WFPW SANDS OF TIME 2023 (PART 2)
Venue: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium
Date: March 12th, 2023
State/City: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
(Backstage, there would be The Superstars and GMs of STARSTRUCK, Harmonia Edelstein and Molly Forster, coming out of their locker room with them wearing their normal attires although both now wore long white socks up to their knees. Alizeh would come out of her locker room with her mom, Aella, as Aella had the same skin complexion and short green hair her daughter did. Alizeh wore an orange and green attire set while Aella wore a single white leotard with a green sparkly bra underneath and black wrestling boots. A spilt screen showed them walking backstage towards gorilla position as they gave each other some pep talks.)
("Desire" by Ozzy Osbourne)
Entrance Video: A white background with a red H and a red M being welded in and then it cuts to footage of The Superstars hyping fans up and showing various spots in their matches on a loop.
(As the tempo of the song built up and the fans started cheering like crazy, the only pyro to be shot out is from the turnbuckle posts as red and white fireworks shoot out. Molly came out jumping and waving at the crowd with Harmonia right behind her. They both put a fist on their hips and thrusted their right fists in the air.)
The Superstars
Superstar Harmonia Edelstein ( SuperstarH) and Superstar Molly Forster ( SuperstarM)
"The following contest is a tag team match set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Tokyo, Japan, the team of the General Manager and Vice General Manager of Monday Night STARSTRUCK, Superstar Molly Forster and Superstar Harmonia Edelstein!" Tony announced.
"This rivalry between the Superstars and Midoris built up on a beach in Japan from what Dan told us before the show. Aella had trashed Harmonia all around the sand and this led to a Last Woman Standing Match sometime later where Harmonia was able to secure a big win over Aella. Harmonia also took on Alizeh where Harmonia also got a good win over her and now, it's tag team warfare tonight," Russ stated.
"These two teams have four incredible performers and The Superstars have already shot up the ranks. They took on the SWAT Cats last year and that cemented them a top tag team. Aella and Alizeh may not often team together, but they are competent performers in their own right so we'll see how rusty they may get," Dan added.
(Molly tugged on her fiancé's arm as Harmonia nearly tripped down the stairs, but caught herself. They both took their sunglasses off passing them over to young fans and even posed with someone holding the "#BLOCKTHEHATE" sign for a photo before focusing on the ring. Harmonia went for the steps and Molly slid in jumping before Harmonia screamed "BURNING LIKE FIRE!" to big cheers and Molly climbed the lower left corner repeating the saying with her hands on her hips.)
("Falling From The Sky" by Jeff Williams)
Entrance Video: Lightning striking the screen through a dark sky as a symbol of a black panther can be seen in the following flashes of lightning.
"And their opponents, from Port Arnansas, Texas, the team of "The Emerald Storm" Alizeh Midori and her mother, "The Queen of the Skies" Aella Midori!" Tony announced.
Alizeh Midori ( Emerald_Storm) and Aella Midori ( AellaDOQueen)
(The Midori family came out as orange and white lights were casted all over the arena. Alizeh came out with her mother behind her as they both went back to back putting a boot up to touch soles and interconnected their hands before the crowd cheered them on. They came down the steps as Alizeh tried pumping the crowd up.)
"Is it safe to say that we don't really need a medical official ringside since Aella is a doctor?" Greg joked.
"If they didn't fly out, they weren't getting paid," Hank added with a chuckle.
(Aella and Alizeh slapped some fives as Alizeh quickly took some selfies with female fans throwing up a rock sign before Aella playfully pulled her back on the ramp. She patted her daughter's back telling her to get on the west apron and she mirrored the action. Alizeh flipped in the ring and Aella climbed the lower left corner raising her hands in the sky to big cheers as she stepped off landing on her feet.)
Melly Jackson let the teams have their chit-chat before ordering them to choose their starting members with Harmonia going for the Superstars and Aella for her team. Molly and Alizeh got on the apron soon after grabbing the tag ropes as Melly kept both women separated before calling for the bell. The two started circling each other as they both smirked before coming in for a lockup as Harmonia tugged Aella around before pushing her away and then quickly wrapping the arms around the midsection of her rival going for a Bearhug, but Aella quickly countered locking Harmonia into an abdominal stretch! She even sent some punches to Moni's stomach causing the Superstar to groan in pain. Harmonia gurgled and gritted her teeth as Aella kept sending punches down, but Harmonia was still too fresh slipping out grabbing Aella's left arm to tug her to the mat for a Fujiwara Armbar! She wrenched hard as Aella grunted trying to keep herself off the ground!
"And right away, some nice submission chain wrestling by these two," Russ observed.
Harmonia wrenched harder and then got up grabbing Aella's hair to pull the veteran up before wrapping up the head under an arm and going for a Bulldog! Harmonia went down to deliver a brutal knee to the gut getting Aella rolling on her right side and coughing as Harmonia got her up by the hair trying for a Bodyslam clapping her back, but just as Harmonia let go, Aella reversed Harmonia grabbing her left arm swinging her for a Japanese Arm Drag! Harmonia yelled flipping on her back rolling into the east ropes as she got up dizzy stumbling back as Aella flipped around her rival dealing a Headscissor DDT! She drilled Harmonia right in the mat making Harmonia flip on her back as Aella pressed down on the shoulders.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Harmonia pushed out after 2!
Aella sat up and grumbled before grabbing Harmonia up by her right arm and hair before being whipped into Aella's corner at the top left. She backed up running to hit a hip attack into Harmonia's chest as Harmonia groaned falling forward as Aella got back up to catch her allowing Alizeh to tag her mother's left shoulder. The referee acknowledged Alizeh as now legal as she told Aella to get on the apron, but Aella hit a Snapmare before obeying as Alizeh ran towards the seated Harmonia for a Running Meteora connecting! She then reached back hooking one of Harmonia's legs!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Harmonia kicked out after 2 and then rolled Alizeh back as she got up hooking the legs and transitioned into a Boston Crab as the crowd cheered loudly!
"Oh my god! Beautiful rollup into the Boston Crab! Harmonia has been taking her technical classes!" Hank exclaimed.
Alizeh screamed in pain pounding her fists on the mat as Aella kept watch and the referee got down on one knee keeping a note of things as Harmonia pulled back hard. Alizeh tried hitting the back, but Harmonia answered back with a big wrench making Alizeh stay put forced to find another way out. Harmonia knew Alizeh was too fresh to quit so she turned herself towards Molly releasing one leg and reaching out for a tag as Molly reached out herself! Harmonia still had a Single Leg Boston Crab still hooked on as Alizeh groaned not able to escape. Alizeh tried driving her left elbow into Harmonia's back just as Harmonia tagged her fiancée and then Molly would vault up top hitting a Springboard Senton right on Alizeh's back making Alizeh roll around in pain! Harmonia got on the apron and clapped cheering on her partner.
"Harmonia tagging in Molly now and Alizeh getting the blunt end of that Senton. That must've felt like a block of cement dropped on her," Greg stated.
Molly would get up pumping her fists into the air as the crowd cheered her on before she went over to the trembling Alizeh picking her up and lifting her on the shoulders. Molly gritted her teeth turning to the south dropping Alizeh down with a fireman's carry sidewalk slam! Alizeh shot her legs up going on her stomach as she screamed holding her back! Molly would try running the west ropes hoping to damage the back further, but Alizeh moved out of the way and outside the ring near the announce tables. Alizeh rounded the corner and got back in to stay away from Molly as she clawed her way reaching out for her mother's hand to tag in. Harmonia saw this dropping down and heading around the front to pull Aella by her legs off the apron! Aella's head hit the ring apron stunning the veteran before Harmonia kicked the gut and hit a Snap DDT on the floor!
"The Superstars on a roll as Alizeh is having the worst time and now, her partner is out of the wheelhouse. Harmonia making sure momentum stays with her and Molly," Russ stated.
Harmonia smirked dusting her hands off before rolling in north as she trash talked Alizeh getting her up and picking her up encouraging Molly to the south ropes. The referee scolded the Superstars for having Moni in the ring illegally as Molly quickly ran the south ropes and jumped to slam Alizeh down with Crazy Train (Hart Attack), The Superstars' team finisher! Alizeh grabbed her back on impact and panted laying still with her right leg bent somewhat upwards. The referee told Harmonia to get back on the apron as the general manager lifted her hands in defense heading back to her corner as Molly splashed down on Alizeh as she hooked a leg prompting the referee to focus!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Aella grabbed Alizeh's right hand placing it under the bottom north rope and called for the ref to see it!
The ref looked up and saw Alizeh had a body part under the ropes as she called it out for Molly and cancelled the pin. She ordered a break up, but Aella rolled in jumping to plant both feet in Molly's back before hitting a Basement Dropkick to Moni's legs making Moni's face hit the ring apron as payback! Aella slipped out east and dropping Harmonia down with a tackle starting to punch blonde in the face!
"Aella to the rescue pulling her daughter's right arm under the ropes and now, she's bringing on the revenge!" Greg observed.
