SSW: BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES 8/25/18

(The camera fades into The World Memorial Hall 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: Live from The World Memorial Hall in Kobe, Japan… WE ARE STRONG STYLE WRESTLING! Once again, we are going through The Best In The World Series with B Block taking the night by storm with their matches! Tonight’s main event is about to steal the show because it’s Shoot Nation fighting against Shoot Nation!

Daniel Wilson: The leader of Shoot Nation and the reigning SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion, Jaydayne Pendragon, competes against a woman that has been fighting to prove her value to the Shoot Nation members in Belle Kingsley! Both of these losers are looking to main event tonight, but let’s be real… it’s going to be a snorefest!

Mark Stephens: Yeah, but we have another pretty big match that’s bound to happen with the classic Shoot Nation and Phantom Troupe rivalry going at it with The Apparition looking to go to war with Falke Halstenberg to advance further in this tournament! All of this and more is set to happen, but we’re ready for action right now!

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

(“The Broken” by Fireball Ministry erupts from the speakers as Miles Taylor saunters onto the stage with a grey hoodie pulled up over his head. He stops at the top of the ramp, leaning back as he raises the finger to fans on either side. After a moment taking in the resulting reaction, he continues down to the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, from Kansas City, Missouri and weighing in at 221 pounds. He is “The Wonderkid”... MILES TAYLOR!!!

Mark Stephens: ‘Break… or be broken’. That is the mantra that this young man lives by. Make of that what you will but I will add that one thing that remains unbroken is Miles Taylor’s perfect SSW record. It might be early days to call it a streak but he has mailed in a couple of fine performances to ensure that he stands here tonight unbeaten. Can it continue?

(“King’s Dead” by Kendrick Lamar starts to ply from the sound system as Militiades marches out proudly form behind the curtain. He delivers a regal wave to the plebeians as he descends towards his opponent.)

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

Daniel Wilson: It is a tough ask, Mark Stephens. There is no sugar coating it. This is the man lined up to challenge for the Jr Heavyweight Championship. So let’s not kid ourselves. Management… Miltiades himself… Whatever Gracie-of-the-week Miltiades’ financial backers have been paying to make sure he is prepared for tonight. Gracie-of-the-week’s dog, Hover “with an R”. EVERYONE! Everyone sees this match as nothing more than a tune up ahead of the big day. That’s all it is.

Stephens: I am not sure that Miles sees it that way. He has a confidence about him. Look how loose he is. He isn’t just here to phone it in. This is a loss he can take at this early stage in his career but come on, this kid’s Phantom Troupe. The mantra is “Everything”. Every match, every title, every drop of blood; they want it all to go their way at any cost. Judging from everything I have seen from Miles Taylor so far, this kid buys into that mentality implicitly. Miltiades could have a fight on his hands.

Wilson: Oh please. Can you hear yourself? In about 5 seconds the bell is going to ring and then this young boy is going to cry for Mo-

Stephens: KANSAS CITY KILLSHOT!!!

Wilson: HUH!?!?

Stephens: MILTIADES DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHAT HAS HIT HIM! MILES CAUGHT HIM WITH A KICK TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD JUST AS HE WAS STEPPING THROUGH THE ROPES! MILTIADES IS LEFT IN A COMPLETE DAZE AS HE FUMBLES ABOUT TRYING TO FIND A WAY BACK TO HIS FEET! AND MILES TAYLOR IS JUST HARASSING THE OFFICIAL TO JUST CALL FOR THE BELL AND START THIS MATCH! MILTIADES IS UP AND HE HAS LITTLE CHOICE!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Wilson: MILTIADES’ EYES ARE STILL GLASSY FROM THAT SHOT! HE STAGGERS FORWARD AS MILES GOADS HIM ON! TAYLOR LIGHTS HIM UP WITH A SHARP COMBINATION OF STRIKES BUT MILTIADES KEEPS PRESSING LIKE A ZOMBIE! LAST SUNSET!!! MILTIADES SWINGS FOR AN UNCOORDINATED DISCUS LARIAT - BUT TAYLOR!!! TAYLOR COUNTERS WITH EASE AND PULLS MILTIADES DOWN INTO THE MT ULTRA! DID THE PHANTOM TROUPE GET THEIR OWN GRACIE-OF-THE-WEEK TO HELP HIM WORK ON THAT FLYING ARMBAR!?!? I DUNNO! I ONLY KNOW THAT THIS LOOKS EXCRUCIATING! MILTIADES IS STUCK IN THE VERY CENTRE OF THE RING WITH NOWHERE TO GO AND IT LOOKS LIKE MILES HAS THE HOLD CINCHED IN TIGHT... AND THERE IT IS! MILTIADES TAPS! IT’S ALL OVER!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“The Broken” by Fireball Ministry hits the speakers as Miles Taylor rolls outside of the ring to celebrate. Miltiades, still in the ring, winces as he clutches his arm before hammering the canvas in frustration.)

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

Stephens: And just like that… Miles Taylor displays some truly Phantom Troupe patented ‘initiative’ to surprise the heavily favoured Miltiades and ultimately push him beyond breaking point to extend his own unbeaten streak here to three matches. I just knew this wasn’t going to be as clean cut as it seemed.

Wilson: You know how much I hate to admit it, but you were right, Stephens. Just this time. Miles Taylor went into this match with a game plan and he executed it to perfection to maintain his unbeaten streak in an SSW ring. Truly he is inspiration for all young athletes looking to find success in between the ropes.

Stephens: I don’t think that’s the take away to be honest. He suckered Miltiades before the bell. It wasn’t exactly sportsmanly.

Wilson: Sports is about competition. Competition is about winning and that is what he has done.Don’t hate the player, Mark. If anything blame Miltiades. He should know by now that when you go up against any single member of the Phantom Troupe you forget to grow eyes in the back of your head at your peril. He treated this as a tune-up and he got lit up for it, it’s just that simple.

(The camera pans backstage into the office of the SSW Chairman Jacob Senn, smacking his hand onto the fax machine with a frustrated look on his face, as he rubs his forehead in frustration the godforsaken contraption. After a couple of smacks, the machine starts working again as Jacob takes a seat in his chair dealing with the frustration.)

Jacob Senn: I need to get something better than this…

???: You need to do something about this situation.

(Jacob Senn turns over towards the door and sees that Matthew has entered into the room, not too enthused himself with the situation that has been going on with Christopher Sabertooth, as he takes a seat down into the chair across from the chairman’s desk.)

Jacob Senn: Oh, you mean this problem you have with Christopher Sabertooth that you started? You want my help now that Sabertooth has enlisted with Tres Comas Club and has a group of men that will help him out? I don’t think so.

Matthew: I’m a signed talent to this promotion, Jacob. You can’t have a member of your talent be resorted to such violence that has been made by Christopher Sabertooth. If you do and want to be a negligent chairman, I might just… sue you for this company.

Jacob Senn: Ugh… you want something, right? What is it that you want? You’re the one that has made him a target at the start, so why is that?

Matthew: I don’t like Christopher Sabertooth and you, you’re the one that has just crowned him the next coming of wrestling perfection when he debuted into this company. I don’t have to explain my motivation behind making him my first target in Strong Style Wrestling, but you know what you can do for me? You can create a match for me… AND CHRISTOPHER SABERTOOTH AT EVENT HORIZON!

Jacob Senn: Hmm… that does have a nice ring to it and will definitely be a showcase for the both of you to not only let out the aggression that the both of you have for each other, but to let a spotlight be cast upon some of the new talent that we have in the company. You know what? You have your match. Christopher Sabertooth vs. Matthew at Event Horizon and I’ll be watching with special attention, if you can understand what I mean.

Matthew: As you should, because once I’m finished with Christopher Sabertooth, you’ll realize the mistake you made in lauding him as you did on his debut. However, I think our business is done… so I’ll leave you with that.

(Matthew stands up and walks out of the room with nothing else to say, Jacob Senn smiling as he has made another match official for Event Horizon, as he looks down and pens it down.)

(The camera turns over towards the ring area with before the focus is shifted over to Saya Takada that stands in the middle of the ring.)

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

(“Sugar” by System of a Down blasts from the speakers with the crowd giving a bit of a mixed reaction to the music with Damien Walker stepping out onto the stage, raising his hands in the air in excitement, as he marches down the ramp towards the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Defiance, Ohio… he weighed in tonight at 209 pounds… representing Ronin… “THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR”... DAAMMMIIIEEEENNNNN WAALLLKKKEEEERRRRR!!!

Mark Stephens: Damien Walker hasn’t had the best start in The Best In The World Series, but tonight, he hopes to change that as he competes against the man that was able to knock off the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion during the first round of B Block Matches! How do you think that’s going to turn out, Daniel?

Daniel Wilson: If my prediction is right, this man won’t be walking out of here with a victory! Damien hasn’t been one of the guys that I have had a vested interest in this tournament, but who knows? We might have another upset as this tournament has been all about having some pretty large upsets that have happened!

(“Cold Hard Cash” by contRoVersy echoes throughout the arena with the crowd really not behind the arrival of Cassius Corleone as he steps out with all the confidence in the world, taunting towards the crowd with a smile on his face, as he walks down the ramp.)

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

Daniel Wilson: THERE HE IS! The man that shocked the world a couple of weeks ago against Jaydayne Pendragon, knocking him off in the first round of the tournament, and earning himself an SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship rematch! Tonight, he’s looking to continue his streak of victories and make his way towards being known as the man to challenge for the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Spirit!

