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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:43:43 GMT -5
The opening montage finishes up and we cut to the broadcast booth.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Greetings from the Lion's Road! Welcome to Mane Event! Along with Bastian Krull and Chad Gomez, I am your esteemed host of the evening Mandeville Nelson! We are very excited because tonight is a big night! Not only do we get to witness the first ever singles encounter between Alexander Irvine and Matt Pulver, but we have also got a big time Iron Championship bout on the card as champion Ben Chrenshaw defends against the one and only Hammerstein!
CHAD GOMEZ:
Thank goodness there's only one. Mandy, I think tonight will show us what happens when you let a little boy sit at the big boy table. Hammerstein is a good talent, I will not deny you that... but Ben Chrenshaw is on a different tier entirely. Chrenshaw has defeated current number one contender Matt Pulver, not once but twice! He's defeated the King of the Lions Champion Julian Cutlass! And guess what? He made both of those men submit to the Wrinkle in Time. Just like he'll do to Hammerstein tonight. I'm sorry kids, but the fairy tale is over.
BASTIAN KRULL:
It'd be unfair to compare the likes of them to Hammerstein because they are indeed different tiers. Not to say that I don't think Hammerstein could get there, but I do not believe he's there YET. However, these last few weeks have shown us that Hammerstein might have Ben Chrenshaw's number. The initial match between the two that led to this one here tonight... a time limit draw. Yes, it was a standard ten minute match and not the twenty minute bout they'll be having tonight but the fact remains... Ben Chrenshaw did not finish Hammerstein in those ten minutes. Chrenshaw attempt at attacking him backstage even went awry and cost him some dough for breaking a door! CHAD GOMEZ:
I'm sure he's REALLY hurting financially after replacing a flimsy door.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Nonetheless, let's send it to the ring!JAKE AARONS:
This opening bout is to be fought to one fall with a ten minute time limit! "May Day" by Tomahawk is blaring through the speakers, much to the fans dismay.
JAKE AARONS:
Introducing first from Providence, Rhode Island! Weighing in at one hundred and seventy five pounds... JEREMY SQUIRE!Jeremy Squire, oblivious and ignorant to the abuse, is smiling at the fans and warming up in the centre of the ring as his music slowly fades out.
BASTIAN KRULL:
The unpalatable Jeremy Squire going one on one with a Lion's Road trialist in Billy Baker.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Unpalatable!? Jeremy Squire is a New England Beer Pong Champion! Show the man some respect!The opening keys of 'Invincible' by Deaf Kev echo through the arena as the crowd look towards the lion's mouth in anticipation. Out runs a fresh-faced young man clearly pumped with excitement and adrenaline. He rushes towards the fans in the front row and high fives a couple of out stretched hands, as well as a few non existent ones.
JAKE AARONS:
His opponent, from Santa Cruz, California and weighing in at one hundred and fifty five pounds... THE CALIFORNIA KID... BILLY BAKER!Billy pulls off his hooded jacket and tosses it into the crowd. An indifferent man in his thirties throws it back but Billy doesn't notice, as he climbs through the ropes and into the ring as the music dies down. The bell rings and Baker extends his hand towards the Rhode Island grappler, who looks perplexed. He returns the gesture with a wry smile before pulling the rookie towards him to deliver a knee to the gut.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Schoolboy error from... possibly a schoolboy in there.CHAD GOMEZ:
Oldest trick in the book! Squire laughs and whips the young rookie into the turnbuckle, as he buckles forwards and writhes on the mat in pain. Squire grabs him by the head with both hands and whips Baker into the ropes who makes a vain attempt at a reversal. Squire though, while not the most imposing of men, stands firm and laughs as Baker stumbles backwards across the ring onto his ass. He shakes his head in disbelief as the debutant gets to his feet and dusts himself off, gesturing for Squire to 'bring it'. Squire charges forward with his signature Bro Kick (Bicycle Kick) but Baker sidesteps as Squire catches his leg in the ropes and falls on his back. Baker looks down at his opponent, not really knowing what to do with the upper hand. He looks at the referee, Buster Powell, for guidance then around at the crowd who are egging him on. He clenches his fists and moves towards the grounded Squire, but the college frat boy jumps to his feet as Baker steps back, gritting his teeth at the missed opportunity. Squire moves towards him as Baker goes for an Irish whip into the corner, but Squire reverses and follows up with a running uppercut. He whips him into the opposite turnbuckle and repeats the process, before a third whip followed by a kick to the head of the young debutant. He looks around at the crowd gesturing to himself as Baker slowly climbs to his feet. Squire turns around, surprised to see his weary opponent standing. He bounces himself off the ropes and delivers the Bro Kick, this time going for the cover. 1... 2... NO! Squire breaks his own count, releasing Baker's leg. He pulls him up with a wide grin across his face. He hooks Baker's head under his arm and lifts him in the air before driving his head to the mat with a dragon suplex. Squire jumps to his feet and looks out at the jeering crowd. He yells out "I'm in control here!" as Baker once again rises to his feet, wearily. The crowd begin to cheer as Squire turns around and rolls his eyes. BASTIAN KRULL:
Young Billy Baker showing a lot of courage here!
CHAD GOMEZ:
That's stupidity!Baker stumbles around with his back to Squire, who runs at the novice grappler and drives him to the mat face first with a running bulldog. He jumps straight back to his feet and flips backwards with a standing moonsault (Violet Lies) before going for the cover. 1.. 2.. 3!
CHAD GOMEZ:
Wha-what!?
BASTIAN KRULL:
Weren't you rooting for him?
CHAD GOMEZ:
Ye-uh-no-yeah, yeah! I was! GO SQUIRE! Squire rolls out the ring and climbs to his feet to celebrate his win. He bows towards the crowd and flexes his muscles as his music begins to play. Meanwhile, Baker begins to rise to his feet. He stumbles around the ring, steadying himself on the ring ropes. The crowd begin to cheer as he looks around the arena at the applauding fans. He looks at Buster Powell and asks, "Did I win?" Buster though, apathetic to the frenzy, ignores him as Billy throws his hands in the air to celebrate either way. The crowd cheer as Baker hobbles around the ring thumping his chest.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Look at this goof!BASTIAN KRULL:
Even in defeat, the young man has endeared himself to this Wisconsin crowd. That's gotta count for something.
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:43:47 GMT -5
"Until the End" by Breaking Benjamin begins to play throughout the arena, and out comes AJ. wearing sunglasses but without his usual energy and enthusiasm. AJ takes the microphone and looks like for the first time he is speechless. The fans are chanting for him but AJ just stands there still at a loss for words. After about a minute of this AJ raises the mic to his mouth to speak. AJ KNIGHT:
I guess you all saw the finals of the Iron Road... which means you saw me come so incredibly close to my dream only to have it ripped away from me, with one swift kick to the skull.AJ pauses a clear look of frustration spreading across the face of the young lion AJ KNIGHT:
I'm not here to whine and cry and complain about things not going my way last week because that's not who I am.AJ turns his attention to the broadcast booth, particularly Chad Gomez.
AJ KNIGHT:
Chad, I heard your comment last week about the fact that I was going to complain and say Edwards isn't a man of his words and you can go fuck yourself pal!The entire audience seems shocked about the fact that came out of AJ's mouth, AJ's angered face turns to an embarrassed smile before he turns around and takes a short walk to compose himself. CHAD GOMEZ:
Watch your mouth! This is a family show! AJ KNIGHT:
Yeah, I'm not really in the best of moods tonight not because I lost last week, I'm a man... I can handle that. I hold no ill will towards James Edwards... in fact, I wish him the best - he's a solid competitor with one wicked kick.The protesters in the crowd start booing at this, even with sunglasses on you can just tell AJ's rolling his eyes AJ KNIGHT:
No, I'm pissed about this!
