MAINSTREAM 25: EMERALD CITY CLASSIC FINALE - 08/03/2019

[Robert Daniels]

Seattle Pro Wrestling Presents

MAINSTREAM 25
2019 EMERALD CITY CLASSIC FINALE
2019 HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
SATURDAY - 08/03/2019
KEY ARENA - SEATTLE, WA

MAINSTREAM IS LIVE FROM SEATTLE, WASHINGTON FROM KEY ARENA...HOME OF SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Ladies and Gentlemen we’re Live on the Battleground Network from the KEY ARENA right here in SEATTLE!

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
★★★ JAMES EDWARDS ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: AJ KNIGHT]

Former Seattle Pro World Heavyweight Champion AJ Knight makes his way to the podium, wearing a tuxedo and smirking a bit as he approaches the microphone.

AJ KNIGHT: You know, people always say you never forget your first.

The crowd chuckles at that line.

AJ KNIGHT: Not like that! Get your minds out of the gutter!

This is met with more chuckles. 

AJ KNIGHT: But for Seattle Pro, James Edwards was their first. Their First World Champion. Their First Pride Champion. And overall one of the finest talents to step through those ropes!

A Pop of agreement for that one.

AJ KNIGHT: Not only that, but I think I can fairly say that without James Edwards, AJ Knight would not be the star he is today. We're not exactly friends, but we're not enemies either. I guess you could call us best frenemies. He was my first great rival and it's because of him I learned some of the hardest lessons I've ever had to. He's hit me harder and more often than anybody else, and usually I deserved every bruise he gave me.

A sincere grin of respect crosses AJ's face.

AJ KNIGHT: You know, about 3 years later I'm honored they would ask me to do James this honor. Last year, I took away what should have been the proudest moment of James Edwards' career, it's only right that I'm here to give him what he's due: The moment he never got


“And on that note: Please join me in welcoming the latest inductee to the Seattle Pro Hall of Fame: The Burning Heart; JAMES EDWARDS!”

James Edwards steps out onto the stage greeted by AJ who's all smiles as he shakes his rivals hand, before heading to the back, leaving Edwards to give his speech.

James Edwards walks on the stage dressed in a dapper black suit with a black shirt and royal blue tie, his signature colors. A.J. slaps James on the back and hands him his plague. James and A.J. then share a firm handshake before Knight exits to give James his moment in the spotlight.

JAMES EDWARDS: Y’all know I’m not much of a talker, so I’m going to make this short. Hell, honestly this speech is going to be me telling a lot of folks two simple words: thank you.

The gathered crowd gives Edwards a nice round of applause.

JAMES EDWARDS: The first person I want to thank is A.J Knight for introducin’ me. We don’t always agree or get along, but he’s my greatest rival, and nobody brings out the best in me as he does. The second person I want to thank is Jacob Hammerstein, a man I’ll always be proud to call my most dependable friend in this sport. I know we don’t always agree or get along, which seems to be a trend in my career.

The crowd chuckles, and so does James.

JAMES EDWARDS: But if anybody tells me there are no second acts in professional fightin’, I’ll call B.S. and point to the Hammer. He inspires me every day with how much he’s grown as a wrestler and as a person. I’m proud to go into the Hall, the same class as your buddy. The third person I want to thank is Robb Daniels. Everywhere I’ve been there was always some guy that management wanted on top, but me. When I was Fight One Champion, Aidan Morag wanted Bronx Valesence. I don’t think Lion’s Road cared one way or the other, and UWL was behind Genry McCray the second I won their world title earlier this year. Not Robb. When I won the SPW Heavyweight Championship on the first show, he met we behind the curtain and told me “You’re my guy.” I remember that when I get told by people, I don’t have the personality or the look to carry a company. I remember there is a place that took a chance on a guy who just wanted to fight the good fight and make history, and now that I’m back, I’m aiming to make history again, by being the first man to win every singles title Seattle Pro has to offer in a single year! Thank you very much.

James raises a hand to the crowd and receives a standing ovation.

CHARLES HUDSON:  Very deserving Lou.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  James Edwards has done nearly everything in Seattle Pro Wrestling!

CHARLES HUDSON:  AJ Knight is a surprise choice as his inductor though. We’ve not seen or heard much out of him since losing the World Heavyweight Championship.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Ladies and gents we’re just getting started!

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[Robert Daniels]

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
★★★ BRYAN BLAZE ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: BILLY DANIELSON]

“Intergalactic” by the Beastie Boys plays, as Billy Danielson comes out waving at the crowd. Dressed in his nice Coulter Wear suit, he walks all the way up to the podium and straightens his index cards. He looks out to the crowd as it buzzes to see the future Hall of Famer instead of the originally marketed Mark Storm. Billy puts a hand up, as if to clarify.

BILLY DANIELSON: Mark Storm was supposed to do this, but he couldn’t make it tonight, and honestly I’m a little more qualified for the job anyway.

He laughs a bit, as the crowd laughs with him. He grabs his cards and begins to read.

BILLY DANIELSON: I was riding a small wave of momentum when I first met Bryan Blaze. I had just begun my wrestling career maybe six or seven months before that, and I had just finished a phenomenal run in UWL’s 2016 Coronation Cup. Rookie Billy versus Returning Bryan battled in a show stealing match that saw Blaze beat me. We had no idea that the match we had just wrestled in was going to be the first in a very long history. We had no idea that we would go from bitter enemies to best friends and back again. We didn’t know the lengths we would go to, or the damage we would cause. All we knew was that we weren’t done yet. All we knew was that, if given the chance, we would fight again.

Billy pauses to look out at the audience, before continuing.

BILLY DANIELSON: Bryan and I would feud over my UWL Prestige Championship shortly after our first match. Bryan and I had an absolute war in a triple threat with a billionaire viking king named Ardeshir. I had hit the Ardeshir with an early version of the Chicago Blackout, and was on my way to victory, when Bryan pulled me out of the ring and threw me into the first row at ringside so he could steal my win. You would think that would’ve made me hate Bryan. You would’ve thought that him screwing me over would’ve only built a fire of rage in me, that could have only been stopped by driving me knee into Bryan’s face, but it didn’t.

“It made me admire Bryan. It made me realize that doing whatever it takes to win, includes crossing lines and going out of my comfort zone. So alongside “The Internet Sensation” Mark Smart, Bryan Blaze and I became the revolutionary team of rebels known as “The Insurgence”. This is where the Billy Danielson we know today was born. Despite a group of Joker’s that tried to ruin our careers and kill one of the greatests companies in professional wrestling, Shout out to Jay Jefferson, Mark, Bryan, and I were able to start a foundation for ourselves that would set up the careers that you guys have seen. Bryan and I would travel the world together, before going our separate ways. Bryan would stumble a bit, but that’s the thing about Bryan Blaze. He could stumble, and stumble, and stumble, but he always finds a way to get back on his feet. I knew he would find his feet again after we went our separate ways, I just never thought he would land on his feet right in front of me. I was excited. I was enraged. I was confused. Basically, I felt the whole spectrum of emotions when Bryan Blaze came to Seattle Pro and then won the first ever Emerald City Classic, but we both knew that this was just another installment for our fight forever lifestyle.”

Billy pauses for a moment, almost reminiscing about the rivalry he had had with Bryan.

