Post by Admin on Dec 21, 2019 1:55:22 GMT
As our show got underway, NAWC Owner Matthew Saunders stood in the middle of the ring. The crowd was every bit as excited as you might've expected. Not only was London the host city for this event, but some of their favourite local wrestlers would be in position to make history. Saunders saluted the crowd for showing up in droves to support this event. Saunders took this opportunity to reveal that SLAMJAM was officially a member of the NAWC family. The smart fans in attendance knew that this signing could change the face of the wrestling industry. Suddenly, everything else that they were doing as a group meant so much more. With five championship matches set to take place, Saunders said that this event was reserved for the elite group of men who have made their marks over the past year in collaboration with some of the biggest names in our sport. Saunders closed his speech by encouraging the crowd to make their voices heard in support of those they respected.
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Canadian Heritage Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
Gentry McCray(c) vs. Jackson Evans
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The night began with the crowd celebrating one of their own, as Gentry McCray was set to defend his Canadian Heritage Championship against Jackson Evans. Evans was doing his best to get under Gentry’s skin – but McCray told him that he would prefer to let his actions speak for him. A few chants broke out early in the contest, all of which were clearly designed to encourage their hero to get off to a quick start.
These two men were no strangers to one and other. Gentry was able to narrowly defeat Evans during the CHC tournament. Evans would later do everything in his power to ensure that McCray would win the tournament, so he could seek his revenge while challenging for the championship that he covets. Evans was a heat magnet from the opening, right through to the finish. Anything he did, the fans scoffed at – and he didn’t seem to mind. To Evans, this was becoming more personal. Evans was open about how he felt Gentry was being treated differently by management, and he was very vocal about it. Evans firmly believes he can defeat this former World Champion, and he wants to do it with a championship on the line, in front of his home crowd.
The task wouldn’t be easy, as Gentry has a lot of experience in ‘big matches’. His track record would indicate that he rises to the occasion, as 2019 has been a banner year for his career. In fact, he’s undefeated in matches where a championship is at stake. When it comes to big matches and big moments, this is definitely in Gentry’s wheel house.
As the action waged on, we could see that Evans wanted to use his size advantage as often as he could. He knew he wouldn’t be able to match wits with Gentry on the mat, so by utilizing his power advantage, perhaps he would find greater success. Gentry was game, and ready to meet this challenge without taking a step back. A swinging backbreaker from Evans was an early highlight, that earned him a two count.
The fans were sure to yell 2! As loud as they could to remind Evans that there was still work to be done. Evans went to execute a running powerbomb, but Gentry snuck out the back door, and delivered a pele kick to Evans that opened up a cut over his left eye. As Evans struggled to clear the cobwebs, Gentry hit the second rope and lunged off hitting Evans with a diving shoulder tackle. As Evans hit the mat, Gentry did as well, and he went right to work. A crossface style submission was his first form of offence, which forced Evans to feel his own blood trickling down from his eye, and into his mouth. Evans fought through, and eventually grabbed the rope to break the hold.
The referee didn’t have to count, as Gentry had already released the hold and backed up with his hands held high, showing true sportsmanship. The very quality that Evans was bringing into question. Gentry waited for Evans to be ready to lock up again, but when Evans rushed forward, Gentry decided to drop down to the side, and take Evan’s leg with him. Gentry finished the transition, and use an STF to start wearing down his opponent.
The referee was asking Evans if he wanted to continue, and he yelled that he wouldn’t tap. Gentry heard this, and jumped off the leg, and transitioned to a head and arm choke from the top position. After struggling for a few moments, Evans was able to get to the ropes once again. This time though, when the referee was forcing a break, Evans raked Gentry’s eyes to gain the advantage. He followed this up with a few heavy handed strikes, before executing a spinbuster! He made the cover, but the ref only counted to two. The Let’s go Gentry chants were fast and furious, and they worked, as their hero was able to find his way back to even footing before long. Evans tried to execute a German Suplex, to which Gentry back-flipped out of and when Evans turned around, Gentry nailed him with a running yakuza kick. As Evans was on the mat, Gentry circled him, before grabbing ahold of his leg and executing his CRAY-Z KNOT submission. The referee didn’t have to ask, as Evans slapped the mat quickly, hoping it would save him further agony.
Winner and STILL Canadian Heritage Champion: Gentry McCray [11:26]
As the referee was asking for the time keeper to hand him the Canadian Heritage Championship – a man had emerged from the crowd and was standing right behind Gentry. That man, was Gordon Carlson. Before Gentry could take possession of his championship, he was dropped on his head with a vicious Backdrop Driver by Carlson!
The energy in the arena had completely changed. What was supposed to be a celebration, turned to complete silence. The fans littered the ring with boos, as the referee did his best to pull Carlson off of McCray. Carlson eventually raised his hands in the air, mocking Gentry’s gesture from earlier in the match. The fans weren’t buying it, knowing full well that Carlson was there to spoil Gentry’s moment.
These two men have unfinished business from their time outside of the NAWC, and Gordon Carlson has made it his mission to settle the score with Gentry McCray. Once the dust settles, these two men will find themselves on a collision course at some point in the near future. Carlson waited on the apron for Gentry to finally clear his head. Carlson made it clear he wanted Gentry to know that it was him that was responsible for the attack. Gentry muttered a few words under his breath, as Gordon raised his hands high.
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[Flash.]
[Jack Scullion viciously defeats Fernando Lopez in round 1.]
[Eugene Dewey Makes his CJW Debut, defeating Mr. Arkwright.]
[Jack Scullion is informed that he will receive a bye to the finals.]
[Eugene Dewey defeats former CJW TV Champion; Rich Justice in the Semi-Finals.]
[Jack Scullion forces an exhausted Eugene Dewey to submit in the final round.]
[Jack Scullion vows to defeat Boom Boom Empire and end his 250+ day reign as Crown Jewel Champion.]
[Flash.]
[Fade.]
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Southern Tag Team Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
The Ghost Army(c) vs. Jeff Andrews & Ronnie Long
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The match started with Gensai facing off against Andrews, and the trash-talking flowed, both men jawing. Gensai was at his most obnoxious, sneering and sticking his tongue out constantly during the initial grappling and feeling-out process. Andrews, who had apparently mentally prepared for it, simply waited for a good opportunity to pieface Gensai. Gensai immediately fired off a couple open-hand slaps, single-legged Andrews to the mat and slapped him about the head and neck, then jumped to his feet still smiling. Andrews jumped up, took a deep breath - turned and tagged in Long.
Gensai pasted Long in the mouth hard enough to snap his head around. Long shook his head and threw a haymaker, which Gensai ducked and answered with another slap followed by a go-behind and a waistlock takedown, into a quick sleeper attempt. Long grabbed the ropes, while the referee tried to force Gensai to break. Another attempt at a takedown by Gensai was effective, but Long was calm and simply protected himself. Gensai tagged to FDJ.
