*Matches saved for the Firestorm after Luck of the Draw*
AEW vs. USPW Tag Team Turmoil Match
Carmine, Haleigh Grant, and Kennedy Lee vs. Britt Baker, Hikaru Shida, and Big Swole
ROTHChester, The Lucha Bros., Mammoth Man, The Honky Tonk Man, and Sgt. Slaughter vs. Joe Hendry, Ink Inc., and Nightmare in Pound City
Astrid Ostberg and Marzia Servelli vs. Riho and Kris Statlander
Anna "99" Jay (w/John Silver and Evil Uno) vs. Sophia Cross
Brandon the Bull© vs. Adam Blackwell for the USPW United States Championship
15-minute Hardcore Scramble for the USPW Hardcore Championship
"The Perfect 10" Shawn Spears vs. Ryan "Fireball" Brown
Sonny Kiss and Brandon Cutler vs. The Inner City Saint Squad
USPW vs. AEW: Luck of the Draw Part 1
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Date: April 19th, 2020
State/City: Paradise, Nevada
(The scene starts inside a dark room with a poker table stationed in the middle with four men all concealing their identities with large hats and black trench coats. A blonde woman wearing a black vest, red shirt, and white bow tie passed out cards to each of the men as it seemed a game of Blackjack was about to commence. Each men picked up their cards holding them in their hands as the lady set out the cards for the final call.)
Luck isn't always about a random coincidence that favors your side…it's also about the chances falling into your lap at the exact moment you need them…the probability does not favor just anyone and only winners reap the benefits…
(The men play their cards as they all stare intently at the cards from the dealer as she started flipping them over. One of them cheered as he won a few chips from his opponents and the dealer as they got set for another round.)
However, it's not just people going up against one another…it's company warfare…one becoming elite and one staying united….at each other's throats as their soldiers ready for the upcoming war…
(Shots of Jericho smacking Cody's injured leg with the steel chair ruthlessly are shown as Cody wraiths around in pain.)
Jericho: You need to stay down, little bird. I won't give you a second chance to get up. I'll shoot you down for sport!
Cody: A bird might fall, but a phoenix rises and that's the whole point for me. I'm coming into this with a vengeance like you haven't seen before. To show the world that you are just scared and a notable hasbeen.
From a man of the decades to a phoenix that wants to have his moment in the sun…a story of revenge and a massacre awaiting to happen…
(Jon Moxley is shown making his way to the ring through the crowd and he wore street clothes grabbing a mic.)
Moxley: I'm fighting an MMA god this Sunday and it's going to be a lot of hell, but it's also gonna be a lot of fun! Jason knows I love getting violent and after Hager suffers at my hands, I'll be sure to save some for Mr. Frank this weekend.
(Jason is shown in a neon purple-lit limo as he pours himself a nice glass of champagne before prepping his belt up on the seats.)
Jason: I've said it before, Jon, the action is going to be better once you and me get locked into each other. Running your mouth, threatening me, thinking challenging me is a joke, I'll show you every bit of what I've got. You and me, we're going to war.
From the eyes of a crazy lunatic hyped on violence to a prizefighter undefeated with swift kicks and cold fists…weapons galore for them as they run red throughout the night.
(The Young Bucks are shown doing their iconic pose during a New Japan show as Kenny hits the One-Winged Angel on Sammy Guevara on an episode of Dynamite while Hangman Page rides a horse into the arena with a bandana over his mouth.)
Young Bucks: IT'S GOING TO BE A SUPERKICK PARTY!
Omega: Better bring it Bloodline! *points finger gun* BANG!
(Shots show Jonathan hitting Lights Out on Christopher Daniels, William clocking different wrestlers with his KO Punch, John Smith hitting the Running Cannonball onto a tag team in the corner, and Jack hits the Suicide Dive to El Texano Jr. All four men appear in a spilt screen striking poses and cheering with the fans.)
A faction war between best friends at the top of their game…a triple main event for the ages…relying on the fate of luck to determine the waves of battle…
(A golden flame is lit as Jericho, Moxley, and the Elite appear as they occupy one side as Cody, JDF, and the Bloodline occupy another. They are joined by other members of their roster as both sides all collide before the screen cuts to black.)
It's a truth that in love and war
Worlds collide and hearts get broken
I want to live like I know I'm dying
Take up my cross, not be afraid
(The starting instrumental to "War of Change" by Thousand Foot Krutch plays as Jericho basks in the glory while Cody starts training transitioning to JDF walking down the ramp with the USPW World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder while Moxley raises the AEW World Championship high in the air.)
Is it true what they say, that words are weapons?
And if it is, then everybody best stop steppin'
'Cause I got ten in my pocket that'll bend your locket
I'm tired of all these rockers sayin' come with me
(Angelico is seen flying over the top rope onto five tag teams, Moxley hits JDF with the Paradigm Shift in the middle of the ring, Cody hits the Inner Circle members with a crutch after returning, William hits Omega with Chokeslam inside a steel cage, Cody hits Matt Hardy with a steel chair on the outside of the ring, Andrew Marsh grabs different wrestlers in Vice Grip submissions, and Dustin Rhodes hit Preston with a Canadian Destroyer to Preston off the steel cage.)
Wait, it's just about to break, it's more than I can take
Everything's about to change
I feel it in my veins, it's not going away
Everything's about to change
(The logos of USPW and AEW stand on opposite sides of the arena in the squared circle as they all come together battling it out in the end.)
It creeps in like a thief in the night
Without a sign, without a warning
But we are ready and prepared to fight
Raise up your swords, don't be afraid
(Pyro starts going off in colors of red, blue, orange, yellow, and green as 16,500 fans fill out the MGM Grand Garden Arena which was the sight of Double of Nothing 2019 last year. The seats are nearly packed with fans still coming in as the stage looked grand for the occasion. The left side had the normal speed gauge screen with a separate titantron covered by blue lights around the edge. The right side had a circular entrance usually used by AEW wrestlers with a separate titantron covered by yellow lights around the edge. A big roulette wheel stood off to the left side and a pair of Aces stood off on the right with two big white dice stacked on atop each other in the middle. Two entrance ways led from the separate entrances joining into one down to the ring as fans were separated by barricades. The ring looked normal with black ropes all around and the normal corners, but the west side had USPW logos on them and the east side had AEW logos on them.)
(The apron coverings were black and white with USPW's logo on the white north and south aprons wheel AEW's logo were on the black east and west coverings. Four announce tables were ringside as the camera came up to USPW's announce team of Russ Markely (black tuxedo), Greg Justice (white suit and blue tie), and Jasmynn Relect (white blouse). Next to them were the AEW team of Tony Schiavone (black suit and red tie), Excalibur (same suit with AEW pin on the lapel and his normal mask), and Jim Ross (black cowboy hat, green suit, and yellow tie).)
"Welcome everyone to the biggest night of brand warfare as USPW and AEW go head-to-head one-night only. I'm Russ Markely joined here with my partners in crime Greg Justice and Ms. Jasmynn Relect. The charts are going off the grid before we even start here tonight," Russ announced.
"That's right. Ben Jones ran a special edition of his podcast, A Different Perspective, on the topic of Luck of the Draw and just like here on the Las Vegas Strip, all bets have been placed. We know who we represent and it's only going to be up to time to tell us who's the winners," Greg added.
"We all know it's going to be AEW! The next best brand in the industry!" Excalibur perked up from his side.
"Don't count us out, boo!" Jasmynn exclaimed with a friendly chuckle.
"We would like to welcome some neutral commentators with us at this time. To our right, it's the Spanish announce team of Salvador Martinez and longtime friend Hector Guerrero," Tony introduced turning to his right.
(The cameras turn to the Spanish commentators as Salvador is a young Hispanic male with a black suit and yellow tie on with slick black hair that's cut short and Hector wears a USPW shirt and jeans.)
"¡Muchas gracias por tenernos a todos! ¡Una gran noche de acción por delante para que todos disfrutemos y la guerra del césped no pudo hacerse más grande!" Salvador announced.
