A/N: Before we get started with this pay-per-view, I just wanna thank everyone who has been on the journey with me so far. It's really appreciative that I can come back to fictional wrestling and go along with what my vision is for the future of this company. Second thing is, I won't be doing a pre-show before the show, because that's really anti-climactic and gives away the anticipation of the show so there will be a pre-show of the matches that didn't make it onto the main show and they will take the place of the normal Firestorm chapter. As a preview, here's the matches not making it on the main show.
Marty Jannetty vs. "Gentlemen" Jervis Cottonbelly
Mammoth Man vs. (local wrestler) JT Middlewood
Hardcore Match: Mason Yates vs. Martin Rolli w/ Quinton Grimes
Rush Hour 2020: Part 1
Venue: Allstate Arena
Date: March 8th, 2020
State/City: Rosemont, Illinois
(The beginning video package shows a graveyard as the wind blows through the wasteland and thunder cackles showing skeletons flashing in the thunder.)
"Well, we are done with the Bloodline. It's history! Fucking history! No more, no less. One of us had to do it. Not proud of it, but it's honest work for my career. Freedom…independence…more change…and you two are to blame. And you all want the petty revenge, I know it. I don't need a light in this damn tunnel to see it. I know you crave petty revenge when I don't know what you would be mad at. I did things for myself and that's just my way of doing business! I'm my own hero and I don't have to answer for it." Preston explained.
(Shots of Preston attacking William and Jonathan are shown on the debut episode of Firestorm. Preston hits Cross Rhodes on Jonathan as he cemented his sudden heel turn.)
"See this? This is my reckoning. The tool to bury my past and finally escape eternal irrelevancy. The way out. You want to end this? You want your petty revenge? I want you, Jonathan. You are the one that made this happen in the first place. William is just an accomplice so I'll deal with him shortly, but you're the main course. The main reason for the Bloodline existing. I want Rush Hour…I want to bury the Bloodline…I want to bury you." Preston explained as he pointed the shovel at the camera.
(Jonathan hits a Suicide Dive towards Preston sending him over the announce table as he continues on the beat down causing referees to come down to ringside.)
"I tried giving you purpose…I tried to bring you to a calm state of mind. Yet your ego is your downfall. That's your fault as it should be. You turned on us and now revenge will be brought upon you. You want your chance to bury the Bloodline and the soul of it's utter existence? Consider it done. Buried Alive Match…at Rush Hour." Jonathan stated.
(Jonathan grabbed his own shovel from the darkness of the room as he held it firmly while looking into the camera.)
"You said we took freedom from you…which is a lie…but this is the truth you wish to believe…then it's the truth you're taking to your grave." Jonathan chimes as the camera went to black.
(Old footage of Jonathan and Daniel in OVW winning the tag titles and taking each other to the extreme as it transitions to present time as both boys get separated. Preston's attack on Jonathan at CageZone is shown as he hits the Cross Rhodes on the concrete floor and Jonathan hits a DDT to Preston sending him to the outside. Preston looks at the titantron in disappointment as Jonathan outstretches his hand as one final spilt screen shows the staredown between both friends.)
"It ends only one way…with one soul buried alive."
(The next part of the package shows Cody Fireheart in an empty arena as he stares at the empty seats around him.)
"This is it…the day has come for me to show the world what I'm made of. I've been all over internationally, but this is where everything is gonna count. I'm facing a hero…one of the people I've looked up to since my younger years. A man who shouts "IT'S MORPHIN TIME!" every time his friends are surrounded by Putties or whatever monster the main villain sent down to Earth. Well, he faces a phoenix and he ain't gonna have a dragon to save him from the beating he's about to get. That world title is for the top spot in the company and I've worked tirelessly, trained every day, made my mark in the world, and I want that spot. I deserve it. It's time to get my name etched in history." Cody explained.
(The video cuts to shots of Tommy's morphs as he shouts out "DRAGONZORD!" "TIGERZORD!" "WHITE RANGER POWER!" "ZEO RANGER V RED!" "RED LIGHTNING TURBO POWER!" "BRACHIO POWER!" as he walked into the empty arena with a green jacket on, black shirt, and jeans with white sneakers.)
"For the majority part of my life, it was all about martial arts and mixed cage fighting to show the world who I really am. Never did I think I would get to this part…the wrestling chapter of my career…and fighting for the world title no doubt. I've got a match with Cody and he wants to take me to my limits. That's fine by me, but one thing he's gonna understand is that I ain't got limits. You take me to whatever level of pain you want, but it won't matter when you're tapping out." Tommy retorted.
(Jason is shown doing some high kicks as Cody does some knee strikes to a sandbag as they both meet each other in the middle of a hallway in their normal gear.)
"Tonight is where the world knows the name Cody Fireheart…I haven't had the best life and pro wrestling is my escape. I get to prove my doubters wrong and show them that my dream wasn't a fluke…it wasn't a joke…it damn sure was real…everyone will understand that when that world title is hanging off my shoulders." Cody stated.
"I belong…I ain't a pretender in this fight…it's me against the phoenix and I'll do whatever it takes to put him down. That world title is calling for me and I have to win this in order to show this company that they are represented by a strong athlete. Someone who has dominated the cage and someone who doesn't take crap from anyone, anywhere. Let's do this!" Jason added.
(The final shot is Jason and Cody side-by-side getting trained for their eventual clash at the show of Rush Hour for the World Heavyweight title.)
Keep you in the dark, you know they all pretend
Keep you in the dark and so it all began
(As "The Pretender" by Foo Fighters plays and the drums start beating, many shots of different wrestlers is shown as many moves from the past are being shown.)
Send in your skeletons
Sing as their bones go marching in, again
The seed you buried deep
The secrets that you keep are ever ready
(Jonathan and Preston are seen with the open grave surrounding both of them as they look behind themselves at one another.)
Are you ready?
I'm finished making sense
Done pleading ignorance
That whole difference
(Tommy is seen making his debut entrance in the company as Cody hits Salida Del Sol on Orange Cassidy to advance to the finals.)
Spinning infinity, boy
The wheel is spinning me
It's never-ending, never-ending
Same old story
(Orange Cassidy rolls up Andrew Marsh for the win while Logan hits a Spear to Ryan after his cage match with Dalton Castle, Black Tornado hits a Moonsault on Fleur Blueue to become the first Wildcat Champion, and Ivan eliminates both Marcus and Starr to choose them for his opponents.)
What if say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays?
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?
.
(The beginning pyro was set off as the song continued to play as red, blue, green, yellow, and orange fireworks set themselves off and they finished allowing the cameras to see the stage design through the smoke. The titantron was a big screen with two pair of LED lights going down both sides of the titantron. The speed gauge titantron from the Firestorm set was there as well and the minitron from Firestorm is there as well just flashing the Rush Hour logo. Two cars were set on each side as a red Alfa Romero 4C was on the right and a blue Audi R8 V10 Plus was on the left. They were on full display as the grey ramp had a down slant to it towards the ring. The ring was standard with a black barricade surrounding all sides and the ropes being pure black. The apron coverings showed the logo for the show (north and south) and the USPW logo in bold blue (east and west). The camera shifted towards three announce tables as Russ, Greg and Jasmynn were well dressed at the middle table.)
