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Leap of Faith
Night 2 live from the sold-out Tokyo Dome, Tokyo; Japan
Sunday Night January 2nd, 2022
8:00pm EST
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires new promo video package with all the stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone hitting his Stonebreaker, Tank Edge locking on his Recliner, Amber Nova punishing someone with her Nova Driver Travis Blake nailing someone with the Weapon X!!! We see the Bullet Club led by Travis Blake blasts across the big screen as well as Go-D leading his Legacy team. The music of "Till I Collapse" by Eminem echoing 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 Mexican Sensation” Caristico 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 new broadcast colleague for the evening, “The Mexican Sensation” Caristico!!! Partner thank you for joining me tonight as my usual sidekick Pezzer is still recovering from his match last night against Godzilla where unfortunately he got his ass kicked and ended up on the losing end of the stick. Let’s go back and see how it all went awry for poor Pezzer.
[ The videotron comes alive as we see Stone pounds his hands on the mat encouraging Godzilla as Travis climbs under the bottom rope reaching in as far as he can to wake Pezzer up!!! Godzilla climbs to the top rope and leaps off landing right on Travis’ back with the Goodbye Tokyo (top rope double stomp)!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a move by Godzilla to take out Travis Blake with that top rope double stomp right onto his back!!!
[ Godzilla staggers to his feet, only for Pezzer to hit him with a backstabber from behind!!! Pezzer makes the cut sign across his throat as he stomps his boot loading it up for his own superkick!!! Stone screams at Godzilla, but he’s on dream street as he staggers to his feet. Pezzer comes right at him with the superkick, but Godzilla catches the leg and torques it as hard as he can leg whipping Pezzer to the mat!!! Pezzer writhes on the mat clutching his wounded knee as Godzilla comes off the ropes and nails Pezzer in the back of the head with a shotgun dropkick!!! Pezzer doesn’t have a clue what country he is in as Godzilla drops to the mat and locks on the Kata Ha Jime (single arm chokehold)!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Godzilla has the submission locked in deep!!! There’s nowhere for Pezzer to go as his face is turning red and his eyes are starting to roll back in his head!!!
[ The referee drops down into a better position to check Pezzer out and he sees that he’s passed out so he calls for the bell ending the match!!! Jessica climbs into the ring and falls down onto Godzilla and the two of them roll around the ring with her legs wrapped around him like they are having sex. Stone climbs into the ring and just stands there watching with his hands on his hips as Jessica lathers Godzilla up with kisses. Travis can be seen holding his ribs near the rampway looking on in disgust as Pezzer comes around and reaches out for Travis’ help, but Travis just staggers back up the ramp holding his ribs and heads to the safety of the backstage area. ]
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by submission, Godzilla Sanchez!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent submission move by Godzilla to put Pezzer away last night and move on to the United States title match tonight as he challenges Travis Blake for the belt.
Mike Godwinn – This will be the second time that Godzilla will be challenging for the belt. If we remember correctly, Godzilla took on Travis Blake back at High Stakes and lost that fight and his priceless comic book. In other action tonight, we will also see the Women’s National Champion Lady Edge put her title on the line in a Triple Threat match against Shanna Furguson and Solo Darling. This all started a few weeks ago on Adrenaline when Gail Kim was in the ring admonishing Mitch Fierce for what he did to Aoife Valkyrie when things started falling apart.
[ The videotron comes on as we see Shanna Furguson storms out on stage dressed in street clothes as the crowd boos the shit out of her. Gail pauses as she looks up the ramp at Shanna wondering what the hell is going on. ]
Mike Godwinn – Here comes Shanna Furguson and she looks pissed off.
[ Shanna storms down to the ring and dives under the bottom rope popping to her feet and starts to pace around like a mad woman. Gail watches her, backing off a few feet as Shanna demands a mic from JoJo. JoJo hands her one and Shanna points right at Gail... ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – Aoife Valkyrie? Mitch Fierce? What the fuck is this a God damn soap opera? This dude is fucking that chick, that bitch is sucking that guy’s cock...
[ Shanna gets right in Gail’s face backing her into the corner turnbuckle. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I beat Maria Manic’s ass in under three minutes!!! I am the number four contender to the Women’s Word title!!! I’m the baddest bitch on the roster and I want a fucking title shot at Leap of Faith!!! I’m tired waiting while Amber, Millie and Lady Edge get all the title shots!!!
[ Shanna grabs Gail by her blouse and is ready to pound on her... ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I want my...!!!
[ Shanna is interrupted as “Feel the Sting” by Kenny & Harley Wootton rocks the arena and Solo Darling walks out on stage. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What is it with these women around here? Give them a little bit of power and they think they run the place!!!
[ Solo makes her way down to the ring where grabs a mic from JoJo and climbs in with a serious and determined look on her face. She walks right over to Shanna, who lets go of Gail and she gets right in her face. ]
Solo Darling – Now hold on one damn minute. Before you start tossing around demands for title shots, you better look at the standings because I’m the number one contender. If anyone is going to get a title shot at Leap of Faith, it’s going to be me!!!
[ Gail tries to step between them, but she doesn’t have the strength to keep them apart. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Ladies!!! Ladies, please stop...
[ Suddenly, the crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Ruby Soho” by Rancid explodes across the arena and the Women’s National Champion Lady Edge walks out onto the stage with the Women’s National title belt around her waist!!! She powerwalks down to the ring and climbs in ripping off her title belt and holding it up for the crowd to see. ]
Mike Godwinn – Now things are about to get interesting.
[ Lady Edge asks JoJo for mic and she hands her one. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – You both need to calm the hell down. Now, I came back to the Empire for one reason and that was to shut Amber Nova up; and I achieved that goal. It may have taken more time than I expected, but at the end of the day I beat her ass and in doing so; I took this little baby from her.
[ Lady Edge raises the Women’s National title right in their faces. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – So let me make something perfectly clear. I never wanted to win championships, but since this dropped in my lap, I’m not going to dodge anyone; especially the two of you!!!
[ Lady Edge looks directly at Shanna... ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – I accept your challenge for Leap of Faith!!!
[ Solo looks dumbfounded when Lady Edge walks right over and gets in her face too. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – And I accept your challenge too!!!
[ The crowd is going nuts as they realize where this is going. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – At Leap of Faith I’ll beat both your asses!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lady Edge made it perfectly clear that she didn’t come out of retirement to win titles, but since she does have the strap, she’s got no qualms over kicking anyone’s asses that steps up to take it from her. But let me just remind everyone that both Shanna and Solo are former Women’s National Champions. If either of them manages to win tonight they will be two-time champions and that will be a first for that division.
Mike Godwinn – I have to be honest this match alone could be main eventing any show. I can’t wait to see this one. But there’s more to go tonight, as we will also see the World Tag Team titles on the line as the New Regime also find themselves in a Triple Threat match as the Zealots and the Guerillas of Destiny challenge for the belts. This match was forced by the Guerillas of Destiny as they have been attacking both the champions and the Zealots in weeks past almost forcing the champions to put the titles on the line tonight.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Guerillas are not stupid and they knew that where they are ranked and in saying that, they had to force the New Regime to put them in tonight’s match otherwise the attacks would continue.
Mike Godwinn – And what about the former World champion Prophet? Since losing both his World title and his Prophetic book he has hit the bottle pretty hard and it also seems that his own Zealots want nothing to do with him anymore.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Yeah, the last month has been pretty tough on him, but it’s his actions outside the ring that has us all scratching our heads. Let’s go back to Afterburn and watch what he did.
[ The videotron comes on again as we see the referee calls for the bell, and as Messiah goes to make his first move; Prophet slumps down and falls between the middle rope and the bottom rope. He bounces off the ring apron and hits the floor with a thud. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Fuck me, I’m not sure what’s worse watching Godzilla try and have sex with Jessica or this sloppy drunk asshat.
[ Messiah pleads with the referee to start the count, and having mercy on Prophet does just that. ...1 ...2 ...3 ...and Prophet gets to his feet with a drunken smile ...4 ...5 ...6 ...Prophet slowly drops his wrestling trunks reveling his ass and penis to the entire front row of fans ...7 ...8 ...9 ...and Prophet begins to take a piss right there spraying the fans in the front row!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Now that’s fucking funny!!!
Mike Godwinn – Quick, someone get him a towel to cover up!!!
[ ...10 ...and Prophet is counted out as Psycho Messiah just stands there in the center of the ring nodding his head in disgust at the sight of Prophet. The ringside physician grabs a towel and covers Prophet’s penis as he escorts him up the ramp. The fans are loving it as they laugh their asses off at Prophet clicking away posting the video on Twitter and Instagram!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – And unfortunately, that is just the latest of many examples that we could have shown you to describe the depths of despair that Prophet has fallen to. I really hope in the new year he finds peace with himself. Moving on with tonight’s show, the Women’s World Tag Team titles will be up for grabs as Blue Nation earned their shot at Bloody Mary and Havok by defeating them back on Afterburn.
[ Once again, the videotron comes to life as we see Bloody Mary whips Jessica into the ropes and hits her with a bulldog. Bloody Mary climbs to the top turnbuckle and goes for an Asai moonsault, but Jessica ducks out of the way and Bloody Mary crashes to the mat!!! Ken Peterson comes running down to the ring as Jessica tags out to Charli Evans. Havok enters the ring and throws Jessica out of the ring. Bloody Mary and Havok hit Charli with a double dropkick to her right knee. Havok leaves the ring. Bloody Mary attempts another Asai moonsault, but Charli again ducks out of the way. Charli drives a roundhouse kick into Bloody Mary. Charli hits a spinning backbreaker on Bloody Mary. Charli executes a springboard spear against Bloody Mary. Charli executes the Swipe Left (Double underhook face buster) on Bloody Mary!!! Charli goes for the pin as Jessica dives onto Havok stopping her from interfering!!! Ken Peterson drops down and makes the count ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an incredible opportunity for Blue Nation tonight as they now have earned their title shot by upsetting the champions after losing the week before to Jessie and Lia. I am excited to see if Charli can become a four-time Women’s World Tag Team Champion.
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible feat that would be for her and I am excited to see if she can do this with two different tag team partners. That alone is an incredible feat in itself, but talking about incredible feats, let’s talk about tonight’s main event of the night as Tank Edge takes on Go-D for the World Heavyweight title. It has been since 2007 that Tank Edge has won the Empires version of the World Heavyweight Championship. What a way to put the frosting on the cake that is just an amazing career.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – We would all love to see Tank Edge take the title from Go-D, but we also know that where Go-D goes Conner Edge and Salena follows close behind. I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about this match and it’s over two hours away!!!
Mike Godwinn – This is going to be a match for all age groups partner. For those of you that have been watching the Empire for years you will love the nostalgia of these two men clashing once again and for the newcomers to the world of the World Wrestling Empire what a way to introduce them to two of the most historic wrestlers to ever grace our ring. What an incredible jumping on point for everyone. If you’re a fan of pure wrestling, then the Empire is the place to be.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I’ve only been here a year and I have loved every minute of it.
Mike Godwinn – It’s been one hell of a ride and as we enter into 2022 the staff here at the Empire have huge events planned. For example, the upcoming Cruiserweight title tournament and also the Emperor’s Crown tournament where one man will earn a World title shot.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Two incredible events where the Empire will bring back the Cruiserweight championship which has been vacated since 2007 when Kyle Davis held the title last when he defeated Ivy Vega and Dreamking in an Ultimate X match to win the strap.
Mike Godwinn – I can’t wait to see which of our Cruiserweight’s will walk out of our next pay per view event as the new Cruiserweight champion, and that leads us into our first match of the night as Chandler Hopkins takes on Psycho Messiah for a guaranteed United States title shot. As far as the Cruiserweight division goes, right now Hopkins is ranked fifth in the division and he’s slated to face Steve Scott in the opening round. Psycho Messiah is ranked third and right now he has to face Kahagas. A win or a loss by either man tonight could shift them up or down the rankings.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – If I was either man, I would do everything I could to win tonight to stay out of the seventh or eighth seed because by dropping that far down they would be in direct fire of Travis Blake or Godzilla Sanchez who have to be heavy favorites going into the tournament.
Mike Godwinn – What a way to start the pay per view off with a match with so many implications. Folks, it’s time to kick this match off in a big way. Let’s go down to the ring and join JoJo Rodriguez as she’s ready for this match’s opening introductions!!!
In the opening match of the night
For a future United States Heavyweight Championship title match
Psycho Messiah 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 a future United States Heavyweight title match!! Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 210 lbs, this is… Psycho Messiah!!!
[ The sold-out crowd roars out with a mixture of cheers and boos as Psycho Messiah walks down to the ring to “The Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson. He climbs into the ring and poses on the second turnbuckle raising his fists high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a year Psycho Messiah has had coming into this match with a pretty good eleven and six record and is currently ranked third for the United States Heavyweight title.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – In my book, Psycho Messiah has had a great year. Nobody else has had the face the adversity like he did. Nobody else was targeted by Legacy like he was and lived to walk away. If this kid can stay focused, he’s going to do big things in 2022.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing 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 cheers him as he walks down to the ringside area. He slowly climbs the ring steps and climbs into the ring waving his cowboy hat to the fans. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here is the Empire’s resident cowboy. Chandler has been the workhorse of the entire company logging in the most matches of anyone, man or woman; with twenty-seven. He comes into tonight’s match against Psycho Messiah with a record of sixteen and eleven and he is ranked fifth in the United States championship division.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Hopkins is the kind of guy that you just can’t take lightly. He has had his shares of highs and lows this year, even going as low as to join Prophet’s Followers. He finally came to his senses and left that group and is now alone again.
[ The referee asks if both men are ready to go and each man nods as he calls for the bell to start the match. Hopkins locks up with Psycho Messiah and the two tussle a bit, jockeying for control, but Hopkins finally overpowers Psycho Messiah and takes him into a side headlock, before tripping him up. Psycho Messiah is right back up, but Hopkins takes him back over with a fireman’s carry! Psycho Messiah is quick to get back to his feet and shoves Hopkins. The referee wants them to mix it up but Psycho Messiah is complaining of a hair pull. Hopkins pleads innocence, since he really didn’t do anything. The official brings them back to the middle of the ring and they lock-up again and Hopkins easily pushes Psycho Messiah off, sending Psycho Messiah rolling into the corner. Another lock-up and Hopkins grabs Psycho Messiah in a headlock, but Psycho Messiah pushes him off into the ropes, leapfrogging over him only for Hopkins to come back and knock him down with a big shoulder tackle. Psycho Messiah again tries to tell the referee about a hair pull, but that’s just ludicrous at this point. Both men are circling each other as they lock hands and Hopkins uses his power to squash Psycho Messiah’s hand. Hopkins keeps the hold locked for a moment, before doing a full arm drag and twist, sending Psycho Messiah to the canvas. Psycho Messiah rolls out of the ring as Hopkins tells him to get his ass back into the ring. Psycho Messiah walks around outside as Hopkins has had enough, running and diving through the ropes, catching Psycho Messiah head-on with a suicide dive!!! Hopkins emphatically rolls Psycho Messiah back into the ring and comes back to get him, but Psycho Messiah has the wherewithal to drive a knee into Hopkins’ head as he’s stepping through the ropes, leaving both men laying on the canvas for a moment trying to recover. ]
Mike Godwinn – Nice knee lift right into Hopkins’ face to slow him down. Psycho Messiah is trying to feel Hopkins out tonight, not wanting to make a wrong move and fall victim to the Wrangler.
[ They both climb to their feet and Hopkins forearms Psycho Messiah, but Psycho Messiah rakes the eyes in response. The referee sees it and yells at him, but that causes Psycho Messiah to talk trash to the official and complain about Hopkins’ cheating. They lock-up one more time and Psycho Messiah uses a headlock takedown, countered into head scissors by Hopkins. He keeps that locked for a while as Psycho Messiah finally breaks it and pulls Hopkins to his feet, giving him a hard chop. Jumping dropkick by Psycho Messiah and now he nails another hard shot to Hopkins. Hopkins counters with a big right hand that sends Psycho Messiah back into the corner. Psycho Messiah begs off and Hopkins wants to nail him one, but the referee separates the two men. Another lock-up and Psycho Messiah pushes Hopkins into the corner this time and nails a shoulder thrust, followed by some more chops. Psycho Messiah rushes in, but Hopkins counters by putting Psycho Messiah in the corner and firing off the right hands, before then sending Psycho Messiah hard into the opposite corner, where he bounces back and gets drilled by a Hopkins spinning wheel kick to the head! Hopkins now stays on top of him, twisting around a top wristlock and then pulling Psycho Messiah to a vertical base, hooking him into a side Russian leg sweep! Hopkins floats over into a pin ...1 ...2 ...and Psycho Messiah gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a back and forth match we are seeing as Hopkins nailed that spinning wheel kick that really cleaned Messiah’s clock!!! Messiah needs to stop wrestling so defensively and go right at Hopkins. Hopkins seems to be more aggressive tonight.
[ Hopkins can practically taste that gold as he pulls Psycho Messiah into another headlock and slowly converts it into a reverse chin lock. Hopkins works the head, but Psycho Messiah rises up slowly and then drops down into a beautiful jawbreaker! Hopkins grabs his chin as Psycho Messiah follows up with a running shooting star press into a cover ...1 ...2 ...and Hopkins manages to kick out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That jawbreaker is a great neutralizer and it did its job as it evened the playing field and allowed Messiah to hit that running shooting star press for the near win.
[ Psycho Messiah argues with the referee that it was a three count, but the official is having none of that. Messiah pulls Hopkins up and rams him head-first into the turnbuckles. Messiah leaps onto the top turnbuckle looking to do a backflip dive onto Hawkins, but Hopkins shoves him and Psycho Messiah has to leap out of the ring! Messiah lands on the apron and crashes down to the outside. As Hopkins stands near the ropes, Psycho Messiah reaches under the ropes and pulls him by the leg and smashes Hopkins right leg into the steel ring post!!! Messiah goes to do it again, but the referee interjects warning Psycho Messiah to get it back into the ring, as he cranks Hopkins’ leg over the apron for a moment, before finally rolling back inside. Messiah stomps on Hopkins and then pulls Hopkins up into an inverted atomic drop. Spinning back kick by Psycho Messiah! Messiah grabs Hopkins and runs his eyes across the top rope. He then pulls Hopkins out of the ring and suplexs him onto the floor. Psycho Messiah grabs him back up and is looking to follow up, but Hopkins fires back with some hard shots, winning that exchange as Psycho Messiah rolls back into the ring. Hopkins follows him back inside, where Psycho Messiah retreats into the corner. Hopkins goes right after him and Psycho Messiah eats a series of rights! Finally, Psycho Messiah fires back and tries to whip Hopkins, but he counters and locks in a sleeper hold! Hopkins has got him held tightly as the referee checks in, yet Psycho Messiah counters into a back suplex!!! Psycho Messiah slowly clambers back to his feet and kicks Hopkins and then drives him into the canvas with a face plant. Psycho Messiah goes to the top turnbuckle and leaps off going for a flying crossbody, but Hopkins somehow catches Psycho Messiah and lifts him up onto his shoulders and nailing a Death Valley Driver!!! Hopkins can feel the title within his grasp as he covers Messiah for the win cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Messiah grabs the bottom rope saving himself!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing counter by Hopkins to catch Messiah out of the air and drive him into the mat with that Death Valley Driver!!!
[ Hopkins delivers a jumping knee drop across the midsection of Psycho Messiah. Hopkins climbs to the middle rope and dives off with a huge stomp to the gut. Hopkins hoists Psycho Messiah up overhead and climbs up with him onto the turnbuckles. He hoists him up and drops back with a nasty Superplex where both men hit the canvas hard!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – I’m not really sure right now who took the worst of that superplex as both men are down and out and nobody is moving!!!
[ The referee starts is mandatory ten count as the sold-out Japanese crowd cheers the two men on. Hopkins is back up to his feet first and he lines up for the Wrangler (Buckshot Lariat); when from the back, Steve Scott and Marc Fulton begin walking down the rampway. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – We have not seen Steve Scott and Marc Fulton a.k.a. the Blood Carnival back together since before the Undisputed pay per view back in March!!!
[ Steve Scott and Marc Fulton sadistically circle the ring as Hopkins takes his eyes off of Psycho Messiah and watches them taking a very defensive stance. Psycho Messiah gets to his feet and sees the two men at ringside, but doesn’t seem to care as he clubs Hopkins from behind before sending him into the ropes. Messiah catches Hopkins on the rebound and drives him into the mat with the Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD)!!! Messiah rolls Hopkins up as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall, Psycho Messiah!!!
[ The referee raises Messiah’s arm in the air as victor when from the back Reverend Azazel walks out on stage dressed in a red sports coat and pants. His hands clasped in-front of him and he has a wicked smile on his face as both Steve Scott and Marc Fulton walk back up the ramp and stand beside him. On the mat, Hopkins looks up wondering if they were out here for him, or to help Messiah win. ]
Mike Godwinn – Psycho Messiah may have won the match tonight, but it opens the door to even more questions as to why did the Blood Carnival come out to the ring at all? Was it for Hopkins, or do they have an even more sinister plan for Psycho Messiah that nobody knows about?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Where Reverend Azazel is concerned you know there is always evil plans. Let’s try to not take anything away from Messiah’s win tonight, but it did end on questionable circumstances and that sucks for Hopkins who really did control most of this match up until that point.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, as we get ready for our next match; let’s go to the back where Blue Nation is standing by with Cindy Meyers.
[ The show cuts to the back where Cindy Meyers is standing between Jessica Troy and Charli Evans who are dressed for their match. ]
Cindy Meyers – Charli, first off congratulations on being named Tag Team of the Year with your former partner Millie McKenzie.
Charli Evans – Thanks Cindy. As Jessica knows, it takes a lot of hard work to win matches, but to be three-time Women’s World tag Team Champions is a dream come true.
Cindy Meyers – On Afterburn, you defeated the Women’s World Tag Team Champions to earn yourselves at a shot at them again tonight. In what ways are you going to approach this match any differently than you did Thursday night?
Jessica Troy – We know that what worked for us Thursday night probably won’t work tonight. They will watch tape and they will make adjustments. But in saying that, we also watched tape and we too will make adjustments to how we will approach them tonight.
Cindy Meyers – Charli, if you and Jessica can defeat Bloody Mary and Havok tonight; you will be a four-time Women’s World Tag Team Champion. A feat not matched by any other women in the Empire.
Charli Evans – Yeah, and honestly; I haven’t even thought about that. We have stayed focused on what we need to do to win this match tonight. Listen, what Millie and I did was incredible. But Millie is not my partner anymore, Jessica is.
Cindy Meyers – Well ladies, best of luck tonight. Guys, back to you.
[ The cameras cuts back to Caristico and Mike at the announcers desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – I can honestly understand why Charli doesn’t want to talk about the past anymore. She must be getting tired of getting questioned about her three championship runs with Millie. If this tag team with Jessica is going to work, then they need to stay focused and out what happened in the past behind them.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s easier said than done when every time Charli turns around people keep bringing it up. It was just Friday night that Millie and Charli were given another award for their achievements. Now, that’s not a bad thing; but it doesn’t help when you are trying to build something with your new tag team partner.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, the Women’s World Tag Team title match is next. Let’s go back to the ring where JoJo is standing by for the introductions!!!
Women’s World Tag Team Championship match
Bloody Mary and Havok © vs Blue Nation
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s World Tag Team Championship!!! Making their way to the ring first, weighing in at a combined weight of 280 lbs, Charli Evans and Jessica Troy; they are... Blue Nation!!!
[ The crowd goes wild as "Live in Dread, Girl" by Ghosts of Sadako rocks the arena and Charli walks out with her tag team partner Jessica Troy. They high five each other and rush the ring, diving under the bottom rope and sliding to the center of the ring where they pose for the fans!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Blue Nation comes into this match with a decent five and five record and are ranked second in the Women’s Tag Team title division with their most recent win over the champions to earn them this title shot.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – We still don’t know where the Heartbreakers stand when it comes to their contracts with them expiring on January sixth, but if I was a team like say Caged Heat, I would be pretty pissed off that Blue Nation got this match and not them. I would even go as far as saying that S.E.X., after their win last night; might have an argument that they too should be in this match.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 414 lbs., they are the Women’s World Tag Team Champions Bloody Mary and Havok!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy cheering as "Let's Go All the Way" by Insane Clown Posse rocks the arena as Bloody Mary and Havok make their way down to the ring and climb in each taking a corner showing off their newly won World Tag Team titles. ]
Mike Godwinn – The champions look to be in great shape following their loss to Blue Nation just a few weeks ago on Afterburn. I am sure that losing to them still burns their asses.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Both of these women are very proud women and losing like they did in their very first match after winning the titles at Ladies’ Night Out has to sting a little. The last thing they want to be tagged as is interim champions.
[ The referee raises the tag titles high over-head before handing them to the ringside attendant for safe keeping. Bloody Mary and Charli has decided to start the match off as the referee calls for the bell. Bloody Mary tries a collar and elbow tie-up, but Charli Evans counters it with a sneaky small package roll-up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...and Bloody Mary gets her shoulder up!!! Charli smiles at Bloody Mary as she shows with her fingers just how close she came to winning the titles!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a sneaky move that was by the veteran Charli Evans to almost rip away the tag titles in record time!!!
[ Charli drives a European uppercut onto Bloody Mary. Charli drives a dropkick to the knee of Bloody Mary dropping her to one knee. Charli comes off the ropes and wipes Bloody Mary out with a shotgun basement clothesline to the back of the head. Charli is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Bloody Mary has no clue which was is up right now as Charli Evans is all over her. Bloody Mary needs to tag out to a fresh Havok and try to get this match back on track.
