United Supreme Pro Wrestling Firestorm Episode 3
Venue: Value City Arena
Date: March 2nd, 2020
State/City: Columbus, Ohio
(A scene is set up as an unknown figure is in a car flipping the key inside the ignition and starting the engine. He then checks his mirrors, takes a sip of hot coffee, and places his hand upon the stick shift. The figure then pulls the lever down to the 'D' letter on the pad as the car started taking off.)
Living breathing for a single moment
We've left everything we had being
Time to roll brothers out and over
Nothing to lose, nothing but time
(The car speeds into a parking garage as the headlights shine brightly and the car heads up the different floors. The figure stays in his seat before reaching the top floor before swerving the car to a stop.)
Are you sure you wanna take this road now?
Are you certain that you're gonna win?
Did they tell you it could be over?
Over and done before you begin
(The figure then reverses the car backwards as he looks behind him seeing a ramp leading off the top of the garage and he hits it launching off backwards. He lands roughly on the road before turning it around and going straight again.)
Everything you know will not prepare you
Nothing's gonna change if you resist
Everything you got, bring it on, we dare you
Nothing will compare to this
(The car drives off as the screen shows Jonathan Steele posing for the crowd, Preston Starr hitting a Tope Con Hilo on all three members of the Falcon's Prophecy, Cody Fireheart hitting an Impaler DDT on Connor Gates, Brodie Lee staring menacingly into the camera, and Orange Cassidy doing a kip up with his hands fully in his pockets.)
It's an avalanche! (Are you ready for this?)
It's a critical mess! (Are you ready for this?)
It's your massive attack! (Are you ready for this?)
It's gonna kick your ass! (Are you ready for this?)
(The scene shows the logo of USPW being bold white letters, but the top line of 'S' and the bottom line of 'P' are neon blue. Pyro of red, blue, green, yellow, and orange go off in the arena as the main titantron was circular showing the main logo for the show of 'USPW: Firestorm' and the mini-tron is the same as the ones WWE used in 2008-2011. There was even five screens going up the stage resembling a speed gauge you would find in any automation vehicle.)
Bring the fire!
and you take your chance!
Start the fight!
We'll bring your answer!
Ooh, ready for this!
Are you ready for this?!
(The cameras were showing the arena all around the globe as fans were packed into the stadium for the go-home show of Firestorm before Rush Hour. Currently, Russ, Greg, and Jasmynn were on commentary with Russ wearing his normal black tuxedo, Greg wearing a grey dress shirt and black slacks, and Jasmynn wearing a pink blouse with a grey skirt as the cameras centered on the ring zooming in on the new arrival of WARHORSE with his Independent Wrestling Championship in hand as he also held a microphone.)
"Quiet that music down now! I love rock n' roll as much as the next person, but this is a very serious matter. I see this new company pop up a couple weeks ago and thought that they may give me a non-exclusive deal, because I'm always itching for challenges. This title I hold fuels me and my thrive for the fight so I came to USPW to get me some fights that are worth the effort. I'm even putting up the Independent Wrestling Title just to get some buffed big guy out here. No one on the circuit has been able to beat me yet so let's see what these men have backstage! Get out here! " WARHORSE demanded as he walked around the ring staring at the entrance ramp waiting for anyone to accept his open challenge.
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Firestorm as WARHORSE already made his entrance before we went live on the air. It seems he is putting his Independent Wrestling Championship on the line against one guy on the roster." Russ explained.
"This man wearing all red and that black face paint over the eyes gives me such a nod to a more radical Ultimate Warrior. Someone who just loves fights and dishing out pain for either their amusement or for the intensity of the fans." Greg stated.
"We usually don't get action right off the bat and the mystery surrounding who could possibly come is driving me crazy. This maniac looks like he could take on an entire roster for pete's sake!" Jasmynn added.
(WARHORSE stood in the ring beating his title belt as the camera zoomed in on his attire as he wore a red long coat with red trunks with a bull emblem on the front and on his red boots along with a black flap at the left side of his boots also had grey fur on them and his eyes had black face paint in the design of twin blades.)
("Hell Will Be Calling Your Name" by Mercy Fall)
(The crowd starts cheering loudly as Ryan Lewis comes out in his same attire from last week as he holds a microphone in his left hand and he smiled down at the ring inaudibly speaking towards WARHORSE as he brought the mic to his lips as soon as his music ended.)
"Well, well, well, another challenger finally steps in my domain and I can greet them with the fight they want. Ya know, I do have some other things going on trying to get a match with that fat boar Grim, but this is still the independent scene of wrestling where pretty much anything can happen. I just heard you talking about an open challenge for that belt you have there." Ryan explained.
"What about it?! Are you accepting, because if you do, let's get right to it!" WARHORSE exclaimed as he tossed his title on the canvas.
"I don't know how many RedBulls or Monster Energy you consume on a daily basis, but that stuff goes right everywhere, my overhyped friend. Now, I will accept your challenge and dethrone you to become the next Independent Wrestling Champion adding you as another victim to my hit list. You think you're so bad cosplaying as the Ultimate Warrior? Well, we have never met before and I'll make sure it's the last time we do." Ryan stated.
"This is tough talk from a guy not walking down that ramp to prove it. What's so hard to take a few steps down here and through those ropes? I set the challenge and you accepted so get your ass down here!" WARHORSE yelled as he leaned on the top rope glaring at Ryan.
(Ryan smirked as he always likes a little mind games before commencing a beat down as he started walking his way down to the ring as WARHORSE tore away his hoodie looking for a fight. The referee started getting in the ring as he grabbed the Independent Wrestling Championship folding it up.)
"Well, an impromptu start to our show as WARHORSE officially puts his IW Title on the line against Hell's Favorite Enforcer. Just last week, Ryan tore through the entirety of the GTS Roster and even took a few Russian Nightmares that barely even affected him at all." Russ stated.
"Now he contends with WARHORSE, but I wouldn't be so confident that he has this in the bag. From what I've see of this guy, WARHORSE likes to fight pretty stiff so this could be more even than we think." Greg added.
("Hurricane" by Bob Dylan)
(The crowd, Ryan, the commentators, WARHORSE, and the ref turned to the entrance ramp as a blue megaphone goes off to ringing boos as a black man with a shaved head wearing a black "NOT DIVIDED, MORE UNITED" shirt with red trunks with "AJ" on the back as well as wearing black boots appeared. His two comrades were a short man with spiked blonde hair wearing a white floral top with a white undershirt and white khakis with black sneakers holding a sign that says "FIGHT THE CHANGE, SAVE THE CLIMATE!" The taller man had short black hair wearing black tights and a donkey tattoo on his back with white boots as these men are known as Austin Johnson, Charlie Climate, and Bastion Donovan, The Freedom Fighters.)
"Hold your horses, gentlemen! I do believe an open challenge is open to everyone of every identity. There's nothing saying that only two people, and they are privileged by the way,…there's nothing saying that only two people can compete in this open challenge." Austin explained into his megaphone.
"What kind of fascist ideology is this? Where is the representation? Where is the proper authority to denounce this crap?" Bastion complained into the megaphone.
"Oh god…what the hell are you three doing out here?" Ryan asked as he slapped his forehead in frustration.