BILLY DANIELSON: I wouldn’t call this man a friend. We don’t have the trust for that. Hell, most the time we can’t even stand each other. I would, however, call him a brother. You see, you like your friends, but you don’t have to like your brother. You have to be nice to your friends, and definitely don’t push them to the depths that Bryan and I have gone in our near year and a half long feud. You don’t do that stuff with friends, but you can do it with your brothers, because those kinds of bonds are forever. Bryan Blaze, for better or worse, is someone I could wrestle any day of the year and twice on Sunday, and be able to pull off a banger every single time.

“It’s never going to be pretty. We aren’t going to go grab brunch tomorrow and get matching shirts, but we respect each other and we know that there wouldn’t be a Billy Danielson or a Bryan Blaze in 2019 if it wasn’t for the other. So without further ado, I would like to introduce your 2019 Seattle Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee, Bryan Blaze!”

Billy begins to clap as Bryan Blaze steps out to "Indestructible" by Disturbed, wearing a three-piece suit. Bryan waves at the crowd, before looking at Billy with a half smile. They shake hands, before Billy pulls Bryan in so that they are face to face with each other. The crowd chants.

HUG IT OUT!
HUG IT OUT!
HUG IT OUT!

As the crowd continues to chant, Billy and Bryan hug. A huge pop for the two of them as they seemingly bury the hatchet for the first time since 2016. Billy pulls Bryan’s hand in the air and points at Bryan. Billy walks away clapping for Bryan as Bryan gets ready for his own speech.

Bryan Blaze walks onto the stage, dressed in a fine three-piece suit. He embraces Mark Storm with a handshake and a pat on the back as Storm exits the stage.

BRYAN BLAZE: Thanks, Billy.

A moment passes where nothing is said, and the crowd is completely silent, soaking in the special moment that had just occurred. Bryan smilles as he lowers his chin slightly towards the mic anchored on the podium.

BRYAN BLAZE: Wow, it’s surreal to be here tonight, under these circumstances. It’s truly special. To simply be up here tonight in front of all of you is...it’s almost beyond words. My career has always been so up and down, and for a long time, it was down. When I came to Seattle Pro, I was on a major downswing; I would even go as far to say I was on a downward spiral after a horrendous few months in a prior promotion. The fact that Robb Daniels took the chance on me that he did was extremely lucky and I am eternally grateful that he gave me the opportunity.

“The time I spent in Seattle Pro forever changed my career trajectory. With the opportunities I received in this company, I completely turned my career around. However, this wasn’t an instant turn around. No, far from it. I bounced around with no real direction or momentum for sometime. Then, Robb Daniels introduced the inaugural Emerald City Classic and I was given a spot, which garnered some controversy. That very controversy fueled me to, as you all now know, WIN that tournament and embark on a journey that culminated with a pretty great legacy here in Seattle Pro.”

“If you all remember anything from this speech, remember this: I couldn’t have done this without all of you. Thank you all for never giving up on me in a way that I almost did”

“Thank you.”

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[Robert Daniels]

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
★★★ BILLY DANIELSON ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: ROBB DANIELS]

GRAHAM STEVENS: Please welcome at this time the owner of Seattle Pro Wrestling...ROBB—DANIELS!

“Gangsta’s Paradise” begins to play throughout the arena as Robb Daniels steps out on to the stage for the first time this evening. He’s dressed wearing a tuxedo and he takes his spot behind the podium.

ROBB DANIELS: First of all, I just personally want to thank the fans for sticking with Seattle Pro Wrestling for what will soon be three years! It’s been an amazing ride and this next person I’m about to introduce has been on this ride since day one. The story that Danielson will never forget about just how we met.

“About five years ago in Knoxville, Tennessee it was the rookie Billy Danielson making his debut for Jay Jefferson in the Universal Wrestling League and his first opponent was the former World Heavyweight Champion and 2013 Wrestler of the Year...ME! Not only did he impress me that night but he beat me in our first and only one on one match.”

Audience laughs.

ROBB DANIELS: Little did I know that a couple years later he would be putting the pen to paper to come and work for me across the country in rainy Seattle, Washington. It’s not that I didn’t think he would succeed but the fact that he would be working for my own promotion. As a matter of fact I knew how good Billy could be from that first match. I’ve always had an eye for talent but I can’t take credit for his personal accomplishments because he’s always had a “whatever it takes” mentality.

“He’s a former World Heavyweight Champion, Endurance Champion, Tag Team Champion and the current Pride Champion. Which leads me to present this jewel to the reigning Pride Champion it’s the brand new United States Championship that will continue the two year history of the Pride Championship going into the future. Please welcome at this time a finalist in tonight’s Emerald City Classic and the reigning United States Champion...Billy Danielson!

Robb Daniels motions towards the entrance way, clapping as Intergalactic by Beastie Boys plays. Billy Danielson walks out, waving at everyone like he wasn’t just out there to introduce Bryan Blaze a little bit ago. He shakes Robb’s hand, before giving him a lengthy hug. They separate and it’s Daniels who trades Danielson the Pride Championship Title belt for the United States Championship Title belt.

BILLY DANIELSON: This is nice Daniels. Thank you. But back on the task at hand. My story with Seattle Pro, starts a year before Robb Daniels even owned this company. December 5th, 2015, I stepped into the ring for the first and only time against the Universal Wrestling League Hall of Famer, in the 2015 Coronation Tag Team Tournament. My first ever tag team match, and it’s against two UWL Legends, yet somehow, Autumn Raven and I pulled off the upset. After our match, Robb Daniels pulled me aside and told me something I still haven’t forgotten.

“For someone who is new to the game, you are making great strides and learning quickly. I'm pulling for you! You'll do well in wrestling if you stick with it.”

“And so I did.”

Billy chuckles to himself, thinking about how much he had grown in the past four years since then.

BILLY DANIELSON: Fast forward almost a year, and I am less than a month away from leaving UWL, because I just had growing pains I was ready to move on. Robb had been gone for like 9 months, but we kept in contact. One day, he messaged me about how he had bought Seattle Pro and how he wanted me to join in. I initially rejected him, saying I was going to take some time off, but then he hit me with one of the greatest recruitment taglines I’ve ever heard in my life.

“Robb told me ‘swallow your pride and let’s do something different’.”

“I immediately signed right there, because it was in that moment that I knew that Seattle Pro was going to be the place to change the game.”

Billy smiles as he looks down at his cards for a moment.

BILLY DANIELSON: So for the next several months, we travelled for the first ever tour of Robb’s Seattle Pro. I was really loudmouthed then, but honestly not much has changed. He got so mad at me, because I was always trying to find ways to challenge for the Heavyweight Championship. Even as Endurance Champion, I wasn’t satisfied until I held that World title. I even told Robb that ‘If you weren’t going to let me challenge for the World title anymore, at least give me more opportunities to make this MMA title feel like a top title. He told me that if I could find an opponent and help him book another match for a special house show he had thought of, he would let me do it. Miraculously I did, and that’s how the Conflict shows were born. Robb wanted me to chill out, so he gave me my own show, but here’s the thing, I didn’t chill out.

He pauses, looking stoically out at the audience.