AJ removes his sunglasses to reveal that his eye is partially swollen shut, which draws a collective groan from the audience AJ KNIGHT:
Wow, is it really that bad? Well apparently it's even worse than it looks, because due to the way that connected with my head, out of concern for the healing process I'm not cleared for next week!This draws some heavy boos from the crowd as well as chants of "Ban that Kick" From the protesters at which AJ looks genuinely pissed AJ KNIGHT:
WOULD YOU GUYS SHUT UP??!! Knight exhales deeply. AJ KNIGHT:
Seriously, I'm the one who took the kick, I'm the one who was injured and I'm not calling for it to be banned! This is a dangerous business, it's a tough business and this happens. If we banned every move that's injured someone at some point, every damn move would be banned at this point! Unless one of you keyboard warriors has the balls to actually get into this ring don't tell us what is best for us okay?
And now the protesters are booing AJ who is again rolling his eyes.
AJ KNIGHT:
Now that the 'experts' don't like me anymore, allow me to address what's next for A.J. And the simple answer is, I don't know right now. I'm not giving up on the Iron Title though. So Chrenshaw, Edwards or Hammerstein, which ever one of you is the champion just know that belt will be around my waist no matter what it takes. I'm going to come back and fight harder than ever to get to where I need to be.A.J leaves to a mostly positive reactions, still being booed by the protesters, and some parents who brought their kids to the show.
LION'S ROAD ON TOUR
LAKE SUPERIOR EDITION
11/17 - Marquette, Michigan
11/24 - Superior, Wisconsin
12/1 -Duluth, Minnesota
12/8 - Thunder Bay, Ontario
12/15 - Sault St. Marie, Ontario
We cut back to the ring where all four members of the tag match are awaiting the opening bell. Heritage Champion Corey Cruelty and Grace Kazoulis decide that Cruelty will start out on their side while Emperor Ian and Brody Howitzer resort to a game of rock, paper, scissors for their determination. Ian wins after referee Robbie Morris tells Brody that rocket is not an option and therefore he loses. Ian walks up to Cruelty and shoves him, the two similarly sized men jaw jack back and forth before Ian shoves him again. Cruelty begins firing forearm shots into the Emperor's cranium, but Ian quickly gets a knee lift on the champion and backs him into the ropes. He shoots him out and goes for a clothesline, but the Heritage Champion ducks and comes back with a Yakuza kick! Ian eats it and doubles over, Cruelty grabs an arm and applies a wringer before backing up into his corner and letting Grace tag herself in. Kazoulis comes in and double axe handle smashes the shoulder of Ian. She takes over on the arm wringer as Cruelty leaves the ring.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Well, there he goes. He's with her.BASTIAN KRULL:
Yeah, Emperor Ian seemed a bit confused about who's side he was on in this tag match during his promo. I'm happy he's very willing to speak about his political beliefs, but I'm not sure that it applies within the confines of the squared circle.Ian backs Grace into the ropes and shoots her off, Howitzer levels Grace from behind as she runs by him drawing her attention. She turns and clocks him, but allows Ian to club her in the back and gain the upper hand. Ian backs off, taking the attention of referee Brian Shelzi with him and Howitzer grabs her in a clinch and uses the top rope to choke her! Ian comes back as Howitzer releases and tags him in, the action hero drags Kazoulis off the ropes and levels her with a right hand! He grabs her and hoists her up... dropping her throat first across the top rope again! She falls back into the centre of the ring and Howitzer turns her onto her stomach and applies a headlock as she gets up to her knees. He tries to drop forward for a bulldog, but Kazoulis begins elbowing him in the sternum! She breaks free and hits the ropes, but Howitzer drives his knee into her midsection and drops her back down to her knees.
BASTIAN KRULL:
I'm not really interested in what he just said to her.Indeed, Howitzer uttered something apparently rude as the front row lets him have it as he smiles and pulls her up into the side headlock again. Kazoulis though hoists him up and backdrop suplexes him! She turns and reaches out for Cruelty, but has got a long way to go. Howitzer rolls out of the ring and the auto tag brings in Emperor Ian again, who charges and pulls Kazoulis up and drags her back to their corner. Howitzer isn't there yet though and Ian has to contend with a fired up woman and certainly not in the way he'd have liked, Kazoulis shoteis him and falls back to her knees. Ian rushes across the ring, clocks Cruelty off the apron and charges into a Kazoulis waist lock! She hoists him up in a bear hug and begins shaking him like a rag doll! She swings him right into a backbreaker and Ian stiffens his back out as the fans let out a OOOOOH! in response to the crack they heard. Howitzer grabs Ian and drags him out of the ring, climbing in himself and clubbing Kazoulis on the back before she can make the tag to Cruelty, who just now got back on the apron. CHAD GOMEZ:
This team of Ian and Howitzer isn't doing too bad. They're doing a decent job of isolating Kazoulis and keeping her from making the tag.
BASTIAN KRULL:
They seemed to have put their initial Rock, Paper, Scissors troubles behind them and are now working as a cohesive unit in control of this match.
As quickly as he says it, Kazoulis turns and scoop slams Howitzer! She backs into the corner and tags in Cruelty, who comes right in and pulls Howitzer to his feet. He knees him a few times as he backs him up into the ropes, then shoots him out. Ian makes a blind tag that Cruely doesn't see, but the Heritage Champion kicks Howitzer in the gut and plants him into the mat with the facebuster! Ian hits the ropes and takes down the champion with a spinning heel kick! Howitzer rolls out and Ian pulls the champion up and does a go behind, he half nelsons him and tries to hoist him up for the Imperial Plex, but it gets blocked! Cruelty turns and knees Ian in the gut and quickly pulls him in... OBLIVION PILEDRIVER! Kazoulis leaps off the apron and goes after Howitzer to ensure he can't make the save as Cruelty rolls Ian on his back! 1... ... 2... ... 3!
BASTIAN KRULL:
The piledriver claims another victim! Heritage Champion Corey Cruelty and Grace Kazoulis pick up the victory! Cruelty grabs his belt and rolls out of the ring, Kazoulis goes for a high five but Cruelty just gives her a look and shakes his head as he walks by. She shrugs and celebrates with the audience instead, slapping a few fans' hands.
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:43:50 GMT -5
A pair of stagehands rolling a red carpet across the mat, with two more bringing a pair of director’s chairs into the ring, setting them to face each other.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Oh, man! Another edition of the Ken Starr Show! Last week's was riveting television! He dropped some bombs on the former King of the Lions Champion Robb Daniels that made me, and social media really think about things. He has a big following on Twitter and Facebook, did you know that, Bas?
BASTIAN KRULL:
That's great.Right on cue, the delightfully cheesy sounds of the eighties’ Tears for Fears hit, ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’, takes over the arena, sending this crowd into a bit of an uproar. Around the fifteen second mark Kenneth emerges from behind the curtain, jeans and sneakers with an open blazer worn over a clearly custom-made and now his signature ‘no Hot Pockets’ t-shirt. He raises the mic in his right-hand up to wave, but the crowd wants no part of him.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Look at this crowd, no respect for the hard-working host!
BASTIAN KRULL:
They know, I'm sure they remember last week.
CHAD GOMEZ:
They should respect him! He's the Charlie Rose of professional wrestling! By the fifty second mark Kenneth makes his way to the ring, rolling under the bottom rope. He climbs up with one foot on the second rope and the other on the first, mic raised in the air just as the chorus goes off ‘Eve-ry-body Wants to Rule the World". The music begins to fade away as Kenneth makes his way to the center of the ring, standing in front of his chairs. KENNETH STARR:
Good evening, ladies and gents!BOOOOOOOOOOOO~! Kenneth lets out a chuckle at the crowd response to his greeting. KENNETH STARR:
Why boo me? Do I not bring you hard-hitting questions? Did I not expose Robb Daniels’ true intentions, that he was about to turn his back on the Lion’s Den? He was going to take his ball and go home... and you boo ME?!The booing intensifies and Kenneth’s expression changes to a look of smug distaste.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Kenneth Starr is not doing anything to endear himself to our fans tonight.CHAD GOMEZ:
Journalism isn’t a popularity contest.KENNETH STARR:
Let’s move on. Tonight my guest is one that has been at the center of controversy, and it didn’t just start with his Iron Road victory. Yes, I’m speaking of James Edwards, the owner of the Violent Gospel kick.The cameras pan out to the Anti-Gospel section, catching groups of protesters holding “Ban Violent Gospel” signs. BASTIAN KRULL:
Kenneth stirring up a recent hot button issue here, over a move that allegedly ended Johnny Ajax’ Lions Road career.CHAD GOMEZ:
I wonder what his stance on the move will be?