Long may be incredibly durable, but even he can't stand up to wildlman mauling punches from a man the size of FDJ. He was backed into a corner and choked. And Long climbed to the second rope and suddenly had leverage to rain punches down on FDJ's face! A kick from the top rope sent FDJ stumbling back, and when he charged Long slipped off the top rope. FDJ hit the turnbuckle hard and Long made the tag out to Andrews, who proceeded to light FDJ the fuck up with an assortment of kicks. He went for a scoop slam, FDJ blocked it with an elbow, but Andrews ducked a big foot and left FDJ straddling the top rope. He hit a triangle dropkick to knock Frank from the ring, then taunted Gensai.
Gensai and Andrews went at it hammer and tongs, neither one willing to so much as flinch. Gensai was the first to back off, but it wasn't exactly a 'flinch' - he simply leaned back to avoid an open hand swing, and went for the eyes. A german suplex - Andrews flipped out and tagged to Long. Gensai was expecting Andrews not Long when he turned around, and Long lifted Gensai by the neck with both hands before hurling him into the corner. Gensai ducked the follow-up chop - only thing is, Long faked the chop, then threw a knee to knock Gensai back in the corner and then delivered his signature welt-raising chop! Jeff Andrews and Ronnie Long had come into the fight smart. For Long, surprising since although he's not pigheaded like Andrews he's a one-gameplan kind of guy.
Neither team was able to gain an advantage over either one. Gensai's sharp, calculated strikes and ability to chain takedowns and submissions together made it near impossible to gain any momentum against him. Andrews, with his heavy hands and educated feet, could switch momentum on a time with one well placed shot. FDJ's size, strength and ferocity was uncontainable. And it seemed like no matter what got thrown at Long, he just kept getting back up with a glare, a silent dare to do it again and harder next time.
Finally, Gensai managed to hook a heel hook on Andrews, and this slowed the pace of the match down. FDJ was no technician but with Gensai's guidance even he was able to focus his attacks on a limb and even execute a couple clumsy submissions that, with his strength, were plenty effective. Andrews tried to surly-slap his way out of everything, but Gensai was back in control and enjoying it, making faces as he dodged Andrews' strikes and answered with his own. When Andrews managed to hit a tornado DDT counter on an FDJ move, his limp-crawl wasn't fast enough to get him back to his corner and Long before FDJ tagged Gensai back in.
When Gensai set Andrews up for the Gensai Style Piledriver, however, Andrews managed to somehow break Gensai's grip while upside down in the rack, flip to his feet, and snap Gensai over with a violent inverted tiger suplex! Andrews and Gensai both crawled for the ropes, Andrews hopped to his good leg and lunged, making the tag! A split second later Gensai lunged and made his own tag and Long was all over FDJ with haymakers. FDJ picked him up in a bear hug, Long clapped his way out of it, ducked a wild swing and back suplexed him, sending FDJ down for the first time in the match!
Long went to the top rope but Gensai pushed him off, crotching him. This drew a recovered Andrews running down the apron to the turnbuckle and leaping off the turnbuckle to flying clothesline Gensai off the apron. Meanwhile Young was in the wrong place, trying to keep FDJ from following up on Long. FDJ swung, Long ducked and Young ate it. A ducked big boot from FDJ, a pair of elbows from Long, a clawhold by FDJ escaped via repeated boots, a lariat from Long blocked, and a Western Lariat from the other direction from Long connected with an audible THWACK!
FDJ didn't go head over heels, he staggered backwards as Long collapsed on top of him. The referee was crawling towards them. Gensai tried to get into the ring but Andrews grabbed his ankles. Excruciatingly slowly, the referee counted one, two, and THREE!
Gensai went ballistic at ringside. He pointed at FDJ's arm, which actually was indeed under the ropes. As a groggy Young raised Long's arm, Gensai pushed Long aside and grabbed Young by the shirt. Not happy with the answer he got from the ref, Gensai merked him in the mouth, sending him spinning, before turning on Long. Andrews then snuck into the ring to retrieve the championship belts before any further conflict could arise. Andrews met up with his partner, and handed him his half of the championship gold. Gensai was in the ring seething at what had just transpired. Much to his chagrin, ew Southern Tag Team Champions had been crowned.
Winners and NEW Southern Tag Team Champions: Jeff Andrews & Ronnie Long [16:25]
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[8 Competitors]
[4 Weeks.]
[2 Blocks.]
[1 Winner.]
[The Cruiserweight Cup.]
[Willard Manchester vs. The Black Jaguar]
[Willand Manchester forcing The Black Jaguar to submit.]
[Live Shot.]
Manchester: "I'm set to become the repeat champion for this event. Just watch me."
[Flash.]
[1 Representative from each region will be invited.]
[PURE-1]
[SLAMJAM]
[A*P]
[GCGC]
[NPW]
[CJW]
[Willard Manchester]
[The NAWC Cruiserweight Champion]
[Flash.]
[...To Be Continued.]
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North American Cruiserweight Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
Boom Boom Empire vs. Dan Patterson ©
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Being the challenger was an unusual position for Boom Boom Empire to be in having been Crown Jewel Wrestling Champion for over 250 days, but he transitioned to the role immediately and attacked Dan Patterson as though he had nothing to lose.
The match started as anyone would expect with both champion and challenger putting the pedal to the metal as they tried to gain the upper hand. Boom Boom Empire looked for an arm drag early on, but couldn’t capitalise as he was taken over with an arm drag. Patterson then tripped Empire and covered him, but Empire slid out from the cover with a bridge, which he flipped up out from, grabbed a headscissors and sent Patterson through the ropes and to the apron. Boom Boom followed up with an attempted shoulder barge, but Patterson side stepped it, kicked Boom Boom in the chest, then rolled over the challenger as he re-entered the ring. Patterson came off of the opposite ropes with a hurricanrana attempt, but Boom Boom cartwheeled out of it and looked for side kick that Patterson ducked. Both men hit the ropes and came back at each other with cross bodies that cancelled each other out and they crumbled on the mat in a heap!
Both men got back to their feet, but it was Boom Boom Empire who was a touch quicker and managed to deliver a dropkick that knocked Patterson back down. Empire followed with a senton, then a standing moonsault for a one count. Boom Boom cut Patterson off with a chop to the chest and sent him into the corner only to bring him back out with a monkey flip that flipped Patterson 450 degrees onto his front. Boom Boom climbed the ropes, probably for his Shooting Star Press, but Patterson popped up to his feet and shoved Boom Boom’s legs out from under him. He caught Boom Boom with a leaping uppercut as he sat on the top rope, then headed up for a superplex, which he rolled through, picked Boom Boom up and delivered a brainbuster, which he floated over into a cover from for a two count!
