The following matches have been saved for the taping of Firestorm after both nights have concluded:
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake vs. Jungle Boy w/ Luchasaurus and Marko Stunt (Hair vs. Hair Match)
Lamar Alexander vs. Dynamo Surprise vs. Supercarga de Licantropo (Phoenix Division Triple Threat Match)
Venue: Niagara Falls Outlook
Date: March 28th, 2020
State/City: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
(The rush waters of Niagara Falls is shown with the heavy roar of the world's largest waterfall howling in the wind. Footage began to emerge in the water as the water rushed over it showing Cody Fireheart standing tall on a pillar and Jason hitting a punching bag with solid kicks. King Randy rolling up Bobby Gunns to win the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship and old school footage of Lars hitting a Elbow Drop from the AWA.)
As the past and present meet here tonight….under rushing waters…stakes will be out to the test and the journey to the top signifies the best survive.
(Drone footage hovers above the land before the scene goes dark and cuts to footage of Orange Cassidy getting powerbombed through the Spanish announce table at Rush Hour, Ryan decking Jonathan with a pair of brass knuckles unseen by the referee, Haleigh powerbombing Tornado off the turnbuckle through a single wooden table, Lars chokeslamming King Randy's royal advisor through the conference table, and lastly, Colton hitting Way of the Falcon on one of the Young Bucks.)
One match of pride and dignity…with royalty vs. tradition…a generational family leader against the ruthless royal tyrant…
(King Randy is shown hitting the Drawbridge to multiple opponents like Shinsuke Nakamura, Hirooki Goto, Bobby Gunns, and Kurt Angle while Lars flexes his muscles in archived footage from NWA, WCW, AWA, and GWG.)
The other being a battle of pressure and determination…the phoenix will fly against the dragon…where the war may come to the end.
(Footage shows Cody and Jason staring at each other as Cody hits a Tope Con Hilo on Viktor of the Apocalyptic Brothers from the Biker Chain Match, but Jason hits a Body Takedown to Preston kneeing the stomach multiple times. Footage shows their Rush Hour match as Cody hit a Phoenix Splash to the world champion and refused to pass out, but Jason finally made him submit to win.)
It all takes place at the world's largest waterfall…Niagara Falls!
(The beginning chorus for "Walk on Water" by Thirty Seconds to Mars plays as shots of Niagara Falls is shown. Wrestlers taking out one another with their moves and showing highlights from the second episode of CageZone with a majority them being from the Tag Team Turmoil Steel Cage Match for the Global Tag Team Championship. As the closing footage shows, a brief snipit of USPW wrestlers showing up on AEW Dynamite with Chris Jericho and Matt Hardy noticing during their ending confrontation. The song ends with a wide shot of Niagara Falls pouring down gallons upon gallons of rushing water.)
"Lars…Lars…Lars…such a name befitting of a peasant and you're the same type of commoner that wreaks of entitlement. Your old-fashioned ways of wrestling are long gone and the time has come that I put the final nail in your career. You're a simple disgrace to even be sharing the ring with. However, you committed a sin two weeks ago…and that was angering the king. I do not let devil dogs sleep and I make them pounce at anyone that gets in my way. Mere humiliation that you set upon me will be rectified tonight as I put the glorious title on the line and show the peasants here in Ontario what authority looks like," King Randy boasted as he appeared in a dark room.
(His royal advisor appeared in a purple suit with a yellow tie and a neck brace around his neck with Randy helping him into shot.)
"His royal Majesty decrees that a bounty of $50,000 pounds will be placed on Mr. Ostberg's head for any superstar willing to do us a huge favor and take out the veteran before the scheduled match. Even roughing him up will be suitable to ensure that his Majesty is well-prepared to deal a final blow to this disgraceful legend," The royal advisor stated.
"You were done a disservice, squire. I am sorry that no one came to your side while you stood back in pure innocence as that ruffian put you through unacceptable standards. You were doing your job and that is all," Randy explained.
"Thank you, sir. Lars…if no one gets to you tonight and takes the money prize we have laid out, it doesn't really matter. You will pay for what you did. I had to lie in a hospital bed, because of my injured back that you misplaced," The royal advisor spat.
"I will show you a thrashing unlike all you have ever seen before. Mark my words, Ostberg…your legacy ends tonight," Randy added as he held his title belt close to him and glared into the camera.
(Lars is seen outside taking in the breathtaking view of Niagara Falls as he had on his "Old Glory" orange muscle t-shirt and blue jeans while he turned to the camera.)
"The great outdoors sure brings the atmosphere to a calming place…but I have to get serious for what's to come. Randy, son, you don't have to wonder what's coming your way when we meet, because I'll make sure you get everything that you deserve. I always told my daughter one thing and that's always earn your way of living, never take away the chance for others. A personal motto my father taught me and years later, I hold onto that motto. Who knows what's gonna happen out in the ring, but don't think for a second you're getting out of here scot free. Every choice has a consequence and a different reaction…so don't think we are gonna have a fancy wrestling match even if I prefer that. We are gonna have a brawl, son," Lars stated with the "watching you" two fingers into the camera lens.
(The theme song blasted throughout the overlook as fans held up signs titled "All Hail The Falcon," "O.V.E-Orange Versus Everything,"I Came To See The Legends," "King Jackass," and "RVD Is About To Get Extreme". The stage is a simpler design with a small squared titantron and dual black curtains for the competitors leading down a set of four stairs leading through a thin entrance ramp as fans were restricted by the guardrails. They led to the ring as it has the natural white canvas with full red ropes and white apron coverings with the Niagara Brawls logo on the north/south ends and the blue USPW logo on the west/east ends. Guardrails surrounded the perimeter with "USPW," AEW," "NWA," and "ROH," signs hanging off them as the company is cross-promoting with these various companies tonight. The dark skyline became apparent at 7 in the evening and the moon was almost up in the night sky with the cameras heading over to Russ, Greg, and Jasmynn in the ringside area.)
"Welcome to the two-parter event of Niagara Brawls! USPW is holding shows beyond the border and we are stuck here in Ontario for the night and tomorrow, we fly back over into America for the second night of action," Russ explained in his usual black tuxedo.
"That's right, partner. King Randy will put the money where his mouth is and competing in his debut for USPW. He is putting the wXw Unified World Wrestling Championship on the line against Lars Ostberg. These two had a contract signing two weeks ago as Lars answered the challenge and made the match official. He has my respect for putting that royal hasbeen lackey through the table." Greg explained as he wore a "Greg is Lucha!" green t-shirt and blue jeans at the table.
"However, we have just seen that Lars better be watching his back. He's got a bounty placed on his head and King Randy wants that advantage going into the main event for his world title,"
Jasmynn stated in a pink house and white skirt.
"Lars will definitely rise to the occasion as he is a second-generation star living out his last good years before he settles down from the ring. We also have the NWA World Tag Team Titles on the line with Eli Drake and James Storm defending against The Rock N' Roll Express, The Remnants, and Nightmare in Pound City. The Rock N' Roll Express could make history for themselves after losing the titles at Hard Times and they never did get their rematch so they invoked it for right here. However, Caleb and Driston aren't too far behind defeating both Ricky and Robert on an episode of Powerr last week in preparation for this contest," Russ explained.
"What about the wildcard team of Nightmare in Pound City? These three men haven't been seen on USPW since the debut episode where they lost to the Bloodline. We could see a total upset here tonight as these men catch their first gold from the NWA," Greg added.
("Hurricane" by Bob Dylan)
(The crowd started booing as Austin Johnson came out with his white megaphone wearing black trunks with "#Don'tBeSilent" in bold red on the front. He wore a Chicago Bears cap and white boots with the IWTV Championship around his waist with Charlie wearing his normal white floral shirt and shorts with white sneakers carrying a sign saying "SIGN THE PETITION! SAVE THE CLIMATE!" and Bastion bringing up the rear wearing maroon tights and black boots walking with his best friend.)
