Oblivion Results - 7.18.10

[Jeremy Sterling]

As the show comes on the air, the camera pans over the screaming fans in the Cookeville Community Center, all of them excited to see the return of Kingdom of Pride. As they scream, “Artist in the Ambulance” by Thrice begins to play. Unfamiliar with the music, the crowd waits in anticipation before finally bursting into cheers as Jeremy Sterling appears from behind the curtains a smile on his face. Dressed casually in a pair of jeans and a button-up shirt. Jeremy Sterling holds a microphone in his hand as he makes his way down to the ring, slapping the hands of the fans as he makes his way to the ring. Finally reaching the ring, Jeremy Sterling gets into the ring and waits for the cheers to quiet before speaking.

Jeremy Sterling: Seventeen long months ago, I let all of you fans here in Cookeville, Tennessee down. 17 months ago, I closed down the Kingdom of Pride for the second time. For that, I am deeply, deeply sorry.

The crowd remains quiet, waiting for Jeremy Sterling to raise his head and look at the fans again.

Jeremy Sterling: Seventeen long months ago, I was a selfish, egotistical man that deprived you, the fans, of quality wrestling by shutting down. I couldn’t swallow my own pride and keep up this constant level of excellence, and for that, I am extraordinarily sorry.

Showing respect for Jeremy’s apology, the crowd claps.

Jeremy Sterling: I appreciate your forgiving nature, but the truth is, bringing back the Kingdom of Pride just isn’t possible.

Confused, the crowd begins to murmur amongst each other, not sure what Jeremy Sterling is saying.

Jeremy Sterling: At least, not alone. That’s why, I have a business partner this time around. Now, don’t worry, this guy is somebody everybody here in Tennessee, hell in the wrestling world, is very familiar with. Without any further ado, let me introduce to you, the co-owner of Kingdom of Pride, a former Valiant champion, Kurt Noble!

“I Will Not Bow” by Breaking Benjamin begins to play over the PA system as the crowd roars in approval for the co-owner of Pride. Finally, from behind the curtains, Kurt Noble steps, a microphone in his hand as well. He grins at the crowd, before making his way down to the ring and joining Jeremy Sterling in the ring.

Kurt Noble: Finally, I have come back to my roots, my home, my “kingdom” so to speak. Finally, Kurt Noble has returned to Kingdom of Pride!

Receiving massive cheers for announcing his return, Kurt Noble grins at the crowd as they chant “Noble! Noble!” in appreciation for him. Finally, once the cheers die down, Kurt Noble continues to speak, addressing the doubts that some of the fans may have for him teaming up with Jeremy Sterling to recreate Kingdom of Pride.

Kurt Noble: Now, you all may think that Jeremy Sterling and I are quite the odd pairing, especially considering it was only two and a half years ago that he ordered his Abandoned Ancestry to take me out of professional wrestling altogether.

The crowd boos at the mention of the Abandoned Ancestry, remembering the terror they had brought over the Kingdom of Pride in it’s first run.

Kurt Noble: But, I’ll tell you while I agreed to run Pride with Jeremy. It’s quite simple really. I wanted to be involved in Pride. I wanted to help Pride succeed, so when Jeremy asked me at Declaration on July 4th if I would help him run Pride, I was more than willing to oblige for one reason. I wanted to help evolve the world of professional wrestling. I wanted to install the sense of Pride that professional wrestling once held in the Tennessee area, and the only way I know I can truly do that is through this very company, Kingdom of Pride.

Grinning to the crowd as they now chants “KoP! KoP! KoP!” Kurt Noble pauses again waiting for them to quiet down before proceeding.

Kurt Noble: The first way Jeremy and I have decided to bring back Pride is to create a series of Beat The Clock Challenge matches for the first two weeks.

Kurt now pauses and allows Jeremy Sterling to continue to explain the beat the clock challenge matches.

Jeremy Sterling: That’s absolutely correct. For the first two weeks, building up to our very first Super Show, which will be held right here in the Cookeville Community Center, on August 1st, we will have Beat The Clock Challenges to determine entry into the main event.

The crowd cheers as Jeremy pauses waiting for the applause to die down.

Jeremy Sterling: Our main event will be quite simple really, we are going to have a Gauntlet match with every winning participate from the Beat The Clock challenge series in it.

Again switching off, Jeremy Sterling allows Kurt Noble to explain how entry into the gauntlet match will be granted.

Kurt Noble: The purpose of our Beat The Clock Challenges is to determine when each wrestler will enter the gauntlet match. The wrestler with the fastest winning time will receive the greatest advantage by being entered last into the match. And conversely, the wrestler that wins with the slowest time will enter first in the match.

Now understanding the purpose of the beat the clock series the crowd cheers as Jeremy Sterling and Kurt Noble stand in the ring, saying one last thing before heading to the back.

Jeremy Sterling: And the winner of the Gauntlet match? The winner will be crowned the first Kingdom of Pride Valiant Champion!

Allowing the crowd to erupt in cheers at hearing how the first Valiant champion will be crowned, Jeremy Sterling and Kurt Noble both exit the ring at this point as Ike Rose climbs into the ring to introduce the next man to address the crowd, Chris Hart.

[Jeremy Sterling]

Ike Rose: “Ladies and gentleman, at this time please welcome, Chris Hart.”

The opening of “Where The Hood At” fills the arena as Chris Hart steps out from behind the curtain, looking out at each and every person in the sold out Cookeville Community Center. There’s a mixed reaction, some jeers from those who’ve not seen the transformation of Chris Hart and others who are cheering him on, one section even bowing to him. Making his way to the ring, wearing Levi Blue Jeans, a Rockmount Royal Flush Button Up, Abilene Boots and a Smithbilt Hat, he fits in amongst the Tennessee audience. Ducking into the ring, he grabs the microphone from Ike Ross, who nods his head before leaving the ring for Chris Hart.

Chris wait’s a moment for the audience to settle down before breaking in.

Chris Hart: “Ladies and gentleman, I requested this time this evening because I owe each and everyone of you an apology. Over one year ago, I was looking at ruining professional wrestling. I was the greatest wrestler in the business and I couldn’t find work because I felt there was some form of conspiracy against me. Instead of simply proving it wrong however, I decided if I couldn’t wrestle, that no one would be able to.

What I had forgotten at that time though, was what it was like to be a wrestling fan. As a kid, that’s all I ever wanted to do was step inside the ring and put on a show for you, the people, the fans of wrestling. I tried to take wrestling away from each and every one of you and for that I was rightfully vilified. My name was worse than scum, no one wanted to be seen with me because I was considered a bad person. It appeared that I was going to eventually fade away, the same as many before me who had decided to rebel against the establishment.

That being said, one person was willing to give me the time of day and that one person saved my life. That man, is Kurt Noble, co-owner of Kingdom of Pride. Some of you may know of our successes previously but that is not the reason I am here in Kingdom of Pride. I’m not looking to rid his coattails, I’m not looking to leech off of his success, instead I want to repay him for everything he did for me.

So I promise to him, and each one you gathered this evening, whether it’s here in Cookeville or watching on the television in the comfort of your own home, that each week, when I come down to the ring to wrestle, you’re going to get my best. You’re going to see a man who was pushed to the brink of oblivion and is still fighting back. You’re not going to see Chris Hart, the ranting degenerate, instead you’re going to see Chris Hart, the man who will do anything for you and your, no, I’m sorry, our wrestling.”

There’s a cheer from the crowd and a slight chant of Hart.

Chris Hart: “Whether you love me or hate me, cheer me or jeer me, I will fight for you, I will fight for our wrestling and I will make certain that Kingdom of Pride is a resounding success. I’m going to make sure that no one mistakes this for any other wrestling promotion, for something that will roll across Tennessee like a tumbleweed, here one minute, gone the next.

Kingdom of Pride is not going to need to rely on Kurt Noble and Jeremy Sterling selling the show, instead it’s going to be about you craving more of the best wrestlers in the business. It’s going to be about you, the people, demanding the best and we, the wrestlers giving it to you. Kingdom of Pride isn’t simply going to be a wrestling company, it’s going to be home. More importantly though, you’re not going to simply be our fans, but instead our family.

Thank you.”

There’s a cheer from the crowd as ‘Where the Hood At’ begins to play again and Chris Hart heads towards the back.

[Jeremy Sterling]

The camera pans back to the ring, where Ike Ross is standing, a microphone in his hand. The crowd is going absolutely ballistic in anticipation for the first match-up since Pride closed down over a year ago.

Ike Ross: Before I announce the competitors, I’d like to say that I am honored to be out here, and announce for this great company. Here in Pride we demand excellence, so excellence is what you’ll see. First, I’d like to explain the aspect of the “Beat The Clock” Challenge. This match will play-out as a regular match-up…but at the end of the night, whichever victor is able to win in the shortest amount of time will be entered last into the Valiant Championship Scramble at “Return of the Kingdom,” and from then on out, times will be entered accordingly. Now…

The crowd cheers, before a familiar set of lyrics blasts through the speakers…

Bitches I hope you know
Bitches I hope you know

"Bitches" plays through the speakers and the crowd boos as Christian Kane walks through the curtain with his ESW World Championship on one shoulder, his ESW Junior Heavyweight title on the other and Dani Clarke at his side. CK stops just a few inches from the curtain and looks around the arena as several small barely audible anti-CK chants start up. Dani slowly rubs Kane's abs before he pulls her head back by the hair and they exchange a sloppy French kiss.

After several seconds of this, he pushes her away and begins to walk down to the ring. The music keeps going and CK rushes down to the ring, moves around the side of it, then slides onto the hot apron. CK stands and raises both of his titles into the air, grinning. He puts the titles back onto his shoulders then.

Ike Ross: Introducing first, weighing in at 220 pounds, and hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada…he is accompanied by Ms. Dani Clarke…Christian Kane!