Up both men came again but this time Dan Patterson had complete control over the contest and he sent Boom Boom into the ropes. Patterson tripped Boom Boom with a drop toe hold and dropped a leg on the back of his head. He rushed at the ropes and hit a springboard moonsault to the lower back of Empire. He flipped the challenger over for another two count, then picked him up and pushed him against the ropes. Patterson charged at Empire, who dropped a shoulder and elevated the champion over the top rope, but Dan landed on the apron and knocked Boom Boom away with a forearm strike. Boom Boom turned to see Patterson launch himself off the top and hit him with a tornado DDT! Boom Boom was sent sprawling to the outside and Patterson prepared himself in the middle of the ring as Boom Boom got to his feet.
Over the top went Patterson with a twisting splash down onto Boom Boom, then he sent the challenger back into the ring. Up onto the apron went the champion and he flipped into the ring with a senton, only Boom Boom was able to get his knees up and Patterson connected with his shins. Boom Boom scrambled to the corner as Dan got back to his feet, and once he’d been able to compose himself he charged at the challenger, who managed to deliver a dropkick to Patterson’s knee which caused him to trip and smash his chin on the middle turnbuckle. Boom Boom grabbed Patterson by the head and dropped him into a backbreaker, then turned and delivered a neckbreaker immediately after. Boom Boom took a moment to climb the ropes and steady himself, but before he could leap for the Shooting Star Press he was shoved off the top and down to the outside of the ring by JACK. The official called for the bell as JACK jumped down onto Boom Boom and rained right hands down into his temple!
JACK grabbed Boom Boom’s leg and slammed it into the floor several times before he went for a chair and jabbed it into Boom Boom’s knee. He brought the chair down into Empire’s leg a couple more times before security put themselves between JACK and his victim.
Winner via Disqualification: Boom Boom Empire [15:33] - STILL North American Cruiserweight Champion - Dan Patterson
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[Flash.]
[16 Wrestlers will compete for the top prize in PURE-1.]
[Boyd Rogers is shown holding the Triple Crown Championship, as media members snap pictures of the prestigious championship.]
[Coming Soon.]
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North American Tag Team Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
The World Beaters(c) vs. Technical Authority
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The World Beaters have had a stranglehold on the tag team division since they won the championships at Tag Wars back in May. Not to over overshadowed, Kenneth Marshall being announced as Alec Kirkland’s mystery partner at Tag Wars against I-69 and the Hawaiian Hitmen, stole all of the thunder from Day 2 of the event. Two long-time rivals had finally set aside their differences and we’re competing for a common goal. Both teams have been undefeated in tag team action since Tag Wars, so this match was destined to take place at some point.
After the chaos that ensued at Elimination Games, we were unsure if this match would actually take place – as I-69 did their best to take Kenneth Marshall out. They were successful in doing so on that occasion, but Marshall was officially cleared to compete earlier in the week. On the flipside, The World Beaters recently defeated two of Crown Jewel Wrestling’s top tag teams to retain the North American Tag Team Championships. 2019’s dream match was about to take place, and the fans couldn’t have been more intrigued.
Alec Kirkland and Jason Brown got the start for their respective teams. After an extended feeling out process, Brown took Kirkland down to the mat, and started to work a hold. Kirkland was able to escape, and reverse the situation to his advantage. One minute into the contest, and the tone had been set – this was going to be an absolute battle. Kirkland made a quick tag to Marshall, and after a double irish whip, followed by double clothesline. We watched as Marshall started to limp a little, but quickly tried to hide it from his opponents and the fans. We watched him shoot Kirkland a look, and the unspoken communication indicated Kirkland understood what Marshall meant.
Marshall whipped Brown into his corner, and made the tag to Kirkland. Alec entered the ring and delivered some stiff strikes to Brown. Dave Thompson was on the outside encouraging the referee to make sure the strikes weren’t with a closed fist. Kirkland overheard this, and talked a little smack to Thompson, which the fans seemed to appreciate.
Kirkland used poor judgement by purposely sending Brown into his corner, and asking for him to Tag Thompson. It seems the trash talk spurred on this challenge. Kirkland and Thompson would take turns being in control, until Thompson backed him into his corner and made a blind tag to Brown. The duo roughed Kirkland up in their corner, before executing a double DDT! Kirkland’s head hit the mat hard. This is where the tide turned in the favor of the Champions. The World Beaters showed exactly why they’re considered to be the top tag team in the NAWC. They used an array of double team moves, and would transition in and out of the ring flawlessly. Jason Brown’s pacing throughout the contest was a highlight. Exactly when he needed to cut Kirkland off, he was able to do so. Marshall’s attempts to jump into the ring and assist ended up being to their disadvantage, and would allow The World Beaters to get in and out of the ring freely without having to make legal tags.
The fans started to grow frustrated, and this intensified their desire to see Kirkland break free. A lot has been made about Kirkland’s endurance, and his ability to take punishment. He proved it to be true in this contest, as it started to look like a highlight reel of offence from the Champions. Double Superkicks, followed by a powerbomb/leg drop combo earned the champions a near fall. Thompson even smiled at the toughness and grit that Kirkland was showing. To their credit, they didn’t allow Kirkland’s stubbornness to take them off their game. The onslaught continued, until Kirkland wisely made a blind tag to Marshall before Thompson could slingshot him throat first against the top rope. The referee deemed that a tag had been made, and Marshall hit the ring with a fury. Kirkland slumped to the canvas, and rolled out of the ring.
Marshall bull rushed Thompson, before launching him across the ring with a release belly to belly overhead suplex. Brown entered the ring, and was met with a release german suplex for his troubles. Marshall again feigned a limp from executing these high impact moves, but he did his best to hide it once again. Dave Thompson crept up behind Marshall and chop-blocked his right leg. Marshall went down in a heap in a lot of pain.
Thompson went over to check on Brown, and helped get him back to his feet. Marshall was holding his right knee on the mat, while Kirkland was on the outside of the ring trying to recover from the beatdown he had taken. It was deduced that Kirkland understood that Marshall wasn’t exactly back to full strength despite being cleared for action. Once The World Beaters realized that Marshall’s knee was still giving him issues – they pounced on it. Multiple spinning leg holds were applied to further soften Marshall’s knee. Thompson grabbed a hold of Marshall’s leg, and synched in a rolling knee bar! Marshall was writhing in pain, but the submission was locked in tightly.
