FUSION - 7/29/2017

[Robert Daniels]

FUSION
SATURDAY - 07/29/2017
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - NYC
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As the opening for the show finished the camera takes us down ring side, the first MMA fight of the night gearing up to take place as the two men stand in their respective corners.

Tim Floss: Greatings sports fans, I’m Tim Floss and as always, I am ringside with my good friend Albert Mordecai.

Albert Mordecai: Don’t get too comfortable with that word Tim.

Tim Floss: Your funnier than a chicken running around a pig pen Albert, how about you give our fans the run down for this match.

Albert Mordecai: Well Tim, we got Kosuke Toriyama, better known in Shinning Road as just KOSUKE, who comes in at 6’0” and weights a solid 242lbs. This man’s head has been said to be bigger and denser than the Tokyo Dome, and when you have seen some the blows he has taken it’s not hard to believe it. Hiroyuki Fukedome however might just be the kryptonite that promoters have been looking for to go against KOSUKE. He comes in at 6’2” 220lbs so he has a 2” height and reach advantage, but he is 22 lbs under in weight. He is the man known for the saying “you can beat any opponent with blocks and knees” and with KOSUKE, he might just have to prove that quote right tonight.

Tim Floss: Well it looks like we are about to start.

As the two men move around in their respective corners the PA announcer walks to the center of the ring.

PA Announcer: Welcome fans to the FUSION show, this is your first match of the evening. Introducing first, FIGHTING out of the red corner and stepping into the ring at 6’0” 242lbs, the man with the Iron Dome, KOSUKE TORIYAMA!

Kosuke simply bounces around in the corner as the fans pop.

PA Announcer: Introducing second, FIGHTING out of the blue corner, stepping into the ring at 6’2” 220lbs, Japan’s own Tuscan Laser, HIROYUKI FUKUDOME!

Hiro throws a few kicks and then waves to the fans.

PA Announcer: Our Referee for this bout his Merriam Futoboshi. This fight is scheduled for 3, 5 minute rounds or until someone submits or finds themselves in a TKO. So now, ladies and gentlemen, Ike’s and Tike’s, LET’S GET READY TO KICK SOME ASS!

The announcer’s steps back and out of the ring as the ref and the two fighters walk to the center of the ring. The usual explaination of rules gets passed and the two fighters hit gloves and walk back to their corners.

Ref: Are you ready, are you ready, FIGHT!

SHINING ROAD
MMA Rules
Hiroyuki Fukudome vs. Kosuke Toriyama

Tim Floss: Both men are coming out like two wild mares in heat let loose from the barn Albert.

Albert Mordecai: Whatever in the hell that means. These two men are definitely looking to prove something here tonight.

As soon as the ref signaled the bell the two men ran into the center of the ring to close the distance. Kosuke sent a few wild and heavy strikes that got easily blocked by Hiro. Kosuke shoots low and fast and is greeted by the “Crack Heard Around the Dome” as Hiro drove not one, but to wicked knees into the face of Kosuke. As Kosuke drops to the mat Hiro shoots in fast to take the fight to the mat, but Kosuke not only catches him in a full guard, but counters by rolling and positioning himself in the full mount as he rains down elbows and hammerfists into the arms and face of Hiro as he defends.

Tim Floss: Kosuke fights wilder than a retired rodeo bull. Hiro literally is in the worse position he could find himself early in this match.

Albert Mordecai: Agreed Tim. Kosuke is no slouch on the mat even after being cracked in the head after that failed double leg and with his weight advantage he has a natural advantage in putting his weight on top of Hiro. Even when he goes all in on those elbows Hiro has a hard time manipulating his opponent.

But somehow Hiro does indeed find a way to roll back into Kosuke’s guard and break free from his legs. As he gets back to his feet in signals for Kosuke to get back up and both men are back on their feet again. This time both men close the distance a bit more cautious, Kosuke leads in with a few jabs, but Hiro returns back with hard outside leg kicks. Kosuke backs away and switches to a southpaw stance as he comes back in with a fast hand fury, but Hiro covers up as he closes the distance and locks Kosuke in a clinch and starts kneeing anything exposed.

Tim Floss: MY GOD!

Albert Mordecai: Ribs, thighs, rib, thighs. As you might say Tim, Hiro seems to be tendering up Kosuke for a fine BBQ feast.

Tim Floss: That’s right friend! All he needs is the …

With wild abandon Hiro pulls Kosuke’s head down and lands a stiff knee to the nose, resulting in Kosuke replying by catching Hiro’s leg and pulling him in tight for a modified catch side suplex as blood pours from his nose.

Tim Floss: BBQ SAUCE!

Kosuke moves into a side mount and pushes his head into Hiro’s diaphragm as he reaches his arms across to control Hiro’s head and right leg. Hiro reaches up to try and lift Kosuke’s head but he is rewarded with a hard knee into his ribcage for a counter.

Tim Floss: Look at the wave of pain as it flushes over Hiro’s face.

Albert Mordecai: Looks like Kosuke is putting Hiro’s knee theory to the test.

Another knee, elbow, knee, elbow, knee, knee, knee, knee, AND HIRO’S SAVED BY THE BELL! Both fighters get up and make their way to their corners. The corner men of Hiro wipe the Kosuke’s blood from his torso as they ice his back, Kosuke’s men start to fix his nose.

Tim Floss: That was an epic first round, Kosuke sure took some blows, but he controlled that match on the ground.

Albert Mordecai: But don’t forget that Hiro landed some massive blows in the stand up and clinch. Kosuke’s left leg is starting to show a little wear from those kicks and just look at his ribs and nose for proof on how powerful those knees where.

The bells sounds and the two men get up for round two. The two men walk to the center of the ring and touch gloves in a show of respect. They back off for a moment to create come distance, then they both explode to the middle of the ring. Kosuke starts landing viscous punch combos. Jab, cross to the face followed by hooks to the ribs, then back to the face, then back to the stomach, ribs, then back up to the face as he drives Hiro into the corner and starts to unload.

Albert Mordecai: He’s like a man possessed!

Hiro reaches up for a clinch, eating a stiff blow to the side as he repositions KOSUKE IN THE CORNER! He starts firing of knees, elbows, then he backs off landing fists to the body and steps back for a hard right roundhouse to the temple of Kosuke that sends him stumbling out of the corner.

Tim Floss: How is he still on his feet?

Hiro runs forward for the single leg, only to be caught around the neck as Kosuke sprawls his legs out, still getting drove into another corner. Hiro punches and elbows Kosuke’s legs trying to loosen is hold around his throat, but Kosuke wrenches back with all his might. Hiro around Kosuke’s legs and manages to drive him to the ground in the corner, but Kosuke wraps his legs around Hiro’s midsection and tightens the guillotine choke, forcing Hiro to tap out.

Tim Floss: What an impressive match Albert.

Albert Mordecai: Indeed. Kosuke truly put himself to the test this time and showed up on top. This is truly and impressive win.

The two men walk to the center of the ring and as people pour into the ring for the post fight announcements.

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[Robert Daniels]

TIM FLOSS:
For those of you who don’t remember us from BLACK Lion’s Road BOM-BA-YE!!~!!, my name is Tim Floss and over here is my good friend Albert Mordecai. We’ve spent the last three months in Japan doing the English language commentary for Shining Road and we have some spectacular matches for you.

ALBERT MORDECAI:
That’s right, Timmy. We’ve got the GPWS Junior Heavyweight Championship on the line as Thunder Mask takes on Kaito “Masakari” Matsushita! You won’t find a more celebrated junior heavyweight pro-wrestler than Thunder Mask. This guy has won everywhere and he is still wrestling in his prime, let me tell you.

TIM FLOSS:
But he has a lot to fear from Masakari Matsushita, doesn’t he?

ALBERT MORDECAI:
Matsushita has spent a lot of time in the MMA scene, so you know he’s dangerous. A Muay Thai trained kickboxer, a proud judoka, he can strike and grapple. Thunder Mask will need to be careful watching out for his Bazuka Kick. It can come out of nowhere!

The ring goes dark.

The opening guitar riff from “TRABANT” by Spitz hits the speakers and Kaito Matsushita quickly emerges from the back in black trunks and kickpads. He carries a look of determination on his face as he stalks down to the ring.

PA ANNOUNCER:
Walking to the ring, the challenger… standing at 5’9” and 209lb, hailing from Fukuoka, Japan… Kaito “Masakari” Matsushita!

He walks up the steps and ducks under the top rope and begins stretching.

Baban bar ibari Thunder!
Shuwa shurururun Thunder!

Soon we hear “Thunder Mask OP” by Hiroshi Wakaki hit the speakers and light confetti falls down through MSG. Thunder Mask steps from the back wearing a cape and he has the GPWS Jr. Heavyweight Championship wrapped around his waist.

PA ANNOUNCER:
And now introducing the GPWS Jr. Heavyweight Champion… standing 5’10” and 217lb… defending Japan wherever he travels… Thunder Mask!

TIM FLOSS:
What an entrance by Thunder Mask!

ALBERT MORDECAI:
Yes sir!

Thunder Mask takes off his cape and gives it to a member of the crowd. He enters the ring and holds up a fist as the crowd cheers. He takes off the belt and hands it outside of the ring.

SHINING ROAD
GPWS Jr. Heavyweight Championship
Winner of Thunder Mask and BLADE Takano vs Kaito Matsuhita

The two fighters stand in opposite corners stretching. The bell rings and Matsushita is aggressive from the jump! He is aggressive with punches and kicks that have Thunder Mask covering up for dear life! It’s like he’s working out a punching bag he comes in with such a flurry and forces Thunder Mask to drop to the mat and roll to the outside of the ring!

TIM FLOSS:
My gawd, it’s like he’s fighting an MMA match!

ALBERT MORDECAI:
He’s fought enough of them in his time!

Thunder Mask shakes out the cobwebs as Matsushita stands in the ring in a fighting stance, just waiting for the champion to enter. When the masked man climbs up on the apron, Matsushita charges him and he drops back down. Matsushita backs up a bit. Thunder Mask climbs up and when Matsushita charges he hits him with a shoulder to the gut through the ropes! Matsushita grabs his stomach and Thunder Mask springboards over the ropes with a sunset flip! The ref counts!

