Before the show…
The screen stays completely dark. Purple and blue smoke soon began covering the room. And from the shadows, out steps CJ Hawk in his demon mask & long coat. He steps in front of the camera and removes the mask.
CJ: "Bōryoku. Violence. That's what we bring each and every night. Violence. Pain. Hell on earth. And we told everyone that nobody is safe. And that includes… my old friends. Starting with you, Freddy. I've been waiting to knock your teeth out for a very long time. And I plan on knocking you out just like I did to your Familia. But more important than Freddy… is you, Jason Sabre."
CJ: "My old friend… you already have too much on your plate. And you decide to call me out of my name! I did you a favor by stepping aside, but you just refuse to leave it alone, huh? I warned you… but now I see you're gonna have to be dealt with."
CJ: "What you see here is not a man… but a demon. A beast. An executioner. A man personally brought into Bōryoku to slaughter guys like you! Guys who think they can step over us! Tonight, good friend, will be your undoing. You won't make it to Pittsburgh. Not after meeting your executioner… The Kyoshi Warrior!"
From the shadows, out steps The Kyoshi Warrior wearing a demonic horned devil mask. CJ turns and walks back into the shadows while the Kyoshi Warrior stands in his place. He slowly removes the mask, revealing his purple & black face paint. He then sprays mist into the camera, causing the screen to go black….
The screen opens with Hannah in the Interview Room. There was a glass table where she was sitting, and a monitor placed behind her.
Hannah: "Welcome, ladies & gentlemen, to ICW Training Ground! I'm Hannah, here to breakdown all of the matches & moments from this past week with the Battlefield Warzone Reports! We have a stacked show for you all tonight, so let's jump right into it!"
The monitor displays Kyoshi Warrior & Katashi Suzuki standing next to CJ Hawk, who is kneeling over a bloodied Mason Rivers.
Hannah: "Back at Unbreakable, we saw the unit of CJ Hawk & Katashi Suzuki, now known as Bōryoku, grow in numbers with the addition of The Kyoshi Warrior after interfering and helping them retain over La Familia. And already they are leaving their marks on ICW after dispatching and assaulting Mason Rivers on Battlefield and sneak attacking Jason Sabre on the premiere of ICW Warzone!"
The monitor then shows Kyoshi, Katashi, and Mark Jacobs fighting Jason Sabre, Freddy Escobar, & Detrick Cyrus in the ring.
Jason: "But it was Warzone where Bōryoku hit a roadblock in the form of Jason, Freddy, and Detrick: the Legends of New School! What was supposed to be CJ & Katashi teaming with Mark Jacobs to face the Legends ended up being Kyoshi & Katashi when CJ pulled himself out and attacked Jason! But the Legends would rally back and overcome Mark & Bōryoku! But both sides aren't quite done with each other just yet because later tonight, we will see Jason Sabre in the main event against The Kyoshi Warrior! While kicking off tonight's program will be Freddy Escobar one-on-one with CJ Hawk!"
The screen cuts inside the ICW Arena. About 6,000 people sit and cheer in anticipation for tonight's announced matches. The screen then cuts over to Commentary.
Jazz: "Thank you, Hannah! And welcome everyone back to ICW Training Ground. I'm Jazz Conway, being joined this week, by none other than my own co-commentator on Battlefield: Jay Masters!"
The camera zooms out, revealing Jay sitting next to her. But instead of looking at the camera, he's giving Jazz a crazed look.
Jazz: "...What?"
Jay: "What? What!? You're telling me that you've been out here with other people taking my spot!? What about what we had! We've been a dynamic duo since day one! And I'm just now joining you here!?"
Jazz: "I… I didn't know you cared about our work together that much, Jay."
Jay: "Oh GOD no! It's the fact you're doing this to try and earn more money and fame than me! You gotta do better than that to take the spot of the One Third Man! The Trifecta! The Walking Three-Way!"
Jazz: "That's not-...forget it. Let's just get to the opening match already!"
POWER (by Kanye West) plays to a nice pop. Out walks Freddy, posing with his arms spread out. He makes his way to the ring, taking time to slap hands with some of the people ringside. Freddy gets up on the top turnbuckle and beats his chest before posing with his arms out. He hops down and paces back & forth to warm up.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing La Familia, from El Paso, Texas, standing 6ft tall & weighing in at 232 lbs: 'The Prince' FREDDY ESCOBAR!"
Jazz: "It's been some time since we've seen Freddy go at it alone. While he seems comfortable teaming up with Detrick & Mateo, who's to say he isn't itching to climb back up the singles ranks? Especially at the expense of his opponent tonight?"
Jay: "Freddy is Freddy regardless of circumstances or reasons. Most importantly, he's a Guerrero looking for retribution against someone he's had ongoing issues with for as far back as I can remember!"
Countdown (by Dangerkids) begins playing to OVERWHELMING boos. The second the song plays, all of the lights in the arena completely fades, except for the "Way of the Hawk" logo & symbol on the big screen. About 14 to 15 seconds into the song, blue flames shoots up from the stage, and the screen shows the "Way of the Hawk" logo & symbol burning, and the feathered wings disintegrating into demonic wings with "Death From Above" written in fire & a demonic mask covering the Hawk's face. About 39 seconds into the song, the flames dwindle as a ring of blue fire appears in the middle of the stage surrounded by smoke. CJ Hawk slowly rises from the ring of fire, lifting his head up slightly and looking around the arena. The ICW Tag Title firmly in his hand. Nearly a minute into the song, as CJ heads to the ring, the blue flames intensely shoot back up on the stage causing the arena to light up in a dark blue/purple mix color. They continue to shoot out in a pattern as CJ coldly and slowly moves down the ramp, staring at Freddy in the ring. Once he reaches ringside, CJ climbs on the apron and ascends halfway to the top rope. He stands there, looking at the sea of people watching him. Once the song hits 1:32, CJ holds up his tag title and flames blasts from the stage behind him, covering nearly the whole part as the blue lights turn white for a moment. From there, CJ steps in the ring and stands in the center facing the hard cam, with the blue/purple lights now shining on the ring. He slowly grabs his demonic mask and takes it off, showing his actual mask and a cold stare in his eyes. CJ, unbuttoning his coat, then goes into the corner, staring directly at Freddy.
"Introducing his opponent, representing Bōryoku, from Chicago, Illinois, standing 6'4" & weighing in at 230 lbs, he is one half of the ICW Tag Team Champions: 'Death From Above' C! J! HAWK!"