"Serving proper justice. You only deal with these travesties with brute strength…the kind that comes from toxic masculinity and you wreak of it, Lewis! Big men like you always have this tendency to bully others around and take all the glory for yourself. The little men are out here looking for work and they want a shot just as much as you." Austin explained as he and his partners walked down the ramp.
"As the Freedom Fighters, we fight the injustices plaguing this world! We hold up our solidarity to those threatened by those that trample on our soil. Our precious soil." Charlie added.
"Hold up…it's become clear to me that you three want to enter this match for the title so why don't we cut the sideshow crap and give these people a show?" Ryan asked as the crowd cheered at that notion.
"Oh, so you speak for the people now…pathetic! Fascists like you always claim to do what's right, but it's totally so wrong!" Austin exclaimed as he stepped up further down the ramp.
"What's wrong is me standing back and not shoving that megaphone up your hiney!" Ryan yelled as the crowd went ballistic over that retort.
"He's threatening violence! Where's our safe space?! Back up! Back up!" Charlie yelled as he held his sign out in front of him.
(WARHORSE stood impatiently in the ring as he wanted to have a match with someone and it looked like three new challengers stood up to plate. He sighed before telling the ref to ring the bell before he exited the ring running to tear the sign away from Charlie as he punches the head of the environmental activist. Ryan came further as Bastion stood up to him with both tall men getting into a fist fight.)
"Thank god I don't have to hear those three, but Bastion was not gonna back down from this fight!" Jasmynn exclaimed.
"This is an official Fatal 5 Way match for the Independent Wrestling Championshipand this has already dissolve into absolute mayhem." Russ added.
WARHORSE sends Charlie intro the barricade as the environmental activist slides down into the ramp as the hyped wrestler grabs him before sending him straight into the steel steps sliding the top half off. Austin took off his shirt and starts attacking WARHORSE punching the head before whipping WARHORSE into the ring as Austin slides in and gets WARHORSE up. Austin hits a few uppercuts to the champion as he whipped him off the ropes only for WARHORSE to reverse and then hit a Scoop Slam on Austin hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Austin kicked out at 2.
"WARHORSE coming in strong against Austin hoping to make this quick since he has more opponents to deal with in the present moment." Greg stated.
WARHORSE gets Austin up as Charlie slides in while Ryan lifts Bastion to bounce his head off the barricade up north. Charlie punches the head of WARHORSE as he whips the man off the ropes before hitting a Dropkick to take him down. Austin then kicks the stomach of WARHORSE three times followed by an elbow drop from Charlie. They both dragged WARHORSE to the middle and both run the ropes as Austin hit a Leg Drop and Charlie hit a Rolling Senton Bomb at the same time before Austin hooked the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ryan pulled Austin out of the ring grabbing his throat.
"Ryan saving the match as he pulls Austin out of the ring and it looks like this young man is in trouble. Big trouble." Russ stated.
Ryan lifted Austin on his left shoulder running forward as Austin hit the ring post flying to the floor and holding his face. Charlie tried hooking both legs, but WARHORSE kicked out before one getting his strength back as Charlie attacked the back with axe handles to the back. WARHORSE hit a punch to the gut and whipped Charlie off the ropes and then hit a Spinebuster. He hooked the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Charlie kicked out at 2.
WARHORSE pushes Charlie into the lower right corner as he begs Ryan to get in the ring to start their round. Ryan grabs the top rope and goes over it before staring down WARHORSE as the hyped up wrestler did his usual head bangs while Ryan cracked his neck. WARHORSE went for a chop to the chest as Ryan smirked shrugging it off delivering a head chop sending WARHORSE to the mat before Ryan kicked him down. Ryan grabbed them top rope dropping a few big knees to the head of WARHORSE. WARHORSE slides out on his hands and knees while Ryan goes after him. Ryan gets WARHORSE up banging his head off the barricade and then whipping him into the apron as WARHORSE caught himself sending knees to the gut of Ryan making the big man stumble. He launched a few Headbutts that backed Ryan in the corner before WARHORSE went inside the ring.
"WARHORSE charging up his momentum taking inspiration from the Warrior himself." Jasmynn stated.
WARHORSE head bangs before running the ropes going for a Suicide Dive, but Ryan managed to grab the throat hitting a Chokeslam on the barricade edge as WARHORSE slipped into the front row seats sitting on peoples' laps. The crowd cringed as Ryan turned around and Bastion ran hitting a Spear on the big man taking him down as WARHROSE was pushed back to other side groaning on the floor. Bastion gets Ryan up shoving him in the ring sliding in himself as Austin joins his partners with all three attacking Ryan in the lower right corner. The crowd boos the Freedom Fighters as they get the big man up taking punches to the big man's head as Bastion runs the ropes to hit a second Spear.
"Bastion with the Spear as the Fighters are getting into it, but how are they going to decide who becomes champion?" Greg wondered.
Austin coordinated both Charlie and Bastion to get him up as they got Ryan to his feet whipping him into Austin for My Legacy (RKO)! Austin wanted to hit it again as Charlie and Bastion got Ryan up again sending the big man in for a second My Legacy! Austin then hooked both legs for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ryan kicked out instantly.
Austin had a stunned look as Charlie and Bastion proceeded towards a beat down on the Dark Messiah, but Ryan gets up shoving them away hitting a Double Clothesline. Austin comes at Ryan trying for a third My Legacy, but Ryan turned it into a Sidewalk Slam. Ryan then grabbed Austin up grabbing the face before he hit a God Hand straight in the middle as he held the face.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Charlie broke up the count saving his partner.
Ryan grabbed his back as Charlie punches the head a few times before throwing a kick to the mid-section only for Ryan to grab his foot leaving Charlie hopping as he lifts him up into Project Mayhem! Charlie grabs his back as Ryan turns around to getting white powder thrown into his eyes as the Dark Messiah sees Bastion with a brown bag. Bastion hits the ropes sending Ryan down with Oppression Ender (Claymore)! Ryan goes down, but WARHORSE slides in dodging a clothesline while running the ropes before hitting a huge Lariat to Bastion. WARHROSE then beams ups as he goes to climb the upper right corner flexing his muscles.
"WARHORSE with a huge Lariat to take down Bastion. This could be the turning point after Bastion tried getting the win." Russ stated.
Bastion starts rising as WARHORSE sets him up before going for the Diving Double Foot Stomp hitting Bastion in the back, but Austin caught WARHORSE in My Legacy when he bounced off Bastion! The crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" taken back by the move as Austin rolls over to Bastion lightly pinning him as the ref slides in.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the crowd booed immensely as Austin held his head.
("Hurricane" by Bob Dylan)
"Here is your winner and NEW IWTV Independent Wrestling Champion, Austin Johnson!" Richard announced.
"What the hell? Austin literally pigging backed off his friend to win the title." Greg complained.
"Like it or not, it was effective for Austin to take advantage and the equalizer paid off as USPW now claims another title." Russ added.
"Regardless of how he won, Austin better take good care of the title, because he has placed an official target on his back." Jasmynn warned.
(Austin helped Bastion up as his partner raised his hand and Charlie joined in raising the other hand while the ref handed over the Independent Wrestling Title for Austin to hold up proudly. The crowd booed these three men as Austin was lifted onto the shoulders of his partners pointing to the sky and putting the title on his shoulder.)