1…

2…

NO!!

Both men get up to their feet and run at each other. Thunder Mask with the arm drag takedown! “Masakari” Matsushita gets up and gets put down with an another arm drag! He gets up and… it’s a head scissors takedown from Thunder Mask! Matsushita gets up to his feet in a daze and Thunder Mask is already jumping off the ropes and nails a hurricane that sends Matsushita to the mat and rolling out of the ring!

TIM FLOSS:
Thunder Mask defies both age and gravity!

Matsuhita on the outside has some cobwebs and he looks up to find Thunder Mask flying with a suicide plancha! The crowd roars as the high risk move connects and the two men tumble on the outside. Thunder Mask has the advantage and rolls Matsushita inside. He uses the ropes to throw himself on Matsuhita for a senton splash!

BUT WAIT! Matsushita used his elbows to block the brunt of the force and he clamps on a rear naked choke to the unsuspecting masked wrestler! He’s got him on the ground and scissors the waist with his legs! Masakari Matsushita lies on his back and has the chokehold clamped on with Thunder Mask belly up. The ref reaches out for a hand.

1…

The hand falls limp.

2…

The hands falls limp again.

3…

The hand falls limp again!!

WAIT!!

Thunder Mask clinches a fist as the crowd.

Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! comes the chant from the crowd.

The masked champion uses a free hand to elbow Matsushita in the ribs behind him until he lets go of the hold. Thunder Mask gets up to his feet and delivers a few stomps to Matsushita before picking him up and dropping him back down with a brainbuster! He sits up to the crowd’s approval. He picks up Matsuhita and runs against the ropes. Masakari ducks a running shotei and comes back on the rebound with the Bazuuka Kick! The kick connects but it hits Thunder Mask’s crossed forearms which blocked and absorbed the blow!

ALBERT MORDECAI:
Fast paced action here in this title match!

Matsushita gets up to his feet and gets rocked by an enzuigiri! But he remains on his feet. Thunder Mask deliver a second enzuigiri! Kaito Matsushita wobbles but remains on his feet. Thunder Mask goes for a third, but Matsushita blocks it and holds onto the ankle as he goes to the ground! He’s got him locked in a heel hook!

TIM FLOSS:
Brilliant reactions from “Masakari” Matsushita!

ALBERT MORDECAI:
It’s been engrained in him from his shootfighting days. Just take the move that the situation presents.

Thunder Mask screams in pain as Matsushita wrenches the hold. He attempts to crawl to the ropes but Matsushita on his feet pulls him to the center of the ring and drops down, scissoring the leg! The masked wrestler is caught in a bind and is using his strength to keep going for the ropes.

TIM FLOSS:
It’s like he’s dragging a 200lb ankle weight trying to get to the ropes!

He crawls…

He reaches for the ropes…

Thunder snags the bottom rope!

Matsushita breaks the hold and picks up Thunder Mask and puts him back down with a German suplex hold! The ref counts!

1…

2…

NO!!

Matsushita picks Thunder Mask back up and gets him in the rear waistlock. He throws him back over his head! Another German suplex hold!!

1…

2…

3-NO!!!

Thunder Mask appears almost knocked out, but Matsushita knows it’s gonna take more than that. He lifts him back up and gets him in a full nelson!

TIM FLOSS:
“Masakari” Matsushita often uses the dragon suplex hold to finish off his opponents!

ALBERT MORDECAI:
Look out, Thunder Mask!

Masakari lifts Thunder Mask, but the masked champion wriggles around to prevent the move from completion! The two men are engaged in a struggle when Thunder Mask summons the upper-body strength to break the hold and then land a surprise enzuigiri! It connects and Matsushita crumbles to the canvas!

TIM FLOSS:
He did it! He broke the hold!

Thunder Mask wastes no time running across the ring and climbs the turnbuckle. He signals to the crowd with a fist before backflipping into a moonsault press! It connects! He’s got the leg hooked for the pin and has draped himself over Matsushita with his stomach to the ceiling!

1…


2…

3!!

WAIT!! NO!!! Matsushita puts him in a headscissors and transitions to an armbar! But Thunder Mask senses the move and rolls out of it! Both men run at each other! Matsushita with the Bazuuka Kick!! He nails it! Thunder Mask eats boot to the face and falls down to the mat! Both men are exhausted and lay there!

TIM FLOSS:
The action is incredible, Al! These two can barely move!

ALBERT MORDECAI:
All these New Yorkers are stunned! This is how we do it in Japan, baby!

Matsushita crawls over and drapes an arm across Thunder Mask’s body for the pin.

1…

2…

NO!!

Matsushita has his head in his hands as he gets up to his feet. He’s not quite sure what to do with Thunder Mask so he goes for the dragon suplex again, but Thunder Mask won’t allow it. He elbow Matsushita and goes for another enzuigiri! He misses and Matsushita knees him in the face! Thunder Mask goes down hard!

TIM FLOSS:
He caught him with a knee!

Matsushita covers for the pin.

1…

2…

3-NO!!!!!!

Matsushita smacks the mat out of frustration and holds up three fingers to the referee who replies with two fingers. Matsushita clutches Thunder Mask by the mask and stands him up to his feet and launches into a striking barrage much like the beginning of the match!

TIM FLOSS:
Punches and kicks everywhere!

Thunder Mask absorbs the damage like a rag doll until out of nowhere he breaks through with a massive slap to the face of Matsushita that stuns him! During that moment he lifts him in position for a Tombstone. He begins spinning around in the ring and drills the top of his head into the canvas! THE THUNDER MAX DRIVER!!!!!!!! He has the pin!

1…

2…

3!!!!!

NO!!!

WAIT!! YES!!

Matsushita’s leg moved instinctively but he’s out cold and his shoulders remain down on the mat! The bell rings and the title is returned to Thunder Mask in the ring!

PA ANNOUNCER:
Your winner and STILL the GPWS Jr. Heavyweight Champion… THUNDER MASK!!

Thunder Mask leans against the ropes with the title over his shoulder. Medical attendants tend to both men as the feed heads for a break.

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The cameras cut back to Coral Rose who is standing with the #MidnightHorsemen's personal interviewer Serenity Wilson. Coral wasn't scheduled to be there, but was.

SERENITY WILSON: Hello, I am Serenity Wilson, the only one good enough to interview the #MidnightHorsemen. I'm here with one of the Horsewomen of the group, She is The Queen of Seattle Pro, The Mistress of Seduction and Destruction, Coral Rose. Coral the question everyone has on their mind right now is, why are you here tonight? You weren't on the card.

CORAL ROSE: If they don't know, shows they are idiots. For one, I'm the Queen of Seattle Pro, of course I would be here. Also to give support to fellow Horsemen Scotty, and Billy tonight. Plus could say it is to scout Mark Storm.

SERENITY WILSON: Just Mark, or Billy as well since you have a chance to face him once you win the Emerald City Classic?

Coral laughs.

CORAL ROSE: I haven't forgot I will be facing Billy, but for now my focus is on Mark Storm, and Bryan Blaze. I will be facing them first, and will show them why they will be bowing down to the Queen like the peasants they are.

Coral looks over at Serenity and smirks.

SERENITY WILSON: Do you think Mark Storm has a chance to beat Billy?

CORAL ROSE: No he doesn't. Mark is good, but compared to Billy, he's not that good. Compared to any of the Horsemen, or in my case, Horsewomen, none of them are as good as we are. There is a reason why Billy is where he is at, why I am the Queen, and why Scotty is the Future Elite, because we are that damn good. We show it in the ring every time we get in there. Rather people want to believe it, or not, that is up to them. We will just keep showing it.

Serenity and Coral look at each other both smiling as Serenity agrees with Coral.

SERENITY WILSON: You know what, you are correct. Horsemen do run Seattle Pro. You have anything else you want to say Coral?

CORAL ROSE: Yeah, I do. People can say what they want about me but you know what, they can, and never will be as good as I am. They will still be peasants, just trying to use what they can, say what they can about me. They will ignore how I am in the ring, because they know compared to them, I earned it with my ring work. They want to doubt me, go right on ahead, because they will see why I am the Queen. Now come on, let's go find Scotty, or Billy.

SERENITY WILSON: I think I know where they are. The interview is over Let's go.

The two women head towards the locker room area as the camera fades back down to ringside.

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MCKAYLA LEWIS: The New York crowd is excited as the Pride Championship match is announced next. Meanwhile the impartial crowd gets ready to cheer on the cities own Scotty Latimer.

“Dirty Angel” begins to play as the Garden erupts in a huge pop…..plays and out from behind the curtain steps Scotty Latimer.

Latimer walks slowly down the aisle and to the ring forcing the audience to wait for Him. He wants the world to enjoy the beauty of Latimer and takes his time so they can soak it in. Finally he gets to the ring and slowly steps onto the apron entering the ring and stares down at the stage waiting on Edwards.

"OKAY"

The house lights go down in Key Arena as "My Name is Human" by Highly Suspect begins to play and the strobe lights move with the unpolished melody as James Edwards appears on the stage.

Edwards reaches behind and unfastens the Pride Championship holding it down at his side before raising it up over his head and walking down the aisle and climbs up the stairs and steps through the ropes and into the ring.

GRAHAM STEVENS: Introducing at this time the challenger. Weighing in at two hundred and twenty seven pounds and standing at six feet and two inches tall from Brooklyn, New York...SCOTTY LATIMER!

Latimer extends both arms posing for the fans as he received a heroes homecoming like reception from the New York fans.

GRAHAM STEVENS: Weighing in at two hundred and four pounds and standing at five feet and nine inches tall. From Lexington, Kentucky he's the reigning Pride Champion...the 'Burning Heart'...JAMES EDWARDS!

Edwards steps forward with his head held high and raises the Pride Championship over his head then holding it close and pointing at it smiling across the ring at Latimer.

