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Live from the sold-out TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida
Thursday Night August 1st, 2021
8:00pm EST
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires new promo video package with all the new stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone, the Lynch Mob, the Zombie Bride Su Yim and many, many more with their high risk, high impact moves to the music of "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons blasting across the arena in unison with the pyrotechnics lighting the place up. The entire arena erupts in a chorus of cheers as the show comes on air. The music and pyro's stop as the cameras fade down to our broadcast table as “The Mexican Sensation” Caristico and “British Royalty” Phillip Greenway are standing by. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Good evening folks and welcome to the Summer Stampede preshow and Caristico, what a show we have in store for everyone tonight as the Women’s division takes center stage with not one but two amazing grudge matches.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s right. We’ve got two huge grudge matches tonight to start things off and I can’t wait to get right to the action because these women are out for blood.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – In one of our matches that we will be seeing later, the German powerhouse Gabby Jetson will take on the Canadian sensation Nicole Matthews. Last week we all watched in horror as Gabby ruthlessly attacked Nicole after their impromptu tag team match where Gabby teamed up with Nicole after Portia Perez was attacked backstage. Come to find out, it was Gabby herself that took Portia out injuring her neck and spine.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Gabby is sick and tired of losing and she’s decided to go down a very different path than what we are used to seeing out of her. A path of pain and destruction at the cost of any woman on the roster that gets in her way. Unfortunately, Portia Perez was the first woman to feel the wraith of Gabby.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That should be a fantastic match and I can’t wait to see it, but first; old scores must be settled between the leader of Team Exile Malia Hosaka and her former protégé Kiera Hogan and it all started nearly two months ago.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s right Phillip. This feud started as far back as Queen of the Ring when Kiera entered the battle royal in place of Gabby Jetson. This sparked something inside of Malia Hosaka who felt that the former Exile member disrespected her and forgot her place among the hierarchy of the group. For Kiera tonight, it’s either win and move-on from Team Exile or lose and go crawling back on her hands and knees and do as Malia says no questions asked.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, the wait is over and the shows about to start. Let’s go to the ring for the opening match of the night!!!
Pre-show match
Gabby Jetson vs Nicole Matthews
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 194 lbs., she is… “The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson!!!
[ “Fight to the Death” by Neil Myers rocks the arena as the crowd explodes to their feet as “The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson storms out on stage and marches down to the ring climbing in!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Gabby comes into this match with a six and six record, but most importantly she has dropped her last two out of three matches and it has somehow swayed the way she’s viewing her path back into title contention. For some reason she feels she needs to bully and beat her opponents into submission.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Like most women in the women’s division, looking up at Amber Nova is frustrating as hell. It’s a wonder that all of them haven’t snapped yet.
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 190 lbs, this is... Nicole Matthews!!!
[ The crowd goes nuts as “I like it heavy” by Halestorm rocks the building as Nicole Matthews storms down to the ring and climbs in. The referee has to keep the two women apart as Nicole spouts profanities at Gabby. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is Nicole’s first singles match here in the Empire as she has mainly been tagging with her partner Portia Perez who is currently on the IR after suffering a horrific neck injury at the hands of Gabby Jettson.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nicole has yet to wrestle any singles match’s here in the Empire and she chooses tonight to make it her debut match against a pretty vicious woman.
[ The bell rings and Nicole goes right at Gabby, but Gabby punches Nicole. Gabby kicks Nicole. Gabby punches Nicole. Gabby hits a dropkick from the second rope on Nicole. Gabby chops Nicole. Gabby uses a legsweep on Nicole. Gabby whips Nicole into the ropes and drives a lariat into Nicole. Gabby whips Nicole into the ropes, but Nicole comes off and hits Gabby with a pump kick. Nicole hooks Gabby in an ankle lock. Gabby is struggling to reach the ropes. Gabby finally reaches the ropes. Nicole climbs to the top rope and nails Gabby with the Phoenix Splash. Nicole rolls Gabby up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Gabby gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Nicole draws first blood over Gabby as she hit that Phoenix Splash for a quick two count.
[ Nicole hits a standing drop kick on Gabby. Nicole whips Gabby into the ropes, but Gabby reverses it and misses with a clothesline; but Nicole comes off and hits Gabby with a clothesline of her own. Nicole chops Gabby. Nicole goes for an Exploder suplex, but Gabby blocks it. Gabby goes for a clothesline, but Nicole counters it with a crucifix pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Gabby gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Gabby seems off her game so far tonight. She needs to find that next gear before this young woman finds a way to pin her.
[ Nicole nails Gabby with a high knee. Nicole goes for a huracanrana from the second rope, but Gabby counters it with a sit-down power bomb. Gabby hooks Nicole’s legs as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Gabby looks at the referee like she could kill him as she drags the limp Nicole to her feet like a rag doll.
[ Gabby whips Nicole into the ropes, but Nicole drives a high knee into Gabby. Nicole goes for a sleeperhold, but Gabby blocks it. Gabby goes for an Asai moonsault, but Nicole counters it with an interceptor superkick. Nicole hits a spinning backbreaker on Gabby. Gabby springs to her feet and uses a Russian legsweep on Nicole. Gabby nails Nicole with a big leg drop as she covers Nicole and Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – These two women are matching each other move for move right now. I don’t think Gabby anticipated such a tough match.
[ Gabby hits an enzuigiri on Nicole. Gabby hits a ripcord cutter on Nicole. Gabby hits a springboard bulldog on Nicole. Gabby hits a dropkick from the second rope on Nicole. Gabby clotheslines Nicole over the top rope and goes to the outside after her. They're brawling around the ringside area. ...1 ...Nicole hits a standing dropkick on Gabby. ...1 ..2Nicole throws Gabby back into the ring. Nicole hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Gabby. Nicole goes for a clothesline, but Gabby ducks out of the way. Gabby tries for a Russian legsweep, but Nicole counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Nicole hits a roundhouse kick on Gabby. Nicole whips Gabby into the turnbuckle. Nicole runs into the ropes, but Gabby hits Nicole with a shoulderblock. Gabby hits a second rope corkscrew legdrop on Nicole. Gabby is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You get the sense that Gabby is starting to wear down Nicole?
[ Gabby uses an armdrag takedown on Nicole. Gabby goes for a corner forearm smash, but Nicole ducks out of the way. Nicole attempts a dropkick from the second rope, but Gabby steps out of the way. Gabby hits a top rope twisting somersault splash on Nicole. Gabby laughs as she throws Nicole out of the ring, but Nicole hangs on to the top rope for dear life. Gabby notices it and breaks Nicole's grip sending her to the floor. Gabby jumps onto Nicole with a baseball slide that slams Nicole into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Gabby uses a Side Russian legsweep on Nicole. ...2 ...Gabby rolls Nicole back in under the bottom rope. Gabby hits an Asai moonsault on Nicole as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Nicole gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nicole kicks out yet again as she hangs on in this match!!! She’s got the heart of a champion!!!
[ Gabby hits the 6-1-9 on Nicole. Gabby attempts a corkscrew legdrop, but Nicole moves out of the way and hits an enzuigiri on Gabby. Nicole tries fora clothesline, but Gabby tries to counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex, but in turn, Nicole counters that with a facerake. Nicole attempts a huracanrana from the second rope, but Gabby catches her and drives her into the mat with a sidewalk slam. Gabby hooks Nicole’s legs as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Where this young woman is finding the strength to kick out of moves like that is beyond comprehension my friend!!!
[ Gabby attempts a diving elbowdrop, but Nicole counters it with a superkick. Nicole uses a monkey flip on Gabby. Nicole tries for a top rope twisting somersault splash, but Gabby rolls out of the way. Gabby goes for a huracanrana from the second rope, but Nicole counters it with a power bomb and a roll-up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Gabby grabs the bottom rope!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nicole came so close to winning this match with that power bomb but amazingly Gabby was able to reach out and grab the bottom rope to save herself.
[ Nicole hits a Meteora on Gabby and rolls her up again as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Gabby gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Nicole questions the referee about the count and he assures her that it was only a two count!!!
[ Nicole gets to her feet and runs into the ropes and hits Gabby with a clothesline sending Gabby tumbling over the top rope and out of the ring. Nicole jumps over the top rope and onto Gabby with a suicide dive. They're brawling around the ringside area. Gabby shoves Nicole into the steel guardrail. Gabby tries for a superkick, but Nicole grabs Gabby by the leg and powerslams her onto the announcer’s table. Nicole rolls Gabby back in under the bottom rope. Nicole measures Gabby up and drives a Shining Wizard into the back of Gabby’s head. Nicole goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:10:08
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match, Nicole Matthews!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an amazing win for this young woman as she got her revenge on Gabby for what she did to not only herself but her tag team partner Portia Perez. Where ever Portia is tonight, I am sure she is watching and celebrating for her partner.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – No matter where Nicole goes in her career, this is a great building block for her. Beating Gabby Jettson is a huge win for her.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, I am getting word that Cindy Meyers is standing by with Mike Bulk. Let’s go to the back and listen in to what the big man has to say going into his huge title match.
[ The show flashes backstage as Cindy Meyers is standing next to “Big Mike” Bulk who looks pissed off. ]
Cindy Meyers – Mike, tonight you go up against not one, but three men for the W.W.E. TV title in a Fatal Four-way match. What are your thoughts going into this championship match?
“Big Mike” Bulk – My thoughts? First off, I’m pissed off that this is a Fatal Four-way match at all. Raven Horse and Arik Cannon are under the cut list as it is. Why the hell are Shane and DDP rewarding these guys for anything? It should have been a straight up one on one match between Psycho Messiah and me!!!
[ Just then, “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins walks onto the set with a shit eating grin on his face. ]
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – You know Mike, this is the one time that you and I are in perfect agreement on something. For whatever reason Shane and Page are kissing those two guys asses. And I also agree with you that it should be just a one-on-one match. But what I don’t agree with is that you think it should be you in this match. Look at my record big boy!!! It’s way better than yours!!! Look at the rankings!!! I am way higher up the charts than you are. Nobody, and I mean nobody; deserves a TV title match more than I do!!!
[ The crowd goes wild as “Bloodlust” Steve Scott walks onto the set. ]
“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – I hate to piss all over your parade Chandler, but you had your run at the TV title and honestly; you sucked at it. That Indian scalped you ass and he took your TV title from you. And you Bulk, sorry for bursting your bubble too but if you lose tonight, you’ll be no better off than Raven Horse or Cannon because that cut line has your name on it too.
“Big Mike” Bulk – Screw you. Win or lose I’ll still be over the cut line!!!
[ Just then, the General Manager of the Empire DDP walks into the scene. ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Guys, we need to take it down a notch or two. No need to get yourselves all worked up here.
[ He looks over at Bulk. ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Big man, you need to go get ready for your match.
[ Bulk looks pissed as he storms off the set. ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Now as for the two of you, you both give very good arguments as to why each of you should have been in this title match.
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – I was the former TV champion!!!
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Listen, I know what you were… and I know what you are now. So, this is what I’m going to do. Thursday night on Afterburn, it’s going to be the two of you in a match for a future TV title shot.
[ Steve Scott smiles as he gets right up in Hopkins face. ]
“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – Prepare to get your ass beat… cowboy.
[ Steve Scott storms off as Hopkins stands there fuming. ]
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – It’s Outlaw now, shithead!!!
[ The show swings back to Caristico and Phillip at the announcer’s table. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – One match in the books and we already have huge news regarding the TV title. It’s going to be Chandler Hopkins taking on Steve Scott this week on Afterburn for a future title shot!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man what a match-up that’s going to be. Both men are right in the middle of the United States title picture and they are both dying to get their hands-on gold!!! No matter who wins the TV title tonight, they are going to have major competition in the weeks ahead.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, it’s time for our next match of the night as Gabby Jetson takes on Nicole Matthews in what promises to be a slugfest between two very big women. Let’s go back to the ring for the introductions!!!
Pre-show match
Malia Hosaka vs Kiera Hogan
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making her way to the ring, being accompanied by Genesis; and weighing in at 130 lbs., she is… Malia Hosaka!!!
[ The crowd boos their asses off as “Head like a hole” by Nine Inch Nails plays. Malia Hosaka and Genesis walk down to the ring and climb in. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Malia has a determined look on her face tonight as she attempts to put Kiera Hogan back in her place on Team Exile.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is going to be a very interesting match. Has Kiera Hogan learned enough under Malia to beat her and break away from her? Can the student turn the tables and be the teacher tonight?
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 114 lbs., this is… Kiera Hogan!!!
[ The crowd cheers as “Love, Fury, Passion, Energy” plays as Kiera Hogan walks down to the ring and climbs in never taking her eyes off of Malia or Genesis. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I wonder what’s going on in the head of Kiera Hogan right now as she looks across the ring at the two women that she once called friends?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can tell you this. She needs to forget that she was ever friends with these two women. She needs to look at them like she never knew them. She needs to be as cold hearted as Malia is.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Malia hits springboard a bulldog on Kiera. Malia locks in an arm grapevine on Kiera. Kiera is struggling to reach the ropes and finally grabs them. Malia throws Kiera into the turnbuckle and hits an atomic drop on Kiera. Malia locks Kiera in a bow-and-arrow submission. Kiera is valiantly trying to break the hold and eventually grabs the ropes. Malia drops an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle, but Kiera rolls out of the way. Kiera covers Malia as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Malia kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Malia was in control of this match until she went for that ill-advised elbowdrop from the second rope that missed by a mile.
[ Kiera hits a springboard dropkick to the right knee of Malia. Kiera runs into the ropes and hits Malia with a basement clothesline. Kiera is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Malia’s feet are in the ropes!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a massive basement clothesline by the one hundred- and fourteen-pound young woman!!!
[ Kiera hits a jumping front kick on Malia. Kiera throws Malia out of the ring. Kiera rolls out under the bottom rope after her. They're brawling around the ring area. ...1 ...2 ...Malia drives Kiera into the steel guardrail. Malia hits a Side Russian legsweep on Kiera onto the concrete floor. ...3 ...4 ...Malia tries to slam Kiera into the steel ringsteps but Kiera counters and powerslams Malia into the steel ringsteps. ...5 ...6 ...Kiera executes an enzuigiri on Malia off the ring apron. ...7 ...8 ...Kiera rolls Malia back into the ring. Kiera hits a spinning backbreaker on Malia. Kiera whips Malia into the ropes, but Malia reverses it. Malia tries for an armdrag takedown, but Kiera counters it with a spinning lariat. Kiera nails Malia with a second rope springboard bulldog. Kiera tries a top rope twisting moonsault, but Malia gets her knees up. Malia locks in a sleeperhold on Kiera. Kiera is valiantly trying to break the hold. Kiera manages to grab the ropes. Malia nails Kiera with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Malia hits the Bronco Buster on Kiera. Malia attempts a springboard armdrag, but Kiera steps out of the way. Kiera hits a Snap Dragon suplex on Malia. Kiera uses a springboard armdrag on Malia. Kiera hits a springboard bulldog on Malia. Kiera drives a high knee into Malia. Kiera hits a rolling cutter on Malia. Kiera whips Malia into the ropes and misses with an elbow. Malia comes off the ropes and drives a clothesline onto Kiera. Malia drives a corner forearm smash onto Kiera. Malia chops Kiera. Malia punches Kiera. Kiera kicks Malia. Kiera punches Malia. Kiera hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Malia. Kiera covers Malia as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Malia kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What a back-and-forth match right now between former teacher and former student!!!
[ Kiera hits a dropkick on Malia. Kiera hits a spinning backbreaker on Malia. Kiera hits an enzuigiri on Malia. Kiera tries for a springboard bulldog, but Malia steps out of the way. Malia goes for a springboard armdrag, but Kiera steps out of the way. Kiera hits a rolling cutter on Malia. Kiera tries for a DDT, but Malia throws her off. Malia hits a DDT on Kiera. Malia nails Kiera with the Meteora followed by the cover as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Kiera kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Malia control of the match back after that failed DDT attempt by Kiera Hogan.
[ Malia hits a springboard spear on Kiera. Malia drives a jumping front kick onto Kiera. Kiera springs to her feet and drives a superkick into Malia. Kiera throws Malia over the top rope. Kiera dives through the ropes onto Malia that sends her crashing into the announcer’s table. ...1 ...2 ...Genesis comes from behind, but Kiera nails Genesis with a discus lariat. ...3 ...4 ...Malia drives Kiera into the steel guardrail. ...5 ...6 ...Malia rolls Kiera back into the ring. Malia hits a Russian legsweep on Kiera. Kiera springs to her feet and nails Malia with a short-arm clothesline. Kiera hits an arm twist ropewalk chop against Malia. Kiera whips Malia into the ropes, but Malia reverses it. Malia goes for a high knee, but Kiera ducks out of the way. Kiera comes off and hits a rolling cutter on Malia. Kiera tries for a sleeperhold, but Malia counters it with a go-behind and hits a bulldog on Kiera. Malia tries a springboard spear, but Kiera steps out of the way. Kiera runs into the ropes and hits Malia with a basement drop kick. Kiera climbs to the top rope and nails Malia with a Phoenix Splash. Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Genesis grabs Joey Jiles by the feet dragging him to the floor breaking the count!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Oh my God Caristico, Kiera just had this match won and Genesis just pulled the referee out of the ring saving Malia!!!
[ Kiera drives a lariat into Malia. Kiera nails Malia with a side Russian legsweep. Kiera pumps the crowd up as she hits her finisher Face the Music (a cradle neckbreaker) on Malia!!! Kiera goes for the pin, but there is no referee to count!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What the hell!!! The referee is still outside the ring arguing with Genesis!!! Get back in the ring ref!!!
[ Joey Jiles sees the pin attempt and dives back into the ring to make the count ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Genesis puts Malia's foot on the bottom rope breaking the count!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That’s twice now Genesis has inserted herself into this match Caristico!!! She needs to be sent to the back!!!
[ Kiera whips Malia into the ropes and misses with a clothesline, but Malia comes off the ropes and drives a lariat into Kiera. Malia drives a European uppercut into Kiera. Malia goes for a clothesline, but Kiera counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Kiera hits a jumping front kick on Malia. Kiera hits a second rope diving elbowdrop on Malia. Kiera drives a European uppercut onto Malia. Kiera hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Malia. Malia springs to her feet and uses an armdrag takedown on Kiera. Malia drives a chop into Kiera. Malia drives a fist to the midsection of Kiera. Malia hits a bulldog on Kiera. Malia hits an enzuigiri on Kiera. Malia throws Kiera into the turnbuckle, but Kiera reverses it. Kiera charges into the corner, but Malia lifts her leg. Malia hits a chop on Kiera. Malia punches Kiera. Malia slaps Kiera. Malia drives a fist to the midsection of Kiera. Malia tries for a DDT, but Kiera blocks it. Kiera hits a corner forearm smash on Malia. Kiera nails Malia with a roundhouse kick. Kiera motions that it’s over as she hits Face the Music (a cradle neckbreaker) on Malia!!! Kiera goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts and the crowd counts along ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:15:11
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match, Kiera Hogan!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Kiera Hogan has done it!!! The crowd is going nuts as Kiera Hogan has just won her freedom from Malia Hosaka and Exile!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a great win for this young woman and now she can put Exile and Malia in her rear-view window and focus on championships!!! This young woman is going to hold gold in this company, you wait and see!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, what an amazing pre0show we have had tonight. We watched as Nicole Matthews overcame the odds to defeat Gabby Jettson and we all just watched as Kiera Hogan defeated her former teacher and friend in Malia Hosaka. If these matches are any sign as to what Summer Stampede has in store for us, it’s going to be an amazing show!!! Thank you so much for tuning in and we hope that you all stay tuned for tonight’s huge PPV. Good night folks and we will see you in one week’s time on Adrenaline!!!
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires new promo video package with all the new stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone, the Lynch Mob, the Zombie Bride Su Yim and many, many more with their high risk, high impact moves to the music of "Till I Collapse" by Eminem blasting across the arena in unison with the pyrotechnics lighting the place up. The entire arena erupts in a chorus of cheers as the show comes on air. The music and pyro's stop as the cameras fade down to our broadcast table as Mike Godwinn and “The Living Legend” Pezzer are standing by. ]
Mike Godwinn – Welcome to Summer Stampede folks!!! I am Mike Godwinn and I am joined by my long-time broadcast partner “The Living Legend” Pezzer!!! Pezzer, what a show we have lined up for the fans of the World Wrestling Empire. Eight huge matches and we end the night with a rematch of Red, White and Bruised where Go-D once again challenges for the World Heavyweight title as he takes on the champion Prophet!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’ve known Dave for a long dam time and he’s not going to rest until that World title is around his waist. Prophet better be ready for anything tonight.
Mike Godwinn – Staying with the World title picture, we are also going to have a Number One Contenders match between the former champion Alexander Stone and the so-called “Face of the Empire” Travis Blake. Travis is a highly sought-after commodity while Stone keeps piling up the wins until he can get his shot at the World title.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Travis Blake wants to walk around the locker-room calling himself the “Face of the Empire”, that’s all well and good. But he better be ready to get punched in the face because there a shit ton of guys in the back that are ready to step up and put this arrogant fuck back in line and one of them being Alexander Stone!!!
Mike Godwinn – In other action, we will see Amber Nova put her Women’s World title on the line against not just one woman, but two women in Shanna Ferguson and Thunder Rosa. Taking nothing away from the run that Shanna has been on as of late, but we all watched when Amber Nova screwed over Thunder Rosa when she hog tied her legs in that match against Solo Darling.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Screwed? This could be the new Montreal Screw Job Mikey. Like you said, Shanna has been on a great run, but this match should have been a one-on-one match between Thunder Rosa and Amber Nova all the way. I just get the feeling that in her mind the easier road to travel was through Shanna and not Thunder Rosa.
Mike Godwinn – Well, now the champion has two women to go through tonight making her job of keeping the title that much harder. In other action, we will see the United States Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge defend not just his title but also the Gauntlet of the Gods in a rematch from Red, White and Bruised when he takes on the former Champion Tito Escobar in a Six-man tag team match.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – One on one I give the edge to Tank all the way, no pun intended. But you throw in four other guys and you just don’t know what the hell is going to happen. Hell, Los Vipers could end up pinning either Shogun or Ito and it’s all over for Tank.
Mike Godwinn – I was stunned when Tank agreed to this match but moving on. The challenger for the Women’s National title was determined this week when it was announced that Solo Darling would take on Maria manic for the championship. Solo is coming off two good wins over Su Yim and Thunder Rosa to earn her this title shot.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Maria Manic is a friggen powerhouse in the Women’s division. I would die to see a title for title match against her and Amber Nova. That would be an instant classic. I think at the end of the match, Maria will be too much for a smaller Solo Darling to handle.
Mike Godwinn – Moving on to tag team action as the Chain Gang once again will take on the Guerillas of Destiny, but for one of these teams it will mean the end of their title run as the losing team will forfeit championship rematches as long as the winning team holds the World Tag Team titles.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is one hell of a stipulation. The losing team is forced to walk away and not challenge for the World Tag Team titles if the wining team holds the belts. This is sure to shake the tag team division to the core.
Mike Godwinn – I agree but think about how many other teams will get the opportunity to challenge for the tag titles if the Guerillas of Destiny or the Chain Gang don’t stand in their way. The Lynch Mob must be loving this? Folks, in other tag team action, we will see the three-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions Medusa Complex take on the two-time former tag team champions Caged Heat along with newcomers to the match S.E.X.!!! It was just this past week that S.E.X. was added to the match when Caged Heat attacked Medusa Complex and cost S.E.X. their rematch.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – To me, S.E.X. is the wild card in this match. We all know what Medusa Complex and Caged Heat bring to the table. These two teams have been passing the World Tag Team titles back and forth for the past few months like they are playing hot potato. With S.E.X. you really have no clue what you’re going to get. Hell, did anyone think that these two women could wrestle let alone come into this match with a four and three record? They would be lying if they said yes.
Mike Godwinn – I would have lost my shirt betting against these two ladies. Pezzer, all that we have mentioned plus one more as we kick off the night with a Fatal Four-way match that pits the W.W.E. Television Champion Psycho Messiah against Bulk, Arik Cannon and the former TV Champion Raven Horse.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is going to be one crazy match and, in my opinion, it’s one of those pick’em type matches where any of these guys could sneak out the win and walk out the new TV champion. Bulk has got the size and power. Cannon is the crazy son of a bitch that will do almost anything to win the title. Raven Horse has Reverend Azazel in his corner so that alone strengthens his odds and finally Psycho Messiah has the least to gain with local bookies saying that he has less than a twenty percent chance of winning tonight.
Mike Godwinn – That doesn’t sound good for the champion. Let’s kick this show off and get back to the ring as JoJo Rodriguez is ready to make the opening introductions!!!
In a Fatal Four-way match for the W.W.E. TV Title
Psycho Messiah © vs Raven Horse vs Bulk vs Arik Cannon
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following Fatal Four-way match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the W.W.E. Television Championship!! Making his way to the ring first, weighing in at 210 lbs, he is the reigning W.W.E. Television Champion, this is… Psycho Messiah!!!
[ The sold-out crowd roars out with a mixture of cheers and boos as Psycho Messiah walks down to the ring to “The Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson. He climbs into the ring and poses on the second turnbuckle raising his TV title high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, the champion Psycho Messiah has chosen to come out to the ring first in a very untraditional move as most champions come out last during title matches.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Well look at this guy. He’s not your typical champion and he already told us that he’s going to walk his own path here in the Empire.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his first opponent!!! Making his way to the ring weighing in at 210 lbs., he is… “The Irish Ass-kicker” Arik Cannon!!
[ Love him or hate him, the crowd does love his entrance music as “I’m shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphy’s rings across the stadium as the red headed Irish fighter marches down to the ring pissed off with his hands all taped up. He stomps up the stairs and climbs through the ropes ripping his leather jacket off and tossing it to the ringside attendant. ]
Mike Godwinn – The former number one contender to the World Heavyweight title has been plummeting in the rankings since losing his title match to Alexander Stone so many months ago.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Yeah, his career has been a train wreck since losing that match and now he’s on the verge of getting cut from the roster. He’s not like Tiger King because he’s got three matches to turn things around, but what a huge boost for this young guy it would be tonight if he could walk out the TV champion.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his next opponent. Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 484 lbs.; this is… “Big Mike” Bulk!!!
[ The sold-out crowd explodes to their feet as “Onward to Victory” by Icepick plays across the arena and the near five-hundred-pound monster “Big Mike” Bulk storms down to the ring and climbs in looking pretty pissed off. ]
Mike Godwinn – Here is the Mike Bulk. He is the biggest man on the Empire roster as he tips over four hundred and eighty pounds!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s a massive, massive man that the other three competitors are going to have fits tonight trying to keep him down!!! What a run Bulk could go on if he could lock down the TV title tonight!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their final opponent. Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by his manager Reverend Azazel, he weighs in at 247 lbs., and he is the former W.W.E. Television Champion; this is… Raven Horse!!!
[ The crowd boos as the native American walks out on stage to “Tattooed Attitude” by Shannon Moore. Pyro explodes all around him as he walks down to the ring ignoring all the fans that are booing him. He storms into the ring and raises his arms in the air flipping off the sold out crowd. ]
Mike Godwinn – This young man is a world of talent, but he too is dancing on the cut line. I just can’t imagine that the staff is going to cut a former champion from the roster!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse could be so much better if he just got out from under the evil Reverend Azazel. I really think that sadistic son of a bitch is holding the former TV champion back.
[ Bulk starts the match off with Raven Horse as the referee calls for the bell. Raven Horse sends Bulk into the turnbuckle and drives a kick to the midsection, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk uses an eye gouge on Raven Horse. Bulk launches Raven Horse out of the ring. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...5 ...6 ...7 ...as Raven Horse thinks things over before he reenters the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Bulk is a huge man and Raven Horse had to take a few seconds to think about how he’s going to approach this behemoth.
[ They lock up and Bulk uses a facerake on Raven Horse. Bulk goes for a Discus lariat, but Raven Horse ducks out of the way. Raven Horse drives a back fist into Bulk. Raven Horse connects with a Discus Punch into Bulk. Raven Horse goes for an eye gouge, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk tags out to Psycho Messiah and the crowd goes wild. Psycho Messiah nails Raven Horse with an armbar takedown. Psycho Messiah drives a European uppercut into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah drives in a knife edge chop on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah drives a back elbow into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah uses an eye gouge on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah slaps Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah goes for a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles, but Raven Horse blocks it. Raven Horse locks Psycho Messiah in a bearhug. Psycho Messiah inches his way towards the ropes and grabs them. Raven Horse chops Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse kicks Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah punches Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah chops Raven Horse. Raven Horse chops Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah punches Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah whips Raven Horse into the ropes and Raven Horse attempts a lariat, but Psycho Messiah blocks it. Psycho Messiah drives a Discus lariat into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah kicks Raven Horse. Raven Horse chops Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah kicks Raven Horse. Raven Horse hits Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah chops Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah hits a backbreaker on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah uses a hair pull back slam to the mat on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah runs into the ropes and tries for a clothesline, but Raven Horse counters it with a hiptoss. Raven Horse tags out to Bulk. Bulk goes for an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Psycho Messiah blocks it. Psycho Messiah attempts an eye gouge, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Psycho Messiah. Bulk tags out to Raven Horse locks Psycho Messiah in a chokehold as Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Smart move for Raven Horse to let go of that illegal hold. If he wants to regain his TV title, he’s going to have to keep his shit together and wrestle a smart match.
[ Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse not to do that again or she will DQ him. Raven Horse drives an uppercut into Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse tags out to Bulk. Bulk whips Psycho Messiah into the ropes, but Psycho Messiah reverses it and goes for a football tackle, but Bulk counters it with a stiff kick to the head. Bulk nails a brain buster on Psycho Messiah. Bulk attempts an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Psycho Messiah counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Psycho Messiah quickly tags out to Cannon. Cannon drives a back elbow into Bulk. Cannon nails Bulk with a DDT. Cannon throws Bulk into the turnbuckle, but Bulk comes back and rocks Cannon with a spinning elbow. Bulk drives a clothesline on Cannon. Bulk hits a DDT on Cannon. Bulk runs into the ropes and attempts a clothesline, but Cannon ducks out of the way. Cannon nails Bulk with his own lariat. Cannon throws Bulk into the ropes and he catches Bulk in an armbar submission. Yali Sapphire asks Bulk if he's still there. Bulk nods. Yali Sapphire checks Bulk's arm. She lifts it... it stays up! Bulk fights his way out of the hold by getting to the ropes. Bulk tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse nails Cannon with a pumphandle backbreaker. Raven Horse runs into the ropes and hits Cannon with a drop kick. Raven Horse tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah hits the Curb Stomp on Cannon. Psycho Messiah uses a go-behind on Cannon followed by a belly-to-back suplex on Cannon. Psycho Messiah hits a chop on Cannon. Psycho Messiah uses a hair pull slam on Cannon. Psycho Messiah tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse goes for a bearhug, but Cannon counters it with a punch to the face. Cannon tags out to Bulk. Bulk whips Raven Horse into the ropes. Bulk tries a powerslam into the turnbuckles, but Raven Horse counters it with a lariat. Raven Horse drives the Curb Stomp on Bulk. Raven Horse puts Bulk in an arm grapevine, but Bulk gets ahold of the ropes. Raven Horse tags out to Cannon. Cannon puts Bulk in a chokehold in the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – These guys are looking to dish out severe punishment on each other. We have yet to see a pin attempt by any of them.
[ Cannon uses a facerake on Bulk. Cannon tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse attempts a European uppercut, but Bulk counters it with a backslide pin attempt as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Raven Horse kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse with that wild swinging uppercut that Bulk countered with a backslide pin attempt for a quick two count!!!
[ Bulk drives a kick to the midsection of Raven Horse. Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon catches Raven Horse in a chokehold as Yali Sapphire warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – That’s the second time now that Cannon has used an illegal chokehold on one of his opponents. I get the feeling that he’s trying to prove that he shouldn’t even be in this match let along being on the cut list!!! That he’s World Championship material!!!
[ Yali Sapphire warns Cannon as he gets a chokehold right back on Raven Horse yet again. Yali Sapphire again warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Cannon gets right in the face of the referee screaming in her face!!! He better watch himself!!! He’s walking a fine line right now with her.
[ Cannon uses a hair pull slam on Raven Horse. Cannon drives a European uppercut into Raven Horse. Cannon drives a back elbow into Raven Horse. Cannon locks Raven Horse in an arm grapevine, but Raven Horse gets ahold of the ropes. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah uses a duck-down move on Raven Horse and tags out to Bulk. Bulk drives a punch into Raven Horse. Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon tries for a sleeperhold, but Raven Horse counters it with a go-behind and whips Cannon into the ropes. Cannon comes off and hits a lariat on Raven Horse. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and hits Raven Horse with a pump kick. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah nails Raven Horse with the Curb Stomp. Psycho Messiah catches Raven Horse in a forearm choke in the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Psycho Messiah to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have never seen a match where so many of the men involved are trying to hurt each other. It seems that winning the match right now is second to beating the hell out of each other.
[ Psycho Messiah hits a dropkick on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah uses a go-behind on Raven Horse and hits a dropkick to the knee of Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah tags out to Cannon. Cannon runs into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Raven Horse. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and misses with a clothesline. Cannon drives a kick to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon goes for the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam), but Raven Horse blocks it. Cannon chops Raven Horse. Raven Horse kicks Cannon. Raven Horse chops Cannon. Raven Horse kicks Cannon. Raven Horse goes for a facerake, but Cannon blocks it. Cannon drives a fist to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah hits a belly-to-back suplex on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah catches Raven Horse in an arm grapevine, but Cannon rushes into the ring and kicks Psycho Messiah in the back of the head breaking the hold. Raven Horse uses a facerake on Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse hits an Exploder suplex on Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse tags out to Bulk. Bulk uses an eye gouge on Psycho Messiah. Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon drives an uppercut on Psycho Messiah. Cannon runs into the ropes and hits Psycho Messiah with a drop kick. Cannon goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Psycho Messiah counters it with a back body drop. Psycho Messiah tags out to Bulk. Bulk whips Cannon into the turnbuckle. Bulk punches Cannon. Cannon kicks Bulk. Cannon drives an uppercut into Bulk. Cannon drives a fist to the midsection of Bulk. Cannon locks in a chokehold on Bulk as Yali Sapphire warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Cannon is seemingly a man possessed tonight as he is hell bent on punishing his opponents. He needs to remember that he needs to win this match in order to keep his job.
[ Yali Sapphire warns Cannon that if he does that again he will be DQ’d. Cannon whips Bulk into the ropes and nails Bulk with a lariat. Cannon uses a facerake on Bulk. Cannon drives a punch into Bulk. Cannon runs into the ropes and hits Bulk with a shoulderblock. Cannon hits a top rope dropkick on Bulk. Cannon drives a clothesline into Bulk. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah drives an uppercut into Bulk. Psycho Messiah goes for an arm grapevine, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk drives an uppercut into Psycho Messiah. Bulk nails Psycho Messiah with a brain buster. Bulk goes for a headbutt, but Psycho Messiah blocks it. Psycho Messiah whips Bulk into the ropes, but Bulk reverses it and Psycho Messiah hits Bulk with a super kick. Psycho Messiah goes for the pin on Bulk as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bulk kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That super kick nearly cleaned Bulk’s clock as it dropped the big man to the mat like a huge Sequoia tree!!!
[ Psycho Messiah goes for a mounted punch, but Bulk blocks it and locks Psycho Messiah in a chokehold. Yali Sapphire warns Bulk to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Bulk lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The big man is pissed right now as he goes right at the champion looking to inflict some pain!!!
[ Bulk drives a punch into Psycho Messiah. Bulk hits an atomic drop on Psycho Messiah. Bulk drills a brain buster on Psycho Messiah. Bulk hits a Discus Punch on Psycho Messiah. Bulk hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Psycho Messiah. Bulk puts Psycho Messiah in an arm grapevine submission, but Raven Horse dives in to make the save with a kick to Bulks head. ]
Mike Godwinn – Bulk worked the champion over unmercifully and he probably had the match won if it wasn’t for Raven Horse and that well timed kick to the back of Bulk’s head!!!
[ Psycho Messiah drives a Discus lariat into Bulk. Psycho Messiah uses a go-behind on Bulk. Psycho Messiah and hits a mounted punch on Bulk. Psycho Messiah drills a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Bulk. Psycho Messiah hits a Cradle DDT on Bulk for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Raven Horse dives in to make the save. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – A minute ago Raven Horse was saving Psycho Messiah and now he just cost the champion the match. Every man for himself in this match.
[ Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon hits an Exploder suplex on Psycho Messiah. Cannon uses an armdrag takedown on Psycho Messiah. Cannon hits a bulldog on Psycho Messiah. Cannon hits a takeover suplex on Psycho Messiah. Cannon drives an elbowdrop into Psycho Messiah. Cannon uses a waistlock takedown on Psycho Messiah. Cannon hits a takeover suplex on Psycho Messiah. Cannon nails him with a belly-to-back suplex, but Psycho Messiah pops back to his feet and stares at him. Cannon chops Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah chops Cannon. Psycho Messiah hits Cannon. Psycho Messiah nails Cannon with a DDT. Psycho Messiah is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Cannon kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Cannon thought that he had the champion on his heels, but how the tide quickly turned against him as he hit Cannon with that DDT.
[ Psycho Messiah catches Cannon in a guillotine choke, but Cannon grabs the ropes. Psycho Messiah drives a football tackle into Cannon. Psycho Messiah drives a fist to the midsection of Cannon. Psycho Messiah hits a backbreaker on Cannon. Psycho Messiah drives a mounted punch into Cannon. Psycho Messiah drives a fist to the midsection of Cannon. Psycho Messiah locks Cannon in a boot choke against the ropes as Yali Sapphire warns Psycho Messiah to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s all about punishing your opponents in this match. Winning TV title seems second to dishing out punishment.
[ Psycho Messiah whips Cannon into the ropes and Cannon explodes off hitting Psycho Messiah with a spin kick. Cannon nails Psycho Messiah with a belly-to-belly suplex. Cannon is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Psycho Messiah gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – You can see the intensity on cannon’s eyes tonight, but he needs to stay focused. He has to pull off a win tonight to keep his hopes alive to stay on the roster past Labor Day!!!
[ Cannon runs into the ropes and Psycho Messiah and Cannon each get hit with a double clothesline. Psycho Messiah drives a running knee strike into Cannon. Psycho Messiah runs into the ropes and drives a spear into Cannon. Psycho Messiah sends Cannon into the turnbuckle, but Cannon comes back out, but is met with a stiff clothesline. Psycho Messiah sends Cannon into the ropes and drops him with a standing dropkick. Psycho Messiah covers Cannon as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Cannon kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Psycho Messiah nearly got the three count right there to retain his TV title!!!
[ Psycho Messiah boot chokes Cannon in the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Psycho Messiah to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – Yali is doing the best she can to keep control of this match, but these men are hell bent on killing each other tonight!!!
[ Psycho Messiah covers Cannon as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Cannon gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – There’s still life left in Cannon as he was able to get his shoulder up!!!
[ Psycho Messiah tries to whip Cannon into the ropes, but Cannon reverses it and sends the champion in and hits the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam) on Psycho Messiah. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Cannon snapped off his finisher but it wasn’t enough to put the champion away tonight!!!
[ Cannon runs into the ropes and Psycho Messiah hits Cannon with a back body drop. Psycho Messiah hits a hair pull slam on Cannon. Psycho Messiah tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse nails Cannon with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Raven Horse uses an eye gouge on Cannon. Raven Horse hits an atomic drop on Cannon. Raven Horse chops Cannon. Raven Horse tries for a lariat, but Cannon ducks out of the way. Cannon uses an eye gouge on Raven Horse. Cannon drives a back fist into Raven Horse. Cannon drives a headbutt into Raven Horse. Cannon drives an uppercut into Raven Horse. Cannon runs into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Raven Horse. Cannon goes for a headbutt, but Raven Horse blocks it. Raven Horse uses a facerake on Cannon. Raven Horse nails Cannon with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Raven Horse hits a gutbuster on Cannon. Raven Horse locks in the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Cannon as Yali Sapphire checks Cannon's arm. She lifts it... it stays up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse has his finisher locked in deep!!! This is how he’s won so many matches here in the Empire!!!
[ Cannon fights his way out of the hold by getting to the ropes. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and Cannon nails Raven Horse with a bulldog. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes, but Raven Horse reverses it and catches Cannon totally by surprise with a drop toe hold. Raven Horse locks the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Cannon again. Cannon is struggling to reach the ropes. Cannon tries to escape the hold. Cannon is writhing in pain. Yali Sapphire asks Cannon if he's had enough. Cannon shakes his head. Yali Sapphire checks Cannon's arm. She lifts it... it falls! She lifts it... it falls!! She lifts it... it stays up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That’s twice now Cannon has gotten out of Raven Horses submission move!!! Raven Horse looks stunned right now that he couldn’t put Cannon away!!!
[ Cannon fights his way out of the hold by grabbing the ropes. Cannon punches Raven Horse. Cannon kicks Raven Horse. Cannon drives a chop into Raven Horse. Cannon drives a kick to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon goes for the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam), but Raven Horse counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Raven Horse puts Cannon in a chokehold against the ropes as Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and the bell rings as the thirty minute time limit has expired!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a way to end a terrific title match Pezzer!!! Four men entered this match and after thirty minutes we still never got a clear-cut winner.
[ The crowd pops as the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon walks out on stage with mic in hand. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’ve got a good feeling about this right now.
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Guys, guys; don’t leave the ring yet.
[ All four men stop in their tracks as they listen to Shane. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – This is Summer Stampede!!! The biggest pay per view event of the summer and I’m not going to end the first match of the night without a clear-cut winner!!! So, referee; restart the damn match!!!
[ Yali Sapphire calls for the bell as Raven Horse hits a brain buster on Cannon. Raven Horse drives a back fist into Cannon. Raven Horse whips Cannon into the ropes and Reverend Azazel pulls down the top rope sending Cannon crashing to the floor. Yali Sapphire threatens Raven Horse with disqualification. Raven Horse dives onto him with a car crash crossbody. ...1 ...Raven Horse drives a punch into Cannon. ...2 ...Raven Horse throws Cannon back into the ring. Raven Horse whips Cannon into the ropes, but Cannon hits Raven Horse with a drop kick. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and goes for the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam), but Raven Horse counters it with an elbow smash to the face. Raven Horse sends Cannon into the turnbuckle. Raven Horse drives a clothesline into Cannon. Raven Horse hits a belly-to-back suplex on Cannon. Raven Horse uses an armdrag takedown on Cannon. Raven Horse drives a fist to the midsection of Cannon. Raven Horse hits Cannon. Raven Horse chops Cannon. Cannon punches Raven Horse. Cannon chops Raven Horse. Cannon hits a spinning back fist on Raven Horse. Cannon drives a fist to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon uses a hair pull slam on Raven Horse. Cannon tags out to Bulk. Bulk drives a fist to the midsection of Raven Horse. Bulk hits a gutwrench suplex on Raven Horse. Bulk attempts a backbreaker, but Raven Horse counters it with a facerake. Raven Horse hits Bulk. Raven Horse punches Bulk. Raven Horse kicks Bulk. Bulk chops Raven Horse. Raven Horse chops Bulk. Raven Horse punches Bulk. Raven Horse whips Bulk into the ropes, but Bulk reverses it. Bulk nails a bulldog on Raven Horse. Bulk locks Raven Horse in a bearhug, but Psycho Messiah drives a forearm into the back of Bulk to make the save. Raven Horse locks in the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Bulk. Bulk is struggling to reach the ropes. Bulk tries to escape the hold. Bulk breaks the hold by getting his foot on the ropes. Bulk drives a Discus Punch into Raven Horse. Bulk nails Raven Horse with a powerslam into the turnbuckles followed by the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Raven Horse gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I could have sworn I just saw the turnbuckles bend outward with that massive buckle bomb by Bulk!!!
[ Bulk drives repeated mounted forearms into Raven Horse. Bulk is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Raven Horse kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a brutal beating Bulk is dishing out to Raven Horse right now. Cannon and Messiah better watch out or they might lose this match!!!
[ Bulk hits a gutwrench suplex on Raven Horse. Bulk whips Raven Horse into the ropes, but Raven Horse reverses it. Reverend Azazel reaches under the ropes and trips Bulk. Yali Sapphire threatens Raven Horse with disqualification. Raven Horse drives a back elbow into Bulk. Raven Horse uses an eye gouge on Bulk. Raven Horse drives a Discus Punch into Bulk. Raven Horse locks Bulk in a chokehold as Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – We’re into overtime right now and Raven Horse is still trying to walk that fine line of getting disqualified!!!
[ Raven Horse drives a Discus lariat into Bulk. Raven Horse uses an eye gouge on Bulk. Raven Horse whips Bulk into the ropes and hits Bulk with a shoulderblock. Raven Horse throws Bulk out of the ring and he jumps onto him with a springboard cross body car crash. Raven Horse attempts an uppercut, but Bulk steps out of the way. Reverend Azazel comes from behind, but Bulk nails Reverend Azazel with a huge back elbow smash. Raven Horse drives a kick to the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse slams Bulk into the steel guardrail. Raven Horse launches Bulk across the announcer’s table. Reverend Azazel comes from behind and distracts Bulk, but Bulk grabs him and launches Reverend Azazel into Raven Horse. Bulk throws Raven Horse back into the ring. Bulk attempts a top rope elbow drop, but Raven Horse rolls out of the way. Raven Horse hits Bulk with repeated mounted punches. Raven Horse slaps Bulk. Raven Horse drives a fist into the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse locks Bulk in a boot choke. Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to ask what the hell is Raven Horse is thinking right now. He not only needs to win to get his TV title back, but he needs to win to keep his spot on the roster!!!
[ Raven Horse hits a gutbuster on Bulk. Raven Horse drives a headbutt on Bulk. Raven Horse hits a lariat on Bulk.
Raven Horse hits a second rope elbowdrop on Bulk. Raven Horse drives a punch on Bulk. Raven Horse hits a top rope dropkick on Bulk. Raven Horse hits a cannonball senton on Bulk. Raven Horse is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bulk kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse got the big man down, but it still wasn’t enough to put him away!!!
[ Raven Horse drives a back elbow into Bulk. Raven Horse chops Bulk. Raven Horse drives a back fist into Bulk. Raven Horse whips Bulk into the ropes, but Bulk reverses it. Raven Horse misses with a shoulderblock, but Bulk drives a lariat onto Raven Horse. Bulk drives a chop into Raven Horse. Bulk tries for a gutwrench suplex, but Raven Horse counters it with a back body drop. Raven Horse drives a fist to the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse drives a Discus Punch into Bulk. Raven Horse drives a kick to the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse locks on the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Bulk, but Bulk frantically reaches the ropes. ]
Mike Godwinn – Great ring awareness by Bulk to know exactly where he was and how close to the ropes that he was to grab ahold of them!!!
[ Raven Horse punches Bulk. Raven Horse goes for a Discus lariat, but Bulk ducks out of the way. Bulk drives a clothesline onto Raven Horse. Bulk drives a chop into Raven Horse. Bulk tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah hits a running knee strike into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah drives an uppercut into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah goes for a football tackle, but Raven Horse counters it with a kneelift to the gut. Raven Horse whips Psycho Messiah into the ropes, but Psycho Messiah reverses it and drives a knee to the midsection of Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah hits the Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD) on Raven Horse!!! The crowd pops as Psycho Messiah goes for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:39:42
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still W.W.E. TV champion, Psycho Messiah!!!
Mike Godwinn – What an amazing battle by all four men tonight as Psycho Messiah retained his Television title in a nearly forty-minute marathon match!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s a damn shame after watching this match that it’s possible that three out of four of these guys might not be on the roster come this time next month!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, I am getting word that Courtney Cox is standing by with Gabby Jettson. Let’s go back and listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Courtney Cox standing next to a seemingly very pissed off Gabby Jettson. ]
[ Gabby is pacing around and she seems ready to explode. ]
Courtney “Loves” Cox – Gabby, we all watched the pre-show where you unfortunately lost your match against Nicole Matthews where she hit you with a Shining Wizard. What are your thoughts after this tough loss?
“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – You’re joking right? You’re fucking with me, right? You wanna know how I feel about what? Losing to Nicole or what it felt like to get hit with a shining Wizard?
Courtney “Loves” Cox – I just want to know...
“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – You wanna know what it feels like? This is what it feels like!!!
[ Gabby snaps and blasts Courtney with a stiff forearm to the jaw that levels the backstage interviewer!!! Gabby then picks Courtney up and drives her down to the floor with the Omegaplex (a snap German suplex into a pin)!!! ]
“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – Tell me, how are you feeling now; bitch?
[ Just then, the General Manager of the Empire DDP along with security personnel and EMT’s rush onto the scene. DDP screams at Gabby... ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Get the hell out of here. I’ll deal with you later!!!
[ Gabby looks down and smiles at Courtney before walking off the set. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcers table. ]
Mike Godwinn – Gabby has gone out of her mind!!! She just attacked an untrained and innocent woman that was just doing her job!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’m sure that either DDP or Shane is going to hand her a pretty hefty fine for what she just did. Maybe even a suspension!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for our next match and it features Medusa Complex defending their titles against the former tag team champions Caged Heat and the number three contenders S.E.X. in a Triple Threat match!!! Let’s go back to the ring for the introductions!!!
Women’s World Tag Team Titles
Medusa Complex © vs Caged Heat vs S.E.X.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s World Tag Team Championship!!! Making their way to the ring accompanied by their manager Salena, weighing in at a combined weight of 518 lbs., Loca and Delta Lotta Pain; they are the former two-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions, they are… Caged Heat!!!
[ The crowd boos as the two former convicts march down to the ring rapping their own theme song “Do it yourself” before finally rolling into the ring. Caged Heat storms around the ring as Salena barks orders at them. ]
Mike Godwinn – Caged Heat come into this match seeking their third championship reign, but it’s going to be a hell of a battle as both Medusa Complex and S.E.X. are not going to lay down for anyone!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – These three teams have a ton to fight for, but whoever wins tonight better have eyes in the back of their heads because the Heartbreakers along with Havok and Bloody Mary are on the hunt.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their first opponents!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 283 lbs, Katie Forbes and Spice, they are… S.E.X.!!!
[ “Tattooed Angel” rocks the arena as the two women walk down to the ring hand in hand. They climb into the ring and start making out feeling each other up until the referee has to break them up and remind them that kids are watching!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Katie and Spice come into this match with a four and three record and have been chewing at the bit for a tag team title shot.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – These two women have shocked the world so far and if they can find a way to win this match tonight it’s going to rock the entire Women’s Tag Team division!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And finally. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 234 lbs., Charli Evans and Millie McKenzie; they are the current and reigning Three-time Women’s World tag Team Champions… they are Medusa Complex!!
[ “Living Dead Girl” by Rob Zombie rocks the arena as the fans cheer on the very popular Medusa Complex. The two women make their way to the ring and climb in showing off their Women’s World Tag Team titles!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Charli and Millie have had their ups and downs, but you can’t take away the fact that they are three-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – No you can’t. But if you’re going to get over the down times, you have to find ways to get past teams like Caged Heat and S.E.X.!!! This will be one of their toughest matches of their careers tonight.
[ The bell rings and Spice quickly hits a springboard armdrag on Delta. Spice locks Delta in a Texas Cloverleaf, but Millie charges into the ring to make the save. Spice whips Delta into the ropes and hits Delta with a back elbow. Spice whips Delta into the ropes and misses with a clothesline, but Delta hits Spice with her own elbow. Loca enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Loca drives a clothesline onto Spice. Delta tries for an Exploder suplex, but Spice counters it with an elbow smash to the jaw. Loca leaves the ring. Spice attempts a European uppercut, but Delta ducks out of the way. Delta tags out to Loca. Delta nails Spice with a dropkick from the second rope. Loca tries for an enzuigiri, but Spice steps out of the way. Delta leaves the ring. Spice chops Loca. Spice tags out to Katie. Katie hits a DDT on Loca. Katie throws Loca out of the ring, but Loca hangs on to the top rope and pulls herself back in. Loca nails Katie with an Asai moonsault as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Katie kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a fight so far between S.E.X. and Caged Heat as the champions have yet to get themselves into the match.
[ Loca hits an elbowdrop on Katie. Loca uses an armdrag takedown on Katie. Delta enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Spice enters the ring, but gets cut off. Loca and Delta whip Katie into the ropes and they hit Katie with a double chop. Loca and Delta whip Katie into the ropes and they hit Katie with a double fist to the midsection. Delta leaves the ring. Loca drives a European uppercut into Katie. Loca tags out to Millie. Millie hits a top rope diving elbowdrop on Katie. Millie puts Katie in a Texas Cloverleaf, but Katie breaks the hold by grabbing the ropes. Katie tags out to Spice. Katie hits a dropkick from the second rope on Millie. Spice takes Millie down with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Spice and Katie whip Millie into the ropes and they hit Millie with a double kick to the midsection. Katie leaves the ring. Spice hits a standing moonsault on Millie for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Millie gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That standing moonsault connected flush as Millie barely got her shoulder up in time!!!
[ Katie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Spice and Katie hit Millie with a double flying axhandle smash. Spice and Katie whip Millie into the ropes and they attempt to hit Millie with a double elbowsmash, but she counters it with a duck-down move; comes off the ropes and levels them with a double clothesline. Katie leaves the ring. Millie nails Spice with a rolling cutter. Millie climbs to the top rope and hits a twisting moonsault on Spice as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Katie kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a move by Millie McKenzie as she hit that top rope moonsault on Spice and somehow Spice managed to kick out!!!
[ Millie tags out to Charli. Millie attempts a top rope diving elbowdrop, but Spice counters it with an interceptor superkick. Millie rolls out of the ring. Spice hits a Phoenix Splash on Charli as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That superkick by Spice could have knocked a few of Millie’s teeth loose. She may need to see a dentist in the morning!!!
[ Spice tags out to Loca and she throws Charli out of the ring, but Charli hangs on to the top rope; pulling herself back in. Millie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Delta enters the ring and lays out Millie. Delta hits a dropkick on Charli. Loca attempts an enzuigiri, but Charli steps out of the way. Delta leaves the ring. Charli nails Loca with a springboard spear. Charli runs into the ropes, but Loca hits Charli with a shoulderblock. Loca locks Charli in an arm grapevine submission. Charli manages to grab the ropes breaking the hold. Charli kicks Loca. Charli hits Loca. Charli nails Loca with a springboard bulldog. Charli hits the 6-1-9 on Loca. Charli sends Loca into the turnbuckle. Charli uses a monkey flip on Loca. Charli drives an elbowdrop into Loca. Charli tries to whip Loca into the turnbuckle, but Loca reverses it and hits an Air Raid Crash on Charli as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Charli gets her shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a move by Loca to hit that Air Raid Crash on Charli Evans!!! Loca looks shocked as Charli managed to kick out!!!
[ Loca hits the 6-1-9 on Charli. Loca hits a top rope corkscrew legdrop on Charli. Loca tags out to Delta. Delta and Loca whip Charli into the ropes and they hit Charli with a double clothesline. Loca charges across the ring and clotheslines both Spice and Katie off the ring apron and to the floor. Delta attempts a corner forearm smash, but Charli ducks out of the way and spears Loca. Delta stumbles back into the center of the ring and Charli and Millie hit the Petrification (Millie hits a Suplex and Charli hits a Super kick) on Delta!!! Charli rolls up Delta for the ...1 ...2 ...Loca charges into the ring but Millie cuts her off ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:06:27
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still Women’s World Tag Team Champions, Medusa Complex!!!
Mike Godwinn – Medusa Complex has done it!!! They are walking out of Summer Stampede with their Women’s World Tag Team titles as they have overcome the odds and have beaten both S.E.X. and Caged Heat!!!
[ Just then, the Heartbreakers walk out on stage as the sold-out crowd pops to their feet. ]
[ Nattie Neidhart has a mic as the crowd calms down. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Ladies, let us be the first to congratulate the both of you on your big win tonight!!!
[ Indi Hartwell steps up with her own mic. ]
Indi Hartwell – But rest assured that we’re coming for those straps and there aint a damn thing you can do to stop us!!!
[ The crowd pops as Shotzi Blackheart raises her mic. ]
Shotzi Blackheart – Welcome to the ball pit!!! OOOOW!!! OOOOW!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Man I can’t wait to see these women go at it for the tag team titles!!!
Mike Godwinn – Well don’t for a second think that Caged Heat or S.E.X. are going to roll over and let the Heartbreakers jump the line. Folks, lets go to the back where Cindy Meyers is standing by with the TV Champion Psycho Messiah.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to Psycho Messiah who has his TV title on his shoulder and he’s covered in sweat. ]
Cindy Meyers – First off, congratulations on your big win tonight over three other men in what turned out to be a marathon match.
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – Marathon match? Are you kidding me? That match should have ended when the time limit expired. That’s how these things work. But again... Shane McMahon walked his ass out on stage and restarted the match.
Cindy Meyers – He said that he did it for the people. He wanted a clear-cut winner.
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – Clear-cut winner? Did you say clear-cut winner? I was the clear-cut winner!!! The time limit expired and by the rule book I won that match. Making me go into extra time was just another way of screwing me over!!! Shane trying to fuck with me!!!
Cindy Meyers – I don’t think...
[ Just then, the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon walks onto the set. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – It’s ok Cindy, I’ve got this.
[ Cindy walks off the set as Shane gets right up in Messiah’s face. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Do you have a problem?
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – I’m not the one with the problem, am I? Maybe I should be asking you why you keep trying to screw me over?
[ Shane laughs. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Screw you over? That’s funny. If I wanted to screw you over... you’d know it. But let me give you some advice. On Thursday night, Hopkins and Scott are going to go at it for a shot at that title.
[ As Shane points at the TV title draped over Messiah’s shoulder. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – I suggest you be there.
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – What exactly are you saying?
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Just show up and you’ll find out!!!
[ Shane storms off the set as Messiah watches him walk away wondering if this is another set-up. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcers table. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to wonder if Messiah is right. Is Shane playing games with Messiah?
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Listen, I get what Shane is doing. He wants to put on the best pay per view possible and if that means you have to crack a few eggs in the process, then so be it. Being CEO of the Empire isn’t a popularity contest.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s now time for the men’s World Tag Team title match as the Chain Gang defends their titles once again against the Guerillas of Destiny!!! Let’s go back to the ring once again!!!
World Tag Team Title rematch
Losers forfeit their rematch as long as the winners hold the titles
The Chain Gang © vs The Guerillas of Destiny
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Tag Team championship!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 439 lbs., they are the former World Tag Team Champions, Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga; they are… the Guerillas of Destiny!!