"Well, we still have a lot to happen on this final show before the big event as Jonathan Steele has a date with Orange Cassidy in what is being talked as a dream match. A classic veteran vs. newcomer matchup sure to entertain the audience as Jonathan likes to have a lot of fun in his matches." Greg explained.
"Last week, Cassidy got eliminated from the World Title tournament after his loss to Cody Fireheart, but that doesn't mean he doesn't get special matches to compete in. We have to keep his hype up." Jasmynn added.
"But coming up next, a force from the north is heading in fast as Mammoth Man makes his way to the ring in action next!" Russ announced.
Commercial Break…
(The show returned to the broadcast seeing a young man in the ring looking to be in his mid-20's with slick brown hair, black trunks with three red claw marks on the back and black boots as he ran the ropes raising his fists in the air. The name banner came onscreen introducing him as 'Josh Maynard.')
"Welcome back to Firestorm as we have a local talent in the ring ready to make his mark. I think he should run for the hills in this next encounter." Russ stated.
("The Path to Valhalla" by Zergna)
(The crowd looked to see horns going off on the titantron before it showed footage of a big man wrecking opponents in the various indie promotions. A man standing at 6'5 and sporting a long brown beard while wearing a grizzly bear headdress came to the front of the ramp bowing his head. He then tore away his headdress showing his bald head while he wore black trunks with 'BEHEMOTH' on the back with black boots.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Making his way to the ring, from Denver, Colorado, weighing 344 lbs. he is the Mountain Behemoth, Mammoth Man!" Richard announced.
"A various visitor from Combat Zone Wrestling as well as a frequent participant on Beyond Wrestling and Bar Wrestling. He's also a graduate of the WrestlePro wrestling school occasionally doing shows with them as well." Russ explained.
"Look at the sheer size of this man! He can crack twenty jaws and skulls with those hands." Greg observed.
"He even decimated Joey Ryan and no mere man can just take out a veteran star like that. He's a force to be reckon with." Jasmynn added.
(Mammoth Man raises both muscular arms screaming as he came stomping down the aisle while Josh stayed in a cautious spot. Mammoth grabbed the middle rope getting on the apron and going over the top rope as Josh runs for him, but he gets a Brain Chop to the head knocking him down the ref calls for the bell.)
Mammoth Man gets Josh up throwing him in the lower right corner elbowing the local talent in the head before the ref gets him off. Mammoth then waits for Josh to get out of the corner before he hits a Running Big Boot nearly taking the head off as Josh goes down holding his face. Mammoth gets Josh up in a Full Nelson hold before executing a move he calls Extinction (Bubba Bomb). Josh falls off to the side rolling away as Mammoth grabs the prone body bringing him over and flipping him on his stomach. He then takes both of Josh's legs and bends them forward calling this submission the Tusks of the North as Josh screams in pain tapping out almost immediately! The ref gets Mammoth off as the massive man gets a big debut win.
("The Path to Valhalla" by Zergna)
"Here is your winner by way of submission, Mammoth Man!" Richard announced.
"What a speedy victory for this giant and Josh never really stood a chance." Greg stated.
"Just look at the stretching of those legs in our instant replay. Josh was turned into a pretzel and had no way of escape." Russ added.
(Mammoth Man beats his chest roaring to the crowd as the referee checks on Josh as the local talent holds both legs in sheer pain.)
(Backstage, we see Fleur watering a rose garden she made as the camera zooms into her with her noticing.)
"Plants are nothing without the water and they need the nourishment in order to grow big and tough. However, storms are an entirely different thing that bring misery to the heavens and the earth. A storm has made it's mark on the planet and it must be stopped. There is only one woman that can do that and at Rush Hour, I will be the bright shining sun that cast away all of the clouds to become the sole protector of the nature and her children. So, Black Tornado, you are nothing more than a contributor to the insane and disrespectful actions that humans have caused the Earth. You think it's all a game? That title you hold is no prize you win at the carnival. It's a symbol of nobility and you don't serve it. I'll gladly take it off your waist at Rush Hour. That way, the plants are safe and they have a queen to look back to as the one who saved them from perish." Fleur stated.
(The cameras go back to ringside as yet another local talent has entered the ring as this is a woman with long red hair wearing a red spandex top with a revealing hole for her belly button. She had red trunks on and white boots as she held up a fist to the crowd.)
"We are back from that promo as we see another local challenger, Elissa Dromen, getting set for action against our Wildcat Champion right now." Russ stated.
(The titantron went into a public service announcement as everyone turned their attention to listen to the details onscreen.)
"The following message is brought to you at the request of the National Weather Service and the Columbus Police Department. A funnel cloud has started appearing over the city and it looks like a tornado is about to touch down. A mandatory tornado warning is being sent out and police advise all residents to seek shelter immed-" The automated message was about to say before the cue of thunder cackled across the arena.
("Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions)
(The crowd went into a static frenzy of cheers as Black Tornado came donning her purple leotard, her ponytail, and her mask as she threw back her translucent purple cape showing off the USPW Wildcat Championship around her waist. She beamed with joy smacking her title as she ran down to the ring slapping fives with fans.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Making her way down the aisle, from Parts Unknown, she is the USPW Wildcat Champion, Black Tornado!" Richard announced.
"This masked crusader shocked the world by outlasting four other women and winning our coveted prize for the Wildcat Division." Greg reminded.
"She even took a beating herself, but won her prize and now runs the division in Firestrom and CageZone. Black Tornado always puts on a show for the fans." Jasmynn added.
(The crusader jumped on the ring apron as she tossed away her cape and jumped through the middle rope doing a roll to stand up climbing the lower right corner basking in the glory to her younger fans, who held up action figures and wore their own masks. She takes off her title and raises it high before jumping off to hand it over to the ref.)
The bell rang as Elissa wastes no time kicking the stomach of the superhero and whipped her off the ropes hitting a Running Forearm Smash to take down Tornado. Elissa boasts to the booing crowd as she kicks Tornado down punching the head a few times. Elissa grabs the right leg going to drop down on her back as Tornado gritted her teeth holding her leg in pain. Elissa did it twice more as the crowd booed her so much for hurting their hero. Elissa rolled her eyes as he grabbed Tornado up and threw her into the upper right corner as she tried for more punches, but Tornado blocked them before pushing Elissa out of the corner and planting her with a Dropkick.
"Dropkick by Tornado as the superhero is ready to get more physical in this match after a rocky start." Russ stated.
Tornado hopped on the second rope of the upper right corner hitting a Flying High Knee taking down her jobber opponent. Tornado then runs the ropes before doing a cartwheel and executing a Standing Moonsault. She hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Elissa kicked out pushing Tornado off her.
Tornado then gets Elissa up as she whips the jobber into the upper left corner as she raises a fist to the crowd and then running for her opponent, but Elissa shot out a boot to the face as she hops on the second rope trying for a Flying Crossbody, but Tornado ducks to the side leaving the talent to hit rock bottom as Elissa holds her gut. Tornado stalks Elissa from behind as she gets the jobber on her shoulders spinning around fast in an Airplane Spin before executing the Perfect Storm (F5) as Elissa comes crashing down to the sounds of static cheers.
"Perfect Storm as Tornado hits her signature move and this could be the closing moments of the match for Elissa." Greg stated.