James Edwards (C) vs Scotty Latimer

MCKAYLA LEWIS: James Edwards is ready to go as the Garden shakes from the anticipation.

CHARLES HUDSON: He seems focused despite being for the first time booed out of the building.

The bell rings and immediately the Pride Champion, James Edwards walks over to the challenger Scotty Latimer but Latimer immediately slaps him as the crowd pops. James yells at Latimer to try it again. Of course, Latimer does. Edwards eats another slap and yells for another. This time he gets a punch that rocks him. Seizing on an early opportunity, Latimer wrestles James to the ground and locks him in The Latimer Experience.

CHARLES HUDSON: The New York City crowd is screaming at Edwards to submit!

Instead, the champion tells the audience where they can shove their chant by quickly crawling to the ropes. The official tells Scotty to break the hold, which he does--at a count of four and a half.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The home grown Latimer is wasting no time in this match.

CHARLES HUDSON: As much as he's promised about this match he's desperate to do whatever it takes to leave the Garden tonight as the new Champion.

Edwards rolls out of the ring rubbing his shoulder. He kicks at the barricade in frustration. The crowd serenades him with more boos. James turns to argue with a few fans at ring side. Meanwhile, Latimer bounces off the ropes and Tope Sexycida’s James into the guard rail. Latimer enters the ring and again delivers Tope Sexycida and again goes into the ring and again nails the Tope Sexycida. Latimer adds a clubbing lariat to down Edwards just for good measure He throws his arms out as the crowd erupts.

Latimer seizes Edwards by his scruff and slides him back into the ring. Once Latimer is back in the squared circle, he covers. 1...2...KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Latimer once again trying to put away the champion early on in this bout.

Scotty gets back to his feet and slides between the ropes. He propels himself over and flips forward with a slingshot senton attempt. Edwards gets his knees up at the last moment and Latimer joins the champion on the ground writhing in pain. Edwards slowly crawls over to Latimer and throws an arm across him for 1...2...KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: Never count out the Burning Heart!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Edwards is a fighting champion and he's not going to let this away team crowd get to him!

Edwards pins Latimer's arm back down and presses again for 1...2...KICKOUT! Edwards next tries an awkward looking Lucha pinning combination for 1...2...NEARFALL!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: We've seen these various pinning combinations from Edwards before perhaps the best technician in the building!

CHARLES HUDSON: At times he can be the best in the business but he is always crafty.

The third kick out in under a minute
brings James to his feet. The crowd tells him that he sucks, but the champion seemingly as his wits about him at long last. He stalks Latimer, and as the challenger slowly regains his vertical base, Edwards meets him with a series of sharp kicks to the legs and ribs. Latimer seeks refuge in between the ropes. The official tells Edwards to give Latimer space. Edwards ignores him and fires a trio of stiff forearm shots to Latimer's mug. The referee tries to get between the two, Edwards shove him aside and starts slapping Latimer across the face repeatedly. Satisfied with his handiwork, Edwards backs away and sarcastically tells the official that he is now complying with orders. Suddenly, Latimer comes forward and turns Edwards inside out with a lariat and quickly follows with a cover for 1...2...KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: He calls himself the Future Elite but I tell you the FUTURE IS NOW with that lariat.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Latimer couldn't have planned it better himself. After losing at Mainstream back in June...he talked his way into a rematch he didn't deserve and to have it in his home city? Unreal.

Instead of taking the time to recover, Latimer moves into Edwards guard and begins to slap the holy hell out of him. Edwards weakly responds with one of his own. Under the fury of Latimer's storm, Edwards struggles to cover himself or offer any response until he somehow catches Latimer's hand, gains access to his arm, and locks in a triangle choke.

CHARLES HUDSON: I don't see him getting out of that one Lou!

Latimer struggles to break the hold at first but uses an incredible surge of power to lift James up, amble across the ring, and drop the champion with a one handed buckle bomb to the delight of the crowd.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: I am not sure where that sudden burst of power came from but it was inspiring.

Edwards comes forward on instinct and eats a superkick. Then another and another, and another. Latimer grabs him, boots him in the gut and brings him up for the Latimer Driver 69. However, Edwards locks in the triangle choke again. Latimer struggles with James on his shoulders, his face turning purple. Edwards attempts a hurricanrana with the hold still locked in, trying to go for the win, but loses his grip and both men end up on the mat exhausted.

CHARLES HUDSON: Get up and settle this like warriors!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: James Edwards doesn't have to win to leave with the title...but Latimer has to get up now if he wants to get the job done.

Both men's pride won't let them stay down. Soon they stand in the center after going through a hellacious war so far. They place their foreheads together as they trash talk each other. They start exchanging forearm shots. Edwards gets the better of it, but Scotty blasts him with one to change momentum. Eventually, both connect with a smash that drops them both to one knee. As Edwards stands up Scotty out of nowhere delivers a DDT then covers Edwards for 1...2...KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Edwards and Latimer could fight every night and it would never get old.

CHARLES HUDSON: The hatred these men have for each other is unmatched in Seattle Pro Wrestling.

Both men are quickly back to their feet and hit the ropes opposites of each other. Edwards catches Latimer with a running STO on the rebound, and the maneuver buys him a few precious moments to rest.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: With each Championship you in Seattle Pro it has its own uniqueness. Tonight you see why they call it the Pride Championship.

After a few deep breaths, Edwards soldiers up and gets back to his feet, shouting at Latimer to do the same. Latimer does, albeit on shaky feet. Edwards doesn't spare him any quarter. He moves in and slaps Latimer in the face. Latimer throws a wild punch that Edwards ducks. Backfist! Then another to complete the Double Tap. Edwards spins the woozy Latimer around and grabs him by the waist. It takes a moment to summon the necessary strength, but Edwards throws Latimer halfway across the ring with a release German Suplex.

CHARLES HUDSON: James Edwards is pumped up right now and has his eyes on the prize.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: It looked to me that Scotty Latimer landed awkwardly but somehow ends up on his rear?

Edwards' eyes light up at the stroke of luck. He hits the ropes, rears back, and blasts Latimer with a Violent Gospel that sends spit and blood flying. Edwards collapses on Latimer for the pin for 1...2...but for just a moment James thinks the win is his.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The official points to Latimer's foot draped across the bottom rope.

CHARLES HUDSON: So this fight will continue.

Edwards slaps the mat in frustration. His best weapon didn't do the trick. He looks lost as he scans the sea of humanity in the Garden. He mutters "Not again" to himself and looks towards the time keeper's table. He slides out of the ring and orders the man up. The crowd, sensing his intent, starts to boo. Edwards brushes off the notoriously fickle crowd and commandeers a steel folding chair.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: What is he doing?

CHARLES HUDSON: This is totally unlike James Edwards.

Once back in the ring, the official makes a point to get between the Pride Champion and his challenger. Edwards and the official begin a tug of war with Edwards forcefully pulling the weapon back at the last minute to where it is level with his face. He can't see that Latimer is up or that his boot is traveling towards his face. Latimer's superkick strikes the steel and Edwards is out cold. With the crowd cheering him on, Latimer sprints forward and pulls Edwards in. Latimer hooks both of Edwards' arms and muscles him up. Latimer Driver 69 and hooks the leg for 1...2....3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner and NEW Pride Champion...Scotty Latimer!

The official lays the Pride Championship on top of Latimer as the Garden fills with ear-splitting cheers. Latimer slowly rises to his feet and lifts the title high in triumph. Out of the corner of his eye, he spots Edwards getting up as well. James stands back for a moment and looks conflicted. The Burning Heart stares a hole through Latimer. He then looks to the crowd and then at the ground. Finally, he walks across the ring and offers his hand to the new champion.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: First the chair now a handshake?

CHARLES HUDSON: He realizes he was wrong in even going after the chair and now he's doing the right thing and offering this sign of respect.

The crowd gives Edwards a respectful round of applause that turns to cheers when Latimer accepts James' hand. The gesture of respect goes on, and on some more. Edwards arches an eyebrow, and Latimer then Scotty spits in his face and knees him low. Edwards drops to his knees. Latimer hollers that he told the world that Edwards would kneel to him before the night is over.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: So disrespectful...

CHARLES HUDSON: I saw it coming a mile away.

He screams some other choice phrases that the crowd drowns out with boos before taking his new belt and blasting it right across his rival's face.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: He may have won the battle here tonight but this war is far from over.

CHARLES HUDSON: Latimer has to expect some retaliation from the disrespected and now former Pride Champion, James Edwards.

Latimer covers Edwards face with his boot and raises the title high, his hero's moment soured in an instant.

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[Robert Daniels]

Emily Lyle – This match is two out of three falls, it is for the SKYFIRE Tag Team Championship!

The opening guitar plays setting a mood as red and white lights surround the entrance and rotate in quick circles shining on the fan and the entrance as "Spirit" by ACMA hits. The music plays as a spotlight aims right at the entrance and Ryozo and Eisaku Shioya step out from the entrance. Making their way down to the ring, they both walk with a smirk on their faces, looking at the fans shaking their heads.

Emily Lyle – At a total combined weight of At a total combined weight of three hundred and sixty two pounds! They are Ryozo and Eisaku Shioya! Team 415!!

Ryozo gets to the ring and raises his arms up into the air as the his music continues to play as Ryozo goes to the corner standing on the second rope looking out the crowd. Eisaku Shioya does a flip and stands with his arms stretched out with his head back looking to the ceiling. They unit in the middle of the ring waiting for the match to begin.

The lights go out for a second as the opening beats to Jay-Z “Fellin' It” starts up. The entrance area fills with smoke and fog as the lights flicker and flash. Matt Ryker and Titus Rush step out from the curtain, with Jax Mason right behind them clapping his hands.

Emily Lyle - At a total combined weight of four hundred and twenty five pounds, they are escorted to the ring by their manager, Jax Mason! They are the SKYFIRE Tag Team Champions! Titus Rush and Matt Ryker! Strong Arm!!

