MAINSTREAM 96 - 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 11/20/2022
Nov 14, 2022 13:18:32 GMT -5
Post by Robert Daniels on Nov 14, 2022 13:18:32 GMT -5
GRUDGE MATCH
★★★ AJ KNIGHT ★★★
vs
★★★ BIGGS ★★★
★★★ AJ KNIGHT ★★★
vs
★★★ BIGGS ★★★
The bell rings and this match is now underway! Both men stand across from each other, chomping at the bit to get the match started. Biggs’ right shoulder is heavily wrapped up, while AJ has some KT-Tape across his left elbow and lower back. Neither competitor is at 100% physically, but as soon as the ref calls for the bell, they’re going at each other 100% brawling in the middle of the ring! The fans are on their feet, chanting “MAINSTREAM! MAINSTREAM!” as AJ Knight and Biggs throw haymakers at each other like there’s no tomorrow!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: We have seen the animosity between these two men continue to grow week after week, and tonight, we’ve reached the boiling point!
CHARLES HUDSON: Their first encounter ended in a somewhat controversial fashion. Tonight, AJ Knight and Biggs don’t want to leave any question as to who the better man is!
Knight gets the advantage, and strings together a series of blows that backs Biggs into the corner. As AJ comes in to mount the turnbuckle, Biggs throws a stiff Knee right to the midsection of his adversary, and rolls out of the corner to get behind AJ! Biggs jumps up for a Backstabber, but AJ holds onto the turnbuckle, causing Biggs to crash backfirst into the mat, knocking the wind out of him! Instead of going for an early cover, AJ mounts his opponent, and throws down heavy hands as Biggs turtles up! As Biggs holds his hands in front of his face, AJ takes a cheap shot, nailing Biggs with a hard punch to the wrapped shoulder, causing Biggs to howl in pain as he opens up his defenses! This allows AJ Knight to rock Biggs’ face with blow after blow before floating over into a pinning position, 1…Biggs gets his shoulder up! AJ pulls Biggs up by the head, but “The Spaceman” quickly shoots behind him, trying to apply a Sleeper Hold, but AJ sends him over with a Snapmare! As Biggs turns towards AJ and rises up, Knight comes at him with a Running Clothesline, but Biggs ducks it and catches AJ with a Urinagi Backbreaker across his knee! AJ arches his back in pain as Biggs quickly rolls him over onto all fours, firing off a vicious Knee Strike with his right leg to the ribs of AJ before delivering his left Knee to the shoulder and neck of AJ Knight! One more Knee Strike to the ribs is followed up by Biggs mounting AJ’s back and attempting to go for an early Camel Clutch! AJ is fighting back, however, not allowing Biggs to hook the arms over his knees, and AJ manages to roll onto his back, shoving up at Biggs’ chest as he bucks “The Spaceman” off! Both competitors are quick to their feet, with AJ throwing a hard punch! Biggs blocks it, and responds with a Round Kick to the midsection! AJ catches the foot, though, and while holding the leg, eats an Enziguri from Biggs that spins him around and sends him stumbling into the near corner. Biggs gets to his feet and gets a running start for a Stinger Splash to the back of AJ, but nobody’s home! As Biggs stumbles out of the corner, AJ hooks the arm and looks to go for the Hammerlock to set up the Knightfall, but Biggs instinctively drops to his bottom and rolls out of the ring beneath the bottom rope!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: AJ Knight has put the fear in Biggs heart over that Knightfall DDT.
CHARLES HUDSON: Yeah, but in both matches, AJ has gone for it too early! Yes, it’s a killing blow if he can hit it, but he’ll need to wear Biggs down to the point where he can’t even attempt to escape it!
Before Biggs can collect himself AJ catches him in the chest with a baseball slide dropkick and tosses him back in the ring! AJ slides in as Biggs returns to his feet and catches a single leg takedown. AJ takes side control and begins throwing elbows at the side of Biggs head as he pins his good arm down. Biggs turns over and grabs AJ into a front facelock, and throws knees onto the top of his skull. AJ goes to cover up as Biggs shoots for a grip on AJ’s injured and taped elbow, before driving a knee on top of AJ’s elbow and grinding it in as he pulls up on the wrist drawing a shout of pain from AJ! AJ pulls his head up but Biggs slams an elbow into the back of his head. He goes for another one but AJ uses this shift in balance to turn over, and get his free arm around Biggs’ chest and turn him over. AJ takes hold of Biggs’ bad arm! He teases an elbow right on the bad shoulder… Before paint brushing Biggs across the face with his boot, letting go of the arm, mouthing to Biggs “I don’t need the advantage.”
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Both men obviously still feeling the effects of their last match, and AJ’s physical bout with RM Tapp a few weeks ago certainly added to it. But oddly, AJ opting not to go after the injury
CHARLES HUDSON: Either he’s trying to play mind games and trick Biggs into leaving his injuries alone, or he's just that cocky. Either way I think that, combined with the disrespect he just showed, may come back to bite him.
Biggs immediately comes back and slaps AJ across the face for disrespecting him in that way! The Spaceman seems to be expecting a slap in response but AJ instead just gives him a straight right to the mouth! Biggs staggers back to the ropes where AJ follows him in with elbows and chops! AJ whips him into the ropes! He goes for the lariat but Biggs ducks it, and as AJ turns around, Biggs catches him with a hard shotgun dropkick right in the gut knocking all the wind out of AJ! Biggs goes behind lining up a shot to AJ’s back, and looks to the booing crowd… Before driving the point of the elbow into AJ’s taped up back! Biggs runs the ropes and nails a double stomp on the small of AJ’s back! AJ shouts in pain as Biggs puts his knee in the small of the back of a prone AJ Knight! Biggs grabs AJ’s taped up arm and wrenches it around his own knee placed on AJ’s back! He then grabs AJ with a Chinlock wrenching him back!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Biggs is not returning the favor going after AJ’s injuries with no hesitation!
CHARLES HUDSON: He’d be dumb not to, there’s no rule against it, and there’s no reason he should be trying to stick around in the ring with AJ Knight with his shoulder injured like that.
