USPW vs. AEW: Luck of the Draw Part 2
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Date: April 19th, 2020
State/City: Paradise, Nevada
The Rainmaker will arrive….to show what greatness is…
THE RAINMAKER ARRIVES SOON!
OKADA DEBUTS!
(The crowd cheers as we cut back to ringside with fire shooting out of of some cannons near the stage and sounds of bullets raining filled the air. Fans were curious as to what was going on before a theme came on.)
("American Made" by Unknown)
(The crowd heard an engine revving to ring as a green military Jeep came roaring out the USPW side with Hank Strongbow Williams at the wheel with the crowd cheering like crazy. He wore his grey hair down with a black bandanna tied around the forehead and a sleeveless military camo shirt on his body. He wore normal blue jeans and black combat boots with white fingerless gloves around his hands. Hank stands up in the Jeep grabbing a semi-automatic gun raining bullets in the air as smoke comes from the gun.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall with a 20 minute time limit! Introducing first, he is the commissioner and owner of United Supreme Pro Wrestling, from Venice Beach, California, weighing 267 lbs., Hank Strongbow Williams!" Justin announced.
"Hank has been in the wresting business for quite some time starting in the early 90s floating around in WCW with the nWo," Tony stated.
"Not to mention, he went to Japan and fought the toughest there was like Tetsuya Naito and Minoru Susuki. Hank is no slouch in the ring and he is going to prove it to CIMA here tonight," Greg added.
"Yet we have to take in the weight difference where as Hank has the tougher side, CIMA is proven to be extremely ruthless and much faster. Not to mention, he is 42 while Hank stands in at 67 years old," Excalibur reminded.
(Hank comes down the ramp with the Jeep as the crowd reach out for fives and he stops ringside getting out as he turns the engine off and grabs the gun heading under the bottom rope. He gets in the ring shooting off the gun again while a large United States flag flies down fully on display to the audience.)
("#Stronghearts Theme" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The crowd boos mostly as CIMA comes out in his normal attire only with black Japanese symbols painted on his cheeks and one on his forehead as he stares down Hank from the AEW entrance stage.)
"His opponent, representing Oriental Wrestling Entertainment and #Stonghearts, from Osaka, Japan, weighing 187 lbs., CIMA!" Justin announced.
"Coming off a rough loss to the ECW Originals, Hank looks to hammer that final nail into CIMA's coffin after weeks of unprovoked attacks," Russ stated.
"CIMA is very ruthless and very versatile so I highly doubt Hank will catch up for long," Ross stated.
"However, Hank has tangled with the toughest foes in WCW before like Hulk Hogan, Sting, and even Goldberg. He knows the veteran work he can pull off here despite disadvantages," Greg stated.
(CIMA breathes heavily before coming down the ramp before running as he heads in starting to brawl with Hank both men start getting into it before long.
The official for the match is AEW referee Paul Turner as he calls for the bell and the punching war escalated. Hank knees CIMA in the gut and hammers the back of the Japanese star and hit elbows as well getting CIMA on his knees. Hank runs the east ropes before hitting a Shoulder Charge to CIMA knocking the fellow promoter out of the ring. Hank heads out and grabs CIMA launching him back first into the barricade as CIMA screams in pain. He grabs CIMA by the back and sends him into the ring post getting cheers from the crowd. Paul gets to 5 as CIMA is sent back into the ring and Hank follows, but CIMA shot his left leg up in a Mule Kick knocking Hank on one knee. CIMA kips up and hits a Superkick making Hank fall on his back.
"Superkick to the chin and Hank is on his back feeling that one," Excalibur stated.
CIMA gets Hank back on his feet whipping him into the south end ropes before hitting a Rolling Elbow Shot making Hank stumble. CIMA follows up with a Dropkick taking Hank down on his back before CIMA covers Hank.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Hank kicked out after 2.
CIMA gets Hank up hitting vicious chops to the chest three times as Hank gets in the lower right corner and CIMA drops back going for a Corner Elbow Shot to the head. CIMA drops back again before running, but Hank grabs him in a Spinebuster. Hank yells to the cheering crowd before getting CIMA up for a Bodyslam as CIMA grabs his back. Hank gets CIMA in a tight headlock wrenching down on the neck of his opponent as the crowd pulls their support for Hank mainly. Hank gets flipped over CIMA as CIMA grabs the arms stomping down on both of them. CIMA gets Hank in a headlock now trying to make Hank submit or at least wind him down, but Hank gets up fighting through elbowing his opponent in the gut three times before hitting a Headbutt.
"Both men are trying to get one over on the other as CIMA went for the strong arms which is smart, but Hank can counter with them just as easily," Ross stated.
Hank gets CIMA in the lower left corner lifting his left leg to kick down CIMA in the corner. CIMA sits as Hank hits a few knee shots to the head as CIMA spits out and breathes heavily as the veteran trash talks down on him smirking. Hank gets CIMA up before chopping the chest making CIMA jump into the south end ropes. Hank chops and chops and chops the chest hard making his opponent suffer. Hank elbows the head a few times before hitting a Sidewalk Slam hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but CIMA get the shoulder up at 2.5!
CIMA rolls to the outside near the ramp resting on the apron as Hank grabs the hair, but CIMA rakes the eyes out of the ref's vision before he slips back in. CIMA then hits the right leg dropping Hank to a knee before he hits a Buzzsaw Kick knocking Hank on his left side. CIMA screams hitting a Basement Dropkick on the back rolling Hank on the north side apron. CIMA then shoulder charges Hank in the gut making him drop on the floor and he runs the south end ropes hitting a Tope Con Hilo to Hank. CIMA gets up getting Hank back to his feet before slamming his face on the apron and shoved him back on the ground taunting to the crowd. CIMA climbs the upper left corner before eyeing down Hank and hitting a Moonsault on Hank outside to the amazement of the crowd! The Japanese promoter gets Hank up and sends him back in the ring getting in himself rushing to pin down Hank's shoulders.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Hank pushes up as CIMA gets knocked off after 2.
