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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:17 GMT -5
BECKY CHANDE
I'd really like to get his commen--Chande is pushed out of the locker room and the door locks behind her.
BECKY CHANDE
Holly...She sighs.
BECKY CHANDE
Hi! I apologize for that.... I was trying to an explanation from Hammerstein. If you have no idea what I'm talking about then stay tuned later on in the broadcast - we have some footage from the big FUSION event at Madison Square Garden to show you. Hopefully I can get his comments to accompany that, but I have some other interviews to get to so Mandy, it's all yours. However, before we can cut to Mandeville Nelson, the sound of the doors opening up can be heard. The camera pans over to show us Matt Pulver walking down the corridor toward the camera. He wears a light blue shirt that reads, Catch on the front and Counter on the back, all in black lettering. as he comes to the centre of a hall way he stops and looks to his left slightly. As the camera pans out, the shirtless mass of Irvine comes into view, created by boos and curses alike. A smirk beams on his face brighter that the Heritage Championship on his shoulder. The face of Pulver is undisturbed by the presence of his former antagonistic and unwanted self proclaimed mentor. Irvine sucks some air through his teeth as the fans start to silence themselves. ALEXANDER IRVINE
Well look at you boy, back in the spotlight.
He reaches out to smack Pulver on the chest but is meet with a short block, their eyes locked.
ALEXANDER IRVINE
You've come along way from the vaginal discharge you were with that calamari smelling tag team partner of yours Pulver. But tonight we'll see if the Prince can finally kill the King.Now Pulver smirks.MATT PULVER
And you've got your own hands full against the London Lion. Will be interesting to see if Old Man Irvine will be able to walk out tonight without his walker once he finally meets the Crippler one on one. Chrenshaw's not a man to take lightly, Alex. Trust me.Irvine readjusts the belt on his shoulder and raises his head slightly as if acknowledging the comment.ALEXANDER IRVINE
As much as I'd love to even the score with Cutlass and even out our win/loss record once more. Should you win Pulver. I'd love to see what happens when you and I are locked in a cage with each other again, this time with the King of Lion's on the line. But remember, if you manage to beat Uncle Julian tonight...your Daddy will be along shortly to test the man baby boy has become.Irvine grabs Pulver firmly by the chin, only to he smacked off quickly, a fire now burning in Pulver's eyes. Irvine's smirk fades as he starts to walk towards the ring entrance, but hesitates as he turns back to Pulver once more.
ALEXANDER IRVINE
Make sure to watch this match closely Matt before you decide if you truly want that title around your waist. Because whatever Chrenshaw and I do to each other in this ring tonight, is exactly whats in store for whoever leaves the ring as King tonight.
Irvine turns and continues on his walk, the Prince of Lions left alone.
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:20 GMT -5
We return from break just as referee Buster Powell calls for the opening bell. Carl Whitaker starts things off for the rudos while Grace Kazoulis leads the tecnico team off. A lock-up begins the bout and Kazoulis snags Whitaker right into a standing side headlock, the Bull fights to push Kazoulis back into the ropes and then shoots her across... Kazoulis comes back with a shoulder tackle and drops down on top of Whitaker! 1... KICK OUT! Kazoulis is pushed off by Whitaker, but gets up... and waits... a second shoulder tackle to Stonehands as he gets back to his feet! She covers again! 1... ... 2-KICK OUT! SAM HEWITT
Excellent work by Grace Kazoulis in the early moments in this bout. Putting all of her her agility and strength to good use with those shoulder tackles! CHAD GOMEZ
At one hundred and seventy five pounds, she's one of the lightest in Lion's Road.
SAM HEWITT
It's still a lot of mass coming at you in a hurry! It's a great strategy, too. She caught him with the first and got a one count and while Whitaker probably intended to be on the offensive throwing her into the ropes, he was prepared for the shoulder tackle coming back at him. The second time not so much, hence the two count.Kazoulis and Whitaker lock-up, the Bull takes charge with an arm wringer... but Sheracles counters it and transitions into a top wrist lock. She holds it with one arm, showing off her strength... Whitaker tries to wriggle free so Kazoulis grabs it with her right hand and lays an overhand chop into the Bull's chest! The crowd has a laugh at his expense, to which he responds by throwing his weight into her and knocking her off balance into the ropes. Powell calls for the break, Kazoulis lets go... but Whitaker grabs her and sends across the ring! She comes back, Whitaker ducks what he figures is a flying tackle coming, but she stops short... he stands up... SCOOP SL-NO! He slips out the back door, twirls her around and thrusts her in the throat! She doubles over in pain, Powell warns him... but Stonehands is too busy lining up his punch... he smacks her in the side of the head and she drops to a knee. Whitaker grabs her arm, twists it around and pulls her back into the corner... tagging in Alan Envy! SAM HEWITT
Here comes the man with the most experience on his team - the fourteen year veteran Alan Envy!Envy takes over the arm, wrenching it again as Kazoulis grabs her arm trying to alleviate the pressure. Envy cranks on it again, then pushes Kazoulis back into the ropes. He sends her into the opposite set and goes for a dropkick, but Kazoulis sees it coming and hangs on! Envy's dropkick hits nothing but air and he crashes to the mat. Kazoulis contemplates making a tag, but neither of her partners have their arm extended looking for one. It's like they didn't show up or something. She heads into the ropes, comes back with another tackle in mind but Envy grabs her! He backs up, letting her get close to her partners corner... before slamming her into the mat with authority! SPINEBUSTER! The crowd can't help but applaud the beauty of the move. Envy gets up, asking if Storm or Draven want any of this... Kazoulis rolls out of the ring and Powell signals a tag has been made!
