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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:57:54 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS:
This opening bout is to be fought over a ten minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first fighting out of Gatineau, Quebec! She weighs in at one hundred and thirty five pounds... RYAN LECAVALIER! She throws some punches and kicks as the fans applaud. JAKE AARONS:
Her opponent fighting out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! He weighs in at one hundred and ninety pounds... JOEY MALONE! Malone pumps his fist to acknowledge the fan reaction. JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Robbie Morris!Morris signals for the bell as Aarons leaves and the two fighters quickly shake hands to applause from the crowd. Ryan LeCavalier holds a one inch height advantage over her male counterpart - newcomer to Lion’s Road, Joey Malone. They lock-up and Malone uses his weight advantage to muscle her backwards into the corner. Referee Robbie Morris calls for a break and Malone backs up with his hands raised earning some applause from the fans. LeCavalier emerges from the corner and keeps herself just out of range - blasting Malone with a leg kick that lands at his knee, buckling him a bit. She grabs him in a side headlock and quickly judo throws Malone to the mat while keeping the hold intact. Malone wraps his arms around the Midnight Sun’s waist and cradles her into a pin. 1… … NO! She tries rolling to the side, but Malone maintains his waist hold and pulls her up to her feet. He shoves her away and puts up his dukes, LeCavalier chuckles and nods before assuming a fighting stance of her own. They get close but keep out of firing range, Malone tries to use his jab to find the range… LeCavalier keeps him backing up by doing the same with her kicks. Malone takes a chance and advances - catching her with a combination! She staggers back into the ropes and delivers a front kick to his midsection. Malone doubles over and LeCavalier opts to dropkick Malone’s leg! He falls down to a knee and she dashes into the ropes, bounces off and looks to slam her knee down on the back of his head. SAM HEWITT:
Nobody home!Malone pulls himself back out of harm’s way and LeCavalier crashes knee first into the mat. She clutches her knee in pain and before being yanked to her feet. The newcomer scoops her up onto his shoulder and brings her down to the mat with a power slam! LeCavalier arches her back in pain and Malone grabs her head, pulling her up a bit before he darts to the ropes and comes back with a running bulldog! He covers! 1… … 2… KICK OUT! SAM HEWITT:
Newcomer Joey Malone comes up short on the lateral press! Fourteen years experience difference between these two, Chad?CHAD GOMEZ:
Yes, sir. Ryan LeCavalier got her start all the way back in 2001 and Malone began in 2015. Of course, you can see on your set that Malone boasts a significant weight advantage...
SAM HEWITT:
One hundred and ninety to her one thirty five.CHAD GOMEZ:
But LeCavalier is actually an inch taller which I think is a first for our female fighters in Lion's Road. I'm not entirely sure on that being a first, but I do know that she's definitely the tallest female to step into the ring here.Malone pulls her up and punches her in the stomach as he pushes her into the ropes, he grabs her wrist and Irish whips her out. She rebounds off the opposite set and ducks underneath his attack, EPHEMERIS! Malone goes down at the hands of LeCavalier's one handed STO backbreaker. The veteran female pops up and grabs Malone as he's in pain on the mat, pulling him up to his feet. She clamps on a front chancery and calls for the Prurient Eclipse, but Malone turns it into a power slam! The fans cheer for the cool reversal, but Malone wastes little time soaking it in. He pulls her back up to her feet and scoops her up again, this time it looks as though he's going to try for his Michinoku Driver! LeCavalier squirms her way out and lands on her feet behind him. She shoves Malone forward into the turnbuckles and charges in... her jumping clothesline misses and she crashes hard into the buckles! Malone adds insult to injury with a superman punch that finds the mark! She staggers out of the corner and Malone hoists her up and puts her on the top rope! CHAD GOMEZ:
I don't know if you've seen this kid's superplex before... but it's something to see.Malone climbs onto the second rope and then all the way up to the third, he hooks LeCavalier up for the suplex but she drives her first into his kidney and breaks free! She pushes him off and he lands on his back, but quickly tries to roll to his feet... LeCavalier comes off the top... PRURIENT ECLIPSE! She reaches back and cradles Malone's legs like a small package... 1... ... 2... ... 3! Malone sits up quickly but lays back down, holding his neck in pain. LeCavalier holds her forehead in pain before pulling herself up to a vertical base, Robbie Morris raises her arm in victory and she walks over to Malone and extends a hand - he shakes it and she pulls him up and pats him on the back before exiting. SAM HEWITT:
Ryan LeCavalier continues to make a name for herself here in Lion's Road with that victory. And even though he suffered a defeat, Joey Malone showed promise and looks like someone who'll be mixing it up with the best of them in no time. Fans, I understand that Mandeville Nelson has a guest standing by that you'll all enjoy seeing so let's take a quick commercial break and we'll join them when we return.- COMMERCIAL BREAK -
MANDEVILLE NELSON WILL BE JOINED IN STUDIO WHEN WE RETURN
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:57:58 GMT -5
Mandeville Nelson is welcoming Hammerstein into his ringside studio, the fan favourite gets as great a pop as you'd expect and the fans break into a HAMMER! HAMMER! HAMMER! chant that he graciously smiles at. He asks them to quiet down and Nelson begins. MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Jacob Hammerstein! It has been a minute!
HAMMERSTEIN:
Yes'sir, Mandy. I been holed up in a hospital bed for way too long watchin' this program, I don't enjoy not bein' here with my people! The fans pop.
HAMMERSTEIN:
I ain't been enjoyin' what I been seeing neither. MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Yeah, you mentioned that on the phone and your girlfriend, Holly Buchanan was kind enough to send us the file of a little altercation that went down while you were in the hospital. Mind if we play it?Hammerstein seethes, but then nods slowly.
The shaky camera reveals a hospital hallway, a hand reaches out and knocks on room 303 before opening it. Inside Hammerstein is shown lying in a bed with his face and arms all bandaged up. ??:
SURPRISE!Hammer is startled awake. HAMMERSTEIN:
...huh, oh... Hey! Whatcha doin' here, Holly?HOLLY BUCHANAN:
I came to cheer you up, silly! Here, hold this!She puts the camera on his lap, Hammerstein checks out his face in the camera's video screen and grimaces as Holly exits the room. HOLLY BUCHANAN:
Here! I brought you some Timbits! And some balloons to cheer this place up!Hammerstein looks embarrassed as she puts by the bed and picks up the camera. HOLLY BUCHANAN:
Whatcha think?You can tell by her voice that she's beaming ear to ear, but it's not a look shared by Hammerstein.