KENNETH STARR:
So at this time, I’d like to introduce my guest this evening, the winner of the Iron Road... James Edwards!“Once More Round’ the Sun” by Mastodon hits and Edwards walks through the lion’s mouth and down straight to the ring. Once inside, Kenneth offers his hand to James who shakes it before the two take their seats.
KENNETH STARR:
Thanks for taking my offer, James. You’re someone who is at the center of a lot of discussion as of late…James nods. KENNETH STARR:
Let’s get right to it. You see the signs out there right now...Kenneth points at the Ban Violent Gospel section. KENNETH STARR:
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen these signs. Your opponent last week, AJ Knight, even referenced it. Johnny Ajax was forced out of Lion’s Road because of it, allegedly anyway... yet here you sit, still using it. The question on everyone’s mind then…..Kenneth draws out the question for little more than dramatic effect, the crowd hinging on his delivery like an old door.
KENNETH STARR:
The question James... is why do you keep using it?James stares blankly at the former Pro Wrestling Illustrated writer.
KENNETH STARR:
Is it like a security blanket, you never go into a match without it? Most talents don’t continue to use a move that has known injury implications... especially so soon after the initial report. Are you not creative?
BASTIAN KRULL:
Not very smart to goad a man with those credentials.
CHAD GOMEZ:
He's doing his job, he's not asking easy questions. He wants real, substantial answers and besides, Starr is not under the wrestlers' insurance. You can't lay a hand on him! James again retorts with simply a blank stare. This prompts Kenneth to get up from his chair, getting inches from James’ face with the mic. KENNETH STARR:
Are you scared, James? I think you’re scared! I think you're scared of what will happen if you don’t have that crutch to lean on! You’re probably so insecure, you wouldn’t even have won the Iron Tournament if you didn’t have that move at your disposal….The crowd lets out a gasp at that bombshell of a question.
KENNETH STARR:
Go ahead James! Answer the question. Are you here solely to injure people in your pursuit of championship gold? Do you have so little faith in your own ability, that the only way you can get to the top is to take out anyone who may be better than you?! James Edwards... the floor is yours!Edwards gestures for the microphone. Starr readily obliges, albeit with some hesitation due to the the reputation of the man sitting across from him. James stays remarkably calm considering what he was just accused of. He momentarily places the mic in his lap and digs for something in his pocket, finally producing a folded sheet of paper that he carefully unwraps. JAMES EDWARDS:
Julian Cutlass’ Blazin’ Kick. Corey Cruelty’s Oblivion. Alexander Irvine’s Awakening. The Rooster’s Dutch Death Spike. Takamura’s Tiger Strike. Matt Pulver’s Pulverizer. Grace Kazaoulis’ Law of the Jungle. Your wife’s Starrstruck. All moves that either target the head, drop somebody on their head, or try to choke the air supply comin’ and goin’ from the head. All legal and able to be used in the ring.Edwards holds up the sheet of paper high in the air. JAMES EDWARDS:
Now y’all at home keepin’ tally can add another move to the list: my Violent Gospel.The protesters in attendance hiss at the news. For a split second Edwards’ lips curl in disgust before he regains his composure and waits for the din to die down so he can resume speaking.
JAMES EDWARDS:
What I hold in my hand is a decision is a declaration from Lion’s Road management confirmin’ the status of the Violent Gospel, but it also officially clears me of any responsibility for Johnny Ajax’s injury. As a result I ain’t gonna face any suspension or fine, and as far as I’m concerned this whole deal is behind. I don’t give a damn what those people holdin’ the signs think about me.Again, Edwards is cut off by a small, but loud chorus of boos.
JAMES EDWARDS:
If you any of ya had done a damn bit of research, you’d have found that I’ve gone on record as being against some of the forms of brutality that happen in this sport. You don’t see me attackin’ people backstage--with a few exceptions I deeply regret. You didn’t see me attack Ajax, Hawkins, or Knight when they were prone after the fight. I gave em’ their space. I consider this a sport and anything that happens in between the bells is what happens in a sport. If y’all want something to throw a shit fit about, why don’t you go after the dishonorable pieces of trash that use this business as a license to hurt people or the promoters that let em’ get away with it. Or you could keep your kids from watchin’ the show or not buy tickets. But nah, that’s too logical. Instead, y’all want me to do some half-assed apology tap dance and then as soon as that happens you’ll want me fired because it is easier to make someone the patsy instead of focusin’ on the real problem.
The crusaders go to boo again. This time they are drowned out by a sea of applause from the remainder of the audience who clearly admire Edwards’ stand. JAMES EDWARDS:
Thank you. It’s good to know that majority of the people in this arena still use common sense. I guess I went about the long way of getting here, but let me answer your question Ken. I’ll stop usin’ this move if it was banned. Why? Simple, I like the move. I’m attached to it, just like every fighter is to their pet moves. My fondness has an origin, though. Last year when I was still with Fight One, I had a crazy bastard named Johnny A.M. chase me around for a month because he wanted a fight. He was supposedly crippled in the knee. I wasn’t about to and I still won’t fight a crippled man. A.M. made my life a livin’ hell. He damaged my ring gear, slashed my car’s tires, and jumped me after it turned out his bum knee was fine. How do you get a crazy SOB like that to leave you alone? You gotta put him down and put him down hard, and during our fight only one move got me my life back: a running PK kick. It was my salvation, my violent deliverance. That’s why I call it the Violent Gospel. I love it because it saved my career.Edwards offers the microphone back to Starr. Kenneth takes the mic, amid a muffled chuckle or two under his breath, shaking his head. KENNETH STARR:
So, that’s what your publicist told you to say, right? Real cookie cutter like. But I’m not here to interview your publicist - I’m here to interview YOU. A growing epidemic of this industry, is concussions. The affliction is growing so rampant in fact, that some companies are facing...class action lawsuits, over concussions suffered over a decade or three ago. Ajax was quite clearly retired by that kick - the kick that concussed him yet again.Kenneth looks up from the mic, staring a hole through James as he continues. KENNETH STARR:
If you were really all about the sport, the competition, the ‘thrill of the hunt’ as it were. In the spirit of competition...you’d recognize the very real dangers of concussions. And you’d concede to the point of the protestors, retire the move, and find something else. But you haven’t. No, you’ve remained stalwart in your position... you’re adamant about giving up ‘the Kick that won you the Tournament’.
Kenneth winks at the sly reference that is likely to go over most fans’ heads.
KENNETH STARR:
James, the after-effects of even a single concussion are well-documented for having far reaching consequences, those are consequences that never fully go away one-hundred percent. But I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know.He hands the mic back, motioning the floor is his yet again. Edwards looks miffed that Starr is trying to put words in his mouth. CHAD GOMEZ:
This is better than the Presidential debate.
BASTIAN KRULL:
That's not saying much.JAMES EDWARDS:
Look man, you wanted me to answer your question, I did. That was a hundred-percent me. You’re right about concussions, but here is the thing though, every move I listed a few minutes has a chance of doing something nasty. If you and the rest of those assholes with the signs are gonna go after me and my move, then you should go after everybody else too. I got a question for you though: would you be throwin’ this much heat if Sarah’s enziguri knocked Ajax out?Edwards holds the mic back out to Starr
KENNETH STARR:
Wrestling isn’t ballet, that is a point we can both agree on. We tell the kids not to try this at home, bones get broken, careers shortened. But here’s the thing; while you’re right most moves have significant risk... thousands of performers take superkicks for a plate of nachos and come out of it fine. You give a superkick and concuss a man out of his career. You give a superkick and scare bright talents - talents like AJ Knight, for example. At some point, there comes a time when you have to realize there’s a line drawn... and you’ve crossed that line.Kenneth smirks as he adds his last point.
KENNETH STARR:
...and Sarah wouldn’t concuss someone with her enziguri. She is efficient in the ring. The comment came off boastful and smug, a feeling added to by his matter-of-fact demeanor. Edwards refuses to take this one lying down, he snatches the mic from Kenneth’s hands and steps a closer than Starr would like.