"Oh my god…as if annoying wouldn't be the start of it all," Greg complained.
"Tonight…tonight is the night where the feeble doesn't have to be silent and they don't have to feel like they are being washed aside like they are on the tides of a beach," Austin began as the crowd booed over his megaphone.
"Which is filled to the liters with garbage! Clean the ocean! You know what happens with people who want to save the ocean? THEY SIGN THE PETITION!" Charlie exclaimed into the megaphone.
"That's correct! Like the ocean, we are a unit and we are among the greatest that the world have to offer. Like me, Charlie, and Bastion, we are succinct and we are together. So don't be silent and speak out against those that try to hinder your success. Get it trending on Twitter and don't be silent. Chant it through the night! Don't be silent! Don't be silent! Don't be silent!" Austin chanted, but all he got was "YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!"
(Austin and his Freedom Fighters made it ringside as Charlie used his sign to point at screaming fans who booed him and Bastion went up the steel steps while Austin headed inside taking off his title belt to set in the upper left corner.)
"You all don't take this seriously. Our voices need to be heard and our voices matter right here tonight. I have this behemoth to deal with and I'm trying to start a campaign to overshadow him," Austin complained.
"Austin trying to gather support in his endeavor, but he doesn't seem to gain any positive reviews," Russ stated.
"He's such a tool! His butt buddies try to come out and lecture us on voices being silent, but everyone is loud and proud here tonight," Greg boasted.
"It should be an obvious sign to each and every one of you people that there is gonna come a time where you are in this situation and you all told Austin to shut it. We might not be there to defend you like tonight," Bastion stated.
("The Four Horsemen" by Metallica)
(WARHORSE comes through the curtain wearing his red trench coat shaking his head violently before he revealed his eyes were painted over like they always are. The independent hype train comes down the steps and takes off his coat.)
"Here comes WARHORSE! We have noticed him attending the various matches Austin does while defending the IWTV Title. You can just see distain and the feeling of dismemberment eating away since the week before Rush Hour. WARHORSE put his title on the line and almost won with a Diving Double Foot Stomp on Bastion, but Austin caught him with My Legacy starting this whole feud on the indies," Greg explained.
"Here comes the man who wants Austin all to himself. I'm getting Ultimate Warrior comeback vibes off this guy!" Jasmynn exclaimed.
"But before we get a move on with this match, we would also like to welcome our Spanish commentators in Saliz Gringo and Hector Guerrero. Welcome to the broadcast, guys!" Russ greeted over to the commentators on his left.
(Saliz is a elder gentlemen wearing a black white-striped button shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers as Hector wore glasses with a "I'm Your Papi" black shirt and blue jeans as the camera panned over to the Spanish announce table.)
"Gracias, Russ. Estamos preparados para una gran competencia entre Austin y WARHORSE, ya que esta brutal superestrella busca recuperar su antiguo título. Estoy emocionado de ver con lo que Austin puede volver," Saliz explained in his Spanish accent.
"Como Austin tiene que lidiar con la intensidad que ofrece WARHORSE, también es inteligente y sabe que WARHORSE se enfocará más en el título que en los subordinados alrededor del ring esperando para hacerle tropezar. Aquí se necesita un enfoque adicional," Hector added as he twirled a pen in his right hand.
"And for our European partners, we have to our right our German announce team compromised of Hugh Shaffner and Rose Twitlighter." Jasmynn added as the three main commentators turned to the German announce team.
(Hugh is wearing a brown leather suit with a red tie with black stripes along with black shoes and Rose wears a white crop top with a trio of pink skulls on the front and jean shorts with yellow sneakers as her blonde hair is in pigtails.)
"Es ist mir eine Freude, hier zu sein, Jasmynn. Wir haben ein Hauptereignis, das die stolzen Wrestler Europas und die starke Dynamik zwischen ihnen repräsentiert," Hugh stated as he adjusted his tie.
"Welchen Wahnsinn können wir heute Abend am größten Wasserfall der Menschheit erregen?" Rose asked as she smiled at the camera.
(USPW referee Tyrone Regis is a bald black man wearing the traditional referee gear as he takes Austin's title raising it high for the audience to see. WARHORSE enters the ring and glares down on Austin as he is revealed wearing the same attire as he always does on the indies. He takes off his coat to dump outside and the referee keeps them both separate before calling for the bell.)
Austin and WARHORSE circle one another before the hyped superstar tries for a clothesline, but Austin ducks. WARHORSE head bangs to the cheers of the crowd before Austin tries for a lock-up, but WARHORSE reversed whipped Austin into the west end ropes hitting a Back Body Drop. Austin grabs his back with Bastion smacking the ring apron for support as WARHORSE gets Austin up before banging his head multiple times off the lower left corner. Austin grabbed his head as WARHORSE ate up his name in chant form before hitting a Corner Forearm Smash to Austin's head. Austin stays in the corner before WARHORSE hits a Corner Splash letting Austin go down on the canvas.
"WARHORSE showing why he is determined. The crowd is fully behind him and he is off to the races," Russ stated.
WARHORSE gets Austin up as the activist gets lifted on the shoulders, but Charlie gets on the apron to distract WARHORSE. The hyped star drops Austin and hits an elbow to the head as Charlie falls into Bastion with both men stacking up near the north end guardrail. WARHORSE then reaches his hands to the sky and turns around only to get a Superkick into the north end ropes before Austin hits a Dropkick getting booed massively. Austin then gets WARHORSE up, but the stronger star hits a Headbutt before running the east end ropes hitting a hard Lariat. He then plants both hands on Austin's chest.
""1…2…" The ref counted, but Austin kicked out at 2.3!
"WARHORSE coming back from that brief warmup of Austin's. You can tell WARHORSE has waited for this rematch to come to fruition," Jasmynn added.
WARHORSE powers himself from the support and yells "GET UP!" at Austin as he hits another Headbutt to Austin getting him in the upper right corner. WARHORSE backs up screaming before he tries for a Flying Punch, but Austin launches his right boot out to catch WARHORSE in the gut before tripping him into the middle rope making WARHORSE face plant in the corner. Austin then backs up before hitting a knee to the back of WARHORSE before rolling up his opponent.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but WARHORSE kicked out almost after 2 straight away.
WARHORSE gets up and hits elbow after elbow after elbow to Austin's head before running the west end ropes, ducking a clothesline, and running the east end ropes for a Spear. WARHORSE then gets Austin up trying for a Vertical Suplex, but Austin lands on his feet behind WARHORSE as the heel activist pushes WARHORSE into Bastion hitting a Stun Gun with the referee distracted. Austin then sized WARHORSE up as he tried for My Legacy (RKO), but WARHORSE reverses it into a Belly-to-Back Suplex. WARHORSE then waits in the lower right corner as he runs hitting a full Shoulder Tackle taking Austin down clutching his left shoulder.
"Austin getting pushed back into his shoulder and you have to wonder how long Austin can last before he eventually has to give it up," Greg stated.
WARHORSE smirks waiting to end it getting Austin up hitting a Snap DDT near the lower left corner and then going onto the apron to climb to the top, but Charlie tried coming at him with the sign until WARHORSE kicked him off the apron near the ramp. However, Bastion took advantage with the referee distracted as he ran to the south side hitting the Oppression Ender (Claymore Kick) quickly to make WARHORSE stumble on the top rope falling into My Legacy (RKO) single-handily! Austin then covers WARHORSE hooking the left leg.
"1…2…3!" The referee counted as Austin slams the leg down and the boos became loud.