Mark Stephens: Yes, but with the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship opportunity looming at Event Horizon between The Phantom Troupe and Shoot Nation IN A LADDER MATCH? Do you think that he will have the focus to be able to walk out of her tonight with a victory to his name or will he buckle under the pressure that has to be mounting on him?

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The bell has been called for the first B Block match of the night to start with Damien Walker pacing around the ring with a serious look on his face while Cassius Corleone walks around the ring himself with a confident smile on his face! Damien suddenly bursts with speed towards Cash LOOKING TO KNOCK HIS HEAD OFF OF HIS SHOULDERS WITH THE PUMP KICK RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE! HEAT-SEEKER LARIAT! CASH RUNS RIGHT THROUGH DAMIEN THAT SENDS DAMIEN RIGHT DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Damien rolls back to his feet as he turns around MET WITH A CHOP FROM CASH THAT STUNS HIM BEFORE THE FORMER TAG TEAM CHAMPION HOOKS HIS NECK IN! BRAINBUSTER! CASH SPIKES DAMIEN ONTO HIS SKULL BEFORE HE KIPS UP BACK TO HIS FEET! Cassius taunts to the crowd will all of the confidence in the world, right before he turns around to watch Damien pick himself up, only for him to catch him from behind TO LIFT HIM UP IN THE AIR! SAKURA DRIVER! THE OMEGA DRIVER SPIKES DAMIEN ONTO HIS HEAD AND CASH SHAKES HIS HEAD TO SIGNAL THAT THIS IS NOT OVER!

Daniel Wilson: THAT’S BECAUSE CASSIUS CORLEONE NEEDS TO MAKE A STATEMENT THAT HE’S NOT JUST THE TAG TEAM WRESTLER THAT EVERYONE KNOWS HIM AS! He can be just as victorious as singles wrestler and he’s proving it right now as he hoists Damien Walker up to his feet TO HOOK HIM IN BY HIS ARMS AS HE LOOKS TO END THE MATCH RIGHT HERE! PEDIGREE! CASH DROPS DAMIEN ON HIS FACE WITH THE PEDIGREE AS HE ROLLS HIM ON HIS SHOULDERS FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Cold Hard Cash” by contRoVersy plays in the background with Damien Walker shooting up to his feet, letting his hand be raised by the referee, as Damien rolls out of the ring stunned from the blow.)

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

Daniel Wilson: Another victory for Cassius Corleone in the name of The One True Pairing! In what has been something that most people didn’t believe would be happening, Cassius has gained another two points to his record and remains undefeated in The Best In The World Series! It seems that he was very focused on getting a victory tonight instead of those SSW Freebird Tag Team Championships!

Mark Stephens: Cassius Corleone came into this match to win and that’s what he did! As for Damien Walker, he might want to get his head back into the game if he wants to not only walk out of The Best In The World Series with a chance at the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Spirit, but with some points onto his record! Congratulations to Cassius, but here’s to hoping for an improvement by Damien in the later matches!

(Cassius Corleone rolls out of the ring and looks over to Damien Walker, recovering from the Pedigree that he endured with the help of The Young Lions at ringside, as he walks backstage.)

("Forces" hits to jubilant chants of “KA-WA-DA” from the crowd. A determined Masanori Kawada enters and powerwalks down the ramp. Upon entering the ring, he spins around with his balled hands raised into the air before posing with his fists held either side of his head.)

Mark Stephens: Wow. Just hearing the reaction that Kawada is getting tonight really brings me back to the first time we saw him come out. Nothing has changed. His very presence still brings the room to life. The crowd is still very much behind him.

Daniel Wilson: And Kawada is still fighting that silly one man war against the Phantom Troupe in vain. Aria Jackson took her Best In The World Series block by the horns by outmaneuvering Masanori Kawada, yet, however old it is, this rivalry does not look like it will be ending anytime soon.

(Kawada ushers over a young boy who hands him a microphone. Stepping back to the centre of the ring, he begins to speak.)

Masanori Kawada: 216 days. That is how long this blood feud has been raging. I first clashed with The Phantom Troupe in the very first main event of the very first Strong Style Wrestling show. And they won… They were playing by the twisted rules of their own underhanded game and they won. That night I promised myself that I would never again let that happen. Next time, Justice would prevail. They called me naive and idealistic. Maybe they were right. I still wasn’t used to this new game and it seemed like they just kept winning. The man that I fought on that very first night for the SSW Heritage Championship still holds it. I hunted down their leader, the mastermind of it all and I brought him to justice. But another just took his place. Until recently she was even Puroresu Heavyweight Champion. And now even the Freebird Tag Team Champions pledge their allegiance to this scourge which has infected Strong Style Wrestling. I wanted to be the Hero that everybody needed and someone that everyone could look up to. Mostly I just want to stop the rot, yet it has kept spreading right before my eyes. All of this time it has been hard to shake the feeling that I haven’t been what all of you deserve. Not the hero. Not at the centre of the action. Just stuck on the sidelines. A spectator. All-Talk…

(Kawada hangs his head in a dejected looking manner. After a few seconds, he shakes his head violently, slapping himself before clenching his fists and looking back up full of anger and adrenaline.)

Masanori Kawada: To hell with that. THE TIDE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE! Phantom Troupe, you are far from untouchable. I am the Everlasting Hero who shattered your patriarch and symbol. Jaydayne has struck down your titans and Queen. Not one of you is safe from the retribution of Absolute Justice and that is a promise. I know all of your petty tricks now but you will never know what it is like to have a fire lit up inside you the way that I do right now. At Event Horizon it will be Falke Halstenberg. In the coming weeks I’ll finally settle the score with Khmaoch Sȃngkȃt. Soon enough, All-Might will be the name they call the man who is the very BEST IN THE WORLD! And it will all come at the Phantom Troupe’s expense. Your reign of blood… Our violent vendetta… This hero promises that it really is all about to come to an end for good. Broke. Texas SMASHED by the Fist of Justice. Because I am All-Might. BRACE YOURSELF!!!

(Masanori Kawada raises his hand in the air with a determined look in his eyes as he exits through the ring and makes his walk towards the backstage, his face resolute on the mission that he has exclaimed to the world, before the ring has been cleared out by him and left with Saya Takada to take to the center of the ring.)

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 begins to play as the lights begin to fade. The Apparition enters shadow boxing across the stage to a pop from the crowd. He bows to thank the fans for their generous support before regaining focus and making his way down to the ring.)

Saya Takada:Introducing first, from Newfoundland, Canada and weighing in at 205 pounds… He is “The Forgotten One”... THE APPARITION!!!

Mark Stephens: A couple of weeks ago The Apparition hit the ground running with an impressive victory over April Song in the first round of this tournament. I wonder if he is thinking about going all the way already. So often the nearly man, coming so close to a title and watching it slip out of his hands, he has nonetheless proven himself a skilled athlete. And with a little luck could very well find himself topping the group in his pursuit of being the very Best In The World.

(“Du Hast” by Rammstein blares from the sound system as Falke Halstenberg enters the stage. He surveys the audience with a look of disdain as he twirls his mustache and marches down to the ring.)

Saya Takada: And his opponent, from Hamburg, Germany and weighing in at 235 pounds… He is “The Ring Mastermind”... FALKE HALSTENBERG!!!

Daniel Wilson: Don’t underestimate the competition here. With a very efficient, classical European grappling style, Halstenberg has just about the best technical background you could ask for. Though he also is on record being in full support of the Troupe’s less sporting methods. A balance of guile and solid fundamentals is promised here which makes him a very dangerous competitor in this competition.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: We are underway here as both competitors agree to the grapple. They lock up in the collar and elbow tie, battling for supremacy. The Apparition achieves it as he loops his arm over for a side headlock. He grinds it tight BUT NOT AS TIGHT AS IT APPEARED! Halstenberg manages to slip his head out and takes the back with a rear waistlock. HE LOOKS FOR THE SUPLEX… THE APPARITION IS RESISTING TO KEEP HIS FEET PLANTED BUT IT IS NO GOOD! FALKE HALSTENBERG SHOWING GREAT STRENGTH AND TECHNIQUE AS HE DEADLIFTS THE APPARITION UP FOR A VERY GERMAN SUPLEX!!!

Wilson: FALKE SLAMS HIM HARD AND MAINTAINS CONTROL! He shimmies down to The Apparition’s legs and catches hold of an ankle. FALKE WRENCHES IT INTO THE BERLIN WALL! A CLASSIC SINGLE LEG CRAB, ELEVATED AND PERFECTED WITH A KNEE PRESSED INTO THE SPINE! THAT’S SHOOTING PAINS RIGHT DOWN THE LENGTH OF HIS BODY!, THE BACK THROUGH THE THING, RIGHT DOWN TO THE APPARITION’S TOES AND THAT COULD VERY EASILY BE THAT RIGHT HERE! BY SOME MADNESS THE APPARITION IS TRYING TO MUSCLE HIS WAY INTO MORE ADVANTAGEOUS POSITION! AND HE DOES IT! THE APPARITION SWEEPS THE LEG AND ROLLS HALSTENBERG INTO A CRUCIFIX!!!

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

Stephens: KICKOUT! FALKE ROLLS STRAIGHT TO HIS FEET BUT THE APPARITION IS LAGGING BEHIND… GOAL FOR GERMANY!!! HALSTENBERG REALLY DRILLS THE LACES THROUGH HIM WITH A PENALTY KICK SQUARE IN THE CHEST OF THE APPARITION! THE TOSO IS KNOCKED FLAT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE LEGS FLY UP AT THE OTHER END! Falke catches one AND DRILL IT DOWN FOR A LEG DDT!!! It certainly appears like Halstenberg has picked his target. He goes right back again to the same leg with stomps to the knee, and then the ankle. HE DIGS IN THE HEEL TO REALLY ENJOY THE PAIN HE IS PUTTING THE APPARITION IN!