[ Charli drives a fist to the midsection of Bloody Mary. Charli drives a running high knee into Bloody Mary. Charli uses a Russian legsweep on Bloody Mary. Charli nails a dropkick to the knee of Bloody Mary. Charli whips Bloody Mary into the ropes, but Bloody Mary reverses it and hits Charli with a back body drop. Bloody Mary tags out to Havok. Jessica Troy enters the ring and throws Bloody Mary out of the ring. Jessica nails a thrust kick to the head of Havok and then leaves the ring. Charli takes Havok down with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Charli goes for a top rope twisting moonsault, but Havok rolls out of the way. Havok hits a Slingblade on Charli. Havok rolls Charli up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – This just what we thought was going to happen when Havok came into this match. The power of Havok is tough for the much smaller Charli Evans to handle. She needs to even the odds and get Jessica Troy into the match who is much more powerful.
[ Bloody Mary enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Havok and Bloody Mary whip Charli into the ropes and they hit Charli with a double clothesline. Havok and Bloody Mary again whip Charli into the ropes and they attempt to hit Charli with a double clothesline, but she ducks-down under it, comes off the far ropes and hits them with a double clothesline. Bloody Mary rolls out of the ring as Charli nails Havok with a standing moonsault and then covers her as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Havok kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent move by Charli when she hit that double clothesline followed by that standing moonsault press for the pin attempt. If she’s going to hang with Havok then she’s going to have to keep the big girl off her feet tonight.
[ Jessica Troy comes into the ring to make it two-on-one. Charli and Jessica whip Havok into the ropes and they attempt to hit Havok with a double fist to the midsection, but she counters it with a double clothesline that sends Jessica out of the ring. Charli eventually tags out to Jessica Troy. Jessica and Charli whip Havok into the ropes and they hit Havok with a double clothesline. Jessica tries to smash Havok’s head into the turnbuckle, but Havok reverses it and smashes Jessica’s head in. Havok whips Jessica into the ropes and nails a bulldog on her. Bloody Mary enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Havok and Bloody Mary hit Jessica with a double elbowdrop. Bloody Mary leaves the ring. Havok hits a spinning backbreaker on Jessica. Bloody Mary enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Havok and Bloody Mary whip Jessica into the ropes and they hit Jessica with a double fist to the midsection. Bloody Mary leaves the ring. Havok takes Jessica down with a DDT. Havok hits a Bronco Buster on Jessica. Havok nails an enzuigiri on Jessica Troy. Havok whips Jessica into the ropes and misses with a shoulderblock, but Jessica drives a clothesline on Havok. Jessica rolls Havok up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Havok kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man if anyone is going to match Havok’s power it’s going to be Jessica tonight. That clothesline by Jessica just rang Havok’s bell.
[ Jessica tags out to Charli Evans. Charli hits a rolling cutter on Havok. Charli nails Havok with a lariat. Charli hits a 6-1-9 on Havok. Charli nails an elbowdrop on Havok. Charli goes for a diving elbowdrop, but Havok counters it with a kick to the midsection. Havok goes for the Demon Drop (an over the shoulder belly to back piledriver), but Charli blocks it. Havok attempts a monkey flip, but Charli blocks it. Jessica enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Charli and Jessica whip Havok into the ropes and they hit Havok with a double clothesline. Jessica leaves the ring. Charli locks Havok in a sleeperhold. Havok is valiantly trying to break the hold and manages to grab the ropes. Charli kicks Havok. Charli punches Havok. Charli chops Havok. Havok punches Charli. Havok hits Charli. Havok punches Charli. Havok hits a springboard spear on Charli. Havok tags out to Bloody Mary. Jessica enters the ring and lays out Havok. Jessica nails a back heel kick into Bloody Mary. Charli hits an Exploder suplex on Bloody Mary. Jessica leaves the ring. Charli tries for a Side Russian Legsweep, but Bloody Mary counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of her head. Bloody Mary goes for a springboard bulldog, but Charli ducks out of the way. Charli attempts a superkick, but Bloody Mary counters it with a legsweep takedown. Bloody Mary sends Charli into the ropes, but Charli reverses it and nails a bulldog on Bloody Mary. Charli attempts a jumping pump kick, but Bloody Mary counters it with an inside cradle roll-up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Charli Evans tried to end this match with that superkick, but Bloody Mary saw it coming and took Charli down with a legsweep. She then tried to hit a pump kick, but again Bloody Mary countered with an inside cradle-roll up. You can see that Bloody Mary has done her homework since their last match a few weeks ago.
[ Bloody Mary nails Charli with a top rope diving elbowdrop. Bloody Mary hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope onto Charli. Bloody Mary nails a huracanrana from the second rope on Charli. Bloody Mary tries for an armdrag takedown, but Charli counters it with a spinning headscissors. Charli hits the 6-1-9 on Bloody Mary. Charli attempts an arm twist ropewalk chop, but Bloody Mary counters it with an armdrag takedown. Bloody Mary punches Charli. Charli kicks Bloody Mary. Charli punches Bloody Mary. Charli takes Bloody Mary down with an armdrag takedown. Charli drives a fist to the midsection of Bloody Mary. Charli punches Bloody Mary. Charli slaps Bloody Mary. Charli kicks Bloody Mary. Charli uses a monkey flip on Bloody Mary. Charli hits a standing corkscrew legdrop onto Bloody Mary. Charli nails a springboard bulldog onto Bloody Mary. Charli goes for a slingshot, but Bloody Mary ducks out of the way. Bloody Mary drives a fist to the midsection of Charli. Bloody Mary nails a top rope elbowdrop onto Charli. Bloody Mary attempts a corner forearm smash, but Charli ducks out of the way and Bloody Mary crashes into Joey Jiles. Charli hits a Side Russian Legsweep on Bloody Mary and covers her up but there is no referee to count. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a back and forth match we are witnessing right now between Bloody Mary and Charli Evans!!! I think both women are running on pure adrenaline right now!!!
[ Charli hits a dropkick from the second rope on Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary springs to her feet and drives a lariat into Charli. Referee Todd Sinclair comes running down to the ring and dives in. Havok enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Bloody Mary and Havok whip Charli into the ropes and they hit Charli with a double clothesline. Havok leaves the ring. Bloody Mary attempts a springboard bulldog, but Charli ducks out of the way. Charli attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Bloody Mary counters it with a spinning headscissors into a cradle pin attempt as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Beautiful headscissors takedown by Bloody Mary to convert that into a pin attempt to almost get the win.
[ Bloody Mary drives a fist to the midsection of Charli. Charli springs to her feet, runs into the ropes and Bloody Mary nails Charli with a Spanish Fly. Charli crawls to her corner and tags out to Jessica Troy. Havok enters the ring and lays out Jessica with a clothesline. Havok leaves the ring as Bloody Mary runs into the ropes and hits Jessica with a spin kick. Bloody Mary is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – You can feel that the Women’s Champions are pulling away as the match goes on. Blue Nation needs to find a way to turn this around and quick.
[ Bloody Mary hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope onto Jessica. Bloody Mary tries for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Jessica head smashes Bloody Mary right ion the bridge of the nose and snaps off a Fisherman Suplex (an over the shoulder belly to back piledriver)!!! Jessica Troy is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...Havok tries to get into the ring, but is cut off by Charli who manages to dive across and shoulder tackles her to the mat ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall and new Women’s World Tag Team Champions Blue Nation!!!
Mike Godwinn – Can you believe this Caristico? Charli Evans and Jessica Troy just did the impossible and beat Bloody Mary and Havok for the Women’s World Tag Team titles!!!
[ Jessica and Charli embrace in the middle of the ring as the referee hands them their new Tag Team title belts. The two women are brought to tears as the sold-out Tokyo Dome gives them a standing ovation for all their hard work. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a hell of a fight we just witnessed tonight by these four women and it was as simple as a Fisherman Suplex that won the match for Blue Nation!!!
[ Their celebration is short lived as “New Foundation” rocks the arena and former Women’s World Tag Team Champions Nattie Neidhart, Shotzi Blackheart and Indy Hartwell known collectively as the Heartbreakers walk out on stage in street clothes to the roar of the crowd. Nattie has a mic as she stops at the top of the ramp and smiles down at Jessica and Charli. ]
Mike Godwinn – The Heartbreakers are here tonight!!! We haven’t seen them since Ladies’ Night Out over a month ago!!!
Nattie Neidhart – Ladies, let us be the first to congratulate you on winning the Women’s World Tag Team Championship!!!
[ The crowd cheers them on. ]
Nattie Neidhart – That’s right, the two of you earned that win tonight. In-fact, as we were back in Gail Kim’s office watching your match, I told her that if the two of you won tonight; we would sign a new contract with the stipulation being that the first team you defended your titles against... would be us!!!
[ The crowd roars in approval. ]
Nattie Neidhart – So ladies, enjoy your time as champions because it is going to be very short lived. Oh, and if you’re wondering when our match is going to be; let’s say Climax on January 30th!!!
[ The audible noise level is deafening as the Heartbreakers smile down at the new champions. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is incredible Mike. Climax is the first all-women’s pay per view of the new year and somehow the Heartbreakers have slotted themselves in for the first title shot against the new champions Blue Nation!!! That is going to be an incredible challenge for these two young women.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, as we prepare for our huge World Tag Team Triple Threat match; we want to go back to Friday night as Prophet tried to board the private plane that would take us here to Japan. It wasn’t pretty. Let’s watch.
Friday night December 31st
Logan International Airport, Boston Massachusetts
[ As the over eighty men and women that make up the production crew and wrestlers wait to board the two private jets that the owner of the Empire has chartered, Mark looks down at his cell phone and checks the time. Five-fifteen pm. He sighs knowing what is about to happen to Shane, but the man brought it upon himself. In order to fix this, he has to cut ties with him. He has to let the DEA do what they do best and that means taking Shane down for his illegal dealings with the Cartel. The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim walks over to him. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – You ok boss? You seem distracted.
[ Mark smiles as he puts his phone away. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – No, everything is fine.
[ Just then, the boarding agent comes over the intercom... ]
Boarding Agent – We will now begin boarding Flights 342 and Flights 529 bound for Tokyo Japan.
[ Gail smiles at Mark. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – That’s us.
[ She looks around knowing that they are missing someone. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Have you seen Shane?
[ Mark nods his head yes... ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, yeah; I talked to him about an hour ago. He’s running late. He’s going to catch another flight later tonight.
[ Mark stands up and slings his carry-on bag over his shoulder when from across the room he hears a scuffle of some sorts. As he approaches the disturbance, he can see airport security along with Painkiller and Insanity standing around Prophet who is obviously drunk with a bottle of booze in his hand. Mark can see that he is bare foot and still dressed in his wrestling gear from a month ago. His hair matted and knotted up from not taking a shower for that long. ]
“The Modern-day Messiah” “The Chosen One” Prophet – Get your fucking hands off of me.
Airport Security Agent #1 – Sir, you cannot board the plane with an open bottle. You need to leave it with us. If you fail to comply, then we will be forced to arrest you.
Painkiller – Dude, just give him the bottle.
“The Modern-day Messiah” “The Chosen One” Prophet – Fuck off. This cost me big bucks.
Insanity – If you don’t give it to them, they are going to arrest you.
[ Mark has had enough. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Listen, if you don’t give them the bottle; you’re not going to make it to Japan and I’m going to have to suspend you. Is that what you want?
Painkiller – Just give it up man.
[ Prophet smiles as he tips his head back and tries to down the rest of the contents of the bottle, which he fails at miserably and most of the liquid spills all over his beard, chest and floor soaking him. He then laughs drunkenly and throws the bottle across the room smashing it against a far wall. ]
“The Modern-day Messiah” “The Chosen One” Prophet – You’ll never take me alive!!!
[ And Prophet runs across the room barefoot heading straight for the Boarding Agent. She screams afraid for her life as Prophet darts back and forth trying to avoid security agents. He thinks that he’s just about made up as he attempts to leap over one last row of seats, but he misjudges the height of the seats and his foot catches the top of the chair and he crashes to the floor at the feet of the Boarding Agent. Prophet moans in pain as he has a pretty good red rug burn across the right side of his face. He attempts to get up and make one last sprint for the boarding gate when three very large security guards gang tackle him in a heap of arms and legs flailing about. Mark just stands there watching as Painkiller and Insanity walks up to him. ]
Painkiller – He’s not coming to Japan, is he?
[ Mark looks up at Painkiller... ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – You think?
[ Airport security handcuffs Prophet on Prophet as he struggles with them. He manages to break free, with his hands cuffed behind his back; and once again he makes a mad dash for the boarding gate. The head security office pulls out his taser and fires it at Prophet hitting him in the back. Prophet lights up like a Christmas tree as he spasms and collapses to the floor. Mark watches on as Prophet twitches and kicks on the floor as volts of electricity pumps into him. He can see the puddle of piss forming under him and he just closes his eyes wondering what the fuck he’s gotten himself into. ]
Now...
[ The show comes back and we see Travis Blake, Amber Nova, Cassie Lee and the Guerillas of Destiny in their dressing room along with Paul Heyman. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Listen up, I just want to say how proud I am of Amber Nova for bringing back the Women’s World title to the Bullet Club!!!
[ Cassie pats Amber on the back congratulating her. Travis looks around and notices Jessica McKay is missing. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Where’s Jess? How come she’s not here with us?
[ Amber looks up at Cassie, who shrugs her shoulders. ]
Cassie Lee – Don’t ask me. She probably with Godzilla.
[ Travis looks pissed as he rubs his eyes in frustration. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Godzilla? Are you fucking kidding me? What’s up with her recently? She’s spending more time with him than she is with us?
[ Cassie shrugs her shoulder’s. ]
Cassie Lee – Fuck buddy’s, I guess.
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Fuck buddies? Tell her to fuck someone else!!!
[ Tanga Loa pipes in... ]
Tanga Loa – She aint the only one.
[ Travis snaps his head around and glares at him. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Care to explain?
[ Tanga nods over at Cassie. ]
Tanga Loa – Ask her. She banging the enemy too.
[ Cassie looks pissed as she snaps a finger at Tanga. ]
Cassie Lee – Who I fuck and who I don’t has nothing to do with you!!! You’re just jealous I’m not fucking you!!!
[ Travis throws his hands in the air... ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Wait, who are you sleeping with?
[ Cassie looks away and mutters... ]
Cassie Lee – Maverick.
[ Travis looks at her again not really hearing her... ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Excuse me? What was that?
[ Tama Tonga chimes in. ]
Tama Tonga – She’s banging Maverick boss. I knew bringing these two sluts in was a bad idea.
[ Amber snaps. ]
The Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – I was my idea to bring them in. Strength in numbers, remember?
Tanga Loa – Yeah, as long as they can keep their legs shut.
Cassie Lee – Who I sleep with has nothing to do with my loyalty to the Bullet Club.
Tama Tonga – It does when it involves that crew.
The Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – This is bullshit. You know where our loyalties lie.
[ Travis walks up to Amber and glares right at her. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – I know where your loyalties lie, but as far as your girls go; it seems they have their own agenda. Tonight, I have a huge match against Godzilla for my United States Heavyweight title and the last thing I need is Jessica turning on me right in the middle of my match. Can you promise me that? Can you promise me that she won’t stick the knife in my back when I least expect it?
[ Amber looks away knowing that she would be a fool to promise Travis anything right now without first talking to Jessica. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Tonight, we have a golden opportunity to bring the World Tag Team titles back to the Bullet Club.
[ Travis looks over at Tama and Tanga. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – It’s been eight long months since the two of you held the titles. Tonight, all that comes to an end as we go into 2022 holding three belts!!!
[ Both Tama and Tanga nod their heads agreeing with Travis. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – The New Regime are undefeated and they won’t be easy to beat, but they we beat them three weeks ago in a six-man tag match and I know that the two of you can do it again!!!
[ Tama and Tanga get pumped up as they high five each other. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Let’s do this!!!
[ The Guerillas of destiny leave the dressing room as Travis stays back and looks at Amber. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Clean up your house, is that understood?
[ Amber just looks at him not saying a word. After a second or two, Travis walks out and Amber just glances over her shoulder at Cassie. ]
The Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Go find her!!!
[ The show cuts back to Caristico and Mike at the broadcast table. ]
Mike Godwinn – As we listen in to the Bullet Club you can see that Travis is doing everything that he can to keep the cracks that are forming in the Bullet Club from turning into full blown chasms that can never be repaired. Many great stables have fallen apart from internal affairs more so than outside factors.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Just imagine how much better the Empire would be if the Bullet Club imploded and we didn’t have to worry about their antics anymore?
Mike Godwinn – I always wondered that, but as one group falls there always seem to be another waiting to take its place. Folks, it’s time for our huge Triple Threat World Tag Team title match that pits the New Regime defending their titles against both the Guerillas of Destiny and the Zealots. What a match this is going to be. JoJo, take it away young lady.
World Tag Team Championship match
The New Regime © vs The Zealots vs the Guerillas of Destiny
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Tag Team Championship!!! Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Paul Heyman, weighing in at a combined weight of 439 lbs., they are Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa; this is… the Guerillas of Destiny!!
[ The sold-out crowd goes nuts booing as “The Firing Squad” by No Name Tim rocks the arena as the two Samoan warrior’s storm down to the ring and dive under the bottom rope in unison popping to their feet and posing on the ropes as Heyman stays on the floor. ]
Mike Godwinn – The Guerillas have forced the New Regimes hand by attacking them and the Zealots for the past month and here they are, now in the title match that they really wanted.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Too true Mike. The attacks were secondary to getting themselves inserted into this title match tonight. They knew they didn’t want to wait another month for another title shot, especially if the Zealots were to win resetting the rankings and allowing Legacy back into title contention. The Guerillas needed to make their move now.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their first opponents. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 433 lbs; 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 Zealots, Painkiller and Insanity stand center stage. The sold-out crowd boos their asses off as they walk down to the ring and climb in. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to say that the Zealots seem much better without Prophet. Not to mention that Prophet’s recent antics have shined a negative light on the team to the point where he openly pissed on fans and then got into a scuffle with airport security back in Boston Friday night.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man, talk about an up and down year for Prophet. He started 2021 off as the hero of the company, but later we learned that it was all a façade and that his true goal was to become the World Champion and reveal himself as being the Messiah of the Empire. After losing both his title and Prophetic Book to Go-D, he mentally could not handle it and hit the bottle to settle himself; obviously not working.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their final opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Kahagas and weighing in at a combined weight of 480 lbs., Shinigami Shogun and Rasputin Ito; they are the World Tag Team Champions…this is the New Regime!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy cheering as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena as the two Japanese superstars make their way down to the ring followed by Kahagas. Pyro and confetti shoot high into the air as the Japanese fan favorites climb into the ring and show off their World Tag Team titles!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The Japanese fans here in Tokyo love these guys. This might play a part in the match tonight going forward as this is seemingly home court advantage for the champions!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Yes, it is Mike and it is so much different than what they are used to hearing back in the United States where most of the fans that come out and watch our shows enjoy booing them.
[ Insanity and Shogun and Tama are all inside the ring to start the match off. Tama is looking to make an impact early and comes flying across the ring, colliding with Shogun and taking him down with a flying forearm. He quickly spins around and hits one of his patented superkicks on Insanity, knocking him backwards into the turnbuckles. Tama then jumps up onto Shogun’s shoulders and hits a huricanrana into a pin attempt ...1 ...and Shogun manages to kick out, but Tama snatches him into a side headlock and drags him down to the canvas. ]
Mike Godwinn – Tama Tonga is out of the gate fast tonight as he knows that the key to winning a Triple Threat match is to end it quickly.
[ Tama locks the side headlock in tight working over Shogun, trying to cut the air supply from him as Tanga cheers on from his corner slapping the turnbuckle pad. Shogun flails his legs and begins to readjust his body until he escape the hold managing to slip out of it and back to his feet. Tama gets back to his feet and manages to cover up from Shogun’s attempted rights and counters with a low roundhouse kick that takes Shogun down. From behind, Insanity drives an elbow to the head and then he hammers into Tama, but Tama returns fire with a low roundhouse kick to the thigh of Insanity and then goes for a roundhouse kick to the head of Insanity but Insanity duck’s underneath and grabs Tama into a sleeper hold. He wrenches it on, only for Shogun to come up from behind and lock in a sleeper of his own!! Shogun manages to hold onto his sleeper, as the two men try and get away from him. Eventually he drops down into a double sleeper jaw breaker!!! Shogun covers Tama ...1 ...2 ...and Tama escapes!!! Shogun then rolls over and covers Insanity ...1 ...2 ...and Painkiller is in to break it up! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The crowd gives Shogun a standing ovation for his efforts even though he came up a bit short.
[ Shogun and Painkiller exchange shots, as the referee tries to get some control. Shogun turns around and starts to lay in the kicks in the corner to Tama he forgets about the third man in the ring and that’s Insanity! He spins Shogun around and hits a T-bone suplex! Insanity reaches out and tags in Painkiller, who stomps away on Shogun and starts to lock him into the hammer lock, only for Shogun to counter it with a shoulder to the midsection and a throat thrust to the face! Shogun sends Painkiller into the turnbuckles and then charges in with a flying spinning heel kick to the face! Shogun stands up and throws out his arms and the crowd cheers him on. Shogun turns around and picks up Tama before shooting him off into the ropes. Tama hits them and Shogun goes low and Tama runs right into a back body drop. Shogun smirks a bit as Tama shoots to his feet and reaches out and tags in his partner. Tanga comes in, ducking a clothesline from Shogun and grabs him and lifts him up and drops him with an inverted atomic drop! Painkiller comes in, but Tanga counters with a swinging suplex slam. Painkiller rolls around the ring in obvious pain. Tanga measures and nails a superkick to the jaw. Tanga looks for another, but Shogun comes up from behind and clobbers him with a big right hook. Shogun goes for another, but Tanga tags out to Tama who comes in behind and hits Shogun with a dropkick! Shogun staggers forward and now the Guerillas of Destiny hit a double dropkick!!! The referee forces the illegal man out of the ring, as Tama uses a headlock takeover on Shogun. Shogun shows his true power and in a show of strength he dead lifts Tama and slams him to the mat with a scoop slam. Shogun’s picks Tama up and hits a front slam and puts his shoulders on the mat ...1 ...2 ...and Tama rolls his shoulder up. ]
Mike Godwinn – Another great pin attempt by Shogun as the fans her in Japan are cheering on every move they make.
[ After a moment or two, Shogun forces Tama’s shoulders back down and the referee slaps the mat again ...1 ...2 ...and Tanga dives in to break it up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent save by Tanga as he knew that his partner was in bad shape.
[ Shogun hammers Tanga backwards and then Ito comes into the ring illegally and nails Tanga with a Spear!!! Ito nearly splits Tanga in half as Shogun turns around and Insanity is there, elbowing him in the face. Insanity sends him off into the ropes, but ducks under a clotheslining and comes back with a running low crossbody! Shogun hauls Insanity up and hits an inverted DDT and covers him for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Painkiller dives in to break it!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That was damn close Caristico as Painkiller came in at the last possible second to save his team from losing their opportunity at the titles.
[ Ito and Shogun unload on both Tanga and Tama, smashing them into opposite corners. The referee is having a hard time getting control back of this one, as we more or less expected it would fall apart at some point. Ito with some headbutts to Tanga, while Tama gets a vicious face rake and then a pair of elbows from Shogun. Kahagas climbs up on the apron giving Ito some advice as Painkiller and Insanity do a pair of dueling headbutts to Shogun and then turn and give one to Tanga as well. Painkiller and Tama lock up once again and end up shoving each other into the corner. Painkiller drives an uppercut to Tama’s face as he takes control and then hits Tama with a series of throat thrusts as he backs him into the ropes. Painkiller sends Tama into the opposite ropes and on the rebound catches Tama with a back body drop. Painkiller hits a high leaping knee drop right across the chest of Tama and then covers Tama for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Ito dives in breaking it up. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is the risk of Triple Threat matches for the champions as you do not need to get pinned to lose your titles. It is a clear-cut disadvantage for the champions as they try and hold onto their titles.
[ Ito now throws Painkiller into the turnbuckles and charges in with a quick splash. Ito then snaps him out of the turnbuckles with snapmare and wrenches in a reverse chin lock. Shogun is starting to get up to his feet on the other side and he’s the legal man for his team as Tama tags out to Tanga. Tanga nails a dropkick to the stomach of Shogun and then he flies off the top rope, looking for a twisting cross body press that takes Shogun down. Tanga covers Shogun for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Ito dives in with the save!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – This is so hard to follow right now with bodies flying everywhere out there. I have no idea how the referee can keep track of who is the legal man and who is not.
[ Tama clips Ito’s knee from behind and then spikes him with a DDT! Tama covers Ito for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun pays his partner back with a save of his own!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Japanese fans here in the Tokyo Dome are on pins and needles right now as their heroes are desperately trying to hold onto their titles.
[ Shogun pulls Tama up off the pin hitting a pump handle half nelson driver! Shogun looks pretty proud of himself but here comes Tanga out of nowhere with a jumping high knee to the chin, taking him down like a ton of bricks! Tanga quickly hooks the leg for the cover the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a knee shot right to the face of Shogun that clearly rocked his world!!! I am stunned that Shogun had the mindset to kick out.
[ Tanga gets back to his feet and heads over to the Zealots corner, as he straight up thumbs Painkiller in the eye!!! Tanga then leaps up onto the top rope and springboards into a Lou Thesz press onto Painkiller, then starts raining down savage lefts and rights directly to Painkiller's face! Tanga connects with twelve or maybe thirteen stiff blows before the official hauls him off of Painkiller, threatening to disqualify his team. Ito offers a twisted grin at Painkiller before pulling him to his feet and shoving him back into the ropes, then unloading with large, overhead, open-palmed smacks straight to Painkiller's chest. Ito delivers these huge strikes, four at a time; before pausing momentarily, then delivering another round. He does this three times before Irish whipping Painkiller to the opposite ropes, and as Painkiller rebounds, Ito plants him with a Spinebuster Slam!!! Ito hooks Painkiller’s leg for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Painkiller reverses into a crucifix pin for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun makes the save again only for Tanga to schoolboy Shogun for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Ito breaks it up! Tanga with a superkick to Ito, then a superkick to Shogun! Again Tanga covers Shogun for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and this time Ito breaks it up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is insane right now as we are seeing rapid fire pin attempts by all three teams!!! Nobody holds any clear advantage right now in this match as the clock ticks onward.