"Hank pushes up again and you have to wonder how much he can muster before CIMA gets him off his game," Russ stated.
CIMA smiles getting Hank up, but Hank hits an Uppercut and makes CIMA back off before punching the gut three times. Hank then his a good right hook to CIMA's head knocking the man on his back. Hank runs the east end ropes hitting a Senton Bomb making CIMA grab his chest in pain. Hank then gets CIMA up calling for a big move before hitting a Chokeslam pinning CIMA's chest with one hand.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but CIMA pushes up at 2.5!
Hank gets CIMA up hoping to end this doing a cut throat motion, but CIMA knees the gut of Hank and then he hits a chop to the chest and over the back of the neck. CIMA stands Hank up with his left arm sticking his tongue out before hitting a Roundhouse Kick knocking Hank on his stomach. CIMA then pushes over and covers Hank for the pin.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as CIMA gets the victory to many boos!
("#Stronghearts Theme" by Mikey Ruckus)
"Here is your winner, CIMA!" Justin announced.
"I can't believe it! The USPW owner loses in his own company!" Greg exclaimed as he stood up in shock.
"CIMA gets the victory and another point for AEW. We told you all that this guy is too ruthless for Hank to handle at his age. Hank fought hard tonight and had revenge on the mind, but maybe a little too much," Tony stated.
"CIMA gets some momentum after the loss and it looks he is calling for some help from backstage," Ross stated.
(El Lindaman and T-Hawk ran down to major boos as they came in the ring as they all three started kicking down on Hank as the man couldn't defend himself. However, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan came out waving the American Flag around to major cheers before he runs down the ramp. T-Hawk tries confronting him, but he gets a strong elbow to the head knocking him down and he gets in punching Lindaman and CIMA down as both men escape to the outside.)
"Stronghearts back on the offensive as CIMA called his cohorts out to permanently put Hank down, but Hacksaw had other plans. The Americans standing tall tonight against their opposition," Greg stated.
(The Stronghearts stood on the ramp walking up, but they didn't notice Rob Van Dam and Sabu walking out with steel chairs as the crowd cheered their heads off. The Japanese wrestlers turned around only to be met with shots to the head by RVD and Sabu. RVD tossed his chair to T-Hawk executing the Van Daminator to the face and Sabu kicked Lindaman in the gut smashing the chair on the young star's back. CIMA backs up holding his head before Hank gets out of the ring before swishing his left arm around hitting his version of the Bionic Elbow knocking CIMA down to big cheers.)
("American Made" by Unknown)
(Hank gets his hands raised by Duggan and RVD as the crowd cheers for the veteran despite him losing with the three opponents sitting and laying on the ramp.)
"Hank lost this battle, but the war seems far from done," Tony stated.
"It's 3-2 still in USPW's favor as the two blowhards are up next with MJF taking on Dalton Castle. I can't believe I have to root for Castle," Greg added.
(FTR are seen talking with some backstage workers as they end their conversation when they stood in the presence of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, the Motor City Machine Guns.)
"You must be them Detroit boys?" Dash asked.
"Who else? I hear you guys are coming to USPW," Sabin replied, stepping a little closer.
"That's correct. We're going to start a clean slate and play the field not letting anything stop us," Dax stated.
"Well, you guys want a good match….come find us," Shelley proposed as both teams nodded going their separate ways.
("Better Than You" by Mikey Ruckus)
(MJF comes out flanked by his bodyguard, Wardlow (dressed in a nice black suit and red tie), wearing blue trunks, black boots, and his designer scarf. He mocks the audience trash talking them as he comes down the ramp from the AEW side.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and is under a 20-minute time limit! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Wardlow, from Plainview, Long Island, New York, weighing 226 lbs., Maxwell Jacob Friedman, MJF!" Justin announced.
"This guy reeks and, I mean, reeks of so much toxic ego," Greg stated.
"He has had a vendetta against Cody and has expressed how much the executive Vice President disgusts him," Ross added.
"Tonight, he faces a more flamboyant face on the USPW roster and both him and Dalton trash talked each other ruthlessly this past Monday," Excalibur explained.
(MJF got in a male fan's face as security backed them both up from each other as the young star proceeds ringside and up the steel steps. He stares into the audience passing his scarf off to Wardlow and he steps in the ring outstretching his arms in a cocky pose.)
"Look under the ring! Look under the ring!" Russ exclaimed as a figure in a black hoodie and pants came out fast sliding in the ring.
(The hooded figure hits a Dropkick to MJF and then goes to town with punches to the head going in hard. The man backs up as Wardlow gets on the apron and the figure pulls back the hood revealing….DALTON CASTLE to so many cheers!)
"Looks like Dalton wanted to give MJF a dose of his sneaky attacks and this should be a good one," Tony stated.
(Dalton tore away his pants revealing royal purple trunks with a white trim and white boots with blue laces. The official is AEW referee Mike Chioda, who was recently released from the WWE.)
Both men start getting into it as they both spoke trash to each other's face as Mike separated them calling for the bell. MJF punches Dalton in the head, but Dalton punches back and then another and MJF launches another with the crowd cheering Dalton and booing MJF. They both get into a punch war on the head just getting into it as Mike separated them to the crowd's disapproval. Dalton pointed to himself and trash talked to MJF as MJF points at Dalton with a cocky smile. Dalton flexes for the crowd getting cheers as MJF rubs his mouth walking around soaking in the boos. Both men came to the middle as Dalton holds up his left hand calling for a test of strength as MJF meets his requirements as they push on each other before MJF knees the gut of Dalton and elbows the head three times.
