BTWF Octane (October Week 2)
The camera panned to the backstage interview area, where Yuko Yoshida was standing next to Soul Eater Evans who had a wide smirk on his face.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with the new #1 contender for Shinji Ikari's BTWF United States Champion, Soul Eater Evans. Now, Soul you had a title match with Shinji Ikari at Cyber Sunday that you lost. My question is how things will be different this time around," Yuko explained as Soul nodded before responding.
"At Cyber Sunday, I may have taken Shinji a little too lightly. I thought that I had more of an advantage than I actually did due to my selection being last minute, but Shinji was able to prove me wrong. This time, I will be prepared for everything and every move that Shinji makes, and I will walk out of Trouble in Tokyo with the United States Championship," Soul explained as Ed came barging into the interview area, pulling the microphone closer to his mouth.
"You got lucky in that match last week! You shouldn't have been given another chance for the United States Championship! I'm the one who should've been given this title opportunity!" Ed exclaimed as Soul rolled his eyes and chuckled.
"It's a real shame that you couldn't win the triple threat last week, so that means you're gonna have to wait your turn," Soul responded, causing Ed to push the microphone and Yuko away before getting face to face with Soul.
"You know, you have a damn big mouth for someone who can't win the big one. So how about this, give me a one on one match with you tonight, and if I win, I'll be included in the US title match at Trouble on Tokyo," Ed offered, his voice seething as Soul remained firm, looking Ed right in the eye.
"You know what sounds like a main event to me. Get Arthur and Tanya's approval, and let's do it," Soul responded before pushing Ed away and walking away from the interview area. Ed glared at Soul before walking away to the General Manager's office as the camera panned to the stage, where Evan Bourne's first WWE theme song played, causing the crowd to cheer as Arnold Jackson came out of the back.
"The following contest is a Stretcher match, and it is for the BTWF Hardcore Championship! Introducing first, from Beverly Hills California, Arnold Jackson!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to cheer as he hi-fived the fans on the way to the ring.
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another episode of BTWF Octane! Coming to you live from Sapporo Japan, I'm Jim Cornette along with my broadcast partners Beth Vanderwood and Rintaro Okabe!" Cornette introduced as Beth and Okabe waved to the camera as Arnold pointed to the giant bandage on the side of his head from Corvus' chair attack as he hi-fived and gave the thumbs up to a few younger fans.
"Thanks for the introduction Jim, and we're starting off hot and heavy with a favorite of yours, a stretcher match for the Hardcore Championship!" Beth exclaimed as when Arnold attempted to get into the ring, BTWF Hardcore Champion Pete Corvus jumped out from the fan barricade and started punching Arnold in the face, causing the crowd to boo as the referee rang the bell to officially start the match.
"And Corvus starting the match off with a sneak attack!" Okabe exclaimed as Corvus attempted to Irish whip Arnold into the fan barricade, but Arnold was able to counter this into a Drop Toe Hold onto the floor, causing the crowd to cheer as Arnold started hitting Corvus in the face with punches. Arnold picked Corvus up and threw him back into the ring, and when Corvus got up, hit him with a Springboard Dropkick.
"Arnold getting back into this match after Corvus' sneak attack!" Cornette exclaimed as Arnold picked Corvus up and hit him with multiple forearms to the face before Irish whipping him into the corner. The crowd cheered as Arnold attempted to hit a jumping forearm, but Corvus was able to counter with a punch to the face, causing the crowd to boo as Corvus threw Arnold into the corner and continued punching him in the face.
"Corvus nailing more punches to the face of Arnold, which can easily bust him open again!" Beth exclaimed as Corvus ripped the bandage off of Arnold's head, and started punching the place where the bandage was, but Arnold also started punching him back. The crowd cheered as Arnold was able to push Corvus out of the corner with punches before hitting him with a knee to the gut and then sending Corvus down with a Rocker Dropper. The crowd cheered as Arnold rolled out of the ring and prepared a stretcher on the outside of the ring.
"Arnold is starting to bleed from that reopened wound, so he's trying to end this match early before he bleeds out," Okabe explained as Arnold rolls back into the ring, but Corvus was able to hit him with an elbow drop before picking him up and attempted to hit him with a scoop slam. However, Arnold was able to land behind Corvus and hit him with a dropkick that sent Corvus' head crashing into the top turnbuckle. The crowd cheered as Arnold turned a dazed Corvus around and knocked him down with a hurricanrana.
"Well despite Arnold bleeding out, as you say, Okabe, he's still putting up a fight against the Hardcore Champion," Cornette countered as Arnold tried to drag Corvus out of the ring, but Corvus was able to hang onto the ropes, and kick Arnold in the knee multiple times before escaping his grasp. Corvus then got back to his feet and attempted to pick him up with a Powerbomb, but Arnold started punching Corvus in the head, but Corvus countered this by attempting to throw him down onto the turnbuckle.
"Corvus and Arnold are keeping each other on their toes with these constant counters!" Beth exclaimed as Arnold was able to land on the top rope. The crowd cheered as he attempted to kick Corvus away from him, but Corvus was able to grab his leg, pull him off of the top rope, and put him in position for a Powerbomb again. This time, Corvus was able to bounce Arnold off of the ropes before hitting him with a Powerbomb, causing the crowd to boo as Corvus flipped off the fans.
"And Corvus able to take control back of this match with a devastating Powerbomb!" Cornette exclaimed as Corvus threw Arnold into the ropes before he started clubbing Arnold in the small of the back. Corvus then rolled out of the ring and started looking under the ring for some weapons. When he got his face out of the bottom of the ring, Corvus brought out two steel chairs and threw them into the ring before heading back into the ring.
"Neither man has attempted to put the other on a stretcher," Beth stated curiously as Corvus picked up one of the steel chairs and started slamming it into Arnold's back repeatedly before turning him around and throwing it on his chest.
"That's true Beth, but that's because they want to make sure that the other is injured enough so that they don't have to waste too much time using the stretcher over and over," Okabe explained as Corvus picked Arnold up and hit him with a scoop slam onto the steel chair, and then ran the ropes to hit a jumping senton onto Arnold's gut. The crowd booed as Corvus continued to stomp on Arnold's head, causing more blood to pour out of his wound. Corvus started yelling out at the booing crowd before picking Arnold up and hitting him with a Gutbuster.
"And here comes Arnold's lunch courtesy of Corvus' knee!" Cornette exclaimed as Corvus started stomping on Arnold's gut before picking him up and throwing him into the corner. The crowd continued to boo as Corvus ran the ropes and hit a running clothesline to Arnold's throat and then ran the ropes to hit two more running clotheslines in the corner. Arnold fell in front of the bottom turnbuckle in a seated position, allowing Corvus to start choking him with his boot, causing the crowd to boo louder as blood started dripping onto his boot.
"Corvus choking the blood out of Arnold!" Beth exclaimed as Corvus ran the ropes and hit multiple Running Face Washes onto Arnold before going to the middle ring and grabbing a steel chair. The crowd booed as Corvus started stomping on Arnold's gut before putting the chair in front of Arnold's face. Corvus the ropes and hit Arnold with a Running Cannonball to the face before picking him up hitting him with a Falcon Arrow. Arnold tried to drag himself away from Corvus, but Corvus was able to catch him and put him in position for a back suplex.
"Corvus has been dominating the match thus far, and you have to imagine he's gonna be trying to end this match soon," Okabe explained as Corvus hit Arnold with a Back Suplex, causing the crowd to boo as he rolled out of the ring, and grabbed Arnold's leg. Corvus then pulled Arnold out of the ring, and then picked him up and put him on the stretcher, causing the crowd to boo louder. However, when Corvus attempted to strap him in, Arnold started kicking Corvus in the face, causing the crowd to cheer as he staggered away, giving Arnold enough time to undo the straps.
"Arnold still showing some fight in him, preventing Corvus from strapping him onto the stretcher!" Cornette exclaimed as Arnold got off of the stretcher and started punching Corvus in the face before attempting to Irish whip him into the fan barricade. However, Corvus countered the Irish whip, sending Arnold crashing back first into the fan barricade. The crowd booed as Corvus ran at Arnold and hit him with a boot to the side of the head, before throwing him back first into another set of steel steps.
"Arnold was able to get off of the stretcher, but Corvus might just put him right back on it!" Okabe exclaimed as Corvus grabbed Arnold by the hair and started hitting him with multiple knife-edge chops to the chest before attempting to Irish whip into the steel stairs, but the crowd cheered as Arnold was able to counter Corvus with a Drop Toe Hold, sending his head crashing onto the top of the steel steps.
"Arnold is still in this match, scrambling the inside of Corvus' head with that Drop Toe Hold into the steel steps!" Beth exclaimed as Arnold staggered over to Corvus and slammed his head multiple times into the apron before hitting him with multiple forearms to the face, causing the crowd to cheer louder as Corvus started bleeding from the side of his head. Arnold then hit more forearms to the side of Corvus' head, and threw him onto the stretcher, causing the crowd to cheer as he tried to strap Corvus in.
"Arnold has Corvus on the stretcher! Can he strap Corvus in and win the championship!?" Cornette asked as Corvus was able to push Arnold away with his feet, causing the crowd to boo as Corvus got off of the stretcher. However, the crowd cheered as Arnold was able to kick Corvus in the gut, and then got onto the ring apron, and hit Corvus with a diving hurricanrana that sent Corvus crashing into the stretcher, causing it to fall over.
"A diving hurricanrana by Arnold! The side of Corvus' head crashed into the side of the stretcher!" Beth exclaimed as Arnold started punching Corvus in the gut, and was able to hit Corvus with a Snap Suplex, causing the crowd to cheer even louder as he mounted Corvus and started punching him in the face before Corvus pushed Arnold away and attempted to crawl away from Arnold. However, much to the crowd's delight, Arnold bounced back onto Corvus and started nailing him with multiple forearms to the head.
"Arnold taking out the two months of aggression he has against Corvus here with these forearms!" Cornette exclaimed as Arnold picked Corvus up and threw him into the fan barricade a couple of more times before throwing him back at ringside. The crowd cheered as Arnold threw Corvus back into the ring, and then went up to the top rope, causing the crowd to cheer as when Corvus got back to his feet, Arnold dived off of the top rope with a crossbody. However, the crowd booed as Corvus was able to counter the crossbody with a Superkick, causing the crowd to boo as Corvus fell to the ground, tried.
"Corvus with a massive Superkick counter! And both men are down!" Beth exclaimed as Corvus rolled out of the ring while Arnold was grabbing the ropes to try and get back to his feet. After almost thirty seconds, Arnold was able to pull himself to his feet, grab one of the steel chairs Corvus put in the ring, and threw it at Corvus' face, causing the crowd to cheer. Arnold then ran the ropes and hit a Vaulting Body Press onto Corvus, causing the crowd to cheer louder as Arnold nearly fell down due to exhaustion.
