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Adrenaline
Live from the sold-out Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan
Monday Night January 10th, 2022
8:00pm EST
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires promo video package with all the stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone hitting “the Stonebreaker”, the Lynch Mob hitting “the Lynching”, Su Yim locking on “the Purge”!!! The crowd explodes as we see Godzilla hitting the Goodbye Tokyo, Chandler Hopkins turning someone inside out with the Wrangler and Amber Nova hitting the Nova Driver!!! The arena is rocking as "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons blasts across the arena in unison with the pyrotechnics that lights up the place up. The entire arena erupts in a chorus of cheers as the videotron pans around the arena and we can see dozens of fans holding up their hand made banners, “Godzilla is God”, “Tank is the G.O.A.T.” “Millie is my Queen” and “Pezzer is an Ass-hat”. The music and pyro's stop as the cameras fade down to our broadcast table as “The Mexican Sensation” Caristico, Mike Godwinn and “British Royalty” Phillip Greenway are standing by. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway - Good evening, folks and welcome to Adrenaline!!! I am Phillip Greenway and I am joined by my, not one; but two broadcast colleagues, Mike Godwinn and Mexican Sensation… Caristico!!! Guys, what an amazing couple of nights we had last weekend at the Leap of Faith pay per view as we crowned four new champions with all three Women’s titles exchanging hands.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s right Phillip. It all started Saturday night when Amber Nova defeated Millie McKenzie to become a three-time Women’s World Champion!!! But things aren’t all as they seem. Let’s go back to Saturday night and watch the final minutes of the match.
Then...
[ Millie goes for a spin kick, but Amber catches her leg, throws it down and nails Millie with a knee lift to the face!!! Millie is rocked as Amber looks for the backstabber, but somehow Millie grabs the ropes and Amber whiffs and slams into the mat right on her back!!! Millie locks on the figure four leg lock, cinching it in as tight as she can; relentlessly screaming at Amber to give up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This might be it!!! Millie has the figure four locked in deep right in the middle of the ring with nowhere for Amber to go!!!
[ Amber is trying to roll the figure four over, but Millie pounds away on Amber’s knee stopping her attempt to counter the submission!!! Amber refuses to quit even though the pain becomes intolerable! The fans are on the edge of their seats as when both Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee jump onto the ring apron distracting the referee!!! The referee rushes over and screams at them to get down and as his back is turned, Kiera Hogan rushes down the ramp; slides into the ring and wipes Millie out with a Shinning Wizard right to her face!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I can’t believe this, Kiera Hogan just attacked Millie again!!! This is incomprehensible!!! They were the best of friends at one point!!!
[ Kiera rolls out of the ring with a cocky ass smile on her face as she walks over and takes the Women’s World title from Harvey Weinstein and gawks at her reflection of herself that glimmers back at her off the gold belt. The Mean Girls jump down off the ring apron and the referee turns around to see Amber, with what little strength that she has left in her; rolling Millie up for the ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Now...
Mike Godwinn – Nobody expected Kiera Hogan to come down to the ring and stab her friend in the back like that. Millie had the figure four locked in and Amber was about to tap out when the Mean Girls interjected themselves opening the door for Kiera to come out and hit Millie in the face with a Shinning Wizard.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – They better put an asterix next to that one in the history books because...
[ The sold-out crowd inside the Okinawa Arena explode to their feet booing as “Creepy” plays over the crowd noise and the three-time Women’s World Champion Amber Nova struts out alongside her manager Paul Heyman with the Mean Girls just feet behind them. Amber has a shit eating grin on her face as she adjusts her World title on her shoulder for all to see. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The devil comes with many faces, and this one has the face of Amber Nova.
[ Amber slowly climbs the ring steps as Paul Heyman sits on the middle rope while pushing up the top rope opening it wide for her to step through followed by Jessica and Cassie. Paul asks for a microphone and Harvey hands him one. ]
Special Council to the Bullet Club Paul Heyman – Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my distinct honor to present to you; the greatest women’s champion to ever grace an Empire ring. The most gifted women to step through those ropes. I give to you... three-time Women’s World Champion... “The Perfect 10”... Amber... Nova!!!
[ Heyman hands the mic over to Amber as the crowd boos their asses off. Cassie and Jessica clap for Amber, but it’s drowned out by the deafening boos. ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – That’s right, I did exactly what I told each and every one of you simple minded trolls I would do and that’s beat little miss perfect Millie McKenzie and take MY title back.
[ The crowd lets out a deafening round of boos as she just laughs it off eating it all up. ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – That’s right. Soak it in because at the end of the day you are all going to be thanking me...
[ The crowd roars to their feet booing as “Love, Fury, Passion, Energy” plays and “The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan walks down to the ring and climbs grinning at Amber as she also takes a mic from Harvey and the starts to pace back and forth choosing her words carefully. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – First off Amber, congratulations on your big win Saturday night. But before you start telling these people who they should be thanking...
[ And she gets right in Ambers face. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – You should be thanking ME!!! You see Amber, you were about to tap out. That’s right, Millie had that Figure Four locked in deep. She had you beat.
[ Amber starts to shake her head no!!! ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – No she didn’t. I was about to turn it!!!
[ Kiera laughs right in Ambers face. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Yeah, you keep telling yourself that sister; but the way I see things, YOU OWE ME!!!
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Owe you? What could I possibly owe you?
[ Kiera grins as she looks right at the Women’s World title and points at it. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Now that Millie’s out of the way, how about you give me a shot at that?
[ Amber swings the belt to her free shoulder away from Kiera when "The Enemy" by The Commonjets rocks the arena as Millie McKenzie storms out on stage to the roar of the crowd who all love her. Millie storms down to the ring, taking a mic from Harvey and climbs in getting right getting right up in Kiera’s face. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – So this was it all along, right? Your big plan? Your grand scheme?
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Look at you, without your precious title belt; acting all big and bad. You’re nothing without that now, aren’t you? Now I hold all the cards. Without that belt around your waist, I’m back in contention. The next title shot is mine!!!
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Whoa, whoa, whoa; hold on a second. I never agreed to anything.
[ Kiera’s head snaps over at Amber. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Just shut up and listen. The only reason you won Saturday night, is because of me. The only reason you are the Women’s World Champion right now, is because of me. Now I am going to push all my chips across the table and cash in. At Climax, I want my title shot!!!
[ Millie laughs at the two of them. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Your title shot? You’re a cheating bitch. That doesn’t get you shit in my book.
[ And she looks right at Amber. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – That title shot at Climax is mine. You owe me a rematch and you can’t dodge me.
[ Amber laughs out loud. ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – I’m not giving either of you...
[ Suddenly, “Puppet on a String” rocks the arena and everyone in the stadium explodes to their feet as the Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim walks out on stage with mic in hand!!! ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Ladies, I can see that this is going nowhere; so I am going to settle this for all of you. Millie, at Climax you will get your rematch for the Women’s World title.
[ The crowd cheers as Millie just smiles as Amber and points at the belt. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – I’m coming for that!!!
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – And you Kiera, you will also be in that match as it will be a Triple Threat Rules match!!!
[ Amber looks stunned as if her world just collapsed. Kiera glares at Millie as she leaves the ring and walks back up the ramp pissed off that once again Millie showed her up. ]
Mike Godwinn – Guys, this is incredible news as we build toward not only Climax in four weeks, but also the men’s pay per view, Blackout; as the fallout from Leap of Faith is just starting to heat up!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is the second match that has now been signed for Climax as we learned at Leap of Faith Night 2 that not only did the Heartbreakers sign a new contract with the Empire, but they also did that with the stipulation that they would be given the very first title shot once Bloody Mary and Havok lost. Let’s go back and watch as it all went down.
Then...
[ 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. ]
Now...
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Blue Nation stunned the entire wrestling community when they beat Bloody Mary and Havok for a second time in less than a month. I can’t wait to see how they match up against the Heartbreakers.
Mike Godwinn – Let’s talk about the United States Heavyweight title match on Night 2 and the stunning victory by Godzilla Sanchez to take the title off of Travis Blake.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Godzilla had a full weekend of matches as he first had to beat Pezzer on Night 1 just to get a shot at Travis and the US title. Then, later that night; he had to defend his World Six-man titles against the Cartel. Night two saw a brutal match against Travis and Godzilla, but in the end; Godzilla pulled out the win. Let’s go back and watch the final minute.
Then...
[ 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!!!
Now...
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing win for Godzilla who has put up with Travis’ antics for far, far too long. Now, Travis has had a week to prepare for this first round Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. Eight men will compete over the next three weeks to make it to the finals at Blackout to compete for the new Cruiserweight Championship!!! Let’s go to the back where Travis Blake is standing by with Cindy Meyers.
[ The cameras flash to the back where Travis Blake is standing next to Cindy Meyers, minus his United States Heavyweight Championship belt. ]
Cindy Meyers – Travis, tough loss Sunday night to Godzilla…
[ Travis throws his hand up stopping her dead in her tracks. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Listen, even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once and a while. Godzilla is that squirrel and congratulations to him on beating me on an off night. It took 6,700 miles and a bad case of fucking jet lag to beat me so yeah, congrats to that little worm; but let me make this perfectly fucking clear so that everyone out there in TV land and right here in Japan can understand. I will come for my US title and I will get it back, oh and I promise you Godzilla that the next time we meet things will end much differently for you.
Cindy Meyers – Shifting gears here for a moment if I may, tonight the Cruiserweight title tournament kicks off with you facing Pedro Supremo in an opening round match-up.
[ Travis looks at Cindy quizzically. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Who?
Cindy Meyers – Pedro Supremo.
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Fucking exactly. Pedro Supremo is right up there with STIXX and Boris Drago.
Cindy Meyers – Yeah, but didn’t STIXX beat you…?
[ Travis gives her a dirty look. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – That was a very, very long time ago and unless you have a point then I would rather not rehash the past.
[ Travis looks dead eyed into the camera. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Pedro Supremo, tonight you walk into the lion’s den. Tonight, you face a pissed off Travis Blake. Tonight, you become the shining example to as to what happens to people when I’m pissed off. Tonight, you become the next victim!!!
[ Travis storms off as the show cuts back to the gang at the announcers desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – Travis seems a little sore about losing to Godzilla last Sunday night, even going to the lengths of using jet lag as an excuse.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Jet lag my ass. Godzilla flew the same distance and he experienced the same jet lag as the rest of us. Try again former champ. Folks, what a massive sized show we have in store for you tonight with nine huge matches all leading up to the main event where we will see the TV Champion Conner Edge defending against Marc Fulton.
Mike Godwinn – We are talking about two of the biggest and most powerful men on the roster fighting it out tonight for the TV title. I have to wonder how Conner is doing after his loss to Massive Mike where he sustained some sort of internal injuries.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I have been asking all week, but it’s been pretty hush hush coming out of Go-D’s camp about the condition of Conner going into tons match-up. You have to believe that Fulton will target the rib area of Conner as the match goes on.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I have to tell you guys, that Hell in a Cell match back at Leap of Faith took things from both of those men that they may never get back. Both of them lost parts of their souls that night.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can say that I have never been inside a Cell, and after watching what they went through at Leap of Faith I never want to.
Mike Godwinn – Mitch did exactly what he set his mind out to do. He went into that cell hell bent on avenging Aoife and he did just that. I don’t think we will be seeing Jake Owens any time soon. Now Mitch has his sights set on winning the Emperors Crown Tournament. Right now, he sits in the number one spot, but the road to becoming Emperors Crown winner is going to take everything he has.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an incredible way to start the year off with two groundbreaking tournaments. Later tonight, in tag team action we are going to see the Mean Girls taking on Lia and Jessie who lost under very questionable circumstances at Leap of Faith when Joey Ryan showed up to screw them over.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Night 1 started off with what potentially could have been a great match, but it quickly went sideways when Yoshihiko entered the ring to mix it up.
Mike Godwinn – Yoshihiko is a huge star here in Japan and the fans loved it. I’m not sure that Jessie and Lia liked it much, but it made for huge ratings.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Speaking of huge ratings, earlier tonight we learned that Kiera Hogan will be in that massive Triple Threat match at Climax for the Women’s World title. Later tonight, she faces a former champion in Maria Manic who looks to climb her way back into contention if she can beat Kiera.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Maria Manic is knocking on the door of both championships right now as she is ranked fifth for the World title and that puts her right there in the conversation for the National title.
Mike Godwinn – With Solo Darling losing her title opportunity at Leap of Faith, one would think that Maria would be the next logical opponent for Shanna if she can get past Kiera.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – With the pay per view being just under four weeks away every single match counts right now; especially the match that features Steve Scott taking on Chandler Hopkins tonight. Hopkins is coming off a number of tough losses to Mitch Fierce and Psycho Messiah. He needs to regroup tonight and pull off what will be a tough win against the fourth ranked Steve Scott in the Cruiserweight standings.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s not like Steve Scott is so much better than Hopkins that it couldn’t happen. Both men are as tough as nails, but it’s the intangibles like Reverend Azazel in Steve’s corner that could shift the balance in Scott’s favor tonight.
Mike Godwinn – And let’s not forget Marc Fulton. We saw what happened at Leap of Faith Night 2 when they came down to the ring and distracted Hopkins allowing Messiah to pick up the win. We still have not learned what their ultimate play is in regard to that move.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I’m sure we will uncover Azazel’s scheme over time. Moving on, we will also see the World Six-man Tag Team Champions the Three Best friends in action as they take on the trio of the New Regime.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Curious match because we still have not learned what Conner, Ito and Shogun were talking about all those weeks ago in the backstage area.
Mike Godwinn – And let’s not forget that the Three Best Friends actually lost to the Cartel at Leap of Faith when Tito Escobar made his dramatic return to attack his step-brother. That caught everyone off guard.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Yes it did, and we hope to learn more about that in the days and weeks ahead. In other news, the Heartbreakers announced at Leap of Faith that they have resigned a new contract extension with the Empire and that they have been granted a title shot at Climax against the new Champions Blue Nation.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Talk about showing up Blue Nation just after the beat Bloody Mary and Havok for the titles. That was a huge sign of disrespect toward the new champs.
Mike Godwinn – If I was Blue Nation, I would be pissed off that they did that to them on the biggest night of their careers. They just won the Women’s World Tag Team Championship. Show a little class for Christ sakes.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Easy partner, you’re getting a little heated. Let’s move on to our next match that pits the Lynch Mob against Crazy Man and Messiah. It was in the main event at Leap of Faith Night 2 that we all watched as DDP, Crazy Man and Messiah walk out to the ring and watch on as Tank pinned Go-D and took the World title from him.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I think that the greatest thing I saw all weekend was when Tank dropped down to his knees and he pressed the World title to his forehead and sat there for a moment collecting his thoughts. Can you imagine what went through his mind at that very moment?
Mike Godwinn – If I would have to guess he was reliving over twenty years of wrestling in and out of the Empire and how that after being away from the company that he won so many titles in finally came full circle for him.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I believe you are right but getting back to the Lynch Mob and the former Legacy team; they both need this win tonight. The Lynch Mob to stay within striking distance of the World Tag Team Champions the New Regime. Right now, they are blocked by both the Zealots and the Guerillas of Destiny who each took a loss at the pay per view. Finally, folks, we have action from the women’s division as Courtney Cox takes on Su Yim.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Both of these women are doing everything they can to stay relevant in the women’s division, but right now they are at the bottom of the barrel. I would think that this match would favor Su Yim tonight; but as of late Courtney has wrestled with a ton of heart.
Mike Godwinn – She does have a lot of heart, but unfortunately heart isn’t going to get you to many wins. I think that with the way that the women’s division is stacked right now, she will be an outsider for a long time.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, it is time for the opening match of the night, and it is a round one match for the Cruiserweight Championship. Let’s go right to the ring as Travis Blake takes on Pedro Supremo!!!
Opening match of the night
Cruiserweight Tournament Round 1 Match-up
Travis Blake (1) vs Pedro Supremo (8)
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit and it is a first round match to crown a new Cruiserweight Champion!!! Making his way to the ring first, weighing in at 210 lbs, this is... Pedro Supremo!!!
[ The crowd goes nuts booing as “Realeza” by Jim Johnston blares across the arena as the Mexican sensations Pedro Supremo of the Cartel make his way out onto the stage. He walks down the rampway before diving into the ring under the bottom rope and pops up onto the middle rope posing for the sold-out crowd. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This young man broke into the Empire with his tag team partner Santos as Los Vipers. When Tito Escobar was fired, Felix Escobar took over the reigns and they ousted Santos.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This kid is an amazing highflyer and now that he is back within his weight class, I think he just might be the breakout star of this division.
Mike Godwinn – So just so we are clear to the fans watching, the Cruiserweight rankings will only show wins and losses against other Cruiserweights. Total wins and losses will still show where they are ranked amongst the rest of the group.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Paul Heyman, he weighs in at 175 lbs, and 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 as 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 fist in the air high overhead. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Listening to Travis Blake talk earlier, it seemed that he was a little annoyed that he was put into this Cruiserweight tournament. That maybe he felt it was a little beneath him.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I got that vibe too. His ego is so huge that he cannot picture himself as anything less than World Champion. I think that even holding the US title made him feel second best.
Mike Godwinn – He doesn’t call himself “The Face of the Empire” for nothing, and he really believes it. There’s nobody in his mind that can match up to him. Just look how he treated both Tank and Stone over the past year and these guys are really the elite.
[ The referee calls for the bell and they go at it like two prize fighters slugging it out in the middle of the ring. Travis whips Pedro into the ropes, but Pedro reverses it. Travis rockets off the ropes and hits Pedro with a shoulderblock. Travis sends Pedro into the ropes and attempts a Spanish Fly, but Pedro counters it with an elbowsmash of his own. Pedro attempts a guillotine choke, but Travis blocks it and nails Pedro with a running shoulderblock. Travis climbs to the top rope and hits a diving elbowdrop onto Pedro. Travis tries for a basement clothesline, but Pedro rolls out of the way and goes for a running knee strike, but Travis also ducks out of the way. Travis open hand slaps Pedro. Travis chops Pedro. Travis punches Pedro. Pedro open hand slaps Travis. Travis open hand slaps Pedro. Travis nails a tiger driver on Pedro and goes for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You can tell that Travis is coming right out of the gate tonight with plenty of intensity as he goes right after Pedro Supremo who isn’t backing down.
[ Travis delivers a roundhouse kick on Pedro. Travis tries for an Exploder suplex, but Pedro counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Pedro attempts a Discus lariat, but Travis blocks it and nails a rolling clothesline on Pedro. Travis drives a back elbow into Pedro. Travis tries for a hangman rolling cutter, but Pedro counters it with a facerake. Pedro takes Travis down with an armbar takedown. Pedro goes for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Travis shoots his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent timing with that face rake by Pedro to slow Travis down. Maybe now he can start to build some momentum in this match.
[ Pedro goes for a Discus lariat, but Travis ducks out of the way and tries to whip Pedro into the ropes, but Pedro reverses it. Travis rockets off the ropes and hits a running shoulderblock on Pedro. Travis delivers a basement clothesline on Pedro. Travis rolls Pedro up as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – This is what the Cruiserweight division is all about. The speed of these guys is wat’s going to make this division stand out.
[ Travis complains to the referee about a slow count before whipping Pedro into the ropes. Pedro comes off and nails Travis with a back elbow. Pedro nails a Curb Stomp on Travis. Pedro locks Travis in a sleeperhold and Travis is valiantly trying to break the hold. Travis reaches out with his foot and drops it across the bottom rope and Pedro lets go. Pedro runs into the ropes, but Travis kip-ups and goes for a superkick, but Pedro catches Travis leg whips Travis and locks him in an ankle lock. Travis grabs the ropes, but Pedro refuses to let go as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and Pedro finally breaks the hold! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That’s the vicious side of Pedro that Felix has drawn out of him since taking over the Cartel.
[ Pedro goes for a running knee strike, but Travis ducks out of the way, comes back up and hits a tiger driver on Pedro. Travis rolls Pedro up as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent maneuver by Travis as I really think he was playing possum right there to lure Pedro in for the kill.
[ Travis attempts a brain buster, but Pedro counters it with a vertical suplex. Pedro tries for an armdrag takedown, but Travis counters it with a lariat. Travis runs into the ropes, but Pedro nails Travis with a clothesline. Pedro hits Travis. Pedro chops Travis. Travis punches Pedro. Travis hits Pedro. Travis locks Pedro in a front face lock, but Pedro gets ahold of the ropes. Travis hits a roundhouse kick on Pedro and follows up with a hangman rolling cutter. Pedro kip-ups and delivers a Discus lariat into Travis. Travis kip-ups to his feet and drives a running shoulderblock into Pedro. Travis is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to say that I am pretty impressed with Pedro tonight. He has not mounted much offensively, but he hasn’t backed down from the fight either.
[ Travis loads up his boot and attempts a superkick, but Pedro counters it with a legsweep takedown. Pedro runs into the ropes, but Travis gets to his feet and hits Pedro with a standing dropkick. Travis lines Pedro up and nails the Weapon X (the Last Shot) on him!!! Travis smugly makes a lazy pin as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and again Pedro kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Maybe if Travis actually put some effort into that pin attempt this match would be over right now. He just let his ego get the best of him.
[ Paul Heyman climbs up onto the ring apron bitching about what he perceived as a slow count as the sold-out crowd boos the shit out of him. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I wish the referee would just toss Heyman out of here. He’s nothing more than a distraction!!!
[ Travis attempts a roundhouse kick, but Pedro counters it with a legsweep takedown. Pedro explodes off the ropes and hits a Shining Wizard on Travis. Pedro attempts a release German suplex, but Travis counters it with a mule kick that the referee never saw because he was tied up with Heyman!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a dirty rotten move by Travis Blake to swing that leg back and kick Pedro in the groin!!! He didn’t need to do that!!! He’s better than that!!!
[ Travis climbs to the top rope and goes for a shooting star press and comes crashing down onto Pedro. Travis rolls Pedro up, this time hooking both of Pedro’s legs as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:09:09
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Travis Blake!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I would like to say that I found the outcome of this match surprising, but I would be lying. Travis was the overall favorite and now the number one seed advance to the semi-final round where his opponent will be determined next week.
[ Travis demands a mic and Harvey hands him his as Heyman climbs into the ring looking very proud of Travis’ work tonight. Travis leans against the ropes looking out across the mass of people. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – I told you. I told all of you how this was going to end tonight and like it or not, hate me or not; shit goes down just like I said so.
[ Travis looks back up the rampway. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Godzilla, my old buddy; old pal, you may have won the battle at Leap of Faith but let me clue you in on a little secret; this war is far, far; from over. I am going on to Climax t take the Cruiserweight Championship, then I am going to cash in my rematch and take back my US Championship; and then I am going to win the Emperor’s Crown Tournament and beat that Jurassic jerk-off Tank Edge for MY World Heavyweight Championship!!! I am going to unify all the damn belts and there’s nobody that can stop me!!!
[ Travis slams the mic to the mat as he and Heyman storm out of the ring and head to the back. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Travis is blunt and right to the point, but he means every word that comes out of his mouth and he does plan on winning all those titles with the mission to unify them all.
Mike Godwinn – God help us all if he does that. I don’t think the Empire could handle a Travis Blake with three title belts.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, let’s go to the back where Su Yim is standing by with Maxwell Shaw.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Maxwell Shaw standing beside Su Yim. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Su, 2021 was an up and down year for you as you were projected to be one of the top stars in the women’s division but just couldn’t seem to get your footing. Then, in one of your biggest matches of the year, you were injured at the hands of Solo Darling in a Buried Alive match.
[ Su smiles and nods her head. ]
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – Thanks for the walk down memory lane Max. Yeah, it was a tough year for me both mentally and physically. I was close to being cut and then the neck injury hit me from out of nowhere. I didn’t expect that to be honest. I knew that it was going to be a tough match, but you never go into matches thinking about the what-if’s. After I sat home for nearly two months, I decided to come back with a new attitude. A new and better version of myself. I know that I’m better than what my record shows right now. I know that I can be a contender in both divisions. I just have to go out there and prove it.
Maxwell Shaw – Tonight you kick 2022 off against another woman that has struggled at times in Courtney Cox. She just came in under the cut line with eight matches, but with only two of them being victories this past year. What will be your approach tonight as you face her for the first time?
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – Courtney is a hard working woman who is brand new in the business. She’s had a tough go of it this past year and I feel really bad for her after Aoife got hurt. It sucks being alone…
[ Just then, Courtney Cox walks onto the set looking none too pleased. ]
Courtney “Loves” Cox – Wait, did I hear you felt sorry for me? Don’t you ever feel sorry for me. I’m one of the hardest working women on this entire roster, and I may not have the sparkling record to show for it; nobody can outwork me.
Courtney “Loves” Cox – Tonight I’m going into 2022 with a newfound attitude.
[ And she gets right up in Su Yim’s face. ]
Courtney “Loves” Cox – By any means necessary!!!
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – Listen, no offense; but I think you’re barking up the wrong tree.
Courtney “Loves” Cox – We will see about that.
[ Courtney storms off as Su Yim looks at Maxwell. ]
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – She’s feisty, I’ll give her that.
[ The show cuts back to the three amigo’s at the announcers desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – For the past month or so, Courtney has seemed to be in a foul mood. I believe we can trace it back to her loss to Aoife Valkyrie that set her off.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can see that. She’s not doing so hot and then she lost to her seemingly best friend and that had to sting. Once that snowball starts rolling it’s hard to stop it.
Mike Godwinn – And she’s such a sweet girl too. Maybe life as a professional wrestler isn’t her thing. She was great as a reporter.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Let’s see if these women can settle things without it getting out of hand. Let’s rejoin Harvey in the ring for tonight’s introductions.
Su Yim vs Courtney Cox
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 110 lbs, this is... Courtney Cox!!!
[ The fans cheer Courtney Cox on as “Make me smile” by Louise Dowd & Jason Tarver rocks the arena and she makes her way down to the ring with a serious look on her face. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I’ve known Cortney for some time now ad she has always had a smile or face. I’m not liking this new version of her.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I think she’s desperate right now. She sees where she is in the rankings and it’s ruffling her feathers. She knows that if she doesn’t right the ship, she might find herself mon the outside looking in.
Mike Godwinn – Let’s not hope it comes down to that. I would hope that she will always have a home as a reporter if push comes to shove. I will say this, Su Yim is the wrong person to match-up against tonight. She seems just as desperate as anyone to get a win tonight.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent!!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 115 lbs., this is… “The Warrior Princess” Su Yim!!!
[ The sold-out crowd cheer her as she walks out and down the rampway to the ringside area as “Black Thunder” by the HU sends chills down everyone’s spines. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – If there was one superstar on the women’s roster that I would pick to have a breakout year it would be Su Yim. Just imagine what her year would have been like with a couple of losses flipped the other way. We might be talking about her in the National title picture and not say Solo Darling or Maria Manic.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I agree. Her six and twelve record pales in comparison to the level of talent this young woman has. I know one thing, one of these women will be going back to their hotel room very disappointed tonight.
Mike Godwinn – The sad fact is, is that neither woman can afford another loss right now. It would be a monumental climb to get back into title contention. Maybe months before they get a title shot.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Courtney whips Su Yim into the ropes, but Su Yim comes off and hits Courtney with a clothesline. Su Yim darts up to the top rope and nails a frog splash onto Courtney quickly hooking her legs as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Courtney telegraphed her move way too early and Su Yim was able to take her down with that clothesline which led to that Frog Splash and near pin. It just goes to show you how much of a rookie she still is.
[ Su Yim goes for an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Courtney counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of her face. Courtney slaps Su Yim. Su Yim chops Courtney. Courtney chops Su Yim. Su Yim kicks Courtney. Su Yim hits a slingshot on Courtney. Su Yim uses a springboard armdrag on Courtney. Su Yim hits a dropkick to the knee of Courtney. Su Yim again goes for the cover as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Courtney seems to be spinning her wheels right now as she cannot seem to get ay momentum going. It’s been all Su Yim and it’s not like she’s doing anything great out there. Just taking advantage of Courtney’s mistakes.
[ Su Yim throws Courtney out of the ring and dives onto her with an apron twisting moonsault, but Courtney gets her knees up. Courtney launches Su Yim into the guardrail. Courtney rolls Su Yim rolls back in under the bottom rope. Courtney kicks Su Yim in the gut and nails her with a Pedigree. Courtney rolls Su Yim up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Su Yim kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – That was the opening that Courtney needed as Su Yim flipped off the ring apron and Courtney was able to get her knees up and take her out. The door is wide open now. She needs to keep the pressure on.
[ Courtney runs into the ropes and goes for a big boot, but Su Yim counters with a corkscrew leg whip wrenching her leg. Su Yim covers Courtney as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney barley gets her shoulder up. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You can see the pain on Courtney’s face as she reaches for that knee. That leg whip did some damage to that leg.
[ Courtney favors her right knee as Su Yim whips Courtney into the turnbuckle and follows it up with a basement dropkick onto Courtney’s exposed knee. Su Yim nails a dropkick to the back of the head of Courtney. Su Yim delivers a running back elbow onto Courtney. Su Yim whips Courtney into the ropes and hits Courtney with a shoulderblock. Su Yim goes for a sleeperhold, but Courtney counters it with a jawbreaker. Courtney hits an inverted swinging DDT on Su Yim. Courtney nails Su Yim with a springboard dropkick from the second rope. Courtney crawls over and covers Su Yim as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Su Yim gets her shoulder up!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Courtney is still in this fight even though she is taking the worst of it. That well timed jawbreaker evened up the odds even for a split second.
[ Courtney drags Su Yim to her feet and Su Yim hits an enzuigiri on Courtney. Su Yim hits a second rope moonsault onto Courtney for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney gets her shoulder up. ]
Mike Godwinn – It felt like Courtney had a little momentum building, but just like that Su Yim swung it back around with that nasty moonsault.
