On the first night of Final Countdown, HurricaneRed defeated Akuroninja and retained the All-Star Championship. Now, Kuroninja and Shurikenger will be teaming up to take on Dragonranger and KibaRanger in a tag team match. Will Kuroninja be able to defeat Dragonranger and show that he's worthy of the main event scene?
This...is The Gauntlet: Final Countdown, part 2.
1. Kuroninja Gold & the Gouraigers vs AbareKiller & the Hell Brothers - Gauntlet Trios Championship
This match was for the Gauntlet Trios Championship. The leader of the Golden Age and the Gouraigers were planning on taking the Gauntlet Trios Championship from the Six Squad.
First, Kuroninja Gold and the Gouraigers, representing the Golden Age, made their entrance. Kuroninja Gold walked to the ring with the Gouraigers behind him, and all 3 of them were ready to take on AbareKiller, Kamen Rider Kick Hopper, and Kamen Rider Punch Hopper. The three of them entered the ring and waited for their opponents.
AbareKiller made his entrance next, with Kamen Rider Kick Hopper and Kamen Rider Punch Hopper behind him. The 3 of them walked to the ring and held up the Gauntlet Trios Championship for everyone to see. The 3 of them entered the ring, and the match was ready to start.
The match began with KabutoRaiger and Kamen Rider Kick Hopper in the ring. KabutoRaiger charged at Kamen Rider Kick Hopper and tried to take him down with a running punch, but Kamen Rider Kick Hopper dodged the attack and took down KabutoRaiger with a dropkick. KabutoRaiger got up and ran back to his corner, where he tagged in KuwagaRaiger. KuwagaRaiger then charged into the ring and took out Kamen Rider Kick Hopper with a clothesline. KuwagaRaiger then dragged Kamen Rider Kick Hopper to his corner and tagged KabutoRaiger in. The two of them began beating down Kamen Rider Kick Hopper in the corner. KabutoRaiger then went for a cover.
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Kamen Rider Kick Hopper kicked out and tagged in Kamen Rider Punch Hopper. Kamen Rider Punch Hopper then ran into the ring and took down KabutoRaiger with a neckbreaker. KabutoRaiger then went to his corner and tagged in Kuroninja Gold, who ran at Kamen Rider Punch Hopper and took him down with an STO. Kuroninja Gold then began calling for his finisher, the Gold Rush, but Kamen Rider Punch Hopper rolled out of the way. Kuroninja Gold then picked Kamen Rider Punch Hopper up, but Kamen Rider Punch Hopper took out Kuroninja Gold with a vertical suplex and tagged in AbareKiller, who charged into the ring and started attacking Kuroninja Gold while he was down. He then went for a cover.
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Kuroninja Gold kicked out and put AbareKiller on his knees. He then kicked AbareKiller in the face, and then went for the Gold Rush on AbareKiller. However, AbareKiller moved out of the way and grabbed Kuroninja Gold's leg. AbareKiller put Kuroninja Gold into the heel hook, and it was over. Kuroninja Gold was forced to submit.
AbareKiller & the Hell Brothers win by submission and retain the Gauntlet Trios Championship.
AbareKiller had succeeded in taking down Kuroninja Gold, and he and the Hell Brothers returned to the back with their titles.
2. Tenbin Gold, Ookami Blue, Oushi Black, & Sasori Orange vs Gokai Black, Kamen Rider Odin, Zyuoh Crow, & DSR
In this match, 4 members of the Kyurangers were going to face 4 members of the En4cers.
First, the Kyurangers made their entrance together. Led by Sasori Orange, the 4 Kyurangers walked to the ring, ready to take down the En4cers' team. This was also Ookami Blue's first match in a long time.
Gokai Black made his entrance next, with DSR, Zyuoh Crow, and Kamen Rider Odin behind him. These 4 fighters, who represented the En4cers, were ready to take on the Kyurangers in this match. As soon as they entered the ring, Gokai Black attacked Sasori Orange, and the match was ready to start.
While the other Kyurangers and En4cers scattered outside the ring in a brawl, Sasori Orange was getting beaten down by Gokai Black. Gokai Black then went for a cover on Sasori Orange.
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Sasori Orange kicked out and kicked Gokai Black in the face. He then ran to his corner and tagged in Oushi Black, who charged at Gokai Black and took him down with a clothesline. Gokai Black went to his corner and tagged in Kamen Rider Odin. Kamen Rider Odin and Oushi Black stared down at each other. However, before Oushi Black could charge at Kamen Rider Odin, Gokai Black, DSR, and Zyuoh Crow ran into the ring and started ganging up on Oushi Black, beating him down. Kamen Rider Odin then picked up Oushi Black and took him down with a chokeslam that could be heard all over the arena. Oushi Black rolled out of the way, but Kamen Rider Odin took him down with a big boot to the face. Kamen Rider Odin then tagged in Zyuoh Crow, who picked Oushi Black up and put him into the chickenwing submission. However, Oushi Black escaped by elbowing Zyuoh Crow and running back to his corner, where he tagged in Tenbin Gold. Tenbin Gold charged at Zyuoh Crow and ducked underneath a clothesline from Zyuoh Crow, and then bounced off the ropes, taking Zyuoh Crow down with a pop-up powerbomb. Tenbin Gold went for the pin.