Tornado clapped her hands as the fans started hyping her up and Elissa held her stomach rolling into the place of the upper right corner. Tornado ran over and hopped on the top rope before hitting a Moonsault off the top hitting square in the middle of Elissa. Tornado then hooks the right leg of the jobber.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang and Elissa groaned.
("Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions)
(Tornado screamed in joy as she won her second match in USPW and was handed her title while the ref raised her left arm. She then went over to the lower right corner to raise her belt high pointing at it.)
"The champ getting some momentum before this Sunday as she takes on Fleur for that title she has." Jasmynn stated.
"Hitting the Perfect Storm and then showering down on her opponent really clinched that victory. That is how she beat Fleur to win the title becoming our first champion." Russ added.
(Tornado asked for a mic as she put her title on her left shoulder as the crowd cheered for her as she brought the device to her lips.)
"I want to send a special weather report to Fleur Bleue. She says that storms are a threat to nature, but yet she wants to coddle plants like they are little babies. Plants deserve to bloom and the rain helps them grow so she's a hypocrite when she says I'm the danger. There's a storm coming for Rush Hour and it's going to come raining on the parade of Fleur. I suggest you take shelter, because it's so fierce that many who disobey orders will get drenched and those brave souls will listen to their local weather next time. The sun will come out again once Fleur is all washed up." Tornado explained as she dropped the mic and she raised her title belt.
"Very strong words from our Wildcat Champion and she does take on Fleur Bleue this Sunday for that title she has. We also have a triple threat match set for the USPW United States Championship. Last week, we had a battle royal to determine Ivan's first challenger and he interrupted the final two choosing Marcus and David for his opponents. These three do battle at Rush Hour." Jasmynn explained.
"But coming up next, we got six-man tag action as these three will have to work together to assess their skills and Jurassic Express of AEW will be looking to chomp on this juicy three-rib steak." Greg announced.
Commercial Break…
("Jurassic Express Theme" by Mikey Rukus)
(The cameras come back as the start of the titantron catches the audience and the camera zooms in on several islands while a man screams and then a dinosaur roar hits as Luchasaurus comes out holding Jungle Boy by his legs on his shoulders while Marko runs out in front of them with the crowd cheering massively for them.)
"This is a six-man tag team match set for one-fall! Making their way to the ring, weighing in at a total combined weight of 552 lbs. Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, and Marko Stunt, this is Jurassic Express!" Richard announced.
(Jungle Boy sits up spitting out water wearing his normal brown trunks and boots while Luchasaurus wore green tights with black boots and Marko wore a brown leather jacket with white ribbons and 'Marko' on the back in black. He also wore a backwards black cap and light blue tights with black sneakers as he ran down the ramp with his partners coming down.)
"These three men have found a home in AEW dominating in the tag team division trying to find their way to the top." Russ stated.
"Plus, they were three participants in the battle royal last week and Luchasaurus got into it with Marcus. We also almost witness Jungle Boy vs. David Starr so that's two reasons for this match happening." Greg added.
(Jungle Boy was deposited on the apron as he climbed the lower left corner raising a fist as Luchasaurus went up the steel steps through the ropes and Marko ran around the ring rolling in as Jurassic Express was ready for battle.)
("The Search" by NF)
(Marcus starts coming out to big boos as he smirked at the haters doing some light jogging in place before raising his hands. He wore his normal attire heading down the ramp.)
"Their opponents, first, from Dallas, Texas, weighing 320 lbs., Marcus Sloan!" Richard announced.
"This young man made his debut a couple weeks ago on the premiere of CageZone where he flattened Max Sampson and now he's got a shot at the United States Championship." Greg stated.
"A very fast career for this man as he went from prison thug to a professional wrestler and incorporating some basketball moves in his arsenal as well." Russ added.
("Robot Boy" by Wayne Murray and Toby Macfarlene)
(Marcus came down scoffing at the fans as his music died down and David Starr was next coming out in a orange sports jacket with yellow tights and a silver star emblem on the back. He comes down celebrating with the fans in his white boots.)
"His partners, first, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing 211 lbs., he is the Ace of Pro Wrestling, The Cream in your Coffee, The Bernie Sanders of professional wrestling, David Starr!" Richard announced.
"David suffered his first loss in USPW to Ivan and now gets a shot at redemption at Rush Hour. I wonder if he can coexist with his temporary partner tonight, though." Greg stated.
"I imagine David has very hard feelings towards his opponents for Sunday, but he needs to let bygones be bygones if he can help it." Jasmynn added.
(David came down the ramp as he gave a stone cold glare to Marcus before standing ringside as they waited for the champion.)
("Farewell of Slavianka" by The Russian Empire)
(Boos rained down on the current United States Champion as he came out in a royal blue robe and carried his belt under his arms. He wore blue tights and boots as his black MMA gloves were present as well for this match.)
"From Mother Russia, weighing 274 lbs., he is the USPW United States Champion and the Russian Prizefighter, Ivan Salkov!" Richard announced.
"Ivan is not a man to play games with as he decimated Starr and Caleb Collins two weeks ago to carry the belt he does now." Russ reminded.
"He called that a fluke win for himself and wanted more of a challenge deciding that Marcus and Starr earned that right. Let's see if he made the right choice." Greg added.
(Ivan made it ringside as he stared at his partners before laying his title on the apron and taking off his robe throwing it to the floor. Marcus and David went up the steel steps getting in the ring as Ivan called for the ref to hold open the ropes for him and his title. The ref held the ropes open as Ivan made his way in raising his title up high to the massive boos heard around the arena. He folded the title nicely and handed it off to the referee before discussing who would start with his team.)
It was decided that Ivan and Jungle Boy would start as the ref separated them before the bell rang as both men circled each other. Ivan tried shooting some knees out, but Jungle Boy steered clear trying for a Superkick, but Ivan caught pushing the smaller wrestler away. Jungle Boy did a frontflip trying for a Roundhouse Kick, but Ivan got the leg twisting the smaller man down locking in an Ankle Lock, but Jungle Boy rolls Ivan forward into the ropes hitting a Dropkick as Ivan goes down clutching his chest. Jungle Boy then gets Ivan up whipping him into the other ropes going for a Back Elbow to the head as Ivan holds his face. Jungle Boy kicks Ivan in the gut, but Ivan grabs Jungle Boy hitting a Belly-to-Belly Suplex then trying to lock in an armbar, but Jungle Boy escapes to the outside before it can lock in.
"Ivan trying to use that MMA background to his advantage as Jungle Boy nearly escaped a bad situation." Russ stated.
Jungle Boy was getting counted out as he got on the apron ramming Ivan in the stomach through the middle rope as he then hit a Slingshot Spear to the champion. Jungle Boy then runs the ropes before hitting a Senton Bomb to Ivan hooking the right leg.
"1…." The ref counted, but Ivan kicks out hard after 1.
Ivan gets up grabbing Jungle Boy from behind and hitting a German Suplex, but he rolled up with Jungle Boy hitting another German and then another German as Jungle Boy holds his neck while getting a Superkick while on the knees. Luchasaurus tags himself in as he stands face-to-face with Ivan. Ivan then slapped the face of Luchasaurus as the green dinosaur started hitting punches to the head before hitting a Cyclone Kick to the face of Ivan knocking the champion in the upper right corner. Luchasaurus then hit a few kicks to get Ivan sitting up in the corner as he runs the ropes hitting a kick to Ivan's face in the corner. He drags Ivan out of the corner before hitting a Standing Moonsault hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ivan kicked out.
