TCW: Year 2 Chapter 26: Proving Ground Part 1, a Wrestling + X-overs Crossover fanfic

We open to a shot of Shayne Daniels standing in between two walls. The area looks beaten as there's graffiti on the walls and a gray sky above her head. She speaks

"Kyla Brooks has been a thorn in my side since day 1." Shayne said before we switch over to Kyla Brooks in the same area.

"We have waged for over a year." Kyla said, before switching back to Shayne.

"I've done everything I possibly could to stop her." Shayne said before switching back to Kyla

"But I didn't stop and tonight I will Prove to myself that I can beat Shayne Daniels." Kyla said before switching to Shayne

"Tonight, I will Prove to myself why I am better than Kyla every day of the week." Shayne said

We cut to Tommy Pickles in the area

"I went through war for this match." Tommy said before switching to Terry

"Two pinfalls is what Tommy wants to erase his previous defeat." Terry said before switching to Tommy

"I will pin him twice-" Tommy said before switching to Terry

"I will crush his boyhood dreams-" Terry said before switching to Tommy

"Because I must prove to myself that I belong here." Tommy said before switching back

"Because I must prove to myself that I'm still the measuring stick of TCW." Terry said, before switching to Christian Din

"Randy has done everything to try and take down my Corporate Dynasty." Christian said, before switching to Randy Legend.

"Christian has done everything to try and keep me down." Randy says, before switching back to Christian

"He enlisted the help of a bunch of people to start some Rebellion against me." Christian said before switching back to Randy

"Tonight, The Rebellion takes over." Randy claims, before switching back to Christian

"But, I will stop him tonight in our Falls Count Anywhere match-" Christian said before switching back to Randy Legend

"Tonight I'll take the TCW Championship from that son of a bitch-" Randy said before switching back to Christian

"Because I will prove to myself that history will repeat itself." Christian said before switching back to Randy

"Because I will prove to myself that one loss doesn't mean shit." Randy said before...

Rise Up by Drowning Pool begins to play and montage begins.

Amber Knight steps onto the ring apron as Alice awaits her in the middle of the ring to begin Warzone 56 highlights

I will sit right here and bide my time

Cody then turns around straight into a Rebel Act from Jordan Tyler

As long as it takes to get what's rightfully mine

Johnny Bravo clotheslines Tyson down and stomps on his body as he tries to get up in the interview area.

And I won't be denied

Randy goes for a punch, but Terry catches his hand, pulls him in and connects with a Blake drop on top of the announce table.

Cuz all I've got left is my pride

Christian elbows Tommy on the back of the head, before him and Terry Blake hook him up and connect with a Double Superplex!

And I will rise up

Christian punt kicks the ref in the head.

Break it out

Christian lines Tommy up, before Terry pushes Tommy forward, straight into a sledgehammer shot to the head!

Break you down

Randy hooks Terry's leg with one arm and gives Christian a middle finger with his other, as the champion watches from the outside

Breakin' through

Warzone 57 highlights begin with the Tommy saying "Our match at Proving Ground will be Two out of Three falls. This is my Proving Ground Terry Blake and I will prove myself as a worthy TCW Superstar."

Breakin' ground

Had your chance

"Mr. Legend, Christian Din has ordered us to inform you that you are banned from the arena." Said the guard

Now it's gone

All you take

Tyson Stone jumps onto the ring apron from nowhere! Bravo turns his attention to him and Chris rolls Johnny up to enter the King of the Castle!

All you've done

Zack stands over the knocked out Corey Riffin and hits a one man Conchairto!

All I've done

Amber got up, Alice run toward her, jumps off the steps and- Amber catches Alice in midair with an uppercut!

And I will sit right here and I will wait

Kuzco gets up and Dante charges! Devil Trigger connects to earn a No Limts title match!

Patiently for your last big mistake

Suddenly from the fans entrance, a monster Truck crashes through the door! The crowd loses their shit as Randy Legend exits from the drivers seat and onto the ring floor!

And I won't be denied

Jordan then runs across the roof and leaps over Randy's head to connect with a flip senton onto the entire security team.

Cuz all I've got left is my pride

Randy then hits Christian with a Future Shock that sends Christian flying a few feet below into the windshield!

And I will rise up

Showdown 2 highlights begin with Christian Din saying " I beat him in front of the whole world in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Randy vs Christian part two will end the same way as the first. With Christian Din winning the match and raising the TCW Championship over Randy's bleeding bloody. Randy isn't a threat...he's a drunk."

Break it out

Break you down

Breakin' through

Breakin' ground

Randy pours the entire gallon of milk all over Christian, before smashing it over his prone body

Had your chance

Randy then shoved Christian's head into the hot Nacho cheese! Christian woke up screaming as his was burning and he was drowning in cheese.

Now it's gone

All you take

"Am I a threat now?" Asked Randy, before pushing Christian down

All you've done

Warzone 58 highlights begin Shayne saying ""This is the biggest match of our career and we both know it. This is where the line 'big match feel' actually means something and isn't just a bunch of garbage that advertisers say. This is the biggest match in the history of the Vixxens Division."

I control

My own fate

And for you

Kyla says "Shayne, this rivalry has consumed my life. This rivalry and that championship is all I've thought about. I don't have boyfriends. I don't have children. I don't have anything in my life other than this career. Total Championship Wrestling is my life. This ring is my home! That Championship is my goal! And if I don't beat you at Proving Ground I do not deserve to call myself a Vixxen. Proving Ground will be my last stand against you and I need to win this. I have chased you long enough and I want that prize more than anything else in this world! At Proving Ground, if I can't do...I might as well die."

It's too late

It's my dream

It's my way

It's my life

Titan throws Jordan at Zack who lifts him up so him and Cody can hit the Double Trouble (3D) on Jordan through the table.

It's your pain

Terry says as he points up at Titan. "That's the man who is the fourth man in the King of the Castle match.

And I won't be denied

Titan walked right past Forest, not doing a damn thing. Titan steps out of the ring as Forest moves on from him and looks at Jordan who is being assisted by medics.

Cuz all I've got left is my pride

And I will rise up

The bloody Titan charges forward and slams Randy Legend's face into the steel cage like a lawn dart!

Break it out

Titan shoots off of the ropes and delivers a Nasty kick to the side of Randy's head, smashing it against the cage!

Break you down

Randy lets go Titan and lunges toward Christian only for Christian to swat him across the face with the chair. Randy falls down to the ring mat as Christian drops the chair. Christian lifts Randy up and hits him with a Clipped Wings!

Breakin' through

Breakin' ground

Warzone 59 highlights begin when Jordan turns around and Titan jabs Jordan in the gut with it. Jordan doubles over, having the breath knocked out of him and Titan smashes the chair over his back.

Had your chance

Forest stands in the middle of the ring staring coldly at Titan Blake

Now it's gone

Amber Knight jumps down from the apron, leaving Ivory Kazarian in to deal with her rival Alice Gonzalez

All you take

Amber hits Skye with a Amber Blackout

All you've done

Amber kicks Ivory in the gut and drops her with an Anti-Driver!

And I won't be denied

Christian Din charges into the ring, immediately spearing Randy Legend!

Break it out

Christian Din breaks it up with a slingshot splash onto Daniel Kent!

Break you down

Corey tries to jump into the ring with a Springboard Clothesline, but Christian sees it coming this time and catches Corey with a Jaw shattering Superkick!