("Hurricane" by Bob Dylan)
"Here is your winner and STILL the Independent Wrestling Television Champion, Austin Johnson!" Richard announced.
"WARHORSE dominated this match from the very beginning, but what did we say? Austin has the numbers to back himself up," Russ stated.
"Bastion taking a brief moment to hit his Oppression Ender when the referee checked on Austin, but the champ was readying his legacy to end WARHORSE's night. It doesn't make these guys righteous or anything," Greg complained.
(Austin rolled on the canvas as the referee grabbed his right hand for victory and he took away the title with Bastion and Charlie joining him. WARHORSE held his head rolling out of the ring and visibly pissed off as Austin gets lifted on his partners' shoulders raising the title with both hands smugly with the crowd absolutely booing them out of the overlook,)
(Backstage, Cody Runyon is seen walking into a locker room while Leslie Knuckle slips in tapping him on the back.)
"Cody, I'm sorry for intruding like this, but I wanted to get a few thoughts before you take on the Broken One tonight," Leslie stated.
"Really….what's there to think about? I went with several of my fellow superstars to AEW's turf and I made sure to look Matt straight in the eyes so he knew exactly who his opponent was. Who he was stepping into the ring with. AEW may be invading us, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to be on the frontlines challenging them and bringing them down. This is my home and I'll be damned if I let it go up in flames," Cody explained.
"Do you have a specific strategy for this contest?" Leslie asked.
"It all boils down to whatever Matt has up his sleeves and really with his Broken self, anything is possible, but I will be prepared to meet him on the battlefield and show you him the limits he thinks he doesn't have," Cody replied.
"On Dynamite, we did see him smirking at you and you two do have a scheduled match tonight as stated before. Do you think he had a message in the way he looked at you?" Leslie asked.
"If you asked him, he would say something that never made sense so I'll happily translate and save you the trouble of comprehension. He's ready and he will try to delete me, but to that extent, I say that I'm even more ready than before. Hardy felt outcasted before he went into this character and he captivated his career by going into insanity. But tonight….I will make the Broken One perish and erase the memory of Matt Hardy from all minds tonight," Cody stated.
("The Search" by NF)
(The crowd cheered as Marcus made his way out in his usual attire save for some black Air Jordans he started wearing today and he made his way down the ramp slapping fives with fans.)
"The following contest is 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 as he placed himself in the middle of the ring.
"Well, this man made a dominating performance taking out Jimmy Havoc before his scheduled contest with Ivan. Ivan broke Marcus's left arm leading to the referee calling off the Triple Threat Match at Rush Hour," Russ reminded.
"But that lit the fire inside Marcus and he came back two weeks ago starting a full-on brawl with Ivan and he even got the upper hand sending his message loud and clear. Marcus has the momentum coming into tonight and he has a chance to complete the bill taking the United States Championship from our Russian invader," Greg added.
(Marcus comes ringside and goes up the steel steps listening to the roaring waterfall next door before he steps over the top rope smacking his hands together.)
("Farewell to Salvankia" by The Russian Empire)
(The crowd turns into massive boos with Ivan walking out in a royal gold robe carrying his United States Championship in his hands. He stands ready for action looking out in the crowd as the cold breeze blew at his robe and he stepped down the stairs with his gold boots on.)
"His opponent, hailing from Mother Russia, weighing 278 lbs., he is the current USPW United States Champion, Ivan Salkov!" Richard announced.
"Ivan has not had the best track record as of late getting the better of himself taken down by Marcus," Jasmynn stated.
"I'm not even gonna get into the reasons why, but he's a straight-up scumbag to these countries we find ourselves in. America especially doesn't like him," Greg added.
(Ivan walked down the ramp holding his title high before he made it ringside setting his belt on the apron and climbing the steel steps as USPW referee Tyrone Regis opened the ropes for him to step inside. Ivan took off his robe showing off black MMA shorts with two yellow lines down each side and golden MMA gloves. Ivan does some shadow boxing in his corner and handed his title over to the referee to hold high in the air.)
The bell rings as Ivan starts with boxing strikes to the chest of Marcus which barely faze him as Marcus pushed Ivan into the west end ropes to eat a Big Boot. Ivan grabbed his chin as the former basketball star brings Ivan up for a Bodyslam making the Russian brawler grab his back. Marcus gets Ivan up again, but Ivan hits a Spinebuster on Marcus going for stiff rights to the head followed up by left hooks as Marcus guards his face. Marcus pushes Ivan off him as he tries for a punch to the face, but Ivan hops on Marcus locking in an Armbar on Marcus wrapping his legs around the neck to choke out the bigger man. The crowd had to admit that move of Ivan was impressive as Marcus goes down to his knees and the referee checks with him to see if he wants to submit, but Marcus vigorously shakes his head.
"You gotta admire the athleticism that Ivan brings locking in a straight submission by climbing on his opponent," Russ stated.
Ivan keeps the hold in even as Marcus gets to his feet before trying to shake Ivan off his arm. Marcus backs into the upper left corner finally releasing himself as Ivan hits a Clothesline, but Marcus only stumbles before he gets a right hook to the cheek spitting out some. Marcus then pushes Ivan into the corner hitting a Corner Splash sending the Russian on his stomach. Marcus then locks in a Texas Cloverleaf really getting the fans from America cheering as Ivan punches the mat with his fists. Ivan started crawling for the east end ropes as Marcus stomped on the hands to get him to stop. However, Ivan powered through grabbing the bottom rope as Marcus released him hyping up the audience. Marcus then grabs Ivan by his stomach hitting a Gutwrench Powerbomb.
"Gutwrench Powerbomb with shades of Jake Hager! Marcus really making his statement tonight for that U.S. Title," Greg stated.
Marcus gets Ivan to his feet trying for a Powerbomb normally, but Ivan hits a reverse counter Alabama Slam as Marcus grabs his back. Ivan then locks the right leg in a Leglock hammering it with elbows to the knee. Marcus screams as he tries to escape, but Ivan has him locked down tight in the hold so he tries reaching for the bottom rope to the north of him. Ivan wrenched harder on the leg and Marcus punched at the grip with all he could muster as Ivan released the hold, but he grabs both legs hitting three stomps to the mid-section. Marcus holds his stomach before Ivan lifts him up hitting a botched German Suplex almost flattening himself with Marcus. Ivan then locks in the Kimura Lock, but Marcus rolls up Ivan quickly.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ivan gets his left shoulder up at 2.5!
"Marcus trying to pull a fast one rolling Ivan up before he has a chance to cinch in the Kimura Lock," Greg stated.
Ivan locks it in on Marcus's right arm, but Marcus grabs the bottom rope to the west of him getting the referee to make it clear to Ivan he has to let go even counting to three before Ivan released. The referee scolded Ivan as the Russian almost pushed the referee aside to get Marcus back up, but Marcus hits a Release Throw making Ivan land on his stomach. Marcus gets Ivan up hitting a Vertical Suplex and then another one building back momentum before he runs the north end ropes hitting a big Splash. He pins Ivan planting both hands on the chest.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ivan caught Marcus in the Kimura Lock again on his right arm.
Marcus got caught in the middle of the ring trying to escape, but Ivan cinched in the hold threatening to break Marcus's arm again. However, Marcus thought quickly releasing one of Ivan's legs thrusting it to hit the referee square in the nuts as the bell rang ending the match in a disqualification victory for Marcus.
"Marcus just thrusted one of Ivan's legs to hit the referee where it hurts. The match is over!" Russ exclaimed.
"Here is your winner as a result of a Disqualification, Marcus Sloan!" Richard announced.
(Ivan released the hold as he looked down on the referee while sitting and Marcus got to his feet smirking at the Russian getting another one over him.)
"Well, Marcus doesn't win the title, but I guess he got a humiliation complimentary win over Ivan for this time again," Russ explained.