"He visto a muchas compañías ir a la guerra y esta vez, no se siente diferente, ya que la invasión es fuerte y la tensión es la misma que siempre ha sido. La AEW tiene un año de ventaja, pero la USPW se está convirtiendo en un problema para ellos y estos chicos y amigos no se inclinarán ante nadie," Hector added.
"We also have our German announce team to our left. This time, we have Hugh Mennis and Deborah Polis sitting in," Russ announced.
(Hugh is wearing a big purple suit with a yellow-striped blue tie being a larger man with short brown hair and Deborah is a gorgeous brunette a little on the tall side wearing a crimson hexagonal pattern dress clasping both hands together.)
"Danke für den Empfang! Immer froh, hier zu sein!" Hugh announced with a thumbs up.
"Unser schönes Land zu repräsentieren und dieser Krieg wird ziemlich groß sein! Mal sehen, was beide Seiten bringen können," Deborah added pointing down on the table.
"Now that the formalities have concluded, let's take it ringside with Justin Roberts being our ring announcer for the evening," Greg stated.
(Justin got up wearing a red suit and black tie heading up the steel steps adjacent to the announce tables with his own microphone as he stands in the middle of the ring.)
"Ladies and gentlemen, your opening contest is set for one-fall with a 20-minute time limit! Introducing first, the musical accompaniment of the Inner Circle Choir!" Justin announced.
(A gospel choir donning black robes were near the AEW entrance with a golden statue of Chris Jericho behind them as they started the beginning vocals of his theme. Once they got to the end, the crowd waited in anticipation for the rock music to start.)
("Judas" by Fozzy)
(The crowd cheered and some booed as members of the IC came out in normal street clothes clapping it up for their boss. Jericho himself came out dressed in light black tights, black boots, his black bandana, and his hair fully down. He wore his usual black jacket with spikes coming out of them and the crowd started singing his song in full capacity.)
"Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by the Inner Circle, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, weighing 227 lbs. "Le Champion and the Demo God," Chris Jerichoooooooo!" Justin announced.
"Who would have ever thought Jericho would make it to this stage and he still has his supporters behind him after nearly thirty years in the business?" Tony asked.
"It's pure skill as he would have you believe it to be," Russ stated.
"Jericho's a cheap artist, though, and those never seem to die no matter how much you spilt them. He's cheap for trying take Cody out nearly a month ago," Greg complained.
(Jericho made a slow walk with his partners behind him as Guevara got in some faces of fans for berating the Demo God. Jericho outstretched his hands as fire and golden pyro shot up coming down further raising his left hand before coming ringside. He comes up the steel steps with Hager in tow as Sammy and Proud N' Powerful kept themselves on the outside applauding Jericho. Chris gets on the apron soaking in the crowd reaction and putting his ear to their cheering before heading inside the ring. Chris got on the upper right corner raising both arms shouting at the crowd to worship him and he closed his eyes before getting down.)
("Batman Beyond Opening Theme" by Warner Bros. Studios)
(The crowd was a little shocked hearing an old cartoon theme as strobe lights flashed over on the USPW entrance. Suddenly, smoke arose from the curtains as Cody Fireheart jumped out decked in attire in the design of Batman Beyond. The only difference is the insignia on the chest is a red phoenix instead of a bat. The young star comes out spreading his wings doing high kicks and punches getting on one knee glaring down the Inner Circle.)
"His opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing 195 lbs., "The Rising Phoenix" Cody Fireheart!" Justin announced.
"Well, well, well, Cody channeling his inner Terry for this fight against Chris and greed and corruption are fitting themes for Jericho," Greg stated.
"As much as I agree, I have to root for the home team tonight and I respect Cody for standing up, but he's got more than a costume change to worry about," Ross retorted.
(Cody came close walking down the ramp as the theme continued playing on a continuous loop and Cody came up the steel steps climbing the upper left corner spreading his wings. He flipped in discarding the wings and tossed them outside as Tyrone Regis kept both men separate.)
The bell rang as the music died down and Cody starts staring down Jericho with both men coming in the middle grabbing hands for a test of strength, but Jericho is fast with a kick to the gut and punches to the head getting a few boos. Jericho whipped Cody off the west end ropes, but Cody hits a handspring off the east end side getting caught by the waist as Jericho tries for a German Suplex, but Cody flips on his feet hitting a Enzurgiri to Jericho. Jericho goes down holding his mouth as Cody gets the vet up whipping him into the upper left corner sizing him up before running hitting a boot to the face. Jericho goes to the lower left corner as Cody runs hitting a Corner Dropkick using the side of the ropes before doing a backflip running to ram Jericho in the corner multiple times. Cody backs off at the ref's order before getting on the middle rope looking into the crowd starting with the punches as he counted ten before hitting a Hurricarana to Jericho.
"Cody coming out strong as he put all those moves together and the crowd is enjoying Jericho's torment," Tony stated.
Jericho gets up to one knee as Cody runs the west end ropes hitting a Shining Wizard on the vet getting him down before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jericho kicked out at 2.5!
Cody gets Jericho up, but Jericho rakes the eyes of Cody getting some room from him as he holds his chin and then runs hitting a Lariat to Cody. He punishes Cody with punches to the head with furious intensity before getting the luchador up. He whips Cody into the upper right corner running for him, but Cody uses the top rope to backflip over Jericho. Cody runs towards Jericho, but Y2J catches Cody's head drilling it into the turnbuckle and then gets his whole body in kicking him down to a seated position lowering the knee on his head. The ref counts to 3 before Jericho releases and he gets booed taunting the crowd while Sammy and Hager trash talk Cody. Jericho runs hitting another knee to Cody's face holding it there until another 3 count with the ref scolding Jericho for his action.
"Jericho just getting over on Cody and at this rate, this kid is going to be seeing a another hospital visit sooner than he thought," Excalibur stated.
Jericho gets Cody up saying he's nothing more than roadkill and whips him off the north end ropes, but Cody reverses and hits a Spinning Heel Kick on the rebound. Cody then executes a Standing Moonsault before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jericho pushes Cody off straight after two.
Jericho gets up kicking the gut and hitting a Facebuster before pinning Cody hooking the left leg as the ref slides in.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cody kicked out at 2.5!
Jericho elbows the head of Cody getting him up presenting him to the crowd before hoisting him on the shoulders hitting a Rolling Fireman's Carry Slam before using the lower left corner to get up. Jericho smacks the head saying "Come on! Make my day!" and gets Cody up before whipping him into the east side ropes as he tries setting up the Judas Effect, but Cody ducks rebounding hitting a Running Clothesline knocking Jericho on his back. He gets up going to the north middle rope hitting his own Lionsault getting major cheers. Cody gets Jericho in a Double Arm Cross Throat Headlock wrenching a knee in the back as the crowd chants "CODY! CODY! CODY! CODY! CODY!" Cody gets up hitting a Snapmare Driver while holding the arms making Jericho hold his throat. Cody waits for Jericho to rise running the north end ropes and then to the south before hitting a handspring bounce to do a corkscrew landing into his Phoenix Punch. Jericho stumbles before Cody grabs him to hit Salida Del Sol grabbing the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Sammy pulls the referee out to major boos!
"Sammy gets involved! The Spanish God just saved his mentor and it's not in Cody's favor with the numbers right now," Russ stated.
Cody gets up and trash talks Sammy with the referee getting back in scolding Sammy with a warning. Jericho gets on his butt and holds his neck as Cody gets him up by the hair whipping him into the upper left corner hitting a Corner Forearm Smash making Jericho spit out over the top rope. Cody tries for a Suplex, but Jericho hits an Exploder Suplex into the corner! Jericho grabs the legs quickly bringing Cody to the middle as he tries for the Wall of Jericho, but Cody instantly reversed Chris on his back transitioning it into a Cross Armbreaker as Jericho screams in pain, but Cody releases not wanting a submission victory. Cody gets Jericho up kicking the gut before running the north end ropes hitting a Leaping Bulldog pushing Jericho on his back hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jericho pushes out at 2.5!
