Rush Hour 2020 Part 3
Venue: AllState Arena
Date: March 8th, 2020
State/City: Rosemont, Illinois
(Corey Allison is backstage eating a slice of pizza as his Hardcore Championship is sitting perfectly on the catering table. He flips up the pizza box lid as he grabs a few more slices, but doesn't notice the group of Myron Reed, Kotto Brazil and Jordan Oliver from MLW known as Injustice stalking him. Corey turns getting a 3-on-1 assault as all three men beat Corey within an inch of his life. Oliver gets Corey up trash talking to his face as he hits Lost in the Sauce (Cutter) on the bare concrete floor. Corey gets turned over as Oliver covers hooking both legs.)
"Come on! You! Count it!" Myron yelled as he grabbed a ref telling him to count.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Oliver screamed in victory getting handed the Hardcore Championship as Injustice celebrated.
(However, as the group celebrated, Luchasaurus attacked all three men from behind as Jungle Boy came into the picture as Oliver started rising holding his head before Jungle Boy gets behind a production crate. Oliver rises stumbling as Luchasaurus keeps his two cohorts at bay. Jungle Boy slings himself over the crate hitting a Slingshot Cutter to Oliver on the floor as he hooks Oliver's right leg.)
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Jungle Boy became the new Hardcore Champion.
(Jungle Boy grabbed the title raising it high as Luchasaurus helped him stand as the rest of Injustice was out on the floor and so was Corey. The duo stood in front of the catering table when CJ Meade came out of nowhere hitting the Life Sentence (Running Crossbody) to both men through the table breaking plates of food as CJ held his gut. CJ pushed Luchasaurus off the wreckage before hooking both legs of Jungle Boy.)
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as CJ Meade became the new Hardcore Champion.
(CJ grabbed the title as he raised it high only for him to suffer a Spear from Ace Marksman as he hooks the right leg.)
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Ace became your new USPW Hardcore Champion in a matter of seconds.
(As Ace gets handed his new Hardcore Title, Simon Gotch showed up in a blue t-shirt with "Gotch Ya!" in the middle in bold blue with a yellow trim on the letters and black tights with black boots behind him before hitting a knee to Ace's gut before he lifted him into the Gotch Piledriver on the concrete. Simon hooked the right leg to the side.)
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Simon Gotch became the new Hardcore Champion as he made a run for an exit with the title.
(The cameras go back to ringside as Greg, Russ, and Jasmynn gather their notes for the next match coming up as the cameras zoom in on them.)
"What else can we say other than we have a Hardcore Title picture where just about anyone can show up." Greg stated.
"We have appearances from various wrestlers from different promotions such as Major League Wrestling as Injustice and Simon Gotch made their appearances." Russ added.
"And we also have All Elite Wrestling wrestlers coming to your screens when we take the fight to them on April 19th." Jasmynn added.
"Hank has been monitoring talks with Tony Kahn and we have a confirmed match card for the special event coming up in Paradise, Nevada when we test our hands against the enemy." Greg explained.
AEW vs. USPW: Luck of the Draw 2020 Match Card
Singles Match
"The Chairman" Shawn Spears w/ Tully Blanchard vs. Ryan "Fireball" Brown
Six-Man Tag Team Match
The Death Triangle (PAC, Pentagon Jr., and Rey Fenix) vs. Nightmare in Pound City ("Nightmare" Zach Craft, Tyler Click, and CJ Meade)
Tag Team Match
Riho and Kris Statlander vs. Marzia Servelli and Astrid Ostberg
Singles Match
Jake Hager vs. Ivan Salkov
Fatal 4 Way Match for the USPW Hardcore Championship
Simon Gotch © vs. Joey Janela vs "Truck Driver" Corey Allison vs. Jungle Boy
Six-Man Tag Team Match
Best Friends ("Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, and Trent?) vs. Ohio Versus Everything (Sami Callahan, Madman Fulton, and Sara Lewis) w/ The Crist Brothers
AEW vs. USPW: Tag Team Turmoil Match
Jurassic Express (Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt) vs. Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) vs. The Hybrid2 (Angelico and Jack Evans) vs. SoCal Uncensored (Christopher Daniels and Scorpio Sky) vs. The Swagger Boys (Tanner Swagger and Ryan Fawles) vs. Bottoms Up Outlaws (Nick Rollins and Sammy Moonshine) vs. Smart Inc. (Adam McCloud and Ben Miller vs. The Freedom Fighters (Charlie Climate and Bastion Donovan)
Champion vs. Champion Match
Nyla Rose vs. Black Tornado
No Holds Barred Match
Jon Moxley vs. Jason David Frank
Singles Match
Darby Allin vs. Preston Starr
Singles Match
Cody w/ Brandi Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase Jr. w/ Hank Strongbow Williams
Singles Match
CIMA vs. Hank Strongbow Williams
Eight-Man Tag Team Match
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, and Hangman Page) vs. The Bloodline ("The Instant Classic" Jonathan Steele, William Ashworth, "The Submission Machine" John Smith, and Jack Livingston)
Six-Pack Challenge Match for the USPW European Championship
Will Ralston © vs. Connor Gates vs. Jimmy Havoc vs. King Randy w/ The Royal Guard vs. "The Secret of Darkness" Ben Jones vs. Kip Sabian w/ Penelope Ford
Singles Match
MJF vs. Dalton Castle
Singles Match
Chris Jericho w/ Sammy Guevara vs. Cody Fireheart w/ Senshi Kuroi and Faolan Balor
"Some bangers we're bringing to the table as both of our authority figures will be in action as well as the Bloodline taking on the Elite which is sure to be a great contest." Russ stated.
"And we just received news from Kenny Omega himself on Twitter as he tweeted and I quote "Seen the card for the big day. Hope the Bloodline is ready to be elite! #BeElite #AEWWillWin" So we can imagine just what will happen on the battlefield when it comes time." Greg added.
"Don't forget Luck of the Draw will be live on PPV and tickets go on sell next Saturday so confirm your orders with any ticket selling service to claim your seats now." Jasmynn instructed.
("The Search" by NF)
(The crowd booed loudly as Marcus came out in his same attire since his debut as he rubbed his hands together getting ready for his first title shot. He smirked heading straight down the ramp looking at the ring.)
"The following contest is a triple threat match set for one-fall and it is for the USPW United States Championship! Introducing first, from Dallas, Texas, weighing 320 lbs., Marcus Sloan!" Richard announced.
"Well here we go as Marcus is getting his first shot at the limelight and a chance to finally put an end to both Ivan and David." Russ stated.
"All started back with that battle royal as Ivan eliminated both Starr and Marcus from the ring selecting them as worthy of his challenge. Ivan got more than he wished for and let's hope he is prepared." Greg added.
(Marcus mocked the fans with his hands mocking them booing him as he went up the steels steps stepping over the top rope raising his hands in a cocky manner as he waits for his opponent.)
("Robot Boy" by Wayne Murray and Tobias MacFarlene)
(The crowd cheered a little bit loud as David Starr comes out going to each side of the stage pointing to the crowd. He comes to the ramp and starts jogging down the ramp slapping fives.)
"His opponents, first, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing 211 lbs., he is the Cream in your Coffee, the Progress Superstar of USPW, the Bernie Sanders of professional wrestling and the self-proclaimed undoubtable Ace in the Ring, David Starr!" Richard announced.
"As much as this guy rants on about politics, he does have talent in the ring that I recognize." Greg stated.
"David is looking forward to this as he stated earlier that he wants to be a champion for the people around America. Let's see how far he gets tonight." Jasmynn added.
(David slips around the ring as Marcus trash talks him all the way around as he points at him laughing. David then gets on the south end of the ring with his back to the ring as he flashes a cheeky smile and motions for the title heading through the ropes glaring at Marcus.)
("Farewell of Slavianka" by The Russian Empire)
(The crowd turned up their boos instantly seeing Ivan walking out carrying the United States Championship in his arms as he wore a royal gold robe with white boots as he made his way down the ramp.)
"Hailing from Mother Russia, weighing 275 lbs., he is the current USPW United States Champion, The Russian Prizefighter, Ivan Salkov!" Richard announced as he headed out of the ring.
"On the debut episode, Ivan won the U.S. Title and made David tap out to an armbar so this feels a bit personal." Greg stated.
"Can the Russian be stopped being dominant and unstoppable? Can these two men do it?" Russ asked.
(Ivan comes down staring unamused at his opponents before setting his title on the apron and heading up the ring steps disrobing as he nods to the referee, who holds the ropes open for him as Ivan reveals himself to be wearing yellow trunks with white lines down each side and golden MMA gloves as he heads inside the ring. He grabs his belt raising it for the world to see and then hands it to the ref to be raised to the crowd.)
