SSW: Best In The World Series 8/11/18

(The camera fades into The Kamei Arena Sendai with the view turning all around the arena to the number of people that are in attendance before we are brought back towards the signature commentators of Mark Stephens and Daniel Wilson sitting at ringside.)

Mark Stephens: Greetings wrestling fans and loyalists of your favorite brand of professional wrestling… STRONG STYLE WRESTLING! We have kicked off The Best In The World Series to find out who will walk into Wrestle Spirit with the biggest reward that can be afforded to the person that endures through this grueling tournament… THE HEADLINE MATCH AT THE EVENT FOR THE SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP! Speaking of that championship, however, one of those matches tonight will host the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion!

Daniel Wilson: The man that performed a miracle at Domination in Jaydayne Pendragon competes in his first B Block Match tonight against one-half of the former SSW Freebird Tag Team Champions, Cassius Corleone! We know that Cassius is more interested in those tag team titles, but I wonder if he realizes how much his stock will raise if he is able to knock off the world champion in the first round!

Mark Stephens: It will be very impressive for him to do something like that, especially in the honor of Sakura that didn’t have that luck last week, but this is a match that will have the eyes of the entire world on! However, what about the match that’s set to happen between the conqueror of Gronk in Scott Oasis against the woman who was able to get an ounce of redemption with Belle Kingsley! Certainly a match that will be a different one to see!

Daniel Wilson: A monster in the size of Scott Oasis taking on a beautiful woman like Belle Kingsley? It’s going to be a slaug--

(“Just Another Hero” by Yuki Hayashi echoes throughout the arena with the crowd erupting in a cheer once they notice Jaydayne Pendragon stepping out onto the stage with the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder. He looks out across the arena with a smile on his face, raising the championship high in the air as he walks down the ramp, with Saya Takada taking to the ring with an introduction.)

Saya Takada: Please welcome… THE NEEEEEEWWWWW SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION… JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON!

(Jaydayne Pendragon climbs up the steel steps and looks out form there before he goes through the middle rope, calling for the microphone from Saya Takada as he thanks her for the microphone while he takes to the center of the ring.)

Jaydayne Pendragon: Man, it feels GOOD to be standing here right now as your REIGNING SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! After all the hoops that I had to go through from dealing with the villainous Phantom Troupe, grinding through The Heaven’s Arena Cup Tournament, fighting against a beast in Scott Oasis, and finally unseating the evil Queen known as Aria Jaxon, I can stand here for the first time with a smile on my face. I might have desired to have been the first person to hold this championship in their hands, but you know what? I’m not looking in the past any longer. I’m looking towards the future for not only myself, but for Strong Style Wrestling entirely! With that being said, we are right now in the middle of the most prestigious tournament that Strong Style Wrestling has to offer… THE BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES!

(The fans start to cheer at the mention of the tournament as he looks around with a smile on his face.)

Jaydayne Pendragon: I thought that The Heaven’s Arena Cup was a testament of the endurance that I have in my passion for this business, however this tournament? This tournament puts that to a different level and that’s why the winner of that tournament will have a shot to take this championship from my shoulder and into their possession. However, I don’t want to be like the former champion that does everything in her power to avoid a championship defense… I WANT TO BE KNOWN AS A FIGHTING CHAMPION! This championship deserves to have the best contenders, the best fighters, and anyone to come after this championship that proves themselves worthy and that’s what I intend to do. This tournament is the perfect chance to find worthy contenders for this championship and that’s why I’m deciding to lay down a challenge for the B Block of this tournament. If ANY person is able to claim a victory in this tournament against me, I WILL ALLOW THEM TO FACE ME FOR THE SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP! The next event is at Event Horizon and the first person that beats me in this tournament, I’ll reward them with a championship opportunity at that event, if they desire the chance. From that moment forward, it’s first come first serve. Line them all up and I will shut them down because I might not need that title shot at Wrestle Spirit, but I’ll make sure that I’m the one in the main event with this championship! Everyone else, good luck… because I won’t be holding anything back.

(Jaydayne hands the microphone back towards Saya Takada as he exits through the middle rope, waving to the fans as he clutches the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder, walking towards the backstage area.)

Mark Stephens: The bold nature of our champion to make a challenge like that to B Block! He has said that any person in the block that’s able to defeat him, they will be given an opportunity to challenge for the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship at the earliest convenience! What a champion!

Daniel Wilson: What a champion? The man has only held the title for a couple of weeks AND HE’S HANDING TITLE OPPORTUNITIES LIKE CANDY? Jaydayne Pendragon might be confident that he can go through those people, but he was barely able to WIN the championship! He just has to hope that he can be able to keep it at this point!

(The camera pans back towards the ring once Jaydayne Pendragon has made his exit with the focus placed entirely upon Saya Takada as she walks towards the center of the ring.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

(“Commando (Instrumental)” by Niska starts up on the speakers that signals the arrival of Senza Fàccia as he walks out from the backstage area to the stage, the crowd clapping when he appears, rushing down the ramp for the upcoming match.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Paris, France… he weighed in tonight at 189 pounds… representing Shoot Nation… “THE SENZATION”... SEENNNZZZZAAAAA FÀÀCCCCCCIIIIAAAAA!!!

Stephens: Well he has not had a lot of luck in his matches so far but Senza Fàccia seems to have won over the crowd at least. He has begged for this opportunity tonight and could salvage a hell of a lot of momentum with a win.

(“King’s Dead” by Kendrick Lamar erupts from the sound system as Miltiades enters with his head raised, scanning the crowd with disdain. He soon locks focus on Senza Fàccia and marches down to the ring to join him.)

Saya Takada: Next, his opponent from Rome, Italy and weighing in at 235 pounds...He is “Augustus”... MILTIADES!!!

Wilson: Why do you bother delivering hopeful platitudes for the damned, Stephens? Miltiades is a human weapon and all Senza has managed to do is talk himself into being ripped limb from limb by one of the most dangerous men on the planet. Save your obituaries until after he’s dead.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: Both men come together in a collar and elbow tie. The more physically imposing Miltiades grapples his way into a dominant position. And applies the side headlock. Senza Fàccia manages to wriggle out and behind him, catching the rear waistlock. Senza lifts for a back suplex… But he can’t do it. Miltiades keeps his centre of gravity low and forces Senza to loosen the hold with a couple of back elbows to the ribs. Miltiades pries a hand away, spinning underneath it to jar Senza Fàccia’s arm in the wristlock.

Wilson: MILTIADES WITH AN ELBOW TO THE ARM! AND ANOTHER SHOT TARGETING THE LIMB! He’s trying to soften Senza up but Fàccia won’t remain passive. He rolls down to the canvas and then kips up using the momentum to flip Miltiades over onto his backside. A WICKED ROUNDHOUSE CONNECTS TO THE BASE OF MILTIADES’ SPINE! Senza literally walks all over Miltiades as he steps off his back enroute to the ropes. CEREBRAL SHOCK! SENZA FÀCCIA WIPES OUT MILTIADES WITH THE ENZUIGIRI AND HOOKS THE LEG FOR THE COVER!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!...

Stephens: MILTIADES POPS THE SHOULDER UP WITH AUTHORITY! Senza Fàccia will not be too disappointed with how this match has begun, however, and starts to bring Miltiades to his feet ahead of the next assault. SENZA SMASHES HIM WITH A FOREARM TO THE JAW! AND ANOTHER! A THIRD! BUT MILTIADES FIGHTS BACK WITH A FIST OF HIS OWN TO THE RIBS OF SENZA! HE FIRES OFF A FEW MORE SHOTS AND STARTS TO BACK HIM UP AGAINST THE ROPES - EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!! SENZA FÀCCIA IS RATTLED HARD BY THAT SHOT AND MILTIADES FOLLOWS WITH A WHIP ACROSS THE RING!

Wilson: Miltiades awaits for Senza to rebound back and swings a discus punch. Senza ducks it and hits the ropes again. Miltiades scoops him up into a tilt-a-whirl BUT SENZA FÀCCIA COUNTERS WITH THE QUICK FALL! HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN LAUNCHES MILTIADES HEAD AND SHOULDERS OVER THE SECOND ROPE! SENZA RUSHES ALONGSIDE HIM THROWING HIS LEGS THROUGH THE ROPES FOR THE 2B TIGER FEINT KICK!!!

Stephens: BUT MILTIADES SAW IT COMING! HE PULLS BACK AND CATCHES THE LEGS, PULLING THEM BACK INTO THE RING… AND HE CATCHES SENZA WITH A SLINGSHOT GUILLOTINE! A SICKENING DEATH GARGLE IS HEARD AS SENZA FÀCCIA’S THROAT IS WRAPPED AROUND THE ROPE LEAVING HIM STRUGGLING TO BREATHE!!! SENZA FÀCCIA IS LEFT ROLLING ACROSS THE CANVAS COUGHING AND SPLUTTERING EVERYWHERE!

Wilson: Gross… I WILL sue if any of his phlegm comes near me.

Stephens: HE CAN’T HELP IT! MILTIADES WAS THE PERSON WHO DID THIS TO HIM WITH THAT VICIOUS TARGETING OF HIS THROAT! MIL COULD HAVE COLLAPSED THIS MAN’S WINDPIPE AND NOW SENZA FÀCCIA IS STILL GAGGING AND CLUTCHING AT HIS NECK AS STAGGERS TO HIS FEET… ET TU BRUTE!!! MILTIADES LITERALLY GIVING SENZA NO ROOM TO BREATH AS HE BRINGS THE KNEES UP INTO HIS SPINE FOR THE BACKSTABBER AND TAKES SENZA DOWN TO THE CANVAS! MILTIADES TURTLES SENZA UP AND REPOSITIONS ROUND TO THE FRONT. CALIGULA’S REIGN!!! MILTIADES GETS THE GUILLOTINE CHOKE CINCHED IN AND FINDS THE BODY SCISSORS BESIDES! SENZA FÀCCIA IS FADING! HE HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO TAP OUT AND HE DOES!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“King’s Dead” by Kendrick Lamar as Miltiades rolls out of the ring to celebrate his victory and taunt tearful children in the front row wearing Senza Fàccia masks. Senza himself stays behind catching his breath before being helped to his feet by a couple of young boys.)

Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by way of submission… MILTIADES!!!

Wilson: Eeew. I think a glob of something did make it over here.

Stephens: So are you still going to sue?

Wilson: Nah. Have you ever actually tried to sue a dead person’s estate? Not fun my friend. But I’ll take solace in having bore witness to another dominating Miltiades performance.

Stephens: He is on fire, isn’t he? I suppose from Senza’s perspective it’s easier to accept a loss against a guy in this kind of form. There just seems to be no stopping Miltiades right now.

(The camera turns backstage to Jacob Senn’s office where Jacob is busy at work. A knock is heard on the door.)

Senn: Send a fax pleas-

(The door flies open as Cassius Corleone storms into the office.)

Cassius: JACOB! I need to talk to you right now, there is no time to wait.

Senn: What is it, Cash? Don’t you have a match to prepare for?