JAMES EDWARDS:
Don’t you ever lecture me about endin’ careers, when that two-bit hack of a fighter you call a wife jumped the Rooster after the bell. Don’t talk to me about sport when you and that bitch disgrace this ring with shit like that.KENNETH STARR:
Jumped? You must be mistaken... I watched Sarah clearly pin Van Der Fossil one, two, and three! We even have it on footage.BASTIAN KRULL:
Kenneth with a bit of revisionist history here!
JAMES EDWARDS:
Horseshit. She hit him in the balls and the ref called for the bell then he went down to the mat. When he tried to get back up, that’s when she decked him.
KENNETH STARR:
I’m sorry, I’m afraid I don’t recall that moment. Maybe I can reeducate you though on what happened. Roll it!A quick video appears on the Pollovision, which the crowd turns their attention to. KENNETH STARR:
Plain as day. Just like this...Knowing what happened to Ajax as a result of that, the protesting group gets loud in response. More fans have seemingly taken Starr's side in this, but Edwards still has a vocal group of supporters. Edwards can only curse under his breath and shake his head in disgust at the doctored footage. KENNETH STARR:
As I said James... plain as day.CHAD GOMEZ:
That's how I remember it, too. Yes.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Sure, crop the footage to show what's convenient. Edwards not so politely tells Starr where he stick his footage. He stands up and knocks over his chair as he approaches Starr, the crowd gets loud and AJ Knight slides into the ring. Starr takes this chance to beeline for the exit as Knight looks to be calming Edwards down. Edwards points to the protest, Knight clearly says "fuck 'em" before removing his sunglasses. His eye doesn't look great, but he holds no hard feelings as he extends his hand. The two shake as Knight tells Edwards, "I'd like a rematch. Especially if you win". Edwards chuckles and nods before exiting and leaving Knight in the ring.
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:43:55 GMT -5
BASTIAN KRULL:
After the brutal attack on Chuck Cooper, it's once again time to see Alexei Smirnov in action! Hopefully this time he'll wait until the match start before attempting to murder his opponent.
CHAD GOMEZ:
He got away with it once, I doubt he can do it again without repercussions. And by the way, he will enter the ring first, at least there''s no backstabbing this week.JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought to one fall with a ten minutes time limit. Making his way to the ring, from the terrace of Marakana Stafium in Belgrade, Serbia! He weighs in at two hundred and sixty pounds... ALEXEI SMIRNOV!As the first beats of "Head kicked in" by Riot blares from the speakers, he lion's mouth open, revealing Alexei standing with a balaclava to cover his face. He holds something in his right hand, which turns out to be one of those red pyros used in soccer stadiums. He lights it up, twirling it as he walks down the aisle, followed by a red-ish fog. BASTIAN KRULL:
Here comes the Hooligan. He's asking for a microphone, is he going to address last week's events?CHAD GOMEZ:
Pretty sure he will, but I wouldn't expect any sort of apology.
BASTIAN KRULL:
No kidding...After removing the balaclava, Alexei waits for the music to fade down. Speaking anyways, that can be a little tricky, since the fans didn't forgive nor forget what he did one week ago, and they are definitely not hiding their disdain for his actions. The noise of their boos is almost defeaning.
ALEXEI SMIRNOV:
My name...That's all he's able to say, before being forced to stop by the whistles and screams of the Milwaukee crowd. ALEXEI SMIRNOV:
Oh come on! As if you actually care about that kid! I am pretty sure you don't even remember his name...Suddenly an embarrassed silence fills the Arena. It takes a few seconds before someone shouts Chuck Cooper's name, and a chant for the unlucky guy starts out.
ALEXEI SMIRNOV:
You actually do... Good for you! You better keep it in mind, because what I did to Chuckie, wasn't personal. It could have been anyone, really, he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. He should thank me anyway, I made him relevant for one night...Once again the fans show him their love with a massive round of boos.
ALEXEI SMIRNOV:
I made an example out of him! You remember his name just because of what I did to him, and that's the best thing he could ever ask for. Because, as I make my way to the top of this place, I will leave a trail of countless broken bodies behind, and honestly I can't bother remember all their names. So, as far as I am concerned, they will all be Chuck Cooper, and end up in a hospital room, just like him. Please, Chuck Cooper number two, come and get your fuckin' head kicked in!Mandeville Nelson rises from his chair and picks up a microphone. MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Actually, Alexei. You won't be having a match tonight because of your actions last week. I've received word from LR Officials that next week though, you'll be in the ring with someone who's a little closer to your size and someone who has an affinity for attacking people before and after matches like you do. Alexei Smirnov vs. Kris Slade, next week in Green Bay!The crowd pops.
ALEXEI SMIRNOV:
Chuck Cooper, Kris Slade. It doesn't matter to me. I will kick his head in just the same.Smirnov exits the ring without issue, Nelson hurriedly goes back to his seat before he reaches the area near the broadcast booth just in case.
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:44:01 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought to one fall with a ten minute time limit! Already in the ring from San Francisco, California, weighing in at two hundred and thirty pounds... Kaden Night!"Superstar" by Pegboard Nerds/Krewella plays as the lights flash red and black with the beat of the music. Sarah Starr then makes her way out of the lion's mouth as a solid red spotlight shines on her.
JAKE AARONS:
Being accompanied to the ring by Kenneth Starr from East Rochester New York, weighing in at one hundred and thirty pounds... SARAH STARR!Sarah and Kenneth continue towards the ring, arguing with the fans as they do. Someone throws a La Cucaracha foam cockroach at Sarah but Kenneth bats it to the ground and stomps on it. Sarah reaches the ring and waits for Kenneth. As he reaches the steps, he takes her hand and helps her up them. She then steps under the middle rope and into the ring as a red star spotlight flashes around her before the lights turn back on.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Sarah Starr has garnered a huge amount of attention since arriving here in Lion's Road.
BASTIAN KRULL:
For all the wrong reasons. There's no denying her talent, but there's also no denying that Kenneth Starr has been a major presence in her matches.
CHAD GOMEZ:
He's a supportive husband, you need to relax, Bas.The bell rings as Sarah looks at Kaden across the ring. The rookie decides to start things off quickly and charges at Night. She screams and goes for a clothesline but the crafty veteran proves to be one step ahead when he hits a drop toe hold sending Sarah's head crashing directly into the top turnbuckle. The fans let out a cheer as Sarah falls to the mat, holding her forehead. It doesn't take long for Kenneth to intervene, pulling his wife under the bottom rope and looking at her forehead. The referee walks over and informs Kenneth to let her get back into the ring but Kenneth insists he has to make sure she doesn't have a concussion.
BASTIAN KRULL:
That was an excellent counter by the veteran, Kaden Night. The inexperience of Sarah Starr on full display right now.CHAD GOMEZ:
Give her a break, she'll be back on her feet in no time. She's a STARR!BASTIAN KRULL:
Speaking of a break, she's taking one right now outside the ring.Sarah slowly slides back into the ring, but Kaden doesn't give her a chance to mount any offense as he hops across the ring charismatically and as Starr reaches her feet, she's rolled up in a small package pin by Night. ONE TWO KICKOUT!
BASTIAN KRULL:
Another savvy move by Night who is impressive here so far.Sarah goes to stand up after the kickout, but quickly crumbles back to the mat and holds her ankle. She crawls to the corner, cradling her ankle in her hands as Kenneth shouts to the referee to make sure she's okay. As the referee approaches Sarah, Kenneth calls out to Kaden. Kaden walks towards the rope and Kenneth tells him to lean out so he can talk to him. As Kaden sticks his head under the top rope, Kenneth reaches up and pokes him in the eyes. Night falls back to the mat, clutching at his eyes and kicking his legs as Sarah suddenly has a magic recovery and tells the ref 'I'm all better'. She stands to her feet and shakes out her 'bad ankle' while walking a circle around the fallen Night.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Hey! It's a miracle, her ankle is okay!