SAM HEWITT
I guess he's going to get the answer to his question! Storm charges in, as Envy looks out at Kazoulis then Powell all puzzled. Storm grabs him and Irish whips him into the ropes, doubling over in anticipation for Envy's rebound... however, Iconic stops and slaps him! Storm pops up... EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! Storm goes down, but Envy yanks him right back up to his feet and pulls him into a front chancery... SNAP SUPLEX! Envy sits up and looks to his corner, asking if Seville wants in and rolls out to make the automatic tag when he says he does! The crowd boos as Seville saunters in, slamming several forearms into Storm's back to impede the process of him getting back to his feet. Seville then grabs Storm by the head and pulls him up to a vertical base only to throw him back into the corner! Seville charges in... LARIAT! He backs up, then rushes in a second time... LARIAT! He backs up a bit again... then unleashes a third lariat into Storm's chest/neck. He lets Storm stagger out and fall to his knees, but your hero and mine will receive no refuge there as Seville pulls him up in a front chancery... FISHERMAN SUPLEX! He holds it! 1... ... 2.... BROKEN UP BY DRAVEN! Seville gets up and slaps Draven, Powell tries to get in between the two as they attempt to get at each other. Storm rolls close to the ropes, so Kazoulis drops down and pulls him out. Powell acknowledges it as a tag and steps back! Draven is grabbed by the hair and Seville uses that leverage to back him into the corner. Powell warns Seville about the hair pulling and then pushes Seville away from Draven, separating the two. Seville shrugs his shoulders and then drives one into the midsection of Draven as he tries to come out of it! Seville grabs him and Irish whips him across the ring into the opposing corner. Draven staggers out... ROLLING ELBOW FROM SEVILLE! Draven falls back against the ropes and Seville slaps hands with Whitaker, bringing him back in. The Bull pulls Draven away from the ropes in a rear waist hold and German suplexes him! He gets up, brandishing his fist and lunges toward Kazoulis and Storm on the apron. He laughs at his fake out, Powell steps between the two as Kazoulis starts getting in the ring. Alan Envy comes back in and stomps Draven for good measure.
CHAD GOMEZ
All this animosity with the officiating and Rob Draven still can't catch a break! Hah!Envy exits, Whitaker pulls Draven up off his knees and to his feet. A Texas uppercut sends Draven back into the ropes, Whitaker grabs him and shoots him across... Kazoulis makes a blind tag and jumps in as Whitaker plants Draven with a belly to belly suplex! Powell tells Whitaker a tag has been made as he tries for the cover, Kazoulis charges into the ropes... but Seville pulls the top rope down as Whitaker is arguing with Powell! She tumbles out to the floor! Mark Storm hops in the ring to protest! Powell tells him to get back out on the apron, but Storm pushes past Powell and double axe handle smashes Whitaker from behind and throws him out of the ring to buy his partners some time! Draven is pulling himself up to his feet with the ropes when Alan Envy comes in... the man known as Iconic grabs Draven, who tries scoring with a back elbow smash. Envy ducks it and tries for his DDT... but Draven charges him back into the corner and tags Storm! Storm gets in and the two use their ten second grace period to back him into the ropes, Whitaker pops up on the apron and blasts Storm with a right hand! Draven tries to grab Whitaker before he drops off the apron, but Envy recovers and clamps on the Katahajime! He pulls Draven away from the ropes, then spins Draven around... DDT! 1... ... 2... ... 3! Seville counts along with his fingers on the apron and then climbs inside the ring, patting Envy on the back. Whitaker climbs inside and the trio all raise each other's arms as Powell points to them as the victors in this match. They exit the ring as a replay in slow motion shows first, Kazoulis going over the top rope in a move unseen by Buster Powell and then the nail in the coffin - Alan Envy's DDT on Rob Draven. Whitaker is through the curtain first, but Mandeville Nelson stops Seville and Envy on the stage.
MANDEVILLE NELSON
Gentlemen! An impressive performan--JUSTIN SEVILLE
Was there... ever any doubt?Envy laughs as Seville pushes the microphone away and walks through the curtain.
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:23 GMT -5
Backstage, Becky Chande is standing with a microphone in hand. With her eyes fixed on the camera and her smile radiating into the hearts of all the Lion’s Road fans, she speaks with tact and confidence. BECKY CHANDE:
Fans, I have just received word that we will be hearing from a new fighter who has made his way to Lion’s Road. I would like to give a warm welcome to—A heavy-set, sharp-dressed man with an unshaven face walks into view. He has a smirk on his face and a look of disgust as he snatches the microphone away from Becky Chande. As he brings the microphone to his lips, you can see his gold watch and golden rings. In that moment, he never takes his eyes off Chande, though she doesn’t seem too intimidated. BARRY GOULD:Barry Gould doesn’t need you to introduce him, Becky. The fans jeer him as he turns toward the camera. BARRY GOULD:Barry Gould introduces himself.
The fans, though this is the first time they have seen and heard from Barry Gould, obviously have made up their mind that they do not like this guy. However, with him being new, it isn’t a massive pop. BARRY GOULD:Lion’s Road, Barry Gould has arrived. Barry Gould is “Simply the Best” at what he does, and what he does is wrestle. You little flippy bastards that call yourself Lions, well; let me introduce you to the Goulden Lion: “The Greatest Man That Ever Lived” Barry “Nobody Does It Better” Gould. Barry Gould is not pleased to make your acquaintance. Becky tries to take back her microphone. BARRY GOULD:Stay out of it, Becky; Barry Gould is not done vocally stimulating the masses. A bigger heel pop rises this time. BARRY GOULD:Now, back to the Lion Cubs of Lion’s Road, know this: Barry Gould will out-wrestle, pummel, and humiliate every tomato can that Lion’s Road can throw his way. Barry Gould is truly sorry, boys; however, jumping and twisting and landing does not make you a professional wrestler. Barry Gould is a professional wrestler. You, jumping around the ring and landing in your own filth, are no different from those greasy teenagers that DDT each other off their stepfather’s trampoline while hoped-up on Mountain Dew and their older sister’s anti-depressants. Barry Gould walks toward the camera slowly; his face gets closer and closer to the camera. You can see the intensity in his eyes as he never takes the microphone away from his lips. BARRY GOULD:Barry Gould is talking about you: Carl, James, Mark, Alan, Eli, Kevin, Julian, A.J., Matt, Ben, Alexander, Grace, Justin, Rob. All of you. You have been put on notice. You are merely victims that Barry Gould allows to dance in his shadows. Enjoy your time wisely. Gould looks back at Becky Chande. BARRY GOULD:Remember—He turns again to the camera. BARRY GOULD:All that glitters is not always Gould.