"Arnold, with that nice combination of moves, is able to take Corvus down!" Okabe exclaimed as Arnold pulled himself back up onto his feet, grabbed Corvus by the hair, picked him up, and then put him on the stretcher. Corvus, before Arnold could strap him on, jammed his fingers into Arnold's eyes, causing the crowd to boo as he pushed Arnold away. After pulling himself off of the stretcher, Corvus kicked Arnold in the gut, and much to the crowd's chagrin attempted to put him in position for the Package Piledriver.
"Oh, God! I think Arnold is getting an upgrade from the hospital to the morgue!" Cornette quipped as Arnold was able to stay on his feet, causing the crowd to cheer as Arnold started punching Corvus in the sides. Once Corvus' grip on Arnold loosened, Arnold took advantage by slamming his head onto the steel ring apron. The crowd continued to cheer as Arnold grabbed the chair he threw at Corvus and started hitting him multiple times in the back with the steel chair.
"I don't think Arnold wants that free trip and is giving Corvus receipts in the form of these hard chair shots to the back!" Beth exclaimed as Arnold puts Corvus in front of the stretcher and hit him with multiple shots to the face with a steel chair, sending Corvus falling back first onto the stretcher. Arnold then dropped the steel chair and then rolled into the ring, causing the crowd to look on confused before he started climbing up the top rope, causing the crowd to start cheering loudly.
"Arnold planning on ending Corvus with something big!" Okabe exclaimed as Tsubaki came running from the back and got in front of the stretcher, causing the crowd to boo as Arnold started yelling at Tsubaki to move out of the way.
"And here comes Corvus' lady, who is trying to get Corvus off of the stretcher!" Beth exclaimed as Arnold got to the top rope and warned Tsubaki that she was going to get hurt. Tsubaki ignored him and tried to pull Corvus off of the stretcher, and Arnold simply shrugged in response before diving off of the top rope with a diving senton, causing the crowd to cheer and chant 'Holy Shit!' However, Tsubaki was able to just pull Corvus off of the stretcher, causing Arnold to dive onto the stretcher back first, causing the crowd to boo as Arnold rolled off of the stretcher with a hand on his back.
"And thanks to Tsubaki, Corvus was able to dodge that diving senton!" Cornette exclaimed as Tsubaki helped pull Corvus back to his feet, allowing Corvus to pick Arnold up, and put him on the stretcher. Corvus and Tsubaki then started strapping Arnold onto the stretcher, and once it was complete, Corvus and Tsubaki started rolling the stretcher up the entranceway, and when they got to the stage, Corvus pushed the stretcher away.
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, and still the BTWF Hardcore Champion, Pete Corvus!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to boo as Corvus yelled at the referee to get his championship from ringside as he and Tsubaki kissed in the center of the stage as Arnold was still strapped into the stretcher.
"Corvus has gotten through one defense of his Hardcore Championship here on Octane by the skin of his teeth!" Cornette exclaimed as a ringside attendant ran to the stage, and gave Corvus his Hardcore Championship back. Corvus raised the Hardcore Championship above his head before he turned around and noticed that one of the referees was trying to get Arnold off of the stretcher.
"Corvus still has one more defense next week in an 'I Quit' match against Black Star," Beth explained as Corvus walked up to the stretcher, pushed the referee away, and started punching Arnold in the face before running the stretcher off of the stage, causing the crowd to boo louder as the stretcher fell on the top of Arnold's head as some medical personnel came running back and helped Arnold up.
"Corvus showing everyone in the locker room that he is not playing around when it comes to his Hardcore Championship!" Okabe exclaimed as Corvus and Tsubaki raised each other's hands up as medical personnel were able to get Arnold to the back as the crowd continued to boo. Tsubaki and Corvus soon left the stage as the crowd continued to boo them, and before Corvus could get to the back, he flipped off of the crowd.
"And this was just the start of the show folks! We have BTWF Champion Kaworu Nagisa teaming one of the #1 contenders for his title, the Hollywood Hooligan against the other two contenders for his title, Natsu Dragneel and Mordecai as our main event!" Cornette exclaimed as the camera panned to the back, where Xochi was sitting in front of a chain-link fence on a box with the Sisterhood surrounding her.
"In a matter of minutes, I'll be taking on one of Zia Simpson's friends, Ochako Uraraka. Everyone loves the little girl and her flying around the ring. The problem is that she is an ally of Zia, and that means she's been contributing to the light permeating the BTWF," Xochi explained calmly before looking over at Sherry, who was nodding in approval and patting her on the head before Xochi returned her attention to the camera in front of her.
"And as Sherry said, the light has to be extinguished, by any means necessary," Xochi finished as she rubbed her hands together in anticipation before the camera panned to a commercial break.
*Commercial Break*
*Commercial Over*
The camera then panned to a backstage fight in progress, where the returning Black Star and BTWF Hardcore Champion Pete Corvus were brawling in the backstage hallways, with Tsubaki yelling at security to move Black Star away from Corvus. Security was able to separate both men, but Corvus and Black Star continued to exchange multiple insults towards each other before the camera panned back to the stage, where Io Shirai's 'Genius of the Sky' theme started playing, causing the crowd to cheer as Ochako came running out of the back.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Approaching the ring, from Musutafu Japan, she is the Genius of the Sky, Ochako Uraraka!" Mary Hughes announced, as Ochako came running down to the ring, hi-fiving as many fans as she could while pointing to the sky.
"Ever since Ochako first came to the BTWF, Zia Simpson has been there for her, helping her get used to the bright lights of an up and coming company like the BTWF," Cornette explained as Ochako ran to ringside and jumped into the ring through the middle rope before rolling into the middle of the ring. On her knees, Ochako pointed up to the sky and then flipped back to her feet, causing the crowd to cheer louder.
"And Ochako is more than happy to fight on behalf of her friend, even if it means going up against one of the Sisterhood's powerhouses," Beth explained as Ochako ran up the turnbuckles in the corner, causing the crowd to cheer before the lights went off. The crowd booed as the lights turned blood red, and 'Enjoy Your Slay' by Ice Nine Kills played, causing a row of fire to appear on the stage. Xochi, accompanied by the rest of the Sisterhood (Sherry Blendy, Ultear Milkovich, Tomoko Kuroki, Himiko Toga, Flare Corona, Tina Belcher, Clementine, Scarlett) walked through the fire, as Xochi looked at Ochako with a smile on her face.
"And her opponent, accompanied by and representing the Sisterhood of Darkness, from Monte Macabre Mexico, Xochi!" Mary Hughes announced, causing the crowd to boo as Xochi shot her fist up as she walked to the ring. Ochako was glaring at Xochi as she continued her way to the ring, rolling into the ring as the rest of the Sisterhood surrounded the ring, causing the crowd to boo louder.
"Xochi has an army by her side, so along with her size, she has to be feeling 1000% confident going into this contest!" Okabe exclaimed as the crowd continued to boo before Uraraka made a 'come here' motion. Xochi looked at Ochako in curiosity as the crowd started cheering as Zoey Hanson, Millianna, Kagura Mikazuchi, Alex Vasquez, Haruko Haruhara, Star Butterfly, and Agent Xero came to the ring, and also surrounded the ring, confronting the rest of the Sisterhood.
"And Ochako has brought out reinforcements! That was smart of her!" Cornette exclaimed as Xochi walked up to Ochako and pushed her, causing the bell to ring. Ochako responded by pushing Xochi back, who responded by pie-facing Ochako and pushing her into the corner, causing the crowd to boo. Before could Ochako could get out of the corner, Xochi ran into the corner and started punching Ochako in the gut before Irish whipping her into another corner, causing the crowd to boo as she attempted to run at Ochako with a back elbow.
"Xochi overpowering Ochako in the early goings of this match!" Beth exclaimed as the crowd cheered when Ochako dodged Xochi's back elbow attempt, causing her to crash back first into the corner. Ochako then started hitting Xochi with forearms to the face, causing the crowd to cheer louder as Ochako climbed up to the middle turnbuckle, and started hitting her with the ten punch salute. However, on the 7th punch, Xochi attempted to push Ochako off of her, but she was able to land on her feet, causing the crowd to cheer.
"Ochako now trying to use her speed to outwit Xochi, which is much more in her wheelhouse than trying to exchange power moves!" Okabe exclaimed as Xochi attempted to run at Ochako, but she was able to counter with a dropkick to the knee, sending Xochi falling into the middle rope. The crowd cheered as Ochako ran the ropes and hit a Tiger Feint Kick, sending her staggering to the center of the ring before Ochako landed on the apron, and springboard back into the ring with a Springboard European Uppercut.
"Xochi is staggering into the corner after that springboard strike!" Cornette exclaimed as Ochako then ran at Xochi with a Handspring Back Elbow, but Xochi was able to catch her, much to the crowd's chagrin. However, the crowd cheered as Xochi was able to jump behind Xochi and hit her with a dropkick to the back, sending her head crashing into the middle turnbuckle before she rolled Xochi up with a school girl, causing the crowd to cheer.
Ref: 1…
Xochi kicked out, and she immediately responded by punching Ochako in the side of the face multiple times and Irish whipping her into the ropes. However, the crowd cheered as Ochako was able to springboard off of the 2nd rope, and attempted to hit Xochi with a Springboard Crossbody. However, the crowd booed as Xochi was able to catch Ochako, and attempted to hit her with a Samoan Drop, but Ochako was able to counter with a Crucifix roll-up.
Ref: 1…2
"Ochako almost got the pin there thanks to that surprising Crucifix Pin!" Beth exclaimed as Ochako hit a couple of kicks to Xochi's knees while her back was on the floor. Ochako then picked herself up and then started clubbing Xochi in the back before running the ropes and hitting Xochi with a Penalty Kick. The crowd continued to cheer as Ochako ran the ropes and hit a downed Xochi with a Running Shooting Star Press.
"Ochako has taken the larger woman down, but the real task now is keeping her down," Okabe explained as Ochako went up to the top rope, and waited for Xochi to roll closer to the corner. However, Flare got onto the apron and started yelling at Ochako, distracting her and causing the crowd to boo as Zoey grabbed Flare by the leg, and threw her off of the apron. This gave Xochi enough time to find the energy to get back to her feet and knock Ochako off of the top rope with a big boot to the chest.
"What a big boot by Xochi, knocking Ochako off of the top rope and onto the ring canvas!" Cornette exclaimed as Xochi steadied herself on her feet before she started stomping on Ochako's back. The crowd booed as Xochi hit a Jumping Elbow Drop to the center of Ochako's back before picking her up and hitting her with a Savate Kick to her back before pushing her down to the ground and pinning her.
Ref: 1…2
"Xochi targeting Ochako's back, trying to hinder her ability to fly around the ring," Okabe explained as Xochi picked Ochako up and hit her with multiple forearm smashes to the back before hitting her with a back suplex. Xochi turned Ochako on her stomach and started hitting her with multiple punches to the back before running the ropes and hitting her in the back with a Jumping Leg Drop. The crowd booed as Xochi started yelling at them in Spanish before picking Ochako up and hitting her with a Side Slam Backbreaker before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2
Xochi pulled Ochako back up by her hair and started slamming her elbow in the side of Ochako's head, sending her staggering into the corner.