"Luchasaurus now in the fray and he's taking it to Ivan for what he did earlier. Never slap a dinosaur." Greg stated.
Luchasaurus gets Ivan up whipping him into the lower left corner, but Ivan catches himself as Luchasaurus runs over getting a kick to the gut. Ivan then shoots a Roundhouse Kick knocking Luchasaurus into the ropes, but Starr pulls down the top rope sending Luchasaurus to the outside as Ivan glares at his partner and comes close enough so Starr tags himself in. Starr then jumps on the middle rope taking Luchasaurus down with a Springboard Crossbody as Starr's back hits the barricade. He gets up getting the dino up as Starr bangs the head of Luchasaurus off the apron. He then hit a Side Kick to the gut of Luchasaurus as the ref counts to 4. Starr jumps on the apron going to jump off getting caught on the shoulders of the Dino man before getting an Apron Powerbomb as Starr cringes grabbing his back.
"It's always been said that the apron in the hardest part of the ring and Starr became the latest victim." Jasmynn stated.
Luchasaurus gets on the apron looking down at Starr before the progressive gets up getting a Moonsault off the apron to him from the dino. The crowd started chanting "THAT WAS AWESOME! THAT WAS AWESOME! THAT WAS AWESOME!" as Luchasaurus slaps fives with the fans and then gets Starr in at the count of 8 barely breaking the count at 9 as he slides in. Luchasaurus waits for Starr to get up as Starr turns into a Jumping Side Kick going back down as Luchasaurus tags Marko in and the small superstar heads to the top of his team's corner he hitting a Shooting Star Press to Starr as hooked both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Starr gets the shoulder up.
"You can see Ivan and Marcus not even trying to help break Starr out of the count. That's not looking good as they are letting that title affect this match." Greg stated.
Marko then gets David up whipping the taller star into the ropes as he tries for a Dropkick, but David stays back as Marko hits the canvas hard. David grabs him lifting him high to hit a Vertical Suplex and then lock in a Chin Lock wrenching hard as David looks at Ivan clearly mocking him and saying he has better submission holds. Jungle Boy runs in as he breaks the hold as David rolls away while Marko tries getting his strength back. David gets Marko up laughing at his partners and Jurassic Express as he whips Marko into the ropes hitting a Discus Back Elbow taking Marko down as he hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Marko kicked out swiftly after 2.
"Marko getting himself in a pickle as David Starr trying to mock his partners and prove he is better than them." Jasmynn observed.
David then gets Marko up, but Marko instead kips up to his feet hitting some Side Kicks to the back of David before he runs the ropes and Marko hits a Hurricanrana as David flips over on his back. Marko then gets himself up as he climbs the lower left corner as he gets on top hitting a Diving Leg Drop before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Starr kicked out very quickly.
Marko gets up with the crowd hyping their support behind him as the little guy gets up and gets David up before tagging Jungle Boy in. Jungle Boy hits a Backbreaker on Starr while Marko climbs the second rope hitting a Diving Elbow Drop to Starr taking him off Boy's knee. The ref tells Marko to get on the apron as the crowd hyped up for Jungle Boy getting his hands on Starr. Jungle Boy kicks David now a few times before hitting a Standing Moonsault, but Starr gets the knees up as Starr quickly gets up hitting a Shining Wizard as he ran off the ropes. Starr then crawls to his corner as Marcus tags himself in hoping to do some damage.
"Marcus is now in this match finally! This is gonna get bad for Jungle Boy!" Russ exclaimed.
Jungle Boy starts rising as Marcus grabs his back hitting a hard elbow to it getting Jungle Boy down to the mat. Marcus lifts Jungle Boy on his shoulders before hitting a Running Powerslam into the upper right corner and then to the lower left corner. Jungle Boy flops and rolls on the mat as Marcus pushes him into the apron. Jungle Boy gets up, but gets an elbow to the head by Marcus, but retaliates with a Jumping Enzurgiri as Marcus backs off. Jungle Boy gets inside to tag Luchasaurus in as Jungle Boy gets back on the apron jumping on the top rope hitting a Springboard Missile Dropkick to Marcus as the former basketball player gets a Bicycle Kick down to the mat. Luchasaurus covers him.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but David popped a foot in to break the count.
"David saving Marcus and I guess they can work together if they really want that momentum for this Sunday." Greg stated.
Marcus pushes Luchasaurus off him as he gets to his feet punching the head of the Dino, but the Dino punches back as both big men get into a punching war as the crowd cheers Luchasaurus and boos Marcus. Luchasaurus gets the advantage and whips Marcus off the ropes before grabbing the throat to hit a Chokeslam violently shaking the ring. Luchasaurus then gets Marcus up as he tries lifting him, but Marcus is a little too heavy to lift by one man as Marcus elbows the head of Luchasaurus to get him away. Marcus punches the gut of the dino man and whips him off the ropes before hitting a Big Boot. Luchasaurus grabs his face going down as Marcus hits an elbow drop to keep him down and he stomps the dino man a few times in the gut. Marcus then gets Luchasaurus up as he stares evilly into the eyes of the dino.
"Marcus looking dead square into the eyes of Luchasaurus and trying to intimidate him as he sets up for other big moves." Russ stated.
Marcus then whipped Luchasaurus off the ropes, but Luchasaurus reverses the whip as Marcus rebounded allowing the dino man to duck and Jungle Boy to hit a Jumping Roundhouse Kick. Luchasaurus then grabbed Marcus from behind hitting a Belly-to-Back Suplex onto the canvas as the dino covered Marcus.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Marcus kicked out at 2.2!
Luchasaurus tagged Marko into the ring as the small man heads to the top of his corner going for the Flying Air Kick to the head as Luchasaurus combines it with a Russian Leg Sweep. The crowd cheered on Jurassic Express as Marko hyped up the fans getting support as he goes to the top of the upper right corner, but David Starr runs in to hit the boot to the head of Marko as the small man stays on top. David comes into the ring as he gets up with Marko trying to go for Bob Fossil (Body Lock Piledriver) and lifts Marko in the air, but Luchasaurus hits the back of David as he gets under David to hit him with a Powerbomb. Ivan gets in the ring while Jungle Boy tries for a Slingshot DDT latching onto Ivan's head, but Ivan reverses the move lifting Jungle Boy into a military press and dumps him to the outside as Jungle Boy lands back first on the barricade. Luchasaurus comes out a little bit as Ivan backs up in the other corner running for Luchasaurus to hit a Spear while the dino man powerbombed David, who brought Marko down on his entire body!
"What a Spear to set off a chain reaction of moves! I think Starr and Luchasaurus got the worst of it falling on top of one another." Jasmynn added.
Marko got out clean as he wasn't hurt really bad as Starr and Luchasaurus get out of the ring. Ivan gets out as well with Marcus getting up going to hit a Big Boot to Marko as the smaller man grabbed his face in pain. He easily picks up the shrimp and holds him up in Powerslam position. He puts Marko on his back on his right shoulder before hitting the Foul Line (Yosuku Cutter) as Marko goes flat on his back. Marcus got up to simply place a foot on the chest.