Keith Oswalt: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first ever match-up under the new era of Pride! I’m Keith Oswalt, and this is my commentating partner Eric Witz!

Eric Witz: Seems appropriate that the Kingdom of Pride returns to the air with one of its longtime workers and former Champion…Christian Kane. Gotta say though, I don’t much recognize Kane now. He’s not that psychopath we’ve seen before.

Dani climbs into the ring as CK ascends to the top of the closest turnbuckle. He looks around at the fans before spotting a pretty girl. He puts a hand to his lips and blows a mocking kiss as her boyfriend stands at the side, becoming enraged by the gesture. CK laughs and looks around some more before stopping at a rather chubby girl. He immediately waves a disgusted hand and jumps off the turnbuckle.

He and Dani meet up in the middle of the ring once more and give each other another French kiss. Christian hands Dani his titles before telling her to leave 'his' ring, smacking her ass on the way out. The fans keep booing as CK walks to the ropes and blows another patronizing kiss at them. The music dies down as Kane smiles arrogantly in the ring. Suddenly, the house lights go down. They remain dark for five seconds while the electronic beginning of "Stronger" drone throughout the building. Then, as Kanye West's vocals begin, a spotlight shines down onto the entrance. Bathed in the sole shining light of the arena stands Nathan Neale, with his Panasonic in hand. He begins to walk down to the ring, taking his time to take in all the hate the fans are sending his way. He brings the Panasonic up to his face and looks through it, as the shot switches to what Neale sees. He zooms in on a few especially vocal fans, before stepping up to the ring apron. He climbs the nearest turnbuckle before zooming out and pointing the camera at himself, at which time a custom chyron that reads "NATHAN NEALE - _____", before jumping into the ring.[/i]

Ike Ross: And his opponent, weighing in at 210 pounds, and hailing from San Jose, California…”The Reality Revolution” Nathan Neale!

He places the camera below the turnbuckles he just jumped from, and gets ready to fight as the shot switches back to the ringside cameras. CK doesn’t look impressed as he mouths off to Dani, who gives him a quick kiss before exiting the ring. The lights and music return to normal, as the two men begin to prepare for the match.[/i]

Keith Oswalt: Nathan Neale is someone who looks to be exactly what Pride needs in this new day and age. Coming off of his spectacular “Neale World” fame in the former Pro Wrestling FIRE, Neale looks to exhibit all of the characteristics of a fine, young competitor.

Eric Witz: I don’t know about you, but “MTV Boy” isn’t exactly Pride material. Lets see if he can fare well against a Pride Original, and then I’ll consider him a legit competitor.

The bell rings, as both men quickly begin to circle about the ring, each one looking for the opportunity to strike. They go to lock-up, but Neale goes down low, wrapping his arms around the leg of CK, who then slams his fists down on the back of Neale’s head. Neale backs up, holding his head, as CK does a pelvic thrust towards Neale, getting disapproval from the crowd and a cheer from Dani Clarke. Neale then rushes CK, who quickly bails out of the ring! CK complains to the referee, who holds Neale back in the ring.

Keith Oswalt: CK needs to realize that winning this match is only part of the goal here. What he needs to do it win this match-up in the quickest way possible, and being that it’s already been one minute and five seconds, he’s not doing well time-wise.

Eric Witz: Just keep watching. CK’s just getting Neale off-guard. He’ll hit him with the big old “one-two,” and walk out as the winner.

CK finally rolls back in the ring, and as Neale pushes the referee away, CK runs forward and drops Neale with a running forearm. CK then vigorously begins to stomp down on Neale, before grabbing him by the hair and hitting him again! However, as he gets down and mouths off at Neale, Neale moves, and rolls up CK for the pin…

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2-Kickout by CK!

The two men instantly get up, and Neale goes on the offensive with a quick set of hands, and knocks CK down with a quick jab. Neale lifts up CK, backs him against the ropes, and Irish Whips him, hitting CK with an amazingly quick rolling wheel kick off the rebound! Neale then kips up, and yells “It’s really, bab-eh!” before doing a handstand, and falling on CK’s face, hitting an impromptu leg drop! Neale goes for another pin…

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Kickout by CK!

Eric Witz: Seems like these two men are more obsessed with broadcasting themselves than, you know, actually wrestling.

Keith Oswalt: I whole-heartedly disagree! Neale’s quick strikes and pins are disorienting the former Scramble Champion, allowing Neale to be unorthodox, such as with that leg drop. 2:40 and counting!

CK gets up, and stumbles back into the corner, before being blasted with huge forearm from Neale! Neale continues with a few hard shots, before hogging to the opposite corner. He runs, and jumps before he hits CK, hitting the “Nathan Neale is 25…and Winning” clothesline on CK! CK stumbles back, as Neale now sits on the top rope. He gloats a bit, before jumping off…right into a dropkick from CK! After lifting up Neale, CK drops him with an “Outbreak” (Swinging Backbreaker).Instead of going for the pin, CK locks in a triangle hold on Neale, who struggles to move out of the center of the ring, but can’t. Neale then swings his elbow back, and gets in a few good shots on CK, who has to pull up Neale. The two men trade shots, and Neale backs up CK into the corner. After hitting a few hard shots on CK, Neale backs up to the ropes, and charges CK, possibly going for another clothesline like jumping move… but CK moves, and Neale crashes and burns off the ropes! CK pulls him over, and makes a pin…

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Kickout by Neale!

CK swears at the referee, as does Dani. CK then lifts up Neale, hits a quick snapmare on him, before hitting him with a dropkick to the back of the head. CK then uses his boot to choke Neale, while yelling “I’m a real star!” at him. He finally is pushes away by the referee, before beginning to drop a set of elbows on Neale. Before dropping a fifth elbow, he blows a kiss to Dani Clarke, and then drops the elbow. CK holds for the pin…

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Kickout by Neale again!

Keith Oswalt: 5:47. It seems like Christian Kane’s response to Neale’s quick offense it his own set of highly aggressive, highly stiff moves like those elbows. Neale hasn’t gotten in a solid offensive maneuver in a minute or so.

Eric Witz: Like every other bad “Reality Show,” the host had ten seconds of fame, and now he’s getting his shame. Poor, poor shameful Nathan Neale.

CK then locks in a Dragon Sleeper on the downed Nathan Neale, and the referee begins to check on him. As he lifts up Neale’s hand, Neale throws his elbow back, blasting CK in the face! CK instantly releases the move, and both men begin to get up. However, CK is quicker, and stomps down on Neale, yelling “I’m a REAL man, no you!”…but Neale look up, and slaps CK right across the face! The two men begin to groggily trade shots, and Neale goes for a short arm clothesline, but CK ducks, and goes for a back body drop, but Neale flips over him. CK turns about, and is instantly kicked, and dropped with a DDT!

CK gets up, and Neale grabs him, Irish Whips him, and hits CK with a Samoan Drop off the rebound! CK crawls into the corner…but Neale rushes him, hitting him with the Bronco Buster as the crowd goes wild! Dani covers her mouth in disgust, as Neale drags CK to the middle of the ring for a pin…

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3-Kickout by CK!

Eric Witz: I’m not sure that the “ladies man” CK expected that Bronco Buster. Pure irony is the correct phrase here.

Keith Oswalt: With the clocking just passing 8 minutes, Neale needs to hit the Neale Cipher, and quickly if he wants to set a solid time bar for the rest of the night.

Neale lifts up CK, and goes the “Laguna Beach Driver,” but CK slides over him, and yanks him down by the hair for a facebuster! CK hops on top of Neale, and begins to pound him relentlessly, with Neale barely being able to cover up. CK then lifts up Neale, and signals to the crowd for the end! Dani cheers, as CK gets into the corner, dancing about, as Neale groggily gets up. CK then goes for the SuperSexyKick (Dancing Superkick)…but Neale ducks! Neale then runs, and bounces off the ropes, as CK tries to catch his balance...but CK does, and then blasts Neale with the SuperSexyKick! He makes the cover...

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Ike Ross: Here is your winner, with a time of 9 minutes and 10 seconds...Christian Kane!

Keith Oswalt: With a sudden "SuperSexyKick," as he calls it, Christian Kane has won the first ever match in this new edition of the Kingdom of Pride, and advances to the Valiant Championship Scramble!

Eric Witz: Looks like Neale couldn't get the job done. Tisk tisk...

Dani Clarke runs into the ring, and gives CK a huge kiss. Neale looks angry as he looks up at CK, who shakes his head proudly. They exit the ring, as the scene fades out to commercial.

[Jeremy Sterling]

We see the outside of the Cookeville Community Center. A car pulls up. We only see the front tyre. From this camera angle we only see feet exit the car. A pair of red Converse All Stars. They stand there for a minute facing the building when the camera suddenly moves. It's a blur for a moment as the camera is lifted and then turned. When the blurring stops we see Stephen Callaway. He smiles at the camera and scratches his crew cut.

Stephen Callaway
"Have Pride in yourselves people, your King is back on his throne."

He sits the camera on the car and we see Callaway enter the Cookeville Community Center

[Jeremy Sterling]

Returning back to Oblivion, we do so to Keith Oswalt and Eric Witz at the table.

Keith Oswalt: Ladies and gentleman, thank you once again for joining us on this Sunday Evening was we welcome Kingdom of Pride back to Cookeville, Tennessee.

Eric Witz: It’s been over a year since we occupied this community center, but sitting here it just feels right.

Keith Oswalt: I can’t help but echo those statements Eric, but now we turn our attention back to the ring. Take it away Ike.

Cutting away from the table, Ike Ross is standing in the middle of the ring ready to introduce the competitors for tonight’s second match.

Ike Ross: Ladies and gentleman, the following contest is a Beat The Clock Challenge Match, scheduled for one-fall!