"Xochi showing off some of her striking abilities with these elbows to the head!" Beth exclaimed as Xochi followed Ochako into the corner, and started hitting her in the gut with knees to the gut before running the ropes and hitting her with a Running Jumping Back Elbow to the side of the face. The crowd booed as Xochi grabbed Ochako by the hair, put her in position for a Suplex position, and slammed her down with a Falcon Arrow before picking her back up, putting her in a Dragon Suplex position, and hit Ochako with a Dragon Suplex Backbreaker.
"Wow! I've never seen a backbreaker like that! Roderick Strong should take some notes!" Cornette exclaimed as Xochi turned Ochako on her back, and ran the ropes to hit her with a running senton to her back before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
Xochi picked Ochako up by the hair and attempted to put her in a suplex position, but Ochako started punching Xochi in the top of the head multiple times, causing the crowd to cheer as she kicked Xochi in the gut. Ochako then ran to the ropes and attempted to hit a Springboard Poisonrana onto Xochi, but the crowd booed as Xochi was able to keep Ochako in position on her shoulders, and hit her with an Electric Chair Drop.
"Ochako trying to get momentum back on her side, but Xochi using her strength to send her back down to the ground!" Beth exclaimed as Xochi mounted Ochako and started punching her in the face, causing the crowd to boo. However, the crowd cheered briefly as Ochako hit multiple punches to Xochi's head, causing her to stagger away, but the crowd booed as Xochi hit her with a Jumping Leg Drop to Ochako's throat before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2..
Xochi picked Ochako up and hit her with a Vertical Suplex before putting him in a seated position. The crowd continued to boo as Xochi ran the ropes and hit Ochako with a low running clothesline before running the ropes again and hitting Ochako with a running fist drop. Xochi then turned Ochako around and locked Ochako in a Single Leg Boston Crab, causing the crowd to boo as Ochako tried to start making her way to the ropes.
"Ochako locked in a Single Leg Boston Crab, bending her back to an uncomfortable degree! She may have to tap out right here!" Okabe exclaimed as Xochi was able to drag Ochako back to the middle of the ring, causing the crowd to boo louder as Xochi started yelling at Ochako to tap out. However, after slightly less than a minute, Ochako started elbowing Xochi in the leg, causing the crowd to cheer as Xochi continued to apply pressure using the Single Leg Boston Crab.
"Xochi continuing to show off her strength by keeping her legs that were under attack on the ground to keep a hold on the Single Leg Boston Crab!" Cornette exclaimed as Ochako was able to drag herself to the ropes, causing the crowd to cheer as she was able to grab the middle rope with both of her hands. The crowd cheered as Xochi was forced to let go of the hold, but Xochi used this opportunity to stomp on Ochako's back before picking her up, and slapping her in the face hard enough to send her staggering into the ropes.
"That slap had a lot of spice to it!" Beth winced as Xochi trapped Ochako's arm in the ropes, causing the crowd to boo as the referee started yelling at her. Xochi simply smirked at the referee before she started punching a completely exposed Ochako in the face, causing the crowd to boo as the referee pulled Xochi away. The crowd continued to boo as Xochi started hitting boots to Ochako's face before the referee pushed her back again, allowing him to untie Ochako from the ropes.
"Xochi using the ropes to keep Ochako still while she unleashes an array of punches and kicks!" Beth exclaimed as Ochako staggered out of the ropes, and Xochi used this opportunity to put Ochako in position for a Powerbomb. However, much to the crowd's delight, Ochako was able to push Xochi away and hit her with a high kick to the side of her head. Ochako then staggered into the corner with a hand on her back, causing the crowd to cheer as Xochi, with a hand on the side of her head, ran into the corner attempting a running shoulder thrust.
"Ochako able to get a brief moment of reprieve with a kick to the side of the head of Xochi, but will it last?" Cornette asked as Ochako was able to dodge out of the way, sending Xochi crashing back first into the corner. The crowd cheered as Ochako hit multiple kicks to Xochi's chest before jumping up and hitting her with a spinning kick to the side of the head. Ochako then climbed to the middle rope, punched Xochi in the head a couple of times, put her in a front facelock, and hit her with a Tornado DDT, causing the crowd to cheer as both women went down.
"Ochako may have gotten momentum back in this match thanks to those kicks and that Tornado DDT!" Okabe exclaimed as Ochako was able to start getting up to her knees at the same time Xochi did. The crowd gave the appropriate reactions when both women started punching each other while they were on their knees. However, the crowd cheered as Ochako got back to her feet, grabbed both of Xochi's arms, and hit her with a Kamigoye, causing the crowd to cheer before she pushed Xochi down and went for a pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Ochako with a giant knee to the face!" Beth exclaimed as Ochako picked Xochi up, and then ran the ropes to hit two clotheslines, a jumping clothesline, a spinning heel kick, a Corkscrew Ax Kick, and a Twisting Senton. The crowd cheered as Ochako put Xochi in a seated position, allowing her to run the ropes and hit a running knee to the face as she jumped to the side of Xochi and hit her with a jumping double foot stomp to the chest before going for another pin, hooking both of her legs back.
Ref: 1…2..
Ochako grabbed Xochi by the hair and attempted to pick her up, but Tomoko got onto the apron, causing the crowd to boo as she attempted to run into the ring. However, the crowd cheered as Millianna grabbed Tomoko's foot, and pulled her out of the ring before punching her in the face. Ultear attempted to intervene, but Kagura jumped up to the apron and hit Ultear with a running diving knee to the face before the two teams started brawling around the ring.
"And the two contenders for the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championships going at it!" Cornette exclaimed as Ochako was still able to put Xochi on her shoulders, and hit her with a Detonation Kick before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
On the outside of the ring, the rest of the Sisterhood and everyone else that accompanied Ochako to the ring started brawling on the outside as the brawl between Tomoko, Ultear, Millianna, and Kagura started spreading. In the ring, Ochako picked Xochi up again and punched her in the head multiple times before picking her up one again. However, the crowd started booing as Xochi hit Ochako in the headbutt a couple of times in the gut before getting back to her feet and putting her in a Powerbomb position.
"What does Xochi have planned here!?" Beth asked as Xochi lifted Ochako up, and hit her with a Powerbomb that sent her crashing into everyone that was brawling on the outside, causing the crowd to chant 'Holy Shit!' as most of the women fell down, as Xochi quickly rolled out of the ring, grabbed Ochako by the hair, and threw her back into the ring.
"And Xochi, sending Ochako crashing down to the floor, along with everyone else, with a massive Powerbomb!" Okabe exclaimed as Xochi picked Ochako up and hit her with a Jackknife Powerbomb before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, representing the Sisterhood of Darkness, Xochi!" Mary Hughes announced as the referee attempted to raise Xochi's arm up, but Xochi pushed the referee out of her way before rolling out of the ring. The crowd booed as Xochi picked Sherry up, allowing Sherry to raise Xochi's arm in victory while Ultear and Tomoko continued their brawl with Kagura and Millianna into the crowd.
"Xochi able to secure more momentum for the Sisterhood with that victory over Ochako!" Cornette exclaimed as the crowd continued to boo when the rest of the available Sisterhood members started getting back to their feet and celebrating with Xochi and Sherry. However, the crowd cheered loudly as Zia Simpson came running down the entranceway with a steel chair in her hand.
"And here comes Zia! She looks furious after the sickening assault on her last week perpetrated by Sherry!" Beth exclaimed as Zia hit Xochi with the steel chair in the back. Sherry attempted to attack Zia back, but Zia hit her with multiple steel chair shots to the chest before hitting her in the head. The rest of the Sisterhood attempted to dog-pile on Zia, but she was able to run into the ring and threw the chair at the Sisterhood, hitting Clementine in the head with it as the rest of her allies came rushing into the ring.
"Zia's not alone in this rivalry with Sherry and the Sisterhood, and thank God for that!" Okabe exclaimed as Sherry called the Sisterhood off, causing the crowd to boo as the group turned around. Zia yelled at Sherry to get into the ring and fight her, but Sherry smirked and shook her head, telling her to be patient as she left with the rest of her group.
"And it looks like Sherry is going to make Zia wait to get her hands on her," Cornette explained as the camera panned to the back, where Hana Uzaki was standing next to Kaminari in the backstage interview area.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, Denki Kaminari. Now Denki, last week, you attacked your former tag team partner and friend KIRISHIMA. Can I get your thoughts on what finally made you snap?" Uzaki asked as Kaminari took the microphone out of her hands, and glared right into the camera.
"A while ago, I met a man who told me that I was letting my talent go to waste and that he could help me. At first, I didn't believe him and kept teaming up with KIRISHIMA, but the losses kept piling up. I'm sick of the losses, I'm sick of all this 'Absolute Zero' bullshit, and I'm sick of KIRISHIMA's pretending everything's gonna be fine!" Kaminari exclaimed before he took several deep breaths, calming himself down as he continued to speak.
"So, I went back to this man and asked him what he felt I should do. And he told me something so simple, that I didn't even think about it; I had to break away from KIRISHIMA and make a stand of my own," Kaminari explained as Uzaki nodded before he gave her the microphone back.
"So, who is this man that you've been talking to?" Uzaki asked as Kaminari sighed before responding.
"Not now. I will reveal who he is at Trouble in Tokyo after KIRISHIMA accepts my challenge for a match at the PPV," Kaminari offered, leaving before Uzaki could ask for details. The camera then panned to the ring, where a local competitor was in the ring. 'Just Another Hero' (Endeavor's theme from My Hero Academia) played, causing the crowd to boo as Endeavor walked out of the back and to the ring, ignoring the crowd as he made his way to the ring.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! In the ring, Yuka Nikashawa, and his opponent, from Musutafu Japan, Endeavor!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd booed after cheering the Young Lion Yuka. Endeavor immediately rolled into the ring, glaring at Yuka as he raised his fist up and put his head down, causing the crowd to boo louder as Yuka stared at him, not backing down.
"Endeavor requested a match to show the fans here that he can still go on the level of his son, Shoto Todoroki," Cornette explained as the bell rang, which Endeavor responded to by knocking Yuka down with a clothesline with enough force to send him turning inside out. The crowd booed as Endeavor Irish whipped Yuka into the ropes, and then ran into the corner and hit him with a Prominence Burn (Stinger Splash) before hitting multiple back elbows to the side of Yuka's head before throwing him out of the corner.
"Endeavor dominating the match, giving this Young Lion a hard first test," Beth explained as Endeavor picked the man up by his ears, but the crowd cheered as Yuka started hitting him with multiple punches to the face, but Endeavor knocked him back down with a Flashfire Fist (Heart Punch) before knocking Yuka back down with a Spinebuster. The crowd booed as Endeavor signaled for the Hell's Curtain (Spirit Bomb), before picking Yuka up, and slamming him down with the Hell's Curtain (Spirit Bomb) before going for a one-finger pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, Endeavor!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to boo, much to the chagrin of Endeavor. Endeavor grabbed Yuka by the hair again and started slapping him in the face before picking him up and slamming him down to the ground with another Powerbomb.