The ref returned the belt ringside as he called for the bell and David went after Ivan taking him in the upper right corner punching away, but Ivan throws a side kick to the ribs and David backs off. Ivan follows with another side kick and then a few rub punches and a punch to the head getting David in the upper left corner. Ivan rams David into the corner as he backs up eating a Big Boot from Marcus as Marcus hits a Corner Splash to David as the progressive goes to his knees before Marcus gets him up whipping him into the ropes as the big man hits a Back Body Drop. David grabs his back after landing as Marcus gets him up and looks deep into his eyes hitting an elbow to the head before picking David up hitting a Backbreaker going after the back of David.
"Marcus starting with the smaller man of course as David feels his back crumbling into pieces." Greg stated.
Ivan gets himself up and hits a few side kicks to Marcus making him back up whipping the giant up the ropes hitting a Spinebuster lifting the big man up and down hitting punches to the head. Marcus blocks them as best he can getting to his knees as Ivan brings knees to the head and then a Headbutt. Marcus goes down holding his head trying to shake the growing headache as Ivan roars to the crowd. Ivan then gets Starr up before whipping him into the ropes trying for his own Spinebuster, but David reverses into a Tilt-A-Whirl DDT as Ivan flips on his back getting cheers from the audience. David grabs his head getting up before running the ropes doing a cartwheel to hit a Standing Moonsault as he hooked the left leg.
"1….2…" The ref counted, but Marcus barreled the count breaking it up.
"David with the first pin of the match and Marcus is right there when needed to break it up." Russ stated.
David gets to his feet as Marcus hits a Brain Chop taking him down as Starr grabs the head before Marcus lifts him into the lower left corner. Marcus hits a massive chop to the chest causing the crowd to go "OOOOOHHHHHHH!" and then another with the same result and then another as Marcus hits a Headbutt to end the suffering as David sits down in the corner. Marcus backs up before running hitting a knee to Starr's face in the corner as the crowd boos the bigger man as he trash talks the audience. Ivan comes up behind Marcus hitting an Olympic Slam to the middle as the crowd cheers a little for his action as Ivan takes David up by his legs doing a Powerbomb with Starr onto Marcus as both men get hurt. Ivan then locks Marcus in an Armbar wrenching hard on the left arm of his opponent as Marcus screams in pain holding his head with his free hand.
"Ivan taking back full control as Marcus is in trouble trying to find a way out of the armbar." Jasmynn stated.
Marcus tried reaching out for a rope, but he gets caught in the middle as Ivan wrenches harder with the big man as Marcus screams more. David gets up using the ropes running the south end set hitting a Shining Wizard to Ivan off Marcus as David jumps hitting a Double Foot Stomp to the back of Marcus as the former NBA player rolls away clutching his arm. David then hit a Superkick to Ivan as the Russian tries getting up before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ivan kicked out at 2.4!
David gets up as he gets Ivan to his feet dragging Ivan over to the upper right corner to bounce his head off the to rope a few times and then hitting a chop to the chest periodically as he whips Ivan off the ropes hitting a Kitchen Sink making Ivan flip on his back. David then heads to the top of the lower right corner as he waits for Ivan to get up and the Russian Prizefighter gets to his feet as Starr tries for a Flying Crossbody as Ivan catches him throwing him behind leaving David to crash on the floor. Ivan then drags Starr to the middle as he locks in a Leglock as David screams trying to get to the bottom rope as Ivan wrenches as hard as he can.
"Ivan locking in David as the Russian will break David's leg to get anywhere in this match if he has to." Russ stated.
David screams as he raises his right hand to beat on the grip of Ivan causing the MMA fighter to wrench harder than before. Marcus is on the ring floor on the end near the announce tables as he searches under the ring for a weapon grabbing a steel chair from under the ring. Marcus then slips in hitting a steel chair shot to the head of Ivan as the Russian breaks his hold. David grabs his right leg, but Marcus makes it worse bringing the chair down on David's leg hurting the progressive further. The crowd booed Marcus as the former basketball player brought the chair down on the back of Ivan as the Russian grabbed his back in pain. Marcus drops the chair grabbing Ivan before hitting a DDT on top of the chair as he pushes Ivan on his back covering him.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ivan kicked out at 2.4!
"Marcus bringing a chair into the equation as the former basketball player is dead set on ruling this country with that belt." Jasmynn stated.
Marcus then turns to David getting the Ace up before whipping him into the west end ropes trying for a Big Boot, but David ducks under hitting a Back Forearm to the head of Marcus. Marcus goes into the north end ropes as David runs the opposite ropes hitting a Dropkick sending Marcus to the outside as the NBA player was taken out of the situation. David hyped up with the fans as Ivan hit a Spear on David and Starr grabbed his gut in pain. Ivan then signals for the finish as he waits for Starr to get to his feet wanting more from the man and Starr gets to his feet before Ivan kicks him in the stomach before going for his new finisher, Kremlin Collusion (Bridging Fisherman Suplex), as Ivan connects hooking David's right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but David kicked out at 2.6!
David springs up on his behind grabbing his back in pain as he escaped near defeat as Ivan was a little perturbed by the kick out. He gets up wanting to see David get up himself as Starr reaches to his feet before Ivan tries for another Spinebuster, but David lands on his feet behind Ivan as David pushes Ivan into the ropes stomach first hitting a Discus Forearm to the back of Ivan's head before David locks Ivan's arms to his side hitting Product Placement (Deadlift German Suplex) as the crowd cheered that David could win this. David then screams with the crowd as he grabs the legs of Ivan locking in Republican Remorse (Texas Cloverleaf) as Ivan screams in pain. David wrenches as hard as he can with the crowd chanting "STARR! STARR! STARR! STARR! STARR!" over and over as Ivan crawls for the south end bottom rope. David pulled Ivan back a little keeping the hold on for much longer.
"This could be it for Ivan. What a story to be told as David could find redemption from the first episode." Russ stated.
David tries his best to make Ivan tap as the Russian inches back to the bottom rope and Marcus slides in with a kendo stick he found under the ring before hitting the head of David twice getting him to fall over and break the hold. Marcus then gets David up with one more stick shot to the gut making David jump a little before whipping him into the west end ropes as Marcus hits a Sidewalk Slam to David and the back became redder by the minute. Marcus then gets to his feet and gets the Russian up looking to end this himself lifting Ivan in a Bearhug before transitioning to onto his shoulders before hitting the Starting Line (Cutter) as Ivan faceplants on the canvas going on his back! Marcus then hooked both legs.
"1…2…." The ref counted, but Starr hits a Basement Dropkick to the face of Marcus breaking up the count.
"Marcus trying to get himself back in gear, but Starr with the Dropkick to ruin his fun." Russ stated.
Marcus holds his face as David gets the big man up hitting a few face punches before whipping him off the ropes before Starr hits a handspring locking the legs around the neck of Marcus working his way up before executing a Sunset Flip Powerbomb bridging the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Marcus kicked out at 2.5!
David gets to his feet as the crowd hyped him up with cheers and Marcus gets to his feet as well before David came up to Marcus, but the former basketball player hits an elbow to the head of David. Starr stumbles back before Marcus runs the ropes hitting a Lariat as David goes down spread eagle on the canvas while Marcus leans on the other top rope trying to gain some breathing room. Marcus then grabs the throat of David as he then hits a Chokeslam on David before dropping to cover.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but David kicked out at 2.8!
"Both David and Marcus giving each other the goods as Ivan is the aloof man out gaining back some strength." Greg stated.
Ivan gets up in the lower left corner as Marcus runs at him only for the Russian to slip out leaving Marcus to crash into the corner. Ivan then turned Marcus onto his back kicking the big man down into a sitting position. Ivan backs up into the opposite corner screaming "YOU ARE DONE!" as he runs hitting a Double Knee Strike into the corner and Marcus goes off to the right. Ivan then screams at the crowd before Starr gets to his feet on the south end ropes with Ivan hitting a knee to the gut as Ivan tries for another Kremlin Collusion, but David hits the knee into the head of Ivan flipping on his feet before getting Ivan turned around. He bent Ivan over hitting the JMC Driver 104 (Canadian Destroyer) as the crowd cheers seeing Ivan hit his head on the canvas hard.
"JMC Driver 104! David has picked up steam and is the underdog in this match hoping to get that U.S. Title." Greg stated.
David then gets up as he taunts to the crowd pointing at Ivan's legs hoping to finish what he started as he grabs both legs of the Russian. David looks off into the crowd as he locks the legs together putting Ivan back in the Republican Remorse hold as he wrenches hard screaming. Ivan screamed and shook his head not giving in just yet as Marcus climbs to his feet before getting David off Ivan. Marcus hits a Stun Gun to Starr as the progressive star bounces off the top rope bouncing into a Full Nelson Hold and Marcus hits a Full Nelson Slam into the upper right corner ricocheting David's head off the top rope. Marcus gets David out of the corner lifting David into Inverted Powerslam position before hitting the Foul Line (Yosuku Cutter) as David hits the canvas hard! However, Ivan jumps on Marcus locking in a tight Dragon Sleeper as the big man doesn't know where he is.