Wilson: Some really sadistic tactics on display here from Falke Halstenberg. I LIKE IT! This is intelligent stuff. The Apparition has a little more spring in his step so take that step away from him by targeting the leg. Speaking of… Falke reaches down, switching from strikes to grappling again. He wraps The Apparition’s leg around his own AND PIVOTS AROUND, TWISTING IT FOR A SPINNING TOEHOLD! EVERY JOINT IN THAT LEG IS BEING PULLED OUT OF ITS SOCKET! FALKE JERKS AT THE LIGAMENTS AND NOW HE TRANSITIONS - BACK TO THE BERLIN WALL AGAIN!!! BACK TO THE OLD WELL HE GOES AND THIS TIME AROUND THE APPARITION REALLY DOESN’T HAVE THE LEG STRENGTH TO SWEEP! THIS IS HOW IT ENDS!!!

Stephens: NOT SO FAST! THE APPARITION IS STILL JUST AS STRONG OF HEART AND MIND, NOT TO MENTION THE UPPER BODY! AND THAT’S WHAT HE’S RELYING ON RIGHT NOW! HE CRAWLS AT WHAT SEEMS LIKE A SNAIL’S PACE ACROSS THE CANVAS BUT WITH EACH REACH HE GETS CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THE BOTTOM ROPE! HE’S GOING TO MAKE IT! THE APPARITION STRETCHES OUT HIS FINGERTIPS… AND HE’S GOT IT! BUT FALKE DOESN’T RELEASE RIGHT AWAY!!!

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

Wilson: Halstenberg is forced by the official to let go and back off. And just when it was getting good… Oh well. Regardless, I would say the damage has already been done.Rising back up to his feet, The Apparition is clearly trying to keep the weight off that leg and that is going to tell Falke that he is doing everything right here. FALKE RUSHES IN - BUT APPARITION COMES TO MEET HIM! SUNSHINE FALCON!!! HALSTENBERG IS DROPPED BY A BIG FLYING SHOULDER BLOCK BUT HE SOON BOUNCES BACK UP! APPARITION COMES BACK FOR ANOTHER! BUT FALKE SIDESTEPS IT! AND THERE’S THE LOW DROPKICK!!!! FALKE TAKES THE HURT KNEE OUT FROM UNDER HIM! The Apparition is left kneeling before Halstenberg from that shot. Falke lines one up… AND DELIVERS A CRUNCHING KICK TO THE CHEST! THE FIRST OF A SERIES AS FALKE CONTINUES TO TEE OFF AND KNOCK THE WIND OUT OF THIS GUY!

Falke: LOOK OVER THERE!!!

Stephens: FALKE POINTS INTO THE DISTANCE AS THE OFFICIAL STRAINS HIS EYES TO FIND WHAT HE IS POINTING AT! THAT’S THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK! FALKE SWINGS A PUNT BELOW THE BELT!!!

Wilson: Dear lord… He wasn’t planning on having any little apparitions, was he? The Apparition is completely hunched over into a ball and - wait. Has he… HE CAUGHT THE LEG! THE OFFICIAL DIDN’T SEE WHAT HAPPENED BUT THE APPARITION SAW IT COMING AND HAS MANAGED TO PROTECT HIMSELF! HE STANDS BACK UP ON HIS FEET, STILL HOLDING HALSTENBERG’S LEG AND WATCHING HIM HOP ON ONE FOOT! APPARITION SWIPES A COUPLE OF PALMS ACROSS THE FACE OF HALSTENBERG! HE SCOOPS FALKE UP… AND PLANTS HIM BACK DOWN FOR THE MICHINOKU DRIVER! APPARITION KEEPS A LEG HOOKED FOR THE PIN!

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

Stephens: FALKE THROWS THE SHOULDER UP! He starts to try and push himself up off the canvas but The Apparition keeps him turtled up. AND HALSTENBERG IS TAKING SOME BIG SHOTS HERE! THE APPARITION HAMMERS AWAY WITH THOSE CLUBBING BLOWS TO THE HEAD BUT FALKE IS FIGHTING HIS WAY UP! PUNCH TO THE LEG!!! THAT HAS APPARITION WINCING IN PAIN AND FALKE SNAPS HIS HEAD BACK WITH A GERMAN UPPERCUT! HE PULLS HIM IN… GERMAN CLUTCH - NO!!! THE APPARITION KEEPS HIS FEET PLANTED AND STARTS TO DRIVE HALSTENBERG BACKWARDS INTO THE ROPES! HE GOES FOR THE IRISH WHIP! TURNED AROUND BY FALKE - AND HE YANKS IT BACK FOR A SHORT-ARM LARIAT!!!

Wilson: BUT IT’S DUCKED! SPINNING HEEL KICK!!! FALKE HALSTENBERG GOT CAUGHT OUT THERE AND IS DROPPED RIGHT ON HIS BACKSIDE! BUT THE APPARITION MIGHT HAVE HURT HIMSELF JUST AS MUCH BY SWINGING THE LEG THAT FALKE HAS SO DILIGENTLY GONE TO WORK ON! HE STAGGERS, LIMPING IN PAIN. AND FALKE HAS SHAKEN OFF THE COBWEBS! HE BLITZES IN FOR A VICIOUS CHOP BLOCK FROM BEHIND!!! THE APPARITION ROLLS AROUND IN AGONY AS A CRAZED LOOK FORMS IN THE EYES OF FALKE HALSTENBERG! HE LINES HIMSELF UP IN THE CORNER, STOMPING AGGRESSIVELY INTO THE CANVAS AS HE LOOKS ACROSS AT THE APPARITION ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES… FALKE RACES IN - ALL QUIET!!! BUT HE’S MISSED IT!!!

Stephens: THE APPARITION CIRCLES OUT OF THE WAY AND HOOKS BACK THE ARM! LOOKING FOR THE PHANTASM… BUT FALKE TOSSES HIM OVER HIS SHOULDER AT THE LAST SECOND! THE APPARITION LANDS IN FRONT OF HIM, TURTLING THE GERMAN GRAPPLER UP AS HE LACES HIS ARMS AROUND THE WAIST. AND HE HOISTS FALKE UP! THE APPARITION LOOKING FOR THE THUNDER FIRE POWERBOMB BUT HALSTENBERG STRUGGLES FREE AND DROPS BEHIND HIM! FALKE RACES OFF THE ROPES AT SPEED AND REBOUND INTO AN ATTEMPTED DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN!

Wilson: THE APPARITION IS PARTIALLY SUCCESSFUL WITH THE SPRAWL, HOPPING AWAY ON ONE LEG AND HALSTENBERG USES THE OTHER TO DRIVE HIM UP AGAINST THE ROPES! OUCH!!! 12-TO-6 ELBOW COMES DOWN RIGHT ON THE APPARITION’S THIGH! THE FORGOTTEN ONE WAILS IN PAIN AS FALKE CINCHES IN THE FULL NELSON AND MANHANDLES HIM OUT TO THE CENTRE! HE LIFTS FOR THE FULL NELSON SLAM - BUT THE APPARITION COUNTERS INTO A SNAPMARE TAKEDOWN! HE PULLS FALKE INTO THE INVERTED HEADLOCK FROM BEHIND AND - NO WAY! GALLARIA! GALLARIA!!! THE APPARITION ACTUALLY HITS IT AND NOW IS FREE TO MAKE THE COVER!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Street Dreams” by Hollywood Undead hits the speakers as The Apparition triumphantly has his arm raised. Still struggling to put pressure on the leg that Falke had been working on, he buckles and takes a knee until a couple of young boys enter the ring to help him back to his feet.)

Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by way of pinfall… THE APPARITION!!!

Stephens:It was not easy. In fact, it was quite clearly a painful enough test to endure. But with that victory The Apparition takes the maximum four points from two rounds to set himself up as one of the Group B front runners to claim the title of Best In The World.

Wilson: I’m sure if he wasn’t wearing a full face covering he’d look absolutely delighted with himself. Although, under the mask he may more likely be relieved that this match is over. He sure took a beating and should really not be standing at all, let alone be the last one standing after Falke’s targeting of his leg.

Stephens: It just goes to show this man’s perseverance and determination. He’ll fight through pain and injury alike to be the Best In The World and that is surely a quality that will help him stride towards achieving his goals.

Wilson: You say that. But this is a marathon not a sprint. There is no use getting your legs wrecked in the second round when you’ve got practically the whole competition left ahead of you. One loss here ain’t bad. Falke could be caught up entirely after another round, but nobody is going to cherish coming up against him after the viciousness he has displayed tonight.

(The Apparition jumps onto the turnbuckle and continues to celebrate his victory in this Best In The World Series Match with Falke Halstenberg holding his leg from the pain as he looks with a bitter gaze on his face. The Apparition takes in the cheers of the fan before the show cuts to commercial break… )

(COMMERCIAL BREAK - )

(The show returns from commercial break back inside of The World Memorial Hall with the camera panned across to inside of the ring to Saya Takada.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!!!

(“Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monáe plays on the sound system with the crowd starting to liven up at the appearance of the SSW Junior Heavyweight Champion. André Virgo walks out onto the stage with the championship around his waist, raising his hands in the air with pride, before he walks down the ramp to go inside the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Detroit, Michigan… he weighed in tonight at 230 pounds… he is the leader of The Tres Comas Club… he is the reigning SSW Junior Heavyweight Champion… “THE STOLEN BREATH”... ANNDDDRRRRÉÉÉÉÉÉ VIIRRRGGGGOOOOO!!!