Jazz: "A first time ever showdown between CJ Hawk & Freddy Escobar in ICW. Two of ICW's pioneers… and never would I imagine either man would be where they are when this showdown eventually happens."
Jay: "I can agree with you there, Jazz. We are long past the days of Monarchy & The Way of the Hawk. Freddy has embraced familia & friendship while CJ's turned his back on everything. The only thing on his mind is inflicting pain onto everyone who goes against him! Regardless, I'm still expecting these two to go at it with everything they got!"
The bell rings and CJ and Freddy start to pace each other. They lock up and CJ immediately pushes Freddy against the corner! He keeps him pinned until the referee starts to count. Once the red reaches four, CJ lets him go and stares Freddy down with his presence towering over him. Freddy smirks, nods a little… and SLAPS CJ across the face! The crowd pops as CJ stumbles back to rub his face! Freddy runs over, grabs CJ, and rolls him up!
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Both roll to their feet, but Freddy strikes first with multiple left & right jabs to CJ! "The Prince" then hits him with a LOUD Knife Edge Chop! CJ looks up… and MURDERS him with a wicked Headbutt to the face! Everyone gasps as Freddy is laid out!
Jazz: "Oh dear lord! That sick headbutt might've concussed Freddy Escobar!"
Jay: "What'd I tell ya? CJ's not holding anything back! Not even that hard head of his!"
Escobar was in a complete daze when CJ grabbed him by his neck. He drags Freddy up and dumps him in the corner. He then proceeds to deliver LOUD Backhand Chop to his chest! The crowd winces as CJ hits another! And another! And one more for good measure! Freddy was barely standing, but CJ whips him across to the opposite corner! CJ charges at him but gets blocked with double kicks! Freddy flings himself over to the apron then Shoulder Blocks CJ in the gut! He then attempts to Slingshot himself for the Sunset Flip, but CJ pops back up and hits a STIFF Forearm across Freddy's jaw! Freddy bounces off the apron and falls to the floor hard! CJ slowly rolls out, grabs Freddy up, and then LEVELS him with an Overhead Chop! Freddy falls back against the barricade clutching his chest! But CJ grabs him again and lifts him high up! He then Back Drop him HARD on the apron! Freddy groans in pain as CJ rolls him back in! CJ then calmly puts his foot on Escobar's chest!
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Jazz: "CJ's just punishing Escobar so far! He's trying to beat down Freddy until he can't even move!"
Jay: "Who knows how long he's been holding back. Freddy has barely even made it out of the starting block!"
CJ slowly paces around his prone opponent. He grabs Freddy's legs then locks in the Surfboard! He would then bend Freddy's back further and place in the Dragon Sleeper! Freddy flails around as his body feels the immense amount of pain! So much so that he desperately punches CJ to break free! The punches were enough to make CJ let him go! But when Freddy made it to his knees, CJ runs and hits a STIFF Penalty Kick! And Freddy just falls back to the mat! CJ simply presses his foot on his head to OVERWHELMING boos! CJ looks around and says "I'm doing something I should've done a long time ago! He was never good enough to fight me! And I'm gonna prove it!" CJ picks Freddy up by the back of his waistband and locks in the Rear Naked Choke! Freddy fights to breathe as he tries to reach the ropes! But CJ presses down on the back of his knee and stops him from moving! But Escobar fights back up and hits a Snapmare to throw CJ out the ring! He lands on the floor as Escobar tries to recover! Freddy stumbles up, sprints across, and hits the Money Shot (Suicide Dive into a Tornado DDT!) But CJ blocks the DDT and goes for a Brainbuster! But Freddy lands behind and shoves him into the steps! CJ crawls over to the barricade, but Escobar runs and clotheslines him into the crowd! Freddy slides back in and heads to the top! When CJ gets back up, Freddy leaps off and hits the Twisting Moonsault!
Jazz: "Escobar is risking it all here tonight! If he's going down, then he's taking CJ with him!"
Jay: "And apparently everyone else in the crowd as well!"
Freddy gets amped up as the crowd cheers for him! He dumps CJ back over then rolls him back in the ring. CJ was slow to his feet…and Freddy connects on the Prince's Blade (Springboard Knee Strike)! CJ falls over as Freddy makes the cover!
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As soon as CJ kicks out, Escobar rolls him over and starts kneeing him in the ribs! He scoops CJ back up and goes for the Fisherman Suplex. But CJ fights out and traps Freddy in the Guillotine! CJ then Pins Freddy's chest to the canvas and then smoothly transitions into the Last Chancery! Freddy struggles to reach the ropes… and instead pulls at CJ's mask! The crowd pops for the underhanded tactics by Freddy as CJ lets him go! He tries to adjust his mask back… then turns into a Forearm shot from Freddy! CJ stumbles back and tries to swing! But Freddy ducks and hits another Forearm! CJ stumbles again and charges at him! Freddy ducks and catches him with a Escobar Shuffle (Two jabs, a Shane O'Mac-like shuffle, and a Right Hook) to a big pop! CJ bounces back against the ropes, stumbles forward, and Freddy hits him with a Bridging Fisherman Suplex!
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As soon as CJ kicks out, Freddy maintains his grip and picks CJ up. He beats his chest, shakes his shoulders, and goes for the Three Amigos! He hits the first one… he hits the second… but CJ lands behind on the third! Freddy gets hit with a High Angle German Suplex… but rolls up and BLASTS CJ with the Checkmate (Bicycle Knee Strike)! And both men collapse in the ring!
Jay: "The longer this match goes, the more intense it's gonna be! Something's gotta give, Jazz!"
Jazz: "Who's gonna take control of this match!? That may decide the winner here!"
Freddy was the first to move again as he gets the crowd rolling! He yells for CJ to get up, and when CJ crawls up, Freddy attempts a Superkick! But CJ grabs the foot and spins Freddy around! CJ then cracks him in the jaw with a Discus Forearm! CJ then grabs Freddy and lifts him on the shoulders! CJ marches around the ring before going for the Fall From Grace (G.T.S)... but Freddy lands in front of him and hits a Spin Kick to the gut! He hooks CJ and lifts him on his shoulders! It's now Freddy who's marching around while holding up CJ.. and he Buckle Bombs him in the corner! CJ stumbles forward... and walks RIGHT into a Superkick from Freddy! With CJ down finally, Freddy climbs up top… and hits the Frog Splash! The crowd comes alive as Freddy hooks both legs!