[ Su Yim attempts a bulldog, but Courtney counters it with a belly-to-back suplex; but Su Yim lands on her feet and clotheslines Courtney from behind. Su Yim tries for an armdrag takedown, but Courtney counters it with a fallaway slam, but Su Yim counters that with a forearm smash. Courtney runs into the ropes and hits Su Yim with a spin kick. Courtney drives a soccer kick into the head of Su Yim. Courtney locks on a side headlock on Su Yim. Su Yim inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Courtney tries to throw Su Yim out of the ring, but Su Yim hangs on to the top rope for dear life. Su Yim leaps to the top rope and hits an Asai moonsault onto Courtney. Su Yim rolls Courtney up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Courtney kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – For every move Courtney tries tonight, Su Yim seems to be two or three moves ahead of her. That’s experience folks.
[ Su Yim drives an elbowdrop into Courtney. Su Yim hits the 6-1-9 on Courtney. Su Yim tries another elbowdrop, but Courtney rolls out of the way. Courtney drives a forearm to the back of Su Yim. Courtney hits a bulldog on Su Yim. Courtney delivers a clothesline on Su Yim. Courtney goes for an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle, but Su Yim ducks out of the way. Su Yim catches Courtney in an arm grapevine submission but Courtney makes it to the ropes. Su Yim whips Courtney into the ropes and hits Courtney with a shoulderblock. Su Yim hits a rolling cutter on Courtney. Su Yim runs into the ropes and Courtney hits Su Yim with a clothesline. Courtney whips Su Yim into the ropes and drives an open hand chop on Su Yim. Courtney attempts a sidewalk slam, but Su Yim counters it with a DDT. Su Yim goes for a corkscrew legdrop, but Courtney rolls out of the way and she crashes to the mat. Courtney is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ ...and Su Yim gets her shoulder up!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Su Yim tried again to hit that high risk move and again she crashed and burned. I have to wonder why she hasn’t tried to go for the Purge yet?
[ Courtney tries to whip Su Yim into the ropes, but Su Yim reverses it and hits Courtney with a back body drop. Su Yim goes for a Bronco Buster, but Courtney ducks out of the way. Courtney hits a diving Meteora into Su Yim. Courtney rolls Su Yim up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ ...and Su Yim kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – I cannot believe that this match has gone on for this long. We are closing in on the twelve-minute mark right now.
[ Courtney nails Su Yim with an inverted swinging DDT. Courtney nails a top rope diving elbowdrop onto Su Yim. Courtney drives a basement dropkick into Su Yim. Courtney is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ ...and Su Yim gets barely her shoulder up in time!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Courtney is pouring it on right now with everything she’s got and Su Yim just barely got her shoulder up in time!!!
[ Courtney goes for an enzuigiri, but Su Yim ducks out of the way and Courtney mistakenly crashes down onto referee Joey Jiles. Courtney charges in going for a Meteora, but Su Yim rolls out of the way and Courtney crashes into the turnbuckles. Yali Sapphire comes running down to the ring and rolls in. Su Yim hits a standing moonsault onto Courtney and rolls her up as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and the referee sees that her foot is under the bottom rope and stops his count. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Great ring awareness by Yali Sapphire as she saw that Courtney’s foot was just inches under the bottom rope and stopped his count.
[ Su Yim drags Courtney away from the ropes and the scales to the tope. The crowd roars to their feet as Su Yim leaps off nailing the Phoenix Splash onto Courtney!!! Su Yim rolls the limp body of Courtney Cox up as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:13:01
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Su Yim!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an incredible match we just witnessed guys. Both women poured out their heart and souls tonight and it sucks that we had to have a winner and a loser.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Courtney got off to a slow start, but as time went on you can see that she found her groove and this turned into one hell of a fight.
[ Both women stagger to their feet exhausted feet from one another never taking their eyes off each other. Su Yim walks over to Courtney who is leaning against the ring ropes and offers her a sign of respect by shaking her hand. Courtney looks down at Su Yim’s hand and then drops down to the mat and rolls under the bottom rope refusing to shake Su Yim’s hand. Su Yim watches as Courtney walks back up the ramp to the boos of the crowd. ]
Mike Godwinn – I just don’t get Courtney right now. She lost the match fair and square and her opponent offered her a sign of respect and she turned her back on her. Where is the code of honor right now in this business?
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, let’s go to the back where Mike Thompson and Chris Simmons are standing by.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows the tag team duo of the Messiah and Crazy Man in the backstage area just minutes before their big match. ]
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson – Before we get to the Lynch Mob, we want to take the time to send our condolences to the former World Heavyweight Champion Go-D. Dave, I can call you Dave; right? I mean, we did spend half this past year together in Legacy. We were your partners through thick and thin. At least we thought we were. But then you got full of yourself. This grand scheme to get back at Mark for screwing us over back in 2009 when he pulled the rug right out from under us and shut the Empire down without notice was supposed to be our crowning moment. The key word Dave is OUR moment. Somewhere along the line it turned into YOUR moment. YOUR goals. YOUR motives. And then you fucked us and kicked us out of Legacy in favor of some young kid that hasn’t proven shit yet? Bad move fucker.
“The Messiah” Chris Simmons – Dave, this was supposed to be a team effort, but you made it all about you. That will be your first and dare I say last mistake. You see by kicking us out of Legacy, you also kicked down another door. A door that after some time now we see that it is for the greater good. We too have aligned ourselves with the next big thing…
[ Massive Mike walks onto the set wearing his black mask and looking ominous. ]
“The Messiah” Chris Simmons – At Leap of Faith, your boy got luck to walk out with that TV title of his. Next time, that walking; talking neanderthal is going to get his ass bashed in by our boy. Conner, there is a huge ass coming at you and there’s no place to hide!!!
[ Massive Mike slaps his ass at the camera. ]
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson – Oh and let us not forget to mention our opponents tonight. Lynch Mob, I hear you boys want a title shot? Well how’s it feel to want something that you are never going to get? You see, Chris and I are cock-blocked for a whole year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give you two southern fucks the case of blue balls too.
“The Messiah” Chris Simmons – That’s right. If you think for one damn second that you’re going to use us as steppingstones you can fuck right off. We are pissed off and tonight we’re taking it out on your asses!!!
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson – See you soon boys!!!
[ They storm off as the show cuts back to the announcers desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I have to agree with everything that both Mike and Chris said tonight. They all came back to the Empire with a unified mission, but somewhere along the line it became all about Go-D and what he wanted. Now Go-D has made it all about himself and rebranding Legacy into a new and even more dangerous version.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s rebranding and going young. He sees all these hungry kids on the roster and he’s going to bring them in so that when he does get the World title back, he won’t have to worry about any of them going after it.
Mike Godwinn – Very true. I can see it already. Keep feeding Conner the lower tier titles and save the World Championship for himself. The question is, how long before the kid wises up to it and realizes that Go-D’s using him too?
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The kid’s not that bright, but Salena is and if she really has his best interests at heart, she will be open and honest with him. It’s time for our next match as the Lynch Mob takes on former Legacy members Crazy Man and Messiah. Harvey, it’s all yours buddy.
The Lynch Mob vs Crazy Man and Messiah
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Mance Warner, they weigh in at a combined weight of 433 lbs.; Joey and Matt Lynch; they are… “The Lynch Mob”!!
[ A mixture of cheers and boos ring out as “War” by Lynch Mob explodes across the stadium as the two brawling brothers march out on stage followed by Mance. The Lynch Mob make their way down to the ring and climb in each taking a corner and screaming at the crowd getting them pumped up as Mance makes his way around the ring taking his spot near their corner. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The Lynch Mob come into this match ranked fourth in the World Tag Team division with a record of nine and seven. A win tonight will not get them ahead of the Guerillas of Destiny, but it will close the gap and put pressure on the Bullet Club to keep pace.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Lynch Mob cannot keep looking up at the standings and let that consume them. They need o just stay focused on the task at hand and take one match at time.
Mike Godwinn – And surprisingly enough Mance Warner is out here with them tonight. We have not seen Mance since before Christmas when he lost that Triple Threat TV title match between Conner, Stone and himself.
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Massive Mike, they weigh in at a combined weight of 467 lbs., “The Messiah” Chris Simmons and “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson, they are… Legacy!!!
[ “Unforgiven” by Creed rocks the arena as Empire Hall of Famers Crazy Man and the Messiah walk out on stage to the mixed reaction of the sold-out crowd followed by Massive Mike!!! As one, they march down to the ring and climb in posing in the corners. Massive Mike walks around the ring and Mance yells at him… ]
“The Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner – Stay the fuck back!!! I don’t wanna have to hurt yah.
[ As he waves the riding crop in the air at Massive Mike threatening to hit him with it. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Mance is just getting over his feud with Conner Edge, I don’t think this old dog needs to be barking up that big tree.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I would have to agree. Massive Mike is way out Mance’s weight range. He needs to pick a fight that he knows he can win.
Mike Godwinn – Maybe he should focus more on why he joined the Empire and that’s the World Six-man Tag Team titles. They are not exactly taking that division by storm either.
[ Crazy Man and Joey Lynch start the match off as the referee calls for the bell and they lock up. Joey gouges Mike’s eyes and then rockets off the ropes with a dropkick to the knee. Joey drives a back elbow down on to Mike. Joey drags Mike to his feet and sends him into the ropes delivering a clothesline. Matt enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Matt attempts a clothesline, but Mike counters it with a hiptoss, but in turn, Matt counters it with a choke sleeper. Mike frantically reaches for the ropes, his hands flailing in the air before getting ahold of them. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Matt Lynch looked to put Crazy Man away early by putting him to sleep, but he had poor ring position as Mike was too close to the ropes and easily grabbed them.
[ Joey goes for a running elbowsmash, but Mike ducks out of the way and catches him with a belly-to-back suplex. Mike tags out to Chris Simmons. Chris and Mike whip Joey into the ropes and they hit Joey with a double back body drop. Chris and Mike hit Joey with a double belly-to-back suplex. Mike leaves the ring. Chris uses a duck-down move on Joey before tagging out to Mike. Chris attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Joey blocks it and Chris rolls out of the ring. Joey drives a fist to the midsection on Mike. Joey attempts a spear, but Mike counters it with a punt kick to the head. Mike tries for a hair pull slam, but Joey blocks it and goes for a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Mike, but Mike blocks it and drives a knife edge chop onto Joey. Mike tags out to Chris Simmons. Mike hits a standing dropkick on Joey Lynch. Chris attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Joey blocks it. Mike leaves the ring. Joey uses a duck-down move on Chris and tags out to Matt Lynch. Mike enters the ring and throws Joey out of the ring and then hits a cradle suplex on Matt. Chris goes for a diving elbowsmash off the top rope, but Matt counters it with an intercept superkick. Matt snaps and puts Chris in an illegal chokehold against the ropes. Yali Sapphire warns Matt to let go, but he won’t as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and he finally let’s go before getting disqualified. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – If there’s one thing that sticks out about these Lynch boys, they have a short fuse. It doesn’t take much to get them fired up.
[ Matt attempts an Exploder suplex, but Chris counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Chris punches Matt followed by a wicked open hand chop. Chris comes off the ropes and drives a running knee strike on Matt. Chris rolls Matt up as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …and Matt kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a wicked leaping knee strike right to the side of Matt Lynch’s head that spun his head around like a top.
[ Chris runs into the ropes and tries for a spear, but Matt counters it with a guillotine choke. Chris tries to escape the hold as he flails for the ropes, finally grabbing them forcing Matt to let go. Matt punches Chris. Chris kicks Matt. Chris chops Matt. Matt chops Chris. Chris chops Matt. Chris tags out to Mike. Mike and Chris hit Matt with a double clothesline. Mike and Chris whip Matt into the ropes and they nail Matt with a double fist to the midsection. Chris leaves the ring. Mike runs into the ropes and tries for a football tackle, but Matt counters with a DDT as he rolls him up for the pin and Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …and Mike kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Beautiful counter by Matt Lynch to turn what was going to be a football tackle into an excellent capture DDT that planted Crazy man right on the crown of his head!!!
[ Matt picks Mike and drives him into the mat with a Cradle DDT. Again, Matt rolls Mike up hooking a leg as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Mike kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Matt Lynch is starting to get pissed off as he just nailed Crazy Man with two straight variations of a DDT and the former World Champion again kicked out!!!
[ Matt hits a gutbuster on Mike. Matt attempts a top rope diving elbowsmash, but Mike counters it with a sit-out face slam!!! Mike gets an illegal forearm choke on Matt as Yali Sapphire warns Mike to let go. Mike refuses to let go as he holds on tight and Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and finally Mike lets go of the hold before getting disqualified. ]
Mike Godwinn – Earlier we saw Matt put that illegal hold on Messiah and now Crazy Man just paid him back in kind as he kept it locked on right to the point of disqualification.
[ Yali Sapphire warns Mike not to do that again, but he shoves her aside and springboards off the ropes hitting Matt with a missile drop kick. Both men get to their feet and start exchanging huge chops, punches and kicks before Mike uses an armdrag takedown on Matt. Mike tries to lock on a sleeperhold, but Matt blocks it and tags out to Joey. Chris comes into the ring and they whip Joey into the ropes, and they hit Joey with a double back body drop. Mike goes after Joey and locks him in a forearm choke. Again, Yali Sapphire warns Mike to let go but won’t so Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and again at the last second, Mike lets go. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is the second time Mike has tested Yali and you can see that she’s none to happy with his antics right now. The last thing they want to do is give the Lynch Mob an easy win.
[ Mike runs into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Joey. Mike tries to drive Joey’s head into the turnbuckle, but Joey reverses it and nails a Discus lariat onto Mike. Joey attempts a Death Valley Driver, but Mike floats over and tags out to Chris Simmons. Mike comes up top with a dropkick on Joey while Chris uses a backslide cradle pin attempt and Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Joey kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing double team move by these two Hall of Famers. They are wrestling like a well-oiled machine folks.
[ Chris goes for a Muscle Buster, but Joey blocks it. Joey tries for a football tackle, but Chris counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock. Yali Sapphire asks Joey Lynch if he's had enough, but Joey shakes his head no before reaching out and grabbing the ropes. ]
Mike Godwinn – A half a foot further away from the ropes and Joey would have been forced to tap out.
[ Chris throws Joey into the turnbuckle before running shoulder-first into the corner, but Joey darts out of the way and his rams his shoulder into the steel post. Joey attempts to place Chris on the turnbuckle, but Chris blocks it. A back and forth chop fest ensues before Joey nails a belly-to-belly suplex on Chris. Joey goes for another a belly-to-belly suplex, but Chris counters it as he lands on his feet, bounces off the ropes and drives a football tackle into Joey. Chris hits the One-Winged Angel on Joey Lynch and rolls him up for as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:10:07
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Mike Thompson and Chris Simmons!!!
[ Massive Mike climbs into the ring all smiles as the sold-out crowd starts chanting... ]
Sold-out crowd – Mike!!! Mike!!! Mike!!!
[ All three men stand in the center of the ring raising all their hands in unison as the crowd gives them a standing ovation. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Excellent win by Crazy Man and Messiah tonight as they remain constant in the standings in the number two spot right behind the Zealots.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I really think that it’s going to come down to the Zealots and the Guerillas of Destiny to see which one will challenge for the World Tag Team titles at Blackout.
Mike Godwinn – For either team that is going to be a monumental matchup as they will have to find a way to upend the currently undefeated New Regime who sits right now at six and oh.
[ Mance Warner climbs into the ring, pissed off that his boys lost to Messiah and Crazy Man; and he grabs ahold of Massive Mike’s arm and turns him around... ]
“The Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner – Yah cheat’in son of a bitch...
[ And before Mance can finish his train of thought, Massive Mike drills him with a huge right hook that drops Mance like a tree. Massive Mike drags Mance to his feet and sends him into the turnbuckle and follows him in with a huge splash!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – No, this isn’t going to end well at all!!! Mance should have kept his mouth shut!!!
[ The fans cheer Mike on as he watches Mance collapse in the corner. A huge smile comes across Mike’s face as he backs in and hits the Gas Chamber (Stink Face - Rubs his massive ass in his opponent's face) on Mance!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is the best!!! Do it again Mike, do it again!!!
[ Mance flails his arms wildly as his face disappears inside Mike’s deep ass crack!!! Within seconds Mance passes out and his arms drop to the side. The fans are going nuts as the three friends high five each other. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, we have a treat for you tonight as Maxwell Shaw is standing by backstage with the brand new Women’s World Tag Team Champions Charli Evans and Jessica Troy. Let’s head to the back and listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Maxwell Shaw standing next to Jessica Troy and Charli Evans who are each sporting their new Women’s World Tag Team titles slung over their shoulders. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Ladies, first off congratulations on your huge victory at Leap of Faith when you defeated Bloody Mary and Havok to become Women’s World Tag Team Champions. Now Charli, this seems to be old hat for you as this will be your fourth time wearing that title belt. Three times with Millie McKenzie as your tag team partner and now for the very first time Jessica Troy.
[ Charli smiles. ]
Charli Evans – This has been such an incredible time in my life for me and honestly, I wouldn’t want to have experienced it with any other women. Millie and Jessica complement me incredibly and whichever one of them I team with it shows that with time and a shit ton of work; we can be Women’s World Tag Team Champions!!!
Maxwell Shaw – Jessica, congratulations on winning your first title here in the Empire and here’s to many, many more.
Jessica Troy – Thank you Max. When Charli asked me to tag with her, I knew that I had huge shoes to fill. I knew that every time Charli entered that ring, the fans would be thinking about Medusa Complex. That is a huge shadow that was cast across the entire Empire landscape. But that’s ok. I knew that I had to just be me and work hard and sooner or later I would be in Millie’s shoes. That I could be world champion someday.
Maxwell Shaw – I would also like to ask the two of you what went through your minds when literally a minute after being crowned new champions, the former champions the Heartbreakers upstaged you and seemingly took your thunder announcing that they not only signed new Empire contracts but also have signed a match to face the two of you at Climax?
Charli Evans – You know in the heat of the moment we were pretty pissed off. They had the spotlight for so long, and then they lost it. They stopped wrestling for over a month and in that entire time we continued to bust our asses. But let me say this, if the Heartbreakers were as good as they say they are, then they would never have lost those titles to Bloody Mary and Havok to begin with. Instead, they had to march heir asses out and steal our spotlight.
[ Just then, Nattie, Shotzi and Indi walk onto the set ready for their match. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Ladies, first off, we can’t steal the spotlight when the two of you never really had it. In fact,…
[ And Nattie points right at Charli. ]
Nattie Neidhart – The only reason we lost our titles in the first place is because Bloody Mary pinned YOU, not us. Now the two of you can piss and moan about how we took your spotlight, but instead of bitching about it why don’t you do something about it!!!
Jessica Troy – Don’t worry, we’ll do something about it.
Shotzi Blackheart – Look at you all ballsy and shit. Charli, your little girl’s all grown up!!!
[ Charli steps between them. ]
Charli Evans – Back off!!! You got what you wanted. The title shot at Climax is yours, now leave us alone.
[ Nattie snickers at Charli. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Watch as we show you exactly what happens to people that get between us and those titles you’re wearing.
[ The Heartbreakers storm off as Charli looks over at Jessica and hopes down deep inside that she is strong enough for what’s ahead. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – We haven’t seen the Heartbreakers for weeks and now that Blue Nation has won the titles they have decided to resign with the Empire. Doesn’t that seem kinda fishy?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Fishy? No. It’s a fact that the only reason that resigned so quickly was because the titles were off of Bloody Mary and Havok and they think that their best chance of winning the titles back is by taking Blue Nation on at Climax.
Mike Godwinn – So, what you are saying is that they are dodging Bloody Mary and Havok and picking an easier opponent.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You got it buddy. It’s time for our next match and it will be the very first Women’s World Tag Team Champions Caged Heat taking on the former Women’s World Tag Team Champions the Heartbreakers. On paper, this should be one hell of a match; but as we all know wars are not won on paper, they are won on the battlefield or in this case the squared circle. Harvey, it’s all yours buddy.
Caged Heat vs The Heartbreakers
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 250 lbs., Loca and Delta; they are the former two-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions, they are… Caged Heat!!!
[ The crowd boos as the two former convicts march down to the ring rapping their own theme song “Do it yourself” before finally rolling into the ring. Caged Heat storms around as the sold-out crowd boos them. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is a huge match for Caged Heat tonight as they enter this match with an eleven and twelve record and currently sit in the number four spot in the rankings.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – A win by Caged Heat tonight will put them ahead of Bloody Mary and Havok and get them that much closer to another World title shot.
Mike Godwinn – We all saw what S.E.X. did to Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose at Leap of Faith, so you know that they are lurking in the shadows somewhere.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring, Indi Hartwell, Shotzi Blackheart and Nattie Neidhart, they are… the Heartbreakers!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy as “New Foundation” by explodes across the arena as Indi, Shotzi and Nattie strut out on stage. They high five each other and walk down the rampway each climbing into the ring. Nattie and Indy each pose on a turnbuckle while Shotzi straddles the ropes between them. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – These three women signed a short-term contract with the Empire this past summer and stormed through the competition until they won the Women’s World Tag Team titles just like they said they would. Their goal was to leave the Empire and vacate the titles upon their departure, but Bloody Mary and Havok tripped them up and spoiled their plans.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Let me just say that Caged Heat is not the kind of team that you can look past. The Heartbreakers better not fall into that trap or they will open another can of worms.
Mike Godwinn – Just for laughs, I would love to see what kind of mess this would make of Caged Heat does beat them. Just think about the possibilities. Will they still take on Blue Nation for the titles? Will Caged Heat be added to the title match?
[ Loca and Nattie start the match off as the referee calls for the bell and Loca charges in with a lariat on Nattie. Nattie kip-ups to her feet and snaps off an armdrag takedown on Loca. Nattie goes for a monkey flip, but Loca blocks it and hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope on Nattie. Loca climbs to the top rope mand hits an Asai moonsault on top of Nattie for the pin as Ken Peterson counts …1 …2 …and Nattie kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Loca is doing a nice job early on keeping Nattie grounded and staying away from that Sharpshooter that she likes to use to finish her opponents off with.
[ Loca waits for Nattie to get to her feet and then nails her with a springboard spear. Nattie staggers back and collides with Ken Peterson and now they are both down Loca climbs to the top rope and nails Nattie with a frog splash!!! Loca goes for another pin, but this time there is no referee to count. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man Loca was three seconds away from the biggest upset of the night, but Head Referee Ken Peterson is still out on the mat.
[ Loca tries for a dropkick, but Nattie ducks out of the way. Nattie hits a springboard huracanrana from the second rope onto Loca. Joey Jiles comes running down to the ring and dives under the bottom rope. Nattie tags out to Shotzi Blackheart. Shotzi and Nattie hit Loca with a double diving elbowdrop. Shotzi hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Loca. Shotzi and Nattie hit Loca with a double dropkick to the knees. Nattie leaves the ring. Shotzi delivers a Meteora on Loca as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Loca gets shoulders up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The Heartbreakers are starting to pick up steam right now. Loca desperately needs to make the tag to her fresh partner.
[ Shotzi drives Loca into the corner and rails her with a forearm smash. Shotzi whips Loca into the ropes and misses with a clothesline, but Loca rockets off the back ropes and hits Shotzi with a shoulderblock. Nattie comes into the ring and takes out Delta Loca with a clothesline to the back of the head. Shotzi hits a frog splash down onto Loca. Shotzi rolls Loca up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Delta dives in making the save!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – We are only a few minutes into this match and things are looking pretty bleak right now for Loca. Delta can feel her partner fading fast as she desperately reaches out for the tag.
[ Shotzi drags Loca to her feet and whips her into the ropes, but Loca comes off and nails Shotzi with a shoulderblock. Delta comes into the ring and they whip Shotzi into the ropes and they attempt to hit Shotzi with a double kick to the midsection, but she counters it with a double clothesline. Loca crawls over and tags out to Delta. Delta attempts a DDT, but Shotzi counters it with an inverted atomic drop. Shotzi chops Delta. Shotzi kicks Delta. Shotzi attempts a monkey flip, but Delta blocks it and nails a bulldog on Shotzi. Delta and Shotzi go back and forth with nasty chops and punches before Delta whips Shotzi into the ropes and hits Shotzi with a shoulderblock. Delta again runs into the ropes and hits Shotzi with a clothesline. Delta goes for a Bronco Buster, but Shotzi counters it with a spear. Shotzi attempts a top rope twisting moonsault, but Delta rolls out of the way. Delta goes for a sleeperhold, but Shotzi counters it with a jaw breaker. Shotzi catches Delta in an arm grapevine submission, but Delta grabs the ropes with her free arm breaking the hold. Nattie enters the ring and they whip Delta into the ropes and attempt to hit Delta with a double back body drop, but she counters it with a double leaping clothesline. Nattie rolls out of the ring as Delta tries for a bulldog, but Shotzi counters it as she catches her, swings her around and drives her into the mat with a nasty side slam!!! The crowd is going nuts as Shotzi measures Delta up and nails her with a Slingblade!!! Shotzi rolls Delta up for the counts …1 …2 …and Loca dives in to make the save but she’s too late …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:04:47
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, the Heartbreakers!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What a statement win by the Heartbreakers tonight as they dispatched Caged Heat in under five minutes!!!
[ Shotzi, Nattie and Indi all get in the ring for their post-match celebration as Nattie takes the mic from Harvey. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Blue Nation, I hope you girls were watching really close because come Climax; we're coming for those belts we never lost!!!
[ Nattie tosses the mic at Harvey who fumbles it before reigning it in. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Another disappointing loss for Caged Heat tonight as they just dropped their third match in a row since All Hallows Evil. They need to dig deep and find a way to stop the bleeding.
Mike Godwinn – I hate to bring it up, but they have gotten no better since breaking away from Salena. I understand their reasoning, but it has not panned out like they had planned. Not one bit.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, it is always one of my favorite things to watch as EMPIRESHOP.COM puts out another fantastic video package and I am just so happy to present the first one of 2022. I always get a kick out of these. Let’s watch .
[ The videotron comes on as “The Merry Go Round Broke Down” starts up as a logo flashes on the screen for Looney Empireshop.com Tunes comes on. We go into an animated world where Travis Fudd is walking with his shotgun.
Travis Fudd - Be very qwit, I'm hunting for Wadzilla's.
[ Godzilla Bunny pops up from the ground. ]
Godzilla Bunny - Hmm, I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. (Sees Travis Fudd) Um, what’s up bitch?
Travis Fudd - Have you seen any Wadzilla's awound here?
Godzilla Bunny - Uh, I think that's a Wadzilla.
[ We see Daffy Pezzer standing near buy with his arm around a sheep. ]
Daffy Pezzer - Come on baby, give daddy what he needs.
[ Suddenly the screen starts to break up and goes to an Empire Broadcast System message. The loud screeching blares from the screen as suddenly we find a figure waiting in the shadows. ]
Shadow - I did it, I broke through. Your now seeing things as I see them.
[ We cut to locker room footage of The Mean Girls getting ready in their locker room. ]
Jessica McKay - So what is it with Maverick, are you in love?
Cassie Lee - I honestly can't stand him. It’s just that his (Bleeps) was like, personally made for me. It's just the perfect fit.
[ We go to a split screen as Godzilla and Maverick are playing Uno. ]
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - So what is it with Cassie, are you in love?
Maverick Edge - She sucks, but it's just like her (bleeps) is made for me. It's just the perfect fit. What about you and Jessica.
Shadow - No, no, NNNNNOOOO!!!!!
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - She's cool man.
Maverick Edge - How's the sex?
[ The Mean Girls feed un-pauses. ]
Cassie Lee - How's Godzilla.
Godzilla/Jessica - We haven't had sex yet.
Cassie/Maverick - What?
Godzilla/Jessica - Who needs it when they know how to use their tongue.
Shadow - ENOUGH!!!
[ A black hand tears the pictures off the screen, and we see the shadow figure now has a pair of moth like wings. ]
Shadow Moth - This isn't what I want to see.
[ A locker room camera now finds the W.W.E. Television Champion Conner Edge laying on his dressing room floor holding his stomach in pain as a doctor checks in on him. It cuts to Travis Blake flexing in front of a mirror, suddenly it's Crazy Man sitting on the toilet. ]
Messiah (Voice Only) - You done yet; we got a match?
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson - That sushi place you picked had bad eel, I think.
[ The camera cuts to pre-show, we see Caristico in his underwear singing and dancing. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico - Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (he starts twerking towards the camera) and I'm just going to shake it off.
[ We go back to the Shadow Moth, it's closer to the screen but it's face looks like the deaths head on the moths from Silence of the Lambs. ]
Shadow Moth - Back to your regular scheduled commercial.
[ The screen cuts back as Daffy Pezzer has his beak blown around backwards and Travis Fudd seems to be fellating his shotgun. Godzilla Bunny looks at the screen. ]
Godzilla Bunny - I may be a stinker, but the deals at EMPIRESHOP.COM aren't.
Narrator - EMPIRESHOP.COM, for all your looney needs.
[ The camera cuts back to the broadcast table where Phillip and Mike are laughing their asses off, but Caristico looks dead serious. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Go ahead and laugh it up. Obviously, that was taped earlier today and NO, I did not give them permission to video tape me in my underwear singing!!!
Mike Godwinn - Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate… bwahahaha!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Oh my God I think I’m going to piss my pants!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Let’s just get to the match please. I’m going to kill Godzilla for that!!!
The Three Best Friends (Stone, Godzilla and Maverick) vs The New Regime (Shogun, Ito and Kahagas)
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following six-man tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring weighing in at a combined weight of 685 lbs., Shinigami Shogun, Rasputin Ito and Kahagas; they are... the New Regime!!!
[ The crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena and the three Japanese superstars walk out on stage. There seems to be some animosity amongst them as they make their way down to the ring and climb in. Ito and Shogun are barking at Kahagas who throws his hands in the air not wanting to hear any of it!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Things look not so good between the tag team champions and Kahagas right now. Let’s go back and watch some footage from earlier today as our camera crew caught all the action.
[ The videotron comes on as we see Shogun and Kahagas in a heated argument backstage. Kahagas gets in Shogun’s face, and Shogun pie faces Kahagas away from him smearing his red face paint. Kahagas comes back at Shogun, but Ito steps between them stopping what was going to be an all-out brawl between the trio. Shogun spouts off something in Japanese and storms off as Kahagas walks off in the opposite direction. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – There is definitely something brewing between these three men as cracks are starting to form within their group.