The lights in the arena completely cut out as a hushed silence born of anticipation falls over the crowd and spotlights scan the entrance ramp. As the opening chords of "Broken Dreams" begins to play, the crowd's silence is quickly replaced with the deafening roar of boos as the spotlights converge on the large figure of Storm, who has one arm reaching almost straight up and the other bent at a right angle.

Ike Ross: Ladies and gentleman, introducing first Miami, Florida. Weighing in at two hundred and ninety-five pounds, Storm!

Storms walks purposefully to the ring, ignoring the fans aside from perhaps an occasional insult to a front row audience-goer. Trailing him on his left hip is Daniel Boneham Stanton, soaking in the atmosphere. Storm reaches the ring and climbs up the steps before stepping through the ring ropes and assuming his position in his corner, screaming insults at anyone close enough to hear them.

Eric Witz: Would you look at the size of that man Keith, I don’t know what those inbreds are doing, he’d rip their necks off.

Keith Oswalt: He very might well do that Eric. I’ve seen this man wrestle before and he is nothing, if not scary inside of the ring. The sheer power that man possesses can overwhelm any man in the wrestling ring, as he's done numerous times to Justin Kaard in the now defunct Pro Wrestling FIRE.

Eric Witz: And who’s that corn hole that came down with him?

Keith Oswalt: That would be Daniel Boneham Stanton, a former wrestler in his own right.

“Broken Dreams” fades out as the lights in the arena go dark again. as Hero by Skillet blares from the sound system, smoke and pulsing lights fill the entrance ramp.

Ike Ross: And his opponent, hailing from Seattle, Washington. Weighing in this evening at one hundred and seventy five pounds, please welcome...Justin Kaard!

Justin Kaard runs in, fists pumping into the air. Going from one side of the ramp to another Justin raises his fists in salute to the crowd. Walking half way down the ramp, Justin pumps his fists into the air again, this time crossing them at the wrist. Holding the pose he breaks away into a sprint and leaps from the floor to the ring apron. Passing between the ropes Justin runs up the far turnbuckle, pausing on the second rope with his arms outstretched, he pumps his fists into the air again crossing them at the wrist. Climbing to the top turnbuckle, Justin jumps onto the mat and sprints for the opposing turnbuckle. Justin runs to the top turnbuckle and slowly raises a single fist.

Keith Oswalt: And what do you think of Justin Kaard, the sensational high flyer from Seattle, Eric?

Eric Witz: First impressions, he looks like a monkey. That stupid little goatee of his, and those blinding red shorts. He’d fit well in San Francisco but not here in the land of Honky Tonk.

Keith Oswalt: And what about his prospects of taking down Storm.

Eric Witz: Nil, I mean look at the size disparity. That has to be what, a foot and at least one hundred pounds. We’re going to witness our first murder here on the first show.

Keith Oswalt: I’m not so sure about that, but we will find out.

Holding it up in salute to the fans, he plants his feet on the top turnbuckle and back flips onto the mat. Moving to the back of the ring, Justin crouches on top of the turnbuckle as he waits for the sound of the bell.

Keith Oswalt: Here we go ladies and gentleman!

The bell rings as Kaard leaps off the turnbuckle and circles Storm who smiles down at the smaller foe. Stanton, standing at ringside slams the mat and impatiently tells Storm to get the varmint. Kaard deftly feints around the ring, trying to avoid the clutches of Storm, knowing that if he can’t utilize his speed advantage he’s road kill. Storm tries to simply grab Kaard but is too slowing, allowing Kaard to score with a couple of strikes to the ribs before fleeing outside of Storms range. The shots have little effect on the massive Floridian who simply turns back to Kaard and lets the cat and mouse game continue. This time as he gets closer, he simply tries to bat him away with a single blow but Kaard avoids it, scores with another set of shots before diving away again as the crowd begins to grow restless.

Eric Witz: This is chicken shit wrestling by Justin Kaard. Hit him twice and run, he’s like the snot nosed kid who finally has enough of a bully but knows in a fair fight he’d get his ass kicked.

Keith Oswalt: I’ll have to disagree with you Eric, those strikes have landed solid right on the second and third ribs of Storm. Kaard doesn’t stand a chance in this match if he gets caught in some form of grappling match, so he has to resort to some form of quick attack strategy.

Eric Witz: No, he should stand up like a man and fight. He looks like even more of a little girl standing next to the monster that is Storm.

Storm looks at Kaard, bouncing around the ring, back and forth as Stanton begins to turn to the crowd, trying to turn their restlessness into support for his client. Storm tries to box Kaard into a corner, eventually getting him into the far left one. He looks to grab hold but this time Kaard ducks it and when Storm turns around, eats a drop kick to the knee, pushing it away and dropping him. Storm is quick to his feet and scores with an enziguri as Storm tries to get to his feet. Kaard wastes little time in covering him with a lateral press.

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Storm is shaken but not bothered as he shoves Kaard off of him, breaking the count. At ringside, Stanton encourages his client, a loud “way to go” coming his way. Kaard gets to his feet and presses the action as Storm tries to get up, pushing him into the corner and sets to work with a set of dirty boxing strikes, getting in close to his body so he can’t pick him up, and every time he pushes him away, jumps right back in. Finally Storm has enough and fires an elbow that nicks Kaard enough to stop him and allow the big man to bend him over with a knee to the midsection. He takes a moment to recover himself as Kaard straightens up, right in time to be hit by an STO from Storm. He presses the arm in before rolling the leg of Kaard so it’s almost touching his head.

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Kaard sneaks the other shoulder out, breaking up the fall attempt.

Keith Oswalt: Kaard almost had Storm there with the enziguri but the strength advantage of Storm really showed up after that.

Eric Witz: You have to be kidding yourself Keith if you still think Bean Curd or …

Keith Oswalt: Kaard.

Eric Witz: Yeah, Kaard. If you honestly believe that he has a chance of winning this match I‘ll sell you the deed to Graceland. Did you see the way Storm man handled him their? It’s like Mugsy Bogues stopping Shaq in the post, impossible!

Storm picks up Kaard and throws him into the corner before taking his hand and slamming it across the chest of Kaard, the echo resounding throughout the Cookesville Community Center. Kaard clutches his chest and tries to escape but Storm throws him back in and connects with another swat.

Eric Witz: Listen to that Keith, isn’t it great.

Keith Oswalt: I don’t think Kaard would share your sentiments.

Eric Witz: I don’t care, it’s like bacon sizzlin’ in the morning.

Kaard’s chest is beet red and Storm takes great pleasure in showing it off, pinning his arms to the opposite ropes and looking down as the camera zooms in on it. Kaard then releases one hand and whips the other, sending Kaard hurtling towards the far side of the ring, crashing into the turnbuckle chest first before coming back and Storm comes rushing forward. Scooping Kaard up like a rag doll, the former middle linebacker drives him backwards into the turnbuckle before spinning him ’round and connecting with a spine buster, knocking the wind out of Kaards chest cavity. Storm pulls before arms in before laying across the top as the referee makes the count.

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NO! Kaard barely manages to throw his shoulder up in time.

Keith Oswalt: So close there for Storm, a half second more and he advances to the main event at Return of the Kingdom.

Eric Witz: That Gale Force attack is simply devastating, you could physically see the air being expelled from the lungs of that hobbit.

Neither Storm or Stanton are pleased with the decision, Storm shooting him angry glances while Stanton is up on the apron, yelling at the referee, calling him nothing but a failed cattle roper. The referee orders Stanton off the apron, and gets nowhere until the threat of ejection is levied, at which point he begrudgingly leaps off the apron, telling the official he’s more corrupt than Enron.

The slight lull does wonders for Kaard though as when Storm picks him up, he scores with a forearm to the face, a kick to the side and then a swinging neck breaker. Taking a fEric Witz seconds to gather himself, Kaard gets up and hit’s the ropes and as Storm gets up, comes back with full force leaping into the air and hooking his legs around his head. Spinning once around the head, another time around the body and then back around the head before snapping him off with a hurricanrana. Kaard pops up to his feet, the cheer of the crowd empowering him as he waits for Storm to get up. Storm shakes his head trying to clear the cobwebs but ends up wasting his time because as soon as he gets to one knee, Kaard attacks and connects with a projectile hurricanrana, sending Storm face first into the mat. Kaard gets back up as Storm rolls onto his back and wastes no time in scoring with the Deuces Wild, the Phoenix Splash sending him crashing onto the ribs of the leviathan. He simply lays across him as the ref counts the pin attempt.

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NO! Storm manages to push Kaard off his body enough to throw his shoulder up.

Keith Oswalt: After than impressive display there from Justin Kaard, it appears you have a little bit of egg on your face there Eric. Was that an accompaniment of the bacon this morning?

Eric Witz: It’s not over until your mother sings Kevin, just keep your eyes on the match and do your job.

Daniel Stanton looks on from ringside relieved as Kaard gets to his feet without argument, looking to capitalize on the near fall attempt. Storm is very slow to his feet, using the ropes to assist him in getting there. Turning around to the middle of the ring, he does so right into a toe kick from card who immediately goes into a three quarters reverse facelock position and leaps into the air, looking for the Adrenaline Rush. Trying to get over top for the Shiranui backbreaker, he’s unable too as Storm bats him away out of desperation. This move doesn’t pay off for him though as Kaard takes what’s given to him, coming down with the arm trapped and quickly scoring with the Overdrive. The crowd gets behind Kaard as he hooks thee leg, shouting along with the count.

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NO! There’s a loud groan as somehow Storm manages to throw his shoulder up off the canvas. Kaard rolls off, running his hands through his long hair as Storm smartly rolls all the way to the outside.

Keith Oswalt: How much more is it going to take to keep Storm down?

Eric Witz: About thirty pounds I’d say.