Harmonia punched back rolling on top before getting Aella up by the hair trying to smack her head down on the hard barricade! Aella put her right leg up to stop the assault before grabbing Harmonia's right arm to whip her back first into the barricade! Meanwhile, Molly grunted getting off Alizeh and grabbing her back after Aella's attack before strolling forward to get to her feet. She brought Alizeh up in a seated position before trying for a hard chop to her chest! Molly would try to lock in a Dragon Sleeper, but Alizeh powered through lifting herself up raising a knee to buck Molly's head and get the blonde bunny off her! Molly grabbed her head before growling grabbing Alizeh's left arm hitting a Japanese Arm Drag on the mat and trying to transition right into a bodyscissors hold snatching Molly's legs around the torso!
"Lots of technical stuff by Molly and Alizeh. Not to mention, the catfight between heated rivals ringside!" Dan cheered.
Alizeh rolled around trying to break the hold as Molly adjusted positions wrapping her arms around Alizeh's neck trying to choke her out as Alizeh gurgled. She fought through the pain getting up on her feet before rising up and running for the lower left corner and hitting a Cannonball Dive hitting Molly's back on the middle pad! Molly was attached to Alizeh's back the whole time and gasped as her back made her let go instantly as she was now upside down with her legs falling over her body and her butt hanging in the air! Harmonia was up against the barricade groaning as Aella started chopping the chest hard as Harmonia grunted and screamed at each chop before Aella grabbed the former model by the shorts and ear like a mother punishing her daughter as she pushed Moni into the ring post as Harmonia spit out saliva leaning on the post. Alizeh pulled Molly's legs down leaving the bunny on her belly before Aella grabbed Harmonia out of her and Alizeh had an idea picking her opponent up lifting her sideways and then vaulting her over the top rope to crash into Harmonia as both Superstars went down outside! Molly rolled into the barricade groaning as Harmonia panted on her back!
"Aella and Alizeh working flawlessly and managed to make this counter look easy as the momentum has completely shifted in their favor," Hank stated.
Harmonia felt her shorts bunch up as she groaned trying to slightly adjust them seeing her beloved just at the top of her before checking on her. She heard the referee counting them out getting to 4 and then 5 as Harmonia dragged Molly up with Aella backing away with a smirk. Harmonia rolled her partner in since she was still legal and got on the apron to make the legal tag to her fiancée's back. Molly threw her a few encouraging words rolling back out on the apron out of commission and holding the bottom rope. Aella was leaning against the steel steps taking a breather leaving her daughter hanging for a slight second and Alizeh wanted to make the tag, but saw her mother not holding the tag rope or anywhere close to reaching out. Harmonia took advantage of the distraction sending a knee into Alizeh's back sending Alizeh straight into the top turnbuckle of her and her mother's corner!
"Aella and Alizeh having some miscommunication as Alizeh took her eyes off the prize," Greg observed.
Harmonia then grabbed Alizeh's left arm and hooking it under her head lifting Alizeh on the top rope before turning to grab Alizeh's arms and lifting her in a Christ-like position before uttering a battle cry walking only to slam Alizeh down with a Sit-Out Crucifix Powerbomb. The already damaged back of Alizeh hurt even more as Alizeh let out a blood curdling scream as Harmonia let her go and stood up. Harmonia then slapped her ass at her opponent before running for the upper right corner middle rope jumping off for a picture perfect Moonsault! However, Aella rolled in the ring and ran the west ropes going for a Shining Wizard right into the back of Harmonia's head! Harmonia fell over gasping and grabbing the back of her head as Aella grabbed her daughter's legs dragging over to her corner. Aella stepped out onto the apron and Alizeh, finally, weakly made the tag to her mom as she rolled out of the ring. Aella made the hot tag and Harmonia got up only to be assaulted by a barrage of lariats from a pissed off mother!
"Aella got the tag finally! Alizeh can rest and her mother can get some laundry done!" Dan cheered.
Aella even hit a Superkick to Molly knocking her off the apron as the bunny landed on her back as she groaned. Aella hit a Superkick making Harmonia spit out upwards and fall on her back as Aella hooked a leg!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Harmonia kicked out at 2.6!
Aella then brings Harmonia up to her feet by the hair as the ref gave a slight scolding on hair pulling when Aella gave rough tugs. She nods before getting Harmonia in position hitting a Side Russian Leg Sweep on the Superstar before pushing Harmonia on her back and scooting to the other side of her opponent locking Harmonia in a Koji Clutch! Harmonia gasped and tried sucking in breath, but Aella kept ahold of the chin. Aella headbanged a little bit gritting her teeth as Harmonia got choked out and she was having trouble finding a rope. Molly came around the side and reached in pulling at Aella's hair as Aella grimaced and the referee had to scold Molly for that move. Aella let go giving Molly a death glare as Alizeh saw this getting off the apron and limping over to Molly looking for a clothesline, but Molly ducks hitting a Superkick to Alizeh knocking the Emerald Storm on her back. Aella then gets out of the ring grabbing Molly by the head and sending her right into the corner barricade face first. Molly spits out dropping along the barricade as Aella adds in a few kicks to the stomach out of frustration.
"Molly saving her partner, but it came with a steep cost there!" Russ exclaimed.
Harmonia got up feeling a slight concussion after that Shining Wizard and getting too her feet as she felt woozy and Aella rolled in hitting a Bicycle Knee Strike to the gut. Alizeh gets up using the apron as Aella told her to get back to the corner. Alizeh limped as Harmonia was hit with a normal Vertical Suplex as the Superstar cried out in pain spreading her body across the ring. Aella then waited for her daughter to get on the apron and they tagged each other as Alizeh then grabbed Harmonia by the hair looking to finish this as she tried for Verdant Break (Bridging Fisherman Suplex), but Harmonia switched it quick into an inside cradle pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Aella got in and kicked the back at 2.8!
Harmonia grunted releasing Aella's daughter as Aella slapped Harmonia across the face and Alizeh used the upper right corner to get up. Aella grabbed Harmonia up going for a Bodyslam and connecting and then was ordered back on the apron as Alizeh went on the south apron and started climbing Harmonia's team's corner going for the Thunderbird Splash (630 Phoenix Splash) instead. Alizeh turned around balancing herself before going for the finisher actually connecting with Harmonia's stomach making the Superstar wheeze! However, Molly gets on the upper right corner and hits a Missile Dropkick knocking Alizeh down before heading out of the ring and Aella dropped down to go deal with Molly! Harmonia saw this and quickly took advantage of Aella being off the apron crawling ever so slightly selling the splash that hit her earlier!
"Harmonia and Alizeh now both down and Molly going onto our table here!" Russ exclaimed as Aella threw Molly on the announce table.
Harmonia grabbed Alizeh and locked her knees in the back and hands on the chin holding her adversary in a Cavernaria. The green-haired daughter screamed as Aella turned around and the referee asked if Alizeh quit before Alizeh tapped out on Harmonia's calves almost instantly as Aella held her hair cursing herself for getting distracted! The bell rang to stop the match!
("Desire" by Ozzy Osbourne)
"Here are your winners by submission, The Superstars!" Tony announced.
(Harmonia releases Alizeh onto her stomach as Alizeh panted and whimpered to herself as Harmonia grabbed the Emerald Storm's left hand shaking it for good sportsmanship as Alizeh patted the hand before retreating to her team's corner rolling away. Aella left Molly alone to go tend to her daughter giving Harmonia a glare as she rounded the ring.)
"What a close match! These two teams really brought the heat!" Dan exclaimed as he clapped his hands.
("The Jackal" by Outrun The Fall)
"Wait! Wait! It's the Wild Jackals!" Russ screamed.
(Roxanne came out real pissed off wincing slightly as her groin still hurt and her partners followed her out as boos rained down on them. Roxanne needed some light relief as she stared down all four participants as she stomped down the steps. Saka started stepping down with her as Roxanne ordered her partners to the ring and Miza jumped in place following her friend as they started running down the ramp. Saka started pushing Alizeh out of the ring and Miza rolled in picking Harmonia to drop her with a right haymaker into the south ropes. Miza then saw Aella as she ran the ropes and then hit a Suicide Dive to Aella launching Aella back first into the barricade as Aella almost went into the front row. Saka battered the bad back of Alizeh before slamming it onto the barricade as Alizeh cried out in pain tears streaming down her face. Miza grabbed Molly and took her by the head shoving her into a ring post drawing blood down the bunny's forehead upon impact.)
"What the hell is this all about?!" Greg explained.
(Roxanne walks down the ramp taking her jacket off before storming to Harmonia on the south side grabbing the head and sending her right knee into the Superstar's face! Harmonia grabbed nose falling at the apron covering. Roxanne then went over to Molly getting up before sending her into the ring. She grabbed Molly's legs and thrusted her groin into the steel post as Molly cried out in pain and cried out for Harmonia. Roxanne then took the left leg and smashed it against the ring post making Molly cry more and whimper uncontrollably.)
"Someone stop this!" Hank barked.