[ The sold-out crowd goes nuts booing as “The Firing Squad” by No Name Tim rocks the arena as the two Samoan warrior’s storm down to the ring and dive under the bottom rope in unison popping to their feet and posing on the ropes. ]
Mike Godwinn – The Guerillas by far have the best record in the tag team division at ten and three, but even with all those wins they have only held tag team gold once. Tonight, they put it all on the line.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That’s right Mikey. It’s either win the titles or they will never be able to take on the Chain Gang for as long as they are the champions!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by their manager Salena, weighing in at a combined weight of 494 lbs.; Jake Owens and Eddie O’Shay; they are the reigning World Tag Team Champions, they are… the Chain Gang!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy booing as Eddie O’Shay and Jake Owens storm out on stage draped in steel chains with Salena between them all dressed in black to the music of “Chain Gang” by Crxsh. The fans boo and hiss at them as they march down to the ring and climb in. Salena stays ringside as the two men pose on the turnbuckles raising their World Tag Team title belts over their heads. ]
Mike Godwinn – The champions come into this match holding all the cards as they say. They don’t have to win the match to retain their titles and, in the process, put the screws to the Guerillas!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Salena knows exactly what it’s going to take to retain the titles and you can be sure that she will stoop to whatever level it takes to keep them around her team’s waists.
[ The bell rings and Tama and O’Shay lock up. Tama Tonga attempts a gutbuster, but O'Shay counters it with a front-layout suplex. O'Shay sends Tama Tonga into the turnbuckle and he runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Tama Tonga moves out of the way. Tama Tonga sets up O'Shay on the turnbuckle. Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa hit the Kill Shot on O'Shay. Tama Tonga goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Owens dives into the ring breaking the count!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Less than a minute into the match and the Guerillas already hit their finisher and nearly won the match!!! Salena must be going out of her mind right now!!!
[ Tama Tonga kicks O'Shay. O'Shay kicks Tama Tonga. O'Shay punches Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga kicks O'Shay. Tama Tonga punches O'Shay. O'Shay chops Tama Tonga. O'Shay attempts a European uppercut, but Tama Tonga ducks out of the way. Tama Tonga tags out to Tanga Loa. Tama Tonga drives a clothesline into O'Shay. Tanga Loa hits a top rope diving elbowsmash onto O'Shay. Owens enters the ring and lays out Tama Tonga. Owens leaves the ring. O'Shay uses a facerake on Tanga Loa. O'Shay gets a boot choke against the ropes on Tanga Loa. There is no referee there to ask as Salena distracts the referee as she climbs up onto the ring apron screaming at him and refusing to get down!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I really don’t think the Chain Gang could care less about winning this match. All they care about is walking out with the titles and screwing over the Guerillas!!!
[ O'Shay tags out to Owens. O'Shay hits a dropkick on Tanga Loa. Owens nails Tanga Loa with an Exploder suplex. Owens and O'Shay whip Tanga Loa into the ropes and they hit Tanga Loa with a double back body drop. O'Shay leaves the ring. Owens nails Tanga Loa with a DDT. Owens runs into the ropes and hits Tanga Loa with a clothesline. Owens runs into the ropes and misses with an elbow, but Tanga Loa puts Owens in a sleeperhold. Owens quickly gets ahold of the ropes breaking the hold. Tanga Loa puts Owens in a guillotine choke, but again; Owens makes it to the ropes. Tanga Loa gets a guillotine choke on Owens. Owens is struggling to reach the ropes, but he manages to grab the ropes. Tanga Loa goes for a boot choke against the ropes, but Owens blocks it and uses a dragon screw leg whip takedown on Tanga Loa. Owens runs into the ropes and tries for a clothesline, but Tanga Loa counters it with a release belly-to-belly suplex. Tanga Loa drives a spear into Owens. Tanga Loa is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Owens gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Tanga Loa is like a one-man wrecking machine out there as he wiped out Owens with not just a spear but also a massive release suplex!!!
[ Tanga Loa tags out to Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa whip Owens into the ropes and they hit Owens with a double axe handle smash. Tanga Loa leaves the ring. Tama Tonga whips Owens into the ropes, but Owens reverses it. Owens locks in an abdominal stretch on Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga gets to the ropes. Owens runs into the ropes and Tama Tonga hits Owens with a back body drop. Tama Tonga runs into the ropes and Owens hits Tama Tonga with a pump kick. Owens locks in a sleeperhold on Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga is inching his way towards the ropes. Tama Tonga tries to escape the hold. Tama Tonga breaks the hold with a jawbreaker. Tama Tonga hits a hair pull slam on Owens. Tama Tonga attempts an eye gouge, but Owens blocks it. Owens uses a facerake on Tama Tonga. Owens attempts a hair pull slam, but Tama Tonga blocks it. Tama Tonga tags out to Tanga Loa. O'Shay enters the ring, but gets cut off. Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga hit Owens with a double bodyslam. Tama Tonga hits a cradle suplex on Owens. Tanga Loa attempts a diving elbow smash, but Owens counters it with a faceslam. Tama Tonga leaves the ring. Owens goes for a pumphandle backbreaker, but Tanga Loa counters it with a facerake. Tanga Loa tries for an eye gouge, but Owens blocks it. Owens gets a choke against the ropes on Tanga Loa. Todd Sinclair warns Owens to let go as he counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and suddenly the Golden BoyZ hit the ring and attacks the Guerillas!!! ]
[ Todd Sinclair calls for the DQ as the Golden BoyZ roll out of the ring with smiles on their faces!!! The walk back up the ramp where they are greeted by their manager Tony Tran with a shit eating smile on his face. He gives the Guerillas the thumbs up.... and then thumbs down!!! ]
Time of match: 0:05:45
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by disqualification, the Guerillas of Destiny!!!
Mike Godwinn – What the hell did we just witness Pezzer?
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s simple Mikey. The Guerillas were in the way of the Golden BoyZ from getting a shot at tag team gold. In essence, the Golden BoyZ just eliminated their biggest threat. Pretty smart move by Tony Tran as he positions his clients for a title push.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, Cindy Meyers is standing by with the Three-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions Medusa Complex. Let’s listen in to what they have to say after their big win tonight.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to Millie McKenzie and Charli Evans as they celebrate their win tonight. ]
Cindy Meyers – Ladies, what an amazing win for you tonight as you defeated both Caged Heat and S.E.X. in that Triple Threat match. Charli, it’s been such an up and down year for the two of you; where do the two of you go from here?
Charli Evans – Where do we go? Let me make this perfectly clear to all the teams in the back. Millie and I are the best, hell; maybe the best Women’s World Tag Team Champions ever!!!
Cindy Meyers – That’s a bold statement.
Charli Evans – It sure is, but when you have these; you can talk all the trash you want. Heartbreakers... Havok and Bloody Mary... you better bring your “A” game ladies because you’ll have to kill us to take these from us!!!
[ Cindy turns to Millie. ]
Cindy Meyers – Millie, not only do you have to defend your World Tag Team titles at the next pay per view; but you also have a match slated against one of the three women who will be competing for the Women’s World title tonight. Do you have a preference as to which woman you would rather face?
[ Millie smiles. ]
“The Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Man, the Queen of the Ring seems like years ago. Great question. You know it really doesn’t matter to me who I face at the pay per view. All I care about is keeping these tag titles and walking out the new Women’s World Champion.
[ Just then, the Two-time Women’s World Champion Amber Nova walks onto the set with a grin on her face and the World title over her shoulder. ]
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – So this is where all the cool chicks hang out.
“The Queen of the Ring” Nicole Matthews – Amber, what the hell do you want?
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Well I wanted to tell you that after I get finished with Shanna and Thunder Rosa tonight and add them to the list of wannabes, I look forward to our date at Diamonds are Forever so that I can prove to the entire world that you’re nothing more than a fluke.
“The Queen of the Ring” Nicole Matthews – Is that a fact?
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – That’s right little girl. I’m going to make you wish you should have stayed in your own lane.
[ Amber glares at Charli Evans. ]
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Some people need partners carry them through a match. I prefer to stand on my own two feet and not rely on anyone.
[ Charli gets pissed off and Nicole has to hold her back. ]
Charli Evans – Was that a shot at me? Listen bitch…
“The Queen of the Ring” Nicole Matthews – Take it easy. She’s leaving.
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – You two girls tune in and watch the show and I’ll show you both exactly how good I am!!!
[ Amber struts off set like her shit don’t stink as Millie and Charli glare at her like they both want to kill her. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at ringside. ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, Amber is such a talented woman; but every time she opens her mouth it’s nothing but hate.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have been around for a long time. Too long probably, and most of what she’s saying is true. She very might well be the best Women’s wrestler in the Empire today. But what I won’t agree with is that she’s the best woman’s wrestler ever. I’ve seen the likes of Casey Parker, Blaze, Gail Kim and so many others that it’s unfair to compare herself to them. The Empire was so different back then. I hope… I pray… that Millie somehow upsets her at the upcoming pay per view and shuts her up once and for all.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for our next scheduled match of the evening and it features Maria Manic defending her Women’s National championship against the crazed Solo Darling!!! Let’s rejoin JoJo Rodriguez in the ring for this match’s introductions!!!
Women’s National Title match
Maria Manic © vs Solo Darling
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s National Championship!! Making her way to the ring, being accompanied by her manager Reverend Azazel, she weighs in at 122 lbs., she is… Solo Darling!!!
[ The crowd erupts booing as “Feel the Sting” by Kenny & Harley Wootton rocks the arena and Solo walks out on stage with her manager Reverend Azazel. Together they make their way down to the ring where she climbs in with a serious and determined look on her face. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here’s the challenger Pezzer. Solo Darling is coming off a number of good wins as of late to earn herself this Women’s National title shot as she defeated Su Yim in a Buried Alive match at last months Red, White and Bruised pay per view along with a questionable win over Thunder Rosa just two weeks ago.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You know Mikey, people may not agree with it; but she’s scratched and clawed her way up the rankings and has done everything she could to get this title shot tonight. Let’s see what she can do with a woman that is forty pounds heavier.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent!!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 161 lbs.; she is the current Women’s National Champion, this is… “The Maneater” Maria Manic!
[ A mixture of boos and cheers erupt as “Unbreakable” by Michael Elgin plays as Maria storms down to the ring and marches up the ring steps and climbs into the ring showing off her Women’s National title belt!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – And here comes the champion. This will be her second title defense since defeating Shanna Furguson for the National title back on June seventeenth. I would have to believe that Maria holds the edge over Solo just for the fact that she’s a mountain of a woman.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I would agree that the betting lines would have to favor Maria Manic, but what I think favors Solo tonight is that she has Reverend Azazel in her corner.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Solo sends Maria into the ropes and hits a spinning backbreaker on her. Solo gets an arm grapevine on Maria. Maria tries to escape the hold and eventually manages to grab the ropes. Solo uses a legsweep takedown on Maria. Solo attempts a clothesline, but Maria counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Maria attempts a roundhouse kick, but Solo blocks it. Solo takes Maria down with a swinging DDT. Solo hits a dropkick from the second rope on Maria. Solo hits a roundhouse kick that levels Maria as she goes for the cover and Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Maria gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That roundhouse kick really stunned the champion!!! She’s climbing back to her feet, but her legs can barely hold her up as she’s reeling right now!!!
[ Solo chops Maria. Solo punches Maria. Solo whips Maria into the ropes, but Maria comes off and drives a high knee into Solo. Maria whips Solo into the turnbuckle and runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Solo lifts her knee and drives it into Maria’s face. Solo whips Maria into the ropes, but Maria reverses it. Maria misses with a clothesline, but Solo hits Maria with a stiff shoulderblock. Solo attempts a dropkick, but Maria swats her out of the way. Maria hits a springboard armdrag on Solo. Maria hits a second rope elbowdrop on Solo. Maria nails Solo with a DDT. Maria tries an arm grapevine submission, but Solo blocks it. Solo hits a second rope springboard spear on Maria. Solo hits a dropkick from the second rope on Maria. Maria springs to her feet and nails Solo with a roundhouse kick. Maria whips Solo into the ropes, but Solo comes off and hits Maria with a thunderous pump kick right to the face. Solo goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Maria kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have to tell you, Maria Manic doesn’t do well against these smaller women. Just look back and see how she did against Amber Nova, Thunder Rosa and Malia Hosaka. All much smaller women and she lost all three matches.
[ Solo hits a standing dropkick on Maria. Maria springs to her feet and throws Solo over the top rope, but she hangs on to the top rope and hits a monkey flip on Maria. Solo nails a corkscrew legdrop on Maria. Solo sends Maria into the turnbuckle and charges into the corner driving a lariat into Maria. Solo hits a rolling cutter on Maria. Solo drives a superkick into Maria. Solo hits the 6-1-9 on Maria. Solo puts Maria in a sleeperhold. Maria is valiantly trying to break the hold. Maria tries to escape the hold and gets her foot on the bottom rope forcing Solo to let go. Solo drives a chop into Maria backing her into the corner. Solo attempts a corner forearm smash, but Maria ducks out of the way and Maria chops Solo. Maria attempts a roundhouse kick, but Solo ducks out of the way and hits a spinning backbreaker on Maria. Solo hits the Bronco Buster on Maria. Solo drives a fist to the midsection of Maria. Solo goes a top rope missile dropkick, but Maria steps out of the way. Maria goes for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Solo blocks it. Solo hits an enzuigiri on Maria. Solo hits a basement dropkick on Maria. Solo hits the Tail Spin (a fisherman’s neck-breaker) on Maria!!! Solo goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:06:13
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and new Women’s National Champion, Solo Darling!!!
Mike Godwinn – This has to go down in the record books as an upset Pezzer as the much smaller Solo Darling has just captured her first title win here in the Empire and it took nearly eight months to do it!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I think the even more impressive thing is that she did it without the help of Reverend Azazel who was pretty much a non-factor in this match tonight. She won the title as fair and square as anyone could. Congratulations to the new champion.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, while this match was going on, we recorded some pretty unsettling footage of Alexander Stone and the Guerillas of Destiny backstage in their dressing room. Let’s roll the footage and watch what went down.
[ The scene flashes back to the locker-room of the Gold Standard as the Guerillas of Destiny storm in and march right up to Alexander Stone pissed off. ]
Tama Tanga – Where the hell were you?
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – What do you mean where the hell was I? I just got here.
Tanga Loa – So you didn’t see what happened to us out there in the ring? You’re supposed to have our back!!! You’re supposed to be our leader, but instead you leave us hanging!!!
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Listen, I saw what Tony Tran and the Golden BoyZ did to you. You need to trust me that it’s all going to work out.
Tama Tanga – Trust you? How can we trust you when you’re never there for us? And now, now we don’t even get another shot at the tag titles unless the Chain Gang loses them!!!
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – This will all work out. You need to trust me.
Tanga Loa – Trust you? Maybe we should never have listened to you. We’re supposed to be the Gold Standard, but the only person in this group wearing gold is Amber, and, where is she?
Tama Tanga – Maybe she saw the writing on the wall and beat feet before things got ugly.
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Guys, come-on. You’re getting yourselves all worked up here. Just give it some time…
Tanga Loa – Sorry Stone. Times up. We’re out of here.
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Guys, come-on!!! Don’t do this!!
[ The Guerillas storm out of the dressing room leaving Stone there all alone. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – God damn-it!!!
[ The show kicks back to Mike Godwinn and Pezzer at the announcer’s table. ]
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, it seems like the Gold Standard is about to implode.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Listen, I’ve been part of groups, factions or stables… whatever you want to label the as. Every now and then shit happens that causes a rift between guys. Don’t worry. Stone’s got things under control. He will reign these guys in and it will be fine.
Mike Godwinn – We will have to wait and see, but for now it’s time for our next match of the evening as it features Tank Edge along with Yomi-nu-Kuni taking on Tito Escobar and Los Vipers in a winner take all six-man tag team match for the United States Heavyweight championship and the Gauntlet of the Gods!!!
In a winner take all match for the
United States Title and the Gauntlet of the Gods
Tank Edge © & Yomi-no-Kuni vs Tito Escobar & Los Vipers
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following six-man tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is a winner take all match for the United States Heavyweight Championship. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 756 lbs., the United States Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge along with Shinigami Shogun and Rasputin Ito, they are… Sensha-gun!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena as the two Japanese superstars make their way down to the ring followed by the legend Tank Edge who has his new United States Heavyweight title around his waist and his Gauntlet of the Gods on his right hand. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a match Tank has agreed to tonight as he not only put his United States Heavyweight championship on the line but he’s also put the Gauntlet of the Gods on the line to boot in this winner take all match!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Tank has never backed down from any man and he’s not going to start tonight against Tito and his Cartel!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Mil Muertes and Holidead, they weigh in at a combined weight of 586 lbs., this is “Relentless” Tito Escobar and Los Vipers; they are... the Cartel!!!
[ The crowd erupts in a chorus of boos as “8 Mile” by Eminem erupts across the arena and Tito Escobar struts out on stage all cocky followed by Los Vipers, Mil Muertes and Holidead. They slowly climb the ring steps and climb through the ropes. Pedro and Supremo each take a corner while Holidead bounces on the second rope with her tongue sticking out. Mil Muertes stands ominously in the center of the ring as Tito struts around with his arms out wide smiling!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The referee is going to have his hands full tonight as he will have to keep an eye on Mil Muertes and Holidead. Everyone knows that they will at some point interject themselves into this match.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is supposed to be a six-man tag team match, but it’s really five on three. Tank and his buddies are going to have to find a way to overcome all the odds if he’s going to walk out the champion tonight!!!
[ The bell rings and Tank starts the match off against Pedro. Pedro sends Tank into the ropes and hits a bodyslam on Tank. Pedro drives a springboard spear on Tank. Pedro takes Tank down with another bodyslam. Pedro throws Tank out of the ring. Pedro dives onto him off the top turnbuckle with a diving elbowsmash and Tank is rocked!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Pedro is taking the fight right at the US champion but he better not give Tank an inch because there will be hell to pay once he does.
[ Mil Muertes comes from behind and distracts Tank giving Pedro time to clothesline Tank from behind. ...1 ...2 ...Tito Escobar tries to get involved, but Tank nails Tito Escobar with a roundhouse kick to the face that levels the former champion. ...3 ...4 ...Pedro rolls Tank back in under the bottom rope. Pedro sets Tank up and hits him with a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles. Pedro whips Tank into the ropes and Pedro hits Tank with a spinning back elbow. Pedro attempts a release German suplex, but Tank blocks it. Tank tags out to Rasputin. Rasputin and Tank hit Pedro with a double back elbow. Tank leaves the ring. Rasputin goes for a Muscle Buster, but Pedro blocks it. Pedro attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Rasputin blocks it. Rasputin goes for a DDT, but Pedro counters it with a small package roll-up as Pedro also pulls the tights and Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Rasputin kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Nice small package for the pin attempt by Pedro, even though he used a pull of the tights to try and steal the win!!!
[ Pedro tags out to Tito. Tito and Pedro whip Rasputin into the ropes and they hit Rasputin with a double back elbow. Pedro leaves the ring. Tito attempts a bulldog, but Rasputin counters it with a Fujiwara armbar. Tito is screaming in pain as he inches his way towards the ropes. Tito tries to fight the pain. Tito inches his way towards the ropes and finally grabs them. Rasputin goes for an uppercut, but Tito steps out of the way. Tito tags out to Pedro. Pedro hits a belly-to-back suplex on Rasputin. Pedro attempts a release German suplex, but Rasputin counters it with a facerake. Rasputin tags out to Shinigami. Tito enters the ring and throws Rasputin out of the ring. Tito tries an Exploder suplex, but Shinigami counters it with an elbowsmash to the jaw. Tito rolls out of the ring. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Pedro into the ropes and they attempt to hit Pedro with a double clothesline, but he counters it with a duck-down move and he comes off the ropes hitting both of them with a double clothesline!!! Pedro whips Shinigami into the ropes and he hits Shinigami with a clothesline. Pedro goes for a Muscle Buster, but Shinigami blocks it. Shinigami hits a belly-to-back suplex on Pedro. Shinigami drives an uppercut into Pedro. Shinigami runs into the ropes, but misses with a clothesline. Pedro goes for a suplex, but Shinigami reverses it and throws Pedro into the turnbuckle. Pedro comes back out and rocks Shinigami with a kick to the midsection. Pedro drives an uppercut into Shinigami. Pedro hits a cradle suplex on Shinigami. Pedro drives a thunderous lariat into Shinigami. Pedro hits an atomic drop on Shinigami. Pedro whips Shinigami into the ropes, but Shinigami reverses it and counters it with a knee lift right to the bread basket. Shinigami whips Pedro into the ropes and hits Pedro with the From Space (modified GTS with a Pele kick)!!! Shinigami rolls Pedro up as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Pedro gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Shinigami went for the kill shot as he hit his finisher but somehow Pedro was able to get his shoulder off the mat just in time!!!
[ Shinigami throws Pedro out of the ring. Shinigami climbs through the ropes and dives onto him with a diving shoulder block off the ring apron. Shinigami drives a back elbow into Pedro. Shinigami rams Pedro into the steel ringsteps. ...1 ...2 ...Shinigami rolls Pedro back into the ring. Shinigami nails Pedro with an elbowsmash from the second rope. Shinigami goes for a spinning back elbow, but Pedro ducks out of the way. Pedro dives and tags out to Tito. Rasputin enters the ring and lays out Pedro. Shinigami and Rasputin hit Tito with a double chop. Rasputin leaves the ring. Shinigami whips Tito into the ropes and Shinigami hits Tito with a thunderous clothesline. Shinigami takes Tito down with a cradle suplex. Rasputin enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double axe handle. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double back body drop. Rasputin leaves the ring. Shinigami runs into the ropes and drives a running knee strike right into Tito. Shinigami uses an eye gouge on Tito. Shinigami tags out to Rasputin. Pedro enters the ring, but gets cut off. Shinigami goes for a Discus lariat, but Tito counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Rasputin goes for a diving elbowsmash, but Tito counters it with a sit-down faceslam. Shinigami rolls out of the ring and Tito nails Rasputin with the Red Angel (second rope Tequila Sunrise) as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Rasputin kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Tito can’t believe it!!! Rasputin just kicked out of the Red Angel!!! Nobody kicks out of the Red Angel!!!
[ Tito bitches to the referee about a slow count as Shinigami enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Rasputin and Shinigami whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double chop. Shinigami leaves the ring. Rasputin hits a dropkick on Tito. Rasputin tags out to Shinigami. Pedro enters the ring, but gets cut off. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double clothesline. Rasputin hits a belly-to-back suplex on Tito. Shinigami nails a top rope diving elbowsmash on Tito. Rasputin leaves the ring. Shinigami runs into the ropes and drives a spear into Tito. Rasputin enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Pedro enters the ring and throws Rasputin out of the ring. Tito and Pedro whip Shinigami into the ropes and they hit Shinigami with a double clothesline. Pedro leaves the ring. Tito hits a dragon screw leg whip on Shinigami. Tito drives a back elbow into Shinigami. Tito locks on the Calf Crusher on Shinigami. Shinigami fights through the pain and grabs the ropes. Tito comes off the ropes and hits a bulldog on Shinigami. Tito drives a forearm smash into Shinigami. Tito climbs to the top rope and hits a moonsault onto Shinigami. Tito taunts the crowd as he rolls up Shinigami and Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shinigami gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Tito has a shocked look on his face as he cannot believe the fight in the two men that comprise Yomi-no-Kuni!!!
[ Tito waits for Shinigami to get to his feet and he attempts a roundhouse kick, but Shinigami blocks it and Shinigami surprises Tito with an armbar takedown. Shinigami delivers a stiff kick onto Tito. Shinigami tries for a back elbow, but Tito ducks out of the way. Tito desperately tags out to Pedro. Pedro drives a knife edge hop onto Shinigami. Pedro uses an eye gouge on Shinigami. Pedro comes off the ropes and drives a spear into Shinigami. Pedro whips Shinigami into the ropes, but Shinigami reverses it and hits Pedro with a back body drop. Pedro springs to his feet and uses an armbar takedown on Shinigami. Pedro locks Shinigami in a sleeperhold, but Shinigami grabs the ropes. Pedro goes for a football tackle, but Shinigami counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock submission. Pedro is screaming in pain as he is struggling to reach the ropes. Pedro finally grabs them as Shinigami lets go. Shinigami comes off the ropes and drives a spear into Pedro. Shinigami goes for a Muscle Buster, but Pedro counters it with a sunset flip roll-up for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shinigami kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to tell you that Pedro has been the MVP of this match tonight as he’s been in there more than any other competitor.
[ Pedro runs into the ropes and hits Shinigami with a shoulderblock. Pedro uses a hair pull slam on Shinigami. Pedro climbs to the top rope and hits a Five Star Frog Splash on Shinigami!!! Pedro pounds on his chest much like Eddie Guerrero used to do and then wiggles his shoulders before rolling Shinigami up for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shinigami kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Pedro is an idiot!!! He spent way too much time pay homage to Eddie Guerrero instead of putting Shinigami away!!!
[ Pedro is pissed as he hits the Curb Stomp on Shinigami. Pedro is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shinigami reaches out and grabs the bottom rope!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What ring awareness by Shinigami to know exactly where he was in order to reach the ropes!!!
[ Pedro runs into the ropes and hits Shinigami with a basement dropkick. Pedro attempts a sleeperhold, but Shinigami counters drives Pedro backwards into the turnbuckle. Shinigami tags out to Rasputin. Rasputin sends Pedro into the ropes and Rasputin hits a gutbuster on Pedro. Shinigami enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Rasputin and Shinigami whip Pedro into the ropes and they hit Pedro with a double clothesline. Shinigami leaves the ring. Rasputin whips Pedro into the ropes and locks on the Dragon Sleeper!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This might be it!!! Ito has the Dragon Sleeper locked in tight and he’s got it cinched in right in the center of the ring!!!
[ Tito rushes into the ring, but is cut off by Tank who takes him out with a massive shoulder tackle!!! Tito has no idea what state he’s in as Tank locks on the Recliner (modified Steiner Recliner) right next to Rasputin!!! Both Tito and Pedro are both screaming in pain as they both try and get to the ropes!!! The referee drops down and checks on both men to see who is going to tap out!!! Suddenly, Santos tries to come into the ring, but Shinigami cuts him off with a drop toe hold quickly followed up with an Ankle Lock submission!!! Now all three Cartel members are lined up in the center of the ring screaming in pain as the referee checks on them!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The entire crowd is on their feet as the Cartel are lined up like logs in the center of the ring with no place to go!!!
[ Pedro, Santos and Tito all try to reach out for each other, but the pain is too great!!! Mil Muertes tries to climb into the ring, when suddenly Godzilla Sanchez jumps the guardrail and pulls Mil Muertes back out of the ring and they start going at it!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What the hell is Godzilla Sanchez doing here? I though these two guys hated each other!!!
Mike Godwinn – Godzilla Sanchez is a veteran of the Empire as he has held World Tag Team gold with Mitch Buchannon and a former ECW TV champion. It’s anyone’s guess why he’s here tonight.
[ The noise in the building is deafening as everyone is on their feet cheering. The chants of “Tap!!! Tap!!! Tap!!!” ring through-out the arena!!! Tito, Pedro and Santos can’t take the pain anymore and they simultaneously tap out!!! ]
Time of match: 0:13:36
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still United States Heavyweight champion, Tank Edge!!!
Mike Godwinn – What a great win by this trio as they not only manage to keep the title on Tank, but they score another win in the Six-man tag team rankings!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I can’t wait for the World Six-man Tag Team titles to be created. What a great group of teams we already have.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, I am getting word that Cindy Meyers has caught up with Tony Tran and the Golden BoyZ. Let’s go back and listen in.
[ The show flashes to the backstage area where we see the Golden BoyZ led by their manager Tony Tran heading for the exit as Cindy Meyers rushes up to them. ]
Cindy Meyers – Guys!!! Guys, can I get a word with you?
[ Tony Tran stops and with a cocky ass grin on his face turns toward her. ]
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Go ahead Cindy. Anything for our adoring fans.
Cindy Meyers – Well, I think my question is obvious; but why did you attack the Guerillas of Destiny during their championship match tonight?
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Why oh why did we attack the great and all-powerful Guerillas of Destiny? Well, let me lay it out so that even all those simple-minded Empire fans out there can understand me. The Guerillas are in our way!!! My boys want a clear path at the Chain Gang and the Monkey Boys were a victim of circumstance. It’s either pull over, or get your asses ran over!!!
Cindy Meyers – Why not just beat them in the ring?
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Even if we beat them, which I know my boys can; what difference would it make? They have eleven wins and the rest of the teams are three or four wins behind them. They would dominate the tag team championship scene for months!!! The only solution... the only clear-cut path to the championship... was to eliminate the competition. Now consider the Guerillas… eliminated.
[ Tran nods toward the Golden BoyZ. ]
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Come on guys. Shots are on me.,
[ Tony Tran and the Golden BoyZ leave the building and climb into a waiting limo as the show swings back to Pezzer and Mike at the broadcast table. ]
Mike Godwinn – I may not agree with Tony Tran’s tactics or like the man personally, but he’s got a point. Even if you beat the Guerillas, their record alone would put them right back into title contention for a long while.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I unfortunately have known Tony Tran for years and in that time, he’s done everything in his power to get himself over. This is no different. Manager or not, this is nothing but a power trip to him. He’s going to get gold around the Golden BoyZ waists, but he’s also going to be right there beside them collecting at the pay window.
Mike Godwinn – Well said Pezzer. Folks, it’s time for the huge Number One Contendership to the World Heavyweight title and it pits two of the biggest ego’s that are on the roster colliding head on. It’s Alexander Stone versus Travis Blake... and it’s next!!!
World Heavyweight Title Number One Contendership match
Alexander Stone vs Travis Blake
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit and it is for the Number One Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship!!! Making his way to the ring weighing in at 251 lbs.; he is the leader of the Gold Standard and a former World Heavyweight Champion, this is… “Pure Gold” Alexander Stone!!
[ “Hyperpower” by Nine Inch Nails blares across the arena as Alexander Stone marches down to the ring. The sold-out cheers him as he climbs into the ring takes off his jacket and tosses it to the floor. ]
Mike Godwinn – Stone looks to be in great shape tonight as he attempts to shut up and shut down the so called “Face of the Empire” Travis Blake.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You can call Stone “Pure Gold”, but I like to call him “Pure Money”. When he walks into that ring everyone tunes in and it’s a payday for everyone involved!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 175 lbs, he is "The Face of the Empire”, this is… Travis Blake!!!