[ Ito lifts Tanga up for a suplex but then snaps him over almost into a backbreaker. Ito turns around and Insanity is there with a pair of forearms. Insanity whips Ito into the turnbuckles and then hoists Ito up onto the turnbuckles. Insanity climbs up as if for a superplex and cinches Ito high, but Tama comes in with a couple of rights to the back. Tanga is there as well as both of the Guerillas climb up alongside Insanity and hook him up while he’s still on the top rope holding Ito and here comes Shogun who comes up behind and grabs underneath both of the Guerillas into a double powerbomb position and the everyone crashes to the mat with a Tower of Doom Superplex and everybody is down!!! Slowly, Tama gets to his feet and comes over covers up Painkiller for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Painkiller shoots his shoulder off the mat!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Did you see that? We have not seen the Tower of Doom maneuver in years!!! Nobody walks away from the Tower of Doom the same!!!
[ Painkiller backs away and sits down cross legged in the ring. Tama slaps the mat in anger, getting back up to his feet and then runs at him for a low diving clothesline but Painkiller just lays on his back to avoid it, popping back up to the seated position as soon as he goes by and then hopping back up to his feet and turning around into Ito who blasts him with a clothesline. Tanga gets up and turns around into a back kick to the gut by Ito who grabs Tanga and lifts him up for a suplex, but instead spikes Tanga down for a brainbuster!!! Ito covers Tanga for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Tama dives in to break it up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Someone, anyone needs to finish this because we are under two minutes left in this match!!!
[ Tama elbows Ito in the face and then Tanga and Tama measure up and nails a double team superkick! Ito crumples to the mat and Tama runs over to the ropes and hits a springboard moonsault right onto Ito and he hooks both of Ito’s legs for the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun dives in breaking it up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a huge save by Shogun as he just beat the clock and saved his tag team partner!!! The Japanese fans have been on their feet for ten minutes now feeding off of every move the New Regime makes!!!
[ Shogun grabs Tama and hits him with the From Space (modified GTS with a Pele kick)!!! Shogun drops down onto Tama for the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and just before the referee’s hand hits the mat ending this, the bell rings as the time has expired!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – This match has been declared a time limit draw!!!
Mike Godwinn – Oh so close for New Regime as they were a split second away from getting the pinfall victory tonight, but I think that they will take this any way they can as long as they walk out with the straps.
[ Shogun and Ito raise their tag titles high overhead as the sold-out crowd gives them a standing ovation. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This was an incredible display by all three teams tonight and honestly, the only team that came out on the losing end was Legacy who had to be rooting on anyone but New Regime. With their win tonight it still locks out Legacy from challenging for the titles until New Regime drops them.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, tonight we watched as Reverend Azazel came out at the end of the Psycho Messiah and Chandler Hopkins match; but that was not the only time our cameras caught up with him. During the tag team title match, we found him backstage with Shanna Furguson. Let’s go back and see what our cameras caught.
[ The videotron comes to life as we see Shanna Furguson getting ready for her huge Triple Threat match for the Women’s National title when Reverend Azazel walks into the room with a smile on his face. She looks at him defensively... ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – What the hell do you want?
[ Azazel smiles at her. ]
Reverend Azazel – What I want is what’s best for you my dear. You see, I have watched you for months now and I can honestly say that nobody has been held back as much as you have. Nobody has been lost in the shuffle as much as you have. Nobody has been “Forgotten” as much as you have.
[ Shanna snickers at Azazel. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – Stop talking riddles old man and get to the point.
[ Shanna looks past Azazel and watches as Steve Scott and Marc Fulton walk into the room. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I see how this is going to go down now.
[ Azazel motions for her to calm down. ]
Reverend Azazel – Please my dear, that is far from what we are here to discuss with you. My boys here, just like you; have been held down for far too long. I am here to offer you a place within our ranks. We are going to be the voice of the Empire going into 2022. We are going to be the team that rises from the ashes. We are going to be the team that people will cringe at when they see us on the card opposite of them.
[ Shanna rolls her eyes at them. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I aint got time for this noise. I got a match to get ready for.
[ Azazel smiles at her. ]
Reverend Azazel – I know you do, and I have been studying your opponents and I believe that I have a plan that assure you walking out a two-time Women’s National Champion!!!
[ Shanna snickers at him. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – You got a plan? Well let’s hear this plan.
[ Azazel motions the camera crew to leave the room as he slams the door shut looking for some privacy as the show cuts back to Mike and Caristico at ringside. ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, if Reverend Azazel can sway Shanna into joining his little stable, he will have gathered a formidable force to be reckoned with.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I couldn’t agree more. He has already signed Marc Fulton and Steve Scott to his team along with “The Irish Asskicker” Arik Cannon who we have not seen since Azazel signed him. I have wondered how Azazel is going to get Cannon back into an Empire ring after he was released months ago? That is going to be a trick I can’t wait to see Azazel pull off.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, our next match features Lady Edge putting her Women’s National title on the line in our second Triple Threat match of the night. Matches like this never favor the champion as the odds have decreased exponentially for them. Let’s join JoJo back in the ring for the introductions!!!
Women’s National Championship match
Lady Edge © vs Shanna Furguson vs Solo Darling
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s National Championship!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 122 lbs., she is the former Women’s National Champion; this is… Solo Darling!!!
[ The crowd gives her a mixed reaction as “Feel the Sting” by Kenny & Harley Wootton rocks the arena and Solo walks out on stage. She makes her way down to the ring where she climbs in with a serious and determined look on her face. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a year Solo Darling has had starting off rough until she team with Reverend Azazel and he turned her career around. After his departure, she went on to continue her winning ways ending the year with a nine and ten record and is currently ranked first for the Women’s National title as she looks to regain the championship she held for about a month.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – solo did start the year off pretty rough, but under the leadership of Azazel she did turn things around and she did capture the Women’s National title. But after Azazel left, she learned that it wasn’t all him and that she had the potential in her to do this alone. That’s why when he returned to the Empire looking to form this new stable, she turned him down and decided to go it alone.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her first opponent. Making her way to the ring being accompanied by Reverend Azazel; she weighs in at 155 lbs., she is the former Women’s National Champion; this is… “The Beast” Shanna Furguson!!!
[ The crowd boos as “The Trainer Battle” of the Pokémon Guitar Cover plays as Shanna storms down to the ring with Azazel right behind her, bare foot and dressed in her UFC garb. She dives under the bottom rope and starts to pace around the ring like a mad woman as Reverend Azazel stays on the floor and circles the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Whatever Azazel said to Shanna, she must have liked because here he is tonight walking down to the ring with her.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That game plan Azazel had must have piqued her interest. If Shanna or Solo can win tonight they will become two time Women’s National Champions.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And finally, making her way to the ring weighing in at 122 lbs, she is the Women’s National Champion, this is... Lady Edge!!!
[ The crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Ruby Soho” by Rancid explodes across the arena as the Women’s National Champion Lady Edge storms out onto the stage with her new title belt secured around her waist!!! She powerwalks down to the ring and climbs in ripping off her jacket and pumping the crowd up as she shows off her title belt to the Japanese crowd. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here is the woman that dethroned Amber Nova like she promised that she would and took this Women’s National title from her. She came here to punch Amber in the mouth and she did just that taking what Amber held most precious and that’s the title belt.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – You’re not kidding. Amber ran her mouth so much that Lady Edge came out of retirement just to shut her up and she did it in a big way by taking that title from her. But by doing that, it opened the door for the rest of the Women’s roster to step up and challenge her and here we are tonight with Solo Darling and Shanna Furguson not backing down!!!
[ Before the action can get started though, Lady Edge offers a somewhat sincere fist bump to Solo, who stares at that fist for several moments, before nailing her with a series of forearms to the jaw that pops the crowd! She backs Lady Edge against the ropes and tries for an Irish whip, but Lady Edge reverses only to have Solo come back with a flying forearm to knock her down! Lady Edge quickly rolls out of the ring, right as Shanna chooses that moment to enter the fray, clubbing at Solo from behind! Shanna is definitely showing a more aggressive streak as she hammers away before driving Solo face-first into the nearby top turnbuckle! Now she starts choking Solo with the sole of her boot as the referee calls for a break! Shanna breaks it off as she heads to the opposite side of the ring. With boos ringing in her ears, she looks to charge back at Solo only to run right into a boot to the face! Shanna is staggered as Solo lifts herself onto the second rope before diving off with a huricanrana! Shanna pulls herself up in the far corner, right as Solo follows up with a Yakuza kick for good measure! She looks to follow-up by grabbing hold of Shanna’s head, yet here comes Lady Edge, sliding back into the ring and looking to cut her off! Before she can do so though, Solo comes out of the corner with a flying clothesline on Lady Edge, while simultaneously planting Shanna with a bulldog as well! Solo decides to focus on Lady Edge, pulling her upright and dishing out some stinging knife-edge chops to the chest! Lady Edge is in a world of hurt as Solo hooks her up Northern Lights suplex, complete with a bridge! The referee slides into position ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna dives in and breaks it up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – None of these women are holding back tonight as they each know what’s on the line and are all hell bent on walking out with the title.
[ Shanna clubs away at Solo again before tossing her through the ropes and sending her out of the ring! She now turns her focus towards Lady Edge as she gets back to her feet. Shanna picks up where Solo left off, nailing Lady Edge with some more chops before whipping her off the ropes and bending over for a back body drop but Lady Edge somehow sees it coming, grabbing a handful of Shanna’s hair and face-jamming her into the mat! Lady Edge tries to shake off the cobwebs before dragging Shanna upright and immediately putting her down again with a scoop slam! She hits the ropes and connects with a big-time elbow drop!!! Lady Edge covers Shanna desperately hooking both legs ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna desperately kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lady Edge looks fierce tonight as she just drove the point of her elbow right between Shanna’s breast bone!!!
[ Lady Edge complains to the official about his count being slow before spying Shanna starting to rise again! She goes to pick her up the rest of the way but Shanna breaks free of her grip, firing back with some forearms! Reverend Azazel cheers her on from ringside, only for Lady Edge to suddenly cut Shanna off with a knee to the gut! Lady Edge grabs Shanna, going for belly-to-belly but Shanna blocks the attempt before firing back with a vicious headbutt! Lady Edge staggers back into the corner as Shanna now charges in with a Meteora!!! Shanna scoops Lady Edge up and drapes her parallel across the middle rope! Shanna pauses with a smirk on her face before stepping up off the bottom one, looking to drive her knees down into Lady Edge’s gut but Solo suddenly reappears from out of nowhere, grabbing Shanna by the waist to hit a high angle German suplex out of the corner! Solo bridges into the cover as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Excellent move by Solo Darling to attack Shanna from behind and plant her in the mat with that German Suplex for the near win.
[ Shanna looks rocked from that move, as Solo hits the ropes before following up with a basement dropkick right to the face! Solo covers Shanna again as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and again Shanna kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That basement dropkick just rearranged Shanna’s face Mike!!! She’s going to have boot prints on her face for weeks!!!
[ Solo hauls Shanna off the mat and then notices Lady Edge repositioning herself in the corner. Solo hooks Shanna by the head and then runs up Lady Edge’s body to hit a huge tornado DDT that plants Shanna! Solo covers Shanna once more ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge still manages to break it up as she dives in with a double axe handle to the back of Solo Darling!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Shanna better thank Lady Edge for that save because Solo Darling was about to become a two-time Women’s National Champion!!!
[ Lady Edge pummels Solo before dragging her to a vertical base and sending her flying into the corner. Lady Edge charges in with a shoulder tackle to the gut, followed by another, and then another again, trying to take the wind out of Solo’s sails! Lady Edge pulls her out of the corner into a snap suplex! Lady Edge scrambles on top of Solo hooking both legs as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and again Solo kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lady Edge can feel the blood in the water right now as Solo Darling is hurting. She needs to finish Solo off before Shanna gets back into this match!!!
[ Lady Edge argues with the referee over the cadence of his count again before noticing Shanna starting to get up. Lady Edge quickly cuts her off with a kick to the gut before hooking her up as if for a suplex only to drop Shanna gut-first across the top rope! Lady Edge turns her attention back to Solo now, dragging her up by the arm right into a wringer before now hooking her from behind yet somehow, Solo manages to elbow her way free of the Russian leg sweep attempt! Solo tries to kick Lady Edge when she turns around, only to have Lady Edge catch her by the boot and smugly taunt Solo but that quickly backfires when Solo nails her with a big time enziguri! Lady Edge tries to regain her bearings before lunging at the groggy Solo in search of a clothesline, only to have Solo duck under it, hitting the ropes and then coming back with a flying head scissors! Lady Edge goes rolling out under the bottom rope to try and get a reprieve, but Solo isn’t about to give her one, feeding off the energy of this capacity crowd before hitting the ropes and charging back with a Suicide Dive!!! Solo pops back to her feet and celebrates the tide turning in her favor, before throwing Lady Edge back into the squared circle! Solo then hops onto the apron and heads to the corner, climbing straight to the top rope! Solo leaps off and comes crashing down on top of Lady Edge with a double foot stomp that would make Godzilla proud!!! Solo covers Lady Edge as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna suddenly pulls her right off the pin attempt into a standing head scissors and spikes Solo’s head into the mat!!! Solo looks completely lifeless as Shanna turns her over and makes the pin as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Solo gets her shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, Shanna means business as she just spiked Solo Darling like a lawn dart right on the crown of her head!!! That had to ring Solo’s bell and I am stunned she had enough life left to kick out!!!
[ Shanna looks frustrated before now noticing Lady Edge still out after that double stomp and she covers her as well ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Shanna is pounding on the mat frustrated as Reverend Azazel is barking out orders from the floor. She just needs to listen to him and trust him.
[ Shanna picks Lady Edge up and proceeds to immediately take her down again with a snap suplex! She then turns her attention back towards Solo as she lifts Solo up onto the top rope in the nearby corner! She slaps Solo right across the face for good measure before now climbing up after her, trying to hook Solo up yet Solo desperately tries to fight her off, shoving Shanna backwards onto the mat! Shanna rolls through the impact and immediately runs back to the corner, raking at Solo’s eyes to stop her from being able to follow up! Shanna climbs up after her once again, trying to hook her Solo up for what looks to be a superplex when all of a sudden, Lady Edge comes from behind, putting her head through Shanna’s legs and lifting her away from the corner in electric chair position! Shanna looks understandably surprised as she tries fighting off Lady Edge with some punches to the head only to have Solo suddenly combine with Lady Edge, diving off the top rope to turn Shanna inside out with a Doomsday Device!!! Shanna lies in a heap on the canvas as Solo tries to cover her up for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge throws her off before now trying to cover Shanna up herself for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and only to have Solo drag Lady Edge off too!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What an epic Doomsday Device by these three women as we have seen a night of big time moves, but it wasn’t enough to put any of these women away yet.
[ The two of them get back to their feet, exchanging some heated words until Lady Edge suddenly slaps Solo across the face and tells her to back the fuck off!!! Solo suddenly responds with a short spear, tackling Lady Edge to the mat and raining down wild punches! Solo finally lets up as the crowd goes wild, with Lady Edge staggering up and over to the corner only to have Solo charge in and leap on top of her hitting a monkey flip which launches Lady Edge across the ring! Solo goes right back to the corner, stepping onto the apron and ascending the ropes, where she waits as Lady Edge struggles upright before finally leaping off with a missile dropkick! Lady Edge looks out of it as Solo pins her ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Solo Darling just snapped as that evil streak inside of her just came out!!! The Japanese fan base seem to be in love with her!!!
[ The fans are on the edge of their seats as Solo signals for the big finish and she lifts Lady Edge back to a vertical base and then folds Lady Edge’s arm above her head and hits the Tail Spin (a fisherman’s swinging neck-breaker)!!! With Lady Edge stunned, Solo hits the ropes and comes back but Shanna comes rocketing over and nails Solo with a Bulldog!!! Shanna covers Solo, hooking her up-turned legs as the referee slides into position ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Solo kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Solo hit the Tail Spin on Lady Edge and she was looking to finish her off when from out of nowhere Shanna nailed her with that bulldog!!!
[ Shanna rolls Solo back to a vertical base before whipping her back into the corner. She charges in with a double knee attack that causes Solo to slump down against the bottom rope but that also encourages Shanna to quickly head back to the opposite side of the ring before coming in with a Meteora! Solo looks damn near out of it as Shanna tries pulling her away from the ropes and covering her ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...but Solo still somehow reaches out to grab the bottom rope at the last split-second! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Shanna has surely targeted Solo as the weakest link in this match pouring it on
[ Reverend Azazel climbs onto the apron, furiously arguing with the referee but as he does so, Shanna pulls a spare bootlace from inside her boot using it as a weapon, choking the life out of Solo! The crowd roars with boos as Shanna looks to deprive Solo of oxygen, before finally letting go when Reverend Azazel finally drops down to the floor! Shanna taunts Solo to get back up, stalking her from behind and hits her with a backstabber! She flips Solo over right into a crossface and Solo is in a world of trouble here as Shanna cranks back with such force that it looks like Solo’s spine might shatter at any given second only for Lady Edge to suddenly nail Shanna with a drop kick, knocking Shanna through the ropes and out of the ring! Lady Edge collapses on top of Solo for a cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...but Solo kicks out yet again!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Clearly, Reverend Azazel and Shanna are working together as he distracted the referee enough for her to use some sort of bootlace to choke Solo out with. I would thank Lady Edge for the save, but she too took advantage of the situation so I don’t know how I feel about that.
[ Lady Edge is still in a bad way, but she quickly looks to take advantage of Solo’s prone state, applying a scissored armbar not unlike the Rings of Saturn! She’s torquing Solo’s arms behind her back, yelling at her to tap out but Solo still refuses to do so! Solo shifts her body position, reaching out with her leg until finally managing to hook her foot on the bottom rope, forcing the break! Lady Edge refuses to let go of the hold, trying to punish Solo even more only for the referee to finally intervene and pull her off! Lady Edge explodes with frustration and yet as she does so, Shanna re-enters the ring from behind, grabbing a waistlock but Lady Edge throws a back elbow before performing a standing switch! Lady Edge charges at Shanna into the ropes and looks for an O’Connor roll but Shanna holds onto them, meaning Lady Edge rolls back to her feet alone! When Shanna guns towards her, Lady Edge goes for a kick but Shanna catches it, swinging the boot down and hitting a knee lift right to the jaw! That spins Lady Edge around into perfect position for another backstabber but Lady Edge suddenly drops to all fours and crawls backwards through Shanna’s legs! Shanna turns around again, right as Lady Edge gets up to greet her with a jawbreaker! Lady Edge hooks Shanna up the Edge of the World (stunner) and hits it as she covers Shanna once more for a cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna kicks out again!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is insane Mike!!! Lady edge just hit the Edge of the World and Shanna managed to kick out!!! How impressive is that?!
[ Lady Edge looks totally shocked, but that soon gives way to frustration, pounding the mat in an act of pure petulance! Lady Edge rolls out of the ring and grabs the Women’s National Title as it seems she’s got plans of her own as she re-enters the squared circle, taunting Shanna to get back up so she can blast her right between the eyes with the gold yet before she can do so, Solo grabs the other end of the belt! The two of them find themselves tugging back and forth for the title until Lady Edge finally snatches it away from Solo, who falls over as a result yet when she turns back towards Shanna, Lady Edge gets hit with the Beast Slayer (a sit down powerbomb into a pin), but yet before Shanna can follow-up, Solo comes flying in with a dropkick that sends Shanna flying back into the corner! Solo picks up the Women’s National title, contemplating whether to use it as a weapon but that’s not how Solo rolls, tossing it to the outside before lifting Shanna up onto the top rope and climbing up after her! However, no sooner does she do so than Shanna attempts to fight back! The two of them are in a precarious position here as Shanna seems to take control with a rake of the eyes before looking to dive over the top of Solo with a sunset bomb but Solo holds onto the top rope for dear life! Shanna finally gives up before turning back to Solo, only to get caught with a boot to the face that rocks her! Solo then throws caution to the wind as she dives off the middle rope hitting a flying cutter that leaves Shanna down and out, as an exhausted Solo summons her remaining strength to crawl on top and make the cover but the referee is dealing with Reverend Azazel who is now on the ring apron screaming at him!!! The fans alert the referee to what’s going on though, causing him to turn back finally making the delayed count ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – How many times now has Azazel interjected himself in this match to cost either Solo or Lady Edge the match? I’ve lost count. This has been a huge advantage for Shanna tonight.
[ Solo finds herself sat on her knees in disbelief before slowly staggering back to her feet. Solo begins to pull Shanna upright as well, setting her up for the Tail Spin (a fisherman’s swinging neck-breaker), but Shanna somehow manages to shove her off into the ropes at the last moment! Shanna swings for a clothesline on the rebound, but Solo ducks it, hooking Shanna from behind for a back suplex but Shanna escapes by rolling over her shoulder, only to land awkwardly and immediately favor her knee! Everything seems to hit pause for a moment as Shanna goes down, crying in agony! It sure does as the referee tries to check on Shanna’s condition and Solo looks unsure what to do next. Solo turns back towards Lady Edge who suddenly tries to cut Solo off with a kick to the gut! Solo catches her boot and then spins her around into a release German suplex! Lady Edge looks out of it as Solo rolls out under the bottom rope and onto the apron, pulling herself back upright! She looks more determined than ever as she slowly heads to the top, standing upright as she looks for a big move; but before she can do so, Lady Edge suddenly dives against the ropes, deliberately crotching Solo in the process! Lady Edge staggers over, climbs up after Solo and hits her with a super belly-to-belly suplex!!! The crowd boos like crazy as Lady Edge confidently crawls over to make the pin when all of a sudden, Shanna miraculously hops back to her feet, grabbing Lady Edge from behind and throws her right over the top rope and to the floor!!! Shanna then grabs Solo and hits the Beast Slayer (a sit down powerbomb into a pin), hooking both legs for the win ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and new Women’s National Champion Shanna Furguson!!!
[ The referee goes to put the Women’s National title belt around Shanna’s waist, but Reverend Azazel shoves him aside and he secures it himself before raising her arm in the air as the Japanese crowd boos the shit out of her. Lady Edge watches on from the floor in disbelief as she just lost her belt. ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible match we just watched as these three women gave it everything that they had tonight but it was Shanna Furguson that came out on top and walked out a two-time Women’s National champion!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Shanna was the inaugural Women’s National Champion this past year and here we are again crowning her as the new champion as we enter into 2022!!! What a year she’s had this year as she just scored her thirteenth win, only second to the new Women’s World Champion Amber Nova.
Mike Godwinn – It’s been a great run for her, but right now we need to go to the back and see what’s going on with the Edge Clan right now as Godzilla heads into his big United States title match.
[ We start with a security camera view of Sensha-Gun's locker room. Cassie Lee and Maverick are tossing on their clothes.
Cassie Lee - We have to stop doing this.
Maverick Edge - I agree, gotta keep focused on the mission at hand.
Cassie Lee - You know, this might not be as sleazy to me if you'd lay off on Jessica.
Maverick Edge - Hey look, this is just fun, no one's looking to fall in love, I don't think. Godzilla is really falling for her I just want to make sure the reason is pure.
Cassie Lee - Well we haven't found anything in her, maybe, just maybe, he's the villain here? Maybe he's just using her, you ever consider that?
Maverick Edge - He's not like that.
Cassie Lee - You don't think every friend of a creepy guy didn't say the same thing?
[ Maverick says nothing, Cassie nods and then storms out of the room. Maverick stands thinking over what she said. Tank and his girlfriend Ali walk in the room and he doesn't move as they set up some yoga mats, light some incense and look to be getting ready to meditate. Tank gets in position and notices Maverick. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Issues?
Maverick Edge - I've never doubted Godzilla for a second, but I just started to and it's kinda unnerving.
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - You usually have good instincts Maverick, but maybe, just maybe, you should really drop this worrying about his relationship? People get hurt, it's a part of life.
Maverick Edge - You're talking to a guy with teeth marks in his ass, believe me, I know.
[ Maverick walks out and Tank goes to start meditating, he stops. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Did he say he had teeth marks on his ass?
[ Ali ignores him. Tank starts meditation as Godzilla walks into the room. He sees Tank meditating and starts pacing back and forth, Tank opens one eye. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - What?
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - I was hoping for some advice on my match tonight, it's a pretty big deal.
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - So is mine.
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - Go-D kinda made the belt a joke, the US title has had the best feuds and matches this year.
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Well join us in meditating, how I'm preparing.
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - Fine, I'll go ask Stone for help.
[ Godzilla stomps out of the room. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Babe, I don't think this is going to work.
Ali - No sex before a big match.
[ Tank sighs and goes back to trying to meditate as the show cuts back to the announcers desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – Call me silly, but didn’t Amber Nova send Cassie to go look for Jessica? I don’t think she was looking for Jessica.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nope, she wasn’t looking for Jessica; not at all. These two women are treading on thin ice right now trying to balance their relationships with Godzilla and Maverick while also being part of the Bullet Club.
Mike Godwinn – I can’t help to wonder who is using who in these relationships and is it all about sex or are they really falling for each other? Folks, our next match is a big one as it features Travis Blake defending his United States Heavyweight Championship against his nemesis Godzilla Sanchez!!! Let’s head back to the ring as JoJo is ready to introduce the combatants!!!
United States Heavyweight Championship match
Travis Blake © vs Godzilla Sanchez
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the United States Heavyweight Championship!!! Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Jessica McKay, he weighs in at 170 lbs.; this is… Godzilla Sanchez!!