(Melly got out of the ring pushing Roxanne off Molly as she checked the bunny, but as Aella was coming out of the wreckage, Roxanne came around hitting a Spear to the veteran and mother as Aella went down grabbing her gut. Roxanne kicked at Aella's back as Saka brought Alizeh around and Roxanne grinned coming for her hated rival. Roxanne then locked her right hand on Alizeh's face in a Iron Claw submission wrenching before slamming Alizeh's back on the floor! Alizeh cried out grabbing her back as security was sent out to ward off the Jackals as bodies laid around the ring.)
"Get more security out here!" Hank declared orders.
(The security officers tried backing the Jackals away from the scene of the crime as Roxanne tried going for a steel chair under the ring, but Melly just told her to leave. Roxanne obliged and told her Jackals it was time to go, but went around the ring to bash Harmonia's back hard as Melly screamed at Roxanne to move it up the ramp! Harmonia grabbed her back and felt her head getting a horrible headache. Medical officers were being sent out for everyone as The Wild Jackals started moving for the ramp and Saka grinned while Miza jumped in excitement.)
(The camera transferred backstage to see William Ashworth in his black tank top, blue jeans, black belt, and black boots as Marko started the interview with him.)
"My guest at this time is William and a very particular match that you have stated that you've wanted for the longest time is happening just a few moments after this. You are finally getting a proper one on one match with your former friend, Oscar Kirk," Marko stated.
"It's definitely been too long, Marko. Oscar has been semi-decent over the years and we've had our share of friendly matchups elsewhere, but never in a major company have we shared the ring. After I invited this jerk to my wedding in Norway and after I showed civil manners to him, he goes straight to Hank before the launch tour and says that he still has unfinished business with me. I get being cordial until celebration affairs are over, but I thought business was settled. This is the thing about Oscar. He thinks he is truly bigger than he is. Tag team partners is where his peak is and I've exposed that. Heck, I've put in the work to get above being just a tag team guy. Oscar, you coasted the indies and then complain why these promoters don't see anything in you. It's not because I dragged you down. It's because you're just complacent. You listen to everyone that says the indies is where you'll get noticed, but you never put in the work to get better. You'll get noticed when you get better," William stated.
"Can you explain a bit of the history you guys share?" Marko asked. "Those viewing at home might not know you guys and the beef over the years."
"I met Oscar in OVW and we went through developmental together. He was my rock. 2008 is where we made our mark as a tag team and then we got separated and then reunited. There was a brief time in 2011 when he went into business for himself and tried to divide our friendship, but I stuck with him and we stayed together for 6 long years before the first strike happened. We had our first real fight in 2018 which caused him to go solo on the independent circuit and two years later is when he apologized and we got back on track. We were cool until 2021 when he decided to strike me in the face after a house show for a regional promotion. I wanted to do a friendly match to let aggression out and he worked me real stiff. We wrestled more and he apologized again to which I stupidly gave him another chance. Now, we are here and the whole reason is he thinks there is still unfinished business between us. Well, tonight, I'll settle it for him," William replied.
"Are you hoping that this will end the long beef between you two?" Marko asked.
"I know he's not in it for promoting this company. Oscar is selfish. He thinks he knows this business better than anyone else. He's gonna learn real hard that he doesn't know a damn thing," William promised.
"Anything else you like to share with us before your match?" Marko asked.
"Just one more thing. Oscar, I love you like my brother and I can't forget the times you've helped me out of ruts-" William tried saying before Oscar, dressed in all black and with a trench coat on, blindsided him with an axe handle to the back of the head.
"I don't know a damn thing, huh?! Huh?! You don't know what you're talking about!" Oscar yelled as he grabbed William's head leading him towards a storage hallway chucking him into a wooden pallet as William hit his left shoulder on it falling on his back.
(Oscar kicked the left shoulder of William as William cried out in pain and he grabbed William up dragging him towards the ramp that was gorilla position. William fought out with a right forearm knocking Oscar off him. He then speared Oscar into a strange crate as Oscar grabbed his back and William grabbed the head shoving it straight into a steel post. Oscar backed away as William grabbed the throat, but Oscar spat in Will's eyes as William gasped grabbing his face. Oscar shoved William out onto the stage as Oscar waited for William to rise fully before running to hit a brutal Shoulder Charge! The crowd booed Oscar as William held his right shoulder.)
"That's Oscar and William! Their match was scheduled next and I guess they aren't wasting time on entrances," Russ observed.
(Oscar rolled William down the steps as William groaned grabbing his back as Oscar tore off his coat stomping down the steps. He grabs William up sending him shoulder first into the barricade as William groaned again. Oscar then tried pulling William in for a Suplex, but William kicked at the knees grabbing the throat to offset Oscar's balance. William then hit a Chokeslam on the bare aisle as Oscar screamed in pain. William got up rubbing his aching shoulders before grabbing Oscar up dragging him by the hair trash talking him before sending Oscar toppling over the steel steps! Oscar knocked off the top half as he rolled over to the barricade. William walked over kicking Oscar in the face before getting him up.)
"William gaining the upper hand and it's now pure carnage here ringside," Greg stated.
(William grabbed Oscar by the hair slamming his face on the ring apron and picking him up to roll him inside as Matt Belmont is here to officiate. William got on the apron and headed into the ring as the bell rang.)
"Here we go! Enemies about to head to war!" Hank cheered.
William grabbed Oscar getting him in the lower right corner kicking him down and sending right forearms making Oscar buckle on the ropes. Will grabbed Oscar up before trying to lift him up on his right shoulder, but Oscar blindsides William with a left elbow to the face. Oscar drops behind William as Oscar backs up before running for a Big Boot to Will's face! Oscar then gets William up smirking as he hits a Headbutt to make William fly into the north ropes and then Oscar hits two more hard Headbutts making William spit out saliva. Oscar whips William into the south ropes before lifting him on the rebound hitting a Sidewalk Slam! William grabbed his back as Oscar gets up slapping Will's head silly. Oscar raises more boots going in on Willam's shoulders as Will cries out in pain!
"Those shoulders getting the brunt of the punishment. William will need to keep those protected at all costs," Russ stated.
William rolls out to the west apron as Oscar kicks him outside and he heads through the ropes to the floor before grabbing William up. He whips William right into the ring post as William holds his mouth and goes to the barricade nursing his lips. Oscar grabs William by the hair sending his head right into the post as William started bleeding from the mouth. Oscar then grabbed William bringing him back around the front and he bent William forward as he grabbed William by the gut lifting him for a Gutwrench Suplex onto the bare aisle! William screamed holding his back and hugging himself as the referee reached a count of 6. Oscar got William up seeing the steel steps as he grabbed William up with the crowd booing Oscar heavily, but he had other things on his mind. He brought William to the steel steps as the bottom half still stood as Oscar positioned William in front grabbing the throat and hitting a Chokeslam on the steps! The referee had counted to 10 and called for the bell throwing out the match!
"Wait a minute! This match is over like that?" Russ asked.
"The referee has counted out both men so there ain't no winner here," Hank stated.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has counted out both William Ashworth and Oscar Kirk which rules this match a double count-out!" Tony announced as he got up to speak into his microphone.
"After destroying each other backstage and now, out here, it seems this was never going to have a proper ending, but Oscar could be looking for the coup de tat right now. He's going for the top half of the steps!" Greg exclaimed.
(Oscar laughed at the result as the referee gets out of the ring trying to ward Oscar off, but Oscar goes to back the ref up and then grab the top half of the steel steps knocked over earlier. He flips the piece around before picking it up as William grabbed at his back with it feeling shambled. Oscar smirked as he carried the steps over to William's prone body lifting them up as he was about to rain down metal on his former friend.)
("Hero (Cover)" by ONLAP ft. Youth Never Dies and Ankor)
(The crowd came alive for the familiar tune as Preston Starr comes out hopping around in his Shazam attire from the pre-show as he points down to Oscar as he comes down the steps. Preston starts making his way down the aisle as he skips sideways for a moment hyping the crowd up before turning around as Oscar awaits him with the steel steps.)
"It's Preston! A brother coming to the rescue!" Greg exclaimed.
"This place is going nuts!" Dan added.
(Preston makes his way down dodging a shot made by Oscar with the steps before he turns right around into giving his former partner a Superkick to the chin making Oscar drop the steps on the aisle with a loud THUD! Preston came over bashing his elbows straight into Oscar's head and even bounced his head off the barricade making some front row fans back up. Oscar hits a knee to Preston's gut as William finally starts rising as Oscar starts backing up the ramp, but Preston runs tackling him down to start hitting multiple punches to the head.)
"This is turning into a ruthless brawl! Preston used to be a good friend of Oscar and often tried to defuse the situations, but this threw him over the edge," Russ stated.
(William came up the ramp as Oscar hit a forearm to get Preston off him as the two big men reignited their brawl as Oscar gets William in a front face lock before pushing him shoulder first into the barricade punching his head. He then hit a Big Boot straight to Preston's temple as Preston grunts going on his back. Oscar then started making his way backstage climbing the steps and leaving to the backstage area.)
"And just like a true coward, he makes a swift exit," Greg stated.