Biggs releases the chinlock and grabs AJ’s free arm, placing it behind his back and bending back to wrench AJ’s shoulder backwards. AJ grits his teeth as Biggs adjusts his grip, placing AJ into a Rings of Saturn submission! He adjusts even further, capturing the leg making a Rings of Saturn STF Combo! AJ starts trying to use his free leg to crawl to the ropes but as he does, Biggs begins headbutting him in the side of the head! AJ uses his knee to push his weight over and roll into the ring ropes. Biggs releases immediately as AJ rolls out to the apron. Biggs reaches out to grab AJ using his good arm… Only for AJ to grab it and jump off the ring apron, whiplashing Biggs' good arm and shoulder off of the middle rope causing him to bounce back shouting in pain rolling on the mat!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: What a counter by AJ Knight! He baited Biggs in and made him pay for it!
CHARLES HUDSON: That was a cheap shot! Using the ropes like that, to damage Biggs good arm! Good might be a relative term at this point!
AJ quickly slides back into the ring underneath the ropes and gets to his feet, stomping the good shoulder of “The Spaceman” again and again! Grabbing Biggs by the hair, AJ pulls him back up to a vertical base, giving Biggs an Armwringer for his troubles! Keeping wrist control, AJ wrings the Legacy Champ’s arm once more before delivering the point of his elbow to the left elbow of Biggs! As he cradles his left arm in his right arm, Biggs gets taken down with a Drop Toe Hold from AJ, smacking the mat face first!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: We talk so much about how targeting a limb hinders the offense of a competitor, but we just saw first hand how AJ’s targeted attack on Biggs’ good arm prevented him from being able to get his hands up to soften his fall!
AJ floats into a Side Headlock to the left of Biggs, pulling him back up and torquing the hold before spinning out and getting wrist control again, twisting Biggs’ arm into a Hammerlock once more! Biggs instinctively drops to his behind to defend against a potential attempt at the Knightfall, but AJ wasn’t even going for it, holding Biggs’ left wrist at an awkward and excruciating angle between the shoulderblades! With Biggs still seated, and AJ keeping a hold of the wrist, he steps over Biggs’ right shoulder and uses his free arm for some 12-to-6 Elbow Strikes to the left shoulder socket! Biggs spins his hips, breaking the wristlock and rising up to get AJ off balance and taking him to the mat with a Single Leg Takedown!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: AJ’s deep in Spaceman’s head right now. Just like last time he’s got Biggs so concerned about Knightfall he’s walking into all sorts of other things.
CHARLES HUDSON: These are two of the smartest men in the sport today, and this match is still young. Both men still have no shortage of adjustments to make before the night is through. Biggs looks like he’s about to change gears.
Biggs on his knees keeps a hold of AJ’s ankle. AJ sharply inhales as Biggs begins to twist it! AJ uses his free leg to kick at Biggs! Biggs takes AJ’s leg and wrenches it to apply a modified stretch muffler! AJ continues to kick but Biggs turns over, capturing AJ’s legs with his own. He applies a modified calf-slicer along with his Stretch Muffler. AJ shouts in pain, looking more than a little bit annoyed at the predicament Biggs caught him in. AJ finds his shoulders on the mat for 1-2-Kickout! AJ grits his teeth turning more over to one side to keep his shoulder off the canvas.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: What a hold from Biggs! AJ’s in trouble!
CHARLES HUDSON: Last time, once AJ hurt Biggs’ shoulder he got away from the mat wrestling and forgot the submission game. That’s when AJ was really able to get the match going his way. This time Biggs has made the adjustment. He is breaking down AJ piece by piece. AJ’s got no answers for the Spaceman on the mat!
AJ’s shoulders are down again! 1-2-Kickout! And again 1-he lifts it-1 AJ picks his shoulder up again- Now he’s just raising it and putting back down, before the ref can count one. This distracts Biggs enough that AJ is able to roll over to his stomach! AJ now gets himself up on his elbows. He tucks his chin, putting the top of his head on the mat. He rolls through, sending Biggs tumbling over, hitting his feet and lower back on the middle and bottom ropes respectively. Biggs rolls out to the floor, trying to regain his composure as Bobby Larson comes to ringside. AJ’s attention immediately shifts as he attempts to get some blood flowing to his legs. Biggs takes note as well asking his protege what he’s doing.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: I can’t say I like this. After the last time I don’t know that Bobby should be out here…
CHARLES HUDSON: Why shouldn’t he be? He’s a young talent eager to learn. Why should one small lapse in judgment mean he doesn’t get to catch this clinic from two absolute masters of the sport? This is exactly where he should be right now.
AJ looks agitated at the fact that Bobby is at ringside now. Biggs tries to assure AJ that Bobby is merely there to observe. Bigg steps back onto the apron… AND AJ DROPKICKS HIM AS HE STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES! AJ steps out of the ring and clubs Biggs across the back, before whipping him hard into the rail! Biggs drops to a knee as AJ clotheslines him over the rail. AJ steps over the rail but Biggs boots him in the chest with an upkick knocking him off the rail to the floor! Biggs tells the fans to clear a path… AS HE CLEARS THE GUARD RAIL WITH A RUNNING START TO NAIL A CROSS BODY!!
“The Spaceman” is fired up after nailing the Cross Body, but maintains focus on the task at hand, pulling AJ up by the head and whipping him towards the ring! AJ hops up onto the apron and spins around on the canvas with a Tiger Feint Kick that catches Biggs flush on the chin! With Biggs dazed, AJ steps up to a vertical base and leaps off the apron, catching Biggs with a Shotgun Dropkick to the chest that sends him flying backwards hard into the rail! AJ stands over his downed opponent, raining down lefts and rights as Biggs tries desperately to get his hands up to defend himself! As he does so, though, AJ gives him a sucker punch to the taped shoulder, causing Biggs to drop his hands and howl out in pain!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Things are starting to break down now! AJ’s taking it to Biggs now! He’s leaving no room for controversy this time!
CHARLES HUDSON: That was a cheap shot! He knows he can’t beat Bigg straight up so he’s trying to create chaos!