Cody gets up thinking he needs a better approach getting to his feet before heading to the top of the upper left corner, but Santana and Ortiz get on the apron distracting him. Jericho uses the ropes to get up as the ref tries getting both men off the apron and Jericho reaches into the tights getting a metal buckle out attaching it to his left hand. Cody eyes Jericho sticking his tongue out and then he goes for the Crossbody, but Jericho decks him with the buckle making Cody spread eagle on the mat! The ref was distracted as Jericho quickly grabbed the legs and locked in the Liontamer with the ref checking Cody seeing he was knocked out and he called for the bell which received major boos!
("Judas" by Fozzy)
"Here is your winner by way of knockout, Chris Jericho!" Justin announced.
"OH THAT'S SOME BULLSHIT!" Greg complained.
"Like it or not, Santana and Ortiz gave Jericho the open window to get the W for AEW and Chris used that insider knowledge knowing he needed to outsmart Cody," Excalibur stated.
"This is a travesty, but you have to give Jericho credit for thinking this situation over," Ross added.
(Jericho gets his hand raised as the Inner Circle cheer on their leader, but the referee sees the metal buckle and grabs the left hand yelling at Jericho asking what that is. Jericho states in horror as he forgot to take the buckle off and pleads with the referee that it's nothing. Tyrone called Justin over as the crowd got excited.)
"Jericho had an illegal weapon in his possession. The match result is overturned. The match restarts," Tyrone announced to the announcer.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the official has just informed me that Chris Jericho was in possession of an illegal weapon when the referee's back was turned therefore his win result has been overturned. Therefore, this match officially restarts!" Justin announced to a big pop.
(Jericho holds his head and shouts "NO! NO! NO! I WON! I WON!" to the referee as Tyrone calls for the bell to ring.)
"Oh my god! The referee saw the buckle and this idiot is sweating so many bullets," Jasmynn stated.
"Jericho thought he was squeaky clean and it came to bite him in the backside on this one, but he's still got an advantage with Cody knocked out," Tony added.
Cody started coming to as he felt his head and Jericho waited in the lower right corner stalking Cody waiting for the end as the superhero gets up before turning around as Jericho connects with the Judas Effect on Cody! Jericho hooks both legs and laughs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cody kicks out at 2.7!
The crowd goes into a full frenzy since Cody kicked out and he grabs his head readjusting his mask. Jericho slaps the mat as he holds his head in sheer shock and goes over to Hager telling him to get a steel chair. Hager goes ringside pushing over a ringside worker grabbing a blue folding chair and tosses it to Chris, but Tyrone grabs it as a tug of war starts with a war of words between the two. Cody gets up grabbing his head and tries running for Jericho, but Jericho pulls Tyrone in front of him taking the Dropkick as the referee falls through the east middle rope to the outside. Jericho grabs the chair quickly and tries hitting Cody, but Cody ducks coming back with a Superkick planting the chair upside Jericho's face. Jericho goes down holding his face with the crowd cheering.
"Superkick blasting the chair straight to the face of Jericho and Cody has an opening, but the referee is out of the ring so pinning and submissions aren't his way out for the time being," Tony stated.
Cody grabs the steel chair and then starts wailing on the back of Jericho with it bending it a little throwing it outside. Cody gets Jericho up, but Hager comes in running to hit a Big Boot to the superhero fan as the crowd majorly boos. Hager gets Cody up trash talking him hitting elbows to the back and then gets him in position smirking as he lifts him for the Gutwrench Powerbomb, but Cody elbows the head a few times as he reverses with a Frankensteiner dropping Hager on his head making him roll out. Santana and Ortiz enter bashing down Cody getting him grounded as Jericho uses the west end ropes to get up busted open from the chair shot. Sammy runs around getting another chair from under the ring and slipping it in as Jericho grabs it before rising up. Santana and Ortiz hold Cody up for their boss as Jericho slaps the face three times and yells "You never had me, Cody! I'm smarter than you!" before gripping the chair.
"This isn't right! Cody is being manhandled and there's nothing stopping this!" Greg exclaimed.
("Dead Flowers" by Dale Oliver)
The crowd starts losing it as Mason Yates appears atop the ramp with his own steel chair bashing his own head running down the ramp. He gets in bashing Santana over the head and hits Ortiz in the gut with it sending Proud N' Powerful outside the ring. Jericho tries hitting Mason, but Mason hits Jericho back with his steel chair as Cody hits a low blow causing Jericho to drop the chair and Mason bashes Jericho in the head.
"MASON TO THE RESCUE! MAOSN IS HERE FOR CODY!" Russ exclaimed as he rose from his seat to observe this moment.
Chris holds his head as the referee woke up and Sammy climbs the lower right corner trying to go for Flying Clothesline, but Mason bashes Sammy right upside the head and Sammy goes on his back being rolled out and so is Mason keeping Sammy, Santana, and Ortiz at bay. Cody drags Jericho over to the corner as he climbs the upper right corner and turns around hyping the crowd up before hitting the Phoenix Splash on Jericho hooking both legs yelling for the ref.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Cody gets the hard-fought win!
("Immortals" by Fall Out Boy)
"Here is your winner, Cody Fireheart!" Justin announced.
"After a crucial match for Cody to seek redemption, he finally gets it here despite Jericho trying to pull a fast one middle of the way through," Russ stated.
"Not to mention, it puts USPW up 1-0 for the night so far," Jasmynn added.
"There's still more to come, but I'm glad for Cody beating the odds despite the enemies in the rear view mirror. We just have to wonder Jericho's reaction after this humiliating defeat," Tony stated.
(Mason gets in and stares down Cody as they both nod at one another before the lunatic leaves over the top rope taking his chair with him and smearing some of Jericho's stained blood on his face. Cody climbs the lower right corner clapping and raising both arms getting the big W in his column as well as revenge for his injured leg.)
(Backstage, Lance Archer is seen as he is walking backstage with a lot of workers avoiding him and he has a big snarl on his face. Leslie Kane just happened to walk by and stopped to interview him for his presence.)
"Oh! Lance Archer everyone! What are you doing here?" Leslie asked.
"Just surveying the competition and keeping a close eye on Cody's match tonight, because lest he forget that I still have his number no matter what happens between him and his best friend. The TNT Championship is going to be crowned around my waist and I'll be facing his brother in the semi-finals. Just making sure he knows who's got his eye on him. You could call it taking notes," Lance explained.
"What are you hoping for tonight from Cody?" Leslie asked.
"I want to be the one to destroy the American Nightmare so he better not disappoint and give me a losing face at the end of this. I don't care if it's company vs. company. All I care about is getting in that ring and destroying people," Lance replied as he walked away from Leslie.
(Back ringside, something was transpiring as the crowd was shocked seeing "REAL1" ENZO and Big M showing up near the entrance stage as they suddenly appeared. They wore all black clothing as the crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" at their appearance. ENZO raised his arms hyping themselves up as he screamed "HOW YOU DOIN?!" as the crowd transitioned to "HOW YOU DOIN? HOW YOU DOIN? HOW YOU DOIN?")
"I can't believe my eyes and I don't think they are deceiving me, but that is ENZO and Big M who are here. These two haven't been seen on the wrestling circuit in a very long time," Ross stated.
"Are they here for USPW or AEW?" Greg asked with an astonish look.
(ENZO asks for a microphone as a backstage worker comes out handing it to him as he takes it and wipes his mouth before raisin the device to his mouth.)
"HOW YOU DOIN?!" ENZO asked as the crowd cheered really loud.
"He has not lost that charisma after all this time," Russ stated.
"That's right! Do no change the channel or rub those eyes….it's the Real Ones back in action and I have so much to say, but little time to say it. Now, this is a company invasion pay-per-view and everyone wants to know where we stand. Do we stand united or stand elite? All I have to say to that…the one answer to that question is….neither! We aren't free agents to be picked up, because we come and go as we please. We are independent and we will show up anywhere," ENZO explained as the crowd cheered really loud.
(Big M took the microphone as the crowd continued chanting "HOW YOU DOIN? HOW YOU DOIN? HOW YOU DOIN?")
"One of the hottest tag teams to come out of obscurity and we don't want to settle down with just one company. We made our names known back at the G1 Supercard last year and over one year later, we are invading yet again. We're invaders! Not settlers!" Big M exclaimed.