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CJ BARELY shoots his arm up at 2.89!
Jazz: "Good Lord I thought that was it! Freddy nearly had the match won!"
Jay: "Escobar has to have more tricks up his sleeves! CJ is vulnerable! Stay on him!"
Chants of "FREDDY" begin to break out from the crowd! Escobar takes some deep breaths and drags CJ to his knees. Freddy hooks both arms and hoists him up for the Prince's Crowd! But CJ fights out and lands next to Freddy! He then yanks Escobar…and yanks him RIGHT into an Open Palm Strike to the face! Freddy stumbles… and CJ follows up with a Sleeper Hold! Freddy tries to fight out, but CJ flings back and hits a Sleeper Suplex RIGHT ON HIS HEAD & NECK! The crowd gasps as the ref checks on Freddy! But "The Prince" somehow pulls himself up! He stumbles towards CJ, who slings himself off the ropes and BLASTS him with a Lariat, nearly taking Freddy's head off! CJ then grabs Escobar and puts him in the Devil's Breath (Cobra Clutch)! Freddy weakly tries to fight out, but he ends up falling to his knees! CJ pulls him to the canvas and applies the leg trap! Freddy slowly fades out of consciousness as his body stops moving!
Finally, the referee just got up and called for the bell!
"Here is your winner by referee stoppage: C! J! HAWK!"
Jazz: "Freddy showed some determination, but CJ Hawk was just too vicious tonight! It was just too overwhelming for 'The Prince!'"
Jay: "Hold on, Jazz! I don't think CJ's letting go of the hold!"
As Jay mentioned, CJ still hasn't let go of Freddy! In fact, he's synching in the hold tighter! The referee tries to pull him off, but CJ wouldn't budge! Finally, after an agonizing minute, he finally lets Freddy out as "The Prince" lays motionless! CJ looks down at the unconscious Freddy then back at the crowd booing him out of the arena! CJ coldly walks past and exited the ring, leaving the ref to check on Escobar.
Jazz: "Cold. Heartless. Merciless. When will it become too much?"
Jay: "When Bōryoku says so, Jazz! With what they've done with CJ, I don't see anyone beating them anytime soon!"
The screen cuts outside of the arena in the parking lot. Luke? Gray paces back and forth in front of the camera. He has on a gray hoodie with black baggy pants & white vans.
Luke: "I told him." He chuckles. "I told him this wasn't over. Trey Gold… that guy, he's like a lot of people I've known in my life!"
He stops pacing and shakes his head.
Luke: "Guys like him only care about money. Keeping money, spending money, gambling it, and having no regards for people like me! People who fight to survive! People who work to just get a piece of success! But there's one key fact Trey Gold doesn't realize about me: I do this for the thrill!"
He goes back to pacing.
Luke: "I'm an adrenaline junkie, Trey! You can't keep me down! You can't keep me away! You can't get rid of me! You'll see what it's like for someone like you to be outpaced, outsmarted, and outmatched by people like me!"
Luke digs into his pocket and pulls out a photo of Trey Gold standing over him in their first match. Luke could only smile as he pulls out a lighter and sets it aflame.
Luke: "This is only the beginning!"
Luke drops the photo as it burns up. He then stomps over it then walks away, leaving behind nothing but ash…
The screen cuts back to Hannah in the Interview Room.
Hannah: "Welcome back, everyone, to the Battlefield Warzone Report! Earlier I mentioned Bōryoku's attacks in ICW, but they're not the only faction who are making big waves!"
The monitor displays Legacy in the ring standing over the bodies of La Rebelion & The Misfits.
Hannah: "For a couple of weeks, we've seen anonymous attackers target La Rebelion. Turns out the identity of these assailants were none other than Legacy: Christopher Helmsley, Carson Michaels, Sebastian Flair, and Big Van Doser, who were making their ICW debuts by targeting La Rebelion with a desire to re-establish their family names in wrestling! And already Legacy have caused chaos with Helmsley picking up a win in his ICW debut against an injured Phoenix! Albeit after "influencing" Mr. Evan Neal to make the match official."
The monitor then shifts a double image of Carson & Angelica hugging in the ring, and Sofia & Daria fist bumping backstage.
Hannah: "Meanwhile, Angelica & Carson surprisingly ended their bad blood as Carson welcomes "The American Princess to Legacy!" But they wouldn't be the only women to unite as WFA Women's Champion, Sofia Reynoso, after some… heated altercation, aligns herself with ICW Women's Champion, Daria St. Leger, reportedly became a "Honorary Misfit!" With these combustible elements, it's sure to be chaotic and destructive when both sides cross paths once again! Back to you on commentary!"
The screen cuts back to commentary.
Jay: "Legacy hasn't been here that long, and already they're running ICW! Every last one of them genetically represents the greatest aspects of all forms of professional wrestling!"
Jazz: "All I see are spoiled rotten kids who rely on their last names to take them places! Besides, they're not running anything as long as Ms. Espinoza & the rest of La Rebelion are here!
Jay: "La Rebelion has been ineffective thus far against Legacy! What chances do they even have!?"
Jazz: "As long as La Rebelion is still around, they won't stop until they end the legacy of Legacy! But enough about that, let's move on to our next match!"
In the ring stood two guys. Both men are tan skinned, athletic and lean, with black hair and black eyes. One of them stood about 5'11 with no facial hair and his hair is long, whereas the other guy stood at 6ft tall and is more muscular, has a short mustache, and has a beard with a shaved head. They're both wearing black and blue wrestling pants and boots along with arm bands colored like the Philippine flag.
"The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall! Already in the ring, at a total combined weight of 440lbs: 'Thomas Buhawi & Ryan Buhawi' THE BUHAWI BROTHERS!"
Thomas, the one with no facial hair, raises his fists while the one with the shaved head, Ryan, gets amped up. United Divided (by Voodoo Johnson) plays to a nice pop! Out walks Koji Yoshida & The Gambler, followed by Clayton Palmer & Jade Madison. Clayton had on an overly bright green & yellow three-piece suit. Jade has on a beautiful emerald dress & heels. They all walk to the ring, where Koji & Gambler bow. They enter the ring as Jade poses on the apron, one leg outstretched with the other crossed over it, her arm across her knee and her chin resting on her other hand. Koji & Gambler both pose as Clayton points to them.
