. Apollo cracks him with an elbow to the jaw. M$J struggles to stand upright as Apollo throws another. He’s on wobbly legs, and Apollo hits the ropes for momentum but M$J brings him down with a dropkick! M$J slowly crawls up, and Apollo starts to rise. He clotheslines him over!
Apollo falls to the floor, holding his head in pain. He groggily works his way up, and M$J hits the ropes, FLYING INTO A BIG TIME SUICIDE DIVE! APOLLO GOES DOWN! AND M$J IS EXHAUSTED, BUT THE CROWD FUEL HIM BACK UP TO HIS FEET!
Watson: Marcu$ $t John soars through the air! What a tope suicida, driving Apollo straight to the ground! Could this be it?!
Sydney: It very well may be so! The North American Champion is closing in to be the first man to defeat Apollo Polamalu!
M$J drags Apollo up and throws him into the ring. He slides in behind him, calling him up! Apollo slowly rises, and M$J LEAPS INTO THE MONEY STOMP 2.0! APOLLO SIDESTEPS IT! CHOP BLOCK! M$J goes down, holding the back of his leg in pain! Apollo quickly rises and starts stomping at that bad leg! Apollo starts stomping at it some more! M$J cries out in agony, as Apollo tries to get in a Cloverleaf— but M$J kicks him back. Apollo staggers backwards, and shows some agility as he leaps into a dropkick to the knees! M$J falls flat on his face, the impact hurting him greatly. He wails out in agony, and Apollo slowly rises. M$J grabs at his knees. Apollo grins and pulls him up. He takes him in a front facelock— but M$J runs him into the turnbuckles! Both stagger out, whilst Apollo holds his back in pain. M$J falls to the ropes and Apollo charges in! M$J throws him over the top rope to the apron! M$J takes his head and pulls him through the middle rope… REGICIDE! APOLLO’S HEAD SMASHES INTO THE CANVAS! M$J clutches at his knee, and he scoots backwards into a cover!
ONE...
TWO...
THR— APOLLO GETS HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE!
How close that was?! M$J slaps the mat, frustrated. He uses the ropes to start to rise up. Apollo rolls over, dazed and confused. He crawls to the ropes and uses them to rise up. M$J watches him closely, and as Apollo uses the ropes.. He turns to face M$J but he falls forward! Apollo falls to his fours and tries to work his way back up, but
M$J BOUNCES OFF THE ROPES AND HITS THE MONEY STOMP 2.0! APOLLO GETS HIS FACE SMASHED INTO THE CANVAS! HE’S LAID FLAT ON THE MAT, BUT M$J CLUTCHES AT THE KNEE! Regardless, he starts to roll over towards Apollo… But Apollo has enough left in him to roll away! M$J crawls for Apollo, and he rolls out of the ring! Apollo breathes heavily, gasping for air. M$J uses the ropes to rise, but Apollo sweeps him from underneath! Apollo works his way up, and quickly drags M$J’s body in the ring to the ring post. Apollo SLAMS M$J’s ankle into the ring post! M$J cries out in agony, and Apollo does it again! He starts wrapping his legs around the post, and then drops back into a ring post figure four leglock! M$J’s legs are taking a beating as he yells out in pain! The referee begins his count as his body is underneath the ropes!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Apollo releases right before four, but the damage has clearly been done. M$J rolls over, clutching at his knees! Apollo grins. He slides in, looking down at him. M$J swats at his feet, but it’s no use. Apollo slowly pulls M$J up, not phased. He scoops him onto his shoulders into a fireman’s carry. Apollo looks around as he slowly walks to the center of the ring, grinning. M$J waves his hand out, defenseless… AS APOLLO TOSSES HIM INTO THE KIWI KILLER! THE BACK OF M$J’s head lands flush on the knee of Apollo! Apollo falls back seated, breathing heavily. Meanwhile, M$J is simply not moving after having his entire body get smashed like that! Apollo crawls over and begins to hook the legs, nodding along to the referee’s count.
ONE...
TWO...
THREE—
M$J KICKS OUT JUST BEFORE THE REF’S HAND GOES DOWN!