The fans did their best to will Marshall on, as he struggled to find the closest set of ropes to break the hold. After withstanding the pressure for about thirty seconds, Marshall was somehow able to grab a hold of the bottom rope, and forced the referee to break the hold. Once the hold was broken, Marshall did his best to get back to his feet. Before he could Jason Brown made the tag, and started lacing into Marshall’s injured leg with vicious low kicks. Eventually Marshall slumped back to the mat in pain. Brown would lock Marshall up in a figure four leg lock! The fans looked concerned, as Kirkland was starting to get off the floor. Kirkland saw his partner in dire condition, so he attempted to hit the ring to break the hold, but he was met with a vicious spear from Dave Thompson that cleared him right out of the ring. Thompson kept asking the referee to ask Marshall if he wanted to submit. Before the referee could ask, Marshall started to go limp. Jason Brown was doing all he could to exert as much pressure on Marshall’s knee as he could. The referee took a look at Marshall who was unresponsive, so he quickly called for the bell!
Winners and STILL North American Tag Team Champions: The World Beaters [19:33]
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[Backstage.]
[The Camera is fixated on the dressing room door of Oxford Osland, who is moments away from defending the North American Championship in the main event against Robbie Farside. The door swings open, and Osland walks out first, flanked by Wayne Sherlock and Allan Joseph - collectively known as I-69. As the three men continue their walk, they're interrupted by NAWC head booker - Jon Smith. The crowd pops, as this is the first time we're seeing Jon in his new role as second in command to Matthew Saunders. I-69 step forward and start to flex on Jon, who tells Osland to have his men stand down.]
Jon Smith: "This match is too important to be ruined. I can't allow I-69 to accompany you to ringside tonight."
[The duo begin to protest.]
Jon Smith: "To ensure that this match goes off without a hitch, I've brought an insurance policy with me.]
[Brinley Bishop.]
[Tyson Brewer.]
[Pressure Point.]
[The two men stand in the 6'4" range and are both north of the 270 pound mark. Bishop can't help but smile at the irony of this situation, while Brewer looks like a stone cold killer.]
[The crowd pops for this. The history between Oxford Osland and Brinley Bishop is well documented. Bishop and Brewer step forward and refuse to let Sherlock and Joseph take another step forward.]
Osland: "What's this? Is Saunders behind this?"
[Through his frustration, Osland is reminded that Robbie Farside is already in the ring, and they have strict time constraints they need to follow.]
Jon Smith: "You had better get out there, champ!"
[Through gritted teeth, Osland forces a smile. He looks back at Sherlock & Joseph and tells them to stand down.]
Osland: "It won't matter. Tonight, just like every other night.. The North American Championship is coming home with me."
[With that, Osland walks off screen and heads towards the gorilla position waiting to be introduced.]
[The tension between I-69 and Pressure Point is so thick, that you could cut it with a knife. Neither side will break eye contact. A few moments pass, before the scene fades away.]
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North American Championship
60 Minute Time Limit
Robbie Farside vs. Oxford Osland ©
With the home field advantage, Robbie Farside was the clear favourite amongst the fans in attendance, and that quickly became evident when they cheered him slapping Osland across the face before flipping him off in the opening moments of the match. Oxford retaliated with a double leg takedown and started to work his ground game, but Robbie Farside proved he was no slouch on the mat by twisting out of a waistlock to apply a front facelock.
Osland drove the challenger into the corner and slapped him right back as the two broke, which didn’t get the same reaction from the crowd, but they did erupt as Robbie Farside leveled the champion with a right hand and mounted him to deliver several more. Farside dismounted his opponent and kicked him in the midsection as he tried to get up to push him back into the corner where he pushed Osland’s face into the ropes and dragged him along the top rope. Robbie yanked the top rope to send Osland rolling back into the middle of the ring then followed in with a running boot to the face.
Farside tried in vain for a pinfall as Osland quickly got a shoulder up, so he transitioned into a rear chinlock. Oxford tried to reach the ropes but was a long way from home and as he tried to get to his feet Farside fish hooked him and raked his eyes to bring him back down to the mat. Farside adjusted into a side headlock, but he couldn’t keep Osland down for long and he managed to get to his feet and deliver a belly to back suplex which he bridged into a pin and almost got a three before Farside kicked out.
Robbie tried to clothesline Osland back down as both men got to their feet, but Oxford ducked the attempt and turned on his heels to jack Farside’s jaw with a right hand. A series of rights knocked Robbie back to the ropes and Osland whipped him off to catch him with a knee to the midsection as he came back. Osland grabbed Robbie’s head and pulled him up to drop him back down with a reverse DDT then covered him for another two count. Osland peeled Robbie off the canvas and delivered a backbreaker, then held him in place as he pushed on his chin to stretch his back out. Farside reached out for the ropes, but he was just an inch or two too far to reach them. He instead pushed his hand up into Osland’s face and raked at his eyes in order to break the hold.
Osland cleared his eyes and saw Farside recovering on the mat. He attempted a neck snapper, however Robbie avoided it and Osland crashed into the canvas. Osland got to his feet in the corner while Robbie ran in and and stomped away at his midsection to knock him back down to his butt. Farside raked the sole of his foot across Oxford’s face several times before he hit the ropes and came back, but between Farside leaving and coming back, Osland pulled himself up and dived at Robbie with a clothesline. Osland pulled Farside up and hooked his arm behind him as though for a tiger driver, but Robbie quickly broke free, turned and pulled Osland into a jumping knee to the face. Robbie took Osland’s back and pushed him into the ropes, only for Oxford to hook onto the ropes and send Farside rolling back by himself. He turned and jumped over Farside with a sunset flip to roll him up for a two count!
Robbie broke out of the cover by clapping his legs around the head of Osland and both men got to their feet, Oxford slightly slower thanks to the ringing in his ears, and that allowed Farside to drive him back into the corner and thrust his shoulder into the champion’s midsection. The official called for the break with Osland pressed up against the ropes, but Farside instead lifted him to the top rope. Oxford pushed Robbie away with one foot and leaped from the second rope with a missile dropkick, but Farside avoided the contact and Osland hit the mat hard. Farside rolled Osland up with a La Magistral but only managed to get the two count!
Both men got to their feet, but it was Oxford Osland that delivered a chop that echoed around the arena and put a stop to anything Robbie Farside had in mind. Osland followed up with a European Uppercut, then turned Farside around again. Robbie knew what was coming and ran to the corner of the ring to avoid another suplex attempt by Osland, who held onto the waistlock and tried to lift Robbie’s arms into a full nelson. Farside’s mad dash to the corner trapped the offical against the turnbuckles and, unfortunately for Osland, obscured their view from Robbie lifting a leg up into the champion’s groin! Farside dropped a shoulder and lifted a stunned a winded Osland onto his shoulders, then drove him down to the mat with the 1995 for the three count!
