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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:38:53 GMT -5
We go backstage where Beck Chande is standing by.
BECKY CHANDE
Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time, Saul Asper.Saul walks into the screen, a smug look on his face.
SAUL ASPER
Ms. Chande, as always, the pleasure is all yours.Becky rolls her eyes. BECKY CHANDE
Saul, two weeks ago after your client, Eli Buchanan’s victory over Scotty Matthews, you took a drink from your client’s bottle and spit it water in Matthew’s face. Let’s show the audience what I’m talking about.She points to the monitor behind them. We return to Becky and Saul Asper. The live audience can be heard booing as the smile on Asper’s face grows wider and he begins chuckling. BECKY CHANDE
Saul, what everyone is wondering is what were you thinking?Saul is about to answer when a voice calls from off camera.
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That’s what I would like to know as well.The camera pans and we see Charlotte Buchanan, Eli’s wife approaching. She offers Becky a warm hug.
BECKY CHANDE
Charlie, what a wonder surprise. Are we still on for this evening?CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Pardon me though, I’ve got some business to attend to.She turns to Saul Asper. CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
Mr. AsperSAUL ASPER
Mrs. Buchanan, so wonderful to see you. What brings you here?
CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
Cut the crap, Asper. I’m here to put out your fires for you. Do you have any idea how long that Buck U Productions and I have worked to repair relations with Lion’s Road? After my husband’s episode a few months ago, I had to beg Mandeville Nelson not to have him released.SAUL ASPER
Totally had it coming.CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
SAVE IT, ASPER! What you did two weeks ago embarrassed my husband, it embarrassed me, and more importantly, it embarrassed Buck U Productions, the company that you’re EMPLOYED BY!Asper throws his hands up in defence.
SAUL ASPER
Mrs. Buchanan, I can assure…
CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
And speaking about your employment, part of your job is to secure your clients title opportunities. I just came from a meeting with Mr. Nelson and despite the fact that both my husband and his tag team partner, Carl Whitaker, have two of the best win/loss records in the company at the moment, you haven’t so much as lifted a finger to advocate for either of them a shot at either the Heritage or King of Lions Championship, Would you care to explain why?
SAUL ASPER
In my defence, Whitaker isn't my client, your husband is.
CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
Carl Whitaker is a friend to my family and is held in very high regard by our company. I personally gave him my word that we would make sure that his family was taken care of, (she jabs him in the chest) and insuring he gets a singles title shot would certainly do that. The fact that you, who came to our company and bragged about how great a manager you are, seem to have shown both a lack of competence in your profession, as well as a complete lack of tact, questions why I ever hired you in the first place.SAUL ASPER
Mrs. Buchanan, please...CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
Fortunately that's not something I need concern myself with anymore. Mr. Asper, your services are no longer required. (She gets right up in his face) YOU'RE FIRED!The crowd pops as Saul looks dumbfounded by this announcement. Becky can't help but smirk at what's just transpired.
BECKY CHANDE
Sorry Charlie, does this mean that your husband is in need of a new manager. Could we possibly see the return of Dave Flynn?Charlotte smiles warmly, completely ignoring Asper now. CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
Dave's a great guy, and judging from his brief time here in Lion's Road, as much more competent manager than most people gave him credit for. That being said, he never felt comfortable in the role and is now overseeing another project for us out west.She frowns slightly and taps her chin with her finger. CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
No, what my husband needs is someone who's both comfortable in the role, as well as competent in what it requires. Someone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty, but still keep him in line. Someone who has a proven track record leading Eli Buchanan to championship gold on multiple occasions.The smile returns to her face and she adjusts her glasses. CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
And that person would be me.She turns to Becky and smiles.
CHARLOTTE BUCHANAN
I'll see you after the show. Ok?The two hug and Charlotte walks off camera.
BECKY CHANDE
Well there you are ladies and gentlemen, looks like Eli's got much better representation.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:38:57 GMT -5
We return from break with our first of two Roaring Rumble qualifying matches already ongoing. Jack Holm, the 5'11" / 225lbs fighter from Coudersport, Pennsylvania battling a newcomer to Lion's Road, the 6'2" / 225lbs man from San Antonio, Texas - Elijah Easton. They are jockeying position in a lock-up, Easton scores the upper hand with a side headlock and tosses Holm over and to the mat. Holm brings his legs up, wrapping them around Easton's neck, prying him off of the side headlock. Both men scramble back to their feet but Easton ducks a forearm shot and catches Holm... SITOUT SIDE SLAM! Easton makes a quick lateral press. 1... ... 2-NO! Easton grabs Holm's head and lifts it before slamming it back into the mat. Referee Robbie Morris admonishes him for it, Easton gets up as Morris is pressuring him to back off, arguing the entire time. Holm gets up and grabs Easton, spinning him around, he shoots him into the rop-well, tries to, but it gets reversed. Easton grabs Holm on the rebound and body slams him to the mat! SAM HEWITT
Holm slammed to the mat with authority by the newcomer, Elijah Easton! From what I gathered about the kid, he likes his powerful, high impact moves. Compared to Jack Holm, who likes to grapple on the mat. Easton goes to grab Holm, but the Pennsylvania native gets a hold of his arm and slings him over and down to the mat! Easton tries to pop back up, but Holm jumps on top! Easton gets onto his knees, but Holm sprawls out... the man from Coudersport is about to advance position when Easton powers up... DOUBLE LEG SPINEBUSTER! The Alabama Slam drills Holm into the mat, bouncing the back of his head off of it also. Easton grabs Holm's nearly unconscious body and scoops him up onto his shoulders... turns him... and drives him down into the mat! GOD'S GIFT! The electric chair driver is met with an oooh from the fans as he holds for the pin. 1... ... 2... ... 3! Easton gets up and extends his arms, soaking in the boos for his pompous attitude. He just chuckles as Robbie Morris raises his arm in victory.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:39:00 GMT -5
How does one approach a King? With humility and respect or with bluster that is sure to draw his eye? More importantly, how does approach a reigning monarch when they are gobbling up the contents of a bento box with the ferocity of a dust buster in a dorm room? This is the exact situation James Edwards finds himself in, a plate of salad--chicken salad--warming by the second as he studies the feasting Julian Cutlass. Finally, James shrugs and throws caution to the wind, approaching the Blazin' King with all his confidence channeled in a cheesy smile.