"MJF coming out with his usual antics after Dalton wanted to have a test of muscle, but it looks like AEW could be coming in with another win," Tony stated.
MJF pushes the head of Dalton up before hitting a few chops to the chest as Dalton grabs his chest. The cocky youngster flexes for the audience before shoving Dalton into the lower left corner hitting vicious forearms to the face. MJF then whips Dalton into the upper right corner before running only for Dalton to move out of the way hitting a Side Kick to the back. MJF grabs his back before Dalton hits a Snap German Suplex making the cocky star grab his neck. Dalton then grabs MJF's head stomping down on it three times before getting him up again. Dalton runs the east end ropes before attempting a Lariat, but MJF counters into the Salt of the Earth, but Dalton reverses it into a rollup barely getting a one count. Dalton kicks the gut hitting a Snap DDT to minimal cheers.
"Dalton coming back and a nice reverse out of MJF's armbar that he uses to really hammer his opponents," Tony stated.
MJF rolls out onto the east side grabbing his face before Dalton grabs the top rope hitting a Slingshot Crossbody down on MJF. Dalton smacks the AEW announce table pointing to himself as he grabs MJF to his feet. He shoves MJF into the ring post as the referee keeps counting getting halfway. Dalton sends MJF back in the ring as his Boys (who recently came to ringside) fan him down before he gets in at 7. Dalton hammers the back of MJF, but MJF hits a cheap Uppercut to the chin before locking the arms down, but Dalton uses his chin to grab the south end top rope, but MJF secretly knees his butt before executing the Deadlift German Suplex. Dalton grabs his head as MJF puts Dalton between the legs going for the Heat Seeker, but Dalton lifts MJF on the shoulders driving the head into the upper right corner. MJF bounces off grabbing his head before Dalton locks in a Standing Cobra Clutch wrenching down on MJF. MJF scrambles to find his way out, but he was being kept in the middle of the ring.
"Oh! He's trapped! MJF is trapped!" Greg shouted.
Wardlow pounded the apron and got up on top as the referee had to tell him to get off as Dalton takes MJF down wrapping the legs around the body. Dalton wrenches really hard as MJF has nowhere he could go as he his free hand is wailing. MJF grabs the eyes of Dalton raking them as Wardlow jumps off and the crowd boos at MJF cheating as usual. MJF gets up backing up in the lower left corner before hitting a Realty Check Neckbreaker. He pins Dalton down.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Dalton pushes up only to be pinned and kicks out at another two count.
MJF gets up stomping the face of his enemy before getting Dalton up pushing him into the north end ropes to get hit with a Back Body Drop. Dalton grabs his back before MJF locks in a Headscissors, but Dalton slips out turning MJF into a Boston Crab as MJF is trapped yet again. MJF crawls quickly, but Dalton pulls him back and he crawls, but is pulled back and he crawls yet again reaching, but is pulled back yet again as the crowd cheers Dalton on fully. MJF uses his hand strength to lift himself off the mat before executing a Sunset Flip Powerbomb bridging the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but the Boys get on the ring apron distracting the referee!
MJF gets up getting in their faces striking one across the face putting it down on the floor, but Dalton gets to his knees before MJF starts hitting a mocking version of Daniel Bryan's YES! Kicks with the crowd chanting "NO! NO! NO!" for each kick. As MJF winds one more up, Dalton ducks and rolls up MJF in a matchbook pin.
"1….2…" The ref counted, but MJF shot his right arm in the air!
Dalton gets off before grabbing the right leg quickly locking in the Figure Four Leg Lock as MJF screams in pain! Dalton elevates a little higher as MJF tries reaching for the bottom rope behind him, but it's too short of a grasp. Wardlow yells at the referee getting on the apron as one of the Boys pass Dalton a kendo stick from under the ring as Dalton makes a grab for it. He uses it to elevate the hold a little higher as the ref turns back from scolding Wardlow. MJF feels ready to tap until the ref sees the kendo stick and kicks it from Dalton's grasp. Dalton releases the hold getting chewed out for his action as he grabs Maxwell, but MJF gets the inside cradle!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as MJF slips out with the upset!
("Better Than You" by Mikey Ruckus)
"Here is your winner, MJF!" Justin announced.
"The inside cradle! He gets it!" Russ exclaimed.
"MJF sneaking his way out of here as Dalton made a mistake bringing in the kendo stick not able to keep it out of the ref's visual," Excalibur stated.
"That's a third win for AEW tonight tying everything up," Ross added.
(Dustin is seen training with Cody as the American Nightmare practices boxing punches ready to face his former best friend as Leslie Kane stops by.)
"Excuse me, Cody…what are your thoughts going into tonight's match with Ted?" Leslie asked.
"Me and Ted have some history and I stand by what I said saying he left the business behind, because he couldn't match up like I did. I went everywhere and made myself better than what I was previously. Then, I started AEW. My pride and soul was poured into the making of a true generational promotion. Ted thinks it's all about buying his way into wrestling, but I made a record for myself that nobody can ever hope to match. Winning the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title like my father did all those years ago. Champion in Japan and Champion in Ring of Honor. Win after win after win. And that's the motto for tonight. Win, win, win, just win," Cody explained.
"Knowing your history with Ted, what do you plan to do with him?" Leslie asked.
"Simple enough, I understand Ted has been training and taking this seriously, but it's time to show him how much he left behind," Cody replied.
"Not to mention, but Ted doesn't have the support and family that my brother does," Dustin added as he massages Cody's shoulders.
"Ted may have money, but I rely on two hands and abilities unlike anyone else to get to where I am today. I'm going to show him how much rust he's got when he can't even get to his feet after my moves devastate him," Cody stated.