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:27 GMT -5
We are back from commercial break and Brian Shelzi is checking on the Kamikaze Kid, Jin Hirai. The newcomer to Lion’s Road, Barry Gould, has him in a nasty sleeper. Hirai begins to get the crowd behind him and he’s slowly getting to his feet. SAM HEWITT
This newcomer, Barry Gould, has a mean spirit.CHAD GOMEZ
No doubt about it, Sambo. But it looks like Hirai might still have some fight in him. I think Gould is underestimating Jin.SAM HEWITT
Hirai fighting out of the sleeper with elbows.CHAD GOMEZ
Gould is rocked! Jin has him reeling.Jin Hirai unloads on Gould with elbow strikes and a barrage of kicks. Gould, however, catches one of the legs and drops him down with a single leg takedown. Frustrated, Gould goes back to the sleeper. SAM HEWITT
He’s trying to finish him again with that sleeper.CHAD GOMEZ
I don’t think it’s going to work, Sam. Hirai is crawling and stretching to get a foot on the rope. Ol’ Shelzi is keeping his eye on everything like a hawk.Hirai almost gets to the ropes. Gould gets up and pulls him back to the center of the ring. Changing his mind mid-sleeper, Gould lifts the Kamikaze Kid up and sends him into the turnbuckle with a handful of knife edge chops. Hirai is in pain as his chest becomes bright red.
SAM HEWITT
Hirai fights back with a slew of kicks!CHAD GOMEZ
Jamrock! Jin Hirai hits his signature scissor kick.SAM HEWITT
Jin isn’t wasting time, Chad.CHAD GOMEZ
He has the leg hooked.1... 2... KICK OUT! SAM HEWITT
Gould is mad now! He’s through the ropes looking for his steel chair.CHAD GOMEZ
Brian Shelzi is pulling him bac--SAM HEWITT
Hirai with the Jamrock again!Gould goes down and Hirai jumps up onto the turnbuckle. He jumps off for the Jin and Tonic, but Gould rolls out of the way. Gould gets to his feet and points toward his brain, revealing he was playing possum. Gould lifts Hirai and hooks the wristlock and then transitions into a short-arm lariat. CHAD GOMEZ
Simply the Best Lariat!
SAM HEWITT
What? Gould just pushed the referee aside. He isn’t going for the pin. What is he doing? Why in the world is Barry Gould jawing at the fans and boasting? Jin almost had him beat twice. He better—Gould walks back over to Jin and stomps on his back. He then drops down and applies a camel clutch, the submission move he calls the Goulden Opportunity. Brian Shelzi checks Jin; the Kamikaze Kid has been grounded and Shelzi calls for the bell. Gould stands tall as the fans boo the newcomer.
Standing alongside Becky Chande, the King of Lions Champion Julian Cutlass wears the skyblue robe over his black half-tights, the championship belt fastened familiarly around his waist. BECKY CHANDE:
Julian, I was told you wanted to respond to Matt Pulver’s comments during the week.She extends the microphone. He stands with his hands on his hips. JULIAN CUTLASS:
That’s right, Becky.He looks down at his kickpads and boots for a moment before raising his gaze to the camera. JULIAN CUTLASS:
Conjuring up a bunch of flimsy rationalizations to desperately try and imitate my eagle eye precision on dissecting my opponents’ flaws only reveals to the world that you’ve fallen off your game, that you’re struggling to keep up. In short, quit trying so hard to be like me, Matt. It doesn’t suit you. Do you know why? Cause you got no f***ing soul.He turns to Becky, almost as if he expects her to agree with him, and then back to the camera. JULIAN CUTLASS:
Why didn’t I “call you out”? Why didn’t you make it out of your f***ing block in the Laurentide Cup, huh? I entered the Laurentide Cup looking for challengers and guess what? Zippo, and that includes you, flyboy. And don’t blame Justin “Simple Jack” Seville for your inability to make weight. In fact, I made him pay for what he did to you. No one around here has the f***ing manhood to try that shit with me.His eyes bore into the camera. JULIAN CUTLASS:
And Chrenshaw? That Discovery Channel binge-watching dropout got his shot in my second defense of the title and allowed that lard-ass Hammerstein pin him. What the f*** has he done to rate another shot at me, huh? Should he get a shot for watching hyena porn on Animal Planet?He smirks for a moment. It quickly disappears. JULIAN CUTLASS:
You see, I am different from you. Wanna know how? I f***ing move on. You live in ancient history because you need other people to tell you that you’re special. Yeah, I called out Cruelty. Need the reason? Because I fight the best and, quite frankly, Corey Cruelty was better than both Chrenshaw and yourself. Then I put his head through the canvas and now he’s probably handing out flowers at the airport with the Hare Krishnas. Now it’s time for your second try. But I got news for you. It won’t matter.He shakes his head with disappointment. JULIAN CUTLASS:
You’re incapable of change. You wanna gold star for knowing a billion counters? Take the whole box. But it’ll take only one punch, one well-placed knee to the face to end your night. You know, I kinda liked you before you started pretending to be me, but your bargain brand imitation leaks because your game is riddled with holes.He points down at the title on his waist. JULIAN CUTLASS:
You might be able to sell yourself to fawning journalists because they’ll finally have an interesting story to write where some pale loser dethrones the King. You might have everyone on this roster rooting for you, but they only want to see me lose because it means they’ll finally have a chance at the title. But you can’t fool me. You got no dog in you, and guess what? You never will. This reason is why you’ve never understood me, never quite comprehended me. Cause you just don’t have it in you. Am I human? A cyborg? A cryptozoological f***ing beast swimming in the deep? I’ll spare you the trouble, flyboy. You wanna know who I am?He pauses. JULIAN CUTLASS:
I’m better than you.And with that he steps out of the scene and leaves Becky Chande stuttering and speechless as the feed cuts.