JAMES EDWARDS
Mind if I take a seat?JULIAN CUTLASS:
Go for it.
JAMES EDWARDS
I ain't gonna take up much of your time, here is my proposal: you and I go after the Hard---Cutlass, not looking up from his economically-packed meal, holds a hand to interrupt James. JULIAN CUTLASS:
I’ve only got one focus, Jim. My tenth defense of the King of Lions.Edwards' slump like he has a sack of rocks attached to his back. JULIAN CUTLASS:
I’m sure you can find a suitable partner to go up against the Hard-Ons or whatever the f*** nickname sells the t-shirts. Can’t Mark Storm loan you one of his many personalities? Or did he leave again?Cutlass shrugs and digs into the box of food.
JULIAN CUTLASS:
Hey, maybe Jimmy would help you out...
JAMES EDWARDS
Aight', thanks for your time.Rising from his seat, Edwards makes his way to the garbage and carelessly tosses his plate. It ricochets off the side and lands on the floor with a splat. JAMES EDWARDS
Son of a bitch!Hurriedly searching for a roll of paper towels, Edwards instead finds one of the men he'd rather not interrupt his gaze, Eli Buchanan. ELI BUCHANAN
“Hard-Ons”, I’ve got to admit Cutlass’s sense of humour is a bit juvenile for my taste, but that was sort of funny. What is that, Jimmy Boy, strike two? Not that I really care one way or the other, because all I want to do is fight you. Here’s the thing though, exactly how are you going to cash in that World Tag Team Title shot when no body’s willing to give you the time of day?
JAMES EDWARDS
Not now, Eli.Noticing that Buchanan is in between him and nearest pile of napkins, James tries to circumnavigate the leader of the #FuckEdwards movement. Eli moves to cut him off. ELI BUCHANAN
C’mon, I guess it is like my shirt says---JAMES EDWARDS
Shut the hell up!The sudden outburst turns every head in the room towards the two. JAMES EDWARDS
Consider yourself lucky you actually have a partner, because last time I checked, Eli, you still have trouble backing up your shit talk. Same thing goes for when you don’t have an army of thugs to do your biddin’ for you. The only reason I even agreed to fight you is that I knew you would have backup. It wouldn’t be much of a challenge if I went one-one-one with wrestling’s Mr. Glass and broke him again; I don’t want that blood on my hands.Before Eli can respond, James moves past him with a shoulder check that staggers him. Catching his feet and turning blood-red from anger and embarrassment, Buchanan shoots Edwards the look of a wounded and dangerous man hell bent on revenge.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:39:02 GMT -5
We're back with Derek Draven, the newcomer from Albany, New York. A newcomer to Lion's Road only, boasting nearly eighteen years of experience in the sport. He's locked up with Paulie Rod, the Prince of Little Italy. They jostle for position, but wind up breaking when neither man gains the upper hand. They circle around before locking up again, Draven drives his skull into Rod's head and launches him backwards, forcing him to do a backwards roll. Rod stops upright in the corner and stands back up, holding his head. Referee Buster Powell calls for him to advance and Rod does so, right at Draven - who cracks him with a headbutt to the face! Rod falls down, doubled over in pain and Draven pulls him up, not minding the blood one bit. He turns the poor guy inside out with the discus lariat that he calls the Scythe of Sorrow! CHAD GOMEZ
I don't know how necessary that was, I think that headbutt could've been enough but that's one hell of an exclamation point!Draven makes the cover! 1... ... 2... ... 3! As soon as Powell's three is made, Draven smiles as he stands up. Powell raises his arm and the fans seem a little bit unsettled by the man's body language, an almost cathartic release in victory.