BILLY DANIELSON: Whether it was inside of the ring or outside of it, I refused to chill out, because I knew Seattle Pro was going to be my place, and I wanted it to be as big as possible. I remember when I won the world title, on the first ever Mainstream show. It was the day this company became legitimate, not because of me, but because it Seattle Pro began turning up the heat from there. The Midnight Horsemen came in, guys from Lion’s Road and Skyfire were doing one offs, and it was just ready to become something more. So I fed off that.

“I refused to do matches every show, because I wanted the title to absolutely mean something. Mark Storm and I tore the house down in Madison Square Garden during our 60 minute draw that is still revered to be the greatest match in Seattle Pro history. Everyone that was a part of Seattle Pro in late 2017 paved the path for people like Manny and SILK and Amira to come here and be the stars that they are. 2018 saw triple crown champions popping up, and a grand slam champion, as well as a much needed face lift with more big names rolling in. Now in 2019, we are as hot as we have ever been, and it’s because this is a place where evolution doesn’t die.”

“We are a place where the mighty thrive and we all stand on the shoulders of giants, because that’s what Seattle Pro’s vision has always been.”

A small knot in his throat forms, but he just smiles and no sells it like the arrogant boss that he is.

BILLY DANIELSON: I am proud of Seattle Pro. I’m proud of the work Robb has put into here. I’m proud of everyone who has been here, who has STAYED here, trusting Robb’s process and the things he does. I wouldn’t be who I am without Seattle Pro, and I would be standing here as a Hall of Famer if it wasn’t for Robb and everyone here in attendance celebrating with us. I say a lot of stuff sometimes, and get a really inflated ego every now and then, but this is something I mean sincerely. If Seattle Pro were to close, a part of my heart would break, but lucky for all of us, that isn’t going to happen anytime soon.

“We have been able to stand out in a crowd of Good Ol’ Boy Networks and lazy companies that close after a month. We have been able to create something that not many have been able to do, and that’s because of people like Robb willing to step up with a dream, people like me willing to put in the work, and people like you willing to stand with us every step of the way. I have had wars here, I have had major achievements here, and I have made my home here.”

“Thank you Seattle Pro, for everything.”

Billy closes his statements, as he gets a pretty big ovation, with a good portion of the crowd standing for him. He puts a finger up real quick, and leans into the microphone really quickly.

BILLY DANIELSON: Also I’m going to kick Manny’s ass tonight!

With that, the Seattle Pro Wrestling United States Champion raises his arms, and bows to the crowd. Robb Daniels and Bryan Blaze step out to celebrate with him, the latter having reconciled their issues just a handful of minutes before this. Robb turns to collect Billy’s cards, as Billy and Bryan stand arm and arm at center-stage, as for the first time since early 2017, they are friends again. Suddenly, in a flash of commotion, Bryan’s face turns from delighted to spiteful, as he grabs Billy by the back of the neck and throws him into the stage’s titantron!

The crowd gasps, as Bryan lays a few shots to Billy’s face with the Hall of Fame Ring he was given earlier. Billy just goes into a fetal position, as security grabs Bryan and Robb gets in the middle of the two men. Bryan’s voice barely get’s picked up on the camera’s microphone, as he SCREAMS at Billy.

BRYAN BLAZE: You don’t deserve this spotlight! You don’t deserve this. You took my career from me, Billy! You did this to yourself. I will never forgive you for ruining my career. You did this to yourself.

He continues to scream “You did this to yourself” as security drags him out. Robb tends to Billy as the scene cuts to commercial.

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The show cuts to where Samantha Kinsley is standing by with a microphone in hand, and a smile on her face for some reason.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Ladies and gentlemen, my guests at this time, the Seattle Pro Tag Team champions, Dom Harter and Annie Zellor, the Tenacious Wrecking Crew!

And with their introduction out of the way, Annie and Dom walk into shot from either side so that they’re surrounding Samantha. Neither are dressed to wrestle obviously; Dom is wearing his ‘Best High Flyer 2019’ t-shirt and a pair of jeans, with his tag title over his right shoulder, while Annie has on a Yankees jersey and jeans, with her title over her left shoulder.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Now you two, rumor has it you’re here tonight to sign a cont–

DOM HARTER: Let me stop you there, Sam.

Harter cuts her off, raising one hand as he does so. Kinsley tilts the microphone towards him as Dom continues.

DOM HARTER: We’re here to negotiate with Robb Daniels, because he knows that we’re valuable commodities…and it helps that we’re the Seattle Pro Tag Team Champions!

ANNIE ZELLOR: The problem is, the contracts we’re being offered haven’t, like…

DOM HARTER: They haven’t properly reflected this.

ANNIE ZELLOR: ‘Cause since we took these belts from Idolution – and since we ended their undefeated streak! Me and Dommy have taken these belts to Millennium, to Underground, to FGA, and even right here in Seattle Pro. And we’ve defended these titles against some of the best teams around. And some of the top wrestlers around.

DOM HARTER: And we beat them all!

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: I can see why Robb is eager to sign you, especially after that match against Coral Rose and Jason Cashe.

Being the most modest man in professional wrestling, Dom Harter takes this compliment with good graces.

DOM HARTER: Damn right! Match of the Year candidate right there, Sam! So yeah, you can see why Robb wants to sign us to a deal. And when we walk into that office tonight, there better be a seven figure sum on that contract. Because we’re worth every penny.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: In that case I’ll let you two go and meet with Robb Daniels. Back to you at ringside.

On that note, the show cuts back to ringside as Dom and Annie carry on their merry way, looking to secure that lucrative deal!

[Robert Daniels]

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME CLASS
LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT
★★★ JAN VAN DER ROOST ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: JOSIE EMERY]

JOSIE EMERY: This is a great honor being here, and getting to induct someone I am close with and look up to. Jan Van Der Roost has been a major influence in many careers of young wrestlers who have went through his many Squires schools. He has brought his many years of knowledge from all over the world, including his home in The Netherlands, and used it to teach his students, making sure they are ready to become Knights. Many of his students have gone on to accomplish successful careers, showcasing the things they have learned from Squires, and Jan. Some of those careers have even been in Seattle Pro, along with NVR.

“Jan is more than just a wrestler, he is also a family man, rather it is to his own kids, including Brittany, and Sebastian that he has with former Seattle Pro Endurance Champion Sasha Foote, but he also takes others under his wing, becoming a father figure for them, myself included. He makes sure to take the time for his family and friends when they need someone. He always has advice rather personal or professional to give.”

“Without further ado, let me introduce to you Seattle Pro Legacy Hall of Famer, Jan Van Der Roost.”

Jan walks out in a three piece suit with an orange tie, wearing his glasses and gives a slight wave to everyone.

JAN VAN DER ROOST: Thank you. It is an honor to be here in Seattle and for everyone from bestowing this honor to me. I was talking to Sasha just a few minutes ago via Skype as she was unable to be here tonight. Sasha always picked up on me about my Cadence and my sense of humor. So in that voice that only she and I get to share, she tells me to lighten up, to be loose and comfortable out here amongst all of you. So if I could take just a few seconds here to step back and become more comfortable, then we will proceed. Bear with me, just a second.

Jan takes off his glasses and places them in his pocket. He walks back up to the podium with the same demeanor as before.

JAN VAN DER ROOST: So if could be comedic for a second.

The crowd gives a slight pop as Jan deadpans his delivery.

