SSW: Strong Survive Tour 6/9/2018

(The camera pans into the arena to where the entire Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium is showcased… “Dragonborn” by Jonathan Young echoes throughout the arena with the crowd picking up in reaction in response to the appearance of Brian Daniels on the stage. Brian looks out towards the stage as he walks down the ramp, entering the ring while he is handed a microphone by one of the Young Lions in attendance, as he looks all around at the fans in attendance with a smile on his face.)

Brian Daniels: For those of you who have been living under a rock and haven’t been paying attention for the past decade in wrestling, my name is Brian Daniels. I am the founder of this great company known as Strong Style Wrestling, but most of you know me as one of the greatest fighters in this squared circle that anyone could aspire to become. World champion, Hall of Fame inductee, marquee event headliner, everything that you can aspire to be, I’ve done it. That being said with the success that Supremacy had, I did something that I never thought I would ever do again in a wrestling ring, I fought. I fought CM Nas, I fought Saul Omen, I brought the fight to The Phantom Troupe that attempted to remove two members of Shoot Nation from this company that I shall not accept. However, this looks unprofessional on my part as a member of management here at Strong Style Wrestling as being so, I can’t harbor ill will towards our roster members to such a degree. That’s why I have come out here to make a major announcement… that I am relinquishing my position of Chairman of Strong Style Wrestling and appointing Jacob Senn as the new chairman of this company. Every management power that I had shall be in his hands and I hope that he will continue to make this place thrive with my absence from the position.

(The crowd claps as they begin to chant Brian Daniels’ name all across the arena, but Brian holds a finger up with a smile on his face directed towards the crowd.)

Brian Daniels: I thank you for that reaction, Osaka… but I’m not finished yet. With my resignation from my position as chairman, I have one last act to make with that power. As my final act, I’m signing… Brian Daniels AS A COMPETITOR OF STRONG STYLE WRESTLING! THAT’S RIGHT, I’M COMING BACK TO FIGHT!

(The crowd lights up with cheers and excitement to where the chants of his name become even louder as Brian Daniels smiles with pride all around the ring.)

Brian Daniels: With my retirement from all managerial roles here in Strong Style Wrestling, this opens my schedule to be able to fight in this ring and focus on those that have been wreaking havoc on Strong Style Wrestling: The Phantom Troupe. The Phantom Troupe has been a problem for this company for far too long and that’s why I’ve decided to put my name into the faction that I believe has the best chance to be able to combat them to the best of my abilities.

(Brian Daniels starts to unbutton his coat to remove it… REVEALING A SHOOT NATION SHIRT! The crowd cheers and claps for him announcing his entry into the Shoot Nation faction.)

Brian Daniels: That’s right! As of this moment, I will be a member of Shoot Nation! I shall join in this war with them against The Phantom Troupe and with that being said, I--

(“Blue Bird” by Ikimono Gakari interrupts Brian Daniels to where we see Stark walking out to the stage with a confident smile on his face, entering through the middle of the ring, stopping right before Brian Daniels, and extending his hand for a handshake with the former chairman. Daniels denies this handshake as he takes a step back in trepidation of what could happen.)

Brian Daniels: What do you want, Stark?

Stark: Mr. Daniels, I wouldn’t expect a more gracious response to my appearance here, considering I saved your life against The Phantom Troupe at Supremacy.

Brian Daniels: Yeah, but why exactly did you do that? Why has Stark decided after brutalizing and concussing the man that is attempting to make sure that Strong Style Wrestling survives for years to come, he wants to save me from the hand of The Phantom Troupe?

Stark: Well Brian, it’s very simple. I intend to turn over a new leaf in this industry because what happened with Jacob Senn was a matter of respect between himself and I. After watching what The Phantom Troupe were doing to Shoot Nation, what they were doing to you, I saw that things needed to be different around here. That’s why I believe that we should join forces to fight this team. I need to fight this team with you because I want to show the world that what happened with Jacob Senn, it has nothing to do with you. This Phantom Troupe needs to be put to rest for the sake of this company. So, are you willing to do this together or do you want to fight solo like you did at Supremacy? We saw how that turned out for you.