"He outsmarted Ivan and prevented his arm from being broken again. Even if he didn't win the title, personal health still matters here," Greg added.
(Ivan gets up to his feet, but Marcus knees him in the gut before picking Ivan up hitting a quick Foul Line (Yusuku Cutter) for the cheering fans. Marcus gets up as his theme starts to play and he raises both fists to the audience.)
"Marcus gets this one over on Ivan and gets a pity win for his troubles. This might not be the last time we see both men competing for the title," Jasmynn stated.
(Lars is backstage tying up his boots on a wooden crate when Kip Sabian appears behind him in normal street clothes with Penelope Ford holding his hand. He tapped Lars on the shoulder before turning around.)
"Sup mate, I heard about King Randy's little bounty on ya and I gotta say it's quite the price to just see to it that you are back in the retirement home," Sabian stated.
"Listen, son, you don't want to do this. Can't you see Randy is just using this to further divide the locker room?" Lars asked.
"If there's one thing that we aren't when it comes to money, it's being morally right, but while this may spur my reputation, I'm one for going all in," Kip replies as he tries punching Lars in the head.
(Both men started brawling with Lars hip tossing Kip on the concrete holding him down in a Headlock until Penelope kicked Lars in the face with her high heel. Kip hammered the back of Lars before his fiancé handed him a steel chair and he smacked it on the back of Lars causing the Norwegian legend to scream in pain. However, Astrid Ostberg came out of a dressing trailer attacking Penelope down on the ground and even hit a low blow to Kip as Lars hits a Big Boot to the young star. Penelope pushes Astrid away into Lars's arms grabbing her man and the heels ran off with the father-daughter duo looking on in disgust.)
"You okay, dad?" Astrid asked.
"I'm fine, sweetheart. I just got touched up, but it's nothing your old man can't handle," Lars ensured as he cupped his daughter's cheek with his right hand.
"Listen, I know you can handle yourself, but I think it's best I stay with you for now. Uncle Hans isn't here and I can't risk you getting injured right before a big match," Astrid stated.
"I think that will be fine. I rather take a break and bond with you," Lars explained as Astrid led her father to her trailer.
("Concrete Rose" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The crowd started cheering as Sonny Kiss skipped out onto stage wearing a short pink jacket with a checkered flag design across the shoulders and 'SK' in bold yellow inside a red circle. He wore neon pink shorts and black boots with the green-strapped No Limits Championship around his waist as he comes down the aisle.)
"The following contest is a Six-Person Tag Team Match set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Jersey City, New Jersey, weighing 187 lbs. he is representing All Elite Wrestling and the current USPW No Limits Champion, Sonny Kiss!" Richard announced.
"We haven't seen much of Sonny Kiss and his last known accomplishment is right around his waist as he won a battle royal at Rush Hour to be our very first No Limits Champion," Russ reminded.
"He's such an exciting individual and made it onto the card here in Canada, but this is more gonna test out his tag team skills which he hasn't excelled at with current partners," Jasmynn added.
(Sonny made it ringside as he ascended the stairs climbing on the upper left corner pulling a split-leg pose with his title belt shining in the spotlights.)
("T.P.K" by James Charles Miller)
(Brand Cutler comes out wearing a flashy green cape with a yellow trim, orange tights with yellow dragon symbols around the legs and orange boots as he heads to the middle dropping a 20-sided die rolling a '15' raising a fist and heading down the steps.)
"His partners first, from Huntington Beach, California, weighing 169 lbs., the Gatekeeper of DnD, Brandon Cutler!" Richard announced.
"Brandon hasn't had much success in AEW thus far only managing to get over a feud with Peter Avalon, but he still has much to offer, I presume," Russ stated.
"He only had appearances in battle royals so we are gonna see what he can do tonight given his time," Jasmynn added.
(Brandon Cutler made it ringside as he slapped fives with fans heading up the steel steps hugging Sonny before going through the middle rope taking off his cape.)
("Dangerous" by Def Leppard)
(Katie Striker came out donning her mask and cape removing her pendant as well as her mask letting her hair flow and smoke shot up from nearby smoke machines. She unclipped her cape showing her bright yellow training bra with a blue lightning bolt emblem in the middle as well as black trunks with "Striker" on the back in bright teal coloring and black boots.)
"From Reseda, California, Katie Striker!" Richard announced.
"A known favorite from CHIKARA and her stunts in Japan, Katie has become quite good friends with Sonny and Brandon leading to this match being made," Greg stated.
"They are always known to hit the latest gaming conventions together and the bars for drinking times as she likes bonding with them," Russ added.
(Katie runs down shaking hands with fans before rolling into the ring kipping up and winking at her fans with her back turned. She slapped fives with Sonny and Brandon ready to get the ball rolling with them.)
("Had Enough" by Breaking Benjamin)
(Two men come storming out as one has short black hair and the other sported a mohawk with the front being black and the other being white. The full-hair individual had a Pepsi logo tattoo on his right shoulder and three red claw marks on his back covered by a sleeveless back jacket with a silver trim. He wears black trunks with "Destiny" on the back in bold yellow letters and yellow boots. His partner wears the same jacket and wears black trunks with "Faith" in bold green color on the back wearing navy blue boots. The full-hair wrestler takes a knee pointing to the sky and the mohawk wrestler slaps the shoulders of his partner.)
"Their opponents, first, weighing in at a total combined weight of 345 lbs. the team of Jordan Saint and Michael Richards, the Inner City Saint Squad!" Richard announced.
"A new tag team on the independent scene making marks in Detroit's Metro Titan Wrestling winning their tag team titles twice and made a splash in Impact losing their debut match, but they impressed enough. They have now become exclusive to USPW," Russ read from his notes.
"Jordan is from Florida in Miami as well as meeting Michael in Detroit where they trained in wrestling school together. They made their debuts in late 2015," Greg added.
(Jordan and Michael did some warmups on the way down the ramp high-fiving fans before they stared down their opponents.)
("March of the Dead Things" by Bernard Ferve)
(El Hijo de L.A. Park came out with a royal blue mask on with a yellow trim on the sides with a royal blue hood over his head and he wore a royal blue bodysuit with a yellow skeletal design down the middle and legs of the suit. Park also wore white boots with blue laces and long blue wrestling gloves as he made his way down the steps.)
"Their partner, from Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, weighing 200 lbs., representing Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre and Major League Wrestling, he is El Hijo de L.A. Park!" Richard announced before he left the ring.
"The son of famous luchador L.A. Park has made waves mainly in Mexico riding off the fame of his father," Russ stated.
"He's even teamed up with his father in MLW and is a specialized hardcore enforcer not afraid to get his hands dirty," Jasmynn added.
(Park made his way ringside shaking hands with his partners before going up the steel steps and hopped into the ring raising his hands for the fans. Michael flips over the top rope taking off his jacket and Jordan just stays on the apron. It seemed Sonny and Park would start things off as the new referee from Major League Wrestling, Tony Stablie, officiated the match.)
The bell rang as Park locked up with Sonny as Park grabbed his left arm hitting an Arm Drag and the No Limits Champion wounded up in the upper left corner. Sonny runs doing a handspring and flipping Park into a Sunset Flip Powerbomb standing to do a cartwheel and then a bow being cheered from the crowd. Sonny gets Park up whipping him in the upper right corner hitting a Corner Dropkick to the stomach. He then kicked Park into the corner further and then backed up hitting a Backflip Corner Kick to the head as Park goes outside towards the announce tables. Brandon gets off the apron as the referee started the count and the DnD player shoved Park into the guardrail and then slips him back inside the ring. Sonny then hits a Standing Moonsault on the Mexican lucha star waving to the crowd.
"Sonny coming off incredible right now against Park, but you gotta wonder how long he can keep it up," Russ observed.