(The crowd cheered and some booed that they weren't going to stick around, but an engine roared that made the crowd stay quiet as a black station wagon came out on the stage as the crowd were very shocked screaming "OOOOOOOHHHHHHH!" as the team of Dash Wheeler and Dax Jackson appeared in the vehicle. Dash turned the engine off getting out with his partner as they walked over to the entrance stage looking down the Real Ones.)
"FTR! FTR IS HERE!" Ross exclaimed.
"Two tag teams for the price of one and I can't believe this is happening here!" Greg added.
"Are these two going to have beef with one another?" Excalibur wondered.
(ENZO and Big M would stare down the newly named FTR as Dash and Dax confronted them from a good distance as the crowd cheered this confrontation on.)
"So, you bozos want to come in here and immediately get violent?" ENZO asked as he grabbed the mic from Big M. "You want to interrupt the real talkers?"
(FTR told them to bring it on beckoning for them to get the fight going closer as they wanted to give the crowd a good fight. ENZO seemed to cooperate as he came nearer, but it was only to drop the mic as he and Big M made their way out to boos turning around to head up the stairs in the crowd waving down to the new debuting team.)
"Well, two huge debuts right here at Luck of the Draw! The Real Ones and FTR are here in the business looking for some competition and they may just have found it with each other," Russ stated.
"Two extremely beloved tag teams in wrestling and it looks like there might be some heightened intensity going forward into the next few months," Tony added.
("Beast Bomb" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The crowd cheered and booed for the AEW Women's World Champion as Nyla Rose came out the AEW side with the title belt in hands raising it sticking her tongue out. She wore a dark purple singlet with black leggings and white boots with her normal black lace headband around the forehead.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall with a 20-minute time limit and it is Champion vs. Champion! Introducing first, from Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., she is the AEW Women's World Champion, "The Beast" Nyla Rose!" Justin announced.
"Here comes a woman who is at the proverbial prime of her career becoming an Amazon of the woman who can go toe to toe with man or woman," Ross explained.
"Nyla Rose excelling on Dynamite as she is handing out many beatings to many women and it looks like Hikaru Shida might be looking for that title soon. I just hope she's ready for war," Excalibur stated.
"Not to mention, this woman can flatten anyone if given the chance," Greg remarked.
(Nyla stomps down the ramp as she grabs the apron setting her title down and getting between the ropes grabbing her title raising it up to mostly a mixed reaction.)
("Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions)
(The image of Black Tornado's mask hung over the stage as Black Tornado herself came out in her normal attire with the Wildcat Championship around her waist and her translucent purple cape around the shoulders. Thunder crackles over the system as she points to the fans and her kid fans in the front row sporting her action figure.)
"Her opponent, from Parts Unknown, she is the USPW Wildcat Champion, Black Tornado!" Justin announced.
"Tornado coming out of left field as a big star as she just debuted and won the title in her very first match in a big upset," Russ stated.
"She has defeated everyone out in front of her massing a good undefeated streak, but it could be lights out for her tonight," Jasmynn retorted.
"Yeah, she's stepping in with a big woman and that spells big trouble alone," Tony added.
(Tornado runs down as she gets ringside hopping on the lower left corner detaching with her title raising it for the crowd to high explosive cheers. She sees Nyla running as she jumps over her tuck and rolling before Victoria Ashlen separates both women.)
Nyla trash talks towards Tornado as the superhero slides her belt outside and sends her cape out there as well. Victoria calms Nyla down giving her a warning as she calls for the bell as Nyla runs for Tornado with Tornado ducking and she continues ducking playing "cat and mouse" with her big opponent. Nyla tries grabbing Tornado, but Tornado goes under the legs trying for a Crucifix Pin, but Nyla holds onto Tornado hitting a Samoan Drop. Tornado grabs her chest curling up as Nyla stomps on her opponent making Tornado roll to the lower right corner. Nyla sticks her left boot in Tornado's face getting a three count from the referee to back it up. Nyla grabs Tornado by the hair and hits a Bodyslam before executing a Leg Drop.
"A big leg dropping down on the chest of Tornado and that looked painful," Tony stated.
Nyla gets Tornado up whipping her into the upper left corner, but Tornado uses the top rope to lift herself over Nyla doing a backflip before hitting a Corner Dropkick. Tornado then hits a few elbows to the cranium of the Beast before whipping her into the east end ropes ducking a Big Boot before hitting a Backstabber. Tornado flops on top of Nyla, but gets pushed off before a pin could be counted. Tornado remained calm getting Nyla up, but Nyla gets Tornado on the shoulders walking around. Tornado slipped on the east side apron hitting a forearm to the head and then hit a Slingshot Spear taking Nyla down. Tornado gets up before hitting a Standing Moonsault connecting she holds Nyla down.
"1…" The ref counted, but Nyla again pushes out quickly.
"Nyla showing her dominant structure not being held down by many pins and Tornado is going to have a difficult time," Russ stated.
Nyla gets up to one knee as she looks over at Tornado as the superhero gets on the west side apron trying for a springboard move, but Nyla catches her out of the air with a gut-wrenching Spear! Tornado holds the gut as Nyla pins Tornado down.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tornado kicked out at 2.6!
Tornado gets yanked up by the shoulders as Nyla headbutts her down to the canvas and Nyla then gets her up by the chin shoving her into the upper right corner hitting shoulder barges into the corner making Tornado wheeze out. Nyla then gets Tornado on top as she gets up trying for a Superplex, but Tornado elbows the sides of her opponent making her titter. Tornado hits her own headbutts making Nyla stumble. Tornado then stands up top and jumps over Nyla trying to bring down the Beast with a Sit-Out Super Powerbomb! The ring shakes from the impact as the crowd cheers chanting "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" as Tornado puts Nyla's legs up in a matchbook pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Nyla gets the shoulder up at 2.7!
"A Sit-Out Powerbomb from up top after Tornado prevented herself from taking too much damage and Tornado is back in the driver's seat," Greg stated.
Tornado holds her head really hoping for that to be it, but she heads back to the top as she balances herself hitting a Moonsault and trying for the pin hooking the right leg.
"1…2…." The ref counted, but Nyla again kicks out at 2.5!
Tornado then gets back up breathing hard and huffing getting Nyla up before the Beast scooped the superhero up on the shoulders hitting the Burning Hammer as Tornado goes on her back. Nyla hooks the right leg smiling.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tornado kicks out at 2.6!
This match is very close between both women as Tornado grabs her back in pain as Nyla drags Tornado to the lower left corner and she climbs to the middle rope looking off into the crowd hopping up and down before dropping on Tornado with a Diving Slam making Tornado spit out some saliva. Nyla pushes her over for the pin.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Nyla smirks at the crowd winning her match.
("Beast Bomb" by Mikey Ruckus)
"Here is your winner, the AEW Women's World Champion, Nyla Rose!" Justin announced.
"Not a question of if, but when Tornado would plummet and she did better than anyone thought she could, but Nyla is just too powerful," Ross stated.
"Even with a loss, Tornado is going out with a performance most women couldn't muster against a giant like Nyla," Greg concluded.
"AEW is tied up with USPW at one apiece," Excalibur stated.
(Backstage, William is looking around in the locker room looking a little perturbed as a bald Hispanic man wearing a dark green tank top and jeans walked into the room with his hands on his hips.)
"Sup with you, chico?" Jack asked.
"It's Jonathan. He hasn't showed up yet," William replied.
"We got another a couple hours before we head out against the Elite. He's probably running late," Jack stated.
"That's always the case, but I don't want to be at a disadvantage from the get go," William explained.
"We got this. One of the best factions in all of wrestling and we are the pride and truth of the squared circle. They have traveled the globe, but we got the gall to get going," Jack stated as he put a arm around Will's shoulder.
"You're right! I got a clean fist for those brothers and their circus act!" William added as he clenched his right fist.
(Back ringside, Peter Avalon was in the ring in his dazzling royal blue robe with Leva Bates at his side on the outside wearing her normal attire with three books in hand. Pete discarded his robe wearing dark blue trunks and white boots ready for action. The light dimmed for the next entrance.)
