Afterburn results for 08-05-2021

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Live from the sold-out Capital One Arena in Washington, DC
Thursday Night August 5th, 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 "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 - Good evening folks and welcome to another amazing night of action right here in the World Wrestling Empire!! I am Mike Godwinn and I am joined by my broadcast colleague, and self-proclaimed Living Legend… Pezzer. Folks, what a show Summer Stampede was this past Sunday night. Every single match, from the pre-show right up to the main event; was action packed. The men and woman of the Empire really brough it that night. But instead of looking back, we are going to open the night by looking forward to the next two pay per view events in the month of September and that’s Diamonds are Forever and Lethal Lottery. As you can see, all the current champions are in the ring awaiting the arrival of the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon.

[ The camera pans the ring as we see the W.W.E. TV champion Psycho Messiah is sitting atop the far turnbuckle. The Women’s World Tag Team champions Millie McKenzie and Charli Evans stay to themselves in the other corner. Between them stands the World Tag Team Champions Eddie O’Shay and Jake Owens, better known as the Chain Gang. Outside the ring stands Salena their manager. Leaning against the far ring ropes to the left stands the new Women’s National Champion Solo Darling as she rubs the belt like she’s trying to polish it. Her manager Reverend Azazel watches from the floor just below her. Directly across the ring from her against the far ropes stands the United States Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge. His bright gold belt draped over his right shoulder and the silver Gauntlet of the Gods firmly on his right hand. Leaning in the front left corner is the Women’s World Champion Amber Nova. She brushes her hair from her face as she leans down and listens to her new advocate Paul Heyman as he talks to her. Standing center stage is the World Heavyweight champion Prophet as he stands there with his eyes shut, holding his prophetic book high over-head, to the boos of the crowd. Suddenly, the crowd explodes to their feet as the CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon walks out on stage with a determined look on his face and mic in hand. He stops short of walking down the ramp and glares down at the ring where all his champions have been gathered. ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – So, first off; thank you all for coming out here tonight. Most events after pay per views the champions are not forced to make an appearance but I believe that as we move along into the month of August each and every one of you need to understand what lays ahead of you as we move toward Lethal Lottery. So, what exactly is Lethal Lottery and what does it mean for all of you. First, at each pay per view, your challengers will be determined minutes before your match is to start. You will have no idea who your opponents are… and they will have no idea if they are wrestling that night or not. So where and why does the word Lethal play a part in the show. Well for starters, each match will be held under no disqualification rules. No count-outs to retain your titles. No self-induced disqualifications to retain your titles. There will be clear cut and decisive winners at the pay per view.

[ The crowd gives Shane a standing ovation. ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – That’s not all. If said champion loses his title at Lethal Lottery, they will not get an automatic rematch!!! They will fall back in the rankings wherever their win loss record takes them and if need be, they will have to make the long climb back into title contention.

[ The crowd cheers Shane on. ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Now who exactly qualifies for the Lethal Lottery drawing? The rest of the staff and I have decided that if you have fallen below the cut line, you will not be allowed to be into the lottery. We are not going to reward you with a title shot if you are on the verge of getting fired. Now Amber…

[ And Shane points down to the ring at the Women’s Champion. ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Your opponent for Diamonds are Forever has already been determined when Millie McKenzie decided to cash in her title shot at the pay per view.

[ And the crowd starts chanting “Millie!!!” “Millie!!!” “Millie!!!” ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – But for the two of you, all the same rules apply as if your opponent wasn’t pre-decided.

[ Shane looks over into the corner where Millie stands next to her tag team partner Charli Evans. ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Now Millie, unfortunately for you; you will have double duty that night. Besides competing for the Women’s World title against Amber Nova, you and Charli will also take part in the Lethal Lottery drawing and have to face an unknown opponent.

[ Again, the crowd starts chanting “Millie!!!” “Millie!!!” “Millie!!!” ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – You guys are awesome. Now let’s get back to the show!!!

[ Suddenly, Go-D storms past Shane; marches right down to the ring and climbs in going right after the World Heavyweight Champion Prophet. ]

[ In a fit of panic, Prophet droops his book and dives out of the ring as the Chain Gang hold Go-D back. Go-D watches Prophet back pedal and stumble up the ramp before grabbing the Prophetic book and ripping it apart!!! The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer ringside. ]

Mike Godwinn – Pezzer that was a bomb shell of an announcement by Shane McMahon to start the night off. Lethal Lottery is going to be just that for all the champions. No place to run, no place to hide and anything goes. Oh, and let’s not forget that there will be no automatic rematch clause for any of the champions that lose.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – In this kind of match, it clearly favors the challengers. The champions have no idea who to prepare for and honestly, it could be anyone on the entire roster!!!

Mike Godwinn – Folks, let’s turn our attention back to tonight’s card. We will see in action Mil Muertes taking on Kahagas in which should be one hell of a brawl.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – These two guys are not going to bring the tradition grappling match to the table tonight. Kahagas is much more of a daredevil putting his body in harms way and Mil Muertes has no issues over breaking people in half.

Mike Godwinn – In tag team action we will see the Lynch Mob taking on Legacy in what is sure to be a battle for the top spot.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Both of these teams are desperate for a win tonight as they each jokey for a potential title shot.

Mike Godwinn – Also in tag team action we will see the Natural Disasters taking on the Zealots. The Zealots are another team right there in the title hunt while the Natural Disasters seem to their own worst enemy.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have said this a hundred times. These guys don’t need Reverend Azazel. Just the sheer size of these monsters should make them a five hundred team at the very least. It’s a damn shame they are on the verge of losing their jobs.

Mike Godwinn – Yes, it is. In other action we will see Millie McKenzie in singles action as she takes on Amber O’Neal.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I understand that Millie needs some singles matches to get tuned up for her title match against Amber Nova at the pay per view. But Amber O’Neal is not going to be an easy out. She’s a tough veteran that has been around the block.

Mike Godwinn – Staying within the women’s division, we will also see Nicole Matthews in action against Holidead. Nicole is coming off a big victory at Summer Stampede over Gabby Jettson as she sought payback for Gabby’s viscous attack on not just herself but her tag team partner Portia Perez.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Seeing Nicole in singles action again so soon after the pay per view leads me to believe that this may spell the end to the Canadian Ninjas. That would really suck for the Women’s Tag Team division because the Ninjas were right there in the hunt.

Mike Godwinn – In probably the most lopsided matches of the night, we will see Tiger King in action against the giant of a man Marc Fulton. This one may be painful to watch.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Man, Tiger King really backed himself into a corner with this match. He’s giving up over a hundred pounds to Fulton. I just don’t see this ending in a good way for Tiger King.

Mike Godwinn – Al those matches and it builds up to tonight’s main event as we will see Steve Scott take on Chandler Hopkins for a future shot at the TV title

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Hopkins has had the belt before, so he knows what it’s going to take to get there again. Steve Scott is getting his first opportunity at a title shot, but I’m not sure if it’s his time yet. Who knows, I may be surprised.

Mike Godwinn – All those great matches and we kick things off with the Woke Queens taking on Havok and Bloody Mary who have been on a great roll since paring back up.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Out of all the tag teams in the women’s division this one frightens me the most. They have the power to dominate the division for years as long as they can get along. These are two very proud and headstrong women.

Mike Godwinn – Folks, let’s get right to the action and join JoJo Rodriguez in the ring.

The Woke Queens vs Havok & Bloody Mary

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 414 lbs., Bloody Mary and Havok!!!

[ The crowd goes crazy booing as "Let's Go All the Way" by Insane Clown Posse rocks the arena as Bloody Mary makes her way down to the ring and climbs in without Havok. ]

Mike Godwinn – Something is very, very wrong Pezzer. Havok is not with Bloody Mary and she looks very concerned.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You’re right. Something is wrong and I have a feeling we will find out before this match is over. Unfortunatly for Bloody Mary, it looks lime she’s going to be forced to go it alone tonight against a very desperate team in the Woke Queens.

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 251 lbs., Debbie Kietel and Aoife Valkyrie; they are… the Woke Queens!!!

[ The crowd pops as the Woke Queens strut down to the ring to the music of “See your hands” by Viceversah. The Woke Girls roll into the ring and they play to the fans snapping their fingers to the chants of “Woke Girls!! Woke Girls!!” ]

Mike Godwinn – The Woke Queens come into this match knowing that they have no chance of winning their way back onto the roster. The only chance they have now is to gain entry into the Lethal Lottery match for the Women’s World Tag Team championship and that’s a long shot.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – If they want to stay employed, they are going to have to bring it tonight. There may not be a spot for them in the Tag Team division, but there will be openings in the singles division for sure.

[ The bell rings and Bloody Mary runs into the ropes and hits an Asai moonsault on Debbie. Bloody Mary goes for the quick cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...and Debbie gets her shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Bloody Mary knows that she won’t last long in this handicap match so she needs to put the Woke Queens away quick.

[ Bloody Mary whips Debbie into the ropes and hits Debbie with a clothesline. Bloody Mary hits the Bronco Buster on Debbie. Bloody Mary whips Debbie into the ropes, but Debbie reverses it and hits Bloody Mary with a clothesline. Debbie throws Bloody Mary out of the ring, but Bloody Mary hangs on to the top rope. Debbie sees it as Bloody Mary pulls herself back in, but Debbie clotheslines Bloody Mary back over the top rope and to the floor. Debbie jumps onto her with a top rope springboard suicide dive. ...1 ...Debbie slams Bloody Mary into the steel guardrail. ...2 ...Debbie rolls Bloody Mary back into the ring. Debbie goes for a standing dropkick, but Bloody Mary steps out of the way and rolls her up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Debbie kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Debbie took it to Mary outside the ring, but Bloody Mary quickly turned the tables back on her when she telegraphed that standing dropkick.

[ Bloody Mary nails Debbie with a standing moonsault for the roll-up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Debbie kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – I think Mary is being smart trying to isolate Debbie from Valkyrie with Debbie being the weaker of the two women.

[ Bloody Mary gets an ankle lock on Debbie. Debbie is struggling to reach the ropes. Debbie is valiantly trying to break the hold. Debbie finally gets ahold of the ropes. Bloody Mary hits a top rope twisting somersault splash on Debbie. Bloody Mary attempts a slingshot, but Debbie steps out of the way. Debbie makes a diving tag to Valkyrie. Valkyrie hits a jumping front kick on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie runs into the ropes and nails Bloody Mary with a high knee. Valkyrie hits a frog splash on Bloody Mary for the win as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary gets her shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Valkyrie hit that amazing frog splash and nearly got the three count.

[ Valkyrie attempts a standing moonsault, but Bloody Mary gets her knees up. Bloody Mary hits a corkscrew legdrop on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary tries for a corner forearm smash, but Valkyrie ducks out of the way. Valkyrie drives a fist to the midsection of Bloody Mary. Valkyrie locks Bloody Mary in a sleeperhold. Bloody Mary is inching her way towards the ropes. Bloody Mary grabs the ropes. Valkyrie uses a legsweep on Bloody Mary and goes for the quick pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Aoife knows that Bloody Mary doesn’t have much left in the tank right now. One or two more big moves and this match could be over.

[ Valkyrie hits a top rope twisting somersault splash on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary gets her shoulder up. ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Bloody Mary is taking one hell of a beating right now as Valkyrie is pouring it on from all sides!!! I’m not sure how much more she can take.