Mark Stephens: André Virgo has been one of the top champions for Strong Style Wrestling with the unbridled determination that has been showcased from him in his championship defenses! With everything that he has been through as the leader of Tres Comas Club as champion, he has kept possession of that championship with everything that he has been through!

Daniel Wilson: Yeah, but the biggest challenge to date comes at Event Horizon where he faces a man that only lost against him due to outside interference from the former leader of Tres Comas Club in GREED! With that match in the back of his mind, will he be able to walk out of the ring tonight with a victory attached to his name or will he fade into the dark violence that his opponent is known for!

(“Death March” by Motionless In White echoes throughout the arena as the crowd starts to sour as they see the SSW Freebird Tag Team Champions walking out onto the stage. Saul Omen, wearing his ring gear and the championship belt on his shoulder, is followed by CM Nas that is behind him in street gear with the tag team championship and Omega Heavyweight Championship on his shoulders. They both nod towards one another with both men walking down the ramp to meet the Tres Comas Club leader.)

Saya Takada: Introducing his opponent, he is from Stockholm, Sweden… weighing in at 192 pounds… accompanied to the ring by CM Nas… representing The Phantom Troupe… one-half of the SSW Freebird Tag Team Champions… “THE SOUL COLLECTOR”... SAAUUULLLLL OMMEEENNNNN!!!

Daniel Wilson: Saul Omen is one of my favorite fighters in this promotion because the viciousness and the brutality that he brings into a fight is unmatched by anyone else in this company! After winning his first championship with CM Nas by his side and being under his tutelage with The Phantom Troupe in their experience, this guy could be a forced to be reckoned with in Strong Style Wrestling!

Mark Stephens: Could be? This monster has already proved to be that, as much as I despise the methods in which he does it in! Defeating The One True Pairing with CM Nas by his side is nothing to underestimate and if he attains a victory here tonight against Virgo, it would go a long away for him in this company!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The bell has been rung and both men look more than prepared to go to war with each other here tonight! André Virgo starts to begin to get the crowd riled up to show support for him while Saul Omen just stares over towards his opponent with a cold and stoic gaze! CM Nas is outside of the ring to rally behind his tag team partner with both men walking towards one another LOCKING UP TOGETHER IN THE CLENCH AS THIS FIGHT AS KICKED OFF! Both men are fighting for control between one another as Virgo uses his strength advantage to shove Saul into the ropes with both men standing up as Saul gives a glare towards The Stolen Breath in fury! A smile rises out of Virgo RIGHT BEFORE HE FIRES OFF WITH A SLAP TO THE FACE! WHOA! SAUL REELS BACK FROM THE SLAP AS THE SOUL COLLECTOR STARTS TO MARCH FORWARD TO MEET THE JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION HEAD-ON! Virgo goes in for the lariat BUT SAUL CATCHES HIM IN FOR A DEEP ARM DRAG TO THROW HIM TO THE GROUND BEFORE TRANSITIONING INTO A ARMBAR! Saul has twisted and contorted the arm of Virgo right here with André able to land a jab into his ribs, but he doesn’t flinch from the strike! Virgo finds another route to an escape GRABBING SAUL BY THE HEAD AS HE CATCHES HIM FOR THE SNAPMARE!

Daniel Wilson: SAUL OMEN HAD THAT SCOUTED AS HE SLIDES THROUGH THE SIDE-HEADLOCK ATTEMPT FROM ANDRÉ VIRGO AND WRAPS HIS ARM AROUND HIS BACK FOR THE HAMMERLOCK! We know Omen to be quite the devastating striker in this company, but it seems that he does have a technical style underneath that brutal striking ability as well! Saul is playing this match smart with the way that he is targeting the arm of Virgo, softening the blow for if The Stolen Breath impacts him with The Dead End lariat, taking this man piece-by-piece in the middle of the ring! Virgo starts to reach his hand back PULLING UPON THE NECK OF SAUL TO WHERE HE COULD BE HOPING FOR ANOTHER SNAPMARE! NO! Saul shoves his way out of Virgo’s grip and catches him by the neck TOSSING HIM ONTO THE CANVAS WITH THE SNAPMARE BEFORE HE SPRINTS IN FOR THE PUNT KICK TO THE BACK! Virgo winces in pain as he goes down to the canvas RIGHT WHEN SAUL LATCHES ONTO HIM WITH A FRONT FACELOCK! THE SOUL COLLECTOR ISN’T HOLDING ANYTHING BACK TONIGHT WITH CM NAS CHEERING HIS PARTNER ON!

Mark Stephens: André Virgo is doing everything he can to try and escape from this position, but Saul Omen is relentless in his pursuit for a victory tonight! Virgo starts to push himself on the canvas to once again use that strength to his advantage before he shoves Saul into the ropes to force the referee to break things up! The referee obliges and starts the count before Omen is forced to raise his hands to signal the release BUT NOT BEFORE VIRGO FIRES A SHOT TO THE FACE OF SAUL! SAUL DUCKS UNDER IT AND WRAPS HIS ARMS AROUND THE WAIST OF THE STOLEN BREATH FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX! BACK ELBOW STRIKE! Saul is rattled by the Junior Heavyweight Champion as he stumbles back from the strike with Virgo grabbing him to throw into the ropes with the hopes of catching him on the rebound LOOKING FOR THE DEAD END LARIAT! SAUL ROLLS UNDERNEATH THE LARIAT AND QUICKLY RUSHES BEHIND HIM TO ENSNARE HIM INTO THE REAR-NAKED CHOKE! SAUL HAS CAUGHT VIRGO INTO THE REAR-NAKED CHOKE AND COULD BE LOOKING TO END THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE THROUGH SUBMISSION!

Daniel Wilson: SAUL OMEN CAME INTO THIS MATCH WITH ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES OF WALKING OUT WITH A VICTORY AND THAT’S WHAT HE’S ABOUT TO DO! André Virgo is reaching out and attempting to do whatever he can to make sure that he escapes this hold, turning around to sprint back towards the turnbuckle, as he hopes to slam him into it to stop the submission! WHAT? SAUL LIFTS HIS LEGS UP AND PUSHES THEM AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE, FLIPPING HIMSELF OVER THE STOLEN BREATH, LANDING ON HIS FEET WITH CONFIDENCE AS HE MOCKS THE MOVEMENTS VIRGO MAKES WHEN HE WANTS THE FANS TO CHANT HIS NAME! Saul gives a smile that we rarely see, one of sinister and malicious intent, as he turns around RIGHT INTO A DEAD END LARIAT FROM VIRGO! NO! SAUL CATCHES HIM BY THE ARM AND TOSSES HIM RIGHT OVER THE TOP ROPE AND ONTO THE FLOOR! Saul has been on fire since this match has began and looks down towards Virgo LOOKING TO LAUNCH HIMSELF OUTSIDE OF THE RING WITH A SUICIDE DIVE!

Mark Stephens: OH MY GOODNESS! ANDRÉ VIRGO SLIDES BACK INTO THE RING TO AVOID THE SUICIDE DIVE… BUT SAUL OMEN SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULTS OFF THE ROPES TO FLIP BACK INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE RING AS HE TAKES A SEAT CROSS-LEGGED RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF VIRGO’S FACE! Virgo looks with disbelief in his eyes towards Saul while The Soul Collector himself just looks towards him with a calm look upon his face! Virgo starts to sit up himself RAISING HIS HANDS IN THE AIR TO CALL FOR THE CROWD TO CHANT HIS NAME… BUT SAUL JUST SITS THERE AND LOOKS OUT AND THE FANS WITH DISGUST! Virgo looks down with a frustrated look upon his face as he rolls his tongue, dropping down to mirror Saul in a cross-legged pose, looking right into his face RIGHT BEFORE HE SLAPS HIM IN THE FACE OUT OF DISRESPECT! Saul nods his head after he’s met with the strike BEFORE LANDING A SLAP OF HIS OWN IN RESPONSE! BOTH MEN NOW ARE FIGHTING BETWEEN EACH OTHER WITH SLAPS, EVOLVING INTO PUNCHES FROM VIRGO AND ELBOW STRIKES FROM SAUL, UNTIL IT REACHES THE POINT WHERE BOTH MEN ARE ON THEIR FEET DUKING IT OUT! Virgo starts gaining the advantage with his series of strike, hard right hands blasting across his face with each impact harder than the next, before he hooks Saul in between his legs GRABBING HIS ARMS IN FOR WHAT COULD BE THE VIRGO BOMB!