Brian Daniels: No. Stark, I don’t like your attitude or the personality you have. I don’t like how you’ve acted towards not only Jacob Senn, but to this entire company, making everyone feel like we owe you something. Stark, we don’t owe you anything. Now, I’m not doing this alone as I have an entire faction that will stand behind me. However, you? That’s a--

(“Riot” by Yoshihisa Hirano interrupts to with a sense of worry coming over the arena with Brian Daniels and Stark looking over towards the stage where we see CM Nas and Saul Omen walking out to the stage. CM Nas, holding the Omega Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder, walking down the ramp to where he smiles with a microphone in his hand. Saul Omen walks beside him in silence, a burning glare of intensity directed towards the two souls in the ring, as they stop at the bottom of the ramp.)

CM Nas: Brian… Brian… Brian… you should have stayed in the grave that we put you in, old friend. You should have taken the endless sleep, the dreamless slumber, and enjoyed the rest that you would have had away from all of the drama and chaos that has been created by the hand of The Phantom Troupe. Resigning as chairman, leaving it into the hands of a broken man, joining the faction of Shoot Nation, all of these mistakes just made tonight and it’s honestly worrying me. The fact that you have made these numerous mistakes just goes to show why you should have stayed away from the wrestling industry when the exodus happened, but we all know that you suffer the same diseased affliction that has plagued Shoot Nation since its very inception. A perfect match of the heroic infection that has been festering for too long in this place, but Stark… you should have remained out of our business. The Phantom Troupe allowed you the courtesy of dealing with the newly-appointed Chairman of Strong Style Wrestling, Jacob Senn, with no interference on our behalf and yet when we deal with this former chairman and Shoot Nation, that’s when you want to get involved in our business? Another mistake born out of pride and the acceptance of these people that are in attendance tonight. Right now, I’m pleading with your sensibilities to see the repercussions for your actions, but Saul had a different idea. He may be a bit depressing to listen to, he might seem to be another person that has been born from Tumblr, but rest assured that everything what he says holds merit and before he walked out here… he said to go ahead and handle you personally. Right now, I think I agree with him.

(CM Nas climbs onto the ring apron to where he starts to make his way into the ring with Brian Daniels rushing forward as he starts to call for Nas to get in the ring to fight him, but Stark steps back as he looks to Brian, right when he sprints in!)

Mark Stephens: BIG BOOT! STARK SPRINTS FROM BEHIND BRIAN DANIELS TO NAIL CM NAS WITH THE BIG BOOT TO THE FACE TO TOSS HIM OFF OF THE RING APRON! Lucky for Nas, Saul was still on the floor to catch him as he drops him back down to the floor while looking towards the two of them with rage in his eyes! Brian Daniels picks up the microphone that he just dropped AS HE GOES TO THE ROPES LOOKING BACK AT THE PHANTOM TROUPE MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF THE RING!

Brian Daniels: THAT’S IT! I’m putting an end to this right now between me and you! I know that we have that crossover event with OWA coming up, Budokai Tenkaichi, and neither of you have a match for that event. So, why don’t we do this? Brian Daniels competes against CM Nas! What about Brian Daniels versus Saul Omen? How about Brian Daniels versus CM Nas AND Saul Omen? A HANDICAP MATCH! I don’t care what match and stipulation, I’ll fight either one of you or both you to put this to rest! What--

(Brian Daniels is suddenly interrupted when Stark snatches the microphone from him as he looks towards Brian with a serious look on his face, only to turn towards The Phantom Troupe with him.)

Stark: Make it a tag team match.

(“Blue Bird” by Ikimono Gakari plays throughout The Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium with Stark and Brian Daniels talking amongst one another, while CM Nas and Saul Omen start to make their exit from the arena with a smile on their faces. The Phantom Troupe has left the arena to where Brian Daniels leaves the ring as Stark follows behind him, both men still debating about what has just happened in the ring, exiting the arena themselves and leave the ring vacant with only Saya Takada left to inhabit it.)

(An advertisement for Budokai Tenkaichi airs before cutting back to the ring where Shaun Till is standing by at ringside.)

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

(“All My Life” by Foo Fighters hits to a huge pop from the crowd as Steven Cassidy runs out from behind the curtain, stopping at the stage and taking in the wild crowd as he makes his redebut.)