"Regardless of his antics, he realized the numbers weren't going to favor him so he got out when he could. I can also tell this won't be the end of these three having wars," Hank added.
"Well, still to come tonight, we have actor and strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson here tonight to rekindle the fire of his character The Mountain from Game of Thrones for a one-time match. He is taking on Nightfall's Ryan Lewis and if the pre-show is anything to go by, we know that a merger is brewing between Josef, Aaliyah, and Lilith so that could also affect the members coming out to help Ryan," Russ stated.
"Let's not forget our total main event. Astrid Ostberg facing Lydia Donelle in a test of strength between both women. It wasn't that long ago that Astrid was a world champion and she is a reliable competitor to put at the top, but Lydia the veteran is going to look to knock her back down to the bottom," Hank added.
"We also have the World Frontier Cup tournament about two weeks away where 11 men and 11 women will be doing battle in order to prove who is the better representative for their country," Russ explained.
A small graphic shows up on the screen as a blue globe emblem with "WORLD" written on top and "FRONTIER CUP" on the bottom all in bold blue appears over a white background. It said the date of this show would be March 26th, 2023 live in Munich, Germany emanating from Olympiahalle.
"And I have some matches to make for that show. We will have the tournament, but we will have an intermission match for the WARFARE Hardcore Championship. Anna DeMarco will be walking in as champion in a ten-person scramble taking on Olivia Orelash, Tania Trom, newcomers Louise BeLair and Vin Caster, Dakota Dick, Danny Jackpot, Hideo Akan, Josh Journey, and Mason Yates. We'll also have a pre-show where Aella Midori will take on Miza of The Wild Jackals and Cody Nickson will team with George Fortunato and Shane Alanatt to take on Logan Gage, Louis Vanderbilt, and Fred Dixon of the Varsity Bulls. Cody's first ever professional wrestling match and a chance for payback for the Bulls after Cody ruined their fun," Hank stated.
("Hardcore Country" by Mickie James)
Entrance Video: A silver sheriff's star spinning onto a dark wooden background with "MICKIE JAMES" appearing in bold white as well as showing her various IMPACT matches, indie matches, and her walking downtown in party attire while staring at the camera seductively.
(The crowd gave the biggest pop of the night so far to a veteran of this sport as Mickie James comes out dressed in a pitch black spandex bra with black tights depicting silver stars on her legs along with white flaps that cover her black boots. Next to her, Sara Lewis came out to a greater cheer as she wore a black ball cap backwards, a yellow top with "BEWITCHED" on the front in bold black, white tights, and black sneakers with LGBT flags on the back of her shoes.)
"The following tag team contest is a qualifier in the tournament for the Heart and Gold World Tag Team Championship! Introducing first, the team of Mickie James and Sara Lewis, Hardcore Witchcraft!" Tony announced.
Mickie James ( MickieJames) and Sara Lewis ( SalemSara)
"Well, here comes possibly the grand favorites for the tournament. Mickie James has always been an advocate for women's wrestling and making it matter and she stands with someone that shares the same views as her," Russ stated.
"Mickie James is even one of the creative minds behind Heart and Gold next to others up in management and she even helps within the recruitment office form time to time assisting in duties with Harmonia and Ali," Greg added.
"From taking on Saraya in England to teaming with Mickie tonight in India, Sara really showing why she want women's wrestling to be on the map in the same spotlight," Hank explained.
"It's really an honor to be up close to Mickie as well," Dan gushed.
(Mickie high-fives her partner as Mickie leads the way down the stairs and the ramp as Sara follows. Mickie and Sara slaps fives as Sara hugs some of the lesbian girls in the front row and points at the "#BLOCKTHEHATE" sign as the crowd cheered both women on. Mickie came ringside before heading up on the west apron getting inside as Sara also rolled in throwing her hat out to the crowd before Mickie started chatting with her.)
("Birth of a New Witch" by Umineko)
Entrance Video: A Victorian-style font came on the screen spelling "THE ASHFORD FAMILY" as many shots of their matches is shown along with Mara and Toni training alongside their mother before it loops back around.
(Mara and Toni come holding hands before coming around to clasp them together and put their left boots up. They put their foreheads together pumping each other up as they released each other heading down the stairs and waving to the crowd.)
"And introducing their opponents, from St. Augustine, Florida, the team of Mara and Toni Ashford!" Tony announced.
The Ashford Family
Mara Ashford ( MaraAshford) and Toni Ashford ( ToniAshford)
"Sister in arms right here! These two are ready to prove their worth as a tag team," Russ stated.
"They never get to do it often and this is a golden opportunity for them to try their hands," Dan added.
(Mara slapped some fives as Toni cracked her knuckles focusing on the prize as they made it ringside getting on the west apron staring down their opponents. The referee in charge would be Indian hire Karil Marig as she kept both teams seperated. Mickie told Sara she's got this as Toni would start for her team.)
The crowd would cheer on both teams as Mara tried clapping to get the crowd in the action as the bell rang with Toni and Mickie bending down to lockup, but Mickie ducked behind her opponent, but Toni pulled her quick escape hitting a Snapmare on Mickie sitting her up for a chin lock, but Mickie broke out quick locking the left arm in a tight wrench before elbowing it a few times. She tried whipping Toni to the lower left corner, but Toni stopped herself hitting a Superkick to Mickie getting the veteran on her back and rubbing her chin. Toni kicked down on Mickie's midsection before getting Mickie up before bringing her over to her corner bouncing Mickie's head off the top turnbuckle pad as Toni tagged in Mara. They both started punching Mickie's head repeatedly before hooking her on top, but Mickie kicked back at both girls. Mickie climbed up top going for a Flying Clothesline to Mara and then hit a Spin Kick to Toni's gut before sending her outside near the aisle. Mickie then hit repeated elbows on the back of Mara before dragging her to the middle for a Snap DDT. Mickie then hit elbows to Mara's head and bashed the back of her head off the mat.
"Mickie had a brief stop to her plans and both sisters tried isolating her, but it's not going to work for long on Mickie's veteran instincts. She is now working Mara," Hank stated.
Mickie then tagged Sara in as Sara climbs her team's corner and Mickie gets Mara up before hitting another Spin Kick and Sara drops down with an Axe Kick right onto Mara! Sara turned Mara over and hooked one leg.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Toni broke it up after 2!
Toni was ordered back on the ring apron as she obliged clapping on her sister as Sara shot her a brief glare and she got back to her feet bringing Mara up by her hair. Sara whipped Mara into the upper right corner running to hit a Running Clothesline before lifting Mara to her shoulders going to the middle, but Mara had a quick second wind hitting multiple elbows to her opponent's head. Sara got dizzy dropping back as Mara landed on the north apron and she hit a forearm to back Sara up. Mara and Toni teamed up grabbing the head of Sara and bouncing it off the top rope which got them scolded by the referee. Mara then grabbed Sara's legs tripping her on her back as she got back on the apron and hopped in hitting a Slingshot Leg Drop! Sara's body buckled as she held her throat before she was dragged by her wrists out to the center. Mara grabbed Sara locking in a headlock as she wrenched hard on Sara's neck looking to keep her grounded.
"Mara now working hard on cutting off Sara from her oxygen and keep her on the ground," Russ observed.
Toni smacked the top pad as she cheered her sister on as Mara dug her knees and added strikes making Sara buckle and Mara added a slap to the head earning some cheers and boos. Mara gets Sara up whipping to the south ropes before picking Sara up for a Spinebuster and she pinned down the wrists of Sara.
"1…2…" The ref counted a Sara pushes her shoulder up after 2!
Mara groaned before tagging in Toni before Toni gets in running to hit a Knee Drop on Sara making the former Witch hold her face. Mara got back on the apron as Mickie tried encouraging Sara. Toni got Sara in another headlock as Sara tried puffing her cheeks to keep herself in the game, but Toni wrenched harder on her opponent. Sara slipped out keeping Toni's arms crossed before head butting Toni and then hitting a Straight Jacket Neckbreaker as Sara reverses to locking Toni in her own headlock leaning more on Toni's back getting a big cheer from the crowd. Sara gets Toni up allowing Mickie to tag Sara's back as she comes in hitting chops to Toni's chest making the Ashford buckle. The referee ordered a break as Sara goes on the apron before Mickie continues with chops before trying for a Mick Kick, but Toni ducks hitting a Side Kick to Mickie's gut. Toni ran west before hitting Mickie with a Swinging Neckbreaker as Mickie grabs her back.
"Mickie trying for the quick finish and it wouldn't be possible as Toni was able to calculate her," Greg stated.
Mickie gets brought back up as Toni whips Mickie into her team's corner as Mara held down the arms before Toni hit a Corner Double Knee Strike as Mickie spit out saliva stumbling out. A tag was made as Mara climbed the upper left corner waiting for Mickie to turn around as she hit a Missile Dropkick taking down the veteran. Mara hooked one leg hoping for the end!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Mickie kicked out at 2.5!