Mike Godwinn – I knew that something was going on because their trio’s record is the complete opposite of what we are seeing when they wrestle without Kahagas. Now I am not putting all the blame on Kahagas, but there is no denying that he’s the Achilles heel of the group.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Jessica McKay and weighing in at a combined weight of 601 lbs., they are the reigning World Six-man Tag Team Champions... Maverick Edge, “Pure Gold” Alexander Stone and Godzilla Sanchez; they are… the Three Best Friends!!!
[ The sold-out arena explodes to their feet as “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult rocks the arena and Godzilla walks out on stage first holding hands with Jessica McKay. Stone and Maverick walk out behind them as the fan explode to their feet absolutely loving this team. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – These three men have been on an incredible run since winning the World Six-man Tag Team titles back on Thanksgiving night when they upset the Bullet Club. As an unusual trio as they might be, they seem to complement each other very nicely.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – From an outsider’s perspective you have the silent but violent Maverick. The take no shit powerhouse Alexander stone. And then the brains behind the brawns is Godzilla Sanchez. He’s the glue that holds these Three Best friends together.
Mike Godwinn – I love it. When the Empire announced the Six-man Tag Team division I was hoping that we would see more teams like this. This is exactly what this division was meant to be.
[ Rasputin Ito and Alexander stone start the match off as they lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. Ito drives a European uppercut into Stone and then scoops Stone up and drives him into the mat with a body slam. Ito picks him back up and hits Stone with a release German suplex, but Stone kip-ups to his feet and glares at him giving Ito the middle finger as the fans go nuts!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Ito just nailed Stone with that German Suplex and Stone bounced right back up like it had little to no effect.
[ Ito goes right at Stone with trying for a clothesline, but Stone ducks down, grabs Ito by the head and smashes it into the turnbuckle. Shogun comes into the ring and clubs Stone from behind. Godzilla comes into the ring and tosses Shogun out of the ring. Godzilla hits a standing drop kick on Ito. Stone drags Ito to his feet and nails a belly-to-back suplex. Godzilla leaves the ring and begs for a tag and Stone tags out to Godzilla. Godzilla and Stone whip Ito into the ropes and they hit Ito with a double elbowsmash to the face. Ito crawls over and tags out to Shogun. Shogun rushes into the ring and clotheslines Godzilla. Shogun attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Godzilla lands on his feet; runs into the ropes and hits Shogun with a dropkick to the right knee. Godzilla hits a standing moonsault double knee drop onto Shogun. Godzilla tags out to Stone. Godzilla hits a spinning back heel kick on Shogun right into Stone who uses a backslide pin on Shogun as Ken Peterson counts …1 …and Shogun kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What a tandem these two guys make. The speed of Godzilla combined with the raw power of Stone is devastating.
[ Stone whips Shogun into the ropes and hits Shogun with a pump kick. Stone attempts an armdrag takedown, but Shogun reverses it and tries for a Discus lariat, but Stone counters it with a snap dragon suplex. Stone whips Shogun into the ropes and Shogun comes off with a leaping clothesline on Stone. Shogun tags out to Ito. Ito and Shogun send Stone into the ropes and hit him with a double back body drop. Ito nails Stone with a top rope diving elbowsmash. Ito takes Stone to his feet and drives his head into the turnbuckle. Ito goes for a sleeperhold, but Stone blocks it and spins around him going for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Ito bites at the bridge of Stones nose!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What the hell is Ito doing? There’s no biting in wrestling!!!
[ Stone is temporarily blinded as Ito hits a Snake Eyes onto the top turnbuckles on Stone. Ito rolls Stone up and is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts …1 …and Stone kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s going to take a hell of a lot more than that to keep Stone down!!! This guy reined as World Champion for eighty-four days!!!
[ Stone springs to his feet and makes a diving tag to Godzilla. Godzilla runs into the ropes as Ito misses wildly with a clothesline. Godzilla springboards off the ropes going for an Asai moonsault into an inverted DDT, but Ito counters it with a neck breaker. Ito whips Godzilla into the ropes, but Godzilla reverses it sending Ito in. Ito goes for a spear, but Godzilla counters it with a kneelift right between the eyes!!! Ito stumbles backwards and tags out to Shogun. Shogun whips Godzilla into the ropes, but Godzilla reverses it and hits Shinigami with a clothesline that sends Shogun tumbling over the top rope and out of the ring. Godzilla leaps off the ring apron with a diving a lariat that levels Shogun. The crowd is going ape shit as Godzilla launches Shogun into the steel ring steps which explode apart on impact!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Holy Christ the impact of Ito hitting those ring steps reverberated all the way over here.
[ …1 …Godzilla goes for a running knee strike, but Shogun steps out of the way; drives a knee into the gut of Godzilla and then launches Godzilla into the ring post. …2 …Ito jumps down off the ring apron and he teams with Shogun to nail Godzilla with a double basement dropkick. …3 …Shogun rolls Godzilla back into the ring. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Godzilla was in control of this match, but he went for that running knee strike that whiffed and then it was game on for Ito and Shogun.
[ Shogun tags out to Ito. Ito and Shogun try and double team Godzilla but Stone is wise to that and he enters the ring and attacks Shogun tossing him out of the ring. Godzilla and Stone whip Ito into the ropes and they hit Ito with a double back body drop. Stone leaves the ring. Godzilla drives a fist into the midsection of Ito. Godzilla whips Ito into the ropes and hits Ito with a shoulderblock. Godzilla uses an airplane spin on Ito spinning him once, twice, three, four, five times around before he lets him fly and he come crashing to the mat with an F-5!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The crowd is going absolutely nuts right now as Godzilla just spun Ito five times before driving him to the mat. I’m not sure what effected Ito more, the spinning or the F-5?
[ Godzilla dives on-top of Ito as Ken Peterson counts …1 …2 ...and Ito kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That was the closest count of the match as he just kicked out at two!!!
[ Godzilla hits an Asai moonsault onto Ito!!! Godzilla wants to go for the cover, but Jessica McKay gets up onto the ring apron distracting him telling him to go to the top rope!!! Godzilla looks at her, then Maverick, back to Jessica and then over to Stone. Torn, Godzilla climbs to the top rope and leaps off hitting the Goodbye Tokyo on Ito!!! Godzilla goes for the pin as Ken Peterson counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun dives in making the save!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Godzilla locks eyes with Jessica who is still on the ring apron with her mouth wide open. Godzilla asks her...
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez – What now?!
[ The referee rushes over to Jessica and screams at her to get the hell down off the ring apron. ]
Jessica McKay – Ok, ok, I’m getting down!!!
[ Stone looks down yelling at her. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Stay the fuck out of things!!! You’re distracting him!!!
[ Godzilla whips Ito into the ropes and Kahagas makes the blind tag as Godzilla hits Ito with a clothesline. Godzilla is going for the pin as Ken Peterson doesn’t make the count, but taps Godzilla on the shoulder telling him just pinned the wrong man. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Godzilla needs to get his head back in the game. If Jessica isn’t going to be helpful then she needs to hit the bricks!!!
[ Kahagas sends Godzilla into the turnbuckle and he runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Godzilla moves out of the way and Kahagas crashes shoulder first into the steel ring post!!! Godzilla makes a diving tag to Maverick. Maverick sends Kahagas into the ropes and nails him with the Top Gun (Falcon Arrow)!!! Maverick rolls Kahagas up hooking both legs as Ken Peterson …1 …2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:12:42
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Alexander Stone, Maverick Edge and Godzilla Sanchez!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Talk about a string of bad luck for Kahagas as he along with the Tag Team Champions the New Regime are now oh and three in the six-man tag team division.
[ The Three Best Friends along with Jessica McKay make their way around the ring high fiving the fans who adore them. Ito and Shogun climb into the ring and start to circle Kahagas looking none too happy that he took another loss. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This doesn’t look good. Not good at all.
[ Shogun gets right back in Kahagas’s face screaming at him for botching another match. Kahagas is tired of his shit and punches Shogun and that’s when things turn ugly. Ito smashes a forearm blow to the back of Kahagas. Kahagas spins around to go after Ito, but Shogun chop blocks Kahagas’ knees right out from under him. Shogun drags Kahagas to his feet and nails the From Space (modified GTS with a Pele kick)!!! Kahagas is out on the mat as Ito locks on the Dragon Sleeper, but Kahagas has no clue as he’s out cold!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The New Regime just turned on Kahagas!!! We need help out here!!!
[ Alexander Stone turns back and sees the attack in the ring and makes a beeline for the ring diving under the bottom rope and swinging wildly at Ito and Shogun who roll out of the ring heading for the guardrail and escaping through the crowd. Godzilla and Maverick join Stone in the ring and as they try and help Kahagas up to his feet he shoves Stone away from him pissed off. Kahagas then makes his way up the rampway holding his jaw from the impact of the GTS. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You would think that Kahagas would be more grateful that Stone just saved him from what could have been an even worse assault. Folks, let’s head to the back where Chandler Hopkins is standing by with Cindy Meyers.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins standing next to Cindy Meyers. ]
Cindy Meyers – Chandler, it’s been a pretty rough month for you after coming off of that hard fought victory over Jake Owens at High Stakes you have dropped your last two matches to Mitch Fierce and then at Leap of Faith when you lost to Psycho Messiah.
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Yeah, you know; it certainly didn’t go as I had planned.
Cindy Meyers – Let’s talk about your opponent for this evening’s match. We all watched at Leap of Faith when Steve Scott and Marc Fulton came down to the ring causing a stir. They didn’t attack you, but it led to a momentary distraction that opened the door for Psycho Messiah to hit his Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD) on you to score the victory.
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Yeah, honestly; I don’t know what the hell their deal is and I really don’t care at this point. If they want a fight, just sign the match and I’ll give them a fight. If Psycho Messiah is working for them, that’s cool too. I would love a rematch against him since he stole that last match from me.
[ As if on cue, Psycho Messiah walks onto the set. ]
Psycho Messiah – Listen, not to intrude on your spot here; but honestly, I had zero to do with those guys coming out at the pay per view. And as far as me taking advantage of the opening that it gave me, it’s all business bro. But if it’s a rematch you want, I would be more than happy to give you a repeat performance of the Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD) just in case you forgot how that felt.
[ Hopkins gets right up in Messiah’s face. ]
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Why don’t you rewind the tape because you’ll see that before those two came down to the ring, I had your ass dead to right’s. I was seconds away from hitting the Wrangler (Buckshot Lariat) and you know that!!!
[ Messiah chuckles at him. ]
Psycho Messiah – You’re a pretty feisty guy, and I respect your fire; but the history books will always show that I pinned your ass. You want another go at me, maybe I’ll see you in the Cruiserweight finals. Good luck tonight against Scott!!!
[ Messiah walks off the set as Hopkins stands there fuming. The show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I can see it from both men’s perspectives. Hopkins had Messiah lined up for his finisher, but then the Blood Carnival came down to the ring and even though they didn’t physically do anything; they still were a distraction and led to Messiah hitting his finisher and putting away Hopkins.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I still think that there’s something deeper and darker going on behind the scenes. We now know that Reverend Azazel has formed a pretty formidable team with Steve Scott, Marc Fulton and now the Women’s National Champion Shanna Furguson. We know that Arik Cannon is in the group, but we have not seen him in about a month. I wonder who else Azazel is going to unleash on the Empire?
Mike Godwinn – Azazel is a dark and twisted individual and you know as well as I do that his main goal is to burn the Empire to the ground and rebuild a new Empire based on his sick version that he has in his brain.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, the Cruiserweight title tournament continues next as Steve Scott takes on Chandler Hopkins. This one should be good. Harvey, take it away buddy.
Cruiserweight Tournament Round 1 Match-up
Steve Scott (4) vs Chandler Hopkins (5)
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!! Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Reverend Azazel, he weighs in at weight of 200 lbs.; this is… “Bloodlust” Steve Scott!!!
[ The crowd boos as Steve Scott walks out on stage to “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson with Reverend Azazel right behind him. Pyro explodes around him as he makes his way to the ring and climbs in!! Azazel walks around the ring as the fans at ringside bad mouth him. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Steve Scott is a hell of a superstar who has banging on the door to stardom for months now. If he can win tonight, he will be one step closer to winning his first singles title here in the Empire.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The kid has a pretty damn good record walking into this match at ten and six. Coming out of the tag team division I don’t think anyone would have thought that he would have done so well, so fast.
Mike Godwinn – The oddsmakers have called this match a pick’em, but I look at the intangibles and I see Azazel out there and Fulton skulking somewhere in the back; so, I have to say Steve Scott has the slight edge. If he does win tonight, he will have all he can handle when he faces Travis Blake in the semi-finals in two weeks.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – 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. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Hopkins seems to be loved by this Okinawa fan base tonight. He has had an up and down year when it comes to how the fans treat him, but for now they love him.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Hopkins also comes into this match with an excellent record of sixteen and twelve, just percentage points behind Steve Scott in both the Cruiserweight rankings and the overall rankings. You couldn’t have asked for a more even playing field to kick the tournament off. As long as Azazel stays out of that is.
Mike Godwinn – You can bet that that’s not going to happen. Azazel promised his people the world and you can bet that putting the Cruiserweight title around Steve Scott’s waist was part of it.
[ Hopkins doesn’t wait for the bell as he drives a spin kick into Steve Scott. Hopkins tries to throw Steve Scott out of the ring, but hangs on to the top rope for dear life. Hopkins sees this and charges at him and Steve Scott clutches his legs around Hopkins' head and pulls Hopkins out of the ring sending him crashing to the floor. Steve Scott drops to the floor and goes after Hopkins rolling Hopkins back into the ring. Steve Scott climbs back in and drives a European uppercut into Hopkins. Steve Scott sends Hopkins into the turnbuckle, but Hopkins reverses it and Steve Scott crashes into the corner. Hopkins charges shoulder-first into the corner, but Steve Scott lifts his knee and pops Hopkins in the face. Steve Scott hits a springboard spin kick into Hopkins off the second rope. Steve Scott climbs to the top rope and hits a shooting star press down onto Hopkins!!! Steve Scott rolls Hopkins up as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – It’s early in the match, but Steve is setting the tone with some fantastic high-flying moves. At two-hundred pounds he’s right in the middle of the weight class.
[ Steve Scott drags Hopkins to his feet and hits an Exploder suplex. Steve Scott whips Hopkins into the ropes and hits a bulldog on him. Steve Scott springboards off the ropes and nails Hopkins with a diving elbowdrop. Steve Scott goes for a dragon suplex, but Hopkins counters it with an armbar takedown. Hopkins goes for a Boston crab, but Steve Scott kicks him off and nails Hopkins with a cradle piledriver. Steve Scott is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Hopkins just can’t seem to find his footing tonight. Steve Scott has him well scouted going into this match.
[ Steve Scott smashes Hopkins’ head into the turnbuckle, and then locks him in a front facelock. Hopkins is valiantly trying to break the hold as he struggles to reach the ropes. Finally, after one desperate lunge; Hopkins grabs the ropes. Steve Scott lets him go, backs off; and nails Hopkins with a superkick as Hopkins eyes roll back in his head and he falls to the mat. Steve Scott is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Steve Scott looks stunned right now as he has nailed Hopkins with everything but the kitchen sink and the kid’s still kicking out!!! Hopkins’s got the heart of a warrior!!!
[ Steve Scott measures Hopkins up and nails a roundhouse kick on him. Steve Scott picks Hopkins up and hits a cradle piledriver. Steve Scott runs into the ropes, and as Hopkins gets to his feet; they each get hit with a double clothesline!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This may be the moment of truth for Hopkins!!! He just swung the door wide open for him to make a huge comeback. Can he find the perseverance to pull this one out?!
[ Hopkins is the first to his feet as he launches Steve Scott into the turnbuckle, Steve Scott rockets back and rocks Hopkins with a Judas Effect (Spinning Back Elbow Shot)!!! Steve Scott goes to the top rope trying for a backflip headscissors takedown, but Hopkins counters it with a sit-out powerbomb!!! Hopkins rolls up Steve Scott as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...and Steve Scott shoots his right shoulder up off the mat!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing counter by Chandler Hopkins to see that headscissors coming and have enough strength to lay Steve Scott out with the sit-out powerbomb!!!
[ Hopkins climbs to the top rope and attempts a flying cross body press, but Steve Scott kip-ups and nails Hopkins with an interceptor drop kick that just rocked Hopkins!!! Steve Scott drags Hopkins to his feet and drives him to the mat with the Kill Shot (diving DDT from the second rope)!!! Steve rolls Hopkins up one final time as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:04:57
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Steve Scott!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Another bad night for Chandler Hopkins as Steve Scott pretty much ruled this match from bell to bell.
[ The referee tries to raise Steve Scott’s hand in victory, but Reverend Azazel pushes the referee aside and does it himself. The fans boo them when suddenly, a hooded fan jumps the guardrail and climbs into the ring. Steve Scott and Azazel move back as the hooded figure stalks toward Chandler. The man reaches down, picks Hopkins up and drives him into the mat with a sit-out spinning side slam!!! The figure pops to his feet glaring down at the disfigured Hopkins and rips his hood back to reveal it to be nonother than Arik Cannon!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s “The Irish Ass-kicker” Arik Cannon!!! We knew he was with Azazel, but nobody expected him to be here tonight!!!
Mike Godwinn – There was no logic to what he just did other than to add to Hopkins’ pain and suffering. He was already beaten!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, while we clear the ring and get ready for our next match; let’s head to the back where Maria Manic is standing by with Maxwell Shaw.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Maxwell Shaw standing next to a very serious looking Maria Manic. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Maria, tough stretch of losses the past few months and tonight doesn’t get any easier as you face the number three contender Kiera Hogan.
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Do you think it matters where Kiera’s ranked Max? I sure as hell don’t. I go into every match with the same intensity, drive and purpose and that is to put gold back around my waist.
Maxwell Shaw – Maria, with a win tonight it will most certainly put you in the crosshairs of Shanna Furguson and her Women’s National title. It wasn’t so long ago at the Queen of the Ring pay per view that you defeated both Shanna and Gabby Jettson to become the Women’s National Champion.
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – That’s right, for two months I held that title and it’s the second longest National title reign next to Amber Nova. That says a lot on what kind of champion I was and will be again. Tonight, I don’t give a damn who stands across that ring from me because I will be next in line for that Women’s National Championship!!!
[ Maria looks irritated as Millie McKenzie walks onto the set in street clothes. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Listen, I heard everything you said and I’m rooting for you to win tonight; but I know Kiera better than anyone so I’m going to watch your back.
[ Maria chuckles and rolls her eyes at her. ]
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – You’re going to watch my back?
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Yeah. Haven’t you been watching what Kiera’s been doing to me? Do you want that to be you next time?
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Listen, you said it right when you said “what she’s been doing to you”. I got no beef with her other than she’ll be standing in my right tonight, standing in my way of a title that I want back. Now if I need your help “Queen”, I’ll be sure to ask for it!!!
[ Maria storms off as Millie watches her go. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Don’t say I didn’t warn yah.
[ The cameras cut across the arena to where we see Felix Escobar in his dressing room on the phone with someone. Mil Muertes, Blood Hunter are in the background while Pedro Supremo is icing the back of his neck still hurting from that Weapon X (the Last Shot) he took earlier in the night with his match against Travis Blake. ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – Yes Papa, I understand. Yes sir. Yes. Yes, we will.
[ Felix hangs the phone up and he doesn’t look happy as he looks around the room as his men. ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – It seems that we have a number of issues back in the United States. Our inside man Shane McMahon has been arrested on charges of money laundering. For now, until we can find another week minded individual; we will have to make do alone.
Pedro Supremo – That seems pretty bad considering Shane is the one that allowed Blood Hunter and Mil Muertes to sign exclusive contracts.
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – It is a manageable dilemma, and my father is working diligently to rectify the problem and put the Cartel back on track. In the meantime, he is disturbed by tonight’s performance by you Pedro.
Pedro Supremo – Me? He does know that I got beat by Travis freakin’ Blake, right?
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – My father has little patience for excuses, as he only seeks results. We need to make sure that in the future we do everything possible to win at whatever the cost; and that will start with the World Six-man Tag Team titles. It’s time we took those titles from the Three Best Friends and shelved that trio for good.
Blood Hunter – I get to break someone?
[ Felix smiles at his newest acquisition. ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – Start with Alexander Stone. Without him, the other two or nothing more than annoying little gnats!!!
[ The show swings back to the three men at the announcers desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – There we had a few interesting segway’s as we listened to Maria Manic talk about how she wants to get back the Women’s National Championship. Then, Millie McKenzie offered to watch her back, but Maria refused.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s a tough time right now to be at the top of the Empire with everyone and their mother gunning for you. Millie learned that the hard way when her BFF Kiera Hogan stuck the knife in her back and cost her the Women’s World title. Tonight, Maria just wants to go out there and prove to the world that she doesn’t need help and she doesn’t need anyone watching her back.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – We then listened in and heard that Felix’s father is not very happy with the current direction of the Cartel. We also learned that Shane McMahon has been arrested for money laundering.
Mike Godwinn – So, to say it simply; Shane took bribes from an illegal Cartel that smuggles drugs, guns and women in and out of the United States. Boy, is he screwed; or what? He could spend the rest of his life in prison.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I am sure now that the cat is out of the bag we will hear more from the owner of the Empire in the hours and days ahead. There is no way that Mark can avoid this runaway train now that it’s off the tracks. Let’s go back to the ring and rejoin Harvey Weinstein for the introductions of our next match.
Mario Manic vs Kiera Hogan
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 114 lbs., this is… Kiera Hogan!!!
[ The crowd boos her over her newfound attitude as “Love, Fury, Passion, Energy” plays and Kiera Hogan walks down to the ring and climbs in, posing on the second turnbuckle ignoring all the haters. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The “Queen Slaya’” as she likes to call herself really put the screws to her former friend Millie McKenzie at Leap of Faith. That will be something that Millie will not forgive or forget for a long time.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Kiera believes she should be Women’s Champion right now and she did what she thinks she needed to do to get to that ultimate goal, even at the cost of her best friend.
Mike Godwinn – Right now she’s ranked second in the Women’s division and she just couldn’t wait her turn. What she needed to do was watch how Crazy Man and Messiah are handling themselves and learn from that.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent!!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 161 lbs.; she is the former Women’s National Champion, this is… “The Maneater” Maria Manic!
[ The crowd cheers as “Unbreakable” by Michael Elgin plays as Maria storms down to the ring and marches up the ring steps and climbs into the ring!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Maria Manic is one powerful woman as she has about forty pounds and nine inches over Kiera tonight. She’s right up there in the top three biggest and meanest women on the roster with only Havok and Jessica Troy coming in bigger.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – She is pound for pound one of the toughest women on the lady’s circuit and she sits in the number five spot in the Women’s World title rankings with an amazing ten and twelve record, and I say amazing because with all the talent in the singles division being five-hundred is a great accomplishment.
Mike Godwinn – What I love about Maria is her mean streak. She goes right after her opponent with the same intense attitude no matter who it is.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Kiera sends Maria into the ropes and Kiera hits Maria with a back body drop. Kiera hits Maria with an elbow drop. Kiera comes off the ropes and hits a springboard spear into Maria. Kiera runs into the ropes again and Kiera hits Maria with a shoulderblock. Kiera drives an open hand chop into Maria. Kiera drives a European uppercut onto Maria. Kiera hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope onto Maria. Kiera hits a Phoenix Splash onto Maria as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...and Maria kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The quickness of Kiera is giving Maria fits right now. She has to find a way to slow down her much smaller opponent.
[ Kiera goes for a second Phoenix Splash, but Maria gets her knees up right into Kiera’s breadbasket. Maria goes for the cover as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...and this time Kiera kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s exactly what you were talking about Phil. Perfect opportunity for Maria to get back into this match with that failed Phoenix Splash. Kiera went to the well one too many times!!!
[ Maria attempts a basement dropkick, but Kiera rolls out of the way, explodes off the ropes and drives a clothesline into Maria. Kiera heads to the top rope and hits an enzuigiri onto Maria. Maria kip-ups to her feet and attempts a clothesline, but Kiera counters it with a hiptoss, but Maria counters that with a side slam!!! Maria rockets in with a high knee, but Kiera ducks out of the way and Kiera hits a springboard bulldog on Maria. Kiera throws Maria into the turnbuckle and charges into the corner, but Maria darts out of the way and Kiera hits the steel ringpost shoulder first!!! Maria now climbs to the top rope and hits an Asai moonsault onto Kiera, rolling her up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...and again Kiera kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Maria may be a powerhouse, but she loves to hit those high risk moves as much as anyone else.
[ Maria waits for Kiera to get up and then nails her with a superkick. Maria hits Kiera with a spinebuster slam, but the referee is distracted when Millie McKenzie comes out on stage and makes her way down to the ring. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is not going to make Maria very happy. She told Millie not to get involved.
[ The referee warns her not to get involved as Maria hits a DDT on Kiera. Maria locks on a painful ankle lock looking for the submission as the referee asks her if she’s ready to quit!!! Kiera screams no, as she grabs his referee shirt and pulls him close to her screaming in his ear. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What good is that going to do? She needs to either turn this submission move or grab the damn rope!!! Grabbing the zebra’s shirt isn’t going to get her out of this mess she’s in.
[ Kiera is inching her way towards the ropes as she tries to fight through the pain. Kiera summons one last burst of energy as she lunges at the ropes and grabs the bottom one forcing Maria to let her go. Kiera staggers to her feet limping from the wrenched ankle and Maria whips her into the ropes. Maria misses wildly with a clothesline, but Kiera comes off and hits Maria with a spin kick. Kiera runs into the ropes and nails Maria with a high knee. Kiera whips Maria into the ropes and hits Maria with an explosive shoulderblock. Kiera attempts a DDT, but Maria blocks it and clotheslines Kiera. Maria hits a standing dropkick to the knee of Kiera. Maria attempts a sleeperhold, but Kiera counters it with a jaw breaker. Maria comes off the ropes and destroys Kiera with a huge pump kick that turns her inside out. Maria nails a driving elbowdrop onto Kiera and then goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Kiera shoots her shoulder up off the mat just in time!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Kiera has taken a ton of punishment tonight and there is still life left in this woman. This is absolutely amazing to watch these women go at it!!!
[ Maria goes for a springboard leg drop from the second rope, but Kiera rolls out of the way. Kiera goes for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Maria kicks her off and then uses a legsweep to take Kiera down. Maria goes for a top rope diving elbowdrop on Kiera, but she rolls out of the way and Maria crashes to the mat. Kiera kip-ups to her feet, climbs the turnbuckle and hits a huge frog splash onto Maria. The crowd pops as Kiera rolls Maria up and Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Maria reaches out and grabs the bottom rope to Kiera’s dismay!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, you’re not going to come any closer than that!!! Kiera’s pulling her hair out right now wondering what the hell is it going to take to put Maria away!!!
[ Kiera goes for a basement dropkick to the knee, but Maria jumps out of the way; springboards off the second rope and hits an Asai moonsault onto Kiera quickly hooking the leg for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Kiera kicks out emphatically. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – How Maria ever dodge that drop kick blows my mind!!! This people, is a five-star match if I ever saw one!!!
[ Maria goes for a Figure Four, but Kiera blocks it. Kiera springs to her feet, runs into the ropes; and Kiera nails Maria with a lariat. Kiera drives a knife edge chop on Maria. Kiera delivers a European uppercut into Maria. Kiera goes for a Russian legsweep, but Maria counters it with an elbowsmash to Kiera’s head. Maria locks Kiera in a sleeperhold. Kiera reaches out with her legs and wraps one around the middle rope forcing Maria to break the hold. Maria pulls Kiera away from the ropes and nails Kiera with an Exploder suplex, but Kiera lands somehow on her feet and comes rocketing back with a chop block to the back of Maria’s right knee. Kiera delivers a dropkick from the second rope into Maria’s back laying her out. Kiera goes to the top rope when suddenly she is distracted when the crowd pops and the Women’s World Champion Amber Nova storms out on stage and makes a bee-line right for the ring!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Things are about to get very interesting right now!!!
[ Millie and Amber start going at it exchanging massive rights and lefts as the referee jumps down to the floor to try and break this melee up. Kiera jumps down off the corner turnbuckle and starts screaming at Millie and Amber to get the hell out of here. Unknown to her, Maria staggers to her feet, grabs Kiera from behind; and drives her into the mat with the Maneater (a fireman’s carry into a swinging neck-breaker)!!! Maria Manic crawls over going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:11:50
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Maria Manic!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an incredible turn of events just took place guys!!! Maria Manic has just defeated Kiera Hogan and I have to say that some of the blame has to ride on Kiera herself by letting the actions outside the ring distract her.
[ Outside the ring, the fight has broken up and the two women now realize that Kiera lost the match because of the two of them. Kiera starts to crawl to the corner as she looks with intense hatred toward the two women. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man, if looks could kill both Millie and Amber would be in body bags right now. I can’t wait until Climax to watch these three women fight it out for the biggest prize in the Women’s division!!!
Mike Godwinn – The frightening part is, we still have almost three weeks to go until the pay per view so just about anything can happen until them. Hold onto your seats, it’s going to be a hell of a ride.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, at Leap of Faith Night 1 we were all stunned when we watched Joey Ryan unmask himself and assist S.E.X. in their win over Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose. Tonight, Katie and Spice have a few words for Lia and Jessie before their match against the Mean Girls. Let’s listen in to this pre-recorded message.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Spice and Katie Forbes inside Chi Chis Gentlemen’s Strip Club. Spice is giving some fat bastard a lap dance while Katie is up on stage wiggling her fat ass as dollar bills fly everywhere. Spice climbs off the big man’s lap and we see that it’s Massive Mike, still with his mask on!!! Nearby, Crazy Man and Messiah are pounding shots and throwing twenties at the feet of Katie. Spice sees the camera is live so she fixes her hair, pushes up her breasts for maximum cleavage and winks at the camera. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – As you can see, we’re still living large after our big win at Leap of Faith when we shut down Lia and Jessie, better known as the One Hit Wonders. Just like my first boyfriend, came in hard, but blew your load quick. You two don’t have the stamina to last here in the Empire. In fact, rumor has it that if you lose again tonight; the boss-baby is going to can your asses. And how pray tell do I know that? Men squeal like little pigs when you have their balls in your hands. Blowjobs make the best bed fellows.