JAN VAN DER ROOST: I'd like to thank all of you again for being here. I'd like to thank the voters bestowed the honor of inducted me into the Legacy Wing of the Hall of Fame in Seattle Pro. I am quite positive that many people feel that my legacy is not as powerful as some. There is not a large list of accolades or titles or dominant performances. But what I do consider is a very respectful atonement to each and every person who has walkthrough one of my Squires Academies and then proceeded to move forward in their line of work. There are 34 wrestlers and fighters that have come through Squires with more and more carrying that Badge of Honor of being a Knight into their next locale. And I consider all of their accolades as a small inkling of what I have brought this business. So, no, the old man may not have 10 World Championships, or 17 Tag Team Championships and countless other titles to his name. But he sees a young lady like Becky Balfour, who has become one of the more spectacular and controversial wrestlers in the business. He sees people like Billy Danielson and Danica Castle, both who have come from a wrestling and fighting family. He sees someone like Josie Emery, who came to Squires not even sure of the difference between a wristlock and a wristwatch, but she grew into herself, making her more confident in and out of the ring. He sees Cassie , who drove to Chicago to live out her dream and Vanita, who asked to be trained in Lubbock, And there are many more soon-to-be Squires as well.  I could rattle off hundreds of names, but the fact of the matter is that without all of them, all of my opponents, and all of you, the fans, there is no me.

“I would like to thank the members of Fight One and Boardwalk Wrestling who gave me the opportunity to showcase my craft in North America three years ago. I may not have played a major role, but I like to think I was a part of something special.”

“I would like to thank all the places that have let me show up, and make a fool of myself, intentional or not.”

“I would like to thank everyone who is associated with Squires of Wrestling Academies, all of my coaches, all of my trainees, and all of my Knights.”

“I would like to thank my good friend, Redd Thunder, who everyone thought was dead but obviously is not.  Not many of you got to see the work that he and I put together as part of the Absolute Zero sci-fi series. Maybe someday, those moments will come to light.”

“I would like to thank Melanie Walsh, who made a stranger in a strange land feel very welcome to be here. She used to make light of our constant banter about some serious hand holding, but those little quips made every minute that we did have together, more memorable. She was… is one of the best journalists I know.”

“I would like to thank everyone here in Seattle Pro for giving me this honor.”

“I would like to thank Brennan Devlin for constantly being the irritant and the asshole that he is. And that every word he said to get under my skin, just drove me to try to be better than him. And here tonight, I tell you that I never achieved that goal. He is and was the better man.”

“And I would like to thank my family back home in Utrecht and my family here in the states. I would like to thank Sasha being a wonderful mother to my son, Sebastian, and allowing me to be a part of their family, with her and Brit.”

“At this time, I would like to announce that after 25 years and a handful of months going full-time, that the Old Man will be taking his leave of you. The Old Man has School Duty to handle with a 10 year old step daughter in 4th grade and a 2 year old son starting preschool very shortly.  Papa Jan needs to be home, not on the road.”

“Thank you to everybody for just giving me the opportunity to be in the ring, with you, to wrestle against you, to wrestle with you and help train you. The Rooster may still show up every so often  but my time is up, your time is now, and That’s the way It is.”

“Thank you.”

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[Robert Daniels]

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
★★★ JACOB HAMMERSTEIN ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: ELI BUCHANAN]

Eli Buchanan waves to the crowd as he approaches the podium and pulls his notes from his pocket. He waves to his family sitting in the third row and blows a kiss to his sister, Holly, before putting on his glasses and begins to speak.



ELI BUCHANAN: Ladies and gentlemen, I am here tonight to induct Jacob Hammerstein into the Seattle Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.



The crowd cheers and the smile on Eli’s face grows wider.



ELI BUCHANAN: Let me ask you a question. Have you ever met an individual and right away felt a connection to them even though you didn’t know them from Adam? That’s the way I felt when I first met Hammer back in December of 2015. For those of you who don’t know, I used to wrestle as Tiger Mask Red…



The admission is met with a mixture of cheers and boos from the crowd, with some even chanting “TMR! TMR! TMR!”. Eli chuckes at the crowd reaction and continues.



ELI BUCHANAN: ...and was trying to break into bigger territories. So of course I headed to Texas!



Pop from the Texans in the crowd.



ELI BUCHANAN: I was hardly there a week when this overweight guy in a flaming Hawiian shirt bumped into me in the backstage area. The dude took one look at me, eyes bugging out of his head, and stuttering in fear. He apologized for bumping into me, and offered to pay for my drycleaning even though he hadn’t spilled anything on me, which looking back on it makes me wonder if he was unintentionally insulting my ring gear. I seem to recall growling at him and he turned tail, knocking over a few people and falling head first over the catering table in an effort to get away from me. And that, ladies and gentlemen, was the first time I met Jacob Hammerstein.



The crowd laughs.



ELI BUCHANAN: My first reaction to all this after he had ran off was to laugh. You know, when of those really good belly laughs that leaves you feeling like you’ve just down a hundred sit ups. Now, it might surprise you to know that I can’t remember ever laughing like that before, ever. I was in a pretty dark place at that point in my life and I was facing a ton of struggles in my personal life at that time. So when Hammer literally stumbled into my life, it was like someone turned a light on in a dark tunnel and I found myself compelled to follow that.



“Over the next few months, my career started taking off in Texas and I started headlining shows, but for me that was never even the best part of my time there. No, it was befriending this man that no one around me thought was any good, and to be honest they were right, but that didn’t matter to me. Here was a man who helped to stop taking myself so seriously, someone who helped me finally be able to enjoy life and I think together we both learned how to become a bit more comfortable in our own skins.”



The crowd claps politely.



ELI BUCHANAN: From there, I encouraged him to come with me back to Pollomania, but made sure he didn’t tell the Pollo family we were friends just in case they held that against him. I could go on about our time there together, but I think I’d rather show you this instead.



He points behind him and a big screen lowers. A video starts and ‘What’d I Say’ by Ray Charles begins to play. Hammerstein is shown on the screen. He begins to move and groove all over the stage. Behind him, Tiger Mask Red, Holly and Charlotte all look horrified.



He begins to sing in a rather similar style to Mr. Charles:
Hey, mama dontcha treat me wrong
Come and love your daddy all night long.
Alright now.
HEY HEY!
Alright.
See the girl with the diamond ring


Points at Holly, who looks like she just saw a ghost. She knows how to shake that thing!


HEY HEY!

HEY HEY!



The crowd seems to be getting into it, clapping their hands and tapping their feet. During the instrumental, Jacob goes out into the crowd, high diving the patrons. He gets back up on stage, doing his best moves til it’s time to sing. Hammerstein again points at Holly.

See the girl with the red dress on.

She can do the bird leg all night long!

Tell me what’d I say

Tell me what’d I say



The video fades to black and the crowd cheers as Eli begins to speak again.



ELI BUCHANAN: There’s more to that video but both my wife and sister have threatened me with bodily harm if I showed the full version,” he jokes and the crowd laughs in response.



Eli’s smile fades and his face grows serious.



ELI BUCHANAN: I wish I can say that everything only got better from there, but it actually got worse. At the lowest point in my life I turned on my best friend, Hammer, and for the better part of the next three years the two of us would go to war, find enough common ground to forgive one another, only for us to betray the other and start the vicious cycle all over again.