BASTIAN KRULL:
This is disgusting. Kaden Night had the advantage but again the Starr's use the numbers game to get ahead.Sarah lifts Night off the mat and hits a quick European uppercut that sends him backwards. He bounces off the ropes as Sarah then hits a picture perfect dropkick. The naturally athletic redhead kicks up from the mat to her feet as the fans boo. She blows a kiss to each side of the ring before walking back to her fallen opponent and placing multiple stomps to his chest. After admiring her work she turns her back to Night and shouts towards the fans before hitting a standing moonsault. She hooks a leg for a pin attempt. ONE TWO KICKOUT! Sarah smacks the mat in frustration at the near fall. BASTIAN KRULL:
Starr showing her red hot temper here.
CHAD GOMEZ:
And her red hot talent, Bas.Starr lifts Night up once more and the aging wrestler appears to be on wobbly legs. Sarah throws a kick towards him but instinctively he grabs her leg. Sarah looks worried momentarily, before smirking as she hops on one foot. Suddenly, she hits an enziguri kick that thuds off the side of Kaden's head as he drops to the mat.
CHAD GOMEZ:
STARRSTRUCK! That has to be it!Sarah slowly stands back up and places her right foot on the chest of Night, for a pin. ONE TWO THREE! Sarah removes her foot from Kaden's chest and brushes her hands over him with a smile on her face. Kenneth joins her in the ring and meets her in the centre, lifting her hand up in celebration.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Like her or not, Sarah Starr is back to her winning ways in Lion's Road with an impressive victory over Kaden Night.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Kaden was Starrstruck, but I think *I'M* Starrstruck. Look at her. Kenneth is a lucky man.
BASTIAN KRULL:
The Starrs still have a date with La Cucaracha and Jan van der Roost next week, so we'll see if they can get a measure of revenge to finish off our current tour.Kenneth helps Sarah out of the ring as the two Starrs march towards to backstage area with smiles on their faces.
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:44:05 GMT -5
JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought to one fall with a ten minute time limit! First from Corvallis, Oregon! He weighs in at one hundred and eighty one pounds... JOEY BAILEY!Tony Bently rubs his partner's shoulders as the duo look down the entrance aisle.
JAKE AARONS:
His opponent... from Ungava Bay, Quebec! He stands at six foot six inches tall and weighs four hundred and fifty pounds... THIS IS KRAKEN!The arena goes pitch black. A loud voice yells "Libérer le Kraken" and a spotlight shines down on the lion's head, which opens up and out strolls Eli Buchanan, laughing. He turns back and points as Kraken slowly makes his way out. Eli beckons and leads the behemoth down the aisle. As they approach the ring, the pair stops and Kraken removes his helmet and places it on the ring apron before climbing up the stair and entering the ring with Eli. Kraken goes to stand behind his helmet, while Eli stands off to the side. The monster raises his arms into the air and yells "Aucun survivra!" as steam shoots out of the helmet.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Look at the size of this guy!
CHAD GOMEZ:
They don't skip their wheaties in Ungava Bay.
BASTIAN KRULL:
I guess not.
JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Buster Powell! Kraken spreads his arms out and yells in French seemingly for Joey Bailey to challenge him. Bailey turns to Tony Bently and laughs, telling the his partner that he doesn't speak "Surrender" before turning back to Kraken who blasts him with shot upside the head. Bailey stumbles into the corner and Buchanan's newest client begins unloading on him first with body shots, then just senselessly blasts the Oregon native with forearms to the head. Referee Buster Powell actually busts out some French to tell Kraken to back off, and the monster of a man does so briefly. Although he has been roughed up, Bailey tries to use this moment to catch Kraken off guard, but the big man takes his shot and then lariats him! Bailey gets immediately yanked back to his feet and Kraken pulls him up, then slams him down to the mat. Eli Buchanan applauds his client on the outside and implores him to crush! Kraken nods and hits the ropes... BIG SPLASH! He covers! 1... ... 2... He goozles him and pulls him up, leg still hooked... hoists him HIGH into the air and slams him down to the mat with a sickening thud. He holds for the cover. 1... ... 2... He pulls him up the exact same way again... and delivers the leg trap chokeslam a second time! 1... ... 2... ... 3! Eli Buchanan skips up the aisle to Mandeville Nelson, who's standing there waiting for him. Kraken climbs over the ropes and makes his way down to them. ELI BUCHANAN:
Did you miss me, Mandy? MANDEVILLE NELSON:
How can I miss you when you don't go away long enough?
ELI BUCHANAN:
Oh, but that ninety days only applied to the Agents of Pain. I'm sorry, Mandy, but that means I'm free to return whenever I want and I picked tonight.
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Who's this g-
ELI BUCHANAN:
Quiet. I want to thank Hammerstein. Without him, I would've never been freed of the dead weight that those two goons had proven themselves to be. He opened the door for me to go and find THIS monstrosity and bring him back with me.He pats Kraken on the chest, who laughs menacingly at the camera.
ELI BUCHANAN:
You see, I had an an epiphany the night I was dragged out of the arena. These retched fans are to blame for everything. They look upon the competitors that battle in this ring as gods, who they worship with they shouts of praise and applause. The fans view the wrestlers who battle before them as superheroes. Well let me tell you something, superheroes aren't real, but monsters very much are.The crowd boos loudly, which only seems to encourage Eli. ELI BUCHANAN:
Our game plan is simple, I will release my Kraken upon all that I see fit. We will destroy your falls gods and in their place leave nothing but chaos and destruction. He stops to laugh and lick his lips. ELI BUCHANAN:
Fear not though because a certain few of those here that we deem worthy will be able to call upon my monster's services... for a price. All those that stand with us and fill our bank accounts will be spared. Those though that stand against us will be destroyed.Kraken grabs the mic from Mandy and yells into it. KRAKEN:
Je suis la douleur! Je suis destruction! Aucun ne sera épargné!The two walk away ending the scene.
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:44:12 GMT -5
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
It was two weeks ago when Robb Daniels returned to Lion's Road in a bid to renegotiate his contract after losing the King of the Lions Championship three weeks earlier to Julian Cutlass. Of course, the fact that Daniels ran down to the ring in the already chaotic scene after the Pride Championship match between the Streak and Black Lion's Road shows you that the negotiations were a success. Daniels dropped Cutlass with the Picture Perfect Stunner. CHAD GOMEZ:
Have we got him on the line yet?
Suddenly the video screen changes to Robb Daniels standing beside his wife Lauren inside their Knoxville Home. Daniels is wearing his typical black suit and neck tie. Lauren is looking beautiful in her long black dress and her hair up.
ROBB DANIELS:
Welcome to my Home. My apologies for not being able to make the flight to Milwaukee. I mean it’s unfortunate for those of you who don’t get to see me but one visit to Wisconsin in consecutive weeks is all I can handle. Honestly though I assume you all understand that if you didn’t have to live in the asshole of America then you probably wouldn’t be there anyway.Boos from the Milwaukee natives.
ROBB DANIELS:
I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! I saw some very interesting costumes on Twitter. The best costume I saw this year was worn by Julian Cutlass as he had the King of Lions Championship fastened tightly around his waist. That’s right this year for Halloween… Julian Cutlass was a Champion or at least he’s been trying to portray one on television. Julian Cutlass is riding high and kicking ass right now. He’s one half of the Pride Champions and the King of Lions Champion. That’s an impressive resume and next week he’ll make his first KOL title defense against Matt Pulver.MANDEVILLE NELSON:
So, you're a bit bothered you didn't get the first crack at the title?
ROBB DANIELS:
Yeah, it sort of did bother me but I am biding my time. I’ll get my rematch and this time it will be on my watch and under my terms…
BASTIAN KRULL:
Why is it so important to you that it’s ‘on your terms’?ROBB DANIELS:
When I won the King of Lions Championship after defeating Matt Pulver. I defended the title against a man who had no business in the ring with me. I put my title on the line against Julian Cutlass who had the first generation KOL title from ten years ago. I had to defend my spot on the card against the guy who had it ten years ago. Then I defended the title against Kenshin Takamura in friggin’ Tokyo. Did he deserve that spot at the time ‘NO’ we just so happen to be in Tokyo. Did he kick my ass…‘YES’. Yes he damn well did but I left Tokyo Roar with the title. Then I defended the title in Calgary against not one, not two, not three, not four, not five but six men. You catch my drift now…Daniels continues. ROBB DANIELS:
I had a responsibility to defend the title when called upon. I was the one the company leaned on for credibility and marketability. People don’t like me but they love to see me get beat. It doesn’t happen often but when it does it’s always special. I’m guilty of running my mouth off to people but I’m also pretty damn good at backing it up in the ring. I put the asses in the seats!Daniels smiles and winks at his wife.