"And their opponents, accompanied to the ring by Madison Palmer Inc., at a total combined weight of 421lbs: THE GAMBLER & KOJI YOSHIDA!"
Jazz: "This is the first match for both men since coming back from their… bonding adventures as I call it. They seem to be on the same page, but let's see how long that'll last."
Jay: "I can't imagine anyone who's worked with someone for so long doesn't hate that person. Then again, I'm so likable that I can't relate."
Jazz: "Yeah… likable… if that's what you wanna call it…"
The bell rings as Koji & Ryan start for their teams. The crowd is pro-Koji as Ryan offers a handshake. Koji accepts the handshake… and Ryan chops Koji in the chest! Ryan goes for a Chop Battle and unloads on Koji's chest multiple times! Thomas cheers him on from the corner while Koji… he stands there and scratches his head in confusion! Ryan doesn't let up and continues to chop, but Koji doesn't even flinch! He looks at Clayton & Jade, and while Jade shrugs, Clayton just tells him to hit back! Koji looks back at Ryan who's already getting tired. He takes several deep breaths and says it's Koji's turn. Koji nods, pulls back, and CHOPS him down with one swing! Ryan crawls over and weakly tags Thomas. Thomas steps in and calls out Gambler. Koji casually walks over and tags Gambler in. Thomas wants to trade Forearms with him, but The Gambler isn't sure that's a good idea. He wants to simply wrestle, but Thomas instead hits him with a Forearm! Gambler looks at him, and Thomas does it again! He keeps doing this until finally, Gambler grabs Thomas and Forearms him into oblivion!
Thomas collapses as Gambler stands over his body. He scoops Thomas up and dumps him in the corner. Gambler tags Koji, and they take turns Chopping Thomas! Ryan runs in, so they grab Ryan and chop him against the corner as well! They soon dump Ryan into Thomas and Chops Ryan's chest into oblivion as well! Ryan collapses, so they go back to Chopping Thomas! Gambler whips Thomas to the opposite side then whips Koji as well. Koji hits Thomas with a corner Lariat! Gambler follows up with the Hesitation Corner Dropkick. Gambler drags him out of the corner and sits Thomas up. Koji runs and hits the Sliding Forearm. Ryan runs in and tries to fight Koji. But Koji stands there and eats his attacks. Ryan runs the ropes… and gets his head taken off by a Lariat from Yoshida! Clayton & Jade stand ringside, cheering on together! He tags Gambler then turns around and eats Superkick attempt by Thomas! Except Koji catches his foot! He spins Thomas around, and Thomas eats a Nerve Elbow from Gambler! Before he fell, Koji grabs him from behind and PLANTS him with the Ronin's Blade (Short-Arm Lariat)! Gambler makes the cover!
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"Here are your winners: THE GAMBLER & KOJI YOSHIDA!"
Jazz: "A quick and easy win for Koji & Gambler! It's amazing what they can accomplish without Clayton & Jade constantly at each other's throats!"
Jay: "Good on them, I guess. Though it's only a matter of time before they're once again at odds with each other!"
Koji & Gambler stood with their hands raised. But before they could celebrate, they were attacked from behind by Ruthless Roger Stone! Stone grabs both of them and hits a Double Chokeslam! Clayton and Jade yell at him as Stone raises his fists & screams.
Jazz: "A blindside assault from Ruthless Roger Stone! Likely orchestrated by Elijah Holiday & Holiday Promotions!"
Jay: "Elijah sent his message loud & clear! If M.P.I wants to have a fight, then they'll get one!"
The screen opens to an empty ring in a room. Standing in the center, underneath a dim spotlight, is Alexander Magnus & Rodri Montoya of Sovereignty.
Magnus: "Sovereignty is built on one oath: Rule The Ring."
We see highlights of Magnus putting people in different submission holds. And each person shouts in agony.
Montoya: "This is achieved with Discipline. Integrity. And Honor for this mat."
We then see clips of Rodri chopping these victims and choking a few of them out.
Montoya: "But… There are some who continue to desecrate this sport with their presence. And in doing so, desecrate our rule."
Magnus: "And that cannot stand."
We then see highlights of Sovereignty beating down on different tag teams.
Montoya: "Heed our warning: We will dominate anyone who defiles this sport! We will break you into submission! We will make you fall to your Sovereign Lords… for our rule…is forever growing"
As they stand there, the sillouette of more people stand behind them with their arms behind their backs. The screen fades when the lights cut off.
The screen cuts back to Hannah in the Interview Room.
Hannah: "Welcome back, everyone, to the Battlefield Warzone Report! Right now, we're gonna do something a bit unique. There's so many ongoing news and moments to cover, I may not break down every last one in detail within the rest of the program. So we're gonna rapidly go through many of the feuds and rivalries within ICW… with The Lightning Round!"
The monitor lights up the words "LIGHTNING ROUND" in blue electrical fonts.
Hannah: "Starting with the ongoing struggles with ReVengeance after Raptor Reigns denounces Furno Moxley on Battlefield, which led to Furno assaulting Chris Wolf and sending him to the hospital! Both men will be on Battlefield so we're sure to hear what's next for the future of ReVengeance!"
Hannah: "Speaking of factions, another group, or business, seems to be growing at odds. When on the premiere of Warzone, the newly formed Madison Palmer Inc. interrupted MPI and ruined the conference of their newest signee, Trey Gold! This led to an all-out brawl, featuring Will Ralston & Asher Darma. As well as the arrival of Luke Gray, who would upstage Trey Gold and sign with MPI!
Hannah: "Also on Warzone, the battle between Nation of Violence and Street Dreams took a violent turn, no pun intended, when Jenny Ace defeated Shay Sykes in mere seconds. This all before Jenny would choke out Niko, and the NOV putting Vai through the table!"
Hannah: "Other notable rivalries brewing feature the Lords of Wrestling, with KNA having their sights set on Adrian Young & Gregg Hart while Chris Blade continues his crusade against International Champion, Chris Owens, and demanding he returns back to defend the championship against him. We haven't heard from Owens while he's on vacation, but it's only a matter of time before he responds to the title challenge! Back to you, Jazz!"
The screen cuts back to commentary.
Jazz: "You can feel the tension in ICW rising lately. So many people have problems with one another, any little disagreement can turn into all-out chaos!"
Jay: "I love it, Jazz! Let them fight it out! That's what the people came to see! I say everyone should fight everyone at once!"
Jazz: "And turn ICW upside down? No thank you. Let's move on to our next match."