Daniel Wilson: YES! SAUL OMEN SLIDES UNDERNEATH THE LEGS OF ANDRÉ VIRGO BEFORE HE RUNS INTO THE ROPES! André turns around with Saul rebounding off the ropes RETURNING WITH A SINGLE LEG DROPKICK RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF VIRGO! Virgo lifts himself up as Saul kips himself up to his feet, seething as he stares into the face of his opponent, as Virgo turns RIGHT INTO DEATH’S VOW! BICYCLE KNEE STRIKE! THE JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION IS STUNNED AND SAUL SIGNALS FOR THE END AS HE SPINS AROUND FOR MEMENTO MO-- WOAH! VIRGO DUCKS UNDER THE REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE KICK AND PICKS SAUL OMEN UP ON HIS SHOULDERS! CARTWHEEL DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! VIRGO CARTWHEELS WITH THE SOUL COLLECTOR AND ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET AS HE GETS TO THE ROPES TO HOLD HIMSELF UP! Virgo might be looking to end this now as he goes over to Saul to lift him up HOOKING HIS ARMS IN FOR THE VIRGO BOMB! WHAT? SAUL LIFTS VIRGO ONTO HIS SHOULDERS AND TUCKS HIS HEAD IN FOR THE ETERNAL SCHISM! THE OVER-THE-SHOULDER BACK-TO-BELLY SUPLEX ON THE KNEE! ANDRÉ CRUMBLES FROM THE ETERNAL SCHISM WITH SAUL READY TO KNOCK HIS LIGHTS OUT AS THE RAGE IS BUILDING IN HIS EYES! CM Nas stands at ringside to tell him to end his as Saul tucks his boot underneath Virgo’s chin to hoist him up to his feet SPINNING AROUND FOR THE MEMENTO MORI! THE REVERSE ROUNDHOUSE KICK LANDS TO VIRGO’S JAW WHEN SAUL DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS HIM IN THE FOR THE THREE-COUNT!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Death March” by Motionless In White plays in the background as Saul Omen stands up over André Virgo with a sinister smile on his face, CM Nas sliding in as he hands Saul the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship, Saul hoisting it up in pride before making his exit from the ring.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner… SAAUUULLLLL OMMEEENNNNN!!!

Mark Stephens: I can’t believe it! Saul Omen has just made an upset against the SSW Junior Heavyweight Champion without any assistance from his tag team partner at ringside! I was sure that CM Nas was going to be involved in the decision of this match, but Saul actually defeated André Virgo definitely tonight!

Daniel Wilson: If I was The One True Pairing and Shoot Nation, I would be watching out for Saul Omen at Event Horizon! This man has been dominant and he won’t be stopped any time soon, but what about André Virgo? The man has just been beaten here tonight before his upcoming match with Miltiades at Event Horizon! Could we see a new champion be crowned when the night happens?

Mark Stephens: There’s no clue what this could mean for the Tres Comas Club collision at Event Horizon for the SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship, but Saul Omen has just lined himself up as a future contender for the belt with that being said! Don’t know how I feel about the resurgence of Phantom Troupe, but this could be it right here!

(CM Nas and Saul Omen both walk up the ramp with Saul smiling in pride with this victory, turning around towards the fallen SSW Junior Heavyweight Champion in the ring that is handed his championship. André Virgo shakes his head and tries to pick himself up with Saul Omen holding the SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship high one more time before CM Nas pats him on the back and both men leave the arena.)

(The camera pans towards a gym area with Shinati Mizarki walking towards a locker room as he starts to prepare himself for the workout that he’s about to get ready for. He’s tying his shoulders and wrapping his hands before suddenly, a hand is placed on his shoulder as he quickly turns around, but the face of trepidation turns into one of relief as he stands up.)

Shinati Mizarki: Oh, it’s just you. Hey, good job on the match last week, there’s no hard feelings man. You got the victory and were the better man, but don’t think that this will be a common thing between us.

(The camera turns to see Steven Cassidy appearing on the screen, wearing a Raionhāto shirt and his workout clothes, as he gives a smile on his face.)

Steven Cassidy: That’s good to hear, man. I think I’m doing pretty good in this tournament and hopefully, this win streak continues, especially considering that we both have a pretty important match at Event Horizon.

Shinati Mizarki: You’re talking about that SSW Freebird Tag Team Championship Ladder Match that we’re in? A pretty good opportunity that we deserve considering we beat those Phantom Troupe guys at Domination. We’re one of the few tag teams in this company that actually have a victory!

Steven Cassidy: Absolutely, and being able to win the tag team championships from The Phantom Troupe also, that would be a sweet victory for me and to be able to honor my fallen mentor in Koji Senju. We got to remain focused on The Best In The World Series to make sure that one of us are walking out to the finals and with a chance to headline Wrestle Spirit, but to be champion…

Shinati Mizarki: I completely understand you, Steven. Event Horizon will be our opportunity to be the SSW Freebird Tag Team Champions, but right now, we need to worry about getting the points we need. Speaking of that, I have something that might interest you in that regard.

(Shinati reaches into his bag and pulls out his phone, pulling up something on his phone as he hands it off towards Steven, who looks with a bit of shock on his face.)

Steven Cassidy: Where did you get this?

Shinati Mizarki: Dirt sheets leaked it out and then, Jacob Senn decided to go ahead and announce it on the main site. That right there… it is your opponent for next week in the tournament.

Steven Cassidy: I know one thing is for certain… this match is going to be a challenge and I’m ready for it.

Shinati Mizarki: Good man, because you got to win it for everyone. Now, let’s get to work.

(Shinati Mizarki stands up and exits through the locker room door as Steven Cassidy follows through nodding with a smile on his face.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL and is a BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B Block match!

(“The King of Fighters '97 - Cool Jam” hits to a loud pop from the crowd as April Song struts out from behind the curtain and strikes a pose. She takes in the atmosphere, enjoying the attention before heading down the ramp and interacting with fans along the way.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, from Colorado Springs, Colorado and weighing in at 120 pounds. She is “The Professional”... APRIL SONG!!!

Mark Stephens: April lost out to the Apparition in dramatic fashion in the first round of this Series. But we all know what the killer bee is capable of. With her winning mentality and superb technical abilities there’s a good chance that she will pick up quite a few wins in the coming weeks, perhaps even one tonight.

(‘The Wreckoning’ by Nonpoint erupts from the speakers to jeers from the crowd as Scott Oasis enters clad of BOB de Japón. He produces a sharpie, forcibly signing autographs on the clothes of the most expensively dressed front row fans as he makes his way down the ramp.)

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

Daniel Wilson: Oooh I don’t know about tonight. April is fine and all and I like seeing guys get choked out as much as the next guy but this is a whole other animal that she is facing tonight. Scott Oasis put on a demolition job against Belle Kingsley last time out and in just about every dimension but the mat skills, I’d say he has a strong advantage here. Hell, the guy weighs 150 pounds more April. 150 POUNDS! That’s like a whole other person.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: SCOTT OASIS WASTES NO TIME BEFORE SHOOTING IN FOR A DOUBLE LEG TAKEDOWN! APRIL SPRAWLS WITH AMAZING EFFECTIVENESS TO TURTLE UP THE MASS OF MUSCLE MORE THAN TWICE HER SIZE! SHE SOMEHOW CONTINUES TO HOLD THE BEAST DOWN IN A KIND OF LOSE GUILLOTINE. APRIL SHUFFLES AROUND TO HOLD HIM AT AN ANGLE! AND SHE STEPS WITH THE LEG UP OVER HIS HEAD - KILLER CLUTCH INCOMING!!! NO! OASIS SLIPS HIS HEAD OUT OF THE DE SOUZA CHOKE JUST IN TIME AND NOW RISES UP WITH APRIL SAT ON HIS SHOULDERS… POWERBOMB!!!

Wilson: OASIS SLAMS HER HARD AGAINST THE MAT WITH TRADEMARKED AGGRESSION! APRIL’S HEAD WHIPS BACK VIOLENTLY AGAINST THE CANVAS! SHE’S HURT! SHE’S OFFERING NO RESISTANCE HERE! BUT SCOTT OASIS IS DONE WHEN SCOTT OASIS IS DONE! HE HOISTS HER BACK UP… AND THERE’S A SECOND POWERBOMB SHAKING THE RING LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE! JUST THINK OF THE EARTH-SHATTERING EFFECT THAT THIS IS HAVING ON APRIL SONG’S BODY! HE RAISES HER UP A THIRD TIME - BAH GAWD!!!

Stephens: APRIL! APRIL SONG IS HALF DAZED, IN A LOT OF PAIN BUT ALSO DESPERATE TO GET OUT OF THIS SITUATION AND IT LOOKS LIKE SHE MIGHT JUST HAVE A LIFE LINE! SHE CATCHES THE TOP ROPE AND HOLDS ON FOR DEAR LIFE, RESISTING GETTING POWERBOMBED A THIRD TIME AS SHE DESPERATELY TRIES TO PULL HERSELF OFF SCOTT OASIS’ SHOULDERS! SHE PULLS HERSELF OVER THE ROPES BUT SCOTT COMES ALONG WITH HER - AND THERE’S THE ARMBAR! APRIL SONG WITH THE ROPE ASSISTED ARMBAR!!!

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

Wilson: April Song releases the hold and allows herself to tumble to the outside. Already in this match she has taken some severe damage but now Scott Oasis can say the same. He drops to his knees and grinds his already well-worn fig newton esque teeth in pain. Any longer in that hold and April Song could have separated his elbow and pulled it apart like a chicken at a luau. He needs to pay closer mind to April’s submission abilities when backed into a corner. For now, however, it may take some time for the feeling to 100% go back into that arm but Scott mainly just looks pissed. He rolls out of the ring and starts to blitz around the circumference… MAKE WAY! SCOTT OASIS BULLDOZES THROUGH APRIL SONG LIKE A RUNAWAY TRAIN OR A… WELL, A BULLDOZER!!!

Stephens: APRIL SONG HAS BEEN FLATTENED! SHE WAS PRACTICALLY SLAMMED INTO THE STEEL BARRICADE JUST BY THE FORCE OF OASIS BARGING THROUGH HER! NOW THAT OASIS HAS HIS HANDS ON SONG AGAIN, THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE HE IS PLANNING TO INFLICT… OASIS BIEL TOSSES SONG INTO THE BARRICADE FROM A GOOD 8 OR 9 FEET AWAY! SHE WRITHES IN PAIN! APRIL IS LOOKING UTTERLY BROKEN HERE AS SCOTT DRAGS HER UP AND ROLLS HER BACK INTO THE RING!