Breakin' through

Breakin' ground

Christian puts Corey between his legs and lifts him up before hitting a Clipped Wings

Had your chance

The Corporate is shown raising their hands in victory

Now it's gone

We then switch over to the arena as fireworks explode off the stage that looks similar to King of the Ring 2002. Fireworks explode off the chair like structure that is used as the entrance way. Fireworks then explode from the two screens on the side that have the Proving Ground logo on them. A traditional throne and crown is located on the left side of the stage. A black and purple throne is on the other. These are for the Vixxens ball and King of the Castle match. We pan through an electric crowd, before we hear the voices of Jay Din and Iroh

"Welcome to TCW Proving Ground! You're about to witness some great action main evented by a Falls Count Anywhere match by Christian Din and Randy Legend." Hypes Jay

"We are live from the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh! Tonight we will also write the last chapter in the long Shayne Daniels and Kyla Brooks feud." Iroh said

"But, we cannot forgot the two out of three falls between Tommy Pickles, the sole survivor of Total Warfare and Terry Blake Jr." Said Jay

"On top of all that, we have the King of the Castle, Vixxen's Ball, A No Limits Title match, a tag title match and right now a number one contenders match." Iroh said, before switching over to Perch.

"The following contest is the opening contest of TCW Proving Ground. This match is a singles match and the winner will face the TCW No Limits Champion at next month's Glory Bound." Perch said as the Pittsburgh crowd was ready to rock.

Cold seems crippling lame meander through corridors aroma's thick

with age mark off the day reflections of my life are fading

(Death Blooms by Mudvayne plays as the crowd give the first entrance of the night a good pop)

"First from Seattle, Washington. Tyson Stone!" Announces Perch (75/0)

"Tyson Stone's has suffered attacks from Johnny Bravo after being pinned in the No Limits Championship match at Summerbash." Iroh said

"Don't forget about Tyson Stone costing Johnny Bravo a chance at being in the King of the Castle match." Said Jay

I'm here to show the world

Come on

Bring it on

(Here to show the World by Downstait plays)

"Next, from Boston, Massachuset. Johnny Bravo!" Announces Perch (10/65)

"Here comes a man on a mission." Iroh said

"Johnny Bravo really wants to be the TCW No Limits Champion. He's determined and he will go through anything to win it." Jay said

Both Tyson and Johnny ran from their corners and went right for the hold-up. It was Tyson that got the advantage as he locked in a side headlock onto Bravo, who would be held there for several seconds. He used his strength to lift up Tyson... to no avail as Tyson flipped and landed on his feet still holding the headlock. Bravo gets his hands onto Tyson's right arm, moving that away from his neck and he manages to do so. Tyson goes for a punch, but Johnny ducks and shoots Tyson to the ropes. Tyson bounces off and would try a jumping clothesline, but Johnny Bravo would Spear Tyson in midair. Johnny hits an elbow drop right onto Tyson's ribs, then again, and again and again and again as he hits his multiple elbow drops. He watches as Tyson got up only to hit a Lariat. He goes for the pinfall.

Tyson's right foot is under the ropes!

"Good ring positioning by Tyson." Iroh said

"More like good luck for Tyson." Jay said

Johnny lifts Tyson up to his feet, but Tyson has gotten his wiles and hits a forearm to Johnny! This causes him to stumble backwards, as Tyson runs towards Johnny and gets a flying forearm smash onto him! Tyson soaks in the cheers, as Johnny Bravo got up to his feet and Tyson would jump HIGH in the air and hit Johnny with a hell of a dropkick right onto Johnny Bravo's face! Tyson goes for the pinfall.

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Johnny Bravo kicks out at 1.56!

"Tyson Stone got some good airtime on that Dropkick." Jay said

"Tyson is building a little bit of momentum over the bigger man." Iroh said

Tyson lifts Johnny Bravo up, but as he before he does anything Johnny Bravo does an eye rake. The audience minorly boos Johnny. Tyson holds his eye, stumbles a bit, getting himself to the ropes. Johnny Bravo shoots forward with a running clothesline, but gets a big elbow from Tyson! Johnny stumbles around, before Tyson catches Johnny Bravo with a Springboard chuck kick to the side of the head! Johnny Bravo falls to his knees. Tyson rolls outside onto the opposite apron. With Tyson on the apron, he jumps onto the top and comes flying right towards Johnny Bravo with a flying crossbody! The crowd was feeling Tyson's momentum grow and their support grew with it. Johnny gets to his feet only for Tyson to do an overhand chop to the chest of Johnny Bravo. He follows with a second one and then a third one. Johnny Bravo bounces off the ropes and comes back with a running dropkick that sends Johnny Bravo through the middle rope and onto the floor. Tyson runs off the ropes and tries to dive through the middle rope. Only for Bravo to elbow him on the side of the head before he gets fully outside! Tyson falls back inside the ring as the crowd has been silenced. Bravo slid in and hooked the leg.

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Tyson kicks out at 2.74!

"Bravo stops all of Tyson's momentum with an elbow." Jay Said

"The tables have turned and now Bravo is in control. I expect the match to slow down now" Iroh said

Johnny just goes 'eh' and lifting Tyson up to a knee, and putting in a headlock, then bringing Tyson up to his feet only to do a headlock takedown. Locking it in, he stands up again. This time he pushes Tyson Stone toward the ropes. Tyson ducks an upcoming clothesline, as he bounces off the ropes again. He comes back only to get a scoop powerslam from Johnny! Tyson rolls over once, holding onto his back as Johnny looks satisfied. He stomps onto Tyson several times onto his ribs especially, then his face. Holding his right fist tight, he goes down with a fist drop onto Tyson's face! This gets Tyson up to his knees, then up to his feet as Johnny would wrap his arm around Tyson and he goes to lift him up for a cobra clutch slam- no! Tyson does not allow that to happen, elbowing Johnny in the face hard which gets Johnny to let go. Russian legsweep by Tyson Stone! As Tyson goes towards Johnny, Johnny uses his feet to push himself towards the ropes and he uses that as advantage, as the referee makes sure Tyson stays a bit behind. Tyson looks a wee bit frustrated, as Johnny used the ropes to get up to his feet. He smirks at Tyson, which just gets Tyson running towards him and Johnny throws Tyson over the top rope! But Tyson has lands onto the apron. Johnny turns around, realizing it, goes towards Tyson and grabs his head on to get a shoulder right onto his chest! Tyson jumps over the top rope and gets Johnny into a roll-up.

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Johnny kicks out at 2.00.

"Tyson's using his agility advantage over Johnny to catch him with a pin." Jay said

"There was no luck for him though." Iroh said

Johnny quickly gets up and him and Tyson lock up. Both struggle to get the advantage momentarily before Johnny has Tyson at the ropes. Johnny goes to back up, but it's Johnny so he goes forward and kicks Tyson right into the midsection. Johnny backs away, as Tyson stumbles towards Johnny picking him up and Johnny powerbombs Tyson so that Tyson's back crashes onto the turnbuckle! He stumbles forward once again. Johnny goes for a Man I'm Pretty after the bucklebomb, but Tyson sidesteps it. Johnny turns around and Tyson kicks him in the gut. Tyson tries to hook him up for the Death Weight, but Johnny lifts him up into a Torture Rack before he gets both arms hooked up. Johnny Bravo connects with a Torture Rack backbreaker. Johnny hooks the leg

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Tyson Stone kicks out at 2.97!