("Slay Me (V3)" Dale Oliver)
(The crowd boos loudly as Cody Runyon comes out all calm wearing his black trench coat as he wears a white singlet with a red scorpion symbol on the back and 'CODY' on both hips in red lettering. He wears black suspenders attached to his black tights and white boots as he tightened his red fingerless gloves around his hands.)
"This contest is a Retirement Match set for one-fall with a 20-minute time limit! Introducing first, from Phoenix, Arizona, weighing 271 lbs., Cody Runyon!" Justin announced.
"What a scumbag and he's willing to end a career to prove he isn't a loser," Excalibur stated.
"That's about the only thing I can see us agreeing on when it comes to this guy despite brand warfare. He nearly crippled Matt Hardy in their last encounter," Greg stated.
"Cody is looking for redemption from last month and he is going to go through hell and high water to get it as he and Matt get busy in that ring," Ross added.
(As Cody gets near the ring, the crowd starts cheering seeing Matt Hardy run through the crowd hopping on the barricade hitting a Cannonball Senton to Cody as the fight is on! Matt has full long dark black hair, a "Matt Hardy V1" black shirt on with 'V1' also on the back in dark blue color, white and black baggy pants, and black sneakers.)
"Well, Matt isn't waiting either as he is getting his licks in," Jasmynn stated.
(Hardy gets a few punches in as Cody blocks pushing Matt off of him as the referee, Aubrey Edwards, tries getting the men in the ring. Both men go into a punching war with cheers and boos flown at the respective characters.)
"Both men are getting feisty out there!" Excalibur exclaimed.
Both men slide into the ring as they start punching one another causing the bell to ring as Cody hits a Stunner going for the early pin hooking the left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Hardy kicks out at 2.5!
Cody punches Matt as Aubrey shoves hun off scolding him as a warning while Cody backs up into the upper right corner taking his coat off. Matt is helped up as Cody comes out hitting a Running Lariat taking down the veteran. Cody tries for a Sharpshooter, but Matt hits a few punches to the skull. Matt rolls up hitting the Side Effect early on Cody pinning him.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cody kicked out at 2.4!
Cody gets on his hands and knees before Hardy run the north end ropes going for the Famehouser, but Cody pushed him off hitting a Snap German Suplex. Matt held the back of his head going into the upper left corner as Cody punched the head and elbowed the head a few times. Cody strangled Matt as Aubrey backed him up giving him another warning after that and said "Next will be an instant DQ!" Matt Hardy ran out hitting a Lou Thez Press punching the head a few times getting mega cheers. Cody gets out of the ring near the announce tables as Matt hits a Slingshot Crossbody taking down Cody. Matt punches the head of Cody multiple times as he elbowed his head ruthlessly. Matt gets up beating his chest and taking off his shirt throwing it down as he gets Cody up slamming him into the barricade with Snake Eyes. Matt kicked him down with so much rage in his eyes.
"Holy hell! Matt is off the hinges!" Ross exclaimed.
Matt comes over to the German announce table tearing off the cover and grabbing the monitors out as the count reach 7. He rolls in and rolls back out restarting the count as Matt grabs Cody sending him into the edge of the German announce table making Cody grab his back. Matt then tried for a Suplex on the table, but Cody pushed Matt on top punching the head as the count reached 6. Cody hit a forearm knocking Matt on his back as Cody gets in the ring climbing the top rope of the upper right corner. However, Reby Sky came over the barricade from her seat getting on the apron and trash talking him. Aubrey tried getting her to calm down and go back to her seat, but Reby kept screaming. Cody got down dragging Reby into the ring as the crowd gave Cody nuclear heat.
"No! Not this! Not his wife!" Russ screamed.
Cody said "This is all your fault! This is all your fault!" as Reby tried slapping him, but Cody caught her left hand. Cody bent her over as he lifted her for a Piledriver, but Matt came to her rescue kicking at his sides making Cody dropped her as she rolled out west. Matt hammers the back multiple times for Cody's antics, but Cody low blowed Matt as Aubrey was too busy checking on Reby. Cody then hits a Facebuster and pinned Matt hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Hardy kicks out after 2 to the cheers!
"Cody tried hurting Reby after she saved her husband from being crushed through a table and Matt returned the favor, but how long can Matt last?" Excalibur asked.
Cody gets up flipping off the crowd as he gets more heat than ever before and he gets Matt up digging his nails in the exposed back. Matt, however, headbutts him causing Cody to swing his left hand into Aubrey knocking her through the middle rope to the south side floor. Matt kicked below the belt as he hits the Twist of Fate to mega cheers! Matt drops down as he goes outside to check on his wife making sure she is well before he reaches under the ring getting a steel chair rolling it in. Hardy gets in grabbing the chair and raised it bringing it down on the head of Cody. He continued the pain on the stomach and the back then to the head then back to the back. Hardy places Cody's face under the chair as Reby hands him another before Matt grabs it raising the chair high.
"Are we really going to see the CONCHAIRTO?!" Russ screamed.
Matt goes to bring the chair down as Cody rolls out nearly before he headbutts the groin of Hardy as Cody hits a Standing Spanish Fly on the chair. Reby covers her mouth as Matt screams holding his back. Cody gets the legs and locks in the Sharpshooter as he wrenches back hard on Hardy's legs. Matt screams trying to reach around as Aubrey comes to getting back in the ring and Matt screams trying to keep it up. Chants of "HARDY! HARDY! HARDY! HARDY! HARDY!" ring out as Cody shouts "HE'S DONE! LET HIM RETIRE IN SHAME!" to which he got massive boos. Matt started clawing his way towards the south end ropes as Aubrey checks on him. Cody drags Matt back as Hardy screams shaking his right fist trying to not give in as Cody wrenches back harder. Matt taps out as the crowd is virtually shocked!
("Slay Me (V3)" by Dale Oliver)
"Here is your winner by way of submission, Cody Runyon!" Justin announced.