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:31 GMT -5
7/29 - FUSION
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:35 GMT -5
JON DAVENPORT
1st Heritage Champion
BEN CHRENSHAW
2nd Heritage Champion
LA CUCARACHA
3rd and 5th Heritage Champion
COREY CRUELTY
4th Heritage Champion
ALEXANDER IRVINE
5th and Current Heritage Champion
JAKE AARONS
Ladies and gentlemen, this bout is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner and it is for the Heritage Championship! "Panic" begins and Ben Chrenshaw, the man known as the Crippler and the London Lion, but also tonight as the challenger steps out from the back. His signature smirk on his face, he steps down the staging stairs and heads straight to the ring. "In the Year of the Wolf" by Motorhead hits and Alexander Irvine walks out with his head cast down. As he takes in a moment on the stage, the red leather and gold plating of the Heritage Championship shines under the lights. Irvine lifts his head and slowly releases the smoke from his mouth. As he starts his walk to the ring he removes his BLACK Lion's Road t-shirt and throws it into the crowd. Upon reaching the ring he enters under the top rope and begins walking towards his corner, throwing a few kick/punch combinations before bouncing back and forth on the balls of his feet shaking his arms out.
JAKE AARONS
Introducing first - the challenger! He hails from London, England! He weighs in tonight at two hundred and thirteen pounds... BEN CHRENSHAW!Chrenshaw smirks at his tag partner. JAKE AARONS
And introducing the champion! He hails from Keokuk, Iowa! He weighs in at two hundred and fifteen pounds... he is the current, reigning and defending Heritage Champion! ALEXANDER IRVINE!Irvine hands the belt to Xavier Price who raises it high before calling both fighters into the centre.
JAKE AARONS
Your referee for this bout is Xavier Price!Irvine shoves Chrenshaw, who shoves him right back. The two begin trading blows! Irvine backs Chrenshaw up toward the ropes, the Crippler tries to rake his eyes but the Heritage Champion pie faces him back into the corner. Price steps in, trying to restore order but Irvine punches Chrenshaw right in the face! The former Heritage Champion doubles over laughing and Price pulls out a yellow card for Irvine, who grabs it and throws it away.
JAKE AARONS
Referee Xavier Price has issued a yellow card to Alexander Irvine for failing to adhere to his instructions - his first public warning!Irvine turns and attacks Chrenshaw, driving him into the adjacent corner then lighting him up with kicks. Chrenshaw grabs a leg and gets himself out of the corner, he drops the leg then slaps Irvine across the face! He then drives a knee into his midsection before throwing the Heritage Champion out to the floor.
SAM HEWITT
A wild bout already - these men are not only tag team partners, but tag team champions. The first time tag champs have ever fought - at least one on one - here in Lion's Road.CHAD GOMEZ
Are you surprised? Both these guys are nuts and huge combustible elements - you put a title and a shot at the King of the Lions up for grabs and of course things are going to go south in a hurry.
Irvine takes his time recovering, Chrenshaw leans over the top rope chuckling at Irvine who tells him to back his bad hygiene up so he can get back in the ring. The Crippler doesn't listen, so Price is forced to back him up himself. Irvine climbs in and the two circle around, then lock-up... Irvine grabs an overhook and attempts to isolate the challenger's arm but Chrenshaw responds by trying to take the champion to the mat. Unfortunately, this backfires and Irvine lands on top of him! He transitions from half guard to side control quickly and goes for a kimura, but the challenger holds onto his own tights so that Irvine can't extend the arm backwards! Chrenshaw brings his leg up and knees Irvine in the skull not once, but twice - causing to release the hold and be dazed momentarily. Chrenshaw gets up and thrust kicks Irvine right in the face! CHAD GOMEZ
Jesus!Chrenshaw grabs Irvine's arm and steps over, pulling it between his legs as he sits down on Irvine's shoulder/back and cranks the arm. Irvine tries to stand up and get free, but Chrenshaw mule kicks him and cranks harder on the hold! The camera closes up on Irvine's face and he looks right into and shakes his head, almost beside himself that he has to do this... but he drops down and school boys Chrenshaw! 1.. "FUCK OFF! I'm not pinning him."
The crowd laughs as Irvine tries to get into Chrenshaw's guard, but he upkicks him away. Irvine backs off and invites Chrenshaw to stand up, so he does. The two stand face to face, staring each other down before locking up. Chrenshaw backs Irvine into the corner and headbutts him! He follows that up with two consecutive knees to the midsection, he tries to Irish whip Irvine across the ring but the Heritage Champion holds on. Chrenshaw knees him again and then drags him into the centre of the ring and knees him in the head! Irvine drops to his knees and Chrenshaw hits the ropes, as he rebounds... Irvine gets up... CALF KICK! With the champion down, Irvine is placed into a rear chin lock and Chrenshaw really cranks it on. He drives a knee into Irvine's back as he lets go, causing Irvine to stiffen up... but also to roar to his feet, grab Chrenshaw's arm and wring it around. He nails three consecutive punches to the midsection then pulls him in... BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! Chrenshaw lands upside down in the corner as Irvine rolls up to his knees. SAM HEWITT
If you're confused by the uh.. verbal exchange between Irvine and Price. Irvine much prefers to secure his victories by submission or knockout, so I'm thinking he felt a bit insulted that Price thought he'd go for a pin. CHAD GOMEZ
He didn't look too happy to have to use that as a counter.
Irvine goes over and stomps on Chrenshaw several times before Price pulls him out of the corner. Chrenshaw starts getting up, Irvine drags him away from the ropes... then backs up... SHINING WIZARD! He backs off, allowing Price to begin the count. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... Chrenshaw starts getting up, Irvine STOMPS HIS HAND! Chrenshaw yells out in pain and rolls to the outside, the camera zooms in and the Crippler's finger is bent all the hell! Definitely broken! Dr. Pierson rushes over to check and Chrenshaw refuses to comply... Pierson tells him he'll stop the bout if he doesn't. so Chrenshaw shows him...
