WFPW DESTINY OF MILAN 2023 (FULL SHOW)
Venue: Mediolanum Forum
Date: February 19th, 2023
State/City: Milan, Italy
"And now, KontrolFreek, Hogwarts Legacy, Cold Stone Creamery, StateFarm Insurance, and NordVPN present….WFPW Destiny of Milan!"
("Destiny" of NEFFEX)
(The previous animation of the city of Milan and then the logo appearing showed up as the scene broke into the arena with 11,500 fans showing off their signs as the cameras lifted up showing everyone in attendance. There were signs saying "THE REFORMATION COMES TONIGHT!," "MAIN EVENT MARTIN!," "LEGACY BROKEN!," WHERE IS BRANDON?!," and "DARTH BRANDON!" The cameras head to ringside as Russ, Greg, and Hank get set to bring the event to life.)
"Welcome to beautiful Milan, Italy as WFPW brings you the fourth stop on our launch tour, Destiny of Milan! If you have already seen the pre-show, you know the craziness that can stir tonight and what could be heading our way before the night ends," Russ greeted.
"We have Martin Rolli taking on Bandido to see if he can conquer the infamous luchador in his own home country. Martin has become his own man in recent years and wants to do Italy proud as he caps off the night in our final qualifier for the tournament matches," Greg added.
"Not to mention, Matt Hardy reuniting with The Kingdom as Matt Taven and Michael Bennett go up against The Reformation in Jonathan Steele, Thomas Leep, and William Ashworth as Matt had to go digging deep for allies. Also, confirmed by Jonathan Steele on Twitter that there is a new recruit for The Reformation ready to be debuted tonight. We will have more on that later," Russ stated.
"But waiting in the wings, no pun intended, is Brandon Duke bringing his flock to WFPW, but he was shown to be in South Carolina during the pre-show so I have to wonder if he will show up himself tonight," Hank questioned.
"Well, we will surely find out more later on. Our first contest takes us to the qualifiers as Alex Shelley of Impact Wrestling takes on "The Bastard" PAC of AEW in a collision of high speeds and aerial assaults," Russ stated.
"These two are maniacs in the ring!" Greg commented.
("Motor City" by Dale Oliver)
(The crowd cheered into a frenzy as shots of Detroit showed up on the titantron as Alex Shelley comes out dressed in a black leather jacket wearing a pair of black tights with his surname in scratchy white lettering on the right side and "EST. 2009" in the same color going down the left leg. The rim of his tights had a white ring with several chaotic symbols extending on both sides along with black boots. He holds out his right hand before heading down the ramp hyping up the fans.)
Impact World Tag Team Champion
Alex Shelley ( tnaalexshelley)
"The following contest is a qualifier to compete in the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Detroit, Michigan, weighing 215 lbs., he is one-half of the Impact World Tag Team Champions and The Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley!" Astrid announced.
"Well, we have one of Impact's most prolific stars in Alex Shelley. Someone who has teamed with the equally exciting Chris Sabin in TNA for the better part of most of their careers," Hank stated.
"Don't you have history with him and Chris?" Greg asked.
"That I do. They helped me go over to TNA when I was wrestling again in PWG after my five-year hiatus," Hank replied.
(Alex went around the ring slapping hands and encouraging people to cheer before he got on the south apron turning to face the crowd on one knee as he comes in the ring throwing up his right fist to the crowd.)
("Out of Time" by Mikey Ruckus)
(The start of PAC's theme started as Alex Shelley took off his jacket, but PAC would not be showing up as the crowd looked around wondering where the England native was. However, PAC crept up from the timekeeper area as he headed inside hitting Alex with a Running Lariat.)
"Oh! PAC with the Lariat and that starts the match. PAC isn't waiting around for this one," Russ stated.
The official for the match is Howard Crinkle as he calls for the bell as PAC walks around in his black trunks and boots circling Alex. He bends down and snaps his fingers gaining Alex's attention before stomping the head then stomping five more times. He grabs Alex up by the head whipping him into the upper right corner running as he hits a Running Corner Elbow Strike making Alex slump in the corner. PAC hits multiple Side Kicks before hitting another right elbow and then he tries for a Northern Lights Suplex connecting it as Shelley recoils in pain grabbing at his back! PAC kicks the back as the crowd boo him with Alex rolling on his back. PAC runs the north ropes hitting a Basement Dropkick shoving Alex out south before he picks back up with a Slingshot Crossbody outside taking down Alex as PAC's back rubs up against the barricade! PAC gets up stomping Alex in the head dominating the Impact wrestler so far in this match!
"PAC starting off very well as Alex keeps getting stuck behind the starting gate," Russ stated.
PAC hits multiple elbows to Alex's back getting him up and back in the ring before going under the ring bringing out a steel chair. He holds it up to mega boos and the referee tells him to put it down, but PAC brings it in, but Howard grabs it scolding the British wrestler as he goes throwing out the chair west, but PAC took the opportunity to kick Alex below the belt for a low blow without the referee's knowledge. He never intended to use the chair! PAC smirked and tapped his head for being smart as he grabbed Alex for a Snap DDT before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Alex kicked out at 2.7!
PAC almost got an early victory as he gets up with Alex holding his private parts and PAC a little disappointed as he stomps the mat getting up. He grabs Alex by the head hitting multiple chops to the chest making Alex grimace and grab his bare chest. Alex goes over to the lower right corner where the top pad as been tied back on as PAC continues the chops, but adds in an occasional Side Kick as he laughs out to the booing crowd. However, Alex catches the leg of PAC and hitting a Rolling Leg Screw sending PAC into the middle before hitting a Superkick taking him down! Alex falls back into the lower right corner jumping the middle rope, top rope, and hitting a Corkscrew Senton Bomb before hooking one leg of PAC's!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but PAC kicks out after 2!
"Alex finally getting his turn in this match as PAC took all the low roads to keep the advantage," Hank observed.
"That chair spot though was a little brilliant," Russ admitted.
Alex gets PAC up whipping him south as Alex rebounds off the north ropes hitting a Running Clothelsine getting PAC down. Alex then kicked the midsection making PAC sit up before turning around for another kick to his chest. PAC then got a Standing Moonsault to him as Alex hooks both legs for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but PAC pushed out at 2.5!
PAC rolls away, but Alex runs the west ropes pulling a page from RVD's playbook to hit the Rolling Thunder to counter PAC's rolls! The crowd cheer loudly as Alex gets up getting PAC on his hands and knees before dropping his left knee into the back. He tries for the Border City Stretch, but PAC reverses into a rollup pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but PAC released the pin rolling out near the announce table!
Alex gets to his knees getting up before running to feint a top rope move using the east top rope before landing on the apron! PAC prepared himself, but fell for the bait as Alex hits a Springboard Moonsault to the outside taking down PAC outside! Alex slaps the announce table and high-fives Hank hyping the crowd up as he gets PAC up slamming his head into the ring post!
"Alex on fire and now, he has his own dominant streak in this match so far," Russ stated.
Alex then backed up as PAC went to the other side of the ring post before Alex charged jumping through the open hold of the bottom and middle rope catching PAC with a breathtaking Tornado DDT! PAC holds his face as the referee counted up to 6 warning Alex of an impending count-out. Alex nods getting PAC up as he gets pop of the night on his previous move shoving PAC in and he rolls in himself at 8. PAC tries kicking at Alex's legs, but Alex silences his opponent with a Dropkick to the chest. Alex then gets PAC up hyping up the crowd running west only for PAC to slip under Alex's legs pulling them from under him. PAC hits a Jumping Double Foot Stomp on Shelley's back making the Impact wrestler cry out in pain arching his back. PAC gets Alex up slamming his head into the lower left corner making Alex lean in the corner. PAC leans forward rubbing his hands before hitting a Backstabber to Alex as Alex grabbed his back again. PAC drags Alex out by the arms before flipping him over hooking one leg!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Alex kicked out at 2.6!
"PAC back in the driver's seat with that Backstabber and now, PAC has more things on his mind that he could do," Russ stated.
PAC gets Alex up hitting knees to the head making Alex spaz out a little before hitting a Bulldog in the middle of the ring. He then locks Alex in a Texas Cloverleaf hold trying to make Alex submit as Alex shook his head holding it with Howard observing him. Alex tried crawling for the north bottom rope, but PAC transitioned into a Stretch Muffler making Alex hurt more and cry out in pain. PAC wrenched the leg a bit, but Alex used his free leg to kick at PAC's making PAC released him as Alex goes on the north apron. PAC ran for Alex only getting a forearm smash to the face before he ran to the upper left corner hitting a Diving 450 DDT on PAC! PAC goes on his back as the crowd cheers in amazement! Alex smiles and gets to his feet.
"Never underestimate the lengths these high-flyers will go to!" Greg exclaimed.
Alex drags PAC back out to the middle of the ring before going up top the upper right corner again and heading up to balance himself. He holds onto the top rope before hitting an Inverted 450 Splash right on PAC's back before turning him over and just laying his back on PAC's chest!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but PAC kicked out at 2.7!
PAC held his head and then his back as Alex exhaustingly pulled himself up to his feet getting PAC up in a front facelock. He then turned it into a Suplex position lifting PAC up into a Brainbuster to his left knee as PAC's vision blurred as he stayed up on his knees. Alex Shelley then hit a Ripcord Knee Strike making PAC close his eyes falling on his behind. Alex took advantage getting PAC on his stomach for the Border City Stretch wrenching the face as the British wrestler cried out in sorrow! He tried crawling, but Alex kept him leveled pulling back on the face. Alex felt victory in his grasp, but PAC reached his hands over to the hold making it a simple Crossface as he managed to hit at Alex's hold making the Impact wrestler release him before PAC caught Alex in a inside cradle pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Alex kicked out at 2.7!
"Another nearfall in this match as these men proving they want to move on to the tournament," Russ stated.
PAC gets to his feet holding his face hitting a Spin Kick to Alex's gut before lifting his right foot to press Alex's face down into the mat. The crowd booed PAC hard as he goes straight up the lower right corner turning around before hitting a Phoenix Splash right on Alex's back. PAC goes over Alex's body on impact turning his head to the side and then he gets up going back up the turnbuckle calling for the Black Arrow which he connects on Alex! PAC hooked both legs for the cover!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as PAC has done it!
("Out of Time" by Mikey Ruckus)
"Here is your winner, PAC!" Astrid announced from outside the ring.
An instant replay reel shows PAC's lariat for the beginning of the match to Alex's Tornado DDT on the outside to Alex locking in the Border City Stretch to PAC's transition of submissions to Alex hitting his Inverted 450 Splash to PAC hitting the Phoenix Splash and then Black Arrow right after for the pin.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: PAC
"What a match and you knew these two wouldn't disappoint," Hank stated.
"Excellent match indeed. PAC had the early focus with his dominance and sneak attack, but Alex came back with the heart of a warrior. He fought valiantly and almost had this one sealed. PAC just proved to be more smart and crafty," Russ added.
"That's what we call living in the fast lane," Greg stated.
(PAC saw the graphic enter him into a slot with the England flag under his profile and he asked for Astrid's mic grabbing it forcefully as he told the staff to cut his music.)
"That bloke was only one obstacle. There's going to be plenty more. The King of the Cruiserweights wants his crown back. I'm back in action! I'm not going to bow to any chump for that title. This is my warning to the qualified participants. You don't want to mess with the king," PAC stated before his music played again and he dropped the mic.
"King of the Cruiserweights is back?" Greg asked.
"PAC has gone by that moniker before and you bet he's wanting to get back on the throne soon to run the whole division," Russ explained.
(PAC smirked and went outside the ring walking back up the ramp as he turned back shouting "Respect the king as he comes back!")
(Backstage, Anna DeMarco is walking backstage with the WAFARE Hardcore Championship set around the waist. Misa Otomura, acting backstage interviewer for the night, stopped her as she wanted to get an interview with the champion.)
"A tough loss on the First Blood Match, but you came back in spectacular fashion as you took advantage of the 24/7 rule on the title, Anna. You are now champion and I have to ask how it feels," Misa wondered as she turned her mic to the hardcore woman.
"It feels awesome! I used to be looked at as enhancement talent for bigger stars on the indies, but I'm proving that even a lesser wrestler in the eye of big wigs gets the job done!" Anna replied as she smacked her belt.
(However, Danny attacks Anna from behind shoving her by the tank top into a storage crate before hitting a Snap DDT on the concrete floor. He shoved Anna on her back hooking a leg as Victoria Ashlen sees this counting the 3. Danny picks up the title becoming the new champion.)
"And that's for earlier, bitch!" Danny hissed as he walked off his newly won title.
