WFPW BRITISH INVASION 2023 (FULL SHOW)
Venue: Resorts World Arena
Date: February 5th, 2023
State/City: Solihull, England
("Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard)
"And now….NordVPN, Wendy's, and StateFarm Insurance present…..WFPW British Invasion!"
(The logo showed up on the screen with the logos of the sponsors for the event showing up in different segments. The camera fades out to the arena with pyro blasting off as the fans reached a number of 14,800 as previously shown on the pre-show and the cameras started showing the diehard British fans screaming and waving to the viewers at home. Russ Markley and Rockstar Spud would be shown at the singular announce table ready to call the action.)
"Welcome to British Invasion, the third official stop on the launch tour, as we have officially left the United States and have made the travel from South Dakota across the pond for this large event in England. Once again, I'm Russ Markley here with my new broadcast partner Rockstar Spud since Greg couldn't make the trip. Spud, we definitely have a lot to cover as the Cruiserweight Championship tournament qualifiers rally on tonight. Hungry competitors from all over came out here to Europe in order to show who truly wants to pave the way for a new generation of cruiserweights," Russ explained.
"Not to mention, absolute legends in these qualifiers like Yoshihiro Taijiri and Juventud Guerrera are here to show that they still have what it takes in the ring. Taijiri still kills it in Japan to this day even in his old age and Juventud hasn't lost a step if you've seen him take the occasional match on the indies," Spud added.
"We also have Tamao Silver making her official pro wrestling debut against Tina Armstrong in Tina's home country. Not to mention, Zack Sabre Jr. returning home to battle against The Icon, Sting, in our main event. Plus, Lars Ostberg officially hangs up his boots after a historic 38-year career in the ring. Family and friends join his ceremony later on tonight," Russ stated.
"Right now, we have a large 14-woman tag team match set to start us off. Let's get to it and see what carnage these ladies can create!" Spud exclaimed.
("Kings and Queens" by Ava Max)
(A mixed reaction sounded as the seven heels of the match came out all wearing black royal robes with a gold color trim. The first woman is Aisha Laurens as she has long blonde hair with pink-shaded sunglasses on, a shorter woman took a step beside her and her name is "Diehard" Anna DeMarco as she has long white hair, Alexa Taylor is next as she placed her hands on her hips sporting long brown hair in a ponytail, three women named Lady Emily, Molly, and Polly stepped forward as they held hands with Emily sporting long white hair, Molly has short blue hair, and Polly has short pink hair, and finally, they were joined by Noel White as the gray-haired girl flexed her muscles as Alexa felt her left bicep.)
Aisha Laurens ( EnglandsFinest), Alexa Taylor ( GiftedWorker), Lady Emily ( RoyalConquest), Molly ( RCMolly), Polly ( RCPolly), Anna DeMarco ( DiehardAD), and Noel White ( PowerNoel)
"The following contest is a 14-woman tag team match set for one-fall! Introducing first, the team of Aisha Laurens, Alexa Taylor, "Diehard" Anna DeMarco, Royal Conquest, and Noel White!" Tony announced.
"Well, we have some hometown people in Aisha and Royal Conquest as they team up with a former pageant model in Alexa, a troublemaker in Anna, and a powerlifter in Noel. I think double pay was on the cards for tonight considering Aisha is very wealthy," Russ stated.
"That is indeed true and Aisha is also an accomplished freelance boxer as well so you can imagine her strikes will be her focal point as well as submissions. Everyone else is a mixed bag for me and they have each other to help out when necessary," Spud added.
(The girls paved the way for Danny Jackpot to come out to heavy boos wearing a blue poker chip buttoned up shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers as he crossed arms with Aisha and Alexa leading them down the ramp. The eight people reached ringside as Danny went up the steel steps first holding the north ropes for the girls as they piled in. They removed their robes each wearing a stylish leotard with three circles exposing their skin going down both sides. The leotards also had one color for each woman: Aisha-black, Alexa-purple, Noel-white, Emily-red, Molly-blue, Polly-pink, and Anna-green. Anna had a steel chain tucked into her leotard and every woman wore black wrestling boots strutting and posing around the ring.)
("TikTok x California Gurls (Mashup)" by Ke$ha and Katy Perry)
(Ecstatic cheers rain throughout the arena as red and white pyro starts going off with the song and entrance videos playing. Kennedy Lee, Ash Daniels, and Kayla Grant come out first wearing black "Jungle Pride" leather jackets hyping the crowd up. Kennedy wore a leopard-spotted yellow sports bra, tights, and fingerless gloves with her bare feet taped up. Kayla wore a black spandex bra, black shorts with white polka dots on them, gorilla black MMA gloves, and black wrestling boots. And Ash had her red hair in a ponytail wearing a pink shirt saying "Tiger Ashy!" on the front in red lettering, orange tiger-striped tights, and maroon wrestling boots. Next to come out would be The Superstars along with their honorary member, Gil. Harmonia wore her normal hat covering her blonde hair, sunglasses with red lenses, a red bandana, a white bra with two red lines going down her left breast, white khaki shorts fitted with a white belt with a red trim, and the same armbands, gloves, and boots as her lover, Molly. Molly had on her red bunny ears and normal white leotard with the red star in the middle as Harmonia was also shown to be wearing white bunny ears similar to Molly's. Gil wore her brunette hair in pigtails with a red and white bow in her hair, two red stars painted on her cheeks, a white sports bra with a red trim and four red stars across the across the front along with her initial on the left breast, a red mini-skirt with a white under layer, and all the other same accessories as Harmonia and Molly. Chelsea and George would receive the biggest pop of the group as both came out in their wrestling attire and Chelsea hopped in George's left arm as he pointed his cane to the rafters firing off a confetti bunny shape to the crowd's excited demeanor.)
Kennedy Lee ( JungleQueen), Ash Daniels ( AshPride), Kayla Grant ( KaylaPride), Superstar Harmonia Edelstein ( SuperstarH), Superstar Molly Forster ( SuperstarM), Superstar Gil ( Armagilo), and Chelsea Forster w/ George Forunato ( thewolfandthebunny)
"And their opponents, representing the Jungle Pride, The Superstars, and Mad Tea Party, being accompanied to the ring by George Forunato, the team of Kennedy Lee, Ash Daniels, Kayla Grant, Superstar Harmonia Edelstein, Superstar Molly Forster, Superstar Gil, and "The March Hare" Chelsea Forster!" Tony announced as he stepped back to head outside near the announce table.
"Lots of bad blood here as these girls have their own equalizer in George coming out while the bad girls have Danny. Danny being a recent stick in the spine of The Superstars as he defeated Harmonia in his own Blackjack Challenge. Alexa Taylor also having a noticeable glare at Harmonia and Molly knowing their past when Harmonia had her own Christmas party back in Japan and Alexa was reportedly a very bad guest," Russ added.
"This will be quite the stacked match as Gil, known for her association with The SWAT Cats as we saw at Mount Rushmore, has now joined forces as an honorary member of the Superstars. Not to mention, George rejoining Chelsea out here after he qualified for the tournament to crown our first Cruiserweight Champion. He's just in time to support his girlfriend and her friends," Spud stated.
"Not to mention, we also have Jungle Pride in the mix and they actually got their start here in England defeating The Cosmic Angels and have become a great trio since. They've mainly stayed competing in Japan with League of Anime Wrestling and STARDOM. They have even challenged for titles in STARDOM, but they always drew the short stick of those matches," Russ stated.
(The seven women started celebrating with the pop music going off in the background as Kennedy started dancing with the kids in the audience and Ash slapped some fives while Kayla acknowledged some cheers her way. Harmonia passed off her sunglasses to a little blonde girl in the crowd and Molly passed hers off to a little cowboy in the crowd giving him a nice hug afterwards. Chelsea was let off by George as she raised both fists in the air getting a nice loud cheer from her home crowd. They started heading either to the stairs or the apron as Melly Jackson was on standby to officiate the match.)
It was decided Harmonia and Emily would start this match as Harmonia had a little snarl on her face and shot a glare at Alexa, who smirked and shrugged her shoulders. The bell rang as Emily put a finger up in order to head over to her corner asking for a fanning. Molly and Polly started digging in their leotards for fans as they started blowing on Emily, but Harmonia ran in knocking both her servants off the apron and even knocked Alexa off as well and Harmonia threw Emily out into the middle of the ring. Harmonia began stomping down on Emily's back and started unleashing hard punches to the head. Harmonia hit some knee drops with her right knee as Emily was too overwhelmed before The Superstar's ace tagged in her lover. Harmonia and Molly whipped Emily into the west ropes before hitting a Double Clothesline followed by an Elbow Drop by Moni and a Leg Drop by Molly. Molly then locked Emily in a side headlock, but Aisha gets in kicking Molly in the face. Harmonia tried getting in, but her partners didn't want her to risk a DQ so early.
"A bit of a jumbled mess for Emily out of the gate and she played mind games with the wrong woman as Harmonia was having none of it," Russ observed.
Emily gets back to her feet and kicks Molly's back and sends hard elbows to the head as Molly had to cover herself up. Emily tagged Polly in and Polly simply went for kicks to the stomach and she tagged the other Molly in as heel Molly hit an elbow drop of her own to Molly's chest. Heel Molly tagged Aisha in as Aisha went straight into locking Superstar Molly into a right arm wrench as the crowd was firmly behind their favorite cosplayer, but Danny tried hyping them down. Aisha sent some hard elbows to Molly's arm, but Harmonia gets in and pushes Aisha off. The referee separates both women as they trash talk, but Harmonia relents getting on the apron. Aisha grabs Molly up whipping her north before tagging in Anna as Anna gets on Aisha's shoulders hitting a Diving Crossbody on Molly. Molly coughs and holds her stomach as Anna flips off the other team and slaps Molly in the head. However, Molly gets a little frustrated at being treated like this before getting up to hit Anna with a Bodyslam!
"Oh! Down goes Anna as she has pissed off the wrong bunny here in England! They know well that Molly ain't lying down for this torture," Spud stated.
Molly gets Anna up whipping her into her team's corner before running to hit a Corner Double Knee Strike making Anna's head flip up and she leaned in the corner. Chelsea gets tagged in as they get Anna out in the middle taking each of her legs before hitting a Double Wheelbarrow Suplex making the hardcore gremlin land on her back! Anna flipped on her stomach rolling out near the ramp as Chelsea starts hopping in place shouting "GIVE ME ALL YOU GOT, ENGLAND!" as the crowd chanted "CHELSEA! CHELSEA! CHELSEA! CHELSEA!" with even George joining in to support his girl, Chelsea ran the east ropes running to hit a Suicide Dive straight to Anna launching both girls up the ramp a little bit. The referee started counting both women out and urged them back in as Chelsea grabbed Anna sending her inside and rolling herself in tagging Kennedy in. The jungle woman heads inside before popping Anna up into a Samoan Drop getting a big pop! Anna grabs her back and sits up before Kennedy pushed her down hooking both legs!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Anna powers out after 2!
"Samoan Drop all the way down and Kennedy getting a big head start on Anna. Anna really needs to get all the help she can get, but her partners are too far," Russ explained.
Kennedy gets Anna up as Ash tags the back of her partner coming inside before kicking Anna in the gut and sends a knee to the head making Anna spit out. Alexa tried getting the referee to save Anna, but Ash hits a Snap Suplex on the hardcore girl. Anna tries reaching out, but Ash catches Anna in a left armbar wrenching hard on the arm. Anna tries reaching out for a tag, but she is stuck where she is. Polly comes in, but the referee stops her not sure of her intentions which allows Anna to use her free hand to dig inside her leotard for her chain and roll it up in her right hand. Ash adjusts herself in the armbar, but Anna turns on her back clocking Ash in the face with her chain behind the referee's back! The face team cried foul as Anna hid the chain in her leotard and made a run to tag in Alexa. Alexa comes in mocking Ash slapping her already hurting head getting her up hitting a Snap DDT! Alexa pushed Ash over on her back hooking one leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Kayla got inside saving her partner right at 2.6!
"Ash getting clonked with that chain from Anna DeMarco and Alexa feels she has an easier time escalating things here," Russ observed.
The referee asked Kayla to get back on the apron as Alexa glared at her before returning to focus on Ash picking up the beachside brawler. Alexa raked the eyes of Ash getting her a scolding from the referee as she raised her hands in innocence. Noel tagged her hand heading inside as Ash was lifted up in a military press before Noel parades around with Ash for a few seconds dropping her into a Powerslam! Noel sits atop Ash and holds down the shoulders!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Kennedy kicked Noel off after 2!
Ash rolled away tagging in Gil as the crowd went wild and Gil jumped up and down clicking her heels before hitting a Running Clothesline to Noel. Gil then went up the upper left corner as Harmonia helped balanced her before Gil raised her hands to the cheering English crowd and then hit her Froggy Splash (Frog Splash) on Noel as the powerlifter covered her gut! Gil covered her and smiled.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Noel kicked out after 2!
"Gil getting in the ring and her enthusiasm is very contagious for the crowd here in England! This is incredible to see!" Spud exclaimed.
Noel rolled away to tag in Aisha again as Gil raised her left hand wanting a test of strength, but Aisha just put her hands on her hips slapping Gil right across the face! She got Gil in the lower left corner hitting multiple chops to the chest as Gil sat down covering her breasts. Aisha gets Gil up hitting a Jumping Headbutt getting the goat girl down. Aisha sticks her tongue out in a mocking manner and locks Gil in a patent headscissors squeezing down hard as Gil frails around holding Aisha's right leg. Aisha posed for the cameras and squeezed down harder smirking at her prey trapped between her legs. Aisha just lounged around checking her nails as the referee asked Gil if she was submitting, but she shook her head furiously. Gil slipped out and slammed her bottom on Aisha's gut making the rich woman gasp for air. Gil ran over to tag in Kayla as Kayla gets in getting on top of Aisha laying her fists into the rich woman's head. Kayla then flipped Aisha on her back trapping down the left arm before crossing the legs locking Aisha in the Arm-Trapped Seated Cloverleaf submission.
"Cloverleaf by Kayla and this isn't looking good on Aisha! She's got three body parts trapped at once and she might not get by on this!" Spud screamed.
Kayla held Aisha in place, but Danny gets on the apron looking to distract the referee as she tells the heel to get off the apron. Harmonia gets inside walking right over and head butting Danny down on the apron. She gets Danny inside and picks him up calling for Molly to come in getting a big pop for this intergender moment. Molly gleefully gets in running the south ropes as The Superstars hit the Crazy Train (Hart Attack) on Danny! Harmonia then sets Danny up on the ropes as Harmonia calls Gil in and Gil gets in running the ropes herself connecting her new finisher called the Goat-1-9 (619/Tiger Fient Kick). Danny stumbles out before Chelsea heads in and finishes him off with a Stunner making Danny spring up on his back! Alexa tried getting in and going after Harmonia, but Harmonia grabs Alexa's legs out from under her as Harmonia nods to the crowd getting cheered as Harmonia locks in the Sharpshooter and Molly joins in holding onto Alexa's legs as the former pageant model screams in terror and Aisha was still trapped in Kayla's hold. Aisha tapped out with her free hand not able to escape or even grab a rope in time!