“This story though, ladies and gentlemen, has a happy ending though. They say what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger and I stand here as proof to that. Jacon Hammerstein and I have been through the fire together and we have come out of it with a bond that is stronger than ever! Now join me in welcoming my best friend and brother, Jacob Hammerstein, as he takes his righful place in the 2019 Class of the Seattle Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame!”

As "American Monster" by Everclear plays, Hammerstein walks out on stage to a great reaction. He walks up to Eli and the two embrace as the crowd cheers grow even louder. The cameras show Holly Hammerstein and Charlotte Buchanan, standing next to each other, applauding as tears run down their cheeks. Both Buchanan and Hammerstein are wiping tears from their eyes and laughing as they regain their composure. Hammerstein walks up to the podium and waves to the crowd, then returns their applause before pulling his notes and a pair of reading glasses from his coat pocket.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: Thank you."

The crowd begins to cheer again, but Hammerstein puts his hands up to quieten them down. He rubs his eyes with his right thumb and forefinger before he begins.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: If there's one thing I want you people to get from observin my career, it's this: It doesn't matter where you you start, it matters where you finish.  I started out wrestlin at fairs and in VFW parkin lots in rural Mississippi. I was out of shape, uncoordinated, and green as grass. Promoters and the old guys took advantage of me, and the other kids. They took liberties with me in the ring, and took my share of the gate in the office. Most of the time, I didn't even have enough money for a bus ticket to get back home. The worst it ever got was when I had to try to walk home from Biloxi, which was almost two hundred miles, while Hurricane Katrina was barrelin towards the coast. Fortunately, I got picked up by a family that was evacuatin, and took me home. That's not a great start to a career. But today, I'm goin into the Seattle Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. So, I tell you again, it doesn't matter where you start, but where you finish.

The crowd cheers Hammerstein, who looks down at his notes.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: But, I didn't, and couldn't, get here on my own. I am blessed to have had such a great support system of friends and family to help me get here.

“I would be remiss if I didn't begin by thanking Robb Daniels. I know we haven't always seen eye to eye, but you took a chance on me when most every other promoter took a hard pass. Any and all success I've ever had in Seattle Pro is based on your belief in me as a talent.”

“Also, Super Pollo,who is goin into the Legacy Wing of the Hall tonight, did the same for me in the Pollo Family of wrestlin companies. I'll thank you properly later in the show.”

“To Ruby Richards, my first Seattle Pro Tag Team Championship partner, thank you for bein such a great partner. I'm so proud of what you've accomplished in and out of this sport.”

“To James Edwards, who's goin in the Hall with me tonight, thanks for bein a better friend to me...than I was to you. I love and appreciate you, brother.”

“To everybody I ran with in The Horsemen and Killswitch, includin my fellow inductees Billy Danielson and Bryan Blaze, I appreciate the comradery we shared. I wanna thank Coral Rose, in particular, for bein the sister I never had. You've always been in my corner. I love you and appreciate you, Sis."

Hammerstein looks down at his notes, and a few teardrops fall from his eyes. He looks up, smiling through the tears.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: Eli….Eli Buchanan!

He points to Buchanan, who also shows genuine emotion.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: You're the best friend I've ever had in this business, brother.  I'm sorry for all the times that I was anything less than that for you. I love you, man.

Hammerstein puts the notes away as he looks to his wife, Holly, and daughter, Zoe. He breaks into a huge grin.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: Holly, you're the love of my life. You and Zoe have made my life complete. You two are my greatest treasure. I know I don't tell you two enough or show you enough how much you mean to me, but if tomorrow I woke up, and everything I've ever accomplished in this sport were gone, I'd be just fine with that, as long as I still had the two of you. I love you both with all my heart. Thank you for lovin me.

A "THANK YOU HAMMER" chant breaks out across the arena. Hammerstein smiles and raises his hand to calm the crowd down.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: You guys are thankin me, but I'm the one that should be thankin you. Thank you all for supporting me and allowin me to live my dream. Whether you loved me or hated me, cheered me or booed me, you always knew you were gonna get everything I had.

“I love you all.”

“Thank you all for this honor."

Hammerstein waves to the cheering crowd, showing his Hall of Fame ring, before walking off stage.

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[Robert Daniels]

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME CLASS
LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT
★★★ SUPER POLLO ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: JACOB HAMMERSTEIN]

Hammerstein walks up to the podium, sunglasses over his eyes. He waves to the crowd as he pulls out a few index cards

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: Hello, again, everybody.

He smiles as the crowd cheers.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: When I first started in Pollomania in early 2016, I met a man by the name of Super Pollo…

The crowd cheers.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: ...I met a man by the name of Super Pollo, and he was the most important person in my career during those years. We spoke at length a lot. He was honest in his assessments of me, without being harsh or degrading. And if you remember my early career, you know there was plenty of reason to be harsh and degrading. After Pollomania went on hiatus, most of us Pollomaniacs went to a hot new company called Lions Road.

The crowd cheers loudly.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: Unbeknownst to some, the Pollo Family, and Super Pollo in particular, was a driving force behind that company. And just like in Pollomania, he was invaluable to my career growth. After Eli and I had our first (of many) falling out, I wanted to quit. I was done. Pollo talked me down and helped me redirect that energy into something productive. And that was the first of many times he did that. He even helped me, behind the scenes, when I feuded with his own family, not to help me gain an advantage in the feud, but to bring out the best in all of us.

“That willingness to invest time and wisdom continued all the way through Lions Road, MLWA, MAX-J, MAXIMUM, and the reborn Pollomania."

Hammerstein pause a moment and nods his head before continuing.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: I can honestly say that, had it not been for Super Pollo, the man you all know as Hammerstein would not exist.

“So, it is my honor and privilege to induct into the 2019 Seattle Pro Hall of Fame Legacy Wing….."

HAMMERSTEIN clears his throat and finishes the intro in his best Lucha Libre announcer voice.

JACOB HAMMERSTEIN: ...Súper Súper Súper Súpeeeeerrrrrrrr Pollooooooooo!

Pollo walks out onto the stage. Hammerstein extends his hand to Pollo and pulls him in for a hug. He pays Pollo's back before leaving the stage.

SUPER POLLO: Hola!

The business suit clad man in a chicken mask then coughs, readjusting the mic to his height - 5'8".

SUPER POLLO: I haven't been one with the public eye lately.  Of course, if you know me - you know about the feud with Tiger Mask Red in Pollomania.  That fireball sucked, it wasn't fun and despite the mask - it did some damage.

Pollo cups his ear, listening for a response from Eli Buchanan.

SUPER POLLO: I'd have bet a hundred bucks he was going to yell GOOD!

The crowd laughs.

SUPER POLLO: So that kept me out of the public eye.  I popped up here and there, but never could get motivated enough to return to the ring.  Much like Robb Daniels and Jay Jefferson will attest to, there’s a lot of fun running the ship behind the scenes.  A lot of stress but a ton of fun too.  However as you know, I’ll be getting back into the ring on August 10th in Daytona to try and put that Eddie Ellis into the Dead Poet’s Society.

Cheers!