"Endeavor continuing the assault on Yuka despite decisively winning the match!" Okabe exclaimed as the crowd continued to boo as Endeavor picked Yuka up again, and attempted to hit him with more Powerbombs, but the crowd cheered as Shoto Todoroki came running to the ring, kicking Endeavor multiple times in the back and the leg before pulling Yuka away from him.
"And thankfully, here comes Todoroki to get his father out of the ring!" Beth exclaimed as Endeavor dodged an attempted head kick by Todoroki and rolled out of the ring, causing the crowd to cheer as Todoroki checked on Yuka before telling his father to come into the ring and fight him.
"It looks like Todoroki doesn't want to wait for Trouble in Tokyo!" Cornette exclaimed as the crowd cheered on as Todoroki waited to see if Endeavor would come to the ring. However, they started booing as Endeavor shook his head and made his way to the back as Todoroki shook his head in disappointment.
"Yeah, but it looks like Endeavor is going to make Todoroki wait for Trouble in Tokyo!" Beth exclaimed as the camera panned to the backstage interview area, where Hollywood Hooligan and BTWF Champion Kaworu Nagisa were being interviewed by Jack Korpela.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with BTWF Champion Kaworu Nagisa and the Hollywood Hooligan, who will be in our main event battling against Natsu Dragneel and Mordecai. What are you two looking to accomplish by competing in this match?" Korpela asked as Kaworu chuckled and moved the microphone closer to his mouth.
"Mr. Korpela, I have nothing to gain from competing in this match. If anything, the only purpose this match serves is to bring Mordecai and Mr. Dragneel back down to Earth and make them realize that they have no chance of beating me for the BTWF Championship," Kaworu explained as Hooligan moved the microphone closer to his mouth before pointing at Kaworu.
"That may be true, but this match is how I'm going to show all the losers that are telling me I have no chance of winning the title. So Kaworu, you're teaming up with a Hollywood A-Lister and the next BTWF Champion. You're welcome," Hooligan explained as he put a hand out. Kaworu chuckled under his breath before putting his hand out, shaking Hooligan's hand while shaking his own head.
"Mr. Hooligan, I would advise you not to count your chickens before they hatch. But I want you to keep that confidence for our tag match tonight," Kaworu responded before tapping him on the shoulder and leaving the interview area. Hooligan looked at Kaworu's disappearing frame with annoyance in his voice before the camera panned to a commercial break.
*Commercial Break*
*Commercial Over*
The camera panned back to the locker room, where Mr. Enter was with the rest of Enter Enterprises, standing next to Charlie Bonifer, Joe Wolf, the BTWF World Tag Team Champions Naruto Uzumaki, and Sheldon Lee.
"So boys, we saw what happened to Arnold earlier tonight? Getting pushed off of the stage while on a stretcher is no small injury. It's a real shame that I heard Arnold's gotten himself injured…again. So, Valentino will probably have another 'mystery partner', which isn't gonna be a problem for the champs," Enter explained before he patted Naruto and Sheldon on the shoulder.
"At Cyber Sunday, we beat Valentino and his little surprise. If Valentino thinks that the lucky win he got over me last week is gonna give him this magical momentum to win the championships, then he's dead wrong," Naruto explained as he and Sheldon simultaneously kissed their titles before Enter returned his attention to the camera.
"And speaking of Valentino's last mystery partner, I tried to be nice to Death the Kid. I tried to show him that he would be better off in Enter Enterprises, but he wants to do things his own way, which includes disrespecting us. Well…," Enter trailed off before he turned towards the door, revealing Owen, opening the door while pulling an unconscious Death the Kid into the room by his shirt.
"…that's what happens when you disrespect Enter Enterprises," Enter continued before turning to Joe Wolf and Charlie Bonifer and patting them on the shoulders.
"And now you two have a chance at redemption. Eddy and Gene Belcher have agreed to a rematch with you two, and I want you to show them what being a part of Enter Enterprises has given you," Enter explained as Bonifer nodded with a sick smirk on his face before Joe patted Enter on the shoulder.
"Don't worry about it. Those two dancing freaks aren't going to beat us this time. We'll be getting some momentum back for Enter Enterprises," Joe responded as Enter smiled in response before the camera panned back to the stage, where 'Zero Visibility' by Rise Against played, causing the crowd to boo as Ed walked out of the back with a smirk on his face.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! If Ed wins this match, he will be added to the United States title match at Trouble in Tokyo! Introducing first, from Toronto Ontario Canada, Ed!" Mary Hughes announced causing the crowd to boo louder as Ed motioned around his waist that he would be champion as he continued to make his way to the ring.
"Arthur Morgan and Tanya von Degurechaff have confirmed this match will allow Ed to enter the United States title match during the commercial break," Cornette explained as Ed got to the ringside area, pounded on the ring apron, and rolled into the ring.
"And for more insight on these athletes, we have United States Champion Shinji Ikari back on commentary for this match," Beth explained as the camera panned to Shinji Ikari wearing the United States Championship around his waist.
"Thanks, Beth, I'm just here to see if Ed can back up all that talk," Shinji explained as Ed turned to face Shinji and started yelling that he would be the new United States Champion. While Ed was yelling at a relaxed Shinji, Johnny Gargano's 'Rebel Heart' theme song played, causing the crowd to cheer loudly as Soul came walking out of the back, putting a hand over his eyebrows to get a better look at the cheering fans.
"And his opponent, from Death City Nevada, Soul Eater Evans!" Mary Hughes announced as Soul continued towards the ring, hi-fiving fans on his way to the ring. Ed glared at Soul as he made his way to the ring while leaning in the corner.
"Soul, not one to back down from a fight, agreed to this challenge presented by Ed, which I personally think was not a good idea," Okabe explained as the crowd continued to cheer when Soul rolled into the ring and walked up to Ed, getting right in his face. The crowd cheered as Soul and Ed started yelling and arguing in each other's faces before the referee stuck himself between them and pushed the two apart.
"I think Soul should focus on wrestling Ed, as making a powerhouse like Ed angrier before a match like this is not a good idea," Shinji explained as once the competitors were properly separated, the referee had the bell ring, and Soul and Ed immediately locked up in the middle of the ring. The crowd booed as Ed was able to push Soul into the corner, and attempted to punch him in the face, but Soul dodged the strike and pushed him into the corner. The crowd cheered as Soul hit Ed in the face with multiple punches before hitting him with multiple knife-edge chops. Ed pushed Soul away and attempted to hit him with a clothesline, but Soul was able to dodge and hit Ed with a jumping knee to the face.
"Ed attempted to overpower Soul in the early goings of this match, but Soul able to counter with his speed and striking ability!" Cornette exclaimed as Soul ran the ropes and hit Ed with a Shotgun Dropkick that sent him back into the corner. Soul then ran the ropes again and hit a Running Forearm to Ed's face before throwing him out of the corner, going up to the 2nd rope, and diving off with a missile dropkick that sent Ed on his back before going for a pin, causing the crowd to cheer.
Ref: 1…
"Soul dominating this match in the early goings, which I think is a surprise to a lot of us," Beth explained as Soul picked Ed up, and attempted to put him in a Cravate, but Ed was able to punch Soul in the gut multiple times before ramming his head into Soul's chest. The crowd booed as Ed Irish whipped Soul into the ropes, and when Soul rebounded, Ed attempted to hit him with a Flapjack, but Soul was able to counter with a Hurricanrana.
"Wow! I've never seen that counter to a Flapjack before," Shinji exclaimed in amazement as the crowd cheered while Soul started clubbing Ed in the back before picking him up and attempted to hit him with a Back Suplex. However, Ed was able to stay on his feet and started hitting Soul in the back of the head with elbows before attempting to hit him with a back suplex of his own. However, the crowd cheered as Soul was able to land on his feet and hit Ed with a neckbreaker before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2
"Soul may have the advantage in this match, but I still think accepting this challenge was a bad idea," Okabe continued as Soul picked Ed up, and started hitting him with multiple punches to the face before hitting him with a dropkick that sent him staggering into the ropes.
"You're just being a worrywart, Okabe. Soul is confident in his abilities to win the United States Championship, and wants to prove that no challenge will deter him," Beth countered as Soul ran the ropes and hit him with a clothesline that sent Ed flipping onto the apron. The crowd continued to cheer as Soul hit Ed with multiple punches to the head before springboarding off of the middle rope to hit Ed with a Triangle Dropkick.
"Soul definitely is in the driver's seat of this match right now!" Cornette exclaimed as Soul waited for Ed to get back to his feet, and when he did, Soul ran the ropes and hit Ed with a suicide dive, causing the crowd to cheer as Ed crashed into the fan barricade back first. The crowd cheered loudly as Soul jumped back to his feet and onto the top of the fan barricade, hi-fiving several nearby fans before jumping off of the barricade with a double foot stomp onto Ed's gut.
"Soul having time to celebrate with the crowd before continuing the assault on Ed!" Beth exclaimed as Soul picked Ed up, hit him with multiple open palm strikes to the face, and attempted to throw him into the steel ring post. However, the crowd briefly started booing as Ed countered the Irish whip. However, Soul was able to prevent himself from crashing into the steel, causing the crowd to cheer. However, the crowd booed as Ed was able to hit Soul with a Running Bicycle Kick to the head while the referee started counting.
Ref: 1…2…3
"And Ed able to knock Soul on his ass with that vicious Bicycle Kick!" Cornette exclaimed as Ed quickly mounted Soul and started punching him in the face before pulling him up by the hair. The crowd continued to boo as Ed started yelling at Shinji as he started punching Soul in the back of the head.
"Yeah, I see you. You might want to do this inside the ring though if you want a shot at my title," Shinji responded before Ed threw Soul into the fan barricade back first before the referee continued to count.
Ref: …4…5
Ed picked Soul back up by the hair and started slamming his face multiple times on the ring apron before Irish whipping him hard back into the fan barricade before knocking him back down with a clothesline. Ed flexed his right arm he just used to give Soul a clothesline, causing the crowd to boo as Ed started stomping on Soul's chest and sides before picking him up and throwing him face first into the steel ring post again as the referee continued to count the men out.
Ref: …6…7…8
"Ed needs to make sure he gets Soul back into the ring soon before the referee reaches the count of 10," Okabe warned as Ed yelled at the referee before throwing Soul back into the ring. Ed followed Soul back into the ring and picked Soul back up before hitting him with multiple punches to the face. The crowd continued to boo as Ed Irish whipped Soul into the ropes, hitting a rebounding Soul with a Flapjack.