"Foul Line to Starr, but Ivan not willing to let it all go as he locks Marcus in the Dragon Sleeper trying to make this man tap." Russ stated.
Ivan wrenches harder making Marcus fall to his knees and hands trying to keep the hold in long enough as Marcus tries feeling for David. He feels David's back pushing the man over putting a hand on David's chest as the ref notices.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ivan switched his lock into a Kimura Lock as Marcus started screaming even more.
Marcus tried his best to stay in as Ivan flips the right arm upwards hurting Marcus more as the former basketball player screams in agony. The ref tells Ivan to stop as he calls for the bell with Ivan keeping the hold in and he may have broken Marcus's right arm. The ref has to forcefully remove Ivan from the lock as the Russian Prizefighter stands up in victory.
("Farewell of Slavianka" by The Russian Empire)
"Here is your winner by referee stoppage and still the USPW United States Champion, Ivan Salkov!" Richard announced.
(Ivan gets his title as the crowd boos him massively and he raises it high while the ref checks up on Marcus. The NBA veteran held his right arm trying to stop the pain from hurting him as the ref called for medical officials.)
"Ivan may have taken it too far in that last moment breaking Marcus's right arm and that's what made the referee stop the match on the spot." Greg stated.
"This man is a pure beast when it comes to the ring and did you see how long Marcus withstood it? I think they are equals." Jasmynn observed.
(Ivan didn't feel satisfied and dropped his title on the stairs before pushing medical officials away locking in a normal Armbar pulling on the left arm as Marcus screamed more in pain. Marcus used his right arm to tap out forcefully as the ref told Ivan to break it up before the Russian released his hold. The ref told him to beat it as Ivan smirked going to the ropes exiting and grabbing his title to head up the ramp with the crowd booing him out of the building. He turned to do a bow and turned around forward to his locker room.)
(Cody is doing some warmups backstage as he gets set for his main event world title match with JDF. He heard a knock on his door as he called for the mysterious guest to come in as Logan Gage was behind the door making the crowd boo upon his appearance.)
"What do you want, Logan?" Cody sneered.
"Just giving you a little heads up…doesn't matter who wins that title. Just know I'm your next opponent since we have unfinished business." Logan replied.
"I've met sore losers before in my career, but you're just a petty one. You attack others when you don't get your way and will use dirty tricks to get the win. Can't you fight honorably?" Cody asked.
"You seem to forget what world you're in, boy. This is wrestling and what matters is climbing the ladder to get the gold. This became a playground to you…a childish dream thinking you were gonna succeed. A fairytale that everyone turned down to read. I hope you realize when you win that world title and then lose it to me…that it would be nothing more than an accidental fluke." Logan spat.
"And you think bullying me and talking down to me…will change my mind? You're funny, Logan. Unlike you, I fight with all my might even if I'm gonna lose. I'll gladly deal with you once that world title is around my waist and I'll show you why I'm a phoenix. I did before and I can certainly do it one more time." Cody stated before he left Logan in the locker room alone.
("Fixed at Zero" by Versaemerge)
(The crowd booed as Fleur made her way to the ring carry a potted plant of a rose as she waved to the audience before turning to kiss the left side of the pot.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is for the USPW Wildcat Championship! Introducing first, from Lyon, France, Fleur Bleue!" Richard announced.
"This woman has an obsession with her plants as she says that Black Tornado hurt the garden she makes and she wants to save them from the storm." Greg stated.
"This all dates back to the first CageZone episode where Tornado pinned Fleur to become the first Wildcat Champion and Fleur isn't happy about losing to her." Russ added.
(Fleur avoids the boos as she sets her plant on the steps before heading up the stairs and into the ring before climbing the lower left corner pointing to her plant shouting "PROTECT THE GREEN!")
"This is an emergency message at the request of the National Weather Service and the Rosemont Police Department. Sightings of the Black Tornado have been found in the city and a funnel cloud is slowly forming. Police are directing all citizens of the city to seek shelter immediately and lock all doors and windows. Make sure-" The transmission reported as it went out before the main theme kicked in.
("Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions)
(Black Tornado comes out throwing back her translucent cape as the title was around her waist before she threw a fist up in the air to the cheers around her. She ran down the ramp slapping fives with fans.)
"Her opponent, from Parts Unknown, she is the current USPW Wildcat Champion, Black Tornado!" Richard announced.
"Black Tornado is a rising star from promotions like WOWW and Chikara as she ascended the top of the food chain quite rapidly here." Greg stated.
"Tornado says to Fleur that plants can't survive without the rain and she is determined to show this gardener the most extreme storm she can muster." Jasmynn added.
(Tornado hopped on the apron as she threw her cape to the floor and hopped onto the lower left corner flipping in as Fleur met her face-to-face before the referee backed them both up taking the Wildcat Championship lifting for the crowd to see.)
Tornado and Fleur met as the bell rang locking up as the superhero gets Fleur in a tight headlock, but Fleur slips out going for a quick rollup.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tornado kicks out quickly getting to her feet.
Fleur locks up again with Tornado as Fleur kicks the gut of Tornado bringing an elbow down on the back and then runs the rope hitting a kick to the head turning Tornado on her back. Fleur hits a few elbow drops getting boos from the crowd to which she ignored. Tornado grabbed her chest as Fleur gets her up whipping her into the lower left corner, but Tornado hops on the middle rope hitting a Tornado DDT to the middle as Fleur falls on her back. Tornado kips up and waits for Fleur to rise hitting a Reverse Atomic Drop before hitting a Snapmare putting a knee in the back of Fleur and stretching out the arms. Fleur gritted her teeth as Tornado switched to a basic chin lock hitting elbows to the shoulders every now and then.
"Tornado taking control after Fleur tried getting a fast one in the opening moments." Greg observed.
Fleur then got herself to her feet and elbowed Tornado away from her as she knee'd the superhero in the gut. Fleur then runs the west end ropes before hitting a Hurricarana to Tornado as the superhero flies on her back. Fleur then heads to the top of the upper right corner as she taunts to the audience getting to the top as Tornado rolls into the middle. Fleur tries for a Diving Headbutt connecting as she hooks Tornado's left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tornado kicked out at 2.4!
Fleur rolled her eyes obviously disturbed that she couldn't win on that so she gets the superhero up whipping her into the lower right corner as Tornado jolted awake from the impact. Fleur ran at her, but Tornado lifted herself driving her knee into Fleur's face as she hits a Flying Crossbody taking down the garden girl.
"Flying Crossbody as Tornado not gonna let her reign die tonight." Greg stated.
Tornado gets up hyping up the fans as she gets Fleur up whipping the flower girl into the ropes on the east end before hitting a Dropkick to Fleur as the garden girl goes down. Tornado then heads onto the west end apron grabbing the top rope. She jumps on top hitting a Springboard Swanson Bomb to Fleur before going back hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Fleur kicks out at 2.2!
Tornado gets up hunching over her knees as she gets Fleur up hitting a Bodyslam and Fleur grabs her back in pain. Tornado then hits a few stomps to the face and then to the chest as she gets the garden girl up hitting an uppercut to the chin. Fleur then blocks a forearm delivering one by herself and then another and then another. Fleur whips Tornado into the opposite ropes delivering a Superkick to the chin as Tornado goes to the mat clutching her chin. Fleur then stomped on the belly of Tornado getting her to curl up as Tornado spit out some. Fleur then ran the ropes hitting a Senton Bomb making Tornado sit up wide-eyed and Fleur pushes her down to hook the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tornado kicks out at 2.6!
"Fleur working the stomach of Tornado as the superhero looks to be in a bit of a pickle and this could be the comeback Fleur needs." Russ stated.
Fleur growls as she is getting increasingly frustrated trying to put this away quickly as she grabs Tornado by her hair getting her to her feet. Fleur then whipped Tornado from the south end to the north end as she tries to go for a Bicycle Knee Strike, but Tornado catches the knee before pushing Fleur into the south end ropes and hitting a Scoop Slam as Fleur grabs her back in pain and Torando gets a second wind getting Fleur up whipping her into the lower right corner and then running to ram the garden girl further into the corner as Tornado does a backflip before ramming Fleur into the corner again. Tornado then gets Fleur out of the corner hitting chops to the chest before whipping Fleur off the ropes again hitting a Spear to her opponent. Tornado covered hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Fleur kicks out instantly after 2.
"Tornado with the Spear as she is getting back in the driver's seat, but a Spear won't break Fleur's stem. What's it going to take?" Jasmynn wondered.