"Welcome to Rush Hour! The first major show for USPW is finally here after three weeks of constant feud building and anticipation! We are making a statement for tonight!" Russ exclaimed as he wore a natural black tuxedo.
"That's right, partner! We got Jonathan and Preston in our first main event in a Buried Alive Match. The objective of pulling your opponent into the grave and burying dirt on top of them. Preston wants to bury the soul of the Bloodline and it all happens here tonight." Greg explained as he wore a grey dress shirt and blue jeans.
"Not to mention our second main event for our vacant World Heavyweight Championship as Cody Fireheart heads to war with Jason David Frank. Both men remain undefeated thus far so let's see who wants the top spot of the company more. Is it the Phoenix or the Dragon?" Jasmynn asked as she wore a black pantsuit and black skirt.
"Not to mention many more titles on the line as we get to know who the first European and Phoenix Rising champions will be right here tonight. Connor Gates, Will Ralston, Finister Gales, and ROTHChester get it on as they compete for the title representing their continent and our smaller guys go to battle for that red strap. This will be an exciting night of action for sure." Russ added.
("I Come From Money (V2)" by S-Preme)
(The crowd was utterly shocked to hear this theme one more time as Ted DiBiase Jr. made his way out to the stage in a beige suit with a orange red-striped tie and black shoes as he led himself down the ramp.)
"Oh my god! It's Ted DiBiase Jr.! He's a natural businessmen now! He's back?!" Russ exclaimed.
"The former WWE Superstar who has taken a leave of absence to focus on his college textbook company has officially made a jump back in the world of the ring. This is a very unreal moment." Jasmynn added.
(Ted started handing out dollar bills from his suit pockets as he handed off free money towards the fans and he made it ringside before going up the steel steps as he walks into the middle of the ring taunting to the crowd before he is passed a microphone and he makes sure it works before he soaks in the absolute big cheers form the crowd.)
"The last time he was in a ring was back home in Mississippi at the Pro Wrestling EGO and he has stayed away for so long to be a family man. This is a long time coming for him." Greg stated.
"What a reunion! I've missed this atmosphere so much and I jumped at an opportunity to come back into the spotlight. Now, I've wanted to be a family man ever since I left the WWE and I've had fun being with my family even becoming a vice president executive with One Life and even have partial control of a e-commerce website selling college textbooks. That's a past time that not just anyone could get into, but having family connections and having money at your disposal can help you a lot in business. I want to help USPW grow like the business it is meant to be and that's why I'm out here tonight. I'm achieving a part-time status and using my business knowledge to take this company to new heights." Ted announced to the chants of "YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!"
(Ted smiled at the crowd after his announcement as he waited for them to remain silent before he moves on to his next announcement.)
"When I met with Hank, it was like starting all over from the first step, but this time, I came with the experience needed in order to make something work. We worked out me buying a stock in the company and feeding money in to fund advancements that Hank could afford to make. Like my father always said, everyone has a price. Money likes to talk and a reasonable price is needed to seal deals." Ted announced.
"So he's come back to become an investor in our company…you don't see that very often." Russ stated.
"With that being said, I'm taking over full general manager operations and becoming an authority figure within USPW for both Firestorm and CageZone." Ted announced.
(The crowd cheered real loud at the announcement of having an onscreen authority figure for the shows as Ted walked around smiling into the crowd.)
"With Hank as commissioner and me as general manager, we both will strive to come every week with the action that you deserve. We will make the ratings rocket to the top and present ourselves as an alternative for those that wish to see what this independent promotion has to offer. Where there is business, there is opportunities for everyone and that is what we will give to our roster. Now, that is all I have to say for now. Let's get right to the show!" Ted announced as the crowd cheered majorly for the night of action to begin.
("I Come From Money (V2)" by S-Preme)
"Where there is opportunity, there is also many surprises lurking. Ted is gonna treat USPW like a business and present equal opportunities for everyone on the roster." Russ explained.
"This is great news! Now, we have a direction for the future with Ted helping Hank running things and he has the experience to help us towards a brighter horizon. What a way to start off Rush Hour!" Greg added.
"We have so much more in store as we officially kick off this pay-per-view and we almost forgot to mention our international broadcasters to our left and right. First, to the left is our Spanish commentators, Jose Michale and former TNA color commentator, Hector Guerrero!" Jasmynn added as she presented their new broadcast partners.
(The cameras move over to another announce table featuring a Hispanic man with a short brown hair cut and velvet suit with a purple black-striped tie and purple slacks as he sat next to Hector donning a black shirt and jeans.)
"Gracias Jasmynn! Esta será una noche tan emocionante ya que se llevarán a cabo muchos partidos y es un paso importante para la compañía." Jose explained as he looked at Hector.
"Eso es correcto, Jose. He visto crecer mi propia sangre en las estrellas que son ahora y siempre es una alegría escuchar a los luchadores entrar en este negocio tratando de darse a conocer." Hector added as he nodded in unison with his broadcast partner.
"And to our left, we have our German announce team compromised of Hugh Shaffner and Rose Twitlighter." Russ presented as the cameras cut to two more broadcasters.
(A wide man with short brown hair wearing a full brown suit with a yellow tie is shown and a blonde woman with a strand of hair braided wearing a floral dress is next to him as they take their turn to talk.)
"Was für eine Nacht wird es für uns sein! Ich freue mich besonders darauf zu sehen, wer mit diesem europäischen Titel davonkommt." Hugh stated.
"Es spielt keine Rolle, wer für mich gewinnt, denn diese vier Männer repräsentieren das, was Europa zu bieten hat. Jeder wird heute Abend überall in der Arena sein." Rose added as she smiled real brightly.
("Mighty and Meek" by Kevin McLeod)
(The crowd cheers mildly as Vladimir Drago comes out shirtless with his black MMA gloves and shorts on himself. He started walking towards the ramp doing a few hops in place as he puts his hands up and screams "VLAD CITY! LET'S DO THIS!")
"The following contest is your opening match for Rush Hour and it is a Non-Sanctioned Match. The only way to win is by pinfall, submission, knockout or stoppage. Introducing first, representing GTS Wrestling, he is the Beast of GTS, Vlad Drago!" Richard announced.
"This whole feud came about when Grim and his roster of merry band misfits marched right on our turf to make their names. Ryan came out and basically set himself up as a warden of sorts saying everything goes right through him." Russ reminded.
"Vlad didn't take kindly to that kind of message and let Ryan have it the very next week in that GTS Rules match. Who knows what this psycho has up his sleeves this time." Greg added.