[ She notices that Messiah just threw a five dollar bill on the dance floor. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Hey, tens and twenties!!! Katies tits cost me a fortune!!!
[ She looks back at the camera. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Ladies, let me do us all a favor and end this charade you two are trying to pull off. You’re not wrestlers. Jessie, you’ve been cut from so many promotions I’ve lost track. And you Lia, a former dancer? Well, it certainly wasn’t exotic that’s for sure. Not with that boney ass of yours.
[ Spice looks over at Katie who’s twerking on stage and Crazy Man is loving it. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – That’s right baby, shake that ass!!!
[ Spice brushes her hair aside and looks back at the camera. Before I get back to work, I have to shout out to Mitch Fierce. Man, aren’t you a fine piece of Grade A ass? I would love to show you what I could do to you. Now that your little fling with Aoife is over, why don’t you come take a walk on the dark side? You can have me...
[ Katie crawls over and sticks her tongue out at the camera. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Or you can have both of us...
[ Then Joey Ryan pops into view wearing nothing but a G-string. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Or if it’s your thing, all three of us!!! Hit me up lover boy. I’ll bend, but I promise you I won’t break. Stop playing with little girls, and have a more experienced woman in your bed.
[ Spice, Katie and Joey go back on stage and start dancing as a threesome as the show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I always tell myself that when I hear these women open their mouths, I am not going to be surprised by what comes out, but I always am. I am shocked that we can air some of the things that they say and do.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – They speak their minds, but they have a point. Jessie and Lia did enter the tag team division with huge expectations. Their first two matches they were pretty good scoring wins over Caged Heat and Blue Nation. But over the past few weeks these women have seemed more like ghosts than anything else. Not a peep out of them for weeks.
Mike Godwinn – Yeah, I agree. It doesn’t look good for them as they go into this match tonight against what should be a lesser opponent in the Mean Girls. This should be a win for Jessie and Lia, if the version we first were introduced to shows up. If they don’t show up, we could be seeing the Mean Girls pick up their second win.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Well, it’s time for some tag team action. Let’s get right to it as the Mean Girls take on Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose!!! Take it away Harvey, it’s all yours.
The Mean Girls vs Jessie Elaban & Lia Rose
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring first, weighing in at combined weight of 260 lbs, this is... Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose!!!
[ “The White Stripes” by Seven Nation Army plays throughout the arena as Jessie and Lia walk out hand in hand to the roar of the fans. The crowd chants "Ohhhh Jessi Kamea!!!” as they make their way to the ring, climb in and pose on opposite turnbuckles waving and smiling. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – These two ladies came into the Empire with a ton of fan fair, but at the pay per view they were outsmarted by S.E.X. who called upon their old friend Joey Ryan to help them get the win.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Let’s talk about how painful that loss was at the pay per view. If they could have beaten S.E.X. at Leap of Faith then we might be talking about Jessie and Lia taking on Blue Nation at Climax and not the Heartbreakers.
Mike Godwinn – That loss at the pay per view puts that much more pressure on these two women tonight to win this match. Another loss will drop them below Bloody Mary and Havok who are due a rematch for the tag team titles.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Paul Heyman, they weigh in at a combined weight of 264 lbs, Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay; they are... the Mean Girls!!!
[ "Beautiful Sexy Fierce" by Ashley Jana rocks the arena as the two very sexy but arrogant women strut out on stage followed by Paul Heyman as they flirt with the sold-out crowd. The sashay their asses down to the ring and climb in posing on each turnbuckle as Heyman takes his side of the ring nearest the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The Mean Girls have been, well let’s just be frank about it; they have been preoccupied lately with Godzilla and Maverick and have not focused too much on their careers.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Jessica and Cassie come into this match tonight with a one and four record and currently sit in last place in the division. A win tonight will not change their place in the standings but it will close the gap between them and S.E.X. who are above them.
Mike Godwinn – Some people may look at this match and think that it’s bathroom break time, but I assure you that both of these teams; all of these women tonight have something to prove.
[ The referee calls for the bell as Jessie and Jessica start the match. Jessie and Jessica go at it blow for blow before Jessie whips Jessica into the ropes and misses with a spin kick. Jessica goes for a high knee, but Jessie ducks out of the way and goes for a springboard bulldog, but Jessica ducks out of the way. Jessica runs into the ropes and Jessie hits Jessica with a back body drop. Jessie runs into the ropes, but Jessica hits Jessie with a spin kick. Jessica hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope on Jessie. Jessica whips Jessie into the ropes and hits Jessie with a shoulderblock. Jessica catches Jessie in a sleeperhold but Jessie reaches out with her legs and gets of the ropes. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Both of these women are starting the match off fast for their perspective teams tonight. They both cannot afford to lose this contest if they want a future title shot.
[ Jessie tags out to Lia Rose. Jessie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Lia and Jessie hit Jessica with a double elbowdrop. Jessie leaves the ring. Lia drives a European uppercut into Jessica. Lia hits a roundhouse kick on Jessica. Lia tries for a slingshot, but Jessica steps out of the way and tags out to Cassie. Cassie whips Lia into the ropes, but Lia reverses it and hits Cassie with a shoulderblock. Lia climbs to the top rope and hits a twisting moonsault onto Cassie. Lia rolls Cassie up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Cassie powers out of that pin attempt. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Two fresh women tagged into this match and right away Lia hits that top rope moonsault to get a two count on Cassie.
[ Lia measures Cassie up and drives her knees in with a Meteora. Again Lia rolls Cassie up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Cassie manages to shoot her shoulder up off the mat before the count of three!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Another close call for Cassie right there as Lia drove that Meteora home and Cassie just managed to kick out before the referee’s hand hit the mat!!!
[ Lia goes for a Bronco Buster, but Cassie throws her off and tags out to Jessica. Lia hits a jumping pump kick on Jessica as she climbs through the ropes. Lia goes for another Bronco Buster, but Jessica ducks out of the way and uses a legsweep takedown on Lia. Jessica tries for an Exploder suplex, but Lia counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Lia comes back with a springboard dropkick from the second rope, but Jessica counters it with another legsweep takedown. Lia climbs to the top rope and hits a frog splash onto Jessica and rolls her up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica barely kicks out in time!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – For most of the match now it has been nearly all Jessie and Lia controlling the pace. The Mean Girls need to find a way to swing this match back in their favor quickly before they cross that line of no return.
[ Lia whips Jessica into the ropes, but Jessica reverses it and hits Lia with a spinning elbow. Jessica drives a fist to the midsection on Lia. Jessica tags out to Cassie. Cassie throws Lia out of the ring. Cassie rolls out under the bottom rope after her and goes for a rolling cutter, but Lia counters it with a swinging neckbreaker. ...1 ...Lia drags Cassie to her feet and hits her with a lariat. ...2 ...Lia drives an elbowdrop down onto Cassie. ...3 ...Lia rolls Cassie back into the ring, runs into the ropes; and hits Cassie with a basement clothesline that sends Cassie tumbling out of the ring. Lia goes to the outside after her and launches Cassie into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Lia drives a fist to the midsection of Cassie. ...2 ...Jessie comes over to make it two-on-one and delivers a DDT on Cassie. ...3 ...Lia nails Cassie with a diving elbowdrop off the ring apron. ...4 ...Jessie attempts a DDT, but Cassie counters it and whips Lia into the steel ring steps. ...5 ...Cassie rolls Lia back into the ring. Cassie tags out to Jessica and they whip Lia into the ropes and they hit Lia with a double back body drop. Cassie leaves the ring. Jessica hits a spinning backbreaker on Lia followed by a quick cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia barely kicks out before the referee can count to three!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Mean Girls regained control of this match as Cassie and Jessica had some nice double team action in and out of the ring.
[ Jessica hits a springboard bulldog on Lia off the middle rope. Cassie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Jessica and Cassie whip Lia into the ropes and hit Lia with a double bulldog. Cassie leaves the ring. Jessica nails Lia with an enzuigiri. Jessica hits an elbowdrop onto Lia. Jessica runs into the ropes and hits an Asai moonsault onto Lia. Jessica rolls Lia up and pulls the tights as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and the referee sees it and admonishes Jessica as she plays stupid denying it!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – I don’t understand the reasoning behind denying the fact that she grabs a handful of Lia’s tights. Ten thousand people in this building saw her grab the tights. Millions of people watching this show saw her grab the tights. You cannot deny that!!! There’s video proof!!!
[ Jessica throws her hands in the air before climbing to the top turnbuckle going for some high-risk move, but Lia gets to her feet and throws Jessica crashing to the mat. Lia rolls Jessica up going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica kicks out as she grabs her lower back screaming in pain!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Jessica went for a high risk move and the risk didn’t pay off as Lia sent her crashing to the mat. She was lucky enough to kick out of that pin attempt.
[ Lia rushes up the turnbuckle and leaps off with a frog splash onto Jessica. Lia rolls Jessica up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica kicks out just in time!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lia is pouring it on right now as she hit that Frog Splash that nearly picked up the victory!!!
[ Lia goes for a second frog splash, but Jessica kip-ups and rushes up the turnbuckle and nails Lia with a superplex!!! Jessica rolls Lia up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia desperately kicks out just in time!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Lia went to the well one too many times and Jessica took advantage of her telegraphing that move and drove her to the mat with that sick superplex!!!
[ Jessica motions to the crowd that it’s over as she climbs to the top rope and hits a Phoenix Splash down onto Lia!!! Jessica rolls Lia up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia drops her foot down on to the bottom rope!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Jessica looks stunned right now as the referee just informed her that Lia saved herself by getting her foot on the bottom rope.
[ Jessica drags Lia to her feet and whips her into the ropes, but Lia reverses it and hits Jessica with a roaring back elbow that drops Jessica like a ton of bricks. Lia is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica reaches out and grabs the bottom rope!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lia thought that she had this match won, but great ring awareness by Jessica to be able to sense where she was and reach out and grab that bottom rope saving herself.
[ Lia runs into the ropes and drives a knee into Jessica. Jessie enters the ring to make it two-on-one and they hit Jessica with a double enzuigiri. Lia tries for a clothesline, but Jessica counters with a superkick on Lia!!! Jessica is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Wow, what a superkick!!! Lia went for that clothesline but Jessica was ready for it as she snapped off that quick kick right to the jaw!!!
[ Cassie enters the ring to make it two-on-one and hits an Exploder suplex on Lia. Jessica tries for a diving elbowdrop off the top rope, but Lia counters it with an interceptor superkick of her own!!! Cassie leaves the ring. Lia drives a lariat on Jessica. Lia tags out to Jessie. Cassie enters the ring and throws Lia out of the ring. Jessica and Cassie whip Jessie into the ropes and they hit Jessie with a double back body drop. Cassie leaves the ring. Jessica drives a European uppercut into Jessie. Jessica tries an armdrag takedown, but Jessie blocks it and nails Jessica with a springboard spear. Jessie kicks Jessica. Jessica hits Jessie. Jessica chops Jessie. Jessica runs into the ropes and hits Jessie with a pump kick. Jessica hits a lariat on Jessie. Jessica attempts a DDT, but Jessie blocks it and whips Jessica into the ropes where Jessica hits Jessie with a spin kick. Jessica whips Jessie into the ropes and Jessie nails Jessica with a lariat. Jessie hits a 6-1-9 on Jessica. Jessie drives a fist to the midsection of Jessica. Jessie whips Jessica into the ropes and Jessica hits Jessie with a drop kick. Jessica whips Jessie into the ropes, but Jessie reverses it and hits Jessica with a drop kick of her own. Jessie uses a legsweep takedown on Jessica. Jessie whips Jessica into the ropes and hits Jessica with an elbow. Jessica punches Jessie. Jessica chops Jessie. Jessie attempts a springboard huracanrana from the second rope, but Jessica counters it with a sit-out power bomb!!! Jessica hooks the legs as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:12:57
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The Mean Girls have done it guys!!! They found a way to beat Jessie and Lia tonight against what seemed like very tough odds to pick up their second win here in the Empire.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It was a very well executed match for them tonight and listen, they are a long way away from challenging for the tag team titles, but it’s a great stepping stone to build on.
Mike Godwinn – On the other side, we have Jessie and Lia taking their second straight loss to drop them to two and two in the standings. How much more is the owner going to take from these two before he just cuts ties with them and releases them?
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, I’m getting word that... yes... the World Champion is here!!! I was wondering if we were going to hear from him tonight after defeating Go-D at Leap of Faith!!!
[ “Painkiller” by Judas Priest starts up as we focus on the ramp. The big screen is suddenly emboldened by the words “Reign in Blood” as Reverend Odom comes out followed by the Empire World Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge, dressed smartly in a nice suit with the world title over his shoulder. The crowd goes nuts for their hero as he walks to the ring and gets inside. He grabs a microphone. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Okinawa, how are you doing tonight?
[ The crowd roars, well as much as a Japanese crowd does and Tank smiles. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - It's honestly great to be back in Japan, which while the Empire is on our overseas tour, I will happily be living here in Okinawa for the next year, down by the beach, it's a beautiful apartment and I'm happy to share this city with you. Now onto the business of which we are here to see tonight, what is the reign of Tank Edge going to be going forward. My goal as champion is not to lavish in my own glory like the previous champion, who's name I'm not going to say for fear he'll pop up like Beetlejuice, but I hope to...
[ Tank is interrupted as “Unforgiven” by Creed starts up as Go-D comes out to the boos. He ignores the crowd and very businesslike gets in the ring. He grabs a microphone of his own and goes to face Tank, who's walked over and positioned himself on the top turnbuckle. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - If it isn't the last living Creed fan himself. How's it going David?
Go-D - Always with your damn little cracks like you’re the wittiest fucker in the room.
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Hey, I'm pretty fucking witty brother, deny anything else but leave me that ok?
Go-D - I'm not here to play these cute little games Tank. I held that belt for 149 days and I demand some damn respect from you.
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Only if you ask a teensy bit nicer.
[ Go-D charges over to Tank who stares down as him from the top turnbuckle. ]
Go-D - I want my re-match.
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Look, Dave, this isn't a legends belt. I tried that before and people really didn't seem to get the whole concept admittedly. Like I've been saying, my goal is to defend this belt against the top ranked guys and promote the next generation of this federation.
Go-D – You’re just scared to defend against me.
[ Tank hops off the top turnbuckle and goes nose to nose with Go-D. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - You know what Dave; you got a re-match coming and I'm not sure there's really not much I can do about that. I could make you wait it out, but I'm not gonna. Let’s do this February 6th at Blackout.
Go-D - Enjoy that month with the belt, because it's coming home where it belongs.
[ Go-D starts to walk off. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - But David my boy, you’re not the champion anymore, you don't have the shot caller in your back pocket anymore and if you want this belt to come off my shoulder and back onto yours, I'm going to make you earn it my way. You see Blackout happens to be taking place in Taipei, so we're going to do things old school as they say. We're going to tape up our hands, we're going to cover them in glue and on that glue, we're putting shards of fucking glass and we are having ourselves a Taipei Death Match!!!
[ Go-D starts laughing. ]
Go-D - You sick fuck. Honestly, I was expecting bombs and barbwire, but you wanna get your face cut to ribbons with glass, I'll more than happily do it for you Tank. I'm going to make you into a jigsaw puzzle.
[ Tank nods and they have another stare off as they exchange words off mic. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Did you just hear that? Tank is going to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Go-D at Blackout in a Taipei Death Match!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Talk about one of the most brutal matches ever dreamt of. Both men are going to have their hands tapped up, then dipped in glue and then covered in shards of glass!!! Blood will flow at the pay per view!!!
Mike Godwinn – If Tank can retain the title, it will cement his legacy forever!!! Go-D will go to any lengths to get that belt back around his waist, we all know that.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, the W.W.E. TV Champion Conner Edge is backstage standing by with Maxwell Shaw. Let’s go back and listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows the W.W.E. TV Champion Conner Edge standing with Maxwell Shaw. Conner puts some chew in his mouth and ginger returns the can of skoal original into his pocket. He's standing pretty rigid as he adjusts the TV title around his waist. ]
Maxwell Shaw - Conner, I've been curious to what extent was the injury you suffered at Leap of Faith?
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - I wasn't injured, just sometimes lifting a mega fat ass can take its toll on your body is all.
Maxwell Shaw - You don't seem to be doing great, you are standing awkwardly.
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - That's cause I hate being in Japan. This country sucks ass Maxie. I always hated it here, but you know, Tank loves it and insists his students come here. Says you don't need a personality to get over, just have good matches. Well, I had the good matches and these people never cared for me. They started calling me Ice Man.
Maxwell Shaw - Couldn't it be a tribute since you were teaming with Maverick?
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - Naw, it's because I was too cold to even get X-Pac heat. Hell, maybe I never did have a personality, why Tank refused to let me come to America with him after all. But now, I'm just being me and I guess I got some personality now. But I don't want this diseased country cheering for me, with their tiny ass beds in holes in the ground where the shitter should be. I don't feel like these people are worth my time, why tonight I'm making to make quick work of Fulton and try and get the hell out of this place as fast as possible.
Maxwell Shaw - Seems like it'd be pointless to fly back to the states though.
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - Heading to Australia, they may have a bunch of things that can kill a man easy, but at least they make beds for people taller than four feet tall. And before I go, I want to let that big boy Mike know, I'm the toughest Hoss in this federation and I don't like not getting a clean win over you. I am going to rectify that sooner rather than later, believe that.
Maxwell Shaw - Well thanks Conner for the time.
[ The camera cuts back to the office of the Owner of the Empire Mark as we see him sitting behind a desk watching the show. Without a knock, the Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim storms in slamming the door behind her. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Doesn’t anyone believe in knocking anymore?
[ Gail looks annoyed as she storms right up to the desk and leans over Mark. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – What the hell is going on, and don’t play games with me!!! When I agreed to come on as your GM you promised me that you would be one-hundred percent transparent.
[ Mark leans over his desk resting on his arms. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – If this is about Shane...
[ Gail cuts him off jabbing her finger at him. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Of course this is about Shane, what else would it be about? Why didn’t you tell me? How long has this been going on?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Listen, the DEA has had Shane under investigation since Felix joined the Empire. They have evidence that he has been taking money from them right from the start. I was under strict orders from the DEA to not say anything to anyone until they arrested him.
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – So tell me this, how is it going to affect us? How is this going to affect the Empire?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – They told me that we are clean. That what Shane did was Shane and Shane alone.
[ Gail crosses her arms thinking. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – So who’s the GM then? My plate’s full with the women around here. I can’t handle the entire roster by myself.
The Owner of the Empire Mark – I know that, and for now I’ll handle all the bookings and anything else that pops up along the way. As far as a new GM goes, I have a few names kicking around; but nothing locked down yet. I’ll keep you in the loop, I promise.
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – This place never changes does it. It just gets crazier and crazier.
[ Mark smiles at her as the show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, we have had an incredible night of action; and we are about to top it all off with our main event as Conner Edge defends his TV title against Marc Fulton!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – They don’t get much meaner or nastier than Marc Fulton. Let’s see how Conner handles himself Fulton after getting beaten up pretty good at Leap of Faith at the hands of Massive Mike.
Mike Godwinn – It was an amazing match where both men beat the crap out of each other, but when Conner went for that Fisherman Suplex, you could see that he clearly hurt himself no matter how he puts a spin on it.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, thank you for joining us tonight. Let’s rejoin Harvey Weinstein in the ring one last time!!!
In the Main Event
For the W.W.E. Television Championship
Conner Edge © vs Marc Fulton
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the W.W.E. Television Championship. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Reverend Azazel, he weighs in at 318 lbs; this is… “The Madman” Marc Fulton!!!
[ Fulton’s video package and music plays as the crowd boos and the very pissed off big man storms down to the ring and steps over the top rope to get into the ring. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Look at the size of this man!!! He’s three hundred and eighteen pounds and built like a mountain!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – As you can see Reverend Azazel is also by his side, just like he was during Steve Scott’s match earlier tonight. That will even the odds a little as I am sure that Conner will be coming to the ring with both Salena and Go-D by his side.
Mike Godwinn – It does even the odds somewhat, but let’s be honest; what is Azazel going to do if Go-D gets physically involved in the match? It’s like a fly buzzing around your head.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Salena and Go-D, he weighs in at 270 lbs.; this is the World Wrestling Empire Television Champion “The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge!!!
[ The camera focuses on the videotron as a flaming horse runs across and behind it spells out in flames "The Cowboy from Hell" as “Cowboys from Hell” blares throughout the arena. The camera pans down and Conner Edge stands with his right hand out in the claw position and his brand-new TV title around his waist. He lifts his fist in the air as Go-D walks out alongside Salena who is dressed in a jet black skin tight leather cat suit. Go-D is dressed in a suit. The sold-out crowd boos as Go-D and Salena walk over to Conner and they stand there looking ever ominous, grinning evilly. Salena takes Conners hand and the three of them start to make their way down to the ring. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Conner won the TV title by defeating both Alexander Stone and Mance Warner in a Triple Threat match to take the title from Stone. Conner enters this match with a two and one record and right now he sits as the number three contender to the US title which is now being held by Godzilla Sanchez.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Conner is one big kid, but he’s giving up fifty pounds to Fulton and we are not talking fat either. If Conner does manage to get past Fulton tonight, the long list of guys lined up to challenge him week to week doesn’t get any easier.
Mike Godwinn – That’s very true. The one thing about the TV title is that it must be defended on a week-to-week basis. There are no days off for the TV champion. It is a test of true endurance for whoever holds that title.
[ The two men come to the middle of the ring and neither show any fear as the referee calls for the bell and they lock horns in a tie up. Fulton switches around and locks Conner in an illegal chokehold. Ken Peterson warns Fulton to let go, but he refuses so Ken Peterson starts his count ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and just before he is disqualified Fulton lets go of the hold!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That’s one thing we are going to see from both men tonight and that’s pushing the referee to his limit as both men are apt to trying anything and everything in and out of the rule book.
[ Fulton uses a facerake on Conner. Marc goes to whip Conner into the turnbuckle, but Conner reverses it and Fulton crashes in. Conner land a massive blow on Fulton. Fulton comes back and punches Conner. Conner knife edge chops Fulton. Conner goes for a standing dropkick, but Fulton swats him out of the way. Fulton goes for a Curb Stomp, but Conner rolls out of the way. Conner gets back to his feet and whips Fulton into the ropes. Fulton rockets off and goes for a clothesline, but Conner counters it with a Gorilla Press Slam. Conner goes for a Curb Stomp of his own, but Fulton rolls out of the way. Fulton gets back to his feet and whips Conner into the ropes and hits Conner with a standing drop kick. Conner reaches for the ropes and drags himself into the corner as Fulton charges in with a running double knee smash right into Conner’s chest!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Like we mentioned many times during this broadcast, if you watched Leap of Faith, you know that there is a big red “X” on Conner’s chest after the damage done at the pay per view.
[ Fulton delivers an open hand chop on Conner. Conner comes back and delivers an uppercut on Fulton. Conner drives a back elbow into Fulton. Conner tries to throw Fulton back into the turnbuckle, but Fulton reverses it and throws Conner into the turnbuckle, but Conner re-reverses it and Fulton crashes in. Conner picks up a head of steam and charges into the corner ramming his shoulder right into the gut of Fulton taking him off his feet. Conner attempts a back fist, but Fulton blocks it and takes Conner down with an armdrag takedown!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Smart move by Fulton to take Conner to the mat and buy him some time to get his wind back.
[ Fulton drags Conner to his feet, sends him into the ropes; and attempts an atomic drop, but Conner counters it with an elbowsmash right to the face. Both men start unloading chops, punches and kicks on one another until Fulton drives an uppercut onto Conner that staggers the champion. Fulton sends Conner into the turnbuckle and runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Conner lifts his knee and Fulton gets popped right in the jaw. Conner goes an Exploder suplex, but Fulton counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of Conners head. Fulton hits an atomic drop on Conner. Fulton runs into the ropes and hits Conner with a huge elbow. Fulton attempts a waistlock takedown, but Conner counters it with a go-behind and lifts Fulton up into a torture rack!!! Conner is bouncing up and down trying to snap Fulton’s spine, but Fulton reaches down and rakes Conners eyes forcing Conner to let go. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Wow, Conner almost had the match right there; but Fulton had the smarts to reach down and rake the eyes of the champion.
[ Conner is staggering around trying to rub his eyes and get his vision back when Fulton tries for a bulldog, but Conner blocks it and Mule Kicks Fulton right in the balls!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Are you kidding me? A man the size of Conner Edge has to resort to kicking a man in the nuts to win a match?! This isn’t what Tank tried to instill in his son all these years!!!
[ Conner nails Fulton with a Tornado DDT. Conner drags Fulton to his feet and sets up for the Iron Claw Slam when Massive Mike rushes down to the ring!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – It looks like Massive Mike was watching backstage and he too took exception to that illegal kick by Conner!!!
[ Massive Mike storms into the ring and he and Conner go at it laying into each other with huge clubbing lefts and right!!! Go-D watches on from ringside, until he has had enough and he rips his shirt off and climbs into the ring chop blocking Massive Mike’s knees from under him. Conner and Go-D start to stomp the shit out of Massive Mike when from the back the World Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge rushes the ring and dives in. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Here comes the World Champion!!! Now the odds are evened up!!!
[ Tank rolls into the ring and we have a four-way chaotic mess on our hands as Massive Mike goes at it with Conner and Tank and Go-D reopen old wounds and pound on each other!!! Ken Peterson calls for the DQ!!! ]
Time of match: 0:05:50
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by disqualification and still W.W.E. Television Champion Conner Edge!!!
[ Nobody could care less about the outcome of the match as dozens of security men rush the ring to pull these four giants apart!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, what an incredible show tonight!!! We will see you all in one week as the Empire invades the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama Japan!!! See you in seven nights!!! Stay safe, stay healthy and have a good night, everyone!!!
Epilogue...
[ The show comes back on after the credits stop rolling and we see Alexander Stone pulling his travel case behind him toward his rental car. He has his cell phone to his ear and doesn’t look very happy... ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Maverick, where the fuck are you at? We were supposed to find a pizza joint in this country. I’m getting sick of eating raw fish and rice. Listen, if you’re in some cheap fucking hotel pounding one out with Cassie again; I’m going to be pretty pissed off.
[ The camera cuts to a car parked somewhere in the garage, it’s windows all fogged over. The camera pans in tighter and we see two feet on the dashboard and Maverick’s pearly white ass pumping away on Cassie as she digs her claws into his back. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – And have you seen Godzilla? He’s not picking up either.
[ The camera cuts away again to the hotel where we see Jessica McKay dressed in a tight, white nightgown; laid out on the bed waiting for Godzilla. She flips her hair back revealing her huge breasts as Godzilla walks into the room with a box in his hand. She looks at him oddly... ]
Jessica McKay – What... what’s this?
[ Godzilla smiles at her. ]
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez – It’s Monopoly, the Japanese version. Go ahead and pick your piece while I go get the chips and dip!!! Oh, and I call dibs on the Iron!!!
[ Jessica is dumbfounded as the camera cuts back to Stone again. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Anyway, hit me up when you get this. I’m still pissed at you.
[ Stone opens the trunk to his rental and tosses his bags in. Suddenly from behind he is attacked by Blood Hunter who nails him with a huge forearm shot!!! Stone is stunned as Blood Hunter leans him into the trunk while Mil Muertes slams the trunk down onto Stone’s back!!! They drag him out of the trunk and together they launch him through the side window of the car!!! Glass shatters everywhere as Stone is sliced open on his head!!! He is soaked in blood as they team up and double powerbomb him right onto the hood of his car leaving it caved in!!! Proud of their work, Felix Escobar walks slowly into view, still dressed in a very expensive suit and tie. He leans over Stone, trying hard not to get blood on his thousand dollar suit... ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – You have chosen the wrong side Mr. Stone. Please, for your own well-being; reconsider who your friends are.
[ Felix motions for Blood Hunter and Mil Muertes to follow him as the scene cuts back to Maverick and Cassie. In mid-pump; Maverick hears glass shattering and looks up. His Ray-Ban sunglasses twisted on his head from the heat of passion and lipstick smothered on his face. ]
Maverick Edge – You hear that?
[ Irritated that he stopped... ]
Cassie Lee – I didn’t hear anything, not get back here and fuck me!!!
[ Cassie grabs Maverick by the ears and pulls him in as the car starts to rock again. ]
To be continued...
Live from the sold-out Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan
Monday Night January 10th, 2022
8:00pm EST
[ The shows opens with the Titantron showing the Empires promo video package with all the stars of the Empire like Alexander Stone hitting “the Stonebreaker”, the Lynch Mob hitting “the Lynching”, Su Yim locking on “the Purge”!!! The crowd explodes as we see Godzilla hitting the Goodbye Tokyo, Chandler Hopkins turning someone inside out with the Wrangler and Amber Nova hitting the Nova Driver!!! The arena is rocking as "Warriors" by Imagine Dragons blasts across the arena in unison with the pyrotechnics that lights up the place up. The entire arena erupts in a chorus of cheers as the videotron pans around the arena and we can see dozens of fans holding up their hand made banners, “Godzilla is God”, “Tank is the G.O.A.T.” “Millie is my Queen” and “Pezzer is an Ass-hat”. The music and pyro's stop as the cameras fade down to our broadcast table as “The Mexican Sensation” Caristico, Mike Godwinn and “British Royalty” Phillip Greenway are standing by. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway - Good evening, folks and welcome to Adrenaline!!! I am Phillip Greenway and I am joined by my, not one; but two broadcast colleagues, Mike Godwinn and Mexican Sensation… Caristico!!! Guys, what an amazing couple of nights we had last weekend at the Leap of Faith pay per view as we crowned four new champions with all three Women’s titles exchanging hands.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s right Phillip. It all started Saturday night when Amber Nova defeated Millie McKenzie to become a three-time Women’s World Champion!!! But things aren’t all as they seem. Let’s go back to Saturday night and watch the final minutes of the match.