Storm is shaking his head, trying to regain his composure as Daniel Stanton puts an arm around the big fella! He whispers in his ear, somethin’ about “’rasslin’ the cattle” before Storm shoots him a look of both anger and confusion. In the ring the referee looks down and yells at Storm to get in the ring or he’ll count him out right then and there.

Keith Oswalt: Another one of the rules here in Pride. The standard ten and twenty counts don’t apply, instead it’s solely under the referee’s discretion when to call the match.

Eric Witz: He needs to learn his place though, Storm’s simply out there catching his breath. It can’t be easy carrying all that mass around, I mean look at the guy. You get tired walking from the back to out here and you carry about a third of what he does.

Kaard grows tired of waiting though and decides to take to the air, the high risk, high rEric Witzard style of the quickly growing fan favorite coming through. He launches himself looking to take Storm down with a slingshot cross body to the outside. Stanton sees it coming out of the corner of his eye and shoves Storm out of the way before bailing himself as Kaard is left to hit nothing but air and then floor as he crashes in burns, landing right on his chest.

Keith Oswalt: Daniel Boneham Stanton proves his worth there, saving storm from the flying Kaard.

Eric Witz: That’s not his first time getting high either. I mean look at that kid, you’ve got to be kidding me if he’s not a stoner. Is that really who we want our kids looking up to?

Keith Oswalt: You’d prefer them looking up to a trash talking Storm.

Eric Witz: Sure, who wouldn’t. All you here is McDonalds this, McDonalds that and the obesity rate is soaring. There’s not an ounce of fat on that man I tell you Keith. Kids, that’s who you want to look up to, look at Storm, the way he looks, the way he shines. That’s a man kids.

Stanton turns and looks at Witz, the biggest Storm fan in the building as his client is now ready to listen to the referees instructions and throws Kaard into the ring, he follows suit, gets in, gets up, drops the elbow and simply lays there for the cover.

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Kaard merely throws the shoulder up with Storm having no pressure on it. This doesn’t phase the big guy however, in fact it causes him to smile bigger as the destruction can continue. He pulls Storm up, whips him into the ropes and on the rebound takes him down with a thundering clothesline. Instead of pinning him immediately he begins to posture for the crowd, posing for a bit before pointing down at Kaard, asking whether he should pin him now or later. The fans don’t respond with an answer, instead just a general hiss in his direction, causing the big man to take it as a later as he bends over and picks Kaard up, supporting his entire body weight before locking in double underhooks. He turns around to each size, soaking in their reaction before finally lifting up Kaard, holding him for a second and connecting with The Cyclone, the lifting underhook face buster scoring as it appears to be all over as he hooks the leg.


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NO!!!

Eric Witz: What?

Keith Oswalt: I don’t know how but somehow, Kaard managed to throw a shoulder up there at the last possible moment in time.

Eric Witz: That must’ve been a slow count! There is no way that Jay-Vee wrestler kicked out of that.

Storm and Stanton are both in agreement with Eric Witz as again they get up in the face of the referee who raises two fingers and moves his shoulder, paying no attention to the gesticulations of the loud Texan, or the gargantuan Floridian. There focus is off Kaard the entire time who slowly gets up to his feet, oblivious to what is going on as the referee is stuck in a corner with Stanton and Storm. Seeing an opportunity, Kaard sneaks up behind and rolls Storm up, catching him off guard as the referee hastens to make the call.

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3!

Eric Witz: HOW!?

Ike Rose: Here is your winner, at 19 minutes and 57 seconds, Justin Kaard!

Keith Oswalt: His time may not have been what he wanted it to be, but Kaard has got to be glad he got past Storm and will be in the main event of Return of the Kingdom.

Eric Witz: Kaard had better be more than glad, he just got a fucking miracle!

As Justin Kaard grins, seemingly surprised that he finally defeated Storm, he gets out of the ring, avoiding Storm’s fury at being defeated by Justin Kaard as the show switches to the backstage area.

[Jeremy Sterling]

As the camera switches from Justin Kaard’s surprising victory over Storm, Alex Avice can be seen standing next to a relatively unknown man. This man is dressed in baggy jeans and an oversized white tank top. He also has a purple bandana on his head and that is matched by his purple and black Nike’s along with the gold chain and golden cross that he wears around his neck. Smiling at the camera, the man waits for Alex Avice to introduce him to the crowd.

Alex Avice: Ladies and gentlemen, next to me is the newest Kingdom of Pride wrestler, Funky. As you can tell from…

Funky: Hey man, I got this part. Yo, the name’s Funky, next week you all are going to watch the funkiest, craziest man in the deep south wrestle. I’m officially entering myself in the beat the clock series deal, and I’m gonna be real quick…

Before Funky can go on, Obscene steps into scene, looking with disgust at Funky.

Obscene: You’re the newest addition to Kingdom of Pride? Do you know who I am?

Funky: Son, it don’t matter who you are.

Obscene: As classless as the rest of them.

Funky: The hell did you call me?

Obscene: Classless. Disrespectful. Scum. Pathetic. Worthless.

Before Obscene can continue to berate Funky, Funky swings a punch at him, but Obscene dodges under this before tackling Funky and slamming him with an elbow. After the tackle, Obscene gets up off of Funky and looking at Alex Avice.

Obscene: When he get’s back up, tell him that next week, I’m his Beat The Clock Challenge opponent. Worthless scum.

After saying this, Obscene walks off the scene as the scene fades to another spot backstage.

[Jeremy Sterling]

Furious over his loss, Storm can be seen backstage, throwing the catering off of a table. Staying away from his furious client, Stanton remains off to the side as Storm spots an approaching Tommy Hargrove. In a foul mood after having lost to Justin Kaard, Storm grabs Tommy Hargrove by the collar, screaming at him more so for being the first wrestler to cross paths with him after his loss.

Storm: What the hell do you want fat ass? What, did you want something to eat? Oh, I’m sorry fatty, I already destroyed that catering table. God, you’re fucking pathetic. How the hell did you even get into Pride? This promotion is supposed to be the greatest wrestlers in the world, not pathetic pieces of lard like you. Why am I even wasting my oxygen on you? Get the fuck out of my face, fat ass.

Chucking Tommy Hargrove away from him, Storm furiously punches the wall before storming off of the camera, leaving only a furious Tommy Hargrove on the screen, glaring in the direction of Storm with a look of anger on his face for the disrespect Storm had just shown him.

[Jeremy Sterling]

As the camera returns to ringside, the lights in the arena go down as the opening beat of Where The Hood At hit’s the dark arena as the top of the entrance ramp fills with smoke. At the fifteen second mark the beat picks up as pink and gold lights start to flash all around the arena. At the twenty second mark lasers start to flicker all around as the entire entrance ramp is now covered in smoke as Chris Hart emerges from the back dressed in his long surfer style shorts and sneakers. He walks down to the arena bobbing to the beat, slapping the occasional one’s hand whilst carrying a smile on his facer. He slides into the ring and goes to the far corner, climbing the turnbuckle and throwing one arm up in the air. Chris then flips off the rope and turns towards the entrance way, staring anxiously up it in anticipation of his opponent.

Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a Beat The Clock challenge match. Introducing first, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, weighing in at 195 pounds, Chris Hart!

"Hypnotize” pours its catchy riffs upon an exploding entrance with Rodriguez breaking himself out from behind an exit door found in the audience. The camera reveals Rodriguez holding a microphone high into the air. As the enthusiastic crowd cheering buzzes its way across the audio blending in with his theme. Rodriguez is now found walking along the ring as the song comes to its closing, and he climbs upon the turnbuckle to receive a moment of silence.

"My name is of no importance. My reason is of no importance. The only thing I am here to say to all of you millions -AND MILLIONS- of Rodrigo fans around the world.. Et cetera- ET CETERA!"

And after the fans come to a scorching shout of "FACTS FOR WHATEVER!”, Rodriguez descends from the turnbuckle to direct himself towards his opponent.

Ike Rose: And his opponent, from Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in at 225 pounds, Rage Rodriguez!

As Rage Rodriguez looks across the ring at Chris Hart, the bell finally begins to ring and the two circle around each other before Chris Hart makes the first move, sliding in and trying to take Rage Rodriguez off of his feet. However, he is unable to do so as Rage Rodriguez crashes down on top of Chris with his forearms, not allowing for Chris Hart to take him into a wrestling hold. Planted on top of Chris, Rage locks him into a front chancery, beginning to work over Chris’s head. After holding in the hold for a few seconds, Chris Hart is finally able to reverse the hold by unlocking Rage’s hands and flipping his body over and locking Rage into a basic wristlock. However, instead of getting Rage to fall to the mat as he had wanted, Rage instead gets up to his own feet and uses his free arm to elbow himself free from the hold. Before Hart can move after the hold is broken, Rage Rodriguez whips himself around and nails Chris Hart with a wild lariat.

Dropping for a quick cover on Chris Hart after hitting him with the lariat, Hart shows he’s still very much in the match by kicking out before even a one count. As Rage Rodriguez grabs him by the head to pull him back up to his feet, Chris Hart kicks Rage in the head forcing him to release Chris. Hart uses this to get back to his own feet where he kicks Rage harshly in the stomach to get himself some time. Taking this time, Hart quickly grabs Rage’s right arm and hits it with an over the shoulder arm breaker. After hitting this move, Hart continues to focus on the arm by hitting an arm drag on Rage Rodriguez, tossing him to the mat. Both men quickly return to their feet and Rage rushes towards Chris Hart, but is again taken down by another arm drag in doing so. However, after being taken down, Hart holds onto Rage’s arm this time by putting him into a cross arm breaker.

Keith Oswalt: A little over a minute into the match and Chris seems to be solidly working over Rage Rodriguez’s arm here.

Eric Witz: Smart strategy, if he takes out Rage’s arm, Rage won’t be able to lift him as easily.