(Vlad came down flexing muscles and loosening them up as he marched up to the ring grabbing the middle rope as he heads on inside screaming at the crowd that cheer for him all around. He waits in the lower right corner waiting for his predator.)
("Hell Will Be Calling Your Name" by Mercy Fall)
(A much better reception came for Ryan Lewis as he walked out in a black trenchcoat with the same black armor on with black tights spelling "Hell's" on the left leg and "Gatekeeper" on the right leg as he also wore generic black wrestling boots. Ryan smirked at the audience before he pointed out into the crowd before jotting a finger straight at Vlad.)
"His opponent, from Salem, Massachusetts, weighing 320 lbs., The Dark Messiah, Ryan Lewis!" Richard announced as he went to head out of the ring.
"Ryan likes playing mind games with prey and Vlad falls for it each time. He better have a grasp on that temper before something bad happens." Jasmynn stated.
"Knowing Vlad, we will be seeing bloodshed starting out and then this war is really on." Greg predicted.
(Ryan walks down the ramp as he taunts Vlad with crying eyes as he trash talks him with the referee trying to get Ryan in the ring to start. Ryan then took off his coat as it flopped to the floor and Vlad decided enough was enough heading straight out of the ring as both men started piling on the punches to the head cueing the end of Ryan's theme.)
The bell rang as the match is in session with Vlad slamming the head of Ryan into the barricade as fans back up as to not get hit. Vlad then whipped Ryan straight into the ring as Ryan rolls in and Vlad runs in himself before waiting for Ryan to rise. As the giant gets up, Vlad runs hitting a Spear right off the bat as he roars to the crowd standing up. Ryan starts getting up holding his gut as Vlad runs again hitting a second Spear taking down the Dark Messiah. The crowd chanted "ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!" as they let their excitement take the chants into full gear as Vlad liked what he heard as he waited in the lower left corner. Ryan started getting to his feet as Vlad runs trying for a Spear, but Ryan grabbed the head hitting a knee to the gut and then he executed a Headbutt to knock Vlad away.
"Vlad hitting two Spears to take this match into overdrive quickly and Ryan just getting out of the starting gate." Russ stated.
Vlad stumbles into the lower left corner as Ryan starts with the punches to the gut and he elbows the head of Vlad a little bit. He then whips Vlad over into the other corner running to hit a Corner Splash as Vlad stumbles out only to eat a German Suplex from Ryan as the Russian Beast flips over onto his stomach. Ryan then gets Vlad up by the head punching the back to prevent a counter as Ryan whips Vlad off the ropes going for a Bicycle Kick, but Vlad gets the boot before impact pulling Ryan into a Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Ryan then gets his head pulled up as he suffers another Belly-to-Belly Suplex from Vlad as Vlad City is being inserted in the match. Vlad waits behind Ryan as Ryan gets up stumbling into a German Suplex from Vlad and then he suffers another.
"Vlad City is being introduced and Vlad is giving Ryan quite the welcome package." Greg stated.
Vlad then gets up as he waits for Ryan to get up before lifting the giant on his shoulders as he struggles to keep the big man up there without his legs buckling. Vlad then hit a Russian Nightmare (F5) as Vlad then quickly pushed Ryan over to hook the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ryan quickly kicked out after 2.
Vlad sneers as he figured that wouldn't be enough as he gets Ryan up hoping to hit one more Russian Nightmare as he gets Ryan on his shoulders, but Ryan gets out hooking Vlad in a Double Arm DDT. Vlad goes on his back as Ryan shakes his head to get some vision back and he rolls over to use the south end ropes to get up as he walks over to get the former GTS Champion up to his feet. Ryan then hit an elbow to the head followed by a forearm and then a punch to the gut as he whips Vlad off the ropes hitting a Big Boot and Vlad goes down holding his face. Ryan drops to his knees putting his hands on the chest of Vlad.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Vlad kicked out at 2.3!
"Ryan nailing Vlad with the Big Boot as the Dark Messiah looks to try adding more power moves to this match." Russ observed.
Ryan gets Vlad up as he starts trash talking to the face of the Beast of GTS hitting an uppercut to the chin as Vlad stumbles into the upper left corner. Ryan backs up running for another Corner Splash, but Vlad moves out of the way letting Ryan crash and then he hits a German Suplex on Vlad. Vlad then gets up roaring to the crowd as he starts waiting for Ryan to get up as Hell's Favorite Enforcer started getting to his feet before Vlad tried lifting him up and the Beast screamed before hitting a Russian Nightmare as Ryan started rolling out of the ring near the announce tables. Vlad then smacked the mat as he headed outside before Ryan caught him with an uppercut. He then whips Vlad over onto the Spanish announce table as the commentators start moving out of the way.
"Jeez…not even our first match done and we may lose a table." Greg stated.
Ryan takes off the banner of the announce table as he gets on with Vlad hitting punches to the head and gut as Ryan stumbles. Vlad picks up a camera monitor as he shoves the device into the face of Ryan as the big man toppled to the floor. Vlad jumps off and hits Ryan one more time with the monitor as Ryan rose to his feet. Vlad tosses the monitor down as he grabs Ryan shoving his head into the ring post. Ryan holds his face as he hit the post and then Vlad hit his head off the barricade while some fans got to touch the wrestlers with only their fingertips. Ryan walks down further as Vlad hits the back hammering away at Ryan before Ryan goes low with a kick to the crotch. Vlad holds his groin going down as Ryan gets a second wind going for a weapon under the ring.
"Anything goes in a match non-sanctioned and that means that Ryan can hit as many low blows needed to send Vlad packing." Jasmynn stated.
Ryan gets a steel pipe from under the ring as he twirls the weapon before hammering the back of Vlad as the Beast rested against the barricade. Ryan then gets Vlad up using the steel pipe to wrap around the throat of the Russian to get him to his feet. Vlad then elbows Ryan in the gut before ramming him into the barricade back-first making Ryan drop the pipe. Vlad grabs the weapon as he clonks Ryan in the head as the Dark Messiah holds his face walking away. Vlad then goes under the ring bringing out a steel chair and he brings it around hitting the back of the head of the Ryan with the chair. Ryan goes down near the ramp as Vlad screams at the crowd before wailing chair shots to the back of Ryan.
"Devastating chair shots from Vlad as he is getting personal with Ryan here. How much can Ryan take before he goes down forever?" Russ wondered.
Vlad puts the front end of the chair against Ryan's throat as he raises the Dark Messiah before slamming the legs of the chair against the floor ricocheting the kinetic energy to shock Ryan's neck as Ryan holds his throat coughing after that move. Vlad taunts Ryan yelling if he had enough and smacking the head before he gets The Dark Messiah up trying for a DDT on the chair, but Ryan hits the gut of Vlad with punches and then a Headbutt to knock him away. Ryan spit out some with his throat still sore as he runs hitting a Lariat to Vlad and both men go to the floor. Ryan gets up before getting Vlad up and then whips the Beast straight over the steel steps taking the front half off. Ryan grabs the top half as he then drops it on Vlad hurting the Russian further.