Cassius: That would be why I have “no time” you god damn knuckle-dragging idiot. I take it that you recall the challenge that Jaydayne Pendragon laid down?

Senn: Oh. That’s right. He has promised to give a title shot to anyone who can beat him in the Best In The World Series. Well I can enforce that if you get the win tonight. I can’t blame you for wanting a shot at the Puroresu Heavyweight Championship.

Cassius: That is not what I want…

Senn: What?

Cassius: GOD DAMN IT, YOU NINCOMPOOP! Do I really have to spell everything out for you? Whose idea was it to put The Missing Link in charge of this promotion anyway? Forget it. Don’t answer that question, we’ll be here all day.

Senn: Just tell me what you want, Cassius.

Cassius. What I want is for myself and my little cherry blossom to have OUR Lovebird Tag Team Championships back. I understand you needed us to bring some class to this series but I never came here to be a singles competitor. The One True Pairing came to SSW together, to be in each other’s arms and in each other’s corner and that remains all that we want to be. I just don’t understand why that’s so hard for you to go along with? Why are you so intent to split us up?

Senn: I never mea-

Cassius: Shush. I’m not done speaking. And for that matter, The One True Pairing is not done with that steaming pile of crap you call a tag division. We have carried the entire division on our backs but now we take but one loss and not only do we not get afforded a rematch, we actually get torn apart and forced to fight as lonesome singles. What have you got to say about that?

Senn: I am sorry that you feel this way, Cash. You two are obviously fundamental to my plans for the division going forward bu-

Cassius: THEN WHY ARE WE IN THIS SITUATION, JACOB!?!?

Senn: As I was saying… I just thought this was a good opportunity to find some fresh tag teams and give them a chance. The Best In The World Series gives you and Sakura a chance to keep busy and continue raising your stock while I go about finding a way to revitalise the division so that there can be some fresh, exciting matches in store when The One True Pairing return.

Cassius: Really? This is no time for jokes, Jacob. If you are trying to improve the quality of the division then why the hell would you start by removing the single greatest tag team you have? What kind of example does that set? Work hard just so you can be torn apart from what you love and have dedicated your lives to. Aside from being wholly unfair, that is no kind of motivation for anyone to reach up to our level. It’s completely counterproductive you fucking troglodyte but whatever it’s pointless arguing with you. I will make this easy by offering you a deal.

Senn: A deal?

Cassius: That’s what I fucking said, Christ… Breathe… Ok. If I win tonight, you give The One True Pairing their spot in the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship match at Event horizon. If I lose… We’ll go along with this idiotic fucking game you are playing, Jacob.

Senn: Alright. It’s a deal. I just hope I don’t see you barging into my office unannounced again in a couple of weeks.

Cassius: As if I want to be in this trash heap of an office ever again. Seriously, has something died in here? Something smells.

(Cassius storms back out, slamming the door behind him as he leaves Jacob Senn sniffing the air and then his armpits. Senn shrugs and scoffs, shaking his head and the ridiculous nature of Cassius, before he returns to his business as Chairman.)

(The camera spins over once more towards the ring with Saya Takada taking to the center of it with the microphone in her hands.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall… AND IS A BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B BLOCK MATCH!!!

(“Street Dreams” by Hollywood Undead hits on the speakers with a favorable reaction from the crowd as The Apparition arrives out onto the stage. With a stoic look upon his face, he takes everything in before he walks down the ramp while entering into the ring. The Apparition jumps on the turnbuckle and raises his hand in the air as Saya Takada makes her introduction.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Newfoundland, Canada… he weighs in at 205 pounds… representing Shoot Nation… “THE FORGOTTEN ONE”... THHHEEEEE APPAAARRRIIITTTIIIOOOONNNNN!!!

Mark Stephen: The Apparition walks into his first Best In The World Series Match with the burning passion and desire to run his way through the tournament and looking towards an opportunity at the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship! This man has been involved in the conversation of titles such as the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship and SSW Heritage Championships, but can he make his way to the headline of Wrestle Spirit?

Daniel Wilson: Just like his previous ventures in championship territory, just like at Domination when Kai Stevens left him in the dust, The Apparition won’t find his way into such a prestigious moment in my eyes, Mark! The Apparition doesn’t have what it takes to make his way to that point in his career because right now, he’s at his twilight while there are MANY others that are looking to ascend to heights of their wildest dreams!

(“Cool Jam (Arashi No Saxophone 3)” by The King of Fighters ‘97 plays on the sound system with April Song strutting down the ramp with her arms raised at her sides, spinning around on display as she turns back towards the camera with a smile on her face. She walks down the ramp as he looks towards her opponent with confidence as Saya Takada makes her introduction.)

Ring Announcer: Introducing his opponent, she is from Colorado Springs, Colorado… weighing in at 120 pounds… representing Ronin… “THE KILLER BEE”... APPRRRIIIILLLLL SOONNNGGGGG!!!

Daniel Wilson: I’ve been wondering what has been the real buzz about this woman since she has been included into Strong Style Wrestling! What made her such an acquisition for the company that everyone has been looking towards her to be this dark horse of the company to snatch a title out of nowhere?

Mark Stephens: She’s a former pilot from the Air Force, she’s an accomplished fighter in this sport, and has been a champion in the various promotions she has been involved in. April Song is someone that’s a legit contender and force to be reckoned with. Now, her time here might not have shown it recently, but she might be someone that everyone needs to watch in this tournament!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The bell has sounded for this first B Block match of The Best In The World Series to start as April Song rushes in for the clench with The Apparition BUT APPARITION FIRES WITH A LARIAT THAT SENDS HER CRASHING RIGHT DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS! Apparition turns around to see April climbing back to her feet, holding her neck from the lariat as she turns around, RIGHT AS APPARITION LEAPS INTO THE AIR AND CATCHES HER WITH THE FRANKENSTEINER! APPARITION IS JUST DOMINATING RIGHT NOW AND CATCHING THE KILLER BEE OFF GUARD AT EACH TURN! Apparition quickly rolls up to his feet and when April starts to pick herself up to a seated position, Apparition hooks her from behind in the inverted facelock as he pulls her up, LIFTING HER UP IN THE AIR BEFORE HE DROPS HER DOWN FOR THE GALLARIA! SITOUT SCOOP SLAM PILEDRIVER! THE APPARITION SPIKES APRIL SONG RIGHT ONTO HER HEAD AND THIS HAS TO BE ALL SHE WROTE! APPARITION ROLLS HER OVER ONTO HER SHOULDERS WHILE THE REFEREE SLIDES IN FOR THE PIN!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Street Dreams” by Hollywood Undead plays in the background as The Apparition stands up to his feet with a smile on his face, lifting his fist up in pride from being victorious in this match with such a dominating fashion, while April Song rolls out of the ring holding her neck.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner… THHHEEEEE APPPPPPAAARRRIIITTTIIIOOOONNNNN!!!

Mark Stephens: With that victory right there, The Apparition has just scored himself two points in The Best In The World Series! If he keeps adding into the points with that, he could definitely make his journey to Wrestle Spirit with ease! What an outing here tonight from The Apparition!

Daniel Wilson: The Apparition showed that he wasn’t out here to put on a performance for the crowd, he was here to win points to advance in the tournament! April Song might want to write some notes down about this because right now, she’s at a disadvantage when it comes to points! What a start to this tournament and we’ll be right back with more action as we make our way through tonight’s B Block matches in The Best In The World Series!

(The Apparition jumps onto the turnbuckle and continues to celebrate the victory he has just obtained with April Song lying out on the floor with a bitter look in her eye from failing in this important match with such ease as the show cuts to commercial break.)

(COMMERCIAL BREAK -- The Best In The World Series continues with the next edition of A Block Matches next week! The former SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion Aria Jaxon faces off against the rising talent in Kai Stevens, the devoted member of Shoot Nation in Masanori Kawada contends with The Yandere Goddess herself in Sakura Corleone, and the main event hosts tag team partners against one another with Steven Cassidy and Shinati Mizarki in a war for points! All of this and more will be happening on the next edition of Strong Style Wrestling!)

(The show returns from commercial break with the camera turning towards Saya Takada inside of the ring with the microphone in her hand.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!

(“The Broken” by Fireball Ministry erupts from the speakers as Miles Taylor makes his entrance. His gray hoodie is pulled up over his head as always as he makes his way down to the ring. Wiping his mouth, he hops up and plants a knee on the apron before pulling himself through the ropes and soaking in the jeers of the crowd.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, representing the Phantom Troupe… He hails from Kansas City, Missouri and weighs in at 221 pounds. He is “The Wonderkid”... MILES TAYLOR!!!

Stephens: Taylor had a great debut last week as he picked up a dominating victory over both the diminutive Pequeño Asesino and the huge Penance. Power and agility lost out to Taylor’s cold, methodical aggression as he showed the first signs that, showman or not, Miles Taylor is man who gets things done in the ring. There will be a lot of eyes on the wonderkid if he can deliver a repeat performance this week.

(The arena goes dark. A single spotlight illuminates Christopher Sabertooth with his back to the arena and “Charisma” by W.A.S.P. begins to play as pyro erupts around him. Christopher turns, striking a confident pose before making his way down the ramp.)

Saya Takada: And his opponent… He hails from Aberdeen, Washington and weighs in at 210 pounds. He is CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH!!!

Wilson: It won’t be so easy this week. Christopher Sabertooth has made a name for himself elsewhere and much like Miles is very pragmatic in the ring. Chris has EXCELLENT fundamentals and will be more than eager to upstage Miles with his own SSW debut tonight. We are in for some great technical wrestling, Stephens, the kind that a lot of these kids today massively underestimate. I cannot wait.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: SABERTOOTH SHOOTS IN FOR A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN! It is a partial success as Chris manages to catch one leg but leaves Miles hopping on the remaining one. Sabertooth uses the position to drive his adversary up against the ropes in lieu of the takedown. AND THE BACKHAND CHOP ECHOES OFF THE CHEST OF MILES TAYLOR AND LEAVES HIM RECOILING IN PAIN! Sabertooth prepares to follow up with the irish whip. Miles turns it around. CLOTHESLINE from Sabertooth on the rebound and he pulls a rising Miles Taylor in to the side headlock as he looks for a bulldog… NO! Taylor maneuvers behind him and drives Christopher up against the ropes. Now Miles drops back for the O’Connor roll RIGHT INTO A GERMAN SUPLEX! TAYLOR ROLLS THROUGH FOR A SECOND SNAP GERMAN AND HERE HE BRIDGES FOR THE PIN!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!...

Wilson: Not enough to put away Sabertooth. TAYLOR GOES BACK ON THE OFFENSE, DRIVING THE HEELS DOWN FOR SOME VICIOUS STOMPS ON THE GROUNDED SABERTOOTH! Miles backs away and lines himself up waiting for Christopher to raise his head from the canvas… HE RUSHES IN! EXODUS BLACK, THE BICYCLE KNEE!!! BUT SABERTOOTH EVADES IT BY A HAIR’S BREADTH! TAYLOR HITS THE ROPES AND COMES BACK, RIGHT INTO A DROP TOEHOLD FROM SABERTOOTH! AND THAT IS NOT ALL! HE CROSSES MILES’ LEGS AND TRAPS AN ARM BACK FOR THE SABER STRETCH!!!