("The In-Between" by In This Moment)
(The crowd booed heavily as Matt Christopher comes out showing off his long golden locks and the black tattoo of a cross on his back as he outstretched his arms. He had on his white elbow pads with gold crosses on them, forest green tights with a golden cross down the right leg wrapping around, white boots with gold laces, and a "Gospel of Matt Christopher, The Prophet" black prop bible in hand. He smugly walked down the ramp as he started flipping pages of his bible through his hands.)
Matt Christopher ( ProphetMatt)
"The following contest is a qualifier to compete in the tournament for the the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Arlington, Texas, weighing 210 lbs., he is The Prophet, Matt Christopher!" Astrid announced.
"Well, Matt already has a win under his belt thanks to Lord Omaniss earlier this month in that eight-man tag team match," Russ stated.
"I can already hear him trying to say he was the one that got the pin," Greg groaned.
(Matt stated "Always help your team as much as you can, folks. Just like I did, you can be the sunshine that they need to motivate their spirits. Love thy neighbor!" as he came ringside setting his bible on the steel steps and he came up them coming in the ring.)
("ALIENS!" by Autumn Kings)
(The crowd turned to see an animated scene of someone getting abducted by grey aliens, but they started performing wreslting moves on them as the next wrestler came out. The wrestler had a black visor helmet with flashing colors on with a gold trim as he wore a bright green t-shirt saying "THEY ARE OUT THERE!" in bold yellow lettering. He also wore a black vinyl vest with a yellow-orange UFO on the left side along with black tights with yellow-orange stars and planets on the legs and on the back of them. He wore black wrestling boots, black kick pads with a yellow-orange trim, three black shoulder bands underneath his shirt, and green fingerless gloves. The masked wrestler did some funky dance moves down the entrance as he made it ringside taking off his helmet revealing a man with brunette hair tied in a braided ponytail. He danced around the ring and even played along with the kids in attendance.)
Calliou Hyde ( Abduction)
"And his opponent, from Palo Alto, California, weighing 212 lbs., Calliou Hyde!" Astrid announced as she stepped back.
"Well, here comes the Sci-Fi Superfan as he calls himself. Mainly an indie wrestler, but he's been in a number of promotions on the east coast and this will be his first international excursion. He's got a good opportunity here to establish himself," Russ stated.
"He's going to see to it that he takes Matt out of this world!" Hank joked.
(Calliou then saw Matt as he walked around the ring and jumped on the west apron as the lights dimmed with a green spotlight showing in the middle. Calliou slingshots himself into the middle as green sparklers fall from the rafters and he took off his vest basking in their light. The official for this match is Oscar Johnson as he keeps Matt in the lower right corner.)
Calliou took off his shirt setting his stuff outside as he had a alien tribe green tattoo on his right shoulder and a flying saucer tattoo on his left shoulder. The bell rang as Matt comes kicking the gut of Calliou and beating him down using the west top rope to kick him outside. The crowd booed as Matt ducked under the top rope grabbing Calliou by his hair to send him back first into the barricade. Calliou screamed in pain as Matt hit solid knee strikes to Calliou on the barricade as he taunted to the crowd. Matt trash talked the crowd as he grabbed the alien lover shoving him in before the crowd went ballistic as Oscar Orelash walked out from behind the curtain smirking at Matt. Matt walked up getting in his face not realizing the referee was counting up higher and higher. Once Matt heard 8, he turned and started running for the ring, but Calliou hit a Basement Dropkick keeping Matt outside as Matt hit the mat. "9! 10! That's it! Ring the bell!" The referee called as the bell rang and Matt sat up in bewilderment that he lost that quickly.
("ALIENS!" by Autumn Kings)
"Your winner as a result of count-out, Calliou Hyde!" Astrid announced as Calliou jumped around the ring getting the easy victory.
An instant replay showed Matt realizing he was wasting time trash talking Oscar and tried running for the ring, but Calliou met him with a Basement Dropkick keeping outside.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: CALLIOU HYDE
"Well, Matt did himself in on this one," Hank stated.
"Oscar coming out providing the perfect distraction, but Matt should've ignored him. That was his own fault that he lost that easily," Greg added.
(Oscar clapped his hands and laughed out loud as Matt ran for him to attack as Oscar met him attacking the head before throwing Matt into the left barricade. He hit and punched the head multiple times before slamming Matt's head into the barricade. Matt leaned over the barricade as Oscar got Matt bringing him backstage seeing some barrels as he tossed Matt straight into them back first causing a big thud to sound off. Matt went colliding into the barrels grabbing his back as Oscar got his revenge for British Invasion.)
(Marzia was backstage looking herself in the mirror of her dressing table as she fluffed out her white hair while Kyoko and Misako joined their fearless leader near the table. Marzia wore a sleeveless denim jacket, a navy blue sports bra, black tights, navy blue keg warmers, and navy blue sneakers with grey fur patches on her wrists and chest. Misako wore a white Bleach anime t-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers while Kyoko wore a plain blue t-shirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers.)
"That soccer brat ain't going to know what hit her, boss," Misako stated.
"Yeah, Marzi, you got this in the bag!" Kyoko cheered.
"I think I know that. This Nico is only the start of my long winning streak that has been denied me thus far. It kills me that it has taken me this long to get anywhere in my career. I don't think Marzia suits me anymore. I need a new beginning. I need something more fresh," Marzia explained.
"Something more badass perhaps?" Misako asked as Marzia rose from her seat.
"A name that screams my new side and makes everyone else tremble when they see us," Marzia replied.
"That's what us Jackals are all about. Sachi couldn't even give us a chance to show the world what we are really all about. The streets feared us so we need to go up a notch," Kyoko added.
"Let's see…..I'm going to call myself Roxanne. That seems more fitting. It's got a nice attitude to go along with it," Roxanne declared as she crossed her arms and grinned at her team members.
"I like it!" Misako cheered.
"I just had a thought….do we have to get new names as well?" Kyoko asked.
"Yeah! Shed those stupid identities you used to have. Sachiko doesn't run this band anymore and we need a fresh new start," Roxanne replied.
"Then I'll go with Saka. I love how it gives me a dark cold edge," Misako, or Saka, declared.
"And I'm Miza. I feel it's a little cute, but deadly at the same time!" Kyoko, or Miza, added as she clapped her hands.
"Not bad, girls. The Wild Jackals have a brand new beginning and tonight will bring us the first of many triumphs. I hope this soccer goalie has medical insurance to lean on," Roxanne stated as she cracked her kuckles.
"She won't be any match for you. You got it, boss!" Saka hyped Roxanne up as Miza massaged her leader's shoulders before Roxanne led the charge towards the gorilla position.
("The Jackal" by Outrun The Fall)
(The crowd went into a mixed reaction as The Wild Jackals came out with Saka and Miza berating the crowd throwing up their thumbs placing them down as Roxanne stood with her right side to the crowd. She placed her right hand out making it into a claw before adjusting her jacket leading her cohorts to the ring.)
Marzia Servelli w/ Misako Enoji ( JackalMisako) and Kyoko Kobashi ( JackalKyoko)
"Uh….the following contest is set for one fall! Introducing first, from Rome, Italy, she is Marzia-" Astrid began announcing before Roxanne got on the west apron barking out "NO! THAT'S NOT MY NAME!"
"What's gotten into Marzia?" Greg asked.
"Apparently, she wants to be called Roxanne to start over. The nameplates have already been registered, though, so she's still announced as Marzia," Russ stated.
"We were also under the impression that Kyoko and Misako were still cool with Sachiko, but I guess there must have been a falling out," Hank added.
(Roxanne gets in the ring and glares down Astrid as Saka and Miza berate the crowd coming ringside for their leader. She grabs the mic and turns to the crowd.)
"I'm Roxanne. Don't forget it!" Roxanne warned before shoving the mic back into Astrid's hands.
("Cant del Barca" by FCBarcelona)
(The crowd would cheer loudly as Nico Cardona came out with her futbol ball in hand and dressed in her normal attire. She waved to the crowd before putting her ball down and putting her left foot on top of it while singing the lyrics of her theme song.)
Nico Cardona ( Goledor3)
"And her opponent, she is apart of LAW's Young Lioness Program, Nico Cardona!" Astrid announced stepping away from Roxanne.
"This might be more than Nico bargained for too be honest," Russ stated.
"Roxanne here might be looking to terminate her rather than simply win a match," Greg added.
(Nico kicked her ball down the ramp until Saka and Miza started blocking her way as she was very weary about them. Roxanne leaned over the west top rope grinning at her prey before Miza and Saka started attacking Nico battering her down on the ramp.)
"What?! Now, there's no need for this crap!" Greg complained.
(Both women kicked down at Nico as Saka brought her up sending her straight into the ring as Nico crawled around while Roxanne taunted her. Victoria Ashlen is the referee on duty and kept Roxanne back, but Roxanne ran getting Nico in the lower right corner hitting various chops and kicks getting Nico down in the corner.)
The bell rang for the match to begin as Nico barely gripped the middle rope as Roxanne got the blonde futbol player up hitting a Bodyslam as Nico grabbed her back. Roxanne stepped on the back of Nico and took off her jacket throwing it down on the fallen Nico. Roxanne kicked at Nico once more getting her up as the referee kicked the jacket out of the ring as Roxanne got Nico in a tight headlock as she hit the head of Nico hard. Nico fell on her behind before trying to clear her vision before Roxanne grabbed the arms hitting a Full Nelson Suplex as Nico slid further out of the ring trying to get the hair out of her eyes. Saka stalked Nico, but the referee ordered her away from Nico as Roxanne headed outside before tackling Nico into the barricade back first. Roxanne picked Nico up dropping her stomach on the barricade as Nico wheezed and leaned over the barricade unable to counter.
"This turning out to be a super squash of Nico," Greg remarked.
Roxanne got Nico off and back into the ring as she got on the apron heading back in before stalking the futbol player. Roxanne tried for a back elbow with her left arm, but Nico kept low and kicked Roxanne in the gut before hitting a left uppercut making Roxanne back up an inch. Nico then hit a Bicycle Kick to the gut getting Roxanne in the upper right corner before hitting a Double Knee Corner Strike making Roxanne wheeze. Nico whipped her opponent to the other corner before running to hit a Corner Back Elbow with her left arm. She then tried for a Vertical Suplex, but Roxanne pushed Nico away before grabbing the throat trash talking the player and then lifting Nico for a Chokeslam! Roxanne slammed Nico down and went for the cover.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Roxanne lifted Nico up before the three could be uttered!
"And here's the pin, but Roxanne ain't done just yet," Russ observed.
Roxanne gets Nico up locking in her right hand on Nico's face for the Iron Claw making Nico scream in pain as her feet stomped the canvas. She started tapping out on Roxanne's arms as the bell rang and the referee stepped in to break them apart.
("The Jackal" by Outrun The Fall)
"Here is your winner by submission, Roxanne!" Astrid announced with terror in her eyes.
An instant replay showed Miza and Saka attacking Nico right before the match and then transitioned to Roxanne hitting the Chokeslam before showing Nico frantically tapping out to Roxanne's Iron Claw submission.
"Come on! Someone stop her!" Greg complained.
(Roxanne refused to let go before she released herself as Nico rolled out to north to contend to her face. She had tears streaming down her face as she hid it from public view as Roxanne was scolded to the max. The Jackals got in the ring berating the referee as Roxanne growled at her before the Jackals were left to celebrate this moment.)
"Message is loud and clear. The Jackals are here to stay and not playing around!" Russ declared.
(Danny is seen carrying the Hardcore Championship as he snickers to himself and rubs the belt passing by a large potted bonzai tree. It was wrapped up in a camouflage sheet nearly covering the branches, but just as Danny looked around seeing no one near him, the sheet moved revealing a hooded figure. A girl with short light brown hair revealed herself wearing the sheet as she stepped out of the pot. She grabbed an empty pot before smashing it over Danny's head bringing him down on his face. Tania Trom called over Tyrone Regis as she pushed Danny over hooking one leg.)
"1! 2! 3!" The referee counted as Tania screamed in joy and picked up the title.
"'Ell yeah! New champion!" Tania cheered jumping around.
(However, Anna had her chain tangled around Tania's neck choking her out as she dropped the title and Anna put Tania on her back pinning her down.)
"1! 2! 3!" The ref counted as Anna huffed releasing Tania.
"I believe this is mine. Hands off it!" Anna warned wrapping her chain back in her pocket and grabbing the title walking off as Tania grabbed her throat and Danny was knocked out.
