Date: 19th March 2015
Stadium: Edgeley Park
Attendance: 10,732
It is another colourful evening for Stockport Wrestling Association- indeed, things would get dark really soon,- dark red...
The lights suddenly turned burgundy... as Walk The Moon- Shut Up And Dance played.
The crowd cheered voraciously as Mirajane Strauss Bridal Cradles the Duke Of Stockport all the way to the squared circle, all while VTRs of Steve Fox, Gajeel Redfox, Bryan Fury, Vergil, Erza Scarlet, Saeko Busujima, Fireman Sam and various others played on-screen.
After a curtailed version of 'Dance', the burgundy-wearing Duke and Mira, who looked picturesque in a Stockport Blue dress, begin their announcement.
Duke informed the crowd that there would be a Non-Title Connect Championship Match at SWA Climax.
With Wreck-It-Ralph competing in the B1 Climax- that being very unpopular with the fans, the Big Hero Six duo and Banned-from-B1 pair of Hiro Hamada and Baymax would face Hwoarang and a mystery acquaintance.
Should Hwoarang's team be victorious, they would challenge for the belts proper at SWA's free Pay-Per-View Duke's Birthday Special.
Mirajane announced the second match for SWA Climax, a Championship re-match between Nana Mishima and Saya Takagi.
The crowd were unchuffed at this news, not wanting to see Takagi get another opportunity.
This promo was not going to end on a caustic note, though:
'Big Melon Bitch!
Big Melon Bitch!'
The crowd chants.
'Well, well, it's not nice to call someone by such a nasty name.
This show is certainly not about Takagi, though.
After B1 Climax, SWA's usual holiday will only get hotter- as I will be producing my first show for Stockport Wrestling Association!'
There were cheers all round at Edgeley Park, the fans most excited to see Mirajane Strauss do her thing.
'That's right, from 23rd April 2015 to Duke's Birthday Special, on 6th June 2015, it is time for the SWA Women to shine!
Our beautiful and talented Women will grace Edgeley Park for six weeks, where they will show you why we won Match Of The Year for 2013!
In addition, at the cessation of this celebration for females, we will crown the first-ever SWA Females' Connect Champions!'
The crowd cheers rumbustiously- SWA was going to organise a female wrestling show for the first time!
The men were not contented to occupy the background, though...
As motivational as his hard-fought victory over Ryuichi Araki was, Postman Pat still had work to do.
If his initial success questioned "over-the-hill" suggestions, a victory over record-setting Natsu Dragneel would eradicate such suggestions entirely.
Natsu Dragneel, despite his fond respect for the British pioneer, was going to give everything he had.
The natural counter to a tyrant like Bryan Fury is to stay with him, gaining win after win.
Thus, it is imperative for Dragneel to keep his positive momentum going, with a defeat of Postman Pat necessary, in consequence.
Pat attempted to establish control early doors, using his core strength to keep Natsu grounded.
The well-worn strategy of targeting the arm was not going to keep Natsu down... but a short-arm Snap Scoop Power Slam, rolled through for a Half-Hatch Suplex would!
Not to be outdone, Natsu reversed a Scoop Slam into a Corkscrew Neck Breaker, following up quickly with a Turning Spring-board Leg Drop.
Dragneel then continued to work over Pat's head, with a Shining Mage netting him a two-count.
The courier would not fall, though- countering Natsu's Dragon Suplex into a Dragon Sleeper variation, keeping Natsu firmly against the mat.
That lit a fire in Natsu's belly, the Fire Dragon Slayer answering with his own Dragon Sleeper...
... Pat Stunners Natsu; Dragneel goes down, but not before hitting a Running Neck Breaker.
Both men continued to battle valiantly, with Postman Pat remaining just half a step behind Dragneel.
As the match continued, Natsu became more impatient... and Pat capitalised, countering the Dragon Backbreaker into one... two... Dragneel countered the third Headlock Take-down...
Postman Pat lands on both feet to counter Natsu's Dragon Suplex...
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Special Deli... reversed into a Short-arm Sling Blade from Natsu!
The crowd are getting hot...
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Natsu nails the Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!
Dragneel pins Pat...
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The FDIF defeats a competitive Postman Pat!
Avicii- The Nights plays to the crowd's delight, augumented by Natsu helping the veteran to his feet.
While Natsu and Pat respected one another, this bout would be characterised by a febrile lack of respect.
Hammerfall- Bushido plays to a very mixed reaction after the events of Leviticus.
'The following B1 Climax Block B match is set for one fall.
Introducing first, from Tokonosu City, Japan, she is the "Psychotic Mistress" Saeko Busujima!'
Saeko Busujima appears, a little bit uncomfortable despite her strong front.
'Saeko Busujima, a woman of honour and class... that description turned out to be as real as her breasts.
I'm no big fan of Erza Scarlet, but at least she is not duplicitous.
The shame, the Ntepdamn shame,'
Butler groans.
'That was an accident.
Erza has no problems with Busujima as a result, but she does have myriad problems with one Bryan Fury,'
Levy defends.
'Yes, blame the man for the trouble a woman causes.
Maybe Fury should cacchinate at you again for these impudent words,'
'Get done with it, you two.
That incident was just a really, really bad bout of sod's law.
This is a test of Busujima's fortitude- can she re-calibrate her attention towards a formidable adversary tonight...
Crobot- Nowhere To Hide plays to similarily mixed reactions, high-pitched cheers coupled with bass-like boos.
'And her opponent, currently residing in Hazel Grove, he is the "King of Strong Feels" and your incumbent Stockport Wrestling Association Intercontinental Champion, Grey Fullbuster!'
Grey comes out with his black 'Bang Bang' wear and leather trousers, supported by more leather in the form of his re-christened Intercontinental Championship... and Juvia, of course.
Fullbuster gleefully slaps hands with a female teenager, Juvia looking on leerily.
However, the next fan is a male 'Bullet Club' supporter, as seen from the shirt he is wearing.
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Grey shakes his head, ignoring this fan and moving on swiftly!
'What was that?
Selectively interacting with the fans should not be the way forward,'
Levy says indignantly.
'Quid pro quo, woman.
Considering that Grey is respectful towards at least one group of fans, you should be grateful.'
Butler rebuts.
'Either way, this is certainly an interesting time to be a Grey Fullbuster fan.
Said fans could even be looking at victory here- Saeko Busujima went through hell to earn those two points, while Grey did not lift one finger to earn those points.'
Kevin Mask analyses.
'I'm sure Saeko will be giving her all and then some, defeating Fullbuster could earn her a future shot at the Intercontinental Championship.'
Levy says.
'Good joke, woman, absolutely no sarcasm to be had here.
As Grey stated on Instagram, "revenge is a cuisine served cold".
If Saeko knows what Grey is cooking, she can step out of the kitchen.
Yay for gender equality,'
Butler remarks, as Levy quickly gets a head-ache from comprehending these words.
Grey throws both hands up, purposely and purposefully delaying the match...
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Grey looks a bit perturbed, but soon raises his left thumb, index finger and middle finger, forming a 'y' in defiance.
'Oh!
What a time to be alive!'
Butler boasts.
'Between Leviticus and tonight, Juvia's behaviour is certainly bizzare...'
Levy says.
'What a wet weekend,'
Butler rebuts.
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Juvia is upset at this...
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and Saeko further angers the Water Mage by using a Victory Roll on Fullbuster- and elbowing him repeatedly upon kick-out!
Busujima then Corners the Intercontinental Champion, punishing him with a multitude of Knife-Edge Chops!
The crowd get behind the female with each blow...
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Before Grey turns things around, only to find his Chops very much ineffectual.
Eventually the Kendo expert pushes Grey's wrist away with purpose... before hitting a Diving Bulldog on Fullbuster, transitioned into a Crossface!
'Nice transition, with Saeko Busujima seizing the advantage early doors!'
Kevin Mask exclaims.
'Come on, Grey, give this bad egg her just desserts!'
Butler says in response.
Grey tries to reach for the ropes... but Busujima's grip is too strong.
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After thirty excruciating seconds, Grey stands up by way of brute force...
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The Ice Mage counters the female's Headlock Driver into a Back Suplex, courtesy of a well-timed distraction from his valet.