[ The crowd boos as “Scars that I'm Hiding" by Ashes to New rocks the arena as Travis walks out on stage with his black leather jacket on along with his two-hundred-dollar Ray-Ban’s. He struts down to the ring, climbs up onto the ring apron and whips his jacket open showing off his solid six pack ab’s!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – And here’s Travis Blake as he comes down to the ring still without a manager. I wonder if we are going to get that elusive answer tonight or not?
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I give this kid credit. He’s attracted a shit ton of attention over the last few months and he’s pretty good. But honestly, I don’t see what everyone is getting so worked up over. Maybe if he wins tonight, I’ll think different.
[ Travis smirks at Stone and Stone attacks Travis before the bell driving an elbowsmash into Travis. Stone puts Travis in a guillotine choke. Travis is struggling to reach the ropes. Travis is valiantly trying to break the hold. Travis is struggling to reach the ropes. Travis finally grabs the ropes breaking the hold as he reaches for his throat gasping for air. The referee pushes Stone back into his corner and calls for the bell as this match is finally underway. ]
Mike Godwinn – Even before the match even starts it looks like Stone wants to kill this kid!!!
[ Stone drags Travis to his feet and drives a knife edge chop into Travis’ chest as it blisters red from the impact. Stone locks Travis in a choke against the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Stone to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Stone lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Stone needs to lock down all this anger before it costs him the match. The last thing he needs to do is get disqualified!!!
[ Stone chops Travis. Travis punches Stone. Travis punches Stone. Stone kicks Travis. Stone hits Travis. Stone goes for a Cradle DDT, but Travis blocks it. Travis goes for a spin kick, but Stone catches him, presses Travis high in the air and hits a gutbuster right across his knee!!! Stone drags Travis back to his feet and goes for an uppercut, but Travis steps out of the way. Travis attempts a mounted punch, but Stone blocks it. Stone chops Travis. Stone punches Travis. Travis chops Stone. Stone punches Travis. Stone runs into the ropes and hits Travis with a drop kick to the right knee. Stone covers Travis as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Travis kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, what a gutbuster that Stone just leveled Travis with!!! What elevation high into the air he got on that move!!!
[ Stone whips Travis into the ropes, but Travis comes off and hits Stone with a roaring elbow. Travis hits a backflip headscissors on Stone. Travis goes for a hiptoss, but Stone counters it with a cradle suplex; but in-turn, Travis counters that move with a cross-body block that takes Stone down for the count as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Stone presses out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is what Travis does best. He’s going to use his quickness to match you counter for counter until he has the opportunity to hit his finisher!!!
[ Stone staggers to his feet and Travis nails him with a second rope springboard bulldog. Travis runs into the ropes and drives a back heel kick into Stone. Travis throws Stone into the turnbuckle. Travis charges into the ropes, but Stone comes off like a rocket and levels Travis with a football tackle. Travis springs to his feet and takes Stone down with an armbar takedown. Travis locks Stone in a Boston crab. Stone is valiantly trying to break the hold and grabs the ropes. Travis whips Stone into the ropes and hits Stone with a pump kick. Travis goes for a running shoulderblock, but Stone counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Stone sends Travis into the turnbuckle, but Travis reverses it and runs into the corner but misses with an elbow as Stone ducks out of the way. Travis staggers back out of the corner and Stone sets him up for the Stonebreaker (suplex lift into a spinning sidewalk slam), but Travis wiggles free sliding down Stone’s back and rolls out of the ring!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Nice counter by Travis to avoid the Stonebreaker. Now he’s walking around the ring taking his time thinking things over as the referee starts his count.
[ Travis wiggles his finger at the referee as he rips the microphone away from JoJo Rodriguez and climbs up onto the announcers table kicking the monitors and anything else that’s in his way off the table. He points at Stone with a shit eating grin. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Nah, nah, nah, this aint going down the way you had planned. There’s no way in hell you’re going to hit me with the Stonebreaker... not tonight... not tomorrow night... hell not any damn night!!!
[ The crowd boos their asses off as Stone shoves the referee aside and sits on the second rope while pushing the top rope up motioning for Blake to get his ass back in the ring. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – You want me back in that ring? You want me in there?
[ Stone nods his head yes as he gets off the ropes and moves back to the center of the ring, arms out wide inviting Travis back in. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Well how does it feel to want?
[ Travis kicks Pezzer’s bottle of water off the table. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Hey, watch it!!! That was a five-dollar bottle of water!!!
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Stone!!! Listen closely because I need you to hear this.
[ Travis waves his hand in-front of his face using John Cena’s signature “You Can’t See Me” move, but instead he says... ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – You never saw this coming!!!
[ And from behind, “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova dives into the ring and low blows Stone dropping him to the mat holding his balls!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What the hell just happened? I though Amber Nova was part of the Gold Standard?!
[ Travis jumps off the desk looking concerned. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Oh no!!! Oh no!!! How can this be? Amber Nova just turned-on Stone? I‘m coming to save you little buddy!!! I’ll be your Huckleberry!!!
[ Travis rolls into the ring and stands over Stone who’s holding his bruised and battered balls. Amber shrugs her shoulders as she smiles at Travis. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Man, I think you might have burst a sack!!!
[ Suddenly, the crowd explodes to their feet as the Guerillas of Destiny storm out on stage leg by Paul Heyman. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It looks like helps on their way, but what the fuck is Heyman doing with them?
[ Travis acts like he’s afraid. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Oh no, not the Guerillas of Destiny!!! Not Paul Heyman!!! I better run!!! I better hide!!! Nah, nah, nah screw that!!!
[ Paul Heyman climbs the ring steps and stands on the ring apron with a shit eating grin on his face as Tama and Tonga slide a wooden table out from under the ring and slide it in. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Not a table!!! Not the dreaded table!!!
[ The two big men climb into the ring and set the table up. Together they set Stone up and drive him through the table with the Kill Shot (The Dudley Death Drop)!!! The crowd boos their asses off as trash litters the ring at Travis’ feet. Travis looks as the Guerillas with a serious face... ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – How could you?! How could you turn on your best friend?
[ And then Tavis looks into the camera with an evil smile. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Let me tell you why they turned on you Stone!!! It’s because you promised them the world and you never came through!!! You told them you had their backs, and all the while you were lying to them and to all your little fans out there!!! You’re nothing but a mark!!! The newest version of Tank Edge!!! But look at you now...
[ And Travis looks down at Stone who is a battered and bloody mess as he tries to crawl out from the wreckage of the table. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – You’re nothing!!! I have taken everything from you!!!
[ And Travis Curb Stomps Stones face right back down onto the wooden shards of what is left of the table!!! Stone’s face is a crimson mask of bright red. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Pick his ass up!!!
[ The Guerillas do as they are told and drag Stone’s lifeless body up. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – I am the Face of this Empire you son of a bitch, and don’t you ever forget it!!!
[ Travis hands the microphone to Paul Heyman and then he blasts Stone with the Weapon X (Panama Sunrise) right back down onto the smashed wooden table!!! Stone’s back, arms and legs are all cut up as blood pours from his open wounds. The fans are ready to riot as the three men and one woman stand in the middle of the ring above Stone’s carcass. Paul Heyman raises the mic... ]
Paul E. Heyman – Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I am very proud to present to you...the Bullet Club!!!
[ Travis, Tama, Tanga and Amber raise their hands in the air and give each other the “Too Sweet” as the crowd litter the ring with trash!!! ]
Time of match: 0:05:00
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – This match has been declared a no-contest!!!
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer... I... I’m at a loss for words right now after we just witnessed. I have no idea what to say or even how to feel after watching that brutal betrayal by the Guerillas of Destiny and Amber Nova. But what makes me even more sick to my stomach is the fact that nobody... not one damn person came out to help him. What kind of world are we living in right now that they can sit back there and watch a man get beaten within an inch of his life? That’s inexcusable!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’ll be honest. In this business it’s a dog-eat-dog world, and the biggest dog in the yard just got his ass handed to him by the new “Face of the Empire”. Just think about how many people Stone screwed over. Would you rush out to help him after everything he’s said and done?
Mike Godwinn – I guess I’m just a different breed of dog. Folks, while this was all going on, our camera crew caught up with Cindy Meyers backstage outside of Shane McMahon’s office. Let’s go back and watch.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing outside the office of Shane McMahon. ]
Cindy Meyers – Folks, minutes ago we watched as Reverend Azazel went into Shane’s office and he’s yet to come out. We are all wondering what this is about and if this has anything to do with what Raven Horse said about that dreaded cut line fast approaching on September sixth.
[ The door to Shane’s office swings open and Reverend Azazel steps out with a big smile on his face. ]
Cindy Meyers – Reverend, may I ask what you were meeting with Shane about and does it have anything to do with the upcoming roster cuts?
Reverend Azazel – Listen little birdie. Shane and I talked about many things, but the last thing he asked me was to not divulge anything that he and I discussed. So, in saying that, I will not breach his trust in me... and you all know that my word is as good as gold!!!
Cindy Meyers – Can we talk about Solo Darling’s huge win tonight to capture the Women’s National championship.
Reverend Azazel – Solo did amazing job tonight in the face of adversity. Maria Manic was a great champion and we look forward to defending our title not just against her, but against anyone else that thinks they can beat us. But Solo knows that she has a long way to go before she achieves her ultimate goal and that is to bring the Women’s World title home to me and the Devil’s Rejects!!! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a celebration party to attend.
[ Reverend Azazel walks off leaving Cindy with more questions than she got answers to. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at ringside. ]
Mike Godwinn – You get the impression that he thinks he won the Women’s National title? There were a ton of “I” and “We” in there and very little about the actual woman that won the title.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Yeah, that’s what managers do. They take the credit after the war’s are over. And they also take a hefty portion of our pay too, that’s why I never had a manager.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for the Triple Threat match for the Women’s World title as Amber Nova defends against Shanna Furguson and Thunder Rosa!!! Amber keeps bragging about how damn good she is, so the staff stacked the deck tonight forcing her to put her money where her mouth is!!! Let’s go back to the ring for tonight’s introductions!!!
Women’s World Title match
Amber Nova © vs Shanna Furguson vs Thunder Rosa
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s World Championship!!! Making her way to the ring; she weighs in at 155 lbs., she is the former Women’s National Champion; this is… “The Beast” Shanna Furguson!!!
[ The crowd boos as “The Trainer Battle” of the Pokémon Guitar Cover plays Shanna storms down to the ring, bare foot and dressed in her UFC garb. She dives under the bottom rope and starts to pace around like a mad woman. ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible athlete Shanna is Pezzer. She comes into this match with an eight and six record and is ranked number two in the world just behind Millie McKenzie.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – She’s also a former Women’s National Champion and hopes that tonight she can be the first woman to have held both the Women’s National title and the Women’s World title.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 119 lbs, this is… Thunder Rosa!!!
[ The sold out crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Unstoppable" by KatDeluna rocks the arena and Thunder Rosa walks down to the ring draped with the Mexican flag over her shoulders. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a huge superstar in and out of Mexico and she’s really hit her stride since breaking away from Holidead, her former tag team partner.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – She comes into this match with a three and three record, but she’s ranked third in the world. Just imagine if she can somehow walk out tonight with the World title and how it would change the landscape of the Women’s division!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring accompanied by Paul Heyman; she weighs in at 101 lbs., she is a two-time Women’s World Champion; and a member of the Bullet Club, this is… “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova!!!
[ The crowd boos their asses off as “Creepy” plays over the crowd noise. The Women’s World Champion Amber Nova struts out showing off her Women’s World title belt alongside her new manager Paul Heyman. She flaunts herself off as she struts down to the ring and climbs in raising her Women’s World title high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here she is. She may very well be the best woman ever to wrestle in the Empire, but that’s a very highly debated acclaim as some of the past female stars have yet to weigh in on the subject.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I know that if Casey Parker were still around, she would march her ass right out to that ring and at least try and put Nova in her place.
[ Amber and Thunder Rosa starts the match off to the roar of the crowd. The bell rings and they lock up. Nova drives a corner forearm smash against Thunder Rosa. Nova hits a dropkick to the knee of Thunder Rosa. Nova hits a ripcord cutter on Thunder Rosa. Nova runs into the ropes, but Thunder Rosa cuts her off and hits Nova with a back body drop. Thunder Rosa goes for a standing moonsault, but Nova gets her knees up. Nova drives a lariat into Thunder Rosa. Nova tries a diving elbowdrop off the top rope, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a kick to the midsection. In turn, Nova counters it with a dragon screw leg whip. Nova drives a European uppercut into Thunder Rosa. Nova whips Thunder Rosa into the ropes, but Thunder Rosa reverses it and attempts a high knee, but Nova ducks out of the way hitting a rolling cutter on Thunder Rosa. Nova attempts a superkick, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a legsweep. Thunder Rosa whips Nova into the ropes, but Nova reverses it. Nova locks Thunder Rosa in a sleeperhold. Thunder Rosa is struggling to reach the ropes and finally gets ahold of the ropes. Nova tags out to Shanna. Shanna tries a dropkick from the second rope, but Thunder Rosa steps out of the way. Thunder Rosa hits her own dropkick on Shanna. Thunder Rosa locks Shanna in a Texas Cloverleaf. Ken Peterson asks Shanna if she's had enough. Shanna shakes her head no. Shanna grabs the ropes breaking the hold. Shanna attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a spinning headscissors into a cradle pin attempt as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Thunder Rosa is quicker than a cat as she’s got counters for counters that we never even heard of!!!
[ Thunder Rosa hits a spinning backbreaker on Shanna. Thunder Rosa hits the 6-1-9 on Shanna. Thunder Rosa tags out to Nova. Nova hits her own spinning backbreaker on Shanna. Nova goes for a rolling cutter, but Shanna counters it with a snap mare take down. Shanna drives a fist to the midsection of Nova. Shanna hits a corkscrew legdrop on Nova. Nova springs to her feet and drives a superkick into Shanna. Shanna is rocked as Nova hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on her. Nova runs into the ropes and Nova hits Shanna with a spinning back elbow. Nova is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Man Shanna is in a world of hurt right now. First Thunder Rosa beats the hell out of her and now Amber takes it to her. She needs to get the hell out of there and regroup.
[ Nova runs into the ropes and Shanna tries for a high knee, but Nova ducks out of the way. Nova hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Shanna. Nova is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – My God the impact of Shanna’s head on the bottom turnbuckle pad I am surprised she’s not knocked out cold!!!
[ Nova takes Shanna down with a spinning DDT. Nova hits a jumping front kick on Shanna. Nova goes for a DDT, but Shanna blocks it. Shanna kicks Nova. Shanna slaps Nova. Shanna chops Nova. Nova kicks Shanna. Nova chops Shanna. Nova uses an arm twist ropewalk chop on Shanna. Nova kicks Shanna. Nova punches Shanna. Nova throws Shanna into the turnbuckle, but Shanna reverses it and tags out to Thunder Rosa. Thunder Rosa hits a twisting DDT on Nova. Thunder Rosa attempts a second rope springboard bulldog, but Nova steps out of the way. Nova hits a DDT on Thunder Rosa. Nova uses an armdrag takedown on Thunder Rosa. Nova hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Thunder Rosa. Nova tags out to Shanna. Shanna chops Thunder Rosa. Shanna tags out to Nova. Nova tries for a Side Russian legsweep, but Thunder Rosa counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Thunder Rosa nails Nova with a springboard bulldog followed by a snap elbowdrop. Thunder Rosa sends Nova into the ropes and hits a spinning backbreaker on her. Thunder Rosa hits a rolling cutter on Nova. Thunder Rosa drives an elbowdrop into Nova. Thunder Rosa hits an enzuigiri on Nova. Thunder Rosa hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Nova. Thunder Rosa goes for an Asai moonsault, but Nova counters it with an interceptor superkick. Nova hits another arm twist ropewalk chop on Thunder Rosa. Nova drives a corner forearm smash into Thunder Rosa. Nova hits a springboard spear into Thunder Rosa, but Thunder Rosa springs to her feet and sends Nova into the turnbuckle. Thunder Rosa runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Nova moves out of the way and Thunder Rosa slams into the steel ringpost. Nova runs into the ropes and hits an Asai moonsault on Thunder Rosa. Nova covers Thunder Rosa for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Thunder Rosa kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The impact of Thunder Rosa’s shoulder against that ringpost had to do damage to the muscle and bone!!! She’s going to be feeling that in the morning!!!
[ Thunder Rosa staggers to her feet and Nova nails with her with a superkick. Nova goes for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a small package roll-up as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Amber kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Thunder Rosa almost stole the match right there, but I think the damage that was done to her shoulder stopped her from holding Amber down long enough to finish her off.
[ Thunder Rosa tags out to Shanna. Shanna hits a missile dropkick on Nova. Shanna hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Nova. Nova springs to her feet and hits a standing dropkick on Shanna. Nova runs into the ropes and drives a springboard spear into Shanna. Nova locks Shanna in a Texas Cloverleaf. Shanna inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Nova runs into the ropes, but Shanna drives a knee into the midsection of Nova. Shanna nails Nova with a springboard bulldog. Shanna attempts a Meteora, but Nova moves out of the way and she crashes to the mat. Nova covers Shanna as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna shoots her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Great ring awareness by Amber Nova to get the hell out of the way of that Meteora by Shanna that set her up for the quick pin-fall attempt.
[ Nova goes for a missile dropkick, but Shanna steps out of the way. Nova springs to her feet and hits a springboard spear into Shanna. Nova tags out to Thunder Rosa. Thunder Rosa attempts a running high knee, but Shanna steps out of the way. Shanna hits a ripcord cutter on Thunder Rosa. Shanna goes for a dropkick from the second rope, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a legsweep takedown. Thunder Rosa drives a superkick into Shanna. Thunder Rosa attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Shanna counters it with an elbowsmash to the jaw. Shanna drives a fist to the midsection of Thunder Rosa. Shanna repeatedly punches Thunder Rosa. Shanna slaps Thunder Rosa. Shanna runs into the ropes and misses with a clothesline. Thunder Rosa tags out to Nova. Nova whips Shanna into the ropes and hits Shanna with a shoulder block. Nova hits a Snap Dragon suplex on Shanna. Nova covers Shanna as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That Snap Dragon Suplex pounded Shanna’s unprotected head right against the mat!!! My God, she could be concussed!!!
[ Nova hits a beautiful standing moonsault onto Shanna for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and again Shanna kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s so close right now and Amber can feel it!!! Shanna’s blood is in the water and she’s helpless right now!!!
[ Nova drives a superkick into Shanna. Nova blasts a roundhouse kick onto Shanna. Shanna can barely stay on her feet as Nova hits the Nova Driver (a tilt-a-whirl DDT)!!! Nova goes for the pin as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Thunder Rosa dives in to make the save, but doesn't make it in time ...3!!!
Time of match: 0:12:10
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still Women’s World Champion, Amber Nova!!!
[ Amber throws up the “Too Sweet” hand sign for her Bullet Club members in the back as Paul Heyman climbs into the ring and presets her with her Women’s World title belt. ]
Mike Godwinn – Paul Heyman is in the Empire now? I think I am going to throw up!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This win tonight just adds fuel to the fire when she talks shit about the past champions!!! She’s on one hell of a roll right now, but she has to take on the reigning “Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie at next months pay per view. Let’s see how she handles that firecracker.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, we have our very own Cindy Meyers standing by with the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon. Let’s listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to a very serious looking Shane McMahon. ]
Cindy Meyers – Shane, you’ve asked for this time so the floor is yours.
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Thank you Cindy. I wanted to come out here and address the terrible actions of Gabby Jettson when she attacked a helpless woman in Courtney Cox. Now Courtney has no training in wrestling or hand to hand combat. She’s a professional reporter and Gabby had no reason or provocation to attack her. That, and along with Gabby’s actions toward Portia Perez a few weeks ago when she attacked her backstage.
Cindy Meyers – Is there any word on Portia’s health?
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – The damage to Portia’s neck is serious enough where she has to go see a spinal specialist this week. We are hoping to have an update by Afterburn so that we can fill in all the great fans of the Empire. But that brings me right back to Gabby. I have spoken to Gabby and her agent and we have discussed with her our disappointment in her and her recent actions. Attacking other wrestlers while they are in the ring is one thing, but attacking wrestlers and non-combative reporters is entirely another. It’s for those reasons that we have chosen to suspend Gabby for sixty days without pay. We hope that when she returns, she will have changed her ways and be a better person.
[ Shane walks off the set as the show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcers table. ]
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, that’s huge news that Shane just handed down as the staff of the Empire, and I am sure with the owners backing; have decided to suspend Gabby; especially after she attacked an innocent Courtney Cox that was only out there doing her job.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You know, we have been seeing this for months now and we have all bitched about it. The referees aren’t punching bags. There needs to be stiffer penalties for attacking a referee too. Good for the staff for standing up and not taking any more shit.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, we have had one hell of a show tonight; but it isn’t over yet. Our main event is next and it’s a rematch of Red, White and Bruised where Chandler Hopkins blindsided Go-D to retain his World title. The championship committee decided that Go-D was due a rematch because of that and here we are. Can Go-D fulfil his own legacy or will Prophet prevail? Let’s go back to the ring one last time to find out!!!
World Heavyweight Title match
Prophet © vs Go-D
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Heavyweight championship!!!!!! Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by “The Messiah” Chris Simmons and “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson; he weighs in at 255 lbs., this is… Go-D!!!
[ “Unforgiven” by Creed rocks the arena as Empire Hall of Famers Go-D, Crazy Man and the Messiah walk out on stage to the roar of the sold-out crowd!!! As one, they march down to the ring and climb in. ]
Mike Godwinn – Man Dave looks to be in great shape tonight as he marches down to the ring with his friends close behind him.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s got that look of determination on his face that I have seen so many times in the past. He wants another reign as World Champion and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by the Zealots, he weighs in at 227 lbs., and he is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion; this is “The Chosen One”!!! “The Modern-Day Messiah”!!! This... is… Prophet!!!
[ The crowd goes ape-shit booing as the arena goes dark and pyro explodes before “The Power of I and I” by Shadows Fall explodes across the arena. The red spotlight beams down to the center of the stage where the new World Heavyweight Champion Prophet stands, arms out wide showing off his new World title belt around his waist and his book in hand. He walks down to the ring and climbs in posing for his fans as a red spotlight beam’s down on him. ]
Mike Godwinn – The champion makes his way to the ring followed by his disciples looking very calm tonight. Being the champion, he knows that Go-D is going to either have to pin or make him submit to win the title. Prophet can retain the championship many other ways so it puts the pressure solely on Go-D once again.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You wanna say that you hope this guy gets beat and that Go-D takes the title, but if you go back in the history books; do you really want Legacy running the Empire? It’s like trying to decide who is the least of the two evils!!!
[ The bell rings and the two men go nose to nose. Prophet talks shit and Go-D slaps Prophet right across the face. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Holy shit Dave just slapped the taste right out of Prophets mouth!!! You can see the red hand print right across his face!!!
[ Go-D tries a headsmash into the turnbuckle, but Prophet reverses it; but Go-D blocks it. Go-D runs into the ropes and hits Prophet with a clothesline. Go-D takes Prophet down with an armbar takedown. Go-D nails Prophet with a Muscle Buster. Go-D drives a European uppercut into Prophet. Go-D runs into the ropes and drives a running knee strike into Prophet. Go-D hits him a belly-to-belly suplex, but Prophet pops right back up and smiles at him. Go-D goes for another belly-to-belly suplex, but Prophet blocks it and counters it with a bodyslam on Go-D. Prophet hits an atomic drop on Go-D. Prophet slaps Go-D across the face in a show of payback for what Go-D did earlier. Prophet hits a cradle piledriver on Go-D. Prophet runs into the ropes and hits Go-D with a pump kick. Prophet is going for the cover on Go-D as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Prophet with the big pump kick right to the face of Go-D drives him to the mat for the cover, but Prophet could only get the two count!!!
[ Prophet goes for a mounted punch, but Go-D blocks it. Go-D kicks Prophet. Prophet chops Go-D. Go-D kicks Prophet Go-D punches Prophet. Go-D throws Prophet out of the ring and goes to the outside after him. Go-D goes for a running knee strike, but Prophet ducks out of the way and he rams Go-D into the steel ringsteps. ...1 ...2 ...Go-D is rocked and Prophet hits a belly-to-back suplex on him. ...3 ...4 ...Chris Simmons comes from behind and distracts Prophet giving Go-D time to climb back into the ring and Prophet follows him back in. Go-D punches Prophet. Go-D kicks Prophet. Prophet chops Go-D. Go-D hits Prophet. Prophet hits Go-D. Go-D hits Prophet. Prophet punches Go-D. Go-D chops Prophet. Go-D hits a back breaker on Prophet. Go-D throws Prophet out of the ring. Go-D hits the ropes and dives onto him with a diving crossbody. The fans are going wild as Go-D clears the announcers' table. ...1 ...2 ...Go-D suplexs Prophet onto the announcer’s table smashing it!!! ...3 ...4 ...Go-D rolls a bloody Prophet back into the ring. Go-D drives a fist into Prophet’s midsection, but Prophet shows no reaction. Go-D hits a dropkick to the knee of Prophet. Go-D runs into the ropes and Go-D goes for a running knee strike, but Prophet ducks out of the way. Prophet whips Go-D into the ropes and Go-D hits Prophet with a clothesline sending Prophet tumbling over the top rope and out of the ring. Go-D rolls out under the bottom rope after him. Go-D hits Prophet with a release German suplex. ...1 ...2 ...Go-D hits a backbreaker on Prophet. ...3 ...4 ...Go-D launches Prophet into the steel ringsteps. ...5 ...6 ...Go-D goes for a back elbow, but Prophet ducks out of the way and dives back into the ring. Go-D rolls back in under the bottom rope after him, and Prophet nails Go-D with a springboard guillotine legdrop. Prophet rolls Go-D up as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – While Go-D was climbing back into the ring Prophet laid in wait like a snake and hit Go-D with that leg drop as he was climbing back into the ring!!!
[ Prophet drives a corner forearm smash into Go-D. Prophet uses an armbar takedown on Go-D. Prophet covers Go-D as he pulls the tights for extra leverage as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Go-D grabs the ropes breaking the count!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – It’s a damn good thing for Go-D that he was so close to the ropes or this match might be over right now!!!
[ Prophet complains to the referee about a slow count and that gives Go-D time to drive a running knee to the back of Prophet. Go-D drives a fist into the midsection of Prophet. Go-D drives an uppercut into Prophet. Go-D hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Prophet. Go-D drives a Discus lariat into Prophet. Go-D drives a running knee strike into Prophet. Go-D puts Prophet in a forearm choke in the corner as Ken Peterson warns Go-D to let go. Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That last thing Go-D needs right now is to get disqualified if he wants to become World Heavyweight champion tonight!!!
[ Go-D runs into the ropes and goes for with a football tackle, but Prophet sidesteps him and Prophet rams his shoulder into the steel ringpost. Prophet punches Go-D. Prophet hits Go-D. Go-D chops Prophet. Go-D kicks Prophet. Go-D hits a DDT on Prophet. Go-D locks in a sleeperhold on Prophet. Ken Peterson asks Prophet if he's still there. Prophet nods yes. Ken Peterson checks Prophet's arm. He lifts it... it stays up! Prophet fights his way out of the hold and drives a back fist into Go-D. Prophet drives a springboard shoulderblock into Go-D. Prophet hits a Samoan Drop on Go-D. Prophet goes for a clothesline on Go-D, but Go-D ducks down and Prophet mistakenly clotheslines Ken Peterson!!! Prophet tries to help the referee to his feet when Go-D grabs Prophet and whips Prophet into the ropes. Go-D hits Prophet with a back body drop. Go-D grabs Prophet and hits him with the Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver (Tombstone Piledriver)!!! Go-D goes for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Insanity and Painkiller each grab a leg and drag Prophet under the bottom rope and out of the ring!!! Prophet grabs his World title and back peddles up the ramp with the Zealots close by. ]
Mike Godwinn – What the hell is he doing? Is he walking out?
[ The referee starts his count ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...5 ...and Go-D motions for Prophet to get his ass back in the ring but Prophet nods his head no and as he reaches the top of the ramp raising his World Heavyweight title high over head to the chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is twice now that Go-D has been screwed out of the World title!!! You are going to have to lock these two guys inside a cage to get a fair fight!!!
Mike Godwinn – That’s not a bad idea. I’ll put it in the suggestion box!!!
[ The referee finishes his count ...6 ...7 ...8 ...9 ...10 ...and calls for the bell as the fans viciously boo as they feel they have been screwed as much as Go-D has been. ]
Time of match: 0:10:03
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by countout, Go-D!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, what a show we had tonight and I can promise you that we have not seen the last of these two men!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I couldn’t agree more. Go-D has two wins over Prophet, but in each win he has yet to walk out with the World title and that’s what he wants more than anything!!! These two men will collide again I promise you that!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, thank you for tuning in and we invite you back next month as we bring to you not one, but two pay per view events!!! On August the twenty-ninth we present an all-women’s pay per view event named Diamonds are Forever and then just one week later we will bring to you Lethal Lottery!!! It’s going to be one hell of a month!!! See you in a few days as the fallout from tonight’s show will most defiantly be felt on Afterburn!!!