"Ryan just dishing out miles of punishment after Vlad nearly stopped his breathing. This is gonna get too extreme for one of these men." Jasmynn stated.
Ryan continues with the stairs asking Vlad if this is the end for him as Vlad flips him off which gave Ryan the cue for the stairs to the head making Vlad go flat on his back. Ryan then drops the stairs as he gets Vlad back to his feet rolling him back in the ring and Ryan grabbed the middle rope heading inside himself before walking over to Vlad. He gets the GTS star up whipping him into the ropes before lifting him into Project Maybem! Ryan then hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Vlad kicked out at 2.6!
Vlad gets on his side as Ryan puts his hands on his hips before grabbing the face of Vlad up and tries for the God Han, but Vlad kicks the groin of Ryan and then lifts Ryan on the shoulders hitting a Russian Nightmare as both men are now down. The ref starts the 10 count as both men are breathing heavy with Ryan grabbing his crotch and Vlad tries to gain muscle strength back quickly rolling back outside. Vlad is on his behind as Ryan slowly crawls for the east end ropes to help himself up and Vlad gets to his feet shortly looking under the ring for a weapon to use quickly as he pulled out a barbed wire baseball bat getting the cheers from the audience chanting "ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW!" as Vlad slips into the ring. Vlad whacks Ryan in the head holding the barbed wire in as the giant screams in pain.
"OH MY GOD! BARBED WIRE STRAIGHT TO THE SKULL OF RYAN!" Russ yelled from his seat.
Ryan started bleeding from the forehead as he pushed Vlad away hitting a Bicycle Kick knocking Vlad straight out of the ring with the bat. Ryan has blood streaming down as the ref called for a towel, but Ryan pushed the ref back as the Dark Messiah went outside grabbing Vlad lifting him into a military press dropping Vlad on the apron leaving the Beast to roll off onto the floor. Ryan then grabs the bat whacking Vlad over the back getting screams of agony with each hit and then Ryan grabbed the head of Vlad holding the bat up to the forehead as Vlad screamed in pain from the barbed wire piercing his skin. Ryan releases the hold before dropping the bat as Vlad bleeds a little himself onto the floor.
"Now Vlad has opened up to the red splotches and this is turning into something out of the Hammerstein Ballroom." Greg stated.
Ryan then heads to the south end of the ring looking under for something as he pulls out a table causing the fans to cheer more as he lifts the table straight into the ring. Ryan comes around the other side grabbing Vlad shoving him back inside the ring as he follows shortly after going straight for the table. Ryan picked up the table as he sets it up straight in the lower left corner just as Grim started making his way down the ramp in a red Daniel Bryan "Fear the Beard" shirt and black shorts with purple sneakers and Ryan started glaring at the fat man to just turn right around before he gets hurt. Grim started yelling at him and trash talking that made Ryan tempted to get out of the ring to go after him, but Vlad suddenly came up behind hitting a German Suplex. Grim cheered for Vlad as the Beast roared getting Ryan up before Grim pointed to the table in the corner.
"Grim directing traffic to Vlad hopefully with the Beast throwing Ryan straight through the table so GTS can pick up a victory." Jasmynn observed.
Vlad brings Ryan to the table as he tries for a Vertical Suplex through the table in the corner as Grim rolls in coming to help as both men tried lifting the seven foot monster as they managed to get a few feet off the ground. However, Ryan grabbed both throats of both men as he hit a God Hand to Vlad straight through the table as Vlad goes limp with that move! Grim screams for his life as he pleads with Ryan not to do this. A masked man in a silver mask with a red ribbon tied to it wearing a black hoodie with a Mexican skull design on the back, black shorts, and black sneakers rolled out from under the ring on the south side as he rolls in attacking Ryan from behind. Grim thanks the masked man known as El Jefe Rojo and they both shout "PURGE! PURGE! PURGE!"
"Who the hell is this clown?" Greg wondered with a puzzled expression.
Grim pushed Ryan up hitting Double Chin Music (Sweet Chin Music) to the chin of Ryan straight into a Rojo Wrecker (Stunner) as Ryan is stunned. Vlad gets himself up as he roars getting Ryan on his shoulders before executing one final Russian Nightmare before rolling Ryan over on his back. Vlad covers hooking both legs while Rojo and Grim hold both legs back.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Vlad lays on Ryan breathing heavily as Grim and Rojo celebrate with the crowd.
("Mighty and Meek" by Kevin McLeod)
"Here is your winner, Vladimir Drago!" Richard announced as Grim and Rojo raised the hands of their GTS star.
(Grim grabbed the towel and helped wipe the blood off the forehead of the Russian before the crowd cheered for the trio. Ryan was helped out of the ring by nearby medical officials also trying to cease his blood running on his already crimson mask. Sanitation started running out in order to quickly change the ring canvas with a normal blue one.)
"We know this was bound to get bloody and boy, did these two open one another up." Russ stated.
"These two battled through one another like two bulldozers colliding in the wasteland. Ryan is sure not to let this loss stop him from getting back at GTS." Greg added with a nod.
(Vlad is exiting the ring with Grim and Rojo as they pat his back and the Beast raises both fists in the air while they all head up the ramp.)
(Backstage, Leslie Knuckle is backstage as she held a microphone up to her mouth starting her segment.)
"Hello fans of USPW, first of all, what a great way to start the night with some hardcore action and standing by with me at this time, Marcus Sloan." Leslie stated as the former basketball player stood in shot.
"What's up, babygirl?" Marcus asked with his charming tone as he put an arm around Leslie.
"Well, you have your first official shot for the U.S. Title later on and I was just wondering how it must feel to be a fast rising star considering this is only your fourth match with USPW." Leslie replied.
"It's simple as this. Ivan made a mistake eliminating me, because he is too scared himself to take me on like a real man. Now, he wants that bozo Starr in this match just so he can humiliate that loser again." Marcus explained.
"Well, what is your main strategy for both of them?" Leslie asked.
"Show then who the boss is. This is my time to show them both and everyone here who the real monster is. I'm going out there and pushing them all out of my way of climbing the mountain for the gold." Marcus replied.
(At this point, David Starr appeared behind Marcus as he wore a green shirt with a Jewish star on the back and the words "Only Progress" on the front in bold blue. He wore black trunks with a yellow corner with the Jewish star in the upper left section and white boots.)
"Real choice words for someone who only relies on strength and not technical moves." David retorted as Marcus grimaced turning around.
"Boy, you got some nerve coming up to me after what happened last Monday." Marcus warned as he stuck a finger in the chest of David.
"You and Ivan get lucky with your size while I have agility and the whole crowd of support behind me. I've been in worse situations before and this won't be no different. I'm taking that U.S. Title tonight and wear it with pride." David stated.