Guerrilla journalism is not the usual MO of the Lion's Road video team, but sometimes drastic times call for drastic measures. Particularly when word breaks in the production truck that James Edwards is speaking with someone outside the locker room. So for that reason, the audience is treated to a series of twists and turns in halls as the show comes back from commercial. Finally, the tipsy-turvy trip ends as the prey, the Burning Heart in mid-conversation comes into view. Whoever he is talking to is obscured by poor lighting. JAMES EDWARDS
---yeah I get your concerns. We ain't exactly buddies, but here is the thing, man. I'm sick of guys like Eli thinkin' they can say whatever they want about me and I won't do nothing. I'm tired of being the kind of guy that walks away and stays quiet instead of taking the fight head on--James suddenly holds his hands up like he is trying to stop a car. JAMES EDWARDS
Hey! Just hear me out... please?James hesitates and looks at the ground for something to kick, and finding nothing but concrete; he stuffs his hands into his pockets in the manner of hobos begging for a meal. JAMES EDWARDS
Here is the thing, I meant what I said. I'm sick and tired of letting people walk all over me. But I'm also tired of walkin' into fights alone. Eli won't fight me straight up, and I can't beat the Hardliners on my own. You've stood by so many different people since I came here, and you've won time and time again. I think you are the best tag wrestler in the company, and you're a better pure fighter than I am. I need someone I can count on to watch my back and hold up his end of the match. Before you say no like all the others, just think about this for the rest of the night and get back to me.Edwards does not get a response. He just stands there and looks back at the floor and sighs, and Lion's Road fans can't help but wonder if the solitary fighter is about to be crushed by the weight of his struggle.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:39:08 GMT -5
THROWBACK THURSDAY - 12/8/2016
IRON CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
JAMES EDWARDS defending vs. AJ KNIGHT
JAKE AARONS:
This is your main event bout of the evening! It is for the Iron Championship! It is to be fought with a fifteen minute time limit or television time remaining! One fall, one submission, one knockout or points decision to decide the winner! Introducing first the challenger from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! He weighs in at two hundred and twenty pounds... AJ KNIGHT!Knight raises his arms, noticeably absent are his wrist gauntlets.
JAKE AARONS:
His opponent from Lexington, Kentucky! He weighs in at two hundred and four pounds! He is the current, reigning and defending Iron Champion! JAMES EDWARDS!Edwards holds the Iron title up before handing it to a stage hand. JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout...Aarons looks over and conspicuous by his absence is Cordell Garner, the ring crew shrugs and tell Aarons they don't know where he is and both Edwards and Knight deny having seen him. Xavier Price rushes back out to ringside for the second time in as many matches and slides into the ring. He quickly checks both men over and calls for the bell. CHAD GOMEZ:
What was that all about? Where's Garner?BASTIAN KRULL:
Good question, I was talking to him earlier - he was very excited about officiating this bout tonight. Both men loosen up as they circle about the ring, the size difference is obvious as Knight has fifteen pounds and three inches in height on the champion Edwards. The two men lock horns and jockey for position with Knight initially guiding Edwards back into the corner, but then he stops dead in his track and shoves him into the corner. Knight backs off with a smile on his face while Edwards looks unfazed and walks out of the corner to lock up once again. They grapple and this time, Knight skips the easy going part and shoves Edwards back into the corner. Knight backs off again and tells him to come forward again. Edwards does so and gets backed into the ropes with the collar and elbow tie-up, Knight begins to back up on the break but goes for a forearm shot that misses because Edwards ducks it! Edwards turns around and uses not one, not two but three right hand slaps on Knight - sending the challenger reeling across the ropes! Edwards grabs Knight and whips him into the ropes and as he bounces out, Edwards nails him with a Sambo suplex on the return! Edwards is quick to his feet and Knight staggers up rather quickly himself only to eat a jab! Knight swings wildly in retaliation, but the Iron Champion takes him down to the mat with as side headlock! BASTIAN KRULL:
What is particularly interesting to me is that both of these men are fan favourites, but not in the squeaky clean traditional sense. AJ Knight loves finding little ways to get under the skin of his opponent whether it's in the ring or through his words while James Edwards is a straight-laced individual. He doesn't care much for small talk, he's very introverted from my conversations with him. I think that his behaviour rubs people the wrong way and they forget that he is a very, very dangerous athlete inside the ring. Well disciplined in striking and while his ground game won't win any awards, he's still very solid on the mat.Edwards gets a one count on Knight, who quickly remembers to watch his shoulders on the mat... Knight swings his hips and uses Edwards' side headlock against him, cradling him into a pin! It also gets a one count before Edwards swings back into proper position. However, they don't stay there for long as AJ Knight makes his way back to his feet and backs Edwards into the ropes and shoots him out. Edwards comes back with a back elbow on the unsuspecting Knight, sending him to the mat. Edwards bounces off the ropes again and Knight jumps to his feet then leaps over Edwards and then turns to grab him on the return, looking for a hip toss but Edwards turns it back into a side headlock and takes his challenger back down to the mat. Knight gives up a quick one count again, but tries fighting back up to his feet. He gets to his knees and Edwards takes him down again and cranks on the hold, but Knight grabs Edwards' ear and pulls it! Knight gets a five count for it, and Edwards releases the hold when Knight lets go - holding his ear in pain. AJ gets up to his feet, rubbing his neck as Edwards pulls himself to his feet in the corner. Knight runs in and knees him in the solar plexus before using his left hand to push Edwards' face back and then popping him in the mouth with a big right!
CHAD GOMEZ:
A good ol' technical punch to the mush!Edwards stumbles out of the corner and Knight grabs his ear again, placing his other hand on the champion's neck and drives him head first into the adjacent top turnbuckle! He grabs Edwards and shoots him across to the opposite corner and charges in with a forearm but no one is home! Edwards ducks out of the way and Knight hits hard. He stumbles back out into a big slap from Edwards that rocks him! Edwards backs up into the ropes and rushes out... BOOT TO THE GUT FROM KNIGHT! Edwards doubles over in pain and stumbles over to the ropes where he topples out to the floor.
