BTWF Octane (November Week 2)
The camera panned to the stage, where 'Are You Ready' by Disturbed played, causing the crowd to explode as pyro went off on the stage and from around the TitanTron. The camera panned throughout the cheering crowd, who were showing off their signs and making faces to the camera. The camera then panned to the commentary table, where Jim, Beth, and Okabe were sitting and smiling at the camera.
"Welcome to another exciting episode of BTWF Octane ladies and gentlemen! From Jacksonville Florida, I'm Jim Cornette alongside my broadcast partners, Beth Vanderwood and Rintaro Okabe!" Cornette introduced as Beth and Okabe waved at the camera in sync with Cornette naming them.
"That's right Jim, we have plenty of—what's going on?" Beth asked as she noticed that a lot of fans were turning their attention towards the stairwell. The crowd was reacting to Katsuki Bakugo leading the NWO (Mercury Black, Kite, Duncan, and Marco Diaz) down to the ring, with irritation clear as day on his face.
"It looks like Intensity's Katsuki Bakugo wants to get his revenge on Natsu Dragneel after what happened in the main event of Intensity!" Okabe exclaimed as security tried to tell Bakugo and the rest of the NWO to leave, but Bakugo and the rest of the NWO simply pushed them away before Marco went to get Bakugo a microphone. Bakugo and the NWO then rolled into the ring, and the crowd continued cheering and booing as Bakugo glared at the stage.
"Natsu! You fucking piece of shit extra! You cost me the BTWF World Heavyweight Championship on Intensity, and I'm here to get my pound of flesh!" Bakugo yelled out, with the crowd chanting 'Natsu' in response while Bakugo and the rest of the NWO were waiting for the BTWF Champion to come out.
"What're you scared, Natsu!? Come out and get what you deserve for costing me MY championship!" Bakugo yelled out once again. After another moment, Natsu came strutting out of the back with the BTWF Championship slung over his shoulder as he went to the tech area, and grabbed a microphone.
"Hey, Bakugo, how've you been? I can tell that you got up on the wrong side of the floor this morning. Look, as much as I would love to finish what we started, I don't really want to become a victim of the numbers game," Natsu explained, not registering the fact that Bakugo was absolutely livid at him.
"Oh, so you are scared! I thought you liked a good ol' fashioned fight!" Bakugo egged on as the rest of the NWO continued yelling at Natsu. However, Natsu just rolled his eyes with a smirk on his face as he walked closer to the ring.
"Look Bakugo, I love a good fight as much as anyone, but that doesn't mean I'm stupid. If I come into that ring, you're gonna have your lackeys beat me up before you put me down with the AP Shot or put me in your Indian Deathlock. If you want me to get in the ring, send the lackeys out of the ring, and we fight champion-to-former champion," Natsu responded with a smirk, causing the crowd to cheer as Bakugo looked as though he was going to pop a blood vessel in the ring. After a moment of thinking about it, Bakugo told the NWO to leave the ring and stay at ringside. Once the group left the ring, Natsu ran into the ring, put down the BTWF Championship, and tackled Bakugo to the ground.
"And the fights on! Bakugo and Natsu are exchanging fists in the middle of the ring!" Okabe exclaimed as security immediately came from the back and took the NWO away from ringside, causing the crowd to cheer. Bakugo saw this in his peripheral vision and was distracted for long enough that Natsu was able to hit Bakugo in the side of the head with a kick. This allowed more security to come into the ring and separate the two, with the crowd chanting 'Let them Fight!' as Natsu and Bakugo continued to try and fight each other as security dragged Natsu, Bakugo, and the rest of the NWO.
"Thankfully, we have some security out here to quell some of this chaos. Until then, let's take it to the back where we have Hana Uzaki with BTWF World Women's Champion Rei Ayanami," Cornette explained as the camera panned to the backstage interview area where Rei Ayanami was standing next to her with the BTWF World Women's Championship around her waist
"Thank you, Jim, as I have the Women's Champion Rei Ayanami next to me, who in the main event of this broadcast will face Akira Hayami in a one on one match with the title on the line," Uzaki explained as Rei nodded and moved the microphone closer to her mouth as she patted the Championship around her waist.
"That's right, and this match means much more to me than just a simple championship match," Rei explained as Uzaki looked at her with a raised eyebrow.
"What do you mean, Rei?" Uzaki asked.
"Well, for the past couple of months, Akira has been in every aspect of my life. Whether it be the injury to my leg thanks to her F-5ing me into the steel ring post, whether it be nearly injuring my husband during our Mixed Gender Tag Team match at New Horizons, and even with all the tweets, she sent out calling me out. I want to end it tonight, and will retain my BTWF World Women's Championship tonight," Rei explained as Uzaki nodded before taking the microphone back.
"Well, I think I speak for the BTWF fanbase when I say good luck to you," Hana said as she outstretched her hand for a handshake, and Rei responded by accepting the handshake.
"I appreciate the sentiment Hana, but I don't need luck," Rei said before she left the backstage interview area. The camera panned to the stage, where 'Not Gonna Die' by Skillet played, causing the crowd to explode as Shinji walked out of the back, with the BTWF United States Championship around his waist. Shinji then got to the middle of the stage, and shot both of his fists up, causing pyro to go off on the stage.
"The following contest is a gauntlet match, where if any member of Enter Enterprises wins, that winning member will receive a United States Championship match at Christmas Chaos! Approaching the ring, from Tokyo Japan, he is the BTWF United States Champion, 'Undisputed' Shinji Ikari!" Mary Hughes announced as Shinji patted his United States Championship belt before hi-fiving the cheering fans.
"Well thankfully, the security was able to separate Bakugo, the NWO, and Natsu, and even kick Bakugo and Natsu out of the arena," Cornette explained as Shinji ran to the ringside area, stopped right in front of the ring, and took the BTWF United States Championship off of his waist before shooting both of his fists up again, with his right fist holding the BTWF United States Championship.
"Shinji, last week, accepted Mr. Enter's challenge for three of his wrestlers to face Shinji in a gauntlet match, where the winner will get a shot at the United States Championship at the Christmas Chaos PPV," Okabe explained as Shinji rolled into the ring, and lifted the BTWF United States Championship up once again, before 'Sound of Madness' by Shinedown played, causing the crowd to boo as Joe, Bonifer, Owen, and Manabo came out with Mr. Enter following them.
"And introducing his opponent first, representing Enter Enterprises, from Tom's River New Jersey, Joe Wolf!" Mary Hughes announced as Joe and Enter started talking with each other, with Joe smirking at Shinji. Manabo, Bonifer, and Owen then surrounded the ring, causing the crowd to boo louder as Joe rolled into the ring. Joe got right into Shinji's face and started yelling at him, which Shinji responded to by patting Joe on the head.
"Shinji doesn't seem fazed by Joe's trash-talking, but we'll see how he does in this match," Beth explained as the referee made sure both men were ready before ringing the bell. Joe and Shinji locked up in the middle of the ring, and after nearly thirty seconds of trying to push the other away, Shinji was able to push Joe into the corner, before once again patting him on the head in a patronizing manner. Shinji backed away with a chuckle before Joe ran out of the corner and put Shinji in a headlock.
"This match is underway, and Joe has Shinji in a tight headlock," Cornette explained as Shinji punched Joe in the gut, and then pushed him away, but the crowd cheered as when Joe rebounded, Shinji sent Joe down with a dropkick right to the face. The crowd continued to cheer as Shinji ran the ropes and hit a jumping double foot stomp to Joe's chest, and then picked him up in a Front Facelock. Joe was able to get back to his feet, and punched Shinji a couple of times before sending him down with a snapmare, and put him in a headlock. After about another thirty seconds in the hold, Shinji was able to get back to his feet, and much to the crowd's delight, jumped over Joe, hitting him with a Sliced Bread #2 before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…
"Shinji with that impressive counter out of the headlock into a Sliced Bread!" Beth exclaimed as Shinji picked Joe up and Irish whipped him into the corner. Shinji ran into the corner and hit Joe in the midsection with a running knee before sending him down with a Snapmare, and running the ropes to hit him with a dropkick to the face. Shinji then stomped on Joe's chest a couple of times before hitting him with a Standing Moonsault. Shinji put Joe back in a seated position and then hit him with a dropkick to the back of the head.
"Shinji dominating the early goings of this match, hitting another dropkick to the head of Joe Wolf," Okabe narrated as Shinji quickly went for another pin, hooking both of his legs back.
Ref: 1…2
"Shinji going for another pin, knowing that he possibly has two more matches coming up, and wants to be in as good a shape as he can for those matches," Cornette explained as Shinji picked Joe up, and hit him with multiple knife-edge chops to the chest before hitting him with a spinning kick to the gut. However, when Shinji attempted to run the ropes, Joe grabbed Shinji by the back of the tights and attempted to hit him with a back suplex, but Shinji was able to shift his weight so that he could hit Joe with a Bulldog.
"Shinji showing off his wrestling acumen with a bulldog, sending Joe's face crashing right into the ring mat!" Beth exclaimed as Shinji went into the corner, attempting to finish the match early with a Peace of Mind (Curb Stomp), but while Joe was distracting the referee, Enter grabbed Shinji's leg, causing Shinji to turn around and kick Enter away, which caused Bonifer to jump up onto the apron. However, the crowd booed as Joe pushed the referee away from him and hit Shinji in the back of the leg with a kick before hitting a chop block.
"Joe, using this slight distraction, is able to send Shinji to his knees!" Okabe exclaimed as Joe started stomping on Shinji's back and leg before pushing Joe picked Shinji up by the hair, and slammed him into the top turnbuckle face first. The crowd continued to boo as Joe turned Shinji around, and started hitting him with multiple right-handed jabs to the face before choking him with his elbow. The referee pulled Joe back, which allowed Manabo to sneak in a couple of cheap shots to the side of the head.
"And Manabo getting involved in the match to give Joe an even bigger advantage!" Beth exclaimed in anger as Joe pulled Shinji out of the corner, and hit him with a neckbreaker before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…
"Shinji kicking out at a count of one, but Joe still has a hold of the BTWF United States Champion!" Cornette exclaimed as Joe grabbed Shinji by the hair, and started hitting him with multiple Crossface shots. The crowd continued to boo as Joe hit multiple Ronnie Garvin-style stomps to Shinji's arms, legs, chest, and the top of his head. Joe then put his foot on Shinji's face and posed for the crowd before hitting him with a Jumping Leg Drop across the throat before going for another pin, hooking both of his legs back.
Ref: 1…2
"Joe with a much deeper cover there, but Shinji was still able to kick out," Okabe explained as Joe picked Shinji back up, and started kicking Shinji in the leg before running the ropes, and hit him with a running knee to the back, sending him crashing into the middle rope. As Shinji's head was hanging outside of the ring on the middle rope. Joe started choking Shinji with his knee, pushing Shinji's throat into the ropes.
"Joe now trying to choke the air out of Shinji's lungs," Beth noted as Joe ran the ropes and hit a jumping leg lariat to Shinji's back before sending him down with a Reverse DDT. Joe then ran the ropes and hit a jumping knee drop to the top of Shinji's head before picking Shinji back up. The crowd continued booing as Joe started hitting Shinji with multiple forearms to the side of the face before kneeing him in the gut several times. Joe attempted to hit Shinji with a DDT, but the crowd cheered as Shinji started punching Joe in the gut.
"Shinji isn't done yet! We know that he will fight until the bitter end!" Beth exclaimed, but the crowd went back to booing as Joe kicked Shinji in the right kneecap before sending him down with a Snap DDT before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Well you're right about him not being done Beth, but that DDT stopped whatever momentum Shinji was trying to create," Cornette responded as Joe looked at the referee in shock before he started stomping on Shinji's face multiple times before attempting to climb the turnbuckles. However, before Joe could get over the second turnbuckle, Shinji got onto all fours, crawled to the corner, and grabbed Joe's leg, trying to pull him off of the turnbuckles. Joe responded by turning around, and kicking Shinji in the side of the head multiple times, and pushed him away before continuing to climb up to the top rope.
"Joe able to send Shinji back to the ground, but what does Joe have planned once he gets to the top rope?" Okabe asked as Joe balanced himself on the top rope, and dived off of the top rope with a diving headbutt. However, Shinji was able to lift both of his knees up, sending Joe crashing into Shinji's knees, causing the crowd to cheer as Shinji started rolling into the corner, and using the turnbuckles and the ropes to pull himself back to his feet.
"Well, it doesn't matter now because Shinji was able to counter the diving headbutt Joe was trying to hit!" Cornette exclaimed as Joe got back up to his feet with a hand over his chest, and attempted to run into the corner, but Shinji was able to counter with a kick to the face. The crowd cheered as Shinji pushed Joe away, hit him with three clotheslines, a jumping enziguri, and a standing shooting star press.
"Shinji starting to build momentum again, as Joe is once again in a seated position!" Beth exclaimed as Shinji jumped up to the middle rope, and hit a back elbow to Joe's back. The crowd continued to cheer as Shinji got the fans to clap along with him as he picked Joe back up, and put him in position for the Powerbomb. Shinji attempted to hit a Corner Powerbomb onto Joe, but Joe responded by hitting Shinji in the top of the head with multiple elbows before rolling Shinji up with a Sunset Flip.
Ref: 1…2..
Shinji was able to kick out of the attempted pin and hit a seated Joe with a running knee to the face before going for another pin, hooking both of his legs back.
Ref: 1…2..