("Heist" by Lindsay Sterling)
(The crowd wondered what was coming as a red head lady wearing a red dress, black fluffy tutu, and black shoes climbed on the two dice with her violin starting to play to a good build up before playing along with the song. The lights came on revealing YouTuber and violinist Lindsay Sterling as the player as the crowd cheered for those that were fans of her work. A man with long black hair came out with a jacket with plenty of books on it shelved on book cases with black tights with "AUTHOR" written on the back in bold blue lettering. He had a dark blue waistband and navy blue boots tied with white laces. He opened a book and started writing down in it as Lindsay jumped off near him.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall with a 20-minute time limit! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Lindsay Sterling, from Little Rock, Arkansas, weighing 213 lbs., "The Author" Alex Pierce!" Justin announced.
"It's the Author vs. the Librarian as Peter doesn't have the best track record so maybe a win over the newcomer could get him going again," Excalibur stated.
"I don't think there's been an entrance by violin since Shinsuke Nakamura's early days in WWE and Alex has a good career so far debuting in March 2016. He has wrestled in Combat Zone Wrestling in Dojo Wars, Ring of Honor a total of five times, New Japan Pro-Wrestling in their Super Junior Cup in 2019, Insane Championship Wrestling in Scotland, EVOLVE, and Revolution Pro Wrestling. He has signed exclusively with USPW, but does have some appearances with Pro Wrestling NOAH coming up when we land in Japan," Greg read off the credentials.
"Former 6-Man NEVER Openweight Tag Team Champion with Juice Robinson and David Finaly as well as a former ICW Zero-G Champion defeating Kas Noms to win the title," Russ added.
(Alex continued writing as he hopped on the apron laying down on top of the upper left corner as Lindsay played some final notes ringside before skipping back up the ramp leaving Alex to his match.)
The man in charge is Oscar Johnson as he keeps both men away from one another and Peter trash talks his opponent before the bell rings. He asked Leva for a book getting it aggressively sitting on top of the lower right corner trying to show up Alex by reading a copy of his own book. Alex finishes writing setting his pen and book on the canvas and getting down taking off his jacket. Peter sees Alex is ready and gets down tossing his book out for Leva to catch as he comes to the middle pointing to Alex and then to himself for some trash talk. Alex puts his hands up in defense as he slaps the face of Peter quickly making Pete grab his cheek in horror. Alex backs up going for the Page Turner (Superman Punch into a Russian Leg Sweep) as Peter grabs his back in pain. Alex gets mild cheers from the fans grabbing Peter up sweeping him on his back grabbing the legs hitting a Midsection Legdrop on Peter. Peter sits up in pain and exaggerates spazzing around the ring.
"Peter thought he was going to bully Alex around and this is the result of his stupidity," Greg stated.
Alex gets Peter up bending him down hooking the arms as he hits the Late Due Date (Pedigree) in the middle of the ring. He pushes Peter over with one simple hand on the chest.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Alex wins his debut match convincingly.
("Heist" by Lindsay Sterling)
"Here is your winner, "The Author" Alex Pierce!" Justin announced.
"This kid knew what he was doing and at 26 years old, he is going to have a bright future ahead of him with his moves," Ross stated.
"Alex dominating Peter in his debut match and gives USPW an edge for tonight bringing the score up to 2-1," Greg added.
(Alex gets up and he goes over to his book grabbing it before writing down his victory in small details. He then closes it before looking at Leva and extending a hand towards her as she blushes a little. She hesitantly climbs the apron and into the ring marching over to Alex and grabs his hand. Peter looks up his shock as Leva tosses her books on him and hugs Alex. Alex picks her up bridal style as he begins leaving the ring with her hopping off the apron. He grabs his book and pen running up the ramp with the crowd chanting "IT'S A MATCH! IT'S A MATCH! IT'S A MATCH!" Peter starts throwing a tantrum hitting the mat with his fists in fustration.)
(The camera cuts to backstage as Gorbachev Ralek is sitting in a steel chair and he gets up doing his normal jump and roar. He looks into the camera with a furious look.)
"I'm Gorbachev Ralek and where I come from is a dangerous place. Bulgaria is rushing waters compared to Russia and China as well as any other country that comes from Europe. I'm no European, but I have the ferocity to step inside the ring with any of those wrestlers so far in the U.K. Tournament. I ain't waiting around this time to make a mark, because Ralek Day is every day and it will not go quietly into the night. The Bulgarian Lion is hungry and I won't hesitate to munch on those little parasites to get to Ralston or whoever wins the title tonight. You'll see me in Europe winning the tournament and returning the favor to everyone who tried proving me wrong. I will become your next USPW European Champion and that's only the start of my road here in USPW. I'm officially entering the U.K. Tournament," Ralek said to the crowd cheering highly.
(Another camera catches recently retired wrestler Mason Ryan as he wears a grey muscle tee and black sweatpants putting down some dumbbells letting them drop with the metal banging against the concrete. He noticed the camera looking up in the lens.)
"I haven't wrestled in over 5 years and to be honest, it was nice taking a break, but I'm not done in the squared circle by a long shot. I've had ups and downs with my career, but never a true start. Hopefully, this will provide a new treasure for me to claim as I enter the U.K. tournament and ravage across these men. There isn't anything I can't muster and I will prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that I still got it," Ryan stated.
(The crowd would see Alex Shane appear as he wore a black fur coat and turned around to face the camera.)
"British wrestling is something special, ain't it? I will admit that we got some top notch talent coming to this tournament, but it certainly ain't nothing I won't be able to handle. I've been in this game for a long time and I'm coming out of my hiatus in order to compete. I will become the next USPW European Champion and come back to this company with a champ that can proudly represent the Union Jack. I'm the one to thank for British wrestling and I'll do it again when I win the gold to dictate it," Alex stated.
(Back at ringside, the bell rang as the crowd all turned to the stands as Justin brought the microphone up to his mouth.)
("Miseria Cantare (The Beginning)" by AFI)
(Ben Jones comes out as he wears a garbage can with a lot of weapons inside strapped to his back with a black velcro strap. He comes through the crowd as many people slap the garbage can and touch him. He wears a black shirt with white fingerless gloves and black tights with black sneakers as he pulls his long hair into a ponytail.)
"The following contest has no time limit per the request of USPW officials and it is a Six-Pack Challenge for the USPW European Championship! Introducing first, from Liverpool, England by way of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing 227 lbs., "The Secret to Darkness" Ben Jones!" Justin announced.
"Ben Jones announced that he was ready for a war with these five other competitors. Originally, Jimmy Havoc was suppose to compete tonight, but his absence has been taken up by AEW and he was replaced by PAC, who will enter in his place," Russ stated.
"Ben has toured Germany, Britain, Japan, Mexico and he has really done a lot in his short career. Former Impact World Heavyweight Champion, former world champion in the defunct Lucha Underground, and the mastermind behind the Coven, who will reunite in Japan this coming May," Tony added.
"Right now, he mainly appears in Westside Xtreme Wrestling and PROGRESS Wrestling even recently losing to WALTER for the WWE United Kingdom Championship in a strong effort," Ross noted.
(Ben came down the steps bringing out a kendo stick slapping the floor with it as he came down the aisle of fans. He climbs the barricade slapping the barricade with his stick and takes off the garbage can setting it ringside.)
("Hail to the King" by Avenged Sevenfold)
(The crowd went straight into nuclear boos as King Randy made his way out flanked by his royal advisor as the advisor healed from his neck injury from last month. He carries a clipboard showing Randy different things as the king had his crown on wearing royal purple tights with his name in gold sparkles down the left leg with a red crown emblem at the top, white boots tied with red laces with the King of Hearts on the bottom soles, and a purple cape around his shoulders with the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship and the NEVER Openweight Championship both around his waist.)
"His opponents first, being accompanied to the ring by his royal advisor, from Liverpool, England, weighing 252 lbs., he is the wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion and NEVER Openweight Champion, King Randy!" Justin announced.
"Fresh off his victory against Shingo Takagi and Hiroshi Tanahashi at Invasion Attack where Randy hit a surprise Drawbridge to Shingo for the win making him a double champion. He could win the IWGP United States Championship at Wrestling Dontaku as well," Russ stated.