"Ed back in the ring, and sending Soul back to the ground with a Flapjack!" Cornette exclaimed as Ed put Soul in a Cravate, and started hitting him with multiple knees to the face before throwing him overhead while he was still in a Cravate position, causing the crowd to boo as Soul landed in front of the corner. Ed went in the corner and leaned in with his hands folded behind his head, causing the crowd to boo louder as Soul climbed up in the corner, using the turnbuckles to pull himself up. However, Ed ran at Soul and hit him with a Jumping Body Avalanche before knocking him down with a Lifting Reverse STO and going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Ed continuing to smother Soul with his power advantage, which is exactly what he needs to do if he wants to keep Soul grounded and slowed down," Okabe explained as Ed mounted Soul and started hitting him with multiple forearm strikes to the back of his head before deadlifting Soul up, and hitting him with a German Suplex. Ed started yelling at Shinji again while pressing his foot against Soul's throat, causing the crowd to boo louder as Shinji continued looking on at Ed before he let go of Soul and hit him with a Jumping Elbow Drop before going for another pin, hooking both of Soul's legs back.
Ref: 1…2.
"I think Ed needs to keep his focus on Soul if he wants to secure the victory. Yelling at me really isn't going to help him," Shinji explained as Ed slapped the mat hard before picking Soul back up and clubbed him multiple times in the back before running the ropes and knocking Soul back down with a Shoulder Tackle. Ed started stomping on Soul's chest and gut again before putting him in a Front Facelock and started performing a Gator Roll, causing the crowd to boo as Soul attempted to escape.
"And now Ed has Soul trapped in the Gator Roll! Soul might have to tap out right here!" Beth exclaimed as Soul tried to pull himself away from Ed's grasp, but Ed clubbed Soul in the back multiple times before continuing to wrench in the hold around his throat. After about another minute, Soul was able to start picking himself up, getting back on his feet. The crowd started cheering as Soul started punching Ed in the gut multiple times, and then attempted to pull out of the front facelock.
"Soul may be getting out of this hold!" Cornette exclaimed as Ed was able to quell the growing cheers of the audience by hitting Soul with a DDT, causing the crowd to boo loudly before he went for another pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Well he did get out of the hold, but still got knocked down with a DDT," Okabe continued as Ed looked up at the referee in shock before he picked Soul back up and hit him with a couple of headbutts to the face before hitting him with a scoop slam. The crowd continued to boo as Ed started playfully kicking Soul in the head, causing Soul to start hitting Ed in the gut with multiple punches, but Ed sent Soul back down with multiple clubs to the back before running the ropes and hitting a Jumping Splash onto Soul's back before turning him around for another pin.
Ref: 1…2..
Ed looked at the referee in annoyance before turning Soul back on his stomach and putting him in a Camel Clutch, causing the crowd to boo.
"Ed looks to make Soul humble with this Camel Clutch. And based on all the power moves Ed has hit on Soul, this could be the end of the match," Shinji explained as Soul tried to pull himself out of the hold, but Ed started jumping down on Soul's back before putting him back in the Camel Clutch, causing the crowd to boo louder as Ed continued to yell at the crowd, and pulling Soul's back even further.
"Ed trying to bend Soul's back in half!" Beth exclaimed as Soul started dragging himself to the ropes, causing the crowd to cheer as Ed tried to pull him back to the center of the ring. However, Soul was able to continue his way to the ropes, so Ed let go of the Camel Clutch and immediately put him in the Full Nelson. The crowd booed as Ed tried to pull Soul away from the ropes, but the crowd went back to cheering as Soul hit multiple headbutts to the front of Ed's face before jumping to the ropes. The referee forced Ed to break the Full Nelson as a result, causing the crowd to cheer louder.
"And Soul is able to make it to the ropes, giving him the reprieve he needs to catch his breath!" Cornette exclaimed as Ed grabbed Soul by the hair and pulled him away from the ropes, but Soul was able to turn himself around and hit Ed with a Jumping Enziguri to the back of his head, causing the crowd to cheer louder as Soul staggered away from Ed, who he himself was staggering. Soul ran the ropes and ducked out of the way of an attempted clothesline by Ed before running back, hitting Ed with a Jumping Forearm Smash.
"Soul starting to get momentum back in this match!" Beth exclaimed as the crowd cheered while Soul was waiting for Ed to get back to his feet. When Ed got back to his feet, Soul ran at him, knocking him down with two clotheslines, a jumping knee strike, a Sling Blade, and a running senton to the chest. The crowd cheered as Soul put Ed in a seated position, and ran the ropes before hitting Ed with a running dropkick to the back of the neck before running the ropes again and hit him with a running dropkick to the front of Ed's face before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Soul with multiple strikes to Ed's face, and it's starting to take its toll as you can see from the blood pouring out of his nose," Okabe explained as Ed got back to his feet, before Soul tackled him into the corner, punched him in the face multiple times and put him in a front facelock. The crowd continued to cheer as Soul clubbed Ed in the back before hitting him with a Tornado DDT, causing the crowd to cheer louder before he ran to the middle rope and hit a Diving Twisting Leg Drop onto Ed's neck before going for another pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Soul's really impressing me in this match, but so is Ed. I actually wouldn't mind if Ed was added to the United States title match," Shinji noted as Soul picked Ed up, and attempted to hit him with the Soul Eater (Gourdbuster GTS), but Ed was able to punch Soul in the gut multiple times before attempting to hit him with a Snap Swinging Neckbreaker. However, Soul was able to counter and hit Ed with a Single Knee Facebuster and a DDT before he started climbing up the top rope, causing the crowd to cheer louder.
"Soul looks like he's going to perform another high flying move on Ed!" Okabe exclaimed as Ed grabbed the back of the referee's shirt, causing the crowd to boo as Soul tried to get out of the referee's way, but Ed pushed the referee into the ropes, causing Soul to lose his balance. Ed attempted to hit Soul with a suplex, but Soul was able to escape the grip, but after realizing that the referee wasn't looking, Ed hit a low blow onto Soul, causing the crowd to boo before he hit the Flipping the Tables (One-Handed Spinebuster) on him.
"Oh come on! Ed just cheated with that low blow!" Beth exclaimed in disgust as Ed moved into the corner and waited for Soul to get back on his feet. Soul staggered back to his feet after almost a minute on the ground with a hand on his back, before Ed ran at him and knocked him down with a Gore before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, Ed!" Mary Hughes announced as Ed pulled the referee towards him and yelled at him to raise his hand, causing the crowd to boo louder as the referee raised his arm in victory. Ed then pushed the referee aside before he ran to the middle turnbuckle and raised both of his arms up in victory.
"Thanks to that well-timed low blow, Ed is able to add himself to the United States title match at Trouble in Tokyo!" Cornette exclaimed as Ed noticed that Soul had gotten on all fours while holding his back and stomach. Ed smirked as he jumped down to the canvas, and ran at Soul with a Penalty Kick to the chest, causing the crowd to boo louder as Shinji took off his headset, and ran into the ring.
"And the United States Champion trying to prevent Ed from humiliating Soul more!" Beth exclaimed as Ed immediately rolled out of the ring, causing the crowd to boo loudly and chant 'Pussy!' at him while Shinji helped Soul back to his feet. Ed flipped off the booing crowd and yelled at Shinji that he would be the new United States Champion.
"Ed running out of the ring to allow himself to fight another day," Okabe explained as Soul and Shinji shook each other's hands before Soul looked at the United States Championship around Shinji's waist. Shinji patted Soul on the shoulder and said 'Maybe' to him before leaving the ring, allowing Soul to get a standing ovation from the crowd.
"The fans still seem to be behind Soul despite this loss here tonight, which is the mark of real fans," Cornette explained as the camera panned to the back, where the Legacy (Sting Eucliffe and Rogue Cheney) were pacing around their locker room with annoyed looks on their faces.
"This is ridiculous! That fat turd Valentino got a tag title shot, and not the best tag team in all of Fanfiction Wrestling!?" Sting asked in anger, before throwing a chair at a row of lockers while Rogue was sitting down with his face in his hands.
"You got that right! We should be the faces of the BTWF tag division, but we're just stuck in the back, waiting for opportunities that should be ours!" Rogue agreed. The two were so mad that they didn't notice the door to their locker room opening and a pair of feet coming towards them. Sting and Rogue did notice, and when they turned around, they noticed Dutch van der Linde walking in with a disappointed look on his face.
"Look at you boys. You're sitting in this locker room, complaining and whining like a couple of little kids when their parents wouldn't let them have any more cookies from the cookie jar. You guys call yourselves the best tag team in Fanfiction Wrestling when you're crying and bitching in your locker room?" Dutch asked with his arms folded in front of his chest, causing Sting to grab Dutch by the shirt collar.
"You got a lot of balls talking shit to us when we're already in a pissed-off mood old man," Sting said through grit teeth. Dutch didn't look angry at the attempted assault and rather laughed at Sting's anger.
"Now THAT'S what I want to see! You boys need to use your anger in the ring and really give your opponents some bruises in there," Dutch advised as Sting let go of Dutch and looked at Rogue in confusion.
"Are you…giving us advice?" Rogue asked as Dutch responded by putting a hand on Rogue's shoulder.
"Look, I know you boys think that the young bloods don't need help from the old guard, but I want you boys to be the top tag team I was with Arthur back in the day. And if you'll let me give you that advice, you two will be stars," Dutch explained as Rogue and Sting once again looked at each other before Rogue pushed Dutch's hand off of his shoulder before they walked out of the locker room. Dutch looked over at the opened door and chuckled at the disappearing frames of Sting and Rogue.
"They'll come back. They always come back," Dutch chuckled to himself before the camera panned to the stage, where 'Get Up and Dance' by Faber Drive played, causing the crowd to cheer as Eddy and Gene Belcher came out of the back, dancing to the ring as they jumped to the center of the stage and hi-fived each other.
"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Approaching the ring, the team of Eddy and Gene Belcher, 2Cool!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to cheer and dance along with Eddy and Gene, as they danced to the ring, hi-fiving fans on their way.
"Eddy and Gene are in good spirits despite their loss at New Horizons, which is so that they can focus on the future according to what they told me," Beth explained as Eddy and Gene rolled into the ring from underneath the bottom rope, causing the crowd to cheer louder as the both of them kipped up and continued to dance in the middle of the ring.
"Well I'm glad they're not letting that loss get to them, but I hope it doesn't affect their focus in this match," Okabe responded as 'Sound of Madness' by Shinedown played, causing the crowd to boo as Mr. Enter came out being followed by Joe Wolf and Charlie Bonifer. Once the three made it to the center of the stage, the three hi-fived before Bonifer extended his arms out, while Joe knelt in front of Bonifer and pointed to the ring.
"And their opponents, representing Enter Enterprises and accompanied by Mr. Enter, from Toms River New Jersey, the team of Charlie Bonifer and Joe Wolf, the Age of Aggression!" Mary Hughes announced as the two made their way to the ring while talking with Mr. Enter about strategy as the crowd continued to boo the trio.
"The Age of Aggression joined Enter Enterprises the week before New Horizons, and have been off to a good start after that victory in the 6 man tag team match last week," Cornette explained as Bonifer and Joe walked into the ring from the steel steps as Enter cheered them on, yelling at the booing fans while Joe and Charlie started yelling at Gene and Eddy, who yelled at them back. The referee tried to keep the two teams apart and then rang the bell when the teams were a respectable distance apart.