[ Valkyrie locks Bloody Mary in an ankle lock. Bloody Mary inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Valkyrie hits a jumping front kick on Bloody Mary. Debbie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Debbie goes for an Asai moonsault, but Bloody Mary steps out of the way. Debbie rolls out of the ring. Bloody Mary hits an enzuigiri on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary runs into the ropes and Valkyrie hits Bloody Mary with a pump kick. Valkyrie tries for an elbowdrop, but Bloody Mary rolls out of the way. Bloody Mary nails Valkyrie with a ripcord cutter. Bloody Mary locks Valkyrie in an arm grapevine submission but Valkyrie gets ahold of the ropes. Bloody Mary whips Valkyrie into the ropes and hits Valkyrie with a spin kick. Valkyrie springs to her feet and drives a European uppercut into Bloody Mary. Valkyrie nails Bloody Mary with a jumping high knee. Valkyrie hits a ripcord cutter on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie drives a high knee into Bloody Mary. Valkyrie uses an armdrag takedown on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie punches Bloody Mary. Valkyrie chops Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary punches Valkyrie. Valkyrie chops Bloody Mary. Valkyrie slaps Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary kicks Valkyrie. Valkyrie chops Bloody Mary. Valkyrie kicks Bloody Mary. Valkyrie runs into the ropes and Bloody Mary drives a dropkick into Valkyrie. Bloody Mary attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Valkyrie counters it with a spinning headscissors into a cradle DDT as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Just when you thought Bloody Mary had a glimpse of hope, Valkyrie pops off a DDT that plants Mary right on her head!!!

[ Valkyrie hits a top rope twisting moonsault on Bloody Mary for the win as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary gets her shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Man the only hope Mary has right now is if Havok miraculously runs down to the ring and saves her ass.

[ Valkyrie catches Bloody Mary in an ankle lock, but Bloody Mary reaches the ropes. Valkyrie hits an elbowdrop on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie nails Bloody Mary with a Side Russian legsweep. Valkyrie nails Bloody Mary with a springboard spear. Valkyrie hits a roundhouse kick on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie tags out to Debbie. Valkyrie tries for a clothesline, but Bloody Mary counters it with a hip toss takedown. Valkyrie rolls out of the ring. Bloody Mary catches Debbie in an ankle lock. Debbie tries to escape the hold and manages to grab the ropes. Bloody Mary whips Debbie into the ropes and hits Debbie with a spinning elbow. Bloody Mary hits a huracanrana from the second rope on Debbie. Bloody Mary attempts a Bronco Buster, but Debbie kicks her off. Debbie attempts a springboard bulldog, but Bloody Mary steps out of the way. Debbie springs to her feet and makes a diving tag to Valkyrie. Valkyrie hits an Asai moonsault on Bloody Mary and Valkyrie pulls her tights as she rolls her up and Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and he sees it and stops the count!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – You can see the irritation in Valkyries eyes as every time Debbie comes into the ring Bloody Mary seems to make a comeback.

[ Todd Sinclair threatens Valkyrie with disqualification if she does that again. Valkyrie catches Bloody Mary in a Texas Cloverleaf, but Bloody Mary manages to grab the ropes. Valkyrie throws Bloody Mary into the turnbuckle, but Bloody Mary reverses it and hits a corkscrew neckbreaker on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary hits a pop-up power bomb on Valkyrie and goes for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Valkyrie kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What a huge pop-up powerbomb by Bloody Mary as Valkyrie is desperate to tag out to her partner.

[ Bloody Mary goes for a package piledriver, but Valkyrie counters it with a back body drop. Valkyrie whips Bloody Mary into the turnbuckle, but Bloody Mary reverses it. Bloody Mary charges into the corner with a forearm. Bloody Mary attempts a DDT, but Valkyrie counters it with a small package roll-up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary gets her shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – If Mary can find a way, she needs to end this, and I mean right now. I’m not sure how much more punishment she can take.

[ Valkyrie whips Bloody Mary into the ropes, but Bloody Mary reverses it. Bloody Mary hits a jumping front kick on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary hits a spinning backbreaker on Valkyrie. Valkyrie springs to her feet and drives a lariat on Bloody Mary and goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Bloody Mary can barely move right now as she has to use the ring ropes to get back to a vertical base!!!

[ Debbie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Debbie goes for a DDT, but Bloody Mary blocks it. Debbie rolls out of the ring. Bloody Mary drives a high knee into Valkyrie. Bloody Mary goes for a roundhouse kick, but Valkyrie counters it with a legsweep take down. Valkyrie tags out to Debbie. Debbie and Valkyrie hit Bloody Mary with a double enzuigiri. Valkyrie leaves the ring. Debbie goes for a spinning backbreaker, but Bloody Mary counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Bloody Mary drives a clothesline onto Debbie. Bloody Mary hits a slingshot on Debbie. Debbie springs to her feet and hits an Asai moonsault on Bloody Mary for the win as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – My God, Bloody Mary is fighting for her life out there!!!

[ Debbie hits a slingshot on Bloody Mary. Debbie sends Bloody Mary into the turnbuckle and she runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Bloody Mary moves out of the way and she collides with the steel ringpost. Bloody Mary whips Debbie into the ropes. Debbie misses with a clothesline. Debbie attempts an Asai moonsault, but Bloody Mary counters it with a rolling cutter on Debbie. Debbie springs to her feet and whips Bloody Mary into the ropes and hits Bloody Mary with an elbow. Debbie takes Bloody Mary down with an Exploder suplex. Debbie puts Bloody Mary in a sleeperhold. Bloody Mary is valiantly trying to break the hold. Bloody Mary inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Debbie throws Bloody Mary into the turnbuckle, but Bloody Mary comes back and is met with a clothesline by Debbie. Debbie attempts a diving elbowdrop, but Bloody Mary counters it with an interceptor superkick. Bloody Mary hits a springboard bulldog on Debbie. Bloody Mary uses a legsweep take down on Debbie. Bloody Mary whips Debbie into the ropes, but Debbie reverses it and Bloody Mary hits Debbie with a clothesline. Bloody Mary catches Debbie in a sleeperhold. Debbie is struggling to reach the ropes. Debbie finally grabs the ropes. Bloody Mary hits an Asai moonsault on Debbie as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Debbie gets her shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You just can’t count Bloody Mary out!!! She may not win this match but she’s going to die trying!!!

[ Bloody Mary hits the 6-1-9 on Debbie. Bloody Mary goes for a European uppercut, but Debbie blocks it. Debbie whips Bloody Mary into the ropes and attempts an armdrag takedown, but Bloody Mary counters it with a lariat. Bloody Mary hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Debbie. Bloody Mary whips Debbie into the ropes and drives a fist into the midsection of Debbie. Bloody Mary chops Debbie. Bloody Mary kicks Debbie. Debbie kicks Bloody Mary. Debbie tags out to Valkyrie. Valkyrie and Debbie whip Bloody Mary into the ropes and they hit Bloody Mary with a double fist to the midsection. Valkyrie and Debbie hit Bloody Mary with a double DDT. Valkyrie and Debbie whip Bloody Mary into the ropes and they hit Bloody Mary with a double elbowsmash. Valkyrie and Debbie whip Bloody Mary into the ropes and they hit Bloody Mary with a double back body drop. Debbie leaves the ring. Valkyrie whips Bloody Mary into the ropes and hits a sidewalk slam on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Where on Earth is Bloody Mary getting the willpower to kick out? This woman just will not stay down!!!

[ Valkyrie attempts a superkick, but Bloody Mary counters it with a legsweep takedown. Bloody Mary mounts Valkyrie and barrages her with stiff clubbing forearm smashes. Bloody Mary hits a jumping front kick on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary hits a standing moonsault on Valkyrie for the win as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Valkyrie kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You can see the anger in Bloody Mary’s eyes as her blood is boiling over!!!

[ Bloody Mary runs into the ropes and Valkyrie attempts a DDT, but Bloody Mary blocks it. Bloody Mary hits a huracanrana from the second rope on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary nails Valkyrie with a rolling cutter. Bloody Mary nails Valkyrie with a roundhouse kick. Bloody Mary sends Valkyrie into the turnbuckle, but Valkyrie reverses it. Valkyrie runs shoulder-first into the corner. Valkyrie runs into the ropes, but Bloody Mary hits Valkyrie with a back body drop. Bloody Mary tries for an arm grapevine submission, but Valkyrie blocks it. Valkyrie hits a huracanrana from the second rope on Bloody Mary. Debbie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Debbie hits a diving elbowdrop on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Bloody Mary. Debbie leaves the ring. Valkyrie hits a legsweep on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie hits a twisting somersault splash on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie hits a clothesline on Bloody Mary. Valkyrie whips Bloody Mary into the ropes, but Bloody Mary hits Valkyrie with a spinning heel kick. Bloody Mary hits a huracanrana from the second rope on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary drives a clothesline into Valkyrie. Bloody Mary tries for a standing moonsault, but Valkyrie gets her knees up. Valkyrie runs into the ropes and Bloody Mary hits Valkyrie with an elbow. Bloody Mary whips Valkyrie into the ropes, but Valkyrie reverses it and hits Bloody Mary with a spear. Valkyrie covers Bloody Mary as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Bloody Mary can barely stand right now as she’s struggling to get back to her feet.

[ Valkyrie hits an Asai moonsault on Bloody Mary and hooks her legs as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is the reason why Bloody Mary was the Women’s World Champion and it’s not because she had help it’s because of matches like this!!!

[ Valkyrie whips Bloody Mary into the ropes, but Bloody Mary reverses it. Valkyrie hits Bloody Mary with a drop kick. Valkyrie whips Bloody Mary into the ropes and misses with an elbow, but Bloody Mary drives a spear into Valkyrie. Bloody Mary hits a diving elbowdrop on Valkyrie. Bloody Mary runs into the ropes and attempts a springboard bulldog, but Valkyrie steps out of the way. Bloody Mary comes off the back ropes and hits Valkyrie with a clothesline that sends Valkyrie tumbling out of the ring. Bloody Mary goes for a diving Twisting Plancha, but Valkyrie moves out of the way and Mary crashes to the floor. Valkyrie rolls Bloody Mary back into the ring. Valkyrie goes for the pin as she pulls the tights for leverage and Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Bloody Mary put it all on the line with that suicide plancha and it didn’t pay off as she crashed and burned on the floor.

[ Valkyrie drives a basement clothesline into Bloody Mary. Valkyrie tags out to Debbie. Debbie runs into the ropes, but Bloody Mary hits Debbie with the Judas Effect (Roaring back elbow). Bloody Mary picks Debbie up and hits the Red Wedding (a fireman’s carry into a face buster)!!! Bloody Mary is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...Valkyrie dives into the ring but doesn't make it in time ...3!!! ]

Time of match: 0:18:21

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, Bloody Mary and Havok!!!

Mike Godwinn – This has to be one of the most amazing matches I have ever seen Bloody Mary wrestle in. She overcame monumental odds to pull off the win for her team tonight, but the biggest question is, where the hell is Havok?

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I think now that this match is over, that’s going to be the big question on Bloody Mary’s mind too. Where did her tag team partner go?