Saya Takada: And his opponent, from Lawrence, Kansas, weighing in at 190 pounds… RAIONHATO!!!!... STEVEN CASSIDY!!!!!

Wilson: The last time we saw Steven Cassidy was back in late January in tag team action. He was representing his former stable, Ronin, with his partner and mentor, Koji Senju, as they took on Phantom Troupe's John Doe and Saul Omen. In the end, Steven and Koji came up short and after the bell rang, things only went south. Doe brutally attacked both Steven and Koji to send a message to Shoot Nation's Masanori Kawada. An act so heinous, it ended Koji's career and almost ended Steven's as well. Steven would spend a few weeks in a hospital to recover from his undisclosed injuries and after that, he completed his physical therapy. Once he was given the green light to resume in-ring activities, his eagerness to return to SSW was met with doubt and guilt.

Stephens: He began to doubt/question if his body would be able to hold up long term while pursuing his childhood dream, as well as if he had enough talent to make it to the next level. He had guilt from thinking what happened to Koji was his fault and views himself as some kind of bad luck charm because of it. But after a few months off to clear his head, he realized that was a silly way to think and he could no longer blame himself for the past and finally move on. For the past month, Steven has been training with Shoot Nation's Young Lions in order to improve as an all-around wrestler and not just be some "spot monkey" as some referred to him as before. Steven is still green/inexperienced, but he will only get better with time. Now he’s here making his official re-debut against Shaun Till!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Wilson: Till and Cassidy begin circling one another now… and the two lock up -- NO!!!! TILL WITH AN ELBOW!!! AND FIRING OFF WITH THE LARIAT --- CASSIDY CATCHES THE ARM AND TWISTS TILL INTO HIS GRASP!!!! FALCON ARROW!!!! CASSIDY ROLLS TILL BACK UP TO HIS FEET AND LIFTS HIM HIGH INTO A VERTICAL SUPLEX… BEFORE DROPPING HIM DOWN SPINE-FIRST OVER THE KNEES!!!! CHECKMATE!!!! CASSIDY MAKES THE COVER!!!!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“All My Life” hits to a standing ovation from the crowd as Cassidy jumps up to his feet, doing a lap around the ring before jumping up and raising his fist in victory.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner by way of pinfall… STEVEN CASSIDY!!!!

Stephens: WHAT A GREAT VICTORY!!!! IN FACT, IT’S CASSIDY’S FIRST SSW VICTORY ALTOGETHER!!!! AND IN SUCH DOMINANT FASHION!!!! He seems like a new man altogether since his hiatus - there are definitely big things in store for Steven Cassidy in SSW!

(The ring has been cleared out from the prior match and has been left vacant… “Boombayah” by BLACKPINK hits the sound system with Kikyo Himura walking out towards the stage with a smile on confidence on her face. Kikyo walks down the ramp to where she slides into the ring, grabbing the microphone from Saya Takada, before she walks towards the center of the ring.)

Kikyo Himura: For the longest time in Strong Style Wrestling, I have remained silent in order to let my talents speak of themselves instead of my words. I’m a firm believer in that actions speak louder than words, but it has been noticeable that my actions haven’t echoed enough for management has been able to take notice of The Scarlet Flame that hopes to shine with brilliance on this roster. I’ve been regaled and constantly allowed to flounder underneath the oppression of being pushed to mediocre talent that can’t stand a chance against me, but I want an opportunity. I want an opportunity to show this company that the legacy that I hold shouldn’t be left in the background for this company, it should be in the forefront of this company, burning brighter than any other star on this roster. So, I want to challenge anyone in that roster to fight me! I want a fight that will be able to let this company know that Kikyo Himura will honor the legacy that she has been born from and be the top woman of thi--

(“Run That” by Snow Tha Product interrupts Kikyo Himura with Vanessa Santiago walking out onto the stage with a smile of confidence as she meets Kikyo in the middle of the ring. Vanessa is handed a microphone from the Young Lions to where she returns to look Kikyo right in the face.)