"And here we go with this tag team contest underway!" Beth exclaimed as Joe and Gene started the match, with the two locking up in the middle of the ring. Gene was able to push Joe into the corner, causing the crowd to cheer as he immediately ran into the corner and started punching him multiple times in the gut. The crowd cheered as Gene threw Joe out of the corner, and then ran at him, knocking him back down with a running dropkick to the face before going for a quick pin.
Ref: 1…
"Gene dominating this match in the beginning, let's see if he can keep it going," Okabe explained as Gene picked Joe up and hit him with multiple Dusty elbows to the top of the head before Irish whipping him into the corner. The crowd cheered as Gene tagged Eddy into the match, hit Joe in the face with a back elbow, and then knelt down to all fours, allowing Eddy to run over Gene's back, using it as a launchpad to hit a running dropkick to the head. Gene then hit Joe with a Back Body Drop before picking Eddy up and hitting him with a scoop slam that sent his back crashing into Joe's chest before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…
Eddy picked Joe up and started hitting him with multiple punches to the head before Joe poked him in the eye, causing the crowd to boo before tagging Bonifer into the match.
"Joe, with that underhanded poke to the eye, able to finally get Bonifer into this match," Beth explained as Bonifer attempted to hit Eddy with a clothesline, but Eddy ducked the clothesline, and hit him with a dropkick to the back, which sent him staggering into the corner. Eddy then tagged Gene back into the match, causing the crowd to cheer louder as Eddy hit another running corner dropkick to the face, allowing Gene to hit a running body avalanche onto Gene.
"Some more tandem offense by the team of Eddy and Gene Belcher!" Cornette exclaimed as Gene punched Bonifer in the face, and attempted to lift him up for a scoop slam, but Bonifer hit Gene in the side of the head with elbows multiple times before attempting to pick him up for a scoop slam of his own. However, the crowd cheered as Gene was able to stay on his feet and kick Bonifer in the gut a couple of times before running the ropes. Outside of the referee's field of vision, Joe kicked Gene in the back, much to the crowd's chagrin.
"And Joe getting involved with a well-placed kick to Gene's back!" Okabe exclaimed as Bonifer was able to knock Gene to the ground with a vicious lariat before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…
Gene kicked out, and Bonifer responded by mounting Gene and punching him in the face and the side of the head until the referee had to pull him off. The crowd booed as Bonifer dragged Joe to their corner, and tagged him into the match. Bonifer pulled Gene up by his hair and held both of his arms back, allowing Joe to hit Gene with multiple punches to the top of the head before finishing this sequence with a spinning kick to the gut.
"Joe in this match, kicking Gene again in the gut!" Beth exclaimed as Joe ran the ropes and knocked Gene down with a running bulldog before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…
"And Gene still able to kick out at one. I think that Joe and Bonifer realize that they're going to have to do more than that to put Gene down," Okabe explained as Joe started stomping on Gene's chest before running the ropes and hitting Gene with a jumping elbow. The crowd booed as Joe dragged Gene to the ropes, and started choking him with the middle rope until the referee pulled Joe off of Gene. While the referee was distracted, Enter hit Gene in the face with several punches before pushing him off of the ropes.
"Enter throwing some punches at Gene, and the crowd is letting him have it!" Beth exclaimed as Joe ran the ropes and hit a running dropkick to the side of the head before tagging Bonifer back into the match. Bonifer picked Gene up in a Fireman's Carry Position, before Joe ran the ropes, allowing the two of them to hit Gene with the Boot of Doom. The crowd booed as Bonifer picked Gene up again and hit him with a Michinoku Driver before going for a pin, hooking both of Gene's legs back.
Ref: 1…2
Gene was able to lift his shoulders off of the mat, causing Bonifer to grab both of his arms and started stomping on Gene's exposed chest. The crowd booed as Bonifer jumped on Gene's chest with a double foot stomp before turning to Eddy, and flipping him off.
"Bonifer giving Eddy the one-finger salute while he's dominating his partner," Okabe explained as Bonifer Irish whipped Gene into the corner hard before running into the corner, hitting Bonifer with a running knee in the corner before tagging Joe back into the match. Bonifer threw Gene out of the corner with an Exploder Suplex, before holding him in a seated position which allowed Joe to hit Gene with a running boot to the face, much to Enter's delight and the chagrin of the crowd.
"Gene needs to make the tag here, as Joe and Bonifer have just been having their way with him here," Cornette advised as Joe grabbed Gene by the hair, picked him up, and hit him with a neckbreaker before jumping up and hitting him with a knee drop to the face. Joe looked over at Eddy and laughed at him before stomping on Gene's head. The crowd booed as Joe walked up to Eddy and slapped him in the face, causing Eddy to get mad enough to try and rush into the ring, but the referee tried to push him back into the apron. This distraction allowed Bonifer to run into the ring, go up onto the second rope, and hit Gene with a diving elbow drop, causing the crowd to boo even louder before Joe went for a pin once the referee returned his attention to the match.
Ref: 1…2..
Joe looked up at the referee in annoyance before he kicked Gene in the back multiple times and applied a rear chinlock on Gene. The crowd cheered and clapped for Gene to get out of the hold as Joe and Enter yelled at him to tap out. Gene tried to roll to the ropes, but Joe countered with multiple knee strikes to the back before dragging him back to the center of the ring. After a minute in the hold, Gene started to get back to his feet, causing the crowd to cheer as he started hitting multiple elbows to the side of Joe's head.
"Gene trying to fight out of this hold with multiple elbows to the sides of Joe's face!" Beth exclaimed as Gene was able to push Joe away from him, causing the crowd to cheer as Gene hit Joe with a big boot when he tried to run at him before falling down, attempting to get to the corner. The crowd cheered and clapped for Gene as he started crawling to get to Eddy, but Joe tried to jump on the legs of Gene, attempting to pull him away from his corner. However, Gene turned around and kicked him in the face multiple times before jumping to his corner, tagging in Eddy much to the crowd's delight.
"And Eddy has finally come back into this match, and he looks ready to fight!" Cornette exclaimed as Eddy climbed up to the top rope, and hit him with a missile dropkick before knocking Bonifer off of the apron with a Triangle Enziguri. Eddy then turned around, and knocked Joe down with two clotheslines, a swinging neckbreaker, a twisting jumping leg drop, and then ran the ropes to hit him with a jumping corkscrew elbow drop before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Eddy taking it to the Age of Aggression, flying around the ring like a pinball!" Okabe exclaimed as Eddy picked Joe up and hit them with multiple punches to the face before Irish whipping him into the corner. The crowd continued to cheer as Eddy ran into the corner and hit Joe with a jumping spin kick to the face, before noticing that Bonifer was coming back to the ring. Eddy threw Joe's head into Bonifer's before rolling him up.
Ref: 1…2
Joe was able to push Eddy off of him, allowing Bonifer to kick Eddy in the face. The crowd booed as Joe rolled Eddy up with a school boy while also pulling on the back of his tights.
Ref: 1…2.
"Joe almost stole the pin thanks to Bonifer's kick to the head, but Eddy is still in this thing!" Beth exclaimed as Eddy hit a corkscrew senton onto Joe after escaping the pin, and then he went to the top rope, waiting for Joe to get back to his feet. When Joe staggered back to his feet, Eddy dived off of the top rope with another missile dropkick, but Joe was able to move out of the way. However, the crowd cheered as Eddy was able to land on his feet, and hit a Pele Kick to the back of Joe's head before tagging Gene back into the match.
"Gene is coming back into the match! I don't think this is wise, but let's see if they can prove me wrong," Okabe explained as Gene hit a staggered Joe with a running boot to the head before running the ropes and hitting a leg drop across Joe's throat. Gene then picked Eddy up and threw him onto Joe with a Rocket Launcher. However, once Eddy got up, Bonifer went into the ring and knocked Eddy with a lariat before picking Eddy back up and throwing him into the steel ring post arm first.
"Bonifer throwing Eddy right into the steel ring post, which cannot be good for the arm!" Cornette exclaimed as Bonifer pushed Eddy out of the ring before Gene hit Bonifer with a big boot to the face, sending him staggering back to the apron. Gene then attempted to pin Joe, but the crowd booed as Joe countered with a small package pin.
Ref: 1…2.
Gene was able to kick out, and Joe responded with multiple knees to the gut, and ran the ropes, allowing Bonifer to tag himself back into the match, unbeknownst to Gene. Gene kicked Joe in the gut when he rebounded and attempted to hit him with a Stunner, but Joe was able to block the Stunner and hit Gene with a Headlock Driver before Bonifer walked into the ring as Joe climbed up the top rope. Bonifer picked Gene up and hit him with a Stump Puller Piledriver before Joe dived off of the top rope with a Diving Headbutt. The crowd continued to boo as Joe hit a suicide dive onto a now standing Eddy before Bonifer went up for the pin, hooking both of Gene's legs back.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell Rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here are your winners, representing Enter Enterprises, Charlie Bonifer and Joe Wolf, the Age of Aggression!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to boo while Bonifer raised both of his arms while stepping on Gene's head. Enter rolled into the ring and raised Bonifer's arm again, causing the crowd to boo louder as Joe rolled into the ring as Eddy looked up at the lights.
"The Age of Aggression continuing their momentum with a dominant victory over 2Cool!" Cornette exclaimed as Enter raised Joe's arm as well. The crowd continued to boo as Enter let go of Joe and Bonifer and kicked Gene in the gut when he got onto all fours before the three rolled out of the ring and yelled at the fans who were booing them.
"And Enter adding insult to injury with that kick to the chest!" Beth exclaimed in disgust as Eddy rolled into the ring and checked on Gene while Bonifer and Joe continued celebrating with Enter as the crowd continued to boo and started chanting that Enter Enterprises sucked. The camera then panned to a local medical facility, where Todd Grisham was standing with a microphone as Rei Ayanami was using a treadmill for physical therapy.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here at a local medical facility here in Sapporo Japan, where BTWF World Women's Champion Rei Ayanami is performing physical therapy on her right leg. I got permission from the staff here at the facility to get her thoughts on how she is doing," Todd explained as he put the microphone in front of Rei's face. Rei stopped moving on the treadmill, walked off of it, and leaned into the microphone.
"Doctors have said that I've made a lot of progress on my leg and that I will be able to compete by Trouble in Tokyo," Rei explained as Todd nodded before moving the microphone back towards his mouth.
"So will you be competing before the PPV?" Todd asked as Rei sighed and shook her head.
"Unfortunately I will not, as while I have been making progress, doctors have told me that I should take it easy by not competing on Octane for the next two weeks. I want to be as healed as possible for my title match against Clover Lamoreaux, as she will be a formidable competitor," Rei explained as Todd nodded once again before Clover walked into the training room, holding the BTWF World Women's Championship around her shoulder.
"Well, I'm glad to hear that Rei because I want to make sure I beat you clean in the middle of the ring to officially get this beautiful title," Clover said before taking the championship off of her shoulder and threw it at Rei, who caught it with ease and glared at Clover.