"Shinji almost got the pin there after that vicious knee to the face!" Okabe exclaimed as Shinji picked Joe up, kicked him in the gut, and ran the ropes to hit him with a Peace of Mind (Curb Stomp). However, Joe responded with a running knee of his own to Shinji's face and then ran the ropes, attempting a clothesline, but Shinji was able to counter with a Sling Blade. Shinji then picked Joe up and attempted to hit him with the Pedigree, but Joe pushed him away and attempted to hit Shinji with a Superkick.
"Joe trying to go for the Superkick, but Shinji caught him!" Cornette exclaimed as Joe tried to pull his leg out from Shinji's grasp, but Shinji responded by kicking the back of Joe's knee, picking him up into a Powerbomb position, and ran into the corner to hit Joe with a Running Corner Powerbomb. The crowd cheered as when Joe fell down to his knees, Shinji ran the ropes, and finally sent Joe's face crashing into the mat with a Peace of Mind (Curb Stomp) before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, Shinji Ikari has defeated Joe Wolf!" Mary Hughes announced as Bonifer ran into the ring, and started stomping on Shinji just before he was able to get up, causing the crowd to boo as he grabbed Shinji by the hair. Manabo pulled Joe out of the ring as Bonifer sent Shinji into the corner, and attempted to run into the corner with a Running Back Elbow. However, the crowd cheered as Shinji was able to get out of the way, sending Bonifer crashing back first into the corner.
"Bonifer tried to get an advantage by attacking Shinji right after he beat Joe Wolf, but Shinji was able to counter!" Okabe narrated as Shinji started punching Bonifer in the face in the corner until the referee pulled him out of the corner. However, Shinji was able to get back into the corner, and hit multiple forearms to the side of Bonifer's face before climbing up to the middle rope, and continued punching Bonifer in the side of the head.
"It looks like Bonifer's attack only made Shinji angrier, as he is unleashing a series of punches and elbows to the head of Bonifer!" Cornette exclaimed as Bonifer grabbed Shinji's tights, and attempted to hit Shinji with a Powerbomb, but Shinji was able to counter by hitting Bonifer with a Hurricanrana. The crowd continued to cheer as Shinji ran the ropes and hit a running dropkick to the side of Bonifer's head before rolling him up for a pin.
Ref: 1…
"Shinji nearly took Bonifer's head off with that dropkick, but it was not enough to put Bonifer away," Beth explained as Shinji stomped on Bonifer before mounting Bonifer in the back and started punching him in the face. The crowd continued to cheer as Shinji ran the ropes and hit a Springboard Leg Drop across Bonifer's neck before going to the top rope, attempting a diving maneuver. However, the crowd booed as Bonifer rolled out of the ring, and started yelling at the fans as Shinji turned himself around to face Bonifer on the outside.
"Bonifer better turn around, as he may not like what's about to happen!" Cornette exclaimed as Shinji dived off of the top rope, and hit Bonifer, who was still arguing with some of the fans, hitting him with a Diving Crossbody to Bonifer's back, sending Bonifer crashing face first into the ring mats. The crowd cheered as Shinji kipped back to his feet, and raised both of his fists up, before looking at Enter, Manabo, and Owen arguing with him.
"Shinji with a crossbody to Bonifer's back, but he has to be careful and make sure Enter Enterprises don't distract him for too long," Okabe warned as Shinji grabbed Bonifer by the hair, and started punching him in the side of the head before throwing him into the steel ring post. The crowd continued to cheer as Shinji backed away from Bonifer, ran at him, and hit Bonifer with another Hurricanrana that sent him crashing head first into the fan barricade as the referee continued to count the two men out.
Ref: 1…2…3
"Bonifer sent into the fan barricade with another beautiful Hurricanrana by Shinji!" Cornette exclaimed as Shinji set Bonifer up in a seated position with his back against the fan barricade. Shinji backed away with a prone Bonifer and attempted to hit him with a Running Knee Strike, but Bonifer was able to dodge, causing the crowd to boo as Shinji rammed his knee into the fan barricade.
"And Shinji sending his damaged knee into the fan barricade!" Beth exclaimed as Bonifer, while still on all fours, grabbed Shinji's knee, and started punching his knee as the referee continued to count both men out.
Ref: …4…5…6
Bonifer then picked Shinji up in a Shin Breaker position and hit Shinji with the Shin Breaker using the fan barricade. The crowd continued to boo as Bonifer grabbed Shinji's leg, and hit him with a Dragon Screw that sent Shinji's side and shoulder into the fan barricade. Bonifer and the rest of Enter Enterprises around the ringside area started gloating and yelling at the fans before Bonifer picked Shinji up by the ears, and started slamming his face into the steel ring apron as the referee continued his count.
Ref: …7…8
"Bonifer needs to get Shinji back into the ring if he wants to get that United States Championship match," Okabe advised as Bonifer finally did throw Shinji back into the ring. The crowd continued to boo as Bonifer started stomping on Shinji's back before grabbing Shinji's leg, and smashing his knee into the canvas. Bonifer then went onto the second rope and hit a jumping stomp onto the back of Shinji's knee.
"Bonifer continuing what his partner, Joe Wolf, started by targeting Shinji's right leg," Cornette explained as Bonifer grabbed Shinji's leg, and started punching his knee before grabbing one of his legs, and started swinging him around. After multiple rotations, Bonifer threw Shinji away into the center of the ring and then ran the ropes to hit a jumping headbutt to Shinji's chest before going for the pin, hooking his right leg back.
Ref: 1…2.
"Shinji once again getting his leg targeted by the wrestlers of Enter Enterprises," Beth narrated as Bonifer grabbed Shinji's legs, and dragged his leg to the ropes, and started stretching Shinji's right leg using the bottom ropes. Bonifer backed away as the referee was telling him off, allowing Joe and Enter to attack Shinji's right knee, causing the crowd to boo louder. Bonifer grabbed Shinji by the hair and hit him with a Saito Suplex before climbing up to the top rope, causing the crowd to boo as he flipped the crowd the bird.
"Bonifer looks to be going for the Moonsault here!" Okabe exclaimed as Bonifer smirked back at Shinji's prone body, and hit him with a diving moonsault, causing the crowd to boo louder before he went for the pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"What!? Shinji was able to kick out of that devastating moonsault!" Beth exclaimed in shock as Bonifer got up and started yelling at the referee. However, Enter told him to focus on Shinji, which Bonifer obeyed, and picked him up for the Stump Puller Piledriver. However, Shinji headbutted Bonifer in the gut multiple times before pushing Bonifer away and attempted to hit him with a Jumping Enziguri. However, Bonifer was able to duck, but Shinji was able to quickly get back to his feet and hit Bonifer with a Fly to the Moon (Superkick) before both he and Bonifer fell down to the canvas.
"And Shinji, sending Bonifer's teeth to the 10th row before falling to the mat!" Cornette exclaimed as Shinji tried to pull himself using the ropes, as he started punching his leg to try and get the blood flowing back into his leg. Bonifer also got back to his feet and attempted to hit Shinji with a clothesline, but Shinji was able to grab Bonifer by his sides, send him down with the Ranhei, and put Bonifer on his knees before hitting him with another Superkick before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Bonifer barely rolling his shoulder off of the mat, as Shinji is starting to breathe heavily from these back to back matches," Beth explained as Shinji went up to the top rope, and attempted to hit a moonsault of his own, but Bonifer was able to lift his knees. The crowd booed as Bonifer grabbed Shinji's leg, and locked him in an Achilles Lock, causing Shinji to try and drag himself to the ropes. After a minute in the hold, Shinji grabbed the bottom rope with both of his hands, causing the crowd to cheer as the referee dragged Bonifer away from Shinji.
"Shinji may have made it to the ropes, but that Achilles Lock has done even more damage to the knee," Okabe explained as Shinji limped back to his feet, and when Bonifer attempted to go after his leg again, Shinji started hitting Bonifer with multiple back-fists before pushing him away, and attempting another Fly to the Moon (Superkick). However, Bonifer was able to counter by grabbing his foot and attempting to put him in an Ankle Lock, but the crowd cheered as Shinji was able to push Bonifer into the ropes, and when he rebounded, Shinji hit him with a German Suplex.
"Nice German suplex by Shinji! But his leg is still giving him plenty of trouble!" Cornette exclaimed as Shinji grabbed both of Bonifer's arms, and hit him with multiple knee strikes to Bonifer's unobstructed face before picking him up, and hitting him with a Pedigree. The crowd cheered louder as Shinji went into the corner, and waited for Bonifer to get his knees, and when he did, Shinji ran the ropes and hit Bonifer with the Peace of Mind (Curb Stomp) before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, Shinji Ikari has beaten Charlie Bonifer!" Mary Hughes announced as rather than Owen, Manabo rolled into the ring, and grabbed Shinji by the throat.
"Shinji won the second match of this Gauntlet match, but what the hell is Manabo doing!?" Beth asked as Manabo hit Shinji with a Chokeslam. The crowd booed as Manabo trash-talked a downed Shinji as he went out of the ring, and then dragged Bonifer out of the ring. Owen then walked up the steel steps and into the ring as Shinji was still on the ground from the Chokeslam. The crowd booed as Owen ran the ropes to hit an Earthquake Splash, but Shinji was able to lift his knees up, causing the crowd to cheer as Owen backed away holding his thighs and the insides of his legs.
"How the hell is Shinji still able to fight back after Manabo's hellacious chokeslam!?" Okabe exclaimed as Shinji got up to his feet as quickly as he could before hitting Owen with multiple punches and palm strikes to the side of the head. However, Owen was able to put Shinji down after multiple knees to the gut, causing the crowd to boo as Owen hit Shinji with a Belly to Belly Suplex. Owen then pulled Shinji into the corner and climbed up to the second rope before hitting Shinji in the chest with the Banzai Drop before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, Owen has pinned Shinji Ikari! Therefore, here is your winner, and the new #1 contender for the BTWF United States Championship, Owen!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd booed while Enter rolled into the ring, and jumped up and down in celebration as Owen feigned having to breathe heavily as if he had a hard-fought match as Manabo, Joe, and Bonifer came into the ring to celebrate.
"Enter has got his wish, as Owen is the #1 contender for the BTWF United States Championship at Christmas Chaos!" Cornette exclaimed as Joe and Bonifer pushed Shinji out of the ring, as Owen continued to celebrate. Enter grabbed the BTWF United States Championship from the ringside attendant and handed the championship to Owen, who grabbed it and raised it over his head.
"Enter trying to show the fans a prelude of what could happen at Christmas Chaos, but first, we have to get through Bragging Rights," Beth explained as Owen looked over the top rope and outside of the ring, with Shinji sitting up with both of his arms wrapped around his chest and midsection. Owen threw the BTWF United States Championship back at Shinji before continuing to celebrate in the ring with his teammates.
"That's right, as Shinji is going up against the BTWF International Champion at the Bragging Rights PPV, so you have to know that Enter is going to check in on that match," Okabe explained as the camera panned to the backstage interview area, as Zia Simpson was standing next to Yuko Yoshida, who had a microphone in her hand.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with the leader of the Octane Women's Bragging Rights Team, Zia Simpson. Now Zia, can you give us any details on potential matches for your team?" Yuko asked as Zia grabbed a folded piece of paper from her jeans pocket, and unfolded it as she nodded.
"I can give you a couple of matches that me and the General Managers talked about. For tonight, Erza Scarlet of the Beautiful People will take on one member of the Sisterhood of Darkness, Xochi Melendez. Next week, my girls Ochako Uraraka and Zoey Hanson will take on Millianna and Kagura Mikazuchi, and Alex Vasquez will take on the loser of the BTWF World Women's Championship match tonight," Zia explained as Yuko felt compelled to interrupt by pulling the microphone back.
"Zia, forgive me for interrupting, but I'm kind of surprised that you would consider a couple of these women for your team. Xochi is a member of the Sisterhood of Darkness, which is a faction you have had problems with for months. You also have had a feud with Akira Hayami, so it seems surprising that you would consider these two," Yuko explained as Zia nodded and took the microphone back.
"Yeah I know, why would I get some of these people, who are pricks and have been pricks to me and my friends? Well, from what I've seen about Xochi and Erza, they are the outliers of their respective groups and I feel like allowing them to shine here would make them realize that they don't need to hang around a group of losers to make it on their own. And as for Akira, while I don't like her at all, I respect her abilities in the ring. She's just as good as Rei, and having either one of them on the Bragging Rights team would be a huge benefit for Octane," Zia explained as Yuko nodded in understanding.
"Well, that makes sense. I wish you the best of luck in getting your team together," Yuko said, shaking Zia's hand before the feed of the camera switched to a black screen, with red text saying 'Be prepared, be 100% ready for Seiya Ryuguin's debut in the BTWF' before the camera feed panned to a commercial break.
*Commercial Break*
*Commercial Over*
The camera panned back to the locker room, where Mr. Enter was back in the backstage area, with Naruto Uzumaki and Sheldon Lee with a smirk on his face.
"Before the commercial break, my client Owen won an opportunity to get an opportunity at Shinji's BTWF United States Championship. And not only that, but the General Managers also told me that because of Owen's victory here tonight, he would be a part of Todoroki's Octane Men's Bragging Rights Team match. Just more opportunities to have Owen add to his body count," Enter explained as Naruto patted Enter on the back.
"Not only that, but we're getting our BTWF World Tag Team Championships back from those two idiots that stole them at Trouble in Tokyo!" Naruto exclaimed as Sheldon and Enter nodded in agreement before Enter continued with his monologue.
"We're getting closer and closer to Enter Enterprises fulfilling the Golden Prophecy!" Enter exclaimed as the camera panned to the stage, where 'The Curse' by Disturbed played, as Kensuke and Touji came out, causing the crowd to cheer as Kensuke and Touji hi-fived each other before walking down the entranceway.