Thursday Night August 1st, 2021
8:00pm EST
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires new promo video package with all the new stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone, the Lynch Mob, the Zombie Bride Su Yim and many, many more with their high risk, high impact moves to the music of "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons blasting across the arena in unison with the pyrotechnics lighting the place up. The entire arena erupts in a chorus of cheers as the show comes on air. The music and pyro's stop as the cameras fade down to our broadcast table as “The Mexican Sensation” Caristico and “British Royalty” Phillip Greenway are standing by. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Good evening folks and welcome to the Summer Stampede preshow and Caristico, what a show we have in store for everyone tonight as the Women’s division takes center stage with not one but two amazing grudge matches.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s right. We’ve got two huge grudge matches tonight to start things off and I can’t wait to get right to the action because these women are out for blood.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – In one of our matches that we will be seeing later, the German powerhouse Gabby Jetson will take on the Canadian sensation Nicole Matthews. Last week we all watched in horror as Gabby ruthlessly attacked Nicole after their impromptu tag team match where Gabby teamed up with Nicole after Portia Perez was attacked backstage. Come to find out, it was Gabby herself that took Portia out injuring her neck and spine.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Gabby is sick and tired of losing and she’s decided to go down a very different path than what we are used to seeing out of her. A path of pain and destruction at the cost of any woman on the roster that gets in her way. Unfortunately, Portia Perez was the first woman to feel the wraith of Gabby.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That should be a fantastic match and I can’t wait to see it, but first; old scores must be settled between the leader of Team Exile Malia Hosaka and her former protégé Kiera Hogan and it all started nearly two months ago.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s right Phillip. This feud started as far back as Queen of the Ring when Kiera entered the battle royal in place of Gabby Jetson. This sparked something inside of Malia Hosaka who felt that the former Exile member disrespected her and forgot her place among the hierarchy of the group. For Kiera tonight, it’s either win and move-on from Team Exile or lose and go crawling back on her hands and knees and do as Malia says no questions asked.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, the wait is over and the shows about to start. Let’s go to the ring for the opening match of the night!!!
Pre-show match
Gabby Jetson vs Nicole Matthews
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 194 lbs., she is… “The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson!!!
[ “Fight to the Death” by Neil Myers rocks the arena as the crowd explodes to their feet as “The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson storms out on stage and marches down to the ring climbing in!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Gabby comes into this match with a six and six record, but most importantly she has dropped her last two out of three matches and it has somehow swayed the way she’s viewing her path back into title contention. For some reason she feels she needs to bully and beat her opponents into submission.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Like most women in the women’s division, looking up at Amber Nova is frustrating as hell. It’s a wonder that all of them haven’t snapped yet.
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 190 lbs, this is... Nicole Matthews!!!
[ The crowd goes nuts as “I like it heavy” by Halestorm rocks the building as Nicole Matthews storms down to the ring and climbs in. The referee has to keep the two women apart as Nicole spouts profanities at Gabby. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is Nicole’s first singles match here in the Empire as she has mainly been tagging with her partner Portia Perez who is currently on the IR after suffering a horrific neck injury at the hands of Gabby Jettson.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nicole has yet to wrestle any singles match’s here in the Empire and she chooses tonight to make it her debut match against a pretty vicious woman.
[ The bell rings and Nicole goes right at Gabby, but Gabby punches Nicole. Gabby kicks Nicole. Gabby punches Nicole. Gabby hits a dropkick from the second rope on Nicole. Gabby chops Nicole. Gabby uses a legsweep on Nicole. Gabby whips Nicole into the ropes and drives a lariat into Nicole. Gabby whips Nicole into the ropes, but Nicole comes off and hits Gabby with a pump kick. Nicole hooks Gabby in an ankle lock. Gabby is struggling to reach the ropes. Gabby finally reaches the ropes. Nicole climbs to the top rope and nails Gabby with the Phoenix Splash. Nicole rolls Gabby up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Gabby gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Nicole draws first blood over Gabby as she hit that Phoenix Splash for a quick two count.
[ Nicole hits a standing drop kick on Gabby. Nicole whips Gabby into the ropes, but Gabby reverses it and misses with a clothesline; but Nicole comes off and hits Gabby with a clothesline of her own. Nicole chops Gabby. Nicole goes for an Exploder suplex, but Gabby blocks it. Gabby goes for a clothesline, but Nicole counters it with a crucifix pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Gabby gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Gabby seems off her game so far tonight. She needs to find that next gear before this young woman finds a way to pin her.
[ Nicole nails Gabby with a high knee. Nicole goes for a huracanrana from the second rope, but Gabby counters it with a sit-down power bomb. Gabby hooks Nicole’s legs as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Gabby looks at the referee like she could kill him as she drags the limp Nicole to her feet like a rag doll.
[ Gabby whips Nicole into the ropes, but Nicole drives a high knee into Gabby. Nicole goes for a sleeperhold, but Gabby blocks it. Gabby goes for an Asai moonsault, but Nicole counters it with an interceptor superkick. Nicole hits a spinning backbreaker on Gabby. Gabby springs to her feet and uses a Russian legsweep on Nicole. Gabby nails Nicole with a big leg drop as she covers Nicole and Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – These two women are matching each other move for move right now. I don’t think Gabby anticipated such a tough match.
[ Gabby hits an enzuigiri on Nicole. Gabby hits a ripcord cutter on Nicole. Gabby hits a springboard bulldog on Nicole. Gabby hits a dropkick from the second rope on Nicole. Gabby clotheslines Nicole over the top rope and goes to the outside after her. They're brawling around the ringside area. ...1 ...Nicole hits a standing dropkick on Gabby. ...1 ..2Nicole throws Gabby back into the ring. Nicole hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Gabby. Nicole goes for a clothesline, but Gabby ducks out of the way. Gabby tries for a Russian legsweep, but Nicole counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Nicole hits a roundhouse kick on Gabby. Nicole whips Gabby into the turnbuckle. Nicole runs into the ropes, but Gabby hits Nicole with a shoulderblock. Gabby hits a second rope corkscrew legdrop on Nicole. Gabby is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You get the sense that Gabby is starting to wear down Nicole?
[ Gabby uses an armdrag takedown on Nicole. Gabby goes for a corner forearm smash, but Nicole ducks out of the way. Nicole attempts a dropkick from the second rope, but Gabby steps out of the way. Gabby hits a top rope twisting somersault splash on Nicole. Gabby laughs as she throws Nicole out of the ring, but Nicole hangs on to the top rope for dear life. Gabby notices it and breaks Nicole's grip sending her to the floor. Gabby jumps onto Nicole with a baseball slide that slams Nicole into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Gabby uses a Side Russian legsweep on Nicole. ...2 ...Gabby rolls Nicole back in under the bottom rope. Gabby hits an Asai moonsault on Nicole as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Nicole gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nicole kicks out yet again as she hangs on in this match!!! She’s got the heart of a champion!!!
[ Gabby hits the 6-1-9 on Nicole. Gabby attempts a corkscrew legdrop, but Nicole moves out of the way and hits an enzuigiri on Gabby. Nicole tries fora clothesline, but Gabby tries to counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex, but in turn, Nicole counters that with a facerake. Nicole attempts a huracanrana from the second rope, but Gabby catches her and drives her into the mat with a sidewalk slam. Gabby hooks Nicole’s legs as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Where this young woman is finding the strength to kick out of moves like that is beyond comprehension my friend!!!
[ Gabby attempts a diving elbowdrop, but Nicole counters it with a superkick. Nicole uses a monkey flip on Gabby. Nicole tries for a top rope twisting somersault splash, but Gabby rolls out of the way. Gabby goes for a huracanrana from the second rope, but Nicole counters it with a power bomb and a roll-up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Gabby grabs the bottom rope!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nicole came so close to winning this match with that power bomb but amazingly Gabby was able to reach out and grab the bottom rope to save herself.
[ Nicole hits a Meteora on Gabby and rolls her up again as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Gabby gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Nicole questions the referee about the count and he assures her that it was only a two count!!!
[ Nicole gets to her feet and runs into the ropes and hits Gabby with a clothesline sending Gabby tumbling over the top rope and out of the ring. Nicole jumps over the top rope and onto Gabby with a suicide dive. They're brawling around the ringside area. Gabby shoves Nicole into the steel guardrail. Gabby tries for a superkick, but Nicole grabs Gabby by the leg and powerslams her onto the announcer’s table. Nicole rolls Gabby back in under the bottom rope. Nicole measures Gabby up and drives a Shining Wizard into the back of Gabby’s head. Nicole goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:10:08
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match, Nicole Matthews!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an amazing win for this young woman as she got her revenge on Gabby for what she did to not only herself but her tag team partner Portia Perez. Where ever Portia is tonight, I am sure she is watching and celebrating for her partner.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – No matter where Nicole goes in her career, this is a great building block for her. Beating Gabby Jettson is a huge win for her.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, I am getting word that Cindy Meyers is standing by with Mike Bulk. Let’s go to the back and listen in to what the big man has to say going into his huge title match.
[ The show flashes backstage as Cindy Meyers is standing next to “Big Mike” Bulk who looks pissed off. ]
Cindy Meyers – Mike, tonight you go up against not one, but three men for the W.W.E. TV title in a Fatal Four-way match. What are your thoughts going into this championship match?
“Big Mike” Bulk – My thoughts? First off, I’m pissed off that this is a Fatal Four-way match at all. Raven Horse and Arik Cannon are under the cut list as it is. Why the hell are Shane and DDP rewarding these guys for anything? It should have been a straight up one on one match between Psycho Messiah and me!!!
[ Just then, “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins walks onto the set with a shit eating grin on his face. ]
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – You know Mike, this is the one time that you and I are in perfect agreement on something. For whatever reason Shane and Page are kissing those two guys asses. And I also agree with you that it should be just a one-on-one match. But what I don’t agree with is that you think it should be you in this match. Look at my record big boy!!! It’s way better than yours!!! Look at the rankings!!! I am way higher up the charts than you are. Nobody, and I mean nobody; deserves a TV title match more than I do!!!
[ The crowd goes wild as “Bloodlust” Steve Scott walks onto the set. ]
“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – I hate to piss all over your parade Chandler, but you had your run at the TV title and honestly; you sucked at it. That Indian scalped you ass and he took your TV title from you. And you Bulk, sorry for bursting your bubble too but if you lose tonight, you’ll be no better off than Raven Horse or Cannon because that cut line has your name on it too.
“Big Mike” Bulk – Screw you. Win or lose I’ll still be over the cut line!!!
[ Just then, the General Manager of the Empire DDP walks into the scene. ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Guys, we need to take it down a notch or two. No need to get yourselves all worked up here.
[ He looks over at Bulk. ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Big man, you need to go get ready for your match.
[ Bulk looks pissed as he storms off the set. ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Now as for the two of you, you both give very good arguments as to why each of you should have been in this title match.
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – I was the former TV champion!!!
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Listen, I know what you were… and I know what you are now. So, this is what I’m going to do. Thursday night on Afterburn, it’s going to be the two of you in a match for a future TV title shot.
[ Steve Scott smiles as he gets right up in Hopkins face. ]
“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – Prepare to get your ass beat… cowboy.
[ Steve Scott storms off as Hopkins stands there fuming. ]
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – It’s Outlaw now, shithead!!!
[ The show swings back to Caristico and Phillip at the announcer’s table. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – One match in the books and we already have huge news regarding the TV title. It’s going to be Chandler Hopkins taking on Steve Scott this week on Afterburn for a future title shot!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man what a match-up that’s going to be. Both men are right in the middle of the United States title picture and they are both dying to get their hands-on gold!!! No matter who wins the TV title tonight, they are going to have major competition in the weeks ahead.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, it’s time for our next match of the night as Gabby Jetson takes on Nicole Matthews in what promises to be a slugfest between two very big women. Let’s go back to the ring for the introductions!!!
Pre-show match
Malia Hosaka vs Kiera Hogan
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making her way to the ring, being accompanied by Genesis; and weighing in at 130 lbs., she is… Malia Hosaka!!!
[ The crowd boos their asses off as “Head like a hole” by Nine Inch Nails plays. Malia Hosaka and Genesis walk down to the ring and climb in. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Malia has a determined look on her face tonight as she attempts to put Kiera Hogan back in her place on Team Exile.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is going to be a very interesting match. Has Kiera Hogan learned enough under Malia to beat her and break away from her? Can the student turn the tables and be the teacher tonight?
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 114 lbs., this is… Kiera Hogan!!!
[ The crowd cheers as “Love, Fury, Passion, Energy” plays as Kiera Hogan walks down to the ring and climbs in never taking her eyes off of Malia or Genesis. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I wonder what’s going on in the head of Kiera Hogan right now as she looks across the ring at the two women that she once called friends?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can tell you this. She needs to forget that she was ever friends with these two women. She needs to look at them like she never knew them. She needs to be as cold hearted as Malia is.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Malia hits springboard a bulldog on Kiera. Malia locks in an arm grapevine on Kiera. Kiera is struggling to reach the ropes and finally grabs them. Malia throws Kiera into the turnbuckle and hits an atomic drop on Kiera. Malia locks Kiera in a bow-and-arrow submission. Kiera is valiantly trying to break the hold and eventually grabs the ropes. Malia drops an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle, but Kiera rolls out of the way. Kiera covers Malia as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Malia kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Malia was in control of this match until she went for that ill-advised elbowdrop from the second rope that missed by a mile.
[ Kiera hits a springboard dropkick to the right knee of Malia. Kiera runs into the ropes and hits Malia with a basement clothesline. Kiera is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Malia’s feet are in the ropes!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a massive basement clothesline by the one hundred- and fourteen-pound young woman!!!
[ Kiera hits a jumping front kick on Malia. Kiera throws Malia out of the ring. Kiera rolls out under the bottom rope after her. They're brawling around the ring area. ...1 ...2 ...Malia drives Kiera into the steel guardrail. Malia hits a Side Russian legsweep on Kiera onto the concrete floor. ...3 ...4 ...Malia tries to slam Kiera into the steel ringsteps but Kiera counters and powerslams Malia into the steel ringsteps. ...5 ...6 ...Kiera executes an enzuigiri on Malia off the ring apron. ...7 ...8 ...Kiera rolls Malia back into the ring. Kiera hits a spinning backbreaker on Malia. Kiera whips Malia into the ropes, but Malia reverses it. Malia tries for an armdrag takedown, but Kiera counters it with a spinning lariat. Kiera nails Malia with a second rope springboard bulldog. Kiera tries a top rope twisting moonsault, but Malia gets her knees up. Malia locks in a sleeperhold on Kiera. Kiera is valiantly trying to break the hold. Kiera manages to grab the ropes. Malia nails Kiera with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Malia hits the Bronco Buster on Kiera. Malia attempts a springboard armdrag, but Kiera steps out of the way. Kiera hits a Snap Dragon suplex on Malia. Kiera uses a springboard armdrag on Malia. Kiera hits a springboard bulldog on Malia. Kiera drives a high knee into Malia. Kiera hits a rolling cutter on Malia. Kiera whips Malia into the ropes and misses with an elbow. Malia comes off the ropes and drives a clothesline onto Kiera. Malia drives a corner forearm smash onto Kiera. Malia chops Kiera. Malia punches Kiera. Kiera kicks Malia. Kiera punches Malia. Kiera hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Malia. Kiera covers Malia as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Malia kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What a back-and-forth match right now between former teacher and former student!!!
[ Kiera hits a dropkick on Malia. Kiera hits a spinning backbreaker on Malia. Kiera hits an enzuigiri on Malia. Kiera tries for a springboard bulldog, but Malia steps out of the way. Malia goes for a springboard armdrag, but Kiera steps out of the way. Kiera hits a rolling cutter on Malia. Kiera tries for a DDT, but Malia throws her off. Malia hits a DDT on Kiera. Malia nails Kiera with the Meteora followed by the cover as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Kiera kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Malia control of the match back after that failed DDT attempt by Kiera Hogan.
[ Malia hits a springboard spear on Kiera. Malia drives a jumping front kick onto Kiera. Kiera springs to her feet and drives a superkick into Malia. Kiera throws Malia over the top rope. Kiera dives through the ropes onto Malia that sends her crashing into the announcer’s table. ...1 ...2 ...Genesis comes from behind, but Kiera nails Genesis with a discus lariat. ...3 ...4 ...Malia drives Kiera into the steel guardrail. ...5 ...6 ...Malia rolls Kiera back into the ring. Malia hits a Russian legsweep on Kiera. Kiera springs to her feet and nails Malia with a short-arm clothesline. Kiera hits an arm twist ropewalk chop against Malia. Kiera whips Malia into the ropes, but Malia reverses it. Malia goes for a high knee, but Kiera ducks out of the way. Kiera comes off and hits a rolling cutter on Malia. Kiera tries for a sleeperhold, but Malia counters it with a go-behind and hits a bulldog on Kiera. Malia tries a springboard spear, but Kiera steps out of the way. Kiera runs into the ropes and hits Malia with a basement drop kick. Kiera climbs to the top rope and nails Malia with a Phoenix Splash. Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Genesis grabs Joey Jiles by the feet dragging him to the floor breaking the count!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Oh my God Caristico, Kiera just had this match won and Genesis just pulled the referee out of the ring saving Malia!!!
[ Kiera drives a lariat into Malia. Kiera nails Malia with a side Russian legsweep. Kiera pumps the crowd up as she hits her finisher Face the Music (a cradle neckbreaker) on Malia!!! Kiera goes for the pin, but there is no referee to count!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What the hell!!! The referee is still outside the ring arguing with Genesis!!! Get back in the ring ref!!!
[ Joey Jiles sees the pin attempt and dives back into the ring to make the count ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Genesis puts Malia's foot on the bottom rope breaking the count!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That’s twice now Genesis has inserted herself into this match Caristico!!! She needs to be sent to the back!!!
[ Kiera whips Malia into the ropes and misses with a clothesline, but Malia comes off the ropes and drives a lariat into Kiera. Malia drives a European uppercut into Kiera. Malia goes for a clothesline, but Kiera counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Kiera hits a jumping front kick on Malia. Kiera hits a second rope diving elbowdrop on Malia. Kiera drives a European uppercut onto Malia. Kiera hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Malia. Malia springs to her feet and uses an armdrag takedown on Kiera. Malia drives a chop into Kiera. Malia drives a fist to the midsection of Kiera. Malia hits a bulldog on Kiera. Malia hits an enzuigiri on Kiera. Malia throws Kiera into the turnbuckle, but Kiera reverses it. Kiera charges into the corner, but Malia lifts her leg. Malia hits a chop on Kiera. Malia punches Kiera. Malia slaps Kiera. Malia drives a fist to the midsection of Kiera. Malia tries for a DDT, but Kiera blocks it. Kiera hits a corner forearm smash on Malia. Kiera nails Malia with a roundhouse kick. Kiera motions that it’s over as she hits Face the Music (a cradle neckbreaker) on Malia!!! Kiera goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts and the crowd counts along ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:15:11
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match, Kiera Hogan!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Kiera Hogan has done it!!! The crowd is going nuts as Kiera Hogan has just won her freedom from Malia Hosaka and Exile!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a great win for this young woman and now she can put Exile and Malia in her rear-view window and focus on championships!!! This young woman is going to hold gold in this company, you wait and see!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, what an amazing pre0show we have had tonight. We watched as Nicole Matthews overcame the odds to defeat Gabby Jettson and we all just watched as Kiera Hogan defeated her former teacher and friend in Malia Hosaka. If these matches are any sign as to what Summer Stampede has in store for us, it’s going to be an amazing show!!! Thank you so much for tuning in and we hope that you all stay tuned for tonight’s huge PPV. Good night folks and we will see you in one week’s time on Adrenaline!!!
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires new promo video package with all the new stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone, the Lynch Mob, the Zombie Bride Su Yim and many, many more with their high risk, high impact moves to the music of "Till I Collapse" by Eminem blasting across the arena in unison with the pyrotechnics lighting the place up. The entire arena erupts in a chorus of cheers as the show comes on air. The music and pyro's stop as the cameras fade down to our broadcast table as Mike Godwinn and “The Living Legend” Pezzer are standing by. ]
Mike Godwinn – Welcome to Summer Stampede folks!!! I am Mike Godwinn and I am joined by my long-time broadcast partner “The Living Legend” Pezzer!!! Pezzer, what a show we have lined up for the fans of the World Wrestling Empire. Eight huge matches and we end the night with a rematch of Red, White and Bruised where Go-D once again challenges for the World Heavyweight title as he takes on the champion Prophet!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’ve known Dave for a long dam time and he’s not going to rest until that World title is around his waist. Prophet better be ready for anything tonight.
Mike Godwinn – Staying with the World title picture, we are also going to have a Number One Contenders match between the former champion Alexander Stone and the so-called “Face of the Empire” Travis Blake. Travis is a highly sought-after commodity while Stone keeps piling up the wins until he can get his shot at the World title.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Travis Blake wants to walk around the locker-room calling himself the “Face of the Empire”, that’s all well and good. But he better be ready to get punched in the face because there a shit ton of guys in the back that are ready to step up and put this arrogant fuck back in line and one of them being Alexander Stone!!!
Mike Godwinn – In other action, we will see Amber Nova put her Women’s World title on the line against not just one woman, but two women in Shanna Ferguson and Thunder Rosa. Taking nothing away from the run that Shanna has been on as of late, but we all watched when Amber Nova screwed over Thunder Rosa when she hog tied her legs in that match against Solo Darling.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Screwed? This could be the new Montreal Screw Job Mikey. Like you said, Shanna has been on a great run, but this match should have been a one-on-one match between Thunder Rosa and Amber Nova all the way. I just get the feeling that in her mind the easier road to travel was through Shanna and not Thunder Rosa.
Mike Godwinn – Well, now the champion has two women to go through tonight making her job of keeping the title that much harder. In other action, we will see the United States Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge defend not just his title but also the Gauntlet of the Gods in a rematch from Red, White and Bruised when he takes on the former Champion Tito Escobar in a Six-man tag team match.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – One on one I give the edge to Tank all the way, no pun intended. But you throw in four other guys and you just don’t know what the hell is going to happen. Hell, Los Vipers could end up pinning either Shogun or Ito and it’s all over for Tank.
Mike Godwinn – I was stunned when Tank agreed to this match but moving on. The challenger for the Women’s National title was determined this week when it was announced that Solo Darling would take on Maria manic for the championship. Solo is coming off two good wins over Su Yim and Thunder Rosa to earn her this title shot.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Maria Manic is a friggen powerhouse in the Women’s division. I would die to see a title for title match against her and Amber Nova. That would be an instant classic. I think at the end of the match, Maria will be too much for a smaller Solo Darling to handle.
Mike Godwinn – Moving on to tag team action as the Chain Gang once again will take on the Guerillas of Destiny, but for one of these teams it will mean the end of their title run as the losing team will forfeit championship rematches as long as the winning team holds the World Tag Team titles.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is one hell of a stipulation. The losing team is forced to walk away and not challenge for the World Tag Team titles if the wining team holds the belts. This is sure to shake the tag team division to the core.
Mike Godwinn – I agree but think about how many other teams will get the opportunity to challenge for the tag titles if the Guerillas of Destiny or the Chain Gang don’t stand in their way. The Lynch Mob must be loving this? Folks, in other tag team action, we will see the three-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions Medusa Complex take on the two-time former tag team champions Caged Heat along with newcomers to the match S.E.X.!!! It was just this past week that S.E.X. was added to the match when Caged Heat attacked Medusa Complex and cost S.E.X. their rematch.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – To me, S.E.X. is the wild card in this match. We all know what Medusa Complex and Caged Heat bring to the table. These two teams have been passing the World Tag Team titles back and forth for the past few months like they are playing hot potato. With S.E.X. you really have no clue what you’re going to get. Hell, did anyone think that these two women could wrestle let alone come into this match with a four and three record? They would be lying if they said yes.
Mike Godwinn – I would have lost my shirt betting against these two ladies. Pezzer, all that we have mentioned plus one more as we kick off the night with a Fatal Four-way match that pits the W.W.E. Television Champion Psycho Messiah against Bulk, Arik Cannon and the former TV Champion Raven Horse.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is going to be one crazy match and, in my opinion, it’s one of those pick’em type matches where any of these guys could sneak out the win and walk out the new TV champion. Bulk has got the size and power. Cannon is the crazy son of a bitch that will do almost anything to win the title. Raven Horse has Reverend Azazel in his corner so that alone strengthens his odds and finally Psycho Messiah has the least to gain with local bookies saying that he has less than a twenty percent chance of winning tonight.
Mike Godwinn – That doesn’t sound good for the champion. Let’s kick this show off and get back to the ring as JoJo Rodriguez is ready to make the opening introductions!!!
In a Fatal Four-way match for the W.W.E. TV Title
Psycho Messiah © vs Raven Horse vs Bulk vs Arik Cannon
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following Fatal Four-way match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the W.W.E. Television Championship!! Making his way to the ring first, weighing in at 210 lbs, he is the reigning W.W.E. Television Champion, this is… Psycho Messiah!!!
[ The sold-out crowd roars out with a mixture of cheers and boos as Psycho Messiah walks down to the ring to “The Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson. He climbs into the ring and poses on the second turnbuckle raising his TV title high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, the champion Psycho Messiah has chosen to come out to the ring first in a very untraditional move as most champions come out last during title matches.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Well look at this guy. He’s not your typical champion and he already told us that he’s going to walk his own path here in the Empire.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his first opponent!!! Making his way to the ring weighing in at 210 lbs., he is… “The Irish Ass-kicker” Arik Cannon!!
[ Love him or hate him, the crowd does love his entrance music as “I’m shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphy’s rings across the stadium as the red headed Irish fighter marches down to the ring pissed off with his hands all taped up. He stomps up the stairs and climbs through the ropes ripping his leather jacket off and tossing it to the ringside attendant. ]
Mike Godwinn – The former number one contender to the World Heavyweight title has been plummeting in the rankings since losing his title match to Alexander Stone so many months ago.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Yeah, his career has been a train wreck since losing that match and now he’s on the verge of getting cut from the roster. He’s not like Tiger King because he’s got three matches to turn things around, but what a huge boost for this young guy it would be tonight if he could walk out the TV champion.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his next opponent. Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 484 lbs.; this is… “Big Mike” Bulk!!!
[ The sold-out crowd explodes to their feet as “Onward to Victory” by Icepick plays across the arena and the near five-hundred-pound monster “Big Mike” Bulk storms down to the ring and climbs in looking pretty pissed off. ]
Mike Godwinn – Here is the Mike Bulk. He is the biggest man on the Empire roster as he tips over four hundred and eighty pounds!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s a massive, massive man that the other three competitors are going to have fits tonight trying to keep him down!!! What a run Bulk could go on if he could lock down the TV title tonight!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their final opponent. Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by his manager Reverend Azazel, he weighs in at 247 lbs., and he is the former W.W.E. Television Champion; this is… Raven Horse!!!
[ The crowd boos as the native American walks out on stage to “Tattooed Attitude” by Shannon Moore. Pyro explodes all around him as he walks down to the ring ignoring all the fans that are booing him. He storms into the ring and raises his arms in the air flipping off the sold out crowd. ]
Mike Godwinn – This young man is a world of talent, but he too is dancing on the cut line. I just can’t imagine that the staff is going to cut a former champion from the roster!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse could be so much better if he just got out from under the evil Reverend Azazel. I really think that sadistic son of a bitch is holding the former TV champion back.
[ Bulk starts the match off with Raven Horse as the referee calls for the bell. Raven Horse sends Bulk into the turnbuckle and drives a kick to the midsection, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk uses an eye gouge on Raven Horse. Bulk launches Raven Horse out of the ring. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...5 ...6 ...7 ...as Raven Horse thinks things over before he reenters the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Bulk is a huge man and Raven Horse had to take a few seconds to think about how he’s going to approach this behemoth.
[ They lock up and Bulk uses a facerake on Raven Horse. Bulk goes for a Discus lariat, but Raven Horse ducks out of the way. Raven Horse drives a back fist into Bulk. Raven Horse connects with a Discus Punch into Bulk. Raven Horse goes for an eye gouge, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk tags out to Psycho Messiah and the crowd goes wild. Psycho Messiah nails Raven Horse with an armbar takedown. Psycho Messiah drives a European uppercut into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah drives in a knife edge chop on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah drives a back elbow into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah uses an eye gouge on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah slaps Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah goes for a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles, but Raven Horse blocks it. Raven Horse locks Psycho Messiah in a bearhug. Psycho Messiah inches his way towards the ropes and grabs them. Raven Horse chops Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse kicks Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah punches Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah chops Raven Horse. Raven Horse chops Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah punches Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah whips Raven Horse into the ropes and Raven Horse attempts a lariat, but Psycho Messiah blocks it. Psycho Messiah drives a Discus lariat into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah kicks Raven Horse. Raven Horse chops Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah kicks Raven Horse. Raven Horse hits Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah chops Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah hits a backbreaker on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah uses a hair pull back slam to the mat on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah runs into the ropes and tries for a clothesline, but Raven Horse counters it with a hiptoss. Raven Horse tags out to Bulk. Bulk goes for an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Psycho Messiah blocks it. Psycho Messiah attempts an eye gouge, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Psycho Messiah. Bulk tags out to Raven Horse locks Psycho Messiah in a chokehold as Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Smart move for Raven Horse to let go of that illegal hold. If he wants to regain his TV title, he’s going to have to keep his shit together and wrestle a smart match.
[ Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse not to do that again or she will DQ him. Raven Horse drives an uppercut into Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse tags out to Bulk. Bulk whips Psycho Messiah into the ropes, but Psycho Messiah reverses it and goes for a football tackle, but Bulk counters it with a stiff kick to the head. Bulk nails a brain buster on Psycho Messiah. Bulk attempts an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Psycho Messiah counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Psycho Messiah quickly tags out to Cannon. Cannon drives a back elbow into Bulk. Cannon nails Bulk with a DDT. Cannon throws Bulk into the turnbuckle, but Bulk comes back and rocks Cannon with a spinning elbow. Bulk drives a clothesline on Cannon. Bulk hits a DDT on Cannon. Bulk runs into the ropes and attempts a clothesline, but Cannon ducks out of the way. Cannon nails Bulk with his own lariat. Cannon throws Bulk into the ropes and he catches Bulk in an armbar submission. Yali Sapphire asks Bulk if he's still there. Bulk nods. Yali Sapphire checks Bulk's arm. She lifts it... it stays up! Bulk fights his way out of the hold by getting to the ropes. Bulk tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse nails Cannon with a pumphandle backbreaker. Raven Horse runs into the ropes and hits Cannon with a drop kick. Raven Horse tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah hits the Curb Stomp on Cannon. Psycho Messiah uses a go-behind on Cannon followed by a belly-to-back suplex on Cannon. Psycho Messiah hits a chop on Cannon. Psycho Messiah uses a hair pull slam on Cannon. Psycho Messiah tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse goes for a bearhug, but Cannon counters it with a punch to the face. Cannon tags out to Bulk. Bulk whips Raven Horse into the ropes. Bulk tries a powerslam into the turnbuckles, but Raven Horse counters it with a lariat. Raven Horse drives the Curb Stomp on Bulk. Raven Horse puts Bulk in an arm grapevine, but Bulk gets ahold of the ropes. Raven Horse tags out to Cannon. Cannon puts Bulk in a chokehold in the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – These guys are looking to dish out severe punishment on each other. We have yet to see a pin attempt by any of them.
[ Cannon uses a facerake on Bulk. Cannon tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse attempts a European uppercut, but Bulk counters it with a backslide pin attempt as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Raven Horse kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse with that wild swinging uppercut that Bulk countered with a backslide pin attempt for a quick two count!!!
[ Bulk drives a kick to the midsection of Raven Horse. Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon catches Raven Horse in a chokehold as Yali Sapphire warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – That’s the second time now that Cannon has used an illegal chokehold on one of his opponents. I get the feeling that he’s trying to prove that he shouldn’t even be in this match let along being on the cut list!!! That he’s World Championship material!!!
[ Yali Sapphire warns Cannon as he gets a chokehold right back on Raven Horse yet again. Yali Sapphire again warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Cannon gets right in the face of the referee screaming in her face!!! He better watch himself!!! He’s walking a fine line right now with her.
[ Cannon uses a hair pull slam on Raven Horse. Cannon drives a European uppercut into Raven Horse. Cannon drives a back elbow into Raven Horse. Cannon locks Raven Horse in an arm grapevine, but Raven Horse gets ahold of the ropes. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah uses a duck-down move on Raven Horse and tags out to Bulk. Bulk drives a punch into Raven Horse. Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon tries for a sleeperhold, but Raven Horse counters it with a go-behind and whips Cannon into the ropes. Cannon comes off and hits a lariat on Raven Horse. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and hits Raven Horse with a pump kick. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah nails Raven Horse with the Curb Stomp. Psycho Messiah catches Raven Horse in a forearm choke in the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Psycho Messiah to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have never seen a match where so many of the men involved are trying to hurt each other. It seems that winning the match right now is second to beating the hell out of each other.
[ Psycho Messiah hits a dropkick on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah uses a go-behind on Raven Horse and hits a dropkick to the knee of Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah tags out to Cannon. Cannon runs into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Raven Horse. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and misses with a clothesline. Cannon drives a kick to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon goes for the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam), but Raven Horse blocks it. Cannon chops Raven Horse. Raven Horse kicks Cannon. Raven Horse chops Cannon. Raven Horse kicks Cannon. Raven Horse goes for a facerake, but Cannon blocks it. Cannon drives a fist to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah hits a belly-to-back suplex on Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah catches Raven Horse in an arm grapevine, but Cannon rushes into the ring and kicks Psycho Messiah in the back of the head breaking the hold. Raven Horse uses a facerake on Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse hits an Exploder suplex on Psycho Messiah. Raven Horse tags out to Bulk. Bulk uses an eye gouge on Psycho Messiah. Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon drives an uppercut on Psycho Messiah. Cannon runs into the ropes and hits Psycho Messiah with a drop kick. Cannon goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Psycho Messiah counters it with a back body drop. Psycho Messiah tags out to Bulk. Bulk whips Cannon into the turnbuckle. Bulk punches Cannon. Cannon kicks Bulk. Cannon drives an uppercut into Bulk. Cannon drives a fist to the midsection of Bulk. Cannon locks in a chokehold on Bulk as Yali Sapphire warns Cannon to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Cannon lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Cannon is seemingly a man possessed tonight as he is hell bent on punishing his opponents. He needs to remember that he needs to win this match in order to keep his job.
[ Yali Sapphire warns Cannon that if he does that again he will be DQ’d. Cannon whips Bulk into the ropes and nails Bulk with a lariat. Cannon uses a facerake on Bulk. Cannon drives a punch into Bulk. Cannon runs into the ropes and hits Bulk with a shoulderblock. Cannon hits a top rope dropkick on Bulk. Cannon drives a clothesline into Bulk. Cannon tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah drives an uppercut into Bulk. Psycho Messiah goes for an arm grapevine, but Bulk blocks it. Bulk drives an uppercut into Psycho Messiah. Bulk nails Psycho Messiah with a brain buster. Bulk goes for a headbutt, but Psycho Messiah blocks it. Psycho Messiah whips Bulk into the ropes, but Bulk reverses it and Psycho Messiah hits Bulk with a super kick. Psycho Messiah goes for the pin on Bulk as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bulk kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That super kick nearly cleaned Bulk’s clock as it dropped the big man to the mat like a huge Sequoia tree!!!
[ Psycho Messiah goes for a mounted punch, but Bulk blocks it and locks Psycho Messiah in a chokehold. Yali Sapphire warns Bulk to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Bulk lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The big man is pissed right now as he goes right at the champion looking to inflict some pain!!!
[ Bulk drives a punch into Psycho Messiah. Bulk hits an atomic drop on Psycho Messiah. Bulk drills a brain buster on Psycho Messiah. Bulk hits a Discus Punch on Psycho Messiah. Bulk hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Psycho Messiah. Bulk puts Psycho Messiah in an arm grapevine submission, but Raven Horse dives in to make the save with a kick to Bulks head. ]
Mike Godwinn – Bulk worked the champion over unmercifully and he probably had the match won if it wasn’t for Raven Horse and that well timed kick to the back of Bulk’s head!!!
[ Psycho Messiah drives a Discus lariat into Bulk. Psycho Messiah uses a go-behind on Bulk. Psycho Messiah and hits a mounted punch on Bulk. Psycho Messiah drills a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Bulk. Psycho Messiah hits a Cradle DDT on Bulk for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Raven Horse dives in to make the save. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – A minute ago Raven Horse was saving Psycho Messiah and now he just cost the champion the match. Every man for himself in this match.
[ Bulk tags out to Cannon. Cannon hits an Exploder suplex on Psycho Messiah. Cannon uses an armdrag takedown on Psycho Messiah. Cannon hits a bulldog on Psycho Messiah. Cannon hits a takeover suplex on Psycho Messiah. Cannon drives an elbowdrop into Psycho Messiah. Cannon uses a waistlock takedown on Psycho Messiah. Cannon hits a takeover suplex on Psycho Messiah. Cannon nails him with a belly-to-back suplex, but Psycho Messiah pops back to his feet and stares at him. Cannon chops Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah chops Cannon. Psycho Messiah hits Cannon. Psycho Messiah nails Cannon with a DDT. Psycho Messiah is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Cannon kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Cannon thought that he had the champion on his heels, but how the tide quickly turned against him as he hit Cannon with that DDT.
[ Psycho Messiah catches Cannon in a guillotine choke, but Cannon grabs the ropes. Psycho Messiah drives a football tackle into Cannon. Psycho Messiah drives a fist to the midsection of Cannon. Psycho Messiah hits a backbreaker on Cannon. Psycho Messiah drives a mounted punch into Cannon. Psycho Messiah drives a fist to the midsection of Cannon. Psycho Messiah locks Cannon in a boot choke against the ropes as Yali Sapphire warns Psycho Messiah to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s all about punishing your opponents in this match. Winning TV title seems second to dishing out punishment.
[ Psycho Messiah whips Cannon into the ropes and Cannon explodes off hitting Psycho Messiah with a spin kick. Cannon nails Psycho Messiah with a belly-to-belly suplex. Cannon is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Psycho Messiah gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – You can see the intensity on cannon’s eyes tonight, but he needs to stay focused. He has to pull off a win tonight to keep his hopes alive to stay on the roster past Labor Day!!!
[ Cannon runs into the ropes and Psycho Messiah and Cannon each get hit with a double clothesline. Psycho Messiah drives a running knee strike into Cannon. Psycho Messiah runs into the ropes and drives a spear into Cannon. Psycho Messiah sends Cannon into the turnbuckle, but Cannon comes back out, but is met with a stiff clothesline. Psycho Messiah sends Cannon into the ropes and drops him with a standing dropkick. Psycho Messiah covers Cannon as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Cannon kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Psycho Messiah nearly got the three count right there to retain his TV title!!!
[ Psycho Messiah boot chokes Cannon in the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Psycho Messiah to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – Yali is doing the best she can to keep control of this match, but these men are hell bent on killing each other tonight!!!
[ Psycho Messiah covers Cannon as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Cannon gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – There’s still life left in Cannon as he was able to get his shoulder up!!!
[ Psycho Messiah tries to whip Cannon into the ropes, but Cannon reverses it and sends the champion in and hits the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam) on Psycho Messiah. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Psycho Messiah gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Cannon snapped off his finisher but it wasn’t enough to put the champion away tonight!!!
[ Cannon runs into the ropes and Psycho Messiah hits Cannon with a back body drop. Psycho Messiah hits a hair pull slam on Cannon. Psycho Messiah tags out to Raven Horse. Raven Horse nails Cannon with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Raven Horse uses an eye gouge on Cannon. Raven Horse hits an atomic drop on Cannon. Raven Horse chops Cannon. Raven Horse tries for a lariat, but Cannon ducks out of the way. Cannon uses an eye gouge on Raven Horse. Cannon drives a back fist into Raven Horse. Cannon drives a headbutt into Raven Horse. Cannon drives an uppercut into Raven Horse. Cannon runs into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Raven Horse. Cannon goes for a headbutt, but Raven Horse blocks it. Raven Horse uses a facerake on Cannon. Raven Horse nails Cannon with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Raven Horse hits a gutbuster on Cannon. Raven Horse locks in the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Cannon as Yali Sapphire checks Cannon's arm. She lifts it... it stays up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse has his finisher locked in deep!!! This is how he’s won so many matches here in the Empire!!!
[ Cannon fights his way out of the hold by getting to the ropes. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and Cannon nails Raven Horse with a bulldog. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes, but Raven Horse reverses it and catches Cannon totally by surprise with a drop toe hold. Raven Horse locks the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Cannon again. Cannon is struggling to reach the ropes. Cannon tries to escape the hold. Cannon is writhing in pain. Yali Sapphire asks Cannon if he's had enough. Cannon shakes his head. Yali Sapphire checks Cannon's arm. She lifts it... it falls! She lifts it... it falls!! She lifts it... it stays up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That’s twice now Cannon has gotten out of Raven Horses submission move!!! Raven Horse looks stunned right now that he couldn’t put Cannon away!!!
[ Cannon fights his way out of the hold by grabbing the ropes. Cannon punches Raven Horse. Cannon kicks Raven Horse. Cannon drives a chop into Raven Horse. Cannon drives a kick to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon goes for the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam), but Raven Horse counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Raven Horse puts Cannon in a chokehold against the ropes as Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and the bell rings as the thirty minute time limit has expired!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a way to end a terrific title match Pezzer!!! Four men entered this match and after thirty minutes we still never got a clear-cut winner.
[ The crowd pops as the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon walks out on stage with mic in hand. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’ve got a good feeling about this right now.
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Guys, guys; don’t leave the ring yet.
[ All four men stop in their tracks as they listen to Shane. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – This is Summer Stampede!!! The biggest pay per view event of the summer and I’m not going to end the first match of the night without a clear-cut winner!!! So, referee; restart the damn match!!!
[ Yali Sapphire calls for the bell as Raven Horse hits a brain buster on Cannon. Raven Horse drives a back fist into Cannon. Raven Horse whips Cannon into the ropes and Reverend Azazel pulls down the top rope sending Cannon crashing to the floor. Yali Sapphire threatens Raven Horse with disqualification. Raven Horse dives onto him with a car crash crossbody. ...1 ...Raven Horse drives a punch into Cannon. ...2 ...Raven Horse throws Cannon back into the ring. Raven Horse whips Cannon into the ropes, but Cannon hits Raven Horse with a drop kick. Cannon whips Raven Horse into the ropes and goes for the Total Anarchy (sit out spinning side slam), but Raven Horse counters it with an elbow smash to the face. Raven Horse sends Cannon into the turnbuckle. Raven Horse drives a clothesline into Cannon. Raven Horse hits a belly-to-back suplex on Cannon. Raven Horse uses an armdrag takedown on Cannon. Raven Horse drives a fist to the midsection of Cannon. Raven Horse hits Cannon. Raven Horse chops Cannon. Cannon punches Raven Horse. Cannon chops Raven Horse. Cannon hits a spinning back fist on Raven Horse. Cannon drives a fist to the midsection of Raven Horse. Cannon uses a hair pull slam on Raven Horse. Cannon tags out to Bulk. Bulk drives a fist to the midsection of Raven Horse. Bulk hits a gutwrench suplex on Raven Horse. Bulk attempts a backbreaker, but Raven Horse counters it with a facerake. Raven Horse hits Bulk. Raven Horse punches Bulk. Raven Horse kicks Bulk. Bulk chops Raven Horse. Raven Horse chops Bulk. Raven Horse punches Bulk. Raven Horse whips Bulk into the ropes, but Bulk reverses it. Bulk nails a bulldog on Raven Horse. Bulk locks Raven Horse in a bearhug, but Psycho Messiah drives a forearm into the back of Bulk to make the save. Raven Horse locks in the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Bulk. Bulk is struggling to reach the ropes. Bulk tries to escape the hold. Bulk breaks the hold by getting his foot on the ropes. Bulk drives a Discus Punch into Raven Horse. Bulk nails Raven Horse with a powerslam into the turnbuckles followed by the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Raven Horse gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I could have sworn I just saw the turnbuckles bend outward with that massive buckle bomb by Bulk!!!
[ Bulk drives repeated mounted forearms into Raven Horse. Bulk is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Raven Horse kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a brutal beating Bulk is dishing out to Raven Horse right now. Cannon and Messiah better watch out or they might lose this match!!!
[ Bulk hits a gutwrench suplex on Raven Horse. Bulk whips Raven Horse into the ropes, but Raven Horse reverses it. Reverend Azazel reaches under the ropes and trips Bulk. Yali Sapphire threatens Raven Horse with disqualification. Raven Horse drives a back elbow into Bulk. Raven Horse uses an eye gouge on Bulk. Raven Horse drives a Discus Punch into Bulk. Raven Horse locks Bulk in a chokehold as Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – We’re into overtime right now and Raven Horse is still trying to walk that fine line of getting disqualified!!!
[ Raven Horse drives a Discus lariat into Bulk. Raven Horse uses an eye gouge on Bulk. Raven Horse whips Bulk into the ropes and hits Bulk with a shoulderblock. Raven Horse throws Bulk out of the ring and he jumps onto him with a springboard cross body car crash. Raven Horse attempts an uppercut, but Bulk steps out of the way. Reverend Azazel comes from behind, but Bulk nails Reverend Azazel with a huge back elbow smash. Raven Horse drives a kick to the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse slams Bulk into the steel guardrail. Raven Horse launches Bulk across the announcer’s table. Reverend Azazel comes from behind and distracts Bulk, but Bulk grabs him and launches Reverend Azazel into Raven Horse. Bulk throws Raven Horse back into the ring. Bulk attempts a top rope elbow drop, but Raven Horse rolls out of the way. Raven Horse hits Bulk with repeated mounted punches. Raven Horse slaps Bulk. Raven Horse drives a fist into the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse locks Bulk in a boot choke. Yali Sapphire warns Raven Horse to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to ask what the hell is Raven Horse is thinking right now. He not only needs to win to get his TV title back, but he needs to win to keep his spot on the roster!!!
[ Raven Horse hits a gutbuster on Bulk. Raven Horse drives a headbutt on Bulk. Raven Horse hits a lariat on Bulk.
Raven Horse hits a second rope elbowdrop on Bulk. Raven Horse drives a punch on Bulk. Raven Horse hits a top rope dropkick on Bulk. Raven Horse hits a cannonball senton on Bulk. Raven Horse is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bulk kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Raven Horse got the big man down, but it still wasn’t enough to put him away!!!
[ Raven Horse drives a back elbow into Bulk. Raven Horse chops Bulk. Raven Horse drives a back fist into Bulk. Raven Horse whips Bulk into the ropes, but Bulk reverses it. Raven Horse misses with a shoulderblock, but Bulk drives a lariat onto Raven Horse. Bulk drives a chop into Raven Horse. Bulk tries for a gutwrench suplex, but Raven Horse counters it with a back body drop. Raven Horse drives a fist to the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse drives a Discus Punch into Bulk. Raven Horse drives a kick to the midsection of Bulk. Raven Horse locks on the Halo (The Crippler Crossface) on Bulk, but Bulk frantically reaches the ropes. ]
Mike Godwinn – Great ring awareness by Bulk to know exactly where he was and how close to the ropes that he was to grab ahold of them!!!
[ Raven Horse punches Bulk. Raven Horse goes for a Discus lariat, but Bulk ducks out of the way. Bulk drives a clothesline onto Raven Horse. Bulk drives a chop into Raven Horse. Bulk tags out to Psycho Messiah. Psycho Messiah hits a running knee strike into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah drives an uppercut into Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah goes for a football tackle, but Raven Horse counters it with a kneelift to the gut. Raven Horse whips Psycho Messiah into the ropes, but Psycho Messiah reverses it and drives a knee to the midsection of Raven Horse. Psycho Messiah hits the Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD) on Raven Horse!!! The crowd pops as Psycho Messiah goes for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:39:42
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still W.W.E. TV champion, Psycho Messiah!!!
Mike Godwinn – What an amazing battle by all four men tonight as Psycho Messiah retained his Television title in a nearly forty-minute marathon match!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s a damn shame after watching this match that it’s possible that three out of four of these guys might not be on the roster come this time next month!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, I am getting word that Courtney Cox is standing by with Gabby Jettson. Let’s go back and listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Courtney Cox standing next to a seemingly very pissed off Gabby Jettson. ]
[ Gabby is pacing around and she seems ready to explode. ]
Courtney “Loves” Cox – Gabby, we all watched the pre-show where you unfortunately lost your match against Nicole Matthews where she hit you with a Shining Wizard. What are your thoughts after this tough loss?
“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – You’re joking right? You’re fucking with me, right? You wanna know how I feel about what? Losing to Nicole or what it felt like to get hit with a shining Wizard?
Courtney “Loves” Cox – I just want to know...
“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – You wanna know what it feels like? This is what it feels like!!!
[ Gabby snaps and blasts Courtney with a stiff forearm to the jaw that levels the backstage interviewer!!! Gabby then picks Courtney up and drives her down to the floor with the Omegaplex (a snap German suplex into a pin)!!! ]
“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – Tell me, how are you feeling now; bitch?
[ Just then, the General Manager of the Empire DDP along with security personnel and EMT’s rush onto the scene. DDP screams at Gabby... ]
The General Manager of the Empire DDP – Get the hell out of here. I’ll deal with you later!!!
[ Gabby looks down and smiles at Courtney before walking off the set. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcers table. ]
Mike Godwinn – Gabby has gone out of her mind!!! She just attacked an untrained and innocent woman that was just doing her job!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’m sure that either DDP or Shane is going to hand her a pretty hefty fine for what she just did. Maybe even a suspension!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for our next match and it features Medusa Complex defending their titles against the former tag team champions Caged Heat and the number three contenders S.E.X. in a Triple Threat match!!! Let’s go back to the ring for the introductions!!!
Women’s World Tag Team Titles
Medusa Complex © vs Caged Heat vs S.E.X.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s World Tag Team Championship!!! Making their way to the ring accompanied by their manager Salena, weighing in at a combined weight of 518 lbs., Loca and Delta Lotta Pain; they are the former two-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions, they are… Caged Heat!!!
[ The crowd boos as the two former convicts march down to the ring rapping their own theme song “Do it yourself” before finally rolling into the ring. Caged Heat storms around the ring as Salena barks orders at them. ]
Mike Godwinn – Caged Heat come into this match seeking their third championship reign, but it’s going to be a hell of a battle as both Medusa Complex and S.E.X. are not going to lay down for anyone!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – These three teams have a ton to fight for, but whoever wins tonight better have eyes in the back of their heads because the Heartbreakers along with Havok and Bloody Mary are on the hunt.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their first opponents!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 283 lbs, Katie Forbes and Spice, they are… S.E.X.!!!
[ “Tattooed Angel” rocks the arena as the two women walk down to the ring hand in hand. They climb into the ring and start making out feeling each other up until the referee has to break them up and remind them that kids are watching!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Katie and Spice come into this match with a four and three record and have been chewing at the bit for a tag team title shot.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – These two women have shocked the world so far and if they can find a way to win this match tonight it’s going to rock the entire Women’s Tag Team division!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And finally. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 234 lbs., Charli Evans and Millie McKenzie; they are the current and reigning Three-time Women’s World tag Team Champions… they are Medusa Complex!!
[ “Living Dead Girl” by Rob Zombie rocks the arena as the fans cheer on the very popular Medusa Complex. The two women make their way to the ring and climb in showing off their Women’s World Tag Team titles!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Charli and Millie have had their ups and downs, but you can’t take away the fact that they are three-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – No you can’t. But if you’re going to get over the down times, you have to find ways to get past teams like Caged Heat and S.E.X.!!! This will be one of their toughest matches of their careers tonight.
[ The bell rings and Spice quickly hits a springboard armdrag on Delta. Spice locks Delta in a Texas Cloverleaf, but Millie charges into the ring to make the save. Spice whips Delta into the ropes and hits Delta with a back elbow. Spice whips Delta into the ropes and misses with a clothesline, but Delta hits Spice with her own elbow. Loca enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Loca drives a clothesline onto Spice. Delta tries for an Exploder suplex, but Spice counters it with an elbow smash to the jaw. Loca leaves the ring. Spice attempts a European uppercut, but Delta ducks out of the way. Delta tags out to Loca. Delta nails Spice with a dropkick from the second rope. Loca tries for an enzuigiri, but Spice steps out of the way. Delta leaves the ring. Spice chops Loca. Spice tags out to Katie. Katie hits a DDT on Loca. Katie throws Loca out of the ring, but Loca hangs on to the top rope and pulls herself back in. Loca nails Katie with an Asai moonsault as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Katie kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a fight so far between S.E.X. and Caged Heat as the champions have yet to get themselves into the match.
[ Loca hits an elbowdrop on Katie. Loca uses an armdrag takedown on Katie. Delta enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Spice enters the ring, but gets cut off. Loca and Delta whip Katie into the ropes and they hit Katie with a double chop. Loca and Delta whip Katie into the ropes and they hit Katie with a double fist to the midsection. Delta leaves the ring. Loca drives a European uppercut into Katie. Loca tags out to Millie. Millie hits a top rope diving elbowdrop on Katie. Millie puts Katie in a Texas Cloverleaf, but Katie breaks the hold by grabbing the ropes. Katie tags out to Spice. Katie hits a dropkick from the second rope on Millie. Spice takes Millie down with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Spice and Katie whip Millie into the ropes and they hit Millie with a double kick to the midsection. Katie leaves the ring. Spice hits a standing moonsault on Millie for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Millie gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That standing moonsault connected flush as Millie barely got her shoulder up in time!!!
[ Katie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Spice and Katie hit Millie with a double flying axhandle smash. Spice and Katie whip Millie into the ropes and they attempt to hit Millie with a double elbowsmash, but she counters it with a duck-down move; comes off the ropes and levels them with a double clothesline. Katie leaves the ring. Millie nails Spice with a rolling cutter. Millie climbs to the top rope and hits a twisting moonsault on Spice as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Katie kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a move by Millie McKenzie as she hit that top rope moonsault on Spice and somehow Spice managed to kick out!!!
[ Millie tags out to Charli. Millie attempts a top rope diving elbowdrop, but Spice counters it with an interceptor superkick. Millie rolls out of the ring. Spice hits a Phoenix Splash on Charli as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That superkick by Spice could have knocked a few of Millie’s teeth loose. She may need to see a dentist in the morning!!!
[ Spice tags out to Loca and she throws Charli out of the ring, but Charli hangs on to the top rope; pulling herself back in. Millie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Delta enters the ring and lays out Millie. Delta hits a dropkick on Charli. Loca attempts an enzuigiri, but Charli steps out of the way. Delta leaves the ring. Charli nails Loca with a springboard spear. Charli runs into the ropes, but Loca hits Charli with a shoulderblock. Loca locks Charli in an arm grapevine submission. Charli manages to grab the ropes breaking the hold. Charli kicks Loca. Charli hits Loca. Charli nails Loca with a springboard bulldog. Charli hits the 6-1-9 on Loca. Charli sends Loca into the turnbuckle. Charli uses a monkey flip on Loca. Charli drives an elbowdrop into Loca. Charli tries to whip Loca into the turnbuckle, but Loca reverses it and hits an Air Raid Crash on Charli as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Charli gets her shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a move by Loca to hit that Air Raid Crash on Charli Evans!!! Loca looks shocked as Charli managed to kick out!!!
[ Loca hits the 6-1-9 on Charli. Loca hits a top rope corkscrew legdrop on Charli. Loca tags out to Delta. Delta and Loca whip Charli into the ropes and they hit Charli with a double clothesline. Loca charges across the ring and clotheslines both Spice and Katie off the ring apron and to the floor. Delta attempts a corner forearm smash, but Charli ducks out of the way and spears Loca. Delta stumbles back into the center of the ring and Charli and Millie hit the Petrification (Millie hits a Suplex and Charli hits a Super kick) on Delta!!! Charli rolls up Delta for the ...1 ...2 ...Loca charges into the ring but Millie cuts her off ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:06:27
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still Women’s World Tag Team Champions, Medusa Complex!!!
Mike Godwinn – Medusa Complex has done it!!! They are walking out of Summer Stampede with their Women’s World Tag Team titles as they have overcome the odds and have beaten both S.E.X. and Caged Heat!!!
[ Just then, the Heartbreakers walk out on stage as the sold-out crowd pops to their feet. ]
[ Nattie Neidhart has a mic as the crowd calms down. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Ladies, let us be the first to congratulate the both of you on your big win tonight!!!
[ Indi Hartwell steps up with her own mic. ]
Indi Hartwell – But rest assured that we’re coming for those straps and there aint a damn thing you can do to stop us!!!
[ The crowd pops as Shotzi Blackheart raises her mic. ]
Shotzi Blackheart – Welcome to the ball pit!!! OOOOW!!! OOOOW!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Man I can’t wait to see these women go at it for the tag team titles!!!
Mike Godwinn – Well don’t for a second think that Caged Heat or S.E.X. are going to roll over and let the Heartbreakers jump the line. Folks, lets go to the back where Cindy Meyers is standing by with the TV Champion Psycho Messiah.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to Psycho Messiah who has his TV title on his shoulder and he’s covered in sweat. ]
Cindy Meyers – First off, congratulations on your big win tonight over three other men in what turned out to be a marathon match.
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – Marathon match? Are you kidding me? That match should have ended when the time limit expired. That’s how these things work. But again... Shane McMahon walked his ass out on stage and restarted the match.
Cindy Meyers – He said that he did it for the people. He wanted a clear-cut winner.
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – Clear-cut winner? Did you say clear-cut winner? I was the clear-cut winner!!! The time limit expired and by the rule book I won that match. Making me go into extra time was just another way of screwing me over!!! Shane trying to fuck with me!!!
Cindy Meyers – I don’t think...
[ Just then, the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon walks onto the set. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – It’s ok Cindy, I’ve got this.
[ Cindy walks off the set as Shane gets right up in Messiah’s face. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Do you have a problem?
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – I’m not the one with the problem, am I? Maybe I should be asking you why you keep trying to screw me over?
[ Shane laughs. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Screw you over? That’s funny. If I wanted to screw you over... you’d know it. But let me give you some advice. On Thursday night, Hopkins and Scott are going to go at it for a shot at that title.
[ As Shane points at the TV title draped over Messiah’s shoulder. ]
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – I suggest you be there.
The W.W.E. TV Champion Psycho Messiah – What exactly are you saying?
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Just show up and you’ll find out!!!
[ Shane storms off the set as Messiah watches him walk away wondering if this is another set-up. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcers table. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to wonder if Messiah is right. Is Shane playing games with Messiah?
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Listen, I get what Shane is doing. He wants to put on the best pay per view possible and if that means you have to crack a few eggs in the process, then so be it. Being CEO of the Empire isn’t a popularity contest.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s now time for the men’s World Tag Team title match as the Chain Gang defends their titles once again against the Guerillas of Destiny!!! Let’s go back to the ring once again!!!
World Tag Team Title rematch
Losers forfeit their rematch as long as the winners hold the titles
The Chain Gang © vs The Guerillas of Destiny
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Tag Team championship!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 439 lbs., they are the former World Tag Team Champions, Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga; they are… the Guerillas of Destiny!!