SAM HEWITT
That's the wrong hand!Irvine notices too and laughs inside the ring. Pierson gives the OK to Price, who doesn't seem to notice that Chrenshaw tricked the doctor. Chrenshaw slides back inside, Irvine immediately grabs him and hip throws him to the mat. He floats over... applies an armbar and is able to extend the arm easily as Chrenshaw is unable to lock his hands. The Crippler shouts NO every time Price asks him then reaches for the ropes, but they are not within reach. Chrenshaw brings his legs up and kicks forward, propelling himself to a seated position. Irvine keeps the hold applied, even on his side. Chrenshaw begins pushing Irvine's leg upwards, Chrenshaw begins working his legs over Irvine while trying to pull his arm free. He manages to, and quickly tries to clamp on the single leg crab but Irvine grabs the ropes. CHAD GOMEZ
Impressive escape from the armbar by the Crippler! Even without a finger or two!Irvine starts to get up, but Chrenshaw grabs him by the head and slams him back to the mat. He grabs the leg again and tries to turn Irvine over, but cannot! Irvine rears back and kicks him in the hand! Chrenshaw cries out in pain as he stumbles backwards. Irvine gets up, pushes the doubled over in pain Chrenshaw up and unleashes a kick into his chest! Chrenshaw doubles over again, but eats a flying knee! The challenger goes down and out of the ring, Irvine tells Price to count. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9... Chrenshaw drags himself back in, then rolls right back out. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... Irvine shoves Price aside and goes out after him himself. Chrenshaw is leaned up against the guardrail, the champion grabs him and tries to drag him back into the ring but Chrenshaw holds on. Irvine kicks him in the gut and tries again, but to no avail. So the champion pulls him by the hair and throws him into the ring apron, Chrenshaw hits hard and arches his back. Irvine drives his shoulder into Chrenshaw's midsection to ram him into the apron, the Crippler absorbs the impact but hangs onto Irvine and begins clubbing him in the back! Irvine tries to pull free, grabbing a waist hold.
SAM HEWITT
Belly to belly on the floor?!Chrenshaw blocks it with his leg, hooking it around Irvine. Chrenshaw then drives Irvine back into the guardrail and begins delivering knee after knee into his midsection. Suddenly, Chrenshaw hears Price's EIGHT! and turns back toward the ring. IRVINE GRABS HIM! NINE! Chrenshaw turns around and kicks him several times in the face. TEN! Chrenshaw slides in, but it's too late! He looks at Price, disappointment evident and then rolls back outside. He grabs Irvine and throws him into the stage hand chairs, Irvine takes a terrible bump into them but scrambles back up and tackles Chrenshaw to the ground. The two begin pounding away at each other until stage hands separate them, Chrenshaw breaks free just as Irvine does and eats a flying forearm! It rocks him, but the Crippler is caught by a stage hand and manages to grab Irvine as he's landing and take him down! Extra help comes down and separates them again, dragging them away.
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:40 GMT -5
Mandeville Nelson is standing by. MANDEVILLE NELSON
Well, fans. It is almost main event time, but before we get to that - I've been given a note to pass along from the LR Board. Nelson clears his throat and reads off his cell phone. MANDEVILLE NELSON
"Lion's Road Officials are stripping Alexander Irvine and Ben Chrenshaw of the Tag Team Championships effective immediately."The crowd cheers. MANDEVILLE NELSON
"We here believe in tag team wrestling and want it to flourish and succeed in our promotion. With both of those fighters clearly fixated on their singles aspirations, to the point where they are willing to try and injure one another, we believe it to be only fair to give others an opportunity for these belts. Therefore, they will be put up for grabs in our upcoming tag team tournament later this month."Nelson lowers the phone. MANDEVILLE NELSON
There you have it, fans - big news! Irvine and Chrenshaw's reign as tag team champions comes to an end after seventy days - the third longest reign in the titles' history. They won the titles back on May 25th.Nelson smiles. MANDEVILLE NELSON
A date that is also notable because it was the day that Julian Cutlass defeated Corey Cruelty to defend his King of the Lions title for a record tying sixth time. Tonight... Julian Cutlass tries to break that record by making his seventh defense against the only man who has faced Cutlass in a championship bout and not been defeated... Matt Pulver. Your main event is next.
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Post by Office on Aug 1, 2017 22:21:45 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS
Ladies and gentlemen, this main event bout is to be fought over a thirty minute time with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner... and is for the King of the Lions Championship!The instrumental of Nelly’s “Heart of a Champion” begins playing as the video screen shows a big graphic that says "Matt Wrestling" over a few highlight clips of Matt Pulver. As the beat kicks in, Matt Pulver jogs out onto the stage, quickly checks his wrists and warms up while the fans cheer. He walks down the steps then continues jogging to the ring, not taking his eyes off the ring. He climbs onto the apron and then ascends the turnbuckles, removing his Lion's Road t-shirt and chucking it into the crowd. He drops down and backs into his corner, checking the ropes and stretching his legs - warming up. The lights go out. The stone-grooved rhythm of “Columbia” by Oasis as the lights flicker with the pulse of the bass. From backstage, Julian Cutlass walks out clad in a blue, hooded robe as the crowd warps into a frenzy. He steps down the stairs with a relaxed, assured confidence. He throws the robe to a stage hand before climbing up the ring steps and ducking underneath the ropes to enter the ring. He quickly stretches his legs and throws a few punches before taking his corner. JAKE AARONS
Introducing first - the challenger! He hails from Leksand, Sweden and weighs in tonight at one hundred and seventy five pounds... MATT PULVER!Pulver raises an arm. JAKE AARONS
His opponent - he is the current, reigning and defending King of the Lions Champion! Fighting out of Vancouver, British Columbia! He weighs in tonight at two hundred and nineteen pounds... JULIAN CUTLASS!Cutlass checks the ropes. CHAD GOMEZ
Oh, Chicago, never change. They booed the announcement of Vancouver! The Hawks and Canucks aren't very fond of each other. SAM HEWITT
The first bout between these two was a clinic, a feeling out process. That was six months ago yesterday. I have a feeling that much like the second Pulver/Edwards bout, this could go zero to sixty in a hurry. JAKE AARONS
Here to make the special prematch declaration for this King of the Lions Championship bout is Mandeville Nelson.Nelson steps into the ring. MANDEVILLE NELSON
This bout between challenger Matt Pulver and champion Julian Cutlass is for the King of the Lions Championship, which is the highest honour in all of Lion's Road! May the best fighter emerge victorious and be known as the King of Lion's Road! Garner raises the championship before handing it off to Nelson.