"1….2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang to end the contest.
("The Search" by NF)
"Here are your winners Marcus Sloan, David Starr, and the USPW United States Champion, Ivan Salkov!" Richard announced.
"Well, they worked well enough together and I guess we have a idea of what to expect from these three men come Sunday." Russ stated.
"The minute that excellent chain reaction happened…it's the end for Marko and Jurassic Express, because Marcus was well still at full strength to go a few rounds." Greg added.
("Jane" by Starship)
(A huge wave of cheers started going around the arena as Marcus, Ivan, and David looked to see the man known as Orange Cassidy walk out as the beat started his theme. The king of sloth style started walking from behind the curtain as he let it drag off him in his usual attire. He stopped at the top of the entrance ramp looking into the crowd.)
"What's this goofball doing out here?" Jasmynn asked.
"He's got a date with Jonathan Steele later tonight, but I guess he doesn't want to wait. I don't think the audience wants to wait judging by the reaction." Greg replied.
(Marcus looked in confusion as Ivan tried hitting a Spear, but Marcus dodges to the side before grabbing the throat of Ivan hitting a Chokeslam. The U.S. Champion grabbed his throat as he rolled off to the side as David gets into the ring dodging a Big Boot before getting behind Marcus, but the former basketball player elbowed David away before wrapping David in a bear hug. He then put David on his shoulders before executing the Starting Line (Cutter) on his opponent!)
"Starting Line as Marcus makes his mark and gets a little revenge from last week." Greg stated.
"David most likely wanted to hit Product Placement, but Marcus was just too strong for him and Ivan to handle. Could this young star break through winning his first title in USPW?" Russ wondered.
(Marcus went over the top rope as he started his long walk up the ramp while Orange Cassidy passed him. Marcus glared at the usually lazy superstar as he got boos going up the walk way and Orange Cassidy prepares for his match next.)
Commercial Break…
(The show returns to the air as Orange Cassidy hangs in the upper right corner as he rests an arm on the top rope. He waits for his opponent as the ring announcer gets to the introductions.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, from wherever….weighing in at it doesn't matter…he is "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy!" Richard announced.
(The crowd cheered massively for the superstar as he holds up a low effort thumbs up as he waits in the corner.)
("My Last Breath" by Evanescence)
(The lights go dark as the countdown goes from '5' to '1' as the beat drops and Jonathan heads out in a cloud of smoke as the crowd cheers loudly for the hometown hero. Jonathan turns around wearing his normal hoodie and blue tights with black boots and he wore his USPW Global Tag Team Championship under his hoodie.)
"His opponent, from right here in Columbus, Ohio, weighing 237 lbs., he is the Instant Classic, Jonathan Steele!" Richard announced as the cheers grew louder.
"The Instant Classic makes his way down in his hometown as he gets set for a dream match with Orange Cassidy." Russ stated.
"He has a Buried Alive Match this Sunday against Preston, but this should be a fun bout as he gets ready to take the kicks of doom against the legs." Greg added.
(Jonathan tore his hood off as the golden sparkles fall from the speed gauge titantron as he looks into the crowd before making it ringside and he heads up the steel steps. He gets in the ring as he stands in the middle outstretching his hands allowing golden sparkles to fall down from the rafters and Jonathan took off his hoodie revealing a dark green shirt saying "Reborn and Ready.")
Orange Cassidy took off his jacket and shirt as he tossed them out into the crowd as well as taking his juice bottle to set it in the lower right corner before he took out his black elbow pad pulling it up his arm. Jonathan and Cassidy walk to the middle of the ring as the ref kept them separated as he called for the bell to start this off. Cassidy put his hands up in the air as the crowd started chanting "OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" as he puts his hands firmly in his pockets as the crowd cheered loudly. Jonathan smiles as he raised his hands getting cheers from the crowd as he slid down, but he had trouble finding pockets since he wore tights and settled for hands on the rim. The crowd cheered very little for that as Cassidy smirked nodding to Jonathan as both men circled one another.
"Well, a very interesting tactic for Jonathan to try as he is mocking Orange Cassidy or at least attempting to." Jasmynn stated.
Cassidy walks around Jonathan as he throws a low effort kick for a leg as Jonathan jumps from impact as he throws a low effort Superkick to the left leg as Cassidy backs up. Cassidy threw his own Superkick as Jonathan backed up into the ropes walking back hitting a low effort Shoulder Tackle to Cassidy bumping him back slowly into the ropes and Cassidy rebounded walking to his a Shoulder Tackle back as Jonathan slowly went down to the mat. Cassidy stepped over Jonathan as Jonathan kipped up and waited for Cassidy to rebound. Cassidy turned around into a Superkick to the chin knocking the king of sloth style down as Jonathan stomps down on Cassidy wanting to get the match going.
"Jonathan played along, but he didn't want to give Cassidy too much ammunition in this match as we get set for real action." Greg stated.
Cassidy gets to his knees as Jonathan hits a few Side Kicks to the chest and he gets Cassidy up hitting a Snap DDT. Jonathan hooked the left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cassidy kicked out after 2.
Jonathan gets up seeing the shades of Orange Cassidy as he picks them up holding them high and he puts them on his face. The crowd cheers at their hometown hero as he gets Cassidy up, but gets an uppercut to the chin knocking the shades off his face. Cassidy whipped Jonathan into the ropes before he gets a Superman Punch knocking Jonathan down. Cassidy grabs the shades putting them back on and shoving his hands in his pocket before Jonathan starts crawling for the upper right corner. Jonathan gets up as Cassidy walks over throwing a low effort chop in the corner as Jonathan twitches. Cassidy keeps up the chops as Jonathan twitches all around before pushing Cassidy off him throwing his own chops back getting Cassidy in the lower left corner as he throws a low effort slap to the face.
"Jonathan and Cassidy getting into a chop fight showing the other who the master is in this matchup." Russ stated.
Jonathan and Cassidy stare each other down before Cassidy throws a real chop to the chest and another and then one more as Jonathan holds his aching chest. Cassidy runs the ropes, but Jonathan hits him with a Hip Toss and takes the shades off throwing them outside. Jonathan drops a knee and holds it there causing the ref to start the 5 count as he gets up at 4. The ref scolds him as the Instant Classic grabs Cassidy up before whipping the young star into the ropes before he hits a Back Forearm to the head. Jonathan then runs the ropes and hits Rolling Thunder on Cassidy before Jonathan hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cassidy kicked out at 2.3!
"Rolling Thunder as Jonathan shows his inner RVD with that move on Orange Cassidy! Imagine a Cassidy vs. RVD match." Greg stated.
Jonathan gets Cassidy up hitting a few punches to the head before he runs the ropes. Cassidy ducks a clothesline before hitting a low effort kick to the knee making Jonathan twitch back selling it. Cassidy goes for the Kicks of Doom combo as Jonathan twitches with each devastating, but ineffective kicks as he sells it for the crowd cheering their heads off. Jonathan waited as Cassidy stepped back hitting a low effort Superkick to the legs as Jonathan went to his knees before getting a real Superkick to chin. Cassidy hooks the legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jonathan kicked out straight away.