"A nearfall by Johnny Bravo." Iroh said

"Johnny really wants to win the No Limits Championship. He doesn't want a nearfall. He wants a three count." Jay said

Johnny looks frustrated at the nearfall. He stands up and yells at the referee. He then turns around and picks Tyson up. Only for Tyson to catch him with a European Uppercut. Tyson runs off the ropes, but Johnny Bravo catches him with a big back body drop! Tyson takes a big falls and ropes toward the ropes. Johnny goes for the man I'm Pretty again. Tyson sidesteps it again and connects with a reverse DDT! Tyson drags Johnnys large body toward the middle of the ring, before beginning to climb to the top turnbuckle. But Johnny Bravo had gotten up and Tyson's back was toward him. Johnny runs underneath Tyson and pulls him off the top turnbuckle and onto his shoulders. Tyson starts to punch Johnny, but Bravo ignores them and connects with a bucklebomb! Johnny runs off the ropes as Tyson walks forward. Man I'm Pretty finally connects! Johnny Bravo goes for the pin.

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"Here is you winner at 8:01 and the number one contender for the TCW No Limits Championship, Johnny Bravo."

"Johnny Bravo has just earned himself a No Limits Championship match at Glory Bound." Iroh said

"In a few moments we will decide who will defend that Championship at Glory Bound. But before that match, Connor O Brian has a special announcement." Jay said

(Video promo)

"The following message has been paid for by the Connor O Brian fan club." Said the voice of an Offscreen Ralphus.

"Hello fans, my name is Connor O Brian, but you already knew that. I know that a lot of you missed me on TCW Warzone and I thank you for your concerns and well wishes. However, I wasn't injured or sick as the dirtsheets assumed. I was touring Japan where I became fourty five and zero. My streak has been growing rapidly and it has garnered the attention of many jealous people. Specifically one who keeps sending me these very pretty video messages. As much as I appreciate good video editing, I would love to see your face. So, on this Wednesdays episode of TCW Warzone, I am calling you out. Man, women or child. Be there or be scared!" Connor said

(End promo)

"The following contest is for the TCW No Limits Championship." Announces Perch

Yeah, I'm on Durango number 95

Take me to the home, kick boots and ultra live

See heaven flash a horror show

Knock it nice and smooth step back and watch it blow, yeah

(Never gonna stop by Rob Zombie plays)

"First, the challenger. Standing at six feet and weighing in at 239 pounds. Dante!" Announces Perch (75/0)

"Dante made his return and gave Stan a Devil Trigger." Iroh said

"After getting the champs attention, he earned a No Limits Championship match by beating Kuzco and he is one Devil Trigger away from being the No Limits Champion." Jay said

Warrior

Yeah

So don't tell me who's wrong or right when liberty starts slipping away

And if you ain't gonna fight

Get out of the way

Cause freedom ain't so free when breathe red, white, and blue

I'm giving all of myself

Well how bout you

(Warrior by Kid Rock plays)

"Now the Champion. From Langley Falls, Virginia. Standing at six feet, two inches and weighing at 250 pounds, Stan Smith." Announces Perch (70/20) for the theme change then (0/79) when he comes out.

"Stan Smith changed his theme to Kid Rock's tribute to American Soldier's." Jay said

"Will it bring him luck and let him retain the championship?" Iroh questions

The bell rings. Both men now come and tie up, with both wrestling for position, and Dante goes behind on Smith, but Smith reaches and grabs Dante by the head, taking him down with a headlock takedown. Smith locks it, but Dante now uses his legs to headscissor Stan Smith, but pushes his legs off. Both men quickly get back to their feet at the same time and the crowd pop the exchange. The two men now tie up again, and this time, Smith manages to push Dante into the corner, pushing up, until the referee intervenes, and tells Smith to break the hold. Smith does so, but gets a cheap slap to Dante in! Smith smiles as Dante holds his cheek, and the crowd gives heat (0/69). The two men lock up again, and this time Smith switches on the go behind, but Dante then goes behind on Smith, then trips him down to the mat and spins around, putting a front facelock on Smith. Smith struggles back to a vertical base and spins out of the hold with a backslide pin on Dante

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kickout at 1.25.

"These two are grappling and somehow Dante is keeping up with Stan on the mat." Jay said

"I expected Stan to utilize his power and technical advantage in the early going, but Dante might catch us off guard." Iroh said

Dante rolls through the move and scores with a front dropkick to the face of Smith! The crowd cheers the fast counter as Dante covers

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Kick out at 1. 70

"Dante scores a nice dropkick on Stan as these two are wrestling at a quick pace." Iroh said

"I think both are trying to gain their footing. This is the first time they ever wrestled each other." Jay mentions

Dante gets up and Smith gets back to a knee, looking at Dante who tells Smith to bring it on, Smith rubs his jaw after the dropkick and spits to the outside. Smith gets back up and calls for a tie up with Dante, and Dante obliges, and the two lock up in the center of the ring. Smith goes behind again, looking for a German Suplex, but Dante puts the brakes on, and comes back the other way with a HH rollup! Dante holds onto the near leg

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Stan kicks out at 2.17

Dante now meets Smith as he gets up with a right hand. He then tries to Irish whip him into the ropes, but Smith counters it and sends Dante instead. Dante comes back and Smith takes him down with a Cradle Suplex! Smith makes a cover, looking to end it early

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Kickout at 2.78

"Stan's incredible power has put him back in the drivers seat." Iroh said

"For how long is the question. It's been back and forth in the first three minutes of this match." Jay said

Smith drops an elbow to the head of Dante, and clenches his fist before pounding at the Son of Sparda with multiple right hands. Smith gets up and says "There's going to be no Devil Trigger tonight" which brings heat from the crowd (0/74). Smith goes to grab Dante, but Dante fights with a shot to the torso of Smith, then another, before Dante gets back to his feet and nails a chop across the chest of Smith. Dante goes for a scoop slam, but Smith slips out the back, then takes Dante down by the left leg and locks in the Muffler Stretch. Dante uses his arms to quickly get ahold of the ropes, while Smith keeps the hold on for a full 4 seconds until The Ref gets him to break it. Smith stays in control of Dante now, stomping on the leg, then getting him back to a vertical base and leaning him against the ropes, before nailing a sharp chop, which can be heard throughout the arena. Smith now Irish whips Dante across the ring and when Dante returns off the rebound, Smith elevates him over his shoulder to the outside with a back body drop, but Dante holds onto the ropes and lands on the apron! The crowd pops the athleticism of Dante (73/0), as Smith turns around and is hit by a forearm smash by Dante. Dante then springs up onto the ropes and jumps off with a flying clothesline, taking Smith down and following up with a cover

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Shoulder Up at 2.24

"Dante displayed his athleticism perfectly." Jay said

"He used it perfectly as well." Iroh said

The crowd still, despite Smith kicking out, breaks out into "Dante" chant (75/0). Stan Smith tries to crawl away from Dante who is motivated for the occasion and clubs on Stan's back. Dante lifts him up and now Irish Smith to the ropes and meets him, taking him down with a headscissors take down! Dante taunts the crowd for a second, before connecting with an Ebony and Ivory. He covers

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Kickout at 2.35

"Ebony and Ivory doesn't work, but Dante is back on the offensive." Jay said

Dante quickly lifts Stand to his feet. Dante tries a suplex now, but Stan drops out the back, then puts Dante in a waist lock and plants him with a German Suplex, and bridges for a cover!

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Shoulder up at 2.80!

"Stan drove the head of Dante into the mat." Jay said

"It was a very effect move." Iroh adds

Dante just gets out of the pin, but Stan Smith measures Dante as he kicks him in the face, then garbs his left leg, which he attacked earlier, and drops a leg across it. Smith now cranks it up, tying it into a leg lock, which Dante is clearly in pain from. Dante reaches for the ropes, but they are too far away to just grab. Dante now crawls slowly, trying to reach the ropes, and gets to them. Smith releases the hold and quickly now goes to put a rear naked choke on Dante, but Dante again gets ahold of the ropes and this time keeps holding on, making sure Smith doesn't go for another submission move. The Ref backs Smith off, making sure of no cheap shots, but as soon as Dante begins to get back up, Smith runs in with a right hand, staying on top of Dante.