Mara huffed getting to her feet as she tried getting the crowd cheering for her picking Mickie up hitting massive forearms that stunned Mickie as Mara hopped in place running south, but Sara kicked the back as Mara stumbled. The referee would scold Sara, but Mickie used this opportunity to run for the north ropes jumping on the middle one hitting a Springboard Moonsault on Mara taking down the young daughter. Mickie goes onto the east apron before hopping on top hitting a Springboard Somersault Leg Drop as Mara sat up holding her throat. Toni glared down Mickie as Mickie holds the legs for the pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Toni hit Mickie on the back to break the pin!
"Mickie hitting two massive moves and she pins Mara, but not enough as Toni gets to her first," Russ stated.
Mickie gets Mara up whipping her to Mickie's team's corner with Mara groaning as her back hits the pads and Mickie tags in Sara holding Mara in place with her right knee as Sara goes up top hitting Death From Above (Diving Meteora) as Mara's face goes right into the mat! Mickie gets back on the apron as Sara drags Mara out before turning her over for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted as Toni yet again broke the count with a kick to the back!
Mara groaned holding her head getting to her feet as Sara gets up herself, but Mara hit a kick to Sara's gut and another forearm to the face and Hip Check to the gut before grabbing Sara to throw her in her team's corner as Sara held her left shoulder. Mara tagged Toni in as Toni climbs the upper left corner dropping down on Sara hitting a Sunset Flip Powerbomb as Mara rushes in to attack Mickie off the apron as the ref slides in.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but Sara pushes out after 2.6!
Mara huffed getting Toni up and helped her get Sara up as the referee starts counting on Mara before both sisters hit a Double Vertical Suplex on Sara as the former Witch grimaced grabbing her back. Toni then picked up Sara bending her between the legs and tried lifting her for a Gotch Piledriver, but Mickie rolls in the ring hitting her Mick Kick to the face of Toni making her drop Sara as Sara pulled Toni down with the legs and rolling through for a Jacknife Rollup Pin! Mickie then got revenge spearing Mara off the apron as both women impacted the floor hard as the crowd gasped! The referee got down to count!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Toni kicked out at 2.7!
"Toni almost losing as she just barely kicked out!" Dan observed.
The crowd chanted "THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME!" as the match was getting good with Toni getting up and Sara using the south ropes to rise. Toni ran for Sara, but Sara escaped on the south apron only allowing Toni to hit the ropes. Sara hits a left knee to Toni's head to stun her before heading inside to kick the gut. Sara bends Toni between the legs and lifted Toni giving her the Caucus Special (Piledriver) used famously by her husband! The crowd gasped as Toni held her head and Sara hooked both legs for the pin!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Sara hit the win for her team!
("Daughters of Darkness" Halestorm)
"Here are your winners, Hardcore Witchcraft!" Tony announced.
An instant replay showed multiple moments like Mara's combination of moves on Sara, Sara hitting Mara with Death From Above, Mickie spearing Mara off the apron, and Sara finishing Toni with the Cactus Special for the win.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: HARDCORE WITCHCRAFT
(Sara gets up using the west ropes as the referee checks on Toni and Mickie rolls in as she grabs Sara's left hand raising it as they celebrate their earned victory. The slots returned as Hardcore Witchcraft were stenciled in as Mickie hugged her partner.)
(Backstage, Jem Holland could be seen tying her white boots as she is shown wearing white and blue tights with "JEM" straight down the right leg in diamond lettering, white fingerless gloves with game controllers symbols on them, red painted nails, and a white leotard with a red trim and the LAW logo on her right breast. The crowd cheered as she got up and she saw her partner, Lexy Alan, closing her locker wearing a wide open green spandex bra with a boob window and long arm sleeves, a grey spandex bra over her breasts, green and white tights, white boots, and a black bow in her hair.)
"What an opportunity this will be," Jem commented.
"I know, right? Boy, I don't get to have very many opportunities like this come around. I guess being in a tag team isn't so rough," Lexy replied.
"You got my back, right?" Jem asked.
"What makes you think I don't?" Lexy asked with her hands on her hips.
"I never said you did. I'm just making sure to cover all the bases. We got those Young Lionesses tonight, but they aren't as weak as they might be perceived," Jem replied.
"I think I know how to handle rookies, Jem. We'll be in that tournament and crush the tagless jerkoffs that won't know how hard we'll strike. I can practically feel the titles around our waists," Lexy retorted.
"Right…..maybe just focus on actually qualifying," Jem stated.
"Just focus on being a good partner then," Lexy added.
"I know how I can handle myself. I'm just making sure with your lack of experience, you can handle yourself out there and I won't have to carry you too far," Jem explained herself.
"Sure, sure. I'll be able to dance around these rookies," Lexy declared with a bright smile.
("Cheerful Journey" by Yugo Kanno)
Entrance Video: An orange background with faded soccer ball symbols start flying on the screen as Nico Cardona and Meiyun Lai are spelled out in gold lettering. Additional footage shows Nico reading from her movie quotes book and Meiyun training on a sandbag unleashing battle cries to perfect her kicks.
(The crowd cheered as Nico comes out with her soccer ball as the crowd cheers heavily for the sight of her and Meiyun joined her as she brought out her fans posing with one fan pointed at the sky as her and Nico nod to each other. Nico walked down the steps doing some knee kicks with the ball as Meiyun followed her down. They started slapping fives with the audience.)
Nico Cardona ( Goleador3) and Meiyun Lai ( ShiOmegaLai13)
"The following contest is a qualifier in the tournament for the Heart and Gold World Tag Team Championship! Introducing first, from Tokyo, Japan, the team of Nico "Goleador" Cardona and Meiyun Lai, Pop Culture!" Tony announced.
"Well, Nico hasn't had the a best luck so far in WFPW losing her first three matches and she had bad luck going against Roxanne in Italy at Destiny of Milan. This qualifier could be her lucky day," Hank stated.
"She's a good spirit in high regards. The same can be said for Meiyun as she hasn't had the best luck in LAW, but back at Mount Rushmore, she won a battle royal for a chance at Astrid Ostberg whenever she wanted so she still has big things on the horizon. Maybe this gets added to her inventory," Dan added.
(Nico let people touch her ball before she put it down and kicked it right under the ring screaming "GOALLLLLLLLLLLL!" as she ran around the ring and slapped fives. Meiyun danced with her fans before coming ringside as she went up the steel steps. Victoria Ashlen is on standby to be the referee for this match.)
("Bit Rush" by Riot Games)
Entrance Video: Multiple chat boxes show up as Jen's name appears in a gold 8-bit font over a tech savvy green background.
Jem Holland ( E_Girl_Jem) and Lexy Alan ( LexyAlan)
(Jem came out and tried pumping the crowd up as they gave her a bit of a mixed reaction and Lexy threw up peace signs to some resounding boos as she scoffed at the audience. Jem told one of the camera people to come near and she spoke down in the lens "KEEP WATCHING MY STREAMS, GUYS! LET'S GET SET…..FOR OUR OPPONENTS TO GET REKTED!" as she blew the camera lens a kiss before going down the steps and Lexy followed.)
"And their opponents, from Los Angeles, California, the team of Jem Holland and Lexy Alan!" Tony announced.
(However, just as Jem raised her hands, the lights started to go out and the crowd was super surprised as the titantron and music cut out. Everyone was confused as to what was going on here as Jem looked around trying to see anything and Lexy just crept her best she could to the ring.)
"Did we hit a power outage?!" Hank recoiled as he was just as surprised as anyone else.
(Suddenly, Nico and Meiyun's screams could be heard as they were seemingly rushed in the ring and the lights came back on to see Mandy Angels and Stacey Calloway of The Flock to be attacking Nico and Meiyun taking them to separate corners for a beatdown. Both women had black hoodies and jeans on with white sneakers as Mandy kicked Nico down in the upper left corner while Stacey hit hard stiff elbows to Meiyun in the lower left corner.)
"That's Mandy Angels and Stacey Calloway of The Flock! What are they doing out here?!" Dan exclaimed.
"They have no beef with any of these women. What's their deal?!" Russ added with his own shocked look as he grabbed his glasses.
(Jem looked on in confusion as Lexy stayed right with her partner as Mandy grabbed Nico by her blonde hair sending her out north while Stacey brought Meiyun to the center picking up the young Japanese wrestler holding her upside down. Stacey channeled her grandfather hitting a Tombstone Piledriver on Meiyun as Jem shook her head running straight for the ring!)
"Jem Holland about to rush them!" Greg screamed.
(Jem slides in and tackles Mandy down punching her head, but Stacey puts her right boot to the gamer's face as Jem is shoved off Mandy. Stacey gets Jem up as Stacey hooks her arms and she lifts Jem for a Double Underhook Piledriver drilling Holland into the canvas! Jem held her head gritting her teeth as Stacey laughed to herself kicking the back of Jem. Stacey then rolled outside south and went under the ring apron as Jem grabbed her back while Meiyun rolled out to the east side of the ring draping herself across the ring apron. Stacey brings out a steel chair as the crowd boo her and she twirls her weapon in hand smacking the barricade with it as she slowly stalks the ring.)