Apollo bangs his fists onto the mat! He uses the ropes to rise to his feet, nodding his head. He calls M$J up. M$J clutches at the back of his head as he slowly gets up. QUIETU— M$J DUCKS UNDER! He takes the waist of Apollo! He tries to lift him, but Apollo slaps his hands down! Apollo turns and headbutts him! M$J wobbles, struggling to stay upright. Apollo hits off the ropes, throwing a lariat— M$J kicks his arm away! But Apollo kicks M$J in the knee! M$J falls to the ropes, and Apollo approaches him… M$J cracks him with an elbow! Another one! Apollo swings and M$J sidesteps it, throwing a roundhouse kick to the ribs of Apollo! Apollo hunches over and M$J hits the ropes for the Money Stomp 2.0 but Apollo moves! M$J turns back as Apollo spins into the CYCLONE — M$J kicks him in the gut! He jams his head into his thighs and lifts him upside down…
BOUNCED CHECK! SMASHES APOLLO INTO THE CANVAS!
BUT M$J HOLDS HIS KNEES IN PAIN! HE GASPS OUT IN PAIN!
Watson: The champion is hurt! The Bounced Check connects but at what cost?!
Sydney: Apollo is doing everything in his power to try and neutralize M$J’s chances of winning, but he’s still out!
M$J slowly crawls to Apollo. He clutches his hurt knees and muscles him over. He hooks the legs, nodding his head. The referee slides for the count!
ONE...
TWO...
THREE...
NO! APOLLO KICKS OUT! HOW DID HE DO THAT?! M$J falls over, in shock. He struggles, crawling to the ropes to use them to rise up. Apollo is laid on the mat, gasping for air. This is far from what he expected, as the champion slowly approaches him. He takes him by the head, grabbing him in a front facelock! He hooks the leg and starts to lift him... BANKRUP– NO! APOLLO THUMBS MARCU$ IN THE EYE!
MARCU$ FALLS BACK, HOLDING HIS EYE IN PAIN! APOLLO SHAKES HIS HEAD, HAVING TO CHEAT... BUT MARCU$ CLOSES THE GAP WITH A SPINNING ELBOW TO THE HEAD!!!
Marcu$ is pulling at straws now, trying to figure out how to put this rookie away. He grabs Apollo and whips him HARD into the corner, the thud very audible to everyone in Seoul! The Iconoclast comes out of the corner yelling as he falls to a knee from the impact. Marcu$ is quick to engage, getting to the second rope and then grabbing Apollo by the hair before hoisting him up for a... DEATH VALLEY DRIVER?! Marcu$ jumps, but Apollo throws a well timed elbow to escape, causing BOTH MEN TO LAND ON THEIR HEADS!!! There is an audible gasp in the arena as the referee checks on both fighters, not getting a response as the both are sucking wind to try and unconsciously regulate their breathing.
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
Both men finally move an arm to be able to try and roll over, even if in slow motion...
SEVEN
EIGHT
Marcu$ is on his side now, trying to to get feeling back in his extremities. Apollo is is on his stomach...
NINE
TEN!!!
Marcu$ is pulling at straws now, trying to figure out how to put this rookie away. He grabs Apollo and whips him HARD into the corner, the thud very audible to everyone in Seoul! The Iconoclast comes out of the corner yelling as he falls to a knee from the impact. Marcu$ is quick to engage, getting to the second rope and then grabbing Apollo by the hair before hoisting him up for a... DEATH VALLEY DRIVER?! Marcu$ jumps, but Apollo throws a well timed elbow to escape, causing BOTH MEN TO LAND ON THEIR HEADS!!! There is an audible gasp in the arena as the referee checks on both fighters, not getting a response as the both are sucking wind to try and unconsciously regulate their breathing.
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
Both men finally move an arm to be able to try and roll over, even if in slow motion...
SEVEN
EIGHT
Marcu$ is on his side now, trying to to get feeling back in his extremities. Apollo is is on his stomach...
NINE
TEN!!!
DING DING DING
Both men jump to their feet a second after the bell rings before realizing that they were two late.
Starr: Ladies and Gentlemen, neither man was able to meet the referee's ten count there fore this match has been ruled a DRAW!!!
The crowd cannot believe the fight that they just witnessed. After a moment of silence, they begin to applaud both fighters.
Watson: I can’t believe it! Maruc$ $t John was a SPLIT SECOND away from possibly putting this match away and instead Apollo snatched a stalemate from the jaws of potential defeat! But at what cost?!