"Then I guess we have a difference of opinion. See ya out there, shrimp." Marcus retorted as he shoulder bumped pass David as the Jewish star wipes his shoulder clean glaring at Marcus.
("Failure" by Breaking Benjamin)
(The crowd started cheering as Will Ralston started coming out on stage with black tights on with blue claw marks on both sides of the thighs, a royal blue belt wrapped around the waist, multi-colored kick pads, a black elbow pad with a royal blue trim, and black MMA gloves. He starts a little shadow boxing as his mermaid tattoo of his wife is seen on the back and he had a Japanese kanji for lion on his right shoulder as well as birth dates on his right rib ala A.J. Styles.)
"The following contest is a Fatal 4 Way match set for one-fall and it is to determine the inaugural USPW European Champion! Introducing first, from Glasgow, Scotland, weighing 212 lbs., Will Ralston!" Richard announced.
"A bit of British action to get us going into our next contest as Ralston comes out waiting to get into the ring. He's been all over Europe and recently came back to the United States signing with USPW." Greg explained.
"He's got a tragic tale of death in his family so he's got demons to take out his anger on and hopefully he gets through this match." Jasmynn added.
(The title itself was displayed on a velvet pillow with a magenta-colored strap and five gold plates. The main plate has the USPW logo up at the top with "European" on top and "Champion" on bottom with the flag of the U.K. in the bottom left. The first two plates to the right had the flags of France, Spain (first plate top-bottom respectively), Sweden, and Switzerland (second plate top-bottom respectively) and the two plates to the left had the flags of Germany, Portugal (third plate top-bottom respectively), Italy, and Greece (fourth plate top-bottom respectively). Ralston came down the ramp as he looked all around him before heading up the steel steps and through the ropes as he climbed the upper left corner raising his left arm.)
("This is the Six" by While She Sleeps)
(The crowd cheered as Connor Gates made his way out as his tattoos were on display with scriptures lit on fire turning into sparrows down his right arm, a skull with a dagger on it on his left shoulder, a torn up Union Jack flag lit on fire at the bottom of his left arm, and a pair of angel wings attached to a lion ready to attack painted on his back. He wore dark grey tights with "No Gods, No Masters" on the left in red colors and "Truthless Til Death" on the right in red colors. Connor also wore black boots, black knee pads with bullet hole designs on them, spiked wristbands, dark red fingerless gloves, and a white elbow pad on his right elbow with five lines and a tally mark through them. He wore a blue denim hoodie and a red mask with x's making a smile on it. Connor held up six fingers making five bars and a tally through them.)
"His opponents, first, from Walsall, West Midlands, England, weighing 210 lbs., he is the Anarchist, Connor Gates!" Richard announced.
"Apparently, Mr. Gates here was training for the UFC and going to pursue mixed martial arts rather than wrestling, but he found his calling in the sport." Russ explained as he looked over his notes.
"What an opportunity to represent his continent and getting into it with more of his European brethren. This is gonna be exciting." Jasmynn added.
(Connor held up his fists as red pyro goes off with his fingers saying "Live Free" as he comes down the ramp throwing his head back in laughter. He heads down establishing his character as a tweener as he points to certain audience members and he comes ringside jumping on the apron heading inside the ring before hopping on the lower left corner holding up This is the Six symbol.)
("Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya" by Dropkick Murphys)
(A big man standing 6'6 with short brown hair and a reddish beard came out in a black trench coat as he wore a brown singlet with a green shamrock clover on the back. His right shoulder had the tattoo of a leprechaun chugging a root beer float and he wore black boots heading to the ring badmouthing the crowd.)
"From Dublin, Ireland, weighing 280 lbs., Finister Gales!" Richard announced.
"This man comes all the way from the great country of the Republic of Ireland and he has done many promotions in Europe including wXw, Seesaw Redemption Wrestling in Sweden, and New Generation Wrestling. You could find this man in any pub chugging some alcohol." Greg stated.
"Look at those firm hands of his. You can tell he is ready for a fight tonight." Russ added.
(Finister smirked at his prey in the ring as he started coming ringside and he went up the steel steps going through the ropes as he stayed in the upper left corner taking off his coat.)
("Ready 4 Reaction" by Bonfire)
(A blonde-haired man comes out in a black top hat wearing glasses with a yellow trim and star-shaped lens, yellow tights with streaks of pink, orange, blue, and red going up each leg. He wore white boots with the same streaks wrapping around the bottom of his boots and he carried a black lighter as he started lighting up some pyro traps. Red streaks went in the air as the crowd marveled at his creation.)
"From his home base in Sweden, weighing in at 64 lbs. of fireworks and a heavy heart of European pride, he is his own Fourth of July, ROTHChester!" Richard announced.
"This man I hear is a riot on the indie circuits making appearances in PWG, TNA, NJPW, ROH, OVW, International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom, Over The Top Wrestling, MLW, and a brief appearance in the Casino Battle Royal at AEW: Double or Nothing." Russ explained.
"And it seems he has an obsession with fireworks based on the announcement. Let's hope he gets as crazy as he is in the ring." Greg added.
(ROTHChester came skipping down the ramp as he lit a little flame from his lighter blowing it out before he came ringside leaving his lighter on the steel steps as he goes up them before using the top rope to flip in as he throws up two peace signs to the cheering crowd. The referee gets the title belt from Richard as he raises it high turning around for the crowd to see before returning it ringside.)
Connor took off his hoodie and mask as the referee rang the bell allowing all four men to start the contest. ROTHChester ran for Connor getting him into the upper right corner and hits a Step-Up Enzurgiri to the head as Connor went to the other side and Finister tried grabbing at Will, but the Scottish Lion dodges every attempt made to grab him. Will launches a Side Kick to Finister's chest, but Gales grabs it pushing the high-flyer down as he stomps a few times in the midsection. Finister then gets Will up as he tries for a Vertical Suplex, but the junior flips out of it hitting a Roundhouse Kick to stun the big Irish man. He whips Finister off the ropes before hitting a Running Crossbody, but gets caught by Finister, but Will turns it into a Headscissors Takedown as Gales goes flying on his back. Will kips up as he encounters the fireworks enthusiast.
"Will and ROTHChester about to get down and dirty after fending off their primary opponents." Russ stated.
Both men lock up as ROTHChester got Will in a headlock wrenching the head hard, but Will ducks down hitting a Northern Light Suplex on the sparkly star, but ROTHChester landed on his feet and turned the hold around hitting Will with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Connor comes out of a corner hitting a boot to the face of ROTHChester taking him down as he gets the fireworks star in the lower right corner kicking him down in the sitting position. He then grabs both ropes hopping on the middle rope and hitting a Slingshot Dropkick to ROTHChester in the corner. Finister gets up behind Connor hitting a Body Takedown and transitions to a front facelock getting Connor up hitting a Vertical Suplex. Finister then grabs ROTHChester up before hitting a Bodyslam before running the ropes hitting a Jumping Elbow Drop as he hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted as ROTHChester kicks out at 2 afterwards.