Stephens: MILES TAYLOR MAKES A DESPERATE LUNGE FOR THE BOTTOM ROPES BEFORE SABERTOOTH CAN GET IT IN ALL THE WAY! HE GETS IT! SABERTOOTH ABANDONS THE HOLD AND DRAGS TAYLOR BACK OUT TO THE CENTRE BY THE ANKLE… AND NOW HE LOOKS TO BREAK A LEG WITH THE KNEEBAR!!! TAYLOR TRIES TO ROLL IT OVER AND SLIP FREE BUT SABERTOOTH RESPONDS BY TRANSITIONING FOR THE HEEL HOOK! MILES SEES IT COMING AND KICKS AWAY THE GRIP WITH HIS FREE FOOT AGAINST THE SHOULDER! AND NOW A SCRAMBLE FOR POSITION ENSUES!!! MILES TAYLOR COMES AWAY WITH THE BACK AND HE LOOKS FOR THE LAST BREATH! HE HAS CHRISTOPHER TURTLED UP AS HE LOOKS FOR THE REAR NAKED CHOKE!!!

Wilson: BUT SABERTOOTH DOESN’T ALLOW HIM TO GET BOTH HOOKS IN! HE BLOCKS THE SUBMISSION AND TOSSES TAYLOR OVER HIS SHOULDER FOR THE SNAPMARE! HERE’S CHRIS OFF THE ROPES… SICK KICK!!! THE RUNNING SINGLE LEG DROPKICK LANDS SQUARE FROM CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH!!! CHRISTOPHER RISES TO FEET PRACTICALLY ERUPTING WITH ADRENALINE AND NOW HE STOMPS THE CANVAS, GROWLING AT MILES TAYLOR TO GET UP! HE’S LOOKING TO END IT RIGHT HERE AS HE PREPARES TO HIT THE BROKEN TOOTH RUNNING KNEE…

(“Neo Tokyo” by Scandroid - Dance With The Dead Remix - hits the speakers to gasps from the crowd. A heedful Christopher Sabertooth turns to face the ramp, scanning vigilantly for danger.)

Stephens: THAT’S MATTHEW’S MUSIC!!! BUT WHERE IS HE!? Christopher Sabertooth is on his guard fearing another assault from the enigmatic Matthew. But I can’t see him anywhere. Sabertooth has dropped all his attention from this match to see off this threat but he is not sure where it is going to come from.

Wilson: HOLD IT! SOME PSYCHO JUST LEAPT OUT OF THE AUDIENCE! IT’S MATTHEW! HE’S HERE! MATTHEW HOPS UP ONTO THE APRON BUT SABERTOOTH CLOTHESLINES HIM BACK DOWN! CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH IS PUMPED! HE’S READY CATCH A MEASURE OF REVENGE HERE BUT HE HAS TO REMEMBER THAT THIS MATCH IS STILL LIVE! MILES TAYLOR TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE DISTRACTION TO CATCH CHRISTOPHER FROM BEHIND!!!

Stephens: NOT LIKE THIS!!! MILES TAKES A PAGE OUT OF HIM STABLEMATE SȂNGKȂT’S PLAYBOOK WITH AN INVERTED HEADLOCK TAKEOVER! AND FROM HERE HE MAKES THE TRANSITION! MT ULTRA!!! HE HAS THE WRIST-CLUTCH CROSS ARMBREAKER LOCKED IN TIGHT, RIGHT IN THE CENTRE OF THE RING! CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH HAS NOWHERE TO GO! HE HAS NO CHOICE! HE TAPS!!! HE TAPS!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“The Broken” by Fireball Ministry hits the speakers as Miles Taylor stands to stare down with Matthew. After a few moments Miles sneers, rolls out of the ring and turns sharing some disdainful choice words with Christopher Sabertooth as he heads up the ramp.)

Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by way of submission… MILES TAYLOR!!!

Wilson: AND HE DOES IT AGAIN! The Phantom TRoupe have honestly struck gold in bringing this kid to Japan. Two academic victories on the bounce. And a whole lot of momentum going forward. This is excellent.

Stephens: Academic? Sabertooth was in the driver’s seat before being distracted. If it wasn’t for that Matthew then the result could have been very, very different.

Wilson: Really?

Stephens: Yes, really.

Wilson: And? Miles might have been alarmed by it too. Why does Christopher have the monopoly on being distracted. Oh! I know. Because he ALLOWED himself to get distracted. Christopher Sabertooth took his eye off the ball. Miles Taylor kept focus and did what he had to do. Simple as that. I’d repeat “Academic” again but seriously you don’t need a degree for this, Stephens. God damn…

Stephens: Wait… MATTHEW JUST SLID INTO THE RING! HE’S NOT DONE HERE! SABERTOOTH SHOVES AWAY THE YOUNG BOY HELPING HIM UP TO GET AT HIM BUT HE’S TOO SLOW! CODECRACKER!!! MATTHEW HITS THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBUSTER AND NOW HE’S DRAGGING CHRISTOPHER BACK UP! MATTHEW GETS THE COBRA CLUTCH CINCHED IN AND THRASHES SIDE TO SIDE AS HE SQUEEZES THE LIFE OUT OF CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH!

(“Money, Power, Fame” by contRoVersy begins to play as Jaywalker emerges from backstage flanked by Penance and Matias Navarro. He waves his arms and orders both to rush down to the ring.)

Wilson: WHAT THE HELL!?

Stephens: WHAT ARE TRES COMAS CLUB DOING HERE!?

Wilson: RIGHT! AREN’T THEY BUSY KICKING NINE BELLS OUT OF EACHOTHER!?

Stephens: MATTHEW GETS THE HELL OUT OF DODGE! He makes his escape back out through the crowd leaving Sabertooth behind, cornered by Penance and Navarro. This looks bad… What do these guys even want?

Wilson: I guess we are about to find out, Stephens. Jaywalker steps into the ring as Penance and Navarro haul Sabertooth up to his feet. And… Jaywalker holds out a hand? He’s asking Sabertooth to shake it. Christopher looks side to side in uncertainty. But now smile starts to creep over his face. Sabertooth and Jaywalker start to laugh together like two maniacal movie villains as Penance continues to breathe creepily over them. SABERTOOTH SHAKES THE HAND!!!

Stephens: SO THAT’S IT! It looks like Jaywalker has something to say as he calls for a mic. It is promptly brought to him by a young boy.

Jaywalker: The thing that separates the Tres Comas Club from all the other factions in SSW is that we alone understand the true value of competition. In fact, I could put a number on it for you. In any situation, I can tell when the expected profits of an investment outweigh the risks… And I also know when it is time to hold my hands up, step away from the table and cut my losses. As one of the principal financial backers of the Tres Comas Club, I made no small investment in GREED as a possible star and as my chosen face of the brand. I think it is fair to say that GREED could not uphold his end of the bargain. But that is fine. It was always a calculated risk. That’s just business for you. That’s competition. And it is nothing that I am not already used to. Every good businessman knows how to adapt to changes in the market and make new investments for the future. That is why tonight I am pleased to announce the forging of a new partnership. To the man who has so early made enemies in SSW, I extend my contractual friendship. Jaywalker… Christopher Sabertooth… The FUTURE of the Tres Comas Club.

(Christopher Sabertooth strikes a pose with his new allies as the camera cuts to backstage. Matthew is seen sauntering down the hall with a smile across his face before being stopped by Jacob Senn.)

Senn: JUST WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING!?

Matthew: Troubleshooting a problem.

Senn: Listen, you smartass… You’ve just walked through the door. You haven’t even had your first match yet and you are already causing me a problem.

Matthew: Well?... Fix it.

Senn: Heh. Be careful what you wish for. Just so you know, I have just arranged a match for you next week. Jessykah Von Schwarzburg, a German cage fighter. She comes highly recommended. Good luck…

Matthew: No need… Target acquired.

(Matthew walks happily passed leaving Jacob Senn shaking his head.)

Senn: Alright, time to check the fax, I guess…

(The camera pans towards the ring area as it has been cleared from the participants of the last match with Saya Takada taking to the center of the ring for the upcoming bout.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall… AND IS A BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B BLOCK MATCH!!!

(“Sugar” by System of a Down echoes throughout the arena with a mixed reaction coming from the fans in attendance with Damien Walker stepping out onto the stage with a scowl on his face. He looks out towards the sea of people with a confident grin before he walks down the ramp to make his way towards the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Defiance, Ohio… he weighed in tonight at 209 pounds… representing Ronin… “THE LOOSE CANNON”... DAAMMMIIIEEEENNNNN WAALLLKKKEEEERRRRR!!!

Mark Stephens: Damien Walker walks into his first Best In The World series match with quite a lot to prove not only to those in attendance here tonight and viewing around the world, but to his own faction brothers and sisters in Ronin to prove himself! After his failed attempt to defend the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championships, he hasn’t had much of a chance to prove himself to the faction, but tonight and this entire tournament could be the moment where he stands tall as one of the people to make a tremendous impact!

(“Du Hast” by Rammstein blasts from the speakers with the crowd in attendance not thrilled to witness the arrival of Falke Halstenberg to the ring as he looks out to the crowd with a smile on his face, walking down the ramp with all the confidence in the world as he walks up the steel steps inside of the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing his opponent, he is from Hamburg, Germany… weighing in at 235 pounds… representing The Phantom Troupe… “THE RING MASTERMIND”... FAALLLKKKKEEEEE HAALLLSSSTTTEEENNNBBBEEERRRRGGGGG!!!

Daniel Wilson: A man that has been taking his strides towards improving himself under the diligence and guidance of The Phantom Troupe, Falke Halstenberg walks into this match with confidence in knowing that he will be exiting tonight’s match with two points for himself! Tonight, this could be his moment to shine and make a statement that he’s coming for that title opportunity at Wrestle Spirit!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The bell has been called for this match to start with Ronin and Phantom Troupe members battling inside of this Best In The World Series conflict WITH BOTH MEN SPRINTING TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER WITH THEM BOTH LANDING WITH SINGLE LEG DROPKICKS RIGHT INTO EACH OTHER’S FACE! Both men drop from the impact of the kicks to the canvas and start to hold their chins from the pain they have been feeling BUT SUDDENLY THEY BOTH RISE AND STARE DOWN ONE ANOTHER WITH INTENSITY SHOOTING FROM THEIR EYES! Damien Walker strikes with an open palm strike against the face of Falke Halstenberg BUT FALKE RESPONDS WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE TO THE JAW BEFORE HE STARTS TO STAND RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET! Damien reels back from the impact BUT FIRES WITH A STRAIGHT RIGHT HAND INTO THE JAW OF FALKE AS HE RISES BACK TO HIS OWN FEET! Falke reels from the blow BUT FIRES BACK WITH A DEVASTATING GERMAN UPPERCUT TO THE JAW OF DAMIEN AS HE SCREAMS ON HIS FACE! Damien stumbles back from the huge blow BUT HE FIRES WITH A KNIFE-EDGE CHOP TO LIGHT UP THE CHEST OF FALKE BEFORE GOING IN FOR THE CHOP COMBINATION INTO HIM! HE KEEPS STRIKING WITH CHOPS AND ELBOWS INTO THE FACE OF FALKE AS DAMIEN SPINS AROUND FOR THE DISCUS ELBOW SMASH RIGHT INTO THE GERMAN’S FACE!