JAKE AARONS
Your referee for this bout is Cordell Garner!The crowd's cheers starting rising, Garner checks over both men and calls for the bell! SAM HEWITT
Here we go!Both men approach with caution, Pulver immediately extends his hand - trying to secure a knuckle lock... but Cutlass leg kicks him to keep him at bay. Pulver absorbs it and circles around, he tries a palm strike but Cutlass ducks and tries a go behind but the smooth, technical Pulver has pulled off a go behind before any of us even know it. He lifts the champion off his feet and down to all fours where he immediately goes to the north-south position, Cutlass bucks him off and returns to his feet but Pulver reacts quickly and clamps on a front chancery! Cutlass again tries to buck him off, lifting him off his feet but Pulver uses that momentum to drive him back down and roll through for a GUILLOTINE CHOKE! The fans pop huge as Pulver lands right in full mount! Unfortunately, the hold doesn't last long but the advantageous position remains! Pulver grips his hands just over the bicep of the champion, isolating his right arm and extending it... Cutlass stays calm as Pulver gradually increases the pressure of the hold. SAM HEWITT
Referee Cordell Garner is in fantastic position to oversee the hold. A little nuance about this that I like is that Pulver basically has an armbar on Cutlass, but check out his right leg - his knee is on top of Cutlass' left arm. Nowhere to go for the champion. Pulver cranks the pressure, Cutlass tries to fight the hold but refuses to submit so Pulver abandons it and drops into side control and immediately goes for an arm triangle choke! Cutlass is able to defend this, using his hands to push Pulver's chin and neck back and alleviate the pressure... then grab him with his legs to clamp on a pair of headscissors and break up the submission attempt completely. Pulver bridges... then rotates his legs around, Cutlass reacts quickly to his escape attempt by grabbing his arm! Pulver responds by kneeing Cutlass in the head! Cutlass shoves the leg away and sits up, hooking one leg with the scissors still applied. However, Pulver rolls forward and manages to escape the headscissors to some applause from the Chicago crowd. CHAD GOMEZ
Beautiful escape.Pulver grabs Cutlass' leg as he's down on the mat and drags him into the middle of the ring where he drops a knee across the thigh! Cutlass yelps, then smacks Pulver with a palm strike. Pulver responds by jumping higher and coming down on the knee his hands are holding in place! Cutlass cries out again as Pulver stays there, holding the pressure on it. Pulver gets up, still holding the leg... lots of WOOOS as he spins around, crosses the leg and applies a figure four leglock! Instead of putting his left leg over though, he rests the sole of his foot against Cutlass' foot and begins pushing toward the champion! Cutlass grimaces and tries to turn over, but Pulver increases the pressure again! Cutlass responds by rolling over in one swift motion, the pressure is on Pulver... but he pushes down on Cutlass' foot! Cutlass has to roll back over and grabs the foot! HEEL HOOK! Pulver kicks Cutlass in the head and releases the figure four, back rolling to his feet. Cutlass gets up and stuffs Pulver's takedown attempt with a sprawl, but the two are too close to the ropes and Garner orders a break. CHAD GOMEZ
Cutlass' game is his striking, but the fact that the man can be trapped in a leg lock against Matt Pulver of all people and comfortably apply a heel hook says a lot about him.The two men circle around, a leg kick from Cutlass is checked by Pulver. Pulver tries to get in close for a judo-style takedown, but eats a leg kick in doing so. Cutlass grabs him in a waist hold, Pulver tries to trip him... they both go down to the mat! Pulver secures hold of the arm and manages to roll over into full mount again! The crowd pops as he struggles to free himself from Cutlass' grip, pull his head up and begins elbowing Cutlass! He stops and plants his elbow into the side of Cutlass' face to keep him pinned there as he slowly works to isolate the arm. Cutlass patiently waits... then bucks Pulver off! Pulver scrambles to his feet, Cutlass tries to beat him back to the vertical base but Matt Wrestling grabs him... HALF HATCH SUPLEX! Pulver sits up, holding his foot for a moment then turns to get to his feet... CUTLASS STARTS LIGHTING HIM UP WITH LEG KICKS! Pulver goes for a leg and gets it! SINGLE LEG CRAB! The crowd pops huge again! SAM HEWITT
Ben Chrenshaw's signature hold and the only hold to date to have made Julian Cutlass submit is locked on!Cutlass grimaces in pain. CHAD GOMEZ
And if anyone knows how to do it just as well as Chrenshaw, it's Pulver.Cutlass drags himself toward the ropes, Pulver tries to plant his foot into the mat as he pulls him back. SAM HEWITT
Pulver's face tells the story! The heel hook has done it's damage!Cutlass pulls himself closer and reaches for the rope to break the hold! Pulver lets go, but immediately grabs Cutlass' leg and yanks him back into the centre of the ring! Cutlass upkicks him, sending him into the ropes. The champion scrambles to his feet, Pulver tries to dive on top of him but Cutlass takes him down! He grabs the leg, works his way up to a standing position... SINGLE LEG CRAB OF HIS OWN! Cutlass grabs the foot... STANDING HEEL HOOK/HALF CRAB! Pulver lunges for the ropes and Cutlass lets go, Pulver rolls outside holding his leg in pain. The Champion steps back and leans against the ropes, Garner is about to tell him to stay back and sees that he is - so proceeds to go and check on Pulver. The challenger says he's OK to continue, so Garner rolls back inside the ring and gives Pulver the ten count to get back inside. Pulver takes a lap around the ring, testing his foot and milking the count... Cutlass gets off the ropes ready to go when Pulver rolls back in at eight. The two circle around, Pulver lunges into a forearm strike! Cutlass absorbs it with a grimace... so Pulver fires a second! Cutlass stumbles back, but returns fire with a palm strike! Pulver slowly teeters down to his knees, but starts to get back up when the champion fires a kick into Pulver's chest! Pulver starts summoning the fighting spirit, shaking with fury as he begins rising to his feet after the kick... but Cutlass kicks him again! Pulver no sells it! Cutlass kicks him again! Nothing! Cutlass kicks him in the ankle! PULVER FALLS! Cutlass grabs him up and falls back in a rear naked choke! Pulver wriggles and wriggles, then slings his foot over the bottom rope to break the hold before it can be fully locked in. SAM HEWITT