Winner and NEW North American Champion: Robbie Farside [18:40]
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As you might expect, the arena went absolute crazy for the end result. The former champion rolled out of the ring and did his best to dodge the fans who had decided to rush the ring in celebration. Today they were toasting the new top guy in the NAWC. Today they toasted their local hero. Today, they toasted; Robbie Farside. The referee went over to the time keeper to retrieve the championship. Farside waited with bated breath, until the championship was finally in his possession. Once he had the championship in his hand, the party raged on. Farside wrapped the championship around his waist, and with the utmost confidence, he encouraged the fans to continue serenading him.
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Canadian Heritage Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
Gentry McCray(c) vs. Jackson Evans
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The night began with the crowd celebrating one of their own, as Gentry McCray was set to defend his Canadian Heritage Championship against Jackson Evans. Evans was doing his best to get under Gentry’s skin – but McCray told him that he would prefer to let his actions speak for him. A few chants broke out early in the contest, all of which were clearly designed to encourage their hero to get off to a quick start.
These two men were no strangers to one and other. Gentry was able to narrowly defeat Evans during the CHC tournament. Evans would later do everything in his power to ensure that McCray would win the tournament, so he could seek his revenge while challenging for the championship that he covets. Evans was a heat magnet from the opening, right through to the finish. Anything he did, the fans scoffed at – and he didn’t seem to mind. To Evans, this was becoming more personal. Evans was open about how he felt Gentry was being treated differently by management, and he was very vocal about it. Evans firmly believes he can defeat this former World Champion, and he wants to do it with a championship on the line, in front of his home crowd.
The task wouldn’t be easy, as Gentry has a lot of experience in ‘big matches’. His track record would indicate that he rises to the occasion, as 2019 has been a banner year for his career. In fact, he’s undefeated in matches where a championship is at stake. When it comes to big matches and big moments, this is definitely in Gentry’s wheel house.
As the action waged on, we could see that Evans wanted to use his size advantage as often as he could. He knew he wouldn’t be able to match wits with Gentry on the mat, so by utilizing his power advantage, perhaps he would find greater success. Gentry was game, and ready to meet this challenge without taking a step back. A swinging backbreaker from Evans was an early highlight, that earned him a two count.
The fans were sure to yell 2! As loud as they could to remind Evans that there was still work to be done. Evans went to execute a running powerbomb, but Gentry snuck out the back door, and delivered a pele kick to Evans that opened up a cut over his left eye. As Evans struggled to clear the cobwebs, Gentry hit the second rope and lunged off hitting Evans with a diving shoulder tackle. As Evans hit the mat, Gentry did as well, and he went right to work. A crossface style submission was his first form of offence, which forced Evans to feel his own blood trickling down from his eye, and into his mouth. Evans fought through, and eventually grabbed the rope to break the hold.
The referee didn’t have to count, as Gentry had already released the hold and backed up with his hands held high, showing true sportsmanship. The very quality that Evans was bringing into question. Gentry waited for Evans to be ready to lock up again, but when Evans rushed forward, Gentry decided to drop down to the side, and take Evan’s leg with him. Gentry finished the transition, and use an STF to start wearing down his opponent.
The referee was asking Evans if he wanted to continue, and he yelled that he wouldn’t tap. Gentry heard this, and jumped off the leg, and transitioned to a head and arm choke from the top position. After struggling for a few moments, Evans was able to get to the ropes once again. This time though, when the referee was forcing a break, Evans raked Gentry’s eyes to gain the advantage. He followed this up with a few heavy handed strikes, before executing a spinbuster! He made the cover, but the ref only counted to two. The Let’s go Gentry chants were fast and furious, and they worked, as their hero was able to find his way back to even footing before long. Evans tried to execute a German Suplex, to which Gentry back-flipped out of and when Evans turned around, Gentry nailed him with a running yakuza kick. As Evans was on the mat, Gentry circled him, before grabbing ahold of his leg and executing his CRAY-Z KNOT submission. The referee didn’t have to ask, as Evans slapped the mat quickly, hoping it would save him further agony.
Winner and STILL Canadian Heritage Champion: Gentry McCray [11:26]
As the referee was asking for the time keeper to hand him the Canadian Heritage Championship – a man had emerged from the crowd and was standing right behind Gentry. That man, was Gordon Carlson. Before Gentry could take possession of his championship, he was dropped on his head with a vicious Backdrop Driver by Carlson!
The energy in the arena had completely changed. What was supposed to be a celebration, turned to complete silence. The fans littered the ring with boos, as the referee did his best to pull Carlson off of McCray. Carlson eventually raised his hands in the air, mocking Gentry’s gesture from earlier in the match. The fans weren’t buying it, knowing full well that Carlson was there to spoil Gentry’s moment.
These two men have unfinished business from their time outside of the NAWC, and Gordon Carlson has made it his mission to settle the score with Gentry McCray. Once the dust settles, these two men will find themselves on a collision course at some point in the near future. Carlson waited on the apron for Gentry to finally clear his head. Carlson made it clear he wanted Gentry to know that it was him that was responsible for the attack. Gentry muttered a few words under his breath, as Gordon raised his hands high.
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[Flash.]
[Jack Scullion viciously defeats Fernando Lopez in round 1.]
[Eugene Dewey Makes his CJW Debut, defeating Mr. Arkwright.]
[Jack Scullion is informed that he will receive a bye to the finals.]
[Eugene Dewey defeats former CJW TV Champion; Rich Justice in the Semi-Finals.]
[Jack Scullion forces an exhausted Eugene Dewey to submit in the final round.]
[Jack Scullion vows to defeat Boom Boom Empire and end his 250+ day reign as Crown Jewel Champion.]
[Flash.]
[Fade.]
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Southern Tag Team Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
The Ghost Army(c) vs. Jeff Andrews & Ronnie Long
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The match started with Gensai facing off against Andrews, and the trash-talking flowed, both men jawing. Gensai was at his most obnoxious, sneering and sticking his tongue out constantly during the initial grappling and feeling-out process. Andrews, who had apparently mentally prepared for it, simply waited for a good opportunity to pieface Gensai. Gensai immediately fired off a couple open-hand slaps, single-legged Andrews to the mat and slapped him about the head and neck, then jumped to his feet still smiling. Andrews jumped up, took a deep breath - turned and tagged in Long.
Gensai pasted Long in the mouth hard enough to snap his head around. Long shook his head and threw a haymaker, which Gensai ducked and answered with another slap followed by a go-behind and a waistlock takedown, into a quick sleeper attempt. Long grabbed the ropes, while the referee tried to force Gensai to break. Another attempt at a takedown by Gensai was effective, but Long was calm and simply protected himself. Gensai tagged to FDJ.