"This is not going to end well for Jem," Hank observed.
(Jem started getting to her feet as Lexy just backed up the ramp too afraid to really get involved and she didn't want to be stupid trying to outlast a numbers game. Stacey got to the north apron as Mandy kicked down Jem as the gamer just couldn't catch a break. Stacey gets in the ring and brings her chair with her as they both slowly stalk her.)
("Daughters of Darkness" by Haelstorm)
(Instant cheers came from the crowd as Sara Lewis came out with her husband's baseball bat as she runs down the steps and books it for the ring as both Stacey and Mandy roll out quickly scattering into the crowd. Sara rolls in just as they do and she climbs the upper right corner pointing the bat at them. Sara jumps down as the blondes raise their hands in defense smirking at Sara as they got away a second time for this launch tour. However, Hank asked for a microphone as Sara turned to him.)
"Pardon me, ladies. I can't help, but notice that you two in the crowd just disrupted a qualifier for a tournament happening later this year. Well, I think it goes without saying that I'm not going to have a match start with nearly all competitors hurt so we might have to decide this at a later time. However, I do remember Destiny of Milan where Sami and Jonathan called The Flock out for a faction war at Homecoming. Luckily, Brandon isn't going to make that decision whether he wants to have the match or not, because you all work for me and I'm going to do business," Hank explained.
(The blondes glared at the old man as the crowd around them cheered their heads off and Sara raised her bat to the sky.)
"So, it's going to be The Flock's very first match together inside London Stadium….against The Reformation and Ohio Versus Everything! You're welcome!" Hank exclaimed as he threw down the mic.
(Sara smirked as her theme music played as she smacked the ring canvas with her bat and raised it high for the audience as the blondes huddled together trying to figure out their own response to this as they hurried to an arena entrance backstage to regroup with their friends.)
"That's how we do it here in WFPW! You want business to be settled, best get ready to follow through!" Hank cheered.
"This crowd is certainly up for it after the numerous times that The Flock has stuck their nose in the business of others. I guarantee you they thought they was going to insert themselves in the tournament," Russ mentioned.
"And you know what? I just thought of another easy solution to this problem. They want that spot, they can have it, but I don't think they are going to have an easy time to the titles if Sara and Mickie are in there," Hank announced.
"Two bold announcements in the span of a few minutes. Talk about the twists and turns you will encounter here in WFPW so far. Up next, the penultimate match to our main event as Ryan Lewis of Nightfall gets set for action against former Game of Thrones actor The Mountain. The very first instance of celebrity involvement in our promotion," Russ stated.
("There Will Be Violence" by Game of Thrones)
Entrance Video: A dark foggy background envelops the screen as The Mountain's name appears in bold white letters with a dark red trim.
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, from Iceland, weighing 327 lbs., from Game of Thrones, The Mountain!" Tony announced.
(The actor/strongman walked out wearing a gold helmet hiding most of his face as two backstage workers helped carry his white cape out. The Mountain wore a black muscle t-shirt, metal arm and elbow braces, green tights, and black boots. The workers were dismissed as he stared out into the crowd with a very big cheer.)
The Mountain ( ThorBjornsson)
"Here we go. Two massive men about to collide in that ring. We might not have a ring for the main event if these two topple it," Russ stated.
"India has a massive following for Game of Thrones and I asked The Mountain if he could do a special attraction match which he was all for. He came up with the idea to wrestle under his character," Hank explained.
"I forgot how intimidating this guy looks. It's lot different than watching with my wife on the television screen," Greg explained
(The Mountain made his way down the steps walking slowly and savoring the cheers he was getting despite his antagonist role. He raised his arms bellowing a war cry as he soon made his way ringside before having the referee, Victoria Ashlen, come over as they inaudibly spoke to one another and she understood nodding her head coming out of the ring in order to help unclip his cape. The Mountain threw it off before coming to the steel steps and glaring around the stadium as he ascended the steps and then came on the north apron heading over the top rope raising both muscular arms to the sky.)
("Enter Sandman" by Metallica)
(The crowd booed loudly at the arrival of Nightfall as they were looking at the entrance stage awaiting Ryan's arrival, but there seemed to be no one coming out for a few minutes. However, Kevin Sullivan appeared in a black Nightfall t-shirt, black jeans, and white sneakers as his client started coming out from the side entrance into the crowd. Ryan stood 7 feet tall as he wore a long black trench coat with a hood over his head. He wore a black body suit with a red trim and dark maroon boots with black and dark red elbow and knees pads. Kevin hyped him up as they went through the back of the crowd.)
Entrance Video: A dark and static background of Ryan Lewis in his tenure with Nightfall roaring to the camera and destroying opponents in his wake along with the Nightfall logo showing up in a loop.
"And his opponent, begin accompanied to the ring by Kevin Sullivan, weighing in at 314 lbs., he is the Dark Messiah, Ryan Lewis!" Tony announced.
"Josef Samuel making The Merger From Hell a reality hinting at the forces of Nightfall and the crumbling forces of Contra working together as we saw Jacob Fatu realign with his former boss," Russ stated.
"We got so many other members that could come into play and that's not even counting Adam Blackwell, Kurt Bale, Lilith, and the newest manager named Aliyah Evans," Greg added.
(Ryan walked slowly over to the barricade corner stepping over it as Kevin hyped his wrestler up smacking his back as he would stay back in the crowd area to avoid seriously getting involved. The Mountain stood firm looking unimpressed as Ryan took off his coat and gave it to Kevin.)
The referee waited for Ryan to get in the ring as Ryan grabbed the middle and top ropes climbing, but the Mountain charged hitting a Shoulder Block off the apron into the barricade. The Mountain gets out of the ring jumping down before grabbing Ryan and throwing him in the upper right barricade as Ryan's weight crashes him through the barrier and the crowd disperses. The Mountain walks forward as Ryan rolls onto the concrete not expecting a heavy start like that as the antagonist stalks forward letting Ryan quiver underneath him. The Mountain told a fan to get out of the way grabbing his chair as he started whacking it on the back of the Dark Messiah making Ryan buckle under the weight of the chair. Ryan struggled to get up, but the chair shots kept coming as The Mountain roared to the crowd screaming "NO ONE DEFIES ME! NO ONE CHALLENGES ME!" Ryan crawled across the concrete as The Mountain followed him grabbing him up by the blonde hair and shoved him into the plastered wall as Ryan spit out and another chair shot to the back happened making Ryan go down to his right knee.
"We haven't even had the bell rung and we are already having trouble with Ryan and Mountain now out in the crowd. Ryan hasn't gotten a lick of offense in," Russ observed.
Ryan got picked up and laid against the wall as Mountain dropped the chair before running to spear Ryan through the wall! Drywall and wooden beams were smashed through and some dust was collected from the wreckage as the crowd cheered on the massive display while Kevin holds his head in concern. "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" rang out across the arena as the referee got out of the ring and went to go check on both men as they just laid there in the pile of rubble. Hank got up and called on Matt Belmont to come out to help Victoria as the referee did as he was told running out and soon into the crowd to go check on the men. Both men were just laying in there for about another 10 minutes as the referees helped Mountain out of the wreckage as he coughed to himself, but he stood back up limping a little with wall debris and dust all over his shirt as Ryan was helped out next as the referees gathered his large arms to put him on the concrete, but The Mountain ordered them out as he grabbed Ryan up ready to get the match started officially dragging Ryan from the crowd area to the ring.
"RIGHT THROUGH THE WALL?!" Greg screamed at the moment as he stood up trying to get a better view. "We have referees on the scene and I'm surprised both men aren't broken just by that alone. It seems The Mountain isn't wanting this to end."
The Mountain threw Ryan down on the mats ringside as he searched under the ring grabbing a table out as the crowd cheered loudly. He heard their cheers as he raised his right fist in a battle cry before grabbing the the table to send into the ring and then he grabbed Ryan up rolling the bigger man inside the ring. The bell rang officially starting this train wreck even after it became one. The Mountain went up the steel steps and over the north top rope as he picked up the table and sent it into the upper left corner, but Ryan got up trying to fight through the pain as he grabbed Mountain's head punching it ten times with his right fist. The Mountain barely stumbled to each punch before Ryan backs up. He glares down The Mountain before running with a war cry and spearing Mountain through the table, but that also bent the upper left corner a little bit as it rises out of it's socket. The crowd cheered on the wreckage as the referee looked in horror as Ryan slips outside holding his body while the Mountain is crying out in pain, but Ryan sends a left fist into his head as Ryan starts resting outside.
"NOT AGAIN! THROUGH THE GODDAMN TABLE!" Hank screamed.
Ryan gets back in the ring as he gets The Mountain up before grabbing the face of the villain and hitting the God Hand! The ring shakes hard as Ryan pulls Mountain back up going for a second one and he connects shaking the ring harder! Ryan wheezes and lifts his opponent up again trash talking to his face before hitting a third and final God Hand and both got down as the ring threatens to implode! The fans chanted "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!" as the wrestlers were laid out before the referee, who looked very concerned. Ryan and Mountain were unresponsive as their groans and coughing only came from them as the referee started the ten count on them as this could go to a no contest if no one rose up. Ryan started stirring at 4 and slowly got himself to his feet struggling to lift his heavy body until he got up at 7 and stumbled to the west ropes at 8. The referee counted out the Mountain until she reached ten calling for the bell as it was ruled a knockout victory!