Sonny then did a quick shimmy getting Park up whipping him off the east end ropes with Striker getting a tag off the back of Sonny before hitting a Step-Up Meteora on Park. Katie gets up taunting to the fans before she gets the lucha wrestler up, but Park hits a Hip Toss on her hitting a Leg Drop afterwards getting back in the driver's seat. Park gets Katie up hitting her with a Piledriver before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Brandon hits an Elbow Drop to break the pin up.
Park grabs his back in pain as the referee tells Brandon to get back on the apron and Park grabs the woman up whipping her into the north end ropes before he hit a Spinebuster knocking the wind out of her before tagging Michael in as he holds Katie's legs open while Michael climbs to the top. Michael then hits a Diving Foot Stomp to the chest making Katie scream in pain holding her stomach as Michael pushes her on her back hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Katie kicks out at 2.3!"
Michael gets Katie up hitting a few uppercuts to the woman whipping her off the east end ropes before bending over as Katie rolls over his back hitting a Roundhouse Kick to send Michael down on the ground and hitting a Senton Bomb to his back. Katie runs over to tag Brandon Cutler in as Brandon hits a Superkick to a rising Michael before he drops a few knees to the head. Cutler then gets Michael in a headlock really wrenching down on the neck as Jordan levels himself in position before catapulting over the top rope to hit a Knee Strike to Brandon's head distracting the referee to scold him. Park jumps over the top rope hitting a Slingshot DDT to Cutler spiking the head on the mat!
"What an impactful DDT! Cutler gets dropped once more," Russ stated.
Michael gets up tagging Jordan in as Jordan heads to the top while Michael hits a backbreaker and keeps Brandon on his knee. Jordan jumps hitting a Diving Knee Strike to Brandon knocking him off Michael's knee. Jordan then gets Brandon up hitting a Double-Arm DDT. Before hooking the left leg of Cutler.
"1….2…" The ref counted, but Sonny kicked Jordan's back to break the pin.
Jordan grabs at his back before Cutler started getting on his knees using the ropes to get up, but Michael tried for a sneaky knee to the head to which Brandon ducked and even ducked a Pele Kick from Jordan. Brandon then hit Jordan with a German Suplex as the young 24-year old grabs his head in agony. Brandon then tagged Katie back into the ring as both of them hit a Double Vertical Suplex on Jordan before Katie hopped up with Jordan in her grasp hitting a Falcon's Arrow which she bridged the pin.
"1….2…." The ref counted, but Park hit a Dropkick to the back of Striker.
"Striker with the Falcon's Arrow and Park breaks the count up with a Dropkick to her back. What could be next for Striker to do?" Jasmynn asked.
Striker grabbed her back getting to her feet as Jordan rolled away from her and she followed after Jordan until he rolled on the south side apron. Jordan gets to his feet before shoulder barging Katie in the gut making her back off. Jordan then hit a Superkick to Cutler off the apron before hitting a Slingshot Forearm Smash to the nose of Katie's face. Jordan then followed up with a Standing Moonsault and then hooked both of her legs for the pin.
"1….2…." The ref counted, but Striker pushed out at 2.4!
Striker breathed heavily as Jordan gets her up by the hair taunting her mercilessly as he tags in Park whipping her off the west end ropes into Park hitting her with the Deep Six. Park then signals for the end towards her team getting Katie up, but Sonny flips into the ring hitting a Superkick towards the chin of Park stunning him, but Jordan hits a clothesline to Sonny over the top rope. Katie then hits Park with a Northern Lights Suplex and then scrambled over to Cutler before tagging her partner in as Brandon hits forearms to Park whipping him off the west end ropes hitting a Scoop Slam on the rebound. Brandon then hypes the audience up for the finish doing a cutthroat motion as he gets Park up.
"Cutler looking to put an end to Park here and now, but will that succeed?" Greg wondered.
Cutler tries for double undertook move, but Michael hops in on the middle rope hitting a Springboard Moonsault Dropkick taking down Cutler as Park rolls on top of Cutler bringing both legs up for the pin.
"1….2…3!" The ref counted the full three count with Michael hitting a Dropkick to Katie off the apron.
("March of the Dead Things" by Bernard Ferve)
"Here are your winners, the team of El Hijo de L.A. Park and The Inner City Saint Squad!" Richard announced.
"Pretty back and forth until Brandon tried getting the finisher ready for when he failed to recognize Michael was gonna get involved," Greg stated.
"Paying attention to detail really helps in these cases and Cutler got the short end of that stick. Hopefully, it's a learn from mistake for next time," Jasmynn added.
(Sonny goes to Katie's aide helping her female friend up as Jordan rolls in to raise his partner's hand and their lucha partner's hand as well with the crowd giving all three men a mixed reaction, but it was a decent tag team match.)
(Backstage, Simon Gotch is using a porta potty while he laid the Hardcore Championship on a storage crate. Corey Allison commandeered a forklift vehicle as he started lifting the porta potty over on the side.)
"Wait…who's there? What's going on?!" Simon recoiled.
"Just lifting your spirits up, partner," Corey teased as the bathroom habitat tipped over with Simon inside before Corey exited the driver's seat.
(Corey opens the door and sees that Simon is down on the ground and his shoulders are down as Corey called over a referee. The official of a short redhead man named Oscar Johnson came over and Corey hopped on the port potty covering it.)
"He's in there down on his back…just count," Corey requested.
"1…2….3!" The ref counted as he handed the Hardcore Title over to Corey and the trucker got off the porta potty.
("Slay Me (V3)" by Dale Oliver)
(The crowd cheered excitedly as Cody Runyon made his way out wearing a black singlet with a scorpion's tail symbol on the front and a purple spear symbol on the back. The sides of his singlet were red with "Cody" written in bold back and he wore natural black tights with black boots with red laces. Cody also had on his black trench coat as he looked around the arena when he came through the curtain. He heads down the stairs as fans clap him on the back and shout encouragement at him.)
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Phoenix, Arizona, weighing 270 lbs., Cody Runyon!" Richard announced.
"This man reportedly wanted the first shot at Matt Hardy when he heard he was coming to USPW and I really can't blame him if he wants his name out there," Greg stated.
"USPW invaded the confines of AEW on Wednesday and it was just a stare down from the crowd, but Matt smirked at Cody when these two caught the other's eye," Russ added.
(Cody came ringside revealing he had on red (on bottom) and black (on top) gloves with little windows of skin revealing his knuckles as he came ringside getting on the apron and heading inside.)
("Deletion Symphony" by Reby Sky)
(The crowd started chanting "DELETE!" all over as the fans raised theirs signs in favor of Matt overwhelmingly as Matt appears from the curtain dressed in his usual red uniform as he throws his hand repeatedly with the chants of "DELETE!")
"His opponent, from Cameron, North Carolina, weighing 236 lbs., "Broken" Matt Hardy!" Richard announced.
"The man and the leader of the Broken Universe is finally here fresh off his debut from last week in AEW!" Greg exclaimed.
"He was just in the WWE getting a licking from Orton and decided to jump ship the moment his contract ran out of juice," Jasmynn added.
(Matt came down ringside celebrating with the Broken Universe in a sea of fans as Cody tugged on the top rope getting himself prepared. Matt stares him down like on Wednesday as Cody glared down the Broken One. Matt continued his stroll down the ramp as Cody wanted to make this debut impactful running the east end ropes hitting a Suicide Dive towards Matt taking both men down.)
"Holy crap! Cody using his stature to send the message straight and narrow!" Russ exclaimed.