CHAD GOMEZ:
So next week, you're going to be in Green Bay and let's say Pulver wins tonight. Who between Cutlass and Pulver leaves GB as the King of the Lions?
ROBB DANIELS:
This is the first big test for Cutlass as Champion. Matt Pulver has worked hard to get where he is in Lion’s Road and he has consistently gotten better every week and it has shown. You can also say that Alexander Irvine has sparked something inside Cutlass as he has revitalized his career and proved to be more than just a washed up wrestler from the old generation. Pulver is going to be the man someday. He’s poised for a run as the King of Lions but my only question is can he beat Irvine? Who do I think will win… it doesn’t really matter. What I do know—is that I will be at ringside with you guys watching very closely to see who does win because I have a rematch for the King of Lions Championship and I don’t feel like waiting anymore. Mark my words… if Pulver loses tonight then next week… I’m taking back my throne, taking back my spot and I will once again be the King of Lions Champion…A very serious look comes across the face of Robb Daniels as the camera comes in tight on his face before fading back ringside with Nelson, Krull and Gomez. MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Now wouldn’t that be a turn of events. Fans, the wait is over... Irvine vs. Pulver is next!
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:44:19 GMT -5
MANDEVILLE NELSON:
Before we get to the highly anticipated Irvine vs. Pulver bout, we have Julian Cutlass standing backstage with Becky Chande. Let’s head to the back.The scene goes backstage where Becky is standing next to Julian Cutlass. He is not scheduled to wrestle tonight so he is wearing jeans a white “JULIAN CUTLASS F$#!ing T-Shirt” shirt. Over one shoulder he has the King of Lions Heavyweight title and over the other is Pride Tag championship belt. BECKY CHANDE:
Well, we are standing here with Julian Cutlass, the first and only man to ever hold two titles simultaneously in Lion’s Road. Julian, your fellow tag team champion is going to be fighting against Matt Pulver in a moment. Are you looking forward to the match?
JULIAN CUTLASS:
Of course. These are two great fighters, great athletes. I’m looking forward to it.BECKY CHANDE:
Next week you’re scheduled to defend one of those titles against Matt Pulver, assuming that he’s victorious. What are your thoughts on him as a fighter?
JULIAN CUTLASS:
He’s got a lot of talent. It’ll be interesting to see how far Alex pushes him tonight. But either way, I’ll enjoy whenever I get the opportunity to face him next, whether its next week or some time else down the line.BECKY CHANDE:
Matt Pulver has in the past questioned your friendship with Alexander Irvine and the protest movement that his actions have inspired.He shifts a little bit, more on account of the weight of the gold upon both his shoulders. JULIAN CUTLASS [with a smile]:
Alex and I have different methods, but I think are goals are the same.BECKY CHANDE:
Finally, I want to ask you about Robb Daniels. Last week on the Kenneth Starr show he declared himself back and the King of Lions title is square in his sights.At these remarks Cutlass’ carefree attitude melts away and his gaze narrows a bit before he speaks. JULIAN CUTLASS:
I’m really not interested in talking about Robb Daniels. I’m only thinking about Matt Pulver and defending the King of Lions title next week.Cutlass walks off the backstage area leaving Becky all to her lonesome.
JAKE AARONS:
This bout is to be fought to one fall with a ten minute time limit! Introducing first from Leksand, Sweden! He weighs in at one hundred and seventy five pounds... MATT PULVER!Pulver steps forward and nods. JAKE AARONS:
His opponent from Keokuk, Iowa! He weighs in at two hundred and fifteen pounds... ALEXANDER IRVINE!Irvine just sneers across the ring at Pulver. JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this bout is Xavier Price!Price calls for the bell and Pulver storms across the ring, Irvine tries to strike first but Pulver blocks it and fires off some of his own! He staggers Irvine with a shot, and the Wolf retreats to the corner. Pulver tries to pounce on him, but Alexander Irvine twists him into a side headlock and punches him in the face! Pulver staggers away, but comes right back with a huge forearm! Irvine falls to his knees and Pulver grabs him and throws him outside of the ring! Irvine lands hard, but stumbles back up pretty quickly only for Pulver to launch himself over the top rope onto him! The Swedish youngster grabs Irvine off of the floor and bounces him off the guardrail head first! Irvine doesn't even get a chance to feel the pain from that shot because Pulver grabs him and redirects his flight into the ring post! Pulver picks up a steel chair and drives it into the gut of Alexander Irvine before dropping it! Irvine falls to a knee in pain, Pulver gets admonished by Price for using the chair. CHAD GOMEZ:
How is that not a disqualification!?BASTIAN KRULL:
Do you ever read that rule book that's in front of you? Light use of weapons is permitted in Lion's Road on the outside of the ring only. If Pulver struck Irvine over the head with the chair, this bout would be called off! He didn't though - he rammed it into his gut. Perfectly fine. Hence why Price is giving him a warning about it. Xavier Price is one of the best referees we have and he knows exactly how to handle this type of bout between two guys who do not like each other. Irvine gets rolled back inside the ring and Price jumps back in also, Pulver is the last to return to it but he slides in and is about to drop a double axe handle across the Wolf's back when he gets elbowed in the stomach! Alexander Irvine has been busted open by either the guardrail or the ring post and takes a moment to wipe it out of his eyes. He takes the blood and wipes it along the bottom of his hands, then rears back... MONGOLIAN HAMMERFISTS to Pulver! He wipes the blood on Pulver! He drills Pulver with another set of hammerfists and sends him down to his knees! Irvine leans over and tries to set him up for a powerbomb, but Pulver sandbags him. Irvine releases his grip and simply knees Pulver in the face, sending him tumbling down to the mat and out of the ring. Alexander Irvine drops to the mat and slithers out of the ring. He takes the long way around to get to Pulver, who's pulling himself up on the guardrail and grabs him... throwing him directly into the ring post shoulder first. Pulver falls to his knees and Irvine yanks him up and throws him back inside the ring. BASTIAN KRULL:
It's almost eerie, Chad. Matt Pulver came out of the gate full of fire and now with Alexander Irvine in control of the match, he's so methodical. He's not rushing anything, he's taking his time and dissecting Pulver.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Pulver is the one taking this personal. Alexander Irvine is trying to mold this kid into someone worthwhile. There have been a lot of young supernovas in professional wrestling, but three quarters of them fizzle out for one reason or another. Irvine seems to have taken a liking to him.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Is that what you call it? I don't think Irvine has taken a liking to him, I think he's upset that a young kid upset his apple cart upon coming to Lion's Road. I think he thought this was going to be easy and that Black Lion's Road would steamroll everyone, but Matt Pulver gave him a reality check. Irvine snapmares Pulver to the mat and then drives a knee into his back, he throws Pulver down to the mat and drops a knee across his face! Pulver gets up from the blow and swings wildly, not quite sure where's at. Irvine crowds him into the corner and drives a shoulder into his gut, then lets him fall to the mat. Pulver rolls onto his side, then tries to sit up but eats a Shining Wizard! Pulver falls back to the mat and slowly begins to stir as Irvine walks laps around him. Pulver climbs onto all fours, but Irvine boots him in the head, sending him back down to the mat. Pulver tries to get up again, but same thing... Irvine just keeps booting him back down! Finally Irvine grabs him by the hair and whips him into the ropes, he goes for the Battle Cry but Matt Wrestling ducks it! He nails the opposite set of ropes at a breakneck speed and clobbers the Wolf with a single leg dropkick! Irvine flops about the ring, finally able to retreat to a corner and Pulver comes roaring it but Irvine gets a knee up! Pulver nearly backflips back into the centre of the ring from the impact and the momentum he had going in.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Goodness! Pulver could have whiplash after that!Alexander Irvine walks out of the corner and pulls Pulver up to his feet in a rear waistlock, he pushes Pulver ahead into the corner and lets him stumble back into the Anaconda Sleeper! The Maelstorm applied, but Pulver wisely grabs a hold of the ropes with his legs and forces a break in the hold. Irvine holds it until four and then boots Pulver out of the ring! Price admonishes him for that, but has to clear quickly because Pulver dives back inside the ring and leaps into the air... forearming the crap out of Irvine! Irvine falls into the corner and Pulver goes to town on him! Just lighting him up with punches, Price tries to intervene but with no such luck! He counts to five! The bell sounds to signal the disqualification, but Pulver is almost going full Negan on Irvine who's LAUGHING despite getting his face punched in! Pulver stops and turns away, Price and security stepping between the two. Price tells him he's been disqualified and Pulver suddenly comes to the realization of what that means, just as Irvine smiles through the blood and says something that causes Pulver to turn and rip through the security. He begins pounding away on Irvine again! More security piles in and separates Pulver from Irvine and quickly whisks him away to the back. CHAD GOMEZ:
Somewhere Robb Daniels is smiling...