Cassidy then gets Jonathan up as he holds thumbs up before taking the arm of Jonathan climbing the lower right corner as he gets on the top rope walking and balancing as Jonathan follows below. Cassidy tried for the attack on the arm, but Jonathan reverses catching Cassidy hitting a Rock Bottom in the middle of the ring! The crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! ROCKY ROCKS! HOLY SHIT! ROCKY ROCKS! HOLY SHIT! ROCKY ROCKS!"
"Rock Bottom with shades of the Rock imitating within Jonathan as Cassidy tried to nail Old School, but no cigar on that one." Greg stated.
Jonathan starts getting hyped up as he gets to his feet with the audience showing support as he stands at the head of Orange Cassidy tearing off his shirt throwing it to the crowd. He points to the crowd all around saying "This is for you Ohio!" as he crosses arms back and forth running both side to the ropes and stopping hitting Cassidy with The People's Elbow getting a huge cheer from the crowd! Jonathan then hooks both legs of Cassidy.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Preston stomps on Jonathan causing the ref to call for the bell.
"Wait…what the hell?! It's Preston!" Russ exclaimed.
(Preston attacks Jonathan hammering away on the back as Jonathan pushes his best friend away before going for the Superkick, but Preston ducks and hits a Roundhouse Kick stunning Jonathan. Preston then whips Jonathan into the ropes hitting a Hip Toss as Jonathan grabs his back in pain.)
"Preston with this sneak attack…I guess he wants to drive the point home before this Sunday." Greg stated.
(Preston takes off his leather jacket throwing it to the side as the crowd boos him out of the building. Preston then gets Jonathan up before turning him over hoping for a Cross Rhodes, but as he went for the move, Jonathan slips out kicking Preston in the gut to hit a DDT. Preston rolls out of the ring grabbing his head as Jonathan isn't done with him running the ropes hitting a Suicide Dive launching Preston over the announce table. The commentators move as Preston goes down between the announce table and the barricade. Jonathan follows pushing the seats aside to grab Preston hitting the head as the referee tries breaking it up. Jonathan gets shoved back as the referee tries helping Preston up, but Jonathan runs around the other side punching Preston dragging him out of the tight space banging his head off the barricade. Preston comes back with a punch to the gut as he hits a kick to the stomach before hitting elbows to the head. Jonathan sends an uppercut to Preston as he rams the back of Preston straight into the ring post. The referee tries getting in between and two more come down trying to separate both men.)
"These men giving us a taste of their war to come for this Sunday. I don't think there will be any way to separate them come then." Jasmynn stated.
(Jonathan backed off as he trash talked Preston getting a small victory as his theme plays before Preston got to his feet holding the back of his head glaring daggers back at Jonathan.)
(The camera pans around taking in the sights of downtown Columbus. Panning up to the top of a near by parking garage, the camera finds Cody Fireheart standing near the edge of the roof taking in the sights of downtown Columbus at night.)
"Growing up Jason, I'll freely admit I looked up to you. I mean, what kind didn't want to be a Power Ranger? I'm still watching new seasons and episodes. I did it when my friends and classmates made fun of me for it, when Power Rangers became uncool. You helped inspire me to chase my dreams, of wanting to be a hero. You and the other rangers made me believe that anyone could be a hero, that it didn't matter if you were a computer nerd, or a martial arts jock. I started this journey when I was 14 years old. The overweight, out of shape nerd wanting to be a pro wrestler. I lost track of how many people told me to give up. Now I face one of my biggest heroes, it seems to be a no win situation for me. If I lose, then I lose to the Green Power Ranger. If I win, I beat the Green Ranger and make kids hate me. The thing is, while you may be a hero, I won't be denied my chance to prove everything I've sacrificed to get this far was worth it. The nights of sleeping in my car, wondering if I'm on the right path. The 5 plus years of my parents shrugging me off and not talking to me, because I chased my dreams. At Rush Hour, you will have to put me down permanently, I will keep getting up and fighting. You may be the falcon, the winged lord of the sky, but lords bow to the Phoenix, the true king of the skies. I hope you bring your A game Jason, because I promise you without it, I will walk out as world champion." Cody announced.
(The camera cuts to a sandbag being punched and kicked as Jason does his best warmup routine before he grabs his white towel to wipe his sweat away.)
"There's one thing I wish I had from you, Cody. That great athleticism to fly so high like I used to do back in my Ranger days. Not that kid anymore. However, it doesn't mean I'm not gonna give you the greatest fight of your life. That world title is something I've worked hard to get to and if my match beating Dalton last week didn't convince you, then stepping inside that ring sure will. It's always good to meet a fan, but it's another thing when that fan is your opponent and I know you aren't coming for a meet and greet. You want that world title and represent the future of this company. Well, I want to see how much you want it…cause I want it so bad. We are gonna kick each other's ass and we might not come out of it the same. However, there's too much on the line to let it all go. Get ready, Cody…cause we are going….to battle fierce." Jason announced.
A video package showed footage of Ryback highlighting himself as he roars at the camera while the words "RYBACK IS COMING!" appeared before the promo ended.
"That's right, ladies and gentlemen. Ryback is coming to USPW very soon after Rush Hour. What will the Big Guy have in store and who's on the list to face his wrath?" Greg asked.
"He's managed to maintain an undefeated streak on the indies since three years ago. He probably can tear through many opponents in one sitting." Jasmynn added.
(Mason Yates was found backstage as he got ready for the looming hardcore match that was gonna happen. He watched the television in anticipation as he could cost Corey the Hardcore Championship and get a shot, but he had plans of his own on his mind.)
("II Bell Canto" by Ministri)
(Quinton and Martin come out to a string of boos all over the arena as Martin shouts at them to give some respect. They are in the same attire from their first appearance on USPW which was the first episode. Quinton cracks his knuckles ready to get to action.)
"The following contest is a Hardcore Match for the USPW Hardcore Championship! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Martin Rolli, from Venice, Italy, weighing 370 lbs. and standing 7 feet tall, this is Quinton Grimes!" Richard announced.
"Two weeks ago, Quinton pinned Mason to become Hardcore Champion and then he never got another chance to make off with the belt. This is going to be his shot to redeem himself." Greg stated.
"He chokeslammed a lunatic on some stairs to start with and he's got an angry trucker to deal with now so he must try very hard to get hands on that title." Russ added.
(Quinton came down to ringside as Martin went to his place near the ring still trash talking the audience as Quinton grabs the top rope getting on the apron. He goes over the top rope before raising his fists to the audience.)
("Highway Junkie" by Gary Allan)
(A truck horn was heard as a red semi pulled into the parking garage as Corey parked it getting out with his Hardcore Title in tow. He slung it over his shoulder as he wore his normal sleeveless black jacket, an orange shirt, blue jeans and black boots. He made it backstage and took a short route to the ramp as the crowd cheered loudly with him raising the title high.)
"His opponent, from Sioux Falls-" Richard announced, but Mason came out from the backstage area with a steel chair attacking Corey from behind.
"What the-?! Mason with the steel chair from behind to Corey! He did strike a deal with Martin last week." Jasmynn reminded.
(Mason grabbed Corey and threw him into the barricade as the truck driver fought back, but got a steel chair to the head. Mason sighed as he grabbed Corey sending him into the ring with the title as Martin crosses his arms with glee. However, Mason gets in the ring and starts whacking the head of Quinton with the chair getting the crowd to cheer and cement a face turn for the lunatic as he screams at his victim. He smacks the chair on Quinton's back rolling him out of the ring.)