HOLLY BUCHANAN:
What's wrong, Hammie? HAMMERSTEIN (sighing):
I'm not really in da mood, I guess. I'm sorry, Hol... I appreciate all dis, I do... but this was my chance ta go so much further den I have. I coulda beat Pollo, got some revenge fo what he did to ya... and moved onto da chase fo one of dem belts. Den somebody trew in dat damn towel! And I ain't even know who dun it, do you?HOLLY BUCHANAN:
What are you saying?HAMMERSTEIN:
It's just dat... you was banned from ringside, but durin' da biggest fight of my life... somebody trows in da towel, den dere you are. Explain that.HOLLY BUCHANAN:
Ham, it wasn't me... I was back at our hotel watchin' the show and I couldn't sit there and watch it like that. I ran over and was determined to sneak in, but the guards let me right in... and I don't even know why, I didn't think to ask... I just saw the monitor and ran for the ring. The towel was already in the ring by the time I got there... I didn't see where it came from but I know it wasn't me.HAMMERSTEIN:
But none a dis makes any sense! Why would anybody do dat???:
They probably saved your pathetic ass because everyone knew you were finished.The camera turns to show Eli Buchanan entering the room carrying a bouquet of flowers.
HOLLY BUCHANAN:
Eli, what the fuck are you doing here?ELI BUCHANAN:
I'm here to pay your pathetic excuse for a boyfriend my respects. Seriously, Holly, I can't understand what you see this loser.HOLLY BUCHANAN:
He's got bigger balls than you do, fathead.ELI BUCHANAN:
And you would know about balls, considering how many boyfriends you've had. Jacob, do yourself a favour and make sure she's checked for STDs before you go all the way with her.HAMMERSTEIN:
...I'll whoop yo' ass.
ELI BUCHANAN:
Oh you can try, "Hammie", but we both know that you don't have what it takes. You are the biggest choke artist in Lion' Road. You couldn't beat Chrenshaw for the Iron Title, you couldn't beat Cutlass for the King of Lions title, and even after what he did to MY sister, the woman you claim to care for, you didn't have it in you to beat El Hijo de Pollo either! I chose to stand back and let you take care of fool but you did exactly what you used to do when I tried to train you, you let me down.Eli turns to Holly. ELI BUCHANAN:
But don't you when worry, little sister, I won't let you down. When the time comes and El Hijo and his yolk brained sidekicks least expect it, I'll make them suffer for what they did to you. No one hurts a Buchanan and gets away with it!Hammer tries to get up, but Eli throws the flowers in his face. ELI BUCHANAN:
Why don't you just stay down, Jacob, that's all your good at.With that he walks out of the room. Holly puts the camera down on a table and goes over to check on Hammerstein, as the scene fades.
Hammerstein has turned red as we return to the shot of Mandeville Nelson and him in the ringside studio. Nelson raises the microphone, but Hammer blocks it with his hand and pushes it back down - mouths something inaudible and leaves. - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:01 GMT -5
LION'S ROAD ON TOUR
3/30 - St. Catharines, Ontario
4/6 - Hamilton, Ontario
4/13 - Burlington, Ontario
4/20 - Mississauga, Ontario
4/27 - Toronto, Ontario
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:04 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought over a ten minute time limit! Introducing first at a combined weight of two hundred and thirty three pounds... MADALYN MACIE! PAISLEY! MACIE'S DAY PARADE! Not much of a reaction for the newcomers until they start antagonizing the crowd.
JAKE AARONS:
Their opponents at a combined weight of four hundred and ninety one pounds... EL HIJO DE POLLO! POLLO GIGANTE! POLLUTION!Hijo blows kisses to the crowd as they boo him, Gigante doesn't do anything. JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Buster Powell!Powell calls for the bell, Paisley and Macie debate who are going to start, they decide to charge across the ring and grab El Hijo! They dump him out of the ring and try to double team Gigante! There is little effect and he stares down at them curiously... he pie faces both of them before El Hijo slides back inside and covers! Powell tells him the big guy has to get out before he can cover, Hijo yells at him and Gigante leaves the ring. 1-KICK OUT! Macie gets up and stomps on Hijo, as Paisley rolls out onto the apron. She grabs him and whips him into the corner and follows up with a running knee! Hijo staggers out and she tags in Paisley, who nails the chicken with a running knee lift! Hijo rolls out of the ring and Powell points to Gigante who steps over the ropes and into the ring. Paisley charges up and despite an entire foot height advantage, tries cutting him down to size with leg kicks. Gigante no sells it and grabs her by the hair, Powell gives him a five count and Gigante chops her! She falls down and rolls out making the automatic tag to Macie! Macie climbs the turnbuckles and leaps off with a missile dropkick but Gigante steps back ONE STEP!
CHAD GOMEZ:
It barely moved him! Granted, it's a one hundred and twenty pound woman but he barely budged!
SAM HEWITT:
I don't know what to make of this guy at all. Gigante grabs her and hoists her up with one hand... GORILLA PRESS! Macie is screaming for Paisley's help and Paisley leaps onto the apron and yanks her down by her outstretched hand. Gigante turns around and the two women each stomp a foot, Gigante winces ever so slightly but seems otherwise unaffected. They decide to get out of the ring, Gigante follows... making Hijo the legal man. The girls slide back inside and Hijo springboard crossbodies both of them! He gets up and goes after Paisley, he backs her into the ropes and whips her out... SPINNING HEEL KICK! He covers! 1... ... 2-KICK OUT! Hijo pulls Paisley up and places her over the middle rope then turns around and asks Powell a couple questions while walking over to Macie and slapping her! Macie tries to get in, Powell tries to hold her back as Gigante places his knee on Paisley's neck and Hijo stands guard. Paisley flails wildly before Powell turns around, Gigante lets go in time and Hijo grabs Paisley in a double chickenwing and backs up... TIGER SUPLEX! Hijo bridges for the cover! 1... ... 2-KICK OUT! Macie calls Hijo a monster from her corner and Hijo shrugs, Paisley looks to Macie who nods... Hijo turns to look at Paisley as she rolls out of the ring, Macie ascends the turnbuckles quickly and leaps off with a plancha onto Hijo! She gets up and slaps her leg... he gets up.. YAKUZA K-NO! Hijo ducks and goes for an Ace Crusher, but Macie shoves him away! Hijo leaps onto the ropes and looks for his springboard enzuigiri, but Macie ducks it! She tries for another roll up! 1... ... 2... KICK OUT! Hijo gets up and misses his attack, Macie turns around and goes for a rolling elbow but Hijo ducks it and goes for the ace crusher again... Macie grabs a waist hold but screams that he smells like chicken. Hijo butts her and she releases the waist hold, he turns around and grabs her... sending her into the corner! Hijo yells in Spanish to Gigante and charges in... EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Macie staggers out... Hijo grabs her as Gigante leans his head over the ropes... the Pollos try the old Supreme Sacrifice! Hijo charges Macie across the ring, but she sends him instead! The Pollos bonk heads! Macie rolls Hijo up... A HANDFUL OF TIGHTS TOO! 1... ... 2... ... 3! The place pops for the unexpected result of the new tag team beating the Pollos, Hijo rolls onto his stomach holding his head as Gigante storms in. Paisley races in, grabs Macie and the two women make their way out of there.