Keith Oswalt: It’s a wonderful strategy if he can quickly work Rage into a submission, you have to remember that Christian Kane already set the time to beat at 9 minutes and 10 seconds earlier when he defeated Nathan Neale.

Despite having Rage in the cross arm breaker, Rage is able to relieve some of the pressure from his arm by holding his hands together, not allowing Chris Hart to hyperextend his elbow. Instead, Rage Rodriguez finally rolls Chris Hart up onto his shoulders while he continues to keep the arm breaker locked in,1... Chris Hart releases his hold and rolls out of the cover by getting to his feet. Meeting Rage on his feet, the two finally engage in a collar and elbow tie up, with Rage Rodriguez taking the advantage with his side by pushing Chris Hart into the corner and hitting him with a knee before taking a few steps back and hitting him with a running corner lariat! After hitting the lariat, Rage Rodriguez keeps his arm wrapped around Chris’s head and hitting him with a bulldog. Driving Chris’s head into the mat, Rage Rodriguez flips Chris over before hooking the leg and going for a cover,

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Kick out! Chris Hart shows he still has a ton of life left in him as he pops back up to his feet and hit’s a quick dropkick to Rage Rodriguez’s knee to take him down to a single knee. Following the dropkick, Chris Hart gets back up to his feet quickly before delivering a vicious roundhouse kick to Rage Rodriguez’s arm, continuing to focus on damaging it. After kicking Rage’s arm, Chris whips Rage Rodriguez to the ropes, however Rage Rodriguez reverses the whip and sends Chris Hart back to the ropes himself. As Chris sprints back at Rage Rodriguez and as Rodriguez attempts to catch him, Hart hits him with a Sling Blade (swinging lariat), taking Rage again off of his feet. Going for a quick cover, Chris hooks Rage’s leg,

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Kick out! Rage kicks out powerfully at one, throwing Chris Hart off of him and towards the ropes as he gets up to his feet. As the two reach their feet, Chris Hart charges towards Rage Rodriguez, who is able to catch him and lock him into a bear hug, spinning around because of Chris’s forward momentum. After the spin, Rage Rodriguez stays standing, attempting to squeeze the life out of Chris Hart with the bear hug. Slowly having the life squeezed out of him, Chris Hart begins to counter the move with a series of inside elbows to the side of Rage Rodriguez’s head. After several of these quick elbows, Rage Rodriguez releases his bear hug and holds his head instead. Using this moment to his advantage, Chris Hart runs to the ropes and leaps up to the second rope before turning his body out and as Rage Rodriguez turns around, hits him with a leaping lariat! Taking Rodriguez to the ground, Chris Hart goes for a cover,

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Kick out!

Keith Oswalt: Clocking in over five minutes, Chris Hart nearly takes the match there.

Eric Witz: He needs to keep on that arm if he wants to get the win. He’s already weakened it, but switching between the head and arm isn’t going to help Chris quickly defeat Rage.

Keith Oswalt: That was surprising insightful, and I have to say I agree. Chris seems to have used a strong move with that leaping lariat, but he’s going to have to focus on one body part if he wants to get the quick win he’s looking for.

Following Rage’s kick out, Rage and Chris both get back to their feet and here Chris again tries to stay on the offensive, but as he charges at Rage Rodriguez, Rage catches him and lifts him up before driving him down to the mat with a huge Michinoku Driver. Pulling in Chris’s leg, Rage Rodriguez goes for a cover,

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Kick out! Chris has a big kick out here and gets back up to his feet where he goes for a quick punch on Rage, but Rage puts a stop to this offense by driving his knee into Chris’s stomach before hitting a fisherman suplex on Chris Hart, bridging into a cover, 1... Kick out by Chris. Chris again begins to get back to his feet, but as he does this, Rage Rodriguez runs at him and hits him with a running lariat, taking Chris again off of his feet. Now delivering a few stomps to the downed Chris Hart, Rage Rodriguez finally delivers a knee drop on Chris Hart, driving his knee down into Chris’s face. After hitting the big knee drop, Rage covers Chris Hart again,

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Kick out!

Slapping the mat, Rage Rodriguez pulls Chris Hart back to his feet before throwing him to the ropes. Using the added speed from the whip and hitting the ropes, Chris Hart bounces back towards Rage Rodriguez and nails him in the face with a Saikyou High Kick! After hitting the big kick, Chris Hart gets back to his feet grinning at the cheering crowd before running to the ropes and as Rage Rodriguez gets back to his feet, Chris reaches him and hits him with a shining enziguri! After hitting the shining enziguri, Chris Hart pops right back up to his feet before locking Rage Rodriguez into a reverse sleeper hold before dropping out with a shoulder jawbreaker, completing his move Coldest Winter Night!

Keith Oswalt: Huge move there by Chris Hart as he has Rage Rodriguez dazed down on the mat as we pass the eight minute mark. Chris Hart’s going to have to hurry up if he wants to beat Christian Kane’s time.

Eric Witz: What about Rage? He’s going to have to hurry too!

Keith Oswalt: Rage is out on his back, he’s going to have to do more than just hurry to win.

With Rage Rodriguez still out on the mat, Chris Hart grins before ascending himself to the top rope to get the crowd cheering. Finally, Chris Hart leaps off the top rope and nails a perfect Legacy Bomb (Spiral Tap) on Rage Rodriguez, getting the crowd to burst into applause as he covers Rage,

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3!

Ike Rose: Here is your winner, at 9 minutes and 4 seconds, becoming the new leader in the Beat The Clock Challenge, Chris Hart!

Keith Oswalt: Hart beat the time! Huge win for Chris Hart as he now advances on to the Gauntlet match with the best time so far.

Eric Witz: Unfortunate for Rage Rodriguez, but he put out a good effort, he’ll definitely be back in title contention soon.

Chris Hart celebrates his victory as Oblivion cuts to a commercial.

[Jeremy Sterling]

As Oblivion comes back from commercial, the segment opens up to find John Parker, the KING of Pride, just as he's about to go to his match. Well, that's kind of a lie. He's...ASLEEP! Bob and Chris are standing by watching him.

Bob: You know, I really think we should wake him up.

There is a long awkward pause.

Chris: Nah.

Both of them walk away high fiving and it looks like our hero will miss his match. That is until Random backstage fella #4 checks out 'www.nationalreview.com' on his laptop.

Random backstage fella #4: FUCKING LEFTIES!!!

This shout, which accompanies any visit to the website from the backstage worker, wakes JDP up with a startle.

John Parker: BAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I was dreaming about Putt Putt and toffee apples. Good times. SHEEEEEEEET. WHAT TIME IS IT? SHEEEEEEEEET!

John frantically checks his 'powerpuff girls' wrist watch before his face turns pale. He immediately runs out of the room at top speed.

Random backstage fella #4: Heh. Stupid prick.

We follow John on his run in one direction until he realises he's going the wrong way! He turns and continues to run towards the ring area where he meets Chris Hart, striding back from the ring fresh off his victory over Rage Rodriguez.

Chris Hart: Good luck out there kid.

JDP smiles at Chris, who strides by before checking the young gun out once more.

Chris Hart: Also, wipe your face before you go out there.

Chris walks away as JDP stands confused for a moment, before wiping his hand across his cheek, feeling the wetness of his saliva on it. He looks at it, rubs it on his tights before smiling as we cut away.

[Jeremy Sterling]

Cutting back to the arena, Tommy Hargrove enters the arena to "Hero" by Nickelback wearing a white cotton robe, the hood is hoisted on his head. His hands are taped as well as his feet, he moves forward a few feet, raises his arms as Hero begins to play. He does a 360 degree spin while holding his arm in the air. He brings his hands to his mouth, kisses them, places both arms across his chest to form an X, and than begins to make his way toward the ring. Following behind him several feet is his mentor Nick Hill.

Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a four corner survival match! Introducing first, from Camden, New Jersey, weighing in at 265 pounds, “Bittersweet” Tommy Hargrove!

Green laser lights start to shoot around the arena. "Pure Morning" by Placebo starts to blast through the sound system. The crowd starts booing and chanting you suck and asshole. E.Nygma comes walking from the curtain with his arms out slowly spinning around once. Green sparks (fireworks) start to fall from the rafters as E.Nygma starts walking down the aisle. While walking down the ramp he takes time to threaten and scare fans. As he makes his way down the ramp he slides in the ring. As soon as he gets up green confetti drops down into the ring and E.Nygma runs against the ropes back and fourth one time waiting for his opponent.

Ike Rose: And his opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at 180 pounds, E.Nygma!

"El Mudo” by Chacarron Macarron plays and the fans cheer. John Parker comes to the ring with a smile on his face, dancing atrociously to his music.

Ike Rose: From Florida, by way of Nottingham, England, weighing in at 130 pounds, John Parker!

The lights in the arena dim as "Black Celebration" by Depeche Mode begins to play. Immediately the fans boo loudly, and after a few moments Obscene walks out from behind the curtain, wearing a plain white t-shirt and black jeans. He stares at the fans with a malevolent expression on his face and slowly walks towards the ring and then up the ring steps. He climbs into the ring, and ignoring the boos he backs up into a corner of the ring, giving a sly nod to his small following of fans way back in the arena.

Ike Rose: And the final opponent, from Monterrey, Mexico, a former Kingdom of Pride Valiant champion, weighing in at 190 pounds, Obscene!

Keith Oswalt: Time for a break from the fast paced Beat The Clock matches, are you ready for some Four Corner Survival?

Eric Witz: Well, I was just starting to get into the Beat The Clock matches, but I suppose this could be exciting. What exactly are the rules in this match?

Keith Oswalt: First fall to a finish wins it, two wrestlers start in the ring while the other two remain on the outside and have to be tagged in. I believe the two men that will start the match off are going to be newcomer Tommy Hargrove and Kingdom of Pride veteran, Obscene. This should be an interesting match up.