SUPER POLLO: This Hall of Fame though? A big honour.  I never cared much for the spotlight, so I’m not exactly at ease talking to you all right now but it’s a tremendous gesture to know that I was voted in by my peers… even by some who hate my guts.  That gives a lot of credit to my work in making these promotions successful and I’m thankful for that.  The Hijo thing, to the Lion’s Road closure… it’s been a bouncy year.  I’m hoping that PMLL becomes a preeminent name in professional wrestling.  It’s an eclectic mix of styles… everyone sees lucha libre and assumes the worst.

Pollo chuckles.

SUPER POLLO: But it’s a potpourri.  There’s a huge influence from the old-school British style that I personally love in the round system.  There’s some comedy, but most of it you’ll find is walls to the ball intensity.  Something that two men really set the standard for in our first main event back in Chicago.

The crowd chants “ELI!” and “HAMMER”.

SUPER POLLO: Yeah, those two.

Laughter from the crowd.

SUPER POLLO: So this venture looks to be a fun one.  Especially with the next generation of Pollos looking to make their mark in the sport.  All in all, I’m honoured to be apart of this class of inductees and would love to thank everyone involved for making it happen.  A special thank you to Hammerstein for the lovely introduction.  Goodnight!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The cameras cut to the back where Coral Rose is standing with Samantha Kinsley. Coral has her World Television Championship around her waist. Coral was smiling as she looks towards Samantha. Samantha looks towards Coral.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: With me at this time is the World Television Champion, Coral Rose. How are you doing tonight Coral?

CORAL ROSE: I’m doing alright, could be better.

Before Coral can say anything more, Samantha and she are joined by Robb and Lauren Daniels. Coral is looking at them. She cocks her head slightly.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: We are joined by Robb Daniels, and his lovely wife Lauren.

Coral lightly smirks.

CORAL ROSE: So Robb have you guys decided who is getting a shot at my title?

Coral is looking at Robb, wondering his answer. She was ready to defend the title and didn’t care who it was against. Daniels is about to speak when Jason Cashe walks into the picture.

JASON CASHE: Robb, I’ve been lookin’ all over for you. You’re not returning my calls bro. Have you listened to those messages?

ROBB DANIELS: Jason, Jason. I’m truly sorry I haven’t had the opportunity to return your call I’ve been so busy with the Emerald City Classic, securing venues for the remainder of the year and not to mention tonight’s Hall of Fame ceremony. I do apologize...

CORAL ROSE: Hey Robb...so when do I defend my World Television Championship again?

JASON CASHE: Sorry about last weekend in the Tag Match. I know I dropped the ball...

ROBB DANIELS: You know what guys I really have somewhere to be right now...I’m going to try and finalize this contract with the Tenacious Wrecking Crew.

JASON CASHE: Since you’re here boss can’t I have a second to talk to you...

ROBB DANIELS: Listen Cashe, how many years we known each other? You’re going through a bit of a slump—it happens to the best of us...

CORAL ROSE: I don’t even know why I try sometimes...

JASON CASHE: I just meet an opportunity to prove myself again...Just give me one more chance I have to show in better than what I’ve been lately...

ROBB DANIELS: An opportunity...I tell you what. Coral Rose—I got your challenger. You’ll defend that World Television Championship against Jason Cashe at MAINSTREAM 26! Now, I have to meet with the Tenacious Wrecking Cr...

Kinsley steps forward.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Robb...I hate to be the one to inform you this but Dom Harter and Annie Zellor have left the building.

ROBB DANIELS: What do you mean they left? There attorneys were reviewing the contract before I made the last introduction...

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Rumor is you low balled them and they felt disrespected. They left—they just left...

Daniels walks off the set abruptly leaving Coral Rose and Jason Cashe staring each other down as the scene fades out.

[Robert Daniels]

SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 HALL OF FAME CLASS
LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT
★★★ JAY JEFFERSON ★★★
[INDUCTED BY: ROBB DANIELS]

“Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio begins playing throughout the arena as the fans rise to their feet. The curtain is drawn back and Robb Daniels makes his way out onto the stage for the second time tonight for tonight’s last induction.

ROBB DANIELS: I could stand out here and tell stories about my experiences with Jay Jefferson but if I did we’d be here all night long. As most of you know Jefferson was a childhood friend of mine. Someone I came up in this business with. Jay Jefferson is known for his many years of exceptional wrestling promoting in the Southeast but before all that he was the seven foot monster who won World Championships and many, many Tag Team Championships all over the world with yours truly.

“Jefferson, was also my tag team partner, later he was my rival, later my boss in UWL—for over a decade might I add. But this entire time he’s always been my friend. Even when it was ME who got us our first tryout in the United Kingdom nearly twenty years ago. I have constantly learned from Jay Jefferson inside the ring and behind the production desk in the back.”

Daniels grips the podium on each side and leans in closer.

ROBB DANIELS: Many if you who know Jay personally understand his commitment to this business especially the Universal Wrestling League and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Jay has UWL business tonight and couldn’t make the trip but trust me he is very honored and thankful for this recognition.

“Seattle Pro Wrestling is a dying independent promotion running high school gymnasiums right now has it not been the knowledge I obtained from my experiences with Jay Jefferson. I worked for him—I learned his booking style...I saw the things I liked, the things I didn’t and banked up all those ideals I pitched that he never bit on. When I think of a Legacy Award there are three men that stand out above everyone else whom are deserving of the honor. Jay Jefferson is a pioneer in the professional wrestling business and I will make sure he gets this very expensive Hall of Fame Ring...”

Daniels laughs as the audience applauds.

ROBB DANIELS: Thank you all and please enjoy tonight’s Main Event!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The camera shows DA #TROLL GUY Mariano Fernandez as he's entering the Key Arena, already dressed in his wrestling gear and his traditional leather jacket hanging from his shoulders.

MARIANO FERNANDEZ: This is it, Billy. This is what it's all about.

As he walks, staring in front of the camera, he motions with his arms at the fans around the arena entrance cheering and shouting in excitement.

MARIANO FERNANDEZ: Your special night, mang. Your Hall of Fame ceremony. Your special night, the night that cements you as one of the biggest and most hallowed names in this here company.

He raises a hand, as he stops, and the crowd dies into silence.

MARIANO FERNANDEZ: And the night where you can blame DA #TROLL GUY for ruining your special moment, for eating the cherry on top of your cake - by denying you the one accomplishment you've desperately sought throughout his cup - the name of Champion of the Emerald City Classic!

The crowd roars its approval, and Mariano bumps his fists together, a Cheshire Cat grin plastered on his face.

MARIANO FERNANDEZ: And MY ticket to glory, and to end the journey that has been a year in the making. I already had Hammerstein beat me in my Seattle Pro debut. I already had A.J. Knight drop me on top of the Seattle Pro World Heavyweight Title belt the second time. I already had SILK break in when I had A.J. Morales and A.J. Knight last time I was going for the ultimate prize, AND I've gone through the Emerald City Classic tournament to get here ONE final time.

He shakes his head slowly no, a ferocious glint in his eyes.

MARIANO FERNANDEZ: And I've come TOO ed far to fail at this point. Hall of Fame or otherwise. Face of Seattle Pro or otherwise. Grand Slam ed Champion or otherwise! All of that you may be, but TONIGHT, to me, you're just another wrestler. Just one final hill to take. Just one more name to put down for the culmination of this road.