Matt and Titus nod to Jax and head down the aisle towards the ring, mocking the fans as they walk down the aisle. They finally get into the ring. Jax stands on the outside looking on as Matt and Titus pace around the ring waiting for their opponents.

Cliff Morris – It’s time for SKYFIRE Tag Team Championship action, two out of three falls. Strong Arm defends against the former champions Team 415.

Logan Acker – Tonight here in the world’s most famous arena, history will be made as the first ever two time champions of any title in SKYFIRE history will happen, right here tonight.

Cliff Morris – We have a lot to settle before we can say that claim.

Logan Acker – Don’t start that negative talk.

Cliff Morris -We’re ready to get this match underway.

SKYFIRE Tag Team Championship
2/3 Falls Match
Strong Arm (Matt Ryker & Titus Rush) vs Team 415 (Ryozo & Eisaku Shioya)

The bell sounds, starting the match off is Shioya and Matt Ryker square off. Both men move around one another before locking up into a collar and elbow tie up. Shioya quickly moves around on Matt into a rear waistlock. He has his hands locked tight around him. Matt grabs Shioya’s arm pulling him around into a wristlock. He twist on his arm pulling it around, as Shioya stands grimacing in pain. Shioya quickly grabs Matt’ arm taking it around into a wristlock. He pulls it around, as he does Matt stands with a painful look on his face. Matt moves taking Shioya’s arm around behind him into a hammerlock. He reaches around grabbing Shioya around his head into a side headlock. Both men move back against the ropes. Shioya sends Matt off. He runs across the ring hits off the ropes. Matt runs back at Shioya hitting him with a shoulder tackle knocking him down onto the mat. He runs over him back across the ring hitting off the ropes. He runs back at Shioya hitting him down with a running clothesline. Titus grabs Shioya. He sends him into the ropes. He grabs him off the ropes grabbing him by his leg sending him down with the Up in Smoke (Leg Hook STO). Titus covers him, the referee counts, as Matt holds Ryozo off.

1..

2..

3..

Cliff Morris – Strong Arm gets the first fall!

Logan Acker – That was as sharp as you’ll see.

Cliff Morris – Now you rooting for Strong Arm?

Logan Acker – Rooting? Let’s be professional, Cliff.

Shioya gets up to his feet. Matt is back out on the ring apron, he tags him in. Matt runs at Shioya nailing him with forearm strikes. He grabs him, but Shioya nails him with a enzguri.

Cliff Morris – Shioya with a enzguri!

Logan Acker – Matt Ryker probably thought he was up in smoke with that!

Shioya quickly grabs Matt around his head into a side headlock. As he locks his arms tight around his head both men move back against the ropes. Matt sends him off, Shioya runs across the ring hitting off the ropes. Matt goes for a clothesline, but Shioya runs under it. He runs across the ring hitting off the ropes. Shioya runs back at Matt, but he nails Shioya with a big boot that knocks him down onto the mat. Matt pulls him up to his feet. He grabs Shioya around his arm shoving him into his corner. Matt makes the tag to Titus. He steps through the ropes, and starts kicking Shioya in the stomach with hard repeated kicks. He pulls him away from his corner. Titus grabs Shioya whipping him into the ropes. Shioya hits off the ropes. He runs back at Titus jumps up, and hits him with a leg lariat that knocks him down onto the mat. Shioya quickly tags in Ryozo.

Cliff Morris – Shioya tags in Ryozo!

Logan Acker – Now we’re getting down to business!

Ryozo grabs Matt by his hair. Jax Mason is going nuts wanting the referee to break it up. Jax gets on the ring apron, he screams at the referee. The referee tells him to get down. Jax pushes the referee and tells him to call something.

Cliff Morris – Jax Mason is losing his mind!

Logan Acker – All he wants is for something to be called, that’s all!

The referee tells Jax to get down. Jax raises his hands up with his fist clinched wanting to fight. The referee ignores him and threatens to call for a disqualification. Jax turns still upset. Ryozo grabs Matt from behind, he rolls him up with a O’Connor Roll, the referee counts. Ryozo grabs his tights, the referee counts.

1..

2..

3..

Cliff Morris – Team 415 even things up!

Logan Acker – The next fall will decide this one!

Ryozo gets up off the mat. Matt tags in Titus. Ryozo runs at him nailing him with a running kick. He grabs him locking him into a side headlock. He locks his arms tight around his head. Titus hits Ryozo in his lower back with a hard forearm shot. Titus hits him with a hard knife-edge chop. He kicks him in the stomach. Titus grabs Ryozo around his head. He picks him up, and drops him down with a snap suplex. Titus covers him, the referee counts.

1..

2.. Kick out!

Both men get to their feet. Titus hits Ryozo with a hard forearm shot that stuns him. He runs back hitting off the ropes. Titus runs at Ryozo, but he hits Titus with a hard enzguri that knocks him down onto the mat. Ryozo gets to his feet he steps through the ropes out to the ring apron. He makes his way up the ropes.

Cliff Morris – Ryozo going to the top!

Logan Acker – Fly Ryozo, fly!

Ryozo jumps off the top rope. He lands on Titus with a crossbody taking him down onto the mat. Ryozo gets to his feet he walks over tagging in Shioya. He steps through the ropes. Titus gets to his feet, Shioya runs at him hitting him with a hard European upper cut. Shioya grabs Titus around his arm whipping him into the corner. He runs in at him, but Titus moves out of the way. Titus runs over tagging in Matt. He steps through the ropes. They both grab Shioya around his head. Both men pick him up, and drop him down with a double suplex. Matt covers him, the referee counts.

1..

2..

.. Kick out!

Both men get to their feet, Matt leans over picks up Ryozo. He runs across the ring, and throws him down onto the mat with a belly to belly slam. Jax Mason screams clapping his hands. Matt gets to his feet pulling Ryozo up with him. He whips him into the ropes. Ryozo hits off the ropes, Matt grabs him, throwing him down onto the mat with a spinebuster. Matt stands over him he looks over at Shioya with a smile on his face. Matt pulls Ryozo to his feet. He whips him into the ropes. Ryozo hits off the ropes, Matt hits him with a running running kick that knocks him up and down onto the mat. Matt drops down covers him, the referee counts.

1..

2.. Kick out!

Matt gets to his feet slowly pulling Ryozo up with him.

Cliff Morris – Matt Ryker looks frustrated!

Logan Acker – I would be too with this slow counting referee!

Matt grabs Ryozo around his arm whipping him into the corner. He runs in at him for a clothesline, but Ryozo moves out of the way. Ryozo quickly makes the tag to Shioya Dalton. He runs into the ring, Shioya grabs Matt around the back of his head. Shioya slams Matt down into the top turnbuckle. He turns around arm, Shioya grabs Matt, and drops him with a swinging neckbreaker. Shioya covers him, the referee counts.

1..

2.. Kick out!

Both get to their feet. Shioya nails Titus with a pair of chops. He runs at him, Titus jumps up nailing him with a high knee which staggers him. He grabs the dazed Shioya dropping him with a DDT.

Cliff Morris – Down goes Shioya!

Logan Acker – Titus Rush needs to make a tag!

Titus turns, he tags in Matt. Jax is pacing back and forth on the floor. Jax grabs Shioya around his ankle. He tries to kick him off. Matt runs at him nailing him with a running forearm strike. He grabs him and drops Shioya with the Permission Granted (Modified Go 2 Sleep). Matt covers him, the referee counts.

1..

2..

3..

Cliff Morris – Strong Arm retain the SKYFIRE Tag Team Championship!

Logan Acker – They’ll move on to SKYFIRE 19 – Storm vs. Crippler III on, August 19th in New Orleans to face Ethan Lucas and Ron Gregory!

Matt, Titus and Jax celebrate on the floor with the SKYFIRE Tag Team Championship held high in the air.

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[Robert Daniels]

JAKE AARONS
Ladies and gentlemen, this next bout is a steel cage grudge match! It has no time limit and is to be fought until one fighter submits or surrenders!

"New Orleans is Sinking" by the Tragically Hip begins playing and Eli Buchanan's entrance is accompanied by a mixed reaction from the MSG crowd.  Those that hate him, and those that respect his work as Tiger Mask Red.  Buchanan removes his shirt on the stage and hands it to Dave Flynn, his manager of sorts - who he then tells to wait in the back.  Flynn reluctantly agrees and Buchanan eyes the cage as he walks down the ramp, singing along with Gord Downie and trying to keep an upbeat demeanour about heading into hell. 

JAKE AARONS
Introducing first from Guelph, Ontario! He weighs in at two hundred and twenty pounds... ELI BUCHANAN!

Buchanan stops and waits for referee Cordell Garner to open the door and then heads in. "Until the End" by Breaking Benjamin hits and the MSG crowd goes wild for the hot young superstar known as AJ Knight, who charges out of the back.  He raises his arms then jogs down the ramp, he reaches ringside and gets checked over by Garner and whatever thoughts people had about Knight being nervous seem to be moot.

JAKE AARONS
His opponent from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! He also weighs in at two hundred and twenty pounds... AJ KNIGHT!

Eli Buchanan is pacing back and forth inside the cage as AJ Knight walks up the steps to enter the ring, he grabs the ropes and takes one last look out to the crowd before entering - knowing full well that this cage match could have serious ramifications on his young career. 

JAKE AARONS
Your referee for this bout is Xavier Price!

LIONS ROAD
STEEL CAGE
Eli Buchanan vs. AJ Knight

Knight goes through the ropes and Buchanan is immediately all over him! Buchanan pulls AJ down to the mat and begins stomping away as Cordell Garner locks the door from the outside and Xavier Price assumes the referee duties inside.  Price admonishes Buchanan for the Pearl Harbor attack, but the former Tiger Mask Red has two choice words for the official as he shoves him away.  AJ gets up to his feet but Buchanan kicks him in the stomach, drags him over to the corner and bounces his head off the top turnbuckle! AJ falls against the corner and Eli begins punching away! AJ tries to duck down to avoid the blows, so Eli grabs him under the chin and lifts him back up... then blisters his chest with a brutal knife edge chop! The New York crowd woos as Knight staggers across the ring, holding onto the ropes.  Buchanan rushes over and kicks AJ's leg out from underneath him, dropping him to the mat!