Distraction or not, Fullbuster goes spare at the thought of his guild-mate's controversial loss, attacking Busujima's head savagely.
The Intercontinental Champion throws Busujima into the corner, again and again...
... before slumping his opponent with a stiff Corner Knee Strike.
Satisfied with himself, Grey Fullbuster uses a Corner Foot Choke, all while taking the time to showboat.
Fullbuster then grabs the middle rope and throws his head back, before going for a Corner Boma Yeti...
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and Fullbuster almost smashes his knee against the bottom Turnbuckle, but still falls victim to a Roll-up...
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Saeko uses Grey's kick-out to grab his feet...
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and hit a Jumping Leg Drop to the face.
'Saeko Busujima's bottom crushes Grey again, with comedy nowhere to be found!'
Levy announces.
'Yes, Fullbuster is a lucky, lucky...
Hey!
You started this callipygian talk in the first place!'
Butler protests as Levy hits him again.
'While our female competitors show ingenuity if need be, Butler will always do his thing.
I wouldn't be too concerned with that, Levy,'
Kevin Mask says, separating the duelling Announcers.
Either way, Saeko looks to get her pay-back- with a massive Reverse Turnbuckle Head Slam.
Fullbuster falls to his rump in the corner... for repeated Stomps, followed by an intense Corner Foot Choke.
Busujima then rumbles her knee while doing so...
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Earning a hard shove from Grey Fullbuster.
Grey charges out of the corner...
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Nearly snapping the girl's neck with a brutal Slap!
The onyx-haired Mage removes his shirt voluntarily... looking to choke Busujima with it!
Thankfully Jordan Shinnie intervenes...
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if not for Juvia's baleful shout, Fullbuster could have attacked Shinnie and be disqualified!
'Oh my days!
What has got into you, Grey?'
McGarden says, suitably frightened.
'I'll tell you what.
That... woman had the audacity to steal Shinsuke Nakamura's signature move.
Would you be happy if the woman stole the Shrimp, for instance?'
Butler theorises, though his fury fades in comparison to Grey's.
'To say nothing of Fullbuster doing the same mere days earlier,'
Kevin Mask comments.
Throwing Saeko Busujima out of the ring unceremoniously, Grey next...
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'What, are you unhappy?
Too bad, because you don't want to make me crazy!'
Grey shouts, slamming Busujima's head against Mask's, McGarden's and Butler's Announcer's Desk.
Kevin Mask looks back at the Champion with reticence...
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Causing Grey to wring Saeko's arm and Irish Whip her over the Desk...
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Busujima counters this Whip, but does not reverse the subsequent unforgiving Hammer Throw.
Saeko bounces off the Ring Edge; Grey continues his assault with several Slaps, a Middle Kick and a Jumping Knee Strike.
Grey then shoves Busujima into the ring, before going for a Guillotine Knee Drop...
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Saeko punches Grey in the knee, causing him to take a mighty tumble from the Apron!
The crowd, now much more supportive, cheer for Busujima, as Grey seethes.
Grey Fullbuster charges...
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and impaling Grey Fullbuster with a Trouser-destroying Front Suplex (Leopards don't change their spots) on the cables!
The Edgeley Park faithful are equally supportive of the subsequent Corkscrew Neck Breaker... but Juvia clutches Grey's waist, not allowing Busujima to drop the Intercontinental Champion!
After a terse struggle...
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Busujima takes out Grey with a Standing Dropkick, causing him to fall on to Juvia!
Juvia is mesmerised and won't let go of Fullbuster...
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To the detriment of both, Saeko hitting the couple with a Spring-board Splash to the outside!
'It's true, love makes you destitute of any intelligence whatsoever,'
Butler complains.
'Watch your words, Butler,'
Levy warns.
'Yes, Miss McGarden, are you going to defend "Aubergine Woman", now that she is kicking your fellow guild-mate?'
Butler retorts, as Juvia gets a kick to the face from Busujima, the former still gripping Grey persistently.
Juvia is infuriated... and almost gets Fullbuster disqualified again.
The black-haired Champion shoves Juvia away, before commanding her to go back-stage...
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warns Fullbuster of a Twisting Head-scissors attempt from Busujima.
Thus, Grey blocks said try... inverts Busujima, steps over...
'That looks very familiar.
Come on, Fullbuster, this is over-kill,'
Kevin Mask notes.
'You're better than this, Grey...'
Levy persuades...
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Fullbuster still nails the Styles Clash!
Lockser lay down and kicked Busujima in the build-up, this act going unseen by Shinnie!
The crowd hurl invective at Fullbuster now, but the Ice Mage just shrugs... and persists in sending Juvia back-stage.
Promising Juvia that [she does] not have to wait', Grey re-enters the Ring himself, striving to gain a facile count-out victory.
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Saeko Busujima wills herself up, very nearly trips...
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but survives Shinnie's count at 19.97!
Grey is incredulous as Busujima falls to a knee, the two blows finally taking their toll...
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Busujima avoids the Boma Yeti, grabs Grey in a Torture Rack...
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Grey slips out from the back, only to kiss the canvas with a Twisting Hangman's Face-buster!
Saeko has the crowd enthralled...
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But Grey barely survives the resulting cover.
Saeko then drags her shoe across Grey's head and she runs the ropes...
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The Intercontinental Champion punches her in the knee, looking absolutely chuffed.
Saeko rocks Grey Fullbuster with a Slap, causing the man to flee rapidly!
But the kendo mistress catches up to Grey, lifting him high up in a German Suplex...
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But falls to the Boma Yeti moments later!
'BOMA YETI!'
Butler proclaims to the world, as Fullbuster covers Busujima...
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Grey is victorious.
'Here is your winner, Grey Fullbuster!'
Crobot- Nowhere To Hide plays to a mostly negative reaction... and that is before the crowd see the build-up to the finish.
While both competitors duelled near the ring ropes, Grey kicked Busujima in the crotch, setting up the Roll-up and Boma Yeti tandem.
'What did I say, or more appropriately, what did the King of Strong Feels say about "revenge" and the "cold"?'
Butler cheers.
'He said a lot of rubbish, for sure.
Yes, I am a guild-mate of Grey Fullbuster.
But true Kings do not do what did today,'
Levy says.
'Grey was as crafty and crazy as a fox tonight, this combination, in addition to the potential fatigue of his opponent, saw him over the line tonight.
Of course, Saeko Busujima did well to restore her credibility and then some; more aggression would be welcome, though,'
Kevin Mask analyses.
The crowd comprehend this, and be it man, woman or child- all of the Edgeley Park faithful jeer the Intercontinental Champion.
Grey raises his Championship in defiance, rather satisfied at extending his winning run.
Fury Versus The Furious
Ryuichi Araki had an awful Day One of the B1 Climax.
Not only did the footballer lose to Postman Pat, he also had a hand (or rather, leg) in Decim's defeat to Wreck-It-Ralph.
Nevertheless, the crowd were behind Araki in his quest to fell Bryan Fury.
Bryan couldn't care less about Araki's plight; he had no beliefs to renege on, with victory his one and only objective.
Ryuichi began by assailing Bryan with quick Kicks, even countering the Cobra Crossing with a Snapmare against the Turnbuckle.
However, a Sliding Corner Dropkick was much less successful, Bryan Fury pummeling Ryuichi with a Corner Sit Out Power Bomb, transitioned into a Decavitator.
After thirteen Polish Hammers on to Araki's back, Bryan lifted the footballer up on the middle Turnbuckle.
With his back facing Fury, Araki found it extremely challenging...
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Ryuichi Araki hit Bryan with an embarassment of Elbows, flooring him after fifteen attempts!
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Bryan Fury turned his follow-up Moonsault into a Running Power Slam... 'The Cross Breed' destroyed Ryuichi Araki with the Corrupt Driver!
As the Announcers, Kevin Mask included, gasped at the unforgiving impact...
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Bryan Fury shook Araki around like a rag doll...
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Ryuichi Araki failed to respond to this lethal submission... thus Joel Tunnicliffe concluded the contest in Fury's favour, eschewing the arm-raise process!
As Manafest- Renegade played, Ryuichi Araki luckily regained consciousness, but for the second Climax bout in a row, paramedics helped Fury's adversary back-stage.
Grey Fullbuster, though loud and arrogant recently, was far from the only 'Ice-King' in action...