A wise bit of strategy on part of the champion. He and Pulver both know that Pulver's heel is messed up, but Cutlass isn't just targeting that - he's going for other holds also, which makes Pulver's defensive strategy all the more difficult. Defend your foot, give up your back or your head. CHAD GOMEZ
Yeah, if he had not been so close to the ropes there then it would've very well been time to shower for Matt Pulver. Pulver is pulled back to his feet by Cutlass who knees him in the midsection consecutive times, then follows it up with a chest kick that knocks Pulver against the ropes! Pulver charges back... but runs right into the FLYING CYPRUS! The spinning tilt-a-whirl backbreaker arches Pulver's back on impact and sends him writhing in pain to the mat. Cutlass covers... 1... ... 2-KICK OUT! Cutlass smiles and pulls Pulver up, he sends him into the ropes... LARIA-NO! Pulver ducks, turns around... FOREARM! Cutlass staggers back but throws his weight into a lar- FLYING CROSS ARMBREAKER BY PULVER! SAM HEWITT
Armbar fully applied! Cutlass is in danger!Cutlass tries rolling toward Pulver, but a heel comes down on his face! CHAD GOMEZ
Wrong foot, Matt!The crowd deflates a bit as Pulver is forced to relinquish the hold, hitting Cutlass with his injured heel in the heat of the moment. Cutlass rolls onto his side holding his arm, bending it back and forth trying to get it feeling right again. Cutlass and Pulver get up around the same time... the champion Mongolian chops Pulver, who falls back down on his rear holding his head. Pulver is pulled back up by Cutlass, who fires off a palm strike... Pulver ducks it! BRIDGING REGAL PLEX! 1... ... 2... ... 3! HE GOT HIM! NO! ONLY TWO! Pulver rolls away, in utter disbelief in heartbreak upon seeing Garner's two fingers. He grabs his head and buries it into the mat! He gets up to a knee, then on both feet and watches Cutlass start to get up. Pulver eggs him on, then drives a mighty forearm into his skull! Cutlass reels back, into the corner and Pulver drives his shoulder into him! He's going to back away as Cutlass is in pain, but looks to the crowd... and does it again! This time, he hoists Cutlass onto the top rope... tucks his legs behind the ropes, then climbs up himself. Matt steadies himself on the top, then steps down to the second rope on the outside... spidering his legs... Pulver then sticks his head under Cutlass' arm and looks like he's going to drop back for a Northern Lights suplex! NO! Cutlass slams his forearm across Pulver's back, prompting the challenger to pull his head free! Cutlass headbutts him! Pulver falls backwards, still hung up on the ropes - dangling precariously... the heel not feeling any better from this for sure! Cutlass regains his bearings as Pulver pulls himself back up... into a palm strike! Pulver goes back down, but comes right back up again... he blocks the second palm strike attempt, headbutts Cutlass then grabs his head and attempts to free himself up and manages to get back on the in-ring side of the ropes. He smacks Cutlass with a forearm smash, then grabs him in a front waist hold... OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY! Cutlass crashes hard, Pulver equally so. Both men are down and out, Garner checks them both out and then begins his ten count. 1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9... PULVER DASHES ON TOP OF CUTLASS! 1... ... 2... ... 3! NO! Pulver slaps the mat in frustration and then falls onto his back. He rolls over and grabs Cutlass' arms, crossing them over, he leans over to stick his leg through but Cutlass kicks him again and again! Pulver staggers back, Cutlass rolls to his knees... Pulver grabs him in a rear waist hold... DEADLIFT GERMAN! He tries to bridge it, but the heel won't let him! Pulver grabs it, massages it quickly and grimaces as he puts pressure on it to get back up to his feet. Cutlass is rolling to his side, but Pulver yanks him back onto his back and covers! 1... ... 2-NO! Pulver grabs him and pulls him to his feet... he clamps on a rear waist hold, clutches the wrist... he spins Cutlass around, then spins himself... RIPCORD EL-Cutlass ducks, Pulver turns around... LARIAT FROM CUTLASS! 1... ... 2... ... NO! Cutlass pulls Pulver to his feet and immediately plants him with an Exploder suplex... Cutlass rolls back up to a vertical base and backs into the ropes. He waits for Pulver to begin getting up and then launches into a BLAZIN' KICK! Pulver takes it and falls into the ropes, then down to all fours. Cutlass backs up again... waiting for Pulver to get to a knee... he does and Cutlass runs... PULVER GETS UP! NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPLEX! Pulver swings his hips and brings Cutlass back up to his feet for a second... Cutlass kicks Pulver's foot, dropping him to all fours!
CHAD GOMEZ
KNEE BOMBER!Indeed, Cutlass hooks the arms and begins battering Pulver's skull with a barrage of knees. Pulver tries to buck free, but Cutlass plants him back down to the mat and continues the beating. Garner warns Pulver that he's got to defend himself or he's calling the bout. Pulver responds by trying to fight up, Cutlass loses control of an arm... Pulver fights up, pushing Cutlass into the ropes! The champ uses the arm he still has control of to ride Pulver back down to the mat, retain control of the other arm and continue the onslaught! GARNER CALLS FOR THE BELL! Cutlass releases the underhooks and stands up, Pulver lays face down in his own blood but rises up... disoriented, Cutlass extends a fist and Pulver bumps it before collapsing to the mat. Stage hands check him out as Mandeville Nelson and media members assemble inside the ring. Garner calls Cutlass into the centre of the ring while Pulver is being attended to.
JAKE AARONS
Referee Cordell Garner has called a stop to this bout after nineteen minutes declaring your winner by referee stoppage... and STILL King of the Lions Champion! JULIAN CUTLASS!Nelson puts the belt around Cutlass' waist and shakes his head before going to check on Pulver. Cutlass raises his arms.
SAM HEWITT
A record seven defenses in a row! This is day three hundred and eight of his title reign... and it will continue!
CHAD GOMEZ
But it almost didn't, Sambo - Matt Pulver arguably came the closest of anyone and had Cutlass' reign in jeopardy several times. The fact that Pulver isn't champion right now is very surprising and a testament to just how much of an animal Julian Cutlass is. SAM HEWITT
Challengers are lined up, though. Ready to try and take down the King. Who'll do it? We'll have to wait and see bec-- hold on, I thought we were closing the show but I'm told we've got a commercial break... OK? Let's go to break.
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Post by Office on Aug 3, 2017 18:08:15 GMT -5
"Columbia" can still be heard playing as we open backstage, Hammerstein has Becky Chande by the wrist and pulling her down the hall.