CHAD GOMEZ
And so begins the systematic destruction of AJ Knight!

The former Tiger Mask Red grabs Knight's leg and begins dragging him away from the ropes, Knight rears back and boots Eli in the face with his free leg! Buchanan is sent back into the ropes, then charges back... Knight drop toe holds him to the mat! AJ quickly tries to take Buchanan's back, but he rolls onto it - putting AJ in half guard instead.  Knight puts one hand on Eli's face, then draws his other fist back and looks to come down onto Eli's head with it, but Buchanan grabs it and shows off some excellent wrist control as he prevents AJ from doing so! AJ tries to pull his arm free, but Eli's firm grip and momentum allows him to sweep - turning the tables on AJ and putting Eli into his half guard.  Eli lets go of AJ's wrist, then tries to strike down himself but AJ grabs Eli's wrist and pushes it upwards.  Buchanan fights it as best he can, but can't free up his arm... so instead he rakes AJ's eyes and returns to his feet as Knight rolls onto his stomach, holding his head. 

SAM HEWITT
Eli Buchanan utilizing less than savoury tactics to gain the upper hand, and you have to remember that within the confines of the cage - it's all legal!

CHAD GOMEZ
Listen to these dummies hating on Eli for using shortcuts.  AJ is no saint!

SAM HEWITT
AJ Knight doesn't stoop to the depths of depravity that an Eli Buchanan will, but he has been known to take some shortcuts. 

Buchanan is trash talking AJ as he climbs to his feet in the corner.  Knight gets up to a knee, and Buchanan blasts his head against the top turnbuckle.  He grabs AJ and turns him around... unleashing a mighty European uppercut that sends him back into the corner.  Buchanan again resorts to talking trash, then puts his hand against AJ's face and pulls his right arm back... aiming for the midsection.  AJ though gets his left knee up and catches Eli in the midsection before he can strike him, sending the Pollomania Super Crown Champion down to a knee and right back up.  Knight pops him with a right hand and Buchanan gets all wobbly! AJ gets away from the corner and grabs Eli by the back of the neck and leads him toward the cage wall, intending to smash him into it but Eli gets his hands up to prevent it.  AJ tries to overpower Eli, but Buchanan takes the shortcut by kicking his leg back and catching AJ low! AJ turns away, holding his groin in pain as all Xavier Price can do is stand by and watch. 

SAM HEWITT
A low shot!

CHAD GOMEZ
You said it, Sambo - it's all legal!

Buchanan laughs as AJ is on his knees in pain, the Canadian fighter rips the bandage off the side of AJ's face revealing the burn marks from his fireball last week.  Eli crouches down and drives a fist into the side of it, knocking AJ onto the mat.  Eli then crawls down beside him and puts the point of his elbow on his face and begins grinding it back and forth over the burn! AJ cries out in pain as Price gets into excellent position, asking AJ if he wants to quit... but AJ yells out a NO! that MSG pops for! The Garden then gets behind him with chants of "LET'S GO AJ!" which Buchanan responds to with, "Yeah, let's go AJ!" as he pulls him up off the mat.  The former Tiger Mask Red grabs AJ by the trunks and leads him into the cage wall as the crowd groans! AJ bounces off and falls down to the mat! Buchanan jumps on top of him, forcing him onto his stomach and climbing onto his back with a camel clutch!

CHAD GOMEZ
He's going to make him humble, Sam! He's going to break the back of the ungrateful AJ Knight, steal away his title shot and send him packing!

SAM HEWITT
Knight's been busted open and his face is slowly being covered in crimson red!

Indeed, AJ's sensitive facial tissue has been lacerated! Eli abandons the arms over the leg aspect of the clutch and instead chooses to crank back on the head and neck, AJ starts to get up, back to his feet but Buchanan lets go and slams AJ's face into the mat! He stomps the back of his head as AJ holds his face in pain, adding insult to injury.  Buchanan drops down to his knees, telling AJ to quit but AJ responds with a FUCK YOU! Buchanan can't hide his frustration, grabbing AJ up by the hair and slamming his fist into burn/cut! He does this a few more times before grabbing AJ's hair with his right hand... then ramming into the cage wall again! AJ falls down to the mat in pain, and Buchanan backs into the corner to watch him writhe.  As soon as AJ starts to stir, Eli hoists himself up onto the second rope - then grabs the cage and steadies himself on the top rope... AJ turns and sees Eli leap off... diving lariat incoming... but either collapses or ducks! Buchanan hits the mat with a thud, then tries to get up in a hurry.  However, his body drops him to a knee... AJ grabs him by the back of the head and rams him into the cage!

SAM HEWITT
Oh, I bet that was cathartic!

CHAD GOMEZ
This is sickening! How can you do that to someone you considered your leader!?

The crowd pops huge as Eli falls backwards into the ring, then pops again as AJ grabs him up once more and runs him into the wall again! Buchanan falls to the mat, beginning to bleed as AJ falls against the ropes.  AJ pulls himself up off the ropes as Eli is getting back to his feet, turning to deck his former manager with a right hand! Buchanan crumples to the mat, AJ grabs his head and clamps on a sleeper hold... but Eli reaches back and gouges at AJ's facial injury! AJ tries to increase the pressure on the choke, but Eli slams the back of his head against AJ's chin, sending him down on his ass and freeing the former leader of the Red Army from his potential demise.  Buchanan scurries up to his feet, then tries to knee the doubled over AJ... but Knight catches it! Eli attempts to beg off as AJ holds it, bloodied and battered, AJ then grabs Eli's waist and hoists him up for an atomic drop... but Eli grabs the cage! AJ tries to drop him, but cannot! AJ pulls him free and looks as though he's going to belly to belly him into the cage wall...

SAM HEWITT
Oof! A 12-6 elbow to the top of AJ's head breaks up the suplex attempt, saving Buchanan from going into the cage wall! Knight is dazed and confused! What's this...?

Buchanan grabs AJ's arm in a chickenwing and goes behind... he grabs the other... and looks as though he's going to Tiger suplex AJ...

SAM HEWITT
Shades of Tiger Mask Red...

Eli laughs and throws AJ forward into the cage, thus causing him to stagger back out... AJ is trapped in a full nelson! Eli tries to Dragon suplex him, but AJ kicks his feet up and grabs a hold of the ropes... Eli lets him go - causing him to back bump on the mat. 

CHAD GOMEZ
These fans don't deserve to see Tiger Mask Red! Eli told me that it's a chapter of his life that's better left behind!

Eli backs into the corner... AJ begins to get up... Buchanan charges across... BOMA---NAY! AJ DROPS DOWN! Buchanan soars over and his knee jars into the mat instead! AJ looks up, bloodied and dazed...

SAM HEWITT
AJ Knight's eyes an opportunity! There's a bright target on that leg!

AJ grabs Eli's leg and turns him over...

CHAD GOMEZ
WRINKLE IN TIME!?

SAM HEWITT
The signature hold of the Crippler Ben Chrenshaw! A man who Buchanan left in charge of mentoring AJ Knight during their time in the Red Army, and all at once - it's blowing up in his face!

Buchanan yells in pain, but AJ can't keep the hold applied effectively... so he drops down, keeping the leg locked... more of a stepover toe hold.  He reaches up... throws Eli's arm behind his head... CROSSFACE! TEMPLAR STRETCH WITH A STEPOVER TOEHOLD!

AJ CRANKS BACK!

ELI IS YELLING IN PAIN!

AJ PULLS BACK EVEN MORE!

SAM HEWITT
Eli taps! Eli taps! AJ wins! AJ wins!

AJ releases the hold and falls to the mat, the MSG crowd loud in its approval.  The Agents of Pain storm the ringside area, throwing a couple chairs up into the cage, then rush the door, pushing aside Dr. Pierson and Cordell Garner as they unlock it.  Agent B grabs Xavier Price and chucks him into the cage wall, while Agent D locks the cage door and holds possession of the key! Garner gets back up and yanks on the door, but it's locked! Dr. Pierson and some stage hands also yank on the door, prying it open a bit - but no one is slim enough to slink through the opening.  Agent D and B check on Eli, helping him to the ropes where he leans against watching as his Agents each pick up a chair and circle AJ...

Unfamiliar music interrupts the proceeding and despite the brief confusion about the music, it's eased as Hammerstein rushes out from the back and leaps onto the cage wall.  He begins climbing, dodging chair shots to the inside of the cage from the Agents.  He makes it to the top and stops, the Agents cackling as they brandish their chairs.  Eli slinks down into the corner, looking as though he's ready to be done with this. 

SAM HEWITT
Low blow to Agent B from AJ!

Indeed, Agent B falls to his knees! Agent D turns to investigate and Hammerstein soars off the top, nailing a crossbody block onto the unsuspecting Agent! Hammerstein gets up and turns.... ELI SWINGS A CHAIR! Hammerstein ducks it, then grabs it! He wrestles it away from Eli, who's momentum swings him around and face to face with AJ Knight.  Hammerstein backs into the corner and watches Eli fall to his knees.  Hammerstein throws AJ the chair, and Knight is yelling inaudibly at Buchanan... who screams back "HIT ME!" repeatedly.  AJ raises the chair up, but Agent B gets to his feet... distracting him.

HAMMERSTEIN POUNCES AGENT B!

Agent D is starting back to his feet also, Hammerstein picks up the chair and cracks Agent D in the back with it! He falls to all fours and Hammer smashes him again to flatten him out on the mat! 

"AJ! YOU FUCK! STRIKE ME DOWN!"

AJ raises the chair again, gulping as Eli sneers, closing his eyes bracing for impact.

CRACK!!!

The crowd falls silent.

Eli opens his eyes...

AJ Knight is flat on his back, Hammerstein's heavy breathing the only thing that can be heard.

He drops the chair beside Eli, shaking his head.  He picks up the key from the downed Agent, unlocks the door and leaves the cage.

Everyone's in shock.