Tornado gets Fleur up whipping her into the east end ropes as she tries for a Back Body Drop, but Fleur hops out of it grabbing her opponent before hitting a Russian Leg Sweep to the champ. Tornado grabs the back of her head as she pounded the mat in pain and Fleur locks the legs in turning Tornado into the Poison Ivy (Calf Crusher) as Fleur wrenches on the legs. Tornado grits her teeth hoping for an easy escape as Fleur wrenches back hard trying to get the win this way as Tornado crawls and crawls towards the west end bottom rope while her opponent couldn't crawl back to the middle. Tornado catches the rope breaking the hold as a Fleur wipes some blonde locks from her face dragging Tornado back to the middle, but Tornado uses her legs to flip Fleur on her back. Fleur grabs her back as she gets up to her feet only to suffer a Roundhouse Kick to the head by Tornado sending her to her hands and knees. Tornado then eyes Fleur as she gets her up and lifts her on the shoulders to spin around really quickly before executing the Perfect Storm (Airplane Spin into an F5) as Fleur flops on the canvas.
"The Perfect Storm as Tornado eyes the corner hoping to hit her flying Moonsault for the finish to this match." Russ stated.
Tornado hops on top of the lower left corner turning around hitting a Moonsault on Fleur making the garden girl spit out before her opponent shoved her head sideways and hooked the left leg.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Tornado retained her championship.
("Rock You Like A Hurricane" by Scorpions)
"Here is your winner and still the USPW Wildcat Champion, Black Tornado!" Richard announced as the referee handed the superhero her title.
"This was just a fight fest to see who wanted it more as Fleur dominated most of the way until Tornado came from behind." Greg stated.
"The flower of a champion did not bloom tonight as Fleur planned for, but I'm sure more chances to sprout will come into the future. Until then, the storm rages on." Jasmynn added.
(Tornado hopped on the lower right corner and raised her belt to the cheering crowd as Fleur held her stomach disappointed in her recent loss.)
A dark hallway is shown as lights come on at the end of the hallway as Ryaback stands there looking down the camera. "UNDEFEATED" spreads across the screen as footage of his matches on the indies are shown before he roars at the camera with the words "RYBACK IS COMING!" flashing on the screen to end the promo.
"Ryback will be heading for the screens soon as the Big Man has yet to lose on the indies and coming to USPW will provide him with a full buffet." Greg stated.
"The meathook is already to go forth and hang his victims on as well as giving them some shellshock bringing each one down to the canvas. It'll be interesting to see where Ryback lands in this new promotion." Jasmynn added.
("Obtuse" by Peroxwhy? Gen)
(PJ Black of Lucha Underground and Ring of Honor comes out dressed in a black shirt saying "American Darewolf" as he also wore shades on top of his head, black gloves with skeletal hand designs on them, black tights with white tree branch designs on them as well as red boots. He flipped the shades down raising his hands to the mixed reaction he got as he headed down the ramp.)
"The following contest is a Gauntlet Match to determine the inaugural USPW Phoenix Rising Champion! Introducing the first participant, from Cape Town, South Africa, weighing 215 lbs., this is PJ Black!" Richard announced.
"The American Darewolf coming to USPW in a talent exchange from our partners at Ring of Honor as he gets set for action for the Phoenix Division." Russ stated.
"He's a former Tag Team Champion in the WWE when he was known as Justin Gabriel and the third place winner in NXT when it was a reality show. From there, he was stuck in a rut and even dressed as the Bunny for Adam Rose's party line." Greg added.
(PJ Black pointed at himself before he runs flying through the middle and bottom rope as he rolled through hopping on the middle rope of the east side set raising both hands.)
("I Am The Fallen" by Forever The Fire)
(The crowd cheered loudly as Eddie Edwards from Impact Wrestling comes out raising a fist as he wore a sleeveless black shirt and green tights with white shamrock emblems on each leg with black boots. He slapped fives with the fans as he came down the ramp.)
"Introducing the second participant, from Boston, Massachusetts, weighing 214 lbs., Eddie Edwards!" Richard announced.
"Former Heavyweight Champion and five time Tag Team Champion in Impact as he joins us tonight signing a contract before the launch of USPW." Jasmynn stated as she read over her notes.
"I'm interested to see how his match with PJ Blsck will go as these two starting out puts them at a slight disadvantage." Greg added.
(Eddie took off his shirt before rolling into the ring as the camera pans over to a red strap with three sliver plates on the belt. The left and right plate had a red phoenix on them while the middle plate had the same phoenix emblem with "PHOENIX RISING" on the top and "CHAMPION" on the bottom in red colors. It laid folded on the velvet pillow as both Black and Edwards got themselves ready for their match.)
Black and Edwards shook hands before the start of the match as the referee called for the bell with both men circling one another as they locked up. Black got Edwards in a tight headlock as Edwards whipped Black into the ropes before Black rebounded trying for a High Knee, but Edwards moves to the side trying for a Leg Sweep, but Black did a backflip to envade it before they looked at each other. They locked up again with Edwards getting Black in the headlock as Black got taken down before he kipped up hitting Edwards with a Back Body Drop. Black gets up hitting a Jumping Leg Drop as Edwards holds his chest. Black gets Edwards up whipping him into the east end ropes before he hits a Jumping Hurricarana sending Edwards sliding to the outside.
"PJ Black on the roll with his moves as Edwards scurries to the outside for safety as Black thinks of his next move." Russ observed.
Black then ran the ropes as the American Darewolf hits a Suicide Dive straight to Edwards on the outside as the crowd cheered the action on. Black raised his left arm before getting the Boston native up sending forearms to the head as he bashed Edward's head on the apron. Black sends Edwards in as he gets on the ring apron hoping for Edwards to get up tightening his gloves. Edwards gets himself to his feet as Black jumps on the top rope going for a Flying Axe Handle, but Edwards catches PJ in a Japanese Arm Drag getting cheers on the awesome reversal as Edwards then hits a Dropkick to Black as the Darewolf goes on his back before Edwards hooks the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Black kicked out at 2.4!
"Edwards coming back as he reversed the Flying Arm Drag and now he has to gain some type of advantage over a high-flyer like the Darewolf." Greg stated.
Edwards gets Black up whipping him into the upper left corner, but Black lifts himself up just as Edwards tries to ram him in the corner and PJ twists himself in mid-air and rolls up Edwards.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Edwards kicks out at 2.1!
Black gets Edwards up hitting chops to the chest making Edwards scream at each one before Black whips Edwards into the west end ropes, but Edwards hops on the ring apron before hitting an Enzurgiri to the head of PJ as the Darewolf stumbles before Edwards hits a Slingshot Codebreaker making PJ jump in the air slamming down on the canvas before Edwards hooks both legs.
"1…2…." The ref counted, but Black kicks out at 2.5!
Black sits up as Edwards gets him up whipping him to the north end ropes and on the rebound hits a Sit-Out Spinebuster. Edwards then executed a matchbook pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Black kicked out at 2.3!
Edwards gets to his feet as he wiped his brow before heading to the top of the upper right corner before setting himself on top as Black gets to his feet. Edwards hits a Missile Dropkick to Blsck taking down the Darewolf once more as Edwards gets up roaring to the crowd hollering cheers with them as he gets Black to his feet and goes for a Blue Thunder Powerbomb, but Black reverses with a Hurricarana. Edwards rolls up before suffering a Corner Splash in the lower left corner as Black gets on the ring apron. He climbs the lower left corner hitting a Flying Roundhouse Kick to Edwards getting him down as he stands to hit a Standing Moonsault Leg Drop amazing the crowd before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Edwards kicked out at 2.4!
"What amazing moves both men are putting on display as Black hits a unique Moonsault variation and keeps control of the tide." Jasmynn stated.
Black gets up grabbing the head of Edwards hyping up the crowd before whipping Edwards into the west end ropes, but the Boston native ducks a clothesline, rebounds, ducks a forearm, rebounds before hitting a Hurricarana. Black flips on his back as Edwards screams waiting for Black to get up before the Darewolf gets to his feet and the street brawler hits a Blue Thunder Powerbomb on Black as he bridges the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Black kicked out at 2.7!
Edwards gets up as he sees an opportunity backing up in the upper left corner and Black gets up before Edwards runs for him trying for a Discus Forearm, but Black rolls through lifting Edwards up in a Pop-Up Roundhouse Kick taking Edwards into the north end ropes stumbling as Black whips Edwards into the opposing ropes before hitting a Superkick taking down Edwards as Black takes to the top of the lower right corner quickly hitting a 450 Splash on the dot as Black hooks both legs.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Eddie Edwards was eliminated.
("Cobra Dance" by Dale Oliver)
(The crowd booed as Sonjay Dutt comes out wearing black tights with two orange tiger statue emblems on each and white boots as he runs down the ramp coming into the ring.)
Black tries for a Spinning Heel Kick right off the bat, but Sonjay does a split avoiding the move before grabbing Black in a front facelock hitting a Calcutta Cutter and then he gets up to hop on the middle rope of the south end set hitting a Springboard Leg Drop as he hooks both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Black kicked out at 2.6!