AJ continues to pummel Biggs up against the railing, while Bobby watches on, concerned with the beating his mentor is taking. AJ violently yanks Biggs back up to his feet and runs him towards the ring, forcefully rolling him in beneath the bottom rope as he slides in behind him! He mounts Biggs again, throwing more punches and hammer fists, left and right, targeting not just the face but also the shoulders of Biggs!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Quite frankly, AJ Knight is kicking Biggs’ ass right now! The Legacy Champ will need to figure something out if he’s going to fight his way back into this match.
The fans have a loud “F*** HIM UP AJ, F*** HIM UP!” chant going, despite Biggs being the hometown guy, and AJ continues to oblige, nailing Biggs with a nasty Forearm across the bridge of the nose! AJ dismounts and motions for Biggs to get to his feet, yelling at him, “COME ON, MAURICE! YOU’RE BETTER THAN THIS!” The taunting flicks a switch in Biggs, and he explodes upwards in a rage, charging at AJ, who sidesteps him and sticks his foot out, tripping Biggs! The fans have a hearty laugh as Biggs falls face first to the mat, and AJ mounts his back, Paint Brushing the back of Biggs’ head in a mocking manner! Again, AJ dismounts and calls for Biggs to get up.
CHARLES HUDSON: Y’know who AJ is reminding me of tonight, Lou?
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Who is AJ reminding you of tonight, Charles?
CHARLES HUDSON: Bugs Bunny! He’s flat out trying to humiliate Biggs to get him so flustered that he can’t compete at his normal capacity!
Biggs crawls over to the near ropes, shaking off the cobwebs as he pulls himself up. AJ gets a running start towards him, but Biggs hits the deck, pulling the top rope down with him to lowbridge AJ, sending him sailing over the top to the floor with such velocity that AJ rolls back first into the security rail! Inside the ring, Biggs is back up to his feet in a flash, and he gets a running start towards the opposite ropes, jumping up onto the top rope and leaping off with a Springboard Shooting Star Press that connects with AJ Knight on his way up! Biggs is dialed in, and slaps his shoulder a couple of times to keep the blood flowing before pulling AJ up to his feet and whipping him chest first into the ring apron! With AJ propped up, Biggs fires off a couple of stiff Round Kicks to the kidneys that echo all the way up to the cheap seats! Biggs continues to fire off Round Kicks, welts forming on AJ’s back, until the ref reaches the count of 8, at which point, Biggs rolls AJ back into the ring and slides in himself. Biggs then slides back under the ropes, and pulls AJ by the hair to where is head is hanging out off the apron and above the floor, giving him a Standing Elbow Strike to the mush before taking a couple of steps back and charging in for a Running Knee Lift to the back of the head! Knight rolls back into the ring, holding his head in pain as Biggs slides back in and positions himself between AJ and the ropes, hooking both legs, 1…2…KICK OUT FROM AJ!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Biggs is really leaning into his striking game tonight against AJ. Even with the sore right shoulder, which has had over a month to heal, he’s looked comfortable throwing fists and elbows.
CHARLES HUDSON: Well it’s also a bit less taxing than having to use his strength to maintain a hold. Yes, there’s brief moments of pressure on his joints as he’s striking, it’s not sustained pressure like trying to hold onto a crossface or leg lock.
Biggs is undeterred, pressing his advantage by pulling AJ up into a Muay Thai Clinch, throwing Knees up into the face of his opponent! AJ’s head snaps back violently with each strike, and it’s not long before Biggs has him back up into the corner. Following a couple of crisp European Uppercuts, Biggs backs up and gets a running start, jumping up for the Stinger Splash and connecting! He Snapmares AJ out of the corner, and slaps on a Rear Chin Lock, digging his knee between AJ’s shoulder blades while wrenching the neck! The ref checks to make sure it’s not a choke, and it is indeed a clean hold from “The Spaceman.” AJ stomps his feet to get the crowd to clap in unison, trying to will him on to an escape. As AJ tries to turn towards his right, Biggs pulls his knee back slightly and then drills it right into AJ’s spine before pulling AJ down to the mat into a Side Headlock! Biggs transitions into a Front Facelock, performing a few Alligator Rolls to dizzy AJ up before floating over onto AJ’s back! Knight is well aware of what’s coming from Biggs, an attempted Camel Clutch, so AJ explodes up, bucking Biggs off before he can even try to apply the chin lock portion of the clutch! Both men scramble to their feet, exchanging European Uppercuts from Biggs and Knife Edged Chops from AJ Knight, with Knight getting the upper hand!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: This is exactly what Biggs cannot allow himself to do. He’s getting into firefights with somebody who cut his teeth in a strong style promotion. He needs to keep this to the mat.
CHARLES HUDSON: Biggs needs to pressure AJ, he’s getting a bit too comfortable right now, which is the last thing he can allow to happen.
AJ advances on Biggs, whipping him into the ropes. Biggs reverses sending AJ into the ropes as Biggs charges in. AJ drops down, causing Biggs to fall forward into the middle rope. AJ rushes into the ropes and nails a corkscrew European Uppercut to the back of the head. Biggs slumps down as AJ covers! 1-2-Kickout by Spaceman! AJ slaps on a Cravate! Biggs stomps on AJ’s toes and begins turning himself over, elbowing AJ in the ribs and tossing him through the ropes AJ catches himself on the ring apron. Biggs goes for a shoulder thrust, but AJ dodges and kicks Biggs in the chest causing him to fall through the ropes too. AJ comes up from behind Biggs looking for an inverted DDT on the apron! Biggs catches AJ with a European uppercut to counter! He adjusts his grip, grabbing AJ around the back of the head… He runs towards the post… BIGGTIME TO THE FLOOR!! SLICED BREAD CONNECTS!!!!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: BIGGS MIGHT HAVE JUST KILLED AJ RIGHT THERE!!! WHAT A COUNTER!
CHARLES HUDSON: THEY MIGHT NEED TO STOP THIS ONE! AJ’S HEAD JUST BOUNCED OFF THE FLOOR!!