Eli, the MSG crowd, the commentators...

Everyone.

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[Robert Daniels]

"Over" by Drake begins to play when the lights go out. The crowd erupts as they begin to cheer in excitement as the lights turn back on...Billy Danielson walks out from the curtain. His arms wide in confidence while holding the Heavyweight Championship across his shoulder.

Billy Danielson turns around and walks down the ramp high fiving the fans before sliding under the bottom rope and into the ring confidently heading to his corner to await Mark Storm

Short Change Hero by The Heavy begins to play through the speakers and the lights in the arena simultaneously dim down. Smoke begins to rise from the top of the stage and appearing on the screen above are the following words;

YOUR HERO, AND MINE

A massive pop ensues as emerging from the back is the self proclaimed "Prince of CHAOS", Mark Storm; who keeps himself composed as he stands at the top of the entrance ramp. He can't help but allow his sadistic signature smirk to appear upon his lips as he closes his eyes and spreads his arms out wide, soaking in the energy that the audience are giving him as they applaud and cheer.He begins his walk down the entrance ramp, with a leather coat completing his attire as he comes down the entrance ramp.

This ain't no place for no hero.

This ain't no place for no better man.

This ain't no place for no hero

To call "home."

At this point, Storm is by the edge of the ring; allowing a smile to embed on his face before he jumps onto the apron and holds onto the ropes, using them to help himself up onto the turnbuckle. He's grinning from ear to ear, soaking in the rest of the cheers coming from the audience, shaking his head sideways as he lowers it, before jumping into the ring.

Taking off his leather coat, he hands it to the ring announcer before walking over to his designated corner and hoisting himself up onto the second ropes, a smirk upon his lips as he holds his arms up; his theme song slowly diminishing.

GRAHAM STEVENS: Introducing first weighing in at two hundred and twenty five pounds and standing at six feet and four inches tall he is the reigning Seattle Pro Heavyweight Champion...Billy DANIELSON!

Danielson removes the belt from his waist and points at the Heavyweight Championship while holding it up over his head before handing it off to the referee.

Emily Lyle: Now introducing from Brooklyn, New York. Weighing in at two hundred and twenty pounds he is the SKYFIRE Champion...MARRKKKK STORMMMMMM!

The referee walks over taking the SKYFIRE Championship belt from Mark Storm and hands both titles to the stage hand on the outside of the ring.

SEATTLE PRO
CHAMPION
VS
SKYFIRE
CHAMPION

Billy Danielson vs Mark Storm

The bell rings and the two circle each other. Danielson shots behind Storm, looking for a single leg takedown, but Storm side steps, and wag his finger at Danielson. Danielson smirks, and then goes in for the collar and elbow tie up. Storm gets a side headlock on, but Danielson shoves Storm into the ropes. Storm rebounds, going for a lariat, but Danielson drops down and kips back-up to avoid it. Mark is quick to react though, and instantly catches Danielson with a neck breaker. They roll over, Danielson grabbing his head, and Mark goes straight for a front headlock. Billy spins out, putting Mark in a wrist lock. Billy floats over, holding on to the hammerlock, and spikes Mark with a DDT and makes a cover for 1...KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: Why on earth...

Billy pulls Storm up by the back of the neck but Mark breaks Billy’s grasp, and hits him with an elbow smash that sends Billy back a few steps. Danielson grabs his face, as Mark Storm whips him into the ropes. Mark goes for a lariat, but Billy ducks. Billy turns around to get the drop on Storm, but Mark was ready, and hits Billy with a backflip Pele Kick. Danielson hits the mat, as Storm runs the ropes, looking to hit Billy with a senton, but Billy rolls out of the way. Billy grabs Mark up, and slams him down with a snap suplex. Danielson starts to go for a pin, but instead, mounts Storm and starts punching him in the face.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The Seattle Pro Heavyweight Champion is in full control at this point...

CHARLES HUDSON: Not so fast Lou!

As quick as he possibly can, Storm scatters towards the ropes and manages to get his leg placed on the bottom rope to enforce the rope break. Rather reluctantly, Danielson get’s off of him after the referee has to count him up to three. He takes a couple of steps back, a smirk upon his lips and he turns and taunts the audience, who jeer him as he poses to them. Storm get’s to his feet and shakes off the cobwebs, watching Danielson play to the crowd before turning round and facing Storm, motioning with his hands to “bring it”.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Two warriors going to battle on the grandest stage of them all.

CHARLES HUDSON: Nothing but Pride on the line tonight.

Storm smiles and proposes a knuckle lock as he stretches out a hand. Danielson accepts, gradually approaching the center of the ring but then all of a sudden, Storm puts the palm of his hands towards the face of Danielson and turns his head. A gesture of “talk to the hand because the face isn’t listening”, an elementary expression that Danielson isn’t impressed with and is also rather confused, looking at Storm dumbfoundedly. Storm then transitions his hand from an open palm to now what appears to be an imaginary gun, holstering it around, he turns his head and pulls the trigger - mouthing “bang”, before Danielson rushes to him, he’s evidently had enough of Storm’s attempts of playing mind games.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Blatant disrespect or mind games?

CHARLES HUDSON: These men respect each other...it's only mind games.

Storm is able to react quickly, grabbing his arm and bringing him down to the canvas with an armdrag takedown, which he then transitions into an armbar submission. Impressive. But Danielson fights his way back up to his feet. He arm wrenches Storm and pulls down at his arm, attempting to pop the socket out of Storm’s shoulder. Storm winces but remains calm and composed afterwards, he rolls forwards - slightly back, kips himself up, cartwheel, breaks the wrist lock before thrusting forwards and connecting with a double palm strike to the chest. Danielson staggers back into the ropes, coming off of them and delivering an almighty superkick to Storm - one that catches “Your Hero and Mine” off guard. Storm stumbles back, managing to stay on his feet before falling into the ropes, coming back with vigor as he returns a superkick to Danielson, who’s also caught off guard. Danielson holds onto his jaw, staggering around but managing to stay on his feet.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: That kick hurt me after that crack noise heard all the way over here.

CHARLES HUDSON: He'll be spitting teeth after that one...

He looks up at Storm with a look of disgust, and Storm motions for him to “bring it”, and the fans cheer and applaud Storm as he invites him to strike. Danielson doesn’t have to think for a second, he just acts upon Storm’s invitation, grabbing him by the face and with his free hand, delivers three consecutive open palm strikes that are heavy and vicious. He then let’s go of his face and delivers backhanded chops to the chest of Storm, which begins to turn the colour of red. Storm clutches onto his chest, feeling the effects of the chops but does well to hide it with his facial expresions. In fact, it looks as if he’s using those strikes to fuel up his own energy that Danielson doesn’t know is building from within.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Look at the red hand prints across his chest...

CHARLES HUDSON: Those whelps will be on his chest for days.

After an eighth chop to the chest, Storm bursts back back to life, open palm, shoot kick to the thigh, forearm, spinning backfist - looking to finish with a discus clothesline but Danielson ducks under his arm and takes off to the ropes. He bounces off of the ropes, only to find that Mark is running past him in the opposite direction. Storm bounces off of the ropes and now Danielson is running past him, bouncing off of the ropes and looking for a discus forearm but Mark slides across the canvas.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The SKYFIRE Champion is not backing down after regaining momentum in this match.

CHARLES HUDSON: These are two different kinds of champions Lou. Storm defeated a man one on one and Danielson betrayed one his closest allies to retrieve his which was hoisted above the ring.

In behind Danielson now, he’s got him locked in a rear waist lock, seemingly looking for the German. Danielson elbows his way out of the position, turning around and nailing Storm with a forearm, and another - and another! He takes off to the ropes, comes back with a discus forearm attempt that Storm ducks under, rear waist lock once again, German suplex attempt but Danielson manages to land on his feet. He then grabs Storm, rear waist lock and connects with a German suplex!

CHARLES HUDSON: Regardless what you may think of either man they are both putting on one hell of a performance tonight!

Though not the crowd favorite on this occasion, Danielson is met with thunderous applause that echoes through the arena. Storm rolls to the outside and Danielson teases an over the top rope dive, to which the fans encourage with rhythmic claps that Danielson feed off of. He takes off to the ropes, bounces off of them - only to find that Storm has slid back into the ring and is now running past him. Danielson stops in his tracks as Storm hits the ropes, coming at Danielson with full velocity - BICYCLE KNEE! A thunderous clap echoes through the arena as Storm connects, the move almost sickening in it’s delivering but awesome in viewing. Danielson falls to a knee, the referee checking whether he’s ok but Storm has no care for the wellbeing of his opponent.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The roles have been reversed...Storm with no remorse is looking to put away Danielson.

He’s back off to the ropes, bouncing off of them and looking for a second bicycle knee to his kneeling opponent but Danielson explodes back up to his feet just in time, discusses himself around before delivering a forearm to Storm that has him flipping inside out. He then mounts on top of his opponent with a cover for 1...2…KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: It's not enough to secure the win.

Danielson slams his fist on the mat in frustration then pulls Mark up to his feet. Billy tries to push Mark’s head down, going for a powerbomb, but Mark slaps Billy’s arms away. Storm grabs one of Billy’s arms, and jumps, twisting in the air, and putting his opponent in a cross arm breaker. Danielson writhes in pain, and he tries to scurry for the ropes. Billy’s foot is almost to the ropes, but Storm let’s go of the hold, and drags Danielson back to the center of the ring, placing him in an Omoplata crossface. Billy flails, as he tries to pull himself forward towards a set of ropes, but Storm leans back, wrenching on Billy’s chin, back and neck. Billy looks as if he is about to pass out, but he keeps on fighting. Mark’s hands begin to slip up to Billy’s mouth, and Danielson takes advantage by biting Mark’s fingers.

CHARLES HUDSON: No biting Tyson!

Storm readjusts his hands but Billy takes advantage and rolls Storm up for a cover OF 1…2…NEARFALL!

CHARLES HUDSON: Mark Storm kicks out of the school boy just in time.