("TikTok x California Gurls (Mashup)" by Ke$ha and Katy Perry)
"Here are your winners by way of submission, the team of Jungle Pride, The Superstars, and Chelsea Forster!" Tony announced from outside the ring.
An instant replay shows the onslaught of moves on Danny Jackpot and then it shows Alexa getting trapped in the Sharpshooter while Aisha tapped out to Kayla's hold for the victory.
"The heels had a good team dynamic and was able to get the lead halfway through with Anna delivering that blind shot with her chain," Russ stated.
"Cheaters never prosper as they say and the faces were able to get ahead of the curve by tagging in and out when needed to keep things nice and short so they didn't get caught in a sneaky trap. Kayla used her own experience with submissions to seal that deal," Spud added.
(The referee had Kayla release Aisha and she checked on the England native as the heels stepped down not wanting to put themselves out there to argue. Alexa was released rolling out on the north side laying on her back as Harmonia blew her a mocking kiss celebrating with her fiancé. Chelsea had a snarky look on her face and called for a microphone as Tony handed his to her.)
"Cut the music! Dat's ha we get dings done in England!" Chelsea spoke in her thick English accent with the crowd cheering their heads off. "But….der's one piece of business I wan' taken car' of. Chris Yukine….ye bitchy tool….ye stol' me moment in Texas and ye really wan' ta make me look bad all the time. Dat skull of ye needs a good smackin'! Dat's why….I wan' dis ta end once and fer all. We hav' Homecoming right her' in me home country. The best damn country in the world! Wha' do ye say, Yukine? Ye and me…one on one…right her'! Don't keep me waitin'" Chelsea announced as she threw the microphone outside as George entered the ring to celebrate with the girls.
(Backstage, we see Hannah Thompson wearing her normal entrance hoodie and a blue bandana over her mouth glaring down the screen as she eyed Chelsea in particular. She made a fist at the screen as she walked off.)
"Well, we have our possible first match set for Homecoming. It's months away most likely, but Chelsea wants to reserve her spot on the card and that spot needs a Chris Yukine to fill the role. These two have hated each other since last year's war in Japan between Chelsea and Finella, but even when they became good friends and sisters in arms, Chris hasn't forgotten all the hate and trouble she dealt with," Russ stated.
"And waiting in the wings is Hannah Thompson. It seems she isn't done with Chelsea, Chris, and Finella as well," Spud added.
"Coming up next, we resume the qualifiers for the tournament to crown our first Cruiserweight Champion. We already have natives Roy Knight and George Fortunato filling the brackets and now, we will have either Jay "The MARKey" Evans or Michael Wilkes, both Americans, possibly joining them," Russ explained.
("MARKey" by Nick Nubz)
(The crowd cheered a little bit as Jay comes sporting short dirty blonde hair wearing a black and red "MARKey Out!" t-shirt, white trunks with a red trim and red key symbol on the back, and black wrestling boots. He went both sides of the stage and pointed to the British fans before starting to come down the ramp.)
The MARKey
Jay Evans ( RealJayTheKey)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifier for the tournament to crown the inaugural SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, from Seaside Heights, New Jersey, weighing 168 lbs., Jay "The MARKey" Evans!" Tony announced.
"Here comes Mr. Evans and ever since 2016, this kid has been honing his craft on the indies not just in the States, but he has managed to go international," Russ remarked.
"I've seen some videos of his previous matches and he can certainly move around the ring like Superman flying to stop a rocket. There might be no stopping that man once he gets his boots running," Spud added.
(Jay slapped some fives and even took a picture with some boy before ruffling his hair and heading for the steps as his music started ending.)
("Take Your Place" by Of Mice and Men)
(The high rock music got everyone on their feet as Michael Wilkes comes out sporting short red hair and a beard wearing a sleeveless red and black entrance jacket plus red and black flappy tights with black wrestling boots. He lowers his head before pointing to Jay down the ramp and he walked down frontwards before spinning around.)
Michael Wilkes ( WilkesM)
"And his opponent, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, weighing 170 lbs., Michael Wilkes!" Tony announced.
"This man had his own resume on the indies recently competing in Texas Wrestling Alliance and made appearances for Major League Wrestling. His most notable match was his defeat against Jacob Fatu for the MLW National Openweight Championship," Russ explained.
"I've seen that match and he was moving circles around Jacob, but never count out the Samoan bloodline in this industry. Fatu finished him clean with a Samoan Drop and a Moonsault to end things, but Michael sure impressed a lot in that match," Spud stated.
(Michael slapped some hands before running up on the apron and climbing the lower left corner pointing to the crowd. He then backflipped into the ring getting down on one knee as he put his right fist to his forehead. Tyrone Regis would be the official for the second match.)
Jay took off his shirt and came forward extending his right hand which Michael shook on as the bell rang. Both men circled the other before locking up, but Jay drops down and under Michael's legs before pushing him into the upper left corner. Jay then runs hitting a knee to the gut of Michael before sending him to the mat. Jay got on the middle rope trying for a dive, but Michael caught him mid-air for a Japanese Arm Drag getting a rowdy cheer! Michael whips Jay to the west ropes and hits a Spinning Heel Kick taking down the MARKey as he wipes his face of sweat. Michael then rolls through with Jay on his shoulders, but Jay reverses into a Crucifix Rollup Pin trying for a quick win!
"1…2….," The ref counted, but Michael kicked out after 2!
Jay rolls back up to his feet kicking Michael on his knees before running south and hitting a Shining Wizard sending Michael just under the bottom rope. Jay then soaked in the cheers of the fast action before running the ropes again to hit a Tope Con Hilo getting a massive cheer as both men go down on the north side floor! Jay uses the barricade to get up as the referee starts the count and Jay gets Michael up bashing his head onto the barricade and the ring post before rolling him in the ring. Jay gets on the lower right corner perching himself on top trying to go for a Flying Crossbody taking Michael down on the canvas. Jay would then hook both legs!
"1…2…," The ref counted, but Michael kicked out at 2.6!
"Fast action to start out this match and I can see how you equate Jay to Superman, Spud. He's got really fast reflexes," Russ stated.
Jay punches Michael's skull for a few minutes getting him up and whipping him into the upper left corner, but Michael uses the top rope to lift himself up and catch Jay's head with his legs. Michael swings around hitting Jay with a Headscissors Takedown as the crowd cheers loudly. Michael gets Jay up before hitting a Snapmare on the blonde getting him in a Chickenwing submission holding onto Jay's arms and placing his right knee in his opponent's back. Jay fought back shaking his head before backing Michael up using his momentum before releasing himself and hitting a Pele Kick. Jay then sent Michael right out onto the north apron and he tried grabbing for Michael, but Michael hit a Headbutt. Jay stumbled back covering his face before Michael went for a Springboard move only to run into a Black Mass Kick to the chin! Michael goes down holding his chin, but Jay quickly rolled Michael up in a matchbook pin!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Jay won this short match.
("MARKey" by Nick Nubz)
"Here is your winner, Jay "The MARKey" Evans!" Tony announced.
An instant replay shows Michael reversing Jay into an impressive Headscissors Takedown and his spot catching Jay with a mid-air Japanese Arm Drag, but the deal was sealed when Jay caught him in the Black Mass Kick for the three count.
(The tournament graphic showed up on the top screen again and Jay was filled into one of the slots as the American Flag appeared underneath him. Jay looked up and smiled before the referee helped him up to raise his arm.)
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: JAY "THE MARKEY" EVANS
"That was impressive for such a brief contest. Both men threw a lot at each other," Russ stated.
"That's how it is with the crusierweights and Michael showed us some grit and attitude and Jay showed off his tremendous speed. That will be a factor The Key going into the tournament," Spud added.
(The camera transitions to backstage as Oscar is seen in the men's locker room doing some last minute weight lifting making sure he's ready for Lord Omaniss especially since it's a tag team match. He measures his breathing and grunts lifting the iron in the air making sure to make this set count.)
"We do have an interesting eight-person tag team match later tonight as Oscar and Olivia Orelash team with Ray Stellar and Will Ralston looking to get some measure of revenge on Lord Omaniss and his partners, Matt Christopher and Decked Out. Omaniss attacked Oscar and Olivia at Presidential Power so they will be gunning for him," Russ explained.
("Demilitarized Zone" by Ethan Meixsell)
(The crowd go into instant boos as Sgt. Jimmy Controversy comes out sporting short black hair and a little facial hair as he wore a grey buttoned-up dress shirt, black slacks, and black wrestling boots. He shouts out at the fans and pulls out a prop police badge showing it off as he comes down the ramp.)
Sgt. Jimmy Controversy ( JimmyControvrsy)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and is a qualifier to compete in the tournament to crown the inaugural SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, from Newark, New Jersey, weighing 157 lbs., Sgt. Jimmy Controversy!" Tony announced.
"Well, here comes a man that has recently appeared on the deathmatch circuit and has been a focal member of the East Coast indie scene. He also made his name on the YouTube wrestling show known as GTS Wrestling gaining a lot of the experience he has mastered throughout his career so far," Russ stated.
"Jimmy definitely looks like a guy that is pretty laser focused for this opportunity and he could pull off quite an upset if he were to get in there with Roy, George, and Jay," Spud commented.
(Jimmy came ringside and marched up the stairs heading in the ring as he showed off his badge climbing the lower right corner berating the crowd as they held up their signs for the cameras.)
("Shoot To Thrill" by AC/DC)
(The familiar tune of the music made the fans rise up in cheers as Jimmy turned to see former combat Army Veteran and former FBI investigator turned pro wrestler Alex O'Malley coming out to point to the sky. He sported short red hair wearing a veteran U.S. Army hat over it, bulletproof black vest, sleeveless green shirt underneath, orange tights, and black combat boots as he fist bumped some fans coming down.)
Alex O'Malley ( MalleyMania)
"And his opponent, from Phoenix, Arizona, weighing 168 lbs., Alex O'Malley!" Tony announced.
"Here comes Alex O'Malley who used to run a independent tag team with Nathan Daniels called Brother in Arms and they made their indie debut in 2019. However, Nathan broke his ACL bad during 2020 and took an extended leave from wrestling leaving Alex to gain success on his own. He's been in CZW, AEW, and even over the border in AAA becoming a former AAA World Cruiserweight Champion in his own right," Russ explained.
"Not to mention, he has served America in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Afghanistan fighting off terrorist cells in Iraq and Syria. After he returned back home, he became apart of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for five years before starting to train for wrestling. Alex has some moves on the battlefield and in the ring so I thank him for his service to both," Spud added.
(Jimmy just crossed his arms unimpressed as Alex slapped some fives and he got on the apron heading inside as Oscar Johnson would be the referee for the match.)
The bell would be rung as Jimmy just places his hands on his hips and just smirk at Alex trying to get close to the veteran. He slaps the hat off Alex's head before the crowd soaked him in boos and he pushed Alex turning around to berate the audience some more. However, Jimmy turned around into the Data Breach (Brogue Kick) from Alex and Alex quickly hooked both legs of Jimmy's!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the match was over like that!
("Shoot To Thrill" by AC/DC)
"Here is your winner, Alex O'Malley!" Tony announced.
An instant replay shows the slow motion into fast paced action of Alex hitting the Data Breach and sending Jimmy down to an early defeat.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: ALEX O'MALLEY
"Well, Jimmy really should've known better than to do that," Russ stated.
"That kid really had to disrespect a veteran like that, but that is not ideal in this opportune environment. Alex took advantage and now has his slot placed for the tournament," Spud added.
(The graphic showed up again with Alex filling another blank slot and the American Flag under him as Alex saluted to his own photo as the crowd cheered.)
(Connor Jacobson would be backstage walking with his microphone in his right hand and he wore a black blazer, dark blue tie, black dress shirt, black slacks, and black dress shoes as he adjusted his glasses stopping outside a locker room. He knocked on the white door as it opened revealing Sting as the crowd let out a big cheer. Sting wore his usual face paint, red scorpion t-shirt, wrestling attire, and black boots.)
"Sting, this is definitely new territory for you as you are set to take on one of the greatest technical wrestlers to come out of England, Zack Sabre Jr. Now, you have shown you don't slow down even after retiring for a little bit so I'm curious to know your strategy for this match," Connor asked.
"It's real simple, man. I've taken on Hogan, Hunter, Rollins, and all others that have thought to themselves to be the greatest. No disrespect intended towards Zack, but he's sharing the ring with a legend that can keep up with him. I may not do flips and I may not dive like I used to, but I sure can wrestle and he may even outwrestle me here, but I won't go down without that proper fight," Sting replied.
"He's best at submissions so what do you plan to do about that?" Connor asked.
"That's also simple. I gotta keep him grounded and get his legs weak enough to lock in my finisher, the Scorpion Death Lock. He may have multiple submissions, but I only need one," Sting replied as he held up one finger to empathize his point.
"You don't think he won't be different than your past foes?" Connor asked.
"Everyone is different from each other, but they always have the same weakness. They get ahead of themselves and they always think that something is locked in for them when it comes to me. I even have people still underestimate me in AEW even after I showed I can still hang with the best of them. I'm not afraid to go risky like my student, Darby. Zack…should be asking himself if he is afraid to get risky with Sting," Sting replied with confidence.
"Well, I do wish you luck tonight," Connor stated as he shook Sting's hand. "Any message you have for Zack?"
"It's showtime! Hahahahahahaha!" Sting exclaimed.
("Young GOAT" by Kid Reed)
(Myron Reed comes out with short blue highlighted hair and he wore red and white tights with red wrestling boots as he adjusted his tights before skipping down the ramp clapping his hands getting a mixed reaction.)
Myron Reed ( TheBadReed)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifier for the chance to compete in the tournament to down the inaugural SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, from Louisville, Kentucky, weighing 172 lbs., Myron Reed!" Tony announced.
"Well, this young man at 26 years old as already completed a lot so far. Best known for his time in MLW where he is a 3-time Middleweight Champion as well as being a member of Injustice before he left the company," Russ stated.
"He has also been apart of the Rasclaz with Trey Miguel and Wes Lee, but now, he gets to carve out his own path for his career and he has stated on Twitter that he wants to sign with WFPW," Spud added.
(Myron slapped some fives before sliding into the ring pushing himself up as he clapped his hands and climbed the east ropes pointing out to the crowd.)
("Summer Nights in Spain" by Spain is Music)
(The legendary Juventud Guerrera comes out donned in a sparkly green jacket along with wearing a black and yellow mask over his face with a black singlet, black baggy tights, and white boots on his body. He came down slapping some fives as he pointed towards the ring speaking excited Spanish to the camera person following him.)
Juventud Guerrera ( JUVENTUDGUERRE2)
"And his opponent, from Mexico City, Mexico, Juventud Guerrera!" Tony announced.
"A legend in his own right preceding the likes of Rey Mysterio and flowing through the circuits in Mexico crafting his legacy still," Russ stated.
"A perfect addition to these qualifiers as he brings star power and name recognition for himself, but what an opportunity for Myron as he could potentially knock off this famous luchador here tonight," Spud added.