Invaders Must Die (by The Prodigy) plays. The lights darken as an orange light show heralds the arrival of Tyler Lockheed. He walks down the ramp and gets on the apron, before posing on the top rope and backflipping off of it.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Aberdeen, Washington, standing 5'11" & weighing 205 lbs: 'The Skywalker' TYLER LOCKHEED!"
Jazz: "Tyler Lockheed, despite showing off impressive displays of athleticism, is still looking for that all elusive first victory. But he has a tough opponent to get through tonight."
Jay: "Tyler needs more than rotating dives to win! He needs style! He needs quick wit! He needs…"
As Tyler removes his jacket, Malagueña Salerosa (by Avenged Sevenfold) starts to play. Out walks Adrian Lord, sporting a nice red & white suit with a long red suit jacket. He's followed by Katie Striker, who fist bumps him on the ramp. They slowly and casually walk down the ramp, glancing around at the arena. He rolls in the ring, gets on a knee, and raises his fist in the air. Katie calmly steps in and fist bumps him back.
"Introducing his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Katie Striker, from Tijuana, Mexico, standing 6'3" & weighing 219 lbs: 'Tijuana's Lord & Savior' ADRIAN LORD!"
Jay: "He needs to be Tranquillo, Jazz! Tranquillo is the only way to go!"
Jazz: "Adrian is coming off his first singles loss at the hands of Chris Blade back in Orlando. So now is the time to bounce back, but I can't help but speculate his mind is too occupied with getting a rematch against "The Silver Bullet."
Jay: "All I know is that he's gonna make an example out of Tyler on what it's like to be Tranquillo!"
Tyler shows he's ready for action, but Adrian Lord once again takes his sweet time removing his suit. Underneath, he was wearing his ring attire as he finally was set for action. Bell rings and the two pace around the ring. A Lockup follows and Lord pushes Tyler to the ropes. He keeps Tyler pressed back as the ref starts counting. When he reaches three, Adrian slowly steps back with a clean break! Tyler keeps his guard up, but Lord tells him to be Tranquillo. He even offers him a fist bump. Tyler considers this for a moment. He shrugs and lifts his fist… and Lord kicks him in the gut! He beats down on his back then dumps him out of the ring. Adrian runs across, but Tyler runs in himself! Lord quickly slides out as Tyler sprints across. He goes for the Fosbury Flop, but Adrian moves out of the way! Tyler lands on feet then looks up to see Lord laying across the apron, with a smirk, in his Tranquillo pose! Tyler walks up to him… when Lord kicks him across the head! Tyler stumbles! Lord rolls off the apron, grabs him, and throws his face HARD into the ring post! Lord then stomps down on "The Skywalker" repeatedly!
Jazz: "This course of action doesn't seem very Tranquillo from Adrian Lord!"
Jay: "Adrian is maintaining full control over this match, Jazz! He suckered Tyler in and is making him pay for it!"
After pressing his foot down on him, Lord rolls Tyler back in the ring. He slides in & drags him back up before dumping him in the corner. Adrian lifts his chin up and BLASTS HIM with an Open Hand Strike across the chest! The crowd winces as Tyler slumps down. Brushing his hair back, Lord holds him up and delivers another strike! He Irish Whips Tyler to the opposite corner. Adrian runs and kicks off the chest, lands on the apron and trips him. With Tyler seated, Lord slingshot over and hits a Corner Dropkick! Tyler was laid out, but Adrian was in no serious rush to end things. He casually drags Tyler on the shoulders. But Tyler begins to fight back! He lands behind Adrian and pushes him to the ropes. Lord stops himself, but Tyler hits a Running Crossbody and sends both of them flying over ropes and to the floor!
Jazz: "A nasty landing from both men to the floor!"
Jay: "What kind of guy just throws himself at people?!"
Jazz: "A guy who wants to win!"
Tyler gets back up first. Wasting no time, he runs back in the ring. And as Lord stumbles up, "The Skywalker" runs the ropes and hits a Fosbury Flop! Tyler stumbled back up and was getting pumped! He slides Lord in then climbs up top, his back facing the ring. He takes the time to pose which lets Lord trip the ropes! And Tyler crashes his groin on top rope, trapping him in the Tree of Woe! Stuck there, he was helpless as a bitter-looking Adrian Lord kicked his face multiple times! He then scales the top rope and hits the Diving Double Foot Stomp! Tyler crashes back down and weakly crawls against the corner. But Lord runs across and BLASTS him with the Double Knees to the face! Not satisfied, Adrian runs back and does it again! He rolls Tyler to the center and, as Tyler rolls to his knees, runs and hits the La Malagueña (Discus Knee Smash)! Tyler was knocked out cold! But Adrian Lord picks his body up one last time! He twists the arm… and connects with the Destino! Adrian then puts a knee on the chest to cover!
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"Here is your winner: ADRIAN LORD!"
Jay: "Just like that, Adrian Lord makes quick work of Lockheed! So calm! So cool! So Tranquillo!"
Jazz: "Adrian tried to be Tranquillo, but he clearly lost his cool towards the end of the match!"
Jay: "Regardless, Lord is now back to his winning ways!"
Adrian Lord continues to pose with his knee on Tyler's chest. He looks around, calmly bumps his chest, and raises a fist. Katie rolls in, smirks, and fist bumps him back.
The screen cuts backstage, where Katarina Love is pacing back and forth.
Katarina: "I-I don't get it. It just doesn't make sense to me. Does ICW enjoy having a women's division? Because if I don't get the admiration and respect from this place, then there won't be any women left to have a division!"
She stops and looks at the camera.
Katarina: "I already dismantled that Tigress girl, and I'm still being overlooked! Worse, it's by daddy's little girls and a bunch of rejects! I didn't come here to play second fiddle to anyone! I promise you… if somebody doesn't give me what I want, I will be stacking up more bodies until there's nobody left!"
Katarina walks off as the screen fades.
The screen cuts back to Hannah in the Interview Room.
Hannah: "Welcome back, everyone, to the Battlefield Warzone Report! And it's safe to say that the biggest talking point in ICW right now is the looming Heavyweight Championship bout between Jason Sabre and the champion, Mark Jacobs."
The monitor displays Jason and Mark standing across the ring from each other.