(Cody keeps the hold in as Aubrey tries prying Matt free with Hardy tapping out as much as he could muster. Reby gets in slapping Cody off her husband as Cody laughs his head off getting nuked jeers from all angles.)
"THIS IS BULLSHIT! STRAIGHT BULLSHIT!" Greg exclaimed standing up and throwing papers everywhere.
"Matt…has to retire….?" Excalibur asked in true shock.
(Cody then grabbed one of the steel chairs as Aubrey yells at him enough is enough as he asks for a mic. Justin hands him one as Cody sets up the chair sitting down.)
"I've been avenged…Matt…you failed when it mattered. You were bringing Matt Hardy and he lost! Now, you get…shut the hell up!…you get to watch me from home. Fly back to Cameron and never come back! Pissant!" Cody exclaimed as he dropped the mic on Hardy.
(For good measure, Reby did not see the Superkick blasting her in the face as the crowd booed Cody out of the building as security kept back various fans.)
"What a scumbag! He needs a good ass kicking!" Greg exclaimed.
(Cody flips off the fans and to Matt and to Reby before exiting the ring smiling like a devil does. He walks up the ramp saying "BYE! BYE! BYE! BYE! BYE!")
(William Ashworth was watching the latest match shocked to notice that Matt Hardy just had his last match in professional wrestling. Jack came up tapping the right shoulder of his partner as the big man turns behind him.)
"You heard from Jonathan?" Jack asked.
"Sent 15 calls, 3 voicemails, and 20 text messages. I think that's the point of no return," William replied.
"Shit…and we're up next," Jack stated.
"I told you this would've been a problem, but this is going to be a big disadvantage if we aren't focused for the Elite," William replied.
"He's probably on his way driving to the arena. I guess he must've took a good power nap and forgot what time it was. We can't exactly stall before the match so we just need to hope and pray he gets here before then," Jack stated.
"I'm really worried about him. It's been two weeks since we last saw him and I'm just afraid Preston's gang did something to him," William added.
"Preston…I should've figured he probably want us at a disadvantage so he could satisfy himself. Well, hopefully, Darby can set him straight as much it is controversial to cheer for the opposing company," Jack stated.
"John came in 30 minutes ago and he's getting ready as we speak. This is not going according to plan," William added.
"Like I said, it might as well just be us until Jonathan shows up. He just has to," Jack reasoned.
"I guess we have no choice, but I'm going to be less focused with this current predicament on my mind," William admitted.
"Calm yourself and try to be concentrated. Me and John can carry what we can, but we need a big man to help out," Jack explained.
("Superkick Party" by Meat Sauce Media)
"SUPERKICK PARTY!"
(The Young Bucks jump out of the AEW side hyping up the already cheering crowd as they wore black flashy jackets with red strips hanging off them. They also wore red headbands with yellow lettering 'BTE' and tights with one leg light blue down to a navy blue wrestling boot (representing Megaman) with white strips hanging off it and the other colored leg is dark purple with a red wrestling boot on (representing Zero) with orange strips hanging off it. They also wore red and blue wrist bands on their wrists coordinating with their colored tights.)
"The following contest is an Eight-Man Tag Team Match set for one-fall with a 30-minute time limit! Introducing first, from Rancho Cucamonga, California, representing All Elite Wrestling, weighing in at a total combined weight of 350 lbs., Nick and Matt Jackson, The Young Bucks!" Justin announced.
"These brothers are sporting the colors of Megaman and Zero from the video game franchise and you have to wonder how confident they are for this one," Excalibur stated.
("Ghost Town Triumph" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The crowd cheered loudly and chanted "COWBOY SHIT!" over and over as Hangman Page comes out joining his friends turning around raising his left fist as sparks of pyro go off on the AEW side. He wears a black bandana over the mouth, red cowboy-inspired tights, and black boots with his normal black sleeveless jacket.)
"Their partners, first, from Aaron's Creek, Virginia, weighing 228 lbs., Hangman Page!" Justin announced.
"Not to mention, we have a bit of a handicap for the Elite going into this as they have all four members while the Bloodline only has three," Ross stated.
("Battle Cry" by Little V)
(The lights go out as the normal instrumental leads to the beginning vocals with the camera zoomed in on Kenny Omega walking the streets of Tokyo. Once the upbeat portion starts, the lights come back on with a single spotlight on Kenny Omega wearing a Code Geass outfit with his black jacket buttoned up, black tights with 'GEASS' on the right leg in bold white lettering, and black wrestling boots as he points to the sky.)
"And last, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, weighing 227 lbs., Kenny Omega!" Justin announced.
"We have Kenny rocking the normal outfit in the Code Geass anime! This is a dream match for the ages! Faction vs. faction!" Greg exclaimed.
"This is the true test of wits as the Elite are coming full circle ready to show what they are made of!" Tony added.
"Let's not forget that Kenny and Page are the current AEW World Tag Team Champions and Kenny is the current AAA Mega Champion since last summer," Russ explained.
(The lights came back on as Kenny did his normal finger gun shtick shouting "BANG!" as white pyro goes off under the rafters. The Elite make their way to the ring as they cheer themselves on with the crowd and Kenny points to many younger fans shaking hands with them and their parents. He unbuttons his jacket letting his body go on full display as he does his usual cutthroat motion. Nick and Matt get on the west turnbuckles doing their iconic flexing pose while purple and white streamers are thrown into the ring. Adam slides in from the north side and Kenny gets on the south apron heading inside as he raises both fists to the cheering crowd.)
"Let's do this!" Kenny screams as the crowd cheers them on while he takes off his jacket and ring workers start cleaning up the streamers.