(Guerrera raised both arms as he made it ringside taking off his long jacket and handing it to a ring worker before he got on the west apron and headed inside as Myron wanted to offer a handshake immediately before the bell.)
Howard Crinkle was on standby to be the official as Juventud looked into the crowd before shaking Myron's hand, but Myron grabbed Juventud into a Japanese Arm Drag starting the match. Myron hit the head of the luchador and got him up in the lower right corner kicking him down into a seated position before backing up and taunting the crowd. Myron runs hitting a Corner Knee Strike making Guerrera spit out to the side. Myron grabs both legs of the luchador, but Juventud uses the top rope to kick Myron in the chest. Juventud stands up running for Myron hitting him with a Lariat before front flipping and then hitting a Standing Moonsault on Myron.
Myron grabs his stomach and drools out to the side as Juventud kicks him in the gut for his trickery. Juventud gets Myron in a headlock, but Myron slips out and puts his legs around Juventud's head spinning around with the luchador in tow before hitting a Headscissors Takedown!
"Myron starting out strong against the legend and he's not doing too bad for their first time facing off. His trickery got the best of Juventud so he has the mind games advantage," Russ observed.
Myron taunted to the crowd getting some boos for the young rookie before he stomped the head of the legend before getting him up. Myron then went to the north ropes and rubbed the luchador's head in the top rope getting even more boos before Myron hit a Backstabber, but the ricochet helped Juventud to hold onto the ropes when he popped back up. Myron tried for another one, but Juventud caught him and carried him back to the middle before hitting Myron with the Juvi Driver (Michinoku Driver II)! The crowd cheered as Juventud fed off their support running the east ropes hitting a Rolling Thunder Senton Bomb on Myron making the young wrestler spaz on the canvas. Myron got on his stomach as Juventud hit a Standing Shooting Star Press on top of Myron's back as he turned him over hooking both legs!"
"1….2…." The ref counted as Myron kicked out at 2.7!
"Myron's feeling some payback coming his way as Juventud shows him that it won't be easy to bring down his lucha spirit," Russ stated.
Juventud gets Myron up whipping him into the lower left corner before running to hit a Corner Clothesline and sent Myron on his back as the luchador goes up top. Juventud fed off the cheers and winded up his finisher as he hit a 450 Splash straight down on Myron! Juventud hooks both legs for the pin!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Juventud gets the win!
("Summer Nights in Spain" by Spain is Music)
"Here is your winner, Juventud Guerrera!" Tony announced.
An instant replay is shown of Juventud showcasing his agility hitting a Corner Clothesline to set up Myron and executing a breathtaking 450 Splash for the pin.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: JUVENTUD GUERRERA
(The tournament slots would show up on the big titantron again as Juventud and the Mexican Flag took their rightful earned place in the next blank space.)
"What a victory for Juventud and you can see he meant business here," Russ stated.
"Myron simply got too cocky for his own good, but that's a lesson hopefully learned. Never underestimate a legend that has been doing this longer than you've been alive," Spud added.
(Juventud gets up and gets his left arm raised in victory as he soaks in the cheers he got motioning for the belt to come around his waist to strengthen his legacy even more.)
(Hannah Thompson could be seen storming backstage as she was seen being calm, but the camera zoomed in on her as she crossed her arms and leaned against a concrete wall.)
"Listen up….specially you, Yukine and Chelsea. The match at Absolute Zero was hijacked and Yukine….you got in me damn way. It wasn't suppose ta be you in there in the first place! You ruined everything! Our streak was broken! Not properly! Chelsea, I didn't get ta grind my damn boots into dat ugly mug of yours and rip out yer blonde spaghetti noodles for hair. You two…I got unfinished business with and you both are going to suffer greatly. I don't give a damn what it is going on between you two….I'm inserting myself in this drama to get redemption for me and Reiko. Like our theme song says, I disagree with the way that match went down. If you two aren't scared, you'll make some room for the baddest bitch in England. I got a score to settle and in England, when a fight gets started, it's going to be finished no matter da costs. Watch yer backs, because Jack wasn't the only boogeyman haunting these streets," Hannah explained as she grabbed the camera aggressively.
("Zombified" by Falling In Reverse)
(The crowd popped loudly as the signs were seen by the cameras and Saraya came out decked in a silver flashy jacket with her hands behind her back. She wore a black sports bra with two skulls on the breasts connected by a silver chain that spelled out her name in the holes. Saraya also wore black gem-plated shorts, black wrestling boots, and black fingerless gloves. Saraya stuck her tongue greeting her home country fans and turned around showing the back of her jacket saying "ENGLAND IS MY HOUSE!" getting pop of the night on that alone.)
Saraya ( Saraya)
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Norwich, England, Saraya!" Tony announced with the cheers getting louder.
"This place came unglued and Saraya is one of the most popular wrestlers to come out of England. To think she gets the chance once more to wrestle in her home country ever since being medically cleared is truly inspiring," Russ stated.
"This is definitely emotional for her since she thought she was done in the ring, but Hank said that Saraya wanted to hop on the launch tour to at least get a match in England in and Tony Kahn signed off on it," Spud added.
(Saraya covered her eyes crying a little, but she hyped up the fans slapping fives as she went around the ring before heading up the steel steps taking another chance to scream towards the crowd before entering inside.)
("Daughters of Darkness" by Halestorm)
(A mile cheer came from the crowd as Sara Lewis came marching out and white sparklers started erupting from the stage as she points around the ramp sporting long black hair with red and blue streaks wearing a backwards black ball cap, a white long-sleeved shingle shirt, white wrestling gloves, white tights with a black trim, and white combat boots with beige laces. She threw her cap out to the right and then started coming down the ramp skipping sideways.)
Sara Lewis ( SalemSara)
"And her opponent, from Salem, Massachusetts, Sara Lewis!" Tony announced.
"Sara, younger sister of Ryan Lewis, has made a name for herself all around the world competing in America and extended to Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Japan. She is a highly-accomplished bisexual woman in wrestling even extending to taking on men in various promotions like Impact and wXw. Sara is coming in from Germany to make a dream match happen as she stands against Saraya," Russ stated.
"Both have that rebellious diva nature about them and it's truly a treat for Saraya's home country fans to see. Sara is going to bring a lot to the table being a bit more exposed than Saraya, but Saraya does have a lot of confidence coming into this," Spud continued.
(Sara came ringside getting on the west apron and heading in the ring pointing to her opponent as Victoria Ashlen would be officiating for their dream match. Sara felt the ropes getting in her corner smirking as she bounced on her toes as Saraya dumped her jacket outside.)
The referee kept both women separated before calling for the bell and both women circled each other with Sara going left to right before initiating a lockup. She got Saraya in the upper left corner, but the referee broke them apart. Sara got them in another lockup as Saraya gets Sara in a headlock and then down on her back. Sara kicked out of the hold before kicking the back of Saraya being careful of her neck. Saraya goes on her knees before Sara kicked Saraya out near the announce table as she runs the west ropes hitting a Suicide Dive backing Saraya over the announce table as the commentators get out of the way. Sara gets booed a little bit, but mostly cheered as she hyped the fans up going around the table and picking up Saraya among the wires tangled on her body. Sara bounced Saraya off the announce table and then into the ring post as Saraya holds her face with the referee counting to five and scolding Sara. Saraya is rolled in and Sara gets in kicking the stomach of her opponent.
"Nice start from Sara starting out aggressive and making sure she had a say in the lockup feature. She has taken control of the match so far," Russ stated.
Sara gets Saraya in a sleeperhold, but Saraya lifts Sara on her back and throws her off the other side and reverses into her own sleeperhold. Sara let her tongue hang out concentrating on breaking things up as the referee kept monitoring both women. Saraya gets Sara on her knees before running the west ropes to hit a Running Knee Strike! Saraya hooked both legs of Sara.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Sara pushed out after 2!
Saraya gets Sara up by the head punching it multiple times before throwing in a light Headbutt and then dragging Sara to the middle as she went to the lower right corner hopping to the middle rope. She sat on the top rope before screaming to her home country crowd and went for a Diving Elbow Drop impacting Sara right on the chest. She hooked both legs again!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Sara again powers out after 2!
"Saraya gaining some momentum now and she made it out of the starting gate," Spud stated.
Saraya gets Sara up by the hair and gets a Bodyslam to her opponent while the mother grabs her back in pain. Saraya targets the right leg twisting it some as Sara gets a little winded from this and Saraya turns it over into an Ankle Lock getting big cheers. Sara quickly crawled grabbing the west bottom rope forcing a rope break. Saraya kicked at Sara and got her back up, but Sara initiated an inside cradle rollup!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Saraya kicked out at 2.6!
Sara gets back up jumping to the lower right corner and fell back hitting a Middle Rope Diving Back Elbow to Saraya's stomach! Sara gets a good reaction to that as Sara gets back to her feet and picks up Saraya whipping her into the upper right corner. Saraya hits her back on the pads before Sara comes in hot with a Corner Running Knee Strike to the stomach and then she hits a Snapmare to Saraya sitting her up before kicking the back three times. Saraya goes on her side and grabbed her back as Sara gets her up once more. Sara gets on the top rope of the upper right corner and tries for The Black Cauldron (Dragonrana) on Saraya and connects it as Sara lifts Saraya's legs for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Saraya reverses it into her own rollup pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Sara had to kick out at 2.7!
"A nice battle of wits here as Sara managed to hit her Black Cauldron finisher, but Saraya was fresh enough to still roll up Sara for a pin breaking the former pin up," Russ remarked.
Saraya gets up kicking Sara in the gut and then lifting her up to hit her Ram-Paige on the canvas and Sara closes her eyes released on her back. Saraya got on top of Sara and pinned down the shoulders sticking her tongue out.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the sudden victory caught the crowd by surprise!
("Zombified" by Falling in Reverse)
An instant replay is shown as Sara hit the Black Cauldron trying to rollup for a victory, but Saraya reversed into her own pin and then it shows Saraya hitting her own finisher to put Sara away.
"Here is your winner, Saraya!" Tony announced to huge cheers.
"This was as tightly contested as it could get. Saraya and Sara spared no expense taking pop shots at each other," Spud stated.
"Sara thought she had it all figured out when she hit the Black Cauldron and that would be enough, but Saraya had enough momentum to shift things into a quick finish for herself. This was Saraya's match to win and she wanted to make her home country proud of her," Russ added.
(Saraya rises to her feet crying a little bit as the referee raises her right arm and she ran to the lower right corner going up to the middle rope blowing kisses to her fans. She came down rolling out of the ring to celebrate when the lights cut out and "Hear Me Now" by Framing Hanley started playing.)
"Wait-Wait-Wait?! What's going on?!" Spud recoiled.
(The abandoned church was shown again as Brandon Duke stood on the front porch of the building as he looked out into the night sky. The full moon shines brightly as Brandon turns to the camera before he moves it to see a road sign detailing his location as being in Newberry County, South Carolina.)
"They say home is where the heart is," Brandon began as he put the camera on himself. "And this is where I got my start. Where my mentor, David Hodges, made a man of himself. Sara, you try to suppress your original self. You say you do it so your daughter doesn't have to know the truth. But that's just lying to her….as much as it's lying to yourself. A witch sins on a different scale and that is nothing to be taken lightly. My flock….will defeat all sinners and bring peace to the world. Soon enough, Sara, you will be forced to face your past…I can guarantee that much. My flock is coming….," Brandon stated, but his feed got cut out.
("OVE Theme" by Dale Oliver)
(The crowd cheered loudly as Ohio Versus Everything (Sami Callihan and Jake Crist) came out after leaving their tenures with Impact Wrestling and signing over to WFPW. Sami ran down to the ring where his wife sat up as he rolled in hugging her and getting her up. Jake joined them ringside as he helped Sara out as Sami looked around the ring and used his bat to bang the canvas, but nothing even shuffled. He got out of the ring as they rushed Sara up the ramp.)
"Sami! Jake! They knew Brandon had his own ideas and they wanted to get out here on the double!" Russ stated.
"Sami knows these functions more than anyone as he has utilized them himself in the past with his group and who knows if Brandon wanted to debut his flock here and now. That's an ominous warning so he didn't want to take chances of his wife being thrown in harm's way," Spud added.
"Coming up next, League of Anime Wrestling General Manager Dan DeFranco has sanctioned a LAW LAWLess Championship Fatal 5 Way Match for here tonight. Raina Jaegar is the current champion and this is bound to get crazy as Dan handpicked four exciting prospects that could become the next champion here tonight," Russ stated.
("Baddest" by K/DA)
(The crowd went into mild cheers as Raina Jaegar came out as purple pyro started flaring up from the shooters near the stage. She pointed to the sky as she was a tall African-American woman with a curly black afro with pink highlights wearing a pink open singlet with a gold trim along with pink knee pads and pink boots with gold soles. Raina smacked the black skull belt around her waist as she headed down the ramp stopping briefly to slap some hands.)
LAW LAWLess Champion
Raina Jaegar ( JaegarR)
"The following contest is a Fatal 5 Way Hardcore Match set for one-fall and it is for the LAW LAWLess Championship! Introducing first, from Bronx, New York, she is the current LAW LAWLess Champion, Raina Jaegar!" Tony announced.
"Not too much to say with Raina, but we do know she has great power and even has a sister that came into wrestling," Russ stated
"She has quite the task ahead of her taking on four other women in what is sure to be carnage across Solihull here tonight," Spud stated.
("Bit Rush" by Riot Games)
(Jem Holland come out wearing a black Twitch shirt along with her regular attire as her blonde hair was in a ponytail. She slapped fives with the fans coming down the ramp and taking some selfies with them.)
Jem Holland ( E_Girl_Jem)
"And introducing her opponents, first, from Los Angeles, California, Jem Holland!" Tony announced.
"You think Jem ran a poll on what weapons her fans want to see her use? It seems par for the course for her as a streamer," Spud acknowledged.
("Holy Diver" by Ronnie James Dio)
(The crowd turned to big boos as Cecilia Lombard came out flipping off the fans as she brushed her hair back with her left hand coming down the ramp. She trash talked with some fans and even took one of their Coke drinks to throw it to the floor.)
Cecilia Lombard ( RealCLombard)
"From Detroit, Michigan, Cecilia Lombard!" Tony announced.
"Truly a personification of being hardcore and ice cold. Cecilia doesn't play when she gets in the ring and has taken on lots of tough customers here in the European promotions as well as in America and Japan. In fact, she's an Apex contender back in LAW," Russ explained.
("U Mad Yet?" by Knox Hill)
(Natalie McCathy came out sporting short pink hair and wore an Under Armor green sleeveless shirt, blue jean shorts, and pink and black skates. She wastes no time skating fast down the ramp almost colliding with Cecilia as she goes around the ring slapping fives.)
The Daredevil
Natalie McCathy ( DemonOnWheels)
"From New York City, The Daredevil, Natalie McCathy!" Tony announced.
"The Daredevil is no stranger here in England performing all over and has gained a cult following here on the indies. She now performs mainly with League of Anime Wrestling in Japan getting ready to strut her hardcore muscles in this contest," Russ stated.