Hannah: "Both men had a few choice words recently on Battlefield, with Mark questioning if Sabre can really fight against him on his own in a match of this caliber. The Ace would retort by describing how Mark's path to the top was indirectly inspired by Jason Sabre himself. It was then made official, back on the premiere of Warzone, that the championship match will take place… on the next Warzone in a TV Special called Steel City Showdown live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!"
Hannah: "This matchup is already being dubbed ICW's Biggest Match in History. And there is no shortage of eyes drawn to this matchup, including eyes from other competitors! We've already mentioned Jason Sabre wanting to target CJ Hawk & Bōryoku, but then there's Revolution announcing that they are targeting that championship as well. Also there's Holiday Promotions, specifically Ced and the Holder of the Immortal Opportunity Marvelous Tate Williams. And even Azriel seems to be looming over both men! One thing is for certain: Steel City Showdown is an event you don't wanna miss! This has been the Battlefield Warzone Report! Thank you for tuning in! Back to you, Jazz!"
The screen cuts back to commentary.
Jazz: "Thank you for the reports, Hannah! So many moving parts all drawn to one thing: and that's the ICW Heavyweight Championship!"
Jay: "Only so much room at the top, Jazz! Mark and Jason know this better than anyone else. The money, the brand, the status, the championship, they both want that… As does everyone else!"
Jazz: "Well let's not waste any more time and get ready for our main event tonight! As Bōryoku looks to dismantle The Ace when he faces the Kyoshi Warrior!"
House of the Rising Sun (by Five Finger Death Punch) plays to boos. Blue & purple lights start to dim in and out with smoke rising from the stage. The smoke dies down and The Kyoshi Warrior appears on stage. When he heads to the ring, he looks to the crowd and threatens to mist them in the face. Kyoshi climbs on the apron and jumps over the top rope, up to the top turnbuckle. He he sprays the Asian mist in the air before hopping down.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing Bōryoku, from Fukuoka, Japan, standing 6'2" & weighing 242 lbs: THE KYOSHI WARRIOR!"
Jazz: "If you've seen Training Ground before, then you know how brutal The Kyoshi Warrior can get. But ever since aligning himself with Bōryoku, he's taken on a much deadlier style. Now he has a chance to shock everyone here tonight against his greatest challenger in Jason Sabre!"
Jay: "That ain't no man, Jazz! Not anymore! That's a demonic freak of nature! He's not like anything we've ever seen here! Safe to say he's here to just punish Sabre and tear him apart!"
The Beginning instrumentals of Weight of my Pride (by Pay Money to my Pain) kick in and cause the crowd to go insane! The lights turn blue and white, and as we near the lyrics, smoke shoots up from the sides of the stage. Out walks Jason Sabre to a big ovation! He takes a moment to soak up the reception and survey the crowd. Jason walks down the ramp, occasionally slapping hands, as the lights are dimmed to just a solo spotlight following him. He then jumps onto the ring apron and climbs to the top turnbuckle. Sabre looks around and does his gun taunt.
"Introducing his opponent, from Los Angeles, California, standing 6'1" & weighing in at 235 lbs: 'The Ace of Pro Wrestling' JASON SABRE!"
He then jumps down to the middle of the ring… and finds himself face-to-face with Kyoshi. They stare down intensely as Sabre tells him "Okay then. Show me what you got."
Jazz: "'The Ace of Pro Wrestling' isn't short on adversaries targeting him! Of course there's his impending showdown against Mark for the Heavyweight Title! But we also have guys like Ced & Christian McIntyre breathing down his neck! Not to mention Azriel looming ever so closely! And now Sabre seems to have found his way into Bōryoku's crosshairs! And yet, like a true Warrior, he feels ready to tackle each and every one of these adversaries head on!"
Jay: "The Kyoshi Warrior ain't no mere 'adversary,' Jazz! He's just as physically chiseled as Jason, if not more so! He may be as well conditioned, too! But the big difference is that Kyoshi is ten times as psychotic! Sabre may not even make it to Pittsburgh!"
Jazz: "Now you know better than to count the Ace out! Doesn't matter who or what he's up against because he always puts on a show!"
The two steps back in their corners as the lights come back on. The bell rings with everyone firmly behind Sabre! Both he and Kyoshi cautiously pace around the ring. Kyoshi rolls around, trying to throw Jason off. But The Ace was too calm to fall for it. They approach and lock up aggressively. Both men push against each other, neither getting an edge. Until Kyoshi grabs him by the hair! He then pushes Sabre against the ropes, holding him there! The ref demanded a break then started counting. At four, Kyoshi lets go and backs up… then Chops Sabre HARD across the chest! Jason clutches his chest, and Kyoshi grabs his hair again! But this time, The Ace breaks the grip and SLAPS Kyoshi across the face! This pisses off Kyoshi and he rushes at Jason. Sabre ducks and applies a Side Headlock Takeover. Kyoshi leg traps his head and Sabre kicks up. Kyoshi gets up and Jason reapplies the Headlock. But Kyoshi grabs the hair and yanks Sabre down! The crowd boos when he stomps down on the Ace! Kyoshi responds by spraying mist in the air.
Jazz: "Kyoshi is already using underhanded tactics to take control over Sabre."
Jay: "Gotta take any corners against the Heavyweight Title contender!"
Kyoshi pulls Sabre up and attempts a Vertical Suplex. But Sabre landed behind and pulled Kyoshi down by his own hair to a nice pop! Jason pulls him up and Irish Whip him across. Kyoshi counterwhips Jason and attempts the Back Body Drop. Sabre instead hits the Wheel Kick. Kyoshi stumbles back against the ropes. Sabre runs, but Kyoshi sidesteps and sends Jason through the ropes. Sabre lands on the outside & looks up to see Kyoshi attempting the Slingshot Crossbody! But Sabre dodges by sliding back in! And Kyoshi crashes to the floor! He stumbles up to see Jason at the top rope! And Sabre hits his own Diving Crossbody onto The Kyoshi Warrior! The crowd pops as Sabre Rolls back up. He poses for the fans before rolling Kyoshi in the ring. Jason climbs back up and hits the Diving Elbow. Sabre hooks the leg!
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Jazz: "The Elbow Drop to the black heart of Kyoshi… and it's only good for a two-count."
Jay: "Sabre should stay on this guy! Don't let Kyoshi get any chance to recover!"