[ The sold-out crowd goes nuts booing as “The Firing Squad” by No Name Tim rocks the arena as the two Samoan warrior’s storm down to the ring and dive under the bottom rope in unison popping to their feet and posing on the ropes. ]
Mike Godwinn – The Guerillas by far have the best record in the tag team division at ten and three, but even with all those wins they have only held tag team gold once. Tonight, they put it all on the line.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That’s right Mikey. It’s either win the titles or they will never be able to take on the Chain Gang for as long as they are the champions!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by their manager Salena, weighing in at a combined weight of 494 lbs.; Jake Owens and Eddie O’Shay; they are the reigning World Tag Team Champions, they are… the Chain Gang!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy booing as Eddie O’Shay and Jake Owens storm out on stage draped in steel chains with Salena between them all dressed in black to the music of “Chain Gang” by Crxsh. The fans boo and hiss at them as they march down to the ring and climb in. Salena stays ringside as the two men pose on the turnbuckles raising their World Tag Team title belts over their heads. ]
Mike Godwinn – The champions come into this match holding all the cards as they say. They don’t have to win the match to retain their titles and, in the process, put the screws to the Guerillas!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Salena knows exactly what it’s going to take to retain the titles and you can be sure that she will stoop to whatever level it takes to keep them around her team’s waists.
[ The bell rings and Tama and O’Shay lock up. Tama Tonga attempts a gutbuster, but O'Shay counters it with a front-layout suplex. O'Shay sends Tama Tonga into the turnbuckle and he runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Tama Tonga moves out of the way. Tama Tonga sets up O'Shay on the turnbuckle. Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa hit the Kill Shot on O'Shay. Tama Tonga goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Owens dives into the ring breaking the count!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Less than a minute into the match and the Guerillas already hit their finisher and nearly won the match!!! Salena must be going out of her mind right now!!!
[ Tama Tonga kicks O'Shay. O'Shay kicks Tama Tonga. O'Shay punches Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga kicks O'Shay. Tama Tonga punches O'Shay. O'Shay chops Tama Tonga. O'Shay attempts a European uppercut, but Tama Tonga ducks out of the way. Tama Tonga tags out to Tanga Loa. Tama Tonga drives a clothesline into O'Shay. Tanga Loa hits a top rope diving elbowsmash onto O'Shay. Owens enters the ring and lays out Tama Tonga. Owens leaves the ring. O'Shay uses a facerake on Tanga Loa. O'Shay gets a boot choke against the ropes on Tanga Loa. There is no referee there to ask as Salena distracts the referee as she climbs up onto the ring apron screaming at him and refusing to get down!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I really don’t think the Chain Gang could care less about winning this match. All they care about is walking out with the titles and screwing over the Guerillas!!!
[ O'Shay tags out to Owens. O'Shay hits a dropkick on Tanga Loa. Owens nails Tanga Loa with an Exploder suplex. Owens and O'Shay whip Tanga Loa into the ropes and they hit Tanga Loa with a double back body drop. O'Shay leaves the ring. Owens nails Tanga Loa with a DDT. Owens runs into the ropes and hits Tanga Loa with a clothesline. Owens runs into the ropes and misses with an elbow, but Tanga Loa puts Owens in a sleeperhold. Owens quickly gets ahold of the ropes breaking the hold. Tanga Loa puts Owens in a guillotine choke, but again; Owens makes it to the ropes. Tanga Loa gets a guillotine choke on Owens. Owens is struggling to reach the ropes, but he manages to grab the ropes. Tanga Loa goes for a boot choke against the ropes, but Owens blocks it and uses a dragon screw leg whip takedown on Tanga Loa. Owens runs into the ropes and tries for a clothesline, but Tanga Loa counters it with a release belly-to-belly suplex. Tanga Loa drives a spear into Owens. Tanga Loa is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Owens gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Tanga Loa is like a one-man wrecking machine out there as he wiped out Owens with not just a spear but also a massive release suplex!!!
[ Tanga Loa tags out to Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa whip Owens into the ropes and they hit Owens with a double axe handle smash. Tanga Loa leaves the ring. Tama Tonga whips Owens into the ropes, but Owens reverses it. Owens locks in an abdominal stretch on Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga gets to the ropes. Owens runs into the ropes and Tama Tonga hits Owens with a back body drop. Tama Tonga runs into the ropes and Owens hits Tama Tonga with a pump kick. Owens locks in a sleeperhold on Tama Tonga. Tama Tonga is inching his way towards the ropes. Tama Tonga tries to escape the hold. Tama Tonga breaks the hold with a jawbreaker. Tama Tonga hits a hair pull slam on Owens. Tama Tonga attempts an eye gouge, but Owens blocks it. Owens uses a facerake on Tama Tonga. Owens attempts a hair pull slam, but Tama Tonga blocks it. Tama Tonga tags out to Tanga Loa. O'Shay enters the ring, but gets cut off. Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga hit Owens with a double bodyslam. Tama Tonga hits a cradle suplex on Owens. Tanga Loa attempts a diving elbow smash, but Owens counters it with a faceslam. Tama Tonga leaves the ring. Owens goes for a pumphandle backbreaker, but Tanga Loa counters it with a facerake. Tanga Loa tries for an eye gouge, but Owens blocks it. Owens gets a choke against the ropes on Tanga Loa. Todd Sinclair warns Owens to let go as he counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and suddenly the Golden BoyZ hit the ring and attacks the Guerillas!!! ]
[ Todd Sinclair calls for the DQ as the Golden BoyZ roll out of the ring with smiles on their faces!!! The walk back up the ramp where they are greeted by their manager Tony Tran with a shit eating smile on his face. He gives the Guerillas the thumbs up.... and then thumbs down!!! ]
Time of match: 0:05:45
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by disqualification, the Guerillas of Destiny!!!
Mike Godwinn – What the hell did we just witness Pezzer?
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s simple Mikey. The Guerillas were in the way of the Golden BoyZ from getting a shot at tag team gold. In essence, the Golden BoyZ just eliminated their biggest threat. Pretty smart move by Tony Tran as he positions his clients for a title push.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, Cindy Meyers is standing by with the Three-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions Medusa Complex. Let’s listen in to what they have to say after their big win tonight.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to Millie McKenzie and Charli Evans as they celebrate their win tonight. ]
Cindy Meyers – Ladies, what an amazing win for you tonight as you defeated both Caged Heat and S.E.X. in that Triple Threat match. Charli, it’s been such an up and down year for the two of you; where do the two of you go from here?
Charli Evans – Where do we go? Let me make this perfectly clear to all the teams in the back. Millie and I are the best, hell; maybe the best Women’s World Tag Team Champions ever!!!
Cindy Meyers – That’s a bold statement.
Charli Evans – It sure is, but when you have these; you can talk all the trash you want. Heartbreakers... Havok and Bloody Mary... you better bring your “A” game ladies because you’ll have to kill us to take these from us!!!
[ Cindy turns to Millie. ]
Cindy Meyers – Millie, not only do you have to defend your World Tag Team titles at the next pay per view; but you also have a match slated against one of the three women who will be competing for the Women’s World title tonight. Do you have a preference as to which woman you would rather face?
[ Millie smiles. ]
“The Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Man, the Queen of the Ring seems like years ago. Great question. You know it really doesn’t matter to me who I face at the pay per view. All I care about is keeping these tag titles and walking out the new Women’s World Champion.
[ Just then, the Two-time Women’s World Champion Amber Nova walks onto the set with a grin on her face and the World title over her shoulder. ]
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – So this is where all the cool chicks hang out.
“The Queen of the Ring” Nicole Matthews – Amber, what the hell do you want?
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Well I wanted to tell you that after I get finished with Shanna and Thunder Rosa tonight and add them to the list of wannabes, I look forward to our date at Diamonds are Forever so that I can prove to the entire world that you’re nothing more than a fluke.
“The Queen of the Ring” Nicole Matthews – Is that a fact?
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – That’s right little girl. I’m going to make you wish you should have stayed in your own lane.
[ Amber glares at Charli Evans. ]
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Some people need partners carry them through a match. I prefer to stand on my own two feet and not rely on anyone.
[ Charli gets pissed off and Nicole has to hold her back. ]
Charli Evans – Was that a shot at me? Listen bitch…
“The Queen of the Ring” Nicole Matthews – Take it easy. She’s leaving.
The Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – You two girls tune in and watch the show and I’ll show you both exactly how good I am!!!
[ Amber struts off set like her shit don’t stink as Millie and Charli glare at her like they both want to kill her. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at ringside. ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, Amber is such a talented woman; but every time she opens her mouth it’s nothing but hate.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have been around for a long time. Too long probably, and most of what she’s saying is true. She very might well be the best Women’s wrestler in the Empire today. But what I won’t agree with is that she’s the best woman’s wrestler ever. I’ve seen the likes of Casey Parker, Blaze, Gail Kim and so many others that it’s unfair to compare herself to them. The Empire was so different back then. I hope… I pray… that Millie somehow upsets her at the upcoming pay per view and shuts her up once and for all.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for our next scheduled match of the evening and it features Maria Manic defending her Women’s National championship against the crazed Solo Darling!!! Let’s rejoin JoJo Rodriguez in the ring for this match’s introductions!!!
Women’s National Title match
Maria Manic © vs Solo Darling
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s National Championship!! Making her way to the ring, being accompanied by her manager Reverend Azazel, she weighs in at 122 lbs., she is… Solo Darling!!!
[ The crowd erupts booing as “Feel the Sting” by Kenny & Harley Wootton rocks the arena and Solo walks out on stage with her manager Reverend Azazel. Together they make their way down to the ring where she climbs in with a serious and determined look on her face. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here’s the challenger Pezzer. Solo Darling is coming off a number of good wins as of late to earn herself this Women’s National title shot as she defeated Su Yim in a Buried Alive match at last months Red, White and Bruised pay per view along with a questionable win over Thunder Rosa just two weeks ago.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You know Mikey, people may not agree with it; but she’s scratched and clawed her way up the rankings and has done everything she could to get this title shot tonight. Let’s see what she can do with a woman that is forty pounds heavier.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent!!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 161 lbs.; she is the current Women’s National Champion, this is… “The Maneater” Maria Manic!
[ A mixture of boos and cheers erupt as “Unbreakable” by Michael Elgin plays as Maria storms down to the ring and marches up the ring steps and climbs into the ring showing off her Women’s National title belt!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – And here comes the champion. This will be her second title defense since defeating Shanna Furguson for the National title back on June seventeenth. I would have to believe that Maria holds the edge over Solo just for the fact that she’s a mountain of a woman.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I would agree that the betting lines would have to favor Maria Manic, but what I think favors Solo tonight is that she has Reverend Azazel in her corner.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Solo sends Maria into the ropes and hits a spinning backbreaker on her. Solo gets an arm grapevine on Maria. Maria tries to escape the hold and eventually manages to grab the ropes. Solo uses a legsweep takedown on Maria. Solo attempts a clothesline, but Maria counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Maria attempts a roundhouse kick, but Solo blocks it. Solo takes Maria down with a swinging DDT. Solo hits a dropkick from the second rope on Maria. Solo hits a roundhouse kick that levels Maria as she goes for the cover and Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Maria gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That roundhouse kick really stunned the champion!!! She’s climbing back to her feet, but her legs can barely hold her up as she’s reeling right now!!!
[ Solo chops Maria. Solo punches Maria. Solo whips Maria into the ropes, but Maria comes off and drives a high knee into Solo. Maria whips Solo into the turnbuckle and runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Solo lifts her knee and drives it into Maria’s face. Solo whips Maria into the ropes, but Maria reverses it. Maria misses with a clothesline, but Solo hits Maria with a stiff shoulderblock. Solo attempts a dropkick, but Maria swats her out of the way. Maria hits a springboard armdrag on Solo. Maria hits a second rope elbowdrop on Solo. Maria nails Solo with a DDT. Maria tries an arm grapevine submission, but Solo blocks it. Solo hits a second rope springboard spear on Maria. Solo hits a dropkick from the second rope on Maria. Maria springs to her feet and nails Solo with a roundhouse kick. Maria whips Solo into the ropes, but Solo comes off and hits Maria with a thunderous pump kick right to the face. Solo goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Maria kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have to tell you, Maria Manic doesn’t do well against these smaller women. Just look back and see how she did against Amber Nova, Thunder Rosa and Malia Hosaka. All much smaller women and she lost all three matches.
[ Solo hits a standing dropkick on Maria. Maria springs to her feet and throws Solo over the top rope, but she hangs on to the top rope and hits a monkey flip on Maria. Solo nails a corkscrew legdrop on Maria. Solo sends Maria into the turnbuckle and charges into the corner driving a lariat into Maria. Solo hits a rolling cutter on Maria. Solo drives a superkick into Maria. Solo hits the 6-1-9 on Maria. Solo puts Maria in a sleeperhold. Maria is valiantly trying to break the hold. Maria tries to escape the hold and gets her foot on the bottom rope forcing Solo to let go. Solo drives a chop into Maria backing her into the corner. Solo attempts a corner forearm smash, but Maria ducks out of the way and Maria chops Solo. Maria attempts a roundhouse kick, but Solo ducks out of the way and hits a spinning backbreaker on Maria. Solo hits the Bronco Buster on Maria. Solo drives a fist to the midsection of Maria. Solo goes a top rope missile dropkick, but Maria steps out of the way. Maria goes for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Solo blocks it. Solo hits an enzuigiri on Maria. Solo hits a basement dropkick on Maria. Solo hits the Tail Spin (a fisherman’s neck-breaker) on Maria!!! Solo goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:06:13
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and new Women’s National Champion, Solo Darling!!!
Mike Godwinn – This has to go down in the record books as an upset Pezzer as the much smaller Solo Darling has just captured her first title win here in the Empire and it took nearly eight months to do it!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I think the even more impressive thing is that she did it without the help of Reverend Azazel who was pretty much a non-factor in this match tonight. She won the title as fair and square as anyone could. Congratulations to the new champion.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, while this match was going on, we recorded some pretty unsettling footage of Alexander Stone and the Guerillas of Destiny backstage in their dressing room. Let’s roll the footage and watch what went down.
[ The scene flashes back to the locker-room of the Gold Standard as the Guerillas of Destiny storm in and march right up to Alexander Stone pissed off. ]
Tama Tanga – Where the hell were you?
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – What do you mean where the hell was I? I just got here.
Tanga Loa – So you didn’t see what happened to us out there in the ring? You’re supposed to have our back!!! You’re supposed to be our leader, but instead you leave us hanging!!!
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Listen, I saw what Tony Tran and the Golden BoyZ did to you. You need to trust me that it’s all going to work out.
Tama Tanga – Trust you? How can we trust you when you’re never there for us? And now, now we don’t even get another shot at the tag titles unless the Chain Gang loses them!!!
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – This will all work out. You need to trust me.
Tanga Loa – Trust you? Maybe we should never have listened to you. We’re supposed to be the Gold Standard, but the only person in this group wearing gold is Amber, and, where is she?
Tama Tanga – Maybe she saw the writing on the wall and beat feet before things got ugly.
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Guys, come-on. You’re getting yourselves all worked up here. Just give it some time…
Tanga Loa – Sorry Stone. Times up. We’re out of here.
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Guys, come-on!!! Don’t do this!!
[ The Guerillas storm out of the dressing room leaving Stone there all alone. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – God damn-it!!!
[ The show kicks back to Mike Godwinn and Pezzer at the announcer’s table. ]
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, it seems like the Gold Standard is about to implode.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Listen, I’ve been part of groups, factions or stables… whatever you want to label the as. Every now and then shit happens that causes a rift between guys. Don’t worry. Stone’s got things under control. He will reign these guys in and it will be fine.
Mike Godwinn – We will have to wait and see, but for now it’s time for our next match of the evening as it features Tank Edge along with Yomi-nu-Kuni taking on Tito Escobar and Los Vipers in a winner take all six-man tag team match for the United States Heavyweight championship and the Gauntlet of the Gods!!!
In a winner take all match for the
United States Title and the Gauntlet of the Gods
Tank Edge © & Yomi-no-Kuni vs Tito Escobar & Los Vipers
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following six-man tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is a winner take all match for the United States Heavyweight Championship. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 756 lbs., the United States Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge along with Shinigami Shogun and Rasputin Ito, they are… Sensha-gun!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena as the two Japanese superstars make their way down to the ring followed by the legend Tank Edge who has his new United States Heavyweight title around his waist and his Gauntlet of the Gods on his right hand. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a match Tank has agreed to tonight as he not only put his United States Heavyweight championship on the line but he’s also put the Gauntlet of the Gods on the line to boot in this winner take all match!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Tank has never backed down from any man and he’s not going to start tonight against Tito and his Cartel!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Mil Muertes and Holidead, they weigh in at a combined weight of 586 lbs., this is “Relentless” Tito Escobar and Los Vipers; they are... the Cartel!!!
[ The crowd erupts in a chorus of boos as “8 Mile” by Eminem erupts across the arena and Tito Escobar struts out on stage all cocky followed by Los Vipers, Mil Muertes and Holidead. They slowly climb the ring steps and climb through the ropes. Pedro and Supremo each take a corner while Holidead bounces on the second rope with her tongue sticking out. Mil Muertes stands ominously in the center of the ring as Tito struts around with his arms out wide smiling!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The referee is going to have his hands full tonight as he will have to keep an eye on Mil Muertes and Holidead. Everyone knows that they will at some point interject themselves into this match.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is supposed to be a six-man tag team match, but it’s really five on three. Tank and his buddies are going to have to find a way to overcome all the odds if he’s going to walk out the champion tonight!!!
[ The bell rings and Tank starts the match off against Pedro. Pedro sends Tank into the ropes and hits a bodyslam on Tank. Pedro drives a springboard spear on Tank. Pedro takes Tank down with another bodyslam. Pedro throws Tank out of the ring. Pedro dives onto him off the top turnbuckle with a diving elbowsmash and Tank is rocked!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Pedro is taking the fight right at the US champion but he better not give Tank an inch because there will be hell to pay once he does.
[ Mil Muertes comes from behind and distracts Tank giving Pedro time to clothesline Tank from behind. ...1 ...2 ...Tito Escobar tries to get involved, but Tank nails Tito Escobar with a roundhouse kick to the face that levels the former champion. ...3 ...4 ...Pedro rolls Tank back in under the bottom rope. Pedro sets Tank up and hits him with a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles. Pedro whips Tank into the ropes and Pedro hits Tank with a spinning back elbow. Pedro attempts a release German suplex, but Tank blocks it. Tank tags out to Rasputin. Rasputin and Tank hit Pedro with a double back elbow. Tank leaves the ring. Rasputin goes for a Muscle Buster, but Pedro blocks it. Pedro attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Rasputin blocks it. Rasputin goes for a DDT, but Pedro counters it with a small package roll-up as Pedro also pulls the tights and Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Rasputin kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Nice small package for the pin attempt by Pedro, even though he used a pull of the tights to try and steal the win!!!
[ Pedro tags out to Tito. Tito and Pedro whip Rasputin into the ropes and they hit Rasputin with a double back elbow. Pedro leaves the ring. Tito attempts a bulldog, but Rasputin counters it with a Fujiwara armbar. Tito is screaming in pain as he inches his way towards the ropes. Tito tries to fight the pain. Tito inches his way towards the ropes and finally grabs them. Rasputin goes for an uppercut, but Tito steps out of the way. Tito tags out to Pedro. Pedro hits a belly-to-back suplex on Rasputin. Pedro attempts a release German suplex, but Rasputin counters it with a facerake. Rasputin tags out to Shinigami. Tito enters the ring and throws Rasputin out of the ring. Tito tries an Exploder suplex, but Shinigami counters it with an elbowsmash to the jaw. Tito rolls out of the ring. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Pedro into the ropes and they attempt to hit Pedro with a double clothesline, but he counters it with a duck-down move and he comes off the ropes hitting both of them with a double clothesline!!! Pedro whips Shinigami into the ropes and he hits Shinigami with a clothesline. Pedro goes for a Muscle Buster, but Shinigami blocks it. Shinigami hits a belly-to-back suplex on Pedro. Shinigami drives an uppercut into Pedro. Shinigami runs into the ropes, but misses with a clothesline. Pedro goes for a suplex, but Shinigami reverses it and throws Pedro into the turnbuckle. Pedro comes back out and rocks Shinigami with a kick to the midsection. Pedro drives an uppercut into Shinigami. Pedro hits a cradle suplex on Shinigami. Pedro drives a thunderous lariat into Shinigami. Pedro hits an atomic drop on Shinigami. Pedro whips Shinigami into the ropes, but Shinigami reverses it and counters it with a knee lift right to the bread basket. Shinigami whips Pedro into the ropes and hits Pedro with the From Space (modified GTS with a Pele kick)!!! Shinigami rolls Pedro up as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Pedro gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Shinigami went for the kill shot as he hit his finisher but somehow Pedro was able to get his shoulder off the mat just in time!!!
[ Shinigami throws Pedro out of the ring. Shinigami climbs through the ropes and dives onto him with a diving shoulder block off the ring apron. Shinigami drives a back elbow into Pedro. Shinigami rams Pedro into the steel ringsteps. ...1 ...2 ...Shinigami rolls Pedro back into the ring. Shinigami nails Pedro with an elbowsmash from the second rope. Shinigami goes for a spinning back elbow, but Pedro ducks out of the way. Pedro dives and tags out to Tito. Rasputin enters the ring and lays out Pedro. Shinigami and Rasputin hit Tito with a double chop. Rasputin leaves the ring. Shinigami whips Tito into the ropes and Shinigami hits Tito with a thunderous clothesline. Shinigami takes Tito down with a cradle suplex. Rasputin enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double axe handle. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double back body drop. Rasputin leaves the ring. Shinigami runs into the ropes and drives a running knee strike right into Tito. Shinigami uses an eye gouge on Tito. Shinigami tags out to Rasputin. Pedro enters the ring, but gets cut off. Shinigami goes for a Discus lariat, but Tito counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Rasputin goes for a diving elbowsmash, but Tito counters it with a sit-down faceslam. Shinigami rolls out of the ring and Tito nails Rasputin with the Red Angel (second rope Tequila Sunrise) as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Rasputin kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Tito can’t believe it!!! Rasputin just kicked out of the Red Angel!!! Nobody kicks out of the Red Angel!!!
[ Tito bitches to the referee about a slow count as Shinigami enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Rasputin and Shinigami whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double chop. Shinigami leaves the ring. Rasputin hits a dropkick on Tito. Rasputin tags out to Shinigami. Pedro enters the ring, but gets cut off. Shinigami and Rasputin whip Tito into the ropes and they hit Tito with a double clothesline. Rasputin hits a belly-to-back suplex on Tito. Shinigami nails a top rope diving elbowsmash on Tito. Rasputin leaves the ring. Shinigami runs into the ropes and drives a spear into Tito. Rasputin enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Pedro enters the ring and throws Rasputin out of the ring. Tito and Pedro whip Shinigami into the ropes and they hit Shinigami with a double clothesline. Pedro leaves the ring. Tito hits a dragon screw leg whip on Shinigami. Tito drives a back elbow into Shinigami. Tito locks on the Calf Crusher on Shinigami. Shinigami fights through the pain and grabs the ropes. Tito comes off the ropes and hits a bulldog on Shinigami. Tito drives a forearm smash into Shinigami. Tito climbs to the top rope and hits a moonsault onto Shinigami. Tito taunts the crowd as he rolls up Shinigami and Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shinigami gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Tito has a shocked look on his face as he cannot believe the fight in the two men that comprise Yomi-no-Kuni!!!
[ Tito waits for Shinigami to get to his feet and he attempts a roundhouse kick, but Shinigami blocks it and Shinigami surprises Tito with an armbar takedown. Shinigami delivers a stiff kick onto Tito. Shinigami tries for a back elbow, but Tito ducks out of the way. Tito desperately tags out to Pedro. Pedro drives a knife edge hop onto Shinigami. Pedro uses an eye gouge on Shinigami. Pedro comes off the ropes and drives a spear into Shinigami. Pedro whips Shinigami into the ropes, but Shinigami reverses it and hits Pedro with a back body drop. Pedro springs to his feet and uses an armbar takedown on Shinigami. Pedro locks Shinigami in a sleeperhold, but Shinigami grabs the ropes. Pedro goes for a football tackle, but Shinigami counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock submission. Pedro is screaming in pain as he is struggling to reach the ropes. Pedro finally grabs them as Shinigami lets go. Shinigami comes off the ropes and drives a spear into Pedro. Shinigami goes for a Muscle Buster, but Pedro counters it with a sunset flip roll-up for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shinigami kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to tell you that Pedro has been the MVP of this match tonight as he’s been in there more than any other competitor.
[ Pedro runs into the ropes and hits Shinigami with a shoulderblock. Pedro uses a hair pull slam on Shinigami. Pedro climbs to the top rope and hits a Five Star Frog Splash on Shinigami!!! Pedro pounds on his chest much like Eddie Guerrero used to do and then wiggles his shoulders before rolling Shinigami up for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shinigami kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Pedro is an idiot!!! He spent way too much time pay homage to Eddie Guerrero instead of putting Shinigami away!!!
[ Pedro is pissed as he hits the Curb Stomp on Shinigami. Pedro is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shinigami reaches out and grabs the bottom rope!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What ring awareness by Shinigami to know exactly where he was in order to reach the ropes!!!
[ Pedro runs into the ropes and hits Shinigami with a basement dropkick. Pedro attempts a sleeperhold, but Shinigami counters drives Pedro backwards into the turnbuckle. Shinigami tags out to Rasputin. Rasputin sends Pedro into the ropes and Rasputin hits a gutbuster on Pedro. Shinigami enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Rasputin and Shinigami whip Pedro into the ropes and they hit Pedro with a double clothesline. Shinigami leaves the ring. Rasputin whips Pedro into the ropes and locks on the Dragon Sleeper!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This might be it!!! Ito has the Dragon Sleeper locked in tight and he’s got it cinched in right in the center of the ring!!!
[ Tito rushes into the ring, but is cut off by Tank who takes him out with a massive shoulder tackle!!! Tito has no idea what state he’s in as Tank locks on the Recliner (modified Steiner Recliner) right next to Rasputin!!! Both Tito and Pedro are both screaming in pain as they both try and get to the ropes!!! The referee drops down and checks on both men to see who is going to tap out!!! Suddenly, Santos tries to come into the ring, but Shinigami cuts him off with a drop toe hold quickly followed up with an Ankle Lock submission!!! Now all three Cartel members are lined up in the center of the ring screaming in pain as the referee checks on them!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The entire crowd is on their feet as the Cartel are lined up like logs in the center of the ring with no place to go!!!
[ Pedro, Santos and Tito all try to reach out for each other, but the pain is too great!!! Mil Muertes tries to climb into the ring, when suddenly Godzilla Sanchez jumps the guardrail and pulls Mil Muertes back out of the ring and they start going at it!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What the hell is Godzilla Sanchez doing here? I though these two guys hated each other!!!
Mike Godwinn – Godzilla Sanchez is a veteran of the Empire as he has held World Tag Team gold with Mitch Buchannon and a former ECW TV champion. It’s anyone’s guess why he’s here tonight.
[ The noise in the building is deafening as everyone is on their feet cheering. The chants of “Tap!!! Tap!!! Tap!!!” ring through-out the arena!!! Tito, Pedro and Santos can’t take the pain anymore and they simultaneously tap out!!! ]
Time of match: 0:13:36
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still United States Heavyweight champion, Tank Edge!!!
Mike Godwinn – What a great win by this trio as they not only manage to keep the title on Tank, but they score another win in the Six-man tag team rankings!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I can’t wait for the World Six-man Tag Team titles to be created. What a great group of teams we already have.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, I am getting word that Cindy Meyers has caught up with Tony Tran and the Golden BoyZ. Let’s go back and listen in.
[ The show flashes to the backstage area where we see the Golden BoyZ led by their manager Tony Tran heading for the exit as Cindy Meyers rushes up to them. ]
Cindy Meyers – Guys!!! Guys, can I get a word with you?
[ Tony Tran stops and with a cocky ass grin on his face turns toward her. ]
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Go ahead Cindy. Anything for our adoring fans.
Cindy Meyers – Well, I think my question is obvious; but why did you attack the Guerillas of Destiny during their championship match tonight?
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Why oh why did we attack the great and all-powerful Guerillas of Destiny? Well, let me lay it out so that even all those simple-minded Empire fans out there can understand me. The Guerillas are in our way!!! My boys want a clear path at the Chain Gang and the Monkey Boys were a victim of circumstance. It’s either pull over, or get your asses ran over!!!
Cindy Meyers – Why not just beat them in the ring?
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Even if we beat them, which I know my boys can; what difference would it make? They have eleven wins and the rest of the teams are three or four wins behind them. They would dominate the tag team championship scene for months!!! The only solution... the only clear-cut path to the championship... was to eliminate the competition. Now consider the Guerillas… eliminated.
[ Tran nods toward the Golden BoyZ. ]
“The Million Dollar Man” Tony Tran – Come on guys. Shots are on me.,
[ Tony Tran and the Golden BoyZ leave the building and climb into a waiting limo as the show swings back to Pezzer and Mike at the broadcast table. ]
Mike Godwinn – I may not agree with Tony Tran’s tactics or like the man personally, but he’s got a point. Even if you beat the Guerillas, their record alone would put them right back into title contention for a long while.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I unfortunately have known Tony Tran for years and in that time, he’s done everything in his power to get himself over. This is no different. Manager or not, this is nothing but a power trip to him. He’s going to get gold around the Golden BoyZ waists, but he’s also going to be right there beside them collecting at the pay window.
Mike Godwinn – Well said Pezzer. Folks, it’s time for the huge Number One Contendership to the World Heavyweight title and it pits two of the biggest ego’s that are on the roster colliding head on. It’s Alexander Stone versus Travis Blake... and it’s next!!!
World Heavyweight Title Number One Contendership match
Alexander Stone vs Travis Blake
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit and it is for the Number One Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship!!! Making his way to the ring weighing in at 251 lbs.; he is the leader of the Gold Standard and a former World Heavyweight Champion, this is… “Pure Gold” Alexander Stone!!