"Randy is very crafty and has his strengths in hardcore environments from his CZW days," Excalibur reminded.
(Randy smirked coming down the isle as he lets the advisor take his robe off and he shows off his gold to Ben.)
("Superbad" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The crowd booed a little less as "Superbad" Kip Sabian comes out in his usual black jacket donning green and blue trunks with one boot blue and the other neon green as Penelope Ford comes out with him on the AEW side.)
"Being accompanied to the ring by Penelope Ford, from Gorleston, Norfolk, England, weighing 183 lbs., Kip Sabian!" Justin announced.
"This guy has a very cocky attitude for someone who's usually a losing stick," Greg stated.
"Don't count him out just yet. He was given the chance to shine and he's the underdog in this match. Imagine if AEW brings home some USPW gold with Kip riding it," Excalibur stated.
(Kip comes ringside raising his hands and kisses his fiancé before heading on the apron coming in the ring being the only man standing as he falls to his knees looking towards the ceiling.)
("Out of Time" by Mikey Ruckus)
(PAC does not waste any time coming out to cheers despite being the heel as he comes down the ramp in normal black trunks and black boots.)
"From Newscastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, weighing 194 lbs., "The Bastard" PAC!" Justin announced.
"This man recently lost in his bid for the AAA Mega Championship when Kenny Omega flattened him for the victory," Greg stated.
"PAC is no slouch and very quick on his feet being the more favorable choice to come away with gold tonight if he can," Ross added.
(PAC came down glaring down all three participants that were either in the ring or surrounding the outside as he kept to himself. However, referees and cameramen were rushed backstage as they saw Connor Gates, who was supposed to be a participant in this match, knocked out near some storage crates.)
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, who the hell attacked Connor? He was supposed to be in this match," Greg observed.
"Looks like someone got to Connor when he was heading to the ring and quickly made off before backup could arrive," Tony added.
("Country State of Mind" by Hank Williams Jr.)
(The crowd turned to see who was coming out and it was a shocker as "The Superstar" Bill Dundee made his way out. He wore an American flag-designed sports jacket, dark blue trunks and white boots as he walked out raising his left arm.)
"From Angus, Scotland, weighing 214 lbs., "The Superstar" Bill Dundee!" Justin announced.
"Hang on…is he the replacement? This guy? This legend? He's 76 years old and he's coming into an extreme environment," Excalibur stated.
"Like it or not, Bill is someone Jerry Lawler has known for years and when he's ready, he's dead set on what he wants. He is going to ride it out one way or another," Ross stated.
(Bill came ringside as he was the confirmed replacement for Connor and he went to the steel steps taking a deep breath in knowing what he was coming into heading up the steps. He got in the ring and raised a left fist in the air.)
("Failure" by Breaking Benjamin)
(Will Ralston hops out from the USPW side with the European Championship around the waist and his wife, Karin Jokela, decided to join him as they both joined in holding hands. Will is wearing a red headband, royal blue knee pads, royal blue tights with a white cross up front and in the back with a black trim on each symbol. His waistband is also black as he wears royal blue MMA gloves as well.)
"Being accompanied to the ring by Karin Jokela, from Glasgow, Scotland, weighing 212 lbs., he is the current USPW European Champion, "The Scottish Lion" Will Ralston!" Justin announced.
"Our first ever European Champion has been put against tough odds before and he's walking into this rather confident despite the odds not in his favor for tonight," JR stated.
"Ralston is a man that knows he is under pressure and is willing to get ahead of the curb in order to get the job done. There's men that Ralston is new to and people he is in close contact with," Russ stated.
"Not to mention, he has been training exclusively in Mexico in his time away from USPW so I say he became prepared for this especially competing in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre where multiple men in the ring is very common," Greg added.
(Ralston stared down his competition as he jumps on the apron with Aubrey Edwards officiating the match and he gets in handing off his European Championship to the female referee. Aubrey grabs both straps lifting the championship high in the air for the audience to see as everyone starts getting into the ring for the match to begin.)
All six men stared daggers into each other as Ben grabbed a kendo stick raising it high with the bell ringing and he started unleashing on all of the men in the ring whacking their backs. Ben grabs Bill shoving him into the upper left corner wailing the chest of the veteran and strikes King Randy in the chest making the royal brute go down. Ben grabs Randy shoving him outside near the announce tables as Kip punches the head of Ralston getting into this match knocking him down with elbows just kicking on the champion's head. PAC formed a pact with Kip getting the champ up as they both hit a Double Vertical Suplex on Ralston making Will grab his back. PAC gets him up whipping him into the west end ropes allowing Kip to hit a High Knee with the crowd booing both Brits. Bill comes out hitting a Running Elbow to Kip's head, but gets stopped by PAC's kicks to his chest as he tries for a Jumping Roundhouse Kick, but Bill catches him in an Ankle Lock impressing the crowd.
"Nice catch by the old veteran and the Superstar showing he still has a lot left to give in this fight," Russ observed.
Bill went to one knee wrenching hard on PAC's right leg, but Kip blasted the veteran in the back with a steel chair. Ben comes back in whacking Kip on the head with his kendo stick and he blasts PAC on the head as well. Ben gets PAC up whipping him into the upper left corner, but PAC uses the top rope lifting himself over Ben performing a backflip before hitting a Shogun Dropkick to Ben into the corner. Ralston gets to his feet hitting a Superkick to PAC knocking the Bastard to the outside. Ralston then clotheslines Kip over the top rope as he signals for a risky move before running the east end ropes hitting a Suicide Dive to Kip launching the cocky heel up the ramp. Ben follows up with a Diving Spear to Ralston on the outside making both men hurt. The crowd cheered chanting "THAT WAS AWESOME! THAT WAS AWESOME! THAT AWESOME!"
"A nice Suicide Dive by Ralston and OMG! Ben takes the champ down with the Spear from the top!" Tony exclaimed.
Ben gets up searching under the ring for a weapon grabbing a steel chair before whacking Ralston on the back and then Kip. Penelope came over to him as she trash talked to Ben's face and Ben shrugged his shoulders kneeing Ford in the gut and smacking her on the back as well! The crowd cheered for the intergender moment as Ford grabs her back screaming. Randy comes running with his gold scepter blasting Ben in the face as the crowd goes thermal nuclear with the booing. Bill comes out dodging the scepter before blasting Randy with a Lariat and he grabs Randy to shove him back in getting on the apron going through the ropes. Randy rolls away and gets on the east end ropes as Bill whips him west hitting a Back Body Drop on Randy. Randy gets up holding his back before he gets grabbed for a Double Arm DDT, but PAC nails a Springboard Flying Knee to Bill's head! Randy kicks the old timer in the gut hitting the Drawbridge early! Bill goes on his back as the crowd boos.
"Randy hitting the Drawbridge just right after PAC saved him from further humiliation," Excalibur stated.
Ralston gets in the ring as PAC hits a Jumping Roundhouse Kick to the champion and Randy tries hitting a second Drawbridge, but Ralston pushes Randy into PAC as both men go down. PAC gets up getting the Tiger Suplex from Ralston as the crowd builds support behind him and Randy gets up getting a Pele Kick from Ralston knocking the king back outside. Bill gets back up as Ralston waits for him going for the Superkick, but Bill ducks behind him hitting a German Suplex into the lower right corner as Ralston cries out in pain. Bill pulls Ralston out for a cover.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Ben broke the count quickly following two.
Ben punches Bill in the back of the head getting the old wrestler up hitting European Uppercuts getting him in the lower right corner. Kip gets in running to hit a Corner Clothesline to Bill only to walk into a Belly-to-Back Suplex attempt from Ben, but Kip flips out hitting a Roundhouse Kick to Ben followed by a Snap Suplex. Kip kips up on his feet taunting to the crowd before Ralston comes out with a surprise Kinshasa out of nowhere! He hooks both legs of Kip's.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Bill stomped down on Ralston's back to save the match.
"Ralston putting that training with Nakamura to good use as he knocked Kip right in the kisser, but it isn't enough," Greg stated.