Eric Witz: Is Obscene still as unstable as he used to be? Because if that’s the case, I really want nothing to do with him, bastards crazy.

As E.Nygma and John Parker both get onto the apron, Tommy Hargrove and Obscene stand across from each other, both ready for the match to begin. Finally the match begins as the referee moves from the center of the ring and the bell rings. Following the bells sound, Obscene sprints towards Tommy Hargrove. Before Hargrove can manage to get out of the way, Obscene tackles to the ground and begins to furiously punch him in the face. After a four count from using closed fist punches, Obscene gets off of Hargrove by pulling him up to his feet only to take him quickly back down to the mat with a snap suplex. Twisting his hips after hitting the quick snap suplex, Obscene gets back up to his feet and pulls Hargrove with him. Again going for the snap suplex, Hargrove is able to block the move, hooking his leg to the inside of Obscene’s own leg. Now using his own size advantage, Hargrove shoves Obscene away from him. Despite this, Obscene charges back at Hargrove, but Hargrove is able to take Obscene down off of the mat, hitting him with a quick short arm lariat.

Popping back up to his feet, Obscene again charges at Hargrove, but is once more taken down off of his feet by a short arm lariat. For a second time, Obscene pops back up to his feet and rushes at Hargrove, however this time he ducks under the lariat Hargrove goes for and hit’s a quick dropkick to Hargrove’s back, knocking him to the ropes. Seizing this moment, John Parker tags himself into the match and gets into the ring and sees Obscene rushing at him. Intimidated by the angry wrestler rushing at him, Parker quickly tags himself back out of the match, allowing Hargrove to take the brunt of Obscene’s anger.

Keith Oswalt: How the hell did Parker get a spot on the Pride roster?

Eric Witz: I like him. He brings a new sense of comedy to the promotion, he could be fun.

Keith Oswalt: Fun? This is a wrestling promotion! If he wants to joke around, he can go be a comedian!

Stomping on a downed Hargrove, Obscene quickly lifts Hargrove back up to his feet before delivering a stiff chop to his chest and whipping him back to the ropes. As Hargrove rebounds off of the ropes, Obscene shows off his luchadore abilities by hitting a nice dropsault. However, unbeknownst to Obscene, as Hargrove hit the ropes, E.Nygma made a blind tag, tagging himself into the match. Climbing to the top rope, E.Nygma perches himself on the ropes, waiting for Obscene to get up and turn around. Finally, Obscene stands up and in the middle of the ring turns around, as he does this E.Nygma leaps off the top rope and hit’s a huge diving dropkick on Obscene, catching him in the chest forcing Obscene to land harshly on his head!

Eric Witz: Hot damn! That’s some impact!

Keith Oswalt: Beautiful missile dropkick by E.Nygma there, definitely starting to prove that he deserves to be in the ring with Obscene.

Eric Witz: Obscene doesn’t deserve to be in a ring, he belongs in an asylum.

Following the beautiful dropkick, E.Nygma covers Obscene, 1...2...Kick out! Obscene gets his shoulder up solidly after the two count. Following this, E.Nygma shakes his head before punching Obscene harshly while climbing back to his feet and bringing Obscene. Kicking Obscene in the stomach, E.Nygma clutches the back of Obscene’s head and kicks him harshly in the head multiple times with several rapid fire kicks. Grinning after the fifth quick kick, E.Nygma finally delivers a harsh punch to Obscene’s head. Finally, Obscene wanders over towards the corner and tags in John Parker to the match as he goes to the floor.

Timidly, John Parker climbs over the ropes, but as he does this, E.Nygma charges at him and before he can escape the ring, E.Nygma slams him into the turnbuckles. After doing this, E.Nygma viciously chops Parker’s chest before grabbing his head and throwing him over with a quick snap suplex. Following the suplex, E.Nygma gets back to his feet while Parker sits up. From this position, E.Nygma delivers a vicious kick to Parker’s chest, knocking Parker back to the mat. Grinning after he hit’s the swift kick on Parker, E.Nygma cockily places his foot atop of Parker’s chest for a cover, 1... Kick out!

Keith Oswalt: Sheer disrespect shown by E.Nygma there.

Eric Witz: You say disrespect, I say he’s asserting his dominance.

Keith Oswalt: You know what’s a good way to assert your dominance? Getting a victory, and that type of pin won’t get you a win, ever.

Appearing irritated at the disrespectful gesture, Parker gets up off of the mat and absorbs a vicious punch from E.Nygma in the process, but doesn’t allow it to effect him as he gouges E.Nygma’s eye before hitting him with a sitout jawbreaker. Following this move, Parker gets back to his feet and charges at E.Nygma and takes him off of his feet with a powerful clothesline. Surprised he managed to take E.Nygma off of his feet, Parker runs to the ropes before hitting a back senton on E.Nygma. Following the senton, Parker remains laying on E.Nygma for a cover, but he neglects to hook the leg, 1...Kick out!

E.Nygma kicks out strong, shoving Parker off of him as he gets to his feet. Rushing towards E.Nygma, E.Nygma nails Parker with an amazing roundhouse kick before Tommy Hargrove tags himself back into the match. Getting into the ring, Hargrove gets into a fist fight with Parker and is able to take an advantage. Twisting Parker around, Hargrove lifts Parker up and drops him back first with a back drop suplex. Following this, Hargrove twists his body as he gets back to his feet. Finally, Hargrove butterflies Parker’s arms and lifts him up and over with a double arm suplex! Rolling through this hold, Hargrove holds Parker in a modified guillotine, however as he holds him there, Obscene reaches over the ropes and tags Parker’s back to get into the match.

Eric Witz: Hargrove better watch out, Obscene’s going to kick his ass!

Keith Oswalt: Wait, you’re cheering Obscene?

Eric Witz: It’s called calling a match Keith, maybe you should try it.

Keith Oswalt: Me? You’re the deterrent!

Ascending to the top rope, Obscene finally hops to the middle of the top rope to his right before consulting off the rope and hitting the now standing Tommy Hargrove with an Uneven Moonsault! Taking Hargrove to the mat, Obscene covers him following the big move,

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E.Nygma dives in and just barely breaks up the pin. Getting up to his feet, E.Nygma pulls Obscene up with him, completely ignoring the referee’s rules for him to get out of the ring. Despite the referee’s protest, E.Nygma pulls Obscene up and harshly kicks him in the stomach before dropping him head first into the mat with a powerful brain buster. As the referee begins to utilize a five count, E.Nygma gets back up off of the mat, and flips the referee off while dragging Hargrove back to his corner. Finally, E.Nygma gets out of the ring, but only to tag Hargrove out of the match and climb to the top himself before leaping off of the top rope, going for a big diving head butt. However, just at the last second, Obscene rolls himself out of the way, tagging John Parker back into the match.

Eric Witz: Burn baby burn!

Keith Oswalt: E.Nygma went for a big move there, but it didn’t pay off!

Eric Witz: Thank you Mr. Obvious.

As Parker gets into the ring, he sprints to the ropes before coming back at E.Nygma and slamming him with a huge shining wizard. Dropping down into a cover, Parker hooks E.Nygma’s leg,

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Obscene leaps over the top rope and hit’s a huge leg drop on the back of Parker’s head. However, before Obscene can capitalize on this move, Hargrove gets into the ring himself and puts Obscene into a full nelson, but only holds the move for a few seconds before hitting a huge full nelson slam, throwing Obscene down onto E.Nygma. As Hargrove moves to look at Parker, he suddenly takes a vicious superkick to his jaw, effectively being knocked out of the ring. Despite still being weary, Parker quickly lifts Obscene off the mat and throws him over the top rope. Obscene is able to catch himself on the apron though and as Parker now picks E.Nygma off of the mat, Obscene tags himself into the match, taking out E.Nygma as Parker drops him to the mat with a brainbuster!

As E.Nygma rolls out to the floor, Parker turns around to see Obscene leap off of the turnbuckle at him! Ducking underneath the move, Obscene lands on the ground and rolls through as Parker gets back to his feet and turns around. Charging at Parker, Obscene is taken off guard when Parker gouges his eyes before kicking Obscene in the stomach and covering him with a small package,

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At the last second Hargrove dives in the ring, attempting to break the cover up, however the ref’s hand slaps the mat for the third time, declaring John Parker the winner!

Ike Rose: Here is your winner, at 17 minutes and 33 seconds, John Parker!

Keith Oswalt: Incredible match between the four competitors with the least likely man making it out with the win over Kingdom of Pride original, Obscene!

Eric Witz: He beat him with a small package! Obscene’s never going to hear the end of this one, I won’t let him!

Keith Oswalt: Nonetheless, John Parker picks up a huge victory in this match.

As John Parker celebrates in the ring, the camera switches to backstage where Steven Watson Carter can be seen nodding his head before the show cuts to a commercial break.

[Jeremy Sterling]

Coming back from commercial break and following his victory in the Four Corner Survival match, an exhausted John Parker can be seen walking backstage towards the locker room. However, as he walks, from behind he is jumped by two wrestlers, who appear to be of Hispanic origin. Repeatedly stomping on Parker, the two Spanish wrestlers yell several things in Spanish at him while continuously stomping him, appearing to be intent on hurting the man. After several of these stomps, Rico Suave, the taller Hispanic man, lifts Parker up off of the floor before yelling at Super Sexy to hit a lungblower on him. After Sexy hit’s the lungblower Parker, Rico Suave jumps up and nails him with a double knee face buster, hitting Parker with A Touch of Tequila! After hitting this combination move, the two Hispanic wrestlers begin to scurry off as the much larger Steven Watson Carter walks by, having noticed the tail end of the attack. Looking at the two attackers, Carter screams out at them.

Steven Watson Carter: Attacking an exhausted man from behind? What are you two? Cowards? I don’t have time for this type of bullshit.

