A/N: Since Luck of the Draw is quite the big show, I'm just going to do this Firestorm like the last one so we can get to the pay-per-view after Shotgun Saturday Night.
USPW Monday Night Firestorm Episode 9
Venue: KFC Yum! Center
Date: April 13th, 2020
State/City: Louisville, Kentucky
Commentators: Russ Markley, Greg Justice, and Jasmynn Relect
(A scene is set up as an unknown figure is in a car flipping the key inside the ignition and starting the engine. He then checks his mirrors, takes a sip of hot coffee, and places his hand upon the stick shift. The figure then pulls the lever down to the 'D' letter on the pad as the car started taking off.)
Living breathing for a single moment
We've left everything we had being
Time to roll brothers out and over
Nothing to lose, nothing but time
(The car speeds into a parking garage as the headlights shine brightly and the car heads up the different floors. The figure stays in his seat before reaching the top floor before swerving the car to a stop.)
Are you sure you wanna take this road now?
Are you certain that you're gonna win?
Did they tell you it could be over?
Over and done before you begin
(The figure then reverses the car backwards as he looks behind him seeing a ramp leading off the top of the garage and he hits it launching off backwards. He lands roughly on the road before turning it around and going straight again.)
Everything you know will not prepare you
Nothing's gonna change if you resist
Everything you got, bring it on, we dare you
Nothing will compare to this
(The car drives off as the screen shows Jonathan Steele posing for the crowd, Preston Starr hitting a Tope Con Hilo on all three members of the Falcon's Prophecy, Cody Fireheart hitting an Impaler DDT on Connor Gates, Brodie Lee staring menacingly into the camera, and Orange Cassidy doing a kip up with his hands fully in his pockets.)
It's an avalanche! (Are you ready for this?)
It's a critical mess! (Are you ready for this?)
It's your massive attack! (Are you ready for this?)
It's gonna kick your ass! (Are you ready for this?)
(The scene shows the logo of USPW being bold white letters, but the top line of 'S' and the bottom line of 'P' are neon blue. Pyro of red, blue, green, yellow, and orange go off in the arena as the main titantron was circular showing the main logo for the show of 'USPW: Firestorm' and the mini-tron is the same as the ones WWE used in 2008-2011. There was even five screens going up the stage resembling a speed gauge you would find in any automation vehicle.)
Bring the fire!
and you take your chance!
Start the fight!
We'll bring your answer!
Ooh, ready for this!
Are you ready for this?!
Beginning Segment: The commentators welcome the crowd to Firestorm talking about the intense invasion by AEW over the last couple weeks as well as the carnage that has been made between both companies. They hype up an interview with Cody Fireheart on his status six days before his biggest match yet taking on Chris Jericho. They also say Jonathan Steele has seemingly disappeared after leaving the Boiler Room last week and no one has heard from him since. "Hero (Instrumental)" by Skillet plays as the crowd boos Preston Starr coming out holding his Television Championship with Viktor and Connor Chaos behind him as they walk down the ramp getting in the ring.
Preston says that it's time for the story to end and that he has finally beaten and buried the soul of the Bloodline. He continues on saying that Jonathan was just facing an inevitable end that was suitable for him and he was shrouded in the darkness he helped create. Preston now says it's time to focus for Sunday and destroying the one-hit wonder known as Darby Allin. He says that Darby has given him notice after notice after notice about the potential end of his title reign, but he has never been the man to come face-to-face with him. "Secret Agent Man" by Johnny Rivers plays as William comes out and stomps down the ramp saying Preston better not think it's over between them. He speaks and admits he didn't understand at first why Jonathan wanted revenge, but he just kept himself closed off that Preston turned his back on them. Preston says he isn't playing these games anymore and it's over so Will should just deal with it. William says he's not through with any of them considering what happened last week. Viktor takes the mic saying that Will felt every bit of chaos in his torture. William wants a match with Preston tonight, but Preston denies him saying he wants to focus on training for Darby. However, Connor Chaos offered himself up staring down Will as Will dropped the mic getting a match next.