"Stan is staying on top of Dante." Iroh said

"He's also aiming for submissions to wear Dante down or make him tap." Jay adds

Smith now mixes things up with an uppercut, then a chop to the chest, before nailing another right hand and then pulling Dante's head into a raised knee strike, before he takes him down with a snapmare, and applying a sleeper hold. The crowd starts clapping and stamping their feet (78/0), getting behind Dante as he feeds off their energy to battle back to his feet. Dante gets some shots in on the midsection of Stan Smith. Dante gets free after a couple more and runs off the ropes, right into Smith who pulls him up plants him down with a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker! Smith covers

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Kickout at 2.75

"Marvelous counter by Stan." Iroh said

"He shut down Dante, before Dante could hit anything to raise his momentum." Jay said

Smith gets up and starts to argue with the referee over the pace of the count. Smith shakes his head at the ref, then turns back and gets Dante to his feet, before throwing him into the turnbuckle. Stan then nails him with some big right and lefts, rocking Dante, who is taking a battering at the moment from an extra physical Smith. Smith places Dante up on the top turnbuckle. Smith climbs up with him, then gets under his right arm, and locks it up, before leaping off with an Exploder Suplex off the turnbuckle! The crowd goes wild with a big cheer and even a few "Holy Shits" break out as both men are down (84/10). Smith stirs after a few moments and sees that Dante is down and not making any movements, and crawls over and covers Dante

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KICKOUT AT 2.98!

"That had to have been a three!" Jay said

"It wasn't! That incredible exploder suplex wasn't enough." Iroh said

Dante kicks out to a huge pop from the crowd and Smith' eyes open wide in disbelief, he puts his hands on his head and glares at The Ref, who holds 2 fingers up to Stan. Smith gets up and looks down at Dante, not believing he kicked out. Smith drops and covers again

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Kickout again

"Stan is starting to get angry as Dante starts to kick out of moves." Jay said

Smith slaps the mat, getting annoyed with Dante' resistance. Smith now goes for the dreaded Patriot Act, but Dante is wary of it and uses his legs to counter and send Smith through the ropes to the outside, with Smith' head knocking off the apron on the way down. Dante gets up, taking a deep breath after the punishment he's taken, and sees Smith getting back up on the outside, Dante rebounds off the ropes and leaps over them, clearing it and landing on Smith with a Flipping Plancha! The crowd loves it as another "Dante" chant starts (78/0). Dante gets Smith up and rolls him back into the ring. Dante now gets up top, and waits for Smith to get up, before leaping off with a crossbody, but Smith catches him in midair with a tilt a whirl powerslam! The crowd busts a nut for the move as Smith makes a cover

"Holy crap! That's it!" Jay predicts

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"NO!" Calls Iroh as Dante kicks out

The crowd erupt, thinking it was all over, and Smith rolls off Dante in shock. Smith now gets up and stomps on Dante in frustration. Smith does it again, yelling at Dante to stay down. Stan Smith climbs to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Dante to get up. Dante does, and Smith umps off looking for an axe handle sledge, but Dante meets him with a dropkick to Stan's massive chin! The crowd comes alive as the smack knocks Smith down with a savage whiplash effect and both men are down. The Ref checks both men, and begins to utilize his 10 count 1...2...3...4...5...Dante begins to move over and he gets an arm on Smith

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Smith kicks out. The crowd lets out a sigh of disappointment. (0/79)

"These two are laying it out on the line tonight." Jay said

"The No Limits Champion has brought a competitive edge out of everyone who wants to be the No Limits Champion." Notes Iroh

Dante & Smith get to their feet at the same time and Dante hits Smith with a right, then a left, then another right before breaking out into a flurry of rights and lefts which brings the crowd alive again, as Dante unloads all he's got on Stan, who is backed against the ropes, trying to defend himself. Dante now Irish Whips Smith into the other set of ropes and then as Smith comes back at him, Dante runs to the ropes in front of him and leaps back with a Spingboard Crossbody. Dante hooks both of Stan's legs

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Smith ROLLS THROUGH, PINNING Dante!

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KICKOUT!

"Dante kicks out just in time!" Exclaims Iroh

"Back and forth these two men go. Old school power and technical ability vs Speed and athleticism. Who's going to win?" Jay said, excited about this match

Smith now gets Dante ready the Legalized! But, as he lifted him up for it, Dante was able to land on his feet. Stan turned around into a kick to the gut. Dante then hooks him up and connects with the Devil May Cry! Dante covers

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FOOT ON THE ROPES!

"Dante had it won!" Jay said

"I think he thinks he has it won!" Iroh pointed out

Dante thinks he has the match won and gets up holding his arms up, but the ref shows Dante that Smith has his foot on the middle rope. Dante can't believe it and falls back against the ropes, this absorbing match taking a lot out of him. Dante now looks to the turnbuckle and hops onto the apron and climbs up to the top. Dante balances himself and jumps off looking to hit an Elbow drop, but no one home as Smith moves away! The crowd lets out a loud "Awww" as Dante crashes and burns to the mat sees this and latches the Patriot Act on Dante in the middle of the ring! The crowd boos as Smith' painful submission move is locked in and Dante is a fair distance from safety of the ropes. Smith is talking to Dante, saying "Quit pretty boy" among other insults and encouragements for Dante to tap, but Dante refuses to. The Ref drops down, asking Dante if he wants to give it up, but Dante refuses, shaking his head as he yells out in pain. Dante tries to reach for the ropes, but they are out of his reach. Dante tries to crawl towards them, but the Patriot Act is locked in tight. Stan has it locked in tight as Dante reaches to, to touch his hurt leg. Dante's hand goes up, looking like he's about to tap, but then he flings it towards the ropes, and gets his fingertips to the bottom rope! The crowd erupts (80/0), The Ref tells Smith to relinquish the hold

"Stan Smith is beside himself that Dante has made it to the ropes." Iroh said

"Dante's leg and more importantly ankle has been hurt. This is going to affect him if he tries to hit a Devil Trigger." Jay said

Smith falls to his knees, looking to the heavens as if to say "What do I have to do?" Stan now stalks Dante, getting ready for the American Way, his fingers twitching, anticipating as Dante gets up, very slowly, gingerly favoring his right leg as he gets back to his feet. Stan kicks him on that that leg and puts him between his legs. However, Dante lifts him up and connects with a back body drop! Dante, once again hits the Ebony and Ivory on Stan. Dante covers, holding his right leg.

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Kickout at 2.90

"The longer this match goes. The more Dante's leg is going to be a target." Iroh said

"This is a Championship match Iroh. Dante doesn't give a damn about his right leg. He gives a damn about being one Devil Trigger away from becoming the new TCW No Limits Champion!" Jay said

Dante rolls toward the corner and gets up using the ropes. The crowd was firmly behind him as he crouches, calling for Stan to get up. The crowd stands up, anticipating a Devil Trigger. Dante pats his leg as Stan gets to his feet. Dante, with all the Adrenaline runs at Stan, only for Stan to bend over and grab Dante's right leg! Stan twists his ankle and turns him over for another Patriot Act! The crowd starts to boo as Stan has the hold locked in tight, once again. This time seeking an end as he is sweating heavily from this man. Dante is shaking his head no. Dante uses his leg power and rolls through the Patriot Act! Stan flies out of the ring and lands outside. The ref begins to count as Dante rolled over and used the ropes to stand up. The ref is at a 3 count as Stan Smith stands up only to get a slingshot crossbody! A loud "This is Awesome!" Chant starts up as the ref restarts his count. At the count of Two, Dante rolls over toward the guard rail and used it to stand himself up. At the five count, Stan got to his feet as Dante hobbled back to him. Stan punches Dante in the gut and connects with a Legalized on the outside floor! Stan rolls back in the ring at the six count. Stan sits in the ring smiling as Dante crawls toward the ring apron. The ref is at nine! Dante's leg give out and the ref calls for the bell at ten!