JAKE AARONS:
James Edwards has been deducted a point! Nine remain!BASTIAN KRULL:
Fans, if you're wondering about that call - I can only assume that Xavier Price recognized that it wasn't the kick that sent Edwards out of the ring, it was Edwards himself. He had a lot of momentum coming off the ropes, got kicked in the gut and took a spill to the floor. Edwards' urgency to get back into the ring speeds up a bit when a fan yells that he's only got a ten count and Price's count is at seven, Edwards hops onto the apron still reeling from the effects of the kick and gets grabbed by Knight. Edwards tries to strike him, but gets blocked and driven into the top turnbuckle! The Iron Champion falls to his knees on the apron and Knight hops out of the ring. As Aarons is telling us that Knight is now at nine points also, he grabs Edwards' foot and yanks him off the apron. He lands hard, back first across the edge of the apron and Knight smiles at his handy work and rolls back inside. He tells Price to count, but the referee wisely exits the ring and checks on Edwards first. Edwards insists he's OK and Price tells him he's going to start the count, Edwards begins to stir as Price gets back in at begins the count.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Remember, Bas! The titles can change hands on ring outs and disqualifications so Edwards could be in trouble!Edwards grabs the bottom rope at the count of eight and tries to pull himself in, but falls. Knight looks happy about it and turns around to celebrate, but Edwards leaps up and dives into the ring! The crowd pops huge as Edwards fights through the obvious pain (and huge mark on his back from where he hit) and clobbers Knight as he turns around with right hands! He backs him into the ropes, then kicks him in the gut. He locks on a front chancery and hoists him up... but Knight falls on top of him as his back can't hold the challenger in the air! 1... ... 2... ... 3-FOOT ON THE ROPE! Edwards gets docked a point, but I'm sure he doesn't mind one bit. Knight nearly trips over Edwards getting to his feet to yell at Price about the count, but "WOW DUDE" is all he gets besides the reconfirmation that the count was two. Knight kicks the ropes in frustration and turns around... SECOND GOSPEL! BICYCLE HIGH KNEE! Knight falls back against the ropes, then gets grabbed by Edwards who snapmares him over. Edwards bounces off the ropes and nails the Violent Gospel! The PK kick sends the already dazed Knight to the mat and Edwards goes to leap on top, but Price tackles him and calls for the bell. Edwards looks angry as all hell that Price tackled him especially considering the state of his back, but Price calmly explains the situation and Edwards begrudgingly nods. Aarons comes to ringside for the official announcement.
JAKE AARONS:
Referee Xavier Price has called a stop to this bout! Your winner via knockout and still champion - JAMES EDWARDS!The medical staff pile in and check on Knight, who's trying to get to his feet and protest the referee's call but the medical staff keep him stationary. Edwards takes his Iron title and in a rare show of extroversion, he walks to where the protesters stand and raises his title high before leaving. BASTIAN KRULL:
AJ Knight can argue that call as he likes and I'd be surprised if any athlete didn't. It's wired into you from your first day in a sport, if you get hit - get back up but the fact is, Knight was out. I don't know if it was the knee or the kick, but Price made the right call. These referees worked closely with various athletic commissions after the Johnny Ajax incident to educate themselves and ensure they recognize when a fighter has been knocked out. You may not think a pinfall after a knockout is a big deal, but there's a lot of variables there - a fighter can drive his forearm into his opponent's face on the pin and jar the head even more. So, I for one welcome the new safety precautions being taken.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Can't really disagree there.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:39:16 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS
Ladies and gentlemen, this singles bout is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first from Leksand, Sweden! He weighs in at one hundred and seventy five pounds... MATT "THE WRESTLING MACHINE" PULVER!Pulver raises his arms to a big reaction. JAKE AARONS
His opponent from Beaumont, Texas! He weighs in at two hundred and twenty eight pounds... CARL "STONEHANDS" WHITAKER! Whitaker holds his tag title high in the air as the fans give him a solid, but mixed reaction.
JAKE AARONS
Your referee for this bout is Xavier Price! The bell rings at the request of Xavier Price and both men step out from their corners. They circle around, sizing each other up before Whitaker proposes a knuckle lock to begin things. Pulver obliges and slowly locks his right hand with Whitaker's left, then they are about to do the same for the other side but Whitaker tries to sneak in a punch! Pulver dodges it and quickly wrings the arm he still has a hold of and transitions into a top wrist lock before tripping Whitaker to the mat. Pulver puts his knee on Whitaker's stomach, pushing on the wrist lock... and in one swift motion, transitions from that into a kneebar! The crowd oohs as Whitaker quickly gets up into a kneeling position to defend the submission. Pulver cocks his right leg back and hoofs Whitaker with an upkick that knocks him back down to the mat. Whitaker grabs Pulver's left foot and raises it, using his own right leg to push the leg away and free himself up from the kneebar. He stands back up, allowing Pulver back to his feet also. The OS crowd applauds this and Pulver nods.