(Cody gets up as the fans boo him and he gets Matt up knocking him into the steel steps as the top half goes off. The indy star then slammed Matt's face on the ring apron and then shoved him in while getting a steel chair from under the ring sliding it in as Tyrone Regis returned to the ring to officiate the match. Tyrone grabbed the chair and tried telling Cody to put it up, but Cody grabbed it going over to Matt. Matt looked up at Cody as Cody tried bringing down the chair, but Matt hits a low blow and officially hits a Twist of Fate cueing the referee to ring the bell.)
Matt takes off his red uniform dumping it outside near the announce tables as he gets Cody up hoping for another Twist of Fate, but Cody lifted Matt up into the lower right corner ramming him silly as Matt gasped for breath. Cody kicked Matt twice in the corner before whipping him into the upper left one before he hits a European Uppercut. Cody drags Matt out hitting a Rock Bottom and then pinning Matt.
"1…" The ref counted, but Matt Hardy kicked out afterwards.
Cody gets Matt up by his hair and tries for a Vertical Suplex, but Matt reverses with a Headbutt as he is wearing baggy black pants with red spots all over them, white wristbands, and black sneakers. Matt keeps up the headbutts as "WONDERFUL!" chants break out after each one before Matt plays to his Broken Universe kicking Cody in the gut hitting a Snap DDT. Cody rolls outside as Matt uses the top rope to hit a Diving Plancha to Cody outside. Matt then high-fived fans before getting Cody up hitting his head off the guardrail yelling "DELETE! DELETE! DELETE!" multiple times and then letting him fall off to the side.
"Matt getting his momentum back after having to suffer a surprise ambush at the beginning of the match," Greg explained.
Matt heard the count of 5 and got Cody to roll him back into the ring heading inside at 7 before running the south end ropes to hit a Swinging Neckbreaker. He then hooked Cody's right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cody kicked out at 2.3!
Matt gets Cody up hyping up the audience and whipped Cody into the west end ropes trying for an Atomic Drop, but Cody slapped both sides of Matt's head. Cody then scooped Matt into a Vertical Suplex and then followed up with three elbows down on the chest. Cody then locked Matt in an Armbar using the left arm as his victim. Matt squirmed as he couldn't quite reach a rope to grab and was virtually stuck while Cody wrenched harder on the arm. Matt tried his best searching and scrambling before lifting himself up and bringing Cody up with him as he hits a knee to the face of Cody. Matt then hits a Single-Arm DDT as Cody holds his face rolling away with the Broken One reveling in the hype of cheers.
"Matt reversing the Armbar and using it to his advantage which we gotta give him credit for. Cody thought he had Matt pegged," Jasmynn stated
Matt gets Cody up and smirked hitting uppercuts to the chin whipping Cody off the east end ropes before he hits a Hip Toss. However, Cody popped up with a kip up hitting a few elbows to Matt whipping him off the west end ropes sending Matt to the other side as he hits a Back Body Drop. Matt slips outside getting his composure back as Cody runs the east end ropes hitting a Tope Con Hilo impressive for a man his stature taking down Matt. Cody grabs Matt bring into him up and slamming his face off the steel steps as Matt holds his face. Cody then takes Matt around the north side to the announce tables banging his heads of the Spanish announce table. He does it again as Matt hits shots to the stomach before hopping on the announce table, but Cody comes up with him.
"Hector and Saliz moving out of the way as Cody and Matt start fighting atop the Spanish announce table. If you know wrestling, this could end badly for both men," Russ observed.
Cody kicks Matt in the gut trying for a Suplex, but Matt reversed it kneeing Cody in the gut before hitting the Side Effect sending Cody in his back without breaking the table! The referee made it to 6 as Matt rolls into the ring quickly and then rolls back out to restart the count pushing Cody into the swivel chairs behind the table. Matt tore the cover off and the cameras slamming them on the ground before getting Cody on there. He then climbs the guardrail maintaining his balance while the referee got to 4 as the crowd cheered Hardy on. Channeling his older self from before, Matt hits a Leg Drop through the announce table making the crowd go ballistic! The referee counts to 7 as Matt grabs Cody up quickly shoving him into the ring and getting n right at 9.
"OH MY GOD! Channeling his other half, Hardy hits the signature leg drop on the same table he hit the Side Effect. That must've hurt for Cody," Russ observed.
Matt then signaled with the "DELETE!" chants that he was ready for the end grabbing Cody's head and raising his left hand, but Cody reverses with a Ripcord Lariat taking Matt down. Cody then gets Matt up grabbing him to hit a Standing Spanish Fly impressing the audience giving Cody a few cheers in response. Cody then gets Matt up again trying for a Fisherman Buster and lifts Matt up walking around with him before slamming the Broken One down bridging the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Hardy kicked out at 2.6!
Cody springs up on his butt shaking his hands and running his gloved hands through his hair getting to his feet. Cody then drags Matt to the very middle and runs the ropes going for a cartwheel and then transition into a Standing Moonsault, but Matt got the knees up making Cody hold his gut on impact. Matt gets up quickly getting Cody and hitting the Twist of Fate once before getting him up in Inverted DDT position hitting the Extreme Twist of Fate before initiating a cover hooking the right leg.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Matt Hardy laughed maniacally.
("Deletion Symphony" by Reby Sky)
"Here is your winner, "Broken" Matt Hardy!" Richard announced.
"Hardy kept on Cody throughout this match despite Cody giving it his all with the normal spectacular moves," Greg stated.
"Despite an ambush from the very beginning as well. Hardy really clinched where he could and got the job done here against Cody," Jasmynn added.
(Matt heads outside the ring doing the "DELETE!" chants with the crowd as Cody gets checked on by the referee.)
(Backstage, Hank and Ted decided to stop by a water cooler as they grabbed themselves a little drink of aqua. Ted is wearing a gold business suit with a purple tie and Hank is wearing his normal blue tracksuit and pants.)
"Hank! Ted! We need to have a little chat!" Brian Pillman Jr. stated as he and Davey walked up to the main management officials.
(Brian is wearing a black shirt depicting a comic book cover of his father and blue trunks with "Pillman II" in pink letters and white boots. Davey is wearing a Union Jack trench coat and Union Jack tights with white boots.)
"What can we do for you boys?" Hank asked with a greeting smile.
"Me and Davey have been thinking…ever since last Monday, we have wanted to get our hands on all three members of the Falcon's Prophecy. We was gonna leave the issue alone, but I have to get my desires filled out, because my father wouldn't take this lying down," Brian explained.
"Are you saying you want in the NWA Tag Team Titles match?" Ted asked.
"The titles only serve as a bonus. We just really want to pay back Caleb, Driston, and Colton for what happened at Rush Hour," Davey replied.
"Um…five tag teams sure is a lot to cover for. Are you sure you guys don't wanna sit this out?" Hank asked.
"Actually, this will be perfect promotion for the Crockett Cup. It will show how valuable those tag team titles are and how the tournament can be used to get them," Ted added.
"So, you are confirming it?" Hank asked his business partner.
"Even better, I helped sign a new young prospect tag team from the Philippines and they just so happen to be a team that's going to be inside the Crockett Cup as well," Ted replied.
"Put whoever the fuck you want in this match! As long as we get payback, that's all that matters to us!" Brian cursed.
"That's great. Six teams will now compete for the NWA Tag Team Championships. This will be the first ever six-pack challenge and three superstars start in the ring instead of the natural two. No counts-outs and no DQ's are applied as well so anything goes," Ted explained as the crowd could be heard cheering.
"A wise decision. We will be out there," Davey stated as he and Brian walked away to get ready.
("It's Rock n' Roll" by Mark Hallman)
(The crowd cheered wildly as Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton came out raising their fists in the air as the veteran tag team come down the steps slapping fives with the fans. Ricky wears a sleeveless pink shirt with the team members on it and green ribbons attached to black armbands. On the back of said shirt says "Rock N' Roll Express" in black coloring over an electric guitar. He wore black tights and white American Flag-colored boots with red, white, and blue ribbons hanging off them. Robert is wearing the same shirt and armbands as Ricky, but he wears yellow tights and pink boots with white ribbons hanging off them.)