("Bullet in the Head" by Rage Against The Machine)
(The crowd turned to the entrance stage seeing a short brunette man coming out wearing white wrist tape on his hands, a sleeveless black shirt saying "ROSE AGAINST THE ODDS" in white gold lettering, black tights, and white boots as he made finger guns before raising his left fist.)
Alex Webb ( alexwebb_101)
"The following contest is a qualifier for the tournament to crown the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Perth, Scotland, weighing 154 lbs., Alex Webb!" Astrid announced from the middle of the ring.
"Well, here comes YouTuber Alex Webb that also wrestles actively on the Scottish indies and he also makes video game reviews on wrestling and Marvel games almost exclusively," Russ stated.
"He's a big fan of Spider-Man and has his own humble beginnings in his career. Alex is usually teaming with his father as The Fair City Saints, but he's got a good opportunity to extend his own path," Greg stated.
(Alex slapped some hands before running to the steel steps and he hops over the top rope raising his fists before running up the lower right corner.)
("I Will Not Bow" by Breaking Benjamin)
(The crowd cheered loudly as Senshi Kuroi comes out with short slick black hair and is revealed as a Japanese man. He wore a white spiked hooded vest with the yin yang symbol on the back, black trunks with the white Kanji symbol for warrior on the back, black elbow and knee pads with a blood red yin yang symbol on each one, and black boots. Senshi hyped the crowd up as he slapped lots of hands coming down the ramp.)
Senshi Kuroi ( SenshiSan)
"And his opponent, from Tokyo, Japan, weighing 198 lbs., Senshi Kuroi!" Astrid announced.
"And here comes former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion in Senshi Kuroi. Over the last couple years after splitting from Faolan Balor, he's returned to Japan in 2021 and competed with the best of the junior heavyweights as well as defeating Taiji Ishimori for the title before he lost it to Kushida when Senshi held an open challenge in June 2022," Russ stated.
"Not to mention, Senshi almost unseated Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship and he's got a big win over Jay White in the past," Greg added.
(Senshi points to the sky before coming up the steel steps climbing the upper left corner and then front flipping into the ring. He ruffled his hair and stared down Alex taking off his vest pursing his lips.)
Senshi hopped in place taking off his vest as Alex did the same with his shirt and they both met in the middle shaking hands for a friendly match as Oscar Johnson returned to officiate this match. The bell rang as both men circled each other as Alex got Senshi in a tight headlock, but Senshi whipped Alex off the east ropes as Alex rebounded, but collided shoulders with Senshi in order to bounce off of him and prevent himself going down. Alex tried for a Japanese Arm Drag, but Senshi quickly rebounded as the crowd saw his lightning speed in action cheering for him. Alex locked up with him, but Senshi goes on his knees head butting Alex's stomach before slipping under the legs taking Alex down with a body takedown into a front facelock. The referee kept an eye on the action as Senshi lifts Alex up kneeing the gut six times before hitting a Jumping Headbutt as Alex goes on his back while the crowd cheers on Senshi.
"Senshi utilizing some of his speed in the early openings for this match as he was able to grapple and take advantage of Alex being too slow to react," Russ observed.
Senshi gets Alex up whipping him into the upper right corner as Alex stops himself before hitting an elbow when Senshi tried striking. Alex hops on the middle rope hitting a Diving Cutter as Senshi goes on his back. Alex gets up using the north ropes before hitting a Leg Drop and then getting Senshi in a tight headlock as Senshi wheezed a little bit with Alex wrenching in the hold hard. Alex gets Senshi up whipping him west before hitting a Running Crossbody to the Japanese star. Alex gets Senshi back up getting him back in a headlock kneeing the gut occasionally before he runs the west ropes hitting a Jumping Knee Strike taking Senshi down. Alex wasn't about to go for the pin knowing Senshi's speed so he grabbed the legs going for kicks to the mid section increasingly fast before grabbing the left ankle locking in the Ankle Lock! Senshi cried out in pain as Alex wrenched hard on the hold trying to keep Senshi in the middle of the ring!
"Alex being smart here to keep the Japanese menace here in the middle and keep his legs hurting so he can't move around as much," Greg stated.
Senshi was able to crawl quickly for the east bottom rope to break the hold, but Alex took a free kick at it which got him a scolding from the referee. Alex hopped in place as he got the Japanese star up shoving him in the upper right corner kicking him down into a seated position before backing up and running to hit a Corner Boot straight to the face! The crowd cheered a little bit for Alex as the Scottish YouTuber got Senshi up putting him on top trying to climb and punch Senshi into keeping still. Alex kept punching until he was sure Senshi was stunned before trying to go for a Superplex, but Senshi kicked at the boots making Alex fall to the first rope. As Alex tried climbing back up, Senshi grabbed his head as he used his right boot to hit a Buzzsaw Kick to the head as Alex fell to the mat still on his feet before Senshi got to the top leveling Alex. Senshi drops down with Kuroi Yoru (Kinshasa) from the very top! Senshi then fell on top of Alex pinning him down.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang for the end of the match!
("I Will Not Bow" by Breaking Benjamin)
"Here is your winner, Senshi Kuroi!" Astrid announced from outside the ring.
An instant replay showed the Buzzsaw Kick to knock Alex down before Senshi executed Kuroi Yoru straight from top able to get the victory based on that.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: SENSHI KUROI
"What a move from up top! Senshi wasn't playing around here tonight!" Hank stated.
"Alex had no idea what was coming down and Senshi played all of that correctly. Definitely played upon his strengths from his matches in Japan," Greg stated.
(Senshi gets helped up and the referee raises his right arm to give him credit as Senshi ran over to the lower right corner getting up pointing to the crowd as he clapped his hands. He saw the graphic insert him into a slot and the Japan flag showing up underneath him.)
"Well, there has been a lot happening so far in Italy and we have just gotten word from Hank right here about a match he's deciding to make for Sands of Time, our next stop on the launch tour coming from India," Greg stated.
"Well, Nico didn't really get that chance to shine against Roxanne and I know someone Nico is close with that wants to get some revenge for her. Nico has her hands full teaming with Meiyun in the qualifying matches for the Heart and Gold World Tag Team Championship. However, Roxanne is getting a taste of Teuila Masina in India and Teuila will definitely see this as an opportunity for revenge," Hank announced.
"Another Young Lioness potentially entering the chopping block against Roxanne. That will be an uphill challenge for her to endure," Russ added.
("Loaded" by Zack Tempest)
(Massive cheers came for the Hardy Boyz's theme song as everyone was expecting Matt Hardy to come out first, but even though the titantron played The Hardy Boyz on the screen, Jonathan Steele and Thomas Leep came out first with Jonathan dressed as Jeff Hardy back in his prime days as he wore a lime green bandana around the head, a black arm sleeve on his left arm, a white tank top, a Jeff Hardy symbol necklace, black baggy pants, and black sneakers. Thomas wore all black himself and even a black hair wig obviously imitating Matt Hardy as Jonathan did Jeff's signature dance. Thomas even responded to the small "DELETE!" chants in the crowd before pointing to the curtain as Sara Jacoba showed herself as the new recruit for the Reformation revealing her short blonde hair dyed fully red, pink sports top with a white sports bra underneath, dark green baggy pants, black fingerless gloves, and white sneakers imitating Lita. Jonathan led the charge down the ramp as the lights went black engulfing the Forum in darkness while a chilling cackle filled the void.)
("Willow's Way" by PeroxWhy?Gen)
(The crowd gasped loudly as the lights rose to a dark blue as two umbrellas started spinning in circles before they moved away revealing William Ashworth and Sheila Chihara dressed in Willow The Whisp attires. Both had the Willow mask on, a black bodysuit, and black boots with grey wrestling gloves on their hands. They came down the ramp slowly as Will stood taller than her with the crowd cheering on the tribute attire.)
The Reformation
Jonathan Steele ( PSteele), William Ashworth ( AshworthZilla), and Thomas Leep( BigTommy) w/ Sara Jacobs ( SJCountry) and Sheila Chihara ( SheilaC_QLD)
"The following contest is a six-man tag team match set for one-fall! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Sara Jacobs and Sheila Chihara, weighing in at a total combined weight of 769 lbs., the team of "The Pegasus" Jonathan Steele, Thomas Leep, and William Ashworth, The Reformation!" Astrid announced with an inaudible chuckle.
"Well, I wonder what brought them to do this," Greg questioned.
"Obviously, Jonathan and Thomas went with old school Hardy Boyz and Will is going with Jeff's alter ego from TNA named Willow. Jeff couldn't be here tonight as it was obvious that Matt would've chosen him for tonight's match and I suppose The Reformation want to pay their respects as well as give the fans who they wanted to see," Hank explained.
(Will and Sheila came down in the lead before they retracted their umbrellas laying them near the barricade as Jonathan danced like Jeff heading up the steel steps climbing the upper left corner outstretching his arms. Thomas came up the steps as Sara hyped up the fans ringside. Will and Sheila started running amok ring dragging their faces on the barricade and Will pounded his fists on the announce table while Sheila slid her stomach on it as they both rolled into the ring. Will leaned over the south top rope and Sheila leaned on the middle rope. When the music ended, Jonathan asked for a microphone as a ring worker gave it to him.)
"There is no time travel with this special act. We know you guys wanted to see Jeff, but unfortunately, he's not here with Matt," Jonathan began as the crowd booed that decision as he tried calming them down. "I actually cleared this with Matt backstage and we thought it would be a fun one-time tribute act to one of the best to ever do it. Jeff is one of my inspirations to get into this business and this is paying back to a true legend."
"And if you haven't noticed," Thomas began as he took the mic from Jonathan pointing to Sara. "This is our new recruit that Jonathan teased. Her name is Sara Jacobs and she's usually more behind the commentary desk or being a referee, but a tragic thing about her career is that she really wanted to wrestle. She had a bad training session and was told she couldn't ever do it, but last year, doctors finally cleared her and now, Sara wanted to be with us tonight to see what it's like to be finally up close. She'll have her first match soon, but she's with her brothers and her sister tonight."
"Not to mention, we had to look the part so no Reformation armbands, but it doesn't mean we aren't The Reformation here tonight. We are still strong together and we may be wearing different clothes, but expect little difference tonight," Jonathan announced to the big cheers of the crowd.
"THY KINGDOM COME!"
("Something For You" by Adam Massacre)
(The crowd went into booing as Matt Taven, Michael Bennett, Maria Kanellis-Bennett, and Matt Hardy came out fully as The Kingdom reuniting. The crowd let them know what they thought as Taven had a purple headband, purple boots, and black and purple tights on, Michael had purple trunks and white boots on, and Matt Hardy had purple baggy tights with black boots on. Maria herself settled for black tights and pink high heels as they all wore purple and gold Kingdom shirts. Matt had a mic of his own in his hands as he asked for the music to die down.)
The Kingdom
Matt Hardy ( MATTHARDYBRAND), Matt Taven ( MattTaven), Michael Bennett ( RealMikeBennett) w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett ( MariaLKanellis)
"Thanks, Jonathan. Truly thanks for bringing this idea to my attention. I won't lie, I wanted to team with my brother and I also would have selected our good friend, Bully Ray, to team with us tonight," Matt announced to the cheers of the two tag team legends mentioned. "I had a second choice in Jurassic Express since I do like them a lot. For the record, that's Jungle Boy and Marko Stunt, but Marko said he's recovering from prior injuries. I had considered Private Party to reform the Hardy Family Office, but they declined since they were with MJF now. Hell, I even went to FTR and again got pushed away. So many good teams and I realized I had to go digging in my ROH career for some partners. Luckily, Matt and Michael welcomed me back with open arms."
"It's a good thing you did, Matt. I wouldn't want this to become a Handicap Match. Nice to see you too, Maria. You've come a long way from ditzy interviewer," Jonathan playfully mocked.
"Hey, don't test waters if you don't want big waves," Michael warned before Hardy calmed down his partner.
"Cute retort, but I could say Thomas's wig looks like his hairline has been in decline for years. Maybe from too many football tackles. I know he did college. Anyway, insults aside, I hope you guys are ready for a reformed Kingdom. We were dominant in Ring of Honor and we are going to tread all over this ring to show you three a royal beating," Matt stated to a mixed reaction.
"You're not just bringing a beating to any faction. We're family at the end of the day," Jonathan retorted as he threw his mic aside.
"Then you can suffer as a family!" Taven declared as all three men started rushing the ring with Tyrone Regis serving official.