SAM HEWITT
Matt Pulver showing some respect for Whitaker's escape.CHAD GOMEZ
A lot of people forget that Whitaker is a pretty good mat wrestler. I mean, if you have the power to knock someone's clock then I fully expect you to use it. He's so damn good at that, the opponents forget about his other skills. That's a brilliant advantage. Not that Matt Pulver is someone who's going to overlook that, he's a student of the game - he studies tapes all day and night. The Swedish Mat Machine and Ol' Stonehands circle around again, Whitaker offers a knuckle lock but Pulver chuckles and shakes his head. Whitaker goes for a takedown attempt but Pulver sprawls out, grabbing double underhooks before falling backwards! Whitaker is flipped over and Pulver makes a cover! 1... Whitaker throws his foot onto the bottom rope to break the hold. Both fighters get back on their feet and do some more sizing up, Whitaker fakes a jab and swings with his right hook but Pulver steps back and avoids it. Whitaker then shoots in, pressing Pulver against the ropes as he applies a waist hold. He pulls Pulver into the centre of the ring and tries for a belly to belly suplex but it gets blocked, Pulver pushes Whitaker away. Ol' Stonehands swings again, Pulver ducks and goes behind. Whitaker grabs his clasped hands and tries to pry them open, but sees an opportunity present itself and reaches down, pulls Pulver's left leg out from underneath him. Whitaker lands on top of it and yanks on it, Pulver sits up in pain and grabs at Whitaker's right arm... pulling it back. Pulver gets his right leg and crosses it across Whitaker's chest, forcing Carl to abandon his attack on Pulver's leg to defend the cross armbreaker attempt. Pulver starts to get his left leg over, ready to cinch the hold in when Whitaker pulls himself free and jumps into side control! CHAD GOMEZ
Uh oh! Pulver could be in trouble! You see what those fists do to a standing opponent! Imagine what they'd do to a grounded one!The crowd goes nuts as Whitaker begins laying in shots, Pulver doing his best to defend and slink into half guard. He does, but takes a few punches in doing so. Pulver holds onto Whitaker's wrists, preventing him from striking as he maneuvers his legs, trying to shove the Texas Bull off of him. Whitaker stands up in an attempt to improve position, but Pulver still has the wrists held. Whitaker pulls back, bringing Pulver into a seated position... the Swedish fighter kicks Whitaker's leg out from underneath him and clamps on a triangle choke as he falls! The crowd pops huge!
SAM HEWITT
And just like that... Matt Pulver escapes from the edge of defeat and has Whitaker in deep water!Whitaker hulks up, looking to slam Pulver out of the submission... Pulver wisely releases, landing on his feet. Whitaker backs off and returns his nod from earlier. Pulver takes a glance out at the crowd, then goes back to the task at hand. Whitaker is in his fighting stance, Pulver keeps an eye on that right hand... ready for it at any moment. Matt Wrestling fakes a shoot in, then smiles as Whitaker backs up. The two circle around again, getting ready to move in... LET'S GO PUL-VER!
LET'S GO PUL-VER!
LET'S GO PUL-VER!SAM HEWITT
Last time we were here in the Scenic City, Matt Pulver battled Julian Cutlass to a time limit draw and the fans clearly love the kid's never say die attitude. CHAD GOMEZ
Well, I'm sure a well timed punch to the face can adjust that attitude real quick.Whitaker grabs Pulver in a side headlock and tries to keep it standing, but Pulver struggles so much that Whitaker takes him down to the mat. Pulver reaches up, applying the headscissors to get Whitaker to release the headlock - and he does! Pulver scrambles, trying to isolate an arm for an armbar but Whitaker keeps a hold of it, preventing the Mat Wrestling Machine from doing so. Whitaker tries to get up, but Pulver clamps on a sleeper! Whitaker is flat on his ass! He grabs at the arms! He tries to turn his body! He gets to a knee, putting his arm between Pulver's legs... HE LIFTS HIM UP! FIREMAN'S CARRY! Pulver kicks wildly, lands on his feet! CLAMPS IT ON AGAIN! HE LEAPS ON WHITAKER"S BACK! WHITAKER BULLS BACKWARDS! CRASHES PULVER INTO THE TURNBUCKLES! Whitaker falls on all fours, gasping for air as Pulver tries to hold himself up in the corner! Pulver catches his breath and pulls himself onto the second rope - he leaps forward, a double stomp in mind... but Whitaker rolls out of the way! Pulver tries to roll through, but Whitaker jumps on into back side control! Whitaker grabs Pulver's head and is about to deliver a knee, but he slips out! Whitaker swings and misses, then tries to turn around quickly but gets leg kicked by Pulver! Whitaker is then grabbed in a clinch, repeated knees to the stomach and chest as Pulver pulls him into the centre of the ring! WHITAKER BREAKS FREE! BIG RIGHT H-NO! Pulver grabs the arm, hammerlocks it... grabs Whitaker's head, pushes it down and throws his leg over... AND FALLS BACK! MATT TRAP II! THE LEG IS HOOKED! 1... ... 2... ... 3! KICK OUT! IT'S TOO LATE! Pulver releases and rolls off, Whitaker curses as he rolls to his knees. Pulver gets his arm raised in victory as Whitaker looks at him from the other side of the ring. Ol' Stonehands stands up and spins Pulver around, the two stare each other down for what feels like an hour before Whitaker offers his fist. Pulver returns the bump and Whitaker exits the ring. SAM HEWITT
Matt Pulver picks up another win over the tag team champions. One was Eli Buchanan, tonight was Carl Whitaker. Unprecedented, Chad. I don't know how the Commission would go about this - does he get two shots? What if he wins in his first shot?CHAD GOMEZ
I think the kid needs to find a partner before he worries about all that. He's too busy trying not to hurt anyone's feelings. He's got two capable fighters in Ben Chrenshaw and AJ Knight... just pick one, you goof.SAM HEWITT
Carl Whitaker showing great improvement in singles bouts, despite his success lately with Eli Buchanan. I'm quite impressed. I'm very interested to see how the Hardliners match up against Matt Pulver - one of the only two time tag team champions here in Lion's Road. I can't wait for that one.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:39:19 GMT -5
NEXT WEEK!