("Hellraiser" by Motörhead)
(The crowd cheered the loudest for Finella Edelstein as she came out sporting a black and blue beanie, a short Motörhead black top, a navy blue sports bra underneath, black shorts, and blue combat boots with black laces. She said "GENTLEMEN! LET'S RAISE SOME HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!" as she dragged a garbage can filled with kendo sticks, a stop sign, a computer keyboard, a cookie tray, and a rusted cowbell. She also carried a Corona beer drinking from it as she headed down while the crowd sang her theme song in unison.)
The Hellraiser
Finella Edelstein ( FinHellrasier)
"And lastly, from Graz, Styria, Austria, she is the Hellraiser and representing Moonrock, Finella Edelstein!" Tony announced.
"Well, Finella sure doesn't have any hesitation about throwing this match right into chaos. Par on course for her nickname," Russ stated.
"We have seen her go extreme before when her and Chelsea battled Legacy of Pain back at Absolute Zero, but this won't be any different. It's anything goes and she won't be restricted by any rules on her," Spud added.
(Finella raised her beer to the cheering crowd dragging her metal can down the ramp as Melly Jackson would officiate this contest and all wrestlers eyed up each other. The referee would be handed the title as she raised it high in the air once Finella settled her trash can outside. However, Hannah Thompson would be running from the crowd on the upper right side heading over the barricade before sliding in as she stunned the other wrestlers and the crowd. She took off her entrance gear before looking into the referee's eyes.)
"I'm in this too. Ring the bell," Hannah declared as the referee nodded sheepishly and handed the title to Tony before calling for the bell.
"Wait…Hannah is now in this match? I know she usually comes unannounced, but did anyone allow her to do this? This a match sanctioned by another company," Russ questioned.
Hannah would start attacking all the LAW girls and knocked Finella back to the outside as she knee'd Jem in the gut hitting axe handles to the back. She hit a Spear on Raina stopping her in her tracks and hit a Clothesline to Cecilia over the south top rope. Natalie skated around her in a circle and threw out some jabs to the stomach getting the Britain girl on edge, but Hannah hit a Headbutt knocking down Natalie. Hannah picks Jem up sending her into the lower right corner and ran to hit a Corner Forearm Smash. Jem cried out before being sent out of the ring near the announce table as Finella came in hitting Hannah with a kendo stick in the gut. Finella breaks it across the of Hannah before trying to choke the smaller Brit out with it. Hannah gurgles, but Cecilia comes in with a steel pipe beaming Finella right in the head as the Hellraiser holds her noggin in pain. Cecilia hits a head shot to Hannah knocking her down on the canvas as well.
"Hannah coming out in a explosive start and this championship match is underway, but Cecilia grabbed a pipe outside so she's got front billing," Spud observed.
Cecilia grabs Hannah sending her out south and hit Raina in the head with the pipe and got around her to choke her with the weapon. The crowd booed her as she took a moment to flip them off, but Raina hoisted Cecilia on her back falling back into the lower left corner. Cecilia ricocheted and dropped her pipe as Raina connected with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Jem gets on the apron as Raina comes over to hit a Suplex into the ring as Jem grabs her back in pain! Natalie gets up and hits a Rolling Knee Strike into the champion's gut followed by stiff elbows, but Raina pulls Natalie in for a Spinebuster! Raina beats her chest until Finella gets up hitting a kick to the gut followed by a Stunner. Raina stumbles as Finella hit a Superkick bouncing the champion into the ropes. Cecilia gets up before hitting a Clothesline sending herself and Raina to the outside as Finella hyped herself up pointing at the two along with the rising Hannah! Finella runs north before hitting a Suicide Dive on all three women taking them out for an explosive cheer response!
"Holy moly! Finella with the Suicide Dive on not just Raina and Cecilia, but also taking down Hannah to prevent her from getting further in this match," Spud remarked.
Jem got herself on the apron as Natalie used the north ropes to rise and the gamer girl came to her on the north apron hitting a High Knee Strike to Natalie and the skater felt her face groaning from pain. Jem then grabbed Natalie placing her left arm over her neck before attempting to lift Natalie out of the ring as both women fell back hitting the protective black mats with a Belly-to-Back Suplex! Jem immediately recoiled in pain and kicked her legs out as the crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" as Natalie sprawled around in a circle as Jem was taken out for now. Finella got up getting Raina up and sending her right shoulder first into the barricade before hitting a Big Boot sending the champion into the crowd area. Hannah got up before running with a battle cry spearing Finella through the barricade getting another "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" round of chants. Hannah grabs her right shoulder as she stood up kicking down Finella before coming back ringside to look around in the trash can finding the cowbell.
"Time for Hannah to make these girls sing for the cows!" Russ remarked.
Hannah knocked Cecilia upside the chin with her bell before clonking Raina on the head taking her back down. Hannah went under the ring bringing out the first wooden table and flipping it over to start setting up the legs. Cecilia kicked her in the back and slammed her head off the table before setting her on it. Cecilia then went for the trash can pushing it over as the weapons went free and she dumped it out fully before heading back to the table. Cecilia sets the trash can on the south apron getting on it before grabbing the weapon again smirking. Cecilia then hit a Frog Splash with the trash can connecting Hannah with it through the table getting a positive reaction! Cecilia got up holding her stomach and moved the flattened can off Hannah getting her up and sending her inside. Cecilia slides in to hook both legs of Hannah's!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Finella slid in with a kendo stick breaking the count!
"What a table spot by Cecilia combining the trash can and the table to flatten Hannah into a s'more. Too bad it didn't get the job done yet," Russ stated.
Finella brutalized the back of Cecilia with her stick and broke it before using the two stick pieces to drill them on the temples of Cecilia's head making the Michigan resident scream in brutal pain. Jem get on the north apron before hitting a Slingshot Spear right onto Finella taking down the wolf girl. Jem grabbed the head hitting multiple punches to her rival's biological sister before getting up to stomp on the abdomen. Natalie got back to her feet dragging Jem out by her feet and slamming her on the floor as Jem groaned. Natalie slides in and hits a Standing Moonsault on Finella going for a quick cover!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Finella pushes out after 2!
Natalie grabs Finella up by the hair whipping her into the west ropes before picking her up for a Backbreaker as the wolf girl gritted her teeth together. Raina slides in south and takes Natalie down with a big Clothesline! Raina then gets Hannah up as she points to the British crowd preparing a big move. She brings Hannah close, pushes her away, and then brings her in close for a Raina Maker (Ripcord Clothesline) and then hooks both legs!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Hannah pushes out after 2.6!
"Raina Maker as she calls it! Shades of Okada from Japan!" Spud exclaimed.
Jem rolls back in the ring ducking a punch from Raina before Jem performs a backflip latching her legs around Raina's neck before flinging her forward out west. Raina went out near the pile of weapons as Jem got up hitting a Back Elbow to a sneaky Cecilia. Jem then called out to the fans screaming "CECILIA, GET SET!" as the crowd screamed back "TO GET REKT!" before she knocked the goth girl down with a hard Superkick! Jem hulks herself up running the west ropes before hitting the Leg Drop on Lombard before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted before Finella broke it up!
Finella gets Jem up and she glared down the gamer girl kicking her in the gut and hitting a Stunner to Jem as Jem fell on her side. Finella rolled her out east as she went out of the ring tearing apart the announce table and grabbing one camera monitor to bash Jem in the skull knocking the gamer girl on her back. Natalie stood up before skating over to the east ropes and flinging herself forward to hit Finella with a Flying Crossbody as her back hit the announce table. She then stood up getting Finella up and laughing up a storm as she would try for a Suplex onto the announce table, but Finella wouldn't budge before lifting Natalie for a Suplex Slam breaking the balance of the table as it collapsed backwards burying Natalie under it as the commentators fled!
"Finella just buried Natalie under the announce table as the momentum shifted the table backwards! This chick keeps getting inventive!" Spud exclaimed.
Raina comes running around the ring before hitting a Shoulder Tackle to Finella as the wolf girl spits out some. She grabbed Jem and put her right under the announce table and used her strength to bring the table back down on the prone body of Jem as the gamer girl had to scream in pain holding her left shoulder. Raina grabbed Finella up before sending her straight into the ring post as the impact busted Fin's bottom lip mildly open and she had a small cut appear. Cecilia gets up and heads outside punching Raina's head hard and hard before whipping her straight into the corner barricade! Raina lands with her back and gets a Dropkick sending her straight through the barricade as the crowd lost their minds at this spot happening twice in the same match! Raina just laid in the wreckage as Cecilia went to grab Finella up sending her inside the ring. Cecilia then tried locking in the Cobra Clutch to try and choke Finella out, but Hannah kicked Cecilia in the gut before grabbing both heads of her opponents drilling them with a Double DDT! Hannah pushed Finella over covering her shoulders down!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Finella powers out at 2.7!
Hannah hits a Headbutt to Finella and then she pushed Cecilia over and hooked one of the legs quickly!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Cecilia pushes out after 2!
"Raina going through the barricade and Cecilia had her moment picked out as the champion doesn't need to be in the final decision to lose her title," Spud explained. "However, Hannah has had enough time to recover for herself."
Hannah smacks the mat in frustration arguing a little bit with the referee as she went outside the ring lifting the covering choosing her a weapon. She brought out a second table as the crowd went into a cheering frenzy chanting "WE WANT TABLES! WE WANT TABLES! WE WANT TABLES!" as Hannah pulls it out trying to lift it in the ring. Jem rolls out from underneath the announce table and Raina starts getting back up and Hannah stalks her inching closer before getting the champion on her back as she hits London Calling (Gory Bomb) right on Raina! Cecilia crawls for the west ropes as Hannah kicks her down in the stomach kicking her out near the ramp. Finella tried getting herself up and Hannah hit the wolf girl with a Backstabber as Finella went down grabbing her aching back. Hannah gets big cheers from her home country as she starts setting up the table slowly getting it in the upper left corner, but Jem ran hitting a Running Crossbody to Hannah disrupting her triumph!
"Jem is now getting fired up! This could be the gamer girl's moment!" Russ called out.
Jem gets Hannah up and bends her down between the legs trying to lift Hannah up for a powerbomb , but Raina got under Jem's legs and pushed herself up getting Jem up on her shoulders as Jem carried Hannah high. Raina smirked dropping backwards as Jem and Hannah both went through the table! The crowd chanted "THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!" Raina dragged Jem out and pushed her over wincing from her stomach as she pushed herself on top of the unconscious streamer.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Raina retains!
("Baddest" by K/DA)
"Here is your winner and STILL LAW LAWLess Champion, Raina Jaegar!" Tony announced.
An instant replay showed all of the extreme moments in this match like Cecilia using the trash can to put Hannah through the first table, Natalie having the table buried on top of her, Jem having the table squishing her, Hannah's Double DDT to Finella and Cecilia, and Raina planting Jem and Hannah through the second table with a Powerbomb Tower. She pins Jem for the win and retains her title.
"Hold on! Hold on! That was quite the show ladies!" MJF stated as he appeared in the crowd near the steps wearing a white dress shirt with golden buttons, a black sleeveless vest jacket, black slacks, and maroon dress shoes with the AEW Title around his waist and the Dynamite Diamond Ring present on his finger. "Really, this is what the internet geeks feels validated from. Jerking off to hot women trying to hump each other in their own scars! Hahahaha! I kid, I kid, but it's mostly true. Anyway, England….England…you booing me doesn't stop me from talking, ya know? No wonder we don't come around for more wrestling here, you all just won't shut the hell up. I just wanted to put the foot on enemy soil and say that the High Standard will be making our presence known in this company sooner than you think. As a proud world champion, I will represent AEW with pride and the Triple B will be displayed proudly as well. And I said AEW only, fuck Tony! Anyway, it's getting rank in here so Raina, carry on with your celebration. Just know….you ain't a champion like me…cause I'm better than you and you damn well know it!
("Dig Deep" by RW Smith)
(MJF kisses his ring before going off up the stairs as the crowd boos him loudly while Raina shakes her head raising her title to bring more positivity back to the event.)
"Well, MJF just running up on the celebration of Raina, but she won't let that kill her spirits as she was able to hold her own against five other women," Spud stated.
"Coming up next, we have Mark Andrews of Wales and Lamar Alexander of America taking each other on in the next qualifier tonight. Both men have great athleticism and can fly like no other on the indies so it will be a good treat to see them square off," Russ added.
(The ring crew got the weapons out of the ring as the participants slowly made their way backstage nursing their injuries as the ring was set for the next match.)
("A House That's Not Quite Home" by Junior)
(The crowd cheered loudly as the signs went up when the cameras panned over to them and Mark Andrews came out the castle doors arms outstretched wearing a black leather jacket, black and white "MANDREWS" tights, and white wrestling boots. He pointed to the crowd getting even more cheers coming down the ramp.)
Mark Andrews ( MandrewsJunior)
"The following contest is a qualifying match for the tournament to crown the inaugural SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, from Cardiff, Wales, weighing 148 lbs., Mark Andrews!" Tony announced.
"Well, here comes an exciting prospect from Cardiff as he has managed to secure his name in prominent indie wrestlers. From PROGRESS to DEFY to WWE to Impact, Mark has done very well for himself and he has a chance to further implement himself as a big star for this new division. Becoming the first champion does wonders for careers," Russ stated.
"Definitely a shining star in the making and the English crowd can't get enough of him. Mark is here to show his value to the world," Spud added.
(Mark waved his left arm around slapping fives on the way down before hopping on the lower left corner climbing it. He smacked the top pad before hopping in the ring ready to get started.)
("Money Trees" by Kendrick Lamar)
(Lamar comes out scooting forward sporting long black hair in braided dreads, a black goatee, red trunks with orange lines down the front and back, a red sleeveless entrance jacket, and red boots. He comes down slapping fives and getting mild cheers.)
Lamar Alexander ( HarlemBoy)
"And his opponent, from Harlem, New York, weighing 180 lbs., Lamar Alexander!" Tony announced.
"This man mainly sticks around the New York independent scene to make it easier on him to take care of his two boys, but he does occasionally go for more international bookings. He recently went to Mexico for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in a good match against Super Crazy even though he lost. Now, he's got a better chance to get into something bigger," Russ stated.
"Not to mention, he's only 27 and started his career 6 years ago while trying to balance taking care of his family. You never know when he might get opportunities like this and I know his boys must be excited to see their dad on television," Spud added.
(Lamar held his ear out before screaming excitedly hopping on the west apron and heading inside dropping to his left knee putting his left fist in one hand getting cheered. Oscar Johnson is the official for the match as both men took off their jackets.)
Lamar and Mark circled each other upon the bell ringing as they locked up before Lamar gets Mark in a tight headlock, but Mark slips rolling up Lamar for a quick 2 count, but Mark rolls away as Lamar kips up. Lamar kicks Mark's gut before going for a Curtain Call Suplex, but Mark flips out on his feet while Lamar goes down on his back and Mark hit a Running Senton Bomb making Lamar hold his gut. Mark gets Lamar up whipping him into the upper right corner as Lamar uses the top rope to vault backwards over Mark as Mark hits the pads. Lamar then hit a Corner Knee Strike to Mark's gut before he snapmares Mark and dropkicks his back. Lamar then holds out his ear to the crowd letting the cheers sink in.