"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Approaching the ring, from Tokyo Japan, the team of Kensuke Aida and Touji Suzuhara!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to cheer while Kensuke and Touji made their way to the ring, hi-fiving fans on their way to the ring as Kensuke jumped onto Touji's back and cheered themselves on.
"Kensuke and Touji scored an upset win on the Legacy at the Trouble in Tokyo pre-show, which inspired them to take on Dutch Van Der Linde as a manager," Beth explained as Touji and Kensuke rolled into the ring before getting back to their feet and giving themselves a jumping hug before walking into the corner, waiting for their opponents.
"This rematch from the pre-show of Trouble in Tokyo was birthed from Dutch Van Der Linde's brain, as a way to get the Legacy back on track," Okabe explained as 'New Day' by Adelitas Way played, causing the crowd to boo as Dutch Van Der Linde came out first, applauding the Legacy as they followed him from the back with smirks on their faces.
"And their opponents, accompanied to the ring by Dutch Van Der Linde, from Fiore, they are the team of Sting Eucliffe and Rogue Cheney, the Legacy!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to boo as Sting wrapped his arm around the back of Dutch's neck and Rogue looked over at the booing fans and yelled at them to shut up as the three made their way to the ring, with Touji and Kensuke glaring at them.
"Sting and Rogue haven't even won the match yet, and they're already practically sweating out confidence," Cornette noted as Sting and Rogue continued making fun of the crowd as Dutch was whispering in their ears, going over plans for the match. Rogue and Sting nodded at Dutch in understanding before running into the ring by sliding underneath the bottom rope, with the crowd continuing to boo as Dutch continued to applaud them.
"Dutch is a former multi-time tag team champion in the BTWF, so if anyone can give some good advice to an up and coming tag team, Dutch is that guy," Okabe explained as Sting and Rogue told the referee they were ready for a fight. When the referee confirmed that Kensuke and Touji were ready, he told the timekeeper to ring the bell. When the bell rang, Rogue grabbed Kensuke by the hair and started punching him in the head multiple times before throwing him into the corner. The crowd booed as Rogue started stomping on Kensuke's gut in the corner until the referee pulled him back.
"Rogue starting off with some aggression, stomping on Kensuke in the corner," Beth narrated as Rogue attempted to get back into the corner, but the crowd cheered as Kensuke kicked Rogue in the gut and punched him several times in the face. Kensuke attempted to hit Rogue with a running clothesline, and Rogue attempted to counter with a back elbow, but Kensuke was able to duck, rebound off of the ropes on the other side of the ring, and knocked Rogue down with a Running Crossbody. The crowd cheered as Kensuke grabbed Rogue by the hair, and started punching him in the head repeatedly.
"Kensuke now turning up the aggression with this flurry of punches onto Rogue!" Cornette exclaimed in surprise as Kensuke picked Rogue up by the hair, and hit him with multiple forearms to the side of Rogue's head before pushing him into his corner, and tagging Touji into the match. The crowd cheered as Touji picked Rogue up, and hit him with a Gutbuster, before keeping him over his knee, allowing Kensuke to run the ropes, and hit a running dropkick to the side of Rogue's head. Kensuke rolled onto the apron before Touji went for the pin, as Dutch and sting told Rogue to get up.
Ref: 1…
"I bet Dutch is surprised that Kensuke and Touji are doing as well as they're doing in this match," Okabe noted as Touji picked Rogue up, and started hitting him with multiple knife-edge uppercuts to Rogue's face before sending him back into the corner. However, the crowd booed as Rogue was able to dodge the attempted running clothesline, and started punching Touji in the side of the head before putting him in a headlock. The crowd booed as Rogue hit a couple of knees to Touji's face, but Touji grabbed one of Rogue's knees, and picked him up, attempting a Powerbomb.
"Touji with an excellent display of power here, trapping Rogue in a Powerbomb position!" Cornette exclaimed as the crowd booed when Sting, from the apron, kicked Touji in the back of the leg. The crowd booed as Touji fell to his knees, and much to Dutch's delight, Rogue starts stomping on Touji before dragging him to the corner, tagging Sting into the match legally. The crowd boos as the two men start stomping and kicking on Touji before Sting grabbed Touji and hits him with multiple punches to the face, sending him staggering into the ropes.
"Rogue and Sting stomping and punching Touji in any place that they can see is uncovered," Beth explained as Sting ran the ropes and hit a running knee to Touji's gut before hitting Touji with a Silver Spoon DDT and going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2
"A two-count there after that DDT, but Touji seems to be going for a tag to get out of the match," Okabe explained as Sting responded by jumping up and hitting Touji in the back with a stomp before dragging him back to the center of the ring. Sting leaned forward and started mocking Touji before slapping him in the face, running the ropes, and hitting him with a knee drop to the face. Sting started playfully kicking him in the face before hitting another knee drop to the top of his head.
"Sting with multiple knees to the head, no doubt disorienting the heavy hitter Touji," Cornette explained as Sting stomped on Touji's gut multiple times before tagging Rogue back into the match. Sting pushed his foot into Touji's head, allowing Rogue to run the ropes and hit an unobstructed elbow drop to Touji's chest. The crowd booed as Rogue hit multiple fist drops to Touji's face before putting him in a seated position, and ran the ropes to hit a running big boot before going for a pin, hooking both of his legs.
Ref: 1…2.
"Rogue and Sting completely peppering Touji with strikes as Kensuke looks desperate for the tag," Beth explained as Rogue grabbed Touji by the hair, and picked him up before kneeing him in the gut, and attempted to hit him with a neckbreaker, but Touji pushed Rogue off of him. The crowd cheered as Touji attempted to hit a jumping clothesline onto Rogue, but Rogue responded with a kick to Touji's gut before hitting him with a Spinning Spinebuster before grabbing Touji by the leg and tagging Sting back into the match.
"Very nice counter by Rogue, as he goes back to tag Sting into the match," Okabe explained as Rogue grabbed Touji by the hair, and held him in place as Sting ran the ropes and hit Touji with a big boot to the side of the face. Touji is still back on his feet, and Rogue responds by hitting Touji with a Uranage, allowing Sting to run the ropes and hit a Jumping Leg Drop across the throat before Sting went for another pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Touji is still able to kick out, and Sting looks completely frustrated," Beth noted as Sting started stomping on Touji's face before kneeling next to him and locking him in a chinlock. The crowd booed as Sting started yelling at Kensuke that he sucked while continuing to squeeze Touji's throat with the chinlock. Touji attempted to get back to his feet, but Sting responded with multiple gut punches before pushing him back to his knees as the crowd continued to boo and clap for Touji.
"Touji is back down on the ground, but is closer to his partner now than he was before," Cornette explained as Touji started dragging his way to his corner, with Kensuke having his hand outstretched. Sting attempted to pull Touji back to the center of the ring, but Touji started hitting Sting in the side of the head with multiple elbows to the side of the head before pushing Sting off of him. Sting immediately grabbed Rogue and tried to pull him back to the center of the ring once again, but Touji turned around and knocked Sting on his ass with a headbutt before falling into the corner and tagging Kensuke into the match.
"Kensuke is in the match, and Sting is still dazed from that vicious headbutt!" Beth exclaimed as Kensuke ran the ropes and hit a running forearm to the side of Sting's head before he went up to the top rope. The crowd cheered as he was able to kick Rogue, who was attempting to interfere as Sting started staggering back to his feet, off of the apron, and dive off of the top rope to hit a diving standing elbow drop onto Sting's head before rolling Sting up for a pin.
Ref: 1…2
"Kensuke getting a two count from that diving elbow drop, but Sting is already starting to get back up!" Okabe exclaimed as Kensuke ran the ropes and hit a couple of running double ax handles to the chest of Sting before picking him up and hitting him with a Reverse Atomic Drop. The crowd cheered as Kensuke continued punching him in the face before running the ropes and hitting him with a Jumping DDT. Rogue once again attempted to hit the ring, but Kensuke knocked him back out with a dropkick.
"Kensuke trying to make lightning strike twice with two straight pinfalls over the Legacy!" Cornette exclaimed as Sting started to get up, so Kensuke responded with a leaping neckbreaker before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Sting barely kicking out, and now he's rolling onto the apron," Beth noted as Kensuke attempted to pick Sting up, but the crowd booed as Sting grabbed Kensuke by the front of his pants, and threw him throat first into the middle rope. The crowd booed as Sting grabbed Kensuke by the hair and started clubbing him in the chest before attempting to put him into the Holy Nova (Cross Rhodes). However, Touji got into the ring, and knocked Sting down with a clothesline, causing the crowd to cheer as the referee went to tell Touji to get out of the ring.
"Touji able to save Kensuke from the Holy Nova, but the referee isn't having Touji in the ring when he's not the legal man," Beth explained as Rogue got off of the apron, and ran to the other side of the ring just as Touji was placed back onto the apron. When the referee returned his attention to the match, Rogue grabbed Touji by the leg, and pulled him down, sending his face crashing into the steel ring apron.
"Rogue taking Touji back out of this match, sending him face first into the steel!" Cornette exclaimed as Kensuke attempted to grab Rogue, but much to Dutch's delight, Rogue punched Kensuke hard in the face, allowing Sting to run the ropes, and springboard off of the 2nd rope to hit the Sting Ray (Beautiful Disaster Kick), before grabbing Kensuke from behind, hitting him with the Holy Nova (Cross Rhodes), going for the pinfall, and hooking both of his legs back.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here are your winners, the team of Sting Eucliffe and Rogue Cheney, the Legacy!" Mary Hughes announced as Rogue rolled into the ring and hugged Sting while the crowd was booing them. Dutch rolled into the ring and joined in on the celebration, telling the referee to get out of the ring, as he grabbed both Sting and Rogue's wrists, and lifted their arms in victory.
"I guess it's true what they say; lightning does not strike the same place twice!" Cornette exclaimed as Kensuke rolled out of the ring with a hand over the back of his head, pounding the mat as he checked on Touji. Touji held his nose, which was bleeding from his fall on the apron as Dutch and the Legacy continued to celebrate in the ring, with Dutch telling Rogue and Sting that they were through Phase 1.
"Despite Kensuke and Touji's best efforts, the newfound confidence of Legacy given to them by Dutch helped drive Sting and Rogue to a victory!" Beth exclaimed as Dutch told the referee to hold open the ropes before he and the Legacy left through the opening in the ropes as they continued talking about how great they were. Meanwhile, Kensuke grabbed a towel from one of the ringside attendants and used it to wipe some of the blood pouring out of Touji's nose.
"I suppose we'll have to wait to see what Dutch has planned for the Legacy in the near future," Okabe explained as the camera panned to the back, where one half of the BTWF World Tag Team Champions Valentino Calavera was sitting in the locker room with his girlfriend and manager, Frida Suarez.
"Is Rachel seriously not letting Bam come to the arena tonight?" Valentino asked as Frida, with her arms crossed in front of her chest, nodded in annoyance and disappointment.
"Yeah, according to her, they're doing some sort of 'private training'," Frida responded with air quotes, as she rolled her eyes at the ridiculousness of Rachel's excuse.
"That's ridiculous. We have a tag title match next week, and they aren't here. We were supposed to go over strategies for the title match next week," Valentino explained, with frustration laced in his voice as he ran his hand over his face and through his hair.
"I know Vally, it's completely stupid, but she insisted that Bam wasn't going to come tonight," Frida responded as Valentino sighed, grabbed his half of the BTWF World Tag Team Championships, stretched, and made his way to the door.
"Well, no use in complaining about it. Let's get some tapes of Naruto and Sheldon so we can think of a game plan for next week," Valentino offered as Frida walked over to him. The two walked out of the door, but when Valentino walked out the door, Naruto and Sheldon jumped him and started punching him in the face and stomping on him as Frida tried to get them to stop, but she was held back by Mr. Enter.
"I want you to watch what we do to your boyfriend because this is what's gonna happen next week when we win the BTWF World Tag Team titles back!" Enter exclaimed as Naruto and Sheldon picked Valentino up and threw him into the wall. Naruto continued stomping on Valentino before Sheldon grabbed a steel chair, and started hitting Valentino in the sides and the shoulder with the chair before security pulled both Naruto and Sheldon away from a downed Valentino. Before the security could get to Enter, he dropped Frida and ran off.
"Good luck next week," Enter mocked before Frida went over to Valentino's side to check how hurt he was. The camera then panned to the stage, where 'I am Perfection' by Cage 9 played, causing the crowd to boo, with some of the fans cheering, as Erza Scarlet came out of the back with a glare on her face, as Asuka and Alexis came out and applauded her as Erza raised both of her fists up.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a qualifying match for the Octane Women's Bragging Rights team! Approaching the ring, accompanied to the ring by Asuka Langley Soryu and Alexis Rhodes, and representing the Beautiful People, from Magnolia Fiore, Erza Scarlet!" Mary Hughes announced as Asuka and Alexis rallied behind Erza, but Erza ignored them and stomped to the ring.
"Tensions have been simmering between Erza Scarlet and the members of the Beautiful People, and their ongoing feud with LWF Reborn's FSU, consisting of Mark Andrews and Eddie Dennis, is not helping matters," Cornette explained as Erza walked up the steel steps before walking through the ropes and raising both her fists up in the middle of the ring, as Asuka and Alexis continued to applaud her. However, Asuka was glaring at Erza while she was clapping, which Erza responded to with a glare of her own.