Long may be incredibly durable, but even he can't stand up to wildlman mauling punches from a man the size of FDJ. He was backed into a corner and choked. And Long climbed to the second rope and suddenly had leverage to rain punches down on FDJ's face! A kick from the top rope sent FDJ stumbling back, and when he charged Long slipped off the top rope. FDJ hit the turnbuckle hard and Long made the tag out to Andrews, who proceeded to light FDJ the fuck up with an assortment of kicks. He went for a scoop slam, FDJ blocked it with an elbow, but Andrews ducked a big foot and left FDJ straddling the top rope. He hit a triangle dropkick to knock Frank from the ring, then taunted Gensai.
Gensai and Andrews went at it hammer and tongs, neither one willing to so much as flinch. Gensai was the first to back off, but it wasn't exactly a 'flinch' - he simply leaned back to avoid an open hand swing, and went for the eyes. A german suplex - Andrews flipped out and tagged to Long. Gensai was expecting Andrews not Long when he turned around, and Long lifted Gensai by the neck with both hands before hurling him into the corner. Gensai ducked the follow-up chop - only thing is, Long faked the chop, then threw a knee to knock Gensai back in the corner and then delivered his signature welt-raising chop! Jeff Andrews and Ronnie Long had come into the fight smart. For Long, surprising since although he's not pigheaded like Andrews he's a one-gameplan kind of guy.
Neither team was able to gain an advantage over either one. Gensai's sharp, calculated strikes and ability to chain takedowns and submissions together made it near impossible to gain any momentum against him. Andrews, with his heavy hands and educated feet, could switch momentum on a time with one well placed shot. FDJ's size, strength and ferocity was uncontainable. And it seemed like no matter what got thrown at Long, he just kept getting back up with a glare, a silent dare to do it again and harder next time.
Finally, Gensai managed to hook a heel hook on Andrews, and this slowed the pace of the match down. FDJ was no technician but with Gensai's guidance even he was able to focus his attacks on a limb and even execute a couple clumsy submissions that, with his strength, were plenty effective. Andrews tried to surly-slap his way out of everything, but Gensai was back in control and enjoying it, making faces as he dodged Andrews' strikes and answered with his own. When Andrews managed to hit a tornado DDT counter on an FDJ move, his limp-crawl wasn't fast enough to get him back to his corner and Long before FDJ tagged Gensai back in.
When Gensai set Andrews up for the Gensai Style Piledriver, however, Andrews managed to somehow break Gensai's grip while upside down in the rack, flip to his feet, and snap Gensai over with a violent inverted tiger suplex! Andrews and Gensai both crawled for the ropes, Andrews hopped to his good leg and lunged, making the tag! A split second later Gensai lunged and made his own tag and Long was all over FDJ with haymakers. FDJ picked him up in a bear hug, Long clapped his way out of it, ducked a wild swing and back suplexed him, sending FDJ down for the first time in the match!
Long went to the top rope but Gensai pushed him off, crotching him. This drew a recovered Andrews running down the apron to the turnbuckle and leaping off the turnbuckle to flying clothesline Gensai off the apron. Meanwhile Young was in the wrong place, trying to keep FDJ from following up on Long. FDJ swung, Long ducked and Young ate it. A ducked big boot from FDJ, a pair of elbows from Long, a clawhold by FDJ escaped via repeated boots, a lariat from Long blocked, and a Western Lariat from the other direction from Long connected with an audible THWACK!
FDJ didn't go head over heels, he staggered backwards as Long collapsed on top of him. The referee was crawling towards them. Gensai tried to get into the ring but Andrews grabbed his ankles. Excruciatingly slowly, the referee counted one, two, and THREE!
Gensai went ballistic at ringside. He pointed at FDJ's arm, which actually was indeed under the ropes. As a groggy Young raised Long's arm, Gensai pushed Long aside and grabbed Young by the shirt. Not happy with the answer he got from the ref, Gensai merked him in the mouth, sending him spinning, before turning on Long. Andrews then snuck into the ring to retrieve the championship belts before any further conflict could arise. Andrews met up with his partner, and handed him his half of the championship gold. Gensai was in the ring seething at what had just transpired. Much to his chagrin, ew Southern Tag Team Champions had been crowned.
Winners and NEW Southern Tag Team Champions: Jeff Andrews & Ronnie Long [16:25]
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[8 Competitors]
[4 Weeks.]
[2 Blocks.]
[1 Winner.]
[The Cruiserweight Cup.]
[Willard Manchester vs. The Black Jaguar]
[Willand Manchester forcing The Black Jaguar to submit.]
[Live Shot.]
Manchester: "I'm set to become the repeat champion for this event. Just watch me."
[Flash.]
[1 Representative from each region will be invited.]
[PURE-1]
[SLAMJAM]
[A*P]
[GCGC]
[NPW]
[CJW]
[Willard Manchester]
[The NAWC Cruiserweight Champion]
[Flash.]
[...To Be Continued.]
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North American Cruiserweight Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
Boom Boom Empire vs. Dan Patterson ©
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Being the challenger was an unusual position for Boom Boom Empire to be in having been Crown Jewel Wrestling Champion for over 250 days, but he transitioned to the role immediately and attacked Dan Patterson as though he had nothing to lose.
The match started as anyone would expect with both champion and challenger putting the pedal to the metal as they tried to gain the upper hand. Boom Boom Empire looked for an arm drag early on, but couldn’t capitalise as he was taken over with an arm drag. Patterson then tripped Empire and covered him, but Empire slid out from the cover with a bridge, which he flipped up out from, grabbed a headscissors and sent Patterson through the ropes and to the apron. Boom Boom followed up with an attempted shoulder barge, but Patterson side stepped it, kicked Boom Boom in the chest, then rolled over the challenger as he re-entered the ring. Patterson came off of the opposite ropes with a hurricanrana attempt, but Boom Boom cartwheeled out of it and looked for side kick that Patterson ducked. Both men hit the ropes and came back at each other with cross bodies that cancelled each other out and they crumbled on the mat in a heap!
Both men got back to their feet, but it was Boom Boom Empire who was a touch quicker and managed to deliver a dropkick that knocked Patterson back down. Empire followed with a senton, then a standing moonsault for a one count. Boom Boom cut Patterson off with a chop to the chest and sent him into the corner only to bring him back out with a monkey flip that flipped Patterson 450 degrees onto his front. Boom Boom climbed the ropes, probably for his Shooting Star Press, but Patterson popped up to his feet and shoved Boom Boom’s legs out from under him. He caught Boom Boom with a leaping uppercut as he sat on the top rope, then headed up for a superplex, which he rolled through, picked Boom Boom up and delivered a brainbuster, which he floated over into a cover from for a two count!