"Sonjay Dutt coming in with purpose as he is trying to take advantage of the short match between Black and Edwards and affirm his intention to move on." Greg stated.
Dutt gets Black up hitting forearms to the head of Black as he whips Black off the ropes, but Dutt gets reversed rebounding before Black backflips off him hitting a Roundhouse Kick stunning Dutt before running the north ropes hitting a Flying Clothesline to Dutt. Black kips up hyping the audience up before going back on the south side apron as Dutt gets to his feet. Black jumps on the top rope hitting a Springboard Missile Dropkick taking down Dutt as the Darewolf gets to his feet before running the ropes doing a cartwheel hitting a Standing Rolling Thunder Senton. Black then hooks the left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Dutt kicks out at 2.5!
"Black coming back into control as Dutt seems to be in more trouble than what he started when he came running in." Greg stated.
Black gets Dutt up as he sends the Indian star outside the ring on the north side pointing to the crowd as he runs the ropes before hitting a Tope Con Hilo on Dutt as both men hit the floor. Black hits his back on the barricade as the Darewolf stands up getting Dutt up hitting his head off the ring post as the referee starts his count before Black gets the Indian star up again. However, Dutt trips Black into the barricade making his face smash into the corner as Dutt stands back before hitting a Running Dropkick sending Black over the barricade hitting the bare concrete floor. Dutt then runs into the ring as the ref got to 6 before rolling out to restart the count so he had more time and he runs hitting a Flying Splash to Black launching both men onto the concrete floor. Dutt hit his stomach as he holds it as the referee gets to a 4 on his count.
"Dutt and Black taking this out of the ring as both the Darewolf and the Bombay native are currently out of commission." Russ observed.
The count got to 7 as Dutt made it over the barricade sliding back in as Black followed and the count got to 9. Just before a 10 can be uttered, Black literally threw himself in like a torpedo to avoid a count-out loss as Dutt held his head before getting Black up hitting a Sonjay Cutter before hooking the right leg of Black.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Black kicked out at 2.6!
Dutt grabbed his hips as he gets Black up shoving him into the upper right corner hitting punches to the head as he backs up getting the boos from the crowd. He runs hitting a Double Knee Strike into the corner as Black stumbles out before Dutt hits a Running Bulldog. Black goes on his back as Dutt signals for an end going to the top of the lower right corner as he stands on top going for the Hindu Press (Phoenix Splash), but Black got the knees up as Dutt fell on the other side on his back. Black held his knees as he gets to his feet signaling for Dutt to get back to his feet and then he hit a Russian Leg Sweep before locking in the Koji Clutch as Dutt screamed in pain. Black wrenched hard on the head and arm as Dutt held onto the right leg of Black trying to hit it as fast as he could to break the hold.
"Iron Octopus hold as Black trying to make Dutt tap out right now, but Dutt isn't giving in just now." Greg stated.
Black wrenched hard squeezing out Dutt as Dutt tries reaching for the bottom rope on the east side set just fingertips away. Black broke the hold dragging Dutt to the middle, but Sonjay caught Black in an inside cradle as he got the pin attempt.
"1…2…3" The ref counted as PJ Black stood up being eliminated and utterly shocked.
("How It Feels To Be Lost" by Sleeping With Sirens)
(The crowd cheered as the sound of Hunter Randall's music hit as he walked out in a white hoodie with dark blue trunks on with a red 'X' on the left butt cheek as he took off his hood. Dutt got to his feet yelling at Hunter as Black rolled out frustrated at his loss.)
"Here comes another Ring of Honor superstar and we know him as Hunter Randall, a multi-time tag team champion in promotions like Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla." Greg stated.
Hunter ran into the ring as he was shown to be wearing black boots as well ducking a Clothesline from Dutt and he hits a Leaping Reverse STO as Sonjay faceplanted as Hunter climbs the upper left corner automatically hitting the Shooting Star Press on the back of Sonjay as he turned Sonjay over hooking the right leg.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Sonjay Dutt was eliminated.
("Happier" by Marshmello ft. Bastille)
(A man in a yellow mask with orange trim eyeholes came out dressed in a sparkly black jacket with "SURPRISE!" written on the back in bold yellow. He wore yellow tights with "SURPRISE" on each leg in orange colors as well as red boots. He started taking off the jacket becoming shirtless as he ran down to the ring.)
"A surprise early elimination by Hunter as we have Dynamo Surprise coming up next and we are sure to see lots of the surprises he has in store." Jasmynn joked.
Dynamo slides in as Hunter immediately hits the gut with a few punches before he tries hitting a Gutwrench Powerbomb, but Dynamo turned it straight into a Sunset Flip Powerbomb as the crowd cheered with Dynamo getting up pointing to the audience. Dynamo then waited for Hunter to get to his feet before trying for a Vertical Suplex and connected before he rolled up with Hunter hitting another and then hitting another as he completed the trio with chants of "WHO'S YOUR PAPI?! WHO'S YOUR PAPI?! WHO'S YOUR PAPI?!" as Surprise raised both hands and then picked Hunter up before whipping him into the west end ropes trying for a Reverse Roundhouse Kick, but Hunter ducks and then hits a German Suplex on Surprise as the masked wrestler held his head.
"After a surprise tribute to Eddie Guerrero, Hunter comes back with a strong German Suplex as he gets closer to winning the title." Russ stated.
Hunter then grabs Surprise up bending him over hooking both arms as he lifts Surprise hitting a finisher called Break the Cycle (Double Underhook Piledriver) as Surprise goes down on his neck grabbing it and spazzing on the canvas before Hunter heads to the top of the lower right corner and sits on top hitting another Shooting Star Press as he holds his stomach before hooking both legs.
"1….2…3!" The ref counted as Dynamo Surprise was a surprise quick elimination.
("Ignition" by TobyMac)
(The crowd booed loudly as they knew this was Owen Chafin as he came out with a blue cloth over his shaved head as he wore blue tights with a black flame running up his left leg. He also wore black boots as he tore away his cloth and he smirked at Hunter while the Starr cousin leaned over the top rope looking at his former friend.)
"That's Owen Chafin! He and Hunter used to be tag partners before Owen turned on his partner in Ring of Honor in June of last year. They feuded till September with Owen winning the feud and Hunter winning a rematch in PWG." Greg stated.
"That was back in January and these two meet once more here tonight as they fight to determine who is the first champion of the Phoenix Division." Russ added.
Owen made it ringside as he scoffed at his partner waving him off and Hunter got out punching Owen's head as the match was still on hitting elbows on the back. Owen pushes Hunter away before hitting a Superkick as Hunter goes down as the referee begins to scold both wrestlers to get inside as he couldn't start a count without Owen being in the ring officially. Owen gets Hunter up as he slammed Hunter's head into the steel steps and Hunter leans over them and then Owen shoves Hunter into the steel steps knocking off the top half. Owen then taunted to the crowd as they booed him and he smirked and security kept everyone back from punching the heel. Owen gets Hunter up slamming his face on the barricade and kicking the gut three times.
"Owen just being ruthless on his former partner as these two were best friends until they began a losing streak in Ring of Honor." Jasmynn explained.
Owen then slammed Hunter's face on the apron as he shoves Hunter into the ring before hopping on the ring apron. Owen then climbed the upper left corner hitting a Diving Elbow Drop to the chest of Hunter. Hunter held his chest as Owen grabbed the right arm hitting continuous elbows to the arm as Hunter grabbed his shoulder rolling to the other side onto the ring apron. Owen then tried getting Hunter into the ring with a Suplex, but Hunter kept himself stable as he rammed a shoulder into the gut of Owen as Hunter hits a Rope Aided Enzurgiri and Owen went into the upper right corner. Hunter went to the other side of the ring running on the apron hitting a Corner Clothesline before hitting a Slingshot DDT as Owen held his face.
"What a display there as Hunter hits a corner clothesline to Owen from the apron and lifted himself in with a fierce DDT." Rush stated.
Hunter then gets Owen up before hitting a few uppercuts and whipped Owen into the south end set before hitting a Japanese Arm Drag. Hunter then hit a series of Dropkicks before he concludes with a Fisherman Suplex bridging the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Owen kicked out at 2.3!
Hunter then crossed his arms trash talking Owen slapping the face as the ref told him not to do it again. Owen hits a gut punch as he then hits a face shot and then runs the west end set of ropes hitting an Axe Handle and then another and then another before grabbing the right arm down locking in a Crossface as Hunter screams in pain. Hunter tried crawling hoping for an easy escape as Owen stood on his feet wrenching back hard as the crowd booed the heel and Owen shook his head. Hunter grabbed at the grip scratching as he balled up a fist hitting as hard as he could making Owen loosen the hold. Hunter then grabbed the left arm before reversing the hold into an Anaconda Vice as Owen tried his best to resist the pain trying to crawl for the east end bottom rope. Hunter wrench back as hard as he could with Owen screaming in pain hitting Hunter in the head to try to get him to let go.