"I always thought Erza never needed to be a part of Asuka's group, and always wondered why she even became a member," Beth explained as Erza went into the corner to wait for her opponent. The lights in the arena went down and then turned blood red, as 'Enjoy Your Slay' by Ice Nine Kills played, causing the crowd to boo as fire shot out of the stage before Xochi came out of the back, and walked through the flames with a smirk on her face.
"And her opponent, representing the Sisterhood of Darkness, from Monte Macabre Mexico, Xochi Melendez!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to boo as Xochi turned around, and did the 'come here' motion with her finger, revealing Toga Himiko, Flare Corona, and Tina Belcher, as the four made their way to the ring.
"Xochi bringing in her own teammates to make sure that the Beautiful People can't cause trouble for her," Okabe explained as Xochi looked at the crowd and started bad-mouthing them as she made her way to the ring. Asuka and Alexis started arguing with the rest of the Sisterhood, but Toga jumped in front of Alexis, causing her to fall on her ass in shock, causing the crowd to boo and laugh as Toga laughed in her face.
"I'm pretty sure the Sisterhood are going to cause enough problems, with or without the Beautiful People," Cornette noted as Xochi jumped onto the apron, and continued trash-talking to the crowd. However, Erza grabbed Xochi by the front of her attire, and threw her into the ring, causing the crowd to give a mixed reaction. Erza then pushed Xochi into the corner as she started punching her in the gut and chest before the referee pulled Erza off of her and went to Xochi to make sure she was ready to continue.
"Erza unleashing a small portion of her fury onto Xochi before the match even started!" Okabe exclaimed as Xochi told the referee to start the match, which he did by telling the timekeeper to ring the bell. Xochi and Erza ran at each other and started exchanging punches before Erza hit a couple of knees to Xochi's chest and gut. The crowd cheered as Erza continued striking Xochi by continuing to club Xochi in the back before putting her in position for a Powerbomb. However, Xochi was able to backdrop Erza away, but Erza was able to land on her feet, causing the crowd to cheer in shock as Erza grabbed both of Xochi's arms, and throwing her halfway across the ring with a Throwaway Tiger Suplex.
"Erza showcasing more power with that Tiger Suplex, but also some agility by avoiding that backdrop!" Beth exclaimed as Erza waited for Xochi to get up, and when she leaned in the corner, Erza ran the ropes and hit Xochi in the back with a Stinger Splash before running the ropes, and nailing her with a Claymore Kick. Erza kipped up to her feet, and threw both her fists back up, causing the crowd to give a mixed reaction, with the cheers starting to outnumber the boos.
"It looks like Erza is winning over the crowd with her performance here tonight!" Okabe exclaimed as Erza picked Xochi up, and attempted to Irish whip her into the ropes, but Xochi was able to counter the Irish whip, and when Erza rebounded, Xochi hit Erza with a Savate Kick to the gut, causing the crowd to boo as Xochi ran the ropes and attempted to hit a running crossbody, but Erza was able to catch her in mid-air, causing the crowd to cheer.
"Erza catching Xochi out of mid-air, and carrying her like she was a piece of paper!" Cornette exclaimed as Erza sent Xochi into the canvas with the World's Strongest Slam before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2
"Only a two count there, but Mark Henry must've been proud of that slam!" Beth exclaimed as Erza grabbed Xochi, and attempted to throw her out of the ring, but as Erza glared at Asuka who was telling her to keep going at Xochi, Xochi was able to skin the cat and get back into the ring.
"Xochi showing off some of her own impressive athleticism by skinning the cat, preventing a possibly precarious plummet," Okabe said, smirking at his use of alliteration as when Erza turned around, Xochi hit her in the face with a Savate Kick. The crowd booed as Xochi sent a staggering Erza down to the mat with an STO before going for the pin while hooking both of her legs.
Ref: 1…2
"Once again, Erza's problems with Asuka and Alexis made her lose focus and allowed Xochi to take control of this match," Cornette explained as Xochi got back to her feet and started stomping on Erza's chest before dragging her into the corner. The crowd continued to boo as Xochi started hitting Erza with multiple punches and back elbows to the side of Erza's head before backing away from Erza before running at her with a running knee to the gut. Xochi grabbed Erza by her ears before sending her down to the ground with a scoop slam.
"Xochi has slowed this match down to a more comfortable pace, so she can take her time in weakening parts of her body so that she has a harder time fighting back," Okabe explained as Xochi started pressing her boot into Erza's face, causing the crowd to boo louder as Xochi flexed her left arm before stomping on Erza's nose. The crowd continued to boo as Xochi ran the ropes and hit a jumping leg drop across Erza's throat before going for another pin, pressing her forearm into Erza's face.
Ref: 1…2
"Xochi not giving Erza any space, constantly having a hold of her so that she can have more opportunities to damage Erza," Cornette explained as Xochi mounted Erza and hit her with multiple punches to the face before picking her up by the hair, and putting her in position for the sidewalk slam. The crowd booed as Xochi hit Erza with a backbreaker, Xochi picked Erza up and hit her with another backbreaker before stretching her back over her knee.
"Xochi zeroing in on the back of Erza, which could hamper both her power and agility abilities," Beth explained as Xochi picked Erza up in a sidewalk slam position one final time before hitting her with a sidewalk slam. The crowd booed as Xochi kicked Erza in the midsection, turning her around onto her stomach before she started viciously stomping on the small of Erza's back until the referee pulled her off.
"Those stomps to the small of Erza's back are definitely going to bother her for not only the rest of this match, but the rest of the night as well," Okabe explained as Xochi ran the ropes and hit a jumping headbutt to Erza's back before picking her up by the back of her shirt. Xochi then sent Erza into the corner and attempted to put her on the top rope, but the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Erza started kicking Xochi away from her as she got back onto the canvas.
"Erza fighting back! Can this be what she needs to get back into this match!?" Beth asked as Asuka and Alexis cheered her on. However, when Erza attempted to hit the Sword's Edge (Meat Hook Clothesline), but the crowd booed as Xochi countered the attempted clothesline into a Spinebuster before rolling over into a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Xochi able to send Erza back to the ground with a Spinebuster, but Erza was able to roll her shoulder off of the mat," Cornette narrated as Xochi grabbed Erza by the hair, put Erza on her knees, and started hitting her with multiple forearms to the face before stepping back and hitting her with a Rolling Forearm to the side of Erza's head. The Sisterhood members on the outside applauded as Xochi flexed her right arm for the crowd as she started pressing her foot into Erza's throat.
"Xochi now using her foot to choke Erza out, and Erza is desperately trying to escape!" Cornette exclaimed as Xochi jumped up and hit Erza with a stomp to the throat.
"Well, wouldn't you Cornette?" Okabe asked as Xochi grabbed Erza and put her in a rear chinlock, yelling at her to give up as Erza tried to scramble back to her feet. Xochi clubbed Erza in the chest in an attempt to keep her on the ground, but Xochi continued to club Erza until she went onto her knees. After another thirty seconds in the hold, Erza got to her feet and started elbowing Xochi in the side of the head before attempting to push her into the corner. However, Xochi stood her ground and headbutted Erza in the side of the head twice before putting her in a vertical suplex position.
"Xochi once again able to stop Erza's attempt at regaining momentum with some headbutts to the side of the head," Beth narrated as Xochi picked Erza up and hit her with three rolling vertical suplexes, but rather than go for the pin, Xochi picked Erza up for seemingly a fourth suplex. However, much to the crowd's chagrin, Xochi started squatting while having Erza up in the suplex position, and even marched around the ring for a moment before sending her back down to the ground with a Jackhammer and going for the pin, hooking both of Erza's legs back.
Ref: 1…2..
"Erza barely rolling the shoulder out, and Xochi looks shocked!" Okabe exclaimed as Xochi grabbed both of Erza's arms, picked her back up, and hit her with a Butterfly Suplex, causing the crowd to boo louder as Erza crawled to the corner with a hand on her back. Xochi went to the corner and trash-talked to the crowd before attempting to hit a running back elbow to the side of Erza's head, but the crowd cheered as Erza was able to get out of the way and grab Xochi in a waistlock.
"Woah! Erza just caught Xochi as she was running into the corner!" Beth exclaimed as Erza hit Xochi with a Release German Suplex, sending her halfway across the ring before Erza started climbing back to her feet using the corner pads, as Asuka and Alexis started pounding the mat to get her focused. The Sisterhood started yelling at Xochi to get back up, and when she did, Xochi attempted to run into the corner, but Erza jumped out of the corner with a Flying Shoulder Tackle, sending her down.
"Erza once again taking Xochi down with a Flying Shoulder Tackle! This could be the opportunity that she needs!" Cornette exclaimed as Xochi got back to her feet, and Erza hit Xochi with a couple of Running Shoulder Tackles, a High Back Body Drop, and then ran the ropes to hit Xochi in the chest with a Jumping Splash to the chest. Erza then waited for Xochi to get back to her feet, and when she did, she attempted to hit Xochi with a big boot, but Xochi moved out of the way and attempted to pick Erza up for the Jackknife Powerbomb, but Erza got back onto the ground and picked Xochi up in a Powerslam position.
"I think we know what's coming, next guys!" Beth exclaimed as Erza threw Xochi into the middle turnbuckle with a Scarlet Arrow (Lawn Dart), before running the ropes, and when Xochi staggered out of the corner, turned her inside out with a Sword's Edge Clothesline (Meat Hook Clothesline) before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Erza was so close to getting the pinfall there, but Xochi barely able to roll her shoulder off of the mat!" Okabe exclaimed as Erza picked Xochi up, and attempted to put her in position for the Heaven's Wheel (Shell Shock), but Xochi raked Erza in the eye and put her in an Argentine Backbreaker position. However, Erza was able to escape the hold and attempted to hit her with the Scarlet Curtain (Spinning Inverted Facelock Elbow Drop). However, Xochi elbowed Erza in the face and attempted to hit her with a punch to the face, but Erza ducked out of the way and grabbed both of her legs.
"Erza has the legs of Xochi, and we don't even know what she has planned here!" Cornette exclaimed as Erza picked Xochi up, causing the crowd to give a mixed reaction, with the cheers overtaking the boos before Erza hit Xochi with a Reverse Alabama Slam. However, before Erza could do anything else, Flare and Tina got onto the apron, causing the crowd to boo as they started yelling at Erza. The crowd gave a mixed reaction as Asuka and Alexis grabbed Flare and Tina, and started brawling on the outside.
"The Beautiful People and the Sisterhood of Darkness going at it at ringside, while Erza and Xochi are brawling in the ring!" Beth exclaimed as Xochi attempted to hit a kick to the head, but Erza grabbed her leg and attempted to hit her with a Powerbomb, but Xochi was able to send Erza down to the ground with a Hurricanrana. The referee was distracted by the brawl going on outside of the ring, and as Erza had gotten back up, Toga tripped Erza up and attempted to bite her.
"Toga taking advantage of the referee being distracted, and is attacking Erza!" Okabe exclaimed as Xochi dragged Erza away from Toga, hit her in the head with a Savate Kick, picked her up, and then hit her with the Jackknife Powerbomb. The crowd booed as Xochi patted the referee on the shoulder to get her attention, and then went for the pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, and the next member of Octane's Women's Bragging Rights Team, Xochi Melendez!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd booed while Xochi ran up to the top turnbuckle and raised her fist while Toga rolled into the ring to celebrate with Xochi. On the outside of the ring, Flare and Tina were able to knock Asuka and Alexis down and roll into the ring to join Xochi and Toga.
"And the Sisterhood has won the match, and is now a part of the Octane Women's Team in the form of Xochi!" Beth exclaimed as Erza got into a seated position in the ring, and looked over at the Sisterhood completely disappointed in herself as Asuka and Alexis started getting up with their hands on their heads. Xochi and the rest of the Sisterhood were celebrating before Xochi randomly hit Erza in the face with another kick before the four left the ring.
"And an unnecessary attack by Xochi before the Sisterhood leaves the ring, and Asuka and Alexis don't look too happy," Cornette explained as Asuka and Alexis rolled into the ring, and helped Erza up to her feet. Asuka started yelling at Erza about her loss with Alexis trying to get her to back off, but Erza got to her feet and started yelling back in Asuka's face. The two continued their argument as Alexis got in between them, telling them that they needed to get along for their match at the upcoming LWF Reborn PPV.
"Asuka and Erza look like they're about to come to blows, but Alexis is trying to play peacemaker," Okabe noted as Asuka and Erza looked at Alexis, and sighed before reluctantly shaking their hands, and left the ring as Alexis kept trying to talk them down. The camera then panned to the backstage area, where one of the Intensity GM's Tanya von Degurechaff was going over some paperwork. The door to her office then burst open as Maka Albarn and Winry Rockbell stormed into the ring, with Winry's nose covered in bandages.
"Um…come in?" Tanya responded to the unwanted intrusion as Maka pointed at Winry's bandage-covered nose.
"Yang almost broke my partner's nose last week on Intensity, and since the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championships are Interbrand, we were wondering if you can give us an opportunity at their championships," Maka explained as Winry nodded in response as Tanya sighed and put her paperwork down.
"Well, a disqualification victory isn't really something that gets people a title shot, but I do have a proposition; after the commercial break, I'm going to get you a match with the #1 contenders Ultear Milkovich and Tomoko Kuroki. And if you win the match, we'll add you to the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championship match at Bragging Rights," Tanya offered as Winry and Maka looked at each other before nodding.
"That's fine by us, but don't get too mad when Intensity keeps their grip on the Women's Tag Team Championships," Winry said before she and Maka left the office, and Tanya responded by sighing in frustration and going back to her paperwork as a commercial break happened.