Ralston rolls Kip out north as Bill gets the champ up getting a wristlock on him and he gets Ralston in a hammerlock, but Ralston reverses into his own hammerlock hitting a Lariat to go with it. Bill rolls out with Kip as Randy gets back in with a kendo stick whacking Ralston on the back and he whacks Ben on the back as well kicking him to the outside. Randy whacks Ralston in the head as Will goes to one knee and Randy runs the east end ropes only for Karin to pull Randy off his feet from the outside to mega cheers. Randy gets up arguing with Karin over her interference as Ralston quickly rolls Randy up.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Randy kicks out at 2.5!
Randy gets up catching Ralston with a strong Clothesline going on his back and Randy asks for his royal advisor for help. The advisor gets on the apron as Randy orders him to fetch a table outside and the advisor drops down looking under the ring getting a table out for his king. However, Ben clobbers the advisor and pushes him away getting the table to put in the ring. Randy is too busy boasting to see the table bashing him in the face as Ben begins setting it up in front of the upper right corner. PAC gets back in the ring after taking a breather before hitting a Superkick to Ben onto the table. PAC sees the opportunity going to the top as Ben holds his head groaning under the Brit. Ralston jumps up to PAC hitting a Spanish Fly off the top through Ben putting all three men through the table! The crowd went ballistic for that spot as "HOLY SHIT!" chants were ringing throughout the arena.
"Spanish Fly through another human being on a table and this crowd is living it up!" Russ exclaimed.
PAC gets pinned shortly after by Ralston on top of Ben as the ref slides in to do her job at counting.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but PAC gets the shoulder up at 2.6!
Ralston pushes PAC to the outside as he hooks both legs of Ben Jones for the count.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but King Randy got to break it up in time.
Bill gets on the apron and gets back in as Randy comes after him, but the legend ducked a Clothesline executing a Hip Toss. Randy gets right back up getting a Powerslam in return by the old timer and Kip hits a Springboard Tornado DDT on Bill getting control in this match. Kip then saw Ben and Randy on the outside getting up as he ran the west side ropes going for a Somersault Plancha only hitting Ben as Randy tripped out of the way. Randy goes under the ring to hide as Kip gets going after PAC hitting the Brit across the back, but PAC kicks low in the crotch making Kip go down as PAC holds the ring post for leverage. Ralston goes over to Bill getting him up trying for Lion's Omen (Olympic Slam) which he connects as PAC slides in hitting a Overhead Kick taking down Ralston pinning Bill for the win.
"1…2…." The ref counted, but Bill gets the shoulder up at 2.6!
"Bill releasing the fighting spirit tonight suffering a lot, but giving just as much back even if he has to do it old school," Ross stated.
PAC held his head as he was sure that would've been it for the veteran, but he gets Bill up only to suffer a low blow from Kip as karma. Ralston gets up as well and Randy slides out with another table from under the ring. Ralston punches at Kip and Kip punches back getting both men in a punching war while Bill rolls outside on the south side. Ralston kicks Kip in the gut getting him in position lifting Kip up hitting the Black and Gold Powerbomb (Last Ride) in the middle. PAC hits a Superkick to Ralston in front of the upper left corner as PAC drags Ralston in front of the lower right corner and starts climbing looking for the end with the Black Arrow, but Randy stops him punching the back of PAC. The table is set up by the advisor outside as Randy climbs going for a Superplex to the outside, but Ben hits Randy in the back with a kendo stick. Randy titters as PAC decides it's all or nothing jumping on Randy putting both men through the table! The crowd cheers for PAC as they chant "THANK YOU PAC! THANK YOU PAC! THANK YOU PAC!" for his sacrifice in this situation.
"PAC AND RANDY THROUGH THE TABLE JUST OUTSIDE OUR TABLES!" Russ yelled.
PAC rolls off Randy as Ben gets the Brit up sending PAC over the Spanish announce table getting tangled in the wires. Ben slides in eyeing Ralston as he kicks Ralston in the gut lifting him in a Suplex motion before hitting DSS (Brainbuster on the middle turnbuckle) in the upper right corner as Ralston goes flat on his back. Ben covers hoping for the end.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Bill gets the break at the last second!
The crowd started cheering real loud as Connor Gates makes his way out of the USPW side limping a little as he trips down the ramp, but crawls his way to the ring.
"What's Connor doing out there? I thought he was injured," Greg stated.
"Looks like he wasn't going to lie down for this match especially when the title is on the line,"
Jasmynn added.
Connor makes it to ringside sliding in as he points at Ben yelling "IT WAS YOU! IT WAS YOU, YOU SON OF A BITCH!" Ben is slightly confused as Kip hits both men with a Double Dropkick. Kip quickly covers Connor, but Connor catches Kip in the Koji Clutch while Ben locks Connor in the Figure Four Leg Lock all in the middle of the ring. Ralston quickly crawls over locking Ben in the Anaconda Vice as the crowd cheers for the submission action taking place. Ben grits his teeth trying to outlast the pain and Kip tries his best not to give in. PAC quickly gets back in the ring locking Kip's legs in a Texas Cloverleaf as the crowd cheers their heads off for the display. Kip taps out rapidly as he couldn't take the pain no more leading PAC to believe he has won the championship, but Connor gets off raising both hands. However, Aubrey tells them both it was an unofficial ruling that she couldn't sanction as PAC goes off the rails mad that he should be the winner. Connor stares in shock as well that he didn't win and Ben starts passing out in the Vice as Ralston releases him going after Bill attacking the head with punches.
"Kip tapped out, but PAC and Connor had a hold of him at the same time meaning the ref couldn't make a clear decision on who won," Excalibur stated.
PAC argues that Connor was never sanctioned into the match so he should be the winner, but Connor pushes him saying he is legal in this match. Ralston runs the east end ropes hitting a Dropkick to PAC's back sending him into Connor and Connor goes flying outside. Ralston then turns PAC into the Black and Gold Powerbomb going for the matchbook pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Kip saves it at the last possible second!
"THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!" chants break out across the crowd as Kip grabs the back of his head with Penelope cheering him on. Ralston kicks Kip down and out of the ring on the north side. Bill gets up eyeing Ralston as Ralston tries for a Forearm Smash, but gets a knee to the gut as Bill channels his student William Regal as he hits the Knee Trembler. Bill covers Ralston as Aubrey gets on it.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ben locks in the Bulldog Choke on Bill as the veteran spits out in shock!
Ben wrenches hard as he just woke up and comes right after Bill pulling back hard as Bill just about tapped out when suddenly Ralston flops onto Ben in a surprise pin hooking both legs.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell finally rang ending the chaos.
("Failure" by Breaking Benjamin)
"Here is your winner and STILL USPW European Champion, Will Ralston!" Justin announced.
"What a finish as Ralston pulled a final trick out of his magical bag and pinned Ben when he least expected just as Bill tapped out," Russ stated.
"Phenomenal effort by everyone in this match as Ralston walks away a big chip on his shoulder here tonight," Tony added.
(Ralston gets his title and Karin gets in jumping for joy that her husband won as she hugs him while Ben gets up looking at Ralston with a sour look. He turned that face into a smile shaking hands with Will as a mutual sign of respect between former rivals.)
(Grim is walking backstage as he is wearing a grey "GET THESE HAMS!" shirt getting ready for his match teaming with Vlad and Duhop against Ryan Lewis and Kurt Bale. Vlad meets him in the hallway wearing his normal "Vlad City" shirt as they both shake hands on the same page tonight.)
"Let's do this! I'm ready to get Bale back for the bullshit he pulled!" Grim screamed.
"I'm going to handle Ryan! He will lose to me twice starting tonight!" Vlad added.
"Pump the brakes! I hope the both of you didn't forget about Duhop! I'm getting my briefcase back tonight!" Duhop stated as he wears a black sleeveless shirt with 'DF' on the front, a black supporting leotard underneath, and white shorts with white sneakers.
"Of course, we did not forget. Because when we win this match, we get your briefcase back! That's not going to stand!" Grim exclaimed.
"We are the best team to do it considering our history and we know their weaknesses. Let's go show them what GTS is really made of. The foundation will crush their bones!" Vlad added.
(All three men nodded clinking their heads together before heading off steaming as the crowd cheered very loudly.)