Then...
[ Millie goes for a spin kick, but Amber catches her leg, throws it down and nails Millie with a knee lift to the face!!! Millie is rocked as Amber looks for the backstabber, but somehow Millie grabs the ropes and Amber whiffs and slams into the mat right on her back!!! Millie locks on the figure four leg lock, cinching it in as tight as she can; relentlessly screaming at Amber to give up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This might be it!!! Millie has the figure four locked in deep right in the middle of the ring with nowhere for Amber to go!!!
[ Amber is trying to roll the figure four over, but Millie pounds away on Amber’s knee stopping her attempt to counter the submission!!! Amber refuses to quit even though the pain becomes intolerable! The fans are on the edge of their seats as when both Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee jump onto the ring apron distracting the referee!!! The referee rushes over and screams at them to get down and as his back is turned, Kiera Hogan rushes down the ramp; slides into the ring and wipes Millie out with a Shinning Wizard right to her face!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I can’t believe this, Kiera Hogan just attacked Millie again!!! This is incomprehensible!!! They were the best of friends at one point!!!
[ Kiera rolls out of the ring with a cocky ass smile on her face as she walks over and takes the Women’s World title from Harvey Weinstein and gawks at her reflection of herself that glimmers back at her off the gold belt. The Mean Girls jump down off the ring apron and the referee turns around to see Amber, with what little strength that she has left in her; rolling Millie up for the ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Now...
Mike Godwinn – Nobody expected Kiera Hogan to come down to the ring and stab her friend in the back like that. Millie had the figure four locked in and Amber was about to tap out when the Mean Girls interjected themselves opening the door for Kiera to come out and hit Millie in the face with a Shinning Wizard.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – They better put an asterix next to that one in the history books because...
[ The sold-out crowd inside the Okinawa Arena explode to their feet booing as “Creepy” plays over the crowd noise and the three-time Women’s World Champion Amber Nova struts out alongside her manager Paul Heyman with the Mean Girls just feet behind them. Amber has a shit eating grin on her face as she adjusts her World title on her shoulder for all to see. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The devil comes with many faces, and this one has the face of Amber Nova.
[ Amber slowly climbs the ring steps as Paul Heyman sits on the middle rope while pushing up the top rope opening it wide for her to step through followed by Jessica and Cassie. Paul asks for a microphone and Harvey hands him one. ]
Special Council to the Bullet Club Paul Heyman – Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my distinct honor to present to you; the greatest women’s champion to ever grace an Empire ring. The most gifted women to step through those ropes. I give to you... three-time Women’s World Champion... “The Perfect 10”... Amber... Nova!!!
[ Heyman hands the mic over to Amber as the crowd boos their asses off. Cassie and Jessica clap for Amber, but it’s drowned out by the deafening boos. ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – That’s right, I did exactly what I told each and every one of you simple minded trolls I would do and that’s beat little miss perfect Millie McKenzie and take MY title back.
[ The crowd lets out a deafening round of boos as she just laughs it off eating it all up. ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – That’s right. Soak it in because at the end of the day you are all going to be thanking me...
[ The crowd roars to their feet booing as “Love, Fury, Passion, Energy” plays and “The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan walks down to the ring and climbs grinning at Amber as she also takes a mic from Harvey and the starts to pace back and forth choosing her words carefully. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – First off Amber, congratulations on your big win Saturday night. But before you start telling these people who they should be thanking...
[ And she gets right in Ambers face. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – You should be thanking ME!!! You see Amber, you were about to tap out. That’s right, Millie had that Figure Four locked in deep. She had you beat.
[ Amber starts to shake her head no!!! ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – No she didn’t. I was about to turn it!!!
[ Kiera laughs right in Ambers face. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Yeah, you keep telling yourself that sister; but the way I see things, YOU OWE ME!!!
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Owe you? What could I possibly owe you?
[ Kiera grins as she looks right at the Women’s World title and points at it. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Now that Millie’s out of the way, how about you give me a shot at that?
[ Amber swings the belt to her free shoulder away from Kiera when "The Enemy" by The Commonjets rocks the arena as Millie McKenzie storms out on stage to the roar of the crowd who all love her. Millie storms down to the ring, taking a mic from Harvey and climbs in getting right getting right up in Kiera’s face. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – So this was it all along, right? Your big plan? Your grand scheme?
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Look at you, without your precious title belt; acting all big and bad. You’re nothing without that now, aren’t you? Now I hold all the cards. Without that belt around your waist, I’m back in contention. The next title shot is mine!!!
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – Whoa, whoa, whoa; hold on a second. I never agreed to anything.
[ Kiera’s head snaps over at Amber. ]
“The Queen Slaya” Kiera Hogan – Just shut up and listen. The only reason you won Saturday night, is because of me. The only reason you are the Women’s World Champion right now, is because of me. Now I am going to push all my chips across the table and cash in. At Climax, I want my title shot!!!
[ Millie laughs at the two of them. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Your title shot? You’re a cheating bitch. That doesn’t get you shit in my book.
[ And she looks right at Amber. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – That title shot at Climax is mine. You owe me a rematch and you can’t dodge me.
[ Amber laughs out loud. ]
The three-time Women’s World Champion “The Perfect 10” Amber Nova – I’m not giving either of you...
[ Suddenly, “Puppet on a String” rocks the arena and everyone in the stadium explodes to their feet as the Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim walks out on stage with mic in hand!!! ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Ladies, I can see that this is going nowhere; so I am going to settle this for all of you. Millie, at Climax you will get your rematch for the Women’s World title.
[ The crowd cheers as Millie just smiles as Amber and points at the belt. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – I’m coming for that!!!
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – And you Kiera, you will also be in that match as it will be a Triple Threat Rules match!!!
[ Amber looks stunned as if her world just collapsed. Kiera glares at Millie as she leaves the ring and walks back up the ramp pissed off that once again Millie showed her up. ]
Mike Godwinn – Guys, this is incredible news as we build toward not only Climax in four weeks, but also the men’s pay per view, Blackout; as the fallout from Leap of Faith is just starting to heat up!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is the second match that has now been signed for Climax as we learned at Leap of Faith Night 2 that not only did the Heartbreakers sign a new contract with the Empire, but they also did that with the stipulation that they would be given the very first title shot once Bloody Mary and Havok lost. Let’s go back and watch as it all went down.
Then...
[ 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. ]
Now...
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Blue Nation stunned the entire wrestling community when they beat Bloody Mary and Havok for a second time in less than a month. I can’t wait to see how they match up against the Heartbreakers.
Mike Godwinn – Let’s talk about the United States Heavyweight title match on Night 2 and the stunning victory by Godzilla Sanchez to take the title off of Travis Blake.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Godzilla had a full weekend of matches as he first had to beat Pezzer on Night 1 just to get a shot at Travis and the US title. Then, later that night; he had to defend his World Six-man titles against the Cartel. Night two saw a brutal match against Travis and Godzilla, but in the end; Godzilla pulled out the win. Let’s go back and watch the final minute.
Then...
[ 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!!!
Now...
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing win for Godzilla who has put up with Travis’ antics for far, far too long. Now, Travis has had a week to prepare for this first round Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. Eight men will compete over the next three weeks to make it to the finals at Blackout to compete for the new Cruiserweight Championship!!! Let’s go to the back where Travis Blake is standing by with Cindy Meyers.
[ The cameras flash to the back where Travis Blake is standing next to Cindy Meyers, minus his United States Heavyweight Championship belt. ]
Cindy Meyers – Travis, tough loss Sunday night to Godzilla…
[ Travis throws his hand up stopping her dead in her tracks. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Listen, even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once and a while. Godzilla is that squirrel and congratulations to him on beating me on an off night. It took 6,700 miles and a bad case of fucking jet lag to beat me so yeah, congrats to that little worm; but let me make this perfectly fucking clear so that everyone out there in TV land and right here in Japan can understand. I will come for my US title and I will get it back, oh and I promise you Godzilla that the next time we meet things will end much differently for you.
Cindy Meyers – Shifting gears here for a moment if I may, tonight the Cruiserweight title tournament kicks off with you facing Pedro Supremo in an opening round match-up.
[ Travis looks at Cindy quizzically. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Who?
Cindy Meyers – Pedro Supremo.
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Fucking exactly. Pedro Supremo is right up there with STIXX and Boris Drago.
Cindy Meyers – Yeah, but didn’t STIXX beat you…?
[ Travis gives her a dirty look. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – That was a very, very long time ago and unless you have a point then I would rather not rehash the past.
[ Travis looks dead eyed into the camera. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Pedro Supremo, tonight you walk into the lion’s den. Tonight, you face a pissed off Travis Blake. Tonight, you become the shining example to as to what happens to people when I’m pissed off. Tonight, you become the next victim!!!
[ Travis storms off as the show cuts back to the gang at the announcers desk. ]
Mike Godwinn – Travis seems a little sore about losing to Godzilla last Sunday night, even going to the lengths of using jet lag as an excuse.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Jet lag my ass. Godzilla flew the same distance and he experienced the same jet lag as the rest of us. Try again former champ. Folks, what a massive sized show we have in store for you tonight with nine huge matches all leading up to the main event where we will see the TV Champion Conner Edge defending against Marc Fulton.
Mike Godwinn – We are talking about two of the biggest and most powerful men on the roster fighting it out tonight for the TV title. I have to wonder how Conner is doing after his loss to Massive Mike where he sustained some sort of internal injuries.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I have been asking all week, but it’s been pretty hush hush coming out of Go-D’s camp about the condition of Conner going into tons match-up. You have to believe that Fulton will target the rib area of Conner as the match goes on.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I have to tell you guys, that Hell in a Cell match back at Leap of Faith took things from both of those men that they may never get back. Both of them lost parts of their souls that night.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can say that I have never been inside a Cell, and after watching what they went through at Leap of Faith I never want to.
Mike Godwinn – Mitch did exactly what he set his mind out to do. He went into that cell hell bent on avenging Aoife and he did just that. I don’t think we will be seeing Jake Owens any time soon. Now Mitch has his sights set on winning the Emperors Crown Tournament. Right now, he sits in the number one spot, but the road to becoming Emperors Crown winner is going to take everything he has.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an incredible way to start the year off with two groundbreaking tournaments. Later tonight, in tag team action we are going to see the Mean Girls taking on Lia and Jessie who lost under very questionable circumstances at Leap of Faith when Joey Ryan showed up to screw them over.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Night 1 started off with what potentially could have been a great match, but it quickly went sideways when Yoshihiko entered the ring to mix it up.
Mike Godwinn – Yoshihiko is a huge star here in Japan and the fans loved it. I’m not sure that Jessie and Lia liked it much, but it made for huge ratings.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Speaking of huge ratings, earlier tonight we learned that Kiera Hogan will be in that massive Triple Threat match at Climax for the Women’s World title. Later tonight, she faces a former champion in Maria Manic who looks to climb her way back into contention if she can beat Kiera.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Maria Manic is knocking on the door of both championships right now as she is ranked fifth for the World title and that puts her right there in the conversation for the National title.
Mike Godwinn – With Solo Darling losing her title opportunity at Leap of Faith, one would think that Maria would be the next logical opponent for Shanna if she can get past Kiera.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – With the pay per view being just under four weeks away every single match counts right now; especially the match that features Steve Scott taking on Chandler Hopkins tonight. Hopkins is coming off a number of tough losses to Mitch Fierce and Psycho Messiah. He needs to regroup tonight and pull off what will be a tough win against the fourth ranked Steve Scott in the Cruiserweight standings.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s not like Steve Scott is so much better than Hopkins that it couldn’t happen. Both men are as tough as nails, but it’s the intangibles like Reverend Azazel in Steve’s corner that could shift the balance in Scott’s favor tonight.
Mike Godwinn – And let’s not forget Marc Fulton. We saw what happened at Leap of Faith Night 2 when they came down to the ring and distracted Hopkins allowing Messiah to pick up the win. We still have not learned what their ultimate play is in regard to that move.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I’m sure we will uncover Azazel’s scheme over time. Moving on, we will also see the World Six-man Tag Team Champions the Three Best friends in action as they take on the trio of the New Regime.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Curious match because we still have not learned what Conner, Ito and Shogun were talking about all those weeks ago in the backstage area.
Mike Godwinn – And let’s not forget that the Three Best Friends actually lost to the Cartel at Leap of Faith when Tito Escobar made his dramatic return to attack his step-brother. That caught everyone off guard.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Yes it did, and we hope to learn more about that in the days and weeks ahead. In other news, the Heartbreakers announced at Leap of Faith that they have resigned a new contract extension with the Empire and that they have been granted a title shot at Climax against the new Champions Blue Nation.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Talk about showing up Blue Nation just after the beat Bloody Mary and Havok for the titles. That was a huge sign of disrespect toward the new champs.
Mike Godwinn – If I was Blue Nation, I would be pissed off that they did that to them on the biggest night of their careers. They just won the Women’s World Tag Team Championship. Show a little class for Christ sakes.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Easy partner, you’re getting a little heated. Let’s move on to our next match that pits the Lynch Mob against Crazy Man and Messiah. It was in the main event at Leap of Faith Night 2 that we all watched as DDP, Crazy Man and Messiah walk out to the ring and watch on as Tank pinned Go-D and took the World title from him.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I think that the greatest thing I saw all weekend was when Tank dropped down to his knees and he pressed the World title to his forehead and sat there for a moment collecting his thoughts. Can you imagine what went through his mind at that very moment?
Mike Godwinn – If I would have to guess he was reliving over twenty years of wrestling in and out of the Empire and how that after being away from the company that he won so many titles in finally came full circle for him.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I believe you are right but getting back to the Lynch Mob and the former Legacy team; they both need this win tonight. The Lynch Mob to stay within striking distance of the World Tag Team Champions the New Regime. Right now, they are blocked by both the Zealots and the Guerillas of Destiny who each took a loss at the pay per view. Finally, folks, we have action from the women’s division as Courtney Cox takes on Su Yim.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Both of these women are doing everything they can to stay relevant in the women’s division, but right now they are at the bottom of the barrel. I would think that this match would favor Su Yim tonight; but as of late Courtney has wrestled with a ton of heart.
Mike Godwinn – She does have a lot of heart, but unfortunately heart isn’t going to get you to many wins. I think that with the way that the women’s division is stacked right now, she will be an outsider for a long time.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, it is time for the opening match of the night, and it is a round one match for the Cruiserweight Championship. Let’s go right to the ring as Travis Blake takes on Pedro Supremo!!!
Opening match of the night
Cruiserweight Tournament Round 1 Match-up
Travis Blake (1) vs Pedro Supremo (8)
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit and it is a first round match to crown a new Cruiserweight Champion!!! Making his way to the ring first, weighing in at 210 lbs, this is... Pedro Supremo!!!
[ The crowd goes nuts booing as “Realeza” by Jim Johnston blares across the arena as the Mexican sensations Pedro Supremo of the Cartel make his way out onto the stage. He walks down the rampway before diving into the ring under the bottom rope and pops up onto the middle rope posing for the sold-out crowd. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This young man broke into the Empire with his tag team partner Santos as Los Vipers. When Tito Escobar was fired, Felix Escobar took over the reigns and they ousted Santos.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This kid is an amazing highflyer and now that he is back within his weight class, I think he just might be the breakout star of this division.
Mike Godwinn – So just so we are clear to the fans watching, the Cruiserweight rankings will only show wins and losses against other Cruiserweights. Total wins and losses will still show where they are ranked amongst the rest of the group.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Paul Heyman, he weighs in at 175 lbs, and 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 as 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 fist in the air high overhead. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Listening to Travis Blake talk earlier, it seemed that he was a little annoyed that he was put into this Cruiserweight tournament. That maybe he felt it was a little beneath him.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I got that vibe too. His ego is so huge that he cannot picture himself as anything less than World Champion. I think that even holding the US title made him feel second best.
Mike Godwinn – He doesn’t call himself “The Face of the Empire” for nothing, and he really believes it. There’s nobody in his mind that can match up to him. Just look how he treated both Tank and Stone over the past year and these guys are really the elite.
[ The referee calls for the bell and they go at it like two prize fighters slugging it out in the middle of the ring. Travis whips Pedro into the ropes, but Pedro reverses it. Travis rockets off the ropes and hits Pedro with a shoulderblock. Travis sends Pedro into the ropes and attempts a Spanish Fly, but Pedro counters it with an elbowsmash of his own. Pedro attempts a guillotine choke, but Travis blocks it and nails Pedro with a running shoulderblock. Travis climbs to the top rope and hits a diving elbowdrop onto Pedro. Travis tries for a basement clothesline, but Pedro rolls out of the way and goes for a running knee strike, but Travis also ducks out of the way. Travis open hand slaps Pedro. Travis chops Pedro. Travis punches Pedro. Pedro open hand slaps Travis. Travis open hand slaps Pedro. Travis nails a tiger driver on Pedro and goes for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You can tell that Travis is coming right out of the gate tonight with plenty of intensity as he goes right after Pedro Supremo who isn’t backing down.
[ Travis delivers a roundhouse kick on Pedro. Travis tries for an Exploder suplex, but Pedro counters it with an elbowsmash to the face. Pedro attempts a Discus lariat, but Travis blocks it and nails a rolling clothesline on Pedro. Travis drives a back elbow into Pedro. Travis tries for a hangman rolling cutter, but Pedro counters it with a facerake. Pedro takes Travis down with an armbar takedown. Pedro goes for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Travis shoots his shoulder up!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent timing with that face rake by Pedro to slow Travis down. Maybe now he can start to build some momentum in this match.
[ Pedro goes for a Discus lariat, but Travis ducks out of the way and tries to whip Pedro into the ropes, but Pedro reverses it. Travis rockets off the ropes and hits a running shoulderblock on Pedro. Travis delivers a basement clothesline on Pedro. Travis rolls Pedro up as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro gets his shoulder up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – This is what the Cruiserweight division is all about. The speed of these guys is wat’s going to make this division stand out.
[ Travis complains to the referee about a slow count before whipping Pedro into the ropes. Pedro comes off and nails Travis with a back elbow. Pedro nails a Curb Stomp on Travis. Pedro locks Travis in a sleeperhold and Travis is valiantly trying to break the hold. Travis reaches out with his foot and drops it across the bottom rope and Pedro lets go. Pedro runs into the ropes, but Travis kip-ups and goes for a superkick, but Pedro catches Travis leg whips Travis and locks him in an ankle lock. Travis grabs the ropes, but Pedro refuses to let go as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and Pedro finally breaks the hold! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That’s the vicious side of Pedro that Felix has drawn out of him since taking over the Cartel.
[ Pedro goes for a running knee strike, but Travis ducks out of the way, comes back up and hits a tiger driver on Pedro. Travis rolls Pedro up as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Excellent maneuver by Travis as I really think he was playing possum right there to lure Pedro in for the kill.
[ Travis attempts a brain buster, but Pedro counters it with a vertical suplex. Pedro tries for an armdrag takedown, but Travis counters it with a lariat. Travis runs into the ropes, but Pedro nails Travis with a clothesline. Pedro hits Travis. Pedro chops Travis. Travis punches Pedro. Travis hits Pedro. Travis locks Pedro in a front face lock, but Pedro gets ahold of the ropes. Travis hits a roundhouse kick on Pedro and follows up with a hangman rolling cutter. Pedro kip-ups and delivers a Discus lariat into Travis. Travis kip-ups to his feet and drives a running shoulderblock into Pedro. Travis is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …and Pedro kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – I have to say that I am pretty impressed with Pedro tonight. He has not mounted much offensively, but he hasn’t backed down from the fight either.
[ Travis loads up his boot and attempts a superkick, but Pedro counters it with a legsweep takedown. Pedro runs into the ropes, but Travis gets to his feet and hits Pedro with a standing dropkick. Travis lines Pedro up and nails the Weapon X (the Last Shot) on him!!! Travis smugly makes a lazy pin as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and again Pedro kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Maybe if Travis actually put some effort into that pin attempt this match would be over right now. He just let his ego get the best of him.
[ Paul Heyman climbs up onto the ring apron bitching about what he perceived as a slow count as the sold-out crowd boos the shit out of him. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I wish the referee would just toss Heyman out of here. He’s nothing more than a distraction!!!
[ Travis attempts a roundhouse kick, but Pedro counters it with a legsweep takedown. Pedro explodes off the ropes and hits a Shining Wizard on Travis. Pedro attempts a release German suplex, but Travis counters it with a mule kick that the referee never saw because he was tied up with Heyman!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What a dirty rotten move by Travis Blake to swing that leg back and kick Pedro in the groin!!! He didn’t need to do that!!! He’s better than that!!!
[ Travis climbs to the top rope and goes for a shooting star press and comes crashing down onto Pedro. Travis rolls Pedro up, this time hooking both of Pedro’s legs as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:09:09
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Travis Blake!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I would like to say that I found the outcome of this match surprising, but I would be lying. Travis was the overall favorite and now the number one seed advance to the semi-final round where his opponent will be determined next week.
[ Travis demands a mic and Harvey hands him his as Heyman climbs into the ring looking very proud of Travis’ work tonight. Travis leans against the ropes looking out across the mass of people. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – I told you. I told all of you how this was going to end tonight and like it or not, hate me or not; shit goes down just like I said so.
[ Travis looks back up the rampway. ]
“The Face of the Empire” Travis Blake – Godzilla, my old buddy; old pal, you may have won the battle at Leap of Faith but let me clue you in on a little secret; this war is far, far; from over. I am going on to Climax t take the Cruiserweight Championship, then I am going to cash in my rematch and take back my US Championship; and then I am going to win the Emperor’s Crown Tournament and beat that Jurassic jerk-off Tank Edge for MY World Heavyweight Championship!!! I am going to unify all the damn belts and there’s nobody that can stop me!!!
[ Travis slams the mic to the mat as he and Heyman storm out of the ring and head to the back. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Travis is blunt and right to the point, but he means every word that comes out of his mouth and he does plan on winning all those titles with the mission to unify them all.
Mike Godwinn – God help us all if he does that. I don’t think the Empire could handle a Travis Blake with three title belts.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, let’s go to the back where Su Yim is standing by with Maxwell Shaw.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Maxwell Shaw standing beside Su Yim. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Su, 2021 was an up and down year for you as you were projected to be one of the top stars in the women’s division but just couldn’t seem to get your footing. Then, in one of your biggest matches of the year, you were injured at the hands of Solo Darling in a Buried Alive match.
[ Su smiles and nods her head. ]
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – Thanks for the walk down memory lane Max. Yeah, it was a tough year for me both mentally and physically. I was close to being cut and then the neck injury hit me from out of nowhere. I didn’t expect that to be honest. I knew that it was going to be a tough match, but you never go into matches thinking about the what-if’s. After I sat home for nearly two months, I decided to come back with a new attitude. A new and better version of myself. I know that I’m better than what my record shows right now. I know that I can be a contender in both divisions. I just have to go out there and prove it.
Maxwell Shaw – Tonight you kick 2022 off against another woman that has struggled at times in Courtney Cox. She just came in under the cut line with eight matches, but with only two of them being victories this past year. What will be your approach tonight as you face her for the first time?
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – Courtney is a hard working woman who is brand new in the business. She’s had a tough go of it this past year and I feel really bad for her after Aoife got hurt. It sucks being alone…
[ Just then, Courtney Cox walks onto the set looking none too pleased. ]
Courtney “Loves” Cox – Wait, did I hear you felt sorry for me? Don’t you ever feel sorry for me. I’m one of the hardest working women on this entire roster, and I may not have the sparkling record to show for it; nobody can outwork me.
Courtney “Loves” Cox – Tonight I’m going into 2022 with a newfound attitude.
[ And she gets right up in Su Yim’s face. ]
Courtney “Loves” Cox – By any means necessary!!!
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – Listen, no offense; but I think you’re barking up the wrong tree.
Courtney “Loves” Cox – We will see about that.
[ Courtney storms off as Su Yim looks at Maxwell. ]
“The Warrior Princess” Su Yim – She’s feisty, I’ll give her that.
[ The show cuts back to the three amigo’s at the announcers desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – For the past month or so, Courtney has seemed to be in a foul mood. I believe we can trace it back to her loss to Aoife Valkyrie that set her off.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I can see that. She’s not doing so hot and then she lost to her seemingly best friend and that had to sting. Once that snowball starts rolling it’s hard to stop it.
Mike Godwinn – And she’s such a sweet girl too. Maybe life as a professional wrestler isn’t her thing. She was great as a reporter.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Let’s see if these women can settle things without it getting out of hand. Let’s rejoin Harvey in the ring for tonight’s introductions.
Su Yim vs Courtney Cox
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making her way to the ring weighing in at 110 lbs, this is... Courtney Cox!!!
[ The fans cheer Courtney Cox on as “Make me smile” by Louise Dowd & Jason Tarver rocks the arena and she makes her way down to the ring with a serious look on her face. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I’ve known Cortney for some time now ad she has always had a smile or face. I’m not liking this new version of her.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I think she’s desperate right now. She sees where she is in the rankings and it’s ruffling her feathers. She knows that if she doesn’t right the ship, she might find herself mon the outside looking in.
Mike Godwinn – Let’s not hope it comes down to that. I would hope that she will always have a home as a reporter if push comes to shove. I will say this, Su Yim is the wrong person to match-up against tonight. She seems just as desperate as anyone to get a win tonight.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent!!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 115 lbs., this is… “The Warrior Princess” Su Yim!!!
[ The sold-out crowd cheer her as she walks out and down the rampway to the ringside area as “Black Thunder” by the HU sends chills down everyone’s spines. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – If there was one superstar on the women’s roster that I would pick to have a breakout year it would be Su Yim. Just imagine what her year would have been like with a couple of losses flipped the other way. We might be talking about her in the National title picture and not say Solo Darling or Maria Manic.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I agree. Her six and twelve record pales in comparison to the level of talent this young woman has. I know one thing, one of these women will be going back to their hotel room very disappointed tonight.
Mike Godwinn – The sad fact is, is that neither woman can afford another loss right now. It would be a monumental climb to get back into title contention. Maybe months before they get a title shot.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Courtney whips Su Yim into the ropes, but Su Yim comes off and hits Courtney with a clothesline. Su Yim darts up to the top rope and nails a frog splash onto Courtney quickly hooking her legs as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Courtney telegraphed her move way too early and Su Yim was able to take her down with that clothesline which led to that Frog Splash and near pin. It just goes to show you how much of a rookie she still is.
[ Su Yim goes for an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles, but Courtney counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of her face. Courtney slaps Su Yim. Su Yim chops Courtney. Courtney chops Su Yim. Su Yim kicks Courtney. Su Yim hits a slingshot on Courtney. Su Yim uses a springboard armdrag on Courtney. Su Yim hits a dropkick to the knee of Courtney. Su Yim again goes for the cover as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Courtney seems to be spinning her wheels right now as she cannot seem to get ay momentum going. It’s been all Su Yim and it’s not like she’s doing anything great out there. Just taking advantage of Courtney’s mistakes.
[ Su Yim throws Courtney out of the ring and dives onto her with an apron twisting moonsault, but Courtney gets her knees up. Courtney launches Su Yim into the guardrail. Courtney rolls Su Yim rolls back in under the bottom rope. Courtney kicks Su Yim in the gut and nails her with a Pedigree. Courtney rolls Su Yim up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Su Yim kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – That was the opening that Courtney needed as Su Yim flipped off the ring apron and Courtney was able to get her knees up and take her out. The door is wide open now. She needs to keep the pressure on.
[ Courtney runs into the ropes and goes for a big boot, but Su Yim counters with a corkscrew leg whip wrenching her leg. Su Yim covers Courtney as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney barley gets her shoulder up. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You can see the pain on Courtney’s face as she reaches for that knee. That leg whip did some damage to that leg.
[ Courtney favors her right knee as Su Yim whips Courtney into the turnbuckle and follows it up with a basement dropkick onto Courtney’s exposed knee. Su Yim nails a dropkick to the back of the head of Courtney. Su Yim delivers a running back elbow onto Courtney. Su Yim whips Courtney into the ropes and hits Courtney with a shoulderblock. Su Yim goes for a sleeperhold, but Courtney counters it with a jawbreaker. Courtney hits an inverted swinging DDT on Su Yim. Courtney nails Su Yim with a springboard dropkick from the second rope. Courtney crawls over and covers Su Yim as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Su Yim gets her shoulder up!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Courtney is still in this fight even though she is taking the worst of it. That well timed jawbreaker evened up the odds even for a split second.
[ Courtney drags Su Yim to her feet and Su Yim hits an enzuigiri on Courtney. Su Yim hits a second rope moonsault onto Courtney for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …and Courtney gets her shoulder up. ]
Mike Godwinn – It felt like Courtney had a little momentum building, but just like that Su Yim swung it back around with that nasty moonsault.
[ Su Yim attempts a bulldog, but Courtney counters it with a belly-to-back suplex; but Su Yim lands on her feet and clotheslines Courtney from behind. Su Yim tries for an armdrag takedown, but Courtney counters it with a fallaway slam, but Su Yim counters that with a forearm smash. Courtney runs into the ropes and hits Su Yim with a spin kick. Courtney drives a soccer kick into the head of Su Yim. Courtney locks on a side headlock on Su Yim. Su Yim inches her way towards the ropes and grabs them. Courtney tries to throw Su Yim out of the ring, but Su Yim hangs on to the top rope for dear life. Su Yim leaps to the top rope and hits an Asai moonsault onto Courtney. Su Yim rolls Courtney up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Courtney kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – For every move Courtney tries tonight, Su Yim seems to be two or three moves ahead of her. That’s experience folks.