[ “Hyperpower” by Nine Inch Nails blares across the arena as Alexander Stone marches down to the ring. The sold-out cheers him as he climbs into the ring takes off his jacket and tosses it to the floor. ]
Mike Godwinn – Stone looks to be in great shape tonight as he attempts to shut up and shut down the so called “Face of the Empire” Travis Blake.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You can call Stone “Pure Gold”, but I like to call him “Pure Money”. When he walks into that ring everyone tunes in and it’s a payday for everyone involved!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 175 lbs, he is "The Face of the Empire”, this is… Travis Blake!!!
[ The crowd boos as “Scars that I'm Hiding" by Ashes to New rocks the arena as Travis walks out on stage with his black leather jacket on along with his two-hundred-dollar Ray-Ban’s. He struts down to the ring, climbs up onto the ring apron and whips his jacket open showing off his solid six pack ab’s!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – And here’s Travis Blake as he comes down to the ring still without a manager. I wonder if we are going to get that elusive answer tonight or not?
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I give this kid credit. He’s attracted a shit ton of attention over the last few months and he’s pretty good. But honestly, I don’t see what everyone is getting so worked up over. Maybe if he wins tonight, I’ll think different.
[ Travis smirks at Stone and Stone attacks Travis before the bell driving an elbowsmash into Travis. Stone puts Travis in a guillotine choke. Travis is struggling to reach the ropes. Travis is valiantly trying to break the hold. Travis is struggling to reach the ropes. Travis finally grabs the ropes breaking the hold as he reaches for his throat gasping for air. The referee pushes Stone back into his corner and calls for the bell as this match is finally underway. ]
Mike Godwinn – Even before the match even starts it looks like Stone wants to kill this kid!!!
[ Stone drags Travis to his feet and drives a knife edge chop into Travis’ chest as it blisters red from the impact. Stone locks Travis in a choke against the corner as Yali Sapphire warns Stone to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Stone lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Stone needs to lock down all this anger before it costs him the match. The last thing he needs to do is get disqualified!!!
[ Stone chops Travis. Travis punches Stone. Travis punches Stone. Stone kicks Travis. Stone hits Travis. Stone goes for a Cradle DDT, but Travis blocks it. Travis goes for a spin kick, but Stone catches him, presses Travis high in the air and hits a gutbuster right across his knee!!! Stone drags Travis back to his feet and goes for an uppercut, but Travis steps out of the way. Travis attempts a mounted punch, but Stone blocks it. Stone chops Travis. Stone punches Travis. Travis chops Stone. Stone punches Travis. Stone runs into the ropes and hits Travis with a drop kick to the right knee. Stone covers Travis as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Travis kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, what a gutbuster that Stone just leveled Travis with!!! What elevation high into the air he got on that move!!!
[ Stone whips Travis into the ropes, but Travis comes off and hits Stone with a roaring elbow. Travis hits a backflip headscissors on Stone. Travis goes for a hiptoss, but Stone counters it with a cradle suplex; but in-turn, Travis counters that move with a cross-body block that takes Stone down for the count as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Stone presses out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is what Travis does best. He’s going to use his quickness to match you counter for counter until he has the opportunity to hit his finisher!!!
[ Stone staggers to his feet and Travis nails him with a second rope springboard bulldog. Travis runs into the ropes and drives a back heel kick into Stone. Travis throws Stone into the turnbuckle. Travis charges into the ropes, but Stone comes off like a rocket and levels Travis with a football tackle. Travis springs to his feet and takes Stone down with an armbar takedown. Travis locks Stone in a Boston crab. Stone is valiantly trying to break the hold and grabs the ropes. Travis whips Stone into the ropes and hits Stone with a pump kick. Travis goes for a running shoulderblock, but Stone counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Stone sends Travis into the turnbuckle, but Travis reverses it and runs into the corner but misses with an elbow as Stone ducks out of the way. Travis staggers back out of the corner and Stone sets him up for the Stonebreaker (suplex lift into a spinning sidewalk slam), but Travis wiggles free sliding down Stone’s back and rolls out of the ring!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Nice counter by Travis to avoid the Stonebreaker. Now he’s walking around the ring taking his time thinking things over as the referee starts his count.
[ Travis wiggles his finger at the referee as he rips the microphone away from JoJo Rodriguez and climbs up onto the announcers table kicking the monitors and anything else that’s in his way off the table. He points at Stone with a shit eating grin. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Nah, nah, nah, this aint going down the way you had planned. There’s no way in hell you’re going to hit me with the Stonebreaker... not tonight... not tomorrow night... hell not any damn night!!!
[ The crowd boos their asses off as Stone shoves the referee aside and sits on the second rope while pushing the top rope up motioning for Blake to get his ass back in the ring. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – You want me back in that ring? You want me in there?
[ Stone nods his head yes as he gets off the ropes and moves back to the center of the ring, arms out wide inviting Travis back in. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Well how does it feel to want?
[ Travis kicks Pezzer’s bottle of water off the table. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Hey, watch it!!! That was a five-dollar bottle of water!!!
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Stone!!! Listen closely because I need you to hear this.
[ Travis waves his hand in-front of his face using John Cena’s signature “You Can’t See Me” move, but instead he says... ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – You never saw this coming!!!
[ And from behind, “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova dives into the ring and low blows Stone dropping him to the mat holding his balls!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What the hell just happened? I though Amber Nova was part of the Gold Standard?!
[ Travis jumps off the desk looking concerned. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Oh no!!! Oh no!!! How can this be? Amber Nova just turned-on Stone? I‘m coming to save you little buddy!!! I’ll be your Huckleberry!!!
[ Travis rolls into the ring and stands over Stone who’s holding his bruised and battered balls. Amber shrugs her shoulders as she smiles at Travis. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Man, I think you might have burst a sack!!!
[ Suddenly, the crowd explodes to their feet as the Guerillas of Destiny storm out on stage leg by Paul Heyman. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It looks like helps on their way, but what the fuck is Heyman doing with them?
[ Travis acts like he’s afraid. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Oh no, not the Guerillas of Destiny!!! Not Paul Heyman!!! I better run!!! I better hide!!! Nah, nah, nah screw that!!!
[ Paul Heyman climbs the ring steps and stands on the ring apron with a shit eating grin on his face as Tama and Tonga slide a wooden table out from under the ring and slide it in. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Not a table!!! Not the dreaded table!!!
[ The two big men climb into the ring and set the table up. Together they set Stone up and drive him through the table with the Kill Shot (The Dudley Death Drop)!!! The crowd boos their asses off as trash litters the ring at Travis’ feet. Travis looks as the Guerillas with a serious face... ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – How could you?! How could you turn on your best friend?
[ And then Tavis looks into the camera with an evil smile. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Let me tell you why they turned on you Stone!!! It’s because you promised them the world and you never came through!!! You told them you had their backs, and all the while you were lying to them and to all your little fans out there!!! You’re nothing but a mark!!! The newest version of Tank Edge!!! But look at you now...
[ And Travis looks down at Stone who is a battered and bloody mess as he tries to crawl out from the wreckage of the table. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – You’re nothing!!! I have taken everything from you!!!
[ And Travis Curb Stomps Stones face right back down onto the wooden shards of what is left of the table!!! Stone’s face is a crimson mask of bright red. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Pick his ass up!!!
[ The Guerillas do as they are told and drag Stone’s lifeless body up. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – I am the Face of this Empire you son of a bitch, and don’t you ever forget it!!!
[ Travis hands the microphone to Paul Heyman and then he blasts Stone with the Weapon X (Panama Sunrise) right back down onto the smashed wooden table!!! Stone’s back, arms and legs are all cut up as blood pours from his open wounds. The fans are ready to riot as the three men and one woman stand in the middle of the ring above Stone’s carcass. Paul Heyman raises the mic... ]
Paul E. Heyman – Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I am very proud to present to you...the Bullet Club!!!
[ Travis, Tama, Tanga and Amber raise their hands in the air and give each other the “Too Sweet” as the crowd litter the ring with trash!!! ]
Time of match: 0:05:00
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – This match has been declared a no-contest!!!
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer... I... I’m at a loss for words right now after we just witnessed. I have no idea what to say or even how to feel after watching that brutal betrayal by the Guerillas of Destiny and Amber Nova. But what makes me even more sick to my stomach is the fact that nobody... not one damn person came out to help him. What kind of world are we living in right now that they can sit back there and watch a man get beaten within an inch of his life? That’s inexcusable!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I’ll be honest. In this business it’s a dog-eat-dog world, and the biggest dog in the yard just got his ass handed to him by the new “Face of the Empire”. Just think about how many people Stone screwed over. Would you rush out to help him after everything he’s said and done?
Mike Godwinn – I guess I’m just a different breed of dog. Folks, while this was all going on, our camera crew caught up with Cindy Meyers backstage outside of Shane McMahon’s office. Let’s go back and watch.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing outside the office of Shane McMahon. ]
Cindy Meyers – Folks, minutes ago we watched as Reverend Azazel went into Shane’s office and he’s yet to come out. We are all wondering what this is about and if this has anything to do with what Raven Horse said about that dreaded cut line fast approaching on September sixth.
[ The door to Shane’s office swings open and Reverend Azazel steps out with a big smile on his face. ]
Cindy Meyers – Reverend, may I ask what you were meeting with Shane about and does it have anything to do with the upcoming roster cuts?
Reverend Azazel – Listen little birdie. Shane and I talked about many things, but the last thing he asked me was to not divulge anything that he and I discussed. So, in saying that, I will not breach his trust in me... and you all know that my word is as good as gold!!!
Cindy Meyers – Can we talk about Solo Darling’s huge win tonight to capture the Women’s National championship.
Reverend Azazel – Solo did amazing job tonight in the face of adversity. Maria Manic was a great champion and we look forward to defending our title not just against her, but against anyone else that thinks they can beat us. But Solo knows that she has a long way to go before she achieves her ultimate goal and that is to bring the Women’s World title home to me and the Devil’s Rejects!!! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a celebration party to attend.
[ Reverend Azazel walks off leaving Cindy with more questions than she got answers to. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at ringside. ]
Mike Godwinn – You get the impression that he thinks he won the Women’s National title? There were a ton of “I” and “We” in there and very little about the actual woman that won the title.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Yeah, that’s what managers do. They take the credit after the war’s are over. And they also take a hefty portion of our pay too, that’s why I never had a manager.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for the Triple Threat match for the Women’s World title as Amber Nova defends against Shanna Furguson and Thunder Rosa!!! Amber keeps bragging about how damn good she is, so the staff stacked the deck tonight forcing her to put her money where her mouth is!!! Let’s go back to the ring for tonight’s introductions!!!
Women’s World Title match
Amber Nova © vs Shanna Furguson vs Thunder Rosa
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s World Championship!!! Making her way to the ring; she weighs in at 155 lbs., she is the former Women’s National Champion; this is… “The Beast” Shanna Furguson!!!
[ The crowd boos as “The Trainer Battle” of the Pokémon Guitar Cover plays Shanna storms down to the ring, bare foot and dressed in her UFC garb. She dives under the bottom rope and starts to pace around like a mad woman. ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible athlete Shanna is Pezzer. She comes into this match with an eight and six record and is ranked number two in the world just behind Millie McKenzie.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – She’s also a former Women’s National Champion and hopes that tonight she can be the first woman to have held both the Women’s National title and the Women’s World title.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 119 lbs, this is… Thunder Rosa!!!
[ The sold out crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Unstoppable" by KatDeluna rocks the arena and Thunder Rosa walks down to the ring draped with the Mexican flag over her shoulders. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a huge superstar in and out of Mexico and she’s really hit her stride since breaking away from Holidead, her former tag team partner.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – She comes into this match with a three and three record, but she’s ranked third in the world. Just imagine if she can somehow walk out tonight with the World title and how it would change the landscape of the Women’s division!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring accompanied by Paul Heyman; she weighs in at 101 lbs., she is a two-time Women’s World Champion; and a member of the Bullet Club, this is… “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova!!!
[ The crowd boos their asses off as “Creepy” plays over the crowd noise. The Women’s World Champion Amber Nova struts out showing off her Women’s World title belt alongside her new manager Paul Heyman. She flaunts herself off as she struts down to the ring and climbs in raising her Women’s World title high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here she is. She may very well be the best woman ever to wrestle in the Empire, but that’s a very highly debated acclaim as some of the past female stars have yet to weigh in on the subject.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I know that if Casey Parker were still around, she would march her ass right out to that ring and at least try and put Nova in her place.
[ Amber and Thunder Rosa starts the match off to the roar of the crowd. The bell rings and they lock up. Nova drives a corner forearm smash against Thunder Rosa. Nova hits a dropkick to the knee of Thunder Rosa. Nova hits a ripcord cutter on Thunder Rosa. Nova runs into the ropes, but Thunder Rosa cuts her off and hits Nova with a back body drop. Thunder Rosa goes for a standing moonsault, but Nova gets her knees up. Nova drives a lariat into Thunder Rosa. Nova tries a diving elbowdrop off the top rope, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a kick to the midsection. In turn, Nova counters it with a dragon screw leg whip. Nova drives a European uppercut into Thunder Rosa. Nova whips Thunder Rosa into the ropes, but Thunder Rosa reverses it and attempts a high knee, but Nova ducks out of the way hitting a rolling cutter on Thunder Rosa. Nova attempts a superkick, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a legsweep. Thunder Rosa whips Nova into the ropes, but Nova reverses it. Nova locks Thunder Rosa in a sleeperhold. Thunder Rosa is struggling to reach the ropes and finally gets ahold of the ropes. Nova tags out to Shanna. Shanna tries a dropkick from the second rope, but Thunder Rosa steps out of the way. Thunder Rosa hits her own dropkick on Shanna. Thunder Rosa locks Shanna in a Texas Cloverleaf. Ken Peterson asks Shanna if she's had enough. Shanna shakes her head no. Shanna grabs the ropes breaking the hold. Shanna attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a spinning headscissors into a cradle pin attempt as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Thunder Rosa is quicker than a cat as she’s got counters for counters that we never even heard of!!!
[ Thunder Rosa hits a spinning backbreaker on Shanna. Thunder Rosa hits the 6-1-9 on Shanna. Thunder Rosa tags out to Nova. Nova hits her own spinning backbreaker on Shanna. Nova goes for a rolling cutter, but Shanna counters it with a snap mare take down. Shanna drives a fist to the midsection of Nova. Shanna hits a corkscrew legdrop on Nova. Nova springs to her feet and drives a superkick into Shanna. Shanna is rocked as Nova hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on her. Nova runs into the ropes and Nova hits Shanna with a spinning back elbow. Nova is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna gets her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Man Shanna is in a world of hurt right now. First Thunder Rosa beats the hell out of her and now Amber takes it to her. She needs to get the hell out of there and regroup.
[ Nova runs into the ropes and Shanna tries for a high knee, but Nova ducks out of the way. Nova hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Shanna. Nova is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – My God the impact of Shanna’s head on the bottom turnbuckle pad I am surprised she’s not knocked out cold!!!
[ Nova takes Shanna down with a spinning DDT. Nova hits a jumping front kick on Shanna. Nova goes for a DDT, but Shanna blocks it. Shanna kicks Nova. Shanna slaps Nova. Shanna chops Nova. Nova kicks Shanna. Nova chops Shanna. Nova uses an arm twist ropewalk chop on Shanna. Nova kicks Shanna. Nova punches Shanna. Nova throws Shanna into the turnbuckle, but Shanna reverses it and tags out to Thunder Rosa. Thunder Rosa hits a twisting DDT on Nova. Thunder Rosa attempts a second rope springboard bulldog, but Nova steps out of the way. Nova hits a DDT on Thunder Rosa. Nova uses an armdrag takedown on Thunder Rosa. Nova hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Thunder Rosa. Nova tags out to Shanna. Shanna chops Thunder Rosa. Shanna tags out to Nova. Nova tries for a Side Russian legsweep, but Thunder Rosa counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Thunder Rosa nails Nova with a springboard bulldog followed by a snap elbowdrop. Thunder Rosa sends Nova into the ropes and hits a spinning backbreaker on her. Thunder Rosa hits a rolling cutter on Nova. Thunder Rosa drives an elbowdrop into Nova. Thunder Rosa hits an enzuigiri on Nova. Thunder Rosa hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Nova. Thunder Rosa goes for an Asai moonsault, but Nova counters it with an interceptor superkick. Nova hits another arm twist ropewalk chop on Thunder Rosa. Nova drives a corner forearm smash into Thunder Rosa. Nova hits a springboard spear into Thunder Rosa, but Thunder Rosa springs to her feet and sends Nova into the turnbuckle. Thunder Rosa runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Nova moves out of the way and Thunder Rosa slams into the steel ringpost. Nova runs into the ropes and hits an Asai moonsault on Thunder Rosa. Nova covers Thunder Rosa for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Thunder Rosa kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The impact of Thunder Rosa’s shoulder against that ringpost had to do damage to the muscle and bone!!! She’s going to be feeling that in the morning!!!
[ Thunder Rosa staggers to her feet and Nova nails with her with a superkick. Nova goes for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a small package roll-up as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Amber kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Thunder Rosa almost stole the match right there, but I think the damage that was done to her shoulder stopped her from holding Amber down long enough to finish her off.
[ Thunder Rosa tags out to Shanna. Shanna hits a missile dropkick on Nova. Shanna hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Nova. Nova springs to her feet and hits a standing dropkick on Shanna. Nova runs into the ropes and drives a springboard spear into Shanna. Nova locks Shanna in a Texas Cloverleaf. Shanna inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Nova runs into the ropes, but Shanna drives a knee into the midsection of Nova. Shanna nails Nova with a springboard bulldog. Shanna attempts a Meteora, but Nova moves out of the way and she crashes to the mat. Nova covers Shanna as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna shoots her shoulder up!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Great ring awareness by Amber Nova to get the hell out of the way of that Meteora by Shanna that set her up for the quick pin-fall attempt.
[ Nova goes for a missile dropkick, but Shanna steps out of the way. Nova springs to her feet and hits a springboard spear into Shanna. Nova tags out to Thunder Rosa. Thunder Rosa attempts a running high knee, but Shanna steps out of the way. Shanna hits a ripcord cutter on Thunder Rosa. Shanna goes for a dropkick from the second rope, but Thunder Rosa counters it with a legsweep takedown. Thunder Rosa drives a superkick into Shanna. Thunder Rosa attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Shanna counters it with an elbowsmash to the jaw. Shanna drives a fist to the midsection of Thunder Rosa. Shanna repeatedly punches Thunder Rosa. Shanna slaps Thunder Rosa. Shanna runs into the ropes and misses with a clothesline. Thunder Rosa tags out to Nova. Nova whips Shanna into the ropes and hits Shanna with a shoulder block. Nova hits a Snap Dragon suplex on Shanna. Nova covers Shanna as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That Snap Dragon Suplex pounded Shanna’s unprotected head right against the mat!!! My God, she could be concussed!!!
[ Nova hits a beautiful standing moonsault onto Shanna for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and again Shanna kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It’s so close right now and Amber can feel it!!! Shanna’s blood is in the water and she’s helpless right now!!!
[ Nova drives a superkick into Shanna. Nova blasts a roundhouse kick onto Shanna. Shanna can barely stay on her feet as Nova hits the Nova Driver (a tilt-a-whirl DDT)!!! Nova goes for the pin as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Thunder Rosa dives in to make the save, but doesn't make it in time ...3!!!
Time of match: 0:12:10
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and still Women’s World Champion, Amber Nova!!!
[ Amber throws up the “Too Sweet” hand sign for her Bullet Club members in the back as Paul Heyman climbs into the ring and presets her with her Women’s World title belt. ]
Mike Godwinn – Paul Heyman is in the Empire now? I think I am going to throw up!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This win tonight just adds fuel to the fire when she talks shit about the past champions!!! She’s on one hell of a roll right now, but she has to take on the reigning “Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie at next months pay per view. Let’s see how she handles that firecracker.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, we have our very own Cindy Meyers standing by with the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon. Let’s listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to a very serious looking Shane McMahon. ]
Cindy Meyers – Shane, you’ve asked for this time so the floor is yours.
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Thank you Cindy. I wanted to come out here and address the terrible actions of Gabby Jettson when she attacked a helpless woman in Courtney Cox. Now Courtney has no training in wrestling or hand to hand combat. She’s a professional reporter and Gabby had no reason or provocation to attack her. That, and along with Gabby’s actions toward Portia Perez a few weeks ago when she attacked her backstage.
Cindy Meyers – Is there any word on Portia’s health?
The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – The damage to Portia’s neck is serious enough where she has to go see a spinal specialist this week. We are hoping to have an update by Afterburn so that we can fill in all the great fans of the Empire. But that brings me right back to Gabby. I have spoken to Gabby and her agent and we have discussed with her our disappointment in her and her recent actions. Attacking other wrestlers while they are in the ring is one thing, but attacking wrestlers and non-combative reporters is entirely another. It’s for those reasons that we have chosen to suspend Gabby for sixty days without pay. We hope that when she returns, she will have changed her ways and be a better person.
[ Shane walks off the set as the show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcers table. ]
Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, that’s huge news that Shane just handed down as the staff of the Empire, and I am sure with the owners backing; have decided to suspend Gabby; especially after she attacked an innocent Courtney Cox that was only out there doing her job.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You know, we have been seeing this for months now and we have all bitched about it. The referees aren’t punching bags. There needs to be stiffer penalties for attacking a referee too. Good for the staff for standing up and not taking any more shit.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, we have had one hell of a show tonight; but it isn’t over yet. Our main event is next and it’s a rematch of Red, White and Bruised where Chandler Hopkins blindsided Go-D to retain his World title. The championship committee decided that Go-D was due a rematch because of that and here we are. Can Go-D fulfil his own legacy or will Prophet prevail? Let’s go back to the ring one last time to find out!!!
World Heavyweight Title match
Prophet © vs Go-D
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Heavyweight championship!!!!!! Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by “The Messiah” Chris Simmons and “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson; he weighs in at 255 lbs., this is… Go-D!!!
[ “Unforgiven” by Creed rocks the arena as Empire Hall of Famers Go-D, Crazy Man and the Messiah walk out on stage to the roar of the sold-out crowd!!! As one, they march down to the ring and climb in. ]
Mike Godwinn – Man Dave looks to be in great shape tonight as he marches down to the ring with his friends close behind him.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s got that look of determination on his face that I have seen so many times in the past. He wants another reign as World Champion and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by the Zealots, he weighs in at 227 lbs., and he is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion; this is “The Chosen One”!!! “The Modern-Day Messiah”!!! This... is… Prophet!!!
[ The crowd goes ape-shit booing as the arena goes dark and pyro explodes before “The Power of I and I” by Shadows Fall explodes across the arena. The red spotlight beams down to the center of the stage where the new World Heavyweight Champion Prophet stands, arms out wide showing off his new World title belt around his waist and his book in hand. He walks down to the ring and climbs in posing for his fans as a red spotlight beam’s down on him. ]
Mike Godwinn – The champion makes his way to the ring followed by his disciples looking very calm tonight. Being the champion, he knows that Go-D is going to either have to pin or make him submit to win the title. Prophet can retain the championship many other ways so it puts the pressure solely on Go-D once again.
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You wanna say that you hope this guy gets beat and that Go-D takes the title, but if you go back in the history books; do you really want Legacy running the Empire? It’s like trying to decide who is the least of the two evils!!!
[ The bell rings and the two men go nose to nose. Prophet talks shit and Go-D slaps Prophet right across the face. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Holy shit Dave just slapped the taste right out of Prophets mouth!!! You can see the red hand print right across his face!!!
[ Go-D tries a headsmash into the turnbuckle, but Prophet reverses it; but Go-D blocks it. Go-D runs into the ropes and hits Prophet with a clothesline. Go-D takes Prophet down with an armbar takedown. Go-D nails Prophet with a Muscle Buster. Go-D drives a European uppercut into Prophet. Go-D runs into the ropes and drives a running knee strike into Prophet. Go-D hits him a belly-to-belly suplex, but Prophet pops right back up and smiles at him. Go-D goes for another belly-to-belly suplex, but Prophet blocks it and counters it with a bodyslam on Go-D. Prophet hits an atomic drop on Go-D. Prophet slaps Go-D across the face in a show of payback for what Go-D did earlier. Prophet hits a cradle piledriver on Go-D. Prophet runs into the ropes and hits Go-D with a pump kick. Prophet is going for the cover on Go-D as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Prophet with the big pump kick right to the face of Go-D drives him to the mat for the cover, but Prophet could only get the two count!!!
[ Prophet goes for a mounted punch, but Go-D blocks it. Go-D kicks Prophet. Prophet chops Go-D. Go-D kicks Prophet Go-D punches Prophet. Go-D throws Prophet out of the ring and goes to the outside after him. Go-D goes for a running knee strike, but Prophet ducks out of the way and he rams Go-D into the steel ringsteps. ...1 ...2 ...Go-D is rocked and Prophet hits a belly-to-back suplex on him. ...3 ...4 ...Chris Simmons comes from behind and distracts Prophet giving Go-D time to climb back into the ring and Prophet follows him back in. Go-D punches Prophet. Go-D kicks Prophet. Prophet chops Go-D. Go-D hits Prophet. Prophet hits Go-D. Go-D hits Prophet. Prophet punches Go-D. Go-D chops Prophet. Go-D hits a back breaker on Prophet. Go-D throws Prophet out of the ring. Go-D hits the ropes and dives onto him with a diving crossbody. The fans are going wild as Go-D clears the announcers' table. ...1 ...2 ...Go-D suplexs Prophet onto the announcer’s table smashing it!!! ...3 ...4 ...Go-D rolls a bloody Prophet back into the ring. Go-D drives a fist into Prophet’s midsection, but Prophet shows no reaction. Go-D hits a dropkick to the knee of Prophet. Go-D runs into the ropes and Go-D goes for a running knee strike, but Prophet ducks out of the way. Prophet whips Go-D into the ropes and Go-D hits Prophet with a clothesline sending Prophet tumbling over the top rope and out of the ring. Go-D rolls out under the bottom rope after him. Go-D hits Prophet with a release German suplex. ...1 ...2 ...Go-D hits a backbreaker on Prophet. ...3 ...4 ...Go-D launches Prophet into the steel ringsteps. ...5 ...6 ...Go-D goes for a back elbow, but Prophet ducks out of the way and dives back into the ring. Go-D rolls back in under the bottom rope after him, and Prophet nails Go-D with a springboard guillotine legdrop. Prophet rolls Go-D up as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D kicks out!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – While Go-D was climbing back into the ring Prophet laid in wait like a snake and hit Go-D with that leg drop as he was climbing back into the ring!!!
[ Prophet drives a corner forearm smash into Go-D. Prophet uses an armbar takedown on Go-D. Prophet covers Go-D as he pulls the tights for extra leverage as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Go-D grabs the ropes breaking the count!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – It’s a damn good thing for Go-D that he was so close to the ropes or this match might be over right now!!!
[ Prophet complains to the referee about a slow count and that gives Go-D time to drive a running knee to the back of Prophet. Go-D drives a fist into the midsection of Prophet. Go-D drives an uppercut into Prophet. Go-D hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Prophet. Go-D drives a Discus lariat into Prophet. Go-D drives a running knee strike into Prophet. Go-D puts Prophet in a forearm choke in the corner as Ken Peterson warns Go-D to let go. Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and Raven Horse lets go before getting DQ’d. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That last thing Go-D needs right now is to get disqualified if he wants to become World Heavyweight champion tonight!!!
[ Go-D runs into the ropes and goes for with a football tackle, but Prophet sidesteps him and Prophet rams his shoulder into the steel ringpost. Prophet punches Go-D. Prophet hits Go-D. Go-D chops Prophet. Go-D kicks Prophet. Go-D hits a DDT on Prophet. Go-D locks in a sleeperhold on Prophet. Ken Peterson asks Prophet if he's still there. Prophet nods yes. Ken Peterson checks Prophet's arm. He lifts it... it stays up! Prophet fights his way out of the hold and drives a back fist into Go-D. Prophet drives a springboard shoulderblock into Go-D. Prophet hits a Samoan Drop on Go-D. Prophet goes for a clothesline on Go-D, but Go-D ducks down and Prophet mistakenly clotheslines Ken Peterson!!! Prophet tries to help the referee to his feet when Go-D grabs Prophet and whips Prophet into the ropes. Go-D hits Prophet with a back body drop. Go-D grabs Prophet and hits him with the Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver (Tombstone Piledriver)!!! Go-D goes for the win as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Insanity and Painkiller each grab a leg and drag Prophet under the bottom rope and out of the ring!!! Prophet grabs his World title and back peddles up the ramp with the Zealots close by. ]
Mike Godwinn – What the hell is he doing? Is he walking out?
[ The referee starts his count ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...5 ...and Go-D motions for Prophet to get his ass back in the ring but Prophet nods his head no and as he reaches the top of the ramp raising his World Heavyweight title high over head to the chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is twice now that Go-D has been screwed out of the World title!!! You are going to have to lock these two guys inside a cage to get a fair fight!!!
Mike Godwinn – That’s not a bad idea. I’ll put it in the suggestion box!!!
[ The referee finishes his count ...6 ...7 ...8 ...9 ...10 ...and calls for the bell as the fans viciously boo as they feel they have been screwed as much as Go-D has been. ]
Time of match: 0:10:03
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by countout, Go-D!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, what a show we had tonight and I can promise you that we have not seen the last of these two men!!!
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I couldn’t agree more. Go-D has two wins over Prophet, but in each win he has yet to walk out with the World title and that’s what he wants more than anything!!! These two men will collide again I promise you that!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, thank you for tuning in and we invite you back next month as we bring to you not one, but two pay per view events!!! On August the twenty-ninth we present an all-women’s pay per view event named Diamonds are Forever and then just one week later we will bring to you Lethal Lottery!!! It’s going to be one hell of a month!!! See you in a few days as the fallout from tonight’s show will most defiantly be felt on Afterburn!!!