"Finister now getting into the action as he is taking it to the little guys." Jasmynn stated.
Finister gets ROTHChester up, but he gets elbows to the head as Chester hits a Dropkick to Finister into the ropes before Chester twirls a finger around running the ropes then hopping on Finister hitting a Sunset Flip Powerbomb as he holds the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Connor hit a kick to the face of Chester making the man go to the outside.
Connor then gets Finister to hits feet bending him over trying to lift the big man for a Piledriver, but Finister lifts trying to get Connor over the top rope, but Connor hangs on for dear life. Will hits a Dropkick to the chest of Finister allowing gravity to pull Connor into the apron. Finister pushes Will away before trying to go for a Clothesline, but Will flips through to avoid it and hitting a Overhead Kick to stun Finister in the head. Connor then jumps on the top rope hitting a Springboard Flying Knee pushing Finister into the opposite set of ropes as both juniors hit a pair of Jumping Knee Armbreakers to both of Finister's arms as the Irish man grabbed his hands in pain. Connor and Will then get up as they set their eyes on one another getting ready for an eventual clash.
"After some stiff teamwork to work against a bigger man, these two veterans are now going to go at it one-on-one." Russ stated.
Both men started circling one another as they started hitting kicks to connect with one another, but they matched par for par. Connor tries for a clothesline, but Will ducks trying for a Backstabber, but Connor reverses it into a One-Winged Angel as he slams Will hard on the canvas. Connor then grabs both legs trying to lock in a Boston Crab, but Chester gets in the ring running the ropes just as Connor locked it in only to have the fireworks star hit a Flying Knee taking down Connor next to Will. Chester hooks the left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Will broke the pin pushing Chester off.
Chester looks at Will as the Scottish Lion gets up with getting punches in the head multiple times by Chester as he whips the young lion into the ropes only for Will to hit a handstand spring off the ropes flipping back to hit a Stunner in Chester making the spark star go on his back. Will gets Chester up as he hits a few uppercuts getting him in the lower left corner as he transitions to Side kicks to the chest. Chester covers his beating red chest as Will bends him over as he tries going for the Black and Gold Powerbomb (Last Ride) early, but Finister hits the clothesline to the back of the head as he gets in the ring. Finister gets Chester up as he tries for a Powerbomb and connects it as Chester grabs his back and the Irish man roars to the crowd. The boos become apparent as Finister gets Will up and then tries for a Piledriver, but the Scottish Lion hangs on wrapping his legs around the neck of Finister.
"Will in a bad space, but he is hoping that he can derail Finister long enough to figure out a plan to save himself." Greg stated.
Finister tried unhooking the legs as Will hangs on and Connor runs hitting a Neckbreaker to Finister slamming the Irish man down and then a quick elbow drop to Will rolling him out of the ring. Connor then gets Chester back into the ring after the spark star was on the apron as he hits a Snap Suplex. Chester grabs his back as Connor gets him up running the ropes hitting a Swinging Neckbreaker before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Chester kicked out at 2.6!
Connor grimaced as he gets Chester up, but Chester catches him in a small package pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Connor kicked out at 2.5!
Chester gets up hitting a knee to the gut of Connor before running the ropes behind him as he hits The Zip-Cackle (Overhead Inverted Blockbuster) as Connor twitches on his knees before going on his back. Chester then claps his hands getting the crowd into the action heading to the top of the upper right corner as he is going to try for his finisher, but Will jumps up hitting a Lion's Omen (Angle Slam) off the top rope as Chester screams grabbing his back in pain. Will then got Chester on his stomach as he locked the right arm in his legs locking in Lion's Bite (Crippler Crossface)! Will wrenches hard on the head as Chester screams trying to pry the arms off his face, but it wasn't happening as Will throws his head back trying to make Chester submit.
"Will locks in the Lion's Bite and Chester in so much pain as it is applied to his face as he tries finding a way out." Russ stated.
Finister gets up as he pulls Will out of the hold crossing both legs and locks in a Texas Cloverleaf as Will screams in agony trying not to give in. He makes fists pounding against the mat not giving up as Finister tries applying more pressure and Will tries crawling for the ropes to break it up. Finister screams "Come on! Give it up, lad!" as Will shakes his head furiously not giving a dime crawling closer for the ropes as Finister moves away from the north end ropes making it harder for Will. Will tries reaching forward as Connor gets to the top of the lower right corner raising himself up going for a Missile Dropkick as he connects with Finister breaking the hold quick. Connor runs over to Finister and hits Down in Flames (Single Knee Facebreaker) as Gales goes on his back as Connor hooks the left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Gales kicks out at 2.7!
"Connor hitting Down in Flames and almost getting the win as Finister manages to get himself free." Russ stated.
Connor then locks in Choke on the Ashes (Guillotine Choke) as he pulls back on the head of Finister as the bigger man screams in pain. Chester gets out of the ring running to the east end as he hops on the apron hitting a Slingshot Swanson Bomb on both Connor and Finister as he pops up right into a Kinshasa by Will as Chester goes down spread eagle. Will climbs on top pulling up Chester's right leg as the ref slides down.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Will falls on the side with the crowd cheering.
("Failure" by Breaking Benjamin)
"Here is your winner and the first USPW European Champion, Will Ralston!" Richard announced.
(Will is helped up by the referee as he his handed his title and Ralston grabs it raising it high as he lifts a knee on the top rope. The crowd cheers and claps for his valiant effort against all three men.)
"What a contest by all four men showing their stuff, but Ralston hit the right move at the right time to become the champion overseas." Russ stated.
"He got a good running start taking a page from Shinsuke Nakamura's book and played what he was taught in Japan to his advantage." Greg added.
"Not bad, kid. Congratulations to the lion for winning his first title in the company." Jasmynn praised.
(Will gets out of the ring as Chester feels his chin after he got pinned and Finister rolled out begin checked on by medical officials as he was annoyed that he lost.)
(Backstage, we see Jonathan picking up a good shovel as he waits patiently for his Buried Alive Match later. He is seen wearing a black sleeveless shirt, blue jeans and black boots as his hands were taped and he had a good grip on a shovel hoping this would be the only time he needed to put Preston down.)
("Jane" by Starship)
(The crowd went into a frenzy of cheers as the bell rang for the upcoming tag team match about to take place as Orange Cassidy came out to his music in his usual laid back attire.)
"The following tag team contest is set for one-fall! Making his way to the ring first, from wherever…weighing in at it doesn't matter…he is "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy!" Richard announced.
"This man almost brought himself to the finals just losing out barely to Cody Fireheart, but he made a good showing more than we gave him credit for." Russ stated.
"However, now he has to contend with someone he has given hardships to and that is Andrew Marsh. Two weeks ago, Andrew got humiliated twice by the king of sloth style and he is sure to not forget those times." Jasmynn added.