Match One: William Ashworth vs. Connor Chaos (w/Viktor and Preston Starr)
The Match: (William and Connor butted heads as each powerhouse was put on equal display here with William hitting Powerslams even with one in the corner. Connor hit strong Lariats knocking Will for a loop and he got two pins after hitting two, but Will kicked out after 2 on each. Preston trash talked Will as much as he could to distract, but once Connor tried locking in a Cobra Clutch, Will reversed Connor to the outside flattening Preston against the floor. Will gets outside punching Connor and slamming his head along the barricade. Connor gets an uppercut running away as Will chases him tackling him from behind punching his head. Will gets Connor in around 7 and he gets the fist ready for the KO Punch, but Viktor distracts him getting on the apron only for Viktor to taste the punch. Connor rolled Will up getting a near fall and Connor slaps the mat. Preston gets in the ring with his title and the referee tries getting him out as Connor gets Will up in a corner. However, Darby comes out and stares down Preston with the TV Champion glaring his opponent down. Will comes out full force with a Double Clothesline before winding up his fist knocking Connor out for the three count.)
Winner: William Ashworth (5:10) Referee: Tyrone Regis
A quick graphic is shown that Sami Callihan is in action against Connor Gates later on in the night as Orange Cassidy will also be taking on Madman Fulton as well.
A quick promo by Kevin Sullivan in a dark room is shown as he holds Duhop's briefcase up for the fans to see and stares at it telling Grim and Duhop that this war ends one of two ways: their inevitable destruction or surrendering for mercy.
Match Two: 15-Man Casino Battle Royale for a shot at the USPW United States Championship
The Match: (Before the match, WWE Hall of Famer Theodore Long joined commentary as he was in town and thought he stop by to see what USPW is all about. The first three wrestlers starting the match out were El Hijo de L.A. Park, Ace Marksman, and Jordan Oliver as both Ace and Oliver doubled team L.A. Park driving him into a corner trying to eliminate him, but the luchador fights off both of them hitting Oliver with a Superkick sending the Injustice member through the middle rope. L.A. Park hit some chops to Ace and managed to hit a Canadian Destroyer on Ace to make the crowd cheer before the timer reached zero for the Spades (Myron Reed, Kotto Brazil, and Nolan Exodus) to come down the ramp. Reed and Brazil went to go help Oliver up as Nolan used fast kicks on Park hitting a Spin Kick before executing a Facebuster. Nolan hit a Basement Dropkick to Ace sending him under the bottom rope as Injustice kept to themselves on the outside. The timer reaches zero as the Hearts (Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Luchasaurus, and Bonifer) came down the ramp to enter. Bonifer gets Ace back in the ring as Greg goes all out with elbows to Nolan and Park. He gets Park in the corner hitting forearms to wind down the luchador. Luchasaurus wrestled with Bonifer as Bonifer goes for some strong Headbutts to the dinosaur wrestler, but he suffers from a Spear by Ace. Injustice keeps themselves on the outside waiting for the right moment as the timer began counting down again. This time, it was Diamonds (Adam Blackwell, Hollywood Hooligan, and Jervis Cottonbelly) that made their presence down to the ring. Park was in danger of being eliminated by Bonifer and Greg as the luchador fell on the apron, but Luchasarus hits a Chokeslam on Bonifer. Hooligan heads to the top hitting a Missile Dropkick to Luchasarus. Ace tries for a Spear on Hooligan, but Hooligan pulls down the top rope letting Ace fly over to the floor (Ace Marksman eliminated). Nolan kicks Hooligan in the gut and tries for Realm of the Tombs, but Hooligan lifts Nolan on the shoulders dumping him over to the floor (Nolan Exodus eliminated). Jervis hits chops to Hooligan's chest for eliminating his best friend, but Adam runs at both men hitting a Double Clothesline over the top rope (Hollywood Hooligan and Jervis Cottonbelly eliminated). Adam would follow up with Mark of the Beast (Clothesline from Hell) on Bonifer as the timer ran out for the Aces (Kurt Bale, Jungle Boy, and Marko Stunt) to show up. Adam hit a Shoulder Charge to Greg as Kurt joined him, but they got into a faction