"The following contest is a Six-Pack Tag Team Challenge for the NWA World Tag Team Championship! Introducing first, from Music City in Memphis, Tennessee, weighing in a total combined weight of 448 lbs. The Rock N' Roll Express!" Richard announced.
(Robert and Ricky came up the steel steps as the crowd chanted "ROCK N' ROLL! ROCK N' ROLL! ROCK N' ROLL!" with both men climbing in the ring.)
("Toxicity" by System of a Down)
(The crowd boo as smoke machines go off with CJ and Tyler walking out with black hoodies on and "Nightmare" Zach Craft crawling out in his normal attire. He goes up to one knee seeing through his face paint as CJ and Tyler throw back their hoods.)
"Their opponents, first, being accompanied by "Nightmare" Zach Craft, from the inner city of Pound City, weighing in at a total combined weight of 507 lbs., Nightmare in Pound City!" Richard announced.
(CJ and Tyler walked down the steps ignoring the fans as Zach followed them slinking past hands tapping him. CJ took off his hoodie showing his black singlet with "Pound City" on the back in red coloring and Tyler shows his black trunks with "Pound City" on the back as both men wear black boots.)
("3 Kings (Instrumental)" by O.B.)
(The crowd cheered louder for Brian and Davey with Teddy Hart joining the two wearing a "Hart Dynasty" black shirt and jeans with white sneakers as he led the charge down the stairs.)
"Being accompanied by Teddy Hart and representing Major League Wrestling, weighing in at a total combined weight of 485 lbs., The New Era Heart Foundation!" Richard announced.
(Brian comes down first slapping fives with the fans before sliding into the ring pointing at both teams while Davey wipes his boots on the ring apron coming in through the middle rope.)
("Blackout" by The Falcon)
(Colton comes through the curtain on the right as Driston and Caleb followed him out with Caleb wearing a jean jacket with a black patch on the back with a single white feather present. He wears black trunks with the same white feather symbol on the back and a grey trim with black boots and Driston wears teal blue tights with white lines down the legs to black boots. Driston also wears an orange leather jacket adjusting it slightly.)
"Being accompanied to the ring by Colton Napier, weighing in at a total combined weight of 478 lbs., The Remnants!" Richard announced.
(Colton wears his usual red and silver hoodie putting his hands together as he smirked at the boos his group received while Caleb and Driston look off with blank stares. Colton led them both
ringside whispering chanting in their ears before they hopped on the apron staring down Brian and Davey.)
("Back From The Dead (Wrestle and Flow Remix)" by Josiah Williams)
(The crowd booed as Yohann and Logan Olleres came out making their USPW debut wearing their blue and red hoodies respectively with their names on the back four times. Yohann has his
hair dyed blue while he wears blue gym shorts and white sneakers while Logan wears red gym shorts and red Reebok sneakers. Logan did a shoulder rotation down the stairs as they trash talked the crowd.)
"From the Philippines, weighing in at a total combined weight of 310 lbs., The Yolo Twins!" Richard announced.
(The brothers came down slapping fives with each promising they were winning the gold in their debut and praised management for the opportunity as they started heading around the ring. Logan hops on the north side apron hopping over the top rope rolling up on one knee while Yohann raised a fist and Logan crosses both arms with finger guns.)
("When The Smoke Clears (Outlaw Edition)" by DCC)
(The crowd cheers as James Storm comes out in a black cowboy hat, sunglasses, a brown trench coat with a skeleton version of James sipping a beer on the back, black trunks with "Storm" on the back and his initials on the front as well as maroon boots. He also has his title around his waist. Eli Drake is wearing a black sleeveless shirt with "El-I Drake!" in bold white on the back and dark green trunks with black boots as he raises his title high in the air.)
"Weighing in at a total combined weight of 464 lbs., they are the current NWA World Tag Team Champions, James Storm and Eli Drake!" Richard announced.
(James rocks out with the male fans head banging to the rock music of his theme as Eli raised his title for the cheering fans. James comes up the steel steps climbing the upper left corner and unhooking his title to lift it high. He jumps off joining Eli in the ring as they hand the titles over to AEW referee Aubrey Edwards as she raises them very high for the audience.)
"Very high stakes for all six teams in this match as we have new faces other than expected and this is anything goes basically," Greg stated.
"Storm and Drake at a huge disadvantage not even needing to be involved in the final result and this bodes trouble for themselves. They need to make sure to be in the ring at all costs," Jasmynn added.
(Starting out would be Brian as he takes off his shirt, Ricky getting some warmups in, and Caleb taking off his jean jacket. All other teams took their place on the apron getting set for the beginning of the match.)
The referee rings the bell as all three legal competitors circle each other as Caleb locks up with Brian, but Brian hits the head of Caleb multiple times and gets a Headbutt in knocking Caleb on his back. Brian stomps down on Caleb as Ricky stands back letting the younger star get his anger out before he gets fully into the match. Brian gets Caleb up in the upper left corner where the Yolo Twins are as he trash talks them to stay out of this and he continues punching Caleb back. Caleb gets an elbow to the gut of Brian and then hits a knee making Brian back off. Ricky tried for a kick to the gut, but Caleb does a Leg Sweep to the veteran and then sends elbows to the back. He gets Ricky up whipping him off the west end ropes and he hits a Back Body Drop as Ricky grabs his back in pain.
"Pretty slow start as Caleb gets in the driver's seat after Brian goes for revenge against the Falcon's Prophecy," Russ observed.
Caleb gets Brian up whipping Brian off the north end ropes, but gets a sudden tag from Davey on Brian's back. Brian comes back to eat a Spinebuster from Caleb, but Davey taps Caleb on his right shoulder and he eats an elbow to head taking him down. Davey then gets Caleb up and lifts him into a military press dropping him over the knee making Caleb scream in pain. Teddy gets the crowd cheering for his partners as Davey gets Caleb up hitting a Snap DDT. Ricky gets a few shots to the gut on Davey and hits a kick to the gut trying for a Piledriver, but Yohann tags Ricky's back getting himself in the action. Ricky was told to get back over to the upper right corner where Robert stood and Yohann hits a Dropkick to Davey making him stumble and then Yohann hits another Dropkick making Davey bounce off the east end ropes as Yohann hits his own DDT.
"Yohann taking full control as the crowd doesn't like these newcomers. They could make history winning the historic titles in their very first match," Greg stated.
Yohann taunted to the crowd and even trash talked Teddy Hart as Caleb hits a Superkick taking down the loudmouth. Caleb tags Driston in from the east side apron as both men grab Davey up hitting a Double Suplex allowing Driston to hook the left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Logan broke the count before he was sent back to the apron.
Driston gets Davey up focusing more on his current rival trying for a Inverted DDT, but Yohann used Davey's body to step up hitting an Enzurgiri to Driston letting him fall through the middle rope to the north side. Yohann then hits a Standing Moonsault on Davey hooking the right leg.
"1…" The ref counted, but Davey gained the strength to get the shoulder up quickly.
Yohann gets up and gets the bigger man up before Davey hits a Axe Handle into the west side ropes before hitting a Release Throw on Yohann making the young twin land on his stomach. Davey gets Yohann up before hitting a Snap Vertical Suplex making Yohann grab his back in agony. Driston slides back in going for Davey, but he gets a Big Boot straight to the jaw! Davey tags Robert in as the old veteran grabs both boys knocking their heads together as Yohann goes out near the announce tables and Robert hits a clothesline to the outside to Driston near the ramp. Robert then eyed Driston down and ran the east end ropes hitting a Suicide Dive to take down Driston as the crowd screams in cheers!