[ Su Yim drives an elbowdrop into Courtney. Su Yim hits the 6-1-9 on Courtney. Su Yim tries another elbowdrop, but Courtney rolls out of the way. Courtney drives a forearm to the back of Su Yim. Courtney hits a bulldog on Su Yim. Courtney delivers a clothesline on Su Yim. Courtney goes for an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle, but Su Yim ducks out of the way. Su Yim catches Courtney in an arm grapevine submission but Courtney makes it to the ropes. Su Yim whips Courtney into the ropes and hits Courtney with a shoulderblock. Su Yim hits a rolling cutter on Courtney. Su Yim runs into the ropes and Courtney hits Su Yim with a clothesline. Courtney whips Su Yim into the ropes and drives an open hand chop on Su Yim. Courtney attempts a sidewalk slam, but Su Yim counters it with a DDT. Su Yim goes for a corkscrew legdrop, but Courtney rolls out of the way and she crashes to the mat. Courtney is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ ...and Su Yim gets her shoulder up!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Su Yim tried again to hit that high risk move and again she crashed and burned. I have to wonder why she hasn’t tried to go for the Purge yet?
[ Courtney tries to whip Su Yim into the ropes, but Su Yim reverses it and hits Courtney with a back body drop. Su Yim goes for a Bronco Buster, but Courtney ducks out of the way. Courtney hits a diving Meteora into Su Yim. Courtney rolls Su Yim up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ ...and Su Yim kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – I cannot believe that this match has gone on for this long. We are closing in on the twelve-minute mark right now.
[ Courtney nails Su Yim with an inverted swinging DDT. Courtney nails a top rope diving elbowdrop onto Su Yim. Courtney drives a basement dropkick into Su Yim. Courtney is going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ ...and Su Yim gets barely her shoulder up in time!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Courtney is pouring it on right now with everything she’s got and Su Yim just barely got her shoulder up in time!!!
[ Courtney goes for an enzuigiri, but Su Yim ducks out of the way and Courtney mistakenly crashes down onto referee Joey Jiles. Courtney charges in going for a Meteora, but Su Yim rolls out of the way and Courtney crashes into the turnbuckles. Yali Sapphire comes running down to the ring and rolls in. Su Yim hits a standing moonsault onto Courtney and rolls her up as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and the referee sees that her foot is under the bottom rope and stops his count. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Great ring awareness by Yali Sapphire as she saw that Courtney’s foot was just inches under the bottom rope and stopped his count.
[ Su Yim drags Courtney away from the ropes and the scales to the tope. The crowd roars to their feet as Su Yim leaps off nailing the Phoenix Splash onto Courtney!!! Su Yim rolls the limp body of Courtney Cox up as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:13:01
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Su Yim!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an incredible match we just witnessed guys. Both women poured out their heart and souls tonight and it sucks that we had to have a winner and a loser.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Courtney got off to a slow start, but as time went on you can see that she found her groove and this turned into one hell of a fight.
[ Both women stagger to their feet exhausted feet from one another never taking their eyes off each other. Su Yim walks over to Courtney who is leaning against the ring ropes and offers her a sign of respect by shaking her hand. Courtney looks down at Su Yim’s hand and then drops down to the mat and rolls under the bottom rope refusing to shake Su Yim’s hand. Su Yim watches as Courtney walks back up the ramp to the boos of the crowd. ]
Mike Godwinn – I just don’t get Courtney right now. She lost the match fair and square and her opponent offered her a sign of respect and she turned her back on her. Where is the code of honor right now in this business?
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, let’s go to the back where Mike Thompson and Chris Simmons are standing by.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows the tag team duo of the Messiah and Crazy Man in the backstage area just minutes before their big match. ]
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson – Before we get to the Lynch Mob, we want to take the time to send our condolences to the former World Heavyweight Champion Go-D. Dave, I can call you Dave; right? I mean, we did spend half this past year together in Legacy. We were your partners through thick and thin. At least we thought we were. But then you got full of yourself. This grand scheme to get back at Mark for screwing us over back in 2009 when he pulled the rug right out from under us and shut the Empire down without notice was supposed to be our crowning moment. The key word Dave is OUR moment. Somewhere along the line it turned into YOUR moment. YOUR goals. YOUR motives. And then you fucked us and kicked us out of Legacy in favor of some young kid that hasn’t proven shit yet? Bad move fucker.
“The Messiah” Chris Simmons – Dave, this was supposed to be a team effort, but you made it all about you. That will be your first and dare I say last mistake. You see by kicking us out of Legacy, you also kicked down another door. A door that after some time now we see that it is for the greater good. We too have aligned ourselves with the next big thing…
[ Massive Mike walks onto the set wearing his black mask and looking ominous. ]
“The Messiah” Chris Simmons – At Leap of Faith, your boy got luck to walk out with that TV title of his. Next time, that walking; talking neanderthal is going to get his ass bashed in by our boy. Conner, there is a huge ass coming at you and there’s no place to hide!!!
[ Massive Mike slaps his ass at the camera. ]
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson – Oh and let us not forget to mention our opponents tonight. Lynch Mob, I hear you boys want a title shot? Well how’s it feel to want something that you are never going to get? You see, Chris and I are cock-blocked for a whole year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give you two southern fucks the case of blue balls too.
“The Messiah” Chris Simmons – That’s right. If you think for one damn second that you’re going to use us as steppingstones you can fuck right off. We are pissed off and tonight we’re taking it out on your asses!!!
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson – See you soon boys!!!
[ They storm off as the show cuts back to the announcers desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I have to agree with everything that both Mike and Chris said tonight. They all came back to the Empire with a unified mission, but somewhere along the line it became all about Go-D and what he wanted. Now Go-D has made it all about himself and rebranding Legacy into a new and even more dangerous version.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s rebranding and going young. He sees all these hungry kids on the roster and he’s going to bring them in so that when he does get the World title back, he won’t have to worry about any of them going after it.
Mike Godwinn – Very true. I can see it already. Keep feeding Conner the lower tier titles and save the World Championship for himself. The question is, how long before the kid wises up to it and realizes that Go-D’s using him too?
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The kid’s not that bright, but Salena is and if she really has his best interests at heart, she will be open and honest with him. It’s time for our next match as the Lynch Mob takes on former Legacy members Crazy Man and Messiah. Harvey, it’s all yours buddy.
The Lynch Mob vs Crazy Man and Messiah
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Mance Warner, they weigh in at a combined weight of 433 lbs.; Joey and Matt Lynch; they are… “The Lynch Mob”!!
[ A mixture of cheers and boos ring out as “War” by Lynch Mob explodes across the stadium as the two brawling brothers march out on stage followed by Mance. The Lynch Mob make their way down to the ring and climb in each taking a corner and screaming at the crowd getting them pumped up as Mance makes his way around the ring taking his spot near their corner. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The Lynch Mob come into this match ranked fourth in the World Tag Team division with a record of nine and seven. A win tonight will not get them ahead of the Guerillas of Destiny, but it will close the gap and put pressure on the Bullet Club to keep pace.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Lynch Mob cannot keep looking up at the standings and let that consume them. They need o just stay focused on the task at hand and take one match at time.
Mike Godwinn – And surprisingly enough Mance Warner is out here with them tonight. We have not seen Mance since before Christmas when he lost that Triple Threat TV title match between Conner, Stone and himself.
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Massive Mike, they weigh in at a combined weight of 467 lbs., “The Messiah” Chris Simmons and “Crazy Man” Mike Thompson, they are… Legacy!!!
[ “Unforgiven” by Creed rocks the arena as Empire Hall of Famers Crazy Man and the Messiah walk out on stage to the mixed reaction of the sold-out crowd followed by Massive Mike!!! As one, they march down to the ring and climb in posing in the corners. Massive Mike walks around the ring and Mance yells at him… ]
“The Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner – Stay the fuck back!!! I don’t wanna have to hurt yah.
[ As he waves the riding crop in the air at Massive Mike threatening to hit him with it. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Mance is just getting over his feud with Conner Edge, I don’t think this old dog needs to be barking up that big tree.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I would have to agree. Massive Mike is way out Mance’s weight range. He needs to pick a fight that he knows he can win.
Mike Godwinn – Maybe he should focus more on why he joined the Empire and that’s the World Six-man Tag Team titles. They are not exactly taking that division by storm either.
[ Crazy Man and Joey Lynch start the match off as the referee calls for the bell and they lock up. Joey gouges Mike’s eyes and then rockets off the ropes with a dropkick to the knee. Joey drives a back elbow down on to Mike. Joey drags Mike to his feet and sends him into the ropes delivering a clothesline. Matt enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Matt attempts a clothesline, but Mike counters it with a hiptoss, but in turn, Matt counters it with a choke sleeper. Mike frantically reaches for the ropes, his hands flailing in the air before getting ahold of them. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Matt Lynch looked to put Crazy Man away early by putting him to sleep, but he had poor ring position as Mike was too close to the ropes and easily grabbed them.
[ Joey goes for a running elbowsmash, but Mike ducks out of the way and catches him with a belly-to-back suplex. Mike tags out to Chris Simmons. Chris and Mike whip Joey into the ropes and they hit Joey with a double back body drop. Chris and Mike hit Joey with a double belly-to-back suplex. Mike leaves the ring. Chris uses a duck-down move on Joey before tagging out to Mike. Chris attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Joey blocks it and Chris rolls out of the ring. Joey drives a fist to the midsection on Mike. Joey attempts a spear, but Mike counters it with a punt kick to the head. Mike tries for a hair pull slam, but Joey blocks it and goes for a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Mike, but Mike blocks it and drives a knife edge chop onto Joey. Mike tags out to Chris Simmons. Mike hits a standing dropkick on Joey Lynch. Chris attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Joey blocks it. Mike leaves the ring. Joey uses a duck-down move on Chris and tags out to Matt Lynch. Mike enters the ring and throws Joey out of the ring and then hits a cradle suplex on Matt. Chris goes for a diving elbowsmash off the top rope, but Matt counters it with an intercept superkick. Matt snaps and puts Chris in an illegal chokehold against the ropes. Yali Sapphire warns Matt to let go, but he won’t as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and he finally let’s go before getting disqualified. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – If there’s one thing that sticks out about these Lynch boys, they have a short fuse. It doesn’t take much to get them fired up.
[ Matt attempts an Exploder suplex, but Chris counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Chris punches Matt followed by a wicked open hand chop. Chris comes off the ropes and drives a running knee strike on Matt. Chris rolls Matt up as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …and Matt kicks out. ]
Mike Godwinn – What a wicked leaping knee strike right to the side of Matt Lynch’s head that spun his head around like a top.
[ Chris runs into the ropes and tries for a spear, but Matt counters it with a guillotine choke. Chris tries to escape the hold as he flails for the ropes, finally grabbing them forcing Matt to let go. Matt punches Chris. Chris kicks Matt. Chris chops Matt. Matt chops Chris. Chris chops Matt. Chris tags out to Mike. Mike and Chris hit Matt with a double clothesline. Mike and Chris whip Matt into the ropes and they nail Matt with a double fist to the midsection. Chris leaves the ring. Mike runs into the ropes and tries for a football tackle, but Matt counters with a DDT as he rolls him up for the pin and Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …and Mike kicks out. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Beautiful counter by Matt Lynch to turn what was going to be a football tackle into an excellent capture DDT that planted Crazy man right on the crown of his head!!!
[ Matt picks Mike and drives him into the mat with a Cradle DDT. Again, Matt rolls Mike up hooking a leg as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Mike kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Matt Lynch is starting to get pissed off as he just nailed Crazy Man with two straight variations of a DDT and the former World Champion again kicked out!!!
[ Matt hits a gutbuster on Mike. Matt attempts a top rope diving elbowsmash, but Mike counters it with a sit-out face slam!!! Mike gets an illegal forearm choke on Matt as Yali Sapphire warns Mike to let go. Mike refuses to let go as he holds on tight and Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and finally Mike lets go of the hold before getting disqualified. ]
Mike Godwinn – Earlier we saw Matt put that illegal hold on Messiah and now Crazy Man just paid him back in kind as he kept it locked on right to the point of disqualification.
[ Yali Sapphire warns Mike not to do that again, but he shoves her aside and springboards off the ropes hitting Matt with a missile drop kick. Both men get to their feet and start exchanging huge chops, punches and kicks before Mike uses an armdrag takedown on Matt. Mike tries to lock on a sleeperhold, but Matt blocks it and tags out to Joey. Chris comes into the ring and they whip Joey into the ropes, and they hit Joey with a double back body drop. Mike goes after Joey and locks him in a forearm choke. Again, Yali Sapphire warns Mike to let go but won’t so Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3 …4 …and again at the last second, Mike lets go. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is the second time Mike has tested Yali and you can see that she’s none to happy with his antics right now. The last thing they want to do is give the Lynch Mob an easy win.
[ Mike runs into the ropes and drives a clothesline into Joey. Mike tries to drive Joey’s head into the turnbuckle, but Joey reverses it and nails a Discus lariat onto Mike. Joey attempts a Death Valley Driver, but Mike floats over and tags out to Chris Simmons. Mike comes up top with a dropkick on Joey while Chris uses a backslide cradle pin attempt and Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Joey kicks out. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing double team move by these two Hall of Famers. They are wrestling like a well-oiled machine folks.
[ Chris goes for a Muscle Buster, but Joey blocks it. Joey tries for a football tackle, but Chris counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock. Yali Sapphire asks Joey Lynch if he's had enough, but Joey shakes his head no before reaching out and grabbing the ropes. ]
Mike Godwinn – A half a foot further away from the ropes and Joey would have been forced to tap out.
[ Chris throws Joey into the turnbuckle before running shoulder-first into the corner, but Joey darts out of the way and his rams his shoulder into the steel post. Joey attempts to place Chris on the turnbuckle, but Chris blocks it. A back and forth chop fest ensues before Joey nails a belly-to-belly suplex on Chris. Joey goes for another a belly-to-belly suplex, but Chris counters it as he lands on his feet, bounces off the ropes and drives a football tackle into Joey. Chris hits the One-Winged Angel on Joey Lynch and rolls him up for as Yali Sapphire counts …1 …2 …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:10:07
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Mike Thompson and Chris Simmons!!!
[ Massive Mike climbs into the ring all smiles as the sold-out crowd starts chanting... ]
Sold-out crowd – Mike!!! Mike!!! Mike!!!
[ All three men stand in the center of the ring raising all their hands in unison as the crowd gives them a standing ovation. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Excellent win by Crazy Man and Messiah tonight as they remain constant in the standings in the number two spot right behind the Zealots.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I really think that it’s going to come down to the Zealots and the Guerillas of Destiny to see which one will challenge for the World Tag Team titles at Blackout.
Mike Godwinn – For either team that is going to be a monumental matchup as they will have to find a way to upend the currently undefeated New Regime who sits right now at six and oh.
[ Mance Warner climbs into the ring, pissed off that his boys lost to Messiah and Crazy Man; and he grabs ahold of Massive Mike’s arm and turns him around... ]
“The Southern Psychopath” Mance Warner – Yah cheat’in son of a bitch...
[ And before Mance can finish his train of thought, Massive Mike drills him with a huge right hook that drops Mance like a tree. Massive Mike drags Mance to his feet and sends him into the turnbuckle and follows him in with a huge splash!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – No, this isn’t going to end well at all!!! Mance should have kept his mouth shut!!!
[ The fans cheer Mike on as he watches Mance collapse in the corner. A huge smile comes across Mike’s face as he backs in and hits the Gas Chamber (Stink Face - Rubs his massive ass in his opponent's face) on Mance!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This is the best!!! Do it again Mike, do it again!!!
[ Mance flails his arms wildly as his face disappears inside Mike’s deep ass crack!!! Within seconds Mance passes out and his arms drop to the side. The fans are going nuts as the three friends high five each other. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, we have a treat for you tonight as Maxwell Shaw is standing by backstage with the brand new Women’s World Tag Team Champions Charli Evans and Jessica Troy. Let’s head to the back and listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Maxwell Shaw standing next to Jessica Troy and Charli Evans who are each sporting their new Women’s World Tag Team titles slung over their shoulders. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Ladies, first off congratulations on your huge victory at Leap of Faith when you defeated Bloody Mary and Havok to become Women’s World Tag Team Champions. Now Charli, this seems to be old hat for you as this will be your fourth time wearing that title belt. Three times with Millie McKenzie as your tag team partner and now for the very first time Jessica Troy.
[ Charli smiles. ]
Charli Evans – This has been such an incredible time in my life for me and honestly, I wouldn’t want to have experienced it with any other women. Millie and Jessica complement me incredibly and whichever one of them I team with it shows that with time and a shit ton of work; we can be Women’s World Tag Team Champions!!!
Maxwell Shaw – Jessica, congratulations on winning your first title here in the Empire and here’s to many, many more.
Jessica Troy – Thank you Max. When Charli asked me to tag with her, I knew that I had huge shoes to fill. I knew that every time Charli entered that ring, the fans would be thinking about Medusa Complex. That is a huge shadow that was cast across the entire Empire landscape. But that’s ok. I knew that I had to just be me and work hard and sooner or later I would be in Millie’s shoes. That I could be world champion someday.
Maxwell Shaw – I would also like to ask the two of you what went through your minds when literally a minute after being crowned new champions, the former champions the Heartbreakers upstaged you and seemingly took your thunder announcing that they not only signed new Empire contracts but also have signed a match to face the two of you at Climax?
Charli Evans – You know in the heat of the moment we were pretty pissed off. They had the spotlight for so long, and then they lost it. They stopped wrestling for over a month and in that entire time we continued to bust our asses. But let me say this, if the Heartbreakers were as good as they say they are, then they would never have lost those titles to Bloody Mary and Havok to begin with. Instead, they had to march heir asses out and steal our spotlight.
[ Just then, Nattie, Shotzi and Indi walk onto the set ready for their match. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Ladies, first off, we can’t steal the spotlight when the two of you never really had it. In fact,…
[ And Nattie points right at Charli. ]
Nattie Neidhart – The only reason we lost our titles in the first place is because Bloody Mary pinned YOU, not us. Now the two of you can piss and moan about how we took your spotlight, but instead of bitching about it why don’t you do something about it!!!
Jessica Troy – Don’t worry, we’ll do something about it.
Shotzi Blackheart – Look at you all ballsy and shit. Charli, your little girl’s all grown up!!!
[ Charli steps between them. ]
Charli Evans – Back off!!! You got what you wanted. The title shot at Climax is yours, now leave us alone.
[ Nattie snickers at Charli. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Watch as we show you exactly what happens to people that get between us and those titles you’re wearing.
[ The Heartbreakers storm off as Charli looks over at Jessica and hopes down deep inside that she is strong enough for what’s ahead. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – We haven’t seen the Heartbreakers for weeks and now that Blue Nation has won the titles they have decided to resign with the Empire. Doesn’t that seem kinda fishy?
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Fishy? No. It’s a fact that the only reason that resigned so quickly was because the titles were off of Bloody Mary and Havok and they think that their best chance of winning the titles back is by taking Blue Nation on at Climax.
Mike Godwinn – So, what you are saying is that they are dodging Bloody Mary and Havok and picking an easier opponent.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You got it buddy. It’s time for our next match and it will be the very first Women’s World Tag Team Champions Caged Heat taking on the former Women’s World Tag Team Champions the Heartbreakers. On paper, this should be one hell of a match; but as we all know wars are not won on paper, they are won on the battlefield or in this case the squared circle. Harvey, it’s all yours buddy.
Caged Heat vs The Heartbreakers
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a combined weight of 250 lbs., Loca and Delta; they are the former two-time Women’s World Tag Team Champions, they are… Caged Heat!!!
[ The crowd boos as the two former convicts march down to the ring rapping their own theme song “Do it yourself” before finally rolling into the ring. Caged Heat storms around as the sold-out crowd boos them. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is a huge match for Caged Heat tonight as they enter this match with an eleven and twelve record and currently sit in the number four spot in the rankings.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – A win by Caged Heat tonight will put them ahead of Bloody Mary and Havok and get them that much closer to another World title shot.
Mike Godwinn – We all saw what S.E.X. did to Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose at Leap of Faith, so you know that they are lurking in the shadows somewhere.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring, Indi Hartwell, Shotzi Blackheart and Nattie Neidhart, they are… the Heartbreakers!!!
[ The crowd goes crazy as “New Foundation” by explodes across the arena as Indi, Shotzi and Nattie strut out on stage. They high five each other and walk down the rampway each climbing into the ring. Nattie and Indy each pose on a turnbuckle while Shotzi straddles the ropes between them. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – These three women signed a short-term contract with the Empire this past summer and stormed through the competition until they won the Women’s World Tag Team titles just like they said they would. Their goal was to leave the Empire and vacate the titles upon their departure, but Bloody Mary and Havok tripped them up and spoiled their plans.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Let me just say that Caged Heat is not the kind of team that you can look past. The Heartbreakers better not fall into that trap or they will open another can of worms.
Mike Godwinn – Just for laughs, I would love to see what kind of mess this would make of Caged Heat does beat them. Just think about the possibilities. Will they still take on Blue Nation for the titles? Will Caged Heat be added to the title match?
[ Loca and Nattie start the match off as the referee calls for the bell and Loca charges in with a lariat on Nattie. Nattie kip-ups to her feet and snaps off an armdrag takedown on Loca. Nattie goes for a monkey flip, but Loca blocks it and hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope on Nattie. Loca climbs to the top rope mand hits an Asai moonsault on top of Nattie for the pin as Ken Peterson counts …1 …2 …and Nattie kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Loca is doing a nice job early on keeping Nattie grounded and staying away from that Sharpshooter that she likes to use to finish her opponents off with.
[ Loca waits for Nattie to get to her feet and then nails her with a springboard spear. Nattie staggers back and collides with Ken Peterson and now they are both down Loca climbs to the top rope and nails Nattie with a frog splash!!! Loca goes for another pin, but this time there is no referee to count. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man Loca was three seconds away from the biggest upset of the night, but Head Referee Ken Peterson is still out on the mat.
[ Loca tries for a dropkick, but Nattie ducks out of the way. Nattie hits a springboard huracanrana from the second rope onto Loca. Joey Jiles comes running down to the ring and dives under the bottom rope. Nattie tags out to Shotzi Blackheart. Shotzi and Nattie hit Loca with a double diving elbowdrop. Shotzi hits an Exploder suplex into the turnbuckles on Loca. Shotzi and Nattie hit Loca with a double dropkick to the knees. Nattie leaves the ring. Shotzi delivers a Meteora on Loca as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Loca gets shoulders up!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The Heartbreakers are starting to pick up steam right now. Loca desperately needs to make the tag to her fresh partner.
[ Shotzi drives Loca into the corner and rails her with a forearm smash. Shotzi whips Loca into the ropes and misses with a clothesline, but Loca rockets off the back ropes and hits Shotzi with a shoulderblock. Nattie comes into the ring and takes out Delta Loca with a clothesline to the back of the head. Shotzi hits a frog splash down onto Loca. Shotzi rolls Loca up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 …2 ½ …and Delta dives in making the save!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – We are only a few minutes into this match and things are looking pretty bleak right now for Loca. Delta can feel her partner fading fast as she desperately reaches out for the tag.
[ Shotzi drags Loca to her feet and whips her into the ropes, but Loca comes off and nails Shotzi with a shoulderblock. Delta comes into the ring and they whip Shotzi into the ropes and they attempt to hit Shotzi with a double kick to the midsection, but she counters it with a double clothesline. Loca crawls over and tags out to Delta. Delta attempts a DDT, but Shotzi counters it with an inverted atomic drop. Shotzi chops Delta. Shotzi kicks Delta. Shotzi attempts a monkey flip, but Delta blocks it and nails a bulldog on Shotzi. Delta and Shotzi go back and forth with nasty chops and punches before Delta whips Shotzi into the ropes and hits Shotzi with a shoulderblock. Delta again runs into the ropes and hits Shotzi with a clothesline. Delta goes for a Bronco Buster, but Shotzi counters it with a spear. Shotzi attempts a top rope twisting moonsault, but Delta rolls out of the way. Delta goes for a sleeperhold, but Shotzi counters it with a jaw breaker. Shotzi catches Delta in an arm grapevine submission, but Delta grabs the ropes with her free arm breaking the hold. Nattie enters the ring and they whip Delta into the ropes and attempt to hit Delta with a double back body drop, but she counters it with a double leaping clothesline. Nattie rolls out of the ring as Delta tries for a bulldog, but Shotzi counters it as she catches her, swings her around and drives her into the mat with a nasty side slam!!! The crowd is going nuts as Shotzi measures Delta up and nails her with a Slingblade!!! Shotzi rolls Delta up for the counts …1 …2 …and Loca dives in to make the save but she’s too late …3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:04:47
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, the Heartbreakers!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What a statement win by the Heartbreakers tonight as they dispatched Caged Heat in under five minutes!!!
[ Shotzi, Nattie and Indi all get in the ring for their post-match celebration as Nattie takes the mic from Harvey. ]
Nattie Neidhart – Blue Nation, I hope you girls were watching really close because come Climax; we're coming for those belts we never lost!!!
[ Nattie tosses the mic at Harvey who fumbles it before reigning it in. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Another disappointing loss for Caged Heat tonight as they just dropped their third match in a row since All Hallows Evil. They need to dig deep and find a way to stop the bleeding.
Mike Godwinn – I hate to bring it up, but they have gotten no better since breaking away from Salena. I understand their reasoning, but it has not panned out like they had planned. Not one bit.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, it is always one of my favorite things to watch as EMPIRESHOP.COM puts out another fantastic video package and I am just so happy to present the first one of 2022. I always get a kick out of these. Let’s watch .
[ The videotron comes on as “The Merry Go Round Broke Down” starts up as a logo flashes on the screen for Looney Empireshop.com Tunes comes on. We go into an animated world where Travis Fudd is walking with his shotgun.
Travis Fudd - Be very qwit, I'm hunting for Wadzilla's.
[ Godzilla Bunny pops up from the ground. ]
Godzilla Bunny - Hmm, I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. (Sees Travis Fudd) Um, what’s up bitch?
Travis Fudd - Have you seen any Wadzilla's awound here?
Godzilla Bunny - Uh, I think that's a Wadzilla.
[ We see Daffy Pezzer standing near buy with his arm around a sheep. ]
Daffy Pezzer - Come on baby, give daddy what he needs.
[ Suddenly the screen starts to break up and goes to an Empire Broadcast System message. The loud screeching blares from the screen as suddenly we find a figure waiting in the shadows. ]
Shadow - I did it, I broke through. Your now seeing things as I see them.
[ We cut to locker room footage of The Mean Girls getting ready in their locker room. ]
Jessica McKay - So what is it with Maverick, are you in love?
Cassie Lee - I honestly can't stand him. It’s just that his (Bleeps) was like, personally made for me. It's just the perfect fit.
[ We go to a split screen as Godzilla and Maverick are playing Uno. ]
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - So what is it with Cassie, are you in love?
Maverick Edge - She sucks, but it's just like her (bleeps) is made for me. It's just the perfect fit. What about you and Jessica.
Shadow - No, no, NNNNNOOOO!!!!!
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez - She's cool man.
Maverick Edge - How's the sex?
[ The Mean Girls feed un-pauses. ]
Cassie Lee - How's Godzilla.
Godzilla/Jessica - We haven't had sex yet.
Cassie/Maverick - What?
Godzilla/Jessica - Who needs it when they know how to use their tongue.
Shadow - ENOUGH!!!
[ A black hand tears the pictures off the screen, and we see the shadow figure now has a pair of moth like wings. ]
Shadow Moth - This isn't what I want to see.
[ A locker room camera now finds the W.W.E. Television Champion Conner Edge laying on his dressing room floor holding his stomach in pain as a doctor checks in on him. It cuts to Travis Blake flexing in front of a mirror, suddenly it's Crazy Man sitting on the toilet. ]
Messiah (Voice Only) - You done yet; we got a match?
“Crazy Man” Mike Thompson - That sushi place you picked had bad eel, I think.
[ The camera cuts to pre-show, we see Caristico in his underwear singing and dancing. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico - Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (he starts twerking towards the camera) and I'm just going to shake it off.
[ We go back to the Shadow Moth, it's closer to the screen but it's face looks like the deaths head on the moths from Silence of the Lambs. ]
Shadow Moth - Back to your regular scheduled commercial.
[ The screen cuts back as Daffy Pezzer has his beak blown around backwards and Travis Fudd seems to be fellating his shotgun. Godzilla Bunny looks at the screen. ]
Godzilla Bunny - I may be a stinker, but the deals at EMPIRESHOP.COM aren't.
Narrator - EMPIRESHOP.COM, for all your looney needs.
[ The camera cuts back to the broadcast table where Phillip and Mike are laughing their asses off, but Caristico looks dead serious. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Go ahead and laugh it up. Obviously, that was taped earlier today and NO, I did not give them permission to video tape me in my underwear singing!!!
Mike Godwinn - Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate… bwahahaha!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Oh my God I think I’m going to piss my pants!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Let’s just get to the match please. I’m going to kill Godzilla for that!!!
The Three Best Friends (Stone, Godzilla and Maverick) vs The New Regime (Shogun, Ito and Kahagas)
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following six-man tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring weighing in at a combined weight of 685 lbs., Shinigami Shogun, Rasputin Ito and Kahagas; they are... the New Regime!!!
[ The crowd explodes to their feet cheering as “Tubular Bells” by Mike Oldfield rocks the arena and the three Japanese superstars walk out on stage. There seems to be some animosity amongst them as they make their way down to the ring and climb in. Ito and Shogun are barking at Kahagas who throws his hands in the air not wanting to hear any of it!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Things look not so good between the tag team champions and Kahagas right now. Let’s go back and watch some footage from earlier today as our camera crew caught all the action.
[ The videotron comes on as we see Shogun and Kahagas in a heated argument backstage. Kahagas gets in Shogun’s face, and Shogun pie faces Kahagas away from him smearing his red face paint. Kahagas comes back at Shogun, but Ito steps between them stopping what was going to be an all-out brawl between the trio. Shogun spouts off something in Japanese and storms off as Kahagas walks off in the opposite direction. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – There is definitely something brewing between these three men as cracks are starting to form within their group.
Mike Godwinn – I knew that something was going on because their trio’s record is the complete opposite of what we are seeing when they wrestle without Kahagas. Now I am not putting all the blame on Kahagas, but there is no denying that he’s the Achilles heel of the group.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Jessica McKay and weighing in at a combined weight of 601 lbs., they are the reigning World Six-man Tag Team Champions... Maverick Edge, “Pure Gold” Alexander Stone and Godzilla Sanchez; they are… the Three Best Friends!!!