Now looking down at John Parker, Carter lifts him up off of his back and helps him to his feet.

Steven Watson Carter: You have to be more careful.

After giving this brief warning to Parker, Parker attempts to thank him, but before he can do so, Carter walks towards the curtains, prepared for his Beat The Clock Challenge match with Dustin Douglas.

[Jeremy Sterling]

The lights go black, and "Princes of the Universe" by Queen plays. A single white light shines on the entrance and out comes Dustin Douglas. He stands there for a moment, and looks as if he is praying to himself. He then beats his chest and walks methodically to the ring. He climbs in the ring, and climbs to the second turnbuckle. He raises one arm in the air, jumps down, and stares down the stage.

Ike Ross: The following is a Beat The Clock Match, scheduled for one-fall! Introducing first, weighing in at 270 pounds...Dustin Douglas!

Keith Oswalt: Here's a man that's been known a "white light" of sorts in his former companies. Dustin Douglas is a man that exemplifies powerful morals, and a powerful ground and pound style that accompanies it.

Eric Witz: Which should be a nice little clash against the ruthless Steven Watson Carter. This guy's so messed up that he's on a limited contract. Kurt Noble and Jeremy Sterling off all people wrote this man a limited contract. Hilarious if you think about it.

Steven Watson Carter walks out onto the entrance stage wearing a gold and black robe. He takes a few steps towards the ring, before relinquishing the robe and holding his arms outstretched. He flexes his right arm, while pointing to the crowd with his left. He continues to walk down to the ring, flexing and laughing, before entering the ring and taunting the crowd one last time.

Ike Ross: And his opponent, weighing in at 265 pounds...Steven Watson Carter!

Eric Witz: Christian Kane still holds the fastest time for the night...no pun intended ladies.

The two big men immediatly lunge towards each other on the bell and lock up. They jostle for position with the fans clearly, even at this early stage, behind Double D. SWC manages to get up onto his toes to seemingly get the advantage but he puts himself off balance and Dustin swings to one side and sends SWC flying across the ring! SWC clutches at his back as Dustin charges and hits a Running Knee which sends him into the corner. Dustin grabs him and tosses him across the ring with a Belly to Belly. SWC seems shellshocked as he gets up and Dustin charges and sends the two of them flying over the top rope with a clothesline!

Keith Oswalt: Barely a minute into this match-up, and these two big men aren't showing any signs of making this a drawn out contest!

Eric Walt: I'm gonna disagree with you on that one. You can't win this match from the floor.

Both hit the floor hard and hold body parts but Dustin gets up first. He pounds on the back of SWC before sending him back first into the guardrail. Dustin high fives a few fans before grabbing SWC and sending him to the far side's guardrail to a similar ovation from the fans. Dustin charges at SWC but SWC grabs a chair and tosses it at Dustin. Dustin puts on the breaks and catches but this just adds extra emphasis to a Roaring Elbow from SWC which looks to have knocked him out! SWC rolls him in the ring.

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Foot on the rope!

Keith Oswalt: 2:32. SWC is really making an impressive showing here against the veteran Douglas. That chair maneuver was quite crafty.

Eric Witz: See, this is a guy I can get behind. Not like those other idiots that've been trying to be clever all night. Yeah, I'm talking about you Neale!

SWC snarls as he gets to his feet and drags Dustin up with him. He delivers a series of boxing jabs to the draw of Dustin, causing DD's legs to wobble, as he dances around the ring. He then grabs Dustin and sends him flying overhead with a snap suplex. SWC smiles as he lifts Dustin up slightly to allow him to be in the position for a knee strike! Then another! All the blows to Dustin's head seem to have really knocked him sideways as he gets lifted up and receives a European Uppercut. SWC then lifts Dustin up and impressively delivers a Running Powerslam!

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Kick out! SWC gets frustrated and chokes Dustin. The ref seperates the two of them and SWC complains about a slow count and then unnecessary interference from the ref. By the time he turns his attention back to his opponent Dustin is ready to grab him by his tights and send him face first into the turnbuckle!

Dustin pushes himself to his feet and charges off the ropes before delivering a Western Lariat! SWC is flattened and Dustin raises a clenched fist to get fans behind him. He turns back to a recovering SWC and lifts him up for a Stalling Vertical Suplex. Despite SWC being so big Dustin holds him up there for an extended period of time and the fans are going mental. They count along as Dustin uses his free hand to encourage them before driving SWC into the mat. Dustin, clearly tired, gets to his feet and heads to the second rope before leaping off and delivering a Frog Splash to the joy of the fans!

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Kick out!

Keith Oswalt: We just passed the five minute mark. That was a tremendous Frog Splash to weaken SWC. Rather innovative offense from the normally grounded Dustin Douglas.

Eric Witz: The Sword of the Lord's gotta be raised sometimes, you know?

Dustin looks slightly frustrated that his series of moves, which took a lot out of him, didn't put his man away. He gets back to his feet and stalks SWC. SWC gets up and Dustin grabs him for a Spinebuster...but SWC reigns in to him with elbows! Dustin is forced to stop the move and cover up. SWC delivers a hard uppercut which goes through Dustin's guard before bouncing off the rope to try and hit the Lariat to End All Lariats. Dustin, though, ducks underneath and bounces off the ropes himself as SWC continues and comes back with the Dusty Rub! But it's Dusty that stumbles backwards and a quick replay shows a rapid European Uppercut stops him dead. SWC bounces off the ropes and nails him with the Lariat To End All Lariats!

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Ike Ross: With a time of 7 minutes and 43 seconds, here is your winner, the new leader in the Beat The Clock Challenge, Steven Watson Carter!

Keith Oswalt: While he may have some controversy surrounding him, SWC has proved to be formidable against Dustin Douglas, and has secured the best time of the night!

Eriz Witz: He's alright, I guess. I suppose can be proud of moving onto the Valiant Title Scramble.

SWC stands up, and smirks as Dustin, as the scene fades to black.

[Jeremy Sterling]

The scene switches to backstage, where Dustin Douglas is being looked at after his match-up with SWC. Dustin doesn’t appear to be hurt, just disappointed. The medic nods as he speaks.
Medic: Well, you appear to be fine. Just a few bruises from being slammed around. You’ll be fine in-

He’s interrupted by a voice in the distance…that voice belonging to Christian Kane, who has Dani Clarke and Jennifer Gonzalez around his arms. He looks quite pleased with himself, as he arrogantly speaks.

CK: First, he ducked the kick, but then I was like BAM! Never even saw it coming!

Jennifer: I loved every second of it!

Dani: Me too, and I was actually there!

The two lovely ladies glare at one another, as CK notices Dustin.

CK: Hey, it’s my old stable buddy Dustin Douglas! How you been man? You look a little roughed up after that loss. Let me get you some of the good stuff…

Dustin looks appallingly at the two women CK has around his arms…and the look only widens as CK pulls out a small white bag!

CK: This stuff here will do more wonders than whatever the nurse’s bitch here can give you. CK’s got your back, and if you need someone to help your back, I could always called Violet, or Sugar, or-

Dustin gets up, and gets right in CK’s face, surprising the cocky superstar.

Dustin: Get your filth out of my face, Heathen.

Dustin smacks the bag away, as CK looks thoroughly offended.

CK: Why don’t you chill the Hell out bro? Oh, sorry, chill the Satan’s Playground out.

Dustin: This night has been unfortunate enough without you and your…blasphemers violating my business.

The two women get offended by Dustin’s remarks.

Jennifer: What’d he just call us!

Dani: I don’t know, but it sounded big!

CK: Ladies, it may’ve been big, but it sure as shit wasn’t good. Listen Old Man Dusty…

CK moves away from his ladies, and gets face to face with Dustin.

CK: I’m just trying to be a friend. I mean, I know you’re already out of the running for the World Title once again in your career, so I’m just trying to help out. I know you’re not used to gold, unlike me, the ESW Undisputed Champ!

Dustin: I don’t need a “friend” like you. I’ve been watching you Christian, as has The Lord himself. Neither one of us approves of your adultery, your drug usage, or the general way you live your life. If I were you, I’d be careful with how I promote myself. Your lifestyle may get a sudden change if you don’t get out of my face.

The two men stare at one another, before CK backs off.

CK: Lets go ladies. It’s obviously the preacher wants to go have fun by himself, and only himself. We’ve got come celebrating to do…

The trio walks away, with both ladies ignoring Dustin. The scene fades out.

[Jeremy Sterling]

The arena's sound system begins to play the opening of "Shipping up to Boston" and the fans begin to cheer loudly as smoke fills the stage and red and blue strobes flash behind it.

The song kicks into gear and Adam Abel walks out from behind the curtain hand in hand with Melanie Abel, greeted by a loud cheer from the crowd. Abel is smiling ear to ear as he points all around the arena. Melanie and Adam share a quick kiss before Melanie heads backstage and Adam begins to walk to the ring, giving high fives all the way down to the ring. Abel stops at one point and leans against the guard rail where the fans and patting him on the back. Abel smiles at the camera and nods as he walks closer to the ring.

Abel then slides into the ring and climbs one of the turnbuckles. Abel takes off his t-shirt and tosses it into the crowd.

Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with the Beat The Clock stipulations and is the main event. Introducing first, from Boston, Massachussetts, weighing in at 185 pounds, “Astonishing” Adam Abel!

"King of the World" plays over the P.A. as the fans rise to their feet and cheer as Josh Eagles burst through the curtain throwing his 'Eagles' symbol high above his head. Slowly he makes his way to the ring slapping hands with fans, giving some hugs out and shaking hands. Finally he rolls under the bottom rope and stands in the center of the ring and throws his symbol up one more time to a huge up roar from the crowd and smiles before stretching and waiting for the match to get under way.