All six men went to war in the beginning moments as the bell rang with Hardy and Jonathan mixing it up, Taven and Will going at each other, and Bennett and Leep having a punching war. Hardy sent Jonathan outside north and went out after him as Will tossed Taven over near the announce table. Leep hits a big Lariat to Michael and Will went on the apron so Thomas could start. Thomas brought Michael to his team's corner quieting the crowd before lifting Michael's shirt hitting a big slap on the bare chest and he tagged in William, who would do the same thing! The crowd cheered loudly at this as Hardy sent Jonathan right into the corner barricade as the Pegasus grunted hard and grabbed his back. Hardy got on the apron and ordered Taven up as Bennett was thrown into the middle of the ring with his shirt off. William threw it outside the ring as Sara clapped up her team. Will hit massive chops to Michael and whipped him west for a towering Big Boot with his right leg. Will then lifted a massive hand laughing to the rafters.
"Oh poor Michael drew the short straw on that decision to start," Hank stated with a chuckle.
William grabs Michael up whipping him north before he was brought up for a Sidewalk Slam as Michael arched his back up. William grabbed Michael up by the throat shoving Michael in the upper right corner hitting more chops to the chest as Hardy argued with the referee. Michael poked the eyes of William before running to tag in Taven as the referee scolded him giving him a verbal warning as Taven took to the top rope. Taven hit a Flying Crossbody to William taking down the big man before Taven went off the south middle rope tagging in Hardy for a Springboard Moonsault on William as Matt went up top now hitting his famous Diving Leg Drop right down William hoping to do enough to keep him down. Hardy gets Will up by the mask trying for the Side Effect and he connects it before Hardy pins down Will!
"1…2…." The ref counted, but William kicked out right after 2!
"Hardy and Taven taking to the skies in order to keep down William, but the big man able to get that shoulder up," Russ stated.
Hardy huffs getting Will up sending him straight into the west ropes as Thomas tagged the back as Hardy hit a Clothesline to William making him stumble into the north ropes. Thomas gets in as he punches heads with Matt and Matt kicked him in the gut trying for the Twist of Fate, but Will hit a Big Boot to which Thomas transitioned it into a Spinebuster on Matt. Thomas grabbed the screaming Matt back up securing his wig before hitting a Gutwrench Suplex on Hardy. Thomas tried pinning Matt's arms down.
"1…2…" The referee counted as Taven gets in kicking the back of Thomas!
Jonathan had since gotten on the apron as Sara clapped her hands getting more attention behind her team. Thomas gets back up tagging Jonathan in as Jonathan puts Matt's left elbow up kicking it and he did it again as Matt screamed in pain. Hardy rolled to the lower left corner as Jonathan helped him up throwing vicious chops to his inspiration in the corner. Jonathan dragged Hardy out for a Vertical Suplex further damaging Hardy's back. Jonathan put Hardy down for a pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Hardy pushed out at 2.6!
Jonathan put his hands on his hips and wiping his brow of sweat punching Hardy in the head hard before grabbing the right leg and setting it out kicking it hard. Matt grabbed his leg as Jonathan settled for tagging in Will. Will gets in the ring as Maria pounded the apron hoping Hardy can get back in the game. Will gets Hardy up hitting a Headbutt as Hardy backed up within reach of Taven, who tagged the back of Hardy using the top rope to vault himself on top, over Hardy, and then hitting a Springboard Clothesline to take down William. Taven took off his own shirt throwing it to Maria before he vaulted again hitting a Springboard Corkscrew Senton right on Will as he hooked both legs.
"1…2…." The ref counted, but Will kicked out at 2.6!
"Hardy was getting dominated there until Taven made the save and Taven proving useful against the big guy," Hank observed.
Taven gets on top of Will punching the head harder and harder and harder before trash talking him getting the big guy up before hitting rapid elbows to the head trying to take off the mask, but William hit a Back Body Drop to Taven. Taven grabbed his back as Thomas tagged in with an excited grin as Sara smacked the apron while Sheila just kept a serious look on her face. Thomas grabbed Taven up before whipping him to the north ropes before hitting a Running Back Elbow Smash taking down the former ROH World Champion. Thomas grabs Taven up hooking under both arms hitting a Double Underhook Backbreaker right on the left knee as Taven goes down on the apron. Bennett tries getting in, but the referee stopped and scolded him to stay on the apron. However, Taven would shoulder charge his left shoulder in Thomas's gut before untying the top pad of the upper right corner upon this distraction! Taven gets in as Thomas runs at him and Taven drop toe holds Thomas right into the exposed metal! He rolls Thomas up for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Jonathan is able to tackle both men to break the count!
"What a nasty trick! Untying the top pad and dropping Thomas's face into exposed metal. That has to hurt," Russ stated.
Thomas rolls onto the south apron getting up as he elbows Hardy in the head dropping him down to the mat before Taven hits a Superkick making Thomas hold onto the top rope for life. Bennett attacks Thomas on the apron as Jonathan hit a Dropkick sending Bennett down to the floor near his wife. Jonathan ran to the lower right corner hopping up top before turning to hit a Diving Moonsault to the outside right onto Hardy and Bennett taking down the Kingdom outside as well as himself with the crowd cheering massively! Maria stood out of the way as Sara cheered for her team slapping the apron. Thomas would be busy punching Taven in the head getting him away as the big man comes in before getting down on his left knee and running to hit a Shoulder Charge on Taven!
"There we go! Football tackle from his college days!" Russ exclaimed.
Thomas tagged William in to massive cheers as both men got Taven up before bending him forward going for a Double Twist of Fate as they were successful in hitting as Taven flopped on the canvas! William picked Taven up again, but the lights started flickering on and off in the arena as William dropped his guard getting distracted. Hardy snuck into the ring kicking the gut before hitting a Twist of Fate on the big man as William turned on his side. Hardy rolled out as Taven lazily got up as he saw Will down. Taven would run to hit a Superkick on Thomas taking him off the apron before grabbing William over to the middle. Taven would pick William up and lock him in for the Climax (Headlock Driver) connecting it as he drilled the big guy's head into the mat. He pushed William over quickly hooking a leg!
"1…2…3" The ref counted as Taven screamed in excitement!
"THY KINGDOM COME!"
("Something For You" by Adam Massacre)
"Here are your winners, The Kingdom!" Astrid announced before getting up to run into the ring to check on her husband.
An instant replay shows highlights like the Diving Moonsault from Jonathan to the outside on Matt Hardy and Michael Bennett, the lights flickering on and off distracting William into a Twist of Fate from Hardy, and Taven finally hitting the Climax which went into a victory pin.
"What was with the lights? Are we having difficulties?" Greg asked.
"Whatever the case, The Kingdom took advantage of William lowering the floodgates and Hardy made the path clear for Taven to get his revenge after being the pain dummy," Hank added.
(The lights would go out just as Taven got outside the ring and everyone was seriously confused as screams and grunts could be heard. The lights returned showing six people in grey hoodies and jeans kicking Sara, Sheila, Thomas, and Jonathan around at ringside as the babyfaces would be thrown into the barricades and Jonathan was even thrown over the announce table. One of the masked people was revealed to be Brandon Duke as the crowd gasped in surprise thinking he wasn't there tonight. Brandon smiled as he waved mockingly at the crowd strutting around the ring while his cohorts attacked the Reformation with The Kingdom going up the ramp.)
"Brandon Duke! He's actually here! It was a pre-recorded message earlier on the pre-show!" Russ exclaimed.
(Brandon ran a hand through his brown locks and showed off his massive brown beard that he had growing as his other partners revealed themselves. One is son of NXT producer Katie Perrit named Jack Perrit as he is revealed to be mostly bald, but has a bright red mohawk. Two others are two blonde women named Mandy Angels and Stacey Calloway, adopted daughters of Mandy and Taylor Calloway and granddaughters of The Undertaker. Both had long blonde hair, but Mandy has green eyes and Stacey has blue. Another one is called Warhawk revealing to have short brunette hair as he is the son of Charlie Connolly and Grayson Shaw. The last one is Peter Winchester, son of Cass Winchester, revealed to have short black hair and prop fangs in his teeth. Brandon laughed as he grabbed a microphone from ringside.)
"I guess you all didn't expect that message earlier to be from last night. Hahahahahaha! I purposefully pre-recorded that to throw you all off the scent. But…..the flock is here. The Reformation and all sinners of WFPW will now have their judgement brought upon them. I warned them all that this day was coming and many didn't listen, but there is now notice. The sinners will be brought to the stand and testify for every crime they have committed. There is no judge, jury, or executioner needed, because those roles belong to us," Brandon explained to showering boos around the arena.
"This is not exactly savior behavior to me," Greg stated.
"But they are proving their point by attacking the Reformation outright. Brandon made his point clear coming out and his words come full circle tonight," Hank added.
("OVE Theme" by Dale Oliver)
(The screaming brought out Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, and Sara Lewis as all were dressed in black and leather with Sami wearing his "DEATH MACHINE" hat as he pointed at the flock. Sami ran down meeting Jack with a shot to the stomach with the baseball bat as Sara went after Mandy and Stacey punching them in the heads and Jake took on Peter as Brandon stood back. The crowd cheered loudly as Sami rolled in the ring heading out as Brandon hopped the barricade in the crowd, but Sami hopped up on the barricade trying for a baseball swing, but Brandon rolled out of the way. Sami started chasing Brandon throughout the crowd. Jake sends Peter into the barricade in a roll out motion and Sara fights off Stacey and Mandy getting them into the crowd as she got a steel chair out from under the ring.)
"Ohio Versus Everything! Now, the odds are getting even here!" Hank exclaimed.
(Jake was fighting off Warhawk as Sami came through the crowd losing sight of Brandon, but the leader of his flock dropped the mic as Sami grabbed it. Sami started speaking into it banging his bat on the concrete floor. The other flock members escaped into the crowd as Sara raised the chair and Jake went to go help up members of The Reformation.)
"Brandon! This ain't over, Brandon!" Sami exclaimed, hopping the barricade to meet up with his wife and tag team partner. "You can fly away like a little pigeon, flapping those wings, and stand upon a perch shitting in the wind, but….your wings are going to get clipped. Me, Jake, and Sara want to fight! You always spend time at a rusty old church, but we want to see you in England! Homecoming! Your little merry band of birds will be shot out of the skies one baseball shot at a time! However, we won't be the only ones to fight ya, because we are only three. The Reformation deserve their shot at revenge!"
(Sami helped Jonathan up as he handed him the microphone as Thomas was regrouping with Jake as they helped up Sara and Sheila. William and Astrid would be consoled by Sara as Jonathan leaned on the barricade swallowing some saliva.)
"I ain't got no trouble teaming with you, Sami. We got a common enemy. They are after us and your wife. It's only right," Jonathan stated as Sami nodded. "You're a fellow man from Ohio and we both know where we stand with each other. Brandon, you pulled a fast one and cost us our match, but there won't be any escape for any of you. I got my boy, Preston, that will come help me out and Astrid, just for William, I'll need your help as well."
"You'll have it. That was no way to conduct themselves," Astrid declared as she spoke into the mic.
"There you have it, flock. Brandon, answer the challenge, you son of a bitch. Prove you can go head to head without flickering the lights on and off. Without vague video messages. Without needing to be cheap with attacks and ambushes. Homecoming, WFPW's first big show, Anything Goes Faction War!" Jonathan suggested as he slammed the microphone down.
("My Last Breath" by Evanescence)
"Well, the challenge has been set. Brandon wants to play by no rules and use whatever tactics he wants for himself and his flock. Sami and Jonathan have no trouble meeting him at that extent," Russ stated.
"Homecoming is shaping to be a big stacked show. A faction war only heightens the pressure," Greg added.
(Backstage, Jacob Fatu stares down the camera sternly and he has the MLW National Openweight Championship in hand throwing it over his left shoulder. Josef is also standing near him smoking a cigar wearing a normal black suit with white dress shirt and dark purple tie. He puffed some smoke before turning to see the crowd.)
"Hello, WFPW fans. It's been a bit since we last saw you, but if you watched Presidential Power, we had an alliance to call. Contra is making a comeback under new management and we are going to bring a new brand to the group. Starting with reinstating our fiercest member in Jacob Fatu, The Samoan Werewolf. MLW National Openweight Champion. Longest reigning MLW World Heavyweight Champion. Belonging to a long line of lineage in this business. The blood runs Samoan. Ms. Lilith has orchestrated a Merger From Hell. Nightfall is now within our ranks and they have our thanks for putting this tremendous business deal on the table," Josef announced as he took another puff from his cigar.
"Every merger needs a little professionalism. No matter how dark and vicious we get," Aaliyah Evans stated as she stepped into the picture wearing her red business suit.