war with Jurassic Express. However, Adam disposed of Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt quickly as Adam quickly sent Luchasaurus outside eliminated (Luchasaurus eliminated). Bale even hit an Enzurgiri to Stunt and picked him up to eliminate him (Marko Stunt eliminated). Kurt and Adam got Greg Valentine up running the ropes to hit a Clothesline/Metora combo to the old man. Adam eliminated the veteran as Nightfall runs rampant in the match (Greg Valentine eliminated). However, Injustice comes in as all three members scramble onto both members as Park lays down in the corner. Jordan and Reed hit a Double DDT to Adam as Kotto gets Bale in the corner as the 3-on-1 assault happens with Injustice kicking Bale in the corner getting cheers, but the lights start flickering before going out. Ryan Lewis appears as the lights come on as Jordan runs at him before getting tossed over (Jordan Oliver eliminated) and he also hits the God Hand on Kotto. Adam grabs Reed from behind as he bends him him over hitting the Morningstar Driver (Double Underhook Brainbuster). Reed gets tossed by Adam (Myron Reed eliminated) as Lewis joins his partner in the middle of the ring staring down Jungle Boy. Park went after Bale kicking him down in the corner before putting him in the Tree of Woe hitting a Dropkick in the corner until he met Ryan face-to-face. Ryan and Park got into it as Bonifer snuck up behind Adam hitting multiple Axe Handles sending Adam through the middle rope onto the apron. Bonifer gets Adam back in hitting the Dublin Bridge (Rope Hung Stunner). Bale comes up hitting a Jumping Reverse Bulldog as Ryan hits Last Rites to Park over the top rope (El Hijo de L.A. Park eliminated) before hitting Bonifer with a God Hand. Bale eliminates Bonifer (Bonifer eliminated) as they all three set their sights on Jungle Boy. However, Vlad comes from out of the crowd heading inside as he lifts a running Bale hitting the Russian Nightmare to the outside (Kurt Bale eliminated). He and Ryan get into a bit of a scuffle before Vlad lifts Ryan up hitting the Russian Nightmare on the big man as Adam, Kotto, and Jungle Boy remained. Kotto took it to Jungle Boy as he gets him on the ropes trying to eliminate him, but JB positions himself with the legs around the neck pulling Kotto over eliminating the last Injustice member (Kotto Brazil eliminated). However, Adam hits a Forearm Smash eliminating Jungle Boy (Jungle Boy eliminated) and winning the match.
Winner: Adam Blackwell (22:45) Referees: Howard Crinkle, Tyrone Regis, and Oscar Johnson
Post-Match celebration shows Vlad getting in the ring and standing up to Adam as Ryan raises his arms darkening the lights as they come back on with Nightfall nowhere in sight. Vlad grabs a microphone from ringside and challenges Nightfall, both Ryan and Bale, to a match at Luck of the Draw. Vlad promises this will end with their ultimate defeat.
Andrew Marsh is seen backstage as Leslie Kane tries getting an interview as he just grabs the mic saying he's got a whole wasteland to fill graves with and he's not losing this title to anybody.
Match Three: Twelve-Man Tag Team Match: The Swagger Boyz (Tanner Swagger and Ryan Fawles), Bottoms Up Outlaws (Sammy Moonshine and Nick Rollins), and the Freedom Fighters (Bastion Donovan and Charlie Climate) w/ Austin Johnson vs. The Hybrid 2 (Jack Evans and Angelico), Private Party (Isaiah Kassidy and Marq Quen), SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels and Scorpio Sky) w/ Frankie Kazarian
The Match: (A match with a lot of flips from high-flyers and technical wrestlers showing their skills in the ring. Private Party hits Charlie Climate with Gin and Juice for the win.)
Winners: The Hybrid 2, Private Party, and SoCal Uncensored (7:30) Referee: Tyrone Regis
Backstage, Brandon the Bull is doing some last minute weight lifting for his No Holds Barred Match for Raven later on.
Match Four: Carmine vs. Haleigh Grant (w/ Kennedy Lee)
The Match: (Coming up short last week thanks to Haleigh, Carmine went with utter aggression on Haleigh and put her away quickly with the Scissors Kick in a squash match.)
Winner: Carmine (1:20) Referee: Victoria Ashlen
Post-Match had Kennedy get in the face of Carmine despite the referee trying to separate these two and they are partners for their Luck of the Draw match. Carmine leaves up the ramp while Kennedy checks on Haleigh.