"Getting hot and heavy in the opening moments of this match as Lamar wants to hear the crowd more," Russ stated.
Lamar gets Mark up whipping him east before bending over as Mark rolls over the back trying for another rollup, but Lamar rolls through hitting a Double Foot Stomp on the chest. Lamar then hit a Standing Shooting Star Press on Mark as he rubbed his hands together hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Mark kicked out after 2!
Lamar then gets Mark up by the head before hitting multiple chops to the chest and then running south hitting a Corkscrew Crossbody dazzling the crowd. Lamar hooked both legs once again!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Mark again kicked out!
Lamar sits up holding out his ear getting a proper response getting Mark up, but Mark executed an inside cradle pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Lamar kicked out after 2!
Mark gets up hitting a Full Nelson Slam and gets the crowd hyped up before standing with his back Lamar hitting a Standing Moonsault!
"Mark getting whooped around the ring, but he knew how to bring his control back into the fold," Spud stated.
Mark gets Lamar up getting closer to the lower right corner whipping Lamar into it before hitting multiple Side Kicks with his right leg. He then hit a Corner Enzurgiri making Lamar go to his knees before Mark hit a DDT! He dragged Lamar to the middle before pinning him hooking one leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, bud Lamar kicked out at 2.6!
Mark wipes his hair out of his face before getting Lamar up bending him over, but Lamar escapes under the legs trying to get Mark in a backslide pin.
"1….2…." The ref counted, but Mark kipped up out of there and kicked Lamar in the head!
Lamar held his head before Mark grabbed Lamar up by the waist hitting a Gutwrench Suplex on the canvas and Lamar switched to nursing his back! Mark shakes the south top rope getting the crowd riled up before getting Lamar up for a German Suplex, but Lamar flips on his feet running the south ropes hitting a Shining Wizard straight to Mark's face! Mark goes down wiping his face and his nose hurt like hell as Lamar gets up getting his second wind and then he locks Mark in the Figure Four Leg Lock as Mark tried not tapping out when the "WOOOO!" chant came alive. Mark saw the north bottom rope as Lamar scooted them back from it.
"A notable move as Lamar locks the legs in tightly and Mark is trying not to surrender so quickly," Russ stated.
Lamar and Mark rolled around as Mark tried getting out of this submission as the referee got on one knee to check on him, but he shook his head that he wasn't done yet. Lamar couldn't do much more to wrench the legs, but Mark managed to turn them over causing Lamar to release the hold. Lamar went for Mark, but Mark hit a Mule Kick to the gut before rolling up and hitting a Jumping Cutter to Lamar. Mark hooked both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Lamar pushed out at 2.6!
Mark sat up a little disappointed, but he got back to action going to the lower left corner and climbing it as Lamar was getting up. Mark turned around and eyed Lamar pointing at him before going for a Flying Crossbody as Lamar rolls through leaving Mark to crash and burn! Lamar stalked Mark as Lamar grabbed him hitting what he called Harlem Stroll (Rolling Cutter) and then he dragged Mark under the upper right corner as hopped up top. Lamar then did a Corkscrew Elbow Drop right down on Mark's chest before hooking both legs!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as he got up to celebrate his win!
("Money Trees" by Kendrick Lamar)
"Here is your winner and advancing to the tournament, Lamar Alexander!" Tony announced.
An instant replay showed the final elbow drop that Lamar executed on Mark before closing things out with a big pin.
"Lamar really brought out his worth in this match. He's doing it for his kids. For what he has built," Russ stated.
"He's a commendable gentleman. Fighting for a notable cause and Mark had nothing to be disappointed about as he got his time to shine," Spud added.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: LAMAR ALEXANDER
(The graphic showed up again as Lamar filled another slot and he held his head before helping Mark back to his feet to display a firm handshake and a bro hug. Lamar nodded to him and Mark wishes him luck for the tournament.)
(Danny Jackpot is seen backstage a little frustrated as he felt a chain wrap around his neck and Anna pulled him in tightly yanking the chain tighter around the neck. Anna whispered something into his ear smirking.)
"If you think for one second that you would be safe from any repercussions, you clearly didn't see me coming after ya. It's all your fault we lost!" Anna whispered menacingly.
"I just wanted to see The Superstars fail!" Danny choked.
"And did that happen? I didn't think so. So, I'm giving you a little punishment for making me look like a fool out there. This was suppose to be a grand moment and you ruined it!" Anna exclaimed.
"Gah! Look, I was just doing what I could to help you ladies. I seriously didn't mean to cost you the match," Danny pleaded.
"That's hard to believe. You were in this clearly for yourself and you got your sorry ass handed to you. Now, you deal with me. We have Destiny of Milan coming up and while the card is filled out, I'm going to get you to myself," Anna stated.
"You need to get the boss's permission on that!" Danny retorted.
"Just did. You think I wouldn't prepare beforehand? It's you and me. First Blood. I don't need a pin or submission to humiliate you when I can make you see red. No more games. No more running. I'm going to make you suffer, big boy!" Anna threatened before mockingly placing a kiss on his cheek before pushing him to the ground making him cough and spit out saliva.
("Shot'em" by Q-Brick)
(The next qualifier was set as Hunter Randall came out when the screens filled up with the "Hunter Club" logos. He wore Hunter Club black tights, black wrestling boots, and a black leather jacket with the logo on his back. He smirked at the audience as his blonde hair glistened in the arena lights before he triggered some finger guns heading down the ramp.)
Bullet Club
Hunter Randall ( HunterClub)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifying match to determine who will advance to the tournament to crown the inaugural SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, from St. Louis Missouri, weighing 179 lbs., representing New Japan Pro-Wrestling and the Bullet Club, Hunter Randall!" Tony announced.
"Someone so proud of himself, but Hunter is wrestling royalty born in the Starr Family that has been in the ring dating back to the 60s. His mother, Samantha Starr, was a wrestler in the 70s and had to quit to care for Hunter when he was in middle school. Hunter carries on the legacy as he has been a frequent member of Bullet Club for three years now. He first joined in 2015 along with his partner at the time, Owen Chafin. Then, he rejoined them in 2020 when Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows came back to NJPW. He is a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and NEVER Openweight Champion along with being an ROH World Champion, ROH World Television Champion, and a multi-time ROH World Tag Team Champion," Russ explained.
"Not to mention, he's one of the few wrestlers in this world that has a win over guys like Jay Lethal and AJ Styles, big stars for the indies. He's got some star power to his own name, no pun intended," Spud continued the resume. "Furthermore, he has worked alongside Suzuki-Gun when he debuted in NJPW."
(Hunter strolled down the ramp and motioned for the title as he went ringside and up the steel steps heading inside before rolling his shoulders ready for action.)
("Birth of a New Witch (Instrumental)" by Umineko)
(The crowd cheered loudly as The Ashford Family title came on the screen and Ryan Ashford came out to the stage with his pregnant wife, Michelle, flanking him wearing a plain white t-shirt, skinny blue jeans, and black boots. He sported short black hair, black wrestling trunks, and black wrestling boots.)
The Ashford Family
Ryan Ashford w/ Michelle Bennett-Ashford
"And his opponent, from St. Augustine, Florida, weighing 210 lbs., representing The Ashford Family, Ryan Ashford!" Tony announced.
"We do want to congratulate Ryan and Michelle on their baby girl that is set to be due any day. Apparently, it was a family secret," Russ stated.
"Congrats are in order and it's been known since Ryan has debuted, he has yet to suffer his first loss in pro wrestling," Spud added.
(Ryan jogged in place and his wife hooked one of his arms leading him to the ring as Hunter smirked and winked at Michelle, but she just scoffed at him and Ryan stormed to the ring as Howard Crinkle would be the official for the match.)
Ryan gets in the ring as Hunter hits a knee to the gut making the bell ring and he hit axe handles repeatedly on Ryan's back. Hunter taunted his wife, but Ryan got Hunter on his shoulders, but Hunter reached out grabbing the south top rope as the referee called for a break. Hunter landed on the apron before shooting out a stiff elbow to Ryan as he got back in the ring. Ryan hit a Superkick as Hunter stumbled back into the ropes. Hunter ran for Ryan, but Ryan hit a Hip Toss on the canvas as Hunter grabbed his back. Ryan grabbed Hunter in a Bulldog Choke, but Hunter slipped out hitting a Japanese Arm Drag letting Ryan slip outside near the announce table. Hunter then used the top rope to hit a Flying Crossbody to the man outside. The crowd booed Hunter as Michelle put her hands over her mouth worried for her husband.
"Hunter really set off Ryan by flirting with his wife and it looks like Hunter doesn't plan on stopping," Russ remarked.
Hunter walked over to Michelle and tried leaning in for a kiss, but Michelle backed off glaring him down and she couldn't slap his face risking a DQ for her husband. The referee told Hunter to knock it off and get back in the ring. Ryan barrels Hunter down as he slammed the head of Hunter into the padding. The referee got to 8 as Ryan quickly shoved Hunter in the ring and slipped in before picking Hunter up. Ryan wasted little time and hit his mother's finisher, Sword of Damocles (Jackhammer), right on the mat before hooking one leg for a tight pin!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Hunter was dispatched just like garbage!
("Brith of a New Witch (Instrumental)" by Umineko)
"Here is your winner and advancing to the tournament, Ryan Ashford!" Tony announced.
An instant replay saw Hunter hit a Flying Crossbody to Ryan as the camera zoomed in on Michelle covering her mouth and then Ryan obtaining revenge hitting his finisher securing the quick victory over Hunter.
"This is Hunter's fault plain as day. He got way too comfortable flirting with Ryan's wife," Russ stated.
"Ryan is a man that doesn't play around and it earned him a nice title shot. Never mess with a marriage unless you have your own skills to fight back with," Spud added.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: RYAN ASHFORD
(Ryan got up and kicked Hunter down some more before getting his left arm raised as he went outside the ring to celebrate with his wife and they saw the graphic return allowing Ryan to take another slot with the American Flag underneath.)
(Just then, the screens started turning to a royal purple background and yellow cursive writing came on the screen saying "KING RANDY'S HOMECOMING ADDRESS" as the crowd started cheering for the hometown hero. King Randy could be seen in his purple-cushioned throne backstage decked out in his gold crown, a black suit with red tie and white dress shirt, black dress shoes, and purple royal cape. He had his scepter nearby as he flashed a cheeky grin for the camera.)
"Greetings England, your king is here!" Randy proclaimed as his residents gave a cheer. "The only place on this humble rock that understands who their true ruler is. I've mainly been doing my rounds in America, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Japan, but a king always makes his time for his subjects and I've returned here tonight for my homecoming address. As a king, I've truly had a very humbled life and I've stacked up more riches than I can personally count. It is a great honor to be the king of wrestling, The one true royalty this sport has ever seen. Nobody touches the grand scale I raise. I have to thank my family for raising me so well and to thank England for accepting me as their one ruler of the squared circle. There is a reason England was such a prominent country back in their days of power, but it still holds the single greatest-"
("The Gilded Warrior" by Retro Shred ft. Diego Sanjorge)
(The crowd lost it when Nick Aldis interrupted Randy as he came out wearing a nice slick grey suit with a white tie tucked in with a black dress shirt. He wore black dress shoes and had a white hanky hanging out of his suit pocket. He turned his back to the crowd outstretching the arms as "HOLY SHIT!" chants went around the arena.)
"WOW?! IT'S THE NATIONAL TREASURE!" Spud exclaimed.
"The former holder of the Ten Pounds of Gold! Aldis is here! He signaled it was time to move on and we didn't know he was jumping ship here!" Russ remarked.
(Aldis turned around as he showed his gold rings to the camera as he asked for a microphone and a ring worker managed to head up the ramp in order to deliver it, but the crowd still chanted "NATIONAL TREASURE!" as he smiled appreciatively.)
"Wait?! Wait?! What is the meaning of this?! This is my time!" Randy screamed as the screens returned to him.
"Thanks for the warm welcome, England!" Nick greeted. "And Randy, you say that there is no other king of the squared circle….until you see my name sharing the list of the modern greats that have stepped inside. You are a king and you have certain accomplishments that I can't help, but respect, but when we truly talk about the ones that do it best….you can't forget the times I stepped up and stepped out of obscurity to become a national treasure of the industry. That alone makes me worthy of being a king. Your subjects deserve better frankly. I want to be that better."
"This is inconceivable!" Randy exclaimed as the screens returned to the show logo.
"Well, you don't have a guillotine to execute me with so I'm safe. Joking aside, there is one reason I came to WFPW. To put my mark on it from the very origins that it is built upon. I will be WFPW's king and lead it to greater heights. There will always be another to ascend to the throne. This is the word of Nick Aldis, the National Treasure!" Nick declared as he dropped the mic.
("The Gilded Warrior" by Retro Shred ft. Diego Sanjorge)
"Well, Nick Aldis making his mark on the landscape of WFPW. He wants to build it in his image and under his leadership," Spud stated.
"A great honor to have this man sign with us and it only speaks to the volume of talent that are available. Whoever gets him will have a main event player on their hands," Russ added.
("Hyperdrive" by Cass Dillon)
(The lights start going dark as white and green spotlights go off around the stage as smoke covers the castle doors. Ray Stellar rolls out outstretching his arms as he has short spiked blonde hair wearing a black top hat with a purple band wrapped around it and a green and white dragon mask, a white trench coat with a purple swirling galaxy symbol on the back, white and green tights with black stars all over the legs, and white wrestling boots. Ray stands up before screaming to the crowd.)
The King of the Airwaves
Ray Stellar ( StardustStellar)
"The following contest is an eight-person tag team match set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Neo Domino City, weighing 214 lbs., The King of the Airwaves, The Shooting Star of Satellite, Ray Stellar!" Tony announced.
"Here comes a man that dedicated his gimmick to the anime series, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds, and even is an avid card player winning a world championship tournament back in 2010. Then, in 2014, he turned to wrestling under Dex Zeta and became apart of Legion from 2018-2020 and then turning into his own wrestler. He hails originally right here in England mainly sticking to the indies, but has made appearances in New Japan Pro-Wrestling winning the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Titles with Dex Zeta back in 2018," Russ explained.
"Not to mention, he's made appearances in PROGRESS, Chikara, and All Elite Wrestling to raise his profile. He's done well to establish himself as a fan favorite high-flyer and a good showman wrestler," Spud added.
(Ray reached ringside slapping hands with the younger fans and even signed a few autographs on notepaper handed out to him.)
("Failure" by Breaking Benjamin)
(The crowd cheered loudly as Will Ralston came out in a grey hoodie and his normal attire hopping in place as his name was plastered on the screens.)
The Scottish Lion
Will Ralston ( ScottishLion)
"And his partners, first, from Glasgow, Scotland, weighing 210 lbs., The Scottish Lion, Will Ralston!" Tony announced.
"No more introduction needed on this man. A prestige man from a wrestling family filled with tragic tales, but his road to redemption doesn't quell his flames," Russ stated.
(Will came down doing some shadow boxing taking off his hoodie to throw it aside and then head for the ring.)