[ The titantron comes on as it shows Havok laying on the floor somewhere in the backstage area. ]

[ Someone walks over to her and reaches down grabbing her by the hair, yanking it upright. The person leans down, and you can see that it’s Gabby Jettson and she looks pissed. ]

“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – Shane McMahon, you think you can wave your stick around here and control all of us? That just because you wear a suit and tie you think you own us? I think you need a reality check little man. At Summer Stampede Nicole Matthews got lucky and just because I blew off a little steam, you decided to suspend me!!! Well let me tell you something. For every week I’m not reinstated, I’m going to take out one of your pretty little divas and I am going to hurt them just like I hurt Havok!!!

[ She pauses and looks down at Havok. ]

“The Alpha Female” Gabby Jettson – You took money out of my pocket!!! You took food off my table!!! Now I’m going to take money out of your pocket until I get what I want!!!

[ Gabby slams Havok’s head to the floor and storms off as the show swings back to the ring where we see Bloody Mary in shock. She rolls out of the ring and races up the rampway heading for where she thinks Havok may be. The show switches back over to Mike and Pezzer at the announcer’s table. ]

Mike Godwinn – Man I think Gabby is out of her damn mind!!! Did I just hear her right? She’s going to take out one of our female superstars for each week that she’s suspended.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I knew she was nuts, but she’s one fucked up bitch!!! On-top of that, what does she want? Money? Maybe a title shot? Shane in a match?

Mike Godwinn – Don’t say that. We all know Shane isn’t afraid of climbing into the squared circle to take anyone on. Folks, it’s time to get back to the action as Tiger king takes on Marc Fulton. Take it away JoJo!!!

Tiger King vs Marc Fulton

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 318 lbs; this is… “The Madman” Marc Fulton!!!

[ The crowd boos as the very pissed off big man storms down to the ring and steps over the top rope to get into the ring. ]

Mike Godwinn – Marc Fulton is a massive, massive man Pezzer. I have no idea how Tiger King is going to fair against a man of his size tonight.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Fulton is coming off a very good win over his former tag team partner Steve Scott who we will see later tonight. Marc comes into this match ranked fourth for the United States title!!!

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 188 lbs., this is… Tiger King!!

[ The sold-out crowd boos as “Omae wa Tora ni Nare” by Matsumura Toru explodes from the PA system!! The second-generation superstar that is best known for wrestling in Japan makes his way out and runs down to the ring diving under the bottom rope. He leaps up onto the second turnbuckle and poses for the fans. ]

Mike Godwinn – Tiger King climbs into the ring looking fearless as he stares across the ring at the man who is over a hundred and thirty pounds heavier!!!

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Even if Tiger King can someway pull out a win tonight, he will still come short of getting over the cut line. 

[ The bell rings and thy lock up. Fulton uses a facerake on Tiger King. Fulton attempts a waistlock takedown, but Tiger King counters it with a Pele kick. Tiger King whips Fulton into the ropes, but Fulton reverses it. Fulton misses with a shoulderblock, but Tiger King hits Fulton with an elbow. Tiger King tries for a springboard armdrag, but Fulton throws him off. Fulton drives a European uppercut into Tiger King. Fulton hits a DDT on Tiger King. Fulton whips Tiger King into the ropes and Tiger King drives a clothesline into Fulton. Tiger King hits a Russian legsweep on Fulton. Tiger King runs into the ropes and misses with a clothesline but Fulton blasts a back elbow into Tiger King. Fulton puts Tiger King in a choke hold against the ropes as Joey Jiles warns Fulton to let go. Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – Fulton better watch himself because if he pushes the referee too far he could get disqualified and lose this match!!!

[ Fulton hits an atomic drop on Tiger King. Fulton gets a boot choke against the ropes on Tiger King as Joey Jiles warns Fulton again to let go. Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That’s twice now Fulton used an illegal choke hold on Tiger King. You have to believe that the referee won’t put up with much more of that non-sense.

[ Fulton tries for a back fist, but Tiger King blocks it. Tiger King whips Fulton into the ropes, but Fulton hits Tiger King with a shoulderblock. Fulton catches Tiger King in another chokehold as Joey Jiles warns Fulton for a third time to let go. Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – What is Fulton thinking? If he gets disqualified it will drag him that closer to the cut line and he doesn’t need that.

[ Fulton runs into the ropes and Tiger King tries for a superkick, but Fulton ducks out of the way. Fulton whips Tiger King into the ropes and Tiger King springboards off and hits Fulton with a spin kick. Tiger King springboards off the ropes and nails a bulldog on Fulton. Tiger King covers Fulton as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This is crazy!!! Tiger King has Fulton rocked right now!!! That little shit needs to stay on the big man!!!

[ Tiger King whips Fulton into the ropes, but Fulton reverses it and levels Tiger King with a clothesline. Fulton hits a gutwrench suplex on Tiger King. Fulton hits a backbreaker on Tiger King. Fulton runs into the ropes and Tiger King hits Fulton with a drop kick. Tiger King hits a jumping front kick on Fulton. Tiger King hits a springboard bulldog on Fulton. Tiger King tries a slingshot, but Fulton steps out of the way. Fulton tries for a pumphandle backbreaker, but Tiger King blocks it. Tiger King hits a bulldog on Fulton. Tiger King delivers a roundhouse kick on Fulton. Tiger King whips Fulton into the ropes and they hit each other with a double clothesline. Fulton rips away at the mask of Tiger King. Fulton uses an eye gouge on Tiger King. Fulton drives a headbutt into Tiger King. Fulton goes for a punch, but Tiger King counters it with a roundhouse right. Tiger King jumps on his back and puts Fulton in a sleeperhold, but Fulton reaches the ropes. Tiger King goes for a lariat, but Fulton blocks it. Fulton tries an eye gouge, but Tiger King blocks it. Tiger King punches Fulton. Tiger King kicks Fulton. Tiger King chops Fulton. Fulton chops Tiger King. Tiger King slaps Fulton. Tiger King hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Fulton. Tiger King nails a dropkick on Fulton. Tiger King goes for an arm grapevine, but Fulton blocks it. Fulton chops Tiger King. Tiger King chops Fulton. Tiger King kicks Fulton. Fulton kicks Tiger King. Tiger King slaps Fulton. Tiger King hits a bulldog on Fulton. Tiger King drives a clothesline onto Fulton. Tiger King locks Fulton in a sleeperhold but Fulton gets ahold of the ropes. Tiger King tries for a DDT, but Fulton powers him off. Fulton tries for a clothesline, but Tiger King counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Tiger King nails Fulton with a slingshot. Tiger King hits a legsweep on Fulton. Tiger King hits a springboard spear on Fulton. Tiger King hits a lariat on Fulton. Tiger King hits a springboard spear on Fulton. Tiger King runs into the ropes and goes for a springboard spear, but Fulton steps out of the way and he nails Tiger King with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Fulton whips Tiger King into the ropes, but Tiger King reverses it. Fulton tries a lariat, but Tiger King ducks out of the way and pulls down the top rope. Fulton tumbles over the top rope and out of the ring. Tiger King rolls out under the bottom rope after him. Tiger King launches Fulton into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Tiger King slams Fulton into the steel ringsteps. ...2 ...Tiger King hits a rolling cutter on Fulton. ...3 ...Tiger King goes for the Concrete Jungle (Canadian Destroyer), but Fulton counters it and throws Tiger King onto the announcer’s table. ...4 ...Fulton slams Tiger King into the steel ringsteps. ...5 ...Fulton rolls Tiger King back into the ring. Fulton punches Tiger King. Fulton runs into the ropes and misses with an elbow, but Tiger King hits Fulton with a shoulderblock. Tiger King tries for a European uppercut, but Fulton ducks out of the way. Fulton hits a backbreaker on Tiger King. Fulton locks Tiger King in a boot choke in the corner as Joey Jiles warns Fulton to let go. Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – What the hell ref!!! That’s four times now Fulton tried to choke the life out of Tiger King!!! When is it going to be enough?

[ Fulton drives a chop into Tiger King. Fulton punches Tiger King. Fulton hits a pumphandle backbreaker on Tiger King. Fulton whips Tiger King into the ropes, but Tiger King hits Fulton with a back elbow. Tiger King drives a clothesline into Fulton. Tiger King locks a sleeperhold on Fulton. Fulton inches his way towards the ropes and grabs them. Tiger King hits a dropkick from the second rope on Fulton. Tiger King hits a springboard bulldog on Fulton. Tiger King whips Fulton into the ropes, but Fulton reverses it and hits Tiger King with a shoulderblock. Fulton tries a belly-to-back suplex, but Tiger King blocks it. Tiger King drives a fist to the midsection of Fulton. Tiger King hits a roundhouse kick on Fulton. Tiger King goes for a sleeperhold, but Fulton counters it with a back suplex but in turn, Tiger King counters it with a go-behind. Tiger King drives a superkick into Fulton. Tiger King climbs to the top rope and hits an elbowdrop on Fulton. Tiger King performs a lariat against Fulton. Tiger King hits an elbowdrop on Fulton. Tiger King attempts a sleeperhold, but Fulton counters it with Snake Eyes (throws opponent face first onto the top turnbuckle) on Tiger King!!! Fulton goes for the pin as he pulls the tights and Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]

Time of match: 0:14:17

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, Marc Fulton!!!

Mike Godwinn – What a move by the big man to counter out of that attempted sleeperhold and drill Tiger King face first into the turnbuckle with his finisher Snake Eyes!!!

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Tiger King’s head whipped back so much I thought his head was going to come off!!! Not many men have kicked out of that move!!!

Mike Godwinn – Folks, our cameras are backstage following Maria Manic and she seems pretty upset. Let’s go back and see what’s going on.

[ The show swings to the back where we see Maria Manic storm up to the office of Shane McMahon and starts pounding on the door. ]

“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Shane, I know you’re in there; open the damn door!!!

[ She pounds on it again, but there is no answer. ]

“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Shane, if you don’t open this God damn door, I’m going to…

[ Maria is startled as Shane walks up from behind. ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – You’re going to what?

“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Never mind that. I want to know why I wasn’t named as Solo’s opponent at Diamonds are Forever!!!

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – It’s simple. That’s not how this game works. Lethal Lottery is going to be…

[ And he pauses to choose his words correctly… ]

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Well, let’s just say it is going to be a random act of violence.

“The Maneater” Maria Manic – I don’t give a shit about that. I want my rematch that I signed for and I want it before the pay per view.

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – You want your rematch?

“The Maneater” Maria Manic – That’s what I want.

The CEO of the Empire Shane McMahon – Fine, you can have it. Monday night on Adrenaline it’s going to be you versus Solo Darling for the Women’s National title. Now get away from my office.

[ Maria steps aside and Shane storms into his office slamming the door shut behind him. The show swings back to Pezzer and Mike ringside. ]

Mike Godwinn – What a huge match just signed by Shane McMahon for Adrenaline. It’s going to be Maria Manic taking on Solo Darling in a rematch for the Women’s National title.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Solo overcame the odds once; can she catch lightning in a bottle twice? We will have to wait and see.

Mike Godwinn – Folks, it’s time for our next match of the night and it features one half of the Canadian Ninjas Nicole Matthews taking on Cartel member Holidead. Let’s go back to the ring for the introductions!!!

Nicole Matthews vs Holidead

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. 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. ]

Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, what a match we watched Sunday night as Gabby Jettson was defeated by this upstart youngster that matched Gabby blow for blow.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have to tell you, the Women’s division has had a incredible implosion of talent as of late with the inclusion of Millie McKenzie, Kiera Hogan and now Nicole Matthews. That division is in very good hands heading into the future with these women I know that.