"Mason turned on the giant! Martin is fuming from the teeth as he thought he had Mason in his grasp!" Russ exclaimed.
(Mason gets out of the ring as Martin gets in his face yelling that they had a deal before Mason shoves the manager into the barricade. He whacks Martin on the head with the chair before pulling Quinton up shoving him back in the ring.)
The ref sees both men inside as he calls for the opening bell with Corey waiting for Quinton to get up as he hits the Truck Stop right off the bat! He gets Quinton up and whips him into the ropes before hitting one more oTruck Stop! The crowd gets behind Corey as he gets Quinton up for one more Truck Stop before rolling up Quinton pinning him down.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Corey rolls out with the title in hand.
("Highway Junkie" by Gary Allan)
(The ref raises Corey's left hand as the other raises the title he retained as Quinton looks on in anger at losing so fast.)
"Here is your winner and STILL USPW Hardcore Champion, "Truck Driver" Corey Allison!" Richard announced.
"Mason getting some form of dignity and not taking the bait, because we can't be sure Martin would be fair with the title match." Russ stated.
"He s got some sanity! Holy shit!" Greg added.
(Mason looks at the chair before he tosses it down as Martin is aching on the ground and the crowd cheers for the lunatic as he heads up the ramp looking into the eyes of an angry giant.)
"A very interesting turn of events and you can bet that Mason will be hunted and probably dealt with by the giant. Well, moving onto to different things, we have a special crossover event to come up very soon as All Elite Wrestling takes on United Supreme Pro Wrestling this coming April." Russ stated.
"It's to celebrate nearly one year that AEW first started with their Double or Nothing show as we have a special name for this show: Luck of the Draw." Greg added.
"It is set for Las Vegas, Nevada within the strip at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 19th, 2020." Jasymynn announced.
("Bottoms Up" by Brantley Gilbert)
(Two men came out to good cheers as the last match was coming forward and these men dressed like cowboys. One tall guy had short black hair and one small guy had short brown hair with a mustache came out on stage. They both wore brown setson hats, red sleeveless jackets, and green trunks with black boots.)
"The following contest is your Firestorm main event of the evening and it is a tag team match to determine the #1 Contenders to the USPW Global Tag Team Championship! Introducing first, from Nashville, Tennessee, weighing in at a total combined weight of 455 lbs., Sammy Moonshine and Nick Rollins, Bottoms Up Outlaws!" Richard announced.
"These guys competed in the battle royal to see who would face Vlad, but really came up short." Jasmynn reminded.
"I don't think that was their natural element. They are more tag team than solo competitors, but what a way to end the show with these natural drunks getting the spotlight." Greg added.
(Both boys slapped fives with the fans as they both went to the steel steps, up them, and through the ropes on the north and west sides. They each climbed a corner pointing at the crowd as they jumped off ready to get their title shot.)
("Anti-You" by Blue Stahli)
(The crowd boo really loud as The Swagger Boys come out with Tanner wearing a blue bandana on his head and a white sleeveless shirt saying "Party is for the Soul, Dude!" as well as red trunks with 'Swagger' in bold white on the back. Tanner also wore black boots. Ryan wore sunglasses, his usual leather jacket, yellow trunks with 'Fawles' on the back in bold black and white boots.)
"Their opponents, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at a total combined weight of 478 lbs., Tanner Swagger and Ryan Fawles, The Swagger Boys!" Richard announced.
"Talk about ego and delusion…these boys cover both catergories." Greg stated.
"After losing to William at CageZone, these boys wanted another shot since Jonathan didn't compete and want a full rematch, but now they have to earn it right now against the Outlaws." Russ added.
(Tanner berated the fans as Ryan moved ahead before getting on the apron taunting the crowd and the Outlaws going inside the ring as Tanner slips in himself. Both boys take off their accessories as they are ready for tag team action.)
The ref told the teams to pick someone representing them as Sammy would start against Tanner as both men got around to circling one another and they locked up up after about 20 seconds as Tanner gets Sammy in the lower right corner before throwing him across the ring. Tanner boasted to the crowd before they booed him as he stuck his tongue out before getting Sammy on the ropes whipping him out before he scoops the man up hitting a Backbreaker. Sammy rolls away grabbing his back as the LA boy kicks Sammy out of the ring and the ref backs him up scolding him. Ryan gets off the apron and hits a knee to Sammy getting the cowboy stuck up against the barricade.
"While the referee argues with Tanner, Ryan taking full advantage of his enemy on the outside which doesn't bode well for the Outlaws." Greg stated.
Sammy gets released as he holds his head with the ref turning to start the count as Ryan gets Sammy up punching the gut a few times before sending the cowboy back in. Tanner gets Sammy up as he whips the cowboy into the ropes yet again as he bends over, but Sammy stops running and hits an elbow drop down on Tanner. The party guy goes to the ground before Sammy taunts to the audience and runs the ropes before hitting a Drive-By Kick to the head of Tanner before the crowd cheered the Outlaws on as Sammy gets the Swagger boy up before…..
The lights go out!
"Wait a minute! We lost power!" Greg exclaimed.
"What's going on?" Jasmynn asked.
"O….V….E! OHIO VERSUS EVERYTHING!"
(The crowd went into ballistic cheers as the lights come back on to reveal the Crist Brothers standing in the ring as Madman Fulton stood ringside ready for battle. At the top of the crowd stood the leader Sami Callahan with a black mask over his mouth and an oVe cap on as his wife, Sara Lewis, stood by his side holding his hand with a black mask over her face. The Swagger Boys and Bottoms Up Outlaws stare in shock as the Crist Brothers started attacking Tanner and Sammy down. The crowd chanted "oVe! oVe! oVe! oVe! oVe!" as Fulton grabbed Rollins off the apron hitting a Powerbomb on the bare floor.)
"It's Ohio Versus Everything! These hooligans are finally here!" Russ screamed.
"And what a statement to make then by interrupting the main event!" Greg added.
(Ryan got booted off by Jake Crist as Dave Crist hits a Sit-Out Suplex Slam on Tanner as Fulton hits Snake Eyes on Rollins onto the barricade. Dave kicks Sammy down in the upper right corner as Jake sticks his tongue out to the audience.)
"These maniacs destroying both teams and now we don't have contenders for the tag titles." Greg observed.
(Sami observes the destruction from atop the crowd stands as he lowers his mask to smirk a little. The last scene is the Crist Brothers celebrating their impact and Fulton crossing his arms as the screen goes black to show the USPW logo.)
Show Results:
Austin Johnson def. WARHORSE©, Bastion Donovan, Charlie Climate, and Ryan Lewis to win the Wrestling Championship
Mammoth Man def. Josh Maynard via submission
USPW Wildcat Champion Black Tornado def. Elissa Dromen
USPW United States Champion Ivan Salkov, Marcus Sloan, and David Starr def. Jurassic Express
"The Instant Classic" Jonathan Steele def. "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy via Disqualification
"Truck Driver" Corey Allison © def. Quinton Grimes w/ Martin Rolli in a Hardcore Match for the USPW Hardcore Championship
The Swagger Boys vs. Bottoms Up Outlaws for #1 Contendership to the USPW Global Tag Team Championship ended in a no contest