("Man The Cannons" by Jonathan Young)
(The Orelash cousins came out as Olivia and Oscar came out decked out in their normal attire shaking hands as Oscar gets behind his cousin drinking lantern oil before pulling out a large stick blowing fire onto it as Olivia raised her hands allowing the pyrotechnics to shoot out some water onto the stage. The crowd cheered for them as they made their way down the ramp.)
The Barbarian Prince/The Plucky Privateer
Oscar Orelash ( BarbarianPrince) and Olivia Orelash ( PrivateerofLAW)
"Next, representing League of Anime Wrestling, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the team of The Barbarian Prince, Oscar Orelash, and The Plucky Privateer, Olivia Orelash!" Tony announced.
"Well, here is the first reunion for these two! They were at odds last year, but have since come together as they have a little score to settle with the deadly Lord Omaniss for what happened back at Mount Rushmore," Russ stated.
(Both cousins slapped fives waving to their partners that were already in the ring before the lights went dark and a red pentagram formed on the floor.)
("Soul Sucker" by Ozzy Osbourne)
(The crowd booed heavily even with a home country team on the heels' side and a burst of fire erupted out of the pentagram. Lord Omaniss comes out wearing a large black cloak hiding his long black hair, mustache, and beard as he wears black tights with red 6s and a red pentagram down each leg and a red devil symbol on each leg on the back, red fingerless gloves with black cross symbols on them, and black combat boots. His partner, Matt Christopher, has long blonde hair tied in a ponytail wearing light white tights with his last name written in gold writing on his right leg and white boots with gold laces along with elbow, arm, and knee pads with golden crosses on them. The two British men with them are two African-Britain men sporting long black hair tied back in ponytails as they are named Fry Jameson and Ferry Blomf. Fry wears a sporty red jacket, white t-shirt with "Decked Out" in purple lettering, purple tights with a white trim with playing cards down his legs, and red boots. Ferry wears the same jacket and shirt, but his tights are green with a black trim and black boots. They came down the ramp as a dark red spotlight followed them.)
Lord Omaniss ( DarkLord666), Matt Christopher ( ProphetMatt), and Decked Out ( FryandFerry)
"And their opponents, the team of Lord Omaniss, Matt Christopher, and Decked Out!" Tony announced as he would step out to let the faces have their staredown.
(Before commentary could recite their notes, Olivia and Ray nodded to each other taking off their entrance gear before running the ropes in order to hit dual Suicide Dives right to Lord Omaniss cutting the lights and eerie music. The crowd cheered loudly as Ralston hit a Tope Con Hilo on Matt getting a bigger reaction. Decked Out went to try and attack Ray and Will, but Oscar climbed the upper left corner doing a Diving Cannonball Splash to Decked Out, but also took out Will as well.)
The referee for the match is Howard Crinkle as Ray and Olivia get on the apron grabbing the tag rope. Oscar slides in Fry as Ray volunteered to start as the bell rings with Ray punching the head of Fry multiple times. Ray would whip Fry into his team's corner before hitting a Double Knee Strike popping the crowd as Olivia tagged herself in before kicking Fry's gut in order to hit a Headlock Driver straight into the canvas! Olivia hypes the crowd up and gets Fry up pushing him into the upper right corner hitting stiff chops as Fry tries holding his chest, but Olivia smacks his hands away. The heels gets around the ring as Ferry smacks the top turnbuckle as Olivia grabs Fry dragging him to his team's corner before swerving to the middle hitting a Bodyslam as the crowd laughs. Olivia smirks running over to tag Oscar in as Oscar hits a kick to the stomach of Fry before Matt reaches over tagging the back and he heads inside. Matt gets booed right out of the building extending a hand to Oscar, but Oscar just smiles and smacks the head of Matt not falling for that old trick!
"Oscar is a lot smarter than most wrestlers that fall for that classic!" Spud stated.
Oscar hits an elbow to Matt, but Matt knees the younger wrestler in the gut hitting hammering elbows getting Oscar down on his hands and knees. He draws back before running to hit a Slingblade on the Barbarian Prince before blowing a kiss to Olivia. Matt then went to pick Oscar up and bend him over before lifting him up running to hit a Buckle Bomb in his team's corner. He tags Ferry in as they both kicked Oscar down into a seated position and Ferry tags Fry in as they continue laying in the kicks. Fry tags in the dark lord as Omaniss goes over the top rope, but Oscar wisely slides outside, but Fry and Ferry beat him down. Olivia drops off the apron running around the ring to hit Ferry off her cousin sending him over the announce table. Fry would try his luck, but Olivia countered with a Back Body Drop on the exposed table, but it didn't break!
"Oscar trying to escape Omaniss and Decked Out weren't about to let him fly, but Olivia came to his aid showing how well they are working together," Russ stated.
Oscar is grabbed onto the east apron by Omaniss as he throws Oscar straight into the middle of the ring as Will holds out his hand to tag. Lord hits a Big Boot to Ralston getting him off the apron and hits a massive forearm to Ray getting him down. Omaniss grabs Oscar hitting multiple Powerslams on the younger wrestler before tagging in Matt again as Matt gets Oscar up in a tight headlock, but Oscar had the support of the crowd on his side. Oscar uses the support from the crowd to get his bearings and wrestle his way back up channeling motivation to hit the gut multiple times and then a Spinebuster to Matt! Oscar wipes his hair to the side before smacking the mat and getting Matt up before slipping behind him. Oscar hits his Strength Check (German Suplex) bridging into a pin upon impact!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Omaniss kicks Oscar in the gut breaking the count!
"Strength Check! And it's not to be as Omaniss breaks up the count. Just starting to really dig that thorn into Oscar's side," Russ stated.
Oscar holds his stomach as Matt gets on his own before pushing himself up slapping the head of Oscar, but Olivia gets in hitting the Sea Shanty Bullseye (Claymore Kick) on Matt! Olivia was scolded before she went back on the apron hyping up the crowd for her cousin. Oscar uses the south ropes to get up before hitting a Spear to Matt as the prophet tried rising. Oscar hooks one leg for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Matt kicks out at 2.7!
Matt rolls away before getting on his hands and knees before trying to tag in Omaniss, but Oscar grabs his legs dragging him away tagging Ralston in. Ralston hits a Standing Moonsault on Matt's back as Oscar held the legs and Oscar was chided to get on the apron. Ralston then dragged Matt up to his feet as he was whipped north before Ralston his with a Discus Forearm Smash knocking down the prophet. Ralston hits multiple elbow drops in succession before running east, but Fry grabs the legs distracting Ralston and the referee has to tell him to knock it off. Matt holds his chest as he breathes hard.
"The heroes gaining some speed in this match and Matt is a walking punching bag for them," Russ stated.
Ralston then gets Matt up whipping him to the upper right corner, but as Ralston runs to hit another move, Matt hits a Superkick knocking some spit out of Ralston's mouth. Matt falls to his knees before scooting over to tag Omaniss in as the dark lord heads inside before grabbing Ralston up as Fry and Ferry run over to the other side bringing down all the babyfaces sending them to the floor or into the barricade. Oscar was even thrown into the crowd. Omaniss picks Ralston up on his shoulders before executing the Hell's Nazareth (Fireman's Carry Dropdown Facebuster) on the Scottish Man! Omaniss pushes him over and lays his massive left hand on Ralston's chest.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Omaniss won his debut match!
("Soul Sucker" by Ozzy Osbourne)
"Here are your winners, Lord Omaniss, Matt Christopher, and Decked Out!" Tony announced.
An instant replay shown the babyfaces doing dives onto their opponents at the beginning, Oscar hitting hits German Suplex on Matt, and Omaniss hitting Hell's Nazareth on Ralston before pinning him for the victory.
(Omaniss gets up as his team joins him patting his back as he orders his team to get Oscar in the ring as they obliged going outside to grab the Canadian redhead up slamming the head on the apron.)
"Oh come on! This isn't necessary!" Russ complained.
(Oscar is rolled in as Omaniss grabs him and locks the redhead in the Vice Grip submission as the crowd boo the heel and Decked Out beat down Ray trying to keep him from interfering. An African-American woman made her way down the ramp running in for the save. She was very tall with short black hair wearing a honey bee-inspired attire set as she started hitting clotheslines to Fry, Ferry, and Matt keeping them at bay when they tried to attack. She even hit Fry with a Curb Stomp as the male wrestler flopped on the floor. Omaniss let go of Oscar and stood up to Honie B. Bea as he tried using his large size to intimidate her, but she just pushed him and hit him with a Running Hip Attack bouncing him into the east ropes. Honie ran using her strength to Clothesline the huge man over the east top rope letting both feet hit the floor as Honie made a successful save!)
"THAT'S HONIE B. BEA! She's from League of Anime Wrestling and a good friend of Oscar's. She wasn't going to standby and let him be bullied liked this," Russ stated.
"She drove off the heels! She's got power to her name!" Spud added.
(Omaniss retreated around the ring as Honie kept an eye on him before attending to Oscar and even had Olivia coming in. She also attended to Ralston, who was still down and out as she glared daggers right at Omaniss.)
(Backstage, Hank would be shown as the crowd cheered loudly and he took off his sunglasses that he was wearing before addressing the camera.)
"I'm really glad that everyone is enjoying tonight and we still have a little bit more action to go. However, we also have Homecoming. The night where we go full force and we come to England to bring more action than you expected. First, I'm here to announce our first staple of the company and a match that will be a good way of showcasing the very international talent we strive to display to the world. I present the Battle of the Frontier Ladder Match where 8 men and 8 women in separate matches go head-to-head in order to grab a briefcase, but what's revealed in it remains a mystery reserved for the one that actually brings it off the hook. For the men, we have Robbie Eagles vs. Nightfall's Adam Blackwell vs. Reformation's Jack Livingston vs. Mad Tea Party's Ryan "Fireball" Brown vs. Dalton Castle vs. Angelico vs. "Limitless" Keith Lee vs. "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis. For the women, we have Alice Gaster vs. "Circus Cat" Tracy Canon vs. Alizeh Midori vs. Bethany Morgan vs. Perfect Piper vs. "Silent Beast" Mary Clairson vs. "The Hellraiser" Finella Edelstein vs. "The Black Pearl" Ambre Brault," Hank announced.
(The crowd popped and booed at the names mentioned as they were excited to be getting some initial matches announced for Homecoming.)
"And next, Mr. Anderson of WARFARE has announced that London will be the battleground for a six-way dance between Danny Burch, Joseph Connors, Saxon Huxley, Dave Minton, Will Ralston, and making his first match out of retirement, indie daring Nigel McGuinness. These six men will compete in this match to crown the inaugural WARFARE European Champion," Hank continued.
(Some chants of "NIGEL!" rang out throughout the arena as the fans were excited to see him compete in his hometown for his first match since his TNA days.)
"That's all I have to share for now. I hope you fans enjoy the rest of the show," Hank concluded before nodding as the titantrons went back to the logos.
("Afterglow" by In Hearts Wake)
(The screens shows a brown eagle flying before gazing out to show Robbie Eagles and some of his high spot moments competing in Japan and Australia. He came out of the castle doors wearing a green bandana around his head, a black jacket around his body, tights that had one leg designed in the Australian Flag colors and one leg being red with black eagle symbols, red knee pads that said "CHAOS" on them, and black wrestling boots.)
The Sniper in the Skies
Robbie Eagles ( RobbieEagles_)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifying match to see who will compete in the tournament to crown the inaugural SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, representing New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Chaos, from Jonestown, New South Wales, Australia, weighing 176 lbs., The Sniper in the Skies, Robbie Eagles!" Tony announced.
"And here comes one of the announced participants for the Battle of the Frontier Ladder Match! This man knows the skies are his ceiling and he will not be afraid to ascend," Russ stated.
"The first Australian as it stands to become IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and he has made his mark in Japan. He hardly wrestles outside of it unless he goes home or he comes to England for this chance. He's also taking on one of Japan's greats," Spud added.
(Robbie made it ringside running around to slap the hands of the fans as he climbed the upper right corner shouting to the crowd before hopping in with Oscar Johnson standing by to officiate the match.)
("T.I.W" by Harry Slash and The Slashstones)
(The crowd cheered loudly as Taijiri came out wearing black tights with golden dragon symbols on and black boots as he slinks down the aisle slapping some hands.)
Yoshihiro Taijiri ( TaijiriBuzzsaw)
"Introducing his opponent, from Yokohama, Japan, weighing 192 lbs., Yoshihiro Taijiri!" Tony announced.
"One of the best crusierweights in the industry that has paid his dues and a former Cruiserweight Champion in his own right," Russ stated.
"That Buzzsaw Kick is deadly when hit and he always has the green mist to fall back on should he truly need it," Spud added.
(Taijiri came down and eyed Robbie, who was warming up in the ring as Taijiri went up the ring steps and headed inside as he stood in a separate corner ready for action.)
The ring bell sounded as both wrestlers circled one another locking up before Taijiri ducks down behind Robbie and turns him in a circle. Robbie breaks the hold getting the legend in a headlock, but Taijri calculated his next move bouncing Robbie off the east ropes into the others before trying for a Buzzsaw Kick, but Robbie ducks under hitting a Side Kick to Taijiri's ribs as the crowd cheers for the action so far. Robbie taunts hopping in place hitting more Side Kicks to the gut of the Taijri before getting him in the upper left corner hitting multiple Side Kicks before punching the head hard along the ropes. Robbie whipped Taijiri to the other ropes trying for a Back Body Drop, but Tajiri flips out on his feet hitting the Buzzsaw Kick taking down Robbie as the crowd cheers and Taijiri stalks Eagles.
"Fast action here in this Strong Style meeting of the minds. These two taking us straight to the action in this one," Russ stated.
Taijri kicked stomach of Robbie getting him up before hitting a Jumping Headbutt as Robbie backed up into the east ropes getting chopped hard three times, but caught the arm on the fourth chop turning around to hit a Springboard Arm Drag, but Taijiri flips forward as the crowd cheers for the legend. Robbie is dumbfounded getting a Superkick to the chin as he goes down. Taijiri gets Robbie in a Headscissors hold and hits elbows right down on the head hard. Robbie slipped out turning Taijiri on his stomach before lifting the legs and kicking the stomach of the old man. Robbie hits multiple elbow drops on the back before dropping the knee on it a few times and locking in a chinlock. Robbie wrenched hard as Taijiri was stuck in place and the Australian elbowed the head a few times getting booed loudly. The crowd chanted "BUZZSAW!" to get support on Taijiri as the Japanese Buzzsaw started fight out and hit an elbow to Robbie's head.
"Brutal working of Taijiri there by Robbie locking in the chin and putting the knee in his back to keep him there. Taijiri, however, has the crowd on his side," Spud remarked.
Taijiri pushed Robbie back into the west ropes and then whipped him into the east ropes to hit a Shoulder Tackle before locking his opponent in a Dragon Sleeper showing off his submission prowess as Robbie frails his arms around. The referee checks him down on one knee, but Robbie fights his way back up trying to lift Taijri for his Turbo Backpack, but Taijiri hits stiff elbows to the head and hits another Buzzsaw Kick to the chest! Taijri hooks one leg for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Robbie kicks out after 2!