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent. Making her way to the ring, being accompanied by Tito Escobar, Los Vipers and Mil Muertes; she weighs in at 188 lbs., this is… Holidead!!!

[ The sold-out crowd boos as “Little Miss Scare-All" by Type O Negative explodes through the arena and the Cartel marches down to the ring and climb in. Los Vipers mount the corner turnbuckles taunting the sold out crowd as Holidead drops to her knees and raises her arms in the air with a smile on her face and Tito arms spread out wide!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – And here is Holidead, the former Women’s World Tag Team champion, even though she cheated to win the titles.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Listen, right now for Holidead it’s not about titles; it’s about keeping her spot on the roster and staying with the Cartel. If she loses tonight, there’s no way in hell that she’s going to stay in the Empire.

[ They lock up and Holidead whips Nicole into the ropes, but Nicole reverses it. Nicole drives a clothesline into Holidead. Nicole runs into the ropes and nails Holidead with a driving knee. Nicole nails Holidead with a springboard bulldog. Nicole throws Holidead over the top rope. Holidead hangs on to the top rope for dear life until Nicole sees Holidead hanging on and she drop kicks Holidead to the floor. Nicole goes for a 450 Splash off the apron, but Holidead moves out of the way and Nicole crashes to the floor. ...1 ...Holidead goes for a spinning backbreaker, but Nicole counters it with a spinning headscissors slamming Holidead into the steel ringsteps. ...2 ...Nicole rolls Holidead back in under the bottom rope. Holidead gets a sleeperhold locked on Nicole. Nicole inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Holidead hits a springboard bulldog on Nicole. Holidead nails Nicole with a slingshot. Holidead hits a springboard spear on Nicole. Holidead puts Nicole in an ankle lock, but Nicole manages to grab the ropes. Holidead runs into the ropes, but Nicole hits Holidead with an elbow. Nicole hits the Bronco Buster on Holidead. Nicole whips Holidead into the ropes, but Holidead reverses it and nails Nicole with an enzuigiri. Holidead hits a jumping front kick on Nicole. Holidead goes for a huracanrana from the second rope, but Nicole counters it with a sit-out power bomb for the win as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Holidead kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Nice powerbomb by the youngster drives Holidead right into the canvas!!!

[ Nicole hits a monkey flip on Holidead. Nicole whips Holidead into the ropes, but Holidead reverses it. Holidead misses with a clothesline, but Nicole hits Holidead with a pump kick. Nicole runs into the ropes and hits Holidead with a spin kick. Nicole attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Holidead counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Holidead tries for a sleeperhold, but Nicole blocks it. Nicole whips Holidead into the ropes, but Holidead reverses it. Holidead hits Nicole with a clothesline that sends Nicole tumbling out of the ring. Holidead dives over the top rope and slams Nicole into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Holidead rolls Nicole back in. Holidead nails Nicole with a bulldog. Holidead nails Nicole with a slingshot. Holidead attempts the Bronco Buster, but Nicole moves out of the way. Nicole drives a European uppercut into Holidead. Nicole runs into the ropes and hits Holidead with a shoulderblock. Nicole runs into the ropes and hits an Asai moonsault on Holidead for the win as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Holidead kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What a moonsault by a woman that weighs nearly two hundred pounds!!!

[ Nicole uses a legsweep on Holidead. Nicole drives an elbowdrop into Holidead. Nicole runs into the ropes, but Holidead locks Nicole in a sleeperhold. Nicole breaks the hold by grabbing the ropes. Nicole uses an armdrag takedown on Holidead. Nicole sends Holidead into the turnbuckle and charges into the corner hitting a rolling cutter on Holidead. Nicole tries for a roundhouse kick, but Holidead blocks it and nails Nicole with a bridging exploder suplex for the win as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Nicole kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – What a suplex by Holidead that planted Nicole right on the back of her head!!!

[ Holidead takes Nicole down with a DDT. Holidead hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Nicole. Holidead runs into the ropes, but Nicole drives a fist to the midsection of Holidead. Nicole hits an arm twist ropewalk chop on Holidead. Nicole attempts a springboard spear, but Holidead steps out of the way. Holidead goes for an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Nicole counters it with an elbowsmash to the jaw. Nicole attempts a rolling cutter, but Holidead throws her off. Holidead hits a bulldog on Nicole. Holidead drives a clothesline into Nicole. Holidead hits the Darkness Falls (the Angels Wings) on Nicole for the win as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]

Time of match: 0:08:22

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, Holidead!!!

Mike Godwinn – That was a very good and much needed win by Holidead tonight as she now needs to win her next match to lock down a roster spot.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I have no idea who she will be facing in a few weeks, but whoever it is needs to be very concerned because Holidead isn’t going to back down from a fight. As for Nicole, she needs to learn from this defeat and come back even stronger next time.

Mike Godwinn – Folks, I’m getting word that Travis Blake and his Bullet Club would like to make a statement after their actions this past Sunday night at Summer Stampede. Let’s listen in.

[ The cameras swing back to the dressing room of the Bullet Club where we see “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake standing next to the Two-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova with his hand on her ass and her arms around him. Standing beside them, the Guerillas of Destiny looking pretty pissed off and their manager Paul Heyman standing just feet from them looking like ever the weasel. ]

“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Where oh where is the great conquering hero? Where oh where is the great Alexander Stone.

[ Amber leans in and whispers in his ear and he smiles. ]

“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – That’s right. You were admitted into the hospital because after Amber hit you in the nut sack, they had to go in and pull you little teeny tiny balls out of your throat!!!

[ Travis laughs. ]

“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Man that had to suck.

[ Tama Tonga leans into the camera. ]

Tama Tonga – What had to suck even more is when put you through that table. We told you we were done messing around. We’re here for one reason and one reason only and that’s winning gold man. You thought you ruled us? You thought you could bark out orders at us and we would play fetch like some damn dog? Well think again.

Tanga Loa – We aint nobody’s bitch!! Those tag titles are coming home to the Bullet Club where they belong. Alexander Stone, R.I.P. motha fucka.

“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Easy boys, take it easy. We don’t want the F.C.C. to get their panties in a bunch. Let’s keep it at least PG-13. Stone, if you know what’s best for you, you’ll heal up, lick your wounds and get far, far away from the Empire because there’s no place for you here anymore. But if you do decide to get stupid and come back know this. There’s only one way out for you and that’s in a body Bag Bullet Club style!!!

[ And Travis points at the camera like his hands a gun and he’s ready to pull the trigger. The show swings back to Mike and Pezzer at the announcer’s table. ]

Mike Godwinn – I still can’t get over how Travis Blake undermined Alexander Stone and lured the Guerillas of Destiny and Amber Nova away to join him in this new version of the Bullet Club. Talk about loyalty being overrated.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – In this business Mike the three people you can trust are me, myself and I. Everyone else can piss off. I’ve seen too many so-called friends turn on each other over money, championships and women that I’ve lost count. It just aint worth the headaches.

Mike Godwinn – Well said. Folks, it’s time for our next featured match and it comes straight from the men’s tag team division as the Natural Disasters are taking on the Zealots!!! JoJo take it away!!!

The Natural Disasters vs The Zealots

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring, being accompanied by Reverend Azazel, and weighing in at a combined weight of 801lbs., Ace Romero and Babba Ali; they are… the Natural Disasters!!!

[ The crowd boos as the Natural Disasters along with Reverend Azazel walk out on stage as “Red Purgatory” by Robert Russell echoes through the arena. Pyro explodes all around them as they walks down to the ring ignoring all the fans that are booing the shit out of them. They slowly climb into the ring as Reverend Azazel watches from the floor with a devilish grin on his face. ]

Mike Godwinn – The Natural Disasters come into this needing to win two matches to keep their roster spot. If they lose either one, they too will be cut from the roster and will be unemployed.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – If these guys were smart, they would break away from Reverend Azazel. What has he done for these guys anyway?

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring, being accompanied by the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Prophet! and “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins; they are Painkiller and Insanity, they are… the Zealots!!!

[ 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. His Zealots, Painkiller and Insanity along with Chandler Hopkins stand beside him as they walk down to the ring and climb in. ]

Mike Godwinn – The Zealots come into this match with an undefeated record, but most importantly they are ranked sixth in the tag team rankings.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – With guys like Prophet and Hopkins watching your back it really doesn’t matter where they are ranked. These guys are as dangerous as hell right now.

[ The bell rings and Ali chops Painkiller. Ali punches Painkiller. Painkiller chops Ali. Painkiller kicks Ali. Painkiller drives a back elbow into Ali. Painkiller uses a go-behind on Ali and tries for a spear, but Ali counters it with a kneelift right to the face. Ali puts Painkiller in a chokehold as Ken Peterson warns Ali to let go. Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – Its illegal moves like this that has put this team in the predicament they are in now!!!

[ Ali goes for a lariat, but Painkiller ducks out of the way. Painkiller goes for a spear, but Ali counters it with a kneelift. In turn, Painkiller counters it with a legsweep. Painkiller drives an uppercut into Ali. Painkiller drives a back elbow into Ali. Painkiller tags out to Insanity. Insanity and Painkiller hit Ali with a double splash. Painkiller leaves the ring. Insanity hits a diving elbowsmash onto Ali. Insanity whips Ali into the ropes, but Ali reverses it. Ali tries for a backbreaker, but Insanity counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Insanity runs into the ropes and Ali and Insanity each get hit with a double clothesline. Ali tags out to Romero. Romero and Ali hit Insanity with a double brain buster. Romero and Ali hit Insanity with a double bulldog. Romero and Ali hit Insanity with a double back elbow. Ali leaves the ring. Romero tries for an Exploder suplex, but Insanity blocks it. Insanity tags out to Painkiller. Painkiller and Insanity whip Romero into the ropes and they hit Romero with a double elbowsmash. Painkiller and Insanity hit Romero with a double belly-to-back suplex. Insanity leaves the ring. Painkiller drives a European uppercut into Romero. Painkiller runs into the ropes and Romero and Painkiller each get hit with a double clothesline. Romero locks Painkiller in a chokehold in the corner as Ken Peterson warns Romero to let go. Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – First Ali and now Ace with these illegal moves while Reverend Azazel watches on grinning from ear to ear.

[ Romero hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Painkiller. Romero gets another chokehold on Painkiller. Ken Peterson warns Romero to let go. Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – One has to wonder if these two guys want to win these matches or not!!!

[ Romero attempts a facerake, but Painkiller blocks it. Painkiller locks Romero in a sleeperhold. Romero is valiantly trying to break the hold. Romero tries to escape the hold and reaches the ropes. Painkiller attempts a clothesline, but Romero counters it with a Gorilla Press Slam. Romero is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Painkiller kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That slam by Ace Romero shook the whole damn ring!!!