The camera pans over the crowd. The fans are on their feet, anxiously awaiting more action. Suddenly, “Radio” by Wolfmother begins to play and after a few moments, "The Infinity Warrior" Kevin Moss steps out onto the stage. The fans welcome him with a huge pop. He is wearing a gold Rolex and dressed in a grey custom suit with the SKYFIRE Championship over his shoulder. There are tons of fans cheering for “The Infinity Warrior" and Kevin responds with his usual smile. SAM HEWITT
Here's a man we haven't seen since September, but as you can see by what's on his shoulder - he's been hard at work. He pauses in front of the video screen, gesturing to Mandeville Nelson who passes him a microphone. KEVIN MOSS
Kevin Moss has returned to Lion’s Road. This time, I am not coming empty handed.“The Infinity Warrior” pats the SKYFIRE Championship on his shoulder. Flashes from cameras can be seen throughout the arena. KEVIN MOSS
Even though I was making history in another company, I have never taken my eye off of this place. I always enjoyed working for Lion's Road and now I'm looking to re-establish my spot here. There is something that has never sat right with me. I have competed for several promotions and Lion's Road is the only one where I never found massive success. Sure, I was working my way up at a solid pace, but Mark Storm and I should have won those tag team titles. When I look back on it, he wasn't in the right place mentally to be on a cohesive team. I think the pressure of holding this title was too much for him.Moss once again gestures to the SKYFIRE Championship. KEVIN MOSS
But I was able to win this title off of Storm and now I am back in Lion's Road, with even bigger goals. The level of talent has always been incredible here, but now my game has evolved. I have picked up new skills and sharpened my old tools to create an even better version of myself.The fans pop. KEVIN MOSS
So that brings us to now. When I heard about the Roaring Rumble taking place next week, I knew I had the perfect opportunity to make my return. I literally want to jump right back in the mix and let every single person here know that I am back. Some of the new fans and names on the roster might not know me, but they will see one of the most dangerous and focused men in the business. I am a high level striker with experience that spans all over the world. Like I said, the competition in Lion’s Road has always been good, but I know I offer something different.He starts speaking more intently, now focusing directly on the camera. KEVIN MOSS
“The Infinity Warrior” will be entering the Roaring Rumble and I won't be coming alone. I always bring a legion of passionate fans that have elevated me to victory throughout my entire career. I fight for my fans and together we are nearly unstoppable. Make no mistake about it. I am not just signing up to take part in this Rumble, I'm planning on winning the entire thing.The fans cheer again as Kevin's music begins playing and the shot fades to black.
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Post by Office on Dec 6, 2017 14:39:24 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS
Ladies and gentlemen, this tag team main event bout is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first! He weighs in at two hundred and fifteen pounds... ALEXANDER "THE UNNATURAL" IRVINE! His partner is the current Heritage Heavyweight Champion! He weighs in at two hundred and four pounds... JAMES "BURNING HEART" EDWARDS!Irvine smirks as Edwards bows, but keeps an eye on Irvine. JAKE AARONS
Their opponents! First - he weighs in at two hundred and twenty pounds! AJ "THE CRUSADER" KNIGHT! His partner is the current King of Lions Heavyweight Champion of the World! He weighs in at two hundred and nineteen pounds... JULIAN "BLAZIN' KING" CUTLASS!The tension is no less on this side, but the two trust each other enough to each do their respective taunts.
JAKE AARONS
Your referee for this bout is Cordell Garner!Cutlass and Knight determine that AJ will start while Irvine and Edwards are a bit more argumentative about it. It gets to the point where referee Cordell Garner makes the decision for them - pointing to Irvine and telling Edwards to go to the apron. Irvine smirks as Edwards does so, but glares at the Wolf as he's exiting the ring. Irvine tells AJ to bring Cutlass in and the crowd wants it bad, but AJ shakes his head and points to Irvine then himself!