"Here is you winner at 19:00, via count out and Still No Limits Champion, Stan Smith!" Announces Perch

"Are you freaking serious?" An outraged Iroh said as Stan proudly gets his hand raised

"It was a count out victory, but it's still a victory. Dante lost a very competitive match." Jay said as Dante is laying outside on the floor holding his right foot

"It's a shame that a great match ended in such a fashion. But, this does mean that Stan Smith will face Johnny bravo at Glory Bound." Iroh says.

(Interview Area)

"Hello, I am Maria Menounos. We are just getting started here at Proving Ground as the No Limits Division continues to heat up. But, my guest at this time isn't apart of the No Limits division. They're a member of the Vixxen's division. In fact, she is the Champion of the Vixxen's division. Please welcome, Shayne Daniels." Maria said as she stepped onto the set. "So, how are you feeling tonight?"

"How am I feeling? I am the Vixxen's Champion. In fact, I've been Champion for almost nine months. In those nine months I've butted heads with Kyla Brooks. She seems to be my enteral rival. However, that rivalry will end tonight. I'm going to end Kyla Brooks' hopes of ever holding this Championship. I'm going to do it by myself. I don't need Christian Din to protect me. I don't need Ivory to fight for me. I'm not going to pull any cheap tactics. I'm going to wrestle Kyla Brooks, so she has no excuses when I beat her. If this was a storybook then the underdog known as Kyla Brooks would win and celebrate. But this isn't. This is reality and the reality is that Kyla Brooks can not beat me. The reality is that Kyla's dreams are going to be squashed. The relaity is that I will be celebrating my win and Kyla's last chance. I've been the top Vixxen since day one and Kyla has always been number two. Tonight, I'm going to show her why she's always been number two. Kyla Brooks, you fought hard for this and I honestly respect that. However, it'll all crash down on you. This isn't a fairy tail. This is TCW." Shayne Said before leaving the scene

(Back to the ring.)

"The following contest is the King of the Castle match and it is for the TCW North American Championship and the right to be called the King of TCW!" Announces Perch to massive pop (90/0). "The match will start as a fatal four way elimination match until the final two. Then it will change to a ladder match where the first person to pull the North American Championship down will win the match, the title and the right to be the second King of TCW!"

Someday you gotta find another way, you better right your mind

and live by what you say

Today is just another day unless you set your sights and try to find a way

I say fuck authority

Silent majority

Raised by the system

Now it's time to rise against them

(Fuck Authority by Pennywise plays)

"Please welcome first. He is from Toronto and weighs in at 215 pounds. Representing the Rebellion, Jordan Tyler!" Announces Perch as Jordan makes his way out to the ring. Ladders are around the stage, for the ladder match portion. (89/0)

"What a massive reaction for this young man." Iroh said

"The Rebellion is depending on this kid to win the match, but is it too much for Jordan Tyler to handle?" Jay said

Lost in a world of doubt and insecurity

Nothing that you hold sacred, nothing you believe

Your life is a contradiction

While you thrive on manipulation

(The thing I Hate by Stabbing Westward plays)

"Next, from London England. And weighs in at 232 pounds. Chris Anderson!" Announces Perch (40/20)

"In the middle of all this Rebellion vs Corporate Dynasty and Forest Griffin's neutrality, Chris Anderson sneaked into this match." Jay said

"Chris Anderson qualified with help from Tyson Stone in a match against Johnny Bravo." Iroh reminds us

Uhh, I keep it playa while some choose to play it safe

Boy check the rsume, it's risky business in the A (A)

And I've been witness to this history, ever since the 10th grade

We went from rockin braids to temp fades

I twist my A hat to the side just for style

Or throw on the Gucci bucket with the flowers super fly

Wow, the Southern pride been known to shut it down

(Shutterbug by Big Boi plays)

"Next from Washington DC and weighing in at 390 pounds. Representing the Corporate Dynasty, Titan!" Announces Perch (0/85)

"Titan Blake holds a win over the number one contender for the TCW Championship and been on tear since returning. However, he has caught the eye of Forest Griffin who is the defending champion." Said Jay

"Titan isn't entering the ring where a member of the rival stable, The Rebellion stands." Iroh said noting Titan is at ringside as Jordan stands in the ring suddenly Jordan backs up and jumps at Titan with a Suicide Dive! The bell rings!

"Jordan sent the first strike!" Iroh said

"Forest hasn't even entered the arena!" Jay exclaimed

Jordan starts to hammer away at the bigger Titan Blake, but Titan pushes Jordan away. Jordan jumps back on him throwing fist after fist at Titan, surprising everyone with his pitbull like mentality. Chris Anderson stands in the ring watching, as Titan once again pushes Jordan off. The second Jordan gets to his feet, Titan takes him down with a running shoulder block! Titan then climbs up onto the ring apron. Chris Anderson backs up as the crowd seems mild at this staredown (50/0). Then...

Circling your, circling your, circling your head,

The crowd explodes out of their seats (94/0) as the TCW North American Champion, Forest Griffin steps into the Consol Energy Center! Titan turns his head as he looks at Forest walking down the ramp with a bad attitude on his face. Suddenly, Chris Anderson running dropkicks Titan on the side of the face, knocking him off the ring apron and onto the floor. Titan lands on his feet, but Jordan is there to meet him with as kick across the chest. Forest slides into the ring and Chris runs at him, only for Forest to catch him with a double leg takedown. Forest quickly mounts Chris and begins to throw a few punches at him, before getting off and letting out a roar.

"Forest is a house of fire!" Iroh states

"This match is just getting started Iroh!" Jay exclaimed

Outside of the ring, Titan Irish whips Jordan Tyler into the guardrail, once again ridding himself of the smaller man. Titan turns around to see Forest in the ring, challenging him to enter. The crowd continue their electric nature as Titan slides into the ring. Titan throws a right hand, and nails Forest, but The Champ counters immediately with one of his own! The two begin to exchange hard rights, but eventually, it's Forest who wins out, hitting Titan with three consecutive shots in a row! Forest then winds up and comes back with a huge right hands to the chin of Titan, knocking him down! Forest lifts Titan up, and shoots Titan into the corner. Forest then charges into the corner – and runs right into a big boot from Titan! Forest staggers backward, and then Titan charges out of the corner, only for Forest to sidestep him. Titan runs into a springboard dropkick from Jordan Tyler! Titan is turned around on impact and Forest takes him down with a clothesline. With the crowd cheering, Forest quickly covers Titan, hooking the far leg as Jordan Tyler gets to his feet.

"Jordan and Forest used some team work." Iroh said

"I wouldn't call it team work. I'd call it, following up on a move by the other guy." Jay said

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Titan kicks out a 1.96

Chris Anderson begins to get to his feet as he makes eye contact with Jordan. Forest stands up after the kick out and notices Jordan and Chris looking at each other. Forest quickly backs up with his back to the corner, his eyes on all three challengers and his fist in the air. Jordan and Chris meet up right in front of Forest. Suddenly Jordan turns around and swings a kick into the chest of the large Titan! The crowd pops for Jordan not ganging up on Forest, but he'd fall victim to a kick to the gut from Chris Anderson! However, Forest would come up from behind and hit an overhead german suplex on Chris Anderson! Jordan tries to hit Forest with a roundhouse kick, but Forest ducks and Titan catches Jordan Tyler's leg. Titan pulls him in for an exploder suplex. Titan stands up and Forest greets him with a knee to the hip. Forest comes down on him with a couple body shots, but Titan jacks him with an uppercut to the chin. Forest reels backwards as Titan bounces off the ropes and connects with a wheel kick! Titan hooks Forest's leg.