[ The crowd goes wild as “Pomp and Circumstance” starts to play and Godzilla Sanchez walks out on stage wearing a green jacket with long green tassels dangling from each arm. On his head he wears a green cowboy hat and his trademark ski glasses. He raises his right arm in the air with the other hand on his waist and spins around to the roar of the sold-out crowd. After a few spins, he stops and points to the back and then wages his finger and slowly Jessica McKay walks out in a gorgeous black sequin dress. Her hair all curled as if she was back in the 1980’s. Godzilla grabs her hand and slowly walks her down the ramp. He follows her up the ring steps and then holds the ropes open for her as she climbs in. Godzilla follows her into the ring and takes center stage as he twirls around with his right arm in the air, and the tassels whipping around. Jessica smiles and claps for her man as the massive crowd goes wild. ]
Mike Godwinn – Talk about being a fan favorite here in Japan, these people love Godzilla Sanchez!!! The decibel level in this building is deafening!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This match has to rank right up there as one of the most important of Godzilla’s life as he takes one step closer to dethroning Travis Blake and ending his reign of terror. I can’t wait to watch this match!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 175 lbs, he is the reigning and defending United States Heavyweight Champion, he is "The Face of the Empire”, this is… Travis Blake!!!
[ The crowd boos as “Scars that I'm Hiding" by Ashes to New rocks the arena as Travis walks out on stage with his US title around his waist. Paul Heyman walks closely behind him as they make their way down to the ring!!! Travis climbs in the ring and mounts the middle turnbuckle raising his United States championship belt high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – Travis walks out from the back looking as cocky as ever as he is accompanied by Paul Heyman. I have to believe that Travis is tired of looking over his shoulder at Godzilla and cannot wait to put Godzilla in his rearview mirror.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I agree with you, but that would be a terrible idea for Pezzer to look past Godzilla. He is a topnotch superstar who is going to be a handful tonight for Travis.
[ Godzilla stands in one corner while Travis stands in the other, waiting on the bell to sound before finally tying up. The two of them jockey back and forth for the early control, which Travis manages to take by pulling Godzilla into a hammerlock! Travis wrenches on the hold as Godzilla looks for an escape, suddenly dropping down and then catching Travis with a fireman’s carry takeover right into a seated headlock. He forces Travis down flat on the mat, but Travis isn’t about to let up, managing to get his legs up around Godzilla’s skull with a head scissors to free himself! He squeezes them together to inflict as much punishment to Godzilla as possible, yet Godzilla is able to twist Travis onto his front and slip his head free. Godzilla pops back to his feet while still holding the legs of Travis, stepping on the back of his knees before securing the legs against his own and then grinding his fists into Travis’ kidneys, allowing him to capture both arms and then rock backwards with a surfboard! Godzilla holds Travis up in the air for several moments as the referee asks Travis if he wants to give it up, but when he refuses, Godzilla puts him back down on his knees before switching up to a pseudo-dragon sleeper. ]
Mike Godwinn – Great decision for Godzilla to put Travis in that surfboard and work over Travis’ back in which he dropped the Goodbye Tokyo on last night when Travis tried to get involved in his match against Pezzer!!!
[ Travis refuses to give up, somehow managing to free his legs before twisting himself around into more of a front facelock while still caught up in Godzilla’s grip, taking that opportunity to rise and then drive Godzilla back into the corner. That’s where they remain as the referee steps in and tries to call for the clean break, seemingly getting it as Godzilla lets go of his Travis while Travis backs off with hands raised only to suddenly hit a thumb to the eye! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Travis is such a great wrestler that it blows my mind as to why he thinks he needs to stoop to such underhanded dirty tactics like that thumb to the eye.
[ The Japanese fans boo him as Travis quickly seizes on the opportunity, threading Godzilla’s arm between his legs and delivering a pumphandle neckbreaker! Rather than make the cover, Travis proceeds to take Godzilla by the hand, manipulating the wrist joint with a sick grin on his face. Travis spreads the fingers before snapping them apart, leaving Godzilla kicking the mat in agony. Jessica McKay tries to cheer her man on as Travis ignores the referee’s warnings to then take that hand again, bending it backwards and leaving it wedged awkwardly against the mat before suddenly stomping on it as hard as he can! ]
Mike Godwinn – That kind of stomp will break a hand for sure, or at the very least a few fingers.
[ Travis looks down at Jessica and screams at her over the ropes... ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion "The Face of the Empire" Travis Blake – Who’s fucking side are you on? You Bullet Club or not?!
[ Godzilla rolls to the side of the ring in agony, trying to shake off the pain. Travis soon comes up after him though, grabbing a handful of hair to drag Godzilla back to his feet, landing some stiff European uppercuts to back him and into the ropes. Travis then uses an Irish whip before catching Godzilla with a dropkick on the return and then making the cover ...1 ...2 ...and Godzilla manages to kick out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Godzilla needs to dig deep right now as Travis has taken control of this match in a big way.
[ Travis transitions into a neck vice, looking almost as if he’s trying to pull Godzilla’s head clean off his shoulders! Godzilla refuses to give in though, resulting in some stiff elbows to the neck before Travis yanks him back up and hits a big rolling release suplex only for Godzilla to somehow catch him in mid-air with a huricanrana! Travis’ rushing in and swinging for a clothesline but Godzilla ducks the shot and then delivers a step-up enziguri when he turns back around! Travis looks to be on dream street as he somehow stays upright, while Godzilla lets out a roar and hits the ropes, coming back with a huge double knee strike that sends Travis tumbling through the ropes and out to the floor! Godzilla looks as if he hasn’t finished there either, taunting Travis to get back to his feet before once more coming off the far ropes before delivering a huge topé suicida out of the ring, bowling right through Travis! Godzilla rises to his feet, shaking off the pain in his fingers before pulling Travis up and rolling him back into the ring. Godzilla then hops up onto the apron and heads to the corner, climbing to the top but Travis is back up, cutting him off with a few stiff shots. Travis then climbs up the corner after Godzilla, hooking him up for what could be a super falcon arrow, but before Travis can deliver it, Godzilla fights back with some shots to the gut, doubling Travis over and then diving over him with a top rope sunset bomb out of the corner! Godzilla brings Travis down onto the canvas hard and he covers him ...1 ...2 ...and Travis gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible sunset bomb off the top turnbuckle that saw both men crash hard to the mat!!! Neither man is holding anything back tonight!!!
[ Godzilla takes Travis by the arm, pulling Travis up into a wringer before pulling him right into a short-arm bicycle knee strike! Travis is once more in a daze as Godzilla quickly scoops him onto his shoulders and plants him with a rolling fireman’s carry slam, springing straight up into the corner and then flipping backwards in search of a moonsault but Travis gets the knees up! Godzilla clutches his torso in agony as Travis desperately attempts to shake off the cobwebs, both men looking worse for wear after this tough match. Travis delivers a European uppercut, but Godzilla responds with a forearm smash! Another European uppercut from Travis and then another forearm smash from Godzilla! Uppercut, forearm, uppercut, forearm, they go back and forth trading blows as the crowd goes wild! Just as it looks as if Godzilla has finally got Travis on the ropes, Travis suddenly goes back to the eyes again with another eye gouge! Boos echo across the Tokyo Dome as Travis takes Godzilla down with a Side Russian Leg Sweep and then rockets off the ropes with the Weapon X (the Last Shot)!!! Travis goes for the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica McKay reaches under the bottom rope and places Godzilla’s foot on the rope and screams at the referee showing him!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I was wondering what Jessica would do to help Godzilla and now we know. I have to believe that this is not going to sit well with Travis.
[ Paul Heyman marches right over to Jessica McKay and starts screaming at her... ]
The Special Council to the Bullet Club Paul Heyman – What the hell are you doing? Do you know who that is in the ring? He’s the man that signs your checks!!! He’s the man that pulled you off the streets and gave you an opportunity!!!
[ Travis is starting to lose his cool, laying into Godzilla with some nasty shots before now slowly pulling Godzilla back up. Travis then lifts Godzilla over his shoulders, holding him against his back as he prepares to deliver a kneeling reverse piledriver yet Godzilla starts to squirm free, slipping down Travis’ back and rolling him up in a small package from out of nowhere ...1 ...2 ...and Travis gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Wow, Godzilla almost stole one there!!! Travis let his anger get the better of him and it almost cost him the US title!!!
[ They both fight back upright again as Travis swings for a clothesline but Godzilla ducks and jumps onto the middle rope, springing off it and landing onto Travis’ shoulders, ready to snap off a reverse huricanrana! Somehow though, Travis blocks it and this time he connects with that kneeling reverse piledriver! Travis signals for the end now, measuring Godzilla up for the Weapon X (the Last Shot), but Godzilla ducks at the last split-second. Travis stops in front of Godzilla and tries for a superkick, but Godzilla catches the boot before swinging him around 360° and blasting him in face with Sweet Kaiju Music (Superkick)!!! Travis crumples to the mat as Godzilla leapfrogs over him and springs up onto the top turnbuckle!!! The sold-out crowd roars to their feet as Godzilla swings his arm in the air a-la Macho Man before leaping off and crashes down onto Travis with the Goodbye Tokyo (top rope double stomp)!!! Godzilla rolls him up as the referee slides into position and makes the count ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall and new United States Heavyweight Champion Godzilla Sanchez!!!
[ Godzilla takes Jessica and hoists her up onto his shoulder as she starts to cry and waves to all the fans who are cheering them on!!! The referee takes the US title and places it on his waist as he puts her down and kisses her in the middle of the ring as pyro and confetti fly all around them!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible win tonight by Godzilla as he is now the Empires brand new United States Champion!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Incredible. Just incredible. What a weekend for Godzilla as he was named the Most Loved Wrestler in the Empire this year and then followed it up last night with a win over Pezzer and now tonight he tops it all off with a victory over Travis Blake to become the new United States Heavyweight Champion. Congratulations Godzilla!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, before we move on to our main event of the night, we would like to give the great owner of the Empire a few minutes to address the great fans that have tuned in this year. Mark, can you hear me?
[ The videotron comes on as we see the owner of the Empire Mark somewhere backstage dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans, not comfortable playing the role of suit and tie. He brings a mic up. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – I hear you, Mike.
Mike Godwinn – Mark, first off what an incredible two nights of action you and your staff have put together these last few nights to celebrate the one-year anniversary since the Empire relaunched.
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, actually three nights if you include the Year End Awards; even though that wasn’t actually a show, was it?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Mark, Caristico.
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Hey buddy, great job filling in for Pezzer.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Thanks boss, speaking of Pezzer; will we see him back at the announcer’s desk in the near future?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, so everyone knows that for the month of January we are not going to have any Afterburn shows due to COVID outbreaks. Adrenaline will have a three-man broadcast team as we are going to shift Mike over to the main show for the foreseeable future.
Mike Godwinn – Speaking about future plans, we have already heard that the Cruiserweight tournament will begin next Monday night on Adrenaline and that in the very near future the Emperor’s Crown tournament will not be far behind. Is there any other plans or events that you would like to tell us?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, we are proud to announce that on January 30th we will present our fourth all women’s pay per view called Climax from Indonesia and we already know that Blue Nation is going to defend their Women’s World Tag Team titles against the newly resigned Heartbreakers for the titles. We also will be in Taiwan the following week on February 6th for our Blackout pay per view.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Those are some great events, but let me ask you about Shane McMahon as reports are coming out back in the United States that Shane was arrested by the DEA. Do you have any insight as to what happened or to when we will see the CEO of the Empire again on television?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Under my lawyer’s advisory, I cannot talk about the issues going on with Shane right now. As soon as I am able to, I will put out a statement. In the meantime, you will be seeing more of me on a night-to-night basis.
Mike Godwinn – Mark, it’s always great to see you and keep those checks rolling in.
[ Mark smiles and laughs. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Don’t worry Mike, I will. The Empire isn’t going anywhere.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, while we get ready for tonight’s main event; let’s go to the back one more time and join the World Heavyweight Champion Go-D as he is with Maxwell Shaw.
[ The cameras cut to the back where we see Maxwell Shaw standing next to the World Heavyweight Champion Go-D who has his World title slung over his right shoulder. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Dave, tonight you face Tank for the World Heavyweight title. For months you have tried to get him to join Legacy, but he never accepted your offer and now you find yourself on opposite sides of the ring with that...
[ ...and Maxwell points right at the World title... ]
Maxwell Shaw - ...on the line.
[ Go-D smiles as he shifts the belt around adjusting for it’s weight. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – Really Max? Do you think that this match frightens me? That walking into that ring and taking on the so-called Greatest of All Time sends shivers down my spine? Max, he’s just a man, not some monster that everyone made him out to be. He said it himself. He was ready to hang his boots up and call it a career. To be just a mentor to the next generation of men and women climbing up through the ranks. Does that sound like a man that is mentally into winning this? Does that sound like a man that can take the Empire on his shoulders and carry the company into the future.
Maxwell Shaw – If anyone can do it, Tank can.
[ Go-D chuckles at that response. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – Typical answer from all his marks. Max, I have been here for a while now and this company has broken records. More people have tuned in to watch than ever before. More tickets were sold this year than any other year the Empire was open. Why do you think that is Max? Go ahead, take a guess.
[ Max thinks for a second. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Because you were champion?
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – That’s right Max. It’s partially because I was champion but most importantly it was because of me just being here. People wanted to tune in and see what I would do, what I would say. I drew big ratings!!! I drew put asses in seats!!! And now I am building a new Legacy in my own vision. I am the foundation and I have picked my first pillar in Conner Edge. Soon, very soon; I will bring more members in and the Legacy you have been watching for the past year will be just a shadow of what is to come. But that’s for another day. Tonight, I put to rest any thoughts of the so-called G.O.A.T being World Champion again. Tonight, I end the façade known as Tank Edge. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have an old dog to put down.
[ Go-D storms off the set as the show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – Did he just call Tank an old dog that needs to be put down? I really don’t think that Tank needs any more bulletin board material to feed off of.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I was really hoping to hear about what condition Conner is in after his loss last night to Massive Mike. Both men beat the hell out of each other, but I think that Conner took the worst of it. It appeared that during that match he might have torn something in his torso area.
Mike Godwinn – He did look injured after that Northern Lights Suplex, but Go-D didn’t give us any clue as to his current medical condition. Maybe by Adrenaline next Monday night we will get updates on not just him but also Mitch Fierce and Jake Owens also who had an absolutely brutal Hell in a Cell match. Folks, it’s finally time for tonight’s main event where Tank Edge challenges for Go-D’s World Heavyweight title!!! Let’s go back to the ring one last time!!!
In the main event of the night
World Heavyweight Championship match
Go-D © vs Tank Edge
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship!!! Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by Reverend Odom; he weighs in at 252 lbs., this is... “the Ring General” Tank Edge!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena as the legendary Tank Edge walks out on stage followed by his long-time manager Reverend Odom. Tank high fives all his fans as he walks down the ramp and climbs into the ring raising his arms in the air high over-head. Reverend Odom stays at ringside giving Tank some last minute advice as he waits for Tanks opponent to make his way out to the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Tank looks to be in great shape tonight as he comes into this match trying to capture his seventh World title. Now that does not include all the other belts he has under his belt to his credit. We are just talking Empire World titles or WWE championships.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s an incredible number for any man, but what I find most amazing is that the closest to him are Pezzer and Go-D who both have three World titles to their credit. Tank amazingly has twice as many. Talk about an illustrious career and it’s far from over as he looks to build on that.
Mike Godwinn - That’s why he’s the G.O.A.T. buddy.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 255 lbs., he is the reigning and defending World Heavyweight Champion; this is… Go-D!!!
[ “Unforgiven” by Creed rocks the arena as the Empire Hall of Famer Go-D walks out on stage to the roar of the sold-out crowd as he has the World Heavyweight title draped over his right shoulder!!! He marches down to the ring never even looks at Tank as he climbs in, posing on the middle turnbuckle; and holds his title belt high in the air as pyro explodes all around him. ]
Mike Godwinn – Talk about a sign of disrespect Caristico. Go-D walked right by Tank like he didn’t even exist out there. He’s about to find out that Tank won’t be denied!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – You can be sure that Tank won’t forget that with every elbow, forearm or kick he lands on Go-D tonight. He will put on a little extra for that snubbing.
[ The referee raises the World title high over-head before handing it to the ringside attendant. He turns toward Tank to make sure he’s ready to go and then turns to Go-D and does the same. Satisfied, the referee calls for the bell and Tank and Go-D go right at it trading shots back and forth. Go-D tries to whip Tank to the turnbuckles but Tank spins around and clocks him with a big right instead. Tank forces Go-D into the turnbuckles and starts to unleash devastating shoulder thrusts to Go-D’s midsection. Tank only gets about four thrusts to the gut when Go-D nails him with a knee lift to the gut and a pair of forearms to the back. Go-D raises his knee up again this time with a blunt force knee to the face! Tank staggers out of the corner holding his head as Go-D builds up a head of steam and charges out of the corner with a big clothesline to take Tank off his feet! Tank looks a bit caught off guard by that raw power from Go-D. As Tank tries to get to his feet Go-D kicks him back down. Go-D starts stomping away, putting the boots to Tank in short succession. Go-D pulls Tank up to his feet hoisting him up into a back breaker across the knee. Tank flips to the mat holding his spine as Go-D starts pounding big forearm smashes across the back. Go-D now lifts Tank up and throws him back first into the turnbuckles. Go-D holds him there before pulling him back out and shoving him into them again. Tank’s entire body smashes against the turnbuckles. Not satisfied, Go-D pulls him out and smashes him back first into the turnbuckles a third time! Now Go-D pulls Tank away from the turnbuckles with a big short-arm clothesline! Tank pulls himself up to his feet, holding his back as Go-D rams into him with a shoulder block. Go-D then clubs Tank in the back a few times and grabs him around the throat. Go-D lifts him up into a double arm choke as the referee warns him about the choke. Go-D chokes the life out of Tank for literally as long as he is legally allowed before dropping down into a double arm sit out chokeslam!!! Go-D holds it for the cover ...1 ...2 ...and Tank gets his shoulder up!!! ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – This is it?! This is the best you got?! Get your ass up old man!!!
Mike Godwinn – Things are not starting off kindly for Tank tonight as Go-D seems to be in control early on taunting Tank, asking him if that’s all he’s got.
[ Go-D lifts Tank back up and hoists him into another backbreaker, this time keeping Tank bent over his knee and trying to hold it as a submission. The referee checks in but Tank isn’t going to give it up and finally struggles his way free. Go-D charges into him with his boot raised but Tank catches his head on into a modified STO! Tank takes a couple of moments to recover, trying to get his wits back about him. Go-D starts to stand and Tank grabs him with a collar and elbow tie-up. Tank pulls Go-D into a headlock, that Go-D quickly reverses by pushing him into the ropes. Tank returns and ducks under a clothesline. Tank bounces off the ropes and ducks under another clothesline from Go-D before knocking him to the mat with a forearm smash. Go-D climbs back up to his feet and Tank charges into him with both men spilling to the canvas! Both men get back to their feet, this time Go-D ducks under a clothesline from Tank and comes back off the ropes with a running back elbow that drops Tank. Tank quickly gets to his feet and blocks a right hand from Go-D. Tank grabs the arm of Go-D and whips him into the ropes and drills him with powerslam as he turns around. Tank makes the cover ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man what a powerslam by Tank as he just shattered Go-D’s spine on the mat!! Go-D is going to feel that later on.
[ Tank quickly grabs ahold of Go-D’s head and puts him in a choke hold. Go-D fights up to his feet and breaks the hold with a couple of elbow shots to the mid-section. Go-D turns around and lifts Tank up for a reverse atomic drop. Tank gets slammed down on his feet and falls back into the ropes. Go-D charges forward and catches him with a big boot that sends Tank over the ropes and to the outside floor! Go-D rolls out of the ring and stomps away on Tank. Go-D starts ripping off the padding, revealing the concrete floor. Go-D catches Tank with a couple of right hands before bringing him in for a powerbomb onto the exposed concrete, but Tank counters and lifts Go-D over his head with a back body drop in the opposite direction off the concrete!!! After a moment of struggle, the referee moves in to count both men out. ]
Mike Godwinn – Go-D has nobody to blame but himself as Tank took advantage of Go-D ripping up the padding and he dropped him right onto it.
[ Tank starts unleashing heavy blows to the face of Go-D, unloading on him with the full force of his all his wrath. Go-D catches Tank with a thumb jab to the eye. Tank growls, rubbing at the eye and finding his focus compromised. Go-D is looking for a grapple, but he's caught with a belly-to-belly overhead suplex onto the exposed concrete again by Tank and Go-D lands with a sickening thud, as his whole body arches up in agony. Tank staggers over to the steel steps, grabbing them up and walks over and slams the steel steps down across the back of Go-D!!! The referee is insisting they get back into the ring or he’s going to throw this match out. Tank brings Go-D back to his feet and rolls him into the ring. Tank jumps onto the apron and heads inside as the crowd gets louder. The referee admonishes Tank, who doesn’t seem to hear a word of it, lifting Go-D up and bringing him into the corner with more heavy punches. Tank drills Go-D with some punches and then brings him into the middle of the ring with another big belly to belly suplex! Tank hooks Go-D’s leg for the pin as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D kicks out with authority!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Tank literally beat the hell out of Go-D as he dropped him numerous times onto the concrete floor and then nailed him with the steel ring steps!!! Right now, Tank can do no wrong and Go-D has no place to hide!!!
[ Tank hoists the Go-D up and then latches onto his head into a huge overhead suplex. Tank unloads with some forearms to the back and then he shoves Go-D into the turnbuckles. Tank starts stabbing his shoulder into the gut and caps it off with a big uppercut that seems to have floored the champion. Tank rubs at his eye, clearly having trouble seeing through it still since that thumb to the eye earlier. Both men tie up as Go-D gets to his feet, only for Tank to pull Go-D into a headlock, then whip him to the canvas with a takedown while squeezing his head. After several seconds of holding him down, Go-D starts to fight his way to a standing base. Tank rising with him, only for Tank to release the hold, slipping behind to lock on a full nelson. He holds that for a moment, but Go-D does a backwards headbutt catching Tank in the face. Tank holds his face and Go-D now slips behind him grabbing him into a full nelson and up into a full nelson slam!!! Go-D waits for Tank to stand, grabbing him and driving him into the mat with a Cross Rhodes!!! Go-D quickly makes the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Tank gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Go-D is shaking his head not believing that Tank actually kicked out of that move. He knows that his only chance lies with the Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver!!!
[ Go-D knees him in the gut and then grabs him and lifting him up, high into the air for a powerbomb but Tank counters and rams a few fists to Go-D’s face and then hops down behind him. Go-D turns around and Tank boots him in the gut powers him up and hits a powerbomb of his own!!! Tank hooks the leg as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Go-D gets the shoulder up just in time!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Go-D went for a powerbomb, but it was Tank’s own powerbomb that knocked the shit out of Go-D!!!
[ Tank pulls Go-D up to his feet again and slugs him a few times before he goes to whip Go-D into the ropes, but Go-D responds with a big boot! Tank is still vertical, so Go-D charges in, but Go-D gets caught and Tank lifts him up, but Go-D kicks his legs and flips Tank upside down and nails his Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver!!! The sold-out crowd explode to their feet as Go-D covers ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Tank gets his foot on the bottom rope!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man I thought that was it!!! I thought Go-D had Tank beat as he flipped Tank up and over and connected flush!!! I have no idea how Tank had the wherewithal to even know where the ropes were.
[ Go-D can’t believe it. He hoists Tank back up and places him on his shoulders, again setting him up for another Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver, which he hopes will finish Tank off; when suddenly the crowd explodes to their feet as “It’s me. It’s me. It’s D… D… P!” rocks the arena and Diamond Dallas Page struts out onto the stage followed by “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson and “Messiah” Chris Simmons. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Holy shit, Go-D’s former teammates are all here and he doesn’t look pleased!!!
[ Go-D drops Tank to the mat and walks over to the ring ropes grabbing them with both hands as he glares up the ramp at his former Legacy members. They look like they want to kill him as they make their way down to the ring and circle it, each taking a side. Go-D spins around watching each of them expecting them to attack him, but nothing. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – Fuck all of you!!! You want a piece of me, let’s do this!!!
Mike Godwinn – It’s almost as if Go-D is baiting them on to attack him so that he can retain his title!!!
[ Go-D turns back to Tank who is now on his feet and he wipes out Go-D with a running knee strike!!! Tank picks him up and drives him into the mat with the Diamondback (Gory Neck Breaker) before floating over him and rolling him up for the ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can’t believe it Mike; we have a brand-new World Heavyweight Champion!!! Tank has done it!!! He has beaten Go-D in an incredible match!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall and new World Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge!!!
[ The referee hands Tank the World Heavyweight title and he drops to his knees and presses the massive gold belt to his forehead thanking everyone who has ever inspired him for this win. Pyro and streamers fire off as the sold-out crowd jumps the guardrail and floods the ring to celebrate with Tank. People that he has no clue are, hoist him up onto their shoulders as parade him around the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Folks, thank you all for tuning in not just tonight; but this year as we are very proud to bring to you the continued exploits of the World Wrestling Empire!!! We invite you all to join us this coming year as we journey outside the United States!!! Happy New Year everyone!!! We hope to see you on Adrenaline next Monday night!!! Good night, everyone!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Night 2 live from the sold-out Tokyo Dome, Tokyo; Japan
Sunday Night January 2nd, 2022
8:00pm EST
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires new promo video package with all the stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone hitting his Stonebreaker, Tank Edge locking on his Recliner, Amber Nova punishing someone with her Nova Driver Travis Blake nailing someone with the Weapon X!!! We see the Bullet Club led by Travis Blake blasts across the big screen as well as Go-D leading his Legacy team. The music of "Till I Collapse" by Eminem echoing 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 Mexican Sensation” Caristico 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 new broadcast colleague for the evening, “The Mexican Sensation” Caristico!!! Partner thank you for joining me tonight as my usual sidekick Pezzer is still recovering from his match last night against Godzilla where unfortunately he got his ass kicked and ended up on the losing end of the stick. Let’s go back and see how it all went awry for poor Pezzer.