Two Steps From Hell- Archangel plays as staff members escort a coffin to the stage, from which Vergil enters... to a rather positive response this time.
'The following B1 Climax Block B Match is set for one fall.
Introducing first, from Parts Unreachable, he is the "Demon Prince" Vergil!'
Deuce announces.
Vergil remains equally distant to his increasing legion of fans.
Said fans are still supportive; They know Vergil's song and dance, continuing to cheer his aloof Orton pose, to the point where it almost distracts the 'Son of Sparta'.
'It has long been impossible to hate Vergil despite him being blessed with a reprehensible nature; This is especially evident tonight,'
Levy says.
'Funny how showing some "respect" to an individual barely worthy of it changes things.
In reality, Vergil respects last week's foe as much as this week's,'
Butler replies.
'That attempt to save Erza Scarlet is still fresh in the minds of the Edgeley Park faithful, lest you forget.
Vergil's in-ring performance has won over these fans equally; That very factor is all-important in crowning the B1 Climax winner,'
Kevin Mask says.
A vociferous roar plays, with the crowd split down the middle for Hollywood Undead- Lion.
'And his opponent, from Magnolia, Force, he is the "Frozen Lion" Lyon Vastia!'
Deuce continues.
In order to distinguish himself from the rather similar Vergil, Lyon has an unkempt look, not unlike a real African Lion.
'It would not be wise to rule out this man though, after myriad huge victories.
In his storied career, Lyon has pinned six former World Champions, including Vergil,'
Levy states.
'A fluke victory, in the pre-show no less, is worth Sweet Fanny Adams.
Lyon Vastia was a Mister Adams when Vergil led Mundus Gob, his sweet dreams end here,'
Butler comments.
'It's the B1 Climax- Lyon might not be pulling up trees early doors but he certainly has the quality to stay with the leader.
Can he rock the boat?
We shall find out... now!'
The bell rings... and Lyon bombards Vergil with fists, fully displaying his 'Wild-man' gimmick.
Vergil comes more prepared, grabbing a hand and flooring Vastia with a Snap Scoop Power Slam.
Vergil controls Lyon with ease, quickly slamming his face into the mat when the latter blocks a Turnbuckle Throw.
Vergil then uses a Wrist-lock, before very nearly breaking Lyon's fingers, Regan George's intervention saving Vastia's extremities.
'That was rather reminiscent of a certain MAX Coffee-loving gentleman,'
Levy notes.
'That's really cute of you.
Now, does a python explain to the mouse his reasons for eating the latter?'
Butler snarks.
'No,'
'Exactly...'
'... and please, a pesticide would have more success attracting a woman.'
Speaking of pests, Lyon is quickly becoming one to Vergil, repeatedly forcing his way out of the latter's Armbar.
Vergil tries the Turnbuckle Toss again, but Lyon roots his feet to the deck...
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Almost posting Vergil in the process.
Vergil instinctively blocks this counter-attack, only for Lyon to clobber him with a huge Corner Clothesline and Bulldog combination.
Lyon Vastia covers early doors... and Vergil kicks out at one, not unexpectedly.
'Chasing lost causes, are we?'
Butler mocks.
'Lyon is rather aggressive, making several pinfalls following seemingly innocuous moves.
We can't fault him for that- this pressure-cooker style is conducive for errors and thusly upsets,'
Kevin Mask answers.
'Just admit it, he is desperate!'
With no further ado, Lyon drops Elbow after Elbow on the prone Vergil.
Vergil squirms in escape... his momentum taking him straight into the bottom Turnbuckle!
Lyon corners his former Mundus Gob leader, showing him no clemency with repeated Stomps and a short-range Jumping Corner Dropkick.
Moving quickly, Lyon attempts to send Vergil into the bottom Turnbuckle, hamstring-first!
Vergil kicks Lyon away with purpose... but Lyon comes back with a cracker of a Hangman.
Lyon Vastia sails over the cables, lands on both feet and Knee Drops Vergil, before saying 'Who's the leader now'.
'You ungrateful little shit!
You were nothing before joining Mundus Gob!'
Butler says angrily.
'The lad is confident and rightfully so after that chain of offence- but pride can come before the fall,'
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Lyon hangs on... and turns around into a Shoot Kick, followed by a Decavitator!
Vergil puts Lyon in a very illegal Arm-lock, earning the admonishment of Regan George.
After the break lasts for a bit too long, Vergil pushes past George impatiently... and into a Swinging Neck Breaker from Lyon's right arm!
Lyon Vastia then eagerly stamps on to Vergil, before locking in a Camel Clutch... no, Gedo Clutch for...
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With Vergil in sixes and sevens...
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Rolling through and maintaining the Face-lock, Lyon elevates both men for a Superplex.
'Beautiful transition from Lyon Vastia, setting up a beastly manoeuvre!'
McGarden exclaims.
'True, because Lyon's fairy-tale run of offence will cessate in a trice,'
Butler replies.
Lyon inverts Vergil... but the latter rallies with repeated knees to Lyon...
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Eventually tethering Lyon's left arm for a Super Summoned Swords!
Lyon is not folding, battling with myriad Elbows to the gut.
After a very competitive battle...
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Vergil floors Lyon with a massive Short-arm Knee Lift!
Lyon Vastia crashes to the mat, perfect for...
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The 'Son of Sparta' goes face-first into a Corner following Lyon's Standing Dropkick...
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'Oh, tribute... and then some to "Iron Rock" Jura!'
Levy exclaims.
'How is this living pest still in contention?'
Butler wonders crudely.
'Don't under-estimate Lyon here, because he has done it before...'
Kevin Mask warns.
Lyon Vastia climbs on to the incapicitated Vergil...
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Vergil kicks out at 2.9, the crowd gasping and cheering at the near-fall!
After some fives filled with purpose to Vergil's face, Lyon Vastia ascends to the top rope, sweeps his stray hair aside...
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Vergil gets his knees up on the Swan Tan attempt!
'AhahahahaHA!'
Butler cruelly laughs.
Lyon rolls around from the impact...
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Vergil turns his stray fist into a One-shoulder hold... Vergil drops Lyon Vastia with the Demon Prince's Throne!
'Demon Prince's Throne connects- the very same move that sealed the points for Vergil on Monday!
Will lightning strike twice?'
Kevin Mask narrates.
Lyon seems to have run out of air as Vergil pins him...
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But he is not out of luck- Vastia gets a foot on the ropes!
'You've got to be shitting me, that pest is truly chasing a lost cause here.
Be intelligent and just prepare for your next contest!'
Butler proclaims.
'I can't believe this, Butler.
You are asking a competitor to forfeit his match on live TV!'
Levy shouts incredulously.
'Can't blame me- you would do just that if your opponent was Vergil,'
Butler defends as McGarden sighs.
Vergil shakes his head- Lyon Vastia trips him during a Summoned Swords attempt...
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Vergil counters the 'Lyontamer' into a modified Cradle... Lyon rolls through for...
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Striking while the iron is hot, Lyon pins Vergil with an Inside Cradle...
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But it is merely a ruse, Lyon furtively using a Roll-up... Vergil reverses the momentum into a favourable Belly-to-Back Front Suplex!
'Not quite, Leon,'
Vergil informs Lyon, using his Mundus Gob name- Vastia Slaps him!
'See, see, what impudence from the tenth-rate Vergil impersonator.
He's lucky Vergil is not in a bad mood- yet,'
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Lyon decks a slightly surprised Vergil with an Evenflow DDT, shouting 'Don't ever call me that again!'
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Lyon Vastia kicks out in a hurry...
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Only to walk right into a Short-arm Kitchen Sink Knee!
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For an empathic Summoned Swords!
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On 19th March 2015 (also known as not April Fools' Day) Vergil decisively defeats Lyon Vastia.
'Here is your winner, Vergil!'
Deuce Etherington concludes.
'Thanks for the laughs, Lyon; that false anger channeled into absolutely nothing, in true Lamia Scale fashion,'
Butler adds.
'Don't you get jaded from putting down Vergil's opponents, Butler?
On Monday it was Hikigaya, tonight it's Lyon,'
Levy chides.
'Well, I'm not arrogant enough to disrespect my leader so openly,'
'Both of you made salient points, surprisingly enough.