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Chris Anderson comes down on Titan with a 630 Senton!

"What the hell is he thinking?" Jay shouts in disapproval. "This is a elimination match, not a first fall to the finish."

"Maybe he wants Forest around since Titan out matches all of them in size. It's a smart and sound strategy" Suggests Iroh

Titan rolls off Forest holding his back as Chris Anderson steps out onto the ring apron and climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Chris goes for another 630 senton, but Titan rolls out of the way. Chris stands up with his back taking a hard hit. With his back on the ring mat, Titan reaches up and wraps his hand around the throat of Chris Anderson. Titan sits up with an angry stare that glares at the man who broke up his pin fall. Titan stands up on his feet and connects with the Free Fall (Now a Tongan Death Grip into a Chokeslam.)! Titan keeps his arm around Chris's throat signaling a pinfall as he looks at the booing crowd.

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"Chris Anderson has been eliminated at 5:35 by Titan Blake." Announces Perch

"Titan just shut Chris down with that free fall." Said Iroh

"Now this creates an interesting scenario. The Corporate Dynasty, The Rebellion and the Champion are left. Only two of these factors will move onto the final stage, which is a ladder match. Jordan would be the favorite in a ladder match situation, but Forest and Titan might knock him out of the match in this section so he doesn't make it." Jay analyzes

Titan gets back to his feet only for Jordan to back him into the corner with a dropkick. Jordan Tyler follows in, full of gusto, unleashing some stiff right hands on the big man, with a large section of the fans now counting along "Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine"… Jordan Tyler backs away, winding up, waiting for Titan to stagger out of the corner, and drills Titan with a roundhouse kick, to knock Titan down! Jordan Tyler drops an elbow on The Beast, and makes a cover.

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Kick out at 2.03

"Titan looks to be shaken by the barrage from Jordan Tyler." Says Jay

"Jordan Tyler came from out of nowhere once Chris was eliminated." Mentions Iroh

"You always have to keep an eye in these types of matches. Jordan's on top right now, but Forest could get back up and could change the dynamic easily." Jay explains

Jordan backs Titan into the ropes, and shoots him off into the corner, looking to charge with a clothesline, but Titan dodges out of the corner, and as Jordan Tyler hit's the turnbuckles hard, Titan spots the opportunity and clotheslines Jordan on the back of the head. Titan rolls him on his back and pins him.

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Kick out at 2.06

Jordan Tyler quickly bounces up, but Titan is just quicker to the punch, stopping Jordan with a knee to the midsection. Titan sends Jordan back into the corner, but when Jordan Tyler hits it. Jordan charges right back with a dropkick to the chest. Titan backs into the ropes and comes back with a clothesline, only for Jordan to duck. Titan turns around and Jordan leaps in the air before connecting with a Jumping Tornado DDT! Jordan rolls Titan over and hooks his massive right leg.

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Kick out at 2.50

"Titan kicks out of one of Jordan's signature moves." Iroh said

"But momentumn has shifted into Jordan Tyler's favor." Jay said

Jordan Tyler gets to his feet, and quickly climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Perching himself onto the top rope, sitting in wait. Patiently he waits for Titan to stand up, but he is caught off guard when Forest Griffin jumps onto the second turnbuckle and pulls Jordan Tyler down with an Arm Drag! The crowd pop as Forest has reentered the match.

"Just like I said earlier. Forest could reenter at any time and change the dynamic of the match!" Jay said

"The excitement is building here in Pittsburgh as Forest Griffin has come out of nowhere and halted Jordan Tyler's momentum." Iroh said

Forest quickly gets to feet and circles both his challengers waiting for one or the other to get up. Jordan Tyler gets to his feet first, so Forest puts him in a standing rear naked choke. Jordan tries to lift his legs and touch the ropes, but Forest drags Jordan away from the ropes and drops down onto the floor with a full rear naked choke locked in. Jordan starts flailing his arms as a dueling "Let's go Jordan, Tap Jordan Tap!" chant begins (45/ 55). Jordan continues to flail his arms as Titan stands up and sees what's happening. Titan bounces off the ropes and runs toward Forest and Jordan . Titan goes for a splash, but Forest quickly lets go and pushes Jordan away, before rolling to saftey as Titan takes the jump. Titan hits his chest on the ring mat. Forest quickly gets on Titan and shows an impressive amount of strength with a deadlift German Suplex to the big man! The crowd explodes in "T-C-DUB!" Chants as Forest rolls away.

"Holy crap! What a show of power by Forest Griffin! He might be small, but he's freaking amazing!" Praises Jay

"That had to take a lot out of him Jay." Iroh suggests

And it did, as Forest rolls to the ropes and gets to his feet. Jordan Tyler is on the other side of the ring, using the ropes to stand up. Jordan catches his breath before noticing Titan. Forest points up at the top turnbuckle and the crowd explodes. Jordan quickly makes his way to the top turnbuckle as Titan lays on the ring mat. Canadian Impact connects! Jordan covers Titan and Forest jumps on Titans legs to make sure that the big man stays down.

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"Titan Blake has been eliminated at 11:43 by both Jordan Tyler and Forest Griffin! Therefore we are down to the final two, which means that this match is now a ladder match!" Announces Perch to the approval of the audience

"They took the beast out! They worked together at the end to take out the bigger threat. I have a feeling that if Titan didn't try that splash when Forest had the Rear Naked Choke in, we'd have him and Forest in the last stage of King of the Castle." Jay said

"Now we're down to two men who have had some tension. Who will be the TCW North American Champion and the second ever King of TCW?" Questions Iroh

Jordan gets to his feet and goes toe to toe with Forest. Titan is rolled out of the ring by two refs. Forest Griffin and Jordan Tyler do not make a move as they fight each other mentally. After a moment or two, Jordan twitches and Griffin attacks with a huge right hand. Jordan staggers back but comes back with a right hand of his own as Forest neck snaps back. Forest turns around and runs forward as he leaps up on Jordan with a lou thez. Both men fall to the mat and begin to hit each other with a number of punches as the ref tries not to get tangled up. The two finally make it up to their feet. Forest steps back and moves forward but Jordan counters with a toe kick to the jaw. Griffin hits the mat and clutches his face in pain as Jordan Tyler falls back and leans against the ropes.

"Jordan Tyler may have just broken Forest's jaw with that kick!" Iroh said

"Jordan is surprisingly keeping up with Forest's strikes." Jay said, impressed

Forest crawls over to the nearest turnbuckle as he slowly pulls himself up to his feet. Griffin is still clutching his jaw as he turns around just as Jordan Tyler runs forward, hitting a dropkick which sends Griffin over the ropes and out of the ring. The crowd goes nuts as Jordan taunts, getting the approval from the fans around him. Jordan Tyler looks around the arena with a smile on his face as he makes his way to the turnbuckle just above Forest Griffin. Forest is still shaking the cobwebs out of his head as Tyler sets himself up on top. Forest slowly starts to get back up to his feet just as Jordan leaps off. Jordan Tyler crashes down onto Forest Griffin as the crowd erupt (90/0). Both men are down hurt, but mostly Griffin as he is clutching his left shoulder.