"A man of Robert's age doing that is completely impressive. He's in his early 60's for pete's sake!" Russ exclaimed.
Robert slapped fives with the fans as CJ clocks Robert on the head sending the old man in the ring before grabbing Driston to slide him in as well, but tagged Driston out and CJ became legal in the match. CJ then positioned himself in the upper left corner before he runs hitting a Spear to Robert going for pin hooking the right leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Yohann hits a Springboard Elbow Drop to CJ's back to break the count.
Yohann tags Eli in as the former Impact star hits a Dropkick to CJ taking him down and then gets the Pound City member up hitting forearms to get CJ into the bottom right corner. Robert gets to his feet and joins Eli in kicking down CJ in the corner before Robert backs up and runs hitting a Rolling Cannonball making the crowd cheer, Eli drags CJ to the middle and shouts with the crowd "E-LI DRAKE!" before hitting an elbow to the chest and popping up to meet Robert eye-to-eye. These two quickly lock up as Robert gets Eli in a straight headlock, but Eli reverses into a wristlock behind the back leading Robert to try and bounce himself off the east end ropes. He bounces off with Eli rolling to his feet keeping Eli on the ground shoulders first hitting a knee Drop to the head.
"Robert and Eli being straight NWA alumni competing one-on-one for their teams and those illustrious belts," Jasmynn stated.
Robert then tagged Ricky in as Gibson gets Eli up for Ricky and Ricky runs the north end ropes hitting a Lariat to taker down Eli. Ricky pins Eli shoving his head to the side.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Eli kicks out tat 2.3!
Ricky gets Eli up before CJ passes in a steel chair from the north side and heading back in grabbing it to smash Ricky in the head. CJ then hits Eli over the head and then hits a shot to Ricky on the back getting boos filling the air. CJ focuses on Ricky hitting two more chair shots to the back as Tyler passes another one for his partner. CJ grabs the second chair setting it up in the middle and tags Tyler in grabbing Ricky to sit him in the chair facing Tyler to get a Springboard Missile Dropkick knocking the Rocker out of his seat. Tyler hooked both legs of Ricky.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Robert broke up the count at 2.5!
"Missile Dropkick and no! Robert with the breakup for his best friend," Greg stated.
Tyler glares down Robert before getting Ricky up and trash talking the veteran whipping him off the east end ropes, but Eli bypasses Ricky hitting a Running Bulldog to a bewildered Tyler. Eli then hit a Scoop Slam to Ricky putting him out of commission for the meantime. Eli stalks Tyler trying for the Gravy Train early, but Caleb tags himself in making himself legal. Eli tries to argue with the referee, but gets sent back over to his corner and Caleb hits a Spinning Backfist to Tyler. Ricky gets up and Caleb hits a Superkick over the top rope sending Ricky crashing to the floor. Caleb comes back to Tyler whipping him off the east end ropes, but Brian tags Tyler unbeknownst to Caleb and Caleb hits a Spinebuster to Tyler. Brian then attacked Caleb from behind and started laying shots to the head.
"Brian back in the match and he's not wasting any time going after his prey!" Russ exclaimed.
The crowd chanted "LET'S GO, BRIAN! KICK HIS ASS! LET'S GO, BRIAN! KICK HIS ASS! LET'S GO, BRIAN! KICK HIS ASS!" as Brian breathes heavily hyping himself up. Logan tagged the back of Ricky getting in the match himself and approached, but Brian glared at him with crazy eyes. Logan then ducked under the bottom rope wanting no part of that. Colton gets on the apron smirking at Brian as the son of Brian Pillman tried getting at the cult leader, but Colton jumped off last minute allowing Caleb to hit a Low Blow making Brian cough and go to his knees.
"A cheap shot by Caleb after his leader made the distraction possible for him to keep the chance alive," Greg observed.
Caleb then rolled up Brian, but Brian kicked out before 1 and got super angry screaming as he hit clothesline after clothesline after clothesline before hitting a Dropkick to finish it off. He tagged Davey back in the match as the sons of wrestlers worked out a tag team move with Davey lifting Caleb up for a Release Throw into a Catching Brainbuster from Brian! Davey then hooked both legs of Caleb.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Robert kicked the back of Davey to break the count.
Logan slides back in the match and then hits a Superkick to Davey's chin knocking him away and Logan covers Caleb.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Caleb kicked out after 2 straight away.
Caleb gets back to his feet and hits a slap to the cheek of Logan before kicking the gut running the south end ropes to connect a Complete Shot making Logan go on his back. Davey gets up and Caleb hits one more Superkick making Davey stumble and then hits a Reverse Complete Shot on Davey down on top of Logan. Caleb rolled Davey off hooking Logan's left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Yohann hits a Slingshot Swanton Bomb to break the count.
Caleb gets back to his feet, but Yohann hits an Enzurgiri knocking Caleb down before helping his brother to their corner tagging himself in. Robert wants one more crack in the match tagging himself in by Davey's back as the Hall of Famer enters the ring against young Yohann. Yohann tried punching the head, but Robert stopped him allowing the veteran to shake his head before hitting a massive Uppercut to the young Filipino. Yohann grabs his chin before Robert gets him up and he hits a famous Piledriver before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but CJ broke up the count at 2.5!
"CJ with the save as Gibson trying to bring this match to a close. All six teams breathing new life in this contest," Russ stated.
Caleb then hit a Zig-Zag on Gibson getting booed in the process before he runs to tag Driston in as Driston heads to the lower right corner going up. Driston then hits a Diving Leg Drop to Gibson and then a Leg Drop to Yohann before hooking Gibson's left leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Ricky pulled Driston off his partner.
Brian gets in and hits a Lariat to Driston causing the man to go outside and Pillman Jr. follows him outside knocking the head off the barricade. Gibson uses the north end ropes to get up and Yohann starts stirring himself as Ricky hyped the audience up to chant "ROCK N' ROLL! ROCK N' ROLL! ROCK N' ROLL!" and Gibson tagged Ricky in for the hot tag. Ricky sent a knee to the back of Yohann and got the youngster up hitting a Swinging Neckbreaker before hyping the crowd up some more. Ricky takes off his shirt and throws it into the crowd wanting to bring an end to this match, but CJ gets in the ring trying for a Running Crossbody, but Ricky holds down the top rope sending the big man over. Tyler gets in, but Storm comes in delivering the Last Call Superkick making Tyler roll out of the ring. Yohann managed to tag in his twin brother and bent over allowing Logan to hop in hitting an Assisted Buckshot Lariat to Ricky. Logan then hit a Superkick to Storm sending him outside.
"You're joking?! Are the Yolo Twins really gonna do it in their debut?" Greg asked.
Logan then waited for Yohann to get to his feet ready for the Two Night Stand (3D Drop), but Eli Drake tagged Ricky's back coming in as both twins went up to him, but Drake hits a Double DDT. He then grabs Logan hoisting him on the shoulders hitting the Gravy Train! Eli then hooked the right leg of Logan.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang.
("When The Smoke Clears (Outlaw Edition)" by DCC)
"Here are your winners and STILL the NWA World Tag Team Champions, Eli Drake and James Storm!" Richard announced.
"What a match and every team brought everything with them, but the kitchen sink. The Rock N' Roll Express demonstrating age is just a number and The New Era Hart Foundation getting a little revenge for what happened at Rush Hour," Russ explained.
"The Yolo Twins almost did it had Drake not been in the right place at the right time. That was an expert move," Greg added.
(Drake screamed getting his tag belt and Storm joined with his partner as the referee raised both their hands. Ricky and Robert joined their friends in the ring hugging them raising their hands, but the legends got their arms raised in return showing the legendary status they set even past their prime.)