SAM HEWITT:
The Supreme Sacrifice didn't work! Not for Pollution anyway, Macie's Day Parade picks up a big victory here in their debut! - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:07 GMT -5
The mumbling of the crowd keeps the energy of the arena at a slow simmer until “Year of the Wolf” by Motorhead fuels the fire under the seats of all those in attendance. Their boos tear through the air like an artillery fire. The boos build like a rising tide as flames bellow from the Lion’s Mouth...the smoke swirls and collects together, seemingly creating the form of Alexander Irvine. He makes his way down the aisle, dressed simply in a BLACK Lion’s Road y-tank top, jeans and boots. His body of tattoos telling the Greek epic that was his life. Clenched tightly in his right hand, a black duffel bag swings back and forth like the pendulum of destiny, in his left hand a microphone. He enters underneath the top rope and walks to the center of the ring, tossing the duffel off to the side slightly. ALEXANDER IRVINE:
Let me explain something to you…With a swiftness, he kneels by the bag, unzips it and pulls the Heritage Title from the duffel bag and holds it in the air, the fans booing in an uproar.
ALEXANDER IRVINE:
This…THIS is what true Heritage looks like.Irvine lays the championship in the center of the ring and points to the title as he towers over it like a warring General. ALEXANDER IRVINE:
Heritage isn’t shiny gold. It’s dirt and mud and being covered in filth. You all focus on what appeals to you while hiding from reality. You love your men and women in the armed forces. When they put on their dress blues and go to the Parades, but hate to think about what they must do when they take them off. What happens when they put on their utility uniforms and go into the war zones and end other people’s lives. What do you do when they become horribly disfigured. You give them a shiny medal and forget about them, leaving them lost in the system of our only government ran healthcare system. You're all so fucking stupid as a collective that you want to drink rum and pretend to be pirates, but forget that those same pirates were disgusting rapists, murders, and thieves. You celebrate what you like about the past, because you think it’s cool. And it’s because you're ignorant.The crowd is giving him some intense heat. ALEXANDER IRVINE:
This title now looks as it should, and it is all the better for it. The past is full of pain, struggle, conflict and violence. It takes far better people than you to truly understand that. That’s why Racha now sits in the back a beltless champion…because when she was put in a stretcher, liberated by the medical staff, safe from me, she stayed strapped in safe and sound. But I refused to be rescued, and I came back for the title. Because I understand want it’s like to represent those who are forgotten. I know what it means to embrace TRUE heritage.“Cuka Rocka” hits, prompting a buzz from the crowd, as La Cucaracha emerges from the Lion’s mouth. Her movements are stiffer than usual, but she stops halfway down the aisle. Microphone in hand, she addresses Alexander Irvine in the ring.
LA CUCARACHA:
So the last time we met, you walked away and I didn’t. Getting wheeled out on a stretcher gave me a lot of time to think, and when I wasn’t thinking ‘OW!’ I was thinking how utterly you kicked the shit out of me. And as pissed off as I am about you smashing the Heritage Title, I gotta admit, you make a point. If two people fight and only one of those people is left standing, that person is the winner. I’m still Heritage Champion by virtue of a technicality, and as much as I love me some technicalities, that’s not the kind of champ I’m trying to be.The crowd quiets down a bit as she continues. LA CUCARACHA:
Despite what the record book says, our last match didn’t feel like a draw to me. And as crazy a decision as this is, the only sporting thing I can do is give you another title shot. You’re the one who kept going after we toppled over the ropes. If you could’ve pinned me at ringside, you’d be the Heritage Champion right now. You’re a walking weapon, Irvine. Why limit yourself to a ring? So here’s my offer: You versus me, one more time for the Heritage Title in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match.The crowd pops. LA CUCARACHA:
If history repeats, you can score a pinfall on the floor right before I get stretchered out. Or we can take this to the parking lot, the seats, the concession stands, or even the ring if you’re feeling ironic. This match goes wherever the hell it needs to go until one of us is absolutely, positively the winner and the Heritage Champion. You down?The fans are literally on their feet, the chants for the champion spill into the ears of all that can hear. “RACHA! RACHA!” chants swarm to the heavens. Feet stomp and shuffle as the tension builds. Irvine smirks as he slowly lifts the microphone to his lips… the crowd starting to silence… barely. ALEXANDER IRVINE:
If it’s hell you wanna go to then I’ll take great pleasure in introducing you to the devil. Falls-Count-Anywhere it is.The crowd explodes as Cucaracha nods, Irvine stares her down as we head to commercial. - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:26 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought over a ten minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first fighting out of the Netherlands! He weighs in at two hundred and two pounds... JAN VAN DER ROOST! Roost raises both fists in the air.
JAKE AARONS:
His opponent fighting out of Raleigh, North Carolina! He weighs in at two hundred and twenty four pounds... JUSTIN SEVILLE!Seville raises his arm. JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Brian Shelzi.Shelzi asks both men if they're ready and calls for the bell. SAM HEWITT:
There's the bell and we are ready - Justin Seville vs. Jan van der Roost.CHAD GOMEZ:
It's perfect! What laid out Roost a couple weeks back?SAM HEWITT:
A Piledriver.
CHAD GOMEZ:
And guess what Justin Seville likes to use! Hahah! A PILEDRIVER! We're always worried about old man Rooster breaking his hip in there, but he might have a broken neck by the time this is over with!They circle around briefly before locking-up, a power struggle ensues before Roost backs Seville into the corner and referee Brian Shelzi calls for a break. Roost of course breaks without an issue and maybe to the surprise of everyone sitting in the venue, Seville doesn't cheap shot him as he's backing up. "Serious" Justin Seville storms out of the corner though and initiates another lock-up and quickly clamps on a side headlock, Roost manages to fight free of it and tries to transition into a top wrist lock creating yet another struggle but Rooster has the leverage advantage and takes Seville down to the mat with the hold intact but the former Iron challenger gets to the ropes. Roost lets go and backs up, letting Seville get up to his knees then up to his feet. They lock-up a third time and Roost hip tosses him to the mat! Seville slaps the mat in frustration and Roost keeps his distance as the fans come alive with a chant of ROOSTER! ROOSTER! ROOSTER! Seville gets up and they lock-up, but the Serious one grabs an arm wringer out of it immediately and yanks the arm for the added effect. He twists the arm some more and slaps Roost in the back of the head before the Dutch Deathstalker turns it around on him! He reverse the arm wringer and twists him so much that Seville does a flip onto the mat. Seville doesn't stay down long however and swings his hips, then takes Rooster's leg out from underneath him with a single leg pick up then follows it up with a knee drop to the thigh!