The fans begin a loud “HOLY SHIT” chant as the ringside physician checks AJ to see if he can continue. Biggs looks almost shocked at what he just did as the referee ushers him back into the ring. Biggs gets up on the apron as AJ begins propping himself up againt the apron… AND HE PUNTS AJ RIGHT IN THE SKULL!!! Biggs tosses AJ back into the ring! Bobby Larson looks utterly shocked to see this side of Biggs… Cover! 1-2-Kickout by AJ! Biggs begins throwing Kawada kicks at the side of AJ’s head! AJ drops to his knees as Biggs hits the ropes! Shining Wizard! 1-2-Kickout! Biggs yells at the referee to hurry up the count! Biggs hits a scoop slam on AJ near the corner before climbing up to the top rope… UFO- NO AJ GETS THE KNEES UP!!! Biggs comes up clutching his gut, AJ staggers back to his feet… AJ NAILS A LARIAT, TURNING BIGGS INSIDE OUT!! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AS AJ CLUTCHES HIS NECK!
CHARLES HUDSON: You gotta believe this one is nearing its conclusion, Lou! These two men are throwing absolute bombs at one another, and I don’t care how tough you are, there’s only so much the human body can take!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: We’ve been surprised by the depths that both these competitors have been able to dig to within themselves before, but I have to agree with you, Charles!
Both men struggle towards the ropes…. They pull themselves to their feet and come nose to nose with each other as they begin to trade right hands! AJ wobbles Biggs with a clean shot! He goes to follow with a roaring forearm-Biggs ducks and comes up behind AJ- He jumps on AJ’s shoulders for a Poison-rana- But AJ stops him as he begins flipping backwards, leaving him hanging from AJ’s shoulders… AJ NAILS A REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM NAILING BIGGS HEADFIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!. AJ follows up with an inverted DDT! Instead of going for a cover, AJ rolls Biggs over and grabs the front facelock, he hooks in the hammerlock for the Knightfall DDT! Biggs turns out of it- superkick- AJ ducks- and grabs a waistlock! Biggs drops low-crawls between AJ’s legs.. Shotgun dropkick sends AJ flying into the turnbuckle! AJ turns around and AJ gets nailed with a running dropkick! Biggs, injured shoulders and all hoists AJ up to the top rope… Leaping Enzuigiri by Biggs! Biggs leaps up to the top rope! ZERO GRAVITY!! THE SPANISH FLY DRILLS AJ INTO THE MAT!! 1-2-Kickout at two by AJ!!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: How are either of them still going!? Biggs has tried everything in his arsenal and AJ won’t stay down!
CHARLES HUDSON: He’s got to have something left up his sleeve! AJ’s at his limit!
Bobby Larson is cursing up a storm at ringside yelling at the official about the count! It’s actually gotten severe enough to gain the referee’s attention! Biggs grabs AJ’s legs and drags him to the center of the ring… He ties AJ’s legs around his own! Biggs turns him over!- SHARPSHOOTER!! He’s got it synched in deep as AJ shouts in pain! Boby begins shouting at AJ Knight, demanding that he tap out! Larson is talking trash, telling AJ that it’s game over, and Biggs has him!! AJ grits his teeth and begins crawling on his elbow to try and reach the ropes! He’s fingertips away from the ropes! BUT BIGGS PULLS HIM BACK CENTER!!!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: This could be it! AJ’s trapped, he’s got nowhere to go! Biggs has it in deep, right in the middle of the ring!
CHARLES HUDSON: AJ said it himself, there are no excuses for a tapout! He’s about to give Biggs the respect he deserves!
AJ’s hand is hovering above the mat! This could be it! AJ’s digging deep… He reaches back for Biggs’ ankle… he’s pulling on his ankle… And he trips Biggs down to the mat!! AJ rolls across his back…RIGHT INTO THE TEMPLAR STRETCH ON BIGGS’ TAPED SHOULDER!! BIGGS IS SHOUTING IN PAIN AS BOBBY SHOUTS “NO!” AT RINGSIDE! BIGGS IS CRAWLING TO THE ROPES!! AJ WRENCHES BACK FARTHER!!! NOW IT’S BIGGS FINGERTIPS AWAY FROM THE ROPES!! AJ PUSHES OFF THE ROPES WITH HIS FOOT… BIGGS ROLLS THROUGH TO A PIN! 1-2-KICKOUT AT 2! AJ scrambles back to his feet as Biggs comes charging in with a flying knee! AJ hits the canvas hard and rolls out to the floor. Biggs immediately hits the ropes and dives out to the floor after him! He tosses AJ back in and slides in right behind him… He hits the ropes- IMPACT CRATER- NO! AJ COUNTERS SENDING BIGGS OVER THE ROPES!!
CHARLES HUDSON: What a series of counters, both men are emptying their entire arsenal on each other until one man stays down!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: That moment might not be far off: Look at Biggs!
In the ring AJ recovers with his back turned, not noticing Biggs has caught himself on the apron and is sizing AJ up for a Springboard Dropkick! AJ SIDESTEPS, AND THROWS A SUPERKICK JUST AS BIGGS GOES PRONE FOR HIS DROPKICK! Biggs looks out cold as AJ pulls him up to his feet, in a waistlock. Bobby Larson looks horrified at ringside! AJ grabs the wrist AND NAILS HOLY OUCH! As the slap lands on the ear of Biggs, he limply falls onto AJ’s shoulder! AJ does a throat slash gesture as he pulls Biggs into a Front Facelock, and hooks the arm in a Hammerlock
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Ladies and gentlemen, Knightfall is upon us!
CHARLES HUDSON: Not so fast, look!
Before AJ can complete the move, Bobby Larson rushes the ring, pulling AJ off of Biggs, before dragging Biggs out of the ring! The ref immediately calls for the DQ as the crowd loudly begins to boo!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: We have seen the animosity between these two men continue to grow week after week, and tonight, we’ve reached the boiling point!
CHARLES HUDSON: Their first encounter ended in a somewhat controversial fashion. Tonight, AJ Knight and Biggs don’t want to leave any question as to who the better man is!