"Jordan Tyler is such a dare devil and this time it may have paid off. Forest Griffin looks hurt and could be out of the match." suggests Iroh

"I doubt that he is, Iroh. Forest Griffin is a tough cookie- scratch that- a tough fighter." Jay said

Jordan is the first to his feet and he walks over and picks up Forest before rolling him into the ring. The ref is checking on Griffin, who is still holding the shoulder he landed on seconds ago. Jordan stares at a ladder set up near the ramp but decides to roll back into the ring. Jordan walks over to where Griffin is still laid out and the ref is kneeling beside him. Tyler bends over and grabs Forest by his head but before he can attempt a move, Forest explodes forward, sending his shoulder into Tyler and knocking him backwards. Forest is clutching his shoulder once again but manages to get back up to his feet. Forest lifts Jordan up to his feet before picking him up and slamming him down hard onto the mat with a scoop slam. The crowd's cheers continue as Tyler arches his body up in pain. Forest yanks Jordan up by his neck. Griffin grabs hold of Tyler arm and attempts a Russian leg sweep. Before he can throw back their bodies, Jordan Tyler pulls away and manages to hit a leg sweep kick to trip Forest down. Jordan takes this chance and slips out of the ring. He walks up the ramp and takes a 15 foot ladder. He flattens it out then takes it towards the ring. He puts it in vertically, but Forest Griffin kicks the ladder and sends the top of it into Jordan's face! Jordan is knocked down.

" Jordan Tyler just got a face full of steel." Jay said

" It looks like Forest is going to take advantage" Iroh said

Forest grabs the ladder and starts to set it up. He places it in the center of the ring and fixes the legs in place. He then starts to ascend towards the belt. Jordan is holding his jaw and then sees this. He slides under the ropes in a rush. Forest is on the top rung as Jordan has just reached the bottom. Forest reaches up but Jordan jumps up a few rungs and punches him in the gut. Forest doubles over from the wind being knocked out of him. He then takes a shot at Jordan. Jordan hangs on and pushes himself forward to the same level as Forest. He smashes into him with a forearm smash and then grabs him by the head. Jordan leaps off the top with Forest towards the ropes. Forest lands hard on them and Forest ricochet's off before landing hard on the mat. Jordan lands on his feet feeling pumped. He then takes the ladder and closes it. He leans it against the corner and then goes back over to Forest. He picks him off the mat and pulls him to the corner. He pulls him into a DDT position. Jordan then runs at the ladder and runs up the rungs. He goes up and jumps off, spinning off and driving Forest into the mat with a Tornado DDT

"What a DDT by Jordan Tyler!" Exclaims Iroh

"This is his chance to claim the belt!" Jay said

Jordan then grabs the ladder and sets it up in the middle of the ring while Forest is down on the mat. He starts to climb the ladder. The crowd are screaming as Jordan goes up another step. Jordan gets up one more step when Forest pushes himself off the mat. He can sense his title in jeopardy and uses his remaining strength to get to his feet, run at the ladder and shove into it, toppling it to the side. Jordan crashes down hard into the corner and Forest falls against the ropes, needing their support to stand up straight. Forest takes a few seconds to catch his breath. He then goes over and lifts Jordan off the mat and pushes him into the corner. Then, he takes the toppled over ladder and sets it up in front of the corner, flat on the ground. He then lifts Jordan high off the mat, sitting on the top of the turnbuckle. Forest then climbs up with him. He takes a few shots at his ribs and wraps his arm around his body. He then gets his feet on to the top rope. Forest connects with an overhead Belly to Belly suplex off the top turnbuckle and onto the ladder below!

"Oh my god!" Iroh shouts

"Forest just Belly to Belly suplexed him into that closed ladder. What a freaking maneuver." Jay said

Jordan lands spine first along the ladder with a big crack. He twists and turns as he rolls off on to the mat as the pain rushes through his body. Forest is leaning on the bottom rope, watching this in glee. A booming "Forest Griffin" chant happens (95/0) in appreciation of the pain he's caused. He takes the ladder as slams it on top of Jordan. Forest then stomps on top of the ladder, stomping it on top of Jordan who again flops around under the ladder from the pain of the steel. Forest leaves Jordan under the ladder and goes through the ropes to the outside. He goes over to the time keeper and shoves him away before taking his chair. Forest throws the chair over the ropes into the ring and follows it as he goes under the ropes. He picks up the chair and places the tip of the chair on the ladder. Jordan is still under and is not moving. Forest then raises the chair high over head before slamming downward on the ladder, smashing it into Jordan The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the cold blooded Forest then starts to move with a purpose (75/29). He tosses the chair aside and pulls the ladder off Tyler. He then opens it up and picks his spot under the hanging title belt. He then slowly starts to move up the ladder

"Forest is showing ruthlessness against Jordan Tyler." Jay said

"I knew Forest Griffin would show no mercy tonight. But I didn't expect that to happen." Iroh says

Jordan is lying under the ropes, still down. Forest goes up one more rung. The crowd are getting louder and louder as they see the ending coming closer as Forest continues to climb. Forest goes up another step, getting closer. He is near the top and reaches up. He touches the belt with his fingertips but is just out of reach. He goes up one more step and reaches. However he is distracted by the crowd who suddenly picked up and popped loudly for seemingly no reason. Forest then sees the reason as Jordan standing on the apron beside him. Jordan leaps up, springs off the ropes and connects with a high dropkick on Forest's hip. Forest is knocked right off the top of the ladder and falls flat on the mat. Jordan is also down and is spent of energy.

"Look at these men! They will do anything for this title and the right to be King. How will either man make it to TCW Warzone this Warzone?" Questions Jay

"The desire of both men is strong. This is Jordan's Proving Ground, but also Forest's greatest challenge." Iroh states

After a few moments on the mat, both men start to get up. Jordan is first to react as he runs forward and smashes into Forest with a forearm. Forest is driven back into the rope and Jordan follows up by leaping up when Forest comes back and hits him with a jumping enziguri to the side of the head. Forest looks like he has no clue of where he is. His eyes go all foggy and he falls flat on the mat. Jordan however is not done as he places the ladder flat in the center of the ring. He then picks the dazed Griffin off the mat and stands behind him. He then picks him up as if for a back suplex but then, when Forest is straight up, Jordan powers him back forward, driving him gut first across the ladder. Forest bounces off the steel, holding his gut and coughing, finding it hard to breathe. Jordan pushes him away and then again, grabs the ladder. He again sets up the ladder and double checks it is in the right place. Jordan then leans on the rungs, catching his breath. Then, he places a foot on the bottom rung, sending a spark through the crowd (89/0).

"Now Jordan Tyler has a chance!" Jay said

"Is Jordan going to take the crown and the North American Championship home for the Rebellion?" Iroh questions

Jordan is getting closer and closer. The crowd is getting more and more excited. They can feel a title change coming. Jordan reaches the top rungs and is close enough to reach the belt. He just touches it when a smack happens. Forest has just smacked Jordan in the back with the chair! Jordan immediately pulls his arm down to hold his back. Forest then swings again and smacks Jordan's back again. Jordan drops down and uses the ladder to remain upright. Forest then drops the chair on the floor and then he grabs Jordan. He puts him in position and then steps behind him. Forest then pulls Jordan backwards and drives him down on the chair with a side Russian leg sweep. Jordan lands spine first on the chair. Forest is now on feet and ready to strike. He then delivers a sharp kick to the side of Jordan Tyler. This causes Jordan to roll toward the ropes which he uses to try and get to a vertical base. When he is up however, Forest runs at him and sends the both of them over the top rope to the outside with a Cactus Clothesline. They both land with a smack and are down on the ground. Jordan and Forest start to make it to their feet. Forest is up first and first to make a move. He delivers a chop to Jordan and then grabs his head. Forest runs Jordan along the side of the ring and sends him towards a standing ladder. Jordan's face connects with the side and the steel rips through the flesh. The camera then shows that Jordan has been busted open.