SAM HEWITT:
Oof! Not the place you want to have something dropped on you - the quadriceps can knot up so easily and as you may well know, it's hard to fight when you've got one good leg. Roost grabs the ropes before Seville can get his leg hold fully applied, but that doesn't stop Justin from stomping on his leg a few times. Shelzi pushes Seville backwards and lets Roost get to his feet, shaking out of his leg as he does. Seville is talking shit over Shelzi's shoulder and Roost is telling him to bring it on. Shelzi is shoved aside and the two lock-up... Seville backs Roost into the ropes and drives a shoulder into his midsection not once, not twice but three times before grabbing the veteran fighter and Irish whipping him across the ring. Roost dives between Seville's legs and gets up in time to catch Seville turning around... stiff kick to the gut! SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Seville lands on the mat and quickly rolls out underneath the bottom rope, Roost goes over and pulls him up by the arm and hoofs him in the chest. Seville staggers and retreats to the corner where the Dutch fighter treats the North Carolina native to a face full of turnbuckle - smashing his head against it four times! Roost goes to back off before the count of five reaches five but gets kicked in the bread basket by Seville, who then chucks Rooster out over the middle rope and to the floor. CHAD GOMEZ:
Great thinking by Justin Seville - Roost is picking up some momentum so you hoof him in the bread basket, give him some breathing trouble and chuck him out to the floor! Ruin his momentum, let you catch your own breath. What Seville doesn't count on though is Roost getting right back up. The Dutch fighter grabs Seville's leg and yanks it out from underneath him! He hits the mat and Seville's leg is lifted up and then brought down across the ring apron by Roost! Seville cries out in pain as he rolls back inside the ring, Roost slides in and picks up the afflicted leg and applies a spinning toe hold - really wrenching the pressure on. Seville tries to use his foot to break the hold, but no such luck - he tries to grab Roost's head by there's not much hair to latch on to. Nevertheless, he settles for the ear and cracks Roost with a punch to the face! Rooster stumbles out of the toe hold and down to the mat. Seville tries to rush to his feet but his leg prevents him from doing it as quickly as he'd like, but he is still able to get up and crack Rooster with a right hook that sends him back into the corner as he's trying to get back to his feet himself. Seville staggers to meet Roost in the corner and takes a few moments to catch his breath then grabs Roost by the wrist and sends the twenty year veteran out but gets reversed mid way and goes into the opposing corner himself! Roost charges in... CLOTHESLINE! Seville stumbles out of the corner... Roost lines him up... SUPER-NO! Seville drops a level and tackles Roost's leg! SAM HEWITT:
No payoff on that superkick, Justin Seville wisely ducking out of harm's way and tackling Jan van der Roost's leg!CHAD GOMEZ:
An eye for an eye, Sam! Or in this case, a leg!Seville pulls himself up in the corner as Roost tries to drag himself over to the ropes to begin his ascent back to a vertical base. Serious Seville slaps the top turnbuckle and heads toward Roost, catching him as he turns around with a kick to the ribs. Seville grabs Rooster and throws him against the top rope, reaching through and applying a three quarter face lock using the ropes to choke Roost! An obviously illegal hold that gets Shelzi counting. Seville backs off momentarily but goes right back to it, dragging Roost's forehead across the top rope as he cries out in agony. Shelzi pulls Seville off and the Serious one gets in his face! Roost uses the top rope to steady himself on his feet... Seville grabs him and snapmares him to the mat... applying a rear chinlock! Roost gets the crowd rallying behind him and fights to his feet, Seville lets go of the hold but swings him around... kick to the gut... POWER-NO! Roost back drops him! Seville gets up, eats a chop... a European uppercut... a HEADBUTT! He falls against the ropes and Roost delivers two consecutive knife edge chops... rears back... THE THIRD ECHOES! Jan pulls him away from the ropes and hooks him up for the brainbuster, but Seville blocks it and then grabs him by the tights - sending him through the ropes and to the floor! Roost scrambles back up, gets on the apron and tries to climb through the ropes... KNEE LIFT BY SEVILLE! He grabs Roost through the ropes and uses the ropes to assist his PILEDRIVER! Roost folds up like an accordion and Seville pulls him away from the ropes. 1... ... 2... ... 3! Shelzi tries to raise Seville's hand as he gets up, but he snatches it away and rolls out of the ring. SAM HEWITT:
Justin Seville picks up the victory in this one but not without some underhanded tactics.CHAD GOMEZ:
Really? What were you watching?SAM HEWITT:
You mean to tell me that Jan van der Roost just abandoned the brainbuster attempt and threw himself out of the ring?CHAD GOMEZ:
He's old! His equilibrium could be bad!Hewitt can be seen shaking his head in the background as Roost begins to stir. - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:30 GMT -5
We arrived backstage after the commercial ends where Becky Chande is standing by with the Red Army. BECKY CHANDE:
I'm joined at this time by Eli Buchanan and all three members of his Red Army. Last week, Eli, it appeared that you were about to help AJ Knight defeat former Heritage Champion, Corey Cruelty and get him a shot at the Iron Championship... until Rob Draven showed up and some say cost Knight that match. Care to comment?
ELI BUCHANAN:
Would I care to comment? You're damn right I would care to comment. Draven, you must've taken too many bumps on the head in all of those companies that you like to brag about having fought in because you can't be right in the head to get involved in Red Army business. Twice now you've been in matches with one or more of us and up until now I've made my men go easy on you. However, that treatment ends tonight because after last week's miscarriage of justice - I went to the board and DEMANDED you face our captain, our assassin... THE CRIPPLER BEN CHRENSHAW! You like to brag that you'll push yourself to the limit for these fans... well, Robbie... Chrenshaw will be more than happy to assist you there. Tonight, the Crippler lives up to that name. He's going to twist your body in ways God never intended and it's not going to stop until you're begging us to forgive you. Knight takes Eli's place next to Chande. AJ KNIGHT:
Rob Draven...Knight breathes heavily. AJ KNIGHT:
The first time I failed to earn my shot at the Iron Championship... I was upset, I was lost and I had no idea where I would go from there...Knight seethes. AJ KNIGHT:
BUT NOW I DO! You stole my destiny from me! I'm no longer lost, Rob - I'm pissed off! I was SO CLOSE, I was within INCHES of making my dream a reality and YOU STOLE IT AWAY FROM ME! It's been said for years upon years, Draven - "actions speak louder than words" - and when you spoke about going to war with the Army... we laughed at your words. But then you took action and cost me a shot at the Iron Championship... your action spokes clearly and they loudly pronounced a death sentence fro you. Rob, when I get my hands on you... there's going to be a reason they call you the Corpse. And it's not because you have the personality of one. You're going to be one.Becky Chande is taken aback. ELI BUCHANAN:
Hahaha! Look what you've awaken, Corpse! This man is out for your blood because you stuck your nose where it didn't belong. It's lucky for you that we are men with integrity!Chande rolls her eyes. ELI BUCHANAN:
You see, unlike yourself, my men don't stick their noses into other people's fights. Therefore I guarantee that AJ Knight will not interfere in your match with Ben Chrenshaw. He will remain in the locker room with Kraken, while Chrenshaw humiliates you in the ring.Knight doesn't look happy about this. AJ KNIGHT:
What? This has been eating me up all week! Now you're telling me I've gotta wait? I want to tear him apart!ELI BUCHANAN:
I understand that you want revenge but tonight is not that time. Buchanan hands him some papers. ELI BUCHANAN:
I want you to look over this script for the commercial I booked you in.Eli turns to Kraken. ELI BUCHANAN:
Gardez un oeil sur lui et ne le laissez pas descendre à l'anneau.KRAKEN:
Suis-je donc sa femme de chambre?ELI BUCHANAN:
Pour la quantité de nourriture que je vous nourris, vous ferez ce qu'on vous dit de faire!Kraken nods and grabs AJ by the arms and pulls him away while Eli turns to Chrenshaw and smiles.