[ Romero drives a kick to the midsection of Painkiller. Romero drives a lariat into Painkiller. Romero nails Painkiller with a brain buster. Romero drives a back fist into Painkiller. Romero attempts a backbreaker, but Painkiller counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Painkiller drives a clothesline into Romero. Painkiller tags out to Insanity. Ali enters the ring and lays out Painkiller. Romero and Ali whip Insanity into the ropes and they hit Insanity with a double fist to the midsection. Ali leaves the ring. Romero whips Insanity into the ropes and Romero misses with a clothesline. Insanity drives a clothesline into Romero. Painkiller enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Insanity and Painkiller whip Romero into the ropes and they hit Romero with a double clothesline. Painkiller tries for a belly-to-back suplex, but Romero blocks it. Painkiller rolls out of the ring. Romero gets a boot choke against the ropes on Insanity. Ken Peterson warns Romero to let go. Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – These men really don’t care about winning or losing, do they? Maybe they do deserve to be fired!!!

[ Romero hits a DDT on Insanity. Romero tries a belly-to-belly suplex, but Insanity blocks it. Insanity kicks Romero. Insanity punches Romero. Romero punches Insanity. Insanity chops Romero. Insanity goes for a dropkick to the knee, but Romero steps out of the way. Romero attempts an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Insanity counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Insanity drives a fist to the midsection of Romero. Insanity punches Romero. Insanity hits Romero. Insanity hits a DDT on Romero. Insanity goes for a football tackle, but Romero counters it with a kneelift. In turn, Insanity counters it with a legsweep. Insanity tries for a clothesline, but Romero counters it with a Gorilla Press Slam. Romero runs into the ropes, but Insanity drives a fist to the midsection of Romero. Insanity attempts an eye gouge, but Romero blocks it. Romero drives a headbutt on Insanity. Romero tags out to Ali. Painkiller enters the ring and lays out Romero. Painkiller uses an armbar takedown on Ali. Insanity hits a diving elbowsmash on Ali. Painkiller leaves the ring.
Insanity attempts a boot choke, but Ali blocks it. Ali goes for a brain buster, but Insanity counters it with a headbutt. Insanity tries for a go-behind, but Ali counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Ali goes for a clothesline, but Insanity ducks out of the way. Insanity locks Ali in a sleeperhold. Ali is valiantly trying to break the hold. Ali inches his way towards the ropes and grabs them. Insanity drives a diving elbowsmash into Ali. Insanity drives a mounted punch into Ali. Insanity whips Ali into the ropes and hits Ali with a clothesline. Insanity attempts a chop, but Ali reverses it and whips Insanity into the ropes, but Insanity reverses it. Insanity tries for a back elbow, but Ali ducks out of the way. Ali whips Insanity into the ropes, but Insanity drives a spear into Ali. Insanity runs into the ropes and goes for a football tackle but Ali pulls Ken Peterson in the way and Insanity wipes him out!!! Ali chops Insanity. Ali kicks Insanity. Ali punches Insanity. Insanity slaps Ali. Insanity goes for a sleeperhold, but Ali blocks it. Ali drives a fist to the midsection of Insanity. Ali delivers a powerslam into the turnbuckles on Insanity. Ali makes the cover, but Ken Peterson stagers to his feet and disqualifies Ali!!! ]

Time of match: 0:10:09

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, the Zealots!!!

Mike Godwinn – What a dumb move by Ali to pull the referee in the way of Insanity that pretty much cost them the match and undoubtably a roster spot.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Idiots Mike. Simply put, idiots. There’s no way now they can get over the cut line and save their jobs. Do they have any clue what they just did to themselves? Do they even care?

Mike Godwinn – Folks, at Summer Stampede Team Exile took a huge hit as Kiera Hogan defeated Malia Hosaka and just hours after the pay per view, the staff announced the release of Genesis. Talk about a blow to Malia Hosaka and her plan to rule the Empire. Right now, she’s standing by with Cindy Meyers. Let’s go to the back and listen in to what she has to say.

[ The show swings to the back where we see Cindy Meyers standing by with Malia Hosaka. ]

Cindy Meyers – Malia, at Summer Stampede things didn’t go as planned as you suffered a loss at the hands of your former student Kiera Hogan. Now, alongside that loss, the staff has also decided to part ways with another one of your students Genesis. This also takes Team Exile out of the tag team division. How are you handling all this?

Malia Hosaka – Kiera wants out of Exile? Fine. I’m done with her ass. She means nothing to me know. When she was part of Exile she was under my protection. Now she will see what it’s like to be all alone out there facing the wolves all on her own.

Cindy Meyers – With that loss you fell from the number four spot in the Women’s World title rankings all the way down to number two in the Women’s National title rankings while Kiera soared right up to the number two spot in the Women’s World title rankings.

[ Malia waves her hand at Cindy. ]

Malia Hosaka – Listen, we all know how these rankings work. It apparently doesn’t matter the quality of wins you get, just as long as you win. Let’s look at her quality of wins. She beat two lesser opponents and then got lucky when she beat me. Let’s see what happens… no let me tell you what’s going to happen when she faces some real competition. She’s going to get her scrawny little ass beat down like a schoolgirl bitch!!! And if she ever… ever gets in my business again… I’m putting her down for good!!!

[ Malia storms off as the show swings back to Pezzer and Mike at the announce table. ]

Mike Godwinn – It seems that Malia is still a little sore about losing to Kiera at the pay per view.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Yeah, her ass is still tweaked by it, but she’ll get over it. Some losses are harder to get past than others, but she will refocus her efforts on winning gold and let’s face it; she’s still well within title contention even with that loss.

Mike Godwinn – Yes, she is and as we have seen so many times here in the Empire, anything can happen. Folks, it’s time for our next match of the night and it’s “The Man of a Thousand Deaths” Mil Muertes taking on Kahagas. Let’s rejoin JoJo in the ring.

Mil Muertes vs Kahagas

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by Tito Escobar and Los Vipers; he weighs in at 245 lbs., this is… “The Man of a Thousand Deaths” Mil Muertes!!!

[ The sold-out crowd boos as “Ave Vampire” by Dale Oliver explodes through the arena and the Cartel marches down to the ring and climb in. Los Vipers mount the corner turnbuckles taunting the sold-out crowd as Tito stands between them arms out wide!!! Mil Muertes ominously stands in the center of the ring towering over all of them. ]

Mike Godwinn – For as big and powerful as Mil Muertes is, his record has yet to show his potential as he comes into this match with a meager one and four record.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s in a tough spot right now because in order to get above the dreaded cut line he’s going to have to win his next two matches.

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent!! Making his way to the ring weighing in at 205 lbs.; he is… “The Tokyo Monster” Kahagas!!!

[ The crowd boos as the lights in the arena begin to flash and “Three Nill” by Slipknot erupts. Kahagas walks out, face painted in red as “The Tokyo Monster” makes his way down to the ring!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Kahagas makes his way into this match with a respectful six and nine record and also sits in the number one spot in the rankings for the TV title.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – If Kahagas can find a way to beat Mil Muertes, you have to think that his shot at the TV title isn’t far away.

[ The bell rings and they lock up. Mil Muertes attempts an atomic drop, but Kahagas counters it with a backward spin kick. Kahagas goes for an enzuigiri, but Mil Muertes steps out of the way. Kahagas uses a legsweep takedown on Mil Muertes. Kahagas tries for a superkick, but Mil Muertes ducks out of the way. Mil Muertes locks Kahagas in a choke hold against the ropes. Todd Sinclair warns Mil Muertes to let go. Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – You can already see the speed advantage that Kahagas has over Mil Muertes and it’s pissing the big man off.

[ Mil Muertes hits an atomic drop on Kahagas. Mil Muertes drives a kick to the midsection of Kahagas. Mil Muertes drives a fist to the midsection of Kahagas. Mil Muertes nails a brain buster on Kahagas. Mil Muertes uses a waistlock takedown on Kahagas. Mil Muertes takes Kahagas down with a belly-to-back suplex. Mil Muertes is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...and Kahagas kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The Man of a Thousand Deaths is beating Kahagas down with power move after power move. Kahagas is going to have to find a way to slow the big Mexican down!!!

[ Mil Muertes attempts a takeover suplex, but Kahagas counters it with a kneelift to his gut. Kahagas whips Mil Muertes into the ropes, but Mil Muertes comes off and hits Kahagas with a drop kick. Mil Muertes attempts a cannonball senton, but Kahagas rolls out of the way. Kahagas sends Mil Muertes into the turnbuckle and then runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Mil Muertes moves out of the way. Mil Muertes drives a Discus Punch into Kahagas. Mil Muertes uses a facerake on Kahagas. Mil Muertes attempts an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Kahagas blocks it. Kahagas hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope on Mil Muertes. Kahagas hits a jumping front kick on Mil Muertes. Kahagas nails Mil Muertes with a springboard spear. Kahagas tries for a springboard armdrag, but Mil Muertes steps out of the way. Mil Muertes goes for a kick to the midsection, but Kahagas counters it with a legsweep takedown. Kahagas puts Mil Muertes in a sleeperhold. Mil Muertes tries to escape the hold. Mil Muertes is inching his way towards the ropes. Mil Muertes grabs the ropes. Kahagas nails Mil Muertes with an enzuigiri. Kahagas runs into the ropes and nails Mil Muertes with an Asai moonsault as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Mil Muertes gets his shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Kahagas is a walking weapon and Mil Muertes has no answers for him right now as Kahagas is unloading on him.

[ Kahagas uses a Russian legsweep on Mil Muertes. Kahagas drives a European uppercut into Mil Muertes. Kahagas tries for a dropkick to the knee, but Mil Muertes steps out of the way. Mil Muertes whips Kahagas into the ropes and Mil Muertes hits Kahagas with a back body drop. Mil Muertes tries for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Kahagas blocks it. Kahagas tries for a European uppercut, but Mil Muertes ducks out of the way and hits the Flatliner on Kahagas. Mil Muertes goes for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Mil Muertes gets his shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Every time I see Mil Muertes hit one of his big moves I just cringe watching Kahagas twitch on the mat in pain.

[ Mil Muertes sends Kahagas into the turnbuckle. Mil Muertes gets a sleeperhold locked on Kahagas. Kahagas is struggling to reach the ropes. Kahagas tries to escape the hold and reaches the ropes. Mil Muertes goes for the Flatliner, but Kahagas counters it with a kick to the head. Kahagas attempts a corner forearm smash, but Mil Muertes ducks out of the way. Kahagas goes for the Monster Driver, but Mil Muertes blocks it. Kahagas runs into the ropes. Mil Muertes and Kahagas get hit with a double clothesline. Mil Muertes uses a European uppercut on Kahagas. Mil Muertes goes for the Discus Punch, but Kahagas ducks out of the way. Kahagas hits a rolling cutter on Mil Muertes. Kahagas hits the Monster Driver (pumphandle half nelson driver)!!! Kahagas rolls Mil Muertes up as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]

Time of match: 0:07:56

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, Kahagas!!!

Mike Godwinn – I can’t believe what we just witnessed tonight as Kahagas pulled off what could arguably be the biggest upset of the night.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – I am shocked right now Mikey. If I was a betting man, I would have bet everything I owned on Mil Muertes. Mil needed this win tonight to keep his spot on the roster. Now, there’s no way he’s going to be here come Lethal Lottery.

Mike Godwinn – The Empire just lost another great superstar tonight!!! I’m sorry to see anyone go, but I don’t feel bad for the Cartel!!! Folks, Cindy Meyers is standing by with Steve Scott; let’s listen in.

[ The titantron comes to life as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to “Bloodlust” Steve Scott. ]

Cindy Meyers – Steve, thank you for joining me tonight.

“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – No problem, my pleasure.