Daniel Wilson: NO! FALKE HALSTENBERG CATCHES DAMIEN WALKER’S ELBOW SMASH INTO A SIDE-HEADLOCK! FALKE USING THAT TECHNICAL BACKGROUND TO SQUEEZE HIS ARM AROUND THE NECK OF DAMIEN, BUT THE RONIN WARRIOR STARTS TO RUSH TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE FIRING THE GERMAN OFF INTO THE ROPES! Damien throws Falke into the ropes as he bounces off them RETURNING BACK TO HIM WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE THAT SENDS DAMIEN BACK INTO THE ROPES! Damien stumbles back from the impact into the ropes BUT USES THE MOMENTUM FROM THE ROPES TO RETURN HIMSELF WITH HIS OWN SHOULDER TACKLE TO SEND FALKE BACK INTO THE ROPES! Falke stumbles in the same manner from the power behind the shoulder tackle BUT FALKE INSTANTLY REBOUNDS BACK WITH ANOTHER SHOULDER TACKLE TO PUT INTO HIS OPPONENT! Damien stumbles back once more into the ropes HOWEVER HE RUSHES BACK WITH MORE OF A SPRINT TO GET MORE POWER BEHIND THIS SHOULDER TACKLE AS HE FINALLY FLOORS FALKE TO THE CANVAS WITH THIS ONE! Damien runs over into the ropes to gain some momentum from them BUT FALKE INSTANTLY ROLLS THROUGH UNDER THE LEGS OF DAMIEN IN STRIDE! Damien rushes back into the ropes as he returns back to Falke that goes for the leapfrog WITH DAMIEN CATCHING FALKE ON HIS SHOULDERS FOR WHAT COULD BE A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!

Mark Stephens: NO! FALKE HALSTENBERG DROPS DOWN BEHIND DAMIEN WALKER AND SHOVES HIM WITH ALL OF HIS STRENGTH INTO THE TURNBUCKLE! Damien smacks into the turnbuckle hard as he turns around to lean into the turnbuckle WITH FALKE RUSHING IN FOR THE TURNBUCKLE GERMAN UPPERCUT! HE LANDS IT! FALKE COLLIDES WITH THE MASSIVE UPPERCUT THAT KEEPS DAMIEN STUNNED IN THE TURNBUCKLE WITH FALKE PRODUCING A SMILE ON HIS FACE! Falke points over towards the opposite turnbuckle as he rushes across the ring LOOKING TO RETURN WITH A SECOND GERMAN UPPERCUT INTO DAMIEN! PUMP KICK! DAMIEN HAS JUST KICKED THE TASTE OUT OF THE MOUTH OF FALKE WITH THAT ONE AS DAMIEN HOLDS THE SIDE OF HIS JAW FROM THAT UPPERCUT! Damien turns his neck with a smile on his face while Falke rolls his way over towards the ring apron to try and escape The Loose Cannon’s maniacal spree BUT DAMIEN FOLLOWS AND REACHES OVER THE TOP ROPE TO PULL THE GERMAN TO HIS FEET! Damien has Falke on his feet BUT THE GERMAN SHOVES DAMIEN’S HANDS AWAY AND GOES FOR THE ELBOW STRIKE! NO! DAMIEN DUCKS UNDER THE STRIKE AND LANDS A POP-UP ENZIGURI INTO FALKE BEFORE HE LOOKS OVER TOWARDS THE ROPES! He rushes over towards the ropes LEAPING ON THE MIDDLE ROPE BEFORE FLYING BACK TOWARDS HALSTENBERG WITH THE SPRINGBOARD LARIAT! HE CONNECTS WITH THE LARIAT AND SENDS FALKE COLLAPSING TO THE OUTSIDE FROM IT!

Daniel Wilson: The new blood of The Phantom Troupe seems to be struggling with The Loose Cannon of Ronin as Damien Walker points outside of the ring SPRINTING ACROSS THE RING TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE HE FLIES THROUGH FOR THE SUICIDE DIVE! DAMIEN FLIES RIGHT INTO FALKE HALSTENBERG AND SENDS HIM SLAMMING RIGHT INTO THE BARRICADE! Damien stands up to his feet and looks around the ring with a smile on his face, pointing up in the air and then pointing down, right before he turns to strike with a couple of knife-edge chops right into the chest of Falke right before he sprints around the ring! He starts to make his way back to Falke RUSHING IN FOR A PAINKILLER ON THE OUTSIDE! RUNNING GERMAN UPPERCUT! FALKE HAS JUST MOWED RIGHT THROUGH DAMIEN WITH THE UPPERCUT AS HE SHOOTS UP WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE! Falke grabs Damien by the hair to drag him up with the referee calling for him to get back into the ring, dragging Damien over towards the ring apron as he throws him onto it, climbing onto it as he stomps onto his head before lifting him up! He hooks him by the neck as he lifts him high in the air LOOKING TO DROP HIM ON HIS HEAD WITH THE BRAINBUSTER ON THE RING APRON! SWEET MARY! FALKE SPIKES DAMIEN’S HEAD ON THE RING APRON WITH THAT BRAINBUSTER BEFORE HE LEANS ON THE APRON WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE! Damien is rolled back into the ring as he makes an attempt to try and push himself back onto his feet, but Falke rolls back in himself and is stalking his opponent from behind with a sinister smile plastered on his face! Damien finally makes it up to his feet WITH FALKE INSTANTLY LATCHING HIS HANDS AROUND THE WAIST OF WALKER FOR THE VERY GERMAN SUPLEX! HIGH ANGLE GERMAN SUPLEX! FALKE THROWS DAMIEN BACK ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND NECK AS HE BRIDGES HIM BACK FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!...

Mark Stephens: DAMIEN WALKER THROWS HIS SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS FOR THE KICK OUT WITH FALKE HALSTENBERG UNABLE TO PUT HIM AWAY WITH THAT VERY GERMAN SUPLEX! Falke stands up to his feet with Damien rolling around onto his chest with Falke grabbing Damien by the legs into a surfboard RIGHT BEFORE HE STOMPS HIS KNEES RIGHT INTO THE CANVAS! Damien holds his legs in agony from the stomp ONLY FOR FALKE TO RUSH IN TO GRAB HIS LEG IN FOR THE BERLIN WALL! FALKE HAS THE ELEVATED HALF BOSTON CRAB LOCKED IN WHILE HE PRESSES HIS KNEE AGAINST THE BACK OF DAMIEN! Falke rears back with the leg as Damien howls out in pain while attempting to reach out towards the ropes! Damien is hoping that he can find a way out of this submission, but Falke hopes that this grueling submission will be able to gift him with two points on his journey here in The Best In The World Series! Falke pulls as far as possible with The Berlin Wall as he can BUT DAMIEN STRIKE WITH A KICK TO THE FACE! ANOTHER KICK! A THIRD! A FOURTH! DAMIEN FIRES ONE LAST KICK TO FINALLY BREAK THE SUBMISSION FROM FALKE TO WHERE HE FINALLY STARTS TO CLIMB HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET! Falke shakes his head from the impact of those kicks as he turns around to see Damien SPRINTING FOR A GERMAN UPPERCUT! PUMP KICK! DAMIEN BLASTS FALKE IN THE FACE WITH THE PUMP KICK BEFORE HE SCOOPS THE GERMAN UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! Damien starts to walk his way over towards the turnbuckle RIGHT BEFORE HE SPRINTS IN WITH ALL OF HIS MIGHT! SUPER COLLIDER!

Daniel Wilson: MY GOODNESS! DAMIEN WALKER JUST DROVE FALKE HALSTENBERG INTO THE TURNBUCKLE WITH A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Damien could be on the path right here for two points himself! Damien rolls Falke out of the turnbuckle to drag him towards the center of the ring, throwing Falke up onto his shoulders, as he looks to the crowd wild eyes RIGHT BEFORE DROPPING FALKE WITH DROP DEAD! THE SIT-OUT FIREMAN’S CARRY FACEBUSTER RIGHT INTO THE CANVAS! THIS COULD BE IT! COULD DAMIEN BE WALKING OUT WITH THE PINFALL VICTORY? HE ROLLS FALKE ON HIS SHOULDERS FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOO!!!...

Mark Stephens: NOOOO! FALKE HALSTENBERG THROWS HIS SHOULDER UP FROM THE PIN JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! Damien Walker stands up with a fiery gaze directed towards The Phantom Troupe member as he stands on his feet, slicing his throat and pointing his thumb down, right before grabbing Falke by his head! He hooks him between his leg and grabs him by the arms LIFTING FALKE UP HIGH FOR THE CRANIAL CONTUSION! DOUBLE UNDE-- WAIT! FALKE DROPS DOWN AND WIGGLES OUT OF THE CRANIAL CONTUSION AS HE REBOUNDS OFF THE ROPES FOR A GERMAN UPPERCUT! Damien is stunned from the uppercut when Falke hooks him in between his legs LIFTING HIM UP FOR THE PILEDRIVER! FALKE BOUNCES DAMIEN ON HIS HEAD LIKE A BASKETBALL BEFORE ROLLING TO HIS FEET! Falke points down towards Damien as he calls for this match to be finished, right before he sprints towards the ropes while Damien attempts to rise from his feet, Falke returning AS HE LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT! FALKE NAILS ALL OF THE CURB STOMP ONTO DAMIEN BEFORE HE ROLLS HIM ON HIS SHOULDERS FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Du Hast” by Rammstein plays in the background with Falke Halstenberg standing up to his feet with a smile on his face, ordering the referee to stand beside him while pointing to his wrist, as the referee holds his hand high in the air.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner… FAALLLKKKKEEEEE HAALLLSSSTTTEEENNNBBBEEERRRRGGGGG!!!

Mark Stephens: There you have it, folks! Two points have been added to the total of The Phantom Troupe newcomer known as Falke Halstenberg! He advances further throughout the tournament and makes his way towards potentially being known as the challenger for the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Spirit! Congratulations are in order for him, but Damien sure did put up a fight!

Daniel Wilson: As much as I might want to agree with you, these matches aren’t about the performance. These matches are about the result and right now, Falke sits comfortably with two points from the way that he has taken care of business. Maybe Damien might want to take notes from him after a performance like this.

Mark Stephens: While these two clear the ring, we have been given permission to speak with the former SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion and the winner of her match in last week’s Best In The World Series A Block, Aria Jaxon! She is backstage preparing for some press conferences to build towards Event Horizon and The Best In The World Series! Aria… how does it feel to know that you are one of the leaders in your block in regards to points?