ELI BUCHANAN:
Did you see how angry he was? He was practically breathing fire! He's coming along a lot quicker than I hoped. Ben, you're an evil genius.Chrenshaw smirks and the two walk off.
The camera takes a sweep covering first the fans in the first row before coming to rest where Grace Kazoulis stands with Mandeville Nelson. The Sheracles sips on a protein shake although she looks like she already had plenty of them lately. MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Greetings again everyone, I'm standing by with the great Grace Kazoulis! You had something to say last week about Kraken and Eli Buchanan, and I understand you have something else to add? GRACE KAZOULIS:
You are damn right! I've got a lot to say about Kraken and his warden. Most of it is not suitable for people under the age of eighteen, so I'll keep it professional - I want Kraken. I mean, Kraken... not Eli, not AJ, not Chrenshaw... KRAKEN ALONE. I want Kraken, alone, in the ring with me. Find someone to translate this into French for you, I'm talking a straight match - no tricks, no outside interference. The winner is the first to body slam the other... but if someone messes with the match in any way whatsoever then we'll both be disqualified. How about it? Have you got guts? Do you have the nerve to go toe to toe with a Sheracles in the squared circle? MANDEVILLE NELSON:
You seem pretty convinced of your ability to body slam this monster but... no one has been able to do it so far. Why you? Isn't that insane? Grace shrugs. GRACE KAZOULIS:
Becky called it a declaration of war, Mandy. I'm bringing the war to Kraken and it's going to like Game of Thrones - all or nothing. And insane? Maybe, but I've never had a chance to body slam him without one of his cronies being around. Let me show insane...Grace turns around towards the security barrier, talking to one of the fans who paid extra for a front row seat. She talks to that guy for a moment until a makes a deer-in-the-headlight face and finally nods. Now Grace reaches over the barricade, grabs the guy by his shoulder and belt and lifts him. He looks like two-hundred-something pounds and Grace heaves him over the metal barrier, presses him over her head and holds him there. The smartphone cameras of his buddies flash like crazy until Grace puts the guy back on his feet.
GRACE KAZOULIS:
How about this, Mandy!? Was that insane?Nelson is speechless as she rolls her shoulders, cranks her neck and walks off. The camera stays focused on the face of the fan she just lifted for a few seconds more, showing a grown-up bearded man who looks like a kid on Christmas Eve. - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:34 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought over a ten minute time limit! Introducing first fighting out of London, England! He weighs in at two hundred and thirteen pounds... BEN CHRENSHAW! Eli Buchanan applauds while everyone else boos. JAKE AARONS:
His opponent fighting out of San Antonio, Texas! He weighs in at two hundred and forty five pounds! ROB DRAVEN!Draven raises his fist and warns Eli to stay out. JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Xavier Price! Eli Buchanan is up on the apron and Xavier Price is doing his best to restrain the Corpse as Eli finishes up his pep talk with Ben Chrenshaw. The Crippler turns back to look at Draven and eggs him on before turning his back to him again, Draven charges over to get at him but Price grabs him and the Crippler sneaks a back kick into Draven's gut! Price calls for the bell and the Crippler begins clubbing Draven in the back with forearms. He grabs the arm and gives it a twist, but Draven counters out and gives him one of his own - Chrenshaw pushes Draven back into the ropes and shoots him out. Draven comes off the ropes and decks the Crippler with a shoulder tackle! Chrenshaw goes hard, so Draven follows up with an arm lock. He pulls Chrenshaw by the arm into the middle of the ring and lays it out flat... then drops a knee across it! Chrenshaw tries to get back up but Draven maintains control of the arm, Eli Buchanan cheers his client on from the outside as he backs Draven into the ropes and shoots him out again. This time goes just as same as the last time for Chrenshaw as he's shoulder blocked to the mat. SAM HEWITT:
A shoulder tackle takedown again by Rob Draven. I don't think this is the proper way to approach Rob Draven...CHAD GOMEZ:
Please, are you going to go up there and tell the Crippler, Ben Chrenshaw how to dismantle someone? I wouldn't.Draven jumps on Chrenshaw, rolling him onto his back and applying a grounded hammerlock. Chrenshaw starts working his way back up to his feet, then drives a knee into Draven's stomach to get his arm free from him. Chrenshaw rocks Draven with a headbutt that sends him staggering away, but the Crippler is right on top of him! He sends him into the ropes and ducks down but when he pops back up... DRAVEN HITS HIM WITH THE SHOULDER TACKLE AGAIN! Chrenshaw slides out of the ring and Buchanan pats him on the back, telling him to take his time. Buchanan begins yelling at Draven, who challenges him to get into the ring. Buchanan refuses so Draven comes out of the ring! Buchanan takes off and the Corpse grabs the Crippler and throws him back inside. Draven climbs up onto the apron to get back inside, but Chrenshaw kicks him in the ankle as he steps through the ropes sending him tumbling to the mat. Draven lands hard on his back and clutches his ankle in pain, the Crippler puts it up on the bottom rope and leaps high into the air and stomps down on it! Chrenshaw exits the ring and pulls Draven's foot underneath the bottom rope so the ankle hangs over... he gets up on the apron and drops an elbow down onto it! Draven cries out in pain and rolls back into the ring, Chrenshaw slides in and stalks Draven as he limps to his feet. Chrenshaw chop blocks him from behind! He grabs the leg and bends it at the knee, then begins driving his shoulder into it! Price gets into great position to ask Draven if he wants to submit and this allows Chrenshaw to put his feet up on the second rope and increase the pressure on the hold. This increased pressure causes Draven to yell out, Price pops his head up to investigate and the Crippler is off the ropes. Buchanan asks him what he's doing and tells Price to keep his eyes on Draven because he's going to tap! SAM HEWITT:
Eli Buchanan seems convinced that this hold will be the end of Rob Draven's night.