While Butler gave Lyon a lot less credit than he was due, the Mage has been a bit of a fire-cracker recently; this new-found aggression being more of a hindrance than a help.
Meanwhile, Vergil has been very consistent, the "Son of Sparda" possessing enough fortitude to outlast some hungry opposition.
This will only bode well for his upcoming contest against Erza Scarlet,'
Kevin Mask concludes.
Vergil leaves the downed Lyon to his own devices, possibly offended by his lack of respect towards him in the home straight.
After a minute of incapicitation, the unlucky loser returns to his senses... and keeps his head down for the rest of the journey back.
Why Always Decim?
Despite his talent and work-rate, Decim has had an underwhelming start to his SWA career.
Defeating a professional athlete would instantaneously boost his prestige.
Unfortunately, Mario Balotelli, despite featuring prominently in the promotional content, withdrew from the tournament.
Citing grave injuries from Bryan Fury's ruthless beating and the harm to his client's footballing obligations, the Italian's agent Mino Riaola announced Balotelli's release from SWA, with immediate effect.
Just then, José Mourinho appeared at Edgeley Park.
The Chelsea Football Club manager was spotted watching a bout between Jura and Lyon Vastia...
... Mourinho mocked the suggestion of scouting Jura and Lyon Vastia, saying that his "management-approved SWA representative [was] here to be a top guy, not to be a glorified mid-tabler".
Without further ado, he introduced the wrestler responsible for "upholding the Blue Empire"- a tracksuit-wearing luchador called 'Viriathus Benn'.
With that, Mourinho let his newest protégé do his thing.
Named after the legendary Iberian defender Viriathus, no one knew who Mourinho's representative was.
In fact, he looked rather uncomfortable, with his tight mask concealing the back of his head too.
Decim was surprised, but quickly took control with some good transition holds.
After two Short-arm Clotheslines floated into a Wrist-lock...
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The analytical approach further succeeded, as it became increasingly clear that Benn was weak physically, but intelligent enough to adapt.
For example, when Decim overpowered the newcomer during a DDT attempt, the latter countered into a Crossface Chickenwing, followed by a series of punches on Decim's face in the corner.
This salvo- in addition to some aggressive and illegal corner choking, set-up Decim for an Inverted Lou Thesz...
... Decim dropped Benn with a huge Snapmare Neck Breaker!
The 'Iberian Warrior'...
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Slightly modifying his move-set, Decim performed a Big Boot to the kneeling debutant, instead of the usual Voiduva Kick into the Turnbuckle.
Decim then grabbed Viriathus Benn, hitting him with one Northern Lights Suplex, two Northern Lights Suplexes... followed by a Short-arm Pump Handle Power Bomb!
The "new-and-improved" Last Judgement...
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As CFO$- Worlds Apart played for the first time on SWA TV, Mourinho returned... kicking his representative in the back!
The Portuguese looked furious as the crowd jeered his actions.
José Mourinho ignored a displeased Decim, while his security guards pulled Benn forcibly to the outside.
Jura versus Kojou
In his quest to finally bring home a trophy to Lamia Scale, Jura fully embraced his bald nature, just engaging each opponent pacifically.
In contrast, Kojou Akatsuki had myriad concerns: his girlfriend joining the injured, his quick loss to Ginti...
Kojou took down Jura and quickly overwhelmed him with punches, threatening to shove Joel Tunnicliffe when the referee intervened.
Kojou grabbed Jura in a Chin Lock early doors, attempting to neutralise Jura.
As soon as Jura stood up, Kojou immediately hit a Flashback, followed by another Chin Lock.
Kojou then hit a Back Suplex on Jura (Jura is no Greenfinch, mind!) before punching Jura again, this systematic combination of slow rest holds and fast punches not giving Jura any rest.
Soon the three-and-a-half minute mark approached...
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Kojou misses a Buzzsaw Kick, Jura hitting a Samoan Drop instead.
Jura was back within a roar, hitting Kojou with an impactful Corner Clothesline, rapid punches of his own...
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Kojou had to use an illegal Corner Sleeper Hold to prevent the Iconoclasm.
Akatsuki smirked, posing to the crowd before Deadlifting Jura into a Power Bomb...
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Jura escaped; Jura planted Kojou with a Snap Superplex!
The crowd chanted 'Holy Shit' as the ring shuddered, but survived, from forty stone hitting the canvas!
Jura got up and Kojou got up...
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Just 2.75, but Jura quickly transitioned into a Complete Dust, dropping Kojou with an Over-the-shoulder Sit Out Power Slam!
Rolling Kojou on his back and Scooping him up...
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Kojou quickly Iron Clawed Jura, getting in some Cheap Shots to the eyes and nose too.
The crowd jeered this, but Akatsuki paid no mind...
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Jura turned a Chokeslam into a Gutwrench Suplex...
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Kojou grabs Jura...
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Jura countered into another Flip-over Suplex, this time from the ground...
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Kojou blocked 'Iron Rock'- and dropped Jura with a Death Valley Bomb.
Jura rose groggily...
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Kojou Vertical Suplexed Jura, but Jura countered into his own Vertical Suplex- and the Rumbling Mt. Fuji!
Jura pinned Kojou...
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And Jura defeated Kojou!
Keen to assert himself at the expense of Jura, Kojou failed to realise why no one dared copy the Rumbling Mt. Fuji.
Karma was not only a bitch, it could also be a F. peregrinus...
Though the 'Fourth Primogenitor' took Jura to the limit, the veteran capitalised on one moment of hubris from the Team Deibureiku member- and that was curtains.
The Jura-Kojou bout certainly did a job in setting up the succeeding mouth-watering clash...
Kasabian- stevie plays to very vociferous cheers, Steve Fox once again receiving the lion's share of fan support.
'The following B1 Climax Block A Match is set for one fall.
Introducing first, from Stockport since 2009, he is the incumbent SWA World Heavyweight Champion, Steve Fox!'
Wearing a Stockport Blue cloak, Steve basks in the cheers, before spinning around and planting his fist on to the canvas in-ring.
'The support for this man has been absolutely incredible, as though his actions at Leviticus broke a dam.
Now, can he parlay this support into success tonight?'
Levy states.
'Oh dear, Steve has reverted to his old antics.
It was premature maybe to christen him as the "Bee's Knees, Dog's Bollocks and the whole shebang", because as shown on Monday, he's clearly not,'
Butler laments.
'That's quite the change for someone praising the Champion to the skies mere days ago...'
Kevin Mask notes.
'True, I even named his new finisher.
What did I get in return?
All I can hope for is that his opponent- still a favourite of mine- does not take the same path.'
Right on cue, Ellie Goulding- Burn plays to a very negative reaction.
'And his opponent, from Pontypandy, Wales, he is Fireman Sam!'
Deuce continues.
'All right, Butler, so you like this... now?'
Levy says, struggling for words.
'Why not?
He's talented and British.
In addition, management have banned him from performing any form of Death Valley Bomb, because that two-pence goof Natsu Dragneel...'
'Butler, you're a big bitch baby!'
Levy unloads, having enough of her colleague's invective.
'Whatever, you're just being a wet weekend because Gajeel didn't give you a wet weekend,'
Butler smirks.
'Christ, do you want to get a Big Ben Bash on this very Desk?'
Kevin Mask screams in exasperation, leading to decorum being restored.
Some fans even retch upon seeing Sam's 'new clothes', the emerald underwear-tights abomination prominently displaying his thighs.
Sam is ambivalent towards this, even sticking both thumbs up while maintaining a poker face.
Jordan Shinnie gives the order... the bell rings.
'Fox him up Steve, fox him up!'
The Edgeley Park faithful make their intentions known as the two British wrestlers circle.
'Bara brith!'
The Welshman shouts back.
'Ladies and gentlemen, Fireman Sam's first words in months- "fruit cake",'
Kevin Mask snarks.
Steve shrugs and smirks, taunting his adversary.
Fireman Sam tilts his head sideways in nonchalant response, before feinting a Collar-and-Elbow... Steve side-steps a Gut Kick, before trapping Sam in a Sleeper Hold!
Fireman Sam takes a nap after twenty seconds, prompting Steve to- receive a Pop-up European Uppercut!