Ike Rose: And his opponent, hailing from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 195 pounds, Josh Eagles!

Keith Oswalt: Both of these men have a storied history together, and I’m sure they are each looking to make short work of one another with the time to beat currently set at

Before the bell rings, both men stand in the center of the ring looking across at each other. As a sign of respect, Adam Abel extends his hand to Josh Eagles, offering a hand shake to him. Accepting the handshake, Josh Eagles grabs Abel’s hand as the crowd erupts for the two fan favorites, happy to see that the two have such respect for one another. Finally, the two head to their respective corners as the bell is finally rung signaling the start of the match. The two quickly move back to the center of the ring and engage each other with a collar and elbow tie up, but here Josh Eagles begins to push Adam Abel back towards his corner. Once they reach the corner, the referee asks for a clean break and Eagles is happy to oblige. However, Abel is unable to escape the corner before Josh Eagles delivers a vicious chop to his chest quickly followed by a snap suplex.

Popping back up off of the mat, Eagles and Abel both turn towards each other and here Abel charges at Eagles, but is taken down by a back toe hold. Quickly pivoting over Abel’s body, Eagles attempts to lock in a basic facelock, but instead Abel grabs Eagles’s left wrist and rolls over, applying more pressure to the trapped wrist as he locks Eagles in a tight wristlock. Twisting Eagles’s wrist further, Eagles escapes the hold by bridging onto his neck and finally doing a back somersault using his rolling legs to kick out of Adam’s grasp while doing so. After this both men stand to their feet and grin as the crowd cheers for them, impressed by both of their abilities to escape the holds.

After a brief intake of the crowd’s approval, the two reengage in a Greco Roman tie up. Here the two go into a test of strength, Adam Abel taking this as he forces Eagles to bridge back onto the top of his head. Holding the position, Eagles stays bridged as Abel tries to break the bridge holding both wrists down against the mat as he pulls his knees in while jumping atop of Eagle’s body knees first, driving them into Josh’s core. Despite the tremendous force behind Abel’s landing, Eagles remains bridged as Abel stays on top of him. Now using Josh’s wrists as a way to handstand, Abel goes into a handstand before driving back down onto Josh’s stomach However, at the last second, Josh breaks his own bridge and kicks his feet up, catching Adam Abel in the stomach before flipping him over his body with a wrist clutch monkey flip.

Keith Oswalt: Tremendous athleticism being shown by both men in the main event!

Eric Witz: You said it! I’m surprised Josh was able to hold onto that bridge despite taking all of Adam’s weight.

Keith Oswalt: We’re only four minutes in so far, and neither man has gotten a solid advantage yet.

Following the monkey flip, Josh had flipped himself on top of Adam and pulled Adam’s head up and began to repeatedly elbow him in the head, trying to knock him unconscious. After a series of elbows to the point of Adam’s head, Abel draped his leg over the bottom rope, forcing a break. Giving a clean break, Josh stops his series of elbows and allows Adam to get up to his feet before the two reengage in a lock up. Here, Adam takes advantage as he hit’s a quick knee to Josh Eagles and whips him to the ropes. As Eagles rebounds from the ropes Adam Abel leaps to the second rope before spring boarding back at Josh hitting him with a springboard roundhouse kick! Going for a cover following the springboard maneuver, Adam hooks Josh’s leg,

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Kick out! Josh shows he still has plenty life in him with a kick out at one. Despite the quick kick out, Adam Abel remains on top of Josh by lifting him back up and hitting him with a quick knee strike and driving him head first into the mat with a standard DDT. Abel neglects to go for a cover following this move, instead getting back to his feet and running to the ropes and leaping up to the second rope before backflipping back hitting Josh Eagles with a lionsault! After the lionsault, Adam Abel covers Josh,

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Kick out! Again Josh shows he still has plenty of life in him as he and Abel both get back to a standing position.

Eric Witz: Several high impact moves displayed there as Adam Abel tries to quickly defeat Josh Eagles and secure a strong place in the Gauntlet match at Return of the Kingdom.

Keith Oswalt: Despite those high impact moves Adam Abel continues to use, Josh Eagles still has plenty of life in him, kicking out at one, not only once, but twice.

Eric Witz: This is definitely a battle worthy of the first main event spot for Kingdom of Pride’s return.

Keith Oswalt: It absolutely is, we’re slowly approaching the seven minute mark and it doesn’t appear that either man have any intentions on stopping any time soon, so I don’t believe we will be seeing Steven Watson Carter lose his lead tonight.

Eric Witz: I wouldn’t call it so quickly, this is pro wrestling, one big move and the whole match could be over!

Finally standing on their feet, Adam Abel goes for a quick kick, however Josh Eagles catches Adam’s leg and quickly twists it as he hits him with a dragon screw. Continuing to focus on Adam’s leg, Josh Eagles stomps it several times before applying a single leg Boston Crab, focusing on damaging Adam’s leg to eliminate Abel’s speed advantage and prevent taking more of the high impact moves Abel is capable of delivering. Pulling back Adam’s knee, Josh Eagles delivers several weak punches to Abel’s knee trying to further weaken his leg. However, despite the efforts shown by Josh Eagles, Adam Abel finally crawls himself to the ropes, latching his arms around the bottom rope and forcing Josh Eagles to break the hold.

Agreeing to break the hold, Josh releases Adam’s leg, however he does not give a clean break this time, staying focused on Adam’s weakened knee hitting a few stomps before picking it up and quickly dropping down to his back, putting a lot of torque on Adam’s leg in the process of doing so. Following this, Josh Eagles pulls Adam back to his feet, watching as Adam puts little weight on his bad left knee. Targeting Adam’s knee now, Josh goes for a swift kick to the knee, however Adam shows impressive reaction time, jumping over Josh’s kick and landing down on the ground. Despite the pain shooting through his knee at the impact of landing, Adam doesn’t show it as he hit’s a quick kick on Josh Eagles before whipping him to the corner.

However, as Josh reaches the corner, he hops up to the top rope, attempting to go for a counter maneuver, but before Josh can do anything, Adam Abel had already followed him and rushed towards him, kicking him in the head in the process. Going limp on the top rope from the impact of the kick, Adam Abel grimaces in pain as he climbs up to the top rope before clutching Josh Eagles in a waist lock. Despite Josh’s best efforts to fight Adam off, he is unable to do so as Abel explodes off of the top rope, hitting Josh Eagles with a huge cyclorama!

Keith Oswalt: That was incredible! Even with a bad knee, Adam Abel hits that huge cyclorama! It could be all over now!

Eric Witz: I wouldn’t be so confident, Adam may have hit the big move, but at what cost? That had to have take a lot out of his knee, he may not be able to get the cover he needs to get.

Keith Oswalt: Well, as we approach the nine minute mark, Adam Abel is looking to secure a second place time by beating out the time that Christian Kane set when he defeated Nathan Neale. He had better get the cover quickly if he wants to enter second to last in the gauntlet match!

Slowly pulling himself over towards Josh Eagles, Adam Abel drags his body to Josh and finally drapes his arm over Josh’s chest,

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Josh Eagles just barely gets his shoulder up off the mat, resulting in massive cheers by the crowd, who cheer wildly for the match to continue. Clutching his knee, Adam Abel pulls himself back up to his feet and once at his feet, begins to grab Josh to come up to his feet along with him. However, despite having worn down Josh with the cyclorama, Josh Eagles shows his determination as he kicks Abel in his bad knee before striking him with an elbow to back him up. Following the elbow strike, Eagles whips Adam Abel to the ropes. Attempting to hit him with a big lariat, Abel surprises Eagles by leaping up in the air and wrapping his legs on Eagles’s shoulders. Pulling his body back, Abel goes for a Hurricanrana, however at the last second, Eagles stops Abel by jamming his knees into Abel’s back locking him into a Walls of Joshico (Liontamer)!

Screaming in pain as Eagles applies added pressure to Abel’s bad knee with the hold, Abel slowly crawls towards the bottom rope, refusing to tap out. As Abel reaches inches from the bottom rope, Josh notices the ring position and quickly drags himself and Abel back to the center of the ring and lowering his hold, adding even more pressure to Adam’s leg. Slapping the air, Adam Abel holds his hand just millimeters above the mat as he taps against the air, refusing to slap the mat for a legitimate tap out. Instead, Abel shows off his incredible intestinal fortitude by clawing his hands into the mat and crawling to the ropes, before wrapping his hand around the bottom rope!

Forced to release the hold, Eagles appears very frustrated as he shakes his head and grabs Abel up. However, as he does this, Abel shows his instincts as he hit’s a huge elbow on Eagles forcing Eagles to take a step back. Stumbling back, Abel utilizes the space between them by doing a back flip attempting for a pele kick, however at the last second Josh steps out of the way as Abel crashes down onto his bad knee once again. With Abel down, Eagles instantly goes back to work and drags Abel to the middle of the ring before locking him back into a Walls of Joshico (Liontamer)! Applying tremendous pressure to Abel’s knee, Adam attempts to crawl to the bottom rope, however as he does this, Eagles again drags him back to the center before finally dropping down and holding only Abel’s bad knee and lowering his body to add even more pressure to Abel’s knee. Unable to endure the intense pressure shooting through his knee, Adam Abel is forced to submit to the move to keep from being injured.

Ike Rose: Here is your winner, at 12 minutes and 44 seconds, by submission, Josh Eagles!

Keith Oswalt: Incredible match by both men, but it finally paid off for Josh Eagles focusing on Adam’s leg as Abel was forced to submit

Eric Witz: There’s no shame in a submission, especially when your forced to tap out by an athlete such as Josh Eagles. He could very easily become our first Valiant champion

Keith Oswalt: Certainly wouldn’t surprise me, make sure you join us next week as we continue to determine more contenders to the Valiant championship. From Cookeville, this has been Oblivion!