Knight gets the advantage, and strings together a series of blows that backs Biggs into the corner. As AJ comes in to mount the turnbuckle, Biggs throws a stiff Knee right to the midsection of his adversary, and rolls out of the corner to get behind AJ! Biggs jumps up for a Backstabber, but AJ holds onto the turnbuckle, causing Biggs to crash backfirst into the mat, knocking the wind out of him! Instead of going for an early cover, AJ mounts his opponent, and throws down heavy hands as Biggs turtles up! As Biggs holds his hands in front of his face, AJ takes a cheap shot, nailing Biggs with a hard punch to the wrapped shoulder, causing Biggs to howl in pain as he opens up his defenses! This allows AJ Knight to rock Biggs’ face with blow after blow before floating over into a pinning position, 1…Biggs gets his shoulder up! AJ pulls Biggs up by the head, but “The Spaceman” quickly shoots behind him, trying to apply a Sleeper Hold, but AJ sends him over with a Snapmare! As Biggs turns towards AJ and rises up, Knight comes at him with a Running Clothesline, but Biggs ducks it and catches AJ with a Urinagi Backbreaker across his knee! AJ arches his back in pain as Biggs quickly rolls him over onto all fours, firing off a vicious Knee Strike with his right leg to the ribs of AJ before delivering his left Knee to the shoulder and neck of AJ Knight! One more Knee Strike to the ribs is followed up by Biggs mounting AJ’s back and attempting to go for an early Camel Clutch! AJ is fighting back, however, not allowing Biggs to hook the arms over his knees, and AJ manages to roll onto his back, shoving up at Biggs’ chest as he bucks “The Spaceman” off! Both competitors are quick to their feet, with AJ throwing a hard punch! Biggs blocks it, and responds with a Round Kick to the midsection! AJ catches the foot, though, and while holding the leg, eats an Enziguri from Biggs that spins him around and sends him stumbling into the near corner. Biggs gets to his feet and gets a running start for a Stinger Splash to the back of AJ, but nobody’s home! As Biggs stumbles out of the corner, AJ hooks the arm and looks to go for the Hammerlock to set up the Knightfall, but Biggs instinctively drops to his bottom and rolls out of the ring beneath the bottom rope!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: AJ Knight has put the fear in Biggs heart over that Knightfall DDT.
CHARLES HUDSON: Yeah, but in both matches, AJ has gone for it too early! Yes, it’s a killing blow if he can hit it, but he’ll need to wear Biggs down to the point where he can’t even attempt to escape it!
Before Biggs can collect himself AJ catches him in the chest with a baseball slide dropkick and tosses him back in the ring! AJ slides in as Biggs returns to his feet and catches a single leg takedown. AJ takes side control and begins throwing elbows at the side of Biggs head as he pins his good arm down. Biggs turns over and grabs AJ into a front facelock, and throws knees onto the top of his skull. AJ goes to cover up as Biggs shoots for a grip on AJ’s injured and taped elbow, before driving a knee on top of AJ’s elbow and grinding it in as he pulls up on the wrist drawing a shout of pain from AJ! AJ pulls his head up but Biggs slams an elbow into the back of his head. He goes for another one but AJ uses this shift in balance to turn over, and get his free arm around Biggs’ chest and turn him over. AJ takes hold of Biggs’ bad arm! He teases an elbow right on the bad shoulder… Before paint brushing Biggs across the face with his boot, letting go of the arm, mouthing to Biggs “I don’t need the advantage.”
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Both men obviously still feeling the effects of their last match, and AJ’s physical bout with RM Tapp a few weeks ago certainly added to it. But oddly, AJ opting not to go after the injury
CHARLES HUDSON: Either he’s trying to play mind games and trick Biggs into leaving his injuries alone, or he's just that cocky. Either way I think that, combined with the disrespect he just showed, may come back to bite him.
Biggs immediately comes back and slaps AJ across the face for disrespecting him in that way! The Spaceman seems to be expecting a slap in response but AJ instead just gives him a straight right to the mouth! Biggs staggers back to the ropes where AJ follows him in with elbows and chops! AJ whips him into the ropes! He goes for the lariat but Biggs ducks it, and as AJ turns around, Biggs catches him with a hard shotgun dropkick right in the gut knocking all the wind out of AJ! Biggs goes behind lining up a shot to AJ’s back, and looks to the booing crowd… Before driving the point of the elbow into AJ’s taped up back! Biggs runs the ropes and nails a double stomp on the small of AJ’s back! AJ shouts in pain as Biggs puts his knee in the small of the back of a prone AJ Knight! Biggs grabs AJ’s taped up arm and wrenches it around his own knee placed on AJ’s back! He then grabs AJ with a Chinlock wrenching him back!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Biggs is not returning the favor going after AJ’s injuries with no hesitation!
CHARLES HUDSON: He’d be dumb not to, there’s no rule against it, and there’s no reason he should be trying to stick around in the ring with AJ Knight with his shoulder injured like that.
Biggs releases the chinlock and grabs AJ’s free arm, placing it behind his back and bending back to wrench AJ’s shoulder backwards. AJ grits his teeth as Biggs adjusts his grip, placing AJ into a Rings of Saturn submission! He adjusts even further, capturing the leg making a Rings of Saturn STF Combo! AJ starts trying to use his free leg to crawl to the ropes but as he does, Biggs begins headbutting him in the side of the head! AJ uses his knee to push his weight over and roll into the ring ropes. Biggs releases immediately as AJ rolls out to the apron. Biggs reaches out to grab AJ using his good arm… Only for AJ to grab it and jump off the ring apron, whiplashing Biggs' good arm and shoulder off of the middle rope causing him to bounce back shouting in pain rolling on the mat!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: What a counter by AJ Knight! He baited Biggs in and made him pay for it!
CHARLES HUDSON: That was a cheap shot! Using the ropes like that, to damage Biggs good arm! Good might be a relative term at this point!
AJ quickly slides back into the ring underneath the ropes and gets to his feet, stomping the good shoulder of “The Spaceman” again and again! Grabbing Biggs by the hair, AJ pulls him back up to a vertical base, giving Biggs an Armwringer for his troubles! Keeping wrist control, AJ wrings the Legacy Champ’s arm once more before delivering the point of his elbow to the left elbow of Biggs! As he cradles his left arm in his right arm, Biggs gets taken down with a Drop Toe Hold from AJ, smacking the mat face first!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: We talk so much about how targeting a limb hinders the offense of a competitor, but we just saw first hand how AJ’s targeted attack on Biggs’ good arm prevented him from being able to get his hands up to soften his fall!