Sydney: Apollo is a strong man – he saw victory slipping and he had to try to take it by any means necessary! It’s not often he cheats, so I CAN COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND IT! But it backfired on him and both men may have had their bells rung there. I hope they can get checked out by EWC medical personnel and that they are both ok.
The rookie heads up the ramp, not pleased with how the match ended, but knowing that he did what was needed to survive... Meanwhile, M$J is handed his championship as he slowly clears the cobb webs from that impact.
Watson: Both men fought their hearts out here tonight and despite neither getting what they wanted, one thing is for certain: We will be seeing these two fight again.. Of that I am sure! We have to take a break folks, we will be right back after this!
Camera cuts to commercial.
The camera cuts backstage and inside The Love Club locker room where we find Deimos, ‘Little’ Danny and Bunny Love getting ready for tonight’s match…Bunny’s phone starts buzzing and she reaches down and looks at the screen…
Deimos: What is it…Xavier need a coffee?…
Danny: Come on now, she’s here with us…
Deimos rolls his eyes as Bunny reads her message…
Love: No smart ass…it’s a message from Jordan Sharpe’s assistant regarding World Wide VI, we have been booked…
Danny smiles as he rubs his hands together…
Danny: Here we come Tampa, Florida…
Deimos: Who are we facing…
Bunny continues to read the message…
Love: EWC Tag Team Contenders Match…3pAC v. Young Justice v. Screamin Deamons…Which duo will punch their ticket to face the winners of the inevitable showdown between Eleos Affect and Heat Packers?
Bunny looks up at her team…
Deimos: Looks like the EWC is finally getting around to making that Tag Team Championship match…
Danny: Well the division is sort of at a stand still until they do…
Love: Well I know Chris Brock wants nothing more than to have the 3pAC bring the Tag Team Championships back to Paramount…this is what happens when an ‘indie team’ gets the belts…they only want to work when they want to work…
Deimos: Well this is our shot…at World Wide VI the 3pAC will jump up those rankings and take the top contenders spot but tonight…
Danny: We put some respect on our names…we show the Millwall’s Bricks that there is no hungrier team in this division than us, that while they think they have had a hard life it’s NOTHING compared to what we have been through…
Deimos: I get it…people don’t want to think anything exists outside their own little world…they want to ignore the back that I was BLACKBALLED from this business and you were homeless eating out of a dumpster, working at Burger King just to make ends meat…we haven’t had an easy road to get where we are and that’s why we fight like EVERYTHING is at stake…because for us it is…
Danny: They look at us and see shit, shit that they stepped in and is now stuck to their shoes…they think we are beneath them but tonight we go out there and make things personal…
Deimos: We show them and the EWC why the 3pAC are the team to lead tis division moving forward…
Danny: Let’s break their fucking faces and jump on a plane and get to Florida…
Danny balls up his fist and sticks it out…Deimos nods and does the same…Bunny looks at them and exhales…
Love: Fine…I’m sure that Cease and Desist letter was all smoke and they won’t really sue the hell out of us…
Bunny balls up her fist and extends hers to meet her tag teams…
Deimos: Believe in the pAC!!!
He nods as the camera fades out to commercial.
TAG TEAM SHOWCASE
Millwall's Bricks
VS 3pAC
We return to ringside where the Seoul crowd is ready for more tag team action!
Watson: Address whatever transition just happened and then opening Match Hype Comments
Starr: The following match is a Tag Team Contest. Joining us first, weighing in at a combined and even 400 pounds, Atlas Millwall and Marina Millwall... MILLWALL’S BRICKS!
The intro for "Children of the Grave" hits the speakers as the lights around the arena go dim. A quick *BANG* of pyro signals the arrival of Millwall's Bricks: Atlas on the left flexing, Marina on the right screaming in glee, and Bill wielding a roll of newspaper in the middle. The Bricks make their way towards the ring, with Atlas and Bill high-fiving the fans in the front row and Marina running around the ring like a madwoman. Everyone makes their way into the ring, with Atlas and Marina taking positions in the corners and Bill standing in the center. Each of them hits a pose as another quick burst of pyro blasts from ringside.
Starr: And the opponents, weighing in at a combined 455 pounds, they are Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny, they are... 3PAC!