"Clover!? What are you doing here?" Todd asked in surprise as Clover rolled her eyes before she took his microphone and walked up to Rei.
"I'm here because even when you're here rehabbing a damaged leg, you're still the topic of all the talk in the BTWF fanbase. I defeated both members of my former team on PPV and defeated three other women from multiple different companies to become a contender for your title. I should be who everyone is talking about, but no, it's all about you," Clover ranted through gritted teeth as Rei continued to glare at Clover before she continued after a few deep breaths.
"And that's why I want to defeat you so badly in your home country. When I take the BTWF World Women's Championship from you at Trouble in Tokyo, I'll be the talk of the BTWF fanbase, and the talk of the Fanfiction Wrestling Multiverse in general," Clover continued as Rei grabbed the microphone out of Clover's hand.
"I appreciate your motivation Clover, but if you think this little speech is going to intimidate me, then you have another thing coming. I will be at my best at Trouble in Tokyo, and I expect you to be at your best as well. I will not hold back in this match, and if you do defeat me and take this championship, I will make you walk through hell and back to get it," Rei explained before pushing the microphone back into Clover's chest as Clover continued to glare at Rei, who went back to her treadmill.
"Oh I will Rei, I will come out of hell with your championship around my waist!" Clover exclaimed before walking away from Rei and throwing the microphone back at Todd Grisham. Todd looked back at Rei, who was more determined on the treadmill, seemingly not remembering that Todd was also in the room.
"Well, Rei looks like she's in the zone when it comes to her physical therapy, so I'll send it back to you guys in the arena," Todd finished as the camera panned to a commercial break.
*Commercial Break*
*Commercial Over*
The camera panned to the backstage interview area, where Jack Korpela was standing with Natsu Dragneel and Mordecai.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm standing here with Natsu Dragneel and Mordecai, who up next, will take on the BTWF Champion Kaworu Nagisa and Hollywood Hooligan. I just wanted to get your thoughts on this match and the upcoming fatal-4-way match for the BTWF Championship," Jack Korpela explained before Natsu moved the microphone closer to his mouth and put a shoulder on Jack's shoulder.
"Jack, I'm excited that I'm not only getting another shot at the BTWF Championship but also that I'm teaming up with Mordecai here," Natsu explained with a smile on his face as Mordecai nodded in agreement.
"So am I Natsu, but remember; after this tag team match, it's going to be all friendly like this. We both want the BTWF Championship, and you know I won't hesitate to pin you if it comes to that," Mordecai responded, patting Natsu on the shoulder as Korpela backed away thinking that there was going to be a fight. However, Natsu chuckled and patted Mordecai on the shoulder back, before looking back up at him and smirking.
"Oh believe me I know, because if it comes to it, I wouldn't hesitate to pin you either," Natsu responded before he walked towards the entrance to the stage. Mordecai chuckled under his breath before following Natsu before the camera panned to the stage, as 'Indestructible' by Disturbed played, causing the crowd to explode into cheers as Natsu came running out of the back before stopping at the stage, and doing RVD's pointer taunt, causing fireworks to shoot from the TitanTron and the stage.
"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Magnolia Fiore, he is 'Indestructible' Natsu Dragneel!" Mary Hughes announced as Natsu stayed on the stage, and pointed to the back before 'Time to Shine' by Saliva played, causing the crowd to cheer as Mordecai started coming out of the back, and hi-fived Natsu once he got to the center of the stage.
"These two athletes have made it clear that it will be every man for themselves during the Fatal-4-Way match, but they will be a cohesive team tonight," Cornette explained as the two continued to make their way to the ring as they hi-fived as many fans as they could before Natsu rolled underneath the bottom rope to get into the ring, jumping in a circle in the center of the ring much like RVD did while Mordecai walked up the steel steps to climb up to the top rope.
"They seem to be getting along much better than their opponents tonight," Beth responded as after Mordecai jumped to the center of the ring and fist-bumped Natsu, MNM's 'Paparazzi' theme song played, as a red carpet appeared and multiple photographers came running out, taking pictures of Hollywood Hooligan and Mandy came walking out, much to the crowd's chagrin.
"And their opponents first, accompanied to the ring by Mandy, now residing in Hollywood California, he is the Hollywood Hooligan!" Mary Hughes announced as the crowd continued to boo as Hooligan and Mandy grabbed each other's hands and made their way to the ring, with the cameramen following them and taking multiple pictures of the two holding each other's hands.
"And here comes the Hollywood Hooligan, with his usual cockiness and arrogance seeping through every orifice of his body," Okabe explained with a straight face as Hooligan walked to the steel steps and started walking up, while Mandy climbed up to the ring apron, and then hit the splits. Hooligan then walked into the ring, and extended a hand to Mandy, helping her up before the two started trash-talking Natsu and Mordecai, just as Damien Sandow's 2014 'Hallelujah' started playing.
"And his partner, from Tokyo Japan, he is the BTWF Champion, Kaworu Nagisa!" Mary Hughes announced as Kaworu came out in his now signature blue and gold robe with the BTWF Championship under it around his waist. The crowd continued to boo as Kaworu walked to the ring with his nose in the air and a smirk on his face before stopping at ringside to give the wrestlers in the ring a curtsy.
"And here comes the BTWF Champion, not looking at all concerned about the odds he faces at Trouble in Tokyo," Beth noted as Kaworu climbed up onto the apron and walked into the ring, telling the referee to take off his robe, causing the crowd to boo louder when the referee obliged. Kaworu then took the BTWF Championship off from around his waist and put it in the corner before conversing with Hooligan and Mandy.
"This matchup is about to start here, and Kaworu doing the smart thing by trying to give some last-minute advice to his partner," Okabe noted as the bell rang. Kaworu and Mordecai started the match locking up in the middle of the ring, the crowd booing as Kaworu was quickly able to put Mordecai in a headlock. After a few seconds in the headlock, Mordecai was able to slink out of it and put Kaworu in a standing armlock, causing the crowd to cheer as Kaworu quickly made his way to the ropes.
"And Kaworu showing excellent ring awareness by heading to the ropes immediately after being put in that arm hold," Cornette explained as Mordecai willingly backed away, allowing Kaworu to hit him with a kick to the gut before taking him down with a Fireman's Carry and putting him in another headlock, causing the crowd to boo again as Hooligan was on the apron cheering on. Mordecai was able to get to his feet and started punching Kaworu in the gut to escape the headlock, but Kaworu kneed Mordecai in the gut and put him on his knees before reapplying the headlock fully.
"Kaworu keeping control of the pace of this match, slowing it down to prevent Mordecai from flying all around the ring, which is more smart wrestling from the BTWF Champion," Okabe explained as Mordecai was able to stand back on his feet before hitting multiple elbows to Kaworu's gut before Irish whipping him into the ropes. When Kaworu rebounded, Mordecai hit him with multiple Japanese Arm Drags, causing the crowd to cheer as Mordecai took Kaworu down with a headlock of his own.
"Mordecai taking control right back with multiple arm drags!" Beth exclaimed as Kaworu was able to pull himself back to his feet, but when Kaworu tried to elbow his way out of the hold, Mordecai grabbed his arm, kicked him in the gut, and hit him with a Sit-Out Jawbreaker before pushing Kaworu into the corner and tagging Natsu back into the match. The crowd cheered as Natsu punched Kaworu in the gut multiple times before getting down on all fours, allowing Mordecai to run the ropes and hit Kaworu with a Poetry in Motion, causing the crowd to cheer before Natsu went for the pin.
Ref: 1…
Kaworu kicked out, and Natsu responded by grabbing Kaworu's arm and attempted to hit him in an armbar. However, Kaworu poked Natsu in the eye and escaped the armbar before stomping on Natsu's gut. Kaworu then picked Natsu up and attempted to Irish whip Natsu into the corner, but he countered by stopping himself. When Kaworu attempted to run at Natsu, he kicked Kaworu in the gut, and springboarded off of the middle rope, and rolled him up with a Sunset Flip pin.
Ref: 1…
"Natsu with that unique pin on the champion, almost getting the pinfall victory!" Beth exclaimed as Natsu picked Kaworu up and hit him with multiple knife-edge chops before Irish whipping him into the ropes. When Kaworu rebounded, Natsu hit him with a spinning heel kick and then hit him with a standing moonsault. The crowd cheered as Natsu picked up Kaworu and tagged Mordecai back into the match. However, Kaworu was able to kick Natsu's arm off of his as he ran into the corner and tagged in the Hollywood Hooligan.
"And now the Hollywood Hooligan finally gets in the ring!" Cornette exclaimed as Hooligan turned Mordecai around and attempted to kick him in the gut, but Mordecai picked up his leg, swept his other leg, picked up the other leg, and then hit a double leg drop onto Hooligan's stomach before hitting a dropkick to a seated Hooligan's face. The crowd cheered as Mordecai ran the ropes and hit a running body splash onto Hooligan's chest before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…
Mordecai picked Hooligan up, wrung his arm, and tagged Natsu back into the match. The two kicked Hooligan in the gut before hitting him with a double suplex. Mordecai and Natsu then ran the ropes before Mordecai hit a running leg drop to Hooligan's throat, and Natsu hit another standing moonsault to Hooligan's chest. Natsu picked Hooligan up and started hitting him with multiple punches to the face, but Hooligan kicked Natsu in the gut before attempting to hit him with an enziguri, but Natsu dodged and countered with an Oklahoma Roll.
Ref: 1…2
"Natsu almost getting another pinfall victory over the Hooligan with that Oklahoma Roll!" Okabe exclaimed as Natsu tagged Mordecai back into the match, hitting a double running dropkick onto Hooligan, sending him rolling out of the ring. Kaworu came into the ring and tried to attack the Natsu and Mordecai, but the two hit Kaworu with a double hip toss, sending Kaworu rolling out of the ring. Mordecai and Natsu nodded at each other before running the ropes with Natsu hitting a Running Springboard Senton onto Kaworu, and a Vaulting Body Press onto Hooligan on the outside.
"And both Mordecai and Hooligan with dives to the outside, sending both of their opponents down!" Beth exclaimed as Natsu picked Kaworu up and started punching him in the face as Mordecai grabbed Hooligan by the hair and slammed his face onto the announcers' table. However, Mandy ran up to Mordecai and started yelling at him, trying to pull Hooligan away from Mordecai. This distraction allowed Hooligan to slink away from Mordecai's grip and slam the side of Mordecai's head into the announcers' table, causing the crowd to boo as he then pushed Mordecai face first into the steel ring post as the referee started counting.
Ref: 1…2…3
"Thanks to Mandy, Hooligan is able to finally gain some momentum in this tag team match!" Cornette exclaimed as meanwhile on the other side of the ring while the referee was dealing with Mandy on the outside, Kaworu hit a low blow onto Natsu and then threw him into the steel steps before Hooligan threw Mordecai back into the ring. The crowd continued to boo as Hooligan started stomping on Mordecai's back before choking him with his foot while Kaworu made his way back to the apron.