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Zyuoh Crow kicked out and tagged in DSR, who charged at Tenbin Gold, but Tenbin Gold tagged Ookami Blue in. Ookami Blue took down DSR with a body slam, followed by a body press onto DSR. Ookami Blue went for the pin.
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DSR kicked out and put Ookami Blue into the cobra clutch. Ookami Blue had no choice but to submit.
DSR, Zyuoh Crow, Gokai Black, and Kamen Rider Odin win by submission.
The En4cers continued their beatdown on the Kyurangers after winning the match, but then Shishi Red and Ryu Commander ran down to stop them. Shishi Red took DSR down with a DDT, which allowed Sasori Orange to get up and take out Zyuoh Crow and Gokai Black with a Spear. Everyone then left the ring except for Kamen Rider Odin and Oushi Black, who were staring down at each other.
3. Zyuoh The World's Open Challenge
Before Final Countdown, Zyuoh The World had issued an open challenge to anyone. Now, he had waited long enough, and he was ready to go to the ring to see who had answered the challenge.
First, Zyuoh The World entered the ring. Representing the Underworld, he had become one of the best fighters in The Gauntlet, with victories against many fighters such as Kuroninja. Now, he was planning on going back to the Ultimate Championship, but first, he had this open challenge. Zyuoh The World entered the ring, ready to find out who answered the challenge.
Everyone was starting to wonder who the challenger was going to be. Suddenly, Hebitsukai Silver's entrance music and video played on the stage, and Hebitsukai Silver made his way to the ring. Hebitsukai Silver entered the ring, and the match was ready to start.
When the match began, Hebitsukai Silver charged at Zyuoh The World, but Zyuoh The World was prepared. He took out Hebitsukai Silver with a two-handed chokeslam and went for the pin.
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Hebitsukai Silver kicked out and charged at Zyuoh The World again. Zyuoh The World was ready for another chokeslam, but Hebitsukai Silver used his power to paralyze Zyuoh The World. He then picked Zyuoh The World up and took him down with a backbreaker. Hebitsukai Silver then went for the pin.
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Zyuoh The World kicked out again and saw Hebitsukai Silver running at him. He then faked a punch before slapping Hebitsukai Silver in the face. Zyuoh The World then finished Hebitsukai Silver off with the World's End and went for the pin.
1...2...3!
Zyuoh The World wins by pinfall.
Zyuoh The World had defeated Hebitsukai Silver, and stated that the next thing to do would be to win the Ranger/Rider Rumble.
4. NinjaWhite vs Momoninger vs Chameleon Green - Gauntlet Women's Championship
This match was going to be for the Gauntlet Women's Championship. Chameleon Green was originally going to defend it against NinjaWhite, but then Momoninger was added in after she was forced to vacate the Gauntlet Mixed Tag Team Championship.
First, NinjaWhite made her entrance, being accompanied by Shironinger. NinjaWhite ran into the ring, while Shironinger stayed at ringside to watch as NinjaWhite took on both Momoninger and Chameleon Green. NinjaWhite waited for her opponents in the ring.
Momoninger made her entrance next. She was ready to win the Gauntlet Women's Championship after being forced to vacate the Mixed Tag Team Championship with Kamen Rider Cross-Z. Momoninger entered the ring and joined NinjaWhite, but she was surprised to see Shironinger standing outside.
Finally, Chameleon Green, the Gauntlet Women's Champion, made her entrance. She walked to the ring and held up the Gauntlet Women's Championship for everyone to see. Chameleon Green entered the ring, and the match was ready to begin.
The match began, and both NinjaWhite and Momoninger threw Chameleon Green out of the ring, knocking her unconscious. The two of them then faced each other. NinjaWhite charged at Momoninger and tried to take her down with a running knee strike, but Momoninger rolled out of the way. She then took NinjaWhite down with a suplex and climbed to the top rope, ready for a diving elbow drop. However, NinjaWhite rolled out of the way as Momoninger dove off the top rope. NinjaWhite then went for the cover on Momoninger.
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Momoninger kicked out and got up, but NinjaWhite was ready for more. She charged at Momoninger, who rolled out of the way and caught NinjaWhite off guard with a kick to the chest. Momoninger finished NinjaWhite off with a snap swinging neckbreaker and went for the cover.
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Chameleon Green recovered and rushed into the ring. She broke up the pinfall attempt from Momoninger and was about to finish her off with a superkick, but then NinjaWhite grabbed the both of them and took both of them down with a russian leg sweep. NinjaWhite went for the pin.
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Chameleon Green kicked out and took down NinjaWhite with a superkick. She then went for the pin on Momoninger.
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Chameleon Green wins by pinfall and retains the Gauntlet Women's Championship.
Chameleon Green got the title belt and celebrated in the ring. Momoninger left the ring and walked back to the backstage area, but Shironinger walked with her. Shironinger told Momoninger that the two of them were going to have to team up again.