[ The videotron comes alive as we see Stone pounds his hands on the mat encouraging Godzilla as Travis climbs under the bottom rope reaching in as far as he can to wake Pezzer up!!! Godzilla climbs to the top rope and leaps off landing right on Travis’ back with the Goodbye Tokyo (top rope double stomp)!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a move by Godzilla to take out Travis Blake with that top rope double stomp right onto his back!!!
[ Godzilla staggers to his feet, only for Pezzer to hit him with a backstabber from behind!!! Pezzer makes the cut sign across his throat as he stomps his boot loading it up for his own superkick!!! Stone screams at Godzilla, but he’s on dream street as he staggers to his feet. Pezzer comes right at him with the superkick, but Godzilla catches the leg and torques it as hard as he can leg whipping Pezzer to the mat!!! Pezzer writhes on the mat clutching his wounded knee as Godzilla comes off the ropes and nails Pezzer in the back of the head with a shotgun dropkick!!! Pezzer doesn’t have a clue what country he is in as Godzilla drops to the mat and locks on the Kata Ha Jime (single arm chokehold)!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Godzilla has the submission locked in deep!!! There’s nowhere for Pezzer to go as his face is turning red and his eyes are starting to roll back in his head!!!
[ The referee drops down into a better position to check Pezzer out and he sees that he’s passed out so he calls for the bell ending the match!!! Jessica climbs into the ring and falls down onto Godzilla and the two of them roll around the ring with her legs wrapped around him like they are having sex. Stone climbs into the ring and just stands there watching with his hands on his hips as Jessica lathers Godzilla up with kisses. Travis can be seen holding his ribs near the rampway looking on in disgust as Pezzer comes around and reaches out for Travis’ help, but Travis just staggers back up the ramp holding his ribs and heads to the safety of the backstage area. ]
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by submission, Godzilla Sanchez!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent submission move by Godzilla to put Pezzer away last night and move on to the United States title match tonight as he challenges Travis Blake for the belt.
Mike Godwinn – This will be the second time that Godzilla will be challenging for the belt. If we remember correctly, Godzilla took on Travis Blake back at High Stakes and lost that fight and his priceless comic book. In other action tonight, we will also see the Women’s National Champion Lady Edge put her title on the line in a Triple Threat match against Shanna Furguson and Solo Darling. This all started a few weeks ago on Adrenaline when Gail Kim was in the ring admonishing Mitch Fierce for what he did to Aoife Valkyrie when things started falling apart.
[ The videotron comes on as we see Shanna Furguson storms out on stage dressed in street clothes as the crowd boos the shit out of her. Gail pauses as she looks up the ramp at Shanna wondering what the hell is going on. ]
Mike Godwinn – Here comes Shanna Furguson and she looks pissed off.
[ Shanna storms down to the ring and dives under the bottom rope popping to her feet and starts to pace around like a mad woman. Gail watches her, backing off a few feet as Shanna demands a mic from JoJo. JoJo hands her one and Shanna points right at Gail... ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – Aoife Valkyrie? Mitch Fierce? What the fuck is this a God damn soap opera? This dude is fucking that chick, that bitch is sucking that guy’s cock...
[ Shanna gets right in Gail’s face backing her into the corner turnbuckle. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I beat Maria Manic’s ass in under three minutes!!! I am the number four contender to the Women’s Word title!!! I’m the baddest bitch on the roster and I want a fucking title shot at Leap of Faith!!! I’m tired waiting while Amber, Millie and Lady Edge get all the title shots!!!
[ Shanna grabs Gail by her blouse and is ready to pound on her... ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I want my...!!!
[ Shanna is interrupted as “Feel the Sting” by Kenny & Harley Wootton rocks the arena and Solo Darling walks out on stage. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – What is it with these women around here? Give them a little bit of power and they think they run the place!!!
[ Solo makes her way down to the ring where grabs a mic from JoJo and climbs in with a serious and determined look on her face. She walks right over to Shanna, who lets go of Gail and she gets right in her face. ]
Solo Darling – Now hold on one damn minute. Before you start tossing around demands for title shots, you better look at the standings because I’m the number one contender. If anyone is going to get a title shot at Leap of Faith, it’s going to be me!!!
[ Gail tries to step between them, but she doesn’t have the strength to keep them apart. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Ladies!!! Ladies, please stop...
[ Suddenly, the crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Ruby Soho” by Rancid explodes across the arena and the Women’s National Champion Lady Edge walks out onto the stage with the Women’s National title belt around her waist!!! She powerwalks down to the ring and climbs in ripping off her title belt and holding it up for the crowd to see. ]
Mike Godwinn – Now things are about to get interesting.
[ Lady Edge asks JoJo for mic and she hands her one. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – You both need to calm the hell down. Now, I came back to the Empire for one reason and that was to shut Amber Nova up; and I achieved that goal. It may have taken more time than I expected, but at the end of the day I beat her ass and in doing so; I took this little baby from her.
[ Lady Edge raises the Women’s National title right in their faces. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – So let me make something perfectly clear. I never wanted to win championships, but since this dropped in my lap, I’m not going to dodge anyone; especially the two of you!!!
[ Lady Edge looks directly at Shanna... ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – I accept your challenge for Leap of Faith!!!
[ Solo looks dumbfounded when Lady Edge walks right over and gets in her face too. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – And I accept your challenge too!!!
[ The crowd is going nuts as they realize where this is going. ]
The Women’s National Champion Lady Edge – At Leap of Faith I’ll beat both your asses!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lady Edge made it perfectly clear that she didn’t come out of retirement to win titles, but since she does have the strap, she’s got no qualms over kicking anyone’s asses that steps up to take it from her. But let me just remind everyone that both Shanna and Solo are former Women’s National Champions. If either of them manages to win tonight they will be two-time champions and that will be a first for that division.
Mike Godwinn – I have to be honest this match alone could be main eventing any show. I can’t wait to see this one. But there’s more to go tonight, as we will also see the World Tag Team titles on the line as the New Regime also find themselves in a Triple Threat match as the Zealots and the Guerillas of Destiny challenge for the belts. This match was forced by the Guerillas of Destiny as they have been attacking both the champions and the Zealots in weeks past almost forcing the champions to put the titles on the line tonight.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Guerillas are not stupid and they knew that where they are ranked and in saying that, they had to force the New Regime to put them in tonight’s match otherwise the attacks would continue.
Mike Godwinn – And what about the former World champion Prophet? Since losing both his World title and his Prophetic book he has hit the bottle pretty hard and it also seems that his own Zealots want nothing to do with him anymore.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Yeah, the last month has been pretty tough on him, but it’s his actions outside the ring that has us all scratching our heads. Let’s go back to Afterburn and watch what he did.
[ The videotron comes on again as we see the referee calls for the bell, and as Messiah goes to make his first move; Prophet slumps down and falls between the middle rope and the bottom rope. He bounces off the ring apron and hits the floor with a thud. ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Fuck me, I’m not sure what’s worse watching Godzilla try and have sex with Jessica or this sloppy drunk asshat.
[ Messiah pleads with the referee to start the count, and having mercy on Prophet does just that. ...1 ...2 ...3 ...and Prophet gets to his feet with a drunken smile ...4 ...5 ...6 ...Prophet slowly drops his wrestling trunks reveling his ass and penis to the entire front row of fans ...7 ...8 ...9 ...and Prophet begins to take a piss right there spraying the fans in the front row!!! ]
“The Living Legend” Pezzer – Now that’s fucking funny!!!
Mike Godwinn – Quick, someone get him a towel to cover up!!!
[ ...10 ...and Prophet is counted out as Psycho Messiah just stands there in the center of the ring nodding his head in disgust at the sight of Prophet. The ringside physician grabs a towel and covers Prophet’s penis as he escorts him up the ramp. The fans are loving it as they laugh their asses off at Prophet clicking away posting the video on Twitter and Instagram!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – And unfortunately, that is just the latest of many examples that we could have shown you to describe the depths of despair that Prophet has fallen to. I really hope in the new year he finds peace with himself. Moving on with tonight’s show, the Women’s World Tag Team titles will be up for grabs as Blue Nation earned their shot at Bloody Mary and Havok by defeating them back on Afterburn.
[ Once again, the videotron comes to life as we see Bloody Mary whips Jessica into the ropes and hits her with a bulldog. Bloody Mary climbs to the top turnbuckle and goes for an Asai moonsault, but Jessica ducks out of the way and Bloody Mary crashes to the mat!!! Ken Peterson comes running down to the ring as Jessica tags out to Charli Evans. Havok enters the ring and throws Jessica out of the ring. Bloody Mary and Havok hit Charli with a double dropkick to her right knee. Havok leaves the ring. Bloody Mary attempts another Asai moonsault, but Charli again ducks out of the way. Charli drives a roundhouse kick into Bloody Mary. Charli hits a spinning backbreaker on Bloody Mary. Charli executes a springboard spear against Bloody Mary. Charli executes the Swipe Left (Double underhook face buster) on Bloody Mary!!! Charli goes for the pin as Jessica dives onto Havok stopping her from interfering!!! Ken Peterson drops down and makes the count ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an incredible opportunity for Blue Nation tonight as they now have earned their title shot by upsetting the champions after losing the week before to Jessie and Lia. I am excited to see if Charli can become a four-time Women’s World Tag Team Champion.
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible feat that would be for her and I am excited to see if she can do this with two different tag team partners. That alone is an incredible feat in itself, but talking about incredible feats, let’s talk about tonight’s main event of the night as Tank Edge takes on Go-D for the World Heavyweight title. It has been since 2007 that Tank Edge has won the Empires version of the World Heavyweight Championship. What a way to put the frosting on the cake that is just an amazing career.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – We would all love to see Tank Edge take the title from Go-D, but we also know that where Go-D goes Conner Edge and Salena follows close behind. I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about this match and it’s over two hours away!!!
Mike Godwinn – This is going to be a match for all age groups partner. For those of you that have been watching the Empire for years you will love the nostalgia of these two men clashing once again and for the newcomers to the world of the World Wrestling Empire what a way to introduce them to two of the most historic wrestlers to ever grace our ring. What an incredible jumping on point for everyone. If you’re a fan of pure wrestling, then the Empire is the place to be.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I’ve only been here a year and I have loved every minute of it.
Mike Godwinn – It’s been one hell of a ride and as we enter into 2022 the staff here at the Empire have huge events planned. For example, the upcoming Cruiserweight title tournament and also the Emperor’s Crown tournament where one man will earn a World title shot.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Two incredible events where the Empire will bring back the Cruiserweight championship which has been vacated since 2007 when Kyle Davis held the title last when he defeated Ivy Vega and Dreamking in an Ultimate X match to win the strap.
Mike Godwinn – I can’t wait to see which of our Cruiserweight’s will walk out of our next pay per view event as the new Cruiserweight champion, and that leads us into our first match of the night as Chandler Hopkins takes on Psycho Messiah for a guaranteed United States title shot. As far as the Cruiserweight division goes, right now Hopkins is ranked fifth in the division and he’s slated to face Steve Scott in the opening round. Psycho Messiah is ranked third and right now he has to face Kahagas. A win or a loss by either man tonight could shift them up or down the rankings.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – If I was either man, I would do everything I could to win tonight to stay out of the seventh or eighth seed because by dropping that far down they would be in direct fire of Travis Blake or Godzilla Sanchez who have to be heavy favorites going into the tournament.
Mike Godwinn – What a way to start the pay per view off with a match with so many implications. Folks, it’s time to kick this match off in a big way. Let’s go down to the ring and join JoJo Rodriguez as she’s ready for this match’s opening introductions!!!
In the opening match of the night
For a future United States Heavyweight Championship title match
Psycho Messiah 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 a future United States Heavyweight title match!! Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 210 lbs, this is… Psycho Messiah!!!
[ The sold-out crowd roars out with a mixture of cheers and boos as Psycho Messiah walks down to the ring to “The Beautiful People” by Marilyn Manson. He climbs into the ring and poses on the second turnbuckle raising his fists high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a year Psycho Messiah has had coming into this match with a pretty good eleven and six record and is currently ranked third for the United States Heavyweight title.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – In my book, Psycho Messiah has had a great year. Nobody else has had the face the adversity like he did. Nobody else was targeted by Legacy like he was and lived to walk away. If this kid can stay focused, he’s going to do big things in 2022.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing 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 cheers him as he walks down to the ringside area. He slowly climbs the ring steps and climbs into the ring waving his cowboy hat to the fans. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here is the Empire’s resident cowboy. Chandler has been the workhorse of the entire company logging in the most matches of anyone, man or woman; with twenty-seven. He comes into tonight’s match against Psycho Messiah with a record of sixteen and eleven and he is ranked fifth in the United States championship division.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Hopkins is the kind of guy that you just can’t take lightly. He has had his shares of highs and lows this year, even going as low as to join Prophet’s Followers. He finally came to his senses and left that group and is now alone again.
[ The referee asks if both men are ready to go and each man nods as he calls for the bell to start the match. Hopkins locks up with Psycho Messiah and the two tussle a bit, jockeying for control, but Hopkins finally overpowers Psycho Messiah and takes him into a side headlock, before tripping him up. Psycho Messiah is right back up, but Hopkins takes him back over with a fireman’s carry! Psycho Messiah is quick to get back to his feet and shoves Hopkins. The referee wants them to mix it up but Psycho Messiah is complaining of a hair pull. Hopkins pleads innocence, since he really didn’t do anything. The official brings them back to the middle of the ring and they lock-up again and Hopkins easily pushes Psycho Messiah off, sending Psycho Messiah rolling into the corner. Another lock-up and Hopkins grabs Psycho Messiah in a headlock, but Psycho Messiah pushes him off into the ropes, leapfrogging over him only for Hopkins to come back and knock him down with a big shoulder tackle. Psycho Messiah again tries to tell the referee about a hair pull, but that’s just ludicrous at this point. Both men are circling each other as they lock hands and Hopkins uses his power to squash Psycho Messiah’s hand. Hopkins keeps the hold locked for a moment, before doing a full arm drag and twist, sending Psycho Messiah to the canvas. Psycho Messiah rolls out of the ring as Hopkins tells him to get his ass back into the ring. Psycho Messiah walks around outside as Hopkins has had enough, running and diving through the ropes, catching Psycho Messiah head-on with a suicide dive!!! Hopkins emphatically rolls Psycho Messiah back into the ring and comes back to get him, but Psycho Messiah has the wherewithal to drive a knee into Hopkins’ head as he’s stepping through the ropes, leaving both men laying on the canvas for a moment trying to recover. ]
Mike Godwinn – Nice knee lift right into Hopkins’ face to slow him down. Psycho Messiah is trying to feel Hopkins out tonight, not wanting to make a wrong move and fall victim to the Wrangler.
[ They both climb to their feet and Hopkins forearms Psycho Messiah, but Psycho Messiah rakes the eyes in response. The referee sees it and yells at him, but that causes Psycho Messiah to talk trash to the official and complain about Hopkins’ cheating. They lock-up one more time and Psycho Messiah uses a headlock takedown, countered into head scissors by Hopkins. He keeps that locked for a while as Psycho Messiah finally breaks it and pulls Hopkins to his feet, giving him a hard chop. Jumping dropkick by Psycho Messiah and now he nails another hard shot to Hopkins. Hopkins counters with a big right hand that sends Psycho Messiah back into the corner. Psycho Messiah begs off and Hopkins wants to nail him one, but the referee separates the two men. Another lock-up and Psycho Messiah pushes Hopkins into the corner this time and nails a shoulder thrust, followed by some more chops. Psycho Messiah rushes in, but Hopkins counters by putting Psycho Messiah in the corner and firing off the right hands, before then sending Psycho Messiah hard into the opposite corner, where he bounces back and gets drilled by a Hopkins spinning wheel kick to the head! Hopkins now stays on top of him, twisting around a top wristlock and then pulling Psycho Messiah to a vertical base, hooking him into a side Russian leg sweep! Hopkins floats over into a pin ...1 ...2 ...and Psycho Messiah gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a back and forth match we are seeing as Hopkins nailed that spinning wheel kick that really cleaned Messiah’s clock!!! Messiah needs to stop wrestling so defensively and go right at Hopkins. Hopkins seems to be more aggressive tonight.
[ Hopkins can practically taste that gold as he pulls Psycho Messiah into another headlock and slowly converts it into a reverse chin lock. Hopkins works the head, but Psycho Messiah rises up slowly and then drops down into a beautiful jawbreaker! Hopkins grabs his chin as Psycho Messiah follows up with a running shooting star press into a cover ...1 ...2 ...and Hopkins manages to kick out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That jawbreaker is a great neutralizer and it did its job as it evened the playing field and allowed Messiah to hit that running shooting star press for the near win.
[ Psycho Messiah argues with the referee that it was a three count, but the official is having none of that. Messiah pulls Hopkins up and rams him head-first into the turnbuckles. Messiah leaps onto the top turnbuckle looking to do a backflip dive onto Hawkins, but Hopkins shoves him and Psycho Messiah has to leap out of the ring! Messiah lands on the apron and crashes down to the outside. As Hopkins stands near the ropes, Psycho Messiah reaches under the ropes and pulls him by the leg and smashes Hopkins right leg into the steel ring post!!! Messiah goes to do it again, but the referee interjects warning Psycho Messiah to get it back into the ring, as he cranks Hopkins’ leg over the apron for a moment, before finally rolling back inside. Messiah stomps on Hopkins and then pulls Hopkins up into an inverted atomic drop. Spinning back kick by Psycho Messiah! Messiah grabs Hopkins and runs his eyes across the top rope. He then pulls Hopkins out of the ring and suplexs him onto the floor. Psycho Messiah grabs him back up and is looking to follow up, but Hopkins fires back with some hard shots, winning that exchange as Psycho Messiah rolls back into the ring. Hopkins follows him back inside, where Psycho Messiah retreats into the corner. Hopkins goes right after him and Psycho Messiah eats a series of rights! Finally, Psycho Messiah fires back and tries to whip Hopkins, but he counters and locks in a sleeper hold! Hopkins has got him held tightly as the referee checks in, yet Psycho Messiah counters into a back suplex!!! Psycho Messiah slowly clambers back to his feet and kicks Hopkins and then drives him into the canvas with a face plant. Psycho Messiah goes to the top turnbuckle and leaps off going for a flying crossbody, but Hopkins somehow catches Psycho Messiah and lifts him up onto his shoulders and nailing a Death Valley Driver!!! Hopkins can feel the title within his grasp as he covers Messiah for the win cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Messiah grabs the bottom rope saving himself!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing counter by Hopkins to catch Messiah out of the air and drive him into the mat with that Death Valley Driver!!!
[ Hopkins delivers a jumping knee drop across the midsection of Psycho Messiah. Hopkins climbs to the middle rope and dives off with a huge stomp to the gut. Hopkins hoists Psycho Messiah up overhead and climbs up with him onto the turnbuckles. He hoists him up and drops back with a nasty Superplex where both men hit the canvas hard!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – I’m not really sure right now who took the worst of that superplex as both men are down and out and nobody is moving!!!
[ The referee starts is mandatory ten count as the sold-out Japanese crowd cheers the two men on. Hopkins is back up to his feet first and he lines up for the Wrangler (Buckshot Lariat); when from the back, Steve Scott and Marc Fulton begin walking down the rampway. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – We have not seen Steve Scott and Marc Fulton a.k.a. the Blood Carnival back together since before the Undisputed pay per view back in March!!!
[ Steve Scott and Marc Fulton sadistically circle the ring as Hopkins takes his eyes off of Psycho Messiah and watches them taking a very defensive stance. Psycho Messiah gets to his feet and sees the two men at ringside, but doesn’t seem to care as he clubs Hopkins from behind before sending him into the ropes. Messiah catches Hopkins on the rebound and drives him into the mat with the Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD)!!! Messiah rolls Hopkins up as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall, Psycho Messiah!!!
[ The referee raises Messiah’s arm in the air as victor when from the back Reverend Azazel walks out on stage dressed in a red sports coat and pants. His hands clasped in-front of him and he has a wicked smile on his face as both Steve Scott and Marc Fulton walk back up the ramp and stand beside him. On the mat, Hopkins looks up wondering if they were out here for him, or to help Messiah win. ]
Mike Godwinn – Psycho Messiah may have won the match tonight, but it opens the door to even more questions as to why did the Blood Carnival come out to the ring at all? Was it for Hopkins, or do they have an even more sinister plan for Psycho Messiah that nobody knows about?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Where Reverend Azazel is concerned you know there is always evil plans. Let’s try to not take anything away from Messiah’s win tonight, but it did end on questionable circumstances and that sucks for Hopkins who really did control most of this match up until that point.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, as we get ready for our next match; let’s go to the back where Blue Nation is standing by with Cindy Meyers.
[ The show cuts to the back where Cindy Meyers is standing between Jessica Troy and Charli Evans who are dressed for their match. ]
Cindy Meyers – Charli, first off congratulations on being named Tag Team of the Year with your former partner Millie McKenzie.
Charli Evans – Thanks Cindy. As Jessica knows, it takes a lot of hard work to win matches, but to be three-time Women’s World tag Team Champions is a dream come true.
Cindy Meyers – On Afterburn, you defeated the Women’s World Tag Team Champions to earn yourselves at a shot at them again tonight. In what ways are you going to approach this match any differently than you did Thursday night?
Jessica Troy – We know that what worked for us Thursday night probably won’t work tonight. They will watch tape and they will make adjustments. But in saying that, we also watched tape and we too will make adjustments to how we will approach them tonight.
Cindy Meyers – Charli, if you and Jessica can defeat Bloody Mary and Havok tonight; you will be a four-time Women’s World Tag Team Champion. A feat not matched by any other women in the Empire.
Charli Evans – Yeah, and honestly; I haven’t even thought about that. We have stayed focused on what we need to do to win this match tonight. Listen, what Millie and I did was incredible. But Millie is not my partner anymore, Jessica is.
Cindy Meyers – Well ladies, best of luck tonight. Guys, back to you.
[ The cameras cuts back to Caristico and Mike at the announcers desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – I can honestly understand why Charli doesn’t want to talk about the past anymore. She must be getting tired of getting questioned about her three championship runs with Millie. If this tag team with Jessica is going to work, then they need to stay focused and out what happened in the past behind them.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s easier said than done when every time Charli turns around people keep bringing it up. It was just Friday night that Millie and Charli were given another award for their achievements. Now, that’s not a bad thing; but it doesn’t help when you are trying to build something with your new tag team partner.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, the Women’s World Tag Team title match is next. Let’s go back to the ring where JoJo is standing by for the introductions!!!
Women’s World Tag Team Championship match
Bloody Mary and Havok © vs Blue Nation
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s World Tag Team Championship!!! Making their way to the ring first, weighing in at a combined weight of 280 lbs, Charli Evans and Jessica Troy; they are... Blue Nation!!!
[ The crowd goes wild as "Live in Dread, Girl" by Ghosts of Sadako rocks the arena and Charli walks out with her tag team partner Jessica Troy. They high five each other and rush the ring, diving under the bottom rope and sliding to the center of the ring where they pose for the fans!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Blue Nation comes into this match with a decent five and five record and are ranked second in the Women’s Tag Team title division with their most recent win over the champions to earn them this title shot.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – We still don’t know where the Heartbreakers stand when it comes to their contracts with them expiring on January sixth, but if I was a team like say Caged Heat, I would be pretty pissed off that Blue Nation got this match and not them. I would even go as far as saying that S.E.X., after their win last night; might have an argument that they too should be in this match.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their opponents! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 414 lbs., they are the Women’s World Tag Team Champions Bloody Mary and Havok!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy cheering as "Let's Go All the Way" by Insane Clown Posse rocks the arena as Bloody Mary and Havok make their way down to the ring and climb in each taking a corner showing off their newly won World Tag Team titles. ]
Mike Godwinn – The champions look to be in great shape following their loss to Blue Nation just a few weeks ago on Afterburn. I am sure that losing to them still burns their asses.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Both of these women are very proud women and losing like they did in their very first match after winning the titles at Ladies’ Night Out has to sting a little. The last thing they want to be tagged as is interim champions.
[ The referee raises the tag titles high over-head before handing them to the ringside attendant for safe keeping. Bloody Mary and Charli has decided to start the match off as the referee calls for the bell. Bloody Mary tries a collar and elbow tie-up, but Charli Evans counters it with a sneaky small package roll-up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...and Bloody Mary gets her shoulder up!!! Charli smiles at Bloody Mary as she shows with her fingers just how close she came to winning the titles!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a sneaky move that was by the veteran Charli Evans to almost rip away the tag titles in record time!!!
[ Charli drives a European uppercut onto Bloody Mary. Charli drives a dropkick to the knee of Bloody Mary dropping her to one knee. Charli comes off the ropes and wipes Bloody Mary out with a shotgun basement clothesline to the back of the head. Charli is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Bloody Mary kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Bloody Mary has no clue which was is up right now as Charli Evans is all over her. Bloody Mary needs to tag out to a fresh Havok and try to get this match back on track.
[ Charli drives a fist to the midsection of Bloody Mary. Charli drives a running high knee into Bloody Mary. Charli uses a Russian legsweep on Bloody Mary. Charli nails a dropkick to the knee of Bloody Mary. Charli whips Bloody Mary into the ropes, but Bloody Mary reverses it and hits Charli with a back body drop. Bloody Mary tags out to Havok. Jessica Troy enters the ring and throws Bloody Mary out of the ring. Jessica nails a thrust kick to the head of Havok and then leaves the ring. Charli takes Havok down with an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles. Charli goes for a top rope twisting moonsault, but Havok rolls out of the way. Havok hits a Slingblade on Charli. Havok rolls Charli up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – This just what we thought was going to happen when Havok came into this match. The power of Havok is tough for the much smaller Charli Evans to handle. She needs to even the odds and get Jessica Troy into the match who is much more powerful.