Billy and Mark both get up at the same time, and start trading blows. Billy starts with an elbow strike, which is returned with a kick to the calf, and Billy returns with a spinning back fist. Danielson tries to follow up with a haymaker, but Storm hits Billy with a chop to the rib cage. Mark hits Danielson with an uppercut, and goes for a European uppercut, but Billy rolls Mark’s shoulder, and ends up behind Your Hero and Mine.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: It's a good thing this match is going on last because there is no one here tonight in Madison Square Garden who would want to follow this awesome match.

Billy hits Storm with a jumping reverse bulldog. Now that Mark is down, Billy hits the ropes. He leaps over Mark, who rolls over onto his stomach. Storm hits the ropes too, as Billy leap frogs over him with complete athleticism. Danielson stands, waiting for Mark to come towards him, and flips him with a back body drop, but Mark lands on his feet. Mark stands behind Billy with his finger gun, and shouts “Bang” as Danielson spins around, and gets whipped out of the ring by Mark Storm.

[CROWD CHEERS]

Billy gets to his feet, as Storm stands by the ropes, contemplating whether or not to leapfrog over the top rope. Billy tries to swipe Mark’s legs, but Mark stomps on Danielson’s hand. Mark keeps his foot on Billy’s fingers, grinding them into the mat, and then launches himself over the top rope, landing on top of Danielson. The referee starts to count, as Mark gets to his feet 1… 2…3…the referee continues counting.

CHARLES HUDSON: Nobody wants to see this match get thrown out...these men need to get back into the ring soon.

Mark picks up Billy and tries to whip Mark into the ring apron, but Mark switches momentum, and whips Danielson into the barricade instead. While the official continues counting 4…5...Mark takes Billy’s head, and smashes it a couple of times on the barricade. Danielson wiggles out of Storm’s grasp, and lifts Mark up, making him crash down onto the barricade hard he gets to 6...Danielson returns to the ring but Mark stumbles around for a moment as the ref gets to 7…8…9...but Storm rolls in just in time.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Let's hope they finish this one on the inside of the ring.

They get to their feet slowly, and they circle the ring. They start to go for a collar and elbow tie up, but Mark backs away, trying to psych Billy out. He grabs at Billy and whips him across the ring. Mark drops down, waiting for Billy to leap over him, but Billy drops down across from him, and stares straight in the shocked face of Mark Storm. Danielson and Mark smirk at each other, as they get back up to their feet, perfectly mirroring each other.

CHARLES HUDSON: If Mark Storm wins the Emerald City Classic we may get to see this match in a month or so again but next time with the Heavyweight Championship on the line!

They step up in front of each other, and Danielson tells Mark to hit him, and points to his cheek. Storm, being too smart too smart for the trap, goes for a kick to the gut, but Billy catches the foot. Billy wags his finger at Mark Storm, and tells him “No. No. No.” Danielson dragon whips Storm, but holds on to the leg, cinching in a single leg boston crab. Storm claws his way to the ropes, but Danielson drags him back to the center of the ring, and sits down even farther. Mark Storm tries to roll over, and kick Billy, but he can’t get the angle or the power needed to make his opponent release the hold.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: As much as I would love to see this match again for the Heavyweight Championship...I'm sure Coral Rose and Bryan Blaze are somewhere tonight watching this match very closely.

Finally, Mark is able to roll out of the hold, and crawls over to the ropes. He grabs at his knees, but before he can fully recover, Danielson rushes at him, hitting Storm with a hip attack straight into the ropes followed by Danielson with a cover for 1…2...KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: Mark Storm desperately kicked out just then letting Danielson know that he isn’t giving up just yet.

Danielson picks up Storm, but is met with a Pele Kick by Storm. Mark looks at Danielson still groggy from the Pele Kick but he starts to run at the ropes. He springboards off of the ropes, looking for his signature “Storm Search” cutter, but the knee that Danielson tortured in that Boston Crab, buckles, and instead bounces off wrong. Storm still springboards, but is met with Billy Danielson’s “Glass Ceiling Breaker”. Storm lays in a heap, as Danielson plays up the crowd. He starts to pull his knee pad down, which makes the crowd go crazy. However, this was just a troll, as Danielson pull his knee pad back up. Billy goes to lay on Storm for a three count but Storm was ready and rolls up Danielson for 1…2…KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Danielson kicks out with authority.

Mark smirks, and Billy slaps him hard in the mouth. Billy yells at Storm, and they get into each others face. The crowd starts to cheer as the two stand up, press their faces together, and talk back to each other. A “This Is Awesome” chant starts to grow around the arena.

“THIS IS AWESOME!”
“THIS IS AWESOME!”
“THIS IS AWESOME!”

The arena’s electric as the two men continue to butt heads with one another, pushing each other back with their heads as the referee examines to make sure nothing illegal is about to go down. All of a sudden they’re back to exchanging strikes, forearm followed by forearms being met by both men who are not letting up, but going even faster now. The strikes are stiff and are reminiscent to a Japanese strong style type strike. It’s Danielson who’s beginning to gain the upperhand, and Storm is back pedalling towards the corner. Danielson levels him in the corner and looks for an Irish whip, managing to get it, Storm hits the opposite corner and now Danielson runs towards him. Storm is quick, managing to latch onto the top ropes and propel himself onto the second ropes, jumping over the incoming Danielson and rolling through afterwards.

CHARLES HUDSON: With cat like reflexes he always lands on his feet.

He turns around and runs towards the cornered Danielson, who greets him with an uppercut, then a backhand chop, bringing him to the ropes. Irish whip attempt, Storm reverses - Danielson hits the ropes and Storm is right there to answer, a bicycle knee to the head connecting hard! Storm then takes off to the opposite ropes but Danielson is stalking him, as Storm bounces off, Danielson hits him with a knee to the mid-section. He then grabs Storm by his head and runs off to the ropes, springboarding off of the second rope and connects with a tornado DDT. Storm holds onto his head and rolls around the ring. Danielson mounts on top of him and hooks both legs for 1...2...NEARFALL!

CHARLES HUDSON: He barely breaks the count just in time.

Rising to his feet, the Seattle Pro Heavyweight Champion has now resorted to wearing down the SKYFIRE Champion. He’s laying boots down on Storm who is squirming around the ring, managing to get himself under the bottom rope and enforce a rope break. The referee grabs Danielson and drags him away from Storm, warning him that if he pulls another act like that then he’ll have no option but to disqualify him. Danielson nods his head, aware that Storm is now up on his feet on the apron. Danielson charges over at him but Storm is able to thrust his shoulders into the mid section of Danielson, who clutches onto his stomach and stumbles backwards. Storm then positions himself and takes a deep breath, springboards his way onto the top rope and towards Danielson he goes, who catches him in mid air with his signature Glass Ceiling Breaker! He covers Storm and hooking the legs as the arena counts along 1…2…NO!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: I think we all thought it was over right there!

CHARLES HUDSON: I was fully convinced that Danielson had won it.

Roars reverberate through the arena and Danielson buries his head in his hands in disbelief. Even the referee looks shocked after that move Danielson performed on Storm, who’s now crawling towards the corner. Danielson swears that he counted the three but the referee assures him that’s not the case. Danielson shakes his head and turns his attention back on the recovering Storm in the corner, who somehow - is now back on his feet. He walks over to him, strike attempt - blocked, another attempt - blocked again by Storm! Storm then strikes him with an open palm strike, a shoot kick to the thigh, a forearm, a spinning backfist before delivering a discuss lariat that sends Danielson crumbling to the canvas, and the fans cheering for Mark Storm who’s back in this contest.

CHARLES HUDSON: Just as we thought it was over Mark Storm literally storms back with a flurry of offense!

Storm walks around the ring and feeds off of the energy of the fans, who are 100% behind him at this stage. Danielson is on his knees and Mark walks over to him. Shoot kick to the chest. And another. And another! He continues to deliver hard kicks to the chest up until his tenth strike before pulling Danielson back up onto his feet. He performs a butterfly suplex which he then transitions into an armbar submission hold!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: He’s got him right where he wants him.

CHARLES HUDSON: In the center of the ring with nowhere to go!

Admittedly, Danielson is struggling but at the referee’s proposal to quit, Danielson rejects with rage and fury but also pain and anguish buried beneath his voice, shaking his head sideways frantically to emphasize the motion of not giving up, not giving in. Storm tightens the hold, wanting to break the arm of Danielson. But Danielson would rather break his arm than tap out! Danielson is stretching out his legs, managing to move ever so slightly with every passing second. He’s got to the ropes! Storm let’s go of him and Danielson rolls to the outside of the ring, holding onto his arm. Storm teases going over the top rope as he latches onto the ropes, he slingshots - which forces Danielson to move out of the way as he believes he’s coming in his direction, but Storm only slingshots his way onto the apron. Storm then runs across the apron and looks for a running senton on Danielson, who rolls out of the way and Storm lands hard on the padded flooring, arching onto his back.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The punishment these two men have inflicted on one another is unreal...

CHARLES HUDSON: These two men may fight forever or at least they think there going to.

Billy takes a cup from a fan, and pours the contents onto Mark. 1… 2…Danielson grabs up his opponent, and throws Mark hard into the ring steps, jarring them from the ring post...3…4…Billy throws the top half of the steel steps to the side...5…6...Billy Danielson lifts up up Mark Storm, and slams him down with a massive Spinebuster. Danielson riles up the crowd, as Mark groans on the steps...7…8...He picks up Mark up by the hair, and tosses him in the ring...9…Billy rolls into the ring.

Storm remains on the canvas, gradually trying to get himself back up to his feet but Danielson isn’t allowing him to do so. At every attempt, Danielson boots him back down, taunting him as he does so. Storm remains calm and composed, allowing Danielson to boot him as he begins to build up the rage within. Danielson goes for another kick but Storm catches his boot, single leg take down and now Danielson is on the canvas with Storm. Storm hits him with a lazy forearm and Danielson returns one that's harder. Storm feels his cheek, returns a stiff jab and Danielson returns one. An elbow, Danielson returns. A right hand, Danielson is affected by the shot and Storm hits him with another one. The crowd begins to chant.