"Owen got reversed into an Anaconda Vice grip as Hunter turned the tables just in time to break the Crossface." Russ observed.
Owen slips out of the hold hitting a Monkey Flip onto the mat grabbing Hunter locking in the Bow and Arrow hold as Hunter screams in pain. Owen does his best wrenching his knees into Hunter's back as Hunter punches at the grip refusing to give it in while rolling out grabbing Owen's left leg locking in an Ankle Lock throwing Owen into the middle of the ring. Hunter wrenched keeping his place firm front and center twisting the ankle as Owen grabbed his head reaching for the south end bottom rope. Hunter drags Owen back as Chafin screams shaking his head when the ref asks him if he wants to give up. Hunter sits down locking the leg as Owen screamed in more pain and he grabbed his head as Hunter wrenches the hold hard. Hunter leaned back for more pressure as the ref asks again, but Owen crawled with all his might.
"Owen refusing to give up no matter how much pain Hunter puts him through. They've had brutal battles, but this could top the mountain." Greg stated.
Owen hits the grip of Hunter as he slowly starts standing up grabbing both legs locking them after stepping through and reversing into a Sharpshooter. Hunter screamed as Owen locked in the hold tightly and Hunter was locked in the middle nowhere for him to go. Hunter pounded his fists on the mat as Owen laughed with the crowd booing him out of building. The ref asked Hunter if he wanted to give up, but Hunter shook his head in defiance as he slowly crawled for the bottom rope on the north set. Hunter got there grabbing with his right hand as Owen left the lock in till the ref counted to 4 before releasing the hold and Hunter sinks to the outside. Owen argues with the referee as the official warned him one more mistake like that would land him in disqualification. Owen went outside to get Hunter, but Hunter knee'd him in the gut before sending him back first into the ring post.
"Back to the outside as Hunter is trying to get back in the game after that menagerie of submission holds." Greg stated.
Owen punches Hunter in the forehead and then Hunter threw one more to the head himself before Owen came back and then Hunter and then Owen as the crowd booed Owen and cheered Hunter. Hunter then bashed Owen's head on the ring apron as the count was at 5 before Hunter rolled in with Owen. Hunter then bent Owen over hooking both arms, but Owen lifted Hunter reversing with an Alabama Slam. Hunter grabbed his back as he came up to his knees before Owen ran the south end ropes hitting the Final Turn (Shining Wizard) on Hunter as he then hooked the left leg.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Hunter Randall was eliminated and Owen Chafin got the win along with the title.
("Ignition" by TobyMac)
"Here is your winner and the inaugural USPW Phoenix Rising Champion, Owen Chafin!" Richard announced.
(Owen got up raising both fists as he taunts to all the crowd before the referee raised his left arm and gave him the title. The boos grew louder as Owen raised the red strap and leaned over the top rope banging his belt.)
"Owen managed to get very lucky with his late entrance in the match after Hunter eliminated two other superstars first." Russ stated.
"This man boasting like he won the entire lottery. He must like shoving that head up his ass so much." Greg complained.
(Owen told the ref to raise his hand once as the referee raised the left arm and then Owen raised his newly won title.)
(Davey Boy Smith Jr. was in the locker room as he wore a leather jacket with the Union Jack design on his back and blue leather material down both arms. He started getting ready for his upcoming tag team match, but suddenly the lights go out in the room as he started looking around. A falcon screech is heard before some rumbling is heard in the dark leaving the crowd confused. The lights come back on as a red hooded man appeared with Davey Boy in his arms. The man hits Way of the Falcon on the carpet floor as the crowd booed knowing exactly who the man was before the lights go out again with the same falcon screech heard as they came back on with Davey holding his face in pain.)
"What was that? Was that who I think it was?" Greg asked.
"Davey Boy Smith Jr. got taken out by someone and it looked to be someone dealing with the Falcon's Prophecy. The match is up next and he's out for the count." Jasmynn added.
("Free as a Bird" by The Beatles)
(The crowd slightly booed as Caleb Collins and Driston Fields came out as Caleb worn a torn blue jean jacket with a black patch on the back of his jacket showing the outline of blue angel wings. Caleb also wore red trunks with blue angel wings on the back and maroon boots. Driston wore a normal black leather jacket with "Prophecy Forgotten" on the back in gold colors and he wore orange tights with white angel wings on each leg as he also wore white boots.)
"The following tag team contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, weighing in at a total combined weight of 478 lbs., the team of Caleb Collins and Driston Fields, The Remnants!" Richard announced.
"These guys are freaking weird as they follow a prophecy about a bird. What's up with that?" Greg asked.
"They are Caleb and Driston as the disciples of the Falcon's Prophecy and they want to tear away the name of the Hart Foundation from the successors that they themselves believe that Brian and Davey Boy don't deserve to call themselves that." Russ added.
(Caleb and Driston came down the ramp slowly as they started looking into the booing crowd before they made it ringside going up the steel steps as they each took a different side of the ring. They go inside the ring as they then climb different corners outstretching their hands and the boos became a bit louder.)
("4 Kings" by O.B. ft. M.O.B Stars)
(The crowd cheered as Brian Pillman Jr. comes out in blacks shades carrying a baton wearing black trunks with "Pillman" on the back in orange coloring with a red trim. He wears black boots and a golden jacket as he headed down the ramp checking behind him to see if his partner would ever show up.)
"Their opponents, from Cincinnati, Ohio, weighing 220 lbs., Brian Pillman The Second!" Richard announced.
"I'm starting to connect the dots and I know who attacked Davey Boy backstage." Greg stated.
(Suddenly, the lights go out as the second generation star looks around him trying to figure out what is going on as a falcon screech is heard. The lights come back on showing the same red hooded man with the hood part attached to a silver jacket with a red trim. He wore generic red wrestling tights and black boots as Brian turned into the Way of the Falcon on the steel ramp. Brian is holding his head motionless on the ramp as the hooded man removed the hood revealing Colton Napier as the boos grew louder)
"It's Colton! Colton! He's here!" Russ exclaimed.
"These three have started tearing through Combat Zone Wrestling, Ring of Honor and the NWA leading to their destruction here in USPW." Jasmynn added.
(Colton gets Brian up before delivering him into the ring as Caleb gets his jacket off with Driston getting on the ring apron. The referee checked on Pillman as the star got to his feet wondering where he was as he lost his shades.)
The bell rang as Caleb ran hitting a Belly-to-Belly Suplex on Pillman as the second gen star grabs his back in pain. Caleb gets him up before hitting an STO on Pillman tagging Driston in before he gets Pillman up hitting Clipped Wings (Full Nelson Slam) to the canvas. Driston then tagged Caleb in as Caleb heads to the top of the lower right corner smirking to the audience before hitting the Diving Range (Diving Headbutt) as he then hooked both legs.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the Remnants scored a big victory for tonight.
("Free as a Bird" by The Beatles)
"Here are your winners, The Remnants!" Richard announced.
(Colton rolls into the ring as he joins both of his disciples as he brought their heads to his telling them they did the Falcon a favor. He then gets Pillman up before leaning him back and then hitting one more Way of the Falcon in the middle of the ring before outstretching both hands with Caleb and Driston placing a hand each on both of Colton's shoulders as Colton chants to the Falcon.)
"All I can say for this is that the prophecy has been fulfilled with the messenger and the very man who started it has arrived in USPW." Jasmynn stated.
"They got the message across and as short as this match was, I think the point was sent clear and concise." Russ added.
"If you call it that." Greg stated.
"Well, we have one more match between Cody Fireheart and Jason David Frank for the World Heavyweight Championship which caps off our explosive night of action. We have seen everything here tonight, but our next location takes us to the outside of rushing waters." Russ explained.
"It's called USPW: Niagara Brawls. This is a two-night event where we take the United States and Canada by storm right at the largest waterfall in the entire world." Greg stated.
"A waterfall won't be able to stop the action as it proceeds and New York as well as Ontario are where we are headed for." Jasmynn added.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is your Rush Hour main event of the evening and it is for the USPW World Heavyweight Championship!" Richard announced.
(The cameras pan over to the velvet pillow which had a black strap belt with five gold plates on it with all four side plates having a small picture of men wrestling on them. The middle gold plate had a blue globe emblem in the middle with the USPW logo on top and in a small black plaque, the words "World Heavyweight" were shown. Under that there is the word "WRESTLING" and on the bottom, there is "CHAMPION.")
("Where Dragons Dwell" by Gojira)
(The crowd cheers their heads off as four personal trainers come out with Jason David Frank in tow as he wore a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers black beanie, a black MMA shirt with his name on the back in big red letters, white tiger MMA shorts with the Monster Energy symbol on the sides, and his feet wrapped up with tape. He also wore red MMA gloves as he walked down the ramp.)
"Here we go…the main event is here as we find out which one of these young men can go the distance for the top spot in our company." Russ stated.