("Enter Sandman" by Metallica)
"Here is your winner by way of knockout, Ryan Lewis!" Tony announced.
A brief instant replay shows The Mountain charging and spearing Ryan through the wall as both men were laid out. Ryan is then seen spearing Mountain through the table in the corner and hitting three God Hands straight to Mountain as he collapses all the same.
"That spear through the drywall really put both men off their game in this match. Ryan was staring down a man that was just as adversarial as him and he almost didn't make it out in one piece," Russ stated.
"These two nearly made the ring collapse. Ryan got truly lucky throughout this endeavor!" Dan added.
(Ryan got his right hand raised before taking it away from the referee as Mountain rolled on his side holding his head. Ryan pointed at Kevin Sullivan as his manager just clapped his hands and pointed at the cameras surrounding him. Ryan went over the top north rope and jumped down trash talking the booing audience.)
"Well, we are almost set for our main event, but first, we would like to thank Kolkata for having us and let us show off some pictures from today's continental breakfast buffet we were having at our hotel. They treated us so well," Russ stated.
(Pictures showed up on the titantron as it showed Jonathan, Tornado, and Daniel smiling as they ate some waffles and blueberry pie slices, Jericho is hanging out with Khali and Sammy comically having a half-eaten pancake in his mouth with his arms over the shoulders of his best friends, Aella and Molly are seen hanging out and sitting near each other with bacon on their plates, Sara Lewis and Mickie James drinking orange juice together, and a group photo of Chelsea, George, Logan, Cody, Jericho, Hassan, Hank, and Dan.)
"It was sure a fun time and I got so excited meeting the few legends I did!" Dan cheered.
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("Flight of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner)
Entrance Video: A blue sky with several clouds is shown as the camera cycles through the clouds as Astrid's name appears in bold white lettering with a dark red trim. It shows off highlights from her matches in America, Europe, and Japan as she holds a major championship high in the air in a few shots and locks her Bearhug in on multiple opponents.
(The crowd went into a major cheering frenzy as Astrid Ostberg made her way out wearing a red robe with a furry outline. Under it, she wore her normal red singlet and her boots along with long red leggings as she outstretched her robe showing off her body and smirking. Astrid turned around as she descended the stairs and went down the aisle.)
Astrid Ostberg ( RealAstrid_LAW)
"The following contest is your Sands of Time main event of the evening! Introducing first, from Stavanger, Norway, she is Astrid Ostberg!" Tony announced.
"Well, this woman doesn't need no introductions. Third generation wrestler after her grandfather and father. A household name internationally and it's no different here in India," Russ stated.
"Not to mention, a world champion in Japan. She ran through so many ladies there and in Europe so she has made herself known to be a tough cookie," Dan added.
(Astrid flexed her biceps and showed off her muscular arms before coming ringside stepping up the stairs. She came to the north ropes heading inside as she turned around soaking in the cheers before asking for Tony's microphone.)
"Good evening, Kolkata - and everyone watching us from around the world!" After a pause to accept more cheers from the fans, Astrid continued. "Words can't express what it means to me to be here in front of you, right now. Not just from being here in India, and adding another country to my list of places I've wrestled - and believe me, I've lived on three continents and wrestled on each of them, so that's no small boast - but from being able to be a part of a promising new company in the wrestling world. Ever since I joined this business, walking in the footsteps of my father, my uncle, and my grandfather before me, I've been able to see the face of this sport change drastically. I've seen the rise and fall of promotions big and small, I've seen women prove that they well deserve their place in the ring, and it's incredible to think that I haven't just witnessed it all, I've been right there on the front lines. Tonight...I'm going to make history, in the main event of one of WFPW's first shows! For all of you, and for WFPW...I'm going to give it my all!"
(Astrid passed back Tony's mic as her music ramped up again as Astrid threw her hands in the air accepting various cheers as she begin to disrobe herself.)
("The Poison" by Divide Music)
Entrance Video: Sudden flashes of a dark purple background are shown as a purple cobra could be seen curled up and Lydia Donelle's name appears in a bright green front as shots of her warming up and having some of matches are shown.
(Lydia came out to a mild mixed reaction as it was 80 percent boos, but a surprising number of cheers for her. She had short white hair, green eyes, wearing a black leather jacket over a green and purple leotard, fishnet stockings, long purple boots with green bottoms, and the same colored arm gloves. She lingered her gaze on Astrid in the ring and adjusted her jacket before coming down the steps licking her lips all the way down the aisle.)
Lydia Donelle ( LDonelle)
"And her opponent, from Seattle, Washington, Lydia Donelle!" Tony announced.
"Lydia the more experienced wrestler tonight as she's been doing this for a lot longer and she is in her middle ages. Astrid has a lot on her plate with Lydia," Russ stated.
"We haven't seen a lot of her, but Lydia must have some serious tricks up those gloves of hers if she is sharing a main event spotlight with Astrid," Greg added.
(Lydia came to the ringside area trash talking some fans and even knocked a drink out of one of their hands before posing smugly. She slid her jacket off and threw it on the floor as she stomped up the steps heading inside and got right into Astrid's face before Melly Jackson separated both women using her hands to break the stare down at their torsos.)
Lydia and Astrid inaudibly shared some words before the bell rang as the referee kept a close eye on both of these women. Lydia looked ready for a lock up, but tried using her right fist to punch Astrid in the face, but Astrid jumped back before catching Lydia's right arm wrenching it slightly before coming closer to try for an Arm Drag, but Lydia stomped on Astrid's left boot to distract her from completing the move. Astrid grabbed her boot as Lydia grabbed both of Astrid's shoulders and hit a nasty Headbutt making Astrid stumble back! Astrid went down on her back rolling away out of Lydia's range of attack as she used the south ropes to steady herself feeling her head as Astrid shook away her incoming headache. Astrid used the ropes to get back up and face Lydia again as she rolled her shoulders to loosen the tension. Lydia tried for a fast Clothesline, but Astrid ducked as Lydia caught herself on the ropes preventing herself from going over before Astrid wrapped her arms around Lydia's waist going for a German Suplex as Lydia howled in pain going on her stomach as she grabbed her aching back! Astrid rolled around to try to prop herself on her elbows and try for a mule kick, but Lydia's fast reflexes allowed her to catch the right leg of her opponent!
"This is so even right now. Both women demonstrating they aren't slouching against one another," Greg observed.
Dragging Astrid to the middle, Lydia grabbed the other leg of her opponent before swiftly grabbing both and turning to sit on Astrid back's pulling back in a Boston Crab! Astrid growled and made fists with her hands as the referee kept watch for any signs of surrender. Lydia pulled back some wrenching hard on the blonde's legs getting a sharp scream out of Astrid as Astrid shook her head refusing to give up as she started clawing for the ropes and the pain in her spine grew as Astrid tried crawling for the bottom rope up north. Just as Astrid made her way to the rope and tried to reach out for it, Lydia dropped Astrid's left leg to focus on the right pulling on it earning another sharp scream of pain from Astrid's vocal chords as the Norwegian sunk back into the mat. Astrid tried tossing and turning trying to throw the older veteran off her back in an attempt to escape!
"Astrid having a lot of trouble trying to free herself from Lydia's grasp and this just shows the ruthlessness vibes of Lydia," Russ stated.
Lydia released Astrid from her hold as Astrid tried kicking her off and the veteran turned around stomping her right foot on Astrid's stomach before stepping over her opponent's body getting multiple boos from the crowd as Lydia trash talked the crowd. Astrid held her stomach groaning before stumbling onto her hands and knees glaring down Lydia. Astrid clutched her side as her eyes widened in fury as Lydia smirked at her prey. Lydia would try to go for a lariat, but Astrid tried going for a shoulder block! Lydia stepped off to the side before catching Astrid in the middle going for an abdominal stretch as Lydia grinned hearing Astrid moan and groan in the hold as the Norsewoman gritted her teeth hard trying to fight back her tears of pain. Astrid raised her free elbow and started ruthlessly pummeling Lydia in the ribs! Lydia fought back with a hard right elbow into Astrid's hurt side as she tried keeping Astrid in place wrenching the hold on harder. Lydia even turned Astrid around lifting the younger woman on her shoulders and brought Astrid down for a Gut Buster driving her knees into Astrid's stomach! Astrid braced for impact as she cried out in pain holding her abdomen and coughing violently!
"Lydia just dominating the course of this match. Wearing down the body of Astrid and eliciting just tons of mind games towards Astrid's pride as a wrestler," Greg explained.