"Kaworu taking Natsu out of this match momentarily, allowing him and Hooligan to control the match against Mordecai," Okabe explained as Hooligan tagged Kaworu into the match. Hooligan sat Mordecai up, allowing Kaworu to hit him with a boot to the head, causing the crowd to boo as Kaworu picked Mordecai up and hit him with multiple European Uppercuts. Kaworu then put Mordecai in a suplex position and hit him with a Falcon Arrow before hitting him with an Elbow of Disdain before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2
"Natsu is still down on the floor as Kaworu has complete control of Mordecai," Cornette explained as Kaworu started stomping on Mordecai's gut before picking him back up and pushing him in the corner. The crowd continued to boo as Kaworu started hitting Mordecai with multiple shoulder thrusts before tagging Hooligan back into the match. The crowd continued to boo as Kaworu kept pushing his shoulder into Mordecai's gut, allowing Hooligan to run the ropes and hit him with a big kick to the head.
"Hooligan and Kaworu may not have been on the same page at the beginning of this show, but they clearly know how important this match is when it comes to building momentum," Okabe explained as Natsu started getting back to his feet, causing the crowd to cheer before Hooligan noticed and hit him with a baseball slide that sent him falling back onto the mat. Mordecai started getting back to his feet, but Hooligan hit Mordecai with a Running Bicycle Knee to Mordecai's face before pushing him back down and going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2.
"Hooligan wisely sending Natsu back to the ground before continuing his assault on Mordecai, clearly the brainchild of the BTWF Champion Kaworu Nagisa," Okabe complimented as Hooligan put Mordecai in all fours, hitting him with multiple kicks to the face before tagging Kaworu back into the match. Hooligan put both of his feet on one of Mordecai's arms before Kaworu ran into the ring and hit Mordecai in the gut with a running stomp to the gut before putting Mordecai in a rear chinlock with his knee pressing against his back.
"Kaworu with the painful submission hold on Mordecai's back and neck!" Cornette exclaimed as Mordecai tried to get back to his feet, but Kaworu kept hitting Mordecai in the back with his knee to keep him down on the ground. The crowd started cheering and clapping as Mordecai tried to drag himself to the ropes, but Mandy tried to pull the ropes further away from Mordecai, causing the crowd to boo. However, Mordecai pushed Mandy's hand away and grabbed the bottom rope with his right hand, causing the crowd to cheer as the referee started telling Kaworu to get off of Mordecai.
"Kaworu has to let go of the hold, but he's using that five-count for all it's worth!" Beth exclaimed as the referee had to pull Kaworu off of him, allowing Mandy to use this distraction to slap Mordecai in the face. The crowd booed as Kaworu, while Mordecai was still hanging from the middle rope, hit Mordecai with a running leg attack to the back before dragging him to the center of the ring and going for the pin, hooking both of his legs back.
Ref: 1…2.
Kaworu pounded the mat in frustration before picking Mordecai up and hit him with a Uranage before tagging Hooligan back into the match. The crowd continued to boo as Hooligan strutted into the center of the ring and hit a corkscrew senton onto Mordecai's chest before putting him in a seated position and ran the ropes to hit him with another Bicycle Knee Strike before going for a pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Mordecai barely kicks out of that massive knee to the face!" Cornette exclaimed as Hooligan picked Mordecai up and started kicking him in the chest before hitting him with a Russian Legsweep and putting him in a seated abdominal stretch. The crowd booed as Mordecai tried to pull himself out of the hold while Natsu started stomping on the steel steps to get the crowd more riled up. Mordecai started punching Hooligan in the face, causing the crowd to cheer as Hooligan's grip on the seated abdominal stretch loosened. This allowed Mordecai to roll up Hooligan in a pin, causing the crowd to cheer.
Ref: 1…2..
Hooligan kicked out and started clubbing Mordecai in the face and back, causing the crowd to boo as he attempted to hit a suplex onto Mordecai. However, the crowd cheered as Mordecai pushed Hooligan away, and kicked him in the gut before hitting him with the Twist of Fate, sending both men down to the ground.
"Mordecai finally able to give himself a reprieve! Can he finally get Natsu back into the match!?" Beth asked as the crowd continued to cheer as Mordecai started crawling towards his corner with Natsu's arm outstretched. Hooligan grabbed Mordecai's ankle and attempted to pull him away, but Mordecai was able to pull himself to the corner and tagged Natsu back into the match, causing the crowd to cheer as Natsu jumped up to the top rope and hit Hooligan with a diving kick to the face.
"And Natsu is back in this match, coming back with a massive kick to the face from the top rope!" Cornette exclaimed as Natsu hit a rolling wheel kick onto Kaworu, sending him falling off of the apron before running the ropes and hitting a now standing Hooligan with two clotheslines, a superkick, and then ran the ropes to hit a Rolling Fire (Rolling Thunder) onto Hooligan. The crowd continued to cheer as Natsu ran the ropes and hit him with a jumping spinning leg drop to Hooligan's throat before going for the pin.
Ref: 1…2..
"Hooligan barely kicking out of that pin, but Natsu doesn't look that concerned!" Okabe exclaimed as Natsu picked Hooligan up and hit him with an enziguri, sending him down to the ground before Natsu went into the corner, and hit a split-legged moonsault onto Hooligan. Natsu attempted to go for another pin, but Kaworu ran into the ring and kicked Natsu in the chest before throwing him into the corner. Mordecai went up to the top rope and hit a Whisper in the
Wind onto Kaworu before throwing him out of the ring.
"Mordecai using what energy he has left to make sure Kaworu can't do any more interference like that!" Beth exclaimed as Natsu went to the top rope, attempting to hit him with a Five Star Dragon Splash (Five Star Frog Splash), but Hooligan put his knees up, causing Natsu to grip his chest in pain before tagging Mordecai back into the match. The crowd cheered and booed accordingly as Mordecai and Hooligan exchanged punches in the middle of the ring before Hooligan kicked Mordecai in the knee. Mordecai attempted to hit Mordecai with a superkick to the face, but Mordecai grabbed his foot and rolled Hooligan up with a small package.
Ref: 1…2..
Hooligan kicked out and attempted another Running Bicycle Kick, but Mordecai was able to counter it into a reverse atomic drop and hit him with another Twist of Fate before climbing up to the top rope, causing the crowd to cheer as he attempted to hit a Swanton Bomb. However, Mandy got onto the apron and started yelling at Mordecai again, but Mordecai responded by pushing Mandy off of the apron, causing the crowd to cheer louder. However, the crowd booed as Hooligan was able to pick himself up and hit Hooligan with a running dropkick to Mordecai's face.
"Nice kick by Hooligan, but it looks like he has much more planned!" Okabe exclaimed as Hooligan got onto the top rope, attempting to hit a Top Rope Hurricanrana. However, when Hooligan hit it, Mordecai was able to counter this into a Top Rope Powerbomb, rolling him up with a Jackknife pin while Natsu kicked a standing Kaworu in the face before springboarding to the outside of the ring with a moonsault.
Ref: 1…2…3
*Bell rings*
"Ladies and gentlemen, here are your winners, the team of 'Indestructible' Natsu Dragneel and Mordecai!" Mary Hughes announced as Mordecai used the ropes to climb back to his feet and raised his fist as Mandy started pounding the mat and screaming on the outside. The crowd were cheering loudly as Natsu picked himself back up and rolled back into the ring.
"Mordecai and Natsu able to win and gain momentum for the Fatal-4-Way match while Mandy is having a conniption fit on the outside!" Cornette exclaimed as Natsu gave a brief hug to Mordecai as the ring attendant handed the BTWF Championship back to a seated Kaworu, but he pushed the ring attendant away and ran into the ring.
"It looks like Kaworu is frustrated with this loss here!" Beth exclaimed as Kaworu hit Mordecai in the face with the BTWF Championship, and kicked Hooligan in the face before exchanging punches with Natsu in the middle of the ring. The crowd booed as Kaworu hit a low blow onto Natsu, and put him in position for the Final Request (Sit-Out Full Nelson Slam). Hooligan got back to his feet and attempted to attack Kaworu, but Kaworu hit him with a low blow as well.
"We have not seen this side of Kaworu before! What the hell is happening here!?" Okabe asked as Kaworu hit Natsu with the Final Request (Sit-Out Full Nelson Slam). The crowd booed loudly as Kaworu grabbed the BTWF Championship off of the ground, and raised the title above his head, glaring at the crowd.
"Kaworu is looking more aggressive than normal! Can this help him battle these seemingly impossible odds!?" Cornette asked before the camera panned to the back, where Valentino Calavera and Frida Suarez were in Arthur Morgan and Tanya von Degurechaff's office.
"WHAT!? Arnold got injured again!?" Valentino asked, shocked, and annoyed at the same time as Frida tried to pat his arm to comfort him as Arthur nodded.
"Yeah, falling off of the stage injured his back and arms. We don't know when he's going to come back, so we're just telling you that you'll have to find a different partner for the BTWF World Tag Title match at Trouble in Tokyo," Arthur explained as Valentino sighed, putting his face in his hands as Tanya interjected.
"Well…you have two weeks, so make sure you make a good pick for your title match," Tanya said before Valentino nodded as he and Frida got up and left. When they got a respectable distance from the GMs' office, Valentino kicked a nearby crate in frustration.
"Dammit! I have to go at this without Arnold again!?" Valentino exclaimed as Frida once again tried to calm him down.
"Val don't worry, you'll find someone," Frida reassured as Valentino sighed and patted her on the head.
"But who would I be able to find two weeks away from the PPV when some people I would ask are probably going to be in the X-scape match?" Valentino asked as he and Frida continued to make their way to the garage, as Rachel Light looked on from an adjacent corner with a wide smile on her face as the camera faded to black.
Match Results:
Pete Corvus def. Black Star in a Stretcher Match for the BTWF Hardcore Championship
Xochi (W/Sisterhood of Darkness) def. Ochako Uraraka
Endeavor def. Yuka Nikashawa
Ed def. Soul Eater Evans to become a part of the BTWF United States Championship match
Age of Aggression (Charlie Bonifer and Joe Wolf) (W/Mr. Enter) def. 2Cool (Gene Belcher and Eddy)
'Indestructible' Natsu Dragneel and Mordecai def. Kaworu Nagisa and Hollywood Hooligan
Octane Matches at Trouble in Tokyo (so far):
Kaworu Nagisa vs. Natsu Dragneel vs. Hollywood Hooligan vs. Mordecai for the BTWF Championship
Shinji Ikari vs. Soul Eater Evans vs. Ed for the United States Championship
Valentino Calavera and ? vs. Sheldon Lee and Naruto Uzumaki for the BTWF World Tag Team Championships
Shoto Todoroki vs. Endeavor
Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao Long vs. Sisterhood of Darkness (Tomoko Kuroki and Ultear Milkovich) vs. Mermaid Heel (Kagura Mikazuchi and Millianna) for the BTWF Women's Tag Team Championship
Rei Ayanami vs. Clover Lamoreaux for the BTWF World Women's Championship