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:44:22 GMT -5
BECKY CHANDE:
Hey fans, Becky Chande backstage here in Milwaukee and we followed the situation during the commercial break. Matt Pulver has been escorted out of the arena and is being taken back to his hotel room. Alexander Irvine is currently being stitched up by our medical staff after receiving some lacer--
Suddenly, as Chande is walking and giving her report. Kenneth Starr emerges from a locker room labelled "ELI BUCHANAN", he smiles at Becky and tries to continue past her but she stops him.
BECKY CHANDE:
What were you doing in there...?
KENNETH STARR:
Well Becky, my wife needed a partner for next week's match against the Roach and the Fossil. I'd done some pretty thorough searching and I had a list made up, but tonight I saw someone who made me crumple that list up. That's what I was doing in there.
Starr pats her on the shoulder and walks off.
THE CHAMPION CHECK IN
SPONSORED BY POLLO BUCKET
- 98 Days - Corey Cruelty, Heritage Champion
- 84 Days - Ben Chrenshaw, Iron Champion
- 35 Days - Julian Cutlass, King of the Lions Champion
- 14 Days - Black Lion's Road, Pride Champions
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Post by Office on Oct 30, 2016 17:44:26 GMT -5
BASTIAN KRULL:
How does it feel to know this match was all your doing?
CHAD GOMEZ:
Are you BLAMING me for Hammerstein earning a title shot?
BASTIAN KRULL:
Don't play dumb, you instigated this.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Yeah, I did... so what? It had been a little too long since Hammerstein made an ass of himself and he just won a match, it's good to keep egos in check. How was I supposed to know who was out next? It was Ben Chrenshaw, yes, but it could've just as easily been Emperor Ian or Pierre the Masked Canuck.
BASTIAN KRULL:
Nonetheless, Hammerstein went on to battle Ben Chrenshaw to a ten minute time limit draw in their first encounter earning himself the title shot here tonight. While his professional life is experiencing one of its biggest highs here in Lion's Road, his personal life has taken a dip as Anna Mathews was fired from the promotion last week for unbecoming conduct and shortly afterwards the relationship between the two imploded.
CHAD GOMEZ:
You're really citing that as a negative?
BASTIAN KRULL:
So there's really no telling what kind of mindset Hammerstein might have coming into tonight's bout, but I do know that Ben Chrenshaw is not the man you want to be in the ring with when you've got distractions going on in your head.
CHAD GOMEZ:
He's the Crippler for a reason, Bas!
BASTIAN KRULL:
Sure is. Handing it over to you, Jake.
JAKE AARONS:
This Iron Championship bout is to be fought to one fall with television time remaining! Introducing first from Whynot, Mississippi! He weighs in at two hundred and sixty seven pounds! Making his first challenge for a championship in Lion's Road... HAMMERSTEIN!
Hammerstein raises his arms and gets bombarded with loud HAMMERSTEIN chants.
JAKE AARONS:
His opponent from London, England! He weighs in at two hundred and thirteen pounds! Looking to make his second defense of the Iron Championship, the champion BEN CHRENSHAW!
Chrenshaw flashes a smirk, then hands his title and sunglasses off to a stage hand.
JAKE AARONS:
Your referee for this title bout is Cordell Garner!
Garner signals for the bell after checking both men. Hammerstein and Ben Chrenshaw tie up with the Iron Champion pulling his challenger into a side headlock, Hammerstein tries to wriggle free but gets punched in the face for his efforts. This only serves to fuel Hammerstein though as he hoists the Champion up into the air and brings him down with a backdrop suplex. Chrenshaw writhes in pain briefly before he slaps the mat and returns to his feet. Hammerstein tries to chase him down, but Chrenshaw keeps his distance as he backpedals around the ring. Finally, he backs into a corner and Hammerstein tries rushing in but eats a kick to the gut instead. Hammerstein doubles over and Chrenshaw spins him around and backs him into the corner, the champion goes to deliver a knee but it gets caught! The challenger forearm smashes the knee, Chrenshaw limps away in pain and Hammerstein charges out of the corner... laria-no! Chrenshaw dropkicks Hammerstein in the knee, sending him face first to the mat and rolling out of the ring! This brings Hammerstein's point total down to 9 from the initial 10. Hammerstein falls to the floor, but quickly grabs the apron and pulls himself up. The Iron Champion climbs through the ropes and stomps the head of his challenger a few times before referee Cordell Garner orders him back inside. Chrenshaw obliges as Hammerstein shakes out the cobwebs and climbs onto the apron, Chrenshaw rushes up and kicks him in the leg again! Hammerstein falls off the apron and to the floor!
BASTIAN KRULL:
Under the new rules for Iron Championship bouts: both wrestlers start off with ten points each. You lose three points if you receive a yellow card and you lose one point at a time for using the ropes to break up a hold or interrupt a pinfall and you lose a point for exiting the ring or throwing an opponent out of the ring. Hammerstein got docked a point for rolling out of the ring, but after an impact like that I think it's just pure instinct... especially against a shark like Ben Chrenshaw.
Hammerstein rolls back in and Chrenshaw immediately drops a double axe handle across the back of the challenger as he's trying to get back to his feet. Hammerstein flattens out and Ben Chrenshaw grabs him by the leg and rolls him on his back. He makes like he's going for the Wrinkle in Time but kicks Hammer in the back of the thigh and then performs a spinning toe hold! Hammerstein cries out in pain before Chrenshaw swings around and tightens the hold again! Hammerstein grabs the hair of Chrenshaw and levels him with several punches, earning a warning from referee Cordell Garner to let go of the hair or he'll give him a yellow card. The punches though were all the Hammer needed to break free, he knocks Chrenshaw back into the corner and roars to his feet only for the crowd to groan as his leg gives out underneath him and he falls to the mat. Chrenshaw leaps to his feet and first drops an elbow across the wounded leg, then grabs it with both hands and leaps into the air... driving both knees onto it! He grabs the leg and twists around for another spinning toe hold, this time wrenching it in to a disgusting degree and puts Hammerstein's shoulders flat on the mat as he cries in pain. Garner counts!
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SHOULDERS UP!
Chrenshaw tries to readjust the hold, but Hammerstein waylays him with a tomahawk chop! Chrenshaw attempts to hold on, but he blasts him again and sends him flying! Hammerstein rushes to his feet, falling into the ropes and Chrenshaw rises up, smirking like a madman... he lunges forward with a punch in mind, but Hammerstein blocks it to the roar of the crowd! He wags his finger in Chrenshaw's face and blasts him with a third tomahawk chop! Chrenshaw is on wobbly legs! Hammerstein goes to scoop him up, but stumbles and falls as his leg gives out! Chrenshaw lands on top, but rolls off as Hammerstein rolls across the ring holding his leg in pain.
CHAD GOMEZ:
Can you hear that, Bas? That's the championship dream being sucked away from Hammerstein!