Vanessa Santiago: So, you want a chance to let that fire shine bright here in Strong Style Wrestling, huh? Do you know how much I’ve went through to be able to even get my foot into the door here? I joined The Phantom Troupe in order to make a name for myself here. When Strong Style Wrestling returned from near-death, I joined Shoot Nation with the same aspiration of making my name stand out in this company for the right reasons other than the selfish ones that Phantom Troupe has become known for. I fought a man that I considered my friend at Supremacy to be able to just make my name be known and you think that you’re going to take that spot because you walk out here and challenge for it? No. You’re going to make sure that no one actually takes you seriously because of this because next week, I’m going to give you the fight that you want.

Kikyo Himura: Oh, that’s wonderful. John Doe’s discarded trash has blessed me with her presence to accept my challenge. Let me go ahead and say that I don’t need your acceptance of my challenge to be able to reach the heights in Strong Style Wrestling that I hope to achieve. I don’t need Doe’s sloppy seconds to--

Mark Stephens: ROUNDHOUSE KICK! VANESSA SANTIAGO JUST CRACKS KIKYO HIMURA IN THE FACE WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK BEFORE GRABBING HER BY THE ARM! SHE LOOKS TO LOCK KIKYO INTO THE TAKEOVER! THE OMO-- NO! KIKYO IS ABLE TO GRAB THE BOTTOM ROPE AND PULL HERSELF OUT OF THE RING AND TO THE OUTSIDE! Kikyo Himura has definitely gotten under the skin of Vanessa Santiago here tonight and we could see a pretty interesting fight between these two ladies!

Daniel Wilson: Kikyo Himura wants to be the next great fighter to have the spotlight shine down upon them to honor the legacy that her mother has left her with in this sport! Vanessa might have come out here to insult the woman, but she definitely has an opportunity to impress in a manner that could bring her to the top!

(Kikyo Himura walks away from the ring, holding her face in response to the roundhouse kick from Vanessa Santiago, smiling back at the Shoot Nation member to where she knows she’s gotten in her head. Kikyo exits to the backstage to where a livid Vanessa rolls out of the ring, marching her way up the ramp to where she’s furious about this event, leaving the arena to where the ring has been vacated.)

(A video package airs, highlighting the Ronin faction. Tarah Nova is shown winning her Fatal Four Way at Supremacy, before panning to the team of Atem Octavian Amun-Ra and Damien Walker, then cutting to the recently debuted Kikyo Himura and Shaun Till. The video package fades before a scramble of letters appear, panning to Dr. Shrapnel and Ladybird, standing by in their Torture Dungeon, before cutting to Marco Street training intensely at a gym. The video ends and the feed pans back to the ring.)

(The camera pans to the debuting Marco Street and Dr. Shrapnel standing by in the ring with Ring Announcer Saya Takada.)

Saya Takada: The following tag team contest is set for one fall! Introducing first, currently in the ring, representing Ronin… MARCO STREET AND DR. SHRAPNEL!!!!

Wilson: These two are HUGE gets for Ronin! We were wondering where the recently signed Marco Street and Dr. Shrapnel would end up, and it looks like Ronin is where it ---

Stephens: NO!!!! WHAT!!!! CM NAS AND KERRY KELLER JUST SNUCK INTO THE RING BEHIND MARCO AND SHRAPNEL!!!! NAS SCOOPS STREET UP AND DROPS HIM WITH THE ETHER!!!! KELLER HAS A CHAIR IN HAND AND HITS SHRAPNEL OVER THE HEAD WITH IT!!!! NAS PICKS STREET UP AND PUSHES HIM INTO A CHAIRSHOT OVER THE HEAD TOO!!!! THE PHANTOM TROUPE HAS LAID OUT THESE TWO RONIN MEMBERS BEFORE THEY EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO DEBUT!!!! WHEN WILL THEY STOP?!!!

Wilson: As long as it works? NEVER! PHANTOM TROUPE FOR LIFE BABY!!!!!!!

(The camera pans back to CM Nas and Kerry Keller standing over the laid out Shrapnel and Street, before cutting to an advertisement for OWA: Game Over.)

(The camera returns to an empty ring. “Play for Keeps” by B.O.B hits to boos from the crowd as Jaywalker and GREED walk down to the ring to boos from the crowd. The two enter the ring and stand in the center, smirking as they take in the hatred of the crowd. Jaywalker begins to speak.)