As the Announcers point out Steve was the first to use this move, also known as the Finishing Blow, Samuel Jones prepares Steve for his own Cradle Piledriver...
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Steve hits the Finishing Blow on Sam now!
'Pop-up European Uppercut to Steve from Sam!
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Pop-up European Uppercut to Sam from Steve!
Both men really want this win; both men throwing bombs like Matty Hoggard!'
Kevin Mask states.
Steve Fox pursues a dazed Sam with more punches, but Fireman Sam flees to the outside.
The crowd boo, before cheering as Steve Fox prepares a Suicide Dive...
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With the fireman in a fight with the cables, Steve Snap Suplexes Sam- only to fall victim to an Eye Poke and Hangman.
Sam gets the last laugh, confirming this fact with a Rope-Trap Abdominal Stretch.
Of course, Samuel is at the mercy of the customary five-count.
Steve attempts to fight back during the enforced break- only for Sam to toss him with a Karelin Lift.
'Steve's intense contest against Gajeel has taken its toll once more, with that torso in particular a fruitful target.
Fireman Sam is astute enough to assault him from the side, however, away from those lethal fists,'
Kevin Mask notes.
'Meanwhile, I am astute enough to predict this,'
Butler boasts as Levy sighs.
Fireman Sam attempts a Body Slam, after which Steve lands on his feet.
Steve... gets overpowered by Samuel Jones, who counters the former's Bulldog into a Belly-to-Back Suplex.
'Samuel Jones, with seventeen stone of pure muscle, is also bulkier- and that was on display just now!'
Butler sings the praises of his new charge.
'Steve, though is too nimble to stay down- and that is on display- now!'
Levy says, as Steve Fox escapes a Power Bomb with a Sunset Flip...
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The Champion's work is far from done, though... as Fireman Sam drops to his knees from a failed Sit-down attempt...
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Steve Fox traps Fireman Sam with a picturesque Surfboard Hold!
Clutching tightly on to the Fireman's wrists, Steve Fox actively goes for a submission!
'Shades of Steve Grey there!'
Kevin Mask identifies the hold.
'Pff, the real 'Great British Champion' is practical, certainly unlike this doppleganger.'
Butler sneers.
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A follow-up Big Splash goes for just two, but directly afterwards Sam Scoops Steve up... Steve counters an Upside Down Frown, but goes back-first into a Turnbuckle for his troubles!
'Oh my days!
He's going to feel that one in the morning!'
Levy winces, as do the Edgeley Park faithful.
'And in the afternoon- and the evening, because Fireman Sam is going to higher ground- for his own benefit!'
Butler claims.
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Steve Avalanche Sunset Flip Power Bombs Sam before one can even utter 'Superplex'!
'You Foxed Up Sam!'
The SWA fans chant gaily as Steve gingerly rises, massaging his back...
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Into a left hook, then a right cross, then a left jab, then a right uppercut- Steve riddles his opponent with fives left, right and centre, the crowd loving every second of this!
Sam falls to his knees, at the end of his tether... Jones locks in a Low Bearhug, in pure desperation.
Steve, however, dismisses the pain like Anderson to batsmen, continuing to clobber Sam with elbows...
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The SWA World Champion literally jumps back, Shinnie having Sam's guts for garters.
'There are children in the audience!'
Levy shrieks.
'There is a child at the Announcer's Desk, too, as seen from her size!'
Butler proclaims, his delight eliminated with a very unkind glare from a certain former pro wrestler.
Steve, utterly alarmed, attempts to check Sam with the Hellfire instantly...
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Steve Fox hurtles into a Fireman Sam Full Nelson Slam!
'Efficient and effective,'
Butler states prudently.
Sam takes his time with the pinfall... and a disgusted Steve Fox kicks out disgustingly quickly!
Fireman Sam then runs the ropes... but Steve Fox does not even permit a Senton attempt.
Steve Low Bridges Sam, jumps over the crouching Fireman...
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The Fireman hits a freakish Thrust Spine-buster!
'The Extinguisher!
No one can ban this move now- especially if it gets the victory here!'
Butler applauds.
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The biggest victory of his career- denied!
Steve Fox barely moves before the three!
Fireman Sam can't believe it, shouting 'Drewgi' at the downed Steve!
'Come on Steve, you will have to sleep prone at this rate!'
Butler groans.
'I'd think he rather sleep prone than lose this contest, that's how much it means to him!'
Levy answers.
Fireman Sam indeed turns Steve Fox prone... for a turbulent Inverted Big Swing!
Steve, despite his best efforts, can only clutch his head... before Sam deposits him unceremoniously.
Sam is dizzy... with delight, as he snatches Steve in the Cradle Piledriver position...
'Rest in peace, Steve Fox, because Sam calls this the Kistvaen!'
Butler claims, recognising the move...
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Steve drops Sam with a Death Valley Bomb!
'Oh, the Difference-maker from Death Valley finds its mark!'
Kevin Mask shouts.
'Injustice!
Absolute injustice - this surely must be illegal!'
Butler fumes.
'From "Death" to "Death", Steve has every right to use this devastating move.
As for Sam, it's time for a taste of his own medicine,'
Levy argues, as the fans audibly agree with this 'illegal' action.
Fireman Sam sheds any semblance of ambivalence, enraged at Steve's offence.
Luckily, Steve welcomes him with a series of punches... Sam Eye Rakes the Champion!
Now Steve is furious, hitting one... two... three Kliesen-plexes on the bounce!
'He just Deadlifted my man to death!
Remind me not to Eye Rake Steve Fox in future,'
Butler cringes.
'You would Eye Rake Steve?'
McGarden and Mask say incredulously.
Steve helps Sam to his feet... for a library of Suplexes, dropping him with a Snap Suplex, Belly-to-Back Suplex and Trapping Suplex in quick succession!
After this last Suplex, the Boxer Dolph Zigglers Fireman Sam, punishing him with ten Elbow Drops!
Slapping his right arm to rally the fans...
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'Look at the perseverance of Fireman Sam!
What a time to be alive!'
Butler cheers.
'Well, at least Namco know who to invite for their next Iron Fist Tournament,'
Kevin Mask jokes.
Samuel's seriously sore neck, though, causes him to get shot of Steve sooner than later...
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However, his back is now facing Sam...
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'That was pure instinct- not that of an animal's, but of a champion's!'
Kevin Mask says.
'Sam has that in him too.
Just avoid those dastardly cables... Fox damn it!'
Butler disapproves, as Steve clocks Sam with a sequel to his Bullhammer!
The Fireman falls from the cumulative assault, prompting Steve to rise...
'That's "your move", Butler!'
Levy teases.
'Fox off,'
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'Your winner of the match- SWA World Heavyweight Champion Steve Fox!'
The crowd erupt in elation as Kasabian- stevie plays.
Steve slowly stands up, taking care to ease his ailing back.
Once on his feet, he claps along with the fans, returning their appreciation.
'Dammit Steve, this was Fireman Sam's night, you've really ruined it now,'
Butler laments.
'Really Butler, the Earth does not revolve around your personal preferences.
Steve Fox burnt the candle at both ends for a whole week; this time it reaped dividends,'
Levy replies.
'Both men desperately needed this victory- and they worked their arses off to achieve it.
Of course, Steve Fox's passion for this company is well-documented, but Fireman Sam had so much fortitude too.
How the hell did he persist after taking a menu of Suplexes and Elbow Drops?
While Steve gets the tangible boost ahead of a massive match with Natsu Dragneel, Sam's tournament, on this evidence, is far from over,'
Kevin Mask says.
My SWA Career Is Better Than I Expected
A spirited display against Vergil on Day One of the B1 Climax more than endeared HACHIMAN Hikigaya to the Edgeley Park faithful.
Stanley Kowalski did not care for such self-sacrificial behaviour.
He had not been pinned or submitted for one month now; If HACHIMAN Hikigaya were to defeat him in either of these ways, it would be an affront to his masculinity.
Thus, Stanley left and re-entered the ring frequently, attempting to frustrate the pursuing Hachiman...
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But Kowalski Shin Breakers Hachiman against the Apron!
"The kid's leg may be broken into bloody half!"
Butler cursed as Stanley Stomped and Slammed the right leg, before entering the Ring for good at eighteen...
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Hachiman then returned to the squared circle, though not before throwing Kowalski shoulder-first into the Ring Edge.