SAM HEWITT
Alexander Irvine wants Julian Cutlass in the ring, but AJ Knight just told him - it's you and I!Irvine again tells AJ to tag Cutlass in and the King of Lions holds his arm out, ready to go. AJ looks back at Cutlass... then rushes Irvine! Forearm to the face! He catches him off guard, knocking him down to a knee! AJ follows up with several more forearms, battering him down to both knees. He stands up, then begins stomping away on the back of Irvine, trying to flatten him to the mat. Irvine grabs the ropes in attempt to pull himself up, which draws Garner's attention as he steps in and backs AJ up. AJ allows Irvine enough time to get up to one knee, then grabs him and snapmares him over. He clamps on a chinlock with his left arm across the face of the former Heritage Champion, then takes his right fist and digs the knuckles down onto the bridge of Irvine's nose! AJ quickly grabs Irvine's arm and clamps on a standing armbar, the wrist and forearm over his shoulder and his hands pressing down on the bicep. Irvine quickly reaches out with his leg, grabbing the ropes to break the hold. SAM HEWITT
AJ showing a lot of fire and aggression in the early moments of this bout. Remember, this is his first match since that brutal Texas Death Match against Hammerstein two weeks ago. He's looking to get back on track with sights set on championship gold. He requested a bout with James Edwards, but got this instead since he's not cleared for singles competition just yet. Fair trade, Chad?CHAD GOMEZ
Yeah, I mean, the last thing you want to do is get into the ring one on one with Edwards at anything less than 110%. He gets to tie up with him in this one and should he score a direct fall over him, he gets to put himself in the Heritage title mix currently occupied by both of the Hardliners. AJ breaks, backs up and stomps on the shoulder. Irvine storms to his feet and gets in AJ's face. AJ dismissively shoves at the shoulder he just kicked, Irvine fires a forearm but AJ ducks it and clinches up. He backs Irvine into the corner and when Garner calls for the break, AJ slaps him a couple times in the shoulder and backs up. Irvine comes out and kicks AJ in the stomach, doubling him over. He hits AJ in the face with a left, then a right handed slap. AJ falls against the ropes and Irvine begins kicking at his chest, AJ falls to the ground and Garner backs him up but Irvine goes right back it - kicking AJ while he's down. Garner pulls Irvine back and AJ holds his chest in pain. Julian Cutlass walks around the ring post, reaches down and tags himself in as Irvine is getting a yellow card.
JAKE AARONS
Referee Cordell Garner has issued a yellow card to Alexander Irvine for disregarding the referee's instructions - his first public warning!The fans are LOUD as Cutlass climbs inside the ring, Irvine sees that he's finally getting what he wanted to start and moves Garner out of the way. The two men circle, Irvine hits him with a leg kick to the right leg, then a side thrust kick to the left knee. Cutlass steps back, bending his leg a bit and rubbing it. Irvine beckons him back into the centre of the ring and Cutlass comes out, lights Irvine up with consecutive leg kicks - going a bit higher with each one. Finally, the last one - a kick to the thigh sends Irvine tumbling to the mat right near his corner. His right arm up, holding his head... but he sees Edwards reaching down and yanks his arm away so the Burning Heart can't tag in. Irvine rolls into the centre of the ring and Cutlass beckons his BLR teammate to his feet, even offering his hand. Irvine snarls at him and gets up, the two circle around. Irvine goes for a jab, but Cutlass fires a leg kick that gets caught! Cutlass swats at Irvine, looking to palm strike him as he hops on one leg. James Edwards stretches out to make a blind tag! Irvine snaps off a Dragon screw in frustration, then gets up and shoulder checks Edwards as he passes him. Edwards looks as though he wants to turn and crack the Wolf with a good one, but instead grabs Cutlass' leg - putting it on the bottom rope then climbs onto the second and leaps off, stomping on it. He grabs Cutlass' leg and yanks on it, pulling him back into the centre of the ring. He grabs a hold of it with his other hand and turns Cutlass over, clamping on a single leg crab! CHAD GOMEZ
Sambo, do you think Cutlass hates Ben Chrenshaw?SAM HEWITT
I... wait, why?CHAD GOMEZ
The guy submits Cutlass with a single leg crab once and since then, a number of fighters have used it in an attempt to duplicate his success. I get it, I do - it'd be huge to tap out the King of Lions Champion but damn, he must be sick of this.SAM HEWITT
Maybe, but I can't fault them - you look at Cutlass' win/loss record and it sticks out like a sore thumb. Cutlass doesn't let it bother him, but if you're looking for something to focus an attack on - it's hard to ignore.Cutlass gets to the ropes with ease, but Edwards turns and grabs him by the leg, Irvine slaps Edwards on the back of the head but Burning Heart ignores it, pulling Cutlass into the centre of the ring. He clamps on a single leg lock and Irvine enters, grabs the other leg and does the same! Cutlass grabs his head in pain as Garner starts his ten count for Edwards. Edwards and Irvine staring each other down as they each crank on the hold, AJ Knight rushes in and stomps on both men to break up the hold - using his only save. Irvine gets up and grabs Knight, the two jostle for position until the Wolf gains the upper hand and throws AJ through the ropes to the floor. The yellow card foul goes unnoticed by Garner, who's trying to get Edwards to exit the ring. AJ pops back up and slides inside, Irvine grabs Edwards and throws him into the charging AJ! Irvine grabs Cutlass' leg, then slaps on a kneebar as Edwards and Knight argue and shove. Garner orders both men back to their respective corners and they begrudgingly oblige. Cutlass defends the hold well, relieving enough pressure to allow him to scoot backwards. He tries to reach for the ropes, but AJ slaps his hand and jumps in the ring. Irvine releases the hold and gets to his feet, taunting AJ as the Crusader rushes him. Irvine clinches him and the two trade shots at point blank, he spins Knight around and backs him into the corner. With a single arm clinch, he backhands Edwards in the face and exits the ring. CHAD GOMEZ
Is that the best tag ever? I think that's the best tag ever!