Cindy Meyers – Steve, after weeks of build-up you finally got your shot at Marc Fulton and it ended on a losing note for you. Now, you find yourself right in the middle of match that will determine the Number One Contender to the TV title as you take on Chandler Hopkins.

“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – Yeah, he’s a tough son of a bitch.

Cindy Meyers – Yes, he is. But I have to ask. You’ve been holding pretty steady in the number two spot for the United States title. Doesn’t it seem like a step back for you to go down after the TV title?

“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – I don’t view it as a step back. I think any championships that I can contend for is a good thing.

[ Marc Fulton storms onto the set all sweaty from his match against Tiger King. ]

“Madman” Marc Fulton – Why don’t tell the people why you’re really going after the TV tile?

“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – Listen man, not now. You proved your point. You bet me. It’s over.

“Madman” Marc Fulton – It’s over when I say it’s over. You and I both know that you can’t hang with the big boys. That’s why you through your name into the hat to go after the TV title. Facing guys like me, Tank, Tito, Stone and Blake… it scars the shit out of you, doesn’t it?!

[ Steve gets right up in Fulton’s face. ]

“Bloodlust” Steve Scott – I told you to ack the fuck off.

[ Fulton laughs at Steve. ]

“Madman” Marc Fulton – Man, where’s the “Bloodlust” that we used to see when people looked into your eyes? I look at you now and all I see is a frightened little bitch!!!

[ Steve lunges at Fulton, but security is all over them to break them apart. The show swings back to Pezzer and Mike at ringside. ]

Mike Godwinn – I have to ask, does Marc Fulton have a point; Pezzer? Is Steve Scott dodging the bigger and much tougher opponents as he climbs the rankings?

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – So, this is my take on it; and I’m not trying to be a bitch about it but I can agree with both sides of the page here. It does seem like Steve is trying to avoid the elite of the Empire by going after the TV title. But... and I say but... this business is all about winning titles and Steve has a shot at the TV title so why not, right?

Mike Godwinn – I’ve never won gold, but if someone offered me a shot at a championship, I would take it. Folks, it’s time for our next match and the ladies take center stage as the Queen of the Ring Millie McKenzie takes on the tough as nails veteran Amber O’Neal!!! JoJo, take it away young lady.

Millie McKenzie vs Amber O’Neal

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 140 lbs., this is… Amber O’Neal!!!

[ Amber struts down to the ring to “Material Girl” by Madonna as the sold-out crowd cheers her own. She climbs into the ring and mounts the second rope waving to the fans. ]

Mike Godwinn – Amber comes into this match needing to win at least one of her next two matches, but all that does is give her a chance. She can’t afford a single loss.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – And she’s got a tough draw as she goes against the reigning Queen of the Ring Millie McKenzie!!!

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her opponent!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 128 lbs.; she is… “The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie!!!

[ "The Enemy" by The Commonjets rocks the arena as Millie walks out on stage holding her Women’s World Tag Team title belt high overhead. She walks down to the ring and climbs in as the crowd gives her a standing ovation!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – And here comes Millie McKenzie as she needs this match to get her prepped for her big match in a few weeks against Amber Nova.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Yeah, this is a great warm-up match; but let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that Amber O’Neal is even in the same league as Amber Nova.

[ The bell rings and they lock up. Amber nails Millie with a Russian legsweep. Amber sends Millie into the ropes and she drives a roundhouse kick into Millie. Amber drives a high knee into Millie. Amber is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Millie gets her shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Amber is off to a fast start and it looks like Millie wasn’t ready for this type of match at all.

[ Amber whips Millie into the ropes. Millie nails Amber with a running high knee. Millie hits a springboard armdrag on Amber. Millie tries for a twisting moonsault, but Amber rolls out of the way. Amber locks on a sleeperhold on Millie. Millie tries to escape the hold. Millie tries to fight the pain. Millie manages to grab the ropes. Amber hits a bulldog on Millie. Amber attempts a twisting somersault splash, but Millie rolls out of the way. Millie nails Amber with a springboard dropkick from the second rope. Millie sends Amber into the ropes and follows her in as Amber hits a monkey flip on Millie. Amber nails Millie with a slingshot. Amber hits a top rope twisting somersault splash on Millie. Amber goes for a superkick, but Millie counters it with a legsweep takedown. Millie hits a dropkick to the knee on Amber. Millie hits a springboard bulldog on Amber. Amber springs to her feet and hits a springboard spear on Millie. Amber hits a spinning backbreaker on Millie. Amber hits a top rope corkscrew legdrop on Millie. Amber runs into the ropes and hits Millie with a spinning heel kick. Amber nails Millie with a spinning backbreaker. Amber whips Millie into the ropes and they each get hit with a double clothesline. They get to their feet and Amber whips Millie into the ropes and hits Millie with a spinning back elbow. Amber drives a superkick into Millie. Amber whips Millie into the ropes and she hits a jumping front kick on Millie. Amber drives a top rope elbowdrop onto Millie. Amber covers Millie as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Millie kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What a match we are seeing so far. Amber is fighting the match of her life right now as she is taking on the number one contender!!!

[ Amber hits a huracanrana from the second rope on Millie. Amber attempts a corner forearm smash, but Millie ducks out of the way. Millie locks on a sleeperhold on Amber. Amber is valiantly trying to break the hold. Amber is struggling to reach the ropes. Amber finally grabs the ropes. Millie runs into the ropes, but Amber drives a superkick into Millie. Millie springs to her feet and hits a rolling DDT on Amber. Millie hits the Bronco Buster on Amber. Amber springs to her feet and hits a bulldog on Millie. Amber is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Millie kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – This can’t be going the way that Millie had planned tonight. She has yet to get really any offense going and it has seemingly been all Amber O’Neal in this match!!!

[ Amber drives a chop into Millie. Amber delivers a superkick into Millie. Amber nails Millie with a spinning backbreaker. Amber goes for a dropkick to the knee, but Millie steps out of the way. Millie hits an enzuigiri on Amber. Millie whips Amber into the ropes and Millie delivers a jumping front kick into Amber. Millie hits the Phoenix Splash on Amber as she goes for the cover and Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Amber gets her shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You can feel the tide of this match slowly turning in Millie’s favor as she hit that amazing Phoenix Splash from the top rope!!!

[ Millie nails Amber with a lariat. Millie goes for an ankle lock, but Amber blocks it. Amber drives a corner forearm smash into Millie. Amber runs into the ropes, but Millie hits Amber with a back body drop. Millie is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Amber kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Millie is in complete control of this match right now as it seems like Amber had her shot and she couldn’t put Millie away!!!

[ Millie goes for a standing moonsault, but Amber gets her knees up. Amber whips Millie into the ropes, but Millie hits Amber with a shoulderblock. Millie goes for another Phoenix Splash, but Amber rolls out of the way. Amber runs into the ropes and attempts a high knee, but Millie steps out of the way. Millie rolls Amber up in a small package for the win as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Amber kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – It took Millie some time, but she seems to hitting another gear right now as she got her her third pin attempt.

[ Millie complains to the referee about a slow count. Millie attempts a Bronco Buster, but Amber kicks her off. Amber hits a ripcord cutter on Millie. Amber goes for a springboard armdrag, but Millie rolls her up in a school girl and goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Amber kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Millie needs to stop complaining to the referee about slow counts and put Amber O’Neal away tonight.

[ Millie attempts a ripcord cutter, but Amber ducks out of the way. Amber drives a European uppercut into Millie. Amber runs into the ropes and Amber and Millie each get hit with a double clothesline. Amber uses a legsweep takedown on Millie. Amber drives a roundhouse kick into Millie. Amber is going for the cover as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Amber gets her shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – You have to give Amber credit for fighting the match of her career tonight. If she loses this match, there’s no way she can finish the month of August above the cut line!!!

[ Millie springs to her feet. Millie hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Amber. Millie throws Amber into the turnbuckle, but Amber reverses it. Millie rockets back out and rocks Amber with a kick to the midsection. Millie uses a monkey flip on Amber. Millie hits a jumping front kick on Amber. Millie hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Amber. Millie locks Amber in an ankle lock and Amber is struggling to reach the ropes. Amber inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Millie hits a dropkick on Amber. Millie hits an enzuigiri on Amber. Millie hits the Dream Maker (Front Flip piledriver) on Amber. Millie goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]

Time of match: 0:09:45

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, Millie McKenzie!!!

Mike Godwinn – What a win for Millie McKenzie tonight as she inches closer and closer to her Women’s World title match in just under a months’ time.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – She’ll take the win for sure, but she can’t be happy with how it went down tonight. Let’s face it, she struggled at times and she wasn’t happy about it. Next time around she’s going to have to wrestle much better if she’s going to beat Amber Nova for the World title.

Mike Godwinn – Folks, let’s take it to the back as our very own Cindy Meyers is standing by with “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins.

[ The videotron comes on as it shows Cindy Meyers standing next to Chandler Hopkins who is rubbing his black cast. ]

Cindy Meyers – Chandler, tonight you face Steve Scott for the Number One Contendership to the TV title. Earlier tonight I asked Steve this question and I’ll ask it to you too. Why are you stepping down to challenge for the TV title when you are ranked number two in the United States rankings?

“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Why am I going after the TV title? I thought it was pretty self-explanatory. I was and forever will be the greatest TV champion this company has ever and will ever see. I held the TV title for eighty-four days and the only reason I lost my title was because “Crazy Horse” had to cheat to beat me!!!

Cindy Meyers – You think you’re the greatest TV champion ever, but you do know that people like Diamond Dallas Page, Kevin Nash, Tank and even our broadcast partner Pezzer held the TV title in some fashion or another under the Empire’s banner?

“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Do you think I give a damn about what happened twenty years ago? Nobody cares about them anymore!!! That’s why they call those guys history... and people like Prophet, the Zealots and myself... the future!!!

Cindy Meyers – But without guys like them, the Empire wouldn’t be what it is today. We owe them for...

[ Hopkins looks pissed as he jabs a finger at Cindy. ]

“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – I woe them nothing!!! They did nothing for me!!! They did nothing for these fans... these mindless sheep that cheer on guys like Go-D, Tank or those Legacy fucks!!! The Great Book talks about the future and how we are going to atone for the sins of the past. What sins do you think the great book is talking about?

Cindy Meyers – I don’t have any idea.

“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – I know you don’t because you haven’t read the Great Book yet. The sins are guys like DDP, Tank, Pezzer, Snow, Nash, Shane and the list goes on and on!!! Everyone wants to go back and live in the past. The good old days when the Empire ruled the wrestling world!!! But those days are over!!! It’s history!!! And just like all those has bens you just mentioned, Psycho Messiah is about to be part of history too when I bring his title reign to an abrupt and shocking end!!!

[ Hopkins storms off the set as the show swings back to Pezzer and Mike at the announcer’s table. ]

Mike Godwinn – Hopkins had big words in regards to some of the legends that paved the road for guys like him. What are your thoughts on this young man’s thoughts regarding the men that gave their blood for this company?

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s got every right in the world to feel how he wants to feel. But let me say this and I mean it when I say it. Love us or hate us, those guys Cindy mentioned built this frigging company from the ground up. And it just wasn’t those select few that made it into the Hall of Fame either. It was guys like Reverend Snow, Lady Edge, Madd Dogg, Hollywood Helms... shit the list goes on and on. This company was built on the blood and sweat of men and women that cared about this fucking company. If this guy can’t respect the great history of the Empire, then maybe someone should teach this little shit some respect.