("Feel Invincible" by Skillet)
(The crowd start cheering really loud for the other team as they have a new team theme for themselves. Shots of backstage are shown as the slow part starts, but a red sports car could be seen arriving into the arena revving the engine. A split screen is shown with William and Jack appearing from another angle in a isolated hallway. Another angle shows a skinny man with short brown hair with a white towel near him and green/black colored shorts on his groin area tying his black boots. He gets up as he grabs the towel throwing it over his neck and leaves the locker room. The red car shuts off as the crowd sees Jonathan Steele return after two weeks as he wears his normal white hoodie with green tights with two silver diamonds going down each leg to black wrestling boots. He parks the car as each member of the Bloodline are coming with massive cheers behind them.)
"Their opponents, representing United Supreme Pro Wrestling, weighing in at a total combined weight of 942 lbs., "The Instant Classic" Jonathan Steele, William Ashworth, Jack Livingston, and "The Submission Machine" John Smith, they are the Bloodline!" Justin announced.
(All four men were shown on their screens heading for the gorilla position as William came out first in his normal attire followed by Jack wearing a green tank top, jeans, and a New York Yankees open jersey and backwards cap. He throws it out in the front row as he raised both fists in the air while John comes out next slapping his chest. Jonathan is the last one as his Bloodline members are shocked to see him as he throws back the hood revealing his new red contact lenses before green and red pyro shot up with all four men coming down the ramp.)
"These four men have actually made it and the crowd is loving it!" Greg exclaimed.
"I guess Jonathan just made it in time and so hopefully William can focus on this match for the good of USPW," Russ stated.
"Yeah, but we really ignoring the new red eyes?" Excalibur asked.
"Where did he get those lenses?" Ross asked.
(All four Bloodline members stared down their opponents as Jonathan takes off his hoodie revealing a lime green sleeveless shirt with elegant gold writing stating 'Like This!'on the front and crossed angel wings on the back. They approached as everyone felt the tension in the garden as Kenny squat down telling the Bloodline "Now or never boys!" The official is USPW referee Oscar Johnson.)
William and Jack get on the apron as Jonathan joins them to Jack's side and John threw his towel on the steel steps before coming up then getting in the ring. Matt decided to start for his team as he Too Sweets his teammates getting "TOO SWEET' chants in the crowd. Matt takes off his headband and gives it to his brother before coming out extending his right hand. John looks into the crowd as he takes Matt's hand on a shake, but Matt tries for a kick until John caught the leg. He pushes Matt down getting the bell to ring as he grabs the legs stomping the chest three times fast. John gets Matt up throwing him in the upper right corner going for repeated elbow shots as Matt covers up making Oscar back John up. John goes towards Matt, but Matt gets both knees to John's face before hopping on the middle rope hitting a Code Blue to John.
"Code Blue as Matt starts off drawing first blood for his team and this dream match," Tony stated.
Matt gets John up whipping him into the west end ropes before he hits a Hip Toss and then a One-Handed Handspring Moonsault. Matt gets up hyping the crowd up as he kicks down John repeatedly punching the head. John tries rolling away as Matt grabs his legs pulling him back. Matt grabs both legs tagging his brother in as Nick hits a Slingshot 450 Leg Drop. Matt gets on the apron as Nick pins John both legs hooked.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but John powers out at 2.5!
Nick gets John in a sleeper hold as he wrenches down on the head before the Bloodline gets their supporters riled up for John. John feeds off the energy elbowing the gut of Nick as he elbows the head knocking Nick down. John then hits a Snap German Suplex and then another and then another and then another. John then hits a Superkick to Nick knocking him off his knees. John tags in William as the big man steps over the top rope. Will stands on the west ropes as John whips Nick into him. Will pops Nick up in the air for a Catching Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Nick grabs his back as John gets on the apron while William stomps the head of Nick. Nick escapes outside as Will follows getting the Young Buck up before he was sent back first into the barricade. Nick rolls around on the floor in pain as Will gets him up sending him into the ring. Will gets in and tags Jonathan in as they both grabbed Nick popping him up for a Double Suplex. Nick grabs his back in immense pain.
"The Bloodline treating Nick poorly and going after the back planning to put the handicap in their favor this time," Ross stated.
Jonathan gets Nick up whipping him into the lower left corner as he runs, but Nick counters with a Forearm Smash to the head. Nick quickly tags in Kenny as the Best Bout Machine hits a Superkick to Jonathan. Kenny gets Jonathan up before whipping him into the east end ropes before connecting with the Kitchen Sink kick throwing Jonathan on his back. Kenny then puts up a finger gun symbol pointing at Jonathan before pulling the trigger as he gets Jonathan up. Kenny tries for the V-Trigger, but Jonathan ducks behind Kenny before hitting a Superkick to Kenny of his own. Jonathan gets Kenny up as he whips the opponent into the north end ropes before Jonathan hits a Back Body Drop sending Kenny high in the air. Kenny grabs his back before Jonathan sits him up attacking the back with straight kicks. Kenny grinds his teeth as his partners reach out for a tag.
"Jonathan and Kenny using their own skills against one another as Jonathan works over the back. That seems to be the main strategy of the Bloodline," Greg observed.
Jonathan breathes heavily glaring down the other Elite members grabbing Kenny in a chin lock and wrenching hard with his right knee in the back. Kenny head butted Jonathan in the face springing up on his hands before hitting a Headscissors Takedown over the south top rope to the floor. Kenny then waits for him to rise as he runs the north end ropes before hitting the Tope Con Hilo on Jonathan to the amazement of the crowd! Kenny thrashes Jonathan on the ground using the barricade to save himself before celebrating with the crowd as he slides back in tagging Nick back in. Nick gets in holding the south top rope firmly. Jonathan gets up getting a Slingshot Rotating Crossbody from Nick back on the floor and the crowd loves it all. Nick gets Jonathan up shoving him into the ring post as Jonathan holds his face. Nick waits on the other side of the turnbuckle before running jumping through the bottom and middle pads trying for a Tornado DDT, but Jonathan catches Nick slamming him stomach first on the Spanish announce table.