Sabre picks Kyoshi up… and hits a LOUD Chop to the chest! He then goes for a Double Underhook until Kyoshi pushes him to the corner! He proceeds to Shoulder Tackle him repeatedly! Kyoshi lifts Sabre's head up and hits another STIFF Chop of his own! He then Whips Jason to the opposite corner, runs, and hits the Cartwheel into the Corner Back Elbow! Kyoshi Snapmares Sabre to the center ring. He runs the ropes and attempts the Penalty Kick… but Sabre grabs the leg! He gets up, spins Kyoshi around, and attempts the Dragon Suplex! But Kyoshi hits a Wheelbarrow counter into a Deadlift Release German Suplex! Sabre crashes down hard as the crowd gasps in surprise! The Ace crawls to ropes, and Kyoshi quickly Dropkicks Sabre over and to the floor! When Sabre gets up, Kyoshi Slingshots and hits the Crossbody!
Kyoshi rolls up and looks at the crowd! They booed with a slight amount of cheers for his abilities. Kyoshi grabs Sabre and goes to roll him in…but turns and throws Sabre across the announce table! He storms over, shoving Jay out of the way, and beats down on The Ace! Kyoshi drags him up and tosses him back over the table! He then scoop slams him right on the apron! Pushing Sabre in, Kyoshi climbs up and hits a Diving Foot Stomp on the chest! Kyoshi hooks the leg.
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Kyoshi drags Jason towards the corner. He drags him up and applies the Tarantula on the ropes! Sabre winces in pain as the ref starts to count! At four, Kyoshi finally lets him go!
Jazz: "Kyoshi isn't focused so much on winning as he is just bringing the pain to the Ace!"
Jay: "What a message he can send to the world if he beats Sabre tonight! And so close to his title match with Mark!"
Sabre struggled to stand. Kyoshi looks down and kicks him hard across the chest! Sabre still pushes himself to one knee. So Kyoshi hits him with brutal Chops! He then muffs Sabre's face, which ticks him off! Sabre pulls himself up against ropes, and Kyoshi Chops him again! And then Sabre fires back with Elbow Shots!... But Kyoshi doesn't feel anything! Sabre continues to strike back with the forearms! Kyoshi then grabs his head… and delivers a BRUTAL HEADBUTT! The crowd gasps as "The Ace" immediately falls to knees! Everyone starts booing! But Kyoshi simply looked down on Sabre. Dragging him up, he lifts up for the Body Slam… and gets trapped in a Small Package!
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Kyoshi barely kicks out one! They both roll up, qnr Sabre attempts the Slingblade! Kyoshi ducks it and pushes him to the ropes! Sabre stumbles back and gets dropped with a Snap German Suplex! Kyoshi crawls up as the camera catches the evil glare in his eyes! With Jason crawling up, Kyoshi attempts the Handspring Back Elbow! But Sabre ducks past! He sprints across the ropes! Kyoshi Flips to his feet! And Sabre hits the Slingblade! And both men are down!
Jazz: "The swiftness from Sabre changing the tides of this match! But both men are down!"
Jay: "This match is taking a lot out of both men than anyone ever expected!"
The crowd rallies behind The Ace! Both he and Kyoshi crawled to their knees. Coming face to face, they immediately start trading Forearms! Even as they stood up, they continued to Strike each other! Kyoshi suddenly blocks a strike and hits a STIFF Elbow! Sabre was rocked! Kyoshi follows up wjth left & right Elbows to the jawline! With Sabre wobbly, Kyoshi grabs his hair and goes to strike again… and gets BLASTED an Open Palm Strike to the face! Kyoshi was stunned! Sabre follows up with many slaps and Palm Strikes! Suddenly a Spin Kick to the gut by Kyoshi! Sabre falls to a knee! Kyoshi runs the ropes. Sabre suddenly drops down! Kyoshi keeps running… and runs into the Greatest Dropkick Ever! This pops the crowd again! Sabre grabs Kyoshi, lifts up, and hits the Death Plex (Suplex into a Double Knee Backbreaker)! Sabre hooks the legs!
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The now bloodied-lipped Jason began to psych himself up! He lifts Kyoshi for the Hallow Point (Sitout Tombstone Piledriver)! But Kyoshi fights out and lands behind! He deadlift Jason into a Straight Jacket Suplex! Maintaining the grip, Kyoshi lifts him up and hits a Short-Arm Discus Elbow Smash! Sabre stumbles around, and Kyoshi applies a Chokehold! Sabre struggled to stay conscious, but he hit a Snapmare! Except Kyoshi kept his hold around his neck! Kyoshi grabs Sabre's arm and transitions into the Crossface Chickenwing! The crowd chanted for Sabre! The Ace is fading! His body goes limp! The ref lifts his arm… and it falls! He lifts it again… and it falls again! He lifts one more time… and it stays up! Jason slowly crawls… and grabs the ropes! The fans gave a standing ovation for Sabre!
Jazz: "That was just sheer grit and determination shown by Sabre! Try as Kyoshi could to change up holds, nothing would keep Sabre down!"
Jay: "But how damaged is Sabre now? Being in two brutal submissions back-to-back is sure to be painful for anyone!"
Kyoshi was LIVID! He punches and stomps down on Sabre's body! Kyoshi tries dragging him by his waistband, but Sabre breaks away and catches him with the Pele Kick! Kyoshi stumbles back, and lets out a shout! He charges… right into a Superkick! But Kyoshi still won't fall! He runs again, and Sabre ducks! Kyoshi keeps running… right into another Greatest Dropkick Ever! Sabre lets out his own battle shout! He attempts the Hallow Point again! But Kyoshi lands behind! And he CRACKS Sabre with a Discus Elbow to the back! Sabre collapses! Kyoshi stumbles forward and gets to the apron! He stalks Sabre, sticks out his purple tongue! Kyoshi hits the Slingshot Lariat! But Sabre ducks! And Kyoshi is caught with the Inverted Backbreaker! Sabre Bangs against the canvas! The crowd claps along! He calls for the Final Strike (Ripcord Lariat)! He lifts Kyoshi up… and Kyoshi backs both nearly into the referee! The ref thankfully moves away! And both were backed into the corner! Kyoshi hits the Snapmare again. Sabre rolls up. He turns… and Kyoshi goes for the Poison Mist! Sabre ducks it… AND THE REF GETS MISTED!
Jazz: "OH NO! THE POISON MIST! KYOSHI JUST MISTED THE REFERE!"
Jay: "HE'S BLINDED! KYOSHI MIGHT'VE MADE A BIG MISTAKE!"