TANGO…HOTEL…ECHO…THREE…PAPA…ALPHA…CHARLIE…THE 3PAC!!! The camera cuts to the crowd as Deimos, 'Little' Danny and Bunny Love walk through the crowd as 'My Hero' plays out. They march down the steps and make it to the guardrail. Deimos jumps over as 'Little' Danny runs and jumps over, doing that famous somersault entrance…once on his feet the pair walk over and lift Bunny Love up and over the rail with a hand under each of her arms. The trio storm up the steps and enter the ring…
DING DING DING
Marina and Danny start. Danny smacks Marina with a headbutt. She turns and cracks him with a headbutt of her own. Marina follows up with a forearm to the jaw and a clothesline. Marina whips Danny off the ropes but he reverses sending Marina off the ropes. Danny leans far to low for a backdrop so Marina rebounds and leaps into a headbutt catching him on the back of the head. Marina makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Danny lifts a shoulder breaking the count. Marina tags in Atlas. He gets into the ring. Atlas lifts Danny and bodyslams him down onto the mat. Danny manages to roll to his corner tagging in Deimos. He gets into the ring and runs at Atlas knocking him down with a running boot. Atlas is back on his feet. Deimos runs for… doesn’t matter. He gets stopped by a forearm to the jaw. Atlas lifts Deimos for a suplex but Deimos slips free and cracks Atlas with a headbutt to the back of the head and rolling him up with a school boy. The count.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Atlas rolls free breaking the count.
Watson: Both teams getting early pin attempts here!
Sydney: You love to see it!
Deimos grabs Atlas positioning him for a DDT but Atlas lifts him into the air popping him into a clothesline. He drags Deimos to his feet and tags in Marina. They position him and show him the Red Card sending him crashing down to the mat. Marina hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Danny dives in to break the count. Marina gets to her feet and fires at Danny with a roundhouse kick. Danny catches it and hits Marina with a spinebuster. Danny and Deimos grab an arm each and smack Marina in her face with In Your Face. She drops to the mat where Deimos makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Atlas shoves Danny into Deimos breaking the count.
Watson: Danny should have kept his head on a swivel and could have won this.
Sydney: If Millwall's Bricks put him on a swivel, they might win this!
Atlas grabs Danny and throws him out of the ring. He lifts Deimos into position for a Lion’s Roar but Deimos counters with a bulldog that sends Atlas rolling from the ring. Marina charges at Deimos but he pops her into the air as Danny slides in the ring hitting a pAC Drop. Danny makes the cover.
ONE…
TWO…
Atlas slides into the ring but Deimos grabs his ankles to stop him.
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winners, via pinfall 3PAC!
Bunny Love Celebrates in the ring raising Deimos and Danny’s arms in victory before they roll from the ring and head back through the crowd back to whence they came.
Watson: I could do a line line here about hating to see Bunny go but enjoying watching her leave. I won’t. Instead I will say that was a damn fine match that both could have won!
Sydney: Exactly. There were times I thought this was a Millwall victory and it could have been. That being said, 3PAC did well tonight to show why they are one of the top teams here in EWC!
Watson: And they have a shot at winning another EWC World Tag Team championship match at WorldWide! There's still more to come folks, we will be -
Tim Watson is cut off by the lights going out as we cut backstage...
The office of Paramount Wrestling General Manager Chris Brock is seen sitting behind his desk. Seeing that the camera is live, Brock sits up in his chair as he runs a hand through his hair.
Brock: Seoul, you all have been amazing so far tonight and we have more to come still! I just wanted to take a few moments to address UPRISING XXIV! That's right, live from Jacksonville, Florida on May 29th we are going to have a jam packed card for you and I wanted to announce a few of them for you all tonight!
Xavier Reid already told you all that we were unable to come to terms on a match for the Undisputed championship, but that does not mean that we will not have title matches for you! I am please to announce to you all tonight that after Ibuki Ito's insistence on cashing in his rematch clause so soon, the Main Event of UPRISING will see Marcu$ St. John defend his North American championship against Ito.... In a Brightline Crazy Train match! The fine folks at Brightline have been working on extending their service from Miami to Jacksonville, and are ready to test the line so I thought what better way to do that then to put two of Paramount's best fighters on in Miami and let them fight it out on the 4 hour high speed train ride to Jacksonville. Whomever can throw the other off the train before it gets to its destination will be the EWC North American champion!