CHAD GOMEZ:
It's a great hold, I'm not sure what I'd call it but it's targeting the ankle with the shoulder, it's affecting the knee and that added leverage - legal or not - makes it a hell of a lot more painful. A nagging injury isn't something you want to declare when you're stepping into the squared circle with the Crippler.SAM HEWITT:
Certainly not.Draven manages to clock Chrenshaw with his free leg enough that the Crippler relinquishes his grip on Draven's leg, allowing the Corpse to try and get to his feet. Draven gets into a three point stance and is about to push off to stand up completely but Chrenshaw leg lariats him as he does! Draven crashes to the mat and Chrenshaw rolls him onto his back for the lateral press! 1... ... 2... KICK OUT! Draven tries to get away and does briefly, grabbing the ropes and attempting to pull himself up... the Crippler pushes him into the corner but Draven kicks him in the gut as he gets close. Chrenshaw stumbles away trying to catch his breath, then charges back in... BOOT TO THE FACE FROM DRAVEN! Draven takes a moment and Chrenshaw comes back... but catches not one, but two big right hands! He headbutts Chrenshaw... FULL NELSON SLAM! He points to the corner and begins his ascent, he sees Eli coming with the briefcase and hops down... he kicks the briefcase upwards, it lands in the ring! Chrenshaw grabs it as Price is admonishing Buchanan, Draven climbs inside and ducks the briefcase attack... he turns around and kicks Chrenshaw in the gut causing him to drop the briefcase, Draven picks it up and waylays the Crippler with it! Price calls for the bell! Draven turns to Price and gets into a yelling match but Price keeps maintaining "YOU HIT HIM!". Draven asks, "YOU MEAN LIKE THIS!?" and bashes Chrenshaw again, and again and again! The fans are loving it! AJ Knight slides into the ring and tackles Draven, beating on him! Kraken isn't far behind! Kraken gets in and Buchanan begins directing traffic before checking on Chrenshaw, who groggily gets up and joins in on the beating. Grace Kazoulis hits the ring and beelines for Kraken, the two begin battling but Chrenshaw takes her legs out from underneath her! Knight and Draven are pummelling each other as Chrenshaw and Buchanan each grab an end of Kazoulis and tell Kraken to go up top... THE FANS START GOING NUTS! CHAD GOMEZ:
Not this goof! The leader of the Hammerhead Nation leaps onto the apron and pushes Kraken off, he lands on his feet but falls to his knees trying to avoid hitting his manager. Chrenshaw attacks Hammerstein as he's getting in the ring, Eli high tails it. Hammerstein and Chrenshaw trade blows until Hammer gets the upper hand and whips him into Kraken! Kraken and Chrenshaw bonk heads and the big man falls into the corner! Chrenshaw is thrown out of the ring and Hammerstein nails a big splash on Kraken in the corner! He tells the fans he's going to body slam him! Kraken staggers out and Hammerstein is about to try when AJ Knight spins him around, Hammer goes to strike but stops and asks him what he's doing! "This isn't you, bro!" Before Knight can respond, Kraken smacks Hammer from behind! Kazoulis and Draven both get up and the Red Army clears out as the two faces check on Hammerstein! - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:37 GMT -5
The scene opens backstage. Julian Cutlass is seated, already dressed in his black trunks, and slides on black shin-guards over the laces of his boots. Alexander Irvine leans against a locker with his arms crossed. Jimmy Winner shadowboxes in excitement in the corner. Francine Shields and Stacy Watts have huddled together nervously. ALEXANDER IRVINE:
Watch out for this guy, Jules. These young wrestlers like to talk a big game about honor and sportsmanship but they don’t know a damn thing about it. They’re in it for the money, the fame, the accolades… you can best be sure that if you back him into a corner, he’ll throw away that honor so that he can surprise you with a cheap-shot.The Blazin’ King smiles and smacks the padding on the shin-guards a couple of times for good measure. JULIAN CUTLASS:
Let’s hope he’s got a few surprises in store. I wouldn’t want to get bored out there.JIMMY WINNER:
Jimmy’s been in the ring with James Edwards before. He’s a jack of all trades. He really took Jimmy by surprise with his speed and quickness. And watch out for his kicks. Jimmy got smacked upside the head with one of those. Jimmy still has trouble hearing out of that ear..Standing up from the bench, Cutlass grabs his sky-blue robe and runs his arms through the sleeves, adjusting the lapels one time before allowing the garment to flow around him. JULIAN CUTLASS:
I’ll keep that in mind.Before anyone else has a chance to get a word in, the mysterious Wes Chubbman steps inside of the room like a panther on the prowl, combing the hair on the sides of his bald head. Otherwise professional in an expensive pinstripe suit, he wears a thick gold chain around his neck and a pair of aviator sunglasses. Everyone comes to attention except for Julian and Alex, who merely train their eyes upon their mysterious benefactor. WES CHUBBMAN:
You enjoy your stay in the Kingdom of Heaven, champ?Cutlass shrugs, laughs for a moment. JULIAN CUTLASS:
You have a lovely home, but a bit high society for me.Chubbman stalks toward him, taking a long linger on the King of Lions Heavyweight Championship that sits on the bench. He rubs his hands together with excitement. WES CHUBBMAN:
This company is gonna learn what BLACK Lion’s Road is all about, that we can’t be stopped. We just keep coming, baby. We never stop winning. I got plans for all three of you.Chubbman points over to the trio of Julian Cutlass, Alexander Irvine, and a rather intimidated and confused Jimmy winner. Then he nods to the King of Lions Champion.
WES CHUBBMAN:
You keep this belt in the family, understand?Cutlass puts on his MMA gloves, adjusting the straps around his wrist. He pounds his fists together. He doesn’t respond to Wes. Julian Cutlass snatches up the Kings of Lions title. He holds the belt by the strap and it dangles from his hand. JULIAN CUTLASS:
Let’s go, Jimmy.He walks off the camera and an enthusiastic Jimmy Winner follows him with a yawp. Alexander Irvine… Francine Shields… Stacy Watts… even Wes Chubbman, all pairs of eyes follow the two men as they make their way to the ring where the match is in moments schedule to begin. - COMMERCIAL BREAK -
OUR MAIN EVENT IS NEXT
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Post by Office on Mar 8, 2017 7:58:41 GMT -5
As Lion’s Road returns from commercials, we are greeted by Mandeville Nelson, standing in the announcer’s area near the entrance way.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Welcome back, Lion’s Road fans! We are moments away from the King of Lions Championship match, where Julian Cutlass will defend his KOL Championship against the Iron Champion, James Edwards, in an Iron Rules Bout. I am standing here with the last challenger to the KOL Championship and one half of the Tag Team Champions – Matt Pulver.
The camera pans out to show Matt Pulver standing next to Nelson, wearing his usual Lion’s Road T-shirt and gym shorts, as well as his tag team championship over his shoulder and the signature expression of relaxed aloofness on his face – as if he has lived in a world of his own for so long that it has become his home.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
What are your thoughts on this match, Matt?
MATT PULVER:
Well, Cutlass has a pretty big experience advantage. Even if you can’t tell by the way Edwards wrestles and carries himself in the ring, he’s only wrestled for about two years, while Cutlass has wrestled for over 15 years. Edwards is far from a rookie though and he has proven that, he is the reigning Iron Champion and has beaten some very tough competition, but expect Julian to find and expose any gaps there might be in Edwards’ game. Trust me, you may feel like you’re in control of the match, but he is always four or five steps ahead and as soon as you make a mistake, he is ready to take advantage of it. You just have to have a good game plan, stick to it as much as possible, and when something unexpected happens, you have to think and act quickly.
Nelson nods.
MATT PULVER:
As for their styles, both men’s strong suits are their striking. I’d say that Edwards is both faster and more precise in his striking, but Cutlass has more power behind him and is probably tougher when it comes to getting hit. He also has a clear edge when it comes to grappling. If Julian takes it to the mat, Edwards will have a hard time keeping up. So I think he will want to take Edwards to the ground as early as possible, control him and either wear him down for a submission or a ground-and-pound knockout. While Edwards should want to keep it standing as much as possible and rely on his striking ability, building towards that big knockout blow. And even then Cutlass is not one you want to trade strikes with. You also have to keep in mind that Edwards has done some training with my fellow tag team champion, La Cucaracha. Her style is very different from Edwards, so it will be interesting to see if Edwards have picked up any tricks and techniques from her. And believe me, she has some that can catch even a veteran like Julian by surprise. Julian is more set in his style, so in one way it is easy to prepare for, but he is constantly evolving, both physically and mentally. And when he’s actually executing it on you, it doesn’t matter how much you have prepared. You will still feel helpless.