"Jason defeated Dalton Castle to make it to the end and he has really pulled out stops to get to where he is today. Undefeated in MMA and pro wrestling so far which is a dangerous combination for Cody to be facing tonight." Greg added.
"Yet you forget Cody outlasted Logan and Orange Cassidy just fine on his own which means he is gonna bring road block after road block after road block for Jason to overcome." Jasmynn stated.
(Jason came down slapping hands with every little kid and signed autographs before he ushered himself to ringside. Jason hopped on the apron jumping firmly gripping the top rope before heading inside as he did some shadow boxing before joining his trainers in the upper left corner.)
("Immortals" by Fallout Boy)
(The crowd cheered just as loud for Cody as he didn't come out at first, but then a streak of green lightning hit the stage once the main chorus came on as Cody appeared onstage with his left arm pointed to the ceiling. Cody wore green tights with yellow knee pads over them as he also wore green latex bracelets with a gold trim and red eyes (one on each bracelet). His mask is that of a green dragon design with a yellow horn barely sticking out and he wore white boots with green diamonds going up each one. His inspiration is of course the Green Power Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.)
"I think this is a form of flattery by Cody as he has dressed his attire to the color scheme of the Mighty Morphin Green Power Ranger. Played by JDF himself." Greg stated.
"Or it could be mind games to psyche Jason out. It might not work, but the thought does count here." Russ added.
"Whatever the case, Cody is more determined than ever as he hasn't received a world title shot on the indies in a long while. This is his chance on the big stage against a hero of his." Jasmynn stated.
(Cody came down excited and confident as he made his way to ringside shortly pointing at Jason, who smirked himself and crossed his arms, as Cody slid into the ring before hopping on the lower right corner pointing to the cheering crowd. Cody does a backflip off as he stays in the corner ready for anything. The referee fetched the World Heavyweight Championship before Richard made the introductions.)
"Introducing your participants at this moment, first, from Arkham City, weighing 195 lbs., he is Cody Fireheartttttttttttttttttttt!" Richard announced as Cody threw up peace signs to the cheering crowd.
"And his opponent, from Houston, Texas, weighing 215 lbs., Jason David Frankkkk!" Richard announced as Jason threw his fists to flex as he took off his beanie.
"Both men fought their way in the tournament through here and we are about to see who wants this shot the most." Greg stated.
(The referee raises the World Heavyweight Championship high turning so everyone in attendance could see it one last time before going ringside as Richard would keep it safe. Jason took off his shirt giving it to his trainers before he got a drink of Gatorade while Cody tightened his boots getting set for action.)
The referee kept both men separate as he called for the bell and the ringing started with both men circling each other before coming in for a lockup to which Cody locked Jason in a headlock. Jason pushes Cody forward as the cruiserweight hits a handspring backflip on the ropes trying for a Back Elbow Shot, but Jason caught him in a Belly-to-Back Suplex. Cody grabbed his back before Jason tried locking in a Leg Lock, but Cody tripped him into an STF wrenching the head as Jason struggles for a few minutes in the hold. Cody releases the hold and stomps on both legs of Jason as the MMA fighter grabs both legs in pain and Cody gets Jason up shoving him into the upper right corner hitting kicks to the stomach as Jason sits down.
"Cody bringing the fight early on as he nailed Jason's legs and now has him as a sitting duck in the corner." Russ stated.
Cody then backed up into the other corner pointing to the ceiling before running using the top rope to hoist him up going for a Slingshot Dropkick, but Jason catches him on the shoulders as he hits a Powerbomb in the middle of the ring. Cody grabbed his back in pain as Jason digs knees into the back hurting Cody further before Jason grabs Cody by the head whipping him into the upper left corner as Jason runs hitting a knee to the stomach making Cody spit out a little. Jason then digs the knees further into the stomach as Cody bent over swallowing spit building up in his mouth before he received forearms to the face and then Cody is whipped off the west end ropes before he gets hit with a Backbreaker. Jason then hooked the right leg of Cody.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cody kicked out quickly after 2.
"Jason taking full control after reversing a dropkick of Cody's and Cody is being treated as if he is just dead weight to Jason." Greg observed.
Jason gets a Cody up by the hair and tries sinking a fist to the teeth, but Cody hits Jawbreaker instead as Jason holds his chin. Cody then does a Drop Toe Hold and stomps on the legs of Jason as the MMA fighter grabs his legs in pain before Cody runs the east end of the ring hitting a Step-Up Senton Bomb as Jason gets hunkered to the mat before Cody pushes the White Ranger on his back hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jason kicked out at 2.3!
Cody then gets Jason up in a front facelock before hitting a Double Arm DDT as Jason holds his face going on his back before he gets a few stomps to the stomach. Jason holds his gut spitting out some as he strokes his chin as Cody gets him up running his head into the middle rope of the upper right corner and Jason leans in the corner as Cody kicks him down into a sitting position. Cody then backs up calling for one more time before running to use both sides of the top rope to lift himself to hit a Slingshot Dropkick to Jason in the corner. Cody then rolls to his feet hitting a Basement Dropkick to Jason as the MMA fighter groans in pain and the crowd cheered Cody on as the phoenix raises a peace sign. Jason then gets out of the corner on his hands and knees before Cody runs for him, but Jason shoots up with a Lou Thez Press sending punches to the face of Cody as the super fan covers his face.
"Jason coming back after Cody takes the wheel a little bit and two devastating dropkicks pushing Jason back into that corner." Jasmynn stated.
Jason keeps the punches to the face getting at least four rights and two left hooks before grabbing the legs of Cody twisting them in before he locks in a Sharpshooter and Cody screams pounding his fists in the canvas. Jason wrenched hard on the legs as Cody props himself up on his hands before slowly crawling towards the middle of the ring as Jason tries dragging him back, but Cody lifts himself to go further again. The crowd started chanting "LET'S GO CODY/TAP HIM OUT! LET'S GO CODY/TAP HIM OUT! LET'S GO CODY/TAP HIM OUT!" as Cody fed off the support crawling fast for the west side grabbing the bottom rope breaking up the hold. Cody slides to the outside sitting near the apron as Jason slowly follows hitting a foot to the face and Cody falls on his side. Jason rolls Cody away from the apron and walks up the steel steps before hitting a Diving Knee Drop to the face making Cody scream in pain.
"Jason planting the knee straight to Cody's face by jumping off the steps really puts the message through that Jason has a stiff fighting ability." Russ observed.
Jason cranked his neck getting Fireheart up before slamming his face on the steel steps as Cody falls to the floor with the ref getting to the count of 5 before scolding both men to get back in. Jason flexes for the crowd getting mostly cheers from the very young fans in attendance and Cody holds his face being shuffled in by Jason at the count of 7 before the MMA fighter rolls in at 8. Cody rolls to the other side of the ring getting to his knees as Jason tries shooting for a Side Kick, but Cody ducks making Jason twirl around getting an uppercut to the gut. Cody then hits a Handspring Enzurgiri connecting the kick with Jason's head sending the White Ranger into the upper right corner. Cody then kips up hitting a Discus Forearm to the head of Jason and then another and keeps the cycle going before whipping Jason into the opposite corner running to ram Jason in the corner, performing a backflip, and hitting a Jumping Cutter. Jason faceplants as Cody turns hitting over hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jason kicks out at 2.4!
"Cody with his own RKO, but Jason manages to get the shoulder up as the high-flyer takes full control. He told Jason to bring it all and he will have to be literally put down to give up this fight." Greg reminded.
Cody gets to his feet dragging Jason up whipping him into the west end ropes before the phoenix delivers a Headscissors Takedown making Jason flip on his back. Cody claps and raises two peace signs as the crowd cheer him on this time with the older fans roaring their support and the rising phoenix appreciates it as he waits for Jason to get up looking for one of his signature moves. Jason gets to his feet as Cody hooks the neck hitting Salida Del Sol and bridges the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jason reverses the pin getting himself to his feet with Cody on the shoulders.
Jason then lifted Cody in a military press hold before dropping him on the left knee making Cody roll away with holding his gut. Jason chases after Cody as the high-flyer escapes on the apron, but gets his head grabbed as he tries keeping himself on the apron as Jason attempts to bring him in with a Vertical Suplex. Cody keeps himself at bay and hits a forearm making Jason back off before he tries for a springboard move, but Jason catches him hitting a Release Northern Light Suplex as Cody holds his back in utter pain. Jason then gets Cody up before kneeing him straight in the stomach while uttering his famous grunts from Power Rangers. Jason then whips Cody off the north set ropes into the south set before on the rebound, Jason hits a Scoop Slam to the phoenix. Jason then grabs the left arm before locking in Shattered Grid (Kimura Lock) as Cody starts struggling in the hold. He tried using his free hand to move around for leverage, but Jason kept a good hold on the arm he had.