AJ floats into a Side Headlock to the left of Biggs, pulling him back up and torquing the hold before spinning out and getting wrist control again, twisting Biggs’ arm into a Hammerlock once more! Biggs instinctively drops to his behind to defend against a potential attempt at the Knightfall, but AJ wasn’t even going for it, holding Biggs’ left wrist at an awkward and excruciating angle between the shoulderblades! With Biggs still seated, and AJ keeping a hold of the wrist, he steps over Biggs’ right shoulder and uses his free arm for some 12-to-6 Elbow Strikes to the left shoulder socket! Biggs spins his hips, breaking the wristlock and rising up to get AJ off balance and taking him to the mat with a Single Leg Takedown!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: AJ’s deep in Spaceman’s head right now. Just like last time he’s got Biggs so concerned about Knightfall he’s walking into all sorts of other things.
CHARLES HUDSON: These are two of the smartest men in the sport today, and this match is still young. Both men still have no shortage of adjustments to make before the night is through. Biggs looks like he’s about to change gears.
Biggs on his knees keeps a hold of AJ’s ankle. AJ sharply inhales as Biggs begins to twist it! AJ uses his free leg to kick at Biggs! Biggs takes AJ’s leg and wrenches it to apply a modified stretch muffler! AJ continues to kick but Biggs turns over, capturing AJ’s legs with his own. He applies a modified calf-slicer along with his Stretch Muffler. AJ shouts in pain, looking more than a little bit annoyed at the predicament Biggs caught him in. AJ finds his shoulders on the mat for 1-2-Kickout! AJ grits his teeth turning more over to one side to keep his shoulder off the canvas.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: What a hold from Biggs! AJ’s in trouble!
CHARLES HUDSON: Last time, once AJ hurt Biggs’ shoulder he got away from the mat wrestling and forgot the submission game. That’s when AJ was really able to get the match going his way. This time Biggs has made the adjustment. He is breaking down AJ piece by piece. AJ’s got no answers for the Spaceman on the mat!
AJ’s shoulders are down again! 1-2-Kickout! And again 1-he lifts it-1 AJ picks his shoulder up again- Now he’s just raising it and putting back down, before the ref can count one. This distracts Biggs enough that AJ is able to roll over to his stomach! AJ now gets himself up on his elbows. He tucks his chin, putting the top of his head on the mat. He rolls through, sending Biggs tumbling over, hitting his feet and lower back on the middle and bottom ropes respectively. Biggs rolls out to the floor, trying to regain his composure as Bobby Larson comes to ringside. AJ’s attention immediately shifts as he attempts to get some blood flowing to his legs. Biggs takes note as well asking his protege what he’s doing.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: I can’t say I like this. After the last time I don’t know that Bobby should be out here…
CHARLES HUDSON: Why shouldn’t he be? He’s a young talent eager to learn. Why should one small lapse in judgment mean he doesn’t get to catch this clinic from two absolute masters of the sport? This is exactly where he should be right now.
AJ looks agitated at the fact that Bobby is at ringside now. Biggs tries to assure AJ that Bobby is merely there to observe. Bigg steps back onto the apron… AND AJ DROPKICKS HIM AS HE STEPS THROUGH THE ROPES! AJ steps out of the ring and clubs Biggs across the back, before whipping him hard into the rail! Biggs drops to a knee as AJ clotheslines him over the rail. AJ steps over the rail but Biggs boots him in the chest with an upkick knocking him off the rail to the floor! Biggs tells the fans to clear a path… AS HE CLEARS THE GUARD RAIL WITH A RUNNING START TO NAIL A CROSS BODY!!
“The Spaceman” is fired up after nailing the Cross Body, but maintains focus on the task at hand, pulling AJ up by the head and whipping him towards the ring! AJ hops up onto the apron and spins around on the canvas with a Tiger Feint Kick that catches Biggs flush on the chin! With Biggs dazed, AJ steps up to a vertical base and leaps off the apron, catching Biggs with a Shotgun Dropkick to the chest that sends him flying backwards hard into the rail! AJ stands over his downed opponent, raining down lefts and rights as Biggs tries desperately to get his hands up to defend himself! As he does so, though, AJ gives him a sucker punch to the taped shoulder, causing Biggs to drop his hands and howl out in pain!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Things are starting to break down now! AJ’s taking it to Biggs now! He’s leaving no room for controversy this time!
CHARLES HUDSON: That was a cheap shot! He knows he can’t beat Bigg straight up so he’s trying to create chaos!
AJ continues to pummel Biggs up against the railing, while Bobby watches on, concerned with the beating his mentor is taking. AJ violently yanks Biggs back up to his feet and runs him towards the ring, forcefully rolling him in beneath the bottom rope as he slides in behind him! He mounts Biggs again, throwing more punches and hammer fists, left and right, targeting not just the face but also the shoulders of Biggs!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Quite frankly, AJ Knight is kicking Biggs’ ass right now! The Legacy Champ will need to figure something out if he’s going to fight his way back into this match.
The fans have a loud “F*** HIM UP AJ, F*** HIM UP!” chant going, despite Biggs being the hometown guy, and AJ continues to oblige, nailing Biggs with a nasty Forearm across the bridge of the nose! AJ dismounts and motions for Biggs to get to his feet, yelling at him, “COME ON, MAURICE! YOU’RE BETTER THAN THIS!” The taunting flicks a switch in Biggs, and he explodes upwards in a rage, charging at AJ, who sidesteps him and sticks his foot out, tripping Biggs! The fans have a hearty laugh as Biggs falls face first to the mat, and AJ mounts his back, Paint Brushing the back of Biggs’ head in a mocking manner! Again, AJ dismounts and calls for Biggs to get up.
CHARLES HUDSON: Y’know who AJ is reminding me of tonight, Lou?
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Who is AJ reminding you of tonight, Charles?