"This is only the beginning of our plans. The merger is underway. Nightfall, Contra, we will bring the new legion to the ring," Josef declared as the screen fizzled out and showed the normal Contra logo before going pitch black.
N.B.S.
(We cut to the streets of Milan outside as a normal camera was fiddled with and it showed the opening to a local pizza parlor as Bethany Morgan and Perfect Piper stood outside it. Bethany looked down the camera removing her hood from the black hoodie on her and Piper did the same.)
"I haven't been to Italy in quite awhile," Bethany stated.
"It's a bit of a dump if you ask me, Beth. I mean, I saw big ass trash piles back where you're from, but I've never seen so many pizza boxes in the streets," Piper retorted.
"I can see your point. Kinda like how we disposed of old trash like Sting and his little student from the streets, Darby," Bethany continued.
"Like, if I wanted to see old fossils, I would've paid more attention in my archeology class," Piper sneered.
"That's the problem with these old hands. They never seem to quit. It's time to cast out the old guard that used to haunt the ring. Sting's destruction was only a small taste of what we could bring to the table," Bethany stated. "Even with a bad spine, there wasn't a line we weren't going to cross when it came to him."
"It's the same scene even back in Japan. The land of dinosaurs that clearly missed the extinction deadline," Piper insulted.
"Sure, they are great names to bring up, but they always talk down on the younger generation thinking their wisdom is the only ticket to be successful. Not in our world. We will create an environment that rebels against the older generation that tows the line when they think they know better than us," Bethany explained. "It's time for new faces to bring change to this sorrow-filled world."
("Ignition" by Tobymac (Hot Wired Remix)
(The softer melody started as instant cheers went up as Owen Chafin comes out sporting short brunette hair wearing orange tights with different insignias on each leg along with white boots with an orange trim. He came out doing different hand motions before striking a pose to point directly at the ring.)
Owen Chafin ( Chafin450)
"The following contest is a qualifier for the tournament to crown the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, from Topeka, Kansas, weighing 176 lbs., Owen Chafin!" Astrid announced.
"This man has accomplished quite a lot while on the indies competing in America, Canada, and Japan over the last decade. Multi-time ROH World Tag Team Champion and World Television Champion. 2-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and became a semi-finalist in the 2021 Best of Super Juniors tournament where he suffered defeat against Taiji Ishimori, who went on to be defeated by Hirmoru Takahashi and Takahashi defeated Master Wato to gain his spot in the finals. Former Suzuki-Gun and Bullet Club member in New Japan. Former Embassy member in ROH. In 2022, he defeated KENTA at Wrestle Kingdom and competed in the BOLA tournament against Blake Christian and Buddy Matthews," Russ stated.
"Not to mention his work in United Supreme Pro Wrestling becoming a 3-time Phoenix Rising Champion, a former United States Champion, and a former Television Champion. He loves adding to his resume," Greg added.
(Owen slapped some hands before coming ringside as he gets on the north apron bouncing on his feet before slingshotting himself in running around in a lap before looking up the entrance ramp.)
("Rock 'N' Roll Star" by Oasis)
(The crowd gave a mixed reaction as Damian Gallagher came out with a small smirk on his face sporting long brunette hair tied in a little ponytail and a brown beard as he wore aviator sunglasses, a brown leather jacket, black trunks with "0161" in bold red on the back, black wrist tape, and black boots. He came down the ramp trash talking the crowd and tried taking some signs smirking his way down.)
Damian Gallagher ( DamianG0161)
"And his opponent, from Manchester, England, weighing 210 lbs., Damian Gallagher!" Astrid announced.
"Here comes a relatively new superstar from over here as he hails from England. His name is Damian Gallagher and he's been around Europe to all the major independents. He spends the most time in PROGRESS and has made the move over to WFPW," Hank explained.
"I also heard he made his American debut in PWG in a losing effort in a Triple Threat Match against Daniel Garcia and Buddy Matthews. Garcia made him tap out to a tight armbar and he's mainly stayed in Europe since then. This could spell a whole new beginning for him," Russ stated.
(Damian came to the steel steps coming up then before taking off his jacket throwing it to the side and putting his sunglasses on the step. He came on the north apron wiping his boots and came through the ropes ready for action. The presiding referee is Howard Crinkle.)
Damian came out at the bell extending his right hand for a handshake, but Owen slapped it away hitting a Spin Kick not falling for that old trick. Owen ran the east ropes rolling under a Lariat attempt before hitting a Pele Kick knocking Damian back. Owen then launched himself into a Headscissors Takedown towards the north ropes as the crowd cheered with Damian grabbing his back. Owen gets Damian up whipping him to the lower left corner, but Damian grabbed the top hitting a kick to the gut of Owen and he hopped on the middle rope hitting a Diving Elbow straight to the head knocking Owen down! Damian grabs Owen up trash talking the crowd as he whips the smaller man straight towards the upper left corner as Owen grunts hitting the pads. Damian went to the lower right corner stomping his feet before running forward hitting a Leaping Elbow Strike to the head as Owen goes down along the north ropes and Damian went out onto the apron grabbing Owen's face to wipe it across the ropes as the referee scolded him and told him to knock it off.
"Dirty tricks by Damian rubbing Owen over the middle rope, but Owen showed how fast he could be and that's something working against his adversary," Russ observed.
Damian raised his hands in defense going down on the floor as he drags Owen out by his feet and he hits the head on the barricade before lifting Owen on the barricade crushing his private parts. The referee scolded Damian again as Damian waved him off and he got on the barricade. He ran along it before hitting a Running Crossbody to Owen off it as both men go splattering across the floor as the crowd chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" as Owen slapped the mats under him. Damian used the ring apron to get up as the referee counted to 7 and Damian rolled in and rolled back out restarting the count. He got on the north apron as Owen rose and he tries for a Diving Elbow, but Owen caught him with a left kick to the gut! He then hit a Swinging Neckbreaker to the British man on the padding!
"Damian going outside and pancaked Owen off the barricade, but now, the unforgiving floor being turned into an enemy of Damian!" Greg observed.
Owen gets up getting Damian up as he smashed the head of Damian on the apron causing the Brit to spit out on the canvas. He grabbed Damian to roll him back in as he grabbed the middle north rope measuring Damian up before he launched himself with a Slingshot Spear through the middle rope! Damian goes down with covering his gut and Owen pinned him down.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Damian kicked out after 2!
Damian rolled away as Owen gets up hitting a Basement Dropkick to Damian's head getting him on the west apron as Owen reached through the middle rope and pulling Damian inside unleashing his inner Orton. He hit a Rope Hung DDT straight to the canvas as Damian flopped on his back covering his face. Owen then got on top hitting multiple punches before Damian broke away and hit a Back Body Drop on Owen making the former cruiserweight champion grab his back sitting up before Damian made it worst hitting a Dropkick into it! Owen rolled around in pain as he went to the east ropes. He got up in the lower right corner as Damian started hitting multiple elbows to the indie darling as Owen held onto the middle rope.
"And Damian hammering in those elbows as Owen could be in serious trouble," Hank stated.
Damian brought Owen out, but Owen pushed him away hitting a Overhead Kick making Damian stumble into a kick to the right knee making Damian bend. Owen ran the south ropes hitting The Last Turn (Shining Wizard) taking Damian down on his back as he hooked both legs!
"1…2….3!" The referee counted as Owen scored the fall!
("Ignition (Hot Wired Remix)" by Tobymac)
"Here is your winner, Owen Chafin!" Astrid announced with a smile.
An instant replay starts where Damian did his Crossbody to Owen off the barricade sending them to the floor, the Back Body Drop into the Dropkick to the back, Owen's Rope Hung DDT, and finally, Owen nailing The Last Turn for the win.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: OWEN CHAFIN
"That speed is very fascinating. Owen definitely has agility down for when he gets to the tournament," Russ stated.
"Those kicks will be the real ace in the hole for him. Damian couldn't focus and had a knee go straight down his gullet," Greg asked.
(Owen climbed the lower left corner and beat his chest as he was dripping in sweat and he raised both arms seeing the graphic verify him his spot in the tournament.)
(Backstage, the scene shows Chelsea Forster holding her left shoulder after suffering a big Spear from Logan Gage earlier on the pre-show. Snickering could be heard as she glared around her finding Hannah Thompson holding open the locker room door before she bursted out in laughter slapping her knees.)
"Had a little fall, Chels?" Hannah asked.
"Stuff it, ye fairy drumhorn," Chelsea scoffed.
"Oi! If it isn't de blonde-haired jackrabbit!" Hannah exclaimed as she wiped a tear from her eyes. "I almos' missed puttin' ye sorry sack through tables last month!"
"Ye nah wha'? So did I, whun de loudmouthed runt decided ter get in de way, like! I 'uv 'alf a mind ter make up for it right 'ere!" Chelsea challenged as she came closer to Hannah.
"Easy now, bunny. Yukine is going ta get woots comin' to 'er. Ye liv' dat ta me and Reiko. I jus' wanted ta come by and say we ain't done, luv," Hannah stated as she held her hands up.
"Oh, wha' a coincidence! I'm not done wi' yous either, like. But lerrus tell ye rite 'ere...Chris and I need ter settle things oselves, that's all I'll say," Chelsea spat.
"Dat punk screwed me and Reiko out of our undefeated streak. Tanight, dis is a free sample for her and wolfie. Den, it's me, ye, and her. Cause I'm settlin' de both of ye meself," Hannah retorted.
"Ye nah wha?" Chelsea steps up closer, puffing out her chest. "We've got a done deal, like. I dun care if she's in de picte er not, I'll still gerra shot at 'er. If I gerra shot at ye, tew? Juss a bonus."
"Ye nothing more than cannon fodder, anyway. Ye wasn't too tough when I put ye through the barricade. Ye are low-hanging fruit while Yukine has some spunk in her," Hannah stated with another chuckle.
"Esscuse me?! Cannon fodder?!" Chelsea exclaimed as she grabbed Hannah by her hoodie slamming her into the wall. "Maybe I can show ye juss 'ow much 'cannon fodder' I really am, 'ere an' now!"
"Love to…..but fortunately for ye, got Yukine to fry up first, but don't worry, I'll get to ye soon enough," Hannah promised as she pushed Chelsea out of her way.
"Watch yer back...dat's all I'll say," Chelsea warned.
"How about you watch yours?" Reiko asked as she pushed Chelsea down to the ground as the blonde couldn't regain her footing.
"Is like dis, Chels. Our legacy is hurtin' others and avengin' de wrongs. Yukine is goin' ya learn dat firsthand, but ye….ye goin' ta learn dat real soon as well," Hannah promised as she pointed at Chelsea and walked away with Reiko.
("HDBNGR" by David Grimason)
(The crowd started booing as the familiar initials of ELP started showing up on the titantron and the logo of a skull with funky glasses on started headbanging to the metal beat. El Phantasmo comes out wearing green shades, a black shirt that said "HDBN CLUB", a black sleeveless Bullet Club jacket, white tights with his logo on the legs in bold black, and yellow boots with black laces with his logo on the back in bold black.)
Bullet Club
El Phantasmo ( elpwrestling)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifier in the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, weighing 198 lbs., representing New Japan Pro-Wrestling and the Bullet Club, the leader of HDBNGR Club, El Phantasmo!" Astrid announced.
"This guy is a little impressive with his time spent in Japan. A two-time Super J-Cup winner and three-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion mainly teaming with fellow BC member Taiji Ishimori," Russ read off his notes.
"Not to mention, he's competed in RevPro winning their cruiserweight title so he's got merit for competing over here in WFPW," Hank added.
(El Phantasmo comes out shooting off his finger guns soaking in the boos as he taunts the crowd before pointing for the west apron getting on before heading inside.)
("Warrior Man" by Dr. Dog)
(The crowd cheered loudly as Matt Sydal, latest signing for WFPW's evergrowing roster, comes out putting up his left hand in a peace sign revealing himself wearing all red (jacket, tights, fingerless gloves, and boots) before heading down the ramp shaking some hands as he hyped up the crowd.)
Matt Sydal ( MattSydal)
"And his opponent-" Astrid tried announcing, but Ace Austin and Hunter Randall of Bullet Club came out wearing faction black shirts and jeans attacking Sydal from behind getting massive boos.
"Wait, that's Ace Austin and Hunter Randall! Bullet Club brought out reinforcements!" Greg exclaimed.
(Ace grabs Matt up slamming him back first into the ring apron and Matt grabs his back as he breathed heavily. Hunter grabbed him up as Ace kicked over the top half of the steel steps while Hunter placed Matt's ankle right on the bottom half. Ace got out a steel chair from under the ring letting the boos pour down on him as he taunted the crowd. Phantasmo put his hands up in defense as Howard Crinkle looked on in disbelief. Ace would point the chair at Matt's ankle as he lifted and smashed it on Matt's ankle before doing it four more times for good measure!)