Up both men came again but this time Dan Patterson had complete control over the contest and he sent Boom Boom into the ropes. Patterson tripped Boom Boom with a drop toe hold and dropped a leg on the back of his head. He rushed at the ropes and hit a springboard moonsault to the lower back of Empire. He flipped the challenger over for another two count, then picked him up and pushed him against the ropes. Patterson charged at Empire, who dropped a shoulder and elevated the champion over the top rope, but Dan landed on the apron and knocked Boom Boom away with a forearm strike. Boom Boom turned to see Patterson launch himself off the top and hit him with a tornado DDT! Boom Boom was sent sprawling to the outside and Patterson prepared himself in the middle of the ring as Boom Boom got to his feet.
Over the top went Patterson with a twisting splash down onto Boom Boom, then he sent the challenger back into the ring. Up onto the apron went the champion and he flipped into the ring with a senton, only Boom Boom was able to get his knees up and Patterson connected with his shins. Boom Boom scrambled to the corner as Dan got back to his feet, and once he’d been able to compose himself he charged at the challenger, who managed to deliver a dropkick to Patterson’s knee which caused him to trip and smash his chin on the middle turnbuckle. Boom Boom grabbed Patterson by the head and dropped him into a backbreaker, then turned and delivered a neckbreaker immediately after. Boom Boom took a moment to climb the ropes and steady himself, but before he could leap for the Shooting Star Press he was shoved off the top and down to the outside of the ring by JACK. The official called for the bell as JACK jumped down onto Boom Boom and rained right hands down into his temple!
JACK grabbed Boom Boom’s leg and slammed it into the floor several times before he went for a chair and jabbed it into Boom Boom’s knee. He brought the chair down into Empire’s leg a couple more times before security put themselves between JACK and his victim.
Winner via Disqualification: Boom Boom Empire [15:33] - STILL North American Cruiserweight Champion - Dan Patterson
--
[Flash.]
[16 Wrestlers will compete for the top prize in PURE-1.]
[Boyd Rogers is shown holding the Triple Crown Championship, as media members snap pictures of the prestigious championship.]
[Coming Soon.]
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North American Tag Team Championship
30 Minute Time Limit
The World Beaters(c) vs. Technical Authority
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The World Beaters have had a stranglehold on the tag team division since they won the championships at Tag Wars back in May. Not to over overshadowed, Kenneth Marshall being announced as Alec Kirkland’s mystery partner at Tag Wars against I-69 and the Hawaiian Hitmen, stole all of the thunder from Day 2 of the event. Two long-time rivals had finally set aside their differences and we’re competing for a common goal. Both teams have been undefeated in tag team action since Tag Wars, so this match was destined to take place at some point.
After the chaos that ensued at Elimination Games, we were unsure if this match would actually take place – as I-69 did their best to take Kenneth Marshall out. They were successful in doing so on that occasion, but Marshall was officially cleared to compete earlier in the week. On the flipside, The World Beaters recently defeated two of Crown Jewel Wrestling’s top tag teams to retain the North American Tag Team Championships. 2019’s dream match was about to take place, and the fans couldn’t have been more intrigued.
Alec Kirkland and Jason Brown got the start for their respective teams. After an extended feeling out process, Brown took Kirkland down to the mat, and started to work a hold. Kirkland was able to escape, and reverse the situation to his advantage. One minute into the contest, and the tone had been set – this was going to be an absolute battle. Kirkland made a quick tag to Marshall, and after a double irish whip, followed by double clothesline. We watched as Marshall started to limp a little, but quickly tried to hide it from his opponents and the fans. We watched him shoot Kirkland a look, and the unspoken communication indicated Kirkland understood what Marshall meant.
Marshall whipped Brown into his corner, and made the tag to Kirkland. Alec entered the ring and delivered some stiff strikes to Brown. Dave Thompson was on the outside encouraging the referee to make sure the strikes weren’t with a closed fist. Kirkland overheard this, and talked a little smack to Thompson, which the fans seemed to appreciate.
Kirkland used poor judgement by purposely sending Brown into his corner, and asking for him to Tag Thompson. It seems the trash talk spurred on this challenge. Kirkland and Thompson would take turns being in control, until Thompson backed him into his corner and made a blind tag to Brown. The duo roughed Kirkland up in their corner, before executing a double DDT! Kirkland’s head hit the mat hard. This is where the tide turned in the favor of the Champions. The World Beaters showed exactly why they’re considered to be the top tag team in the NAWC. They used an array of double team moves, and would transition in and out of the ring flawlessly. Jason Brown’s pacing throughout the contest was a highlight. Exactly when he needed to cut Kirkland off, he was able to do so. Marshall’s attempts to jump into the ring and assist ended up being to their disadvantage, and would allow The World Beaters to get in and out of the ring freely without having to make legal tags.
The fans started to grow frustrated, and this intensified their desire to see Kirkland break free. A lot has been made about Kirkland’s endurance, and his ability to take punishment. He proved it to be true in this contest, as it started to look like a highlight reel of offence from the Champions. Double Superkicks, followed by a powerbomb/leg drop combo earned the champions a near fall. Thompson even smiled at the toughness and grit that Kirkland was showing. To their credit, they didn’t allow Kirkland’s stubbornness to take them off their game. The onslaught continued, until Kirkland wisely made a blind tag to Marshall before Thompson could slingshot him throat first against the top rope. The referee deemed that a tag had been made, and Marshall hit the ring with a fury. Kirkland slumped to the canvas, and rolled out of the ring.
Marshall bull rushed Thompson, before launching him across the ring with a release belly to belly overhead suplex. Brown entered the ring, and was met with a release german suplex for his troubles. Marshall again feigned a limp from executing these high impact moves, but he did his best to hide it once again. Dave Thompson crept up behind Marshall and chop-blocked his right leg. Marshall went down in a heap in a lot of pain.
Thompson went over to check on Brown, and helped get him back to his feet. Marshall was holding his right knee on the mat, while Kirkland was on the outside of the ring trying to recover from the beatdown he had taken. It was deduced that Kirkland understood that Marshall wasn’t exactly back to full strength despite being cleared for action. Once The World Beaters realized that Marshall’s knee was still giving him issues – they pounced on it. Multiple spinning leg holds were applied to further soften Marshall’s knee. Thompson grabbed a hold of Marshall’s leg, and synched in a rolling knee bar! Marshall was writhing in pain, but the submission was locked in tightly.
The fans did their best to will Marshall on, as he struggled to find the closest set of ropes to break the hold. After withstanding the pressure for about thirty seconds, Marshall was somehow able to grab a hold of the bottom rope, and forced the referee to break the hold. Once the hold was broken, Marshall did his best to get back to his feet. Before he could Jason Brown made the tag, and started lacing into Marshall’s injured leg with vicious low kicks. Eventually Marshall slumped back to the mat in pain. Brown would lock Marshall up in a figure four leg lock! The fans looked concerned, as Kirkland was starting to get off the floor. Kirkland saw his partner in dire condition, so he attempted to hit the ring to break the hold, but he was met with a vicious spear from Dave Thompson that cleared him right out of the ring. Thompson kept asking the referee to ask Marshall if he wanted to submit. Before the referee could ask, Marshall started to go limp. Jason Brown was doing all he could to exert as much pressure on Marshall’s knee as he could. The referee took a look at Marshall who was unresponsive, so he quickly called for the bell!