[ Bloody Mary enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Havok and Bloody Mary whip Charli into the ropes and they hit Charli with a double clothesline. Havok and Bloody Mary again whip Charli into the ropes and they attempt to hit Charli with a double clothesline, but she ducks-down under it, comes off the far ropes and hits them with a double clothesline. Bloody Mary rolls out of the ring as Charli nails Havok with a standing moonsault and then covers her as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Havok kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent move by Charli when she hit that double clothesline followed by that standing moonsault press for the pin attempt. If she’s going to hang with Havok then she’s going to have to keep the big girl off her feet tonight.
[ Jessica Troy comes into the ring to make it two-on-one. Charli and Jessica whip Havok into the ropes and they attempt to hit Havok with a double fist to the midsection, but she counters it with a double clothesline that sends Jessica out of the ring. Charli eventually tags out to Jessica Troy. Jessica and Charli whip Havok into the ropes and they hit Havok with a double clothesline. Jessica tries to smash Havok’s head into the turnbuckle, but Havok reverses it and smashes Jessica’s head in. Havok whips Jessica into the ropes and nails a bulldog on her. Bloody Mary enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Havok and Bloody Mary hit Jessica with a double elbowdrop. Bloody Mary leaves the ring. Havok hits a spinning backbreaker on Jessica. Bloody Mary enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Havok and Bloody Mary whip Jessica into the ropes and they hit Jessica with a double fist to the midsection. Bloody Mary leaves the ring. Havok takes Jessica down with a DDT. Havok hits a Bronco Buster on Jessica. Havok nails an enzuigiri on Jessica Troy. Havok whips Jessica into the ropes and misses with a shoulderblock, but Jessica drives a clothesline on Havok. Jessica rolls Havok up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...and Havok kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man if anyone is going to match Havok’s power it’s going to be Jessica tonight. That clothesline by Jessica just rang Havok’s bell.
[ Jessica tags out to Charli Evans. Charli hits a rolling cutter on Havok. Charli nails Havok with a lariat. Charli hits a 6-1-9 on Havok. Charli nails an elbowdrop on Havok. Charli goes for a diving elbowdrop, but Havok counters it with a kick to the midsection. Havok goes for the Demon Drop (an over the shoulder belly to back piledriver), but Charli blocks it. Havok attempts a monkey flip, but Charli blocks it. Jessica enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Charli and Jessica whip Havok into the ropes and they hit Havok with a double clothesline. Jessica leaves the ring. Charli locks Havok in a sleeperhold. Havok is valiantly trying to break the hold and manages to grab the ropes. Charli kicks Havok. Charli punches Havok. Charli chops Havok. Havok punches Charli. Havok hits Charli. Havok punches Charli. Havok hits a springboard spear on Charli. Havok tags out to Bloody Mary. Jessica enters the ring and lays out Havok. Jessica nails a back heel kick into Bloody Mary. Charli hits an Exploder suplex on Bloody Mary. Jessica leaves the ring. Charli tries for a Side Russian Legsweep, but Bloody Mary counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of her head. Bloody Mary goes for a springboard bulldog, but Charli ducks out of the way. Charli attempts a superkick, but Bloody Mary counters it with a legsweep takedown. Bloody Mary sends Charli into the ropes, but Charli reverses it and nails a bulldog on Bloody Mary. Charli attempts a jumping pump kick, but Bloody Mary counters it with an inside cradle roll-up as Joey Jiles counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Charli Evans tried to end this match with that superkick, but Bloody Mary saw it coming and took Charli down with a legsweep. She then tried to hit a pump kick, but again Bloody Mary countered with an inside cradle-roll up. You can see that Bloody Mary has done her homework since their last match a few weeks ago.
[ Bloody Mary nails Charli with a top rope diving elbowdrop. Bloody Mary hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope onto Charli. Bloody Mary nails a huracanrana from the second rope on Charli. Bloody Mary tries for an armdrag takedown, but Charli counters it with a spinning headscissors. Charli hits the 6-1-9 on Bloody Mary. Charli attempts an arm twist ropewalk chop, but Bloody Mary counters it with an armdrag takedown. Bloody Mary punches Charli. Charli kicks Bloody Mary. Charli punches Bloody Mary. Charli takes Bloody Mary down with an armdrag takedown. Charli drives a fist to the midsection of Bloody Mary. Charli punches Bloody Mary. Charli slaps Bloody Mary. Charli kicks Bloody Mary. Charli uses a monkey flip on Bloody Mary. Charli hits a standing corkscrew legdrop onto Bloody Mary. Charli nails a springboard bulldog onto Bloody Mary. Charli goes for a slingshot, but Bloody Mary ducks out of the way. Bloody Mary drives a fist to the midsection of Charli. Bloody Mary nails a top rope elbowdrop onto Charli. Bloody Mary attempts a corner forearm smash, but Charli ducks out of the way and Bloody Mary crashes into Joey Jiles. Charli hits a Side Russian Legsweep on Bloody Mary and covers her up but there is no referee to count. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a back and forth match we are witnessing right now between Bloody Mary and Charli Evans!!! I think both women are running on pure adrenaline right now!!!
[ Charli hits a dropkick from the second rope on Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary springs to her feet and drives a lariat into Charli. Referee Todd Sinclair comes running down to the ring and dives in. Havok enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Bloody Mary and Havok whip Charli into the ropes and they hit Charli with a double clothesline. Havok leaves the ring. Bloody Mary attempts a springboard bulldog, but Charli ducks out of the way. Charli attempts a spinning backbreaker, but Bloody Mary counters it with a spinning headscissors into a cradle pin attempt as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Charli kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Beautiful headscissors takedown by Bloody Mary to convert that into a pin attempt to almost get the win.
[ Bloody Mary drives a fist to the midsection of Charli. Charli springs to her feet, runs into the ropes and Bloody Mary nails Charli with a Spanish Fly. Charli crawls to her corner and tags out to Jessica Troy. Havok enters the ring and lays out Jessica with a clothesline. Havok leaves the ring as Bloody Mary runs into the ropes and hits Jessica with a spin kick. Bloody Mary is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – You can feel that the Women’s Champions are pulling away as the match goes on. Blue Nation needs to find a way to turn this around and quick.
[ Bloody Mary hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope onto Jessica. Bloody Mary tries for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Jessica head smashes Bloody Mary right ion the bridge of the nose and snaps off a Fisherman Suplex (an over the shoulder belly to back piledriver)!!! Jessica Troy is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts ...1 ...2 ...Havok tries to get into the ring, but is cut off by Charli who manages to dive across and shoulder tackles her to the mat ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall and new Women’s World Tag Team Champions Blue Nation!!!
Mike Godwinn – Can you believe this Caristico? Charli Evans and Jessica Troy just did the impossible and beat Bloody Mary and Havok for the Women’s World Tag Team titles!!!
[ Jessica and Charli embrace in the middle of the ring as the referee hands them their new Tag Team title belts. The two women are brought to tears as the sold-out Tokyo Dome gives them a standing ovation for all their hard work. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a hell of a fight we just witnessed tonight by these four women and it was as simple as a Fisherman Suplex that won the match for Blue Nation!!!
[ Their celebration is short lived as “New Foundation” rocks the arena and former Women’s World Tag Team Champions Nattie Neidhart, Shotzi Blackheart and Indy Hartwell known collectively as the Heartbreakers walk out on stage in street clothes to the roar of the crowd. Nattie has a mic as she stops at the top of the ramp and smiles down at Jessica and Charli. ]
Mike Godwinn – The Heartbreakers are here tonight!!! We haven’t seen them since Ladies’ Night Out over a month ago!!!
Nattie Neidhart – Ladies, let us be the first to congratulate you on winning the Women’s World Tag Team Championship!!!
[ The crowd cheers them on. ]
Nattie Neidhart – That’s right, the two of you earned that win tonight. In-fact, as we were back in Gail Kim’s office watching your match, I told her that if the two of you won tonight; we would sign a new contract with the stipulation being that the first team you defended your titles against... would be us!!!
[ The crowd roars in approval. ]
Nattie Neidhart – So ladies, enjoy your time as champions because it is going to be very short lived. Oh, and if you’re wondering when our match is going to be; let’s say Climax on January 30th!!!
[ The audible noise level is deafening as the Heartbreakers smile down at the new champions. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is incredible Mike. Climax is the first all-women’s pay per view of the new year and somehow the Heartbreakers have slotted themselves in for the first title shot against the new champions Blue Nation!!! That is going to be an incredible challenge for these two young women.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, as we prepare for our huge World Tag Team Triple Threat match; we want to go back to Friday night as Prophet tried to board the private plane that would take us here to Japan. It wasn’t pretty. Let’s watch.
Friday night December 31st
Logan International Airport, Boston Massachusetts
[ As the over eighty men and women that make up the production crew and wrestlers wait to board the two private jets that the owner of the Empire has chartered, Mark looks down at his cell phone and checks the time. Five-fifteen pm. He sighs knowing what is about to happen to Shane, but the man brought it upon himself. In order to fix this, he has to cut ties with him. He has to let the DEA do what they do best and that means taking Shane down for his illegal dealings with the Cartel. The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim walks over to him. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – You ok boss? You seem distracted.
[ Mark smiles as he puts his phone away. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – No, everything is fine.
[ Just then, the boarding agent comes over the intercom... ]
Boarding Agent – We will now begin boarding Flights 342 and Flights 529 bound for Tokyo Japan.
[ Gail smiles at Mark. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – That’s us.
[ She looks around knowing that they are missing someone. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Have you seen Shane?
[ Mark nods his head yes... ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, yeah; I talked to him about an hour ago. He’s running late. He’s going to catch another flight later tonight.
[ Mark stands up and slings his carry-on bag over his shoulder when from across the room he hears a scuffle of some sorts. As he approaches the disturbance, he can see airport security along with Painkiller and Insanity standing around Prophet who is obviously drunk with a bottle of booze in his hand. Mark can see that he is bare foot and still dressed in his wrestling gear from a month ago. His hair matted and knotted up from not taking a shower for that long. ]
“The Modern-day Messiah” “The Chosen One” Prophet – Get your fucking hands off of me.
Airport Security Agent #1 – Sir, you cannot board the plane with an open bottle. You need to leave it with us. If you fail to comply, then we will be forced to arrest you.
Painkiller – Dude, just give him the bottle.
“The Modern-day Messiah” “The Chosen One” Prophet – Fuck off. This cost me big bucks.
Insanity – If you don’t give it to them, they are going to arrest you.
[ Mark has had enough. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Listen, if you don’t give them the bottle; you’re not going to make it to Japan and I’m going to have to suspend you. Is that what you want?
Painkiller – Just give it up man.
[ Prophet smiles as he tips his head back and tries to down the rest of the contents of the bottle, which he fails at miserably and most of the liquid spills all over his beard, chest and floor soaking him. He then laughs drunkenly and throws the bottle across the room smashing it against a far wall. ]
“The Modern-day Messiah” “The Chosen One” Prophet – You’ll never take me alive!!!
[ And Prophet runs across the room barefoot heading straight for the Boarding Agent. She screams afraid for her life as Prophet darts back and forth trying to avoid security agents. He thinks that he’s just about made up as he attempts to leap over one last row of seats, but he misjudges the height of the seats and his foot catches the top of the chair and he crashes to the floor at the feet of the Boarding Agent. Prophet moans in pain as he has a pretty good red rug burn across the right side of his face. He attempts to get up and make one last sprint for the boarding gate when three very large security guards gang tackle him in a heap of arms and legs flailing about. Mark just stands there watching as Painkiller and Insanity walks up to him. ]
Painkiller – He’s not coming to Japan, is he?
[ Mark looks up at Painkiller... ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – You think?
[ Airport security handcuffs Prophet on Prophet as he struggles with them. He manages to break free, with his hands cuffed behind his back; and once again he makes a mad dash for the boarding gate. The head security office pulls out his taser and fires it at Prophet hitting him in the back. Prophet lights up like a Christmas tree as he spasms and collapses to the floor. Mark watches on as Prophet twitches and kicks on the floor as volts of electricity pumps into him. He can see the puddle of piss forming under him and he just closes his eyes wondering what the fuck he’s gotten himself into. ]
Now...
[ The show comes back and we see Travis Blake, Amber Nova, Cassie Lee and the Guerillas of Destiny in their dressing room along with Paul Heyman. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Listen up, I just want to say how proud I am of Amber Nova for bringing back the Women’s World title to the Bullet Club!!!
[ Cassie pats Amber on the back congratulating her. Travis looks around and notices Jessica McKay is missing. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Where’s Jess? How come she’s not here with us?
[ Amber looks up at Cassie, who shrugs her shoulders. ]
Cassie Lee – Don’t ask me. She probably with Godzilla.
[ Travis looks pissed as he rubs his eyes in frustration. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Godzilla? Are you fucking kidding me? What’s up with her recently? She’s spending more time with him than she is with us?
[ Cassie shrugs her shoulder’s. ]
Cassie Lee – Fuck buddy’s, I guess.
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Fuck buddies? Tell her to fuck someone else!!!
[ Tanga Loa pipes in... ]
Tanga Loa – She aint the only one.
[ Travis snaps his head around and glares at him. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Care to explain?
[ Tanga nods over at Cassie. ]
Tanga Loa – Ask her. She banging the enemy too.
[ Cassie looks pissed as she snaps a finger at Tanga. ]
Cassie Lee – Who I fuck and who I don’t has nothing to do with you!!! You’re just jealous I’m not fucking you!!!
[ Travis throws his hands in the air... ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Wait, who are you sleeping with?
[ Cassie looks away and mutters... ]
Cassie Lee – Maverick.
[ Travis looks at her again not really hearing her... ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Excuse me? What was that?
[ Tama Tonga chimes in. ]
Tama Tonga – She’s banging Maverick boss. I knew bringing these two sluts in was a bad idea.
[ Amber snaps. ]
The Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – I was my idea to bring them in. Strength in numbers, remember?
Tanga Loa – Yeah, as long as they can keep their legs shut.
Cassie Lee – Who I sleep with has nothing to do with my loyalty to the Bullet Club.
Tama Tonga – It does when it involves that crew.
The Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – This is bullshit. You know where our loyalties lie.
[ Travis walks up to Amber and glares right at her. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – I know where your loyalties lie, but as far as your girls go; it seems they have their own agenda. Tonight, I have a huge match against Godzilla for my United States Heavyweight title and the last thing I need is Jessica turning on me right in the middle of my match. Can you promise me that? Can you promise me that she won’t stick the knife in my back when I least expect it?
[ Amber looks away knowing that she would be a fool to promise Travis anything right now without first talking to Jessica. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Tonight, we have a golden opportunity to bring the World Tag Team titles back to the Bullet Club.
[ Travis looks over at Tama and Tanga. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – It’s been eight long months since the two of you held the titles. Tonight, all that comes to an end as we go into 2022 holding three belts!!!
[ Both Tama and Tanga nod their heads agreeing with Travis. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – The New Regime are undefeated and they won’t be easy to beat, but they we beat them three weeks ago in a six-man tag match and I know that the two of you can do it again!!!
[ Tama and Tanga get pumped up as they high five each other. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Let’s do this!!!
[ The Guerillas of destiny leave the dressing room as Travis stays back and looks at Amber. ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion “The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Clean up your house, is that understood?
[ Amber just looks at him not saying a word. After a second or two, Travis walks out and Amber just glances over her shoulder at Cassie. ]
The Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Go find her!!!
[ The show cuts back to Caristico and Mike at the broadcast table. ]
Mike Godwinn – As we listen in to the Bullet Club you can see that Travis is doing everything that he can to keep the cracks that are forming in the Bullet Club from turning into full blown chasms that can never be repaired. Many great stables have fallen apart from internal affairs more so than outside factors.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Just imagine how much better the Empire would be if the Bullet Club imploded and we didn’t have to worry about their antics anymore?
Mike Godwinn – I always wondered that, but as one group falls there always seem to be another waiting to take its place. Folks, it’s time for our huge Triple Threat World Tag Team title match that pits the New Regime defending their titles against both the Guerillas of Destiny and the Zealots. What a match this is going to be. JoJo, take it away young lady.
World Tag Team Championship match
The New Regime © vs The Zealots vs the Guerillas of Destiny
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Tag Team Championship!!! Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Paul Heyman, weighing in at a combined weight of 439 lbs., they are Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa; this is… the Guerillas of Destiny!!
[ The sold-out crowd goes nuts booing as “The Firing Squad” by No Name Tim rocks the arena as the two Samoan warrior’s storm down to the ring and dive under the bottom rope in unison popping to their feet and posing on the ropes as Heyman stays on the floor. ]
Mike Godwinn – The Guerillas have forced the New Regimes hand by attacking them and the Zealots for the past month and here they are, now in the title match that they really wanted.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Too true Mike. The attacks were secondary to getting themselves inserted into this title match tonight. They knew they didn’t want to wait another month for another title shot, especially if the Zealots were to win resetting the rankings and allowing Legacy back into title contention. The Guerillas needed to make their move now.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their first opponents. Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 433 lbs; 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 Zealots, Painkiller and Insanity stand center stage. The sold-out crowd boos their asses off as they walk down to the ring and climb in. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to say that the Zealots seem much better without Prophet. Not to mention that Prophet’s recent antics have shined a negative light on the team to the point where he openly pissed on fans and then got into a scuffle with airport security back in Boston Friday night.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man, talk about an up and down year for Prophet. He started 2021 off as the hero of the company, but later we learned that it was all a façade and that his true goal was to become the World Champion and reveal himself as being the Messiah of the Empire. After losing both his title and Prophetic Book to Go-D, he mentally could not handle it and hit the bottle to settle himself; obviously not working.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And their final opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Kahagas and weighing in at a combined weight of 480 lbs., Shinigami Shogun and Rasputin Ito; they are the World Tag Team Champions…this is the New Regime!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy cheering as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena as the two Japanese superstars make their way down to the ring followed by Kahagas. Pyro and confetti shoot high into the air as the Japanese fan favorites climb into the ring and show off their World Tag Team titles!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The Japanese fans here in Tokyo love these guys. This might play a part in the match tonight going forward as this is seemingly home court advantage for the champions!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Yes, it is Mike and it is so much different than what they are used to hearing back in the United States where most of the fans that come out and watch our shows enjoy booing them.
[ Insanity and Shogun and Tama are all inside the ring to start the match off. Tama is looking to make an impact early and comes flying across the ring, colliding with Shogun and taking him down with a flying forearm. He quickly spins around and hits one of his patented superkicks on Insanity, knocking him backwards into the turnbuckles. Tama then jumps up onto Shogun’s shoulders and hits a huricanrana into a pin attempt ...1 ...and Shogun manages to kick out, but Tama snatches him into a side headlock and drags him down to the canvas. ]
Mike Godwinn – Tama Tonga is out of the gate fast tonight as he knows that the key to winning a Triple Threat match is to end it quickly.
[ Tama locks the side headlock in tight working over Shogun, trying to cut the air supply from him as Tanga cheers on from his corner slapping the turnbuckle pad. Shogun flails his legs and begins to readjust his body until he escape the hold managing to slip out of it and back to his feet. Tama gets back to his feet and manages to cover up from Shogun’s attempted rights and counters with a low roundhouse kick that takes Shogun down. From behind, Insanity drives an elbow to the head and then he hammers into Tama, but Tama returns fire with a low roundhouse kick to the thigh of Insanity and then goes for a roundhouse kick to the head of Insanity but Insanity duck’s underneath and grabs Tama into a sleeper hold. He wrenches it on, only for Shogun to come up from behind and lock in a sleeper of his own!! Shogun manages to hold onto his sleeper, as the two men try and get away from him. Eventually he drops down into a double sleeper jaw breaker!!! Shogun covers Tama ...1 ...2 ...and Tama escapes!!! Shogun then rolls over and covers Insanity ...1 ...2 ...and Painkiller is in to break it up! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The crowd gives Shogun a standing ovation for his efforts even though he came up a bit short.
[ Shogun and Painkiller exchange shots, as the referee tries to get some control. Shogun turns around and starts to lay in the kicks in the corner to Tama he forgets about the third man in the ring and that’s Insanity! He spins Shogun around and hits a T-bone suplex! Insanity reaches out and tags in Painkiller, who stomps away on Shogun and starts to lock him into the hammer lock, only for Shogun to counter it with a shoulder to the midsection and a throat thrust to the face! Shogun sends Painkiller into the turnbuckles and then charges in with a flying spinning heel kick to the face! Shogun stands up and throws out his arms and the crowd cheers him on. Shogun turns around and picks up Tama before shooting him off into the ropes. Tama hits them and Shogun goes low and Tama runs right into a back body drop. Shogun smirks a bit as Tama shoots to his feet and reaches out and tags in his partner. Tanga comes in, ducking a clothesline from Shogun and grabs him and lifts him up and drops him with an inverted atomic drop! Painkiller comes in, but Tanga counters with a swinging suplex slam. Painkiller rolls around the ring in obvious pain. Tanga measures and nails a superkick to the jaw. Tanga looks for another, but Shogun comes up from behind and clobbers him with a big right hook. Shogun goes for another, but Tanga tags out to Tama who comes in behind and hits Shogun with a dropkick! Shogun staggers forward and now the Guerillas of Destiny hit a double dropkick!!! The referee forces the illegal man out of the ring, as Tama uses a headlock takeover on Shogun. Shogun shows his true power and in a show of strength he dead lifts Tama and slams him to the mat with a scoop slam. Shogun’s picks Tama up and hits a front slam and puts his shoulders on the mat ...1 ...2 ...and Tama rolls his shoulder up. ]
Mike Godwinn – Another great pin attempt by Shogun as the fans her in Japan are cheering on every move they make.
[ After a moment or two, Shogun forces Tama’s shoulders back down and the referee slaps the mat again ...1 ...2 ...and Tanga dives in to break it up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent save by Tanga as he knew that his partner was in bad shape.
[ Shogun hammers Tanga backwards and then Ito comes into the ring illegally and nails Tanga with a Spear!!! Ito nearly splits Tanga in half as Shogun turns around and Insanity is there, elbowing him in the face. Insanity sends him off into the ropes, but ducks under a clotheslining and comes back with a running low crossbody! Shogun hauls Insanity up and hits an inverted DDT and covers him for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Painkiller dives in to break it!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – That was damn close Caristico as Painkiller came in at the last possible second to save his team from losing their opportunity at the titles.
[ Ito and Shogun unload on both Tanga and Tama, smashing them into opposite corners. The referee is having a hard time getting control back of this one, as we more or less expected it would fall apart at some point. Ito with some headbutts to Tanga, while Tama gets a vicious face rake and then a pair of elbows from Shogun. Kahagas climbs up on the apron giving Ito some advice as Painkiller and Insanity do a pair of dueling headbutts to Shogun and then turn and give one to Tanga as well. Painkiller and Tama lock up once again and end up shoving each other into the corner. Painkiller drives an uppercut to Tama’s face as he takes control and then hits Tama with a series of throat thrusts as he backs him into the ropes. Painkiller sends Tama into the opposite ropes and on the rebound catches Tama with a back body drop. Painkiller hits a high leaping knee drop right across the chest of Tama and then covers Tama for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Ito dives in breaking it up. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is the risk of Triple Threat matches for the champions as you do not need to get pinned to lose your titles. It is a clear-cut disadvantage for the champions as they try and hold onto their titles.
[ Ito now throws Painkiller into the turnbuckles and charges in with a quick splash. Ito then snaps him out of the turnbuckles with snapmare and wrenches in a reverse chin lock. Shogun is starting to get up to his feet on the other side and he’s the legal man for his team as Tama tags out to Tanga. Tanga nails a dropkick to the stomach of Shogun and then he flies off the top rope, looking for a twisting cross body press that takes Shogun down. Tanga covers Shogun for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Ito dives in with the save!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – This is so hard to follow right now with bodies flying everywhere out there. I have no idea how the referee can keep track of who is the legal man and who is not.
[ Tama clips Ito’s knee from behind and then spikes him with a DDT! Tama covers Ito for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun pays his partner back with a save of his own!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Japanese fans here in the Tokyo Dome are on pins and needles right now as their heroes are desperately trying to hold onto their titles.
[ Shogun pulls Tama up off the pin hitting a pump handle half nelson driver! Shogun looks pretty proud of himself but here comes Tanga out of nowhere with a jumping high knee to the chin, taking him down like a ton of bricks! Tanga quickly hooks the leg for the cover the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a knee shot right to the face of Shogun that clearly rocked his world!!! I am stunned that Shogun had the mindset to kick out.
[ Tanga gets back to his feet and heads over to the Zealots corner, as he straight up thumbs Painkiller in the eye!!! Tanga then leaps up onto the top rope and springboards into a Lou Thesz press onto Painkiller, then starts raining down savage lefts and rights directly to Painkiller's face! Tanga connects with twelve or maybe thirteen stiff blows before the official hauls him off of Painkiller, threatening to disqualify his team. Ito offers a twisted grin at Painkiller before pulling him to his feet and shoving him back into the ropes, then unloading with large, overhead, open-palmed smacks straight to Painkiller's chest. Ito delivers these huge strikes, four at a time; before pausing momentarily, then delivering another round. He does this three times before Irish whipping Painkiller to the opposite ropes, and as Painkiller rebounds, Ito plants him with a Spinebuster Slam!!! Ito hooks Painkiller’s leg for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Painkiller reverses into a crucifix pin for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun makes the save again only for Tanga to schoolboy Shogun for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Ito breaks it up! Tanga with a superkick to Ito, then a superkick to Shogun! Again Tanga covers Shogun for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and this time Ito breaks it up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is insane right now as we are seeing rapid fire pin attempts by all three teams!!! Nobody holds any clear advantage right now in this match as the clock ticks onward.