"THIS--IS--WRESTLING"
"THIS--IS--WRESTLING"
"THIS--IS--WRESTLING"

He gets to his feet and pulls Danielson up too, scooping him into a tombstone piledriver position! Danielson manages to reverse the situation so that now he has Storm in the position for the tombstone! Storm somehow manages to fight his way out of it and now the two are on their feet, Danielson hits him with an open palm strike. Storm turns, backflip kick to Danielson who stumbles backwards, comes off of the ropes and delivers a rolling kick to Storm. Storm staggers into the corner, Danielson runs over to him, high kick by Storm, who follows Danielson to the center of the ring. Storm grabs him, brings his head down and delivers a huge knee to the face! The shot echoes! Storm then takes off to the ropes, bouncing off of them and delivers a bicycle knee to Danielson, falling on top of him and hooking his legs!

1… 2… Danielson putting everything he has into throwing his shoulder in the air to kick out. Storm looks in bewilderment, as he attempts to pin Billy again. 1... 2… Billy kicks out again in desperation, as Storm checks with the ref if it was really on two. He slaps the mat and yells as he tries one last time to pin Danielson. 1… Danielson kicks out instantly, and Storm just can’t believe it. The crowd screams in enjoyment, as Storm sits up, looking absolutely exhausted.

A smirk comes across the Skyfire World Champion’s face though, as he stands up. He looks to the crowd, and slaps his knee, signaling an attempt at Dystopia! He begins to pull Danielson up, but Billy boxes Mark’s ears, disorienting him for a moment! He shoots behind, Storm, putting him in a full-nelson, and smashes him down with his patented “Billy Bomb” (Full-Nelson Bomb)! The crowd erupts, as Danielson stumbles over to the corner. Billy pulls down his knee pad, and waits aims for Mark. He runs towards his opponent, looking for his “Chicago Blackout” knee strike. However, before he hits the knee strike, he stops, and slaps Mark in the face ridiculously hard, making spit fly from Storm’s mouth.

Then, Danielson lifts Storm onto his shoulders, in a Fireman’s Carry, and smirks to the crowd. He goes for Storm’s Finisher, “Dystopia” (GTS), but Storm reverses it into a cutter, by rolling over Danielson’s head! Billy lays on the floor, dazed, as Mark crawls to the corner of the ring, and helps himself up. This time, Mark is the one to pull his knee pad down, and points a finger gun at his opponent. As Billy gets to his knees, Mark Storm “shoots” the gun, and runs towards Danielson, looking to hit him with Billy’s own “Chicago Blackout” (Running Knee Strike). However, Danielson rolls and grabs Mark by the ankle.

Storm falls flat on his face, and Danielson transitions to a Single leg crab, targeting the same leg from earlier, and sits them right in the middle of the ring. Storm screams in agony, as Danielson sits down, leaning so far that he is almost laying on Mark’s back. The referee asks Storm if he wants to submit, and Storm almost does, but he locks his hands together, and just screams into fists, as he fights through the pain. Danielson almost loses his footing from leaning back so far, and this gives Mark room to crawl towards the ropes!

Mark is fingers away, as Danielson pulls him away from the ropes. Danielson transitions Mark’s leg, and puts it over behind his head. Billy stands up, squeezes Storm’s leg between his arms and neck, and lifts Mark off the ground! Mark Storm screams in absolute pain, as the referee continues to question him, seeing if he is willing to give up. Storm starts to fade from the pain, and the referee lifts his arm Once… Twice… Thre- Storm holds his arm in the air, shaking in a sense of renewed energy! He starts kicking Danielson in the head with his free foot, and Billy drops him!

Mark crawls to the ropes, but is met with a knee strike by a pissed off Billy Danielson. Billy throws Mark Storm towards the center of the ring! Billy points to his knee, and then to the downed Mark Storm, and he charges Mark. Danielson connects with a dreaded “Chicago Blackout” and makes the cover for 1...2...the lights go out as "Beast" by Nico Vega plays on the P.A. System!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: He's back...

CHARLES HUDSON: With the lights out and the familiar music playing belongs to Blake Mitchell.

"THIS--IS--AWESOME"
"HOLY--S***"
"THIS--IS--AWESOME"
"HOLY--S***"
"THIS--IS--AWESOME"
"HOLY--S***"

The lights come back up and Billy Danielson is leaning against the ropes looking up at the stage motioning for Mitchell to come down the referee is standing just behind him looking at Storm. The music abruptly cuts off and with Mitchell no where in sight Billy turns around regaining his focus on Mark Storm who has barely gotten to his feet using the ropes. Danielson stomps across the ring to finally Capitalize on an injured Storm but instead, is met with a flurry of strikes from his opponent.

MARK STORM: Mind games by Blake Mitchell may have evened this match up once again.

CHARLES HUDSON: Mark Storm is hurting right now. Had the music not okay in my opinion this match would have been over!

Danielson stumbles back and Storm grabs him in a wrist lock. He spins out Danielson, and hits him with his short arm clothesline that he calls the "Storm Strike". Billy Danielson is turned inside out, and lays on the floor, as Mark Storm collapses, as he can no longer stand on his damaged knee. He tries to inch towards Danielson, and tries to roll over his oppoent, but Mark no longer has the strength. He finally rolls Billy over, but Billy continues to roll, and lays underneath the ropes. Mark crawls even more but before he could reach Danielson and the referee calls for the bell.

GRAHAM STEVENS: The time limit for this contest has expired and this match ends in a draw.

[CROWD BOOS]

Storm reluctantly grabs the SKYFIRE Championship and approaches Danielson and extends his hand for a shake in a sign of respect. Danielson walks towards him then slaps away his hand. Storm snarls and Daniels looks to clothesline him. Storm drops the SKYFIRE Championship in the center of the ring then ducks the clothesline attempt and lays out the Seattle Pro Heavyweight Champion with a hard right hand.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Danielson should have shaken his hand and left with his head held high.

Scotty Latimer slides under the bottom rope and levels Storm from behind with a forearm to the back of his neck. Latimer begins laying in stiff kicks to the back of Storm.

CHARLES HUDSON: It looks like the new Pride Champion has come down to have his fellow Midnight Horsemen's back.

Danielson stands looking over as both he and Latimer are laying in the kicks on the fallen Storm meanwhile the bell continues to sound as the official is trying to regain control.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Mark Storm is taking a beating at the hands of the Horsemen right now.

Bryan Blaze comes running down the aisle in street clothes and runs up the ring stairs looking into the ring before leaping onto the top rope and jumping off with a cross body onto Latimer and Danielson bringing them down. Blaze jumps up and takes off his shirt throwing it into the crowd as the fans are cheering.

"BRYAN--BLAZE"
"BRYAN--BLAZE"
"BRYAN--BLAZE"

Blaze grabs Latimore by the head and throws him between the ropes and out of the ring. Storm rolls over and pushes himself up as he approaches Blaze in the center of the ring.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Mark Storm and Bryan Blaze are two thirds of the main event at Mainstream 2 next month to determine the winner of the Emerald City Classic.

Blaze and Storm are nose to nose when Danielson stands approaching both men holding the Heavyweight Championship and pointing at his chest as the two men grab him and irish whip him together into the ropes. Danielson ducks the clothesline by Storm and lands a spinning back elbow onto Bryan Blaze.

CHARLES HUDSON: This is absolute chaos. Where is security?

Coral Rose appears in the crowd and she jumps the barrier wearing jeans, a tank top and a black leather jacket. She removes her glasses and slides under the ropes and into the ring. She fist bumps Danielson and a rising Latimer while both begin teaming up on the SKYFIRE Champion Mark Storm and Bryan Blaze.

CHARLES HUDSON: Coral Rose also in the triple threat match to determine the winner of the Emerald City Classic at Mainstream and fellow Horseman has come down to lend hand for her stablemates.

Coral Rose is playing with Blaze as he is using her to pull himself up and she knocks him back down with her Roses Thorn spinning heel kick. Danielson with the Heavyweight Championship across his shoulder, Latimer and Rose by his side they are pandering to the crowd receiving a chorus of boos until "Beast" by Nico Vega plays again throughout the arena and they stand back to back looking around the arena. The lights abruptly shut off again like during the match.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Mark Storm and Bryan Blaze could definitely use some help at this point.

The lights turn back on and Billy Danielson is alone looking out at the crowd with Blake Mitchell with the Emerald City Saint war paint covering his face, chest and arms. Danielson slowly turns around and his jaw drops for a second while the crowd absolutely loses it!

CHARLES HUDSON: Bryan Blaze and Mark Storm are fighting on the outside with Coral Rose and Scotty Latimer until they all stop to watch what's going on inside the ring.

The Saint just looks on at Danielson with no emotion on his face. Danielson gets right up in his face berating Mitchell, pointing at the Seattle Pro Heavyweight Championship and mocking him.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: This is the first face to face meeting since MAINSTREAM in June.

CHARLES HUDSON: These two men were friends who travelled and trained together. After the events at MAINSTREAM you can finally feel the tension in the air.

Danielson holds up both hands and waves off Mitchell as he turns to walk off he looks to sucker punch Blake Mitchell but he blocks it with his left arm and begins unloading right hands onto the Heavyweight Champion!

The other begin fighting once more on the outside of the ring. Mitchell bounces off the ropes and spears Danielson out of the ring and the two begin fighting on the floor.

CHARLES HUDSON: Everyone has been anticipating this fight for over a month.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: I have goosebumps...but it looks like Security is finally on there way out at this time.

Latimer and Rose retreat up the aisle looking back down at the ring at Mitchell, Storm and Blaze while Danielson is demanding his Heavyweight Championship be returned to him. The official reaches down for the Heavyweight Championship but so does Blake Mitchell who looks at the title then points at Danielson over the crowd of Security between them.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Ladies and Gentlemen...it's been a historic night here in New York City with "Fusion"...it was a group effort between Lion's Road, Shining Road, SKYFIRE and Seattle Pro. We thank you for tuning in and Good Night!

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