An audible "OHHH" comes from the crowd at this news.
Brock: Also, I can confirm, that after tonight's post match shenanigans between Callum MacBeth and The Lad, I was informed that Lad is looking to go after The House and has informed me that he wants the EWC United States Championship! So I got on the phone to Grizzly and Cosmo Goldworthy and the match is now official! The Lad will be cashing in the points he has earned in the Paramount Power Rankings and will be challenging Cosmo Goldworthy for the EWC United States championship live in Jacksonville! I also have one more title match up my sleeve, but I will save that one for the official card reveal. Now back to the action!
The camera fades to black as it goes to commercial.
Brock: Seoul, you all have been amazing so far tonight and we have more to come still! I just wanted to take a few moments to address UPRISING XXIV! That's right, live from Jacksonville, Florida on May 29th we are going to have a jam packed card for you and I wanted to announce a few of them for you all tonight!
Xavier Reid already told you all that we were unable to come to terms on a match for the Undisputed championship, but that does not mean that we will not have title matches for you! I am please to announce to you all tonight that after Ibuki Ito's insistence on cashing in his rematch clause so soon, the Main Event of UPRISING will see Marcu$ St. John defend his North American championship against Ito.... In a Brightline Crazy Train match! The fine folks at Brightline have been working on extending their service from Miami to Jacksonville, and are ready to test the line so I thought what better way to do that then to put two of Paramount's best fighters on in Miami and let them fight it out on the 4 hour high speed train ride to Jacksonville. Whomever can throw the other off the train before it gets to its destination will be the EWC North American champion!
An audible "OHHH" comes from the crowd at this news.
Brock: Also, I can confirm, that after tonight's post match shenanigans between Callum MacBeth and The Lad, I was informed that Lad is looking to go after The House and has informed me that he wants the EWC United States Championship! So I got on the phone to Grizzly and Cosmo Goldworthy and the match is now official! The Lad will be cashing in the points he has earned in the Paramount Power Rankings and will be challenging Cosmo Goldworthy for the EWC United States championship live in Jacksonville! I also have one more title match up my sleeve, but I will save that one for the official card reveal. Now back to the action!
The camera fades to black as it goes to commercial.
SINGLES MATCH
NON-TITLE
Ibuki Ito
VS El Pablo
We return to ringside where South Korea is buzzing for the main event of the night!
Watson: It's been such an amazing night so far, and we just heard those two bombshell announcements from Chris Brock, but we saved quite possibly the best for last! The Love Club takes on Shinijoshi in our main event!!
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in Daly City, California and weighing in at 235 pounds... IBUKI ITO!
‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love walks out onto the stage and raises his arms into the air as the lights fade out. He jumps up and down as ‘Deeper Depper’ begins to play. A strobe light circles around the stage as a single white spotlight hits the stage where Ibuki is standing, his back facing the ring, his arms stretched out and his head down. He swings around to face the ring as Buddy Love runs up and stands next to him. After a quick word the pair start to walk towards the ring, Buddy runs ahead and charges up the steps and holds open the ropes for Killjoy to step through. Ibuki walks to the center of the ring, extends his arms and tilts his head back to soak everything in.
Starr: And the opponent, from Puebla City, Mexico and weighing in at 180 pounds, he is the EWC International Champion... EL PABLO!
A cry of "VIVA LA RAINBOWLUTION!!!" leads to 'Party Hard' by Andrew W.K. hitting the soundsystem and the stage and ringside area being bathed in flashing, flickering, brightly-coloured lighting. As the main hook hits, El Pablo bursts through the curtain, playing to the fans and chugging Skittles like a Steveweiser as his brother Vertigo follows slowly behind, stoic and silent.
The two pause at the top of the ramp, as Pablo throws a final helping of multicoloured candy pieces down his throat before flashing the Shinijoshi double deuces towards the camera and charging down the ramp towards the ring. He slides under bottom rope, then leaps in one smooth motion back to his feet before running up the turnbuckle and tossing a couple of fistfuls of Skittles out into the adoring crowd as Vertigo belatedly takes up his position on the outside. After offering up a final salute, Pablo throws the double deuces up again before hopping back down to the canvas, bumping fists with his brother and performing a few final stretches in the corner as his music fades.