A backstage promo by MJF trying some grapes being fed to him by a female producer is shown as he says that while he does like having every need met, he's a professional wrestler and he relies on himself to win his matches. Dalton does not get it, he says, he's just simply better at wrestling than Dalton is. Dalton counters immediately after saying that MJF has a rude awakening this Sunday as he takes away the thing that MJF holds dear: his undefeated streak in wrestling. Dalton says he will reduce MJF to the shell of the man he is now.
Matt Hardy appears in a dark part of the arena responding to Cody's challenge and he says he won't be bringing the Broken One to Luck of the Draw, he's bringing Matt Hardy. He says he is accepting the challenge to put everything he fought for on the line just to put Cody down forever.
Match Five: "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy vs. Madman Fulton (w/Jake Crist and Sara Lewis)
The Match: (A pretty brief match as Fulton gets angry with Cassidy throwing him around the ring and Sara watches ringside loving every minute of it. Cassidy gets his Kicks of Doom in and puts his hands in his pockets hitting Dropkicks. He climbs the ropes hitting a Splash getting a two count. He even hits a Canadian Destroyer on Fulton getting a near fall. Fulton tries for Better Than Baron (End of Days), but Cassidy rolls up Fulton in a Crucifix Rollup Pin for the win.)
Winner: Orange Cassidy (6:23) Referee: Tyrone Regis
Fulton and Crist attack Cassidy after the match until Chuck Taylor and Trent make the save sending the USPW Global Tag Team Champions over the top rope with clotheslines.
Backstage, Raven has an interview with Leslie Kane as she asks him about his upcoming U.S. Title Match as Raven says he just hopes that Brandon is ready to put himself through hell. Raven don't play games and he's definitely going to bring pain like he knows how.
Match Six: Brandon the Bull© vs. Raven in a No Holds Barred Match for the USPW United States Championship
The Match: (Brandon brought the heat towards Raven as he threw the ECW legend outside the ring early and then kicked him down. Brandon digs under the ring grabbing a steel chair wailing on the back of Raven as he hits the stomach three times. Raven comes back sending Brandon into the ring post later on and grabs a steel chain under the ring decking Brandon over the head. Raven hits a DDT on the mat before shoving Brandon in the ring getting a two count and he hits a High Knee Drop. Raven gets Brandon in the corner getting him on the top rope and he hits a Superplex getting a two count. Brandon hits a Big Boot to the face of Raven as he roars to the crowd trying for his Sit-Out Chokebomb, but Raven reverses into a Stunner. Raven pulls out a table shoving it in as he sets it up in the corner. He gets Brandon in the corner going for a Spear, but Brandon grabbed the shoulders of Raven throwing Raven through the table. Brandon gets a near fall after pinning Raven and Brandon hits the Sit-Out Chokebomb getting the victory.)
Winner: Brandon the Bull (15:16) Referee: Tyrone Regis
Lars hyped up his daughter backstage in the locker room as the Norwegian promises to make her dad prouder than ever this Sunday and she introduces a shy Italian woman named Marzia Servelli as Astrid dubs them the Mighty Chosen Ones saying they are going to go to the top together and Marzia had to smile believing in them as she promises to bring her everything in the match.
Match Seven: Sami Callihan (w/ Sara Lewis) vs. Connor Gates
The Match: (Gates and Callihan went at each other in this match bringing it full circle as Sami would gain the upper hand kicking Connor down in the corner. Sami did dominate most of the match, but Connor hits Dropkicks and Standing Shooting Star Presses to come back stronger than ever. Connor even locked Sami in a Texas Cloverleaf and a Elevated Boston Crab using the middle rope of a turnbuckle for creativity. Sami comes back hitting a Spinning Forearm Smash and hits Connor with a Springboard Lariat getting a two count. Connor comes back with elbows to the face and hits a Belly-to-Belly Suplex getting a near fall and Sami with force immediately hits Connor with the Piledriver. Sami tries for the Stretch Muffler, but Connor reversed it into a Hurricarana to the outside followed by a Suicide Dive. Connor hits a Tiger Feint Kick using the ring post getting back in the ring at 6. Sami gets in as Connor tries for a Gutwrench Powerbomb, but Sami reversed it into an Impaler DDT getting a two count. Sami hits the Forearm 2 Remember to a seated Connor pinning him for the three count.)