The crowd gasps as the ref screams in agony! Kyoshi was shocked! He did not mean to mist the referee! Kyoshi was suddenly grabbed from behind- FINAL STRIKE FROM SABRE! The Ace falls to his knees! He looks up… and sees CJ Hawk walks out onto the stage! EVERYONE starts booing as Sabre stares him down! Sabre kept his gaze… until Katashi Suzuki applied the Rear Naked Choke! Sabre loses his consciousness! Everyone hated this! Katashi lets go and attempts the Gotch Style Piledriver… until Detrick runs in & Superkicks Katashi! The crowd pops HUGE as Katashi falls out of the ring! Detrick sprints across and hits a Suicide Dive to Katashi! Detrick pops up and dumps Suzuki into the crowd, fighting him to the back!
Jazz: "Detrick Cyrus evening the odds by taking down Katashi! And it's back to one-on-one!"
Jay: "This is the time for Kyoshi to show what he's truly made out of!"
In the ring, Kyoshi & Jason were slow to rise! Sabre turns around… and eats the Mandible Claw! Jason falls to a knee! He's fading… fading… until Sabre lifts him and hits the Hollow Point! Kyoshi was out cold! Sabre stumbles up! He scales the top rope! He looks to CJ! He looks to Kyoshi! He hits the Final Hour (High Fly Flow)... RIGHT ON KYOSHI'S KNEES! Everyone gasps! Sabre clutches his gut! Kyoshi pops up! Sabre turns- BUZZSAW KICK! Kyoshi grabs Sabre! He tosses him to the ropes, pops him up, and HITS THE SITOUT LIGER BOMB! Sabre off the ropes; Pop-Up Sitout Liger Bomb! Kyoshi hooks the legs! A new referee appears & count!
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Jay: "Jazz! That was three! Had the new referee got here sooner, Kyoshi would've shocked the world!"
Jazz: "A WICKED Liger Bomb from Kyoshi! And yet he's seeing just how resilient Jason Sabre truly is! Does Kyoshi have anything left against him!?"
Jay: "Don't let up, Kyoshi! Stay on him! He's vulnerable!"
Kyoshi was SHOCKED! He pulls at his own hair and lets out a demonic scream! Kyoshi drags Jason to his knees! He runs the ropes… he keeps running… and HITS the Shining Wizard! Kyoshi lets out another scream! He wanted to end this for good! Kyoshi climbs up! He leaps off… and hits the Moonsault!...
EXCEPT NOBODY WAS THERE! Sabre rolled away and Kyoshi crashed on the mat! He grabbed his abs and looked up- FINAL RESOLUTION (Kinshasa) by Sabre! The crowd went NUTS! Sabre pulls himself up… but Kyoshi was still moving! He glares at Sabre, purple liquid dripping from his mouth! Sabre aimed the gun… and hits a second Final Resolution! Sabre rolls over… and locks eyes with CJ! CJ stood there, unfazed, looking back at Sabre. Sabre slowly pulled himself back up… with Kyoshi rising up behind him! Sabre aimed both guns at CJ… and hits the Final Blow (RKO) on Kyoshi! Sabre hooks the legs, looking dead at CJ!
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"Here is your winner: JASON SABRE!"
Jazz: "Jason Sabre has done it once again! Especially this time against a twisted yet impressive Kyoshi Warrior!"
Jay: "I don't know how he does it. Time and time and time and time again, he pulls out something that gets him through to the end!"
Jazz: "I can tell you this time, he wanted to send a direct message to that man looking on: CJ Hawk!"
The crowd was going nuts for The Ace of Pro Wrestling! The Ace managed to rise, albeit slowly, and have his arm raised in victory. Kyoshi rolls out of the ring, nearly collapsing on the floor. While the blinded ref is assisted out of the arena, Kyoshi stumbles to CJ. CJ pats Kyoshi on the back and turns to leave. As the two leave, Jason looks CJ him… and calls for a mic.
Jason: "Hey CJ!"
CJ pauses as the crowd grows louder for Sabre. He slowly turns to face The Ace, who was breathing heavily.
Jason: "You sure know how… how to pick… your allies. My chest is burning… I'm struggling to breath… and I have a raging headache. But you and Kyoshi made one... mistake: he wasn't prepared… to face The Ace."
Jason takes a deep breath… and pulls himself back up. And from the ring, he looks CJ dead in his eyes.
Jason: "I want to be… the Heavyweight Champion. But just as bad… I want to beat some sense into you! So when I do become champion… you'll be the first one I'm personally gunning for!"
"GO ACE" chants break out from the crowd. CJ stays silent…before turning and leaving with Kyoshi. Jason watches him leave before shaking his head.
Jason: "But I can't get ahead of myself. The only thing standing between me and that title… is Mark Jacobs. So listen up, you Mark: I want you to bring everything you got. Show me what you're made of! Try to be the Bane of my Existence… and I'll show you why I'm the Ace of Pro Wrestling when I leave with that title!"
Everyone cheers for Sabre as he brushes his hair back and wipes the sweat off his face.
Jason: "Ladies & gentlemen, I wish I can stay out longer… but I'm tired and hungry! So I hope I put on a show for you all tonight! Thank you for coming out! I'll see you guys at the Battlefield! And Mark? I'll see you in Pittsburgh!"
They all cheer for Sabre as he waves at them. He stumbles out of the ring, clearly in pain. But that wouldn't stop him from high fiving the fans and signing some autographs.
Jazz: "You've seen & heard it here, ladies & gentlemen! Sabre is primed and ready to face Mark Jacobs and become Heavyweight Champion!"
Jay: "Sabre barely survived tonight! We're starting to see cracks in that armor of his! He can't keep this up forever!"
Jazz: "Maybe not… but he will kwep this up at least until he becomes the Heavyweight Champion! And from what I'm seeing? There's no stopping him! I can't wait tonsee what else happens next as we head towards Steel City Showdown! Until then, I'm Jazz. This has been Jay, and we'll see you all back on the Battlefield!"
Recap
Match 1: Freddy Escobar VS CJ Hawk
Winner: CJ Hawk via submission
Match 2: Koji Yoshida & The Gambler (w/M.P.I) VS The Buhawi Brothers
Winners: Koji Yoshida & The Gambler via pin
Match 3: Tyler Lockheed VS Adrian Lord (w/Katie Striker)
Winner: Adrian Lord via pin
Match 4: Jason Sabre VS The Kyoshi Warrior
Winner: Jason Sabre via pin