"Argh! Argh! Argh!" Matt screamed as he grabbed his ankle in panic and Howard got out of the ring clearing everyone away to check on Matt.
"What the hell was that for?!" Greg complained.
"We do know that Hunter failed against Ryan Ashford to qualify so Bullet Club may have decided the normal means to get in wouldn't do it," Hank stated.
(Howard checked out Matt and called the match off as Matt wasn't responding well to his ankle as the high-flyer sat against the ring apron. He called over to Astrid to reign it in.)
"Ladies and gentlemen, due to the ambush that has occurred, Matt Sydal has been declared medically unfit to compete! As a result of this decision, El Phanastmo has automatically qualified for the tournament!" Astrid announced to hundreds of boos reigning down from the crowd.
"What a way to punch a ticket. I didn't even have a replacement ready in case this happened," Hank admitted.
"Then that means El Phantasmo has the night off and an easy way into the tournament. This wasn't expected for sure," Russ added.
(El Phantasmo snickered as he got out of the ring as Tyrone and Melly came out with Howard barking orders at Bullet Club to get out of here. Ace dropped the chair as he bid farewell to a whimpering Matt and Hunter blew a kiss mockingly as Bullet Club put together their hands for the Too Sweet symbol before heading up the ramp.)
"Well, I can't say we shouldn't have expected this from Bullet Club. They are always taking things and making them way easier for themselves," Russ stated.
"Matt being helped up as two medical officers are arriving and they are starting to lift Sydal up to help him to he back to check out his ankle," Greg added.
("The King of the Sun" by John Kieran)
(The crowd came to life once more as Samuray Del Sol came out through the curtain as a darkened version of him among fire appeared on the titantron. He did his usual hands in the air at the chants of "LUCHA! LUCHA! LUCHA!" from the music and the crowd. Samuray wore a green and white luchador mask along with the same colored cape and tights with white boots.)
The King of the Sun
Samuray Del Sol ( kingsun)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifier for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Mexico City, Mexico, weighing 172 lbs., he is the self-proclaimed King of the Sun, Samuray Del Sol!" Astrid announced to big cheers.
"This guy was someone to look out for. He moves spectacularly around the ring and this new gimmick is his start with a brand new promotion," Hank explained.
"We do have one luchador already qualified if you remember Juventud Guerrera defeating Myron Reed at British Invasion. We definitely could have two lucha souls sharing the same brackets," Russ added.
(Samuray jumped in place before running ringside sliding in under the bottom green rope before front flipping into a pose crossing his arms before climbing the east middle rope. He spoke in Spanish to excite the crowd before corkscrewing off onto one knee looking at the curtain.)
("The Mountain" by Three Days Grace)
(The crowd cheered excitedly as Faolan Balor was set to come out and he stuck his left hand out before moving the curtain aside. He revealed himself to be pale white sporting long brunette hair down his back wearing a "Dark Green Jaws" black jacket, black trunks, and dark green boots. He popped the collar before heading down the ramp slapping some fives.)
The Demon Wolf
Faolan Balor ( WOLFBALOR)
"And his opponent, from Bray, Wicklow County, Republic of Ireland, weighing 185 lbs., he is The Demon Wolf, Faolan Balor!" Astrid announced.
"The brother of the Demon King! While his brother toils in Judgement Day, Faolan sets out on his own to carry a legacy for himself," Russ stated.
"His partner and best friend, Senshi Kuroi, made his own ticket to the tournament so it seems he wants to make this poetic justice by beating Samuray in order to meet his friend. Those two have been stuck together like sweet honey," Hank added.
(Faolan stares down Samuray before taking off his jacket sliding it on the floor as Tyrone Regis kept Samuray back while Faolan climbed the west apron to climb the upper left corner making a chomping motion with his arms to the opponent. He cartwheeled into the ring hopping in place as his music ended.)
The bell rang as both men soaked in the cheers as they circled each other moments later before locking up as Samuray tried running for the ropes, but Faolan tried countering with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex, but Samuray landed on his feet going for a Headscissors Takedown back flipping his legs around Faolan's head and spinning around him as he released. However, Faolan hit a cartwheel out of the move getting cheered, but Samuray hit a kick and then a Spin Kick to the stomach again as he bent Faolan down hooking both arms. Samuray hit Faolan with a Lifting Double Underhook DDT as Faolan flops on the mat! Samuray kips up hitting both knees into Faolan's back making him jerk around the ring. Samuray would try for a Standing Moonsault, but Faolan moved outside south as Samuray caught himself on his feet. The luchador goes to the apron and sees Faolan rising before jumping on the middle rope connecting a Springboard Moonsault outside on the Irish wrestler! The crowd cheer Samuray on and gave him a "LUCHA!" chant throughout the Forum. Samuray gets Faolan up kicking the stomach and he goes for a Vertical Suplex on the outside trying to lift Faolan, but Faolan escapes and hits a right elbow to the head of the luchador!
"Faolan fighting back after a rough start, but the Irish wrestler learned of back doors to take in these matches," Russ observed.
Faolan whipped Samuray right into the ring post as the referee counted to 6 and the Irish wrestler sent Samuray straight into the ring as he rolled in himself. Faolan kicked the back of Samuray before getting him up whipping him to the upper left corner as Samuray hopped up on top going over Faolan with a backflip, but Faolan caught him with a Pele Kick! Samuray went to his knees covering his face as Faolan backs up in the upper left corner running to hit a Reverse Bulldog down on the luchador to mega cheers! Faolan gets up hitting a Standing Moonsault of his own on Samuray's stomach before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Samuray kicked out at 2.6!
Faolan gets Samuray up by the head before whipping him into the upper right corner as he tries running for him, but Samuray gets both knees into Faolan's face. Samuray hops on the middle rope then the top rope going for a Springboard Corkscrew Crossbody connecting with Balor! Samuray gets up doing his usual taunt with "LUCHA!" chants coming alive as he hops over Balor running the south ropes, doing a roll, and hitting the Rolling Thunder Knee Drop! He hooked one of Balor's legs for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Balor gets his shoulder up at 2.5!
"Fast paced action here on PPV as these two are tearing this forum up!" Greg hyped.
Samuray gets on his knees shaking his head before getting Faolan up and looked like he was going for a rollup pin, but rolled Faolan back to his feet hitting his Horizon Kick (Basement Roundhouse Kick) making Faolan twist his head to spit out. Samuray backflipped to his feet going for a Spinning Heel Kick, but Faolan caught Samuray mid-air leaning back bringing both his knees up into Samuray's back! Samuray screamed flying in the air before going on his stomach grabbing at his back as Faolan follows up with multiple elbow drops making the pain worst as he tried pinning Samuray down.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Samuray kicked out after 2 only for Balor to try again "1…2…" The ref counted again, but Samuray pushed up again.
Faolan punched the head a few times making the luchador spaz in the ring as he grabbed Samuray up by the mask. He hit a Snapmare running the north ropes and hitting a Dropkick into the back of his opponent as Samuray screamed in pain. Faolan goes to the east apron and starts climbing the lower right corner with Samuray rolling into the drop zone. Faolan points to the sky getting cheered as goes for his brother's Coup De Grace, but Samuray reverses last minute grabbing the right leg and locking in an Ankle Lock with a beautiful reversal! The crowd was stunned as Samuray locked his legs around Faolan's keeping grounded and nowhere to crawl from. The referee asked with Faolan wanted to quit here, but he shook his head in defiance.
"Oh my god! An Ankle Lock reversed from the Coup De Grace. These luchadors are smarter than they let on!" Hank exclaimed.
Samuray wrenched hard on the leg as Faolan was seriously in trouble trying to spread out his hands as he pounded his left fist on the canvas. Faolan used his other foot to kick back at Samuray making the luchador release him. Faolan sold his ankle as he wobbled to his feet as Samuray used the lower right corner to get up. He ran for Faolan grabbing the neck and hopping on the south middle rope hitting his finisher Horizon Edge (Salida Del Sol)! Samuray would hook one leg of Faolan's for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Faolan sprung up his shoulder at 2.9!
Faolan then rolled Samuray up for a surprise Crucifix Rollup Pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Samuray kicked out at 2.7!
The crowd clapped and chanted "WE WANT LUCHA! BALOR! WE WANT LUCHA! BALOR! WE WANT LUCHA! BALOR!" to give both wrestlers some support for an awesome fight so far. Samuray rolled to his feet trying for a Jumping Double Foot Stomp into the stomach, but Faolan rolled under Samuray popping up to lean him back hitting an Inverted DDT. This brought more pain to Samuray's back as he went on his stomach. Samuray rolled outside to relief his back pain. He slapped the mat three times to concentrate on recovery and used the barricade to keep himself up, but little did he know that Faolan got back up climbing the north ropes and balancing on the top one. He saw the luchador get up as Samuray turned around into a Diving Cannonball Splash to the outside!
"Oh my god! Diving Cannonball from Faolan!" Russ exclaimed.
"THIS IS AWESOME!" chants started brewing up as Faolan went down spread eagle and Samuray grabbed his back selling a potential injury. The referee started up the count as both were down and out for the moment. Faolan started stirring at 5 and Samuray was rolling over on his stomach. Faolan got to his feet at 7 and grabbed Samuray up, but Samuray hit a kick to the left leg making Faolan bend down on his knee. Samuray got to his feet hitting a Shining Wizard straight to Faolan as the referee reached 9 and then 10 calling for the bell!
"Wait! This was a double countout!" Russ exclaimed.
(The referee went over to Astrid and told her the news as she nodded clearing her throat as the ring worker in the timekeeper area gave her the mic.)
"Ladies and gentlemen, both Faolan Balor and Samuray Del Sol failed to make it into the ring by the referee's count of 10. This means this match ends in a double countout!" Astrid announced.
"Does this mean they both don't qualify?" Greg asked.
"Let me handle this," Hank stated as he took his headset off and talked with Astrid inaudibly as Astrid turned over the mic with Hank raising it to his lips. "I know this is a confusing result, but I could hear you all cheering for these two men and loving this match. It would really be a shame to let it all go to waste. That's why, as Commissioner of WFPW, both men will qualify for the tournament. They will be paired in a Triple Threat Match for their bracket!"
(The crowd went into massive cheers as Hank advanced both men with Samuray leaning up against the north apron side and Faolan grabbing his face from the luchador's last move. He rolled over to the barricade as Tyrone gets out to check both competitors.)
"Both men will be heading for the tournament. That was an exciting match they put on and Hank recognized it. The fans recognized it," Russ stated.
"Well, they will have to deal with each other again in the tournament and I have to say whoever they get placed against will have to fight extra hard to get through," Greg added.
(Backstage, a separate blue and green gaming lounge was set up backstage as several wrestlers were sitting on a green leather couch romping around playing the new released game: Hogwarts Legacy. There was The Swagger Boys, Clara Gaster, Carly Connors, J.P: Raine, and Driston Fields either sitting on the couch or the floor as Clara played the game with her main created character.)
"Whoa! We playin' some Harry Potter, bros?" A long-haired blonde wearing a colorful bandana wrapped around his head, a shark tooth necklace, a black tank top, green shorts, and flip flops carrying a red bogey board stated as he entered the room.
"I bought a copy back in England and decided it would be a fun idea to bring it with me so we can have something to do backstage," Clara responded after pausing her game.
"I'm a massive Harry Potter fan so I'm all for it!" Carly cheered.
"We just wanted to support the nerds in their hobby. Moral support!" Ryan proclaimed as Tanner passed him a Budweiser from their personal cooler.
"That's real tight, bros! Mind if I join?" Steven Shark asked as Anna pushed him out of the way with her Hardcore Championship held tightly on her shoulder.
"Stop being a road block before I send you into them!" Anna threatened as Steven huffed a little before noticing the title.
"Whoa, she's got the title! BOOGEY BASH!" Steven exclaimed as he nailed Anna in the back of the head with her board.
(Steven then pushed Anna on her back hooking one of the legs as Victoria Ashlen came out of the bathroom seeing the commotion. She got down counting the pin and Steven is the new champion as he grabbed the belt. However, Tania came in with a Running Dropkick sending Steven into the corner of the restroom entrance as he held his face going down. Tania pinned him quickly and the referee counted to three as Tania grabbed the belt screaming in victory before running off. Anna screamed having a tantrum before getting up and kicking Steven's face before walking off.)
"Real downer, bro," Steve mumbled as he grabbed his nose in pain.