Mike Godwinn – Are you offering to teach this cowboy what respect means?

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Let’s just say that if this kid doesn’t shut his suck hole, I’m going to have to take matters into my own hands and shut him up myself.

Mike Godwinn – I would pay to see that. Folks, our next match features two of the top tag teams in the men’s division as the Lynch Mob takes on Legacy. Let’s go back to the ring for this great match-up.

The Lynch Mob vs Legacy

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring first weighing in at a combined weight of 433 lbs., Joey and Matt Lynch; they are… “The Lynch Mob”!!

[ A mixture of cheers and boos ring out as “War” by Lynch Mob explodes across the stadium as the two brawling brothers march out on stage. They high five each other and race down to the ring diving under the bottom ropes. ]

Mike Godwinn – The Lynch Mob comes into this match with a seven and four record and currently ranked number two to the Chain Gangs World Tag Team titles!!!

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The Lynch Mob have been in some pretty high-profile matches, but this one has to rank right up there as they face the new number one contenders in Legacy!!!

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring, being accompanied by Go-D and weighing in at a combined weight of 467 lbs., “The Messiah” Chris Simmons and “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson, they are… Legacy!!!

[ “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 never taking their eyes off their opponents. ]

Mike Godwinn – Go-D leads Legacy down to the ring as they come into this match with a three and one record and like I just mentioned, they are the new number one contenders to the Chain Gangs titles.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This match between these two teams have pay per view quality written all over it and these people watching from home are getting it for free!!! Only here on Afterburn folks!!!

[ The bell rings and Crazy Man and Matt Lynch lock up. Thompson tries for a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles, but Matt counters it with a small package roll-up for the win as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Crazy Man gets his feet in the ropes breaking the count. ]

Mike Godwinn – Nice roll-up by Matt Lynch to get the quick roll-up on the veteran.

[ Matt drives a Discus lariat into Thompson. Matt whips Thompson into the turnbuckle and he hits a dropkick to the knee of Thompson. Matt runs into the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Thompson counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Thompson runs into the ropes and drives a spear into Matt. Thompson hits a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles on Matt. Thompson tags out to Simmons. Joey enters the ring, but gets cut off. Thompson delivers a dropkick into Matt. Simmons uses a backslide pin on Matt as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Matt Lynch kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles really hurt Matt Lynch and he is in desperate need to tag out to his brother.

[ Simmons and Thompson whip Matt into the ropes and they attempt to hit Matt with a double elbowsmash, but he counters it with a duck-down move and comes back off the ropes and hits them with a double clothesline. Thompson rolls out of the ring. Matt whips Simmons into the ropes, but Simmons hits Matt with a spinning heel kick. Simmons whips Matt into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Matt. Simmons is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Matt Lynch kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – That clothesline by Simmons just turned Matt Lynch inside out!!! His brother is screaming from their corner to tag him in!!!

[ Simmons complains to the referee about a slow count. Matt springs to his feet and makes a diving tag out to his brother Joey. Joey goes for a belly-to-back suplex, but Simmons turns in mid-air and lands on him as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Joey gets his shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Just watching this match I get the feeling that Legacy was better prepared for this match. The Lynch Mob just can’t seem to get out of the blocks as they say.

[ Matt leaves the ring. Simmons catches Joey in a boot choke against the ropes as Yali Sapphire warns Simmons to let go. Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and he lets go before getting disqualified. ]

Mike Godwinn – The Messiah has been known for years to be hardcore to the bone and he’s showing it right here as he chokes the life out of Joey Lynch.

[ Simmons whips Joey into the turnbuckle, but Joey comes back and rocks Simmons with a massive clothesline. Joey punches Simmons. Joey kicks Simmons. Joey goes for a European uppercut, but Simmons counters it with a backslide pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Joey Lynch kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Just when you think the Lynch Mob has turned this match back in their favor, Chris Simmons uses that backslide cradle pin attempt to shut the Lynch Mob right down.

[ Simmons throws Joey out of the ring and goes through the ropes after him. Simmons rams Joey into the steel ringsteps. ...1 ...Go-D comes from behind, but Joey nails Go-D with a back elbow. ...2 ...Simmons hits an atomic drop on Joey. ...3 ...Simmons hits a DDT on Joey onto to the concrete floor. ...4 ...Simmons throws Joey back into the ring. Simmons hits a backbreaker on Joey. Simmons whips Joey into the ropes, but Joey comes off and hits Simmons with an elbow. Joey tries a guillotine choke, but Simmons blocks it. Simmons attempts a back elbow, but Joey ducks out of the way. Joey uses a go-behind on Simmons and hits a bodyslam on Simmons. Joey tags out to Matt. Thompson enters the ring and lays out Joey. Thompson hits a Muscle Buster on Matt. Simmons drives a top rope diving elbowsmash on Matt. Thompson leaves the ring. Simmons whips Matt into the ropes, but Matt reverses it, but Simmons drives a spear into Matt. Simmons is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Matt Lynch kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Simmons did a nice job working over Joey Lynch outside the ring and it will surely be felt more and more as this match goes on tonight.

[ Simmons tries for a European uppercut, but Matt blocks it and hits a standing dropkick onto Simmons. Matt nails Simmons with a bridging Exploder suplex for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Simmons gets his shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Beautiful standing dropkick by Matt Lynch followed up by that exploding suplex for the pin attempt for the near win. This may be the turning point of the match that the Lynch Mob so desperately needs right now.

[ Matt drives a fist into the midsection of Simmons. Matt runs into the ropes, but Simmons locks Matt in an abdominal stretch. Matt reaches out and gets ahold of the ropes. Simmons hits a DDT on Matt. Simmons nails Matt with a top rope splash for the win as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Matt Lynch kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Just like that Legacy swings the momentum of this match back in their favor!!! The Lynch Mob needs to find a way to keep the momentum and build on it.

[ Simmons tags out to Thompson. Joey enters the ring and lays out Simmons. Matt and Joey whip Thompson into the ropes and they hit Thompson with a double elbowsmash. Joey leaves the ring. Matt whips Thompson into the ropes, but Thompson reverses it, but Matt drives a running knee strike into Thompson’s gut. Matt is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Thompson kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – A guy at Crazy Man’s age it takes a bit more time to get your wind back after taking that massive knee strike to his gut like that.

[ Matt throws Thompson into the turnbuckle, but Thompson reverses it and charges into the corner, but Matt moves out of the way. Matt attempts a Discus lariat, but Thompson counters it with a Fujiwara armbar. Matt is valiantly trying to break the hold and reaches the ropes. Thompson tags out to Simmons. Simmons takes Matt down with a bridging Exploder suplex as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Matt barely gets his shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – The Lynch Mob are in trouble right now as Matt Lynch barely had the energy to kick out of that bridging suplex!!!

[ Simmons goes for a spear, but Matt counters it with a Tornado DDT. Matt drives a fist to the midsection of Simmons. Matt punches Simmons. Matt chops Simmons. Matt hits a Muscle Buster on Simmons. Matt takes Simmons down with a Cradle DDT as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Simmons gets his shoulder up just in time!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – That Tornado DDT really knocked Simmons silly as Matt Lynch nearly put the Messiah away!!!

[ Matt complains to the referee about a slow count. Simmons drives a knee into the back of Matt Lynch. Simmons tags out to Thompson. Thompson and Simmons whip Matt into the ropes and they hit Matt with a double elbowsmash. Simmons leaves the ring. Thompson drives a clothesline into Matt. Thompson drives a basement dropkick to the knee of Matt Lynch. Crazy Man covers Matt as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Thompson kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Again, the Lynch Mob just doesn’t have enough firepower to keep Legacy down!!!

[ Thompson drives a football tackle into Matt. Thompson hits a belly-to-back suplex on Matt. Thompson is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Matt Lynch gets his shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What a combination of moves by Crazy Man to nearly put Matt Lynch away.

[ Thompson drives a Discus lariat into Matt. Thompson attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Matt counters it with a bulldog. Matt runs into the ropes, but Thompson drives a football tackle on Matt. Thompson hits a bodyslam on Matt. Thompson hits the Crazy Driver (twisting Death Valley Driver) on Matt and goes for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Joey dives into the ring to make the save!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Great timing by Joey Lynch to save his brother Matt after getting hit with the Crazy Driver!!!

[ Thompson runs into the ropes, but Matt hits Thompson with a clothesline. Matt whips Thompson into the turnbuckle, but Thompson reverses it and Matt comes back, but is met with a clothesline. Thompson runs into the ropes and goes for a spear, but Matt counters it with a stiff kick to the head. Matt whips Thompson into the ropes, but Thompson reverses it and hits Matt with a back heel kick. Thompson whips Matt into the ropes and hits Matt with a pump kick. Thompson launches Matt across the ring with a release German suplex. Thompson attempts a bodyslam, but Matt blocks it. Matt hits a dropkick on Thompson. Matt whips Thompson into the ropes, but Thompson destroys Matt with a clothesline. Thompson attempts a punch, but Matt blocks it and whips Thompson into the turnbuckle, but Thompson reverses it and Thompson charges into the corner with a forearm smash. Thompson drives a knife edge chop into Matt. Thompson goes for a cradle suplex, but Matt turns in mid-air and lands on him for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Thompson kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What an amazing turn of events as Matt Lynch spun his body in mid air and landed right on Crazy Man for a pin attempt.

[ Matt attempts an atomic drop, but Thompson blocks it. Thompson runs into the ropes and hits Matt with a drop kick. Thompson tags out to Simmons. Simmons drives an uppercut into Matt. Simmons uses an armdrag takedown on Matt. Simmons tags out to Thompson. Thompson nails Matt with a bridging Exploder suplex as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Matt Lynch gets his shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – It’s amazing how long the Lynch Mob have hung in this match!!! These guys have no quit in them whatsoever!!!

[ Thompson tries for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Matt counters it with a facerake. Matt goes for an atomic drop, but Thompson counters it with a facerake of his own. Thompson punches Matt. Matt punches Thompson. Matt kicks Thompson. Matt runs into the ropes and hits Thompson with an elbow. Matt catches Thompson in an arm grapevine submission. Thompson breaks the hold by grabbing the ropes. Thompson tags out to Simmons. Thompson drives a clothesline into Matt. Simmons uses a backslide pin on Matt as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Matt Lynch gets his shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Messiah wipes the sweet from his face and forehead as he sits on the mat in disbelief that they have yet to put the Lynch Mob away!!!

[ Thompson leaves the ring. Simmons slaps Matt. Simmons hits a Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckles on Matt. Simmons screams it’s over as he covers Matt and Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Matt Lynch shoots his shoulder up off the mat!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Simmons goes right after the referee screaming at him that he got the win, but the referee is adamant it was only two!!!

[ Matt springs to his feet as Simmons turns around and he uses a go-behind on Simmons and clotheslines Simmons from behind. Simmons back elbows Matt. Simmons motions that it’s over and hits the One-Winged Angel on Matt!!! The Messiah rolls up Matt Lynch as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Joey Lynch flies into the ring to make the save. ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Messiah went for his finisher and thanks to Joey Lynch, the Lynch Mob are still in this match!!!