(The camera pans over towards a backstage locker room that has been devoted solely to Aria Jaxon, having makeup done unto her by one of the stagehands as Gronk stands in the background as her bodyguard, shooing away the guy in makeup before she looks at the commentator’s booth with a smile on her face.)

Aria Jaxon: How does it feel to know something that I’ve already known when this entire tournament started? Last week against Masanori Kawada went exactly as I planned for it to be… me walking out with two points and one step closer to reclaim the championship that was stolen from me by that Shoot Nation scum. With the support of The Phantom Troupe by my side, that will be a reality when I’m the one headlining Wrestle Spirit.

Daniel Wilson: Aria Jaxon, The Queen of Strong Style Wrestling, I am such a massive fan of yours! After witnessing what you have done to Masanori Kawada, do you think there is anyone in the A Block that will give you a challenge for that throne of yours? Maybe even some of the members of The Phantom Troupe that you might face along the way?

Aria Jaxon: This tournament belongs to no one else but Aria Jaxon! There might be some difficult challenges or hurdles, but there is NO WAY that I’m not going to be the one tha-- WHAT THE?!

(The door is heard to be swung open WITH MASANORI KAWADA FLYING THROUGH THE AIR WITH A SPEAR OF JUSTICE RIGHT INTO ARIA JAXON THAT TAKES HER OUT OF HER SEAT!)

Mark Stephens: OH MY GOODNESS! IT’S MASANORI KAWADA! KAWADA HAS JUST SPEARED ARIA OUT OF HER CHAIR AND IS JUST DRIVING HIS FISTS INTO HER FACE! He has to be fuming from the way that he had lost to Aria as she used The Phantom Troupe to her disposal to win the match BUT GRONK SNATCHES KAWADA FROM BEHIND AND THROWS HIM RIGHT INTO THE WALL! Gronk grabs Kawada by the throat and drags him out of the wall LIFTING HIM UP AND DROPPING HIM ON HIS KNEE WITH THE CHOKEBREAKER! GRONK DROPS KAWADA RIGHT ONTO HIS KNEE WITH KAWADA TURNING INSIDE OUT! Kawada holds his spine as he tries to get to his feet BUT ARIA COMES FROM BEHIND AND STOMPS HIS HEAD INTO THE FLOOR WITH A CURB STOMP! Aria drops down to a knee with a smile on her face as she pulls his head up off the floor to whisper in his ear!

Aria Jaxon: You think that I’m going to let this slide, Kawada? You’d think that you’d have been done with The Phantom Troupe after you handled John Doe? No… we’re far from done with you. If you thought what John Doe did to you was awful, just wait until I’m finished with you, Kawada. You’ll be wishing for his return.

(Aria Jaxon stands up and starts to walk with Gronk out of the locker room, leaving Masanori Kawada by himself in the ring, and the camera returning back inside of The Kamei Arena Sendai.)

(With the fans clapping and cheering, a graphic for the SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship is shown on the titantron with the camera turning over towards Saya Takada.)

Saya Takada: The following match is scheduled for ONE FALL! And is for the STRONG STYLE WRESTLING JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

(The camera cuts to a wide shot of the arena when “Long Live the Chief” by Jidenna hits a negative reaction from the crowd. Racer Smiles steps out on the stage, rips his shirt off and walks to the ring with Tomazeya following closely behind.)

Saya Takada: INTRODUCING FIRST! The challenger! From Montreal, Quebec Canada! He is the Chief Strongman weighing in at 98 kilograms!!!... RACERRRRR SMIIIIILEEEES!!!

Stephens: Racer Smiles looking to make history tonight being the first man to ever challenge for the SSW Jr. Heavyweight Championship on SSW television. He may be the first to win the belt under those circumstances as well.

Wilson: Which he may very well do! Last week he established dominance over the champion in a vicious assault! I wouldn’t be surprised if Virgo is still feeling the affects of that beat down in his defense tonight!

(The lights dim to “Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monáe as the crowd cheers. André Virgo steps out with a serious demeanor holding the SSW Jr Heavyweight Championship by his side. He’s wearing jeans and a bandana in place of his regular ring gear.)

Saya Takada: And his opponent! THE STRONG STYLE WRESTLING JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP! From Motown, USA! The Stolen Breath! ANDRÉ! VIR! GOOOOOO!!!!

Stephens: André looking like we’ve never seen him before. He’s staring down Tomazeya, the man who cost him the leadership of Tres Comas Club. The man who says André Virgo owes all of his success to him. The man who accused André Virgo of living in a fantasy world to escape his roots. And, he put Virgo up against the obstacle that is Racer Smiles.

Wilson: Tomazeya may be using Racer Smiles to send a message to anyone who crosses him that he may not be able to compete anymore but his mind is just as sadistic and influential as when he was a competitor. But if I’m Racer Smiles in a title opportunity I doubt I’m complaining!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: This thing is off and Virgo is studying Racer analyzing his situation. This is like being up against a massive guard dog who can grab you and throw you around like a ragdoll!

Wilson: I really think Racer’s strength often makes people disregard the intelligence he has for dismantling his opponents which he doesn’t seem too concerned about at this moment. Racer Smiles seems extremely comfortable in the ring with the champ right now as they circle the ring. Virgo looking for a point of attack!

Stephens: They go in for the lock up! RACER SMILES WITH EASE SHOVES VIRGO DOWN TO THE GROUND! You can see Tomazeya with a smile on his face at ringside!

Wilson: Virgo looking for a plan B! KNIFE EDGE CHOP! BUT RACER CATCHES THE ARM and transitions into a headlock! Wrenching and squee- VIRGO HOOKED THE LEG AND ROLLED RACER INTO A CRADLE!!!

Referee: ONE!!! TWO!!! THREE!!!

Stephens: RACER BREAKS OUT NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON! Virgo almost put this away before it started which may have not been wise on his part!

Wilson: Racer Smiles likely not to take any chances after that! Virgo scrambles to take advantage of the lull after the fall putting a chinlock on Smiles! But it doesn’t seem very effective. Racer simply standing up with Virgo on his back and walking to the middle of the- OH JEEZ!!!

Stephens: RACER JUST FLOPPED BACK FIRST SENDING VIRGO INTO THE MAT! Racer is sitting there laughing while the ref checks on a squirming and screaming Virgo! He might actually be hurt here!

Wilson: The crowd has gone silent. We might have to call this match here. Racer wants to keep going but the ref is trying to keep him at bay. Racer is yelling at the ref- wait a minute. Virgo is pulling himself up to his feet by the ropes! HE’S NOT DONE YET!

Stephens: He stumbles forward and turns Racer to face him! UPPERCUT! A SHOT RIGHT TO THE JAW OF RACER SMILES! Racer stumbles back! André follows it up! KNEE TO THE GUT OF RACER! RACER IS DOWN TO A KNEE! VIRGO RUNS FOR THE ROPES!

Wilson: COULD WE SEE A DRIVE-BY KICK!? NO! HUGE LARIAT FROM RACER SMILES SENDS VIRGO THROUGH THE AIR DOWN TO THE MAT!

Stephens: Virgo just trying and trying to plant his feet out in front of this tank but continues to get flattened! Racer Smiles DEADLIFTING VIRGO OFF THE GROUND up onto his shoulders! POWERBOMB!

Wilson: And he’s not done! Racer Smiles DEADLIFTING VIRGO BACK UP AGAIN FOR ANOTHER POWERBOMB! ONCE AGAIN! HE RUNS FOR THE CORNER AND TOSSES VIRGO WITH A BUCKLE BOMB INTO THE TURNBUCKLE!!! Virgo sliding down to the bottom rope in agony!

Stephens: The ref is pushing Racer away to pause the assault on- WAIT A MINUTE! WHAT THE HELL!

Wilson: THAT SLIMY TOMAZEYA PULLED OUT A RAILROAD SPIKE AND IS CARVING INTO THE FOREHEAD OF VIRGO FROM BEHIND! REF DO SOMETHING!

Stephens: THE OFFICIAL’S BACK WAS TURNED AND NOW TOMAZEYA IS ACTING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED WHILE VIRGO LOOKS LIKE HE’S ABOUT TO HAVE A BREAKDOWN TRYING TO USE HIS BANDANA TO WIPE AWAY THE BLOOD RUNNING DOWN HIS FACE!

Wilson: Racer doesn’t care as he CHARGES IN WITH A BOOT TO THE FACE OF VIRGO! VIRGO MIGHT BE OUT COLD!

Stephens: Racer not satisfied with the damage done! He’s deadlifting Virgo up and into what looks like a powerbomb position? NO! HE PILEDRIVED VIRGO HEAD FIRST INTO THE CANVAS! THIS CAN’T HAPPEN LIKE THIS! RACER GOES FOR THE COVER!

Referee: ONE!!! TWO!!! THRE-

Wilson: WHAT!? VIRGO SOMEHOW GOT THE SHOULDER UP! WHAT IS WITH THIS GUY TONIGHT!?

Stephens: Virgo showing a resilience here unlike what we’ve seen before! Smiles looking at Virgo’s now lifeless body angrily confused looking to Tomazeya who’s telling him to cover again! Let’s try again it seems!

Referee: ONE!!! TWO!!!

Wilson: NO USE! Virgo isn’t staying down from the beating he’s been dealt!

Stephens: Racer Smiles is at a loss right now. I don’t think he expected this. He’s dragging Virgo by the neck up to his feet! Lifting Virgo onto his shoulders in an ELECTRIC CHAIR! VIRGO IS FIGHTING IT THOUGH! Thinking fast Racer TOSSES ANDRÉ OFF TO CRASH LAND INTO THE REF!

Wilson: That must have been an honest mistake! Racer Smiles can’t win this with no ref!

Stephens: But he can use foreign objects! Like the folding chair that Tomazeya just slid into the ring!

Wilson: Maybe it’s so Racer Smiles doesn’t have to be on his feet while he waits for another official!

Stephens: Racer is grabbing the chair but ANDRÉ VIRGO GRABS THE LEG OF RACER SMILES AND BITES INTO HIS CALF! SMILES YELLS OUT IN AGONY USING THE CHAIR TO KNOCK VIRGO’S GRIP AND FREES HIS LEG!

Wilson: He follows up with a SWING! VIRGO EVADES IT! André rolls up to his feet and faces Smiles WHO SWINGS AGAIN! VIRGO DUCKS IT AND GOES AROUND FOR A LOW BLOW! RACER DROPS THE CHAIR AND FALLS TO THE GROUND!

Stephens: This match is getting ugly without the official. Virgo taking the chair for himself and looking at Tomazeya as he wipes the blood off his face and shakes his hands out in disgust before pointing at his former teacher with a smile... He lifts the chair over his head! THE EDGE OF THE CHAIR RIGHT INTO THE LOWER BACK OF RACER SMILES! ANOTHER SHOT TO THE BACK OF THE LEGS! INTO THE KNEES! SHOT AFTER SHOT! THIS IS GETTING HARD TO WATCH! VIRGO USING RACER AS A SURROGATE TO GET BACK AT TOMAZEYA FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF TRES COMAS CLUB! THE COMMENTS ABOUT VIRGO'S FAMILY! ALL OF THE ANGER COMING OUT RIGHT NOW AND RACER SMILES IS SCREAMING IN PAIN AS HE TAKES THE BRUNT OF IT!