"Nick tried going for another high risk move, but Jonathan caught on and slammed him down right on the exposed announce table," Ross stated.
The ref counts to 6 as Jonathan rolls in the ring and then right back out restarting the count right before he jumps on the announce table. He gets Nick up grabbing the arms and then looks back at the Elite before hitting a Pedigree on the table crashing through it. Jonathan goes on his back as Nick is really out cold for the meantime. The crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" Jonathan uses the barricade behind him to get up as he runs back in the ring while Matt runs to check on his brother. Jonathan tags Jack in as the Mexican man takes off his jersey throwing it to the crowd as Matt sends his brother back in only to tag him out. Matt tries for a Springboard Forearm Smash, but Jack front flips out of the way before hitting a Running Dropkick knocking Matt out near the west side apron. Adam had enough flipping in to hit the Buckshot Lariat out of nowhere! Jack goes down as Will gets in hitting a Big Boot to Adam as the cowboy grabs his face. Kenny hops on the lower right corner hitting a Dragonrana on Will that sends him out near the announce tables. Kenny looks at Jonathan and John beckoning them in.
"Chaos is about to implode and Kenny wants both men as we see John contemplating what to do," Jasmynn stated.
The crowd cheered on the confrontation as John gets in clotheslining Kenny and then hitting a Shoulder Tackle. Kenny rolls out as Matt gets up going for the Springboard Forearm Smash again hitting John in the chest! Matt then rolls John out of the ring and waits for Jack to get up. Once the Mexican rises, Matt hits a Superkick landing on Jack for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jonathan grabbed one of Jack's arms placing a hand on the bottom rope to the north side.
The ref points to the rope break as Matt brushes his hair back getting up glaring at Jonathan before getting Jack up whipping him off the north end ropes, but Jack reverses hitting a Hip Toss, but Matt flips on his feet hitting a Pele Kick. Matt then tries for another Superkick, but Jack catches the foot placing one of his legs over Matt's hitting a Spinning Heel Kick as a reverse. Jack gets Matt up and yells "VIVA LA RAZA!" before hitting the three Los Guerreros suplexes in honor of Eddie. Jack then goes on top of the lower left corner as Matt grabs his back right before Jack does the Eddie shimmy taunt and drops down with the Frog Splash! Jack flips over and then covers Matt hooking the left leg!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Matt rolls Jack up in a reverse Crucifix Pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but William pulls Jack to safety out of the ring.
Matt rolls back up as Nick joins him hyping the crowd up right before Adam heads in clapping with the crowd. Will, Jack, and John were on the outside regrouping as the Hung Bucks ran the north end ropes going for three Suicide Dives taking out all three members. However, Jonathan got a little heated rounding a corner onto the south side apron before Kenny tried for a Running Knee Strike. Jonathan pulls the top rope down making Kenny flip over to the floor. Jonathan then jumped on the middle rope executing a Springboard Moonsault taking out all Elite members! The crowd chanted "THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!" The ref kept the count up at 7 as Jack gets up heading inside while Jonathan grabs Matt throwing him in the ring. Jonathan gets tagged in by Jack as he stalks Matt hooking the arms trying for Lights Out and he connects! Jonathan turns Matt over pinning him for the end.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Kenny pulls the referee out of the ring saving this match to an explosive cheer.
"Jonathan with Lights Out on Matt and Kenny saves the match! These groups are not letting anything get over on them," Ross stated.
Kenny gets on the apron holding his hand out for Matt as Jonathan argues with the Best Bout Machine. Kenny slaps Jonathan as Matt makes the hot tag and Kenny gets in hitting a surprise V-Trigger to a Jonathan! Kenny knocks Jack off the apron before waiting for Jonathan to rise. Jonathan holds his face getting up before being lifted inverted-wise on Kenny's shoulders as he screamed hitting the One-Winged Angel! Kenny hooks the right leg for the end.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but William booted Kenny in the face saving the match!
The crowd chanted "LET'S GO BLOODLINE! BE ELITE! LET'S GO BLOODLINE! BE ELITE! LET'S GO BLOODLINE! BE ELITE!" as Will gets Jonathan bringing him over and tagging out before hitting a Chokeslam on Kenny making Kenny flip on his back. Will then raises his left hand before curling it into his fist before screaming, but Nick distracts him thinking he's going for a move as Kenny recovers. Kenny gets up using the west end ropes before running for Will hitting a Drive-By High Knee to the head. Will stumbles back before he gets a few punches to the head and Kenny runs the south end ropes ducking a Lariat before rebounding and hitting a Jumping Roundhouse Kick. Will stumbles again as Kenny tags in Adam Page as the cowboy rides for the first time in this match hitting a Backstabber. Adam goes for the cover, but William pushes out as Adam was shocked. William gets riled up slapping his chest getting cheered.
"Oh boy! Will is on fire now and Adam looks like he has seen a ghost!" Russ stated.
William then ran hitting a Spear to Adam as Will does a Goldberg jump and a Roman Reigns howl to the crowd. William gets Adam up as John tags the back before Adam is lifted into a military press while John heads to the top of his team's corner. John jumps as he hits a Diving Cutter to Adam making the cowboy flop around. John pushes Adam on his back hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Nick broke the count up as the crowd cheered.
John gets Adam up shoving him in the lower left corner kicking him down in the corner sitting on his butt before he grabs him up. John marches around trying for the Muscle Buster Suplex, but Adam flips out hitting a Superkick. Adam then tags Nick in as he drags John to the Elite's corner before Nick executes a 450 Splash. Nick hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but John kicked out at 2.6!