[ The sold-out arena explodes to their feet as “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult rocks the arena and Godzilla walks out on stage first holding hands with Jessica McKay. Stone and Maverick walk out behind them as the fan explode to their feet absolutely loving this team. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – These three men have been on an incredible run since winning the World Six-man Tag Team titles back on Thanksgiving night when they upset the Bullet Club. As an unusual trio as they might be, they seem to complement each other very nicely.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – From an outsider’s perspective you have the silent but violent Maverick. The take no shit powerhouse Alexander stone. And then the brains behind the brawns is Godzilla Sanchez. He’s the glue that holds these Three Best friends together.
Mike Godwinn – I love it. When the Empire announced the Six-man Tag Team division I was hoping that we would see more teams like this. This is exactly what this division was meant to be.
[ Rasputin Ito and Alexander stone start the match off as they lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. Ito drives a European uppercut into Stone and then scoops Stone up and drives him into the mat with a body slam. Ito picks him back up and hits Stone with a release German suplex, but Stone kip-ups to his feet and glares at him giving Ito the middle finger as the fans go nuts!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Ito just nailed Stone with that German Suplex and Stone bounced right back up like it had little to no effect.
[ Ito goes right at Stone with trying for a clothesline, but Stone ducks down, grabs Ito by the head and smashes it into the turnbuckle. Shogun comes into the ring and clubs Stone from behind. Godzilla comes into the ring and tosses Shogun out of the ring. Godzilla hits a standing drop kick on Ito. Stone drags Ito to his feet and nails a belly-to-back suplex. Godzilla leaves the ring and begs for a tag and Stone tags out to Godzilla. Godzilla and Stone whip Ito into the ropes and they hit Ito with a double elbowsmash to the face. Ito crawls over and tags out to Shogun. Shogun rushes into the ring and clotheslines Godzilla. Shogun attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Godzilla lands on his feet; runs into the ropes and hits Shogun with a dropkick to the right knee. Godzilla hits a standing moonsault double knee drop onto Shogun. Godzilla tags out to Stone. Godzilla hits a spinning back heel kick on Shogun right into Stone who uses a backslide pin on Shogun as Ken Peterson counts …1 …and Shogun kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What a tandem these two guys make. The speed of Godzilla combined with the raw power of Stone is devastating.
[ Stone whips Shogun into the ropes and hits Shogun with a pump kick. Stone attempts an armdrag takedown, but Shogun reverses it and tries for a Discus lariat, but Stone counters it with a snap dragon suplex. Stone whips Shogun into the ropes and Shogun comes off with a leaping clothesline on Stone. Shogun tags out to Ito. Ito and Shogun send Stone into the ropes and hit him with a double back body drop. Ito nails Stone with a top rope diving elbowsmash. Ito takes Stone to his feet and drives his head into the turnbuckle. Ito goes for a sleeperhold, but Stone blocks it and spins around him going for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Ito bites at the bridge of Stones nose!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – What the hell is Ito doing? There’s no biting in wrestling!!!
[ Stone is temporarily blinded as Ito hits a Snake Eyes onto the top turnbuckles on Stone. Ito rolls Stone up and is going for the cover as Ken Peterson counts …1 …and Stone kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s going to take a hell of a lot more than that to keep Stone down!!! This guy reined as World Champion for eighty-four days!!!
[ Stone springs to his feet and makes a diving tag to Godzilla. Godzilla runs into the ropes as Ito misses wildly with a clothesline. Godzilla springboards off the ropes going for an Asai moonsault into an inverted DDT, but Ito counters it with a neck breaker. Ito whips Godzilla into the ropes, but Godzilla reverses it sending Ito in. Ito goes for a spear, but Godzilla counters it with a kneelift right between the eyes!!! Ito stumbles backwards and tags out to Shogun. Shogun whips Godzilla into the ropes, but Godzilla reverses it and hits Shinigami with a clothesline that sends Shogun tumbling over the top rope and out of the ring. Godzilla leaps off the ring apron with a diving a lariat that levels Shogun. The crowd is going ape shit as Godzilla launches Shogun into the steel ring steps which explode apart on impact!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Holy Christ the impact of Ito hitting those ring steps reverberated all the way over here.
[ …1 …Godzilla goes for a running knee strike, but Shogun steps out of the way; drives a knee into the gut of Godzilla and then launches Godzilla into the ring post. …2 …Ito jumps down off the ring apron and he teams with Shogun to nail Godzilla with a double basement dropkick. …3 …Shogun rolls Godzilla back into the ring. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Godzilla was in control of this match, but he went for that running knee strike that whiffed and then it was game on for Ito and Shogun.
[ Shogun tags out to Ito. Ito and Shogun try and double team Godzilla but Stone is wise to that and he enters the ring and attacks Shogun tossing him out of the ring. Godzilla and Stone whip Ito into the ropes and they hit Ito with a double back body drop. Stone leaves the ring. Godzilla drives a fist into the midsection of Ito. Godzilla whips Ito into the ropes and hits Ito with a shoulderblock. Godzilla uses an airplane spin on Ito spinning him once, twice, three, four, five times around before he lets him fly and he come crashing to the mat with an F-5!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The crowd is going absolutely nuts right now as Godzilla just spun Ito five times before driving him to the mat. I’m not sure what effected Ito more, the spinning or the F-5?
[ Godzilla dives on-top of Ito as Ken Peterson counts …1 …2 ...and Ito kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That was the closest count of the match as he just kicked out at two!!!
[ Godzilla hits an Asai moonsault onto Ito!!! Godzilla wants to go for the cover, but Jessica McKay gets up onto the ring apron distracting him telling him to go to the top rope!!! Godzilla looks at her, then Maverick, back to Jessica and then over to Stone. Torn, Godzilla climbs to the top rope and leaps off hitting the Goodbye Tokyo on Ito!!! Godzilla goes for the pin as Ken Peterson counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Shogun dives in making the save!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Godzilla locks eyes with Jessica who is still on the ring apron with her mouth wide open. Godzilla asks her...
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez – What now?!
[ The referee rushes over to Jessica and screams at her to get the hell down off the ring apron. ]
Jessica McKay – Ok, ok, I’m getting down!!!
[ Stone looks down yelling at her. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Stay the fuck out of things!!! You’re distracting him!!!
[ Godzilla whips Ito into the ropes and Kahagas makes the blind tag as Godzilla hits Ito with a clothesline. Godzilla is going for the pin as Ken Peterson doesn’t make the count, but taps Godzilla on the shoulder telling him just pinned the wrong man. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Godzilla needs to get his head back in the game. If Jessica isn’t going to be helpful then she needs to hit the bricks!!!
[ Kahagas sends Godzilla into the turnbuckle and he runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Godzilla moves out of the way and Kahagas crashes shoulder first into the steel ring post!!! Godzilla makes a diving tag to Maverick. Maverick sends Kahagas into the ropes and nails him with the Top Gun (Falcon Arrow)!!! Maverick rolls Kahagas up hooking both legs as Ken Peterson …1 …2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:12:42
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Alexander Stone, Maverick Edge and Godzilla Sanchez!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Talk about a string of bad luck for Kahagas as he along with the Tag Team Champions the New Regime are now oh and three in the six-man tag team division.
[ The Three Best Friends along with Jessica McKay make their way around the ring high fiving the fans who adore them. Ito and Shogun climb into the ring and start to circle Kahagas looking none too happy that he took another loss. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – This doesn’t look good. Not good at all.
[ Shogun gets right back in Kahagas’s face screaming at him for botching another match. Kahagas is tired of his shit and punches Shogun and that’s when things turn ugly. Ito smashes a forearm blow to the back of Kahagas. Kahagas spins around to go after Ito, but Shogun chop blocks Kahagas’ knees right out from under him. Shogun drags Kahagas to his feet and nails the From Space (modified GTS with a Pele kick)!!! Kahagas is out on the mat as Ito locks on the Dragon Sleeper, but Kahagas has no clue as he’s out cold!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – The New Regime just turned on Kahagas!!! We need help out here!!!
[ Alexander Stone turns back and sees the attack in the ring and makes a beeline for the ring diving under the bottom rope and swinging wildly at Ito and Shogun who roll out of the ring heading for the guardrail and escaping through the crowd. Godzilla and Maverick join Stone in the ring and as they try and help Kahagas up to his feet he shoves Stone away from him pissed off. Kahagas then makes his way up the rampway holding his jaw from the impact of the GTS. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – You would think that Kahagas would be more grateful that Stone just saved him from what could have been an even worse assault. Folks, let’s head to the back where Chandler Hopkins is standing by with Cindy Meyers.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows “The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins standing next to Cindy Meyers. ]
Cindy Meyers – Chandler, it’s been a pretty rough month for you after coming off of that hard fought victory over Jake Owens at High Stakes you have dropped your last two matches to Mitch Fierce and then at Leap of Faith when you lost to Psycho Messiah.
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Yeah, you know; it certainly didn’t go as I had planned.
Cindy Meyers – Let’s talk about your opponent for this evening’s match. We all watched at Leap of Faith when Steve Scott and Marc Fulton came down to the ring causing a stir. They didn’t attack you, but it led to a momentary distraction that opened the door for Psycho Messiah to hit his Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD) on you to score the victory.
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Yeah, honestly; I don’t know what the hell their deal is and I really don’t care at this point. If they want a fight, just sign the match and I’ll give them a fight. If Psycho Messiah is working for them, that’s cool too. I would love a rematch against him since he stole that last match from me.
[ As if on cue, Psycho Messiah walks onto the set. ]
Psycho Messiah – Listen, not to intrude on your spot here; but honestly, I had zero to do with those guys coming out at the pay per view. And as far as me taking advantage of the opening that it gave me, it’s all business bro. But if it’s a rematch you want, I would be more than happy to give you a repeat performance of the Dead at Dawn (Sit-out Reverse DVD) just in case you forgot how that felt.
[ Hopkins gets right up in Messiah’s face. ]
“The Outlaw” Chandler Hopkins – Why don’t you rewind the tape because you’ll see that before those two came down to the ring, I had your ass dead to right’s. I was seconds away from hitting the Wrangler (Buckshot Lariat) and you know that!!!
[ Messiah chuckles at him. ]
Psycho Messiah – You’re a pretty feisty guy, and I respect your fire; but the history books will always show that I pinned your ass. You want another go at me, maybe I’ll see you in the Cruiserweight finals. Good luck tonight against Scott!!!
[ Messiah walks off the set as Hopkins stands there fuming. The show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I can see it from both men’s perspectives. Hopkins had Messiah lined up for his finisher, but then the Blood Carnival came down to the ring and even though they didn’t physically do anything; they still were a distraction and led to Messiah hitting his finisher and putting away Hopkins.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – I still think that there’s something deeper and darker going on behind the scenes. We now know that Reverend Azazel has formed a pretty formidable team with Steve Scott, Marc Fulton and now the Women’s National Champion Shanna Furguson. We know that Arik Cannon is in the group, but we have not seen him in about a month. I wonder who else Azazel is going to unleash on the Empire?
Mike Godwinn – Azazel is a dark and twisted individual and you know as well as I do that his main goal is to burn the Empire to the ground and rebuild a new Empire based on his sick version that he has in his brain.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, the Cruiserweight title tournament continues next as Steve Scott takes on Chandler Hopkins. This one should be good. Harvey, take it away buddy.
Cruiserweight Tournament Round 1 Match-up
Steve Scott (4) vs Chandler Hopkins (5)
The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!! Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Reverend Azazel, he weighs in at weight of 200 lbs.; this is… “Bloodlust” Steve Scott!!!
[ The crowd boos as Steve Scott walks out on stage to “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson with Reverend Azazel right behind him. Pyro explodes around him as he makes his way to the ring and climbs in!! Azazel walks around the ring as the fans at ringside bad mouth him. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Steve Scott is a hell of a superstar who has banging on the door to stardom for months now. If he can win tonight, he will be one step closer to winning his first singles title here in the Empire.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The kid has a pretty damn good record walking into this match at ten and six. Coming out of the tag team division I don’t think anyone would have thought that he would have done so well, so fast.
Mike Godwinn – The oddsmakers have called this match a pick’em, but I look at the intangibles and I see Azazel out there and Fulton skulking somewhere in the back; so, I have to say Steve Scott has the slight edge. If he does win tonight, he will have all he can handle when he faces Travis Blake in the semi-finals in two weeks.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – 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. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Hopkins seems to be loved by this Okinawa fan base tonight. He has had an up and down year when it comes to how the fans treat him, but for now they love him.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Hopkins also comes into this match with an excellent record of sixteen and twelve, just percentage points behind Steve Scott in both the Cruiserweight rankings and the overall rankings. You couldn’t have asked for a more even playing field to kick the tournament off. As long as Azazel stays out of that is.
Mike Godwinn – You can bet that that’s not going to happen. Azazel promised his people the world and you can bet that putting the Cruiserweight title around Steve Scott’s waist was part of it.
[ Hopkins doesn’t wait for the bell as he drives a spin kick into Steve Scott. Hopkins tries to throw Steve Scott out of the ring, but hangs on to the top rope for dear life. Hopkins sees this and charges at him and Steve Scott clutches his legs around Hopkins' head and pulls Hopkins out of the ring sending him crashing to the floor. Steve Scott drops to the floor and goes after Hopkins rolling Hopkins back into the ring. Steve Scott climbs back in and drives a European uppercut into Hopkins. Steve Scott sends Hopkins into the turnbuckle, but Hopkins reverses it and Steve Scott crashes into the corner. Hopkins charges shoulder-first into the corner, but Steve Scott lifts his knee and pops Hopkins in the face. Steve Scott hits a springboard spin kick into Hopkins off the second rope. Steve Scott climbs to the top rope and hits a shooting star press down onto Hopkins!!! Steve Scott rolls Hopkins up as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – It’s early in the match, but Steve is setting the tone with some fantastic high-flying moves. At two-hundred pounds he’s right in the middle of the weight class.
[ Steve Scott drags Hopkins to his feet and hits an Exploder suplex. Steve Scott whips Hopkins into the ropes and hits a bulldog on him. Steve Scott springboards off the ropes and nails Hopkins with a diving elbowdrop. Steve Scott goes for a dragon suplex, but Hopkins counters it with an armbar takedown. Hopkins goes for a Boston crab, but Steve Scott kicks him off and nails Hopkins with a cradle piledriver. Steve Scott is going for the pin as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Hopkins just can’t seem to find his footing tonight. Steve Scott has him well scouted going into this match.
[ Steve Scott smashes Hopkins’ head into the turnbuckle, and then locks him in a front facelock. Hopkins is valiantly trying to break the hold as he struggles to reach the ropes. Finally, after one desperate lunge; Hopkins grabs the ropes. Steve Scott lets him go, backs off; and nails Hopkins with a superkick as Hopkins eyes roll back in his head and he falls to the mat. Steve Scott is going for the cover as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Hopkins kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Steve Scott looks stunned right now as he has nailed Hopkins with everything but the kitchen sink and the kid’s still kicking out!!! Hopkins’s got the heart of a warrior!!!
[ Steve Scott measures Hopkins up and nails a roundhouse kick on him. Steve Scott picks Hopkins up and hits a cradle piledriver. Steve Scott runs into the ropes, and as Hopkins gets to his feet; they each get hit with a double clothesline!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This may be the moment of truth for Hopkins!!! He just swung the door wide open for him to make a huge comeback. Can he find the perseverance to pull this one out?!
[ Hopkins is the first to his feet as he launches Steve Scott into the turnbuckle, Steve Scott rockets back and rocks Hopkins with a Judas Effect (Spinning Back Elbow Shot)!!! Steve Scott goes to the top rope trying for a backflip headscissors takedown, but Hopkins counters it with a sit-out powerbomb!!! Hopkins rolls up Steve Scott as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...and Steve Scott shoots his right shoulder up off the mat!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What an amazing counter by Chandler Hopkins to see that headscissors coming and have enough strength to lay Steve Scott out with the sit-out powerbomb!!!
[ Hopkins climbs to the top rope and attempts a flying cross body press, but Steve Scott kip-ups and nails Hopkins with an interceptor drop kick that just rocked Hopkins!!! Steve Scott drags Hopkins to his feet and drives him to the mat with the Kill Shot (diving DDT from the second rope)!!! Steve rolls Hopkins up one final time as Todd Sinclair counts …1 …2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:04:57
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Steve Scott!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Another bad night for Chandler Hopkins as Steve Scott pretty much ruled this match from bell to bell.
[ The referee tries to raise Steve Scott’s hand in victory, but Reverend Azazel pushes the referee aside and does it himself. The fans boo them when suddenly, a hooded fan jumps the guardrail and climbs into the ring. Steve Scott and Azazel move back as the hooded figure stalks toward Chandler. The man reaches down, picks Hopkins up and drives him into the mat with a sit-out spinning side slam!!! The figure pops to his feet glaring down at the disfigured Hopkins and rips his hood back to reveal it to be nonother than Arik Cannon!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s “The Irish Ass-kicker” Arik Cannon!!! We knew he was with Azazel, but nobody expected him to be here tonight!!!
Mike Godwinn – There was no logic to what he just did other than to add to Hopkins’ pain and suffering. He was already beaten!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, while we clear the ring and get ready for our next match; let’s head to the back where Maria Manic is standing by with Maxwell Shaw.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Maxwell Shaw standing next to a very serious looking Maria Manic. ]
Maxwell Shaw – Maria, tough stretch of losses the past few months and tonight doesn’t get any easier as you face the number three contender Kiera Hogan.
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Do you think it matters where Kiera’s ranked Max? I sure as hell don’t. I go into every match with the same intensity, drive and purpose and that is to put gold back around my waist.
Maxwell Shaw – Maria, with a win tonight it will most certainly put you in the crosshairs of Shanna Furguson and her Women’s National title. It wasn’t so long ago at the Queen of the Ring pay per view that you defeated both Shanna and Gabby Jettson to become the Women’s National Champion.
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – That’s right, for two months I held that title and it’s the second longest National title reign next to Amber Nova. That says a lot on what kind of champion I was and will be again. Tonight, I don’t give a damn who stands across that ring from me because I will be next in line for that Women’s National Championship!!!
[ Maria looks irritated as Millie McKenzie walks onto the set in street clothes. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Listen, I heard everything you said and I’m rooting for you to win tonight; but I know Kiera better than anyone so I’m going to watch your back.
[ Maria chuckles and rolls her eyes at her. ]
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – You’re going to watch my back?
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Yeah. Haven’t you been watching what Kiera’s been doing to me? Do you want that to be you next time?
“The Maneater” Maria Manic – Listen, you said it right when you said “what she’s been doing to you”. I got no beef with her other than she’ll be standing in my right tonight, standing in my way of a title that I want back. Now if I need your help “Queen”, I’ll be sure to ask for it!!!
[ Maria storms off as Millie watches her go. ]
“The 2021 Queen of the Ring” Millie McKenzie – Don’t say I didn’t warn yah.
[ The cameras cut across the arena to where we see Felix Escobar in his dressing room on the phone with someone. Mil Muertes, Blood Hunter are in the background while Pedro Supremo is icing the back of his neck still hurting from that Weapon X (the Last Shot) he took earlier in the night with his match against Travis Blake. ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – Yes Papa, I understand. Yes sir. Yes. Yes, we will.
[ Felix hangs the phone up and he doesn’t look happy as he looks around the room as his men. ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – It seems that we have a number of issues back in the United States. Our inside man Shane McMahon has been arrested on charges of money laundering. For now, until we can find another week minded individual; we will have to make do alone.
Pedro Supremo – That seems pretty bad considering Shane is the one that allowed Blood Hunter and Mil Muertes to sign exclusive contracts.
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – It is a manageable dilemma, and my father is working diligently to rectify the problem and put the Cartel back on track. In the meantime, he is disturbed by tonight’s performance by you Pedro.
Pedro Supremo – Me? He does know that I got beat by Travis freakin’ Blake, right?
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – My father has little patience for excuses, as he only seeks results. We need to make sure that in the future we do everything possible to win at whatever the cost; and that will start with the World Six-man Tag Team titles. It’s time we took those titles from the Three Best Friends and shelved that trio for good.
Blood Hunter – I get to break someone?
[ Felix smiles at his newest acquisition. ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – Start with Alexander Stone. Without him, the other two or nothing more than annoying little gnats!!!
[ The show swings back to the three men at the announcers desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – There we had a few interesting segway’s as we listened to Maria Manic talk about how she wants to get back the Women’s National Championship. Then, Millie McKenzie offered to watch her back, but Maria refused.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It’s a tough time right now to be at the top of the Empire with everyone and their mother gunning for you. Millie learned that the hard way when her BFF Kiera Hogan stuck the knife in her back and cost her the Women’s World title. Tonight, Maria just wants to go out there and prove to the world that she doesn’t need help and she doesn’t need anyone watching her back.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – We then listened in and heard that Felix’s father is not very happy with the current direction of the Cartel. We also learned that Shane McMahon has been arrested for money laundering.
Mike Godwinn – So, to say it simply; Shane took bribes from an illegal Cartel that smuggles drugs, guns and women in and out of the United States. Boy, is he screwed; or what? He could spend the rest of his life in prison.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I am sure now that the cat is out of the bag we will hear more from the owner of the Empire in the hours and days ahead. There is no way that Mark can avoid this runaway train now that it’s off the tracks. Let’s go back to the ring and rejoin Harvey Weinstein for the introductions of our next match.
Mario Manic vs Kiera Hogan
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit!!! Making her way to the ring weighing in at 114 lbs., this is… Kiera Hogan!!!
[ The crowd boos her over her newfound attitude as “Love, Fury, Passion, Energy” plays and Kiera Hogan walks down to the ring and climbs in, posing on the second turnbuckle ignoring all the haters. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The “Queen Slaya’” as she likes to call herself really put the screws to her former friend Millie McKenzie at Leap of Faith. That will be something that Millie will not forgive or forget for a long time.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Kiera believes she should be Women’s Champion right now and she did what she thinks she needed to do to get to that ultimate goal, even at the cost of her best friend.
Mike Godwinn – Right now she’s ranked second in the Women’s division and she just couldn’t wait her turn. What she needed to do was watch how Crazy Man and Messiah are handling themselves and learn from that.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And her opponent!!! Making her way to the ring, weighing in at 161 lbs.; she is the former Women’s National Champion, this is… “The Maneater” Maria Manic!
[ The crowd cheers as “Unbreakable” by Michael Elgin plays as Maria storms down to the ring and marches up the ring steps and climbs into the ring!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Maria Manic is one powerful woman as she has about forty pounds and nine inches over Kiera tonight. She’s right up there in the top three biggest and meanest women on the roster with only Havok and Jessica Troy coming in bigger.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – She is pound for pound one of the toughest women on the lady’s circuit and she sits in the number five spot in the Women’s World title rankings with an amazing ten and twelve record, and I say amazing because with all the talent in the singles division being five-hundred is a great accomplishment.
Mike Godwinn – What I love about Maria is her mean streak. She goes right after her opponent with the same intense attitude no matter who it is.
[ The bell rings and they lock up. Kiera sends Maria into the ropes and Kiera hits Maria with a back body drop. Kiera hits Maria with an elbow drop. Kiera comes off the ropes and hits a springboard spear into Maria. Kiera runs into the ropes again and Kiera hits Maria with a shoulderblock. Kiera drives an open hand chop into Maria. Kiera drives a European uppercut onto Maria. Kiera hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope onto Maria. Kiera hits a Phoenix Splash onto Maria as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...and Maria kicks out!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The quickness of Kiera is giving Maria fits right now. She has to find a way to slow down her much smaller opponent.
[ Kiera goes for a second Phoenix Splash, but Maria gets her knees up right into Kiera’s breadbasket. Maria goes for the cover as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...and this time Kiera kicks out!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – That’s exactly what you were talking about Phil. Perfect opportunity for Maria to get back into this match with that failed Phoenix Splash. Kiera went to the well one too many times!!!
[ Maria attempts a basement dropkick, but Kiera rolls out of the way, explodes off the ropes and drives a clothesline into Maria. Kiera heads to the top rope and hits an enzuigiri onto Maria. Maria kip-ups to her feet and attempts a clothesline, but Kiera counters it with a hiptoss, but Maria counters that with a side slam!!! Maria rockets in with a high knee, but Kiera ducks out of the way and Kiera hits a springboard bulldog on Maria. Kiera throws Maria into the turnbuckle and charges into the corner, but Maria darts out of the way and Kiera hits the steel ringpost shoulder first!!! Maria now climbs to the top rope and hits an Asai moonsault onto Kiera, rolling her up as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...and again Kiera kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Maria may be a powerhouse, but she loves to hit those high risk moves as much as anyone else.
[ Maria waits for Kiera to get up and then nails her with a superkick. Maria hits Kiera with a spinebuster slam, but the referee is distracted when Millie McKenzie comes out on stage and makes her way down to the ring. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – This is not going to make Maria very happy. She told Millie not to get involved.
[ The referee warns her not to get involved as Maria hits a DDT on Kiera. Maria locks on a painful ankle lock looking for the submission as the referee asks her if she’s ready to quit!!! Kiera screams no, as she grabs his referee shirt and pulls him close to her screaming in his ear. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – What good is that going to do? She needs to either turn this submission move or grab the damn rope!!! Grabbing the zebra’s shirt isn’t going to get her out of this mess she’s in.
[ Kiera is inching her way towards the ropes as she tries to fight through the pain. Kiera summons one last burst of energy as she lunges at the ropes and grabs the bottom one forcing Maria to let her go. Kiera staggers to her feet limping from the wrenched ankle and Maria whips her into the ropes. Maria misses wildly with a clothesline, but Kiera comes off and hits Maria with a spin kick. Kiera runs into the ropes and nails Maria with a high knee. Kiera whips Maria into the ropes and hits Maria with an explosive shoulderblock. Kiera attempts a DDT, but Maria blocks it and clotheslines Kiera. Maria hits a standing dropkick to the knee of Kiera. Maria attempts a sleeperhold, but Kiera counters it with a jaw breaker. Maria comes off the ropes and destroys Kiera with a huge pump kick that turns her inside out. Maria nails a driving elbowdrop onto Kiera and then goes for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Kiera shoots her shoulder up off the mat just in time!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Kiera has taken a ton of punishment tonight and there is still life left in this woman. This is absolutely amazing to watch these women go at it!!!
[ Maria goes for a springboard leg drop from the second rope, but Kiera rolls out of the way. Kiera goes for a Texas Cloverleaf, but Maria kicks her off and then uses a legsweep to take Kiera down. Maria goes for a top rope diving elbowdrop on Kiera, but she rolls out of the way and Maria crashes to the mat. Kiera kip-ups to her feet, climbs the turnbuckle and hits a huge frog splash onto Maria. The crowd pops as Kiera rolls Maria up and Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Maria reaches out and grabs the bottom rope to Kiera’s dismay!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, you’re not going to come any closer than that!!! Kiera’s pulling her hair out right now wondering what the hell is it going to take to put Maria away!!!
[ Kiera goes for a basement dropkick to the knee, but Maria jumps out of the way; springboards off the second rope and hits an Asai moonsault onto Kiera quickly hooking the leg for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...2 ½ ...and Kiera kicks out emphatically. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – How Maria ever dodge that drop kick blows my mind!!! This people, is a five-star match if I ever saw one!!!
[ Maria goes for a Figure Four, but Kiera blocks it. Kiera springs to her feet, runs into the ropes; and Kiera nails Maria with a lariat. Kiera drives a knife edge chop on Maria. Kiera delivers a European uppercut into Maria. Kiera goes for a Russian legsweep, but Maria counters it with an elbowsmash to Kiera’s head. Maria locks Kiera in a sleeperhold. Kiera reaches out with her legs and wraps one around the middle rope forcing Maria to break the hold. Maria pulls Kiera away from the ropes and nails Kiera with an Exploder suplex, but Kiera lands somehow on her feet and comes rocketing back with a chop block to the back of Maria’s right knee. Kiera delivers a dropkick from the second rope into Maria’s back laying her out. Kiera goes to the top rope when suddenly she is distracted when the crowd pops and the Women’s World Champion Amber Nova storms out on stage and makes a bee-line right for the ring!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Things are about to get very interesting right now!!!
[ Millie and Amber start going at it exchanging massive rights and lefts as the referee jumps down to the floor to try and break this melee up. Kiera jumps down off the corner turnbuckle and starts screaming at Millie and Amber to get the hell out of here. Unknown to her, Maria staggers to her feet, grabs Kiera from behind; and drives her into the mat with the Maneater (a fireman’s carry into a swinging neck-breaker)!!! Maria Manic crawls over going for the pin as Joey Jiles counts …1 …2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:11:50
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Maria Manic!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – What an incredible turn of events just took place guys!!! Maria Manic has just defeated Kiera Hogan and I have to say that some of the blame has to ride on Kiera herself by letting the actions outside the ring distract her.
[ Outside the ring, the fight has broken up and the two women now realize that Kiera lost the match because of the two of them. Kiera starts to crawl to the corner as she looks with intense hatred toward the two women. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Man, if looks could kill both Millie and Amber would be in body bags right now. I can’t wait until Climax to watch these three women fight it out for the biggest prize in the Women’s division!!!
Mike Godwinn – The frightening part is, we still have almost three weeks to go until the pay per view so just about anything can happen until them. Hold onto your seats, it’s going to be a hell of a ride.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, at Leap of Faith Night 1 we were all stunned when we watched Joey Ryan unmask himself and assist S.E.X. in their win over Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose. Tonight, Katie and Spice have a few words for Lia and Jessie before their match against the Mean Girls. Let’s listen in to this pre-recorded message.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows Spice and Katie Forbes inside Chi Chis Gentlemen’s Strip Club. Spice is giving some fat bastard a lap dance while Katie is up on stage wiggling her fat ass as dollar bills fly everywhere. Spice climbs off the big man’s lap and we see that it’s Massive Mike, still with his mask on!!! Nearby, Crazy Man and Messiah are pounding shots and throwing twenties at the feet of Katie. Spice sees the camera is live so she fixes her hair, pushes up her breasts for maximum cleavage and winks at the camera. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – As you can see, we’re still living large after our big win at Leap of Faith when we shut down Lia and Jessie, better known as the One Hit Wonders. Just like my first boyfriend, came in hard, but blew your load quick. You two don’t have the stamina to last here in the Empire. In fact, rumor has it that if you lose again tonight; the boss-baby is going to can your asses. And how pray tell do I know that? Men squeal like little pigs when you have their balls in your hands. Blowjobs make the best bed fellows.