("I Disagree" by Poppy)
(The cameras shot back to inside the arena as a new theme started going off right before the main event of the show. The silent Japanese sentence being repeated gave away the wrestlers coming out as "UNSANCTIONED. UNSUPPORTED. UNALIGNED." appeared on the titantron. The double doors to an exit on the first floor seating bursted open as Reiko and Hannah came out wearing their hoodies before looking around the crowd giving them boos.)
"Oh, that's right. Hannah and Reiko had their own challenge set on the pre-show and they wanted Moonrock one-on-one. For those that didn't know, Moonrock is holding their first international tour in Milan and four other cities in this country over the next week. The first concert has ended and Legacy of Pain want their answer," Greg explained.
(Both women stepped down the stairs with the fans jabbing thumbs down at them and Hannah saw the "LEGACY BROKEN!" sign just below her before grabbing it to rip it up for the cameras. The fan argued with her, but she came through the seats right to him as he shut right up before Reiko pulled her back. Legacy of Pain got to the floor and found a straight opening around front row before coming to the upper right corner barricade climbing over as Reiko snatched a microphone from a ring worker as she got on the east apron with Hannah taking off her hood and bandana berating the crowd.)
"Alright, Yukine, Finella, you've had all night to decide your answer! Let's hear it! We aren't waiting any longer! You had enough time!" Reiko demanded as she got in the ring and threw out her hoodie revealing a Japan-colored sports bra with black trim, black tights, and black combat boots.
"Let's do it! Come on, ladies!" Hannah yelled as her attire consisted of an England-colored sports bra with a black trim, black tights, and white combat boots.
"It's been two hours! That concert is over! We want to see your gothy asses out here before we get out of this arena and head down the street to fight you both on that stage ourselves. I'll put that wolf bitch through the main drum," Reiko stated as she threw the microphone down.
(Reiko tugged at the south top rope as Hannah got on the barricade looking at the curtain waiting for the theme of Moonrock to hit. Nothing happened for a few moments as "MOONROCK!" chants went about around the forum.)
"No runnin' way!" Hannah yelled, making a cone with her hands.
("Star Boost" by Noriyasu Agemastu)
(The crowd went into the biggest pop of the night as Chris Yukine appeared out of the black curtain having her long hair up in a ponytail. She wore a white Moonrock t-shirt, black leather shorts, black fishnets stockings, and black combat boots. She tightened her black fingerless gloves as Finella comes out with a base drum with the Moonrock emblem on the front wearing a blue beanie, a white Moonrock t-shirt, black fingerless gloves, blue ripped jeans, and brown boots. She held the drum above her shaking it yelling "LET'S FUCKING DO IT, MILAN! AFTERPARTY BRAWL!" Chris stared down Legacy of Pain and she started walking down the ramp as Reiko smirked leaning over the west top rope.)
"Here comes Moonrock! Fresh off their first international concert, they are here for Legacy of Pain!" Russ exclaimed.
"We just need a referee out here," Hank stated.
"You really think they want a referee in the first place? They look ready to just brawl until one team gives up," Greg retorted.
"I'll make this Falls Count Anywhere," Hank stated as he switched controls on his headset. "Get a ref out here, pronto!"
(Melly Jackson would be on standby running out to officiate this match as Chris and Finella came close ringside only for Hannah's battle cry to be heard. She ran around the ring barreling both musicians down before going straight to Chris punching her in the face with Chris throwing her own jabs back. Melly sounded for the bell as the match was on with Reiko running the east ropes hitting a Suicide Dive to Finella as the wolf girl got up.)
Reiko gets up berating the crowd and slapped the head of Finella getting her up taking her beanie off before slamming her back into the barricade. Finella cries out in pain gritting her teeth as Chris was shoved into the ring post as Chris sunk down on her back holding her mouth. Hannah diverted to Finella kicking her down as both Legacy of Pain members whipped Finella into the ring apron as she grunted. Reiko came forward, but Finella used the bottom rope to propel herself up with her legs going around Reiko's neck hitting a Hurricarana. Hannah hit a Running Knee Strike taking Finella into the apron and she tried for the Spear, but Finella hit an elbow to her head before she hit a Lariat around Hannah's neck taking down the smaller pixie. Chris used the apron to get up before Finella called for weapons and Chris fished under the ring grabbing a trash can lid. She immediately came over hitting Reiko on the back with it before kicking her head and Finella got Hannah up with Chris bashing her brains in as well as Hannah fell into the apron. Another head shot put Hannah in the ring as Chris rolled in and Finella got herself a nice kendo stick from under the ring.
"Moonrock started off on the wrong foot, but Finella is able to pick up slack for the team and now, Hannah is within range for striking," Russ observed.
Chris got Hannah up in the lower right corner bashing her again over the head as Chris signaled for Finella. Finella ran crushing Hannah's gut with the kendo stick. Hannah spit out widening her eyes as Finella grabbed Hannah's hair running to hit a Bulldog. Hannah flopped on the canvas as Finella laid waste into the back with her weapon as Chris went out south searching for another weapon grabbing a table as she struggled to pull it out. Chants and cheers of "WE WANT TABLES! WE WANT TABLES! WE WANT TABLES! WE WANT TABLES!" Chris smirked and asked for help, but Reiko hopped on the barricade balancing herself as she ran along it hitting a Diving Clothesline off it to Chris! Chris gasped getting taken down as Finella heads out, misses a kendo stick hit, and Reiko silences her with a Superkick to the chin! Hannah stirs to life and heads outside before patting Reiko on the back as they start setting up the legs of the table.
"Reiko bringing her team back to the driver's seat and now, they are going to commandeer the table for their own usage," Greg stated.
Reiko and Hannah brought the table on it's legs as Reiko picked Chris up having Hannah help her lift Chris in the air. They brought Chris back putting her through the table with a Double Belly-to-Back Suplex. Hannah fell on Chris pinning her shoulders down!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Finella used the kendo stick to break the pin before hitting Reiko's gut!
Finella gritted her teeth and used the weapon to choke Reiko from behind waving her around as Hannah charged forward, but Finella pushed Reiko into her partner. Both women fell down on top of each other as Finella ran using her butt to splash down on Reiko's back sandwiching Legacy of Pain further. She audibly said "That's what I call a dogpile!" to the crowd's laughter before hitting Reiko's back with the stick some more!
"Strong lone wolf action from Finella here!" Hank observed.
Finella tossed her stick away going under the ring to bring out a baseball bat and she twirled it in her hands as Reiko got up using the barricade. With a cry of "Batter up, bitch!", Finella bashed the bat repeatedly across the stomach of Reiko leaving a nice shade of purple as Reiko sat down. Chris was shaken awake as Hannah got up getting bashed on the head by the bat and shoved into the ring post as Hannah fell on her side spitting out. Finella then pointed at the announce table with the crowd screaming "YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!" along with "MOONROCK!" chants around the Forum. Finella dropped her bat and ordered the commentators out of the area grabbing the chairs throwing them over the table. Finella saw Hannah getting up, but Chris took the chair and piled it right on Hannah's prone body. She even dropped an elbow to stack it on more glaring down the Brit!
"Chris piling the chair on Hannah to prevent her from interfering with Fin's plan!" Hank stated.
Finella tore the covering off the announce table and brought the monitors off it as Chris flipped the chair over sending a knee to Hannah's head! However, Reiko charged in with a Yakuza Kick to Chris's chest and hit a Exploder Suplex on Finella into the apron! Finella grabbed at her back as Reiko pinned Finella's legs over her head!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Finella pushed out at 2.7!
Reiko slapped the mat in frustration yelling at the referee in Japanese before getting Finella up to set her on the announce table. Chris bashed her back with a Double Axe Handle and Hannah got up carrying Chris straight into the barricade as Chris grabbed her back! Hannah backed up charging to hit a Clothesline launching both women over the barricade into the crowd area. Hannah grinned manically getting up and slamming Chris's face over and over into the concrete as Chris had a small cut on her forehead. Hannah scratched it drawing blood as Chris was picked up while Hannah barked at a row of fans to move out of their seats! Hannah then set Chris up hitting a Snap Suplex on the chairs as Chris was squashed into the row! Her shirt was ripped a little as Hannah got booed heavily. Reiko got Finella up on the announce table before hitting a DDT on top as the crowd booed louder! Reiko pinned Finella for the win!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Finella just rolled off after 2!
"Legacy of Pain taking it straight to the bigger levels of what they can do! Hannah getting her revenge on Chris while Reiko keeps Finella busy at ringside!" Russ exclaimed.
Hannah drags Chris's body out of the wreckage of chairs before getting her up bring her over to trash barrels sending her right into them knocking them over! Hannah grabs a burger wrapper and shoved it in Chris's mouth making Chris gag a little spitting it out. Hannah gloated over her, but Chris kicked upright with a low blow making Hannah scream in pain grabbing her crotch! Chris's face had a stream of blood going down the middle as she grabbed Hannah sending her back first into the concrete wall. Hannah screamed in pain as Reiko came over the barricade trying to run for her partner. Chris saw Reiko approaching and got a steel chair from front row hitting Reiko in the gut as Reiko spit out nursing her purple bruise from earlier. Chris hits a steel chair on the back of the Japanese wrestler making her go down. Hannah ran for Chris tackling her to the ground and started laying in punch after lunch after punch after punch after punch.
"Finella is down on the ground and a long way away from Chris. Hannah is trying to keep Chris grounded as Reiko can't get up to help right now," Greg stated.
Hannah grabs Chris up trash talking to her face saying "This ain't yer night, Yukine. Yous payin' big time for ye crap!" as the Brit brought Chris yanking her into a padded area for audio production as she punched two staffers in the heads getting them away. There was a trash can, wooden tables holding expensive audio boards, stereo systems, wires, and two steel chairs. Hannah grabbed a chair folding it up before hitting Chris on the back with it as the rock star screamed in pain. She yanked Chris's shirt off revealing only a blood red sports bra and another chair shot came to the back as Chris screamed in horror. Blood dripped on the padding as Hannah kicked a hurt Chris away before she dumped an audio board on the floor wiping off sawdust from the table. Finella got up as she started limping her way for the barricade as Chris was brought up, but the musician hit the head and punched and punched and punched getting cheers from the crowd. Finella climbed over the barricade and hobbled over to kick Reiko in the gut and hit a Stunner before backing up to pin her!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Reiko kicked out at 2.7!
"Finella almost ending this match on the spot and now, Chris is looking to get some much-needed revenge on Hannah as she eyes that table," Russ stated.
Chris smacked the table before grabbing Hannah's hair and seething in anger smashing Hannah's head against the table. She did it five more times as Hannah had a small cut on her right eyebrow and it gushed some blood out. Chris then jumped up hitting Fierce Maiden (Jumping Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick) getting Hannah on the table before eyeing the scaffolding holding up some lights for the audio team. Chris smirked and started climbing the small wall as the crowd cheered and hyped her up as Chris was busy trying to maintain her balance. Hannah stirred below her as Chris yelled out "MOONROCK!" before jumping with a Senton Bomb crashing herself and Hannah through the table! Chris rolled out of the wreckage holding her back and Hannah was semiconscious after the impact! Finella got Reiko up and dragged her back to the barricade shoving her over back into the main ringside area. Chants of "HOLY SHIT!" ensued at the table spot by Chris!
"Holy crap! Senton through the table and I think Chris and Hannah are done in this match," Greg exclaimed.
Finella saw a fan holding out a crutch as she smiled and nodded taking it before unleashing hell on Reiko's back making the Japanese star cry out in pain. Finella twirled the weapon in her hands pointing to the crowd before hitting Reiko one last time in the back and she gets Reiko up shoving her up on the announce table before going under the ring. She smirked with a Devil's smile bringing out a ladder getting a huge pop! Finella stuck her tongue out before starting to set up the ladder that is at medium height and she made sure it was steady. Finella then started slowly climbing the ladder as the commentators moved out of the way and Reiko clutched her back and stomach as Finella settled on top. Finella looked around the arena and shouted "WE ARE MOONROCK! WE PLAY ROCK 'N' ROLL!" as she threw up the rock signs and dropped down with her right elbow hitting Reiko through the announce table! The crowd let out gasps and chants of "THIS IS AWESOME! HOLY SHIT! THIS IS AWESOME! HOLY SHIT! THIS IS AWESOME! HOLY SHIT!" for this great match.
"OH MY GOD! ELBOW DROP THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!" Russ screamed.