Winners and STILL North American Tag Team Champions: The World Beaters [19:33]
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[Backstage.]
[The Camera is fixated on the dressing room door of Oxford Osland, who is moments away from defending the North American Championship in the main event against Robbie Farside. The door swings open, and Osland walks out first, flanked by Wayne Sherlock and Allan Joseph - collectively known as I-69. As the three men continue their walk, they're interrupted by NAWC head booker - Jon Smith. The crowd pops, as this is the first time we're seeing Jon in his new role as second in command to Matthew Saunders. I-69 step forward and start to flex on Jon, who tells Osland to have his men stand down.]
Jon Smith: "This match is too important to be ruined. I can't allow I-69 to accompany you to ringside tonight."
[The duo begin to protest.]
Jon Smith: "To ensure that this match goes off without a hitch, I've brought an insurance policy with me.]
[Brinley Bishop.]
[Tyson Brewer.]
[Pressure Point.]
[The two men stand in the 6'4" range and are both north of the 270 pound mark. Bishop can't help but smile at the irony of this situation, while Brewer looks like a stone cold killer.]
[The crowd pops for this. The history between Oxford Osland and Brinley Bishop is well documented. Bishop and Brewer step forward and refuse to let Sherlock and Joseph take another step forward.]
Osland: "What's this? Is Saunders behind this?"
[Through his frustration, Osland is reminded that Robbie Farside is already in the ring, and they have strict time constraints they need to follow.]
Jon Smith: "You had better get out there, champ!"
[Through gritted teeth, Osland forces a smile. He looks back at Sherlock & Joseph and tells them to stand down.]
Osland: "It won't matter. Tonight, just like every other night.. The North American Championship is coming home with me."
[With that, Osland walks off screen and heads towards the gorilla position waiting to be introduced.]
[The tension between I-69 and Pressure Point is so thick, that you could cut it with a knife. Neither side will break eye contact. A few moments pass, before the scene fades away.]
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North American Championship
60 Minute Time Limit
Robbie Farside vs. Oxford Osland ©
With the home field advantage, Robbie Farside was the clear favourite amongst the fans in attendance, and that quickly became evident when they cheered him slapping Osland across the face before flipping him off in the opening moments of the match. Oxford retaliated with a double leg takedown and started to work his ground game, but Robbie Farside proved he was no slouch on the mat by twisting out of a waistlock to apply a front facelock.
Osland drove the challenger into the corner and slapped him right back as the two broke, which didn’t get the same reaction from the crowd, but they did erupt as Robbie Farside leveled the champion with a right hand and mounted him to deliver several more. Farside dismounted his opponent and kicked him in the midsection as he tried to get up to push him back into the corner where he pushed Osland’s face into the ropes and dragged him along the top rope. Robbie yanked the top rope to send Osland rolling back into the middle of the ring then followed in with a running boot to the face.
Farside tried in vain for a pinfall as Osland quickly got a shoulder up, so he transitioned into a rear chinlock. Oxford tried to reach the ropes but was a long way from home and as he tried to get to his feet Farside fish hooked him and raked his eyes to bring him back down to the mat. Farside adjusted into a side headlock, but he couldn’t keep Osland down for long and he managed to get to his feet and deliver a belly to back suplex which he bridged into a pin and almost got a three before Farside kicked out.
Robbie tried to clothesline Osland back down as both men got to their feet, but Oxford ducked the attempt and turned on his heels to jack Farside’s jaw with a right hand. A series of rights knocked Robbie back to the ropes and Osland whipped him off to catch him with a knee to the midsection as he came back. Osland grabbed Robbie’s head and pulled him up to drop him back down with a reverse DDT then covered him for another two count. Osland peeled Robbie off the canvas and delivered a backbreaker, then held him in place as he pushed on his chin to stretch his back out. Farside reached out for the ropes, but he was just an inch or two too far to reach them. He instead pushed his hand up into Osland’s face and raked at his eyes in order to break the hold.
Osland cleared his eyes and saw Farside recovering on the mat. He attempted a neck snapper, however Robbie avoided it and Osland crashed into the canvas. Osland got to his feet in the corner while Robbie ran in and and stomped away at his midsection to knock him back down to his butt. Farside raked the sole of his foot across Oxford’s face several times before he hit the ropes and came back, but between Farside leaving and coming back, Osland pulled himself up and dived at Robbie with a clothesline. Osland pulled Farside up and hooked his arm behind him as though for a tiger driver, but Robbie quickly broke free, turned and pulled Osland into a jumping knee to the face. Robbie took Osland’s back and pushed him into the ropes, only for Oxford to hook onto the ropes and send Farside rolling back by himself. He turned and jumped over Farside with a sunset flip to roll him up for a two count!
Robbie broke out of the cover by clapping his legs around the head of Osland and both men got to their feet, Oxford slightly slower thanks to the ringing in his ears, and that allowed Farside to drive him back into the corner and thrust his shoulder into the champion’s midsection. The official called for the break with Osland pressed up against the ropes, but Farside instead lifted him to the top rope. Oxford pushed Robbie away with one foot and leaped from the second rope with a missile dropkick, but Farside avoided the contact and Osland hit the mat hard. Farside rolled Osland up with a La Magistral but only managed to get the two count!
Both men got to their feet, but it was Oxford Osland that delivered a chop that echoed around the arena and put a stop to anything Robbie Farside had in mind. Osland followed up with a European Uppercut, then turned Farside around again. Robbie knew what was coming and ran to the corner of the ring to avoid another suplex attempt by Osland, who held onto the waistlock and tried to lift Robbie’s arms into a full nelson. Farside’s mad dash to the corner trapped the offical against the turnbuckles and, unfortunately for Osland, obscured their view from Robbie lifting a leg up into the champion’s groin! Farside dropped a shoulder and lifted a stunned a winded Osland onto his shoulders, then drove him down to the mat with the 1995 for the three count!
Winner and NEW North American Champion: Robbie Farside [18:40]
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As you might expect, the arena went absolute crazy for the end result. The former champion rolled out of the ring and did his best to dodge the fans who had decided to rush the ring in celebration. Today they were toasting the new top guy in the NAWC. Today they toasted their local hero. Today, they toasted; Robbie Farside. The referee went over to the time keeper to retrieve the championship. Farside waited with bated breath, until the championship was finally in his possession. Once he had the championship in his hand, the party raged on. Farside wrapped the championship around his waist, and with the utmost confidence, he encouraged the fans to continue serenading him.