"Jason locking in Shattered Grid as Cody is trapped in the middle of the ring and nowhere to possibly go. This could be it for him." Russ stated.
Cody punches the side of Jason's thighs trying to get him off as Jason keeps the hold in with much strength he can muster. Cody tried pushing Jason's arms to the mat.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jason popped a shoulder up not losing by a cheap pin.
Jason started wrenching hard as Cody screamed grabbing his mask and then pounding his right fist to the mat keeping hope alive for the world title. He tried again with another pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jason wrenched the left arm more as Cody had to release the pin.
Jason eyes the world title wanting it more than ever wrenching hard before he pushes up pushing down Cody to the mat before locking in an Inverted Dragon Sleeper as this put Cody on edge. Cody frailed his right arm trying to pick up some momentum, but Jason wouldn't let it happened wrenching as hard as he could. Cody shook his fist not giving up the fight as Jason smirked loving the fight he got so far pulling back harder. The crowd threw support behind both men chanting "LET'S GO CODY/JDF! LET'S GO CODY/JDF! LET'S GO CODY/JDF!" as both wrestlers fed off the emotion on display around the arena, but Cody felt tired trying to break the hold and he tried slipping out, but the hold was kept on good as the referee checked the phoenix.
"Watch the eyes! Watch the eyes! Cody may pass out!" Greg observed.
Cody's eyes began closing as the adults threw more cheers his way to feed the hype, but Cody started resisting less finally going limp in the hold as the ref raised his right arm letting it drop counting "1!" He propped the arm up again and let it fall getting a "2!" before trying to put the seal on the match with the last third drop, but the fist Cody made represented his will to fight on as he jumped hitting a Tilt-A-Whirl DDT to Jason to counter his submission in style! Jason has no idea where he was holding his head before Cody grabbed him up whipping him into the lower right corner. Cody ran hitting a Jumping Double Knee Strike making Jason go to the canvas as Cody cheered himself on heading to the top. He positioned himself clearly on the top rope back facing the front before he initiated a Phoenix Splash crashing down on Jason before he quickly hooked the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jason kicks out at 2.8!
"So close! Cody going through so much trouble as Jason gives him more and more to deal with." Jasmynn stated.
Cody held his head wondering where he could go from here trying one last thing in his inventory grabbing Jason's head pulling him in for the Burning Ashes submission, but Jason actually lifted Cody up on his shoulders before hitting a Powerbomb in the upper left corner as he gets a Roundhouse Kick sending the phoenix to the ground. Jason then signals for the end as he gets Cody up and turns him around wrapping the hands around the neck going down into a tight sleeper hold as Jason crosses his legs over Cody's body while Cody tries reaching the bottom rope. Cody frails his arms around the hold as Jason keeps in the tightness slowly winding Cody down and the crowd is on the edge of their seats for this one. Cody starts getting exhausted trying to keep the fight alive, but Jason's hold kept him in place and for a loop as his vision started getting blurry again.
"Cody fighting the will to not pass out again. He's done it before. What's it going to take?" Russ asked.
Cody started getting tired and eventually would pass out in the hold as the referee raised the left arm letting it drop counting "1!" and then it dropped once more which counted "2!" and finally he would let it drop, but Cody's left fist started shaking an inch before it hit the ground. The crowd cheered as this match was still on as Cody punches the face of Jason breaking the hold and the phoenix grabbed his throat escaping near defeat once more. Cody gets the hype back using the south end ropes to rise trying to put this away on his terms before running for Jason hitting a High Knee and then another and then a Jumping Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick sending Jason to one knee. Cody runs the ropes hitting a Drive-By Kick straight to the noggin. Jason goes on his back grabbing his head in utter pain. Cody then brought Jason to his knees locking in Burning Ashes (Hell's Gate) as he wrenched the hold hard with Jason holding his place.
"Cody locked in Burning Ashes and Jason is definitely gonna need a fixer upper here. He needs to strategize where he goes with this." Russ stated.
Cody wrenched hard screaming "Give up! Give up!" as Jason kept punching at the grip trying to get released. Cody kept hanging on as he punches the head of Jason keeping him locked in tightly. Jason stops the fight gripping at the legs and he lifts under Cody hulking him up as Cody stares in astonishment at what he is witnessing. Cody then arches his body down and gets a new grip on Jason's head as the MMA fighter goes to one knee keeping his ground and Cody pulls on the head. Jason's left arm starts going numb a little bit as the Power Ranger tries breaking the hold with the right hitting Cody's ribs. Cody hits elbows to the head keeping the hold in as the crowd cheers for the intense action. Jason goes to both knees as Cody keeps the hold tightly in.
"What a great match put on by both men! They have earned so much respect so far!" Greg exclaimed.
Jason grabs Cody lifting him up and pushing behind him as Cody's head hits the top of the upper left corner. Cody holds his face as Jason locks in the Inverted Dragon Sleeper again wrenching hard as Cody gets trapped once more. Jason switches into the Fujiwara Armbar and Cody screams some more as Jason arches his back some more and reaches with the fingers bending them backwards. Cody raises his free hand shaking and making it into a fist before shaking his head trying to keep that fighting spirit alive. Jason arches his back more as Cody releases the fist raising his hand trying to prevent any sign of a tap out. Jason has to admit he was impressed with the resilient spirit of Cody surviving this long showing he had what it look to be one with the big dogs. Jason wrenches the arm some more as Cody screamed till he couldn't scream no more before tapping out slightly on the mat allowing the referee to call for the bell.
("Where Dragons Dwell" by Gojira)
"I can't believe it! This match tore the roof off showing the fighting abilities of Jason and the fighting spirit of Cody to push forward until his last moment." Greg stated.
"Here is your winner by way of submission and the inaugural USPW World Heavyweight Champion, Jason David Frank!" Richard announced.
(Jason let go of Cody as the phoenix held his arm with the White Ranger sitting up wiping sweat off his forehead chuckling for the awesome fight. The referee helped him up raising his left arm before he got handed the most prestigious prize in the business and he looked at it with stars in his eyes. Cody laid in the upper right corner bummed that he lost out so close to his big dream, but the crowd supported him and Jason turned to look at him extending his right arm.)
"Cody might be sad he didn't get the win, but he shouldn't be ashamed of his effort. He showed why he belongs in this wrestling company and he would do anything for the top spot. Maybe not now, but he can make it one day." Russ stated.
(Cody grabbed his hand as they both shook on it and Jason hugged one of his biggest fans setting the title on the mat. Cody has tears in his eyes as he took off his mask raising the right hand of Jason getting great cheers from the crowd and Jason returned the favor raising Cody's left hand in good sportsmanship. Jason grabbed the world title slinging it on his right shoulder and mouthed "You did fucking excellent. We killed it. Let's get together one more time and this will be the prize.")
"That's all the time we have now as Jason wins the entire tournament and becomes our first world heavyweight champion. This is Russ Markley alongside Greg Justice and Jasmynn Relect saying goodnight and sweet dreams." Russ stated.
(The last shot is Jason hopping on the lower left corner raising his title belt in the air with Cody clapping for him getting his confidence back. One day, he thought, one day that's gonna be me. The screen faded to black as the USPW logo showed up at the end before the show cut off.)
Show Results:
Vlad Drago def. Ryan Lewis in a Non-Sanctioned Match (19:02)
Will Ralston def. ROTHChester, Finister Gales, and Connor Gates to become the inaugural USPW European Champion (13:27)
Logan Gage and Andrew Marsh def. "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy and Ryan "Fireball" Brown (16:52)
Sonny Kiss last eliminated Kennedy Lee and Jesse Neal to become the inaugural USPW No Limits Champion in the 20-Intergender Battle Royal (22:03)
"The Instant Classic" Jonathan Steele and Preston Starr fought to a draw in a Buried Alive Match (24:45)
(Jordan Oliver def. "Truck Driver" Corey Allison © to win the USPW Hardcore Championship)
(Jungle Boy def. Jordan Oliver © to win the USPW Hardcore Championship)
(CJ Meade def. Jungle Boy © to win the USPW Hardcore Championship)
(Ace Marksman def. CJ Meade © to win the USPW Hardcore Championship)
(Simon Gotch def. Ace Marksman © to win the USPW Hardcore Championship)
Ivan Salkov © def. Marcus Sloan and David Starr via referee stoppage to retain the USPW United States Championship (19:12)
Black Tornado © def. Fleur Bleue to retain the USPW Wildcat Championship (9:50)
Owen Chafin def. Hunter Randall, PJ Black, Eddie Edwards, Dynamo Surprise, and Sonjay Dutt to become the inaugural USPW Phoenix Rising Champion (28:34)
The Remnants (Caleb Collins and Driston Fields) def. The New Era Hart Foundation (Brian Pillman Jr. and Davey Boy Smith Jr.) (1:35)
Jason David Frank def. Cody Fireheart by submission to become the inaugural USPW World Heavyweight Champion (22:28)