The referee checked both Finella and Reiko as they were down for the moment as Chris used the metal poles getting to her feet. Hannah was still down and out as Chris was feeling the taste of victory on her lips, but she got blinded by a Stunner by Chelsea Forster as Chris goes on her back! Chelsea fumed as she grabbed Yukine's bra straps bringing her up and yelling "Dis goes both ways, Yukine! Ye don't get in me way! Yous understand that?!" The referee saw the commotion and climbed over the barricade running through the crowd as Chelsea got Chris up again hitting another Stunner as Chris goes on her back. Chelsea grabbed another chair and bashed the stomach of Chris in as the Englishwoman tossed it aside dealing with her hated rival how she saw fit. Hannah stirred herself, but Chelsea got her up and loaded up a right hook clocking Hannah in the face, but that inadvertently launched Hannah on top of Chris for the pin!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Legacy of Pain unintentionally won off that pin!
("I Disagree" by Poppy)
"Here are your winners, Legacy of Pain!" Astrid announced.
An instant replay showed Legacy of Pain putting Chris through the first table, Hannah clotheslining both her and Chris into the crowd, Chris taking a Snap Suplex into the front row seating, Chris hitting a Senton Bomb off scaffolding putting Hannah through the second table, Finella hitting an Elbow Drop off the ladder to Reiko through the announce table, and Chelsea costing Chris the match as Hannah was punched right on top of Chris for the pin.
"Was this really a fair win, though? Chelsea just handed Hannah Thompson that win on a silver platter," Greg stated. "Not out of favor, but out of pure spite for Chris."
(Chelsea placed a foot on Hannah's back as her message was sent loud and clear as the camera came close to her face. She audibly said "Accept me challenge, Yukine. Ye had no problem doin' hers so now, ye can do mine. Bring her along. It don't matter." Chelsea then went up the pathway to the backstage area as the referee checked Chris and Hannah calling for medical officers to come out.)
"Well, we have officers coming out here to check out Legacy of Pain and Moonrock. We hope Moonrock will be able to make their next tour stop. We shall give updates online about any possible injuries found for them along with other stars that have competed tonight," Russ explained.
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"Coming up next, it's the main event as Martin Rolli comes out to his home country in our final qualifier for the cruiserweight championship tournament. Hank, I understand you'll be in Martin's corner?" Russ asked as Hank got up taking off his headset.
"I'll make sure he's in good hands," Hank joked.
("ZITTE E BUONI" by Maneskin)
(The crowd came alive as Martin's theme started playing and the man of the hour came out wearing a red sports coat, green trunks, and red, white, and green wrestling boots as his short black hair was very slick. He smiled to the crowd and clapped his hands hard coming to his fans to hug them.)
Martin Rolli ( MROLLIN)
"Your main event of the evening, ladies and gentlemen, is a qualifier for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship! Introducing first, from Venice, Italy, weighing 159 lbs., Martin Rolli!" Astrid announced with a big smile.
"Martin has been waiting all night for this moment. The biggest opportunity he's ever gotten," Russ stated.
"With our boss in his corner, he's got a lot riding on this for himself and his country. He's taking on a top favorite in Bandido so we shall see if his training for this moment has paid off," Greg added.
(Martin screamed in Italian and hugged the cameraman before hopping on the apron and heading inside the ropes. Hank got on the apron and hugged his good friend and then Martin went over to hug Astrid catching her by surprise, but she returned the gesture.)
("El Mariachi" by Los Lobos)
(Bandido came out to a nice pop as he raised his left arm in the air wearing a sombrero, a red and white mask, a poncho, red and white tights with stars going down in opposite colors to the legs they were spotted on, and white boots. He came down celebrating with the Italian audience as his best moments played on the titantron before he fired off from a finger gun.)
Bandido ( bandidowrestler)
"And his opponent, from Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico, weighing 183 lbs., Bandido!" Astrid announced as she put extra emphasis on the announcement.
"A man that is on a hot streak in his career competing for multiple promotions and is a fan favorite among the independent circuit. It seems everyone wants a piece of him," Russ stated.
"He was even technically the last ROH World Champion before the rebranding and even fought in a unification match at last year's Supercard of Honor in Texas. He's been in high stakes before so this is a big match for him," Greg added.
(Bandido took off his poncho setting it aside and tore off his sombrero giving it to a kid in the audience as he rolled into the ring and rolled through flipping on his feet as golden sparklers rain down from above. He jumped on the lower right corner clapping his hands and putting up his pointer fingers to big cheers. Howard Crinkle is in the ring to officiate as Astrid leaves the ring.)
Bandido got set up in his corner leaning back as Martin stretched himself in his corner hopping up and down. The bell rang as both men shook hands wishing the other good luck as they began circling with the crowd cheering loudly. Martin tried for a Leg Sweep, but Bandido backflipped out of it hitting a Dropkick, but Martin kipped up as both men stared the other down. Bandido hit an Arm Drag on Martin, but held the left arm in an armbar, but Martin rolled up on his feet whipping Bandido north hitting a Hip Toss on the luchador. Bandido grabbed his back as Martin kicked Bandido in the chest repeatedly before getting down on one knee to punch him hard in the head. Martin runs the west ropes hitting a Jumping Rolling Senton Bomb as Bandido held his stomach and Martin came back with a Standing Phoenix Splash getting a big pop! Martin hook the right leg for the early pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Bandido pushed out after 2!
"Martin getting a good start in this match hitting two impactful moves and he may prove to be faster than Bandido," Russ stated.
Martin hit various elbow drops to the chest and kicked the head of Bandido before locking him in a tight headlock. Bandido kept his arms outstretched trying to outlast the pain as Martin drove his left knee into the luchador's back getting various grunts out of his opponent. Bandido eventually fights up whipping Martin into the lower left corner as he runs hitting a Corner Back Elbow making Martin slump a little. Bandido runs the east ropes and hits a Jumping Corner Clothesline as Martin stumbled out and Bandido ran the west ropes going fast for Martin hitting a Satellite DDT! The crowd popped as Martin went on his back and Bandido hooked both legs for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Martin kicked out after 2!
Bandido gets Martin up whipping him into the upper right corner going for a Corner Splash, but Martin propelled both feet into Bandido's chest to push him off. Martin climbed to the middle rope hitting a Jumping Cannonball Splash taking down Bandido. Martin hits ten knee drops in total on Bandido's head before a straight kick to the face. He gets down on his back locking Bandido to the ground in a headlock.
"Excellent work from both wrestlers so far. Bandido showing why he is top in the indies and Martin showing how far he can strike to get the victory," Greg stated.
Martin gets up slowly as Bandido leads him up and he locks Martin in a arm clutch behind his back wrenching the left arm. He then hits an Arm-Trapped German Suplex bridging it into a pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Martin kicked out after 2!
Bandido scrambled on top locking in a Fujiwara Armbar as Martin screamed in pain with the crowd rallying behind the native. Martin was asked if he gave up, but Martin shook his head furiously as he pounded his free fist on the canvas. Bandido wrenched hard as Martin reversed the hold into a Crucifix Rollup Pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Bandido kicked out at 2.6!
Bandido got up hitting multiple back elbows to Martin before locking in the Octopus Hold trying to weigh down Martin, but Martin ran forward to the lower right corner jumping upside down for extra impact to Bandido's back! The crowd grimaced and shouted "OOOOOH!" as Bandido rolled out to the east clutching his back as Martin rolled up on his feet going out to the apron and hopping on the middle turnbuckle patting his left elbow. As Bandido got to his feet, Martin shouted something in Italian and hit a Diving Elbow to Bandido's head.
"Diving Elbow to the outside as Bandido is in serious trouble. Martin calculating on the luchador's every move," Greg stated.
Hank clapped for Martin as Martin got Bandido up and slammed him into the upper right corner barricade as Bandido grunted in pain. Martin slapped some hands with the crowd as he got Bandido up and in the ring at 4. Martin then got Bandido up hitting a Brainbuster before splashing on top hooking the legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Bandido kicked out at 2.7!
Martin punched the head a few times before Martin went out on the ring apron and clapped up with the crowd as "MARTIN!" chants roared around the arena. Martin got on top as Bandido rose soon after and Martin turned around for a Moonsault, but Bandido rolled out of the way leaving Martin to crash and burn. Bandido hit a Lariat to Martin before standing back to hit a Standing Moonsault as Martin held his stomach. Bandido grabbed Martin up as Bandido hopped on the middle rope of the lower right corner jumping to hit a Diving Moonsault DDT! Martin popped up on his back as Bandido hit a Standing Shooting Star Press before hooking both legs.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Martin grabbed the east bottom rope just before 3!
"Bandido now hitting his combos and that was a near fall!" Russ exclaimed.
Hank slapped the apron wanting Martin to rise as Bandido got him up sending him into the east ropes. Bandido looked to end this with his 21 Suplex as he backflipped off the ropes trying to take Martin with him, but Martin slipped out and then back on the apron. Martin hit a Springboard Missile Dropkick to Bandido getting some momentum back. Martin slapped the canvas as he hyped himself up to the thousands watching before lifting Bandido up to pop him up like pizza dough and hit an European Uppercut to the luchador! Bandido went down rolling around as Martin called for the end himself! Martin rolled out his arms as Bandido would rise and he grappled with him holding Bandido in a front facelock.
"Martin signaling for the end here!" Russ exclaimed.
Martin threw Bandido through the north middle rope, but kept him on the middle rope hanging before hitting Taste of Venice (Rope Hung Swinging Neckbreaker) on the luchador! Bandido went on his stomach as Martin then got the luchador up again hitting Rowing Motion (Belly-to-Back Suplex Slam) tossing Bandido back on his stomach as the luchador grabbed his chest. Martin rolled Bandido over and hooked both legs!
"1…2…3!" The red counted as Martin screamed getting a big pop from the crowd!
("ZITTE E BUONI" by Maneskin)
"Here is your winner, Martin Rolli!" Astrid announced.
An instant replay shows highlights as Bandido hit a Moonsault DDT on Martin getting a big cheer from the crowd, Martin would then pop up Bandido for his European Uppercut, and then finished Bandido off with his dual finishers for the pin.
"We thought Martin would be in a little trouble, but it seems he was here to outsmart Bandido," Russ stated.
"Outsmarting and beating one of the most popular luchadors today and Bandido spoke for himself today. He came to win, but Martin beat him to the punch," Greg added.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: MARTIN ROLLI
(Hank got on the apron and headed inside the ring as he raised Martin's arm along with the referee as Howard went to console Bandido. Martin helped the luchador up himself as Bandido nodded giving Martin props for the match as the graphic appeared filling Martin into the last spot. Martin got his arm raised by Bandido out of respect and Bandido pointed to him as Martin cheered with his native crowd as the WFPW logo appeared across the screen before going pitch black.)
Show Results:
"The Bastard" PAC def. Alex Shelley in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (13:19)
(Danny Jackpot def. "Diehard" Anna DeMarco © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
Calliou Hyde def. Matt Christopher via count-out in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (1:57)
Roxanne w/ Saka and Miza def. Nico Cardona via submission (3:15)
(Tania Trom def. Danny Jackpot © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
("Diehard" Anna DeMarco def. Tania Trom © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
Senshi Kuroi def. Alex Webb in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (5:13)
The Kingdom (Matt Hardy, Matt Taven, and Michael Bennett) w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett def. The Reformation ("The Pegasus" Jonathan Steele, William Ashworth, and Thomas Leep) w/ Sara Jacobs and Sheila Chihara (11:59)
Owen Chafin def. Damian Gallagher in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (6:15)
El Phantasmo def. Matt Sydal via forfeit in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (0:00)
"The Demon Wolf" Faolan Balor and "The King of the Sun" Samuray Del Sol fought to a double count-out in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (10:15)
(Steve Shark def. "Diehard" Anna DeMarco © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
(Tania Trom def. Steven Shark © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
Legacy of Pain (Hannah Thompson and Reiko Suzuki) def. Moonrock (Chris Yukine and "The Hellraiser" Finella Edelstein) in a Tornado Tag Falls Count Anywhere Match (18:27)
Martin Rolli def. Bandido in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (9:45)
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
WFPW INJURY REPORT 1:
Matt Sydal (Fractured Ankle, recovery time is two months)
Finella Edelstein (Dislocated Shoulder, recovery time is one and a half month, can still perform non-wrestling activities provided shoulder stays in a cast per doctor's orders)
Chris Yukine (Large Gash on Forehead, recovery time is three months, cut will be stitched and patient will be able to keep doing non-wrestling activities)
Hannah Thompson (Cut Eyebrow, recovery time is two weeks, but ice is recommended to subdue swelling or potential infection)
Reiko Suzuki (Bruised Stomach, recovery time is one-two months)