Hammering on his leg to retain blood circulation, Hikigaya then targeted Stanley's left arm like a terrier.
Kowalski, thinking quid pro quo, did his damndest to fracture Hachiman's right leg.
The latter, aided by subtle chicanery, was more successful in his endeavour, a Cheap Shot followed by a Scoop Slam against the cables augumenting the pain!
Stanley Kowalski then went for the Carnivore Lock...
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Stanley Kowalski then trapped HACHIMAN in an Ankle Lock, intending to injure the Japanese still!
But Hachiman countered again, with an Outside Cradle...
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Hachiman was unable to make a pinfall immediately, but Hikigaya wrested control afterwards, hitting an Arm-hook STO, followed by repeated arm smashes into the mat!
HACHIMAN Hikigaya then further weakened the arm, indirectly with a Gedo Clutch and directly with a damaging Shining Wizard Arm-breaker!
Kowalski rolled around, clutching his arm, but Hikigaya had no sympathy.
Submitting Stanley Kowalski would shut his mouth about doing the same to Kraft Lawrence...
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Regan George, hardly tolerant of such cheating, disqualified Stanley instantly.
六三四Musashi- Yamato Suite Pt. 4 plays, but Stanley was irreverent, hitting a Shin Breaker, followed by the Carnivore Lock on the rookie.
Stanley pulled back on the hold with all his reserves, determined to make a statement at Hikigaya's expense...
Suddenly the arena turned dark...
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The latter was now stomping on Hikigaya's leg, saying 'You think I'm scared, bit-'; Vergil hit the Judgement Cut!
For the first time in his SWA career, Vergil received resounding cheers.
However, the 'Son of Sparta' was far from finished...
... Vergil pulverises Stanley with a Demon Prince's Throne.
Stanley was mullered by Vergil's attack... Vergil grabbed Kowalski's left arm very tightly... and hit the Summoned Swords.
Hikigaya, having recovered, blinked as Vergil left, Stanley well and truly done by the half-demon's combo.
Later, a slightly-limping Hikigaya visits Tesco, in search of a half-decent canned coffee.
'Starbucks?
I suppose this is my best option,'
Hikigaya sighs... and almost drops his coffee!
Vergil has been observing the Chiba native's shopping.
'Yes, I know this is sudden.
But would you like to be my student, Hikigaya?'
The 'Son of Sparta' says.
'Oh, what the hell.
It would be most rude to turn you down,'
Hikigaya says.
'Alright.
Our warm-up will begin in one hour- running up and down Scafell Pike ten times,'
Hikigaya turns pale...
Another recently-formed alliance was not as well-received as the Loner congregation, though.
American Authors- Best Day Of My Life plays to a lot of ill-will.
'The following B1 Climax Block A Match is set for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Vanellope Von Schweetz, from America, he is the unpinned and unsubmitted SWA Connect Champion, Wreck-It-Ralph!'
Deuce announces.
Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz are conditioned to such a negative reaction, but Ralph still covers the girl's ears and shakes his head; the crowd respond to his disapproval- with even more disapproval.
The jeers quickly turn to cheers as Maxïmo Park- The Unshockable plays.
'And his opponent, from Magnolia, Fiore, he is the "Iron Dragon Slayer" Gajeel Redfox!'
Deuce continues.
'Here comes my favourite to win this shebang!'
Levy proclaims proudly.
'I used to have a lot of respect for this man.
Tonight, he has none of my support- and that is his own fault.
You don't scare me and get away with it,'
Butler complains.
'The rest of us did get some top-drawer entertainment from that though.
Either way, this is the battle of the puissant.
This is not only due to the thirty-nine stone combined, but also due to both being amongst the leaders in Block A.
The winner joins Bryan Fury atop the Block- not to mention that Ralph's unbeaten streak is also on the line here,'
Kevin Mask says.
The two strongmen glare intently at each other... maintaining this posture as the bell goes.
And Wreck-It-Ralph makes the first move, rattling Gajeel with purposeful punches to the head.
Redfox was not going to cave in after a hard-earned victory on Monday, retaliating with a series of punches, not unlike Steve Fox's Gatling Gun.
Eventually the fist-trading ends in a stalemate... a well-placed Cheap Shot floors Gajeel!
Ralph roars as Vanellope applauds- but Gajeel Redfox nearly drops the anti-villain with a Fireman's Carry!
Ralph barely slips out of the hold, unable to believe his eyes.
Gajeel grins, relishing the challenge- Ralph nearly falls to the Shrimp... Redfox counters Ralph's Suplex counter into a Sleeper Hold anyway.
Vanellope wills Ralph to remain awake, but the Red Fox is not letting go...
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'Vanellope's presence barely got Ralph over the line there!'
Levy says, understandbly worried.
'Who cares?
You had the option to manage Gajeel at ring-side, but you chose not to do so,'
Butler taunts the bookworm.
'Yes, despite the presence of idiots like you, I don't regret that decision at all,'
Levy says.
'Now you will!'
Butler continues, as Ralph hits Gajeel with a devastating Atomic Leg Drop... Gajeel only kicking out after 2.5.
Ralph then locks in a Camel Clutch, more than reinforcing his size advantage.
Escaping such a hold would be a pain in the arse for any competitor... and it speaks volumes about Gajeel's power- as he stands up with the twenty-one stone Ralph on his back!
Ralph quickly dismounts- and drives a Big Boot into Gajeel, again targeting the suspect head.
After that, Ralph just sits on Gajeel for a pinfall... perfect for the latter to Bell Clap him!
'Point-blank cymbals from Gajeel, that's more like it!'
Levy cheers.
That one move stuns Ralph into sitting on the canvas... Gajeel won't even give him that, dropping him with a Ishii Lariat!
Gajeel hooks the legs with purpose... for a bog-standard two count.
Slightly surprised by Ralph's resolve, Gajeel nevertheless punishes Ralph with three twenty-one stone Backbreakers... followed by a failed Fall-away slam.
Ralph attempts to capitalise with a Shoulder Block- but Gajeel gets up instantaneously afterwards.
The two monoliths run the ropes... Gajeel fires back with his own Shoulder Block- no effect on Wreck-It-Ralph!
The two co-leaders butt heads, neither moving one inch.
'This ring is replete with masculinity right now; which of these strongmen will triumph?'
Kevin Mask narrates.
'This is the moment; has Levy emasculated Gajeel?'
Butler says.
'Oh Butler, were you ever a turkey voting for Christmas,'
Levy sighs.
Gajeel Redfox initiates the contact- with a shove on Ralph.
The American Animator is unmoved, pushing back with intent.
After ten such Pushes... Gajeel avoids a Cheap Shot- and rocks Ralph with a Superman Punch!
Ralph does not go down, though... Superman Punch to Gajeel...
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Gajeel crawls away- and behind Ralph...
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'Right on to the head again, Shuji Kondo's Lanzarse denied!
That same body part that withstood multiple blows from a professional boxer!'
Kevin Mask exclaims.
Ralph smirks and grabs Gajeel to Vanellope's delight...
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Gajeel reverses the Pit Stop into another Superman Punch!
With Ralph very dizzy, Gajeel traps him in a Angler's hold...
'Gajeel could end Ralph's streak here in a gargantuan way!'
Levy is absolutely chuffed.
'Come on, Gajeel, don't be foolish- there's a good reason why no one has attempted this,'
Butler 'advises'.
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'Gajeel!'
Levy screams.
Butler is surprisingly respectful... for a trice- as Ralph hooks the Iron Dragon Slayer for a Pit Stop!
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Ralph parlays this into a Choke-plex, narrowly avoiding another Superman Punch!
Ralph strides towards Gajeel for a pinfall- in favour of Redfox, the Mage ambushing Wreck-It-Ralph with an Inside Cradle!
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Wreck-It-Ralph almost loses!
Ralph's rage sees him survive by the skin of his teeth; that same rage sees him almost get a Redfox Belly-to-Belly Suplex!
Ralph however counters into his own Belly-to-Belly... quid pro quo, as Ralph falls unceremoniously from a Reverse Leg Trip by Gajeel.
The Duke Force powerhouse then grabs Ralph's waist...
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For Ralph to trip him in return- Ralph then hits an Inverted Pit Stop!