*Commercial Break*
*Commercial Over*
The camera panned back to the locker room, where Millianna and Kagura were sitting in the locker room, with Kagura looking over her sword and sword sheath while Millianna was patiently waiting for Kagura to talk.
"Millianna…last week, we failed to become contenders for the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championships. I am admittedly frustrated about this loss, but next week, we have an opportunity to redeem ourselves by defeating Ochako Uraraka and Zoey Hanson next week and be a part of the Octane Women's Bragging Rights Team," Kagura explained as Millianna nodded in attention and agreement.
"I know, and I'm excited for next week-" Millianna began before Kagura banged her sword on the bench they were sitting on, causing Millianna to leap back as Kagura glared at her.
"That's an admirable attitude to have Millianna, but we also have to be prepared for a battle. We both have respect for Ochako and Zoey, but this is a fight, and in a fight, no matter how friendly you are with your opponents, they will show you no mercy. Now, I want you to promise me, Millianna, that you will fight with everything you have next week," Kagura said as Millianna stared at her with intent, and nodded before holding her hand out.
"I promise Kagura, I'll give it everything I have so that we can win," Millianna responded as Kagura looked up at her, and smiled before shaking Millianna's hand. The camera then panned to the stage, where 'Head Hunter' by Dance Gavin Dance played, causing the crowd to cheer as Nico came running out, and leaned forward at the center of the stage, before shooting his head up and moving his long green hair out of his face.
"The following contest is a fatal-4-way match scheduled for one fall to determine the #1 contender for the BTWF Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Nanba Prison, Nico!" Mary Hughes announced as Nico ran down the entrance ramp, and hi-fived all the fans he could as he pointed at his right eye.
"Nico, who had a great performance at Trouble in Tokyo, is looking to get another opportunity at Crona's Cruiserweight Championship," Cornette explained as the camera panned to Intensity's BTWF Cruiserweight Champion Crona Gorgon sitting in the front row with a ticket in his hand. Nico looked over at Crona and offered a handshake to Crona, who accepted it and wished Nico luck before rolling into the ring from underneath the bottom rope.
"Crona showing respect to one of his possible contenders, giving him a firm handshake," Beth noted as Nico cartwheeled to the middle of the ring before Blake and Murphy's 'Action Packed' theme song played, causing the crowd to boo as Manny came out with El Oso following him and raising his fists up.
"And introducing his opponents first, being accompanied to the ring by El Oso, from Miracle City Mexico, he is 'The One and Only' Manny Rivera!" Mary Hughes announced as Manny turned around, and jumped up to give El Oso a hi-five before continuing his walk to the ring, laughing at the fans that were booing him and Oso.
"Manny made a successful return to Octane last week, and he's hoping that that momentum will carry over into this #1 contender's match," Okabe explained as Manny looked over and saw Crona in the crowd. Manny and Oso walked over to Crona and started trash-talking him, which Crona responded with a roll of the eyes and a sarcastic nod before Manny got onto the steel ring apron, and posed with both of his fists outstretched, while Oso was raising his right fist up in front of Manny.
"Manny might want to save all that bravado for if he actually wins this match," Beth advised as Manny patted Oso on the back before jumping into the ring and started jaw-jacking with Nico. 'Defy' by Of Mice and Men played, causing the crowd to cheer once again, as Black Star came running out of the back, with a renewed vigor as he made a star symbol with his hands and threw the symbol down to the ground before walking off of the stage.
"And their opponent, from Death City Nevada, Black Star!" Mary Hughes announced as Black Star started running to the ring, nodding at the fans as he ran up to Crona. The crowd cheered as Black Star and Crona hi-fived each other and started exchanging small talk with each other as Black Star continued waving at the fans.
"Black Star and Crona, friends since their days at the DWMA, looking forward to having a match against each other on PPV," Beth noted as Black Star rolled into the ring after patting Crona on the shoulder, and immediately started arguing with Manny. MNM's 'Paparazzi' theme song played, causing the crowd to go back to booing as multiple members of the paparazzi came out as a red carpet rolled out and down the entranceway.
"And their opponent, accompanied to the ring by Mandy DeRoyale, now residing in Hollywood California, he is the Hollywood Hooligan!" Mary Hughes announced as the Hollywood Hooligan and Mandy walked out, and posed for the cameras, as the two of them walked down the entranceway with the paparazzi continuing to take pictures of them before Hooligan and Mandy walked up to Crona.
"Last week, the Hollywood Hooligan failed to become the BTWF Champion, and now he's trying to get a shot at another piece of gold," Cornette explained as Hooligan grabbed the Cruiserweight Championship from Crona, and much to the crowd's chagrin started posing for photos with Mandy and the championship before throwing the championship back in Crona's lap.
"I think Crona, much like Manny, is a little too overzealous, thinking he already has this match won," Beth noted as the crowd cheered as before Hooligan could get into the ring, Black Star ran the ropes and hit Hooligan with a suicide dive on the outside. Since this match was a Fatal-4-Way with no disqualifications, the referee rang the bell to start the match, as Nico and Manny locked up inside the ring.
"And Black Star starting this match off hot with a dive to the outside, sending Hooligan crashing into the fan barricade!" Cornette exclaimed as Manny kneed Nico a couple of times in the gut before Irish whipping him into the corner. Manny attempted to run into the corner with a jumping forearm, but Nico was able to dodge the forearm and start kicking him in the chest before sending Manny down with a hip toss. Meanwhile, on the outside, Black Star grabbed Hooligan by the hair and sent him crashing into the stairs with enough force to send the top portion of the stairs falling off.
"Wow! Look at that power by Black Star!" Beth exclaimed as Black Star rolled into the ring, and ran the ropes to hit Nico with a jumping clothesline. However, the crowd booed as Manny turned Black Star around, and kicked him in the gut before running the ropes and attempted to hit him with a running knee, but Black Star was able to push Manny away and hit him with a German Suplex. However, before Black Star could do anything with Manny, Nico got back to his feet and attempted to roll Black Star up.
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Black Star kicked out and kicked Nico in the gut before attempting to put him in a Fireman's Carry position. However, Nico was able to elbow Black Star in the face to escape the hold, and then ran the ropes and springboarded off of the middle rope to hit Black Star with a springboard back elbow. Black Star fell to the floor before Nico ran the ropes and once again springboarded off of the 2nd rope before hitting a twisting double foot stomp to Black Star's chest.
"Nico flying all around the ring to show why he deserves this opportunity at the Cruiserweight Championship!" Okabe exclaimed as Manny got back up, and hit a running knee to Nico's back before rolling him up with a School Boy pin.
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"Manny trying to steal the pin, but Nico was able to kick out!" Beth exclaimed as Nico attempted to kick Manny in the head, but Manny ducked and attempted to hit a dropkick to Nico's face, but Nico was able to push Manny away and attempted to pick him up for a suplex. However, Manny was able to get back to his feet, kick Nico in the back of the knee, and pushed him into the corner. Before Nico could get out of the corner, Manny started clubbing Nico in the small of his back with his elbows before turning Nico around. Manny jumped up and attempted to hit Nico with a Monkey Flip, but Nico was able to land on his feet, much to the crowd's delight. Manny attempted to run at Nico, but Nico dodged and hit Manny in the back of the head with a Pele kick before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2
Hollywood Hooligan ran into the ring, and broke up the pin, stomping on Nico's back before grabbing him by the hair, and throwing him into the steel ring post arm first. The crowd continued to boo as Hooligan grabbed Manny by the hair, threw him into the corner, and started stomping on Manny's chest repeatedly before Black Star got back up and noticed Hooligan choking Manny with his foot.
"Hooligan is finally back in the match, and he's dominating both Manny and Nico!" Okabe exclaimed as Black Star turned Hooligan around, and started punching him in the face multiple times before hitting him with a backhand to the side of the face. Black Star then Irish whipped Hooligan into the ropes, but Hooligan was able to duck Black Star's attempted clothesline and hit him with a Backstabber. The crowd booed as Hooligan saw Manny getting back up, and hit him with a Shining Wizard to the face before pinning Manny.
Ref: 1…2
Hooligan rushed over to Black Star and attempted to pin him with both of his legs hooked back, causing the crowd to boo louder.
Ref: 1…2.
"Hooligan not being able to get pins on both Manny and Black Star, but Hooligan doesn't seem that flustered," Okabe noted as Hooligan grabbed Black Star by the hair, and started punching him in the side of the face before grabbing Black Star's arm. The crowd continued to boo as Hooligan hit Black Star with a Riott Kick before putting him in an Argentine Backbreaker position. Hooligan then spun around and hit Black Star with a Spinning Argentine Backbreaker before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Hooligan keeps trying to go for pins here, wanting to end this match as soon as possible because he knows when everyone recovers, it's going to be very hard for him to get a victory," Cornette explained as Hooligan attempted to mount Black Star, but the crowd cheered as Nico came back into the fray, and kicked Hooligan in the chest and sides a few times before he attempted to hit a Sliced Bread, but Hooligan was able to push him off. However, Nico was able to land on his feet and attempted to hit Hooligan with a clothesline.
"Nico, once again, showing off his quick feet!" Beth exclaimed as Nico attempted to send Hooligan down with a Headscissors, but Hooligan was able to push him off. However, before Hooligan could do anything, Manny ran out of the corner and hit Hooligan in the face with a running knee. The crowd booed as Manny quickly ran to Oso, and gave him a hi-five before Nico grabbed him by the waist. Nico attempted to hit Manny with a German Suplex, but Manny landed on his feet and attempted to hit Nico with a German Suplex of his own.
"This has been a fast-paced match full of very good counter wrestling, and Crona looks impressed in the crowd," Okabe noted as Nico elbowed Manny in the side of the face several times before Black Star got back to his feet, noticed what was going on, and springboarded off of the 2nd rope to hit a crossbody onto Nico, which sent them crashing into Manny. The crowd cheered as Black Star picked Manny up and hit him with a Swinging Neckbreaker before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2.
Hooligan got back to his feet and stomped on Black Star's back before attempting to pick him up, but Black Star responded with a Jawbreaker before sending Hooligan down to the mat with a spinning kick to the side of the head.
"Black Star messing up those Hollywood good looks of the Hooligan with that kick to the face!" Cornette exclaimed as Black Star picked Nico up, and put him in the corner before doing the same thing with Manny. Black Star then went into a diagonal corner and attempted to hit a Jumping Stinger Splash onto both Manny and Nico, but Manny was able to dodge, causing Black Star to only hit Nico. Manny immediately grabbed Black Star and put him on the top rope, causing the crowd to boo before Manny followed him to the middle rope.
"Manny able to dodge Black Star's oncoming attack, and put him in a vulnerable position on the top rope!" Beth exclaimed as Manny punched Black Star in the side of the head multiple times, but when Manny climbed up to the top rope with Black Star, who was seated on the top rope, Black Star held himself down and started punching Manny in the chest and sides a few times before putting him in position for a Powerbomb.
"Oh no! Manny may become the victim of a top rope Powerbomb!" Okabe exclaimed. However, when Black Star was about to drop Manny, Manny was able to reverse the Powerbomb into a Hurricanrana. The crowd booed as Manny started showing off to the crowd, but Hooligan got back to his feet and hit a distracted Manny with a Reverse Frankensteiner.
"I may hate that move, but there is no doubt at the effectiveness of a Reverse Frankensteiner," Cornette explained as Hooligan went for the pin, hooking both of Manny's legs back.
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Nico broke up the pin by kicking Hooligan in the chest before picking him up and hitting him with a Snap Brainbuster.
"Nico able to not only break up the pin but take Hooligan down to the mat with a Brainbuster!" Beth exclaimed as Mandy pulled Hooligan out of the ring as Nico waited for Manny to get back on his feet. When Manny did, Nico ran the ropes and hit a couple of clotheslines, multiple knife-edge chops, and a spinning kick to the gut. The crowd continued to cheer as Nico ran the ropes, while Manny was doubled over, and hit him with a Reverse Sling Blade.
"Nico sending Manny face first into the canvas with a Sling Blade, and Nico isn't done yet!" Okabe exclaimed as Nico ran to the corner and springboarded off of the 2nd rope with a Twisting Leg Drop across Manny's throat before going for the pin.
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"Manny barely rolled his shoulder out, but there's more trouble as Black Star is back to his feet!" Cornette exclaimed as Black Star hit a Running Single Leg Dropkick onto Nico, and then picked him up for a Powerbomb. Nico tried to punch his way out of the Powerbomb, but Black Star was able to send Nico down with a Sit-Out Powerbomb, causing the crowd to cheer as Manny grabbed Black Star by the hair, and rolled him up with a Crucifix pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Manny almost able to steal the pin there, and Black Star doesn't look too happy about it!" Beth exclaimed as Black Star hit multiple kicks to Manny's legs, and threw him into the ropes, hitting a rebounding Manny with a Frankensteiner. Black Star then ran the ropes and hit a Handspring Twisting Crossbody before jumping right back up, and hitting a staggering Nico with a spinning enziguri to the side of the head. The crowd cheered as Black Star went up to the top rope, and attempted to put himself in position for the Falling Star (Twisted Bliss), but Hooligan got onto the apron, and springboarded back into the ring, and hit Black Star with a Hurricanrana that sent him crashing into Manny.
"Woah! Hooligan coming back into the ring with a beautiful springboard hurricanrana that took both Black Star and Manny out!" Okabe exclaimed as Hooligan grabbed Manny and Black Star, and threw them both out of the ring before focusing his attack on Nico. The crowd booed as Hooligan started stomping on Nico's back and neck before putting him on his knees. Mandy and Hooligan mocked Crona as Hooligan ran the ropes and hit a Running V-Trigger onto Nico before putting him in an Inverted Facelock.