CHARLES HUDSON: Bugs Bunny! He’s flat out trying to humiliate Biggs to get him so flustered that he can’t compete at his normal capacity!
Biggs crawls over to the near ropes, shaking off the cobwebs as he pulls himself up. AJ gets a running start towards him, but Biggs hits the deck, pulling the top rope down with him to lowbridge AJ, sending him sailing over the top to the floor with such velocity that AJ rolls back first into the security rail! Inside the ring, Biggs is back up to his feet in a flash, and he gets a running start towards the opposite ropes, jumping up onto the top rope and leaping off with a Springboard Shooting Star Press that connects with AJ Knight on his way up! Biggs is dialed in, and slaps his shoulder a couple of times to keep the blood flowing before pulling AJ up to his feet and whipping him chest first into the ring apron! With AJ propped up, Biggs fires off a couple of stiff Round Kicks to the kidneys that echo all the way up to the cheap seats! Biggs continues to fire off Round Kicks, welts forming on AJ’s back, until the ref reaches the count of 8, at which point, Biggs rolls AJ back into the ring and slides in himself. Biggs then slides back under the ropes, and pulls AJ by the hair to where is head is hanging out off the apron and above the floor, giving him a Standing Elbow Strike to the mush before taking a couple of steps back and charging in for a Running Knee Lift to the back of the head! Knight rolls back into the ring, holding his head in pain as Biggs slides back in and positions himself between AJ and the ropes, hooking both legs, 1…2…KICK OUT FROM AJ!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Biggs is really leaning into his striking game tonight against AJ. Even with the sore right shoulder, which has had over a month to heal, he’s looked comfortable throwing fists and elbows.
CHARLES HUDSON: Well it’s also a bit less taxing than having to use his strength to maintain a hold. Yes, there’s brief moments of pressure on his joints as he’s striking, it’s not sustained pressure like trying to hold onto a crossface or leg lock.
Biggs is undeterred, pressing his advantage by pulling AJ up into a Muay Thai Clinch, throwing Knees up into the face of his opponent! AJ’s head snaps back violently with each strike, and it’s not long before Biggs has him back up into the corner. Following a couple of crisp European Uppercuts, Biggs backs up and gets a running start, jumping up for the Stinger Splash and connecting! He Snapmares AJ out of the corner, and slaps on a Rear Chin Lock, digging his knee between AJ’s shoulder blades while wrenching the neck! The ref checks to make sure it’s not a choke, and it is indeed a clean hold from “The Spaceman.” AJ stomps his feet to get the crowd to clap in unison, trying to will him on to an escape. As AJ tries to turn towards his right, Biggs pulls his knee back slightly and then drills it right into AJ’s spine before pulling AJ down to the mat into a Side Headlock! Biggs transitions into a Front Facelock, performing a few Alligator Rolls to dizzy AJ up before floating over onto AJ’s back! Knight is well aware of what’s coming from Biggs, an attempted Camel Clutch, so AJ explodes up, bucking Biggs off before he can even try to apply the chin lock portion of the clutch! Both men scramble to their feet, exchanging European Uppercuts from Biggs and Knife Edged Chops from AJ Knight, with Knight getting the upper hand!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: This is exactly what Biggs cannot allow himself to do. He’s getting into firefights with somebody who cut his teeth in a strong style promotion. He needs to keep this to the mat.
CHARLES HUDSON: Biggs needs to pressure AJ, he’s getting a bit too comfortable right now, which is the last thing he can allow to happen.
AJ advances on Biggs, whipping him into the ropes. Biggs reverses sending AJ into the ropes as Biggs charges in. AJ drops down, causing Biggs to fall forward into the middle rope. AJ rushes into the ropes and nails a corkscrew European Uppercut to the back of the head. Biggs slumps down as AJ covers! 1-2-Kickout by Spaceman! AJ slaps on a Cravate! Biggs stomps on AJ’s toes and begins turning himself over, elbowing AJ in the ribs and tossing him through the ropes AJ catches himself on the ring apron. Biggs goes for a shoulder thrust, but AJ dodges and kicks Biggs in the chest causing him to fall through the ropes too. AJ comes up from behind Biggs looking for an inverted DDT on the apron! Biggs catches AJ with a European uppercut to counter! He adjusts his grip, grabbing AJ around the back of the head… He runs towards the post… BIGGTIME TO THE FLOOR!! SLICED BREAD CONNECTS!!!!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: BIGGS MIGHT HAVE JUST KILLED AJ RIGHT THERE!!! WHAT A COUNTER!
CHARLES HUDSON: THEY MIGHT NEED TO STOP THIS ONE! AJ’S HEAD JUST BOUNCED OFF THE FLOOR!!
The fans begin a loud “HOLY SHIT” chant as the ringside physician checks AJ to see if he can continue. Biggs looks almost shocked at what he just did as the referee ushers him back into the ring. Biggs gets up on the apron as AJ begins propping himself up againt the apron… AND HE PUNTS AJ RIGHT IN THE SKULL!!! Biggs tosses AJ back into the ring! Bobby Larson looks utterly shocked to see this side of Biggs… Cover! 1-2-Kickout by AJ! Biggs begins throwing Kawada kicks at the side of AJ’s head! AJ drops to his knees as Biggs hits the ropes! Shining Wizard! 1-2-Kickout! Biggs yells at the referee to hurry up the count! Biggs hits a scoop slam on AJ near the corner before climbing up to the top rope… UFO- NO AJ GETS THE KNEES UP!!! Biggs comes up clutching his gut, AJ staggers back to his feet… AJ NAILS A LARIAT, TURNING BIGGS INSIDE OUT!! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN AS AJ CLUTCHES HIS NECK!
CHARLES HUDSON: You gotta believe this one is nearing its conclusion, Lou! These two men are throwing absolute bombs at one another, and I don’t care how tough you are, there’s only so much the human body can take!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: We’ve been surprised by the depths that both these competitors have been able to dig to within themselves before, but I have to agree with you, Charles!