[ She notices that Messiah just threw a five dollar bill on the dance floor. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Hey, tens and twenties!!! Katies tits cost me a fortune!!!
[ She looks back at the camera. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Ladies, let me do us all a favor and end this charade you two are trying to pull off. You’re not wrestlers. Jessie, you’ve been cut from so many promotions I’ve lost track. And you Lia, a former dancer? Well, it certainly wasn’t exotic that’s for sure. Not with that boney ass of yours.
[ Spice looks over at Katie who’s twerking on stage and Crazy Man is loving it. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – That’s right baby, shake that ass!!!
[ Spice brushes her hair aside and looks back at the camera. Before I get back to work, I have to shout out to Mitch Fierce. Man, aren’t you a fine piece of Grade A ass? I would love to show you what I could do to you. Now that your little fling with Aoife is over, why don’t you come take a walk on the dark side? You can have me...
[ Katie crawls over and sticks her tongue out at the camera. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Or you can have both of us...
[ Then Joey Ryan pops into view wearing nothing but a G-string. ]
“A Slice of” Spice – Or if it’s your thing, all three of us!!! Hit me up lover boy. I’ll bend, but I promise you I won’t break. Stop playing with little girls, and have a more experienced woman in your bed.
[ Spice, Katie and Joey go back on stage and start dancing as a threesome as the show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – I always tell myself that when I hear these women open their mouths, I am not going to be surprised by what comes out, but I always am. I am shocked that we can air some of the things that they say and do.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – They speak their minds, but they have a point. Jessie and Lia did enter the tag team division with huge expectations. Their first two matches they were pretty good scoring wins over Caged Heat and Blue Nation. But over the past few weeks these women have seemed more like ghosts than anything else. Not a peep out of them for weeks.
Mike Godwinn – Yeah, I agree. It doesn’t look good for them as they go into this match tonight against what should be a lesser opponent in the Mean Girls. This should be a win for Jessie and Lia, if the version we first were introduced to shows up. If they don’t show up, we could be seeing the Mean Girls pick up their second win.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Well, it’s time for some tag team action. Let’s get right to it as the Mean Girls take on Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose!!! Take it away Harvey, it’s all yours.
The Mean Girls vs Jessie Elaban & Lia Rose
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following tag team match is set for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit. Making their way to the ring first, weighing in at combined weight of 260 lbs, this is... Jessie Elaban and Lia Rose!!!
[ “The White Stripes” by Seven Nation Army plays throughout the arena as Jessie and Lia walk out hand in hand to the roar of the fans. The crowd chants "Ohhhh Jessi Kamea!!!” as they make their way to the ring, climb in and pose on opposite turnbuckles waving and smiling. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – These two ladies came into the Empire with a ton of fan fair, but at the pay per view they were outsmarted by S.E.X. who called upon their old friend Joey Ryan to help them get the win.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Let’s talk about how painful that loss was at the pay per view. If they could have beaten S.E.X. at Leap of Faith then we might be talking about Jessie and Lia taking on Blue Nation at Climax and not the Heartbreakers.
Mike Godwinn – That loss at the pay per view puts that much more pressure on these two women tonight to win this match. Another loss will drop them below Bloody Mary and Havok who are due a rematch for the tag team titles.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And their opponents. Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Paul Heyman, they weigh in at a combined weight of 264 lbs, Cassie Lee and Jessica McKay; they are... the Mean Girls!!!
[ "Beautiful Sexy Fierce" by Ashley Jana rocks the arena as the two very sexy but arrogant women strut out on stage followed by Paul Heyman as they flirt with the sold-out crowd. The sashay their asses down to the ring and climb in posing on each turnbuckle as Heyman takes his side of the ring nearest the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The Mean Girls have been, well let’s just be frank about it; they have been preoccupied lately with Godzilla and Maverick and have not focused too much on their careers.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Jessica and Cassie come into this match tonight with a one and four record and currently sit in last place in the division. A win tonight will not change their place in the standings but it will close the gap between them and S.E.X. who are above them.
Mike Godwinn – Some people may look at this match and think that it’s bathroom break time, but I assure you that both of these teams; all of these women tonight have something to prove.
[ The referee calls for the bell as Jessie and Jessica start the match. Jessie and Jessica go at it blow for blow before Jessie whips Jessica into the ropes and misses with a spin kick. Jessica goes for a high knee, but Jessie ducks out of the way and goes for a springboard bulldog, but Jessica ducks out of the way. Jessica runs into the ropes and Jessie hits Jessica with a back body drop. Jessie runs into the ropes, but Jessica hits Jessie with a spin kick. Jessica hits a springboard dropkick from the second rope on Jessie. Jessica whips Jessie into the ropes and hits Jessie with a shoulderblock. Jessica catches Jessie in a sleeperhold but Jessie reaches out with her legs and gets of the ropes. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Both of these women are starting the match off fast for their perspective teams tonight. They both cannot afford to lose this contest if they want a future title shot.
[ Jessie tags out to Lia Rose. Jessie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Lia and Jessie hit Jessica with a double elbowdrop. Jessie leaves the ring. Lia drives a European uppercut into Jessica. Lia hits a roundhouse kick on Jessica. Lia tries for a slingshot, but Jessica steps out of the way and tags out to Cassie. Cassie whips Lia into the ropes, but Lia reverses it and hits Cassie with a shoulderblock. Lia climbs to the top rope and hits a twisting moonsault onto Cassie. Lia rolls Cassie up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...and Cassie powers out of that pin attempt. ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Two fresh women tagged into this match and right away Lia hits that top rope moonsault to get a two count on Cassie.
[ Lia measures Cassie up and drives her knees in with a Meteora. Again Lia rolls Cassie up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Cassie manages to shoot her shoulder up off the mat before the count of three!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Another close call for Cassie right there as Lia drove that Meteora home and Cassie just managed to kick out before the referee’s hand hit the mat!!!
[ Lia goes for a Bronco Buster, but Cassie throws her off and tags out to Jessica. Lia hits a jumping pump kick on Jessica as she climbs through the ropes. Lia goes for another Bronco Buster, but Jessica ducks out of the way and uses a legsweep takedown on Lia. Jessica tries for an Exploder suplex, but Lia counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of the head. Lia comes back with a springboard dropkick from the second rope, but Jessica counters it with another legsweep takedown. Lia climbs to the top rope and hits a frog splash onto Jessica and rolls her up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica barely kicks out in time!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – For most of the match now it has been nearly all Jessie and Lia controlling the pace. The Mean Girls need to find a way to swing this match back in their favor quickly before they cross that line of no return.
[ Lia whips Jessica into the ropes, but Jessica reverses it and hits Lia with a spinning elbow. Jessica drives a fist to the midsection on Lia. Jessica tags out to Cassie. Cassie throws Lia out of the ring. Cassie rolls out under the bottom rope after her and goes for a rolling cutter, but Lia counters it with a swinging neckbreaker. ...1 ...Lia drags Cassie to her feet and hits her with a lariat. ...2 ...Lia drives an elbowdrop down onto Cassie. ...3 ...Lia rolls Cassie back into the ring, runs into the ropes; and hits Cassie with a basement clothesline that sends Cassie tumbling out of the ring. Lia goes to the outside after her and launches Cassie into the steel guardrail. ...1 ...Lia drives a fist to the midsection of Cassie. ...2 ...Jessie comes over to make it two-on-one and delivers a DDT on Cassie. ...3 ...Lia nails Cassie with a diving elbowdrop off the ring apron. ...4 ...Jessie attempts a DDT, but Cassie counters it and whips Lia into the steel ring steps. ...5 ...Cassie rolls Lia back into the ring. Cassie tags out to Jessica and they whip Lia into the ropes and they hit Lia with a double back body drop. Cassie leaves the ring. Jessica hits a spinning backbreaker on Lia followed by a quick cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia barely kicks out before the referee can count to three!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – The Mean Girls regained control of this match as Cassie and Jessica had some nice double team action in and out of the ring.
[ Jessica hits a springboard bulldog on Lia off the middle rope. Cassie enters the ring to make it two-on-one. Jessica and Cassie whip Lia into the ropes and hit Lia with a double bulldog. Cassie leaves the ring. Jessica nails Lia with an enzuigiri. Jessica hits an elbowdrop onto Lia. Jessica runs into the ropes and hits an Asai moonsault onto Lia. Jessica rolls Lia up and pulls the tights as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and the referee sees it and admonishes Jessica as she plays stupid denying it!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – I don’t understand the reasoning behind denying the fact that she grabs a handful of Lia’s tights. Ten thousand people in this building saw her grab the tights. Millions of people watching this show saw her grab the tights. You cannot deny that!!! There’s video proof!!!
[ Jessica throws her hands in the air before climbing to the top turnbuckle going for some high-risk move, but Lia gets to her feet and throws Jessica crashing to the mat. Lia rolls Jessica up going for the cover as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica kicks out as she grabs her lower back screaming in pain!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Jessica went for a high risk move and the risk didn’t pay off as Lia sent her crashing to the mat. She was lucky enough to kick out of that pin attempt.
[ Lia rushes up the turnbuckle and leaps off with a frog splash onto Jessica. Lia rolls Jessica up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica kicks out just in time!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lia is pouring it on right now as she hit that Frog Splash that nearly picked up the victory!!!
[ Lia goes for a second frog splash, but Jessica kip-ups and rushes up the turnbuckle and nails Lia with a superplex!!! Jessica rolls Lia up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia desperately kicks out just in time!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Lia went to the well one too many times and Jessica took advantage of her telegraphing that move and drove her to the mat with that sick superplex!!!
[ Jessica motions to the crowd that it’s over as she climbs to the top rope and hits a Phoenix Splash down onto Lia!!! Jessica rolls Lia up as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia drops her foot down on to the bottom rope!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Jessica looks stunned right now as the referee just informed her that Lia saved herself by getting her foot on the bottom rope.
[ Jessica drags Lia to her feet and whips her into the ropes, but Lia reverses it and hits Jessica with a roaring back elbow that drops Jessica like a ton of bricks. Lia is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Jessica reaches out and grabs the bottom rope!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Lia thought that she had this match won, but great ring awareness by Jessica to be able to sense where she was and reach out and grab that bottom rope saving herself.
[ Lia runs into the ropes and drives a knee into Jessica. Jessie enters the ring to make it two-on-one and they hit Jessica with a double enzuigiri. Lia tries for a clothesline, but Jessica counters with a superkick on Lia!!! Jessica is going for the pin as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...2 ½ ...and Lia kicks out!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Wow, what a superkick!!! Lia went for that clothesline but Jessica was ready for it as she snapped off that quick kick right to the jaw!!!
[ Cassie enters the ring to make it two-on-one and hits an Exploder suplex on Lia. Jessica tries for a diving elbowdrop off the top rope, but Lia counters it with an interceptor superkick of her own!!! Cassie leaves the ring. Lia drives a lariat on Jessica. Lia tags out to Jessie. Cassie enters the ring and throws Lia out of the ring. Jessica and Cassie whip Jessie into the ropes and they hit Jessie with a double back body drop. Cassie leaves the ring. Jessica drives a European uppercut into Jessie. Jessica tries an armdrag takedown, but Jessie blocks it and nails Jessica with a springboard spear. Jessie kicks Jessica. Jessica hits Jessie. Jessica chops Jessie. Jessica runs into the ropes and hits Jessie with a pump kick. Jessica hits a lariat on Jessie. Jessica attempts a DDT, but Jessie blocks it and whips Jessica into the ropes where Jessica hits Jessie with a spin kick. Jessica whips Jessie into the ropes and Jessie nails Jessica with a lariat. Jessie hits a 6-1-9 on Jessica. Jessie drives a fist to the midsection of Jessica. Jessie whips Jessica into the ropes and Jessica hits Jessie with a drop kick. Jessica whips Jessie into the ropes, but Jessie reverses it and hits Jessica with a drop kick of her own. Jessie uses a legsweep takedown on Jessica. Jessie whips Jessica into the ropes and hits Jessica with an elbow. Jessica punches Jessie. Jessica chops Jessie. Jessie attempts a springboard huracanrana from the second rope, but Jessica counters it with a sit-out power bomb!!! Jessica hooks the legs as Yali Sapphire counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!! ]
Time of match: 0:12:57
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by pinfall, Jessica McKay and Cassie Lee!!!
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – The Mean Girls have done it guys!!! They found a way to beat Jessie and Lia tonight against what seemed like very tough odds to pick up their second win here in the Empire.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – It was a very well executed match for them tonight and listen, they are a long way away from challenging for the tag team titles, but it’s a great stepping stone to build on.
Mike Godwinn – On the other side, we have Jessie and Lia taking their second straight loss to drop them to two and two in the standings. How much more is the owner going to take from these two before he just cuts ties with them and releases them?
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, I’m getting word that... yes... the World Champion is here!!! I was wondering if we were going to hear from him tonight after defeating Go-D at Leap of Faith!!!
[ “Painkiller” by Judas Priest starts up as we focus on the ramp. The big screen is suddenly emboldened by the words “Reign in Blood” as Reverend Odom comes out followed by the Empire World Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge, dressed smartly in a nice suit with the world title over his shoulder. The crowd goes nuts for their hero as he walks to the ring and gets inside. He grabs a microphone. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Okinawa, how are you doing tonight?
[ The crowd roars, well as much as a Japanese crowd does and Tank smiles. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - It's honestly great to be back in Japan, which while the Empire is on our overseas tour, I will happily be living here in Okinawa for the next year, down by the beach, it's a beautiful apartment and I'm happy to share this city with you. Now onto the business of which we are here to see tonight, what is the reign of Tank Edge going to be going forward. My goal as champion is not to lavish in my own glory like the previous champion, who's name I'm not going to say for fear he'll pop up like Beetlejuice, but I hope to...
[ Tank is interrupted as “Unforgiven” by Creed starts up as Go-D comes out to the boos. He ignores the crowd and very businesslike gets in the ring. He grabs a microphone of his own and goes to face Tank, who's walked over and positioned himself on the top turnbuckle. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - If it isn't the last living Creed fan himself. How's it going David?
Go-D - Always with your damn little cracks like you’re the wittiest fucker in the room.
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Hey, I'm pretty fucking witty brother, deny anything else but leave me that ok?
Go-D - I'm not here to play these cute little games Tank. I held that belt for 149 days and I demand some damn respect from you.
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Only if you ask a teensy bit nicer.
[ Go-D charges over to Tank who stares down as him from the top turnbuckle. ]
Go-D - I want my re-match.
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - Look, Dave, this isn't a legends belt. I tried that before and people really didn't seem to get the whole concept admittedly. Like I've been saying, my goal is to defend this belt against the top ranked guys and promote the next generation of this federation.
Go-D – You’re just scared to defend against me.
[ Tank hops off the top turnbuckle and goes nose to nose with Go-D. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - You know what Dave; you got a re-match coming and I'm not sure there's really not much I can do about that. I could make you wait it out, but I'm not gonna. Let’s do this February 6th at Blackout.
Go-D - Enjoy that month with the belt, because it's coming home where it belongs.
[ Go-D starts to walk off. ]
The World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” Tank Edge - But David my boy, you’re not the champion anymore, you don't have the shot caller in your back pocket anymore and if you want this belt to come off my shoulder and back onto yours, I'm going to make you earn it my way. You see Blackout happens to be taking place in Taipei, so we're going to do things old school as they say. We're going to tape up our hands, we're going to cover them in glue and on that glue, we're putting shards of fucking glass and we are having ourselves a Taipei Death Match!!!
[ Go-D starts laughing. ]
Go-D - You sick fuck. Honestly, I was expecting bombs and barbwire, but you wanna get your face cut to ribbons with glass, I'll more than happily do it for you Tank. I'm going to make you into a jigsaw puzzle.
[ Tank nods and they have another stare off as they exchange words off mic. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Did you just hear that? Tank is going to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Go-D at Blackout in a Taipei Death Match!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Talk about one of the most brutal matches ever dreamt of. Both men are going to have their hands tapped up, then dipped in glue and then covered in shards of glass!!! Blood will flow at the pay per view!!!
Mike Godwinn – If Tank can retain the title, it will cement his legacy forever!!! Go-D will go to any lengths to get that belt back around his waist, we all know that.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, the W.W.E. TV Champion Conner Edge is backstage standing by with Maxwell Shaw. Let’s go back and listen in.
[ The videotron comes on as it shows the W.W.E. TV Champion Conner Edge standing with Maxwell Shaw. Conner puts some chew in his mouth and ginger returns the can of skoal original into his pocket. He's standing pretty rigid as he adjusts the TV title around his waist. ]
Maxwell Shaw - Conner, I've been curious to what extent was the injury you suffered at Leap of Faith?
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - I wasn't injured, just sometimes lifting a mega fat ass can take its toll on your body is all.
Maxwell Shaw - You don't seem to be doing great, you are standing awkwardly.
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - That's cause I hate being in Japan. This country sucks ass Maxie. I always hated it here, but you know, Tank loves it and insists his students come here. Says you don't need a personality to get over, just have good matches. Well, I had the good matches and these people never cared for me. They started calling me Ice Man.
Maxwell Shaw - Couldn't it be a tribute since you were teaming with Maverick?
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - Naw, it's because I was too cold to even get X-Pac heat. Hell, maybe I never did have a personality, why Tank refused to let me come to America with him after all. But now, I'm just being me and I guess I got some personality now. But I don't want this diseased country cheering for me, with their tiny ass beds in holes in the ground where the shitter should be. I don't feel like these people are worth my time, why tonight I'm making to make quick work of Fulton and try and get the hell out of this place as fast as possible.
Maxwell Shaw - Seems like it'd be pointless to fly back to the states though.
“The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge - Heading to Australia, they may have a bunch of things that can kill a man easy, but at least they make beds for people taller than four feet tall. And before I go, I want to let that big boy Mike know, I'm the toughest Hoss in this federation and I don't like not getting a clean win over you. I am going to rectify that sooner rather than later, believe that.
Maxwell Shaw - Well thanks Conner for the time.
[ The camera cuts back to the office of the Owner of the Empire Mark as we see him sitting behind a desk watching the show. Without a knock, the Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim storms in slamming the door behind her. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Doesn’t anyone believe in knocking anymore?
[ Gail looks annoyed as she storms right up to the desk and leans over Mark. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – What the hell is going on, and don’t play games with me!!! When I agreed to come on as your GM you promised me that you would be one-hundred percent transparent.
[ Mark leans over his desk resting on his arms. ]
The Owner of the Empire Mark – If this is about Shane...
[ Gail cuts him off jabbing her finger at him. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – Of course this is about Shane, what else would it be about? Why didn’t you tell me? How long has this been going on?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – Listen, the DEA has had Shane under investigation since Felix joined the Empire. They have evidence that he has been taking money from them right from the start. I was under strict orders from the DEA to not say anything to anyone until they arrested him.
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – So tell me this, how is it going to affect us? How is this going to affect the Empire?
The Owner of the Empire Mark – They told me that we are clean. That what Shane did was Shane and Shane alone.
[ Gail crosses her arms thinking. ]
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – So who’s the GM then? My plate’s full with the women around here. I can’t handle the entire roster by myself.
The Owner of the Empire Mark – I know that, and for now I’ll handle all the bookings and anything else that pops up along the way. As far as a new GM goes, I have a few names kicking around; but nothing locked down yet. I’ll keep you in the loop, I promise.
The Women’s Division General Manager Gail Kim – This place never changes does it. It just gets crazier and crazier.
[ Mark smiles at her as the show cuts back to the announcer’s desk. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, we have had an incredible night of action; and we are about to top it all off with our main event as Conner Edge defends his TV title against Marc Fulton!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – They don’t get much meaner or nastier than Marc Fulton. Let’s see how Conner handles himself Fulton after getting beaten up pretty good at Leap of Faith at the hands of Massive Mike.
Mike Godwinn – It was an amazing match where both men beat the crap out of each other, but when Conner went for that Fisherman Suplex, you could see that he clearly hurt himself no matter how he puts a spin on it.
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, thank you for joining us tonight. Let’s rejoin Harvey Weinstein in the ring one last time!!!
In the Main Event
For the W.W.E. Television Championship
Conner Edge © vs Marc Fulton
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The following match is set for one fall with a thirty-minute time limit and it is for the W.W.E. Television Championship. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Reverend Azazel, he weighs in at 318 lbs; this is… “The Madman” Marc Fulton!!!
[ Fulton’s video package and music plays as the crowd boos and the very pissed off big man storms down to the ring and steps over the top rope to get into the ring. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Look at the size of this man!!! He’s three hundred and eighteen pounds and built like a mountain!!!
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – As you can see Reverend Azazel is also by his side, just like he was during Steve Scott’s match earlier tonight. That will even the odds a little as I am sure that Conner will be coming to the ring with both Salena and Go-D by his side.
Mike Godwinn – It does even the odds somewhat, but let’s be honest; what is Azazel going to do if Go-D gets physically involved in the match? It’s like a fly buzzing around your head.
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – And his opponent. Making his way to the ring being accompanied by Salena and Go-D, he weighs in at 270 lbs.; this is the World Wrestling Empire Television Champion “The Cowboy from Hell” Conner Edge!!!
[ The camera focuses on the videotron as a flaming horse runs across and behind it spells out in flames "The Cowboy from Hell" as “Cowboys from Hell” blares throughout the arena. The camera pans down and Conner Edge stands with his right hand out in the claw position and his brand-new TV title around his waist. He lifts his fist in the air as Go-D walks out alongside Salena who is dressed in a jet black skin tight leather cat suit. Go-D is dressed in a suit. The sold-out crowd boos as Go-D and Salena walk over to Conner and they stand there looking ever ominous, grinning evilly. Salena takes Conners hand and the three of them start to make their way down to the ring. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Conner won the TV title by defeating both Alexander Stone and Mance Warner in a Triple Threat match to take the title from Stone. Conner enters this match with a two and one record and right now he sits as the number three contender to the US title which is now being held by Godzilla Sanchez.
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Conner is one big kid, but he’s giving up fifty pounds to Fulton and we are not talking fat either. If Conner does manage to get past Fulton tonight, the long list of guys lined up to challenge him week to week doesn’t get any easier.
Mike Godwinn – That’s very true. The one thing about the TV title is that it must be defended on a week-to-week basis. There are no days off for the TV champion. It is a test of true endurance for whoever holds that title.
[ The two men come to the middle of the ring and neither show any fear as the referee calls for the bell and they lock horns in a tie up. Fulton switches around and locks Conner in an illegal chokehold. Ken Peterson warns Fulton to let go, but he refuses so Ken Peterson starts his count ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...4 ½ ...and just before he is disqualified Fulton lets go of the hold!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – That’s one thing we are going to see from both men tonight and that’s pushing the referee to his limit as both men are apt to trying anything and everything in and out of the rule book.
[ Fulton uses a facerake on Conner. Marc goes to whip Conner into the turnbuckle, but Conner reverses it and Fulton crashes in. Conner land a massive blow on Fulton. Fulton comes back and punches Conner. Conner knife edge chops Fulton. Conner goes for a standing dropkick, but Fulton swats him out of the way. Fulton goes for a Curb Stomp, but Conner rolls out of the way. Conner gets back to his feet and whips Fulton into the ropes. Fulton rockets off and goes for a clothesline, but Conner counters it with a Gorilla Press Slam. Conner goes for a Curb Stomp of his own, but Fulton rolls out of the way. Fulton gets back to his feet and whips Conner into the ropes and hits Conner with a standing drop kick. Conner reaches for the ropes and drags himself into the corner as Fulton charges in with a running double knee smash right into Conner’s chest!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Like we mentioned many times during this broadcast, if you watched Leap of Faith, you know that there is a big red “X” on Conner’s chest after the damage done at the pay per view.
[ Fulton delivers an open hand chop on Conner. Conner comes back and delivers an uppercut on Fulton. Conner drives a back elbow into Fulton. Conner tries to throw Fulton back into the turnbuckle, but Fulton reverses it and throws Conner into the turnbuckle, but Conner re-reverses it and Fulton crashes in. Conner picks up a head of steam and charges into the corner ramming his shoulder right into the gut of Fulton taking him off his feet. Conner attempts a back fist, but Fulton blocks it and takes Conner down with an armdrag takedown!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – Smart move by Fulton to take Conner to the mat and buy him some time to get his wind back.
[ Fulton drags Conner to his feet, sends him into the ropes; and attempts an atomic drop, but Conner counters it with an elbowsmash right to the face. Both men start unloading chops, punches and kicks on one another until Fulton drives an uppercut onto Conner that staggers the champion. Fulton sends Conner into the turnbuckle and runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Conner lifts his knee and Fulton gets popped right in the jaw. Conner goes an Exploder suplex, but Fulton counters it with an elbowsmash to the side of Conners head. Fulton hits an atomic drop on Conner. Fulton runs into the ropes and hits Conner with a huge elbow. Fulton attempts a waistlock takedown, but Conner counters it with a go-behind and lifts Fulton up into a torture rack!!! Conner is bouncing up and down trying to snap Fulton’s spine, but Fulton reaches down and rakes Conners eyes forcing Conner to let go. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Wow, Conner almost had the match right there; but Fulton had the smarts to reach down and rake the eyes of the champion.
[ Conner is staggering around trying to rub his eyes and get his vision back when Fulton tries for a bulldog, but Conner blocks it and Mule Kicks Fulton right in the balls!!! ]
“The Mexican Sensation” Caristico – Are you kidding me? A man the size of Conner Edge has to resort to kicking a man in the nuts to win a match?! This isn’t what Tank tried to instill in his son all these years!!!
[ Conner nails Fulton with a Tornado DDT. Conner drags Fulton to his feet and sets up for the Iron Claw Slam when Massive Mike rushes down to the ring!!! ]
Mike Godwinn – It looks like Massive Mike was watching backstage and he too took exception to that illegal kick by Conner!!!
[ Massive Mike storms into the ring and he and Conner go at it laying into each other with huge clubbing lefts and right!!! Go-D watches on from ringside, until he has had enough and he rips his shirt off and climbs into the ring chop blocking Massive Mike’s knees from under him. Conner and Go-D start to stomp the shit out of Massive Mike when from the back the World Heavyweight Champion Tank Edge rushes the ring and dives in. ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Here comes the World Champion!!! Now the odds are evened up!!!
[ Tank rolls into the ring and we have a four-way chaotic mess on our hands as Massive Mike goes at it with Conner and Tank and Go-D reopen old wounds and pound on each other!!! Ken Peterson calls for the DQ!!! ]
Time of match: 0:05:50
“The Jamaican Jew” Harvey Weinstein – The winner of this match by disqualification and still W.W.E. Television Champion Conner Edge!!!
[ Nobody could care less about the outcome of the match as dozens of security men rush the ring to pull these four giants apart!!! ]
“British Royalty” Phillip Greenway – Folks, what an incredible show tonight!!! We will see you all in one week as the Empire invades the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama Japan!!! See you in seven nights!!! Stay safe, stay healthy and have a good night, everyone!!!
Epilogue...
[ The show comes back on after the credits stop rolling and we see Alexander Stone pulling his travel case behind him toward his rental car. He has his cell phone to his ear and doesn’t look very happy... ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Maverick, where the fuck are you at? We were supposed to find a pizza joint in this country. I’m getting sick of eating raw fish and rice. Listen, if you’re in some cheap fucking hotel pounding one out with Cassie again; I’m going to be pretty pissed off.
[ The camera cuts to a car parked somewhere in the garage, it’s windows all fogged over. The camera pans in tighter and we see two feet on the dashboard and Maverick’s pearly white ass pumping away on Cassie as she digs her claws into his back. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – And have you seen Godzilla? He’s not picking up either.
[ The camera cuts away again to the hotel where we see Jessica McKay dressed in a tight, white nightgown; laid out on the bed waiting for Godzilla. She flips her hair back revealing her huge breasts as Godzilla walks into the room with a box in his hand. She looks at him oddly... ]
Jessica McKay – What... what’s this?
[ Godzilla smiles at her. ]
“The Heartbreak Kaiju” Godzilla Sanchez – It’s Monopoly, the Japanese version. Go ahead and pick your piece while I go get the chips and dip!!! Oh, and I call dibs on the Iron!!!
[ Jessica is dumbfounded as the camera cuts back to Stone again. ]
“Pure Gold” Alexander Stone – Anyway, hit me up when you get this. I’m still pissed at you.
[ Stone opens the trunk to his rental and tosses his bags in. Suddenly from behind he is attacked by Blood Hunter who nails him with a huge forearm shot!!! Stone is stunned as Blood Hunter leans him into the trunk while Mil Muertes slams the trunk down onto Stone’s back!!! They drag him out of the trunk and together they launch him through the side window of the car!!! Glass shatters everywhere as Stone is sliced open on his head!!! He is soaked in blood as they team up and double powerbomb him right onto the hood of his car leaving it caved in!!! Proud of their work, Felix Escobar walks slowly into view, still dressed in a very expensive suit and tie. He leans over Stone, trying hard not to get blood on his thousand dollar suit... ]
“The Raven” Felix Escobar – You have chosen the wrong side Mr. Stone. Please, for your own well-being; reconsider who your friends are.
[ Felix motions for Blood Hunter and Mil Muertes to follow him as the scene cuts back to Maverick and Cassie. In mid-pump; Maverick hears glass shattering and looks up. His Ray-Ban sunglasses twisted on his head from the heat of passion and lipstick smothered on his face. ]
Maverick Edge – You hear that?
[ Irritated that he stopped... ]
Cassie Lee – I didn’t hear anything, not get back here and fuck me!!!
[ Cassie grabs Maverick by the ears and pulls him in as the car starts to rock again. ]
To be continued...
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