"It looks like Hooligan is going to finish this match!" Beth exclaimed as Hooligan hit Nico with the Hollywood Glitz (Inverted Facelock Spun into a Three Quarter Facelock Single Knee Facebreaker) before going for the pin.
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*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, and the new #1 contender for the BTWF Cruiserweight Championship, the Hollywood Hooligan!" Mary Hughes announced as Mandy rolled into the ring and pushed the referee away before helping Hooligan back to his feet. Mandy grabbed Hooligan by the wrist and raised it as the crowd continued to boo in celebration of Hooligan's victory.
"Hooligan gets another opportunity at gold, with this victory in a hard-fought Fatal-4-Way match!" Beth exclaimed as Crona slowly applauded Hooligan and Mandy as they celebrated in the ring. Hooligan and Mandy turned to see Crona, and walked to the edge of the ring, and started talking trash to him, but Crona responded by lifting the BTWF Cruiserweight Championship over his head.
"Crona seems very impressed by Hooligan's victory here, but doesn't seem too worried about his chances at Bragging Rights," Okabe noted as Hooligan and Mandy rolled out of the ring to confront Crona. Hooligan walked up to Crona, and got into a face-to-face confrontation with him, yelling in his face that he was going to become the new Cruiserweight Champion. However, the crowd cheered as Crona rolled his eyes, put the Cruiserweight Championship down, and slapped Hooligan in the face.
"It looks like we're about to get another Octane vs. Intensity brawl on our hands!" Cornette exclaimed as Hooligan dove over the fan barricade and started brawling with Crona before multiple security guards came to separate Hooligan and Crona. The crowd chanted 'Let Them Fight!' as the security dragged the Hooligan away from the fan barricade as Crona put a hand over his mouth, grabbed his title belt, and raised the championship over his head again.
"Thankfully, we already have our security more prepared for any more Intensity vs. Octane brawls," Okabe explained as the camera panned to the back as Hooligan yelled at Crona that he was going to win the title, where Yuko Yoshida was standing next to Akira Hayami, who was impatiently waiting for this interview to start.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with Akira Hayami, who, in our main event, will challenge Rei Ayanami in a one-on-one match for the BTWF Women's Championship. Now Akira, I wanted to ask if you had any final thoughts going into the title match," Yuko asked as Akira looked at Yuko with a glare before taking the microphone out of Yuko's hand.
"My final thought is simple; the spotlight is finally going to be on me when I finally take what's mine and win the BTWF World Women's Championship," Akira said as Yuko nodded and rather than try and get hr microphone back, simply leaned forward so that she was closer to the microphone.
"What do you make of what Rei had to say earlier about ending this rivalry between the two of you that has been going on since the BTWF Jumping Bomb Angels Women's Tag Team Title Tournament?" Yuko asked as Akira rolled her eyes and started laughing as she patted Yuko on the head in a patronizing manner.
"I actually agree with her on that point. I want this whole thing between us to end, but I want it to end with me holding the BTWF World Women's Championship over her prone and near lifeless body," Akira explained before pushing the microphone back into Yuko's chest before walking away from the interview area as the camera panned back to the ring, where Oney Lorcan's 'Combative' theme song played, causing the crowd to cheer as Maka and Winry came out of the back and looked over at the cheering crowd before Maka lifted her pointer finger, and Winry lifted her pointer and middle finger up.
"The following tag team match is scheduled for one fall! Approaching the ring, the team of Maka Albarn and Winry Rockbell!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to cheer as Maka and Winry started walking to the ring with their fingers still raised in the air. However, Winry wasn't hi-fiving fans like normal and was rather giving the same steely glare that Maka was as they continued their trek to the ring.
"This can be considered an Octane vs. Intensity match, and a sneak peek at what Bragging Rights has in store," Beth explained as Maka and Winry bumped their fingers together before rolling into the ring from underneath the bottom rope. The crowd continued to cheer as Maka and Winry started climbing up to the top turnbuckles of separate corners.
"This match also could change the whole complexity of the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championship match, as of Maka and Winry win this match, they will be added to the title match due to Yang's assault onto Winry," Cornette explained as Maka and Winry raised their fingers up, causing the crowd to cheer louder before the lights went down. The crowd started booing as the lights turned blood red, 'Enjoy Your Slay' by Ice Nine Kills, and fire shot up the stage as Tomoko and Ultear came out.
"And their opponents, representing the Sisterhood of Darkness, the team of Ultear Milkovich and Tomoko Kuroki!" Mary Hughes announced as Ultear started crawling through the fire as Tomoko started walking towards the ring with a sinister smile on her face. Maka and Winry stared at their opponents as Tomoko cackled at the two's glares as Ultear propped herself up to her knees and looked up to the sky before Tomoko got behind Ultear, and spat blood into the air.
"The Sisterhood already have one victory tonight, with Xochi Melendez getting a victory over Erza Scarlet to become a part of the Octane Women's Bragging Rights team. Can Tomoko and Ultear make it 2-0 tonight?" Okabe asked as Ultear stuck her tongue out to catch the falling blood droplets before they got back to their feet, put their heads together, and rolled into the ring. However, when Ultear and Tomoko got back to their feet, Maka and Winry immediately went to them and started brawling with them.
"And Maka and Winry starting the match with some straight right hands to the side of Tomoko and Ultear's heads!" Cornette exclaimed as the referee separated Maka and Winry from Tomoko and Ultear, and went to them to make sure that they were ready for the match. Ultear responded by grabbing Maka and started punching her in the face before the referee told the timekeeper to start the match. Maka tried to kick Ultear away from her, but Ultear picked her up and attempted to hit her with a chokeslam, but Maka was able to counter it into an arm drag.
"And Maka with the clever escape from the attempt at a chokeslam!" Okabe exclaimed as Maka hit Ultear in the face with a dropkick that sent her staggering into the corner. The crowd continued to cheer as Maka ran into the corner with a Running Corner Uppercut, and then climbed up to the middle rope, and started punching her in the side of the head. However, the crowd cheered as Ultear grabbed Maka's tights, and attempted to hit her with a Powerbomb, but Maka was able to send her back down with a Hurricanrana.
"Maka able to counter out of that Powerbomb, and continue keeping her team in the driver's seat," Beth explained as Maka put Ultear in a front facelock, and tagged Winry into the match. Make hit Ultear with a European Uppercut, and Winry responded by running the ropes and hitting Ultear with a Running Neckbreaker before going for a pin.
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"Only a one count there, and Winry already has a hold on Ultear," Okabe explained as Winry grabbed Ultear, and started hitting her with multiple knife-edge chops before attempting to Irish whip her into the corner, but Ultear was able to counter the Irish whip, sending Winry into the corner, but Winry was able to bounce out of hit and send Ultear down with another dropkick to the side of the face. Winry then mounted Ultear and started hitting her with multiple punches and forearms to the face.
"Winry unleashing some of the aggression that she is feeling after having her nose almost broken by Yang on Intensity!" Cornette exclaimed as the referee had to pull Winry off of her, causing the crowd to boo as Winry started stomping on Ultear, causing the crowd to go back to cheering. Winry ran the ropes and hit a dropkick to Ultear's back before tagging Maka back into the match. Winry hit a jumping double foot stomp to the chest, allowing Maka to run the ropes and hit a Running Kneeling Uppercut to Ultear's face.
"Some more double team work to the #1 contenders for the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championships!" Beth exclaimed as Tomoko attempted to run into the ring to do something, but Maka and Winry hit Tomoko with a double hip toss, and then hit her with a double elbow drop before attempting to pick Ultear up for a double suplex. However, The crowd booed as Ultear was able to keep her feet on the ground, and hit both Maka and Winry with a double vertical suplex.
"Ultear showing off some strength there, taking both Maka and Winry down to the ground!" Okabe exclaimed as Ultear grabbed Winry by the hair, and threw her out of the ring before dragging Tomoko to the apron. Ultear grabbed Maka and started hitting her with multiple knife-edge uppercuts to the throat before sending her into her corner, and started choking her with her boot. While the referee was counting, Ultear tagged Tomoko into the match and kept Maka in place as Tomoko started stomping on her gut.
"The Sisterhood seemingly have taken control here, keeping Maka in their corner," Cornette explained as Tomoko rolled away from the corner, and then ran back into the corner and hit her with a running knee to the side of her head. The crowd booed as Tomoko stuck her bloody tongue out at the crowd and hit her with a Tornado DDT before running the ropes and hitting Maka with a jumping knee drop to her face before going for a pin.
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Tomoko glared at a downed Maka, before running to Maka's corner, and punching Winry in the face, sending her falling off of the apron feet first.
"Making Maka or Winry angrier than they already are probably isn't the best idea," Beth explained as Winry attempted to run into the ring, but the referee kept her at bay. While the referee was distracted, the crowd booed as Tomoko and Ultear started stomping on Maka's back and chest before Tomoko dragged her to the center of the ring and hit her with another jumping knee drop to the chest.
"Tomoko and Winry showing off their own tag team talents, keeping the referee at bay while they double team Maka," Okabe exclaimed as Tomoko put a foot on Maka's face before tagging Ultear into the match. Ultear ran the ropes and hit a Double Leg Drop across Maka's chest before picking her up in a Wheelbarrow position, allowing her and Tomoko to hit a Wheelbarrow Codebreaker onto Maka before Ultear rolled her into a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"That was a devastating tag-team move, but Maka is still able to kick out at the count of two," Beth explained as Ultear picked Maka up, and hit her with a back elbow to the side of the face before running the ropes and knocking her down with a running dropkick. The crowd booed as Ultear stuck her tongue out at the crowd and started choking Maka before the referee tried to intervene. Ultear backed away, but stomped on Maka's face with the heel of her boot, causing the crowd to boo louder as Ultear cackled with glee with Tomoko applauding from the ring apron.
"A vicious stomp to Maka's face seems to bring a lot of delight to these members of the Sisterhood," Okabe narrated as Ultear grabbed Maka by the hair, and threw her into the corner before running the ropes and hitting Maka with a running clothesline to the throat before picking her up and throwing her out of the corner with a Cravate Suplex Throw.
"Ultear sending Maka out of the corner with a throw while keeping her neck locked in the Cravate!" Cornette exclaimed as Ultear hit a running jumping elbow drop across Maka's throat before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Maka barely rolling the shoulder out, and Ultear looks annoyed with the count," Beth narrated as Ultear grabbed Maka and put her in a front chinlock. The crowd booed as Ultear leaned on Maka's back and neck, as she continued to lock in the chinlock. Maka tried to get back to her feet, as Tomoko started cackling while Winry put her arm out for the tag. Maka was able to get back on her feet, and caused the crowd to cheer, before hitting Ultear in the gut multiple times with her elbow, but Ultear responded by biting Maka in the forehead, causing the crowd to boo as Maka tried to back away from Ultear.
"And Ultear going all Hannibal Lector on Maka! Taking a bite out of Maka's forehead!" Okabe exclaimed as Ultear, while still biting Maka, grabbed her by the hair, and slammed the back of her head back into the mat. The crowd continued to boo as Ultear finally stopped biting Maka, revealing some blood leaking out of a small cut on top of her eyebrow, and continued to slam the back of her head into the canvas multiple times before putting her back into the rear chinlock, yelling at her to give up before things get worse.
"Maka is near unconscious from that assault by Ultear, and Ultear shows no signs of letting go of that chinlock!" Beth exclaimed as Maka looked like she was fading, so the referee grabbed one of Maka's wrists, and let it drop. However, much to the crowd's delight and Ultear's shock, Maka was able to keep her wrist up, getting Ultear furious enough to start clubbing Maka in the face. However, the crowd cheered louder as Maka grabbed Ultear's arm, and started ramming her arm into her shoulder until Ultear let go.
"Maka showcasing some aggression of her own, as she is able to finally escape Ultear's grasp!" Cornette exclaimed as Maka hit Ultear with a back kick to the gut before running the ropes, attempting a jumping clothesline. However, the crowd booed as Ultear was able to counter by hitting Maka with a Spinning Side Slam, sending her crashing into the mat before going for a deep pinfall.
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"Maka barely rolling her shoulder off of the canvas, and Ultear is irate!" Beth exclaimed as Ultear walked up and glared at the referee, but rather than fight it, she started climbing up to the top rope. Ultear balanced herself on the top rope and dove off of the top rope with the Bull Nakano Leg Drop, but the crowd cheered as Maka was able to roll out of the way, causing Ultear to crash into the mat ass first.
"Maka finally getting some separation between her and the Sisterhood of Darkness!" Okabe exclaimed as Maka crawled to her corner, with Winry ready to get into the ring with her hand outstretched. Tomoko had her hand outstretched as Ultear tried to stagger back to her feet as the crowd continued to cheer and chant for Maka to make it into her corner. Ultear and Maka both made it into their respective corners and tagged their respective partners into the match.
"And Tomoko and Winry are in the match! And they both look ready for a fight!" Cornette exclaimed as Winry and Tomoko rushed to the center of the ring, and started exchanging punches to the face before Winry was able to win the brawl with a twisting back elbow to the side of Tomoko's head. The crowd cheered as Winry ran the ropes and hit Tomoko with two clotheslines, a running bulldog, and then picked her back up to throw her into the corner. The crowd continued to cheer as Winry hit a running kick to the side of Tomoko's head, and then knocked her town with a Tornado Facebuster.