The Bloodline clapped for John to get back up as Nick gets him in a headlock tightening his hold around the neck. John slips out kicking Nick in the gut hitting a Snap DDT getting momentum going. John then gets Nick up again whipping him into the north end ropes as Nick tries for a handspring move, but gets caught in a Full Nelson Suplex. Nick rolls outside as John roars to
the crowd running the north end ropes himself hitting a Somersault Plancha on Nick to the outside. John uses the barricade to get up and grabs Nick before taking him around the ring shoving him on the west side apron. John then executes a Suplex with Nick off the apron as Nick grabs his back in so much pain.
"Damn! Nick is taking so much abuse to his back and that's been a pivotal point of this match," Excalibur stated.
William jumps down and takes Nick shoving him into the barricade left shoulder first as Nick lays against the barricade. John gets on the apron and basks in the cheers/boos he was getting before Nick rolls out on the floor. John tried going for a Frog Splash off the apron, but Nick rolls out of the way leaving John to hit the bare floor. Nick gets in the ring rolling over to his team letting Kenny tag back in. Kenny then slides back outside grabbing John shoving him into the barricade back first as revenge for his friend. Kenny then grabs John lifting him up hitting a Brainbuster on the floor! The crowd gasped as John held his head in so much pain and Kenny grabs him sending him in the ring. Kenny slides in and hits a Curb Stomp on John's head and pins him.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but John gets the shoulder up at 2.7!
"John taking as much punishment to his head and he could be concussed, but he fights out of it not letting the Elite get a good measure," Greg stated.
Kenny stomped down on John getting him away from his team as the Bloodline gathered the crowd's undying support. The crowd cheered both men on as Kenny starts setting up for the V-Trigger pointing his finger gun at John before triggering it and going for the move, but John caught the knee lifting Kenny up to hit the Muscle Buster Suplex as both men are down! Both teams reached out trying to gather the most momentum as the match was great for the crowd to witness. John was spread eagle on the mat as Kenny held his back and gut breathing heavily blowing hair out of his face. John starts getting up going for his team as Kenny dragged himself back to his corner. Will and Matt got the hot tags as Will hits a Big Boot to the face of Matt before hitting two Clotheslines and followed up with a Sidewalk Slam for his comeback. Will then got Matt up grabbing the throat, but Matt kicked the knee and then hit a Superkick getting Will on his back. Matt then hit a Running Shooting Star Press covering Will hooking one leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Will kicks out at 2.5!
"Will tried getting some comeback momentum, but Matt is a little too quick for him on that notion," Tony observed.
Matt pushed hair out of his face before he tagged his brother in as they grabbed both arms of Will looking for the BTE Trigger, but Jack heads to the top of his team's corner hitting Double Diving Clotheslines to the Young Bucks as he rolls through springing up to knock Adam off the apron heading to the outside. Nick holds his face as William got back to his feet with Matt rolling out the south side. Will grabs Nick by the throat trash talking him shoving him into the north end ropes as he hits a Release Spinebuster as Nick rolls around in pain holding the back. Will grabs the legs pulling him to the middle as he nods to Jonathan before catapulting Nick into Jonathan's Forearm Smash and then into a Chokeslam. Nick slides out on the north side as Jonathan gets down punching the head of Nick shoving him into the barricade on his right shoulder. Jonathan sends Nick back in only with the head on the apron as Will gets out on the apron running to hit a Leg Drop to the head of Nick making the brother slip inside coughing.
"Nick has taken the most punishment of the Elite for this match and after coming back from recent injury, he isn't at 100% totally. Could he be heading back on the shelf so soon?" Russ asked.
Will believes it is time for the end balling up his left fist and waiting for Nick to rise, but Kenny grabs the left arm distracting the big man. The ref breaks them up scolding Kenny before Nick hits a low blow and rolls up Will.
"1..2…" The ref counted, but Will kicks out after 2 only to spring up into a Superkick into the Elite's corner.
Matt tags his brother out as they take Will to the middle grabbing both arms hitting the BTE Trigger as Will falls on his side. They hype the crowd up as Matt goes on the Elite's apron and Nick gets Will up in Piledriver position as Matt jumps on the top rope hitting the Meltzer Driver with his brother! Matt hooks both legs as the ref slides in.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jack hits a Basement Dropkick to Matt off Will.
Adam slides in hitting a Discus Lariat to Jack as Jonathan comes in ducking a Clothesline and turning around for a Superkick to Adam's chin. Kenny hits a Slingshot Forearm Smash to the face as he kips up into a Roundhouse Kick from John as he Clotheslines Kenny over the top rope. Nick tries hopping on his team's corner, but John pulls on the east top rope as Nick lands on his groin. John grabs Nick hitting a Muscle Buster Suplex as Nick rolls around on his back rolling out the south side to recuperate. John then gets on the apron as Will starts getting to his feet before Matt gets up waiting for Will to get up. Matt then hops on the east middle rope trying for a Springboard move, but Will catches him in the KO Punch. Will falls on Matt pinning him.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang and the crowd thundered their applause!
("Feel Invincible" by Skillet)
"Here are your winners, The Bloodline!" Justin announced.
"What a war! These guys gave it all they had and didn't let up on each other," Tony stated.
"They took each other to hell and back. I seriously thought the Bucks had it with the BTE Trigger and the Meltzer Driver right after," Russ added.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence, partner," Greg groaned. "Anyway, this puts USPW up 5-3 and that's our second main event done for the night. Up next, Preston Starr defends the USPW Television Championship in a highly-intensive affair against Darby Allin!"
(Will is helped up by John and Jack as Jonathan rolls in with all three putting their arms around each other to support Will better. Kenny could be seen regrouping with Adam, but he rolls in to face off with the Bloodline extending his right hand. Jonathan reached out shaking it firmly for a great match, but Kenny felt his head hurt a little and shook it as Jonathan just remained unfazed.)