“And the guy whose party is gonna get ruined... by DA #TROLL GUY!"

After this, the crowd makes one final eruption of cheers, as DA #TROLL GUY crosses through the arena gates, and the camera cuts back to the ring.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
We open on Billy Danielson in the trainer’s room, getting checked out by an EMT. He has his suit jacket, shirt, and tie taken off, as he applies ice to his face. Robb Daniels is talking to him as Samantha Kinsley walks up to Billy, almost in a rush to get the big scoop.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Billy! Are you still able to compete tonight?

Robb Daniels looks like he’s about to say something, but Billy reaches his arm out, as if to cut him off.

BILLY DANIELSON: Samantha, it doesn’t matter if I’m “cleared” to compete tonight, because as long as I am able to hobble myself down to the ring, I will be able to compete.

Robb makes a noise, as if he was going to protest this decision, but Billy puts his finger up cutting Robb off again.

BILLY DANIELSON: I promised these fans that I would win this tournament tonight, and that’s what I’m going to do. I promised that tonight was going to be my night, and I’m not about to let that go, because Bryan Blaze decided to restart a two year old feud 20 minutes after we supposedly reconciled. I have been kept out of the ECC for two years, and now that I’m finally in it, and made it to the final, do you think I’m going to just give in and let this dream die?

Billy shakes his head angrily.

BILLY DANIELSON: No, Samantha, I won’t. I don’t care if I had a broken bone or a missing limb. I would still go out there, because that’s what I’ve done for this company since day one. I’m going to go out there, and if I lose, because I wasn’t at 100%, so be it. I have waited nearly two years for this chance, and also for a chance to get a one on one shot for the Seattle Pro World Heavyweight Championship. I’m not giving up just yet. I PROMISE you, I’m not giving up just yet.

Billy gets up, groaning, as he puts the ice pack back on his head. He tells the EMTs to hurry up and tape his ribs too right quick. They do so, as Billy waves Samantha Kinsley away. Robb Daniels steps up next to Billy.

ROBB DANIELS: Interrupt me or cut me off like that again, and you’re fired. Okay?

He pats Billy on the back hard but playfully, as Billy winces in pain.

ROBB DANIELS: Good luck out there kid.

Robb Daniels walks out, and the scene fades to black.

[Robert Daniels]

MAIN EVENT
SEATTLE PRO WRESTLING
2019 EMERALD CITY CLASSIC FINALE
★★★ BILLY DANIELSON ★★★
vs
★★★ MARIANO FERNANDEZ ★★★

The bell rings, and Billy and Manny circle each other. Billy reaches out his hand, looking for a handshake. Manny is too smart to fall for this possible trick, but Billy swears it’s in good faith. Manny swats Billy’s hand away, and Billy turns around with a face of frustration. Billy shrugs and says fine, as He starts to circle with Manny again. Manny shoots around Billy’s waist, but Billy breaks the lock, spinning around him, and placing Manny in a side wrist lock. Billy uses free hand, and places it on Manny’s hand as he… shakes Manny’s hand? Billy releases the hold and shakes Manny’s hand, saying “See, I told you.” Manny shrugs and shakes Billy’s hand back and the match goes underway.

Manny shoots some kicks to Billy’s side, which are taped up after the beat down he suffered Earlier. Manny comes to this well too many times though, as Billy catches his leg. Manny is undeterred as he jumps up, hitting a modified enziguri. Manny handsprings to his feet, hits the ropes, and takes Danielson down with a hurricanrana. He goes for a moonsault, but Billy rolls out of the way. Manny stumbles to the ropes, as Billy tries to bum rush him, but Manny pulls the top rope down, making the Seattle Pro U.S. Champion fall to the outside. Manny hits the ropes, jumps onto the top rope, and hits a springboard 630 senton onto Billy Danielson!

The crowd is going crazy as Manny takes it to the “Face of Seattle Pro”. Billy tries to mount some offense while on the outside, but Manny is just to fast for Billy. Danielson shoves Manny into the ring steps, making some room. He goes to hit Manny with a devastating Chicago Blackout, but instead, Manny catches Billy at just the right time with an Arrow To The Knee dropkick, making Billy fall face first into the steel steps! Manny grabs Billy up, and rolls him into the ring. Manny climbs to the apron, and sizes Danielson up. Billy stumbles to his feet, as Manny leaps off the top rope for his Warhammer El-NO! Danielson Catches Manny in air, and delivers a wicked Imperium ura nage!

Billy can’t capitalize on this though, as he decides to crawl to the ropes instead of covering Manny. This proves to be detrimental, as Billy makes his way over to his opponent, and Manny reverses a butterfly suplex with a hurricanrana for a 2 count. Billy gets to his feet, but Manny rushes at him, hitting Koppu Kick! Danielson goes to the corner, and Manny runs at him, hitting massive flying corner dropkick that allows Manny to flip onto his feet. He runs to the opposite corner, rebounds, and delivers another massive corner dropkick. He lands on his feet again, and delivers a third massive dropkick, as Billy clumps down to the corner. Manny drags Billy to the center of the ring. Manny runs the ropes, screams “SKYRIM IS FOR THE NORDS”, before hitting the Stormcloak Elbow! Manny pins Billy. 1… 2… Billy barely gets his shoulder up.

Manny keeps the offenses going. Big Kicks, and even a jumping DDT that made Billy do headstand. He hits a running shooting star press, only to get another 2 count though. Frustration builds in Manny, as he locks Billy in a Dragon lock. Manny wraps his legs around Billy’s core, digging his heels in the injured ribs of his opponent. He stretches Billy, but Billy still tries to fight out of it. Billy is able to muscle Manny’s legs off of him, but Manny still has him locked in the Dragon Lock. Manny does everything he can, but Billy is able to kick his legs up and pin Manny. 1… 2… Manny releases the Dragon lock in order to kick out.

Billy rushes to the ropes, in order to get a breather. Manny heads for him, but the referee cuts him off. Manny waits for Billy to get off the ropes, but Billy uses the space to hit a Chicago Blackout! Billy goes to a knee as Manny rolls away. Billy begins to mount a comeback, as Manny gets to his feet. They trade strikes, but Billy’s massive forearm strikes gives him the advantage. Billy has Da Troll Guy trapped in the corner, as he just beats Manny within an inch of his life. Billy hangs Manny in the Tree of Woe, and goes for a cannon ball senton, BUT MANNY SITS UP! IMPLODING 450 BY MANNY! THE COVER 1… 2… BILLY DANIELSON KICKS OUT!

Nobody is sitting anymore. As Billy Danielson rolls to the floor, and Manny pleads with the referee, saying it was 3, but the referee tells him he’s wrong. Billy inches away from the ring, to catch his breath as he rests himself on the guard rail. Manny, getting over his frustration, sees Billy positioned behind the ringpost. So Manny runs, leaps frogs over the ringpost looking to land on top of Billy, BUT NO! Chicago Blackout by Billy Danielson makes Manny crumble to the floor. Billy sits on the ringside floor, staring at Manny, completely out of ideas on how to survive for right now. Manny gets to his knees, but not before Billy runs up behind him, throwing him into the apron.