DING DING DING
Pablo smacks Ito with an elbow to the jaw and then one to the side of the head. He runs at Ito for something but Ito pops him up into the air. Pablo shifts his weight in mid air taking Ito down with a crucifix driver. The count.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Ito rolls out breaking the count. Pablo runs at Ito for something but Ito ducks it and catches Pablo with an uppercut. Pablo staggers but Ito grabs him driving Pablo down with a falcon arrow. He grabs a leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Pablo pushes his way free breaking the count.
Watson: Almost a three count!
Sydney: Almost. But almost doesn’t make the bell ring. Three counts do!
Ito lifts Pablo up to his feet and up for a last ride before bringing him down with a sitout powerbomb. Pablo manages to roll to his front to avoid a pin attempt. He uses the ropes to drag himself to his feet but Ito scoops Pablo up onto his shoulders. Ito drops Pablo over the top rope down onto the apron with a Death Valley driver. Ito drags Pablo into the ring and climbs to the top turnbuckle. Ito dives crashing down on Pablo with a diving foot stomp. He hooks the leg as he makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Pablo manages to roll a shoulder off the mat breaking the count. Ito lifts Pablo up bringing him to the mat with a Screwdriver. He grabs the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Pablo just manages to push himself free.
Watson: How did he do that?!
Sydney: I don’t know. I don’t think Ibuki Ito knows! I’m not convinced that even El Pablo knows!
Ito lifts Pablo up to his shoulders for a fireman’s carry but Pablo smacks Ito with elbows to the side of the head until Ito has to put him down. Pablo leaps into a code red spinning Ito to the mat. Pablo runs off the ropes as Ito gets to his knees. Pablocomes running in blasting Ito with a dropkick. Pablo runs off the ropes, springing from the middle rope and flies back at Ito crashing down with an Asai moonsault. He hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Ito lifts a shoulder from the mat breaking the count. Ito drags himself to his feet. Pablo catches him from behind with a Furry Ninja Strike. Ito drops like a stone. Pablo rolls him over and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Ito manages to get a hand to the bottom rope breaking the count.
Watson: The bottom rope keeps Ibuki Ito in this one!
Sydney: You can put it down to luck or a veteran knowing where they are in the ring all you want but what matters is that this continues and both are still in this contest!
Ito pulls himself to his feet and rests in the corner. Bad idea. Pablo comes running across the ropes hitting a Five Star Express. Ito drops to the mat where Pablo makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Ito rolls to his side to break the count. Pablo lifts Ito to his feet but he counters with a backdrop. Ito turns on the balls of his feet smacking Pablo with a Konbanwa. Pablo drops to the mat where Ito makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Pablo just manages to lift a shoulder to break the count
Watson: Don’t look at me like that! I don’t know!
Sydney: I was hoping you would know something! I haven’t got a dame clue how El Pablo is moving! That said, that might well have been the last movement of El Pablo in this match!
Ito gets to his feet and runs looking for a Kettei-Da. Pablo manages to duck and rolls Ito with a school boy. Ito rolls to his feet but Pablo leaps looking for Taste The Rainbow. Ito manages to block and throws Pablo to his feet cracking him with a Kettei-Da. He makes a cover. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall IBUKI ITO!
Buddy Love pulls himself into the ring and he raises Ito’s arm in victory. Ito stands with his hand raised before wiping the sweat from his face and rolling through the ropes. He stares at El Pablo, who is handed the EWC International championship as he tried to figure out what went wrong.
Watson: That was a fight! Ibuki Ito may walk away with the victory but this could have gone either way!
Sydney: Exactly! El Pablo will be sitting in the back thinking about the loss but he came a hair from the win on several occasions and I believe that had he hit that Hurricanrana, this would have been his win.
Watson: Tonight has been so packed with action, but we have another banger instore for you in a few weeks in Jacksonville, Florida for UPRISING XXIV live on Pay Per View May 29th! We will see you stateside folks! We are totally out of time!
Camera fades to black on the image of Ibuki Ito, smirking at the leader of the Rainbowlution knowing that he has a date with destiny, and the EWC North American championship waiting for him in Jacksonville...