'Eschew the cerebral cortex, Ralph just demolished the nose and mouth in just one move!'
Kevin Mask exclaims.
'How does it feel for our SWA ring to steal Gajeel's first kiss, McGarden?'
Butler says.
'Fox off!'
'Oh, someone's getting fiesty!
I love feisty!'
Speaking of fiesty, Vanellope goes wild as Ralph covers Gajeel...
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Gajeel kicks out at 2.99967!
'Gajeel, please don't do this, there are seven more bouts after this one!'
Butler 'persuades'.
'I assure you that my man will be just fine after this duel and the next seven!'
Levy rebuts.
Rather irritated, Ralph forces Gajeel upwards in a Power Bomb...
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Gajeel counters into one Kawada Kick- two Kawada Kicks... uncountable and uncounterable Kawada Kicks to the head!
'Oh no, Gajeel has lost his rag!'
Butler cries.
'Well, well, Gajeel is certainly running- or rather kicking Ralph ragged,'
Kevin Mask adds, while Levy rejoices after each and every successful hit- Vanellope almost bashes McGarden with Ralph's Connect Championship!
'Oh, fuming sulphuric acid!'
Kevin Mask yells, as Gajeel shoots a vicious stare at Von Schweetz.
The girl's lip trembles- now both Ralph and Gajeel are furious!
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Ralph capitalises, sneaking in a Cheap Shot while Shinnie is distracted, followed by a Turnbuckle Pit Stop!
Still enraged, Gajeel no-sells the- first Pit Stop, but not a second!
Having made a pig's ear out of Gajeel's head, Wreck-It-Ralph then hits a Turnbuckle Power Bomb, followed by a Revolution Bomb!
'That dishonest, never-do-well, cheat of a man!'
Levy wails, utterly disturbed but helpless to save Redfox.
Ralph sits down into a pinfall from that final Power Bomb...
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Mercifully, that aqua regia of a combination spells the conclusion.
'Here is your winner, Wreck-It-Ralph!'
The crowd absolutely hate this, raining jeers- and even dross on to Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz.
Levy McGarden weeps as she checks on Gajeel, the crowd chanting the Iron Dragon Slayer's name, even in defeat.
'Well, well, well, I knew that I had no chance with Levy McGarden...
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Hahahahaha!'
Butler wistfully... Mickey-takes his colleague.
'I'd be damned if I thought you had an opportunity to romance McGarden, Butler!
At least we saw Vanellope Von Schweetz's true colours tonight- they formed one big multicoloured yawn,'
Kevin Mask says.
Unmoved by Gajeel's efforts was the pubtender for Viginti; not by any design- all Ginti cared about was victory.
CFO$- Fight plays.
'The following contest is your Main-Event of the evening, and it is a B1 Climax Block B bout set for one fall.
Introducing first, from Viginti, he is "The True Ace" Ginti!'
Ginti comes to the squared circle donning a baker's toque, also bringing along a baster and a copy of 'Save With Jamie' for good measure!
The crowd realise his insinuation- and are really displeased.
'Hot damn- Ginti is a genius!
That's an ace way to make a statement,'
Butler praises.
'Well, I'm really offended.
Earlier this week Ginti told Erza to "return to [her] kitchen" on Twitter, which is brusque enough without bringing the subtext into the foreground,'
Levy responds.
'Ginti is an Arbiter- he Tweets once in a blue moon!
That just shows how integral the making of that statement was to him,'
Butler defends.
'Despite his vast outerwordly experience, Ginti is still a young buck in SWA.
That he is ahead of a former multi-time World Champion early doors going into this one will no doubt boost his confidence- and less luckily, his ego,'
Kevin Mask says.
War of Ages featuring Sonny Sandoval- Eternal plays to audible cheers as Erza rushes on to the stage in her hakama, before wasting no time in pursuing Ginti!
'Andhisopponent, fromMagnoliaFiore, Erza...'
Deuce forcibly stops as Erza begins punching the Arbiter!
The bell rings to start things officially, not that it matters to the angry redhead.
'Infuriating a former World Champion with sexist comments- bum move, Ginti,'
Levy says.
'How did she win a World Championship at all?
She should be beating down Saeko Busujima, not an innocent newcomer like Ginti!'
Butler complains.
'Ginti overturned the hornet's nest- let's see how he deals with this predicament,'
Kevin Mask says matter-of-factly.
Joel Tunnicliffe pulls the two wrestlers apart, as Ginti nurses his orbital bone.
Erza advances once more- but Ginti pounces on to his toque, displaced during the earlier commotion.
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Erza then attempts a Phoenix Rising on to the toque...
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Ginti Back Suplexes Erza- away from the toque!
Joel Tunnicliffe has had enough of the constant hat-flattening, tossing the headwear to the outside- and Ginti Cheap Shots Erza.
After pushing Titania into a corner, Ginti attacks Erza with Kesagiri Chop after Kesagiri Chop, showing no clemency to the woman.
Eventually, after a battering rich with Chops, Kicks and even Rakes, Ginti backs off... for a crushing Cannonball.
'You don't f**k with your kouhai!'
Ginti arrogantly proclaims, before driving his boot against Erza's head, imprisoning her against the ropes.
'One... two... three... four... Release her Ginti, release...'
'Like an idiot once said, I have until five!'
Ginti shouts, earning loud jeers for the extremely rude statement.
Tunnicliffe shakes his head as Ginti continues his assault on Erza's, with myriad unkind shots to each side.
Ginti next traps Erza in a Chin Lock, not forgetting to tell the crowd: 'Go on monkeys, clap for me!'
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Erza turns Ginti around- literally, with a Snapmare!
Ginti hurriedly recovers... into a Double Knee Strike, followed by a Leg-feed Enzuigiri!
The Arbiter no-sells these strikes with anger, but walks into Erza attack after Erza attack!
From repeated Arm Drags, to a Hip Toss, Erza Scarlet floors the male with a DDT rolled into a Crossface Chickenwing Suplex!
A barrage of Knee Strikes later, Erza tries the Phoenix Rising again...
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Ginti avoids the Phoenix Rising again- but Erza counters an Electric Chair into a Reverse Rana!
Ginti's face smacks the mat hard... twice, as Erza finally perfects the Phoenix Rising!
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Except that Ginti escapes the squared circle almost instantly, prolonging his match.
'What an ace ring escape from the Arbiter!
Ha-ha, after all that hard work, Erza must feel gutted- serves her right!'
Butler says unsympathetically.
'It happens sometimes, Erza has enough experience to adapt to such a situation,'
Levy says.
'That's why he is an omniscient Arbiter, after all,'
Kevin Mask states.
Ginti holds the back of his head, leisurely strolling around the perimeter of the ring...
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Ginti narrowly avoids Erza's Plancha- feint, the Mage parlaying this misdirection into a massive Triangle Plancha!
The crowd whistle and cheer for the high-risk manoeuvre.
Erza leans against the Ring Apron, raising both thumbs and index finger in acknowledgement of this fan support.
'Erza Scarlet has always possessed more brawn than brains.
Why would she interrupt a count-out process in her favour?'
Butler is being his usual self.
'To entertain the fans- like all SWA wrestlers do,'
Levy replies.
'That's absolute dross.
This is a tournament with just one winner out of a possible twenty; everyone should be doing their best to win, even if the consequence is a paucity of entertainment,'
Butler retorts.
'All roads lead to Stockport; there is nothing wrong with Erza Scarlet preferring high-speed offence,'
Kevin Mask states.
Not quite satisfied, Erza flies off the Apron- but Ginti counters her Diving Headscissors into a Power Bomb against said Apron!
'Now look at that, Erza's high-speed offence is going to get her counted out!'
Butler says with glee.
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Somehow, Erza clambers to the ring edge at eighteen... and fluidly takes Ginti over the ropes with a successful Headscissors, restarting the count!
'Back to square one- for Ginti!'
Levy says gleefully as Butler holds his head in his hands.
Erza measures Ginti...
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Ginti plants Erza with a huge Powerslam- on the unforgiving floor!
'Not quite, not quite!
Even the best chiropractor in Magnolia will have trouble remedying that!'
Butler states.
'Oh no...'
Levy says quietly, as Kevin Mask looks on with grave concern.