At about a five count now, as Billy tries to capitalize on Manny breaking down. Danielson whips Manny into the ring steps, but Manny springboards off of them with a moonsault, but Billy catches him! The strength and heart of Danielson on display, as Billy Launches Manny between the middle and top rope. Manny lands awkwardly into the ring, and Billy decides to go high risk. Billy climbs to the top rope, but is shakey, having not been up there in a long time. Billy slips up, and goes back down, but this is enough time for Manny to hit a springboard Gadfly enziguri! Billy falls to the floor, and Manny pins him again. 1… 2… Billy gets his foot on the rope!

Manny doesn’t let this frustrate him this time, he puts the boots to Danielson, just trying his best to damage Billy completely. Manny drags Billy to the center, and looks to go for the Trollface, but Billy shoves Manny away, but Manny decides to save his Troll mist for later. Another Arrow to the Knee dropkick takes Billy to one knee, and Manny lifts Billy up, looking for the Dovahkiin Driver? Billy is a bit too heavy, being nearly double Manny’s weight, and is able to wiggle his way out of the suplex hold before Manny could hit the driver. Manny hits a muay thai knee to the face of Danielson. Danielson Staggers, as Manny goes to the apron. He jumps up for the Warhammer, BUT BILLY SHOVES HIM OFF THE TOP ROPE!

Manny had crashed into the barricade, and looks like he has melted onto the floor at ringside. Billy is all but dead inside the ring too. His eyes are glassy, as the referee begins to count Manny out. Manny finally gets moving, as he slowly makes his way towards the ring. 7… 8… 9… MANNY MAKES IT INTO THE RI- CHICAGO BLACKOUT!!! Billy rolls Manny up in an alligator pin. 1.. 2.. MANNY KICKS OUT! Now it’s Billy showing frustration! Major flop into the ringside area, 3 knee strikes, and still Manny is alive! Billy slaps the mat with frustration, as he gets to his feet. Billy runs the ropes, looking for another Chicago Blackout, but MANNY REVERSES THE LOCK! Using Billy’s classic rollback into the Single Leg Boston Crab, Manny tears at Billy’s leg and lower back.

Manny makes Billy’s leg almost touch the back of his head, but Billy starts to muscle out of it. Billy literally crawls all the way across the ring to the ropes. Manny releases the hold, but the damage is done to his leg and back. Billy limps to the corner, but Manny is right there with a leaping forearm! He punches Billy into the corner, and hits a running basement dropkick, crushing Billy in the process. Manny drags Billy into the center of the ring, and hits the ropes. “SKYRIM IS FOR THE NORDS” is cheered by the fans, as Mariano Fernandez hits the Stormcloak Elbow again! Manny doesn’t stop there though, as he waits for Billy to get back to his feet. The Crowd begins to chant “Problem?”, a Billy does get to his feet, Manny spins Billy around, read to spit- CHICAGO BLACKOUT AGAIN!!! The Troll Mist shoots into the air, as Billy falls on top of Manny. 1… 2… MANNY KICKS OUT.

The crowd is shocked. Billy is shocked. Manny is shocked. The referee, the commentators, production monkeys in the truck, and Dick the Jobber are all shocked. Billy and Manny lay completely dead in the center of the ring, neither one of them are moving. The referee has no choice but to begin the KO count. She gets about halfway, as Manny and Billy begin to crawl to opposite sides of the ropes. They both make it to their feet at the count of 9. Billy grabs his ribs, as Manny cracks his jaw, and they just book it at each other. They trade strikes like they’re trying to end each other’s lives. Manny hits a chop that SHATTERS the blood vessels on Billy’s chest.

Manny continues to light up Danielson, even going so far as to ripping off the bandages on Billy’s ribs, and delivering a series of knee there. Billy is back in the ropes, and Manny bum rushes him, but Billy launches him up in the air. Manny, luckily, lands on the apron as Billy stumbles to the center of the ring. He turns, but right into The Warhammer! Manny finally hits the flying forearm smash, and goes for the pin. 1.. 2.. Billy kicks ou- Manny doesn’t care, he grabs Billy in a headlock position, as he looks to end Danielson with the Dovahkiin Driver! He tries to lift Billy, but Danielson is basically limp. Manny is able to deadlift the 250lbs Heavyweight about three quarters of the way there, but Manny just doesn’t have the energy to hit the suplex driver.

Manny holds Billy there for a moment, and decides he’s gonna try one more time. He lifts Billy up in the air, but Danielson wiggles out, lands on his feet, and hits Manny with a massive pop up Flapjack! Manny goes at least 10 feet in the air before crashing down to the mat. Billy deadlifts Manny up for his Space Mountain powerbomb, but as Manny is lifted up in the air, about to get thrown down, Manny catches Billy with a Hurricanrana! Billy rolls to his feet, as does Manny, and TROLL MIST!!! Manny yells “Problem?”, and hits the ropes, looking for Troll Face, BUT BILLY ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Danielson goes all the way to the outside, but Manny refuses to let Billy catch his breath this time!

Suicide Dive from Da Troll Guy, and Manny pops right back up to his feet, as he hypes the fans up. He delivers a myriad of strikes to Billy, before throwing him back into the ring. Billy scrambles to the corner, trying to buy anytime, but Manny is right on top of him. Strike after strike, Manny is showing Billy how hungry he really is. Billy shoves Manny, but Manny is right back on the attack. In fact, Manny gets the bright idea to do the Dovahkiin Driver off the top rope! He lifts Billy to the top. Gets him into Superplex position, BUT BILLY FIGHTS OUT! Billy clubs Manny, and then Headbutts Manny. Manny is out on the rope rope, as Billy slides underneath Manny, who still standing on the top rope. Billy gets to the second turnbuckle, and launches Manny with an Avalanche Space Mountain! Danielson crawls over to Manny, and drapes an arm over him for 1...2...3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: YOUR WINNER OF THE 2019 EMERALD CITY CLASSIC FINALS, BILLY DANIELSON!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Billy Danielson has done it! He has completed the gauntlet, having won all of the original titles, and the ECC!

CHARLES HUDSON: Billy Danielson has cemented himself as the greatest wrestler in Seattle Pro History, but let's not over look Mariano Fernandez!

MCKAYLA LEWIS : You're right. Manny poured his SOUL into this match. He hit Danielson with everything he had, and even invented some new stuff on the fly! He should be very proud of the talent he showcased tonight.

CHARLES HUDSON: If Mariano Fernandez isn't a world champion by this time next year, that would be one of the greatest injustices in this company. That man proved that he's the future of this company tonight. Great things are coming his way.

Billy barely gets back to his feet, as the referee lifts his hands. The ring hands begin to transport the Emerald City Classic trophy, as Billy helps Mariano up to his feet. They shake hands, and Billy raises Manny's hands and gives him the nod. Manny thanks Billy, and they hug for a second, before Billy can get his trophy. Billy poses with his Seattle Pro United States Championship, His Seattle Pro Hall of Fame Ring, and The Emerald City Classic Trophy!

CHARLES HUDSON: That is the look of Seattle Pro Pretige right there.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Longest reigning champion ever, Most defenses of any champion ever, First double, triple and grand slam champion, 2017 Wrestler of the Year, First two time tag team champion, Hall of Famer, and now Seattle Pro Hall of Famer. If there was a face for this franchise, Billy Danielson is it!

Billy stands there smiling, as confetti falls from the ceiling to close out the show!

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