"Winry taking it to Tomoko, with her own anger coming out in the form of some fast-paced offense!" Beth exclaimed as Winry hit a Jumping Knee Drop onto Tomoko before putting her in a seated position. Winry ran the ropes, knocked Ultear off of the apron with a running boot, and then hit another running boot to Tomoko's face. Winry then ran the ropes and hit a springboard leg drop across Tomoko's throat before going for the pinfall.
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Ultear ran into the ring and stomped on Winry's back, causing the crowd to boo before picking her up for a Powerbomb.
"Ultear back into the ring, and she's about to send her through the ring with a Powerbomb!" Okabe exclaimed as Maka ran into the corner, and hit Ultear in the back of the leg with a chop block, allowing Winry to hit Ultear with a facebuster out of the attempted Powerbomb. Maka grabbed Ultear's leg and used all her strength to pull her out of the ring, while Winry attempted to pick Tomoko up. However, the crowd booed as Tomoko hit Winry with a jawbreaker, staggering her before running the ropes and hitting a jumping knee to Winry's face before going for a pin, pressing her wrist into her nearly broken nose.
Ref: 1…2
"Winry kicked out, but her nose is starting to bleed again!" Cornette exclaimed as Tomoko started stomping on the back of Winry's face before waiting for Winry to get all fours. When she did, Tomoko ran the ropes and attempted to hit her with the Sudden Trauma (Knee Trembler), but Winry got back to her feet, and sent Tomoko inside out with a clothesline, causing the crowd to cheer as Winry wiped the blood off of her running nose and noticed that Ultear was getting back onto the apron.
"Winry almost knocking Tomoko's head off with that clothesline!" Beth exclaimed as Winry hit a running basement dropkick to Ultear's face, allowing Maka to grab Ultear, and hit her with a Half-Nelson Suplex to the outside. Winry picked Tomoko up and hit her with a knee to the gut, and a single underhook facebuster before going for the pin.
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*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here are you winners, the team of Maka Albarn and Winry Rockbell!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd cheered while Winry wiped the remaining blood off of her face and shot her pointer and middle fingers up as Maka rolled back into the ring with her hand on her head. Maka moved next to Winry, and pointed her finger to the sky, causing the crowd to cheer louder.
"Maka and Winry have done it! They are now in the Women's Tag Team Championship match at Bragging Rights!" Cornette exclaimed as Maka and Winry gave each other a quick hug before they both went into different corners. Tomoko rolled out of the ring with a hand over her face, as she started crawling to Ultear, who was still downed from the Half-Nelson Suplex that Maka hit her with.
"This is a major opportunity for the team, but it also gives Intensity higher odds of having one of their teams hold the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championships!" Beth exclaimed as the lights in the arena went out. The crowd booed as the lights turned back on, but in the Sisterhood's blood-red color and with Tomoko and Ultear disappearing from ringside.
"Oh…this isn't gonna be good," Okabe bemoaned as Sherry Blendy appeared on the TitanTron, with other members of the Sisterhood of Darkness tending to Tomoko and Ultear. Sherry sat in her rocking chair, slowly clapping for Maka and Winry, who looked over at Sherry and glared at her while challenging her to come down to the ring.
"Maka…Winry…you poor fools. You're celebrating like you've won a golden opportunity. However, what you actually won was something nowhere near as happy. You two have won an opportunity to take a trip into our dark world," Sherry explained as Maka and Winry continued to tell Sherry to come into the ring and fight them.
"Soon, you will understand what it's like to be abandoned. What's it's like to be forsaken. What it's like to be left in the darkness of this world. You will feel our pain at Bragging Rights, and everyone in attendance will know why we're going to send the world into a world of pitch-black darkness," Sherry warned as her evil laughter filled the speakers of the arena before the feed on the TitanTron faded to black.
"An ominous warning from the Sisterhood onto their opponents for the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championships," Cornette explained as the lights returned to normal, leaving Maka and Winry annoyed and confused as they left the ring. The camera then panned backstage to where Clover Lamoreaux, Charlotte Belew, and Jerry Lewis walked into Zia's locker room, while she was reading a magazine.
"Pardon! Zia, I'd like to have a word with you," Clover interrupted, grabbing the magazine out of Zia's hands, crumpling it up, and throwing it away.
"I have to say, littering isn't really a great way to get on my good side. Now, what do you want, perdante? See? I can speak a little French too," Zia joked around, making Clover angrier than she was before. However, before Clover could snap at Zia, Jerry put a comforting hand on her shoulder and stepped forward.
"Mrs. Simpson, Clover was about to suggest that you allow her and Charlotte to compete in the Octane Women's Bragging Rights team," Jerry explained as Zia raised an eyebrow at him, and then turned to look at Clover and Charlotte before looking back at Jerry.
"And why would I do that?"
"Think about it; Clover took BTWF World Women's Champion Rei Ayanami to her absolute limit at Trouble in Tokyo."
"But she lost."
"Charlotte is one of the best practitioners of the World of Sports wrestling style."
"But she's barely wrestled since she got here."
"You're right on both accounts, but in the right opportunity, these two can be a great asset to just about anyone. Believe me, I would know," Jerry continued to say, but before Clover or Charlotte could argue about what he said, Zia sighed and stood up.
"OK, I'll tell you what; two weeks from now, you'll compete against Asuka Langley Soryu and Alexis Rhodes, and whoever wins will be a part of my team. Satisfied?" Zia asked with an outstretched hand. Jerry looked at Clover and Charlotte before nodding and outstretching his hand to accept the handshake.
"Of course, Ma'am. Thank you for your consideration," Jerry responded, before Zia grabbed his hand, and shook it. However, Jerry started gritting his teeth in pain, nearly falling to his knees as Zia squeezed his hand as hard as she could for a moment before letting him go.
"Glad we can reach an agreement. Now don't disappoint me," Zia said as Clover and Charlotte picked Jerry up off of the floor, gave Zia one last glare, and left the locker room as the camera panned to a commercial break.
*Commercial Break*
*Commercial Over*
The camera panned to Shoto Todoroki, who was practicing his strikes on a punching bag before Denki Kaminari and Tim Scam came up from behind. Todoroki saw them out of the corner of his eye but tried to ignore them as he continued to punch and kick the punching bag in front of him. However, Tim Scam patted Todoroki on the shoulder a couple of times, causing Todoroki to sigh and turn around.
"What do you two want?"
"Well Mr. Todoroki, we were wondering why Denki Kaminari here wasn't in your suggestions for the Octane Men's Bragging Rights team," Scam explained as Todoroki looked over at a stone-cold-looking Kaminari before responding.
"Well, first of all, Kaminari only has 2 wins since he became a member of the BTWF. So, there's no reason for me to consider him for the team. And second of all, even if he did have some wins, he has other problems at the moment, so he would be nothing more than a liability" Todoroki explained before he turned back around and continued his training.
"What problems are you talking about?" Scam asked, before being leveled with a punch to the back of the head by KIRISHIMA. Kaminari attempted to tackle KIRISHIMA to the ground, but KIRISHIMA was able to throw him into the wall, and start hitting him with multiple forearms to the face before security came out and separated the two men. Todoroki continued his practice as the security separated Kaminari and KIRISHIMA before the camera panned to the stage.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! And it is for the BTWF World Women's Championship!" Mary Hughes announced as the lights in the arena went down. A spotlight then appeared at the center of the stage before 'Ladies and Gentlemen' by Saliva played. The crowd booed as Akira Hayami appeared underneath the spotlight, and outstretched her arms, and closed her eyes for a moment before opening them back up.
"Introducing the challenger, from the Asahi Ward in Yokohama Japan, she is 'The Spotlight of the BTWF', Akira Hayami!" Mary Hughes announced as Akira focused on the ring as she walked over to the ring, with the lights in the arena still off and the spotlight still on Akira and following her to the ring.
"This is the spotlight that Akira has wanted! A main event title match where she was the opportunity to become the BTWF World Women's Champion!" Cornette exclaimed as Akira looked over at the booing crowd, glaring at them and shaking her head before continuing to make her way to the ring. When Akira got to the steel steps, she walked up the stairs and once again outstretched her arms, causing the crowd to boo louder.
"Akira has said that she will end things between her and Rei by defeating her and winning the BTWF Championship!" Beth exclaimed as Akira went into the ring and walked to the corner turnbuckles. The crowd continued to boo as Akira climbed up to the top rope, and outstretched her arms, and closing her eyes once more as the lights in the arena turned back on as Akira put her arms back down and jumped to the canvas.
"Akira has all the confidence in the world, as at the Jumping Bomb Angels Tag Team Tournament, Akira had the match won, and if she hadn't let it end by countout, she could have become the champion," Okabe explained as the lights in the arena turned light blue, causing the crowd to explode as 'Shatter Me' by Lindsey Sterling (feat. Lzzy Hale) played in the arena as Rei came out with her signature light blue robe.
"And introducing her opponent, from Tokyo Japan, he is the BTWF World Women's Champion, 'the Shining Ace' Rei Ayanami!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to cheer as Rei started walking to the ring, keeping her eyes fixed on Akira, who returned the glare. When Rei got to the ringside area, she took off her light blue robe, revealing the BTWF World Women's Championship around her waist.
"Rei has her eyes completely fixed on the self-proclaimed 'Spotlight' of the BTWF," Cornette noted as Rei rolled into the ring, took the BTWF World Women's Championship off of her waist, and gave it to the referee before she got into Akira's face. The two started arguing as the referee lifted the BTWF World Women's Championship belt and have it to the ringside attendant before the referee separated the two women.
"Some bad blood between these two, and it may spill over before this match even starts!" Okabe exclaimed as the referee was able to put both Akira and Rei in the separate corners, and once she made sure that both female competitors were ready, the referee told the timekeeper to ring the bell. The crowd booed as Akira lifted Rei up, and tackled her into the corner, before hitting her with repeated shoulder thrusts into the corner before throwing her out of the corner with a hip toss.
"Akira dominating the champion in the early goings with her power!" Beth exclaimed as Rei got back to her feet, and attempted to hit her with a dropkick, but Akira swatted her away and attempted to grab Rei's right leg, but Rei was able to kip back up to her feet, and hit Akira with an enziguri, sending her staggering into the corner. Rei went into the corner and started hitting Akira with multiple punches to the side of the head before Akira pushed Rei out of the corner. The crowd booed as Akira attempted to hit a clothesline onto Rei, but Rei was able to bend over, causing the crowd to cheer as Rei hit Akira with a Jumping Neckbreaker.
"Rei able to Matrix out of that attempted clothesline, and Akira is sent down to the mat!" Cornette exclaimed as Rei started stomping on Akira's chest before running the ropes and hitting her with a running leg drop across Akira's throat. The crowd cheered as Rei picked Akira back up, and started punching her in the face before Akira kneed Rei in the gut multiple times, and attempted to pick her up in a Fireman's Carry, but Rei hit her with multiple elbows to the side of the head before putting her in a front facelock and attempted to climb up the turnbuckles to hit the Tornado DDT, but Akira pushed Rei off of her, but Rei landed on her feet.
"Akira, still showing off her power, throwing Rei almost halfway across the ring!" Beth exclaimed as Rei attempted to hit a clothesline onto Akira, but Akira threw Rei into the corner, but Rei landed onto the middle rope and springboarded off of the middle rope with a Moonsault. However, Akira was able to catch her up in a Powerslam position and attempted to hit Rei with a Running Powerslam, but Rei was able to jump down and hit Akira with a Russian Leg Sweep before hooking both of Akira's legs back for a pin.
Ref: 1…2
"Rei is able to send Akira down with a Russian Leg Sweep, but it's gonna take a lot more than that to put down someone like Akira Hayami!" Okabe exclaimed as Rei grabbed Akira by the hair, and hit her with a Discus Forearm, which sent her staggering into the corner. The crowd continued to cheer as Rei ran the ropes and hit a Running European Uppercut to the chin, before hitting a couple of back elbows to the sides of Akira's face. Rei then pushed Akira out of the corner, and then climbed up to the middle rope, causing the crowd to cheer as Akira staggered close to the center of the ring with a hand over her cheek.
"What does Rei have planned here, with Akira's back to her?" Beth asked as Rei dived off of the middle rope with a diving knee to the back, sending Akira crashing into the middle rope. The crowd cheered as Akira's head was draped over the second rope, and Rei responded to this by running the ropes and hit a running crossbody to Akira's back, sending her falling out of the second rope before going for another pinfall.
Ref: 1…2
"Rei sending Akira down, finally getting a one-up in this championship match!" Cornette exclaimed as Rei put Akira in a seated position, and kicked her in the back several times before running the ropes, and hit a running dropkick to Akira's face before hitting a now downed Akira with a Standing Shooting Star Press. Rei then runs the ropes and hits a downed Akira with a Baseball Slide Dropkick to the side of her body, sending Akira rolling out of the ring.
"Rei sends Akira falling out of the ring with a vicious dropkick!" Beth exclaimed as Rei started clapping, which the fans did in stereo, as she waited for Akira to get back to her feet. The crowd cheered as when Akira did get up, Rei springboarded out of the ring with a senton over the top rope. However, the crowd booed as Akira was able to pick Rei up in mid-air and put him in position for a Powerbomb.
"Oh, God! Rei is in a Powerbomb position on the outside! This can't be good for her back and neck!" Okabe exclaimed as Rei was able to punch Akira in the face several times before sending her into the fan barricade with a Hurricanrana. The crowd cheered as Rei backed away, and attempted to hit a Cannonball Senton onto a seated Akira, but Akira was able to move out of the way, causing the crowd to boo as the referee started counting both women out.