[ Ito lifts Tanga up for a suplex but then snaps him over almost into a backbreaker. Ito turns around and Insanity is there with a pair of forearms. Insanity whips Ito into the turnbuckles and then hoists Ito up onto the turnbuckles. Insanity climbs up as if for a superplex and cinches Ito high, but Tama comes in with a couple of rights to the back. Tanga is there as well as both of the Guerillas climb up alongside Insanity and hook him up while he’s still on the top rope holding Ito and here comes Shogun who comes up behind and grabs underneath both of the Guerillas into a double powerbomb position and the everyone crashes to the mat with a Tower of Doom Superplex and everybody is down!!! Slowly, Tama gets to his feet and comes over covers up Painkiller for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Painkiller shoots his shoulder off the mat!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Did you see that? We have not seen the Tower of Doom maneuver in years!!! Nobody walks away from the Tower of Doom the same!!!
[ Painkiller backs away and sits down cross legged in the ring. Tama slaps the mat in anger, getting back up to his feet and then runs at him for a low diving clothesline but Painkiller just lays on his back to avoid it, popping back up to the seated position as soon as he goes by and then hopping back up to his feet and turning around into Ito who blasts him with a clothesline. Tanga gets up and turns around into a back kick to the gut by Ito who grabs Tanga and lifts him up for a suplex, but instead spikes Tanga down for a brainbuster!!! Ito covers Tanga for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Tama dives in to break it up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Someone, anyone needs to finish this because we are under two minutes left in this match!!!
[ Tama elbows Ito in the face and then Tanga and Tama measure up and nails a double team superkick! Ito crumples to the mat and Tama runs over to the ropes and hits a springboard moonsault right onto Ito and he hooks both of Ito’s legs for the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun dives in breaking it up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What a huge save by Shogun as he just beat the clock and saved his tag team partner!!! The Japanese fans have been on their feet for ten minutes now feeding off of every move the New Regime makes!!!
[ Shogun grabs Tama and hits him with the From Space (modified GTS with a Pele kick)!!! Shogun drops down onto Tama for the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and just before the referee’s hand hits the mat ending this, the bell rings as the time has expired!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – This match has been declared a time limit draw!!!
Mike Godwinn – Oh so close for New Regime as they were a split second away from getting the pinfall victory tonight, but I think that they will take this any way they can as long as they walk out with the straps.
[ Shogun and Ito raise their tag titles high overhead as the sold-out crowd gives them a standing ovation. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This was an incredible display by all three teams tonight and honestly, the only team that came out on the losing end was Legacy who had to be rooting on anyone but New Regime. With their win tonight it still locks out Legacy from challenging for the titles until New Regime drops them.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, tonight we watched as Reverend Azazel came out at the end of the Psycho Messiah and Chandler Hopkins match; but that was not the only time our cameras caught up with him. During the tag team title match, we found him backstage with Shanna Furguson. Let’s go back and see what our cameras caught.
[ The videotron comes to life as we see Shanna Furguson getting ready for her huge Triple Threat match for the Women’s National title when Reverend Azazel walks into the room with a smile on his face. She looks at him defensively... ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – What the hell do you want?
[ Azazel smiles at her. ]
Reverend Azazel – What I want is what’s best for you my dear. You see, I have watched you for months now and I can honestly say that nobody has been held back as much as you have. Nobody has been lost in the shuffle as much as you have. Nobody has been “Forgotten” as much as you have.
[ Shanna snickers at Azazel. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – Stop talking riddles old man and get to the point.
[ Shanna looks past Azazel and watches as Steve Scott and Marc Fulton walk into the room. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I see how this is going to go down now.
[ Azazel motions for her to calm down. ]
Reverend Azazel – Please my dear, that is far from what we are here to discuss with you. My boys here, just like you; have been held down for far too long. I am here to offer you a place within our ranks. We are going to be the voice of the Empire going into 2022. We are going to be the team that rises from the ashes. We are going to be the team that people will cringe at when they see us on the card opposite of them.
[ Shanna rolls her eyes at them. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – I aint got time for this noise. I got a match to get ready for.
[ Azazel smiles at her. ]
Reverend Azazel – I know you do, and I have been studying your opponents and I believe that I have a plan that assure you walking out a two-time Women’s National Champion!!!
[ Shanna snickers at him. ]
“The Beast” Shanna Furguson – You got a plan? Well let’s hear this plan.
[ Azazel motions the camera crew to leave the room as he slams the door shut looking for some privacy as the show cuts back to Mike and Caristico at ringside. ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, if Reverend Azazel can sway Shanna into joining his little stable, he will have gathered a formidable force to be reckoned with.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I couldn’t agree more. He has already signed Marc Fulton and Steve Scott to his team along with “The Irish Asskicker” Arik Cannon who we have not seen since Azazel signed him. I have wondered how Azazel is going to get Cannon back into an Empire ring after he was released months ago? That is going to be a trick I can’t wait to see Azazel pull off.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, our next match features Lady Edge putting her Women’s National title on the line in our second Triple Threat match of the night. Matches like this never favor the champion as the odds have decreased exponentially for them. Let’s join JoJo back in the ring for the introductions!!!
Women’s National Championship match
Lady Edge © vs Shanna Furguson vs Solo Darling
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the Women’s National Championship!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 122 lbs., she is the former Women’s National Champion; this is… Solo Darling!!!
[ The crowd gives her a mixed reaction as “Feel the Sting” by Kenny & Harley Wootton rocks the arena and Solo walks out on stage. She makes her way down to the ring where she climbs in with a serious and determined look on her face. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a year Solo Darling has had starting off rough until she team with Reverend Azazel and he turned her career around. After his departure, she went on to continue her winning ways ending the year with a nine and ten record and is currently ranked first for the Women’s National title as she looks to regain the championship she held for about a month.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – solo did start the year off pretty rough, but under the leadership of Azazel she did turn things around and she did capture the Women’s National title. But after Azazel left, she learned that it wasn’t all him and that she had the potential in her to do this alone. That’s why when he returned to the Empire looking to form this new stable, she turned him down and decided to go it alone.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And her first opponent. Making her way to the ring being accompanied by Reverend Azazel; she weighs in at 155 lbs., she is the former Women’s National Champion; this is… “The Beast” Shanna Furguson!!!
[ The crowd boos as “The Trainer Battle” of the Pokémon Guitar Cover plays as Shanna storms down to the ring with Azazel right behind her, bare foot and dressed in her UFC garb. She dives under the bottom rope and starts to pace around the ring like a mad woman as Reverend Azazel stays on the floor and circles the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Whatever Azazel said to Shanna, she must have liked because here he is tonight walking down to the ring with her.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That game plan Azazel had must have piqued her interest. If Shanna or Solo can win tonight they will become two time Women’s National Champions.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And finally, making her way to the ring weighing in at 122 lbs, she is the Women’s National Champion, this is... Lady Edge!!!
[ The crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Ruby Soho” by Rancid explodes across the arena as the Women’s National Champion Lady Edge storms out onto the stage with her new title belt secured around her waist!!! She powerwalks down to the ring and climbs in ripping off her jacket and pumping the crowd up as she shows off her title belt to the Japanese crowd. ]
Mike Godwinn – And here is the woman that dethroned Amber Nova like she promised that she would and took this Women’s National title from her. She came here to punch Amber in the mouth and she did just that taking what Amber held most precious and that’s the title belt.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – You’re not kidding. Amber ran her mouth so much that Lady Edge came out of retirement just to shut her up and she did it in a big way by taking that title from her. But by doing that, it opened the door for the rest of the Women’s roster to step up and challenge her and here we are tonight with Solo Darling and Shanna Furguson not backing down!!!
[ Before the action can get started though, Lady Edge offers a somewhat sincere fist bump to Solo, who stares at that fist for several moments, before nailing her with a series of forearms to the jaw that pops the crowd! She backs Lady Edge against the ropes and tries for an Irish whip, but Lady Edge reverses only to have Solo come back with a flying forearm to knock her down! Lady Edge quickly rolls out of the ring, right as Shanna chooses that moment to enter the fray, clubbing at Solo from behind! Shanna is definitely showing a more aggressive streak as she hammers away before driving Solo face-first into the nearby top turnbuckle! Now she starts choking Solo with the sole of her boot as the referee calls for a break! Shanna breaks it off as she heads to the opposite side of the ring. With boos ringing in her ears, she looks to charge back at Solo only to run right into a boot to the face! Shanna is staggered as Solo lifts herself onto the second rope before diving off with a huricanrana! Shanna pulls herself up in the far corner, right as Solo follows up with a Yakuza kick for good measure! She looks to follow-up by grabbing hold of Shanna’s head, yet here comes Lady Edge, sliding back into the ring and looking to cut her off! Before she can do so though, Solo comes out of the corner with a flying clothesline on Lady Edge, while simultaneously planting Shanna with a bulldog as well! Solo decides to focus on Lady Edge, pulling her upright and dishing out some stinging knife-edge chops to the chest! Lady Edge is in a world of hurt as Solo hooks her up Northern Lights suplex, complete with a bridge! The referee slides into position ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna dives in and breaks it up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – None of these women are holding back tonight as they each know what’s on the line and are all hell bent on walking out with the title.
[ Shanna clubs away at Solo again before tossing her through the ropes and sending her out of the ring! She now turns her focus towards Lady Edge as she gets back to her feet. Shanna picks up where Solo left off, nailing Lady Edge with some more chops before whipping her off the ropes and bending over for a back body drop but Lady Edge somehow sees it coming, grabbing a handful of Shanna’s hair and face-jamming her into the mat! Lady Edge tries to shake off the cobwebs before dragging Shanna upright and immediately putting her down again with a scoop slam! She hits the ropes and connects with a big-time elbow drop!!! Lady Edge covers Shanna desperately hooking both legs ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna desperately kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lady Edge looks fierce tonight as she just drove the point of her elbow right between Shanna’s breast bone!!!
[ Lady Edge complains to the official about his count being slow before spying Shanna starting to rise again! She goes to pick her up the rest of the way but Shanna breaks free of her grip, firing back with some forearms! Reverend Azazel cheers her on from ringside, only for Lady Edge to suddenly cut Shanna off with a knee to the gut! Lady Edge grabs Shanna, going for belly-to-belly but Shanna blocks the attempt before firing back with a vicious headbutt! Lady Edge staggers back into the corner as Shanna now charges in with a Meteora!!! Shanna scoops Lady Edge up and drapes her parallel across the middle rope! Shanna pauses with a smirk on her face before stepping up off the bottom one, looking to drive her knees down into Lady Edge’s gut but Solo suddenly reappears from out of nowhere, grabbing Shanna by the waist to hit a high angle German suplex out of the corner! Solo bridges into the cover as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Excellent move by Solo Darling to attack Shanna from behind and plant her in the mat with that German Suplex for the near win.
[ Shanna looks rocked from that move, as Solo hits the ropes before following up with a basement dropkick right to the face! Solo covers Shanna again as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and again Shanna kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That basement dropkick just rearranged Shanna’s face Mike!!! She’s going to have boot prints on her face for weeks!!!
[ Solo hauls Shanna off the mat and then notices Lady Edge repositioning herself in the corner. Solo hooks Shanna by the head and then runs up Lady Edge’s body to hit a huge tornado DDT that plants Shanna! Solo covers Shanna once more ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge still manages to break it up as she dives in with a double axe handle to the back of Solo Darling!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Shanna better thank Lady Edge for that save because Solo Darling was about to become a two-time Women’s National Champion!!!
[ Lady Edge pummels Solo before dragging her to a vertical base and sending her flying into the corner. Lady Edge charges in with a shoulder tackle to the gut, followed by another, and then another again, trying to take the wind out of Solo’s sails! Lady Edge pulls her out of the corner into a snap suplex! Lady Edge scrambles on top of Solo hooking both legs as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and again Solo kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lady Edge can feel the blood in the water right now as Solo Darling is hurting. She needs to finish Solo off before Shanna gets back into this match!!!
[ Lady Edge argues with the referee over the cadence of his count again before noticing Shanna starting to get up. Lady Edge quickly cuts her off with a kick to the gut before hooking her up as if for a suplex only to drop Shanna gut-first across the top rope! Lady Edge turns her attention back to Solo now, dragging her up by the arm right into a wringer before now hooking her from behind yet somehow, Solo manages to elbow her way free of the Russian leg sweep attempt! Solo tries to kick Lady Edge when she turns around, only to have Lady Edge catch her by the boot and smugly taunt Solo but that quickly backfires when Solo nails her with a big time enziguri! Lady Edge tries to regain her bearings before lunging at the groggy Solo in search of a clothesline, only to have Solo duck under it, hitting the ropes and then coming back with a flying head scissors! Lady Edge goes rolling out under the bottom rope to try and get a reprieve, but Solo isn’t about to give her one, feeding off the energy of this capacity crowd before hitting the ropes and charging back with a Suicide Dive!!! Solo pops back to her feet and celebrates the tide turning in her favor, before throwing Lady Edge back into the squared circle! Solo then hops onto the apron and heads to the corner, climbing straight to the top rope! Solo leaps off and comes crashing down on top of Lady Edge with a double foot stomp that would make Godzilla proud!!! Solo covers Lady Edge as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna suddenly pulls her right off the pin attempt into a standing head scissors and spikes Solo’s head into the mat!!! Solo looks completely lifeless as Shanna turns her over and makes the pin as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Solo gets her shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man, Shanna means business as she just spiked Solo Darling like a lawn dart right on the crown of her head!!! That had to ring Solo’s bell and I am stunned she had enough life left to kick out!!!
[ Shanna looks frustrated before now noticing Lady Edge still out after that double stomp and she covers her as well ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Shanna is pounding on the mat frustrated as Reverend Azazel is barking out orders from the floor. She just needs to listen to him and trust him.
[ Shanna picks Lady Edge up and proceeds to immediately take her down again with a snap suplex! She then turns her attention back towards Solo as she lifts Solo up onto the top rope in the nearby corner! She slaps Solo right across the face for good measure before now climbing up after her, trying to hook Solo up yet Solo desperately tries to fight her off, shoving Shanna backwards onto the mat! Shanna rolls through the impact and immediately runs back to the corner, raking at Solo’s eyes to stop her from being able to follow up! Shanna climbs up after her once again, trying to hook her Solo up for what looks to be a superplex when all of a sudden, Lady Edge comes from behind, putting her head through Shanna’s legs and lifting her away from the corner in electric chair position! Shanna looks understandably surprised as she tries fighting off Lady Edge with some punches to the head only to have Solo suddenly combine with Lady Edge, diving off the top rope to turn Shanna inside out with a Doomsday Device!!! Shanna lies in a heap on the canvas as Solo tries to cover her up for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge throws her off before now trying to cover Shanna up herself for the ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and only to have Solo drag Lady Edge off too!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What an epic Doomsday Device by these three women as we have seen a night of big time moves, but it wasn’t enough to put any of these women away yet.
[ The two of them get back to their feet, exchanging some heated words until Lady Edge suddenly slaps Solo across the face and tells her to back the fuck off!!! Solo suddenly responds with a short spear, tackling Lady Edge to the mat and raining down wild punches! Solo finally lets up as the crowd goes wild, with Lady Edge staggering up and over to the corner only to have Solo charge in and leap on top of her hitting a monkey flip which launches Lady Edge across the ring! Solo goes right back to the corner, stepping onto the apron and ascending the ropes, where she waits as Lady Edge struggles upright before finally leaping off with a missile dropkick! Lady Edge looks out of it as Solo pins her ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lady Edge kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Solo Darling just snapped as that evil streak inside of her just came out!!! The Japanese fan base seem to be in love with her!!!
[ The fans are on the edge of their seats as Solo signals for the big finish and she lifts Lady Edge back to a vertical base and then folds Lady Edge’s arm above her head and hits the Tail Spin (a fisherman’s swinging neck-breaker)!!! With Lady Edge stunned, Solo hits the ropes and comes back but Shanna comes rocketing over and nails Solo with a Bulldog!!! Shanna covers Solo, hooking her up-turned legs as the referee slides into position ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Solo kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Solo hit the Tail Spin on Lady Edge and she was looking to finish her off when from out of nowhere Shanna nailed her with that bulldog!!!
[ Shanna rolls Solo back to a vertical base before whipping her back into the corner. She charges in with a double knee attack that causes Solo to slump down against the bottom rope but that also encourages Shanna to quickly head back to the opposite side of the ring before coming in with a Meteora! Solo looks damn near out of it as Shanna tries pulling her away from the ropes and covering her ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...but Solo still somehow reaches out to grab the bottom rope at the last split-second! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Shanna has surely targeted Solo as the weakest link in this match pouring it on
[ Reverend Azazel climbs onto the apron, furiously arguing with the referee but as he does so, Shanna pulls a spare bootlace from inside her boot using it as a weapon, choking the life out of Solo! The crowd roars with boos as Shanna looks to deprive Solo of oxygen, before finally letting go when Reverend Azazel finally drops down to the floor! Shanna taunts Solo to get back up, stalking her from behind and hits her with a backstabber! She flips Solo over right into a crossface and Solo is in a world of trouble here as Shanna cranks back with such force that it looks like Solo’s spine might shatter at any given second only for Lady Edge to suddenly nail Shanna with a drop kick, knocking Shanna through the ropes and out of the ring! Lady Edge collapses on top of Solo for a cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...but Solo kicks out yet again!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Clearly, Reverend Azazel and Shanna are working together as he distracted the referee enough for her to use some sort of bootlace to choke Solo out with. I would thank Lady Edge for the save, but she too took advantage of the situation so I don’t know how I feel about that.
[ Lady Edge is still in a bad way, but she quickly looks to take advantage of Solo’s prone state, applying a scissored armbar not unlike the Rings of Saturn! She’s torquing Solo’s arms behind her back, yelling at her to tap out but Solo still refuses to do so! Solo shifts her body position, reaching out with her leg until finally managing to hook her foot on the bottom rope, forcing the break! Lady Edge refuses to let go of the hold, trying to punish Solo even more only for the referee to finally intervene and pull her off! Lady Edge explodes with frustration and yet as she does so, Shanna re-enters the ring from behind, grabbing a waistlock but Lady Edge throws a back elbow before performing a standing switch! Lady Edge charges at Shanna into the ropes and looks for an O’Connor roll but Shanna holds onto them, meaning Lady Edge rolls back to her feet alone! When Shanna guns towards her, Lady Edge goes for a kick but Shanna catches it, swinging the boot down and hitting a knee lift right to the jaw! That spins Lady Edge around into perfect position for another backstabber but Lady Edge suddenly drops to all fours and crawls backwards through Shanna’s legs! Shanna turns around again, right as Lady Edge gets up to greet her with a jawbreaker! Lady Edge hooks Shanna up the Edge of the World (stunner) and hits it as she covers Shanna once more for a cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna kicks out again!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is insane Mike!!! Lady edge just hit the Edge of the World and Shanna managed to kick out!!! How impressive is that?!
[ Lady Edge looks totally shocked, but that soon gives way to frustration, pounding the mat in an act of pure petulance! Lady Edge rolls out of the ring and grabs the Women’s National Title as it seems she’s got plans of her own as she re-enters the squared circle, taunting Shanna to get back up so she can blast her right between the eyes with the gold yet before she can do so, Solo grabs the other end of the belt! The two of them find themselves tugging back and forth for the title until Lady Edge finally snatches it away from Solo, who falls over as a result yet when she turns back towards Shanna, Lady Edge gets hit with the Beast Slayer (a sit down powerbomb into a pin), but yet before Shanna can follow-up, Solo comes flying in with a dropkick that sends Shanna flying back into the corner! Solo picks up the Women’s National title, contemplating whether to use it as a weapon but that’s not how Solo rolls, tossing it to the outside before lifting Shanna up onto the top rope and climbing up after her! However, no sooner does she do so than Shanna attempts to fight back! The two of them are in a precarious position here as Shanna seems to take control with a rake of the eyes before looking to dive over the top of Solo with a sunset bomb but Solo holds onto the top rope for dear life! Shanna finally gives up before turning back to Solo, only to get caught with a boot to the face that rocks her! Solo then throws caution to the wind as she dives off the middle rope hitting a flying cutter that leaves Shanna down and out, as an exhausted Solo summons her remaining strength to crawl on top and make the cover but the referee is dealing with Reverend Azazel who is now on the ring apron screaming at him!!! The fans alert the referee to what’s going on though, causing him to turn back finally making the delayed count ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Shanna kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – How many times now has Azazel interjected himself in this match to cost either Solo or Lady Edge the match? I’ve lost count. This has been a huge advantage for Shanna tonight.
[ Solo finds herself sat on her knees in disbelief before slowly staggering back to her feet. Solo begins to pull Shanna upright as well, setting her up for the Tail Spin (a fisherman’s swinging neck-breaker), but Shanna somehow manages to shove her off into the ropes at the last moment! Shanna swings for a clothesline on the rebound, but Solo ducks it, hooking Shanna from behind for a back suplex but Shanna escapes by rolling over her shoulder, only to land awkwardly and immediately favor her knee! Everything seems to hit pause for a moment as Shanna goes down, crying in agony! It sure does as the referee tries to check on Shanna’s condition and Solo looks unsure what to do next. Solo turns back towards Lady Edge who suddenly tries to cut Solo off with a kick to the gut! Solo catches her boot and then spins her around into a release German suplex! Lady Edge looks out of it as Solo rolls out under the bottom rope and onto the apron, pulling herself back upright! She looks more determined than ever as she slowly heads to the top, standing upright as she looks for a big move; but before she can do so, Lady Edge suddenly dives against the ropes, deliberately crotching Solo in the process! Lady Edge staggers over, climbs up after Solo and hits her with a super belly-to-belly suplex!!! The crowd boos like crazy as Lady Edge confidently crawls over to make the pin when all of a sudden, Shanna miraculously hops back to her feet, grabbing Lady Edge from behind and throws her right over the top rope and to the floor!!! Shanna then grabs Solo and hits the Beast Slayer (a sit down powerbomb into a pin), hooking both legs for the win ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match and new Women’s National Champion Shanna Furguson!!!
[ The referee goes to put the Women’s National title belt around Shanna’s waist, but Reverend Azazel shoves him aside and he secures it himself before raising her arm in the air as the Japanese crowd boos the shit out of her. Lady Edge watches on from the floor in disbelief as she just lost her belt. ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible match we just watched as these three women gave it everything that they had tonight but it was Shanna Furguson that came out on top and walked out a two-time Women’s National champion!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Shanna was the inaugural Women’s National Champion this past year and here we are again crowning her as the new champion as we enter into 2022!!! What a year she’s had this year as she just scored her thirteenth win, only second to the new Women’s World Champion Amber Nova.
Mike Godwinn – It’s been a great run for her, but right now we need to go to the back and see what’s going on with the Edge Clan right now as Godzilla heads into his big United States title match.
[ We start with a security camera view of Sensha-Gun's locker room. Cassie Lee and Maverick are tossing on their clothes.
Cassie Lee - We have to stop doing this.
Maverick Edge - I agree, gotta keep focused on the mission at hand.
Cassie Lee - You know, this might not be as sleazy to me if you'd lay off on Jessica.
Maverick Edge - Hey look, this is just fun, no one's looking to fall in love, I don't think. Godzilla is really falling for her I just want to make sure the reason is pure.
Cassie Lee - Well we haven't found anything in her, maybe, just maybe, he's the villain here? Maybe he's just using her, you ever consider that?
Maverick Edge - He's not like that.
Cassie Lee - You don't think every friend of a creepy guy didn't say the same thing?
[ Maverick says nothing, Cassie nods and then storms out of the room. Maverick stands thinking over what she said. Tank and his girlfriend Ali walk in the room and he doesn't move as they set up some yoga mats, light some incense and look to be getting ready to meditate. Tank gets in position and notices Maverick. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Issues?
Maverick Edge - I've never doubted Godzilla for a second, but I just started to and it's kinda unnerving.
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - You usually have good instincts Maverick, but maybe, just maybe, you should really drop this worrying about his relationship? People get hurt, it's a part of life.
Maverick Edge - You're talking to a guy with teeth marks in his ass, believe me, I know.
[ Maverick walks out and Tank goes to start meditating, he stops. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Did he say he had teeth marks on his ass?
[ Ali ignores him. Tank starts meditation as Godzilla walks into the room. He sees Tank meditating and starts pacing back and forth, Tank opens one eye. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - What?
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - I was hoping for some advice on my match tonight, it's a pretty big deal.
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - So is mine.
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - Go-D kinda made the belt a joke, the US title has had the best feuds and matches this year.
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Well join us in meditating, how I'm preparing.
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - Fine, I'll go ask Stone for help.
[ Godzilla stomps out of the room. ]
“The Ring General” Tank Edge - Babe, I don't think this is going to work.
Ali - No sex before a big match.
[ Tank sighs and goes back to trying to meditate as the show cuts back to the announcers desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – Call me silly, but didn’t Amber Nova send Cassie to go look for Jessica? I don’t think she was looking for Jessica.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Nope, she wasn’t looking for Jessica; not at all. These two women are treading on thin ice right now trying to balance their relationships with Godzilla and Maverick while also being part of the Bullet Club.
Mike Godwinn – I can’t help to wonder who is using who in these relationships and is it all about sex or are they really falling for each other? Folks, our next match is a big one as it features Travis Blake defending his United States Heavyweight Championship against his nemesis Godzilla Sanchez!!! Let’s head back to the ring as JoJo is ready to introduce the combatants!!!
United States Heavyweight Championship match
Travis Blake © vs Godzilla Sanchez
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the United States Heavyweight Championship!!! Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Jessica McKay, he weighs in at 170 lbs.; this is… Godzilla Sanchez!!