Lydia kicked Astrid's stomach hurling audible insults before grabbing Astrid up and slamming her face into the ground. "THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO UPPITY BRATS!" Lydia screamed as she bashed Astrid's head into the canvas twice more. Lydia got a mixed reaction for her dominant start as Astrid rubbed her eyes and held her sides trying to recover before going to grab Lydia's left leg to stir the older wrestler off balance. Lydia gasped going down on her behind after tripping shooting daggers into Astrid's eyes and elbowed Astrid right on the head. Lydia got back up grabbing Astrid's face and bringing her closer screaming "DO YOU GET IT NOW, BRAT?! YOU WILL NOT BE BETTER THAN ME AND YOU WILL NOT STOP ME FROM MAKING THIS MY PROMOTION!" as she slapped Astrid in the head multiple times driving more mind games into this match! Astrid fought back with a Headbutt to stun Lydia before grabbing her left arm to bring her down starting to hammer elbows into Lydia's arms!
"Astrid is going hectic on the arms now! Lydia has unleashed her psychotic side it seems!" Hank exclaimed.
Astrid just went hog wild hurting the arms of her opponent as Lydia buckled and groaned under Astrid's assault before Astrid got Lydia up grabbing one of the arms again. Astrid then hit a simple arm drag using the left arm of Lydia locking in a armbar and using her own submissions now against her older opponent. Lydia grunted as Astrid wrenched further on the hold as she tried tossing herself around to disturb the balance of Astrid's body, but Astrid kept her hold in nice and tight glaring Lydia down. Lydia shot out her free elbow into Astrid's right leg collapsing her balance getting Astrid on both knees which made Astrid spring into the action. Astrid clamored on top of Lydia and transitioned her hold into the Rings of Saturn! Lydia screamed in pain as the referee got down to make sure of any rulings she needed to make!
"What a showdown of experience these two women are putting on!" Greg exclaimed.
Lydia creamed as the referee asked her if she wanted to quit and Lydia spat out a "HELL NO!" refusing to entertain a ludicrous answer right now. Lydia used her weight to push Astrid on her back before rolling through again this time lifting herself up grunting and Astrid high on her shoulders as the crowd cheered Lydia's efforts and performance. Lydia performed a Samoan Drop on the Norsewoman as Astrid buckled and her hands and legs went in the air before flopping down and she screamed in agony grabbing her hurt back trying to nurse it! Lydia lifted herself to a seated position wincing slightly and then turned around catching her legs around Astrid's torso starting to squeeze down on her with a tight bodyscissors hold! Astrid wheezed and groaned in the scissors hold as she reached her large arms up to start prying the legs off as the crowd cheered on the close action.
"Lydia and Astrid putting on a great match and a nice variety of holds on each other. Astrid trapped right now as Lydia looks to damage more of Astrid's body that she targeted earlier," Greg stated.
Lydia tried using her lower body half to slam Astrid down and ground her, but Astrid fought back up each attempt managing to further loosen Lydia's hold using her strength and glared at her. Lydia released her hold and swung her left elbow back into Astrid's head cracking the Norsewoman's skull as Astrid went on her side crying out in pain. Lydia then got to her feet stumbling over to the south ropes as her legs were returning feeling to them and she grabbed Astrid up by her disheveled hair before wrapping Astrid up in her own Bearhug known as the Venom Drain! However, Astrid only winced slightly as she tried using her muscles to power out unleashing a battle cry to remain defiant in the hold as Lydia was having trouble holding her still. Lydia released her hold rubbing her biceps as Astrid shook herself out and stood ready to keep wrestling. Both women tried hitting the other with a lariat, but they bounced off each other as both women held their hold their bodies as the crowd cheered louder for Astrid.
"Talk about fighting on a equal playing field!" Greg exclaimed.
Astrid quickly turned around in a circle stunning Lydia briefly with a spinning back fist as Lydia held her face closing her eyes. Astrid then kicked the gut of her opponent as Lydia cried out holding her stomach as Astrid got Lydia bent between her legs lifting her opponent high as her muscles became rigid and Lydia was in position for a powerbomb! Astrid went down on her knees slamming Lydia down as the ring shook! Lydia groaned as Astrid released her before grabbing the hair to get behind the older woman and hit a German Suplex bridging it for a pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted as Lydia got her shoulder up just at 2.7!
Astrid pushed Lydia on her stomach as Lydia grabbed her back and Astrid went into punching the head of the grounded veteran. Astrid glared her down before grabbing the hair to lift her up and clasping hands for a test of strength as both women butted foreheads. Lydia pushed Astrid out before carrying her up on her shoulders inversely before dropping Astrid on her stomach with the Rainer Drop (Kiss of Death)! However, Astrid managed to land on her hands and feet spread out like a cat as Lydia stared in shock and disbelief as she was sitting up and Astrid smirked at her.
"Astrid using cat-like reflexes to save her at the last moment. Lydia can't believe her eyes!" Hank observed.
Lydia rolls to her feet before Astrid springs up clocking a right hand KO Punch that she adopted from her husband, William Ashworth! Lydia's eyes crossed as she stumbles around and Astrid turned around catching Lydia's arms as she lifts the veteran high on her back. Astrid wheezes due to her exhaustion as she hits a Crucifix Powerbomb kneeling down as Lydia skits across the mat! Astrid pulls Lydia by the legs back to the middle before just falling on her body burying her face in Lydia's neck for the pin in!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as the bell rang and Astrid smiled and panted due to how tired she was.
("Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner)
"Here is your winner, Astrid Ostberg!" Tony announced from outside the ring.
An instant replay plays on the screen as it shows the many holds that both women put on each other and then it show the KO Punch to Lydia before Astrid hoists her up. Astrid is then shown slamming Lydia down with her final Crucifix Powerbomb that would win her the match.
"These two had a war and Astrid almost lost it all. That was a great fight," Russ stated.
"Lydia definitely deserves some roses for her performance, but Astrid's determination shined through in this match. Astrid was the better competitor here tonight," Greg added.
(Astrid lifts herself off as she stares down Lydia and the referee helps Astrid back to her feet raising the right arm as Astrid flashed a triumphant smile to the crowd. They cheered the loudest for her and her good match with Lydia, but just as Astrid was stumbling and regaining her footing, the lights go dark as everyone wonders what is going on. Is The Flock here ready to take out Astrid? The lights come back on as someone is seen behind Astrid and it's her old rival, Selket! Astrid turns around startled and gets her fists up as Selket gives her a blank stare and raises her chin a bit. Astrid glares her down as Lydia rolls out of the ring and the Norsewoman and Selket circle each other a little bit. Selket is dressed in her priestess clothes as she stares up and down at her enemy and Astrid just pants getting ready to fight if needed. Selket just raises her right hand to a confused Astrid as the Norsewoman looks at the hand and cautiously reaches for it grasping it with a firm shake. Selket shakes Astrid's hand as Astrid is completely confused tilting her head a bit as Selket just stepped back.)
"What's going on here? Selket actually shaking hands with Astrid?!" Dan exclaimed.
(The scene is the last thing shown before a pitch black screen appears with the WFPW logo on it and the screen fades to black.)
Show Results:
The Great Khali w/ Daivari def. Chris Jericho w/ Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti (5:45)
The Thundergirls ("Amazon" Alania Sanders-Haines and "Tigress" Tina Armstrong) def. The Up Up Girls (Miu Watanabe and Hikari Noa) via submission to qualify for the tournament for the Heart and Gold World Tag Team Championship (5:58)
The Heart Connection (Sachiko Koizumi and Veronika Noir) def. Cheryl Williams to qualify for the tournament for the Heart and Gold World Tag Team Championship (0:19)
Roxanne w/ Miza and Saka def. Teuila Masina via disqualification (3:58)
("Diehard" Anna DeMarco def. Olivia Orelash © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
Kidd Bandit w/ Perfect Piper and Bethany Morgan def. Hassan (4:50)
The Superstars (Superstar Harmonia Edelstein and Superstar Molly Forster) def. Alizeh and Aella Midori via submission (22:39)
William Ashworth vs. Oscar Kirk was fought to a double count-out (3:26)
Hardcore Witchcraft (Mickie James and Sara Lewis) def. Mara and Toni Ashford to qualify for the tournament for the Heart and Gold World Tag Team Championship (13:08)
Pop Culture vs. Jem Holland and Lexy Alan did not happen (0:00)
Ryan Lewis w/ Kevin Sullivan def. The Mountain by knockout (1:46)
Astrid Ostberg def. Lydia Donelle (15:55)
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
Anything Goes Faction War
The Flock (Brandon Duke, Warhawk, Peter Winchester, Jack Perrit, Stacey Calloway, and Mandy Angels vs. The Reformation ("The Pegasus" Jonathan Steele, Preston Starr, and Astrid Ostberg) and Ohio Versus Everything (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, and Sara Lewis)
WFPW INJURY REPORT 2:
Amber Skye (Light Concussion, recovery time is two weeks)
Hamronia Edelstein (Minor Back Injury and Light Concussion, recovery time is a month and two weeks)
Molly Forster (Minor Cut To Forehead, Injured Left Wrist, and Injured Left Leg, recovery time is a month)
Alizeh Midori (Injured Back, recovery time is a month)
Aella Midori (Light Concussion, recovery time is a month)