5. Kamen Rider Zero-One vs Kamen Rider Ouja - Rider-Division Championship
This match was between Kamen Rider Zero-One, who had become the next challenger to the Rider-Division Championship, against Kamen Rider Ouja, the current Rider-Division Champion.
First, Kamen Rider Zero-One made his entrance, ready to take on Kamen Rider Ouja. He entered the ring and waited for Kamen Rider Ouja to arrive.
Kamen Rider Ouja, the Gauntlet Rider-Division Champion, made his entrance next, from the audience. An escort of security guards were following him. They were not there to protect Kamen Rider Ouja from the audience. They were there to protect the audience from Kamen Rider Ouja. Kamen Rider Ouja entered the ring with the Rider-Division Championship belt around his neck, and the match was ready to start.
The bell rang, and immediately, Kamen Rider Ouja charged at Kamen Rider Zero-One. Kamen Rider Zero-One seemed to have been ready for it, however, and he moved out of the way quickly and took out Kamen Rider Ouja with a cutter. Kamen Rider Zero-One went for the pin.
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Kamen Rider Ouja kicked out and picked Kamen Rider Zero-One up. He then put Kamen Rider Zero-One into a headlock, but Kamen Rider Zero-One seemed to have seen that coming too, and took out Kamen Rider Ouja with a judo throw. Kamen Rider Zero-One then took out Kamen Rider Ouja with a souble stomp and went for another cover.
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Kamen Rider Ouja kicked out again and pushed Kamen Rider Zero-One down, but Kamen Rider Zero-One rolled backward and bounced back from the ropes, pushing Kamen Rider Ouja backward. Kamen Rider Zero-One then jumped on the top rope and took out Kamen Rider Ouja by doing a backflip and landing on Kamen Rider Ouja. Kamen Rider Zero-One then picked up Kamen Rider Ouja, ready to hit the Zero Hour, but then Kamen Rider Ouja trapped Kamen Rider Zero-One into a chokehold. Kamen Rider Zero-One tried to fight back, but ultimately passed out.
Kamen Rider Ouja wins by TKO and retains the Rider-Division Championship.
Kamen Rider Ouja picked up the Rider-Division Championship and held it up for everyone to see, before walking out of the ring.
MAIN EVENT: YOZORA vs Dragonranger & KibaRanger
Kuroninja and Shurikenger were ready to take on Dragonranger and KibaRanger. Kuroninja wanted to win this match so he could prove to everyone that he was ready for the main event.
First, Dragonranger and KibaRanger made their entrance together. Dragonranger was in front, while KibaRanger was behind Dragonranger. The two of them walked to the ring slowly, ready to take on Kuroninja and Shurikenger. Dragonranger was confident that he would win against Kuroninja easily. The two of them entered the ring and waited for their opponents.
Next, the team of Kuroninja and Shurikenger, also known as YOZORA, made their entrance next. Kuroninja and Shurikenger rushed to the ring, ready to take on Dragonranger and KibaRanger. Kuroninja brought a white glowstick with him in this match. Both Kuroninja and Shurikenger entered the ring, and the match was ready to start.
The match began with Shurikenger and KibaRanger in the ring. KibaRanger charged at Shurikenger and took him down with a clothesline, but then Shurikenger did a backflip and landed on his feet. He then charged at KibaRanger and took him down with a dropkick before going for the pin.
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KibaRanger then kicked out and tagged in Dragonranger, who entered the ring and took down Shurikenger with a Rock Bottom, before picking him up and challenging Kuroninja. Shurikenger tagged Kuroninja in, and Kuroninja jumped into the ring, only to be taken down by a Rock Bottom from Dragonranger, who went for a cover.
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Kuroninja kicked out, shocking Dragonranger. Dragonranger charged at Kuroninja, intent on finishing him off with another Rock Bottom, but Kuroninja stunned Dragonranger with a superkick. He then went to the corner and ran back, taking Dragonranger down with a running knee strike to the face. Kuroninja went for the cover.
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Dragonranger kicked out, so Kuroninja changed tactics. He went outside the ring to pick up his glowstick, and switched the colour from white to pink. Kuroninja then went back in the ring and took down Dragonranger with a running clothesline, before changing up energy for his next finisher. Dragonranger got up, but Kuroninja finished him off with Tokyo Loneliness. Kuroninja went for the pin.
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Dragonranger kicked out and went out of the ring. He picked up Kuroninja's glowstick and threw it at the stage, as far away from Kuroninja's reach as possible. He then went back into the ring and picked Kuroninja up for another Rock Bottom, but Kuroninja reversed it by dropkicking Dragonranger in the face mid-finisher. Kuroninja then picked Dragonranger up and finished him off with the Dead Heat Driver. Kuroninja went for the pin.
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YOZORA win by pinfall.
Kuroninja and Shurikenger had defeated Dragonranger and KibaRanger. The two of them celebrated, but then Shurikenger threw Kuroninja out of the ring. He picked up a microphone and told Kuroninja that he didn't mean to do it, but in order to become the next challenger for the Ultimate Championship, he would have to go through the Ranger/Rider Rumble.