Wilson: April isn’t getting up in a hurry. I don’t blame her for wanting to rest her bones after what Scott Oasis has just done to her but there are perils to letting this man dictate the pace. He is vicious. He has killer instinct. And left to his own devices, Scott Oasis WILL make you hurt. That is the simple nature of the Ice Man. And those are the simple facts of the situation that April Song finds herself in. OASIS REACHES DOWN AND GRABS APRIL SONG’S HEAD IN A VICE-LIKE GRIP! THERE’S THE IRON CLAW!!!

Scott Oasis: AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!

Stephens: THAT’S THE BATTLE CRY! SCOTT OASIS SIGNALS HIS INTENT TO END THIS MATCH RIGHT HERE AND NOW! HE STARTS PULLING APRIL SONG UP OFF THE CANVAS… BUT WHAT IS THIS!?!? THAT’S A TRIANGLE!!! APRIL SONG FINDS A WAY TO PULL OASIS INTO THE TRIANGLE CHOKE AND NOW THE TABLES HAVE TURNED! OASIS COULD BE OUT IN MERE SECONDS BUT HE KEEPS HIS FOCUS TO HOIST UP OFF THE CANVAS IN HOPES OF COUNTERING WITH THE POWERBOMB! APRIL LOOSENS HER HOLD EARLY! WIDOWMAKER!!! THE WIDOWMAKER INVERTED STOMP FACEBREAKER CONNECTS AND SCOTT OASIS IS ROCKED!!!

Wilson: THIS IS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY APRIL IS GOING TO GET! SHE CATCHES THE WRIST, TWISTING IT PAINFUL BEHIND SCOTT OASIS’ BACK FOR THE DOUBLE WRIST LOCK! SONG LEAPS INTO THE BODYSCISSORS AND JUST BY THE EXCRUCIATING EXPRESSION PLASTERED ALL OVER SCOTT OASIS FACE, YOU KNOW THAT THIS HOLD IS CINCHED IN TIGHTER THAN A CLAM WITH LOCKJAW! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! SCOTT OASIS… A MAN OF HIS STATURE IS BEING BENT FAR BEYOND HIS LIMITS HERE AS HE COLLAPSES DOWN TO A KNEE! HE COULD TAP AT ANY MOMENT! HELL, HIS ARM COULD SNAP AT ANY MOMENT! IS THIS THE END…

Stephens: NO! SCOTT OASIS POWERS UP TO HIS FEET! HE REFUSES TO GO OUT LIKE THIS BUT HE STILL NEEDS TO FIND A WAY TO BREAK THE HOLD! OASIS CHARGES ACROSS THE RING - BAM!!! HE DRIVES APRIL SONG INTO THE CORNER, CRUSHING HER AGAINST THE TURNBUCKLE PAD! April is forced to release the hold an- OH MY GOD! SCOTT OASIS IS JUST LAYING INTO HER! APRIL SONG IS CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE WITH NOWHERE TO GO AS OASIS HITS HER AGAIN AND AGAIN WITH THESE HEAVY CORNER LARIATS! IT WOULD BE HARD ENOUGH FOR A SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TO TANK THESE SHOTS! BUT APRIL IS ONLY 120 POUNDS!!!

Wilson: SCOTT OASIS WILL SHOW NO PITY FOR ONE’S WEAKNESS! THAT’S WHY HE’S THE GATEKEEPER! Angel Song starts to go limp as she falls deep into the corner. Oasis backs off to the opposite side of the ring, flaring his nostrils as he line up his next shot… OASIS SPRINTS FULL PELT AT SONG! BUT APRIL GETS THE BOOT UP! SCOTT OASIS STRUGGLES TO SHAKE OFF THE BOOT TO THE FACE AS APRIL SONG ASCENDS TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! SHE DIVES… FOR A BLOCKBUSTER!!!

Stephens: THE CROWD ARE UP ON THEIR FEET! A STUNNED SCOTT OASIS IS NOT AS HE DROPS DOWN TO HIS KNEES, STILL TRYING TO PROCESS WHAT HAS JUST HIT HIM! HOW HE IS NOT FLAT OUT RIGHT NOW, I DO NOT KNOW BUT APRIL SONG ISN’T WASTING ANY TIME PONDERING IT! SHE CATCHE OASIS FROM BEHIND WITH THE SLEEPER HOLD! SHE’S IN CONTROL AS THE LIGHT IN SCOTT’S EYES STARTS TO FADE! HE’S GOING TO SLEEP… HE’S VERY NEARLY… NO!!! OASIS COUNTERS WITH A SNAPMARE TAKE AND BLUDGEONS APRIL OVER THE HEAD! HE TOSSES HER UP INTO THE ARGENTINE RACK… SEEK AND DESTROY!!! SCOTT OASIS PLANTS APRIL SONG ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD AND SHE BOUNCES A FULL FOOT OFF THE CANVAS BEFORE HITTING THE GROUND AGAIN UNCONSCIOUS. SCOTT HOOKS THE LEG!!!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(‘The Wreckoning’ by Nonpoint hits to boos and jeers from the crowd. Scott Oasis rolls out of the ring to celebrate at ringside. He pushes literally three young boys aside to wade into the crowd and take a picture with the one dweeb clad head-to-toe in BOB de Japón gear.)

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

Stephens: And that’s that. Scott Oasis remaining unbeaten in the tournament. April Song still waiting for her first win. And I really believed she had it a few times there. April’s fantastic technical grappling had Scott Oasis in trouble more than once, but in the just wasn’t enough to overturn the truly gargantuan size and power advantage which he enjoyed.

Wilson: HE’S A WHITE BOY AND HE’S JACKED! Deal with it. I’ve seen a lot of rumours spread around about so-called “Scottroids” but just loser talk. He’s just a freak of nature. He was born this way and honestly even if everyone else took PEDs to get up to his level, it would make no difference at all because Oasis is more than just a brute. He is an intelligent and skillful fighter, a wiley veteran in his own right. And it is only matching expectations that takes all the points here.

(The camera pans backstage into a room that has been fashioned with The Phantom Troupe banners and a purple carpet that stretches out towards a throne that has Aria Jaxon seated upon it. She has a pensive gaze upon her face, looking out into the distance as he rubs her fingers together, before she finally notices the camera that has been brought in with a smile on her face.)

Aria Jaxon: Every queen needs her crown and right now, a pretender holds the crown that belongs to me, but that won’t last for long. The SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship was the crown that I adorned around my waist, on my shoulder, and carried all around the world in the pursuit to make this company known as the best. I showed everyone that wanted to doubt me as the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion that The Phantom Troupe was the best faction in Strong Style Wrestling and the moment that I have been gifted with the leadership of this faction, what happens? The weakest man in this company, a man that failed at Exodus and I defeated to be crowned the inaugural champion, he ends up winning The Heaven’s Arena Cup and steals what belongs to me. Instead of being gifted the rematch that I’m deserved, I have to deal with this Best In The World Series to answer the question that shouldn’t even be asked. Who is The Best In The World?

(Aria Jaxon stands up with a scowl upon her face as she stands right in front of the camera.)

Aria Jaxon: I’M THE BEST IN THE WORLD! I’m the one that has carried this company on my shoulders since day one, the one that has headlined event after event with that championship on my shoulder, and I should be already be placed in the main event of Wrestle Spirit! Look at my record in this tournament! Two matches into this tournament and while other have already faltered in this tournament, I have remained unbroken and undefeated throughout all the challenges that have been presented to me. However, Jacob Senn has decided to throw another challenge towards me in a member of Ronin and someone that I have been acquainted with in other promotions… April Song. Why am I facing someone that hasn’t been involved with anything and losing left and right in this tournament? Because I used every advantage against Masanori Kawada and allowed him to know that his problems with The Phantom Troupe are FAR from over? I’m not worried about Event Horizon because when that night comes, I’m going to prove that Aria Jaxon is the top draw of this company and once this tournament is over, I’ll be making my way to Wrestle Spirit TO REGAIN MY SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP! That’s that and if you don’t believe me, just keep watching the tournament and pay attention to when I run through everyone to continue to reign as The Phantom Troupe!

(Aria Jaxon takes a seat upon her throne while she continues to look with her pensive gaze as the camera fades out of the throne room.)

(“Money, Power, Fame” by contRoVersy begins to echo throughout the arena as Jaywalker makes an entrance followed closely by Penance. The crowd murmurs with their arrival but are ignored with both men remaining stoic on the descent down the ramp.)

Mark Stephens: It’s Jaywalker! As one of the principal financial backers of the Tres Comas Club, Jaywalker has been acting more and more publically of late to protect the investments he has made. We witnessed that quite vividly last week when he directed the assault on Matthew before his scheduled match up with Jaywalker’s newest “investment” Christopher Sabertooth.

Daniel Wilson: That’s how you take care of business. Matthew had been stepping out of line and we are still witnessing the fallout of his clashes with Sabertooth and The Club but I wonder if that’s all Jaywalker wants to talk about tonight. We gather that he has some kind of announcement to make but we’re still kinda in the dark here.

(Down at the ring, Penance holds the ropes open for Jaywalker to enter where he is handed a microphone by one of the young boys. Jaywalker turns to face the hard cam and raises the microphone to his mouth.)