"Good Lord! This match has just gotten a lot more dangerous and it's in front of the two of us." Iroh said

"Jordan sheds blood as these two are having one hell of a ladder match." Jay said

Forest looks down and sees the blood flowing. He then straightens up the ladder again and pats the rungs. He grabs Jordan and picks him off the outside floor by the arm. Forest turns his back to ladder and then pushes Jordan away to his full reach while holding on to his arm. Forest then pulls Jordan back and grabs him. He lifts him up high and sends him for a flapjack into the ladder. Jordan goes high over Forest to the ladder but instead of smashing into it, he stops impact and lands on a middle rung. Then, when Forest turns, Jordan leaps off and catches Forest with a hurricanrana, sending him across to the announcer's table. The crowd goes wild at the high spot. Jordan is on his knees and Forest is getting up, dizzy from the hurricanrana. Once Forest turns to face Jordan, Jordan leaps up and roundhouse kicks Forest on the side of the head. Forest falls back onto the announce table, where Jordan properly puts Forest across the announce table

"I think we had better move Iroh" Jay said

"Way ahead of you Jay" Iroh said before running away

Jordan then starts to lay into Forest with rights to the face to keep him down. The crowd is feeling it right now. Jordan lets his head fall back on the table and then looks around. He goes to the apron and pulls it up. He looks under the ring for a moment before grabbing something. He then starts to pull out a ladder. As he is getting it out, it is clear that this ladder is bigger than the rest. It was 25 feet long. Jordan seems satisfied and brings it back to the table. He then opens and fixes it in position before standing it up in place. Jordan again hits Forest with several more shots before he goes to the ladder to climb it. As he begins, the crowd roar with their blood thirsty approval (95/0). Jordan is going higher and higher and the excitement is building. Jordan is near the top and Forest has still not moved. Jordan makes it to the very top and pushes himself up. Then he balances himself as he stands up vertically. He is looking down at Forest and the crowd is going nuts. Jordan spreads his arms wide and takes in the crowds reactions. Jordan takes one last look around. He takes a deep breath and then he leaps off with a Flip Senton through the announce table

"Holy Shit!" Yells Jay

"Somebody stop this match! They are dead!" Iroh shouts

"Too damn bad Iroh. Neither wants to lose this match and it won't stop until one pulls the title down and sits on their throne!" Jay said

The ref is shocked and is panicking as the Consol Energy Center has absolutely lost it with massive chants of "T-C-DUB". He is checking with both Forest and Jordan to see if they are ok. Forest is holding his gut, finding it hard to breath. Jordan has his head up but his eyes seem to be finding it hard to focus. It is over a minute before more movement happens. The crowd has now transitioned into a "Let's go Jordan, Let's go Forest!" chant (50/50). Forest rolls over off the table and is slowly starting to crawl to the ring. Jordan has moved over to the barrier and is sitting against it, regaining himself. Forest makes his way to the Steel steps and uses them to get himself to his feet. He then leans on the apron and tries to catch his breath.

"Look at them! They are spent!" Iroh said

"So much punishment delivered! So much fight from both of these men! Forest Griffin and Jordan Tyler are putting it all on the line tonight for the Championship and the Throne." Jay said

Forest slowly rolls under the ropes as Jordan pushes himself up. He then stumbles after him and also enters under the ropes. When Jordan gets to his feet, he is met by Forest who hits a smack to his face. Jordan is knocked around and Forest runs at him. Forest follows with a spinning backfist that smacks blood off Jordan's face. Jordan is down on the mat as Forest stands on feet, breathing heavily. Forest gives Jordan no chance to rest as he jumps in the air and comes down on Jordan's head with a big knee drop. Forest gets to his feet as Jordan rolls away. He leans on the ropes for a minute before he goes over and grabs the ladder. Forest pulls it over and places it under the title. When he goes to climb up, he feels a tug as Jordan holds on to his foot. Forest shakes his head. He then signals that he is ending this. He then picks Jordan up and steps behind him. He goes for a Olympic slam, but Jordan Tyler twists his body and connects with a spike DDT!

"What a counter! This is still even!" Iroh said

"It's anyone's match to win!" Jay said

The crowd is jumping up and down in excitement as the two fan favorites battle in the final stage of the King of the Castle match. Jordan crawls over the back of Forest and touches the bottom rung. He then puts his hand on the rung above it, trying to pull himself up. The bloody Jordan reaches up and grabs the fifth rung and pulls himself up, only for Forest to reach up from the mat and grab his foot. Jordan's face is in clear pain below his blood painted face. Forest stands up on his feet, fighting any pain he's been put through. Jordan desperately hangs onto the rung as neither of Jordan's feet is on the ring floor. Forest pulls Jordan away from the ladder. Jordan uses his other leg and kicks him in the mouth, but Forest keeps it locked in. Jordan decides to roll through and send Forest into the ladder. But Forest uses his hands to stop himself from smacking the ladder. Forest turns around to see Jordan jump at him with a Rebel Act, Forest sidesteps it and the knee smashes against the ladder. Jordan roars in pain and feels some more when Forest connects with a Leg hook Belly to back suplex. The crowd explodes as Forest sits up. Forest stands on his feet as Jordan lays beneath him in a bloody heap. Forest puts his foot on the second rung as the crowd becomes unglued. Forest starts climbing slowly. Forest ascends the ladder with the crowd on their feet. Jordan is below him crawling toward the ladder. Forest reaches the top and sits on the top of the ladder as he watches Jordan pull himself up in desperation. Forest reaches up and grabs the TCW North American Championship, before pulling it down to a massive ovation! Jordan falls back down onto the ring mat the second he does.

"Here is your winner at 33:02 and still TCW North American Champion and the Second King of TCW, Forest Griffin!" Announces Perch as Forest slowly steps off the ladder

"Jordan Tyler gave it his all tonight. But so did Forest Griffin and in the end Forest gave a little but more." Jay said as Forest rolls out of the ring and starts to walk towards the stage and his throne

"Forest Griffin has retained his Championship again. He beat Chris Anderson, Titan Blake and Jordan Tyler." Iroh said as we see refs help Jordan out of the ring and up the ramp

"Long live King Forest Griffin!" Declares Jay as Forest steps on the pedestal where hot women Cara Delevingne puts a cape around the tired Forest. Forest sits down on his throne where she puts a crown over his head.

"That man is unstoppable. Who can stop the TCW North American Champion?" Questions Iroh as Forest drapes the TCW North American Championship across his shoulder and turns his head where Jordan Tyler is shown limping up the ramp. The two make eye contact where we see Forest give a small wink at Jordan, who nods back in respect.

"Even in loss, I think Jordan Tyler has proven himself." Jay said as Forest sits on his throne. "But in victory, Forest Griffin continues a path of dominance."

A/N: Well...I'm back. Johnny Bravo defeats Tyson Stone. I was surprised at how well the Stan vs Dante match turned out. It was supposed to be way shorter. The ending was cheap, but I liked the match a lot and Dante's not done yet. The King of the Castle was also a pleasure to write. Forest is king, Titan needed two men to hold him down and Jordan proved his worth even if didn't walk away champion. The next chapter will probably have the Tag titles, Vixxens ball and possibly the 2 out of 3 falls match. REVIEW DAMMIT!

Prediction contest so far:

Sarah: 4

Forcewalker: 3

Toon: 2

Mafia: 2

DarkAngel: 2

Mastadon: 1

Red: 1

Wakko: 1

Prince of Jedi: 1