[ The crowd goes wild as “Pomp and Circumstance” starts to play and Godzilla Sanchez walks out on stage wearing a green jacket with long green tassels dangling from each arm. On his head he wears a green cowboy hat and his trademark ski glasses. He raises his right arm in the air with the other hand on his waist and spins around to the roar of the sold-out crowd. After a few spins, he stops and points to the back and then wages his finger and slowly Jessica McKay walks out in a gorgeous black sequin dress. Her hair all curled as if she was back in the 1980’s. Godzilla grabs her hand and slowly walks her down the ramp. He follows her up the ring steps and then holds the ropes open for her as she climbs in. Godzilla follows her into the ring and takes center stage as he twirls around with his right arm in the air, and the tassels whipping around. Jessica smiles and claps for her man as the massive crowd goes wild. ]
Mike Godwinn – Talk about being a fan favorite here in Japan, these people love Godzilla Sanchez!!! The decibel level in this building is deafening!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This match has to rank right up there as one of the most important of Godzilla’s life as he takes one step closer to dethroning Travis Blake and ending his reign of terror. I can’t wait to watch this match!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring weighing in at 175 lbs, he is the reigning and defending United States Heavyweight Champion, he is "The Face of the Empire”, this is… Travis Blake!!!
[ The crowd boos as “Scars that I'm Hiding" by Ashes to New rocks the arena as Travis walks out on stage with his US title around his waist. Paul Heyman walks closely behind him as they make their way down to the ring!!! Travis climbs in the ring and mounts the middle turnbuckle raising his United States championship belt high overhead. ]
Mike Godwinn – Travis walks out from the back looking as cocky as ever as he is accompanied by Paul Heyman. I have to believe that Travis is tired of looking over his shoulder at Godzilla and cannot wait to put Godzilla in his rearview mirror.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I agree with you, but that would be a terrible idea for Pezzer to look past Godzilla. He is a topnotch superstar who is going to be a handful tonight for Travis.
[ Godzilla stands in one corner while Travis stands in the other, waiting on the bell to sound before finally tying up. The two of them jockey back and forth for the early control, which Travis manages to take by pulling Godzilla into a hammerlock! Travis wrenches on the hold as Godzilla looks for an escape, suddenly dropping down and then catching Travis with a fireman’s carry takeover right into a seated headlock. He forces Travis down flat on the mat, but Travis isn’t about to let up, managing to get his legs up around Godzilla’s skull with a head scissors to free himself! He squeezes them together to inflict as much punishment to Godzilla as possible, yet Godzilla is able to twist Travis onto his front and slip his head free. Godzilla pops back to his feet while still holding the legs of Travis, stepping on the back of his knees before securing the legs against his own and then grinding his fists into Travis’ kidneys, allowing him to capture both arms and then rock backwards with a surfboard! Godzilla holds Travis up in the air for several moments as the referee asks Travis if he wants to give it up, but when he refuses, Godzilla puts him back down on his knees before switching up to a pseudo-dragon sleeper. ]
Mike Godwinn – Great decision for Godzilla to put Travis in that surfboard and work over Travis’ back in which he dropped the Goodbye Tokyo on last night when Travis tried to get involved in his match against Pezzer!!!
[ Travis refuses to give up, somehow managing to free his legs before twisting himself around into more of a front facelock while still caught up in Godzilla’s grip, taking that opportunity to rise and then drive Godzilla back into the corner. That’s where they remain as the referee steps in and tries to call for the clean break, seemingly getting it as Godzilla lets go of his Travis while Travis backs off with hands raised only to suddenly hit a thumb to the eye! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Travis is such a great wrestler that it blows my mind as to why he thinks he needs to stoop to such underhanded dirty tactics like that thumb to the eye.
[ The Japanese fans boo him as Travis quickly seizes on the opportunity, threading Godzilla’s arm between his legs and delivering a pumphandle neckbreaker! Rather than make the cover, Travis proceeds to take Godzilla by the hand, manipulating the wrist joint with a sick grin on his face. Travis spreads the fingers before snapping them apart, leaving Godzilla kicking the mat in agony. Jessica McKay tries to cheer her man on as Travis ignores the referee’s warnings to then take that hand again, bending it backwards and leaving it wedged awkwardly against the mat before suddenly stomping on it as hard as he can! ]
Mike Godwinn – That kind of stomp will break a hand for sure, or at the very least a few fingers.
[ Travis looks down at Jessica and screams at her over the ropes... ]
The United States Heavyweight Champion "The Face of the Empire" Travis Blake – Who’s fucking side are you on? You Bullet Club or not?!
[ Godzilla rolls to the side of the ring in agony, trying to shake off the pain. Travis soon comes up after him though, grabbing a handful of hair to drag Godzilla back to his feet, landing some stiff European uppercuts to back him and into the ropes. Travis then uses an Irish whip before catching Godzilla with a dropkick on the return and then making the cover ...1 ...2 ...and Godzilla manages to kick out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Godzilla needs to dig deep right now as Travis has taken control of this match in a big way.
[ Travis transitions into a neck vice, looking almost as if he’s trying to pull Godzilla’s head clean off his shoulders! Godzilla refuses to give in though, resulting in some stiff elbows to the neck before Travis yanks him back up and hits a big rolling release suplex only for Godzilla to somehow catch him in mid-air with a huricanrana! Travis’ rushing in and swinging for a clothesline but Godzilla ducks the shot and then delivers a step-up enziguri when he turns back around! Travis looks to be on dream street as he somehow stays upright, while Godzilla lets out a roar and hits the ropes, coming back with a huge double knee strike that sends Travis tumbling through the ropes and out to the floor! Godzilla looks as if he hasn’t finished there either, taunting Travis to get back to his feet before once more coming off the far ropes before delivering a huge topé suicida out of the ring, bowling right through Travis! Godzilla rises to his feet, shaking off the pain in his fingers before pulling Travis up and rolling him back into the ring. Godzilla then hops up onto the apron and heads to the corner, climbing to the top but Travis is back up, cutting him off with a few stiff shots. Travis then climbs up the corner after Godzilla, hooking him up for what could be a super falcon arrow, but before Travis can deliver it, Godzilla fights back with some shots to the gut, doubling Travis over and then diving over him with a top rope sunset bomb out of the corner! Godzilla brings Travis down onto the canvas hard and he covers him ...1 ...2 ...and Travis gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible sunset bomb off the top turnbuckle that saw both men crash hard to the mat!!! Neither man is holding anything back tonight!!!
[ Godzilla takes Travis by the arm, pulling Travis up into a wringer before pulling him right into a short-arm bicycle knee strike! Travis is once more in a daze as Godzilla quickly scoops him onto his shoulders and plants him with a rolling fireman’s carry slam, springing straight up into the corner and then flipping backwards in search of a moonsault but Travis gets the knees up! Godzilla clutches his torso in agony as Travis desperately attempts to shake off the cobwebs, both men looking worse for wear after this tough match. Travis delivers a European uppercut, but Godzilla responds with a forearm smash! Another European uppercut from Travis and then another forearm smash from Godzilla! Uppercut, forearm, uppercut, forearm, they go back and forth trading blows as the crowd goes wild! Just as it looks as if Godzilla has finally got Travis on the ropes, Travis suddenly goes back to the eyes again with another eye gouge! Boos echo across the Tokyo Dome as Travis takes Godzilla down with a Side Russian Leg Sweep and then rockets off the ropes with the Weapon X (the Last Shot)!!! Travis goes for the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica McKay reaches under the bottom rope and places Godzilla’s foot on the rope and screams at the referee showing him!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I was wondering what Jessica would do to help Godzilla and now we know. I have to believe that this is not going to sit well with Travis.
[ Paul Heyman marches right over to Jessica McKay and starts screaming at her... ]
The Special Council to the Bullet Club Paul Heyman – What the hell are you doing? Do you know who that is in the ring? He’s the man that signs your checks!!! He’s the man that pulled you off the streets and gave you an opportunity!!!
[ Travis is starting to lose his cool, laying into Godzilla with some nasty shots before now slowly pulling Godzilla back up. Travis then lifts Godzilla over his shoulders, holding him against his back as he prepares to deliver a kneeling reverse piledriver yet Godzilla starts to squirm free, slipping down Travis’ back and rolling him up in a small package from out of nowhere ...1 ...2 ...and Travis gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Wow, Godzilla almost stole one there!!! Travis let his anger get the better of him and it almost cost him the US title!!!
[ They both fight back upright again as Travis swings for a clothesline but Godzilla ducks and jumps onto the middle rope, springing off it and landing onto Travis’ shoulders, ready to snap off a reverse huricanrana! Somehow though, Travis blocks it and this time he connects with that kneeling reverse piledriver! Travis signals for the end now, measuring Godzilla up for the Weapon X (the Last Shot), but Godzilla ducks at the last split-second. Travis stops in front of Godzilla and tries for a superkick, but Godzilla catches the boot before swinging him around 360° and blasting him in face with Sweet Kaiju Music (Superkick)!!! Travis crumples to the mat as Godzilla leapfrogs over him and springs up onto the top turnbuckle!!! The sold-out crowd roars to their feet as Godzilla swings his arm in the air a-la Macho Man before leaping off and crashes down onto Travis with the Goodbye Tokyo (top rope double stomp)!!! Godzilla rolls him up as the referee slides into position and makes the count ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall and new United States Heavyweight Champion Godzilla Sanchez!!!
[ Godzilla takes Jessica and hoists her up onto his shoulder as she starts to cry and waves to all the fans who are cheering them on!!! The referee takes the US title and places it on his waist as he puts her down and kisses her in the middle of the ring as pyro and confetti fly all around them!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What an incredible win tonight by Godzilla as he is now the Empires brand new United States Champion!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Incredible. Just incredible. What a weekend for Godzilla as he was named the Most Loved Wrestler in the Empire this year and then followed it up last night with a win over Pezzer and now tonight he tops it all off with a victory over Travis Blake to become the new United States Heavyweight Champion. Congratulations Godzilla!!!
Mike Godwinn – Folks, before we move on to our main event of the night, we would like to give the great owner of the Empire a few minutes to address the great fans that have tuned in this year. Mark, can you hear me?
[ The videotron comes on as we see the owner of the Empire Mark somewhere backstage dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans, not comfortable playing the role of suit and tie. He brings a mic up. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – I hear you, Mike.
Mike Godwinn – Mark, first off what an incredible two nights of action you and your staff have put together these last few nights to celebrate the one-year anniversary since the Empire relaunched.
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, actually three nights if you include the Year End Awards; even though that wasn’t actually a show, was it?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Mark, Caristico.
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Hey buddy, great job filling in for Pezzer.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Thanks boss, speaking of Pezzer; will we see him back at the announcer’s desk in the near future?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, so everyone knows that for the month of January we are not going to have any Afterburn shows due to COVID outbreaks. Adrenaline will have a three-man broadcast team as we are going to shift Mike over to the main show for the foreseeable future.
Mike Godwinn – Speaking about future plans, we have already heard that the Cruiserweight tournament will begin next Monday night on Adrenaline and that in the very near future the Emperor’s Crown tournament will not be far behind. Is there any other plans or events that you would like to tell us?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Yeah, we are proud to announce that on January 30th we will present our fourth all women’s pay per view called Climax from Indonesia and we already know that Blue Nation is going to defend their Women’s World Tag Team titles against the newly resigned Heartbreakers for the titles. We also will be in Taiwan the following week on February 6th for our Blackout pay per view.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Those are some great events, but let me ask you about Shane McMahon as reports are coming out back in the United States that Shane was arrested by the DEA. Do you have any insight as to what happened or to when we will see the CEO of the Empire again on television?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Under my lawyer’s advisory, I cannot talk about the issues going on with Shane right now. As soon as I am able to, I will put out a statement. In the meantime, you will be seeing more of me on a night-to-night basis.
Mike Godwinn – Mark, it’s always great to see you and keep those checks rolling in.
[ Mark smiles and laughs. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Don’t worry Mike, I will. The Empire isn’t going anywhere.
Mike Godwinn – Folks, while we get ready for tonight’s main event; let’s go to the back one more time and join the World Heavyweight Champion Go-D as he is with Maxwell Shaw.
[ The cameras cut to the back where we see Maxwell Shaw standing next to the World Heavyweight Champion Go-D who has his World title slung over his right shoulder. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Dave, tonight you face Tank for the World Heavyweight title. For months you have tried to get him to join Legacy, but he never accepted your offer and now you find yourself on opposite sides of the ring with that...
[ ...and Maxwell points right at the World title... ]
Maxwell Shaw - ...on the line.
[ Go-D smiles as he shifts the belt around adjusting for it’s weight. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – Really Max? Do you think that this match frightens me? That walking into that ring and taking on the so-called Greatest of All Time sends shivers down my spine? Max, he’s just a man, not some monster that everyone made him out to be. He said it himself. He was ready to hang his boots up and call it a career. To be just a mentor to the next generation of men and women climbing up through the ranks. Does that sound like a man that is mentally into winning this? Does that sound like a man that can take the Empire on his shoulders and carry the company into the future.
Maxwell Shaw – If anyone can do it, Tank can.
[ Go-D chuckles at that response. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – Typical answer from all his marks. Max, I have been here for a while now and this company has broken records. More people have tuned in to watch than ever before. More tickets were sold this year than any other year the Empire was open. Why do you think that is Max? Go ahead, take a guess.
[ Max thinks for a second. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Because you were champion?
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – That’s right Max. It’s partially because I was champion but most importantly it was because of me just being here. People wanted to tune in and see what I would do, what I would say. I drew big ratings!!! I drew put asses in seats!!! And now I am building a new Legacy in my own vision. I am the foundation and I have picked my first pillar in Conner Edge. Soon, very soon; I will bring more members in and the Legacy you have been watching for the past year will be just a shadow of what is to come. But that’s for another day. Tonight, I put to rest any thoughts of the so-called G.O.A.T being World Champion again. Tonight, I end the façade known as Tank Edge. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have an old dog to put down.
[ Go-D storms off the set as the show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – Did he just call Tank an old dog that needs to be put down? I really don’t think that Tank needs any more bulletin board material to feed off of.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I was really hoping to hear about what condition Conner is in after his loss last night to Massive Mike. Both men beat the hell out of each other, but I think that Conner took the worst of it. It appeared that during that match he might have torn something in his torso area.
Mike Godwinn – He did look injured after that Northern Lights Suplex, but Go-D didn’t give us any clue as to his current medical condition. Maybe by Adrenaline next Monday night we will get updates on not just him but also Mitch Fierce and Jake Owens also who had an absolutely brutal Hell in a Cell match. Folks, it’s finally time for tonight’s main event where Tank Edge challenges for Go-D’s World Heavyweight title!!! Let’s go back to the ring one last time!!!
In the main event of the night
World Heavyweight Championship match
Go-D © vs Tank Edge
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the World Heavyweight Championship!!! Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by Reverend Odom; he weighs in at 252 lbs., this is... “the Ring General” Tank Edge!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena as the legendary Tank Edge walks out on stage followed by his long-time manager Reverend Odom. Tank high fives all his fans as he walks down the ramp and climbs into the ring raising his arms in the air high over-head. Reverend Odom stays at ringside giving Tank some last minute advice as he waits for Tanks opponent to make his way out to the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Tank looks to be in great shape tonight as he comes into this match trying to capture his seventh World title. Now that does not include all the other belts he has under his belt to his credit. We are just talking Empire World titles or WWE championships.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s an incredible number for any man, but what I find most amazing is that the closest to him are Pezzer and Go-D who both have three World titles to their credit. Tank amazingly has twice as many. Talk about an illustrious career and it’s far from over as he looks to build on that.
Mike Godwinn - That’s why he’s the G.O.A.T. buddy.
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 255 lbs., he is the reigning and defending World Heavyweight Champion; this is… Go-D!!!
[ “Unforgiven” by Creed rocks the arena as the Empire Hall of Famer Go-D walks out on stage to the roar of the sold-out crowd as he has the World Heavyweight title draped over his right shoulder!!! He marches down to the ring never even looks at Tank as he climbs in, posing on the middle turnbuckle; and holds his title belt high in the air as pyro explodes all around him. ]
Mike Godwinn – Talk about a sign of disrespect Caristico. Go-D walked right by Tank like he didn’t even exist out there. He’s about to find out that Tank won’t be denied!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – You can be sure that Tank won’t forget that with every elbow, forearm or kick he lands on Go-D tonight. He will put on a little extra for that snubbing.
[ The referee raises the World title high over-head before handing it to the ringside attendant. He turns toward Tank to make sure he’s ready to go and then turns to Go-D and does the same. Satisfied, the referee calls for the bell and Tank and Go-D go right at it trading shots back and forth. Go-D tries to whip Tank to the turnbuckles but Tank spins around and clocks him with a big right instead. Tank forces Go-D into the turnbuckles and starts to unleash devastating shoulder thrusts to Go-D’s midsection. Tank only gets about four thrusts to the gut when Go-D nails him with a knee lift to the gut and a pair of forearms to the back. Go-D raises his knee up again this time with a blunt force knee to the face! Tank staggers out of the corner holding his head as Go-D builds up a head of steam and charges out of the corner with a big clothesline to take Tank off his feet! Tank looks a bit caught off guard by that raw power from Go-D. As Tank tries to get to his feet Go-D kicks him back down. Go-D starts stomping away, putting the boots to Tank in short succession. Go-D pulls Tank up to his feet hoisting him up into a back breaker across the knee. Tank flips to the mat holding his spine as Go-D starts pounding big forearm smashes across the back. Go-D now lifts Tank up and throws him back first into the turnbuckles. Go-D holds him there before pulling him back out and shoving him into them again. Tank’s entire body smashes against the turnbuckles. Not satisfied, Go-D pulls him out and smashes him back first into the turnbuckles a third time! Now Go-D pulls Tank away from the turnbuckles with a big short-arm clothesline! Tank pulls himself up to his feet, holding his back as Go-D rams into him with a shoulder block. Go-D then clubs Tank in the back a few times and grabs him around the throat. Go-D lifts him up into a double arm choke as the referee warns him about the choke. Go-D chokes the life out of Tank for literally as long as he is legally allowed before dropping down into a double arm sit out chokeslam!!! Go-D holds it for the cover ...1 ...2 ...and Tank gets his shoulder up!!! ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – This is it?! This is the best you got?! Get your ass up old man!!!
Mike Godwinn – Things are not starting off kindly for Tank tonight as Go-D seems to be in control early on taunting Tank, asking him if that’s all he’s got.
[ Go-D lifts Tank back up and hoists him into another backbreaker, this time keeping Tank bent over his knee and trying to hold it as a submission. The referee checks in but Tank isn’t going to give it up and finally struggles his way free. Go-D charges into him with his boot raised but Tank catches his head on into a modified STO! Tank takes a couple of moments to recover, trying to get his wits back about him. Go-D starts to stand and Tank grabs him with a collar and elbow tie-up. Tank pulls Go-D into a headlock, that Go-D quickly reverses by pushing him into the ropes. Tank returns and ducks under a clothesline. Tank bounces off the ropes and ducks under another clothesline from Go-D before knocking him to the mat with a forearm smash. Go-D climbs back up to his feet and Tank charges into him with both men spilling to the canvas! Both men get back to their feet, this time Go-D ducks under a clothesline from Tank and comes back off the ropes with a running back elbow that drops Tank. Tank quickly gets to his feet and blocks a right hand from Go-D. Tank grabs the arm of Go-D and whips him into the ropes and drills him with powerslam as he turns around. Tank makes the cover ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D gets his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man what a powerslam by Tank as he just shattered Go-D’s spine on the mat!! Go-D is going to feel that later on.
[ Tank quickly grabs ahold of Go-D’s head and puts him in a choke hold. Go-D fights up to his feet and breaks the hold with a couple of elbow shots to the mid-section. Go-D turns around and lifts Tank up for a reverse atomic drop. Tank gets slammed down on his feet and falls back into the ropes. Go-D charges forward and catches him with a big boot that sends Tank over the ropes and to the outside floor! Go-D rolls out of the ring and stomps away on Tank. Go-D starts ripping off the padding, revealing the concrete floor. Go-D catches Tank with a couple of right hands before bringing him in for a powerbomb onto the exposed concrete, but Tank counters and lifts Go-D over his head with a back body drop in the opposite direction off the concrete!!! After a moment of struggle, the referee moves in to count both men out. ]
Mike Godwinn – Go-D has nobody to blame but himself as Tank took advantage of Go-D ripping up the padding and he dropped him right onto it.
[ Tank starts unleashing heavy blows to the face of Go-D, unloading on him with the full force of his all his wrath. Go-D catches Tank with a thumb jab to the eye. Tank growls, rubbing at the eye and finding his focus compromised. Go-D is looking for a grapple, but he's caught with a belly-to-belly overhead suplex onto the exposed concrete again by Tank and Go-D lands with a sickening thud, as his whole body arches up in agony. Tank staggers over to the steel steps, grabbing them up and walks over and slams the steel steps down across the back of Go-D!!! The referee is insisting they get back into the ring or he’s going to throw this match out. Tank brings Go-D back to his feet and rolls him into the ring. Tank jumps onto the apron and heads inside as the crowd gets louder. The referee admonishes Tank, who doesn’t seem to hear a word of it, lifting Go-D up and bringing him into the corner with more heavy punches. Tank drills Go-D with some punches and then brings him into the middle of the ring with another big belly to belly suplex! Tank hooks Go-D’s leg for the pin as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...and Go-D kicks out with authority!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Tank literally beat the hell out of Go-D as he dropped him numerous times onto the concrete floor and then nailed him with the steel ring steps!!! Right now, Tank can do no wrong and Go-D has no place to hide!!!
[ Tank hoists the Go-D up and then latches onto his head into a huge overhead suplex. Tank unloads with some forearms to the back and then he shoves Go-D into the turnbuckles. Tank starts stabbing his shoulder into the gut and caps it off with a big uppercut that seems to have floored the champion. Tank rubs at his eye, clearly having trouble seeing through it still since that thumb to the eye earlier. Both men tie up as Go-D gets to his feet, only for Tank to pull Go-D into a headlock, then whip him to the canvas with a takedown while squeezing his head. After several seconds of holding him down, Go-D starts to fight his way to a standing base. Tank rising with him, only for Tank to release the hold, slipping behind to lock on a full nelson. He holds that for a moment, but Go-D does a backwards headbutt catching Tank in the face. Tank holds his face and Go-D now slips behind him grabbing him into a full nelson and up into a full nelson slam!!! Go-D waits for Tank to stand, grabbing him and driving him into the mat with a Cross Rhodes!!! Go-D quickly makes the cover ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Tank gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Go-D is shaking his head not believing that Tank actually kicked out of that move. He knows that his only chance lies with the Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver!!!
[ Go-D knees him in the gut and then grabs him and lifting him up, high into the air for a powerbomb but Tank counters and rams a few fists to Go-D’s face and then hops down behind him. Go-D turns around and Tank boots him in the gut powers him up and hits a powerbomb of his own!!! Tank hooks the leg as the referee counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Go-D gets the shoulder up just in time!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Go-D went for a powerbomb, but it was Tank’s own powerbomb that knocked the shit out of Go-D!!!
[ Tank pulls Go-D up to his feet again and slugs him a few times before he goes to whip Go-D into the ropes, but Go-D responds with a big boot! Tank is still vertical, so Go-D charges in, but Go-D gets caught and Tank lifts him up, but Go-D kicks his legs and flips Tank upside down and nails his Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver!!! The sold-out crowd explode to their feet as Go-D covers ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Tank gets his foot on the bottom rope!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Man I thought that was it!!! I thought Go-D had Tank beat as he flipped Tank up and over and connected flush!!! I have no idea how Tank had the wherewithal to even know where the ropes were.
[ Go-D can’t believe it. He hoists Tank back up and places him on his shoulders, again setting him up for another Hell’s Tombstone Piledriver, which he hopes will finish Tank off; when suddenly the crowd explodes to their feet as “It’s me. It’s me. It’s D… D… P!” rocks the arena and Diamond Dallas Page struts out onto the stage followed by “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson and “Messiah” Chris Simmons. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Holy shit, Go-D’s former teammates are all here and he doesn’t look pleased!!!
[ Go-D drops Tank to the mat and walks over to the ring ropes grabbing them with both hands as he glares up the ramp at his former Legacy members. They look like they want to kill him as they make their way down to the ring and circle it, each taking a side. Go-D spins around watching each of them expecting them to attack him, but nothing. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion Go-D – Fuck all of you!!! You want a piece of me, let’s do this!!!
Mike Godwinn – It’s almost as if Go-D is baiting them on to attack him so that he can retain his title!!!
[ Go-D turns back to Tank who is now on his feet and he wipes out Go-D with a running knee strike!!! Tank picks him up and drives him into the mat with the Diamondback (Gory Neck Breaker) before floating over him and rolling him up for the ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can’t believe it Mike; we have a brand-new World Heavyweight Champion!!! Tank has done it!!! He has beaten Go-D in an incredible match!!!
“Party in the Back” JoJo Rodriguez – The winner of this match by pinfall and new World Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge!!!
[ The referee hands Tank the World Heavyweight title and he drops to his knees and presses the massive gold belt to his forehead thanking everyone who has ever inspired him for this win. Pyro and streamers fire off as the sold-out crowd jumps the guardrail and floods the ring to celebrate with Tank. People that he has no clue are, hoist him up onto their shoulders as parade him around the ring. ]
Mike Godwinn – Folks, thank you all for tuning in not just tonight; but this year as we are very proud to bring to you the continued exploits of the World Wrestling Empire!!! We invite you all to join us this coming year as we journey outside the United States!!! Happy New Year everyone!!! We hope to see you on Adrenaline next Monday night!!! Good night, everyone!!!
Happy New Year!!!