(Cassidy came down the ring lifting his hand slightly so fans could slap it for fives as he came ringside before climbing inside and rolling under the ropes before he got up heading to the lower right corner setting a foot in the bottom rope and lifting a low effort thumbs up.)
("The Firestarter" by Prodigy)
(The crowd cheered even louder as the resident Indy king came out with his red sleeveless shirt with a fireball emblem in the middle. Ryan smirked at the crowd going to each side to hype them up as he started his stroll down the ramp.)
"His partner, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, weighing 195 lbs., Ryan "Fireball" Brown!" Richard announced.
"Ryan had a match against Dalton Castle to see who would advance to the semi-finals on our first CageZone episode and Logan decided to intervene distracting Ryan from a win as Dalton slipped out the cage door." Russ reminded.
"Then two weeks ago, they were suppose to have a blow off match, but Logan got him backstage attacking him which led to this." Greg added.
(Ryan ran straight into the ring as he flipped up and hyped the audience up as he slapped a high-five with Orange Cassidy and he climbs the upper right corner pointing to everyone in the crowd before backflipping off as he glared at the entrance.)
("Dragula" by Rob Zombie)
(The crowd booed at the familiar eerie tone as the camera started up with static and zooming in with distorted footage as Andrew Marsh sat on stage before rising with the lantern in his hand as the camera zoomed in on his face and his body with the screen malfunctioning at points.)
"Their opponents, first, from your eternal nightmares, weighing 231 lbs., Andrew Marsh!" Richard announced.
"This creep really needs to get a life! He lost fair and square." Greg complained.
"I guess Andrew finishes when Cassidy is under his boots. This won't look good for the slim men if they aren't careful." Russ added.
("Officer of the Day March" by United States Marine Band)
(The crowd booed even more as the lights came up with Andrew setting his lantern down on the top of the stage as Logan Gage came out trash talking to the audience wearing his red varsity football jacket and a New York Jets #15 jersey with jeans and white sneakers on. He went down the ramp as he started berating all the fans booing him.)
"His partner, from Albany, New York, weighing 267 lbs., Logan Gage!" Richard announced.
"Former college varsity football player turned professional wrestler, but his ego has maintained itself within his mind." Russ stated.
"That's just, because he can't handle losing just like Andrew. Both of these guys are sore losers, because they lost out on a big world title opportunity." Greg complained.
(Ryan tries to get out after Logan, but the ref kept him back as Logan yelled at Ryan as he got on the apron trying to get in his opponent's face. The referee told both men to wait for the bell like everyone else as Andrew eyed Orange Cassidy from afar as the usually lazy superstar took off his jacket.)
Ryan began taking off his shirt as he threw it into the crowd throwing a peace sign to the fans and then running to take down Logan off the apron as he tried taking his jacket off. Andrew checked on his partner confused at the sudden action, but Ryan ran the ropes before he hit a Tope Con Hilo on Andrew as the crowd cheered for his actions as he ran up the ramp. The bell rang as the ref scolded Ryan telling him to get back in the ring as Ryan got Logan up punching the gut of the football jock, but Logan headbutted Ryan away from him and shoved him in the ring as he fumed with anger running inside as Orange Cassidy took his place on the apron. Ryan then ran for Logan as he jumped off the chest hitting a backflip confusing Logan before hitting a Jumping Roundhouse Kick to bring Logan to a knee before running the ropes and hit a Shining Wizard.
"Ryan bringing out his high agility and using it all against Logan. This could turn out to make Logan pay a price as he isn't as fast as Ryan." Russ stated.
Ryan then gets the jock up hitting forearms to the face as he whips Logan into the ropes, but Logan reverses as Gage hits a Discus Clothesline to Ryan on the rebound. Logan beats his chest getting booed from the crowd as he couldn't care less what they thought before he grabs the head whipping the young star straight into his team's corner tagging Andrew in as both heels kicked Ryan down in the corner. Andrew then grabbed the legs as Logan got on the apron trash talking Ryan before Andrew lifted Ryan up into a Sit-Out Powerbomb. He bridges the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ryan kicked out after 2.
"Andrew in the match and he's gonna have fun with this small fighter as this abomination starts his demolishing ways." Greg stated.
Andrew gets Ryan up roaring in his face pushing him back into the ropes hitting a Big Boot as Ryan goes down holding his face. Andrew then tries going for Orange Cassidy, but the ref backs him up scolding him to focus on the legal opponent in the ring. Andrew then gets Ryan up on his feet kneeing the smaller star in the gut as Ryan coughed out some spit. Andrew then tried locking in the Vice Grip soon, but Ryan slipped under the legs of Andrew hitting a Dropkick to the back as Andrew went into the other team's corner. Ryan gets support from the fans running to hit a Corner Dropkick then another then another then another. He then ran up to his partner tagging in Cassidy as he hit a Monkey Flip before Cassidy raised his hands before slowly slipping them into his pockets getting the audience's cheers as he entered the ring.
"Here's comes the king of sloth style! Hands firmly tucked in those jeans and ready for devastation!" Jasmynn exclaimed with a smile.
Cassidy came over to Marsh as he got up smirking he got the lazy star as he yelled "NOWHERE TO RUN NOW, SHRIMPY!" as he tore away the shades breaking them. This infuriated Cassidy as he started throwing low effort kicks as the crowd chanted "OH! OH! OH! OH! OH! OH!" with each one that connected. Marsh grew tired grabbing the head of Cassidy as he whipped him into the ropes trying for a clothesline, but Cassidy ducks, rebounds, dives over a bent over Marsh, rebounds to deliver a Dropkick to Andrew and kip up with his hands in the pockets. Andrew gets up trying for another clothesline, but Cassidy ducks hitting a no-handed Monkey Flip to the middle of the ring as he stands right back up.
"Orange Cassidy never failing to amaze us with his unique techniques." Greg observed.
Cassidy then waits for Andrew to get up as he went for a low effort chop, but Marsh grabbed the arm transitioning into a wristlock as he stuck his tongue out. Marsh then hit a Northern Lights Suplex bridging the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ryan hit a Double Foot Stomp from the lower right corner breaking the count.
Cassidy kips up once more and then hits an actual effective Superkick knocking Andrew back down going to hook the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Andrew kicked out.
Cassidy then gets Andrew up as he whips the monster into the ropes not noticing a blind tag from Logan as Cassidy executes a Cazadora rollup pin crossing the legs, but the referee tells Cassidy Marsh is no longer the legal man as Cassidy stares in confusion before eating a Spinebuster from a sneaking Logan causing the crowd to boo him some more. Logan yells "This is your hero?! That's pathetic!" Logan gets the sloth king up whipping him into the other ropes before he executes a Back Body Drop as Cassidy holds his back in pain while Logan runs the other ropes hitting a boot to the face of the seated Cassidy before he hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Cassidy kicked out straight after 2.