Jaywalker: Last week, I believe we showed the world a little of what we are really all about. It is shameful but The Tres Comas Club has acquired something of a nasty reputation over the past months. Between leadership battles and the contest over the SSW Jr Heavyweight Championship the picture formed in many people’s minds has been a chaotic one. The Club is seen to be competitive to a fault. Seldom pulling together for the commonweal. Whatever successes we do profit from, sabotaged from within. Unable to cooperate. Unable to pool our resources. An unstable venture which, despite the great rewards we envision on the horizon, is fraught with even greater risks And as a businessman, that just won’t do. That isn’t the kind of brand that I want to attach my name to. That is why I will continue to protect and nurture my investments.

(Jaywalker smiles and looks back as he places a hand on Penance’s shoulder.)

Jaywalker: I say investments plural because, of course, Sabertooth is not the only one. See only amateurs put all of their eggs into one basket. You know the type. Small business owners. Soon to be “ex” business owners. With all of the twists and turns of the market, the only reliable way to profit is to not rely solely on one shaky stock alone. Real businessmen… We have portfolios. We hedge our bets, if you will. Have a finger in every pie and a horse in every race. THAT is the way to do business. In the spirit of this principle, I have been very busy this week. Engaging in deep negotiations with Jacob Senn, faxing documents, notarising contracts. It was not easy; he wasn’t very happy with our actions last week, but I gave my assurances and he understands it was only business. The struggle now over, I can happily announce that PENANCE, this monster beside me, has been officially entered into the big fatal-four way match announced by Jacob Senn for Event Horizon. This golden opportunity to lay waste to not one but three other men at once on such a grand stage is just a well earned reward for helping to take care of business with Matthew last week. It is just one of the perks of the job. You see, I protect my investments and I invest in those who prove valuable to me.

(Jaywalker drops the mic and waves his fingers at Penance to follow him out of the arena.)

Mark Stephens: Well… There you have it. Jaywalker continues to make moves to see his “investments” flourish across the landscape of SSW. First Sabertooth and a now we have the Clown Prince of Crime, Penance, with a big opportunity on FPV.

Daniel Wilson: You have to give Jaywalker his due, he knows how to do good business. Nothing like the spectacle of seeing a gigantic terrifying clown unleashed amongst the rabble to put butts into seats. It’s like we’re back in the carny days, Mark, don’t it just make you feel all nostalgic inside?

(Jaywalker and Penance make their exit towards the backstage area as the show cuts to commercial break.)

(COMMERCIAL BREAK -- )

(The show returns from commercial break back inside of The World Memorial Hall with the camera panned across to inside of the ring to Saya Takada.)

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

(“Party Girl” by McFly hits on the speakers with the fans in attendance cheering in joy for the arrival of Belle Kingsley! She stops at the stage with a smile on her face, determination in her eyes as she taunts to the crowd, sprinting down the ramp before sliding her way into the ring with an introduction from Saya Takada following it.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, she is from Newark, New Jersey… she weighed in tonight at 120 pounds… representing Shoot Nation… “THE BELLE OF THE BALL”... BEELLLLLLLEEEEE KIINNNGGGSSSLLLEEEEYYYYY!!!

Mark Stephens: The Belle of the Ball hasn’t had the best outing in The Best In The World Series, but a victory tonight would lead to a championship opportunity for the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship! Belle Kingsley has been fighting for an opportunity to prove herself and with a victory tonight, she could push herself to the front of the line to make sure she has that opportunity to do just that!

Daniel Wilson: Does she honestly deserve an opportunity for the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship thought, Mark? She might have been able to pick up a victory at Domination against Kikyo Himura, but she’s facing the man that dethroned one of the greatest wrestling champions that I have bore witness to! One thing is for certain, she will definitely have to step her game up if she wants to walk out here tonight with a victory!

(“Just Another Hero” by Yuki Hayashi starts up on the sound system with the crowd rejoicing as a masked Jaydayne Pendragon is slowly elevated from beneath the stage platform in the seiza position while wearing the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship around his waist. Once reaching level ground, he remains in position to pay tribute to the arena until the song starts to pick up, which brings him to lift his head to remove his mask with a smile on his face, right before he runs to the ring to slide into the middle of it. He stands in the middle to greet the audience by removing the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship from around his waist to raise it high for everyone to see.)

Saya Takada: Introducing her opponent, he is from Westminster, Englad… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is the leader of Shoot Nation… he is the reigning SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion… “RED STRIFE”... JAAYYYDDDAAAYYYNNNNEEEEE PEENNNDDDRRRAAAGGGOOOONNNNN!!!

Daniel Wilson: The man of miracles that stands here tonight with the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship in his possession, the crown jewel that he snatched away from The Phantom Troupe like thief in the night, competes tonight in this Best in the World Series against his own stablemate! Last week was a testament to why his performance at Domination was a fluke and tonight, could we see another reason why he shouldn’t be our champion?

Mark Stephens: Quit trying to slander his name because he ended up beating your crush at Domination for the belt! This man has fought through a constant struggle to be known as the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion and I doubt that he won’t have an impressive showing in this tournament, but will it be at the expense of those that have decided to be by his side in Shoot Nation? We’re going to find out tonight!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The bell has sounded for this main event match to start with Jaydayne Pendragon handing the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship to the referee while Belle Kingsley looks determined in her eyes that never shy away from her opponent standing across from her! Both of them pace around the ring with the focus of walking out victorious plastered on both individuals faces WHEN THEY GO IN FOR THE CLENCH TO SEE WHO WILL START WITH THE ADVANTAGE! Both of them are pushing and struggling between themselves over who will be the one to take the lead BUT JAYDAYNE FINALLY STRIKES WITH A KNEE TO THE STOMACH OF BELLE BEFORE TWISTING HER ARM IN A STANDING ARMBAR! Jaydayne twists and wrenches down on the arm RIGHT BEFORE BELLE ACTUALLY FLIPS OUT OF THE ARMBAR AND PULLS THE LEADER OF SHOOT NATION IN FOR A SIDE-HEADLOCK! WHAT A MOVE BY BELLE RIGHT THERE! Belle keeps the pressure applied as she squeezes down around his neck BUT JAYDAYNE USES THE STRENGTH ADVANTAGE TO PUSH BELLE INTO THE ROPES AND LAUNCH HER ACROSS THE RING! Belle rushes over towards the ropes REBOUNDING OFF AND COMING BACK TOWARDS JAYDAYNE WITH A RUNNING SHOULDER BLOCK! JAYDAYNE IS STILL LEFT STANDING AS HE ONLY STUMBLES A BIT FROM THE IMPACT! Jaydayne nods his head as he rushes into the ropes with Belle calling for him to give him everything WITH THE CHAMPION MOWING RIGHT THROUGH HIS OPPONENT WITH THE SHOULDER BLOCK! OH! LOOK AT THAT! BELLE INSTANTLY KIPS RIGHT BACK UP TO HER FEET AND STARES RIGHT BACK AT THE CHAMPION WITH DETERMINATION! SHE HAS COME TO FIGHT AND WILL NOT BE LOOKING FOR ANYTHING ELSE EXCEPT TO WALK OUT WITH A VICTORY!

Daniel Wilson: With this fighting spirit that she’s bringing to this match, Belle Kingsley could be looking for an upset over Jaydayne Pendragon! The champion needs to do something if he wants to prove the world that he’s worthy of that mantle right now! Jaydayne spins around TO LOOK FOR A ROUNDHOUSE KICK TO KNOCK BELLE RIGHT OUT FROM THE GET-GO, BUT BELLE DUCKS UNDER AND FLIPS BACK FOR WHAT LOOKS TO BE A HEADSCISSORS TAKEDOWN! JAYDAYNE SIDESTEPS OUT OF THE WAY AND AVOIDS GETTING CAUGHT IN THE HEADSCISSORS WHILE BELLE LANDS RIGHT ON HER FEET! Jaydayne sprints into the ropes while Belle is trying to keep her footing LOOKING FOR A RUNNING ELBOW STRIKE FROM THE LOOKS OF THINGS! BELLE LEAPFROGS OVER THE CHAMPION AND LANDS ON HER FEET BEFORE RUNNING IN THE ROPES TO RETURN FOR THE SUNSET FLIP POWERBOMB FOR THE PIN! NO! JAYDAYNE ROLLS THROUGH IT UP TO HIS FEET AS HE DOUBLES BACK INTO THE ROPES AND RUSHES IN FOR A PENALTY KICK TO A SEATED BELLE! BELLE DROPS DOWN TO THE CANVAS TO AVOID THE PENALTY KICK, BUT FALLS INTO THE TRAP OF BEING IN POSITION FOR JAYDAYNE TO FLIP BACK FOR THE STANDING JOYEUSE! BELLE ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY WITH JAYDAYNE LANDING ON THE CANVAS WITH THE DOUBLE KNEE MOONSAULT AND ROLLING ONTO HIS BACK! Belle looks down and smiles at the opportunity she has been gifted with AS SHE RUNS IN FOR THE STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS ON JAYDAYNE! JAYDAYNE MIRACULOUSLY ROLLS OUT OF THE RING TO AVOID THE SHOOTING STAR PRESS WHILE BELLE LOOKS STRAIGHT TO THE CHAMPION WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE! She motions to the crowd to show that she was inches away from hitting that shooting star press as she watches Jaydayne go to the outside! I have to say that even if I’m not the biggest fans of these two, they’re definitely coming into this match with the desire to fight for the victory here in this main event!