Winner: Sami Callihan (13:24) Referee: Oscar Johnson
A video package showing Alex Pierce reading in a library full of books is shown as he is ready to fight at Luck of the Draw flipping his book closed dropping it to the floor and staring into the camera saying his story begins. He concludes with the pages of destiny turn as he lives them.
Ted Dibiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes host a contract signing to air out some grievances and settle things like professionals as they compliment each other leading their respective companies. Russ Markley moderates the signing as both men sign on the dotted line making their match official as Cody spats off at Ted at how he doesn't think Ted is going to take him seriously just like he doesn't take wrestling seriously. Cody boasts about selling out 10,000 seats with the All In pay-per-view, becoming apart of the first father-son duo to win the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, and becoming a figurehead of All Elite Wrestling. Ted retorts saying he learned business and became a man of power out in the real world while Cody had hate sex with Vince McMahon and Triple H setting the crowd off with cheers at the burn remark. Cody says that Ted is only in this for the money just like his father always was. Ted retorts saying his father loved professional wrestling and he taught Ted everything he needed to know which is everyone has a price. Cody flips the conference table getting in Ted's face as they almost come to blows as Cody steps back nodding his head before exiting the ring.
In a limousine, Jason David Frank gives his final thoughts to facing Jon Moxley as he says it won't be pretty, but he will do an extreme makeover to Jon's face this Sunday.
Match Eight: Rodney Springfield and Henry Springfield (w/ Evelyn and Lucy Springfield) vs. Jake Comey and Ryan Goodell (local wrestlers)
The Match: (A squash match as Rodney and Henry wrestle circles around these local wrestlers and the family came down the ramp in their minivan filled with moving boxes. Rodney gets Jake up hitting the Perfect Neckbreaker Stunner pinning his opponent with a cheeky smile.)
Winners: The Springfields (1:23) Referee: Howard Crinkle
A preview of the Luck of the Draw card is talked about by the commentators as they hype up the feuds going into the big show.
The commentators bring in Cody Fireheart on his couch in his mask and street clothes as he is interviewed about his leg saying it is healing up nicely and he's been keeping a close eye on Jericho. Chris Jericho interrupts with the Inner Circle as Jericho says Cody just doesn't understand that he got what was coming to him. Sammy grabs the mic saying to Cody that he ran his mouth and he can't blame the Inner Circle for his own stupidity. Cody fires back saying Jericho runs his mouth a whole lot and is regarded as a saint, but he does the same thing and suddenly it's horrible. Jericho fires back saying it's not even going to matter how skillful he is going to be, because at the end of the day, Jericho will outwrestle him beautifully and show him for the stupid idiot he is. Cody says that Jericho is the one who always calls others idiots, but he is playing Jericho like a fiddle saying this particular interview was pre-recorded making the crowd cheer. Jericho stared in horror as Cody comes through the crowd with a crutch whacking Santana as he got on the apron. He gets in whacking Hager in the gut and Ortiz in the head. He ducks a Superkick from Sammy hitting a Clothesline and kicking Sammy out. He stares down Jericho as Chris puts his hands up in defense. Jericho backs up in a corner as Cody wails on him getting so many shots as Hager gets Jericho out. Cody yells at Jericho raising his broken crutch ready for this Sunday as the show ends.
Show Results:
William Ashworth def. Connor Chaos (w/Viktor and Preston Starr) (5:10)
Adam Blackwell wins the 15-Man Casino Battle Royale last eliminating Jungle Boy (22:45)
Private Party, The Hybrid 2, and SoCal Uncensored (w/Frankie Kazarian) def. The Freedom Fighters, Bottoms Up Outlaws, and The Swagger Boyz (w/Austin Johnson) (7:30)
Carmine def. Haleigh Grant (w/Kennedy Lee) (1:23)
"Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy def. Madman Fulton (w/Jake Crist and Sara Lewis)
Brandon the Bull© def. Raven in a No Holds Barred Match to retain the USPW United States Championship (15:16)
Sami Callihan (w/Sara Lewis) def. Connor Gates (13:24)
Rodney Springfield and Henry Springfield (w/Evelyn and Lucy Springfield) def. two local wrestlers (1:23)