Pulver chuckles.
MATT PULVER:
Though I think Edwards does have a slight advantage with this match being Iron Rules. Julian’s style lends itself very well to these types of rules, he has fought in them before, and I can’t imagine him forgetting about how the rules work either. But if the match goes on long enough and exhaustion comes into play, Edwards might have the advantage when it comes to instinctively knowing the rules. I’d still say that Cutlass is the favourite in this match, but if Edwards can catch Cutlass off guard and capitalize on it, I think we will see a new King of Lions.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Thank you, Matt. I understand you wanted a front row seat for this?
MATT PULVER:
Wouldn't miss it, I appreciate the invitation to sit with you guys.
With that, Matt walks over to the announcer’s table, takes a seat, places his championship on the table as the house lights go down. The venue remains black as the garbled, distorted guitar riff plays on.
"Okay..."
Strobe lights move with the easy beat of the song, James Edwards appears in the entrance with the hood on his ring jacket up. He takes a few moments, surveying everything around him before yanking the hood down when the opening lyrics kick in. Moving with the meandering pace of the music, his eyes never leave the ring. He takes a lap around the squared circle and then slides underneath the bottom rope. All four corners each get a martial arts bow before he settles back into his own. He removes his Iron Championship and hands it to a stage hand before the incoming distortion of "Columbia" by Oasis. The song's stone-grooved rhythm kicks in and gets the crowd bobbing with the bass as Julian Cutlass emerges from the back clad in a blue, hooded robe and the crowd warps itself into a frenzy as he steadily makes his way down to the ring with a relaxed, assured confidence. He throws the robe a stage hand before climbing the steps and stepping through the ropes. He stretches his legs and throws a few punches before he removes his title and holds it up in front of James Edwards. Garner steps in between them and backs them back up into their corners.
JAKE AARONS:
This King of the Lions Championship bout is to be fought under Iron Rules over a thirty minute time limit with one submission, one knockout, points depletion or decision to decide the winner! Introducing first the challenger fighting out of Lexington, Kentucky! He weighs in at two hundred and four pounds... JAMES "BURNING HEART" EDWARDS!
Edwards bows again, cheers from the crowd and some streamers.
JAKE AARONS:
His opponent is the current, reigning and defending King of the Lions Champion! Fighting out of Vancouver, British Columbia! He weighs in at two hundred and nineteen pounds... JULIAN "THE BLAZIN' KING" CUTLASS!
Cutlass hands his title to Garner who raises it high.
JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Cordell Garner!
Mandeville Nelson steps into the ring beside him to read the proclamation.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
This bout between challenger James Edwards and champion Julian Cutlass is for the King of the Lions Championship - the highest honour in all of Lion's Road! May the best fighter emerge victorious as the King of Lion's Road!
Nelson exits and the fans' hype builds. Garner hands the title off to Jake Aarons as he exits the ring, quickly checks over both men and is about to call for the bell when Metallica's "Harvester of Sorrow" interrupts. Corey Cruelty waltzes out from the back paying no mind to the fact that he interrupted a King of the Lions title match. He grabs a chair and pulls up a seat at the broadcast booth.
CHAD GOMEZ:
What are you doing here?
COREY CRUELTY:
Scouting. It doesn't surprise me that you don't know because why would they advertise me, I'm not over thirty years old... but I, Chad... have a match against that man, James Edwards in two weeks.
MATT PULVER:
Corey... I don't think I follow this "I'm not getting respect" spiel out of you. Who won fighter of the year last year?
COREY CRUELTY:
I did.
MATT PULVER:
That wasn't a fan vote... it was voted by us, the fighters. If you're not respected then how did that happen?
COREY CRUELTY:
Hah, who were they going to vote for... Robb Daniels!? Hahaha!
MATT PULVER:
There were good choices all around... Cutlass, Edwards, even Chrenshaw... but no one was a dominant last year as you.
COREY CRUELTY:
I know, I haven't forgotten but this company sure likes to pretend that never happened. My problem isn't with people like you, Matt... so can it. I'm here to watch the fight just like you are, not talk.
Gomez is about to put ear plugs in but hears that and puts them away.
We return from commercial and the match begins finally, a lock-up attempt turns into a clinch striking affair before Edwards ducks behind and gets a rear waist hold on Cutlass and attempts to apply a sleeper hold... but Cutlass throws him over! Edwards lands on the mat but quickly gets to his feet and meets Cutlass there. The two assume their striking stances but keep their distance... Cutlass tries to back Edwards down into the ropes but Edwards fires a strong leg kick that knocks Cutlass off balance! The Iron Champion swoops in, utilizing a drop toe hold/leg kick combination that takes the King of the Lions down to the mat. Edwards takes the back of the champion and tries to apply his sleeper again, but Cutlass isn't cooperating with that and Edwards cranks on a rear chin lock instead. Cutlass begins getting back to his feet and Edwards switches to an abdominal stretch before rolling Cutlass into a cutback cradle... but the champ manages to free his arm and puts Edwards in an ankle hold! The two are way too close to the ropes and referee Cordell Garner calls a break, deducting a point from Edwards.
JAKE AARONS:
James Edwards has been docked a point for utilizing a rope break - nine points remain!
There's a bit of a struggle in untangling themselves and Edwards fires off a couple shots, feeling Cutlass is holding onto him. Garner backs Edwards up and warns him not to do that again or he'll take a point before going over to Cutlass as he's getting up and telling him the same. The two meet in the centre of the ring... Burning Heart fires a leg kick and goes for a flying heel hook! Cutlass scrambles enough to free himself from the danger and rolls onto his stomach, but Edwards executes a stepover toe hold and reaches up... he secures an arm... releases his stepover toehold and turns Cutlass onto his back... trying for an arm triangle! Cutlass plays his cards right and nearly escapes, so Edwards swings his legs out and clamps on a side headlock to the roar of the crowd.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Wow! You can see the benefit of his extra training already in James Edwards' actions, he's chaining together submission holds on the mat when he's never been much of a ground fighter. Pulver himself said he figured Edwards should try to keep it standing.
SAM HEWITT:
True, but this could be the game plan also - if you prove early on that you're not as bad on the mat as people make you out to be, you could perhaps lure Cutlass into a stand up battle. Granted, Cutlass is no slouch on his feet but Edwards is definitely the quicker of the two. However, speed doesn't always trump technique.