"Logan getting the blind tag obviously trying to derail the tactics of Orange Cassidy and get around them." Jasmynn explained.
Ryan held out his hand for a tag as Logan locks Cassidy in a headlock as the sloth king tries getting himself to his feet using the crowd as his leverage. He slowly gets up elbowing Logan in the gut and slipping out of the headlock hold before pushing the football star into the ropes only to suffer a shoulder tackle from Logan. However, he kips back up hitting an uppercut to the chin yanking Logan's head up before he runs the ropes trying for a Superman Punch, but Logan ducks and hits a German Suplex to Cassidy. Logan shouts "I KNOW YOUR TRICKS!" as he gets Cassidy up, but Cassidy pushes him away as he hits a low effort chop to the chest and then another and then another getting the crowd onboard, but Logan pushes him into the ropes trying for another Back Body Drop, but Cassidy reverses into Stundog Millionaire.
"Cassidy with Stundog Millionaire getting himself out of trouble and buying him time to get out of this pickle." Russ observed.
Cassidy then got the hot tag to Ryan as the Indy king hit the top rope hitting Where's the Fire? (Springboard Flying Forearm) as Logan goes down and the crowd eats up the positive action. Ryan breathes heavily hitting three Running Standing Shooting Star Presses in one sitting before hooking the left leg of Logan.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Andrew grabbed Ryan off Logan hitting a Pumphandle Slam.
Ryan went flying on his back as he grabbed at it while Andrew tried getting to him, but the ref pushes him back scolding him to get on the apron. Andrew smirked as both Ryan and Logan started rising as they got to their feet with Ryan stumbling after that breakup and Logan standing in his corner waiting for the Spear as he starts running for Ryan, but the smaller star jumps over Logan and catches him with a Black Mass kick stunning Logan to send him to his knees as Ryan runs the west end ropes hitting a Bicycle Drive-By Kick to Logan as Ryan then goes to the apron. Ryan jumps on the top rope, turns around in mid-air to sit bouncing on the top rope again and executing a Slingshot Moonsault as he connects hooking both legs.
"1…2…." The ref counted, but Logan kicks out at 2.8!
"Ryan with a Slingshot Moonsault and gets a near fall. This is very personal for both men with their partners inching to get back in." Greg stated.
Ryan gets to his feet as Logan gets on his side shaking his head while Ryan grabs his head to help him up whipping the football jock off the ropes before trying for a Dropkick, but Logan grabs the legs slamming Ryan on the canvas as he tries for a Sharpshooter, but Ryan reverses onto a rollup.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Logan kicked out at 2.4!
Ryan sits up holding his head as Cassidy holds out a hand for the tag as Ryan tries his best to crawl over, but Logan grabs both legs dragging Ryan to his corner for Andrew to tag the back making him legal. Logan lifts Ryan in wheelbarrow fashion while Andrew hits a Leg Drop as Logan drops him to the canvas! The crowd boo both men as Logan throws Ryan on his back and Andrew hooks both legs sticking a tongue out at Cassidy.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ryan kicked out at the last possible second stunning everyone and getting cheered on.
"What the-?! A Wheelbarrow Slam/Leg Drop connection wasn't enough to take out the Fireball. His flame isn't extinguished yet!" Russ exclaimed.
Andrew argues with the ref that was three, but the ref held up two fingers and stood by his decision as Andrew kicked the bottom rope and he leaned over it trying to figure out a new way of taking out Ryan. Ryan started crawling away as Andrew turned around picking up the smaller man trash talking to his face, but Ryan hit a kick to the chin stunning his creepier opponent whipping him off the ropes as Andrew reverse whips Ryan as Ryan jumps on the middle rope then top rope before Cassidy tags the left boot of Ryan and the Fireball executes a Springboard Corkscrew Senton Dive to Andrew. Cassidy climbs the lower right corner as he gets to the top and does a twirling motion with his hands before doing a simple Splash as he pinned Andrew.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Logan broke the count and started attacking Cassidy.
"Logan risking disqualification as he goes to town with punches towards Orange Cassidy. What could possibly be the endgame for him?" Jasmynn wondered.
Logan attacked the face of Cassidy as the ref pulled him off scolding him that he wasn't the legal man as Logan pointed at Cassidy saying he was just breaking the count. Ryan tries getting the crowd behind Cassidy to get him up as Cassidy held his head, but Ryan got pulled down as the crowd gave a shock noise as Shawn Spears attacked Ryan sending him into the barricade. Shawn kicked Ryan down in the barricade as the ref argued with Logan threatening disqualification if he didn't get back on the apron. Andrew and Cassidy both get to their feet as Logan gets on the apron and Spears stands close ringside as the ref takes notice of him questioning his appearance. However, Andrew made the tag to Logan as the jock gets in the ring squatting and Cassidy shakes his head wondering where he is before getting a Spear out of nowhere! Logan slides in to hook both legs.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Spears hopped over the barricade staring at the ring.
("Officer of the Day March" by United States Marine Band)
"Here are your winners, Logan Gage and Andrew Marsh!" Richard announced.
"I'm forever confused! Shawn Spears makes his debut and attacks Ryan out of nowhere not even sticking around afterwards." Russ stated.
"He's probably an AEW operative since we do have a crossover show coming up and they want us on notice." Greg added, tensing up at that possibility.
(Spears heads out through the crowd leaving many questions in the mind of the crowd before the arena goes dark causing the crowd to cheer with excitement.)
"O….V….E! OHIO VERSUS EVERYTHING!"
"Oh, you gotta be kidding me." Jasmynn stated.
(The lights come up to reveal the Crist Brothers in the ring and Fulton on the outside near the announce tables as Logan and Andrew hightail it to the back deciding to celebrate their victory backstage.)
"It's oVe! They ruined the tag team titles contendership match last Monday and they are here at Rush Hour tonight!" Russ exclaimed.
(Orange Cassidy was being eyed as Sami Callahan was spotted at the top of the crowd stands like on Monday. He swung a baseball bat over his shoulders as his wife, Sara, came into view holding his hand looking down at the ring.)
"Sami Callahan and his wife, Sara Lewis, running their charge as these three boys are eyeing the sloth king real well." Greg observed.
(Jake and David started attacking Orange Cassidy as they rolled him out of the ring with Fulton picking up the lazy star hitting Snake Eyes off the Spanish announce table. Orange goes down on the floor as the Crist Brothers got Orange Cassidy up lifting him in a cross-shaped position before dropping him straight through the Spanish announce table. The front end titled a bit, but the middle part was completely destroyed as the prime body of Freshly Squeezed laid breathing heavily.)
"My question is who are these maniacs gonna side with when it comes to that time? We need all hands on deck against AEW." Greg wondered.
"So far, the victim list became The Swagger Boys, The Outlaws and now, Orange Cassidy. I'm wondering who's next in the way of oVe?" Russ asked as the group stood tall over the carnage they caused.
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