Mark Stephens: Belle Kingsley watches outside of the ring before she sprints back into the ropes AS SHE RUSHES TOWARDS THE ROPES FOR THE SUICIDE DIVE ONTO JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON! JAYDAYNE MOVES AWAY FROM THE FLIGHT PATTERN… BUT BELLE LEAPS ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE AND FLIPS BACK TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE RING! Belle keeps showing that proud smile on her face right before she motions for Jaydayne to get back into the ring with her while Jaydayne starts to nod his head RIGHT BEFORE HE SLIDES INTO THE RING! PUMP KICK! BELLE BLASTS JAYDAYNE IN THE FACE WITH THE PUMP KICK BEFORE SPINNING AROUND FOR THE ROLLING ENZIGURI TO CRACKLE THE CHAMPION IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Jaydayne collapses to the floor from the impact with Belle standing back onto her feet AS SHE FLIPS IN MID-AIR ONCE MORE FOR THE STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS! SHE NAILS JAYDAYNE RIGHT IN THE CHEST WITH THAT BEFORE ROLLING HER WAY BACK TO HER FEET! Belle is definitely showcasing some heart and passion into this match as she points towards the ropes GETTING FIRED UP WITH THE CROWD RALLYING BEHIND HER! However, there are some detractors that are cheering for Jaydayne to pick himself back up to his feet BUT I DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH OF A GOOD IDEA THAT WAS WHEN BELLE SPRINTS INTO THE ROPES AND HANDSPRINGS OFF THE ROPES WITH THE FATEFUL FALL! HANDSPRING CUTTER! BELLE CATCHES JAYDAYNE WITH THE HANDSPRING CUTTER RIGHT THERE! CAN BELLE BE ABLE TO SNATCH A VICTORY FROM THE SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RIGHT HERE AS SHE ROLLS HIM OVER AND HOOKS HIS LEG IN FOR THE PIN?

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

Daniel Wilson: IT’S NOT ENOUGH! JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON KICKS OUT OF THE FATEFUL FALL WITH BELLE KINGSLEY HAVING TO GO BACK TO SQUARE ONE TO FIGURE OUT HOW SHE’LL PUT AWAY THE REIGNING CHAMPION AND LEADER OF HER OWN FACTION IN SHOOT NATION! Belle Kingsley stands up to her feet and looks over towards the turnbuckle as she knows what she has to do to put away the champion WALKING OVER TO CLIMB HER WAY TO THE TOP WHERE SHE COULD BE GOING FOR KINGSLEY’S CROWNING! WAIT! JAYDAYNE RUSHES TO HIS FEET AND STRIKES BELLE IN THE BACK WITH A CLUBBING BLOW BEFORE TUCKING HER HEAD IN TO TRAP HER IN THE TURNBUCKLE! Jaydayne steps back and points right at Belle RIGHT BEFORE FIRING WITH A TURNBUCKLE-TRAPPED SUPERKICK TO HER FACE TO KNOCK HER OUT! Belle hangs unconscious on the turnbuckle with Jaydayne pulling her off as he puts her in the Jaqqum Tree STRIKING WITH ROUNDHOUSE KICKS INTO HER CHEST FOR THE UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS! LEFT AND RIGHT KICKS BLASTS INTO HER CHEST BEFORE HE FINALLY RUSHES BACK TO THE OPPOSITE CORNER! BASEBALL SLIDE! JAYDAYNE IMPACTS WITH THE BASEBALL SLIDE INTO THE HEAD OF BELLE THAT SENDS HER HEAD BOUNCING OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! Belle collapses down to the canvas from the impact of the baseball slide with Jaydayne coming back to his feet, grabbing Belle by her hand as he drags her towards the center of the ring, standing beside her as he points in the air LOOKING FOR WHAT COULD BE ANOTHER STANDING JOYEUSE! THE MOONSAULT DOUBLE KNEE STRIKE! JAYDAYNE BURIES BOTH OF HIS KNEES INTO THE CHEST OF BELLE AS HE DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS HER LEG IN FOR THE COVER! WILL THE PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SCORE HIS FIRST TWO POINTS IN THIS TOURNAMENT?

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

Mark Stephens: NO! BELLE KINGSLEY THROWS HER SHOULDER OFF THE CANVAS WITH HEART AS JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON WASN’T ABLE TO PUT HER AWAY! Jaydayne nods his head with the realization on his face that she is bringing everything into this match, pointing down to the back of her head while she tries to bring herself up to his feet, and rushes into the ropes to rebound back LOOKING INTO THE ISE-NO-KAMI! WOW! BELLE IS ABLE TO ROLL OUT OF THE WAY OF THE SCISSOR KICK AND RUSHES IN TO THE ROPES TO REBOUND OFF OF THEM HERSELF! Jaydayne turns around after he missed with the kick CAUGHT WITH BELLE FOR THE TILT-A-WHIRL AS SHE LOOKS FOR THE FORCE CHOKE RIGHT HERE! NO! JAYDAYNE SHOVES BELLE OFF OF HIM BEFORE SHE COULD BE ABLE TO DROP HIM FOR THE GOGOPLATA! Belle lands on her feet and catches her balance as he looks up WITH JAYDAYNE SPINNING AROUND FOR THE HITCHENS’ RAZOR! DODGED! BELLE DUCKS UNDERNEATH THE SPINNING WHEEL KICK AND LEAPS UP IN THE AIR TO CATCH JAYDAYNE WITH THE CUTTER! Belle grabs Jaydayne by the arm to drag him over near the turnbuckle as she climbs onto the top of the turnbuckle LOOKING DOWN FOR WHAT COULD BE THE KINGSLEY’S CROWNING! CAN SHE LAND IT? BELLE LEAPS OUT AND FLIPS… LANDING WITH THE IMPLODING 450 SPLASH! WHAT?! JAYDAYNE CATCHES BELLE ON THE TRIP DOWN AND ROLLS HER UP ONTO HER SHOULDERS WITH A CRADLE PIN! COULD THIS BE THE WAY THAT THIS MATCH ENDS RIGHT HERE? THE REFEREE SLIDES IN FOR THE COUNT!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Just Another Hero” by Yuki Hayashi plays in the background with Jaydayne Pendragon rolling away from Belle Kingsley, holding his hand up in the air knowing he got the victory while still pretty dazed, as Belle looks with disbelief washed on her face as she can’t believe what has happened.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner… JAAYYYDDDAAAYYYNNNNEEEEE PEENNNDDDRRRAAAGGGOOOONNNNN!!!

Mark Stephens: JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON HAS JUST TAKEN THIS ONE! HE SUCKERED BELLE INTO IT AND TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNE MOMENT TO PUT HER DOWN FOR THE COUNT! Jaydayne walks out with two points to his record and Belle has yet to be able to have a single victory attached to her name since the start of this Best in the World Series!

Daniel Wilson: That’s what happens when you take your eye off the ball for a single second, Mark! Belle had taken her eye off the ball for a single moment and took a risk to high that led to her getting caught by Jaydayne for the roll-up pin! I have to give it to the leader of Shoot Nation, he is there for a reason. With that sa-- hold on… Belle Kingsley has just snatched the microphone from Saya Takada and looks very upset with what has happened!

Belle Kingsley: NO! NO! I can’t accept that! Jaydayne, I can’t accept what has just happened in this ring tonight as a defeat because I have grown tired of being met with failure with each opportunity that has been presented to me. From tag team championship matches to this very tournament, everything that I have been involved in has been left with nothing but disappointment. The only good thing that I have done in the name of not only Shoot Nation, but to these fans that have been so kind in giving me hope of carrying on in this company, it was being able to defeat that brat Kikyo Himura at Domination. I have been praying and looking for an opportunity to give these people the Belle that they deserve, the Belle that is worthy of the praise and hope that these fans give me, and the Belle that should be worthy enough to challenge you for that SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship! That’s why I’m standing here before you, Jaydayne, through everything that I have given Shoot Nation throughout these months. I haven’t asked for a single thing out of you or anyone in this business and right now, I’m asking the man that has been the leader of the faction that I have stood with in wars against The Phantom Troupe. All I ask for is an opportunity for that championship at Event Horizon. One match to prove to the world that I’m not this worthless woman that has been dragging this faction down. I want to prove to the world that I’m just as impressive inside of this ring like you and the others in our family and that is why I must have this match! So, will you give me the opportunity to prove my value as a competitor here?

(Jaydayne Pendragon pushes himself up to his feet as he calls for the microphone from Belle Kingsley, Belle handing it over towards him, as he breathes heavily from the match that they had as he looks straight into her eyes.)

Jaydayne Pendragon: If you don’t believe that you haven’t earned not only the respect of the people, but the respect of myself and the rest of your Shoot Nation family, then I’m sorry that you feel that way. This fight that you gave me tonight and the passion that you showed in this fight to walk out with a confirmed opportunity for this championship, that should be enough for you to know that I respect you entirely has a competitor in this ring and you’re worthy of the fan’s adoration. However, if you think that you’ll be seen as unworthy to be a member of Shoot Nation because of your failures, let me tell you that I won’t be giving it easy to you at Event Horizon. Just as I did tonight, I will do whatever it takes to make sure that I remain the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion to represent this company with honor and prestige. If that’s what you seek at Event Horizon and you believe that another match with me will be able to show you that you’re worthy of the respect that we all have for you… then I accept your challenge at Event Horizon. You have your match. Not only will you see how talented of a fighter you are on that night, but you will see how much of a fighting champion that I am as the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion!

(Jaydayne Pendragon hands the microphone towards Belle Kingsley and raises the championship high in the air, Belle staring up towards the championship that hangs between them, as the camera fades to black… )