Taijiri gets Robbie up whipping him south as Robbie gets on the apron and hits an elbow to Taijiri's head. Robbie runs to the lower right corner hitting a Missile Dropkick dropping the Japanese legend down as he gets back up roaring to the crowd. Robbie then gets Taijiri up whipping him into the upper right corner before going to hit a Corner Shoulder Tackle into a Running Bulldog on the old man. Robbie pushed Taijiri over hooking one leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Taijiri kicked out after 2!
"Robbie getting back some momentum as Taijiri showed his experience and Robbie felt he was sliding down the hill before getting a second wind," Russ stated.
Robbie taunted the crowd getting booed as he hits Side Kicks as Taijiri got on one knee trying for a brutal kick to the head that connected! Robbie then hits a Standing Phoenix Splash on Taijiri and hooked both legs!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Taijiri kicked out at 2.7!
Robbie gets back up running a hand through his hair as he gets Taijri up trash talking him before running to the north ropes hoping for a Tornado DDT, but Taijiri catches himself from falling and rams Robbie in the upper right corner. Taijiri hits slow Side Kicks and gets Robbie out on the east apron side before hopping the top rope hitting a DDT right on the apron! Robbie falls on the floor as the crowd cheers on the legend. Taijiri waves on the crowd before grabbing Robbie to send him back in as Robbie has to try and roll before Taijiri gets back in catching Robbie just before he rolls outside to the ramp, but Robbie trips Taijiri into the ropes tangling him up. Robbie gets back up limping a little before grabbing Taijiri for a Snap German Suplex right on the head!
"Oh! Right on the head of Taijiri and that doesn't bode well after the DDT Robbie took!" Spud exclaimed.
Taijiri stumbled up as Robbie stalked Taijiri hitting his own Buzzsaw Kick to the chest before grabbing Taijiri up and hitting the Turbo Backpack on the legend hooking one leg!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang!
("Afterglow" by In Hearts Wake)
"Here is your winner and advancing to the tournament, Robbie Eagles!" Tony announced.
An instant replay shows Robbie hitting that nasty Snap German Suplex landing Taijiri on his head before hitting his Buzzsaw Kick and finishing up with the Turbo Backpack.
"That fall on the head was too instant and Robbie became too fast for the legend after that," Russ stated.
"I hope Taijiri is alright. The dragon has been surpassed, but he still proved he is one of the best ones to do it," Spud added.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: ROBBIE EAGLES
(The graphic showed up one last time as Robbie was inserted into a slot with his home country flag displayed under him. Robbie stood atop the middle left rope as he pointed to the screens taunting the crowd.)
(Backstage, Tamao Silver could be seen doing some shadowboxing in the locker room wearing her long grey hair up in a long ponytail, wearing a blue sports bra with a white line going down the middle, teal blue fingerless gloves, blue trunks, and white wrestling boots. She rolled her neck focusing on her strikes that made her famous in the boxing world and she practiced ducking and dodging.)
"Well, still to come, Tamao makes her wrestling debut against the Tigress and winner of the LAW Battle Royal at Mount Rushmore, Tina Armstrong. She's well-liked being from Europe herself, but Tina is not going to pull any punches with her when they step in the ring," Russ stated.
"However, we have a special occasion before getting to our main events of the evening. Lars Ostberg has officially announced his retirement from the ring at 66 years old as he made it official on his daughter's Twitter page. Lars wanted to make it official and he will be bringing his boots down to the ring to cement this decision. Right now as we see, his family is coming down to support him and this represents a monumentous decision as the elders of the Ostberg Family have stepped down from their prior roles as wrestlers," Spud stated.
(Glorious music sounded off as the camera showed members and close friends of the Ostberg Family come down the ramp as there is his wife, Martha, his daughter, Astrid, and her husband, William, his brother, Hans, Han's daughter, Marne, Han's wife, Nora, and wrestling friends such as Alania Sanders-Haines, Charlie Haines, Katherine Hart, Aurora Estrella, Hank Strongbow Williams, Harmonia Edelstein, Molly Forster, Eric Bischoff, The Nasty Boys, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, and finally, a portrait of his father, Ole, being set up by Martha near the east ropes. Most of the family and friends were wearing generic dresses and suits before all standing under the arena lights talking.)
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner)
(Lars came out sporting long white hair with a nice long beard wearing an orange buttoned-up polo shirt, blue jeans, and black dress shoes as he carried maroon wrestling boots with him coming down waving to the crowd.)
Lars Ostberg
"A man that has dedicated himself to this sport for nearly 40 years even when his own brother decided to leave the ring. Lars wouldn't let the fighting spirit die till he decided he was ready to settle down," Russ stated.
(Lars hugged some older fans who remembered his younger years as he climbs the steel steps heading inside as his daughter passed him a microphone from a ringside worker before he went around hugging family and his good friends. He would then stop in the middle before soaking in the cheers around himself.)
"Thank you, England!" Lars spoke as the cheers grew louder and "LARS!" chants rang out through the arena. "These boots were worn proudly for my entire career and even when I thought I never put them on again, these hands were made for lacing these boots. Not forever, but I wanted to compete until my body told me it was time to step back. I've only wrestled a handful of times each year, but I wanted to go to the countries that would speak of my career and the family name I carried with me. It made me special friends in the past. I truly appreciate each and every one of you being here tonight to celebrate this decision and occasion with me."
"It's always an honor, pops. You've done a lot for me and Marne. Inspired us to become the wrestlers we dreamed of becoming and make history by being women that are proud to become Ostbergs," Astrid interjected with her own microphone.
"Thank you, Astrid. I'm glad to know the family legacy still burns brightly with the next generation at the helm and I don't want to hold them back," Lars praised.
"You've never held anyone back, Lars. When we were teaming up, it was a big boost to my own name and helped me craft my career into what it is today. I was barely known before I met you and after you made the decision to come into the women's locker room to declare a challenge I couldn't pass up, I knew that this was my big break I needed. I have so much to thank you for," Alania explained as she took the mic from Astrid.
"Not to mention, all the training you've done for me to be a more acceptable powerhouse even if it relies on the old school ways of wrestling. But sometimes, a step back to the basics and the roots of the sport helps us understand where it grew from," William added as he took the mic next.
"It warms my heart to know I helped you all. It's what my father always taught me personally,"
Lars stated as he gestured to the portrait. "He taught me to never be complacent and help others when they need it. That's why I was mainly a tag team wrestler and looking out for Hans. We needed each other when Dad had to retire."
"His leg injury prevented us from sharing the ring with him, but he always expressed how proud he was of us," Hans added.
"But now, we must lay down the boots and focus on the future. Marne, Will, and Astrid have their own stakes in this family and they will focus on making their careers count. They'll be in the same position as me and Hans one day, but I know they still have plenty of years to push the Ostberg generation to new heights. For that, I'm forever grateful to leave it in their hands," Lars explained.
("THANK YOU, LARS!" chants rang out around the arena as he waved to the audience some more before finally setting the boots down in the middle and raising the mic one more time.)
"That is final. Lars is on his horse and riding off into the sunset," Lars concluded.
("Invasion" by Christian Poulet and Jean-Yves Rigo)
(The roof almost flew off the building in a metaphorical sense as the crowd went "OOOHHHHH!" at the sound of this familiar tune. The pyro starts flaring up at the stage and the titantron reads "GOLDBERG" in bright letters as a few minutes passed by with no one showing up. Before too long the pyro dissipated and Goldberg shows up throwing his punches and kicks to light up his pyro as well as screaming to the roaring crowd. He wore a black leather jacket, a WFPW black Goldberg shirt, blue jeans, and camo boots. He had a big African-American male behind him that had short brown curly hair wearing a sleeveless orange Under Armor shirt, black sweat pants, and black sneakers. The crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!")
Bill Goldberg ( Goldberg) w/ Mason White ( MWhite)
"WAIT! WAIT! NO FREAKING WAY! THAT CAN'T BE HIM!" Russ exclaimed as he stood up and nearly dropped his headset.
"IT'S GOLDBERG!" Spud added.
(Goldberg smirked as he slapped some fives before heading for the ring and he got to the steel steps before taking a moment to soak in the applause. He hyped it up before getting to the ropes and heading inside as Mason joined him. He asks for the microphone being passed around as his theme ended, but the cheering didn't cease.)
"Oh my god! This can't be happening!" Russ exclaimed.
(Goldberg heard the chants and raised his right ear to the crowd before strolling around the ring before looking at Lars.)
"Hey Lars," Goldberg greeted to chants. "I know this is suppose to be a moment with family and a moment to celebrate the end of an accomplished career. However, I personally think it needs to go out on a better note than this."
"Bill, good to see you! It's been a really long time!" Lars greeted as he hugged his former co-worker.
"Nice to see you and the family as well. I came out here….I came out here to forge a better end for your career, Lars. Your kicking it into your late 60s, but I truly believe every wrestler needs that one last match to make it count. We got Hank right here. The contract can be made. This right here…this man is named Mason White. Like me, he grew up in Atlanta and played college football. I've trained with him the last year after I left Saudi. Your career may be at the end of the line, but you haven't faced me before. I always thought we could have a good dream match. End this the right way. We got Homecoming right on the far horizon. What do you say to a tag team retirement match?" Goldberg offered to loads of cheers.
"Like with Hans?" Lars asked.
"Anyone you want. You need someone," Goldberg replied.
"Well, this is unprecedented and you always know that it's hard to turn down a challenge. You caught me, Bill. I'm still in good shape. Do you think I should do it?" Lars asked those around him and then looked into the cheering crowd.
"The fans want it and I know you want it. Maybe your brother is a bit old for this, but what about your son-in-law?" Goldberg suggested as he came face-to-face with William.
(William bit his lip as Goldberg looked him up and down nodding his head before Lars spoke again.)
"You up for it, William?" Lars asked.
(William got passed the microphone and checked with Astrid as they talked for a few seconds before he turned back to face Goldberg holding the mic up, but not speaking for a few minutes.)
"Well…..I guess….I'M NEXT!" William shouted to the roaring reaction of cheers.
"We got it made!" Spud cheered.
"Alright! Then, we'll see you boys soon. And like I always say, you're next," Goldberg finished as he dropped the microphone.
("Invasion" by Christian Poulet and Jean-Yves Rigo)
(William got patted on the back by Lars as the father/son by marriage duo were set for Lars's official retirement match in England against another legend and his protégé. Goldberg left the ring and nodded his head for the future opponents screaming to the crowd as he walked up the ramp never taking his eyes off Lars and Will.)
"This is insane! First, Goldberg signs with World Frontier Pro Wrestling after one year of inactivity in the ring and his first match will be set a few months from now at Homecoming," Russ stated.
"Man, England is getting their money's worth. Who would've expected Goldberg to make his debut here tonight?! I love what this says for the future of the company!" Spud added.
(A spilt screen is shown as Tamao Silver puts on a black leather jacket and has her mouth piece in while Tina does some shoulder stretches as both are heading for the arena as Tamao's debut wrestling match is moments away.)
("Pacific Rim" by Ramin Djawadi ft. Tom Morello)
(The crowd went into a frenzy as smoke shot up from the stage and Tina Armstrong made her way out waving to the crowd doing a big roar like the animal she represents. Tina claps her hands and hops in place heading down the ramp.)
Tigress
Tina Armstrong
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Liverpool, England, "Tigress" Tina Armstrong!" Tony announced.
"The first ever LAW Middleweight Champion and she has also had some great tag team matches with her mentor, Alania, propping herself up as a true wrestling prodigy," Russ stated.
"She's definitely got her work cut out for her taking on a notable boxer, but Tina has the home field advantage and Tamao wanted to give her this special match. Let's see if Tina can go toe-to-toe with quite possibly her biggest adversary yet," Spud added.
(Tina slapped some hands and even signed her autograph on a little girl's sign and showed it off to the camera as she went for the ring. She hopped on the apron waving to the crowd and getting big cheers as she heads inside warming up with some punches before she went to her corner waiting for Tamao.)
("Unbreakable" by Fireflight)
(The crowd went berserk once more as Tamao Silver came out opening her mouth to scream and holler at the crowd clapping her hands. When the first chorus hit, Tamao flung her jacket off her allowing blue and white pyro to be set off. She did a little jogging down the ramp as she chewed down hard on her mouthpiece.)
The Energizer Bunny
Tamao Silver ( EnergizeTamao)
"And her opponent, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, she is the Energizer Bunny, Tamao Silver!" Tony announced.
"This is what we have waited for all night! Tamao finally stepping into a wrestling ring for the first time ever!" Russ exclaimed.
"Nearly unstoppable in boxing and now, she turns her attention to grappling and striking in another squared circle. Tina is on her feet with the crowd!" Spud added ecstatically.
(Tamao came down the ramp hyping herself up with the fans as she was super excited for and Tina smirked a little bit as Tamao sped up the steel steps waiting on the apron as more pyro went off. She came in the ring and climbed the upper left corner raising her fists in the air.)
The music ended as Victoria Ashlen would be in charge of this match as she called for the bell and Tina came in cautious as Tamao threw out test jabs as Tina backed up and this cycled continued for a moment or two. Tamao grappled Tina by the waist, but Tina backed herself up into the lower left corner getting the referee to break them apart. Tina then throws an elbow and Tamao throws her own and they throw elbows harder and harder before Tamao grapples the back picking up Tina to slam her down and go for a front facelock, but Tina gets back up hitting a Northern Lights Suplex to bridge into a pin, but Tamao gets her right shoulder up before the count can be made. She turns Tina around getting her up in a headlock as Tina sweeps the legs and locks the right arm of Tamao into an armbar. Tina wrenches hard as she stands up to kick at the arm a little bit causing some groans from Tamao, but Tamao fights her way up hitting a right hook making Tina spit out to the upper left corner.
"Some nice chain wrestling to start us off and Tamao blasting that right hook into Tina's jaw. Oh! That's gotta sting!" Spud exclaimed.
Tamao turns Tina around whipping her into the lower right corner before running to hit a Corner Clothesline making the Tigress buckle some in the corner. Tamao hit a few chops getting "WOOOO!" chants from the crowd as she knees the head of Tina and then whips her to the west ropes as Tina rebounds, ducks a jab, grabs Tamao from behind to hit a Deadlift German Suplex! Tamao rolls on her stomach grabbing her neck as Tina gets up getting cheered before hitting Tamao with a deadly Snap DDT adding further damage to the head as Tamao groaned and Tina got her up again. Tina dragged her over to the upper left corner as she hit Tamao's head off the top pad as Tina hopped on Tamao's back to hit a Backstabber! Tamao fell over on her stomach as Tina pushed over the boxer and hooked the right leg!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tamao gets the right shoulder up after 2!
"Tina with the Backstabber and nothing official yet for her! Tamao surprisingly struggling out of the gate, but when she gets going for real, we are getting a slobberknocker," Spud stated.