HAMMERSTEIN
C’mon, Becky! Ya wanted da scoop? Ya wanted da interview? Well you gonna get it!
The crowd boos loudly as Hammerstein stomps through the curtain, Becky trying to keep up. Julian Cutlass passes him in the aisle, the two exchange a long look in passing. Hammerstein climbs the stairs and holds the ropes open for Becky to enter the ring. They stand in the centre, amongst the men cleaning the blood.
HAMMERSTEIN
Go ahead.
BECKY CHANDE
Hammerstein, after what happened at FUSION, I think the obvious question is ‘Why?’ Why did…
Hammerstein snatches the microphone out of Becky’s hand, causing her to jump back, frightened. The crowd boos their former favorite. Hammerstein points toward the corner where the ring steps are.
HAMMERSTEIN
OK OK OK! I knew dis was a mistake. Dis interview startin ta suck already. You dismissed, Becky. Get ta steppin.
The crowd’s boos get even louder as Becky leaves the ring, an angry look on her face. Hammerstein sneers at her as he brings the mic to his mouth. Before he can speak, the crowd breaks into a chant of “YOU SOLD OUT!” Hammerstein bows his head. He puts his hand up then speaks, a somber tone to his voice.
HAMMERSTEIN
I got sumpin I need ta say, so shut up and listen. Now I know y'all wanna know WHY? Why did I do what I did at FUSION last Saturday ta AJ Knight. And I promise I'll answer dat question in a little bit. But ta get dere we gotta start at da beginnin.
Boos.
HAMMERSTEIN
When I first got here, all I wanted ta do was have a good time. I wanted ta smile and I wanted all y'all ta smile, too. So I played da fool. I cut some of da dumbest promos in da history of Lion’s Road Pro Wrestling. I was like all Three Stooges rolled up inta one. Durin dat time, I won some, but I lost alot more. But I didn't care, cause I was having a good ol’ time….and y'all were, too.
And dat was enuff fo me...for awhile.
But after awhile I realized dat, havin fun was all well and good, but I needed ta do more. I looked out into da crowd...I looked out at all you people, and I saw sumpin. Y'all needed sumbody. Sumbody ta stand up for y'all against da Corey Crueltys and da Ben Chrenshaws, and da Eli Buchanans of dis company.
Hammer chuckles.
HAMMERSTEIN
Y'all needed a hero.
And I looked at da da boys and da girls in da back. I looked at Matt Pulver. I looked at La Cucaracha. I looked at Jan van der Roost and I looked at James Edwards. I looked at all dese guys. Dese were people dat y'all looked up to. Any of dese coulda been yo hero. I looked at dem and all I saw was “NOPE. Sorry, busy gettin mine.” And dat goes especially for you, Edwards.
The crowd begins to boo Hammerstein again. Hammerstein shakes his head.
HAMMERSTEIN
Y'all done? Good. So I look at da locker room, and dey all turnt dey head and looked da other way. So I said ‘OK.I got dis.’ I put myself out dere for y'all. I became da hero y'all were lookin for. And I lived it. And I loved it. And I loved y'all, and y'all loved me.
I fought for y'all. I put title shots to da side. I coulda went ta any wrestlin company anywhere in da world. I coulda made mo money, got mo title shots. I had movie companies comin ta me, wantin ta cast me in dey movies.
But I said no. I passed on all dat, and I stayed here…..for y'all.
I fought ever monster, ever villain dat came along…..for y'all.
Cause y'all needed a hero.
He shakes his head again.
HAMMERSTEIN
I fought Eli Buchanan and his Red Army while his sister, my wife, sat at home and cried.
I fought ta free AJ Knight from his indentured servitude under Eli. Eli was tryin ta turn AJ into da villain, but I fought my ass off, and AJ, you fought yo ass off, and you got yo freedom.
And I stepped outta da spotlight. I went ta Japan. I spent some time on da West Coast. Hell, I even went down south, put my hair up in goddamn spray painted mohawk and acted a fool for a buncha degenerates under a tent. Why, AJ? Cause I wanted ta give you some space to grow.
Cause a hero don't hog the spotlight.
He lowers his head.
HAMMERSTEIN
And I watched ya. I watched ya come out here and run your mouth. You mocked Eli, a man who been battlin severe manic depression. You stood dere in da dressin room next ta yo little girlfriend Becky and you gloated…..ya fuckin GLOATED! bout bein responsible for his marriage bustin up! You actually took credit for a little boy not bein able ta see his daddy, you sorry sonofabitch!
The crowd starts to boo Hammerstein loudly. Hammerstein sneers at them.
HAMMERSTEIN
But ya know da only thing worse dan dat? While AJ was pattin himself on da back for bustin up a lovin family, you people cheered him. Y'all cheered his sorry ass. While Eli’s pregnant wife and his little boy suffered, you people cheered.
And I tried ta understand. I really did. Eli's been shitty ta me for almost as long as I've known him. If anybody deserve ta suffer, it would be him.
But AJ was also hurting an innocent woman and child, by taking their husband and daddy away from him.
He rubs his face.
HAMMERSTEIN
And den at FUSION, I wanted to give AJ one last chance. I wanted to give all y'all one last chance. One last chance for AJ and for y'all to do da right thing. Dat's why I climbed in dat cage when da Agents of Pain got in dere, and i fought ‘em off. Den I saw AJ raise dat chair up…..and den I heard you people cheerin him, yellin and screamin for him to crush Eli’s skull in. A man who is lovin and faithful to his wife. A lovin father to a three year old boy who doesn't see Eli Buchanan or Tiger Mask Red, but just sees Papa, and an expectant dad to unborn twins.
And that's when it hit me.
You don't deserve ta have me as a hero anymore.
You people have turned into monsters. And the monster in you all has brought out the monster in me.
So, everything that happens from here on out. Every skull I crack. Every bone I break. Every drop of blood your new hero, AJ Knight, bleeds because of me.
It's all on you now.
Mic drop, Hammerstein exits.
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Post by Office on Aug 3, 2017 19:46:30 GMT -5
Card will be up on Friday or Saturday.
Get your tag teams assembled - the titles are up for grabs.
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