Both men struggle towards the ropes…. They pull themselves to their feet and come nose to nose with each other as they begin to trade right hands! AJ wobbles Biggs with a clean shot! He goes to follow with a roaring forearm-Biggs ducks and comes up behind AJ- He jumps on AJ’s shoulders for a Poison-rana- But AJ stops him as he begins flipping backwards, leaving him hanging from AJ’s shoulders… AJ NAILS A REVERSE ALABAMA SLAM NAILING BIGGS HEADFIRST INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!. AJ follows up with an inverted DDT! Instead of going for a cover, AJ rolls Biggs over and grabs the front facelock, he hooks in the hammerlock for the Knightfall DDT! Biggs turns out of it- superkick- AJ ducks- and grabs a waistlock! Biggs drops low-crawls between AJ’s legs.. Shotgun dropkick sends AJ flying into the turnbuckle! AJ turns around and AJ gets nailed with a running dropkick! Biggs, injured shoulders and all hoists AJ up to the top rope… Leaping Enzuigiri by Biggs! Biggs leaps up to the top rope! ZERO GRAVITY!! THE SPANISH FLY DRILLS AJ INTO THE MAT!! 1-2-Kickout at two by AJ!!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: How are either of them still going!? Biggs has tried everything in his arsenal and AJ won’t stay down!
CHARLES HUDSON: He’s got to have something left up his sleeve! AJ’s at his limit!
Bobby Larson is cursing up a storm at ringside yelling at the official about the count! It’s actually gotten severe enough to gain the referee’s attention! Biggs grabs AJ’s legs and drags him to the center of the ring… He ties AJ’s legs around his own! Biggs turns him over!- SHARPSHOOTER!! He’s got it synched in deep as AJ shouts in pain! Boby begins shouting at AJ Knight, demanding that he tap out! Larson is talking trash, telling AJ that it’s game over, and Biggs has him!! AJ grits his teeth and begins crawling on his elbow to try and reach the ropes! He’s fingertips away from the ropes! BUT BIGGS PULLS HIM BACK CENTER!!!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: This could be it! AJ’s trapped, he’s got nowhere to go! Biggs has it in deep, right in the middle of the ring!
CHARLES HUDSON: AJ said it himself, there are no excuses for a tapout! He’s about to give Biggs the respect he deserves!
AJ’s hand is hovering above the mat! This could be it! AJ’s digging deep… He reaches back for Biggs’ ankle… he’s pulling on his ankle… And he trips Biggs down to the mat!! AJ rolls across his back…RIGHT INTO THE TEMPLAR STRETCH ON BIGGS’ TAPED SHOULDER!! BIGGS IS SHOUTING IN PAIN AS BOBBY SHOUTS “NO!” AT RINGSIDE! BIGGS IS CRAWLING TO THE ROPES!! AJ WRENCHES BACK FARTHER!!! NOW IT’S BIGGS FINGERTIPS AWAY FROM THE ROPES!! AJ PUSHES OFF THE ROPES WITH HIS FOOT… BIGGS ROLLS THROUGH TO A PIN! 1-2-KICKOUT AT 2! AJ scrambles back to his feet as Biggs comes charging in with a flying knee! AJ hits the canvas hard and rolls out to the floor. Biggs immediately hits the ropes and dives out to the floor after him! He tosses AJ back in and slides in right behind him… He hits the ropes- IMPACT CRATER- NO! AJ COUNTERS SENDING BIGGS OVER THE ROPES!!
CHARLES HUDSON: What a series of counters, both men are emptying their entire arsenal on each other until one man stays down!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: That moment might not be far off: Look at Biggs!
In the ring AJ recovers with his back turned, not noticing Biggs has caught himself on the apron and is sizing AJ up for a Springboard Dropkick! AJ SIDESTEPS, AND THROWS A SUPERKICK JUST AS BIGGS GOES PRONE FOR HIS DROPKICK! Biggs looks out cold as AJ pulls him up to his feet, in a waistlock. Bobby Larson looks horrified at ringside! AJ grabs the wrist AND NAILS HOLY OUCH! As the slap lands on the ear of Biggs, he limply falls onto AJ’s shoulder! AJ does a throat slash gesture as he pulls Biggs into a Front Facelock, and hooks the arm in a Hammerlock
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Ladies and gentlemen, Knightfall is upon us!
CHARLES HUDSON: Not so fast, look!
Before AJ can complete the move, Bobby Larson rushes the ring, pulling AJ off of Biggs, before dragging Biggs out of the ring! The ref immediately calls for the DQ as the crowd loudly begins to boo!
GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by disqualification…AJ—KNIGHT!
The fans are in an uproar over the result of the match, or lack thereof. AJ is absolutely beside himself in the ring, livid and shouting vulgarities out towards Biggs and Bobby Larson. Biggs has a far away look in his eyes, and appears to be completely out of it as Bobby leads him up the ramp. The fans throw trash at Bobby and Biggs, and let out a vulgar chant directed at the two men.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: What an absolute travesty that this match ended the way it did! Bobby Larson saved Biggs’ bacon, preventing AJ Knight from delivering the Knightfall DDT!
CHARLES HUDSON: Biggs doesn’t even know where he is right now! I wouldn’t be surprised if he was concussed by the Superkick from AJ! Knight was being sadistic, looking to end Biggs’ career here tonight! Bobby was just looking out for Biggs! That being said, you know that Biggs is going to be upset with the fact that Bobby interfered!
MCKAYLA LEWIS: That’s lip service and you know it, Charles!
As Bobby is helping Biggs up the ramp, “The Spaceman’s” knees buckle and his legs give out from underneath him! Bobby takes the knee and motions for help, prompting medical staff to emerge from the back with a stretcher. AJ rolls his eyes in the ring as Biggs gets loaded onto the medical apparatus and wheeled to the back. The ref finally raises AJ’s arm in victory as his music hits the speakers, but it’s obvious from Knight’s body language that he’s not at all satisfied.
MCKAYLA LEWIS: Tonight’s match will go in the record books as a win for AJ Knight, but you can tell that he feels that it’s a hollow victory at best. He had Biggs dead to rights!
CHARLES HUDSON: It was going to be overkill, Lou! Biggs was out like a light, AJ could have pinned him without even attempting the Knightfall! AJ Knight was headhunting tonight and it makes me sick!