("Engine Fire" by Silent Partner)
(Grim started coming through the curtain of the USPW side coming out screaming with Duhop and Vlad right behind him waving to the fans. Grim dug around in his pockets getting out a Ric Flair figure handing it out as well as an AJ Styles action figure and Duhop passed out a Seth Rollins wrestling figure. Vlad did some warmup punches down the ramp walking with his crew.)
"This contest is under no time limit and is a 3-on-2 Handicap Match strictly under GTS Rules set for one-fall! Introducing first, representing GTS Wrestling, Owner Grim, Duhop, and Vladimir Drago!" Justin announced.
"Nightfall and GTS have begun to turn things into overdrive with their feud that started when USPW just started. Ryan wants to end the legacy of GTS," Russ stated.
"You have to wonder what is going through the mind of Grim when his best friend turned on him yet again," Greg added.
"We know of GTS as I have friends who speak about Grim and he is good friends with Ryback as well. Grim seems like a very intense man that has had a fair share of betrayals," Ross stated.
(All three men came nearer as Duhop traded his sunglasses off his face on a little boy's eyes and took pictures with others. However, Kurt Bale came from under the ring hiding wearing black shorts and green wrestling boots as he slides in running the east end ropes before hitting a Somersault Plancha on Grim and Vlad to the boos of the audience.)
AEW referee Bryce Remsburg calls for the bell as Duhop hits an European Uppercut to Kurt knocking the Perfect Irishman into the barricade. Ryan appears from under the ring taking the punches to Vlad's head knocking him into the steel steps. Duhop punches Bale's head as Ryan comes over, but Duhop comes at him as well. Ryan (pitch black leotard with a picture of the moon on the back with a haunting smile with the words "Moon Rises And Night Falls," red fights with the right leg side cut off halfway through, and black boots) gets bounced back, but gets a few shots to the gut of Duhop, but Grim tackles Ryan punching the head of the blonde wrestler. Ryan pushes Grim off and Bale climbs the barricade hitting a Code Blue to Duhop on the floor. Duhop grabs his back cringing as Bale punches Grim in the face multiple times.
"Bale drew first blood as Grim and his gang were ambushed while Nightfall hid under the ring," Russ stated.
Bale gets Grim on the ground with a Snapmare and hits a kick to the back as Grim screams in agony. Vlad recomposes himself tearing off his shirt grabbing Bale to hit a German Suplex on the floor! Kurt gets sailed on his back rolling around hurt and Ryan gets up punching Vlad in the head, but Vlad fights him off lifting him on the shoulders as he hits the Russian Nightmare (F5) into the ring post. Ryan holds his sides as Vlad and Grim get Ryan up shifting him into the ring as Grim digs under the south side apron getting a table out to a huge pop! Grim sends the table inside as Vlad gets it in. Duhop gets on the west side apron staying out of the situation cheering his friends on. Grim and Vlad set up the table as Vlad gets Ryan up setting him on the table while Grim goes up the lower left corner looking for Grim Airlines (Body Splash). Grim hypes the audience up as Vlad keeps Ryan on with punches to the head.
"Grim is going up and Ryan is being kept in the landing zone. As Grim likes to say, Grim Airlines is clear for lift off!" Greg exclaimed.
However, Bale gets on the apron hitting Grim in the back as Duhop runs over clobbering him with an elbow to the head. Bale hangs on hitting a Tiger Feint Kick to Duhop which knocked the brother of Grim on his butt on the apron. Bale then hit a Rope-Aided Roundhouse Kick to Grim's head as the toy collector held it getting distracted. Ryan shot his right hand out choking Vlad as he got off the table before putting Vlad through it with a Chokeslam! Ryan then comes over to Grim climbing the ropes as Bale sends Vlad outside clearing the ring of wrecked table pieces. Bale joins Ryan as they grab Grim from each side hitting a Double Superplex landing Grim on his back as the veteran grabs his back in pain. Bale pins Grim hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Duhop broke the pin as he rolls off.
"Bale and Ryan hit the Double Suplex from the top rope on Grim, but Duhop breaks the count up," Excalibur stated.
Duhop gets Bale up sending his head into Ryan's gut before grabbing both men hitting a Double DDT to both men. Duhop then yelled "PURGE! PURGE! PURGE!" as he gets Bale up hitting a Lifting DDT before turning him over for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Bale flicks his shoulder up!
Duhop sits up rubbing his face getting up to his feet helping Grim up as the toy collector runs to get Bale up getting him in the upper right corner going hard with forearm shots kicking him down to a seated position. Duhop sends a several knees into the face of Bale and he gets Bale up again with Grim stationed in the lower left corner. Grim yells "IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME! IT'S TIME FOR OBESE MODE!" as he jogs in place running to hit a Stinger Splash letting Bale walk out flopping on the canvas. Ryan gets up grabbing the throat of Grim hitting the Chokeslam and hits a Big Boot to Duhop. Ryan gets Grim up grabbing the face before trying for the God Hand, but he pushes him away getting a Spear from Vlad. Vlad tried for the cover, but Ryan pushed him off not getting a count started. Vlad gets up squatting before lifting Ryan on the shoulders and hits a Russian Nightmare, but Ryan no sells getting to hit feet. Vlad tries for a another connecting, but Ryan again gets to his feet easily. Vlad tries for a third, but Ryan elbows the head and hits a Headlock Driver.
"Headlock Driver by Ryan! Even after a few Russian Nightmares, Ryan completely remains unfazed by it all," Ross stated.
Vlad holds his head as Grim gets himself set up in the upper right corner running to hit the Flying Knee on Ryan's head making the big man stumble into the lower left corner. Grim runs back jogging in place running to hit a second Stinger Splash of the match. He hits another and another and another and another really getting Ryan in the seated position. Bale gets up ducking a Lariat and gets behind Grim hitting the Zig Zag. He covers Grim hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Duhop yet again breaks the count.
Kevin Sullivan comes down the ramp attracting boos as he stumbles on down looking under the apron getting a steel chair. He gets in the ring and smashes Duhop in the face helping Bale back to his feet. Bale grabs the chair from his boss as he gets Grim over to the middle of the ring slipping the chair under the head. Ryan slips out grabbing another chair from under the ring sliding to his partner as Bale smirks and laughs with the crowd booing. Bale holds the chair as he screams "SO LONG, FATASS!" as he raises the chair high, but Vlad grabs it at the last second! Vlad hits Bale in the gut and so he does to Sullivan clobbering the old man through the middle rope. Ryan comes in as Vlad drops the chair hitting a Spear for good measure as he is ready for intensity to spark grabbing Ryan hitting multiple German Suplexes on the big man!
"Vlad City has been unleashed as Ryan got an all expenses paid vacation to his untimely hell," Russ stated.
Vlad then grabs Ryan as he lifts the Dark Messiah on his shoulders and hits another Russian Nightmare before turning Ryan over covering him.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but the lights suddenly cut out and go black!
Everyone is confused as the referee stopped his count only for the lights to return and six hooded figures appeared in the ring catching everyone off guard. They all wore ripped up masks and started attacking Vlad just as he started standing up and they kicked the man in the gut and back many times. Duhop tried intervening, but they turned on him attacking him with growing numbers. Bale comes up to them pushing through them as he gets Vlad up looking around him. Bale turns Vlad around hitting a Inverted DDT and goes for the quick cover hooking both legs.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Bale raises both arms in victory.
("Fight or Flight" by Kevin McLeod)
"Here are your winners, Kurt Bale and Ryan Lewis, Nightfall!" Justin announced.
"I can't believe what I just saw! Vlad had Ryan pinned and these hoodlums just come in when they please to disrupt everything," Greg stated.
"It's just in the mind games handbook of wrestling where you have numbers of guys on your side to help out," Excalibur added.
"Bale and Lewis escape with the win in this battle, but could this be the end of the war?" Jasmynn asked.
(Bale hangs on the south side ropes as the hoodlings help Bale up as well as Ryan raising their hands with Grim still eating cold steel while Duhop is holding his ribs in the lower left corner. Kevin Sullivan gets in the ring and raises both the arms of his students clapping them on their backs.)