Chrenshaw gets up and grabs Hammerstein's leg, jumping into the air and driving a knee back down onto it. He holds the knee on the leg and pulls the foot up, really wrenching it in. Hammerstein grabs the ropes being right next to them, breaking the hold and bringing his point total down to eight. Chrenshaw doesn't seem to care though, he repeatedly stomps on the leg after Garner warns him, shoves the referee aside and stomps a few more times! He gets a yellow card shoved in his face and the crowd pops! The Crippler is unfazed by this as he backs away, eyes locked on Hammerstein pulling himself into the corner. A graphic shows us that Hammerstein is at 8 points while Chrenshaw is at 7 as a result of the yellow card.
JAKE AARONS:
Referee Cordell Garner has issued a yellow card to Ben Chrenshaw - his first public warning! His point total drops to seven!
CHAD GOMEZ:
Does that look like a man who's worried about losing by points? It's Hammerstein, the Crippler doesn't have to worry about getting out of submissions with him. He certainly isn't going to be exiting the ring to avoid Hammer's offense. Or lack thereof. Hahaha!
Chrenshaw takes a lap then returns to stomping on Hammer's leg. He grabs the affable fighter and yanks him to his feet, he spins in place looking for a rolling elbow but Hammerstein ducks it! Hammerstein falls forward, but quickly turns around and eats a jawbreaker lariat from Chrenshaw! He covers!
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KICK OUT!
Chrenshaw smirks, then grabs a hold of the leg by the thigh and the ankle... leaping up and driving a knee down onto it! Hammerstein yelps as Chrenshaw grabs it, and begins trying to turn his challenger over onto his stomach. Hammerstein rears back and hoofs Chrenshaw in the face, sending him clear across the ring. Hammerstein rolls out of the ring, dropping his point total down to 7 also. Upon hearing this from Garner, Hammerstein sighs and immediately pulls himself up, grabbing the middle rope and throwing himself back into the ring. The Crippler comes marching over again, smelling the blood but Hammerstein nails him with some shots to the gut to keep him at bay. Hammerstein leaps to his feet and goes for a lariat, but Chrenshaw side steps and Hammerstein rushes himself into an abdominal stretch. Hammerstein quickly makes the ropes, dropping his point total to six. Chrenshaw keeps on the attack, clubbing him with blows to the back before grabbing him by the wrist and Irish whipping him across the ring. Hammerstein comes roaring back, but gets dropkicked in the leg! Hammerstein falls to the mat and rolls out of the ring again. With five points to his seven, Chrenshaw risks one and exits the ring after him. He pulls Hammerstein up and whips him into the guardrail. Hammerstein hits hard and Chrenshaw chuckles before charging in. Hammerstein lunges forward, picking Chrenshaw up as he does... he stumbles forward looking for an atomic drop but winds up full on driving his knee into Chrenshaw's jewels! Chrenshaw writhes in pain on the floor and Hammerstein falls too, holding his injured leg. Referee Cordell Garner comes out and holds up a yellow card.
JAKE AARONS:
Referee Cordell Garner has issued a yellow card to Hammerstein - his first public warning! His point total drops to two!
Hammerstein is ordered back in the ring as stage hands help Chrenshaw up to his feet. Garner tells him he's got two minutes to recuperate and Chrenshaw nods.
BASTIAN KRULL:
The Champion taking a walk, clearly in a world of hurt after the unintentional low blow.
CHAD GOMEZ:
That was as calculated a low blow as I've ever seen, Bas. Don't try to sell me that. If Chrenshaw loses his belt, this'll be why!
After about a minute and a half, Chrenshaw tells Garner he's good to go. Garner climbs back in the ring and orders Hammerstein back, the champion slides in and gets to his feet. Garner calls for the action to start again and the men circle each other, way more tired than when they did to begin the match some dozen minutes earlier. Hammerstein slips a strike attempt from Chrenshaw and begins shuckin' and jivin'! Hammerstein nails a jab! A second jab! A third! He winds up for the big right hand... Chrenshaw ducks it! Hammerstein locks him in a sleeper hold! Chrenshaw is fighting for the ropes! The crowd is losing their minds! Chrenshaw grabs Garner, who is asking him if he wants to submit and inadvertently in the way of the ropes. In doing so, Chrenshaw low blows Hammerstein unseen to the referee's eyes! Hammerstein falls to the mat and Chrenshaw crawls on top of him!
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3-FOOT ON THE ROPE!
The last ditch effort to stay alive costs Hammerstein a point and leaves him with one, but the fans are loud behind him! The Crippler argues with the call, but Garner is having none of it! Hammerstein is struggling to his feet, Chrenshaw goes back on the attack... punch gets blocked, Hammerstein fires back and Chrenshaw staggers away. The champion roars back with a forearm, but Hammerstein absorbs it and begins shaking violently. Chrenshaw steps back, not sure what portal to Hell he opened up, but Hammerstein Mutombo's him! Wagging his finger. Chrenshaw goes for a kick, but Hammerstein catches it and lariats the unholy hell out of the champion! Chrenshaw stumbles back to his feet and Hammerstein scoops him up... BODY SLAM! He slams him in position relative to the corner and asks WHY!? The fans yell WHY NOT in response and Hammerstein smiles before climbing the ropes. He gets to the second and bounces up and down a few times before leaping off! Hammerstein slams down onto nothing but mat, his knee taking the brunt of it. Chrenshaw stumbles up and clamps on the Wrinkle in Time single leg crab, turning Hammerstein over quickly.
PLEASE DON'T TAP!
PLEASE DON'T TAP
Hammerstein does his best to oblige them, digging his forearms into the mat and trying to power out of the hold, but Chrenshaw wriggles back and plants his seat on the lower back of Hammerstein, forcing him back down onto the mat. Hammerstein brings his arm up as his face shows the pain he's in, the crowd is in a frenzy as Hammerstein drops his hand without tapping, but instead tries to power out again but his short burst of energy is rendered useless as Chrenshaw keeps it locked on tight. Hammerstein looks to his left and sees the ropes, he wriggles an inch or two closer and Chrenshaw looks back to see what's going on. He eases up the pressure and Hammerstein lunges for the ropes. He grabs them and the bell sounds. Ben Chrenshaw drops the hold entirely and cackles as he falls to the mat, the Iron title is handed to him and Hammerstein looks on curiously as he winces in pain.
JAKE AARONS:
With that rope break, Hammerstein has depleted his points. Therefore, your winner by points decision and... STILL IRON CHAMPION... BEN CHRENSHAW!
CHAD GOMEZ:
What a champion! He knew Hammerstein was out of options, and he knew he was running out of energy holding him in the Wrinkle in Time and he let him, hahaha! Bas! HE LET HIM GRAB THE ROPES! Hahahaha!
BASTIAN KRULL:
A valiant effort from Hammerstein ends by points decision, he was unable to get himself free of the hold and in the heat of the moment forgot what his points standing was at and grabbed the ropes.
Hammerstein sits against the ropes, completely heartbroken as Chrenshaw exits the ring. He pulls himself up to his feet and though tears are running down his face, the fans come alive with the loudest chant of the night.
YOU'RE NO JOKE!
YOU'RE NO JOKE!
YOU'RE NO JOKE!
Hammerstein smiles through the tears and raises his arm in response before dropping to the mat and rolling out of the ring. Hammerstein walks past the broadcast booth, Chad Gomez taunts him and Hammerstein just stares a hole through him. Hammerstein goes through the lion's mouth and the camera reverts back to the booth.
CHAD GOMEZ:
What a ch--
A bucket of Pollo grease is dumped over Gomez's head courtesy of Hammerstein to a big pop! Bastian Krull and Mandeville Nelson both laugh at their partner's misfortune as Hammerstein dusts his hands off and waves to the crowd before heading to the back again. This time, the show ends with Gomez wiping the grease from his eyes in disgust.
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Post by Office on Nov 3, 2016 20:41:11 GMT -5
THE FINAL STOP ON THE LAKE MICHIGAN TOUR
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
KING OF THE LIONS TITLE MATCH
JULIAN CUTLASS defends against ROBB DANIELS
IRON TITLE MATCH
BEN CHRENSHAW defends against JAMES EDWARDS
LA CUCARACHA & JAN VAN DER ROOST battle SARAH STARR & KRAKEN
ALEXEI SMIRNOV vs. KRIS SLADE
PLUS
THE FIRING RANGE WITH ALEXANDER IRVINE!
MORE FROM BILLY BAKER!
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