[ Simmons hits a backbreaker on Matt. Simmons runs into the ropes, but Matt hits Simmons with a drop kick. Joey enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Thompson enters the ring and throws Joey out of the ring. Thompson hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Matt. Simmons hits a top rope diving elbowsmash on Matt. Thompson leaves the ring. Simmons whips Matt into the ropes, but Matt comes back and drives a clothesline into Simmons. Matt goes for a boot choke in the corner, but Simmons blocks it and nails Matt with a belly-to-belly suplex. Simmons drives an uppercut into Matt. Simmons tries for an atomic drop, but Matt blocks it. Matt whips Simmons into the ropes, and hits him with a superkick. Matt is going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Simmons kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – What a superkick by Matt Lynch as Crazy Man’s head snapped back from the impact!!!

[ Matt hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Simmons. Simmons throws Matt into the turnbuckle, but Matt reverses it. Simmons comes back, but is met with a kick to the midsection. Joey enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Thompson enters the ring, but gets cut off. Matt and Joey whip Simmons into the ropes and they hit Simmons with a double clothesline. Joey leaves the ring. Matt uses an armdrag takedown on Simmons. Matt drives a chop into Simmons. Matt hits a cradle suplex on Simmons. Matt goes for a Shining Wizard, but Simmons ducks it. Simmons punches Matt. Matt chops Simmons. Simmons kicks Matt. Matt kicks Simmons. Simmons punches Matt. Matt hits Simmons. Simmons hits Matt. The two men are going back and forth in a massive brawl when the bell rings and the time limit has expired!!! ]

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – This match has been declared a time limit draw!!!

Mike Godwinn – What a hell of a match we just saw Pezzer as neither team was able to overcome the other!!!

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – At the end of the day it doesn’t hurt Legacy at all, but it does hurt the Lynch Mob because they needed this win to leapfrog over Legacy in the rankings!!! I can’t wait to see the rematch.

Mike Godwinn – Folks, tonight has been an up and down night for the Cartel as Holidead won her match to keep her hopes alive about staying on the roster, but for Mil Muertes it seems like it’s the end of the road as there’s no way he can get above the line now. Let’s go to the back as Cindy Meyers is standing by with the Cartel.

[ The show swings to the backstage area where Cindy Meyers is standing by with Tito Escobar, Holidead and both members of Los Vipers. ]

Cindy Meyers – Tito, let’s start off talking about your six-man tag team title match at Summer Stampede where you and Los Vipers tapped out to Tank and Yomi-no-Kuni!!!

[ Tito smiles at Cindy. ]

“Relentless” Tito Escobar – Let’s make something perfectly clear Cindy, he tapped out; not me.

[ And Tito points at Pedro who looks shocked that Tito would call him out. ]

“Relentless” Tito Escobar – Pedro wasn’t the number one contender, I am; and like it or not... I am the top contender for the United States title.

Cindy Meyers – It seems that you are still the top contender for now, but let’s talk about Holidead’s match against Nicole Matthews where Holidead earned herself a victory and stayed alive for another week. She will need to win her next match to stay on the roster. A time limit draw or a loss will see her vacate her roster spot.

“Relentless” Tito Escobar – Don’t worry about Holidead!!! There’s no doubt in my mind that my girl Holidead will be here for years to come!!! The Cartel is the most dominate stable in the Empire...

[ Suddenly, the former TV champion Raven Horse walks onto the set followed by the Natural Disasters and Reverend Azazel; collectively known as the Devils Rejects!!! ]

The former TV champion Raven Horse – The most dominant stable in the Empire? You’re delusional, not to mention that it seems you’re down a man.

[ As Raven Horse looks around and doesn’t see the powerhouse Mil Muertes. ]

“Relentless” Tito Escobar – Don’t worry where the man of a Thousand Deaths is. You need to worry about me.

[ Raven Horse snickers at Tito. ]

The former TV champion Raven Horse – Is that so. Well, why don’t you and your boys show up on Adrenaline and we’ll see who the best stable is!!!

[ The Devils Rejects walks off the set as the show swings back to the broadcast table where we see Pezzer and Mike Godwinn sitting. ]

Mike Godwinn – Pezzer, another huge match set for Adrenaline as the Devils Rejects just challenged the Cartel to a six-man tag team match!!!

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – There’s got to be a half dozen stables right now and they all think they are the best. The only true way of determining who the best is would to crown champions.

Mike Godwinn – It’s been in the works for a while now and at some point, I’m sure it will happen. Folks, it’s time for tonight’s main event as Steve Scott takes on Chandler Hopkins for a shot at the W.W.E. TV championship. Let’s rejoin JoJo in the ring one last time.

TV Title #1 Contendership match
Steve Scott vs Chandler Hopkins

“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 TV title. Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by the World Heavyweight Champion Prophet; he weighs in at 185 lbs.; he is “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins!!!

[ The Texas Cowboy struts out on stage as “The Rodeo Theme” by Chandler Hopkins and Magnificent Malico rocks the arena. The crowd boos as he walks down to the ring with his arm in a cast and the World Champion Prophet at his side. ]

Mike Godwinn – Hopkins comes into this match with a ten and seven record and is currently number three in the United States title rankings.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – He’s also armed and dangerous with that loaded cast on his arm that he’s got no problem using when things go wrong for him.

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing in at weight of 200 lbs.; this is… “Bloodlust” Steve Scott!!!

[ The crowd cheers as Steve Scott walks out on stage to “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson. Pyro explodes around him as he makes his way to the ring and climbs in!! ]

Mike Godwinn – Here’s Steve Scott and he comes into this match with a five and three record and currently sits as the number two contender to the United States Heavyweight title.

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – This guy’s been on one hell of a roll since breaking away from Marc Fulton. If he can get past Hopkin’s he will earn himself a well-deserved title match.

[ The bell rings and Steve runs into the ropes, but Hopkins drives a cast assisted clothesline into Steve. Hopkins hits a cradle piledriver on Steve. Hopkins hits a top rope diving elbowdrop on Steve. Hopkins is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Steve Scott kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – That cast really run Steve’s bell. I am shocked that he’s medically cleared to wrestle.

[ Hopkins hits a back heel kick on Steve. Hopkins tries for a hangman rolling cutter, but Steve blocks it. Steve tries for a clothesline, but Hopkins counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Hopkins runs into the ropes and hits a cast assisted rolling clothesline on Steve. Hopkins uses an arm grapevine submission on Steve. Steve is struggling to reach the ropes. Steve manages to grab the ropes. Hopkins hits a dropkick on Steve. Hopkins runs into the ropes and hits the Wrangler (cast assisted Buckshot Lariat) on Steve!!! Hopkins goes for the pin as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Steve Scott gets his shoulder up!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Hopkins is literally laughing at Steve Scott as the man keeps taking shot after shot with that loaded cast!!!

[ Steve staggers to his feet and Hopkins hits a jumping pump kick on him. Hopkins covers Steve as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Steve Scott gets his shoulder up!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – I’m shocked that Steve Scott isn’t out cold yet countless blows to his head!!!

[ Hopkins hits a Pele kick on Steve. Hopkins drives a cast assisted clothesline on Steve. Hopkins attempts an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Steve counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of Hopkins head. Steve drives a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Hopkins. Steve nails Hopkins with a top rope diving elbowdrop. Steve is going for the pin as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Steve Scott is trying to fight back in this match, but is it too late as he’s already been hit four times with that cast!!!

[ Steve hits a Pele kick into Hopkins. Steve runs into the ropes and Hopkins goes for a clothesline, but Steve counters it with a belly-to-belly suplex. Steve hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Hopkins. Steve whips Hopkins into the ropes and tries for a dropkick, but Hopkins steps out of the way. Hopkins whips Steve into the ropes, but Steve reverses it and nails Hopkins with a Spanish Fly. Steve hits a springboard armdrag on Hopkins. Steve nails Hopkins with a top rope diving elbowdrop. Steve hits a fallaway slam on Hopkins. Steve hits a spin kick on Hopkins. Steve nails Hopkins with a brain buster. Steve is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – It’s been all Steve Scott for the past few minutes and the young man keeps pouring it on!!! Hopkins has got nowhere to run!!!

[ Steve tries for a bulldog, but Hopkins blocks it. Hopkins hits a running shoulderblock on Steve. Hopkins tries for a backflip headscissors, but Steve counters it with an ankle lock. Hopkins is struggling to reach the ropes, but eventually grabs the ropes. Steve hits a top rope diving elbowdrop on Hopkins. Steve tries for a springboard moonsault, but Hopkins gets his knees up. Hopkins tries for a front facelock, but Steve blocks it. Steve whips Hopkins into the ropes, but Hopkins reverses it and misses with a shoulderblock. Hopkins puts Steve in an abdominal stretch, but Steve gets ahold of the ropes. Hopkins hits a brain buster on Steve. Hopkins runs into the ropes, but Steve drives a spin kick into Hopkins. Steve drives a chop into Hopkins. Steve takes Hopkins down with an Exploder suplex. Steve hits a dragon screw leg whip on Hopkins. Steve hits a bulldog on Hopkins. Steve is going for the pin as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The crowd is going wild as Steve is so close as pulling this match off and scoring the upset over the clear favorite!!!

[ Steve tries for a forearm smash, but Hopkins blocks it. Hopkins kicks Steve. Hopkins punches Steve. Hopkins whips Steve into the ropes, but Steve hits Hopkins with a clothesline. Steve goes for a shooting star press, but Hopkins gets his knees up. Hopkins drives a chop into Steve. Hopkins whips Steve into the ropes and hits Steve with a back body drop sending Steve tumbling out of the ring. Hopkins rolls out under the bottom rope after him. Hopkins whips Steve into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Hopkins sends Steve sliding across the announcer’s table. ...2 ...Hopkins drives a forearm smash onto Steve. ...3 ...Hopkins rams Steve into the steel ringsteps. ...4 ...Hopkins goes for a Spanish Fly, but Steve counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of his head. ...5 ...Steve drives a roundhouse kick onto Hopkins. ...6 ...Steve rolls Hopkins rolls back in under the bottom rope. Steve drives a dropkick to the back of the head of Hopkins. Steve tries for a spin kick, but Hopkins ducks out of the way. Hopkins punches Steve. Steve punches Hopkins. Steve kicks Hopkins. Steve hits a Pele kick on Hopkins. Steve drives a back elbow onto Hopkins. Steve goes for a back elbow, but Hopkins ducks out of the way. Hopkins hits the ropes and nails Steve with the Wrangler (cast assisted Buckshot Lariat)!!! Hopkins is going for the pin as Ken Peterson counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]

Time of match: 0:09:01

“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match, Chandler Hopkins!!!

Mike Godwinn – Chandler Hopkins has earned himself a future W.W.E. TV title shot!!! Steve Scott fought a great match, but it wasn’t enough!!!

“The Living Legend” Pezzer – The kid’s got heart, but heart will only get you so far in the Empire.

[ Steve Scott struggles to get to his feet when suddenly, “The Irish Ass-kicker” Arik Cannon dives into the ring and plows Steve Scott’s head into the mat with a Curb Stomp!!! ]

Mike Godwinn – What the hell is going on? Has Cannon lost his damn mind?

[ The crowd goes nuts booing Cannon as he turns toward Scott and Curb Stomps him again!!! Cannon has evil intentions in his eyes as he glares back up the ramp at Chandler Hopkins. ]