Jaywalker: For those of you who were live at Supremacy to all of you who sat in your tiny cramped Japanese apartments, to all of you filthy Americans and Europeans all around the world… You all witnessed HISTORY! The crowning of the NEW leader of the Tres Comas Club, the man who will take SSW to the future, the man who will one day own all… Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you… GREED!!!!!!

(GREED raises his arms as the crowd boos. GREED laughs and takes the mic from Jaywalker.)

GREED: Andre Virgo, the day I saw BANG hand you the SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship and the leadership of Tres Comas Club… I knew that my days of training were over. I knew then that it was finally time to put my plan into action here in SSW. Jaywalker and I go further back than SSW, through financial affairs outside the world of professional wrestling, but it was him who opened my eyes to just how much power there is here to gain in this industry. I was just waiting for the right moment… The right opportunity… And the pathetic man who had come to take the mantle of the Tres Comas Club’s king was the right target. Virgo, you were predestined for failure from the start, because I was watching you like a vulture - waiting to strike.

(GREED stops for a second and looks down the ramp.)

GREED: But before anything else, let’s settle business, shall we? I’m not going to let MY Tres Comas Club be the clown carnival that it was under Virgo’s rule. I want everyone in TCC to understand that this faction is no longer just a faction, it is MY EMPIRE! I’m not going to be so easily betrayed, nor will I allow any dissidence. Now, I’ll leave you all to reflect on that, but those of you who do not come and join my side on the next show, consider yourselves ENEMIES of the Tres Comas Club. Back to Virgo - I have to admit - I failed. I didn’t take everything from you… But after becoming leader of the Tres Comas Club, Jaywalker made me realize something. I don’t need to take your championship… I just need it on my side of the Tres Comas Club. Therefore it’s in my best interest to announce the first member of the New Tres Comas Club, the man who’s corner I will be in as he takes Virgo’s championship away from him at Budokai Tenkaichi… MILTIADES!!!!!

(“King’s Dead” by Kendrick Lamar hits to boos from the crowd as a cocky Miltiades walks down to the ring, shaking hands with Jaywalker before GREED raises his arm.)

Jaywalker: You are all so fortunate to be present for the genesis of greatness… The Tres Comas Club was first - but eventually, this whole company will belong to US!

GREED: If it belongs to the Tres Comas Club… It belongs to me. One way or another, EVERYTHING will be mine.

(GREED drops the microphone as “Hysteria” by Muse hits. GREED, Miltiades, and Jaywalker walk to the back while the crowd continues to boo as they leave the ring.)

(The camera cuts back to the ring, where Saya Takada is standing with the referee.)

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

(“Blue Bird” by Ikimono Gakari hits to a mixed reaction from the crowd as Stark walks down to the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, from New York City, New York weighing in at 220 pounds… HE IS THE PSYCHEDELIC SAMURAI!!!!... STAR ---

(The lights in the arena go shut and a quiet rumbling fills the crowd. The lights come back on to reveal Saul Omen standing in the ring.)

Stephens: Saul Omen appearing in front of Stark in a big way, skipping the entrance to -- NO!!! IT WAS A SET UP!!!! CM NAS AGAIN!!!! HAS HE NOT DONE ENOUGH TONIGHT FROM THE START OF THE GOD DAMN SHOW?!!! NAS AND SAUL ARE SWINGING AND STOMPING ALL OVER STARK, BEATING HIM DOWN BEFORE THIS MATCH COULD EVEN START!!!!

Wilson: STARK IS GETTING WHAT HE DESERVES!!!! HEY, MAYBE IF SENN WAS HERE HE COULD HELP THEM RIGHT? HAHAHA!!! PHANTOM TROUPE FOR LIFE!!!!

(Saul picks Stark up and throws him into the corner while Nas tells the referee to call for the bell. The referee refuses but Nas gets in his face.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: How awful! Nas just extorted the referee into starting this match as Stark staggers into the center of the ring -- MEMENTO MORI!!!! SAUL STRIKES STARK DOWN AND COVERS HIM!!!!

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Death March” by Motionless In White hits to loud boos around the crowd as Saul Omen and CM Nas stand up over Stark. Saul stomps on Stark’s face and raises his hands.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner by way of pinfall… SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wilson: What an easy well-earned victory from Saul Omen!