'This is why I'm here,'
Ginti states unapologetically...
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Erza counters a Short-arm Pop-up Power Bomb into a Sunset Flip- but lands on the bad back again!
Ginti is only too keen to capitalise, forcing his foe to her feet- and tossing her right back into the ring!
Erza struggles... into a hard Knee Lift from Ginti, who hooks her arms and legs...
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Erza counters the Final Order into an Arm Drag, latches on to the arm... Ginti counters the Sternness Dust α into a Spinning Rydeen Bomb!
'Right on to the back again!'
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Erza gets a hand on the ropes during the resulting pinfall!
The crowd roar with delight as Ginti's eye twitches, just a little bit.
'Ginti has named himself the "Emotionless Arbiter"- he might want to edit that Red Baron after this!'
Kevin Mask says.
The 'True Ace of BDI' will not give the fans this satisfaction, though, retreating out of the ring and flipping through 'Save With Jamie' carelessly.
'That's... bizzare,'
Levy says as Ginti ignores the upset SWA fandom.
Erza is not going to ignore that-
As Ginti almost injures her good eye with his baster!
'The Fairy Queen' performs a Matrix evasion, though, and stuns Ginti with a Code Breaker!
'Double knees to the face- Erza enjoys Ayumi Kurihara's work, so those are going to be extraordinarily excruciating!'
Levy narrates.
Erza rolls Ginti into the ring with purpose, before covering Ginti...
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Ginti kicks out at one!
'So what if it hurts- Erza is still miles away from the ring to make her offence count!'
Erza sees red once more after almost falling to the Arbiter's nefarious tactics... and almost gets herself disqualified with a volley of punches to Ginti's face.
The S-Class Mage eventually calms down... and sprints into a... Ginti Power-bomb, reversed into a Hurrican- reversed into a Corner Catapult.
The Arbiter then elevates Erza, Bell Claps her and hangs on to her caput...
'Ginti has rarely, rarely used this- the Near-Death Experience is what it says on the tin!'
Kevin Mask warns.
'Erza's caput could go kaput here- and no, you don't need to thank me for the great word-play,'
Butler says leisurely, while Levy looks on anxiously.
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Erza Sunset Flips out of the Avalanche Near-Death Experience...
Ginti almost collapses her left lung with a mean Stamp.
Ginti smirks at, in his opinion, the 'puny human''s attempt to defy the laws of inevitability.
With that, Ginti resets Erza- for another go at the Avalanche Near Death Experience.
Adding three more Bell Claps before the execution of this perilous manoeuvre...
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Erza drops Ginti with an elevated Yoshi-Tonic from the Corner!
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But Erza can only keep Ginti down for 2.98!
'A finish worthy of any contest... no, Ginti somehow stays in this!'
Levy says, understandbly disappointed.
'What do you think?
Ginti is a supernormal entity- that move wouldn't defeat the Barry Horowitz of the Afterlife,'
Butler says.
'I don't know about Afterlife Barry Horowitz, but fatigue could certainly defeat anyone.
Erza Scarlet clearly wrestled the longest Day One match for Block B, while Ginti wrestled most succintly.
Erza's veteran adaptability to such gruelling battles versus Ginti's freshness- it will be very intriguing to see who comes up tops,'
Kevin Mask narrates.
Erza is especially keen on finishing Ginti, not quite relishing late-bout heroics...
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Ginti almost capitalises with a Pump Handle Slam- but a Headscissors from Erza to himself, sending him into the cables.
The Edgeley Park audience cheer, eager to see the resultant Red Alert succeed... and indeed the 619 iteration bashes Ginti!
Erza gets ready to dive like Tonia Couch...
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But Erza pushes herself back up- into a Rough Ryder on Ginti!
'Lou Thesz Press feinted into a Leg Lariat!
Erza calls her version of Zack Ryder's Rough Ryder the Fairy Cake!'
Levy announces.
'That loser adored by a few men still living with their mum?
Oh, please!'
Butler says, half-derisively- and half-worriedly, Erza indeed covering Ginti after the Fairy Cake...
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The Fairy Cake seals the points for Erza!
War of Ages featuring Sonny Sandoval- Eternal plays to high praise from the fans, Erza Scarlet barely throwing up double 'Fairy Tail Phoenices' in celebration.
'It took over forty-five minutes of in-ring action, but Erza finally opens her B1 account in a big way,'
McGarden rejoices.
'That was absolutely luck- Boo, boo, boo, you know it,'
Butler says.
'Well, well, well, it is going to be a wet weekend for both Butler and Ginti.
Eschewing the humour, Ginti was a pillar in his first-ever Main-Event; unluckily for him Erza's experience was enough to best him during the arduous home straight.
I'm sure no one will forget him promoting Jamie Oliver and culinary utensils, though.
I'm Kevin Mask,'
'I'm the "Greatest Butler That Ever Lived", Dom Butler,'
'And I'm the "Diction Magician", Levy McGarden.
We will see you again next Monday at this very stadium, where the incumbent SWA World Champion faces the record-setting World Champion.
It's Steve Fox versus Natsu Dragneel, Fox versus Dragon, live from Edgeley Park, 2000,'
Block A
Bryan Fury- 4 (2W 0L)
Natsu Dragneel- 4 (2W 0L)
Wreck-It-Ralph- 4 (2W 0L)
Gajeel Redfox- 2 (1W 1L)
Decim- 2 (1W 1L)
Postman Pat- 2 (1W 1L)
Steve Fox- 2 (1W 1L)
Fireman Sam- 0 (0W 2L)
Ryuichi Araki- 0 (0W 2L)
'Viriathus Benn' (replacing Balotelli)- 0 (0W 2L)
Tie-breaker(s):
Head-to-head
Gajeel Redfox- 1-0
Decim- 0-0
Postman Pat- 0-0
Steve Fox- 0-1
Block B
Grey Fullbuster- 4 (2W 0L)
Jura- 4 (2W 0L)
Vergil- 4 (2W 0L)
Saeko Busujima- 2 (1W 1L)
Erza Scarlet- 2 (1W 1L)
Ginti- 2 (1W 1L)
HACHIMAN Hikigaya- 2 (1W 1L)
Kojou Akatsuki- 0 (0W 2L)
Lyon Vastia- 0 (0W 2L)
Stanley Kowalski- 0 (0W 2L)
Tie-breaker(s):
Head-to-head
Saeko Busujima- 1-0
Erza Scarlet- 1-1
Ginti- 1-1
HACHIMAN Hikigaya- 0-0
Full-time results
Block A- Natsu Dragneel defeated Postman Pat after 10 minutes and 24 seconds
Block B- Grey Fullbuster defeated Saeko Busujima after 12 minutes and 45 seconds
Block A- Bryan Fury defeated Ryuichi Araki after 6 minutes and 18 seconds
Block B- Vergil defeated Lyon Vastia after 12 minutes and 32 seconds
Block A- Decim defeated 'Viriathus Benn' after 5 minutes and 17 seconds
Block B- Jura defeated Kojou Akatsuki after 9 minutes and 49 seconds
Block A- Steve Fox defeated Fireman Sam after 16 minutes and 2 seconds
Block B- HACHIMAN Hikigaya defeated Stanley Kowalski after 7 minutes and 41 seconds
Block A- Wreck-It-Ralph defeated Gajeel Redfox after 13 minutes and 21 seconds
Main Event
Block A- Erza Scarlet defeated Ginti after 18 minutes and 8 seconds
B1 Climax Day Three Schedule (23rd March 2015 - Monday)
Block A
Wreck-It-Ralph versus Bryan Fury (L)
Decim versus Postman Pat (R)
'Viriathus Benn' versus Fireman Sam (R)
Ryuichi Araki versus Gajeel Redfox (L)
Main Event- Steve Fox versus Natsu Dragneel (L)
Block B
Erza Scarlet versus Vergil (L)
Grey Fullbuster versus Kojou Akatsuki (R)
Lyon Vastia versus Hachiman Hikigaya (R)
Jura versus Stanley Kowalski (R)
Saeko Busujima versus Ginti (L)
Key
Matches denoted with (L) will be entire bouts, while those denoted with (R) will be recaps.
There will be five matches under each category for a typical Day.
Wrestlers are organised by alphabetical order if a tie-breaker is absent.