Wilson: Oh God! Virgo is wrapping that chair around Racer's leg and staring a hole through Tomazeya who's expression is coldly emotionless. Racer is begging Virgo to stop but he's not listening! A STOMP CLOSING THE CHAIR ON RACER'S LEG FOLLOWED BY SCREAMS OF PAIN!

Stephens: Virgo pulls the chair off and wraps Racer's legs into THE INDOCTRINATOR!!! RACER IS TAPPING IMMEDIATELY!!! SOMEONE SEND AN OFFICIAL OUT HERE BEFORE VIRGO CRIPPLES THIS MAN!!!

Wilson: A REFEREE IS RUNNING DOWN TO THE RING SIGNALING FOR THE BELL!!! VIRGO RETAINED!

(DING! DING! DING!)

("Make Me Feel" by Janelle Monáe plays to a silent arena as the referee runs into the ring to pull André Virgo and Racer Smiles apart.)

Saya Takada: And you’re winner by way of submission… Still SSW Jr. Heavyweight Champion… ANDRÉ! VIR! GO!

Stephens: As gruesome as some of the matches we’ve seen in SSW have been, I don’t think any of them have been quite as disturbing as what we just witnessed. The referee quickly handed Virgo his belt and raised his hand before calling the medics over to help Racer Smiles.

Wilson: Look at Tomazeya though. He’s smiling like a kid on Christmas! Why the hell would he do that when his guy just got beaten within an inch of his career, and hopefully that’s not an optimistic statement.

Stephens: Tomazeya is a real piece of work. You never know what his true motivations are but it seems he found something in the result of that match to be proud of. All I can say is I don’t think the first SSW Jr. Heavyweight Championship defense on SSW television will be forgotten anytime soon.

(The camera shows André Virgo trying to wipe blood from his face and body as Young Lions holding his SSW Jr. Heavyweight Championship help him to the back and the camera fades to commercial break.)

(COMMERCIAL BREAK -- You have seen the Supremacy that Strong Style Wrestling has upon the wrestling industry. You have bore witness to the Domination that Strong Style Wrestling has brought to the world. However, the world will witness the newest PPV that SSW has to offer… EVENT HORIZON! Live on September 29, 2018, SSW broadcasts live from The Nagoya Dome the wrestling event that will leave everyone in awe! Mark it down on your calendar and make sure you don’t miss this event!)

(The show returns from commercial break as the camera pans towards the ring area with Saya Takada taking to the center of the ring for the upcoming bout.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall... AND IS A BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B BLOCK MATCH!!!

(‘Party Girl’ by McFly plays throughout the arena as Belle Kingsley runs out to cheers from the fans. She runs down the ramp, high-fiving kids and weirdo neckbeards as she makes her way down to the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, from Newark, New Jersey and weighing in at 120 pounds. She is “The Belle of The Ball”... BELLE KINGSLEY!!!

Mark Stephens: Well Belle looks full of energy tonight and there are no prizes for guessing why.

Daniel Wilson: She had a good night’s sleep?

Stephens: Well… I’m sure that helped but what I really had in mind was her emphatic victory over Kikyo Himura at Domination. She’s come a long way to proving that she can get things done without relying on a tag team partner to support her. Now she has all the chance in the world to establish herself as a singles star in the Best In The World Series.

(‘The Wreckoning’ by Nonpoint erupts from the speakers to jeers from the crowd as Scott Oasis enters wearing an array of BOB de Japón merchandise including a hoodie, sweatbands, and a pair of limited edition Air Shaqs.)

Saya Takada: And her opponent, from Baltimore, Maryland and weighing in at 270 pounds. He is “The Iceman”... SCOTT OASIS!!!

Wilson: If she can even come away from this one match with a win I think Belle will have just about established herself but let’s be real… Scott Oasis is a monster more than twice her weight. He’s inhuman athlete and a veteran of this sport. HE OUTMUSCLED GRONK!!! So I’m sorry kiddos but let’s just pray that Belle can even compete come round 2.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: We are underway as these two competitors begin to circle. Scott Oasis looks brimming with confidence as you might expect but Belle is looking cagier as she weighs how to deal with the mountainous task ahead of her. OASIS SHOOTS IN FOR THE TAKEDOWN! Kingsley sprawls well but almost gets lifted off her feet anyway as Scott gets the underhooks in. Belle just about slips out and backs away, creating distance once again.

Wilson: That is all that she can do to drag this one out. The sheer physicality of Scott Oasis has Belle Kingsley on the back foot and without many ideas here. In just about every dimension, Belle falls short against The Measuring Stick himself. Hell, I’ll say it. Even cup size. Scott Oasis’ enormous pectorals are quite honestly vulgar but just you try and find a sports bra that can hold them.

Stephens: What are you tal-BELLE SNAPS A SCYTHING LOW KICK TO THE LEG! SHE GOES DOWN THERE AGAIN, TRYING TO DISRUPT SCOTT’S SOLID BASE WITH SOME SWIPING EDUCATED FEET WITH DEGREES TO THE KNEES! OASIS IS LOOKING BOTHERED BY THOSE STINGING SHOTS AS BELLE FIRES AGAIN - BUT SCOTT CAUGHT IT!!! KINGSLEY ALLOWED HERSELF TO BECOME TOO PREDICTABLE AND OASIS CATCHES THE LEG! HE PULLS HER IN CLOSE… EXPLODER SUPLEX!!! BELLE KINGSLEY IS TOSSED THE FULL BREADTH OF THE RING AND LANDS RIGHT ON THE BACK OF HER NECK! THAT WAS NASTY!!!

Wilson: Belle doesn’t even know what hit her. She needs the assistance of the ropes to rag herself back to a vertical base but leaves herself cornered. Here comes Scott… AND HE CRUSHES KINGSLEY AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE PAD WITH A HUGE CORNER CLOTHESLINE! Belle almost collapses out of the corner but Oasis grabs her by the arm AND WHIPS HER HARD TOWARD THE OPPOSITE CORNER! BELLE HITS IT WITH SO MUCH MOMENTUM THAT SHE IS SENT FLIPPING ALL THE WAY OVER THE CORNER! KINGSLEY LANDS ON HER FEET ON THE APRON AND RACES ALONG IT - AND OASIS DECAPITATES HER WITH THE CLOTHESLINE!!!

Stephens: Kingsley drops down painfully to ringside. Scott Oasis slides out after her, a wide grin adorning his face - he is enjoying this. Grabbing Kingsley by the hair, Oasis drags her to a vertical base before scooping her up… AND OASIS LAUNCHES KINGSLEY INTO THE BARRICADE! THE STEEL RAILS COLLAPSE UNDERNEATH HER AND KINGSLEY IS LEFT WRITHING IN AGONY!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!...

Wilson: The count has begun but Scott Oasis pays it no mind. HE ISN’T DONE PUNISHING KINGSLEY! HE BRINGS HER UP AGAIN, TAXIING BELLE CLOSER TO THE RING AS HE FORCES HER HEAD BETWEEN HIS LEGS AND… OH GOD! SCOTT HOISTS KINGSLEY UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS IN THE POWERBOMB POSITION! HE IS LOOKING TO SLAM HER SPINE RIGHT ACROSS THE EDGE OF THE APRON BUT BELLE REALISES THAT SHE IS IN PERIL! SHE STARTS TO HAMMER AWAY WITH FOREARMS TO THE SKULL OF SCOTT OASIS, JUST LOOKING TO MAKE HIM FLINCH! AND SHE DOES IT! HURRICANRANA! THE HURRICANRANA SENDS SCOTT OASIS HEAD FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST! A DRAMATIC REVERSAL HERE BY BELLE KINGSLEY!

Referee: FOUR!... FIVE!... SIX!... SEVEN

Stephens: Scott is dazed. He staggers his way back onto his feet too quickly and ends up stumbling back off balance. He remains on two feet only by virtue of the guard rail behind him that he’s using for support. AND HERE’S BELLE AGAIN WITH A MISSILE DROPKICK OFF THE APRON!!! SCOTT IS SENT STRAIGHT OVER THE RAILS AND SPILLS INTO THE CROWD AS CHAIRS SLIDE AND SCUTTLE OUT OF THE WAY! Belle rolls back into the ring, content to leave it to the count here.

Referee: EIGHT!... NINE!... TEN!... ELEVEN!...

Wilson: The young boys have gathered to check on Scott Oasis… AND THEY START TO SCATTER! AN ENRAGED SCOTT OASIS HAULS HIMSELF BACK OVER THE BARRICADE AND STARTS TO STAGGER BACK TO THE RING! He slides in, beating the count with time to spare BUT HERE IS KINGSLEY WITH A SOCCER KICK TO THE RIBS! SHE START STOMPING DOWN ON THE BACK OF SCOTT OASIS’ HEAD AND NECK, JUST HOPING THAT HE WILL STAY DOWN BUT IT WILL NOT BE THAT EASY! OASIS TACKLES KINGSLEY AROUND THE WAIST AND DRIVES HER UP AGAINST THE ROPES! HE GOES FOR THE SHOULDER THRUST BUT BELLE LIFTS HERSELF OVER IT AND ROLLS CLEAR OVER OASIS’ OWN BACK! SCOTT TURNS - AND EATS A GAMENGIRI THAT LANDS FLUSH!

Stephens: This is the opening that Belle needs. She races off the ropes. DUCKS THE LARIAT FROM OASIS AND HANDSPRINGS OFF THE OPPOSING ROPES FOR THE BACK ELBOW! IT CRUNCHES INTO THE SIDE OF OASIS HEAD BUT - MY GOD - HE’S CAUGHT HER! HE ATE THAT BLOW BUT STAYS UP AND MANAGES TO RAISE KINGSLEY WITH THE ARMS AROUND HER WAIST… DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS!!! OASIS HOOKS THE LEG AND THAT COULD BE THAT!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!...

Wilson: Kingsley just about kicks out but I don’t know if that is only academic here. Oasis starts to draw her to her feet and Kingsley isn’t looking like much of a threat as she feebly jabs him in the midsection. Scott will quite happily absorb those all day as he prepares the pumphandle. SCOTT HOISTS BELLE UP FOR THE RELAPSE! BUT SHE STRUGGLES FREE! VICTORY ROLL!!! IT’S ONLY HALF COMPLETED AS BELLE FAILS TO PULL SCOTT OFF HIS FEET AND FINDS HERSELF LYING HARMLESSLY BELOW HIM! OASIS CATCHES THE LEGS AND SEATS DOWN TO STACK HER UP!!!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THRE-

Stephens: BELLE KICKS OUT AGAIN BY THE VERY SKIN OF HER TEETH! BOOTH COMPETITORS SCRAMBLE FOR POSITION BUT BELLE’S UP FIRST! SHE HITS WICKED ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO THE SIDE OF SCOTT’S HEAD AND THAT HAS ROCKED HIM! HE CAN BARELY LIST HIMSELF OFF HIS HANDS AND KNEES WITH BELLE HITTING THE REBOUND… SPIKE HURRICANRANA NAILS HIS FOREHEAD INTO THE CANVAS AND THE MOMENT IS ALL WITH BELLE HERE! SHE HANDSPRINGS INTO THE ROPES COMING BACK FOR THE FATEFUL FALL!!! BUT OASIS BLOCKS IT! NOW HE HAS BELLE FROM BEHIND AND RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS HER! HE THROWS HER UP - SEEK AND DESTROY!!! BELLE KINGSLEY BOUNCES UNCONSCIOUS OFF THE TOP OF HER HEAD AND SCOTT OASIS MAKES THE COVER!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘The Wreckoning’ by Nonpoint begins to play but is almost drowned out completely by the boos of the fans. Scott Oasis rolls out of the ring to celebrate his victory as Belle Kingsley is attended to by ringside officials.)

Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by way of pinfall… SCOTT OASIS!!!

Wilson: What did I tell you? Belle Kingsley just couldn’t measure up and Scott Oasis takes all the points. He’s a real possibility to go ALL THE WAY and win this competition, and you can quote me on that.

Stephens: It is difficult to argue in the form he is in. Although, we have to give some credit to Belle here. Result aside, this one was closer than you’d have called it at the beginning. There is a real sense that she is coming into her own and we could see some big things from Kingsley in the coming weeks.

(Scott Oasis starts to walk his way up the ramp with a smile on his face, proud at the way that he had earned himself two points in the tournament, with Belle Kingsley helped out of the ring and escorted out of the arena as she has a face of disappointment plastered on her face.)

(The camera opens back to the ring. “S.O.A.R” by Devour The Day hits the speakers as Jacob Senn enters and makes his way down to the ring, microphone in hand.)

Wilson: Ah our commander in chief. I remember he had something to say tonight… What was it again?

Stephens: We weren’t given a lot of information ahead of time, but my understanding is he has a big announcement pertaining to Tarah Nova and the future of Ronin.

Wilson: Sounds ominous…

(A young boy holds the ropes open as Jacob Senn enters the ring. He steps out into the centre before raising the microphone to his mouth.)

Senn: Well, I will just go ahead and say it… Tarah Nova has requested her release from SSW.

Stephens & Wilson: WHAT!?!?

(Murmurs start to fill the crowd. Jacob waits for them to quiet down before continuing to speak.)

Senn: After her failure to adequately represent Ronin in her defeat to Khmaoch Sȃngkȃt at Domination. Tarah Nova has personally decided to take an indefinite hiatus from the sport. She will of course be missed. However, departure leaves immediate concerns regarding the future of Ronin. The group has been left leaderless and threadbare compared to the other factions in regards to membership. This is a time of transition and restructuring. But after much deliberation taking into account the recent performances of those in the faction, a decision has been made on who will take on the challenge of donning the helm during this difficult time. Ladies and gentlemen, may I welcome down to the the ring the NEW leader of Ronin…

(“White Knuckles” by Alter Bridge hits as Kai Stevens and Brian Church enter the stage laughing together. They descend the ramp, buoyed with pride and confidence as they Join Jacob Senn in the ring. Jacob hands Kai the microphone.)

Kai: Oh how quickly things change, am I right? Mere weeks ago I was frustrated. I mean, there are better words for it. Disrespected. Patronised. Made out to be a junior member of this roster, little more than a young boy who ought defer to his elders. But I told you, didn’t I? I told each and every FUCKING one of you, out here and in the back, that sooner rather than later you will all be forced to respect the threat that I am. Now very few people believed what I had to say at the time. But unlike Tarah Nova, when I say I am going to do something, I follow through. Everything I have said has become reality and I really have to say… I surprise even myself. This has all happened faster than even I expected. It just goes to show that we can all do with a little more faith in the fact that Kai Stevens is everything and more than I say. I am the best this promotion has to offer. I am The Best In The World! That much will be proven beyond all reasonable doubt in due time, but for now that is not what I came here to talk about. I just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page and that everybody understands just how different I am from my predecessor. First, I am more persistent. While she gave up so easily, I will not back down until I have reached the top. Second, I really don’t give much of a damn about “representing” Ronin. I am only here for number one. I have said as much since day one. So if any of the rest of Ronin can make yourselves useful to me, that’s just dandy. But if you can’t? Stay out of my fucking way.

(Kai Stevens pauses for a moment.)

Kai: Has that sunk in yet? Good. Because here is the third thing that separates me from Tarah Nova… I have already achieved what she failed to do. Just last week, I pinned Khmaoch Sȃngkȃt clean, right in the centre of this very ring. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why tonight you are receiving two announcements for the price of one. Kai Stevens is the new head of Ronin but what is more important… Kai Stevens is to be YOUR NEXT SSW HERITAGE CHAMPION!!!

(Kai Stevens drops the mic and starts making his exit with Brian Church as “White Knuckles” by Alter Bridge starts to sound them out. )

Stephens: Well that has left us with a lot to process. Tarah Nova is gone. The prodigious Kai Stevens continues his meteoric rise to fill her place at the top of Ronin. It feels like the landscape of SSW is changing right before our eyes here tonight.

Wilson: Don’t forget the most important announcement. Kai Stevens has thrown down the gauntlet to Khmaoch Sȃngkȃt, challenging him for the SSW Heritage Championship in light of Kai’s victory last week. That’s ambitious…

Stephens: Well h’s beaten him once. We may yet have more changes on the way it seems.

Wilson: Easy there. Kai got lucky the first time but you just know that Sȃngkȃt will double down if this goes ahead. I’ll make a habit of not betting against Khmaoch but one thing I will say. Stevens could be the toughest challenger Sȃngkȃt has had to face.

(Jacob Senn stays behind a few moments watching Stevens and Church out before following backstage to clear the ring.)

(The camera pans towards the ring area as it has been cleared from everyone that inhabited it before with Saya Takada taking to the center of the ring for the upcoming bout.)

Saya Takada: The following contest IS YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING… AND IT IS A BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B BLOCK MATCH!!!

(“Cold Hard Cash” by contRoVersy blasts from the speakers as the crowd starts to be disappointed on the arrival of Cassius Corleone, looking throughout the arena with a focused look on his face, as he walks down the ramp to make his way into the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Los Angeles, California… he weighed in tonight at 220 pounds… representing Tres Comas Club and The One True Pairing… “THE GOLDEN GOD”... CAASSSSSSIIIUUUUSSSSS COORRRLLLEEEOOONNNNEEEEE!!!

Mark Stephens: What started out a simple B Block tournament match in The Best In The World Series, it has transformed into something entirely different throughout tonight! Cassius has not only two points in the tournament to look forward towards with a victory, but if he can upset the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion, he will have earned himself an opportunity to regain the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championships at Event Horizon!

Daniel Wilson: THE LOVEBIRD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS, YOU MEAN! Cassius could be walking out of here with everything that he has ever hoped for, but can he be able to overcome the reigning SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion? Will he be able to do what many are thinking will be impossible for a tag team wrestler like him?

(“Just Another Hero” by Yuki Hayashi begins to play as a masked Jaydayne Pendragon in seiza position is slowly elevated from beneath the stage platform. Once reaching level ground, he remains in position to pay tribute to the arena and he lifts his head to remove his mask. He cradles the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder before he runs to the ring, where once he slides into the middle greets the audience by raising the championship in the air with pride, before he looks over towards Cassius.)

Saya Takada: Introducing his opponent, he is from Westminster, England… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is the REIGNING SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP… representing Shoot Nation… “RED STRIFE”... JAAYYYDDDAAAYYYNNNNEEEEE PEENNNDDDRRRAAAGGGOOOONNNNN!!!

Daniel Wilson: This man has got to be the biggest idiot that I know because his pride is about to make sure that his title reign transforms into a short one. This man has challenged the entire B Block to defeat him and if they do, they earn a championship opportunity at his SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship! He’s lucky that Cassius has made a bargain for the SSW Lovebird Tag Team Championships instead of the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship, but he needs to set the precedent for the tournament!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The main event has been called to start from the referee with Jaydayne Pendragon making his charge towards Cassius Corleone LOOKING FOR A BICYCLE KICK RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE! CASH DUCKS UNDER THE KICK AND SHOVES JAYDAYNE FROM BEHIND! Jaydayne quickly turns his attention back towards his opponent WITH CASH INSTANTLY SLIDING UNDERNEATH THE ROPES AND GOING TO THE OUTSIDE! Cash walks outside the ring with a smile on his face as the referee is ordering him to get back into the ring, chuckling at Jaydayne as he starts to climb the steel steps, entering the ring as he stands in front of the champion SLAPPING HIM IN THE FACE AS AN ACT OF TOTAL DISRESPECT! Cash nods his head in pride with that action BUT JAYDAYNE STRIKES WITH AN ELBOW TO HIS FACE! Cash holds his face almost like he was stabbed in it as he starts to retreat through the ropes, but Jaydayne grabs him by the boot to pull him in LANDING ANOTHER ELBOW STRIKE AS HE STARTS TO FIRE WITH THE COMBINATION! Jaydayne strikes with elbows and kicks RIGHT BEFORE HE SPINS AROUND FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO CASH’S FACE! CASH DUCKS UNDER THE KICK ONCE MORE AS HE RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES TO REBOUND FOR THE HEAT-SEEKER LARIAT!

Daniel Wilson: CASSIUS CORLEONE LANDS WITH A MASSIVE IMPACT FOR THE LARIAT AS HE LOOKS AROUND WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE! Cash turns around and looks straight towards his opponent, Jaydayne Pendragon rising up to his feet as he spins around, with Cash sprinting in LOOKING FOR A SECOND HEAT-SEEKER LARIAT! CASH LANDS THE LARIAT ONCE MORE WITH JAYDAYNE COLLAPSING TO THE CANVAS! Cash looks down towards Jaydayne waiting for him to sit up to a seated position as he sprints back towards the ropes LOOKING FOR THE SLIDING ELBOW ONTO JAYDAYNE! JAYDAYNE SLIDES UNDERNEATH HIM BEFORE HE STANDS UP TO AVOID THE ELBOW! Jaydayne pops up to his feet with Cash rebounding off the ropes WHILE THE CHAMPION LEAPS UP IN THE AIR WITH THE LEAPFROG TO AVOID HIM! Jaydayne lands on his feet and spins around LOOKING FOR THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK INTO CASH! NO! CASH CATCHES HIMSELF ON THE ROPES TO AVOID GETTING MET WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE WHERE HE LOOKS FOR A THIRD HEAT-SEEKER LARIAT! ROUNDHOUSE KICK! JAYDAYNE STRIKES WITH THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK THAT SENDS CASH DOWN TO THE CANVAS AND ROLLING OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

Mark Stephens: Jaydayne Pendragon stands up on his feet as he looks throughout the arena with a smile on his face, pointing up in the air and towards Cassius Corleone at the outside, as he sprints towards the ropes RIGHT BEFORE HE LEAPS ONTO THEM FOR THE TRIANGLE MOONSAULT! JAYDAYNE LANDS THE MOONSAULT AS HE LANDS ON HIS FEET WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE! Jaydayne reaches down to grab Cash by the hair as he pulls him up BUT CASH SPINS HIM AROUND AND DRIVES HIM INTO THE BARRICADE RIGHT BEFORE TYING HIM UP ON IT BEFORE HE RUSHES BACK INTO THE RING! The referee starts the count with Cash looking to win this match via a count-out as he looks to gain a bit of a reprieve from the assault that he has suffered from the champion! This could be the way that he gains not only two points in the series, but a chance to reclaim the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championships!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!... FOUR!... FIVE!...