Edwards holds his face in pain and kicks in Irvine's direction, but the Wolf backs up. Edwards storms in, kneeing the hell out AJ's stomach. He slaps on a butterfly lock and snaps off a suplex, he gets up and springs off the ropes... VIOLENT GOSPE-NO! AJ ducks and grabs the leg, taking Edwards down! He climbs on the Heritage Champion's back and begins pummelling him as Irvine runs around the outside of the ring. Cutlass sees him coming and hops down, Irvine unleashes a wicked kick to Cutlass' knee, knocking him to down to a knee. He keeps firing until stage hands separate them, forcing Irvine back to his corner. Edwards gets up with some help from the ropes, AJ slams his forearm down across him a couple times then grabs a rear waist hold! He tries for a German suplex, but Edwards holds onto the top rope! Irvine slaps his hand, making a tag and forcing him to let go of the rope - AJ suplexes him! He holds for a bridge, but Garner tells him he's not the legal man! Irvine gets in and stomps AJ in the solar plexus on his way over to dropkick Cutlass in the knee, sending him off the apron! Irvine gets up and turns around into a flying forearm from the Mat Crusader! Irvine goes down, AJ roars to his feet and stomps the unholy hell out of Irvine's stomach! Cutlass grabs the ropes and pulls himself back on the apron and demands a tag, AJ smirks and pulls Irvine to his feet... he lays him back out with a swinging neckbreaker and slides out for the automatic tag. SAM HEWITT
I don't think we've seen one actual friendly tag for this entire bout. I can't really say I'm surprised, I guess, but still. Here comes the King of Lions and he doesn't look too happy about Irvine's antics in this match!Indeed, Cutlass grabs Irvine as he's trying to get up and palm strikes him! Irvine falls to a knee, but Cutlass stays on the attack. He tries for a second and gets it, but Irvine rises right back up and punches Cutlass in the face, then hits a kick to the leg! Cutlass is staggered! Irvine goes for a body kick, but Cutlass catches it and unleashes a palm strike that puts Irvine right on his back! Irvine rolls back up to his feet, throws a punch but the King of Lions ducks it and dumps his BLR teammate right on his head with a backdrop suplex! He covers! 1... ... 2... ... 3-NO! Edwards is halfway through the ropes, but goes back out when Irvine kicks out. Cutlass falls back against the ropes, Irvine rolls out of the ring and Edwards seizes the opportunity of the automatic tag and rushes in. Cutlass gets up only to eat a thrust kick that puts him back on the ropes. Edwards unleashes several body kicks, then clocks Cutlass with a backfist! He goes for a second, but a palm strike from the King of Lions finds its mark! Cutlass backs into the ropes to gain some momentum, charges out... SPIN KICK to the chest from Edwards! He grabs Cutlass.... FISHERMAN BUSTER! HE BRIDGES! 1... ... 2... ... 3-NO! Edwards glares at the referee, then pulls Cutlass up to his knees. Edwards backs into the ropes, Cutlass catches him coming in... TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER! Edwards' body crashes down across Cutlass' bad knee and the King of Lions is down on all fours in pain! Edwards arches his back and looks toward his corner, Alexander Irvine reaching in for a tag! Edwards crawls toward the corner... then reaches up and flips him the bird! Irvine bitches him out as Cutlass grabs Edwards' waist and yanks him up, ready to backdrop suplex him again! Edwards gets halfway up, but wiggles enough to get Cutlass to put him back down. ELBOW! ELBOW! ELBOW! Edwards breaks free, spins in place... FLYING KN-NO! Cutlass swats it away and grabs him again, hooking him up for the backdrop suplex! IRVINE KICKS HIS LEG! Cutlass goes down, rolling out of the ring. Irvine picks Edwards up and slaps him, telling him to tag "like a good partner!" but Edwards gets dropkicked from behind causing him to headbutt Irvine! Irvine goes down, Edwards gets school boy'd! 1... ... 2... ... 3! Knight explodes with the final count, leaping to his feet and seemingly exorcising a demon from one year prior. Edwards lays on the mat for a moment, then sits up. AJ notices, but keeps celebrating. Cutlass gets up on the outside, noticing Irvine next to him. Jimmy Winner comes out and collects the King of Lions' belt and helps him to the back then walks back out, looking to get Irvine. Irvine shoves him aside though and climbs up into the ring, AJ backs up into the corner as Edwards leaps to his feet. The two men get face to face! SAM HEWITT
Well, who didn't see this coming?Irvine gets shoved down by Edwards, but pops back up! Eli Buchanan hits the ring and decks James Edwards! Knight looks around, wondering if anyone's going to question him not getting involved. Irvine and Buchanan share a look, but both begin putting the boots to Edwards. AJ is torn, inching towards, then backing up. CHAD GOMEZ
Wow... look at this kid, he doesn't want to help!Knight finally says fuck it and goes to help, but Matt Pulver hits the ring! Buchanan takes a swing, gets blocked and dropped by a forearm! Irvine backs up, smirking and drops out of the ring. He applauds Pulver's heroic nature as he backs up the aisle. Pulver drops down to check on Edwards, while Knight stands there awkwardly. Pulver questions him, Knight shrugs and says something inaudible. Pulver shakes his head as we close out.
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Post by Office on Dec 7, 2017 23:19:55 GMT -5
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