Tina gets up and drags Tamao up by the hair whipping her into the upper right corner and starts bashing her stomach hard with furious punches. Tamao kicked Tina in the gut with her right boot before hopping on the middle rope hitting a Double Axe Handle on Tina's back. Tamao hits an uppercut taking down Tina before going down grabbing the head hitting a flurry of punches on Tina. Tamao then grabbed the legs and tried locking in a Figure Four Leglock, but Tina pulled her legs out rolling out near the ramp as Tamao quickly came out hammering the back with both fists. Tamao hits Tina's head off the barricade as the referee starts the count on them and orders them back in. Tamao hits another head shot off the barricade before sending Tina right into the steel steps back first. Tina gritted her teeth before Tamao sends her in the ring at 6 before rolling in herself at 7.
"Tina getting hammered on her back and it just got worse going back first into those steps of unforgiving steel," Russ observed.
The crowd rallied behind Tina a little bit as Tamao kicked the back targeting that section closely as Tamao started throwing her signature punches at the head as Tina was forced to cover up. Tina rolled to the lower right corner and headbutted Tamao's stomach before hitting a Lou Thez Press punching the head wildly. Tina was getting angry and winded before grabbing Tamao up and wrapping up the head hitting a Headlock Driver! She pushes Tamao on her back to hook both legs for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tamao kicked out at 2.6!
Tina growled and hit the head with more punches and even slammed Tamao's head on the canvas that got her a 2 count from the referee. Tina locks the right arm in another armbar as Tamao grits her teeth punching the canvas with her free hand and the ref asked her if this is it, but she stood up hitting a Japanese Arm Drag on Tina. She then hit a High Knee Strike with her right knee taking down Tina. Tamao gets Tina up bending her over between the legs and hooking the arms delivering a Pedigree on the Tigress before pushing Tina on her back hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tina kicks out at 2.4!
Tamao was pushed off Tina as Tina grabbed her face and her aching back before Tamao got her up by her blonde hair whipping her south before coming in hot with a Hip Toss right on the back as Tina screamed!
"Tina suffering a lot out there and Tamao is finding her footing in this match. Not bad for her first outing in wrestling," Russ stated.
Tina gets locked in a headlock as Tina starts getting up slowly with the crowd's support hitting massive elbows to get the boxer off her and she grabs the left arm locking in a third armbar. She transitions into a Crossface as she pulls back hard and Tamao is trapped in the middle. Tina occasionally used her right elbow to punish the back of Tamao before holding on tightly in her Crossface as Tamao was asked if she quit, but she shook her head furiously. Tamao slowly crawled, but she was just inches and inches away as Tina scooted them back as much as she could and kept up wrenching Tamao's face. Tamao tried reaching the south ropes with her boots, but they weren't long enough. Tamao decided to scoot back and grabbed the bottom south rope with her right boot breaking the hold. Tina was angry and ran her hands through her hair as a massive cheer broke out. Tina elbowed the back of Tamao hard and got her up hooking both arms. She delivered her Tigress Bomb (Tiger Bomb) straight into the mat and folded the legs over Tamao's body.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tamao kicked out at 2.7!
"1! 2! And no! Tamao kicks out!" Spud commented.
Tina gets Tamao up sending her shoulder first into their upper right corner as Tamao screamed in pain before backing up into an Inverted DDT! Tina then hooked one leg for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tamao had an easier kick out after 2!
Tina gets up and slaps the head of Tamao before getting her up and she tries for a Piledriver, but Tamao puts her hands on the mat before working her way on top of Tina's shoulders before falling back with a Hurricarana for a massive cheer! Tamao jumped up and energized as she grabbed Tina to her feet by the left arm hitting a Ripcord Lariat taking the Tigress down on her back! Tamao rumbled herself up and she was entering fight mode getting her fists up as Tina rose and she got her stomach pummeled with both fists rapidly, but Tina went out onto the south apron clinging to the bottom rope. Tamao kicked at her, but the referee had to scold her and give her a verbal warning for attacking someone on the ropes. Tina released her hold on the bottom rope getting up as she hits a left knee to Tamao's gut, but Tamao counters with a forearm and another and another before lifting Tina and catching her with a Pop-Up Powerslam! She lays her left arm over Tina's chest for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tina shifts her body to the side at 2.7!
"Pop-Up Powerslam and Tamao couldn't fully cover Tina leaving the Tigress room to get herself out of this mess," Russ observed.
Tamao gets Tina up as she whips her to the north ropes and Tina rebounds into a Scoop Slam and Tamao hyped up the crowd pointing out to them as she kicks the head four times, the left hand, the left leg, the right leg, and finally, the right hand channeling her inner Orton before jumping for a Leg Drop. Tamao then gets Tina up winding up her right fist looking for a knockout blow, but Tina ducks and rolls Tamao up with a Cazadora Rollup Pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tamao rolls out of the pin and picks Tina up by the waist!
The crowd cheers loudly and Tamao hits the German Suplex in the middle of the ring as Tina heaves and wheezes. Tina landed on her stomach and she was out of commission for now as Tamao hyped herself up getting Tina up by her blonde hair. Tamao hits a fierce chop to the chest as Tina backs up into the east ropes as Tamao runs for her, but Tina ducks and pulls down the top rope allowing Tamao to vault over to the outside. Tamao falls on her knees as Tina waits for her to fully rise running for the west ropes and rebounding to hit a Suicide Dive backing Tamao up to the exposed announce table. The crowd fully cheered Tina on as she grabbed Tamao and sent her into the ring before getting on the apron running to climb the upper right corner before flying to hit a Diving Crossbody and hooking the legs!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Tamao kicks out at 2.9!
"So close! Tina almost ruined the debut of Tamao Silver!" Russ exclaimed.
Tina still covered Tamao, but less in a pin as her hands dug through her hair as she had to wonder what else she could do here. Tina gets up and gets Tamao up bending her forward and hooking both arms before hitting a second Tigress Bomb! However, Tina put pressure on her back which had been targeted frequently as she couldn't capitalize and Tamao was spread eagle. Tina pushed herself out of the wreckage and tried going for the west ropes as her back ached. The ref started the count on both ladies being down as Tina made it under the bottom west rope at 5. Tina rose to both feet and started climbing the upper left corner perching as Tamao finally started stirring and crawling over to the east ropes to rise. She turned around to see Tina going for another Crossbody, but Tamao ducked forward allowing Tina to hit her stomach on the mat! Tina gritted her teeth and stayed there as Tamao winds up her right fist as Tina struggles to stand. She gets to her feet and walks into a Discus Punch to the stomach making Tina wheeze!
"Her signature punch! Silver Streak Kiss!" Russ exclaimed.
Tamao smirked and grabbed the right arm locking in the French Revolution digging into her half French heritage as she clinched in the Kimura Lock variation. Tina screamed and the referee got down trying to ask her, but Tina wasn't responding quickly and her arm was wrenching as her eyes started flickering. Tina would soon succumb to sleep as the referee started raising Tina's arm only for it to fall three times thus ending the match!
("Unbreakable" by Fireflight)
"Here is your winner by way of knockout, "The Energizer Bunny" Tamao Silver!" Tony announced.
An instant replay showed the Flying Crossbody that almost ended the match, the second Tigress Bomb, but Tina couldn't capitalize and laid out her body, Tamao ducking the second Crossbody and then hitting her Silver Streak Kiss to the stomach of Tina, and then Tina is shown passing out to the French Revolution as the bell rings.
"What a war and I can't say we couldn't expect anything less. Tamao usually has the upper hand in boxing, but Tina gave her a nice showcase," Russ stated.
"We honestly thought Tamao would've lost earlier, but she kept herself in the game and showcase her submission prowess like she wears down her opponents in boxing," Spud added.
(Tamao released the hold and gets her left arm raised as she jumped for joy climbing the lower left corner for her victory. Tina is laid out and sleeping as the referee checks on her.)
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"Our next event will take us to Milan, Italy for Destiny of Milan. We have a stacked card there as more qualifiers will be held to determine the last few participants in the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship," Spud added.
"Not to mention, the Wild Jackals will be there for their leader, Marzia Servelli, as she takes on Young Lioness Nico Cardona. Marzia has a new attitude and is not going to be held back any longer by her own insecurities as she puts it. Kyoko and Misako will be there to back her up, but Nico is reportedly bringing her own friends along for backup," Russ explained.
"And just announced, Brandon Duke will be in Italy to present his new flock. Whatever mysteries these hold, Brandon will finally bring the mystique to a close bringing his brand of new saviors to WFPW," Spud announced.
"Coming up next, the generational dream match is here. Sting of AEW takes on England and NJPW's own, Zack Sabre Jr. in a matchup never thought possible. Can Sting keep up with a modern technician that is not afraid to snap limbs?" Russ asked.
("Arrival" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The lights cut out as the crowd goes ballistic as the blue spotlights come alive to show Sting making his way down the ramp with his baseball bat in hand. He set it against the left barricade before holding out his hands as a makeshift bullhorn to yell to the crowd.)
The Icon
Sting ( IconSting)
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your WFPW British Invasion main event of the evening! Introducing first, representing All Elite Wrestling, from Venice Beach, California, weighing 251 lbs., he is The Icon, Sting!" Tony announced.
"A man who truly needs no introduction. Just look at the resume he came in with," Russ stated.
"And this crowd is crazy for him even though he's not from around here. Nothing, but respect for this legend," Spud added.
(The Icon made his way down the ramp slowly pointing his bat at the fans before the lights cut out grabbing the attention of everyone. Sting was wondering as he was suddenly ambushed in the dark and the sounds could only be heard. Screaming and grunting could be heard as well as a table breaking. The lights come back on seeing Joey Janela, Sonny Kiss, and Bethany Morgan standing over a broken Sting put through the announce table. The crowd were stunned as this group was apart of the faction called Natural Born Sinners that was teased in America. They had made their debut attacking the Icon!)
"Wait-what the hell is this?! It's Bethany Morgan and her cohorts!" Russ remarked.
"Attacking Sting before his match? What's going on here?" Spud asked.
("I Fell" by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal)
(A big cheer came over the crowd as Darby Allin sprinted out without his black jacket as he rolled in the ring and ran for the other side taking Janela out with a Suicide Dive. He punched Sonny Kiss off, but Bethany grabbed a steel chair from ringside punting Darby in the gut. She slammed it down on his back before picking Darby and telling Joey and Sonny to lift up the black mats. The tag team did as told as they ripped off the protective mats revealing the hard concrete underneath as Joey snickered kicking the hard surface to test the durability. Bethany grabbed Darby up and trash talked inaudibly to his face before lifting him up for the Black Hole Slam straight onto the concrete! Darby screamed and grabbed his back in pain as Bethany just stomped his face in to shut him up.)
"Darby tried saving his mentor, but the Sinners have not taken kindly to him and Bethany has now dispatched Darby single-handily. But what's the reason for going after Sting?" Russ wondered.
("Real Bone Master" by Yonosuke Kitamura)
(Zack Sabre Jr. made his way out wearing a Union Jack-designed jacket with red trunks proudly showing a wrestler locking another one in a Fujiwara Armbar in gold paint. He wore white boots with red and blue laces. He smirked a little bit coming down the aisle as the crowd didn't like Sting's chances in this one. Howard Crinkle was on standby to be the referee as the Sinners sent Sting in the ring. Zack came ringside discarding his jacket and the crowd booed as Sting had to wrestle badly hurt from the silent ambush.)
Zack told the referee to ring the bell as Sting stumbled to his feet, but Zack kicked at the legs and at the back where Sting's spinal injury was. Zack quickly locked the left arm in a Fujiwara Armbar as Sting cried out in pain and the referee was thinking of calling the match before Zack released the hold. Zack was scolded by the referee, but he got Sting up whipping the old timer into the upper left corner before coming forward, pushing Sting out of the way, jumping on the middle rope, and hitting a Corner-Aided Enzurgiri to the back of the head making Sting go down on his face. Zack then locked Sting in his Modified Crossface Chickenwing as Sting screamed and nodded his head for a submission as the referee called for the bell! The crowd booed that this was the result!
("Real Bone Master" by Yonosuke Kitamura)
"Here is your winner by submission, Zack Sabre Jr.!" Tony announced.
An instant replay showed Zack going straight into Sting at the very start and locking in his submissions like the Fujiwara Armbar and the Modified Crossface Chickenwing getting a submission counted to end the match.
"This wasn't even a match! Sting got attacked and hurt!" Spud complained.
"The Sinners putting their stamp on this match and they had some reason to go after Sting. They definitely have made their impact felt here tonight," Russ added.
(Zack got his right hand raised as he looked down at Sting before Howard told him to just leave and the Brit did raising his hands in defense heading outside holding his right arm up with the boos following him as the screen went to the WFPW logo before fading to black.)
Show Results:
The Jungle Pride (Kennedy Lee, Ash Daniels, and Kayla Grant), The Superstars (Superstar Harmonia Edelstein, Superstar Molly Forster, and Superatar Gil), and "The March Hare" Chelsea Forster w/ "The Cockney Flame" George Fortunato def. Aisha Laurens, Alexa Taylor, "Diehard" Anna DeMarco, Royal Conquest (Lady Emily, Polly, and Molly), and Noel White w/ Danny Jackpot in a 14-Woman Tag Team Match (13:24)
Jay "The MARKey" Evans def. Michael Wilkes in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (4:49)
Alex O'Malley def. Sgt. Jimmy Controversy in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (0:17)
Juventud Guerrera def. Myron Reed in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (3:56)
Saraya def. Sara Lewis (6:45)
Raina Jaegar © def. Jem Holland, Hannah Thompson, "The Hellraiser" Finella Edelstein, Cecilia Lombard, and "The Daredevil" Natalie McCathy in a Six-Pack Challenge Match for the LAW LAWLess Championship (17:05)
Lamar Alexander def. Mark Andrews in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (7:23)
Ryan Ashford w/ Michelle Bennett-Ashford def. Hunter Randall in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (2:22)
Lord Omaniss, Matt Christopher, and Decked Out (Fry Jameson and Ferry Blomf) def. "The Scottish Lion" Will Ralston, "The King of the Airwaves" Ray Stellar, "The Barbarian Prince" Oscar Orelash, and "The Plucky Privateer" Olivia Orelash (8:29)
"The Sniper in the Skies" Robbie Eagles def. Yoshihiro Taijiri in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (7:32)
"The Energizer Bunny" Tamao Silver def. "Tigress" Tina Armstrong via knockout (17:13)
Zack Sabre Jr. def. "The Icon" Sting via submission (1:45)
Homecoming 2023 Match Card
Men's Battle of the Frontier Ladder Match
Robbie Eagles vs. Adam Blackwell vs. Jack Livingston vs. Ryan "Fireball" Brown vs. Dalton Castle vs. Angelico vs. "Limitless" Keith Lee vs. "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis
Women's Battle of the Frontier Ladder Match
Alice Gaster vs. "Circus Cat" Tracy Canon vs. Alizeh Midori vs. Bethany Morgan vs. Perfect Piper vs. "Silent Beast" Mary Clairson vs. "The Hellraiser" Finella Edelstein vs. "The Black Pearl" Ambre Brault
Six-Pack Challenge for WARFARE European Championship
Danny Burch vs. Joseph Connors vs. Saxon Huxley vs. Dave Minton vs. Will Ralston vs. Nigel McGuinness
Tag Team Match
Bill Goldberg and Mason White vs. Lars Ostberg and William Ashworth