Daniel Wilson: Jaydayne Pendragon is doing everything to try and release himself from the barricade before he finally is able to free himself quite quickly! Cassius Corleone tries to pick himself as Jaydayne climbs up to the turnbuckle when he stands on his feet WHILE JAYDAYNE FLIES FOR THE MISSILE DROPKICK! HE CONNECTS WITH THE MISSILE DROPKICK IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD THAT SENDS HIM FLYING TOWARDS THE TURNBUCKLE AS HE KIPS RIGHT BACK UP TO HIS FEET! Jaydayne looks down towards Cash as he walks over towards the head of Cash, tucking his boot underneath the chin to lift Cash up to his feet LOOKING FOR THE REN RAZOR! CASH BLOCKS THE KICK AND HOOKS HIM IN FOR THE BACKBREAKER BEFORE FOLLOWING UP WITH THE STO! Cash flips back as he starts to lock towards the Koji clutch LOCKING HIM INTO THE VENI, VIDI, VICI AS HE PULLS HIM BACK FOR THE SUBMISSION ATTEMPT! HE PULLS BACK ONTO THE SUBMISSION AS HE TRIES TO CHOKE OUT THE CHAMPION FOR NOT ONLY THAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TAG TITLES, BUT IN HONOR OF HIS CHERRY BLOSSOM BACKSTAGE! YOU CAN DO IT, CASH! MAKE THE SHOOT NATION SCUM SUBMIT RIGHT BEFORE OUR VERY EYES!

Mark Stephens: Jaydayne Pendragon crawls his way over towards the bottom rope, doing his best to reach it with all of his ability, as he doesn’t know if he will be able to make the distance! Cassius Corleone keeps pulling onto the submission BUT JAYDAYNE REACHES OUT TO THE BOTTOM ROPE AND CLUTCHES ONTO IT! THE REFEREE COMES IN AND FORCES CASH TO RELEASE HIM FROM THE VENI, VIDI, VICI! Jaydayne grabs his throat to breathe from the choke as Cash exits through the middle rope CLIMBING UP TOWARDS THE TOP ROPE AS HE STANDS UP WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE! He starts to look down AS HE LEAPS FOR THE MAKE IT RAIN! DIVING ELBOW DROP, BUT JAYDAYNE LIFTS HIS LEGS UP IN TIME FOR HIM TO BE STUNNED! Jaydayne rolls up to his feet while Cash leans back into the turnbuckle before Jaydayne rushes in BLASTING CASH IN THE FACE WITH THE YAKUZA KICK! Cash collapses to the canvas with Jaydayne dragging him towards the center of the canvas as he looks out towards the crowd FLIPPING BACK FOR THE STANDING JOYEUSE! A STANDING VARIATION OF THE MOONSAULT DOUBLE KNEE DROP THAT ALMOST CAVES IN THE CHEST OF CASH! Jaydayne drops down and hooks in the leg of Cash LOOKING TO EARN HIS TWO POINTS RIGHT HERE IN THIS MATCH!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!...

Daniel Wilson: YES! CASSIUS CORLEONE IS STILL IN THIS AND HIS CHANCE TO COMPETE FOR THE SSW LOVEBIRD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE STILL INTACT! Jaydayne Pendragon sits up with a smile on his face, shaking his head at the determination that Cash has to walk out with that opportunity as he stands up to his feet, placing his foot underneath the chin of Cash to hoist him up to his feet! Jaydayne has Cash up to his feet AS HE LEAPS IN THE AIR FOR THE HITCHENS’ RAZOR! NOTHING! CASH STEPS OUT THE WAY AND RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES BEFORE HE SPRINTS IN FOR THE MONEYMAKER! WHOA! JAYDAYNE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY WITH CASH WILDLY MISSING THE ROLLING ELBOW SMASH WITH JAYDAYNE HIMSELF RUSHING TOWARDS THE ROPE FOR HIS OWN VARIATION IN THE MASTER SWORD! BIG BOOT! CASH BLASTS JAYDAYNE IN THE FACE WITH THE BIG BOOT THAT LEAVES JAYDAYNE ON HIS FEET IN A STUNNED TRANCE! Cash grabs Jaydayne by his head and pulls him between his legs, hooking him by his arms as he looks out to the crowd with a smile on his face while they plead for him not to do it, as he jumps in the air TO DRIVE JAYDAYNE ON HIS FACE WITH THE PEDIGREE! THIS IS IT! CASH HAS DONE IT! HE’S GOING TO EVENT HORIZON WITH SAKURA CORLEONE FOR THE TITLES! CASH ROLLS JAYDAYNE ON HIS SHOULDER AND HOOKS HIS LEG IN FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!

Mark Stephens: SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR! JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON IS MIRACULOUS ABLE TO KICK OUT OF THE PEDIGREE WHEN CASSIUS CORLEONE WAS A MILLISECOND AWAY FROM BEING THE VICTOR HERE TONIGHT! Cash stands back to his feet and looks out towards the crowd with a bitter look on his face as he screams that this is over GRABBING JAYDAYNE BY THE NECK AS HE HOISTS HIM UP TO HIS FEET! THIS IS GOING TO BE BAD FOR THE CHAMPION WITH CASH THROWING JAYDAYNE UP IN THE AIR FOR THE VERTICAL SUPLEX! HE’S LOOKING FOR THE GOLDEN GOD’S LAST GIFT! KNEE STRIKE! KNEE STRIKE! KNEE STRIKE! JAYDAYNE DROPS DOWN BEHIND CASH AND HOOKS HIS SHOULDERS IN FOR THE BACKSTABBER! CASH FALLS BACK ONTO THE KNEES OF THE CHAMPION BEFORE JAYDAYNE STARTS TO PULL HIMSELF ONTO HIS FEET! Jaydayne was able to find his way out of the predicament that could have ended his chance to walk out of here with two points in the tournament, but the champion starts to signal for the end while Cash rolls on his chest and starts to pick himself up! Cash starts to stand with Jaydayne sprinting in AS HE NAILS HIM WITH THE ISE-NO-KAMI! HEAT-SEEKER LARIAT! THE HEAT-SEEKER ALWAYS FINDS ITS TARGET AS CASH TURNS JAYDAYNE INSIDE OUT WITH THE LARIAT! Cash shakes his head a bit from the knee strikes as he starts to pull Jaydayne back to his feet HOOKING HIM BETWEEN HIS LEGS AGAIN FOR WHAT COULD ONLY BE A SECOND PEDIGREE THAT HE’S GOING TO CALL FOR! WAIT! JAYDAYNE IS FIGHTING OUT OF THE GRIP OF CASH BEFORE HE SLIDES UNDERNEATH HIS LEGS AND SPINS FROM BEHIND THE GOLDEN GOD! HITCHENS’ RAZOR! THE SPINNING WHEEL KICK RIGHT INTO THE BACK OF CASH’S HEAD SENDS HIM RIGHT DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS! JAYDAYNE HAS JUST DONE IT AND SHOWED WHY HE’S OUR PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION AS HE DROPS DOWN TO COVER HIM FOR THE PIN!

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!

Daniel Wilson: YES! YES! ABSOLUTELY YES! CASSIUS CORLEONE IS ABLE TO PLACE HIS FOOT ON THE BOTTOM ROPE TO GIVE HIM SALVATION IN THIS MATCH AND CONTINUING FIGHTING FOR HIS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH! Jaydayne starts to look as if he has had enough of this fight as he starts to exit the ring, walking over towards the turnbuckle as he starts to make his climb, looking down upon the rising Cash before he points in the air! JAYDAYNE MAKES HI-- UPPERCUT! CASH RUSHES TO THE ROPES AND DRIVES A EUROPEAN UPPERCUT TO THE CHIN OF JAYDAYNE BEFORE HE STARTS TO CLIMB HIS WAY ONTO THE TOP ROPE WITH HIM! Cash lands with a few elbow strikes to the back of Jaydayne’s neck as he starts to hook him by the arms LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THAT’S GOING TO BE AWESOME IF HE CAN HIT IT! A SENSE OF WORRY AND DREAD HAS TAKEN OVER THE KAMEI ARENA SENDAI, BUT CASH LEAPS BACK WITH JAYDAYNE IN HIS GRASP FOR A SUPER PEDIGREE! CASH LANDS THE PEDIGREE FROM THE TOP ROPE AND BURIES JAYDAYNE’S FACE RIGHT INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING! THIS IS IT! IT HAS TO BE OVER! CASH TURNS JAYDAYNE DOWN ONTO HIS SHOULDERS WHERE HE HOOKS THE CHAMPION’S LEG IN TO PUT HIM AWAY AND SCORE TWO POINTS! WILL HE DO IT?

Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Cold Hard Cash” by contRoVersy plays in the background with Cassius Corleone sitting up with a smile on his face, standing back to his feet as he orders the referee to raise his hand, as the referee grabs him by the wrist to do so.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner… CAASSSSSSIIIUUUUSSSSS COORRREEELLLEEEOOONNNNEEEEE!!!

Mark Stephens: NO WAY! THERE’S ABSOLUTELY NO WAY! CASSIUS CORLEONE HAS NOT ONLY SCORED TWO POINTS IN THE BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES, BUT HE HAS JUST UPSET THE SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION IN THE FIRST MATCH! I can’t believe that Cash could have had himself a championship match with this victory if he wanted it, but he has traded that opportunity in for a chance at the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championships at Event Horizon!

Daniel Wilson: THE SSW LOVEBIRD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THEIR WAY BACK INTO THE HANDS OF THE ONE TRUE PAIRING NOW! Cassius Corleone has just shocked the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets that could be thought of in recent memory, but this is what can happen in The Best In The World Series! EVERYONE is coming into this tournament to win and this is why I said, Jaydayne needs to watch his pride or he’ll be having a contender that will actually take that chance and snatch that title away from him!

Mark Stephens: However, this is all the time that we have for you with us here at Strong Style Wrestling! Tune in next week when we continue The Best In The World Series with the second round of A Block matches that are sure to be fights that you don’t want to miss! We thank you for watching!

(Cassius Corleone rushes over to the turnbuckle and stands onto it, kissing over towards the backstage as a sign to his Cherry Blossom, right before he looks the camera and mouths that he’s coming for the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship belts. Jaydayne Pendragon pulls himself together and notices that he has lost, clutching onto his SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship, as the face of disappointment overwhelms him as the camera fades to black… )