Cutlass tries to get the headscissors applied on Edwards, but the Iron Champion lets go before he can do so. They return to their feet and the fans are applauding the rockin' ground work so far. Edwards sets up a leg kick with a slap to the right side of Cutlass' head, but the Blazin' King remains strong and steady on his feet - backing up slightly. Edwards goes for another leg kick but Cutlass grabs his leg and keeps Edwards hopping on one foot as he uses his other hand to push Edwards' chin away. Cutlass rears back and blasts him with a shotei palm strike! A second! A third! A fourth! Using his leg to continuously pull Edwards back toward him! Cutlass closes the distance between them... EXPLODER SUPLEX! He gets up and immediately takes side control on the Iron Champion. He drives his forearm into Edwards' mouth, covering it before more or less clinching James' bicep and pushing it downwards. This coupled with the forearm that remains across his face doesn't make things look fun. Cutlass abandons this and goes to north-south, looking to secure an arm for a cross armbreaker but Edwards hangs on then turns onto his side, Cutlass eyes the foot... he leaps over Edwards and grabs an ankle hold but Edwards grabs the ropes, using them to pull himself up and begins stomping on Cutlass' stomach to free himself up! Garner interjects himself, grabbing Edwards' leg and pulling the challenger away.
JAKE AARONS:
James Edwards has been docked a point for utilizing a rope break - eight remain!
Cutlass lies winded on the mat from being stomped in the stomach. Cutlass is given some time to recover before he pulls himself up in the corner and returns to the centre of the ring, Edwards attacks with a slap and a kick to the side. Cutlass nearly doubles over and Burning Heart goes for a knee, but Cutlass catches it and hoists his challenger up and into the air... back body drop! Edwards tries to sit up, but the Blazin' King of the Lions clamps on a rear naked choke and falls backwards to the mat! Jimmy Winner slams the apron in approval and Edwards gets sucked in deeper - Cutlass gets the legs hooked! However, the Iron Champion uses that to the King of the Lions' disadvantage... as he wraps his own leg over Cutlass' and uses Cutlass' own leg to do the work for him! Cutlass lets go of the choke and Edwards uses his newfound freedom to use his hands to increase the pressure on the legs by pressing down. Julian Cutlass slams an elbow into the back of Edwards' neck and then wraps his arm around... inverted facelock! Cutlass' legs come loose and Edwards nearly does a backflip into north-south position rendering the submission attempt null. Edwards tries to apply a submission of his own, but Cutlass' knee comes up and decks him!
SAM HEWITT:
Well placed and well timed, the knee of Julian Cutlass breaks up Edwards' attack!
Cutlass turns onto his stomach and gets on all fours, James Edwards keeps his feet out of reach and holds Cutlass' head down... he slowly backs up, letting him go. Cutlass retreats into the corner and Edwards throws a feint! Cutlass doesn't flinch and instead shakes his head as Edwards circles around the ring, waiting for Cutlass to emerge out of the corner again. The two men meet in the centre of the ring and test their range, Edwards unleashes a sickening leg kick that clearly hobbles Cutlass but doesn't hinder his ability to hang on to Edwards as he grabs a rear waist hold on him. Edwards violently stomps on his foot, drawing a yelp from Cutlass - Edwards fights to free himself from Cutlass' grip and tries for a second foot stomp but Cutlass gets him in the rear naked choke again! Edwards backs away to the inside and clamps on a waist hold, Cutlass releases the hold and turns into it... double OVERHOOK suplex from Cutlass! Edwards goes down and Cutlass doesn't get up immediately... taking a few moments to catch his breath. He finally gets up and cautiously approaches Edwards' guard, Cutlass kicks his leg to see if he's playing possum... KNEEBAR FROM EDWARDS! Cutlass acts quickly and uses his other leg to push Edwards' hands off his leg giving him relief. Cutlass hops into side control on Edwards and hooks the outside leg, before slowly turning him over into north-south position. Edwards works from the bottom, trying to secure an arm hold and manages to slip out... but Cutlass cartwheels back over and lands in north south once again. He applies a front chancery and launches some knees into Edwards, but a majority of them get blocked and the two stand back up while the chancery is still applied. Cutlass lets go and backs up.
CHAD GOMEZ:
This has been a war! It's everything I expected it to be after that press conference went all to hell, I love it.
The two men come within firing range of each other again, but Edwards executes a front kick that gets caught. Cutlass uppercuts Edwards a couple of times in the stomach before the challenger wraps his legs around Cutlass' leg and yanks him to the mat for a heel hook! Cutlass thinks about an escape, but looks too gassed to try and opts to use the ropes instead.
JAKE AARONS:
Julian Cutlass has been docked a point for utilizing a rope break - nine remain.
Edwards chases down Cutlass, driving a knee into his gut. Cutlass drops to a knee and Edwards swings for a kick, but Cutlass ducks it... grabs Edwards in a rear waist hold and German suplexes his challenger into the corner turnbuckles! Edwards folds up but tries fighting his way back to his feet, the Blazin' King charges in looking for the Blazin' Kick but Edwards dives out of the way and the champion gets hung up on the ropes! Cutlass gets blasted by the Double Tap - two consecutive spinning back fists while he's hung up there. With the champion stunned, he half nelsons him... HALF CUT SUPLEX! Cutlass lands awkwardly and the fans roar as Edwards stands in the corner... waiting for the right moment... he charges... VIOLE-LARIATOH~! Cutlass leaps into Edwards and devastates him with a sickening lariat! Both men are down!
SAM HEWITT:
The fans thought it was signed, sealed and delivered - the Violent Gospel was being spoken... but that sermon was interrupted by a lariat!
CHAD GOMEZ:
And what a lariat!
SAM HEWITT:
Absolutely - most of them you'll see the opponent is on a relatively equal footing, but Cutlass leapt up from the mat and delivered it. A lariat of the uppercutting variety, I wouldn't be surprised if Edwards was out cold!
Edwards isn't though, nor is Julian Cutlass. Both champion and challenger are equally spent as they groggily get to their feet, Edwards catches Cutlass with a knee then a second and grabs a front chancery. Cutlass uppercuts his way free and slaps on a Kimura! Edwards rolls forward in an attempt to break free and does, but finds himself in a side headlock instead! Edwards rolls onto his stomach, trying to get out of the hold... Cutlass hooks both of his arms and begins raining down knees! Fast at first, but slowing down... Edwards tries to fire up but Cutlass forces him back down and lights him up with some more knees! The Iron Champion gets up a third time, but Cutlass essentially pedigrees him into the mat and starts unloading the knees again! Edwards tries to fire up a fourth time, but can't do - the knees keep coming! Garner tells Edwards he's gotta defend, but Cutlass has the arms restrained and is making that a lot easier said than done! More knees come, more knees, Edwards tries a fifth time... but a knee cracks him and Garner has seen enough and waves it off! The crowd boos as Cutlass lets go, Edwards pulls away with blood streaming down from the top of his head. He's very disoriented, but Cutlass gives him a quick pat on the shoulder before getting up and retrieving his belt. Garner raises the King of the Lions arm and he powders out, getting a towel thrown on him by Winner as they head up the aisle. Corey Cruelty gets up and storms past them... he watches Edwards stagger to his feet, fall to his knee all the while the fans are showing their love and appreciation for the Iron Champion. Cruelty licks his lips and grabs the ropes, pulling himself up... Edwards turns and sees him, glaring at him... Cruelty sneers and drops back down... these two fighters will meet in two weeks time in Buffalo.
Don't miss it.
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Post by Office on Mar 9, 2017 21:10:12 GMT -5
Card up soon.
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