Ref: 1…2…3
"And Rei crashed and burned right into the fan barricade back first! That may have been the opportunity that Akira needed to get back into this match!" Cornette exclaimed as Akira picked Rei up by the hair, and put her in a shin breaker position. The crowd booed as Akira told her that she was going to break her leg again before hitting her with a shin breaker onto the top of the steel steps, causing the crowd to boo as while Rei was flailing around in pain, Akira put Rei's leg into the hole between the steel steps and the steel ring post.
"We had to know that Akira was going to target that leg sooner or later," Okabe noted as with Rei's leg trapped, Akira kicked the steel steps multiple times, sending the steps pushing into the side of Rei's knee and leg as the referee continued to count the two women out.
Ref: …4…5…6
"Rei's leg is trapped, and Akira taking full advantage of her surroundings!" Beth exclaimed as Akira grabbed Rei by the hair, and started hitting her with multiple forearms before picking her up, and putting her in a Fallaway Slam position. The crowd continued to boo as Akira threw Rei into the fan barricade with a Fallaway Slam, sending her back and sides crashing into the barricade. Akira then got back up and started stomping on Rei's chest and sides as the referee continued to count both women out.
Ref: …7…8
Akira grabbed Rei by the hair, and threw her back into the ring, before telling the crowd to shut up. Akira then rolled back into the ring and hit a running senton to Rei's chest before grabbing her right leg.
"And now both athletes are back into the ring, and Akira has a hold of Rei's leg," Cornette explained as Akira started kicking the back of Rei's knee before picking her up by that one leg, and throwing her into the corner. The crowd booed as Akira flexed while telling the crowd that the BTWF World Women's Championship was going home to her. Rei dragged herself to the bottom turnbuckle in the corner, before Akira noticed, and started stomping on Rei's chest until the referee threatened to disqualify her.
"Akira not letting Rei get any time to breathe or formulate a plan, which is exactly what you have to do with a wrestler like Rei," Beth explained as Akira backed away, but then grabbed Rei's right leg, and once again picked her up from that leg, and threw her out of the corner, sending her halfway across the ring. Akira then ran the ropes and hit a jumping leg drop across Rei's throat before going for a pin, hooking her right leg back as far as she could.
Ref: 1…2.
"Rei rolling her shoulder out, but having her leg hooked back so far has most likely given her leg even more damage," Okabe explained as Akira maintained her grip on Rei's leg, and started punching and elbowing her knee before slamming her knee down onto the canvas. The crowd booed as Akira started smashing her knee into the canvas repeatedly until she decided to hit a leg drop across the back of Rei's knee.
"Akira continuing her aggressive attack on the knee, all the while keeping Rei from escaping her vice-like grasp!" Cornette exclaimed as Rei tried to club her way out of the hold by punching Akira's leg, but Akira responded by turning Rei around, and deadlifting her up in a Powerbomb position, and hit her with multiple Powerbombs before putting her in a Fireman's Carry position, and hit Rei with a Gutbuster before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Rei barely kicking out of that pinfall there, and she looks like she's on the verge of death!" Beth exclaimed as Akira immediately grabbed Rei's right leg and put her in a Single Leg Boston Crab, causing the crowd to boo as Rei tried to pull herself out of it. Akira kept Rei in the center of the ring and stretched the Single Leg Boston Crab until the bottom of Rei's foot was right on top of her head.
"Akira taking advantage of Rei's flexibility by sending her foot to the top of Rei's head!" Okabe exclaimed as Rei started dragging herself to the ropes, and elbowed Akira in the sides so that she could loosen the hold on the Single Leg Boston Crab, but the crowd booed as Akira was able to turn the Single Leg Boston Crab into an STF before rolling Rei back to the center of the ring while pulling her head back.
"Rei looking like she was going to break the Single Leg Boston Crab, but Akira is able to maintain control by converting her submission hold into the STF!" Cornette exclaimed as Rei continued to try and crawl to the ropes once again, but Akira once again rolled her to the center of the ring and pulled her back even further. After a minute of Rei being in the STF, the crowd started cheering as Rei grabbed a couple of Akira's fingers, confusing Akira as she continued to pull Rei's head back.
"Rei has both of Akira's fingers in her hands. What does she have planned?" Beth asked as Rei snapped both of Akira's fingers, causing the crowd to cheer as Akira let go of Rei, and held her fingers in pain, as Rei crawled to the corner with a hand over her knee.
"I think Rei just snapped Akira's fingers, nearly breaking them in the process!" Okabe exclaimed as Akira glared at Rei, who was now leaning in the corner. Akira screamed in frustration before running into the corner and attempted to hit her with a running clothesline, but Rei was able to dodge out of the way, sending Akira crashing head first into the top turnbuckle. The crowd cheered as Rei grabbed Akira, and hit her with an Inverted Headlock Backbreaker before turning her around and hitting her with a Snap DDT.
"Both women are down, but Rei has finally been able to go back on the attack!" Beth exclaimed as Rei and Akira both started getting on their knees. Rei and Akira glared at each other while still on their knees, and started exchanging punches and forearms to the side of their heads, causing the crowd to cheer and boo accordingly. The crowd booed as Akira started headbutting Rei in the side of the head a couple of times before getting back to her feet, and deadlifting Rei up for a Belly to Belly Suplex.
"Oh, Akira has something devastating in mind!" Beth exclaimed as Akira attempted to hit Rei with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex throw, but the crowd cheered as Rei was able to roll over and counter it into a Sunset Flip pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Rei almost got the pinfall there, countering out of that Belly 2 Belly suplex with a Sunset Flip!" Okabe exclaimed as Akira kicked out, and attempted to hit Rei with a clothesline, but Rei was able to move out of the way. The crowd cheered as when Akira rebounded, Rei knocked Akira down with a clothesline, but Akira got up immediately, so Rei hit her with two more clotheslines before running the ropes and hitting Akira with a spinning heel kick to the side of the head. Rei put Akira on her knees, and started kicking her in the gut before running the ropes once again, and knocking Akira back down with a Hurricanrana Driver.
"Rei is so full of vigor and adrenaline, that she's barely paying attention to the pain that is probably coursing through her leg!" Cornette exclaimed as Rei started slapping her right leg before picking Akira up, and hit her with two rolling vertical suplexes, before attempting to hit her with a Brainbuster. However, Akira was able to keep herself on her feet, but when she attempted to hit Rei with a Gourdbuster, but Rei was able to counter with a Facebuster, sending Akira crashing into the mat, but Rei couldn't take advantage as she started grabbing her right knee.
"And a bad landing on that facebuster brings the damage done to Rei's leg throughout the match back into the forefront of Rei's mind!" Okabe exclaimed as Rei staggered back to her feet with a hand over her knee. Rei grabs Akira by the hair, and hits her with multiple knife-edge chops before running the ropes, and attempting to hit a springboard dropkick from the middle rope, but Akira was able to catch her. However, Rei was able to escape with multiple punches to the side of the head before slipping out of her grasp.
"Akira still has enough energy in her body to catch Rei out of the air like she was nothing!" Cornette exclaimed as Rei ran the ropes again, but Akira was able to knock Rei down with a front-facing chop block to the knee, causing the crowd to boo as Rei turned inside out, and put both her hands on her right knee.
"And Akira, right back on the attack on the leg with that chop block, sending Rei crashing to the mat!" Okabe exclaimed as Akira got back to her feet, grabbed Rei's right leg, and put her in the Hayami Lock (Brock Lock). The crowd booed as Akira ground her knuckles into the side of Rei's right leg, as she continued to stretch it out with the Hayami Lock (Brock Lock).
"And Akira has Rei in the Hayami Lock! Rei may have to tap out here!" Beth exclaimed in worry as Rei tried to pull herself away from Akira's submission hold, but Akira picked her up, taking her a couple of inches off of the ground. The crowd booed as Akira started swinging Rei around while she was still in the Hayami Lock (Brock Lock), before finally sending Rei back down to the floor with the Hayami Lock (Brock Lock) still completely locked in.
"Rei has spent almost two minutes in the Hayami Lock, and she still hasn't submitted yet! That's how much the BTWF World Women's Championship means to her, but what does that mean for her leg!?" Okabe asked as Rei started dragging herself to the ropes, causing the crowd to cheer as Akira started punching Rei's right leg in an attempt to stop her from moving, but Rei was able to grab the bottom rope with her right hand, causing the crowd to explode as the referee forced Akira to let go of the hold.
"Rei using the ropebreak rule to help her escape the Hayami Lock!" Cornette exclaimed as Akira nearly pulled her hair out in frustration before picking Rei up, and attempting to hit her with the Spotlighter (F-5). However, Rei hit Akira in the side of the head with elbows and was able to land in front of her before using all of her power to pick Akira up and hit her with a Brainbuster, causing the crowd to explode. However, rather than go for a pin, Rei picked Akira up and hit her with the Redemption (Cross Rhodes) before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Rei using all her strength for that Brainbuster, but Akira was barely able to roll her shoulder out!" Okabe exclaimed as Rei looked frustrated as she went into the corner, and started climbing up to the top rope. The crowd exploded as Rei balanced herself on the top rope, and attempted to put herself in position for a Light from Above (Frog Splash). However, Akira was able to stagger back to her feet and hit her with a punch to the face hard enough that Rei fell off of the top rope, and fell to the outside partially on her feet.
"And Rei is back on the outside, nearly collapsing due to how she just landed on her right leg! Cornette exclaimed as Akira rolled out of the ring, and grabbed Rei by the hair. Akira started screaming in Rei's face that she was nothing and that she deserved the BTWF World Women's Championship. Akira then put Rei in position for the Spotlighter (F-5) and then moved towards one of the steel ring posts.
"Oh, no! Akira is going to send Rei's leg crashing into the steel ring post with her Spotlighter like she did at the Jumping Bomb Angels Tag Team Tournament!" Beth exclaimed in worry as Akira did the slit throat taunt before attempting to hit her with the Spotlighter (F-5) into the steel ring post, but the crowd exploded as Rei was able to escape the hold, and push Akira into the steel ring post face first.
"Rei was able to escape, and Akira's face was sent right into the steel ring post!" Okabe exclaimed as Rei pushed Akira back into the ring, and then started climbing up the steel ring post to the top rope. The crowd nearly exploded as Rei was finally able to make it to the top rope, and once she balanced herself onto the top rope, Rei hit the Light from Above (Frog Splash) onto Akira and pinned her with both of her legs hooked back.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, and still the BTWF World Women's Champion, 'the Shining Ace' Rei Ayanami!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to cheer as Rei grabbed her leg in pain as the referee lifted her wrist while Rei was still down. The ringside attendant went and grabbed the BTWF World Women's Championship from the timekeeper's area before heading to the ring.
"Rei able to use the steel ring post that Akira tried to use against her to retain her BTWF World Women's Championship!" Cornette exclaimed as the crowd continued to cheer as Rei dragged herself to the ropes, and pulled herself up using the top rope. The ringside attendant gave Rei the BTWF World Women's Championship as Akira rolled out of the ring with her arms over her chest.
"Rei showing off her resiliency and in-ring mastery to retain her championship, and Akira is definitely going to not be happy about this," Beth noted as Rei lifted the championship over her head before the lights in the arena went out. The crowd booed as the lights in the arena turned blood red, with Sherry Blendy walking towards the ring with a sick smile on her face, as the rest of the Sisterhood surrounded the ringside area from all angles.
"Oh no…the Sisterhood is here, and they don't look like they have good intentions," Okabe noted as Sherry, cackled at Rei while lifting a microphone from behind her back in front of her mouth.
"Rei…congratulations on your victory. It was…inspiring. But, as you very well know, the goal of the Sisterhood of Darkness is to exterminate all light in the BTWF. So Rei, we will have our eyes on you, but now, we'll give you a little something to remember for after Bragging Rights," Sherry explained as she cackled with glee before the rest of the Sisterhood came into the ring, and started assaulting Rei.
"And the Sisterhood is going after Rei! Sherry is watching with intent and elation!" Cornette exclaimed as Flare picked Rei up, and hit her with the Flash Fire (Jumping Cutter) before Tomoko climbed up to the top rope. The crowd booed as Ultear and Xochi held Rei down, allowing Tomoko to hit Rei with a knee drop from the top rope. At this point, Sherry rolled into the ring and grabbed the BTWF World Women's Championship from the ground. Sherry smirked and put her foot on Rei's face before lifting the BTWF World Women's Championship over her head.
"Well the message by the Sisterhood is clear; they want the BTWF World Women's Championship in their possession!" Beth exclaimed as the rest of the Sisterhood celebrated with Sherry as Akira staggered away from the ring, looking on in shock and anger as Sherry pricked her finger with her teeth and knelt down before drawing the 'SOD' symbol into Rei's forehead with her blood as the camera faded to black.
Match Results:
Owen def. Shinji Ikari in a Gauntlet Match after Shinji defeated Joe Wolf and Charlie Bonifer
Legacy (Sting Eucliffe and Rogue Cheney)(W/Dutch Van Der Linde) def. Kensuke Aida and Touji Suzuhara
Xochi Melendez (W/Sisterhood of Darkness) def. Erza Scarlet (W/Beautiful People) to qualify for the Octane Women's Bragging Rights Team
Hollywood Hooligan (W/Mandy DeRoyale) def. Nico, Manny Rivera (W/El Oso), and Black Star to become #1 contender for the BTWF Cruiserweight Championship
Maka Albarn and Winry Rockbell def. Sisterhood of Darkness (Ultear Milkovich and Tomoko Kuroki) to become a part of the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championship match at Bragging Rights
'The Shining Ace' Rei Ayanami def. 'the Spotlight of the BTWF' Akira Hayami to retain the BTWF World Women's Championship