Stephens: I hope you die. I hope The Phantom Troupe dies. This is ridiculous, we can’t even get a single show without them ruining things for everyone else! And they’re not even done! Nas is picking Stark up, face to face with Saul…

(“Paint It, Black” by Ramin Djawadi hits to an arena-deafening pop for Brian Daniels as he charges down to the ring.)

Stephens: YES!!!! THE NEWEST MEMBER OF SHOOT NATION!!!! THE FORMER CHAIRMAN!!!! YOU CAN ALREADY SEE NAS AND SAUL WASTING NO TIME ESCAPING THAT RING - THEY DON’T WANT TO DEAL WITH BRIAN AT ALL!!!!

(Brian looks down at Stark as the two stare down, before picking him up to his feet. Brian rolls out of the ring and walks to the back while Stark remains in the ring, nodding his head as he looks around the arena. An advertisement for Budokai Tenkaichi airs.)

(The camera pans back to the ring showing Saya Takada standing by. “Just Another Hero” by Yuki Hayashi begins to play as Jaydayne Pendragon is slowly elevated from beneath the stage platform with in a seiza position while donning his mask. Once he reaches the stage floor, he remains in position until he lifts his head to remove his mask to look out at all the fans in attendance. He runs to the ring, where once he slides into the middle greets the audience with a point and nod.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Westminster, England… weighing in at 220 pounds… he is the leader of Shoot Nation… AND THE WINNER OF THE 2018 HEAVEN’S ARENA CUP!!!!!... “Red Strife”... JAAYYYDDDAAAYYYNNNNEEEEE PEENNNDDDRRRAAAGGGOOOONNNNN!!!

Wilson: This filthy commie beat the glorious American hero known as Gronk to win a chance at the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship, and to that I say - HA! Gronk is going to go win the Super Bowl! The Stanley Cup! The Triple Crown! The man can do anything ---

Stephens: Is Gronk in this match you stupid piece of shit? Let’s focus on Jaydayne and Tarah here - two great warriors set to do battle just a few weeks removed from their impactful Supremacy wins! Although, before Jay could officially announce his title of choice for Domination, Scott Oasis of all people made his SSW debut, putting Pendragon away! Pendragon is itching for revenge on Oasis…

Wilson: Well, from what I’m getting from backstage… IT LOOKS LIKE HE’S GOING TO HAVE HIS CHANCE - JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON WILL INDEED MEET SCOTT OASIS TO DO BATTLE IN THE RING… AT BUDOKAI TENKAICHI!!!!!

(The graphic for their match goes up on the titantron to where Jaydayne acknowledges it and nods his head as he waits for Tarah Nova to come out.)

(“Big Bad Wolf” -- In This Moment hits to a rapturous ovation, and Tarah Nova walks down to the ring, taking in the crowd as she prepares for combat.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, representing Ronin, from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 118 pounds… SHE IS THE LEADER OF RONIN...TARAAAAAAAAAAH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOVA!!!!

Stephens: Tarah herself picked up an opportunity just as prestigious as Jaydayne’s - she herself is set to meet Khmaoch Sangkat at a future date, competing for the SSW Heritage Championship! But tonight, first and foremost, she must prove that she can get past the winner of the Heaven’s Arena Cup!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Stephens: These two competitors slap hands in a show of respect before circling one another… GOING IN FOR THE LOCK UP!!!! A dueling collar-and-elbow here for the initial advantage… Jaydayne has the strength advantage here and damn right he’s going to use it as he starts to back Tarah up into the corner… TARAH SLIDES OUT FROM RIGHT UNDERNEATH HIS GRASP, ROLLING OUT BEHIND HIM FROM UNDERNEATH HIS LEGS -- PENDRAGON TURNS -- ENZUIGURI!!!!! JAYDAYNE IS STUNNED AND TARAH SPRINGBOARDS FROM THE SECOND ROPE!!!! BULLDOG!!!! JAYDAYNE GETS HIS FACE PLANTED INTO THE MAT AND TARAH RISES TO HER FEET, PUMPED UP AS SHE SHOULD BE!!! WHAT A WAY TO KICK THIS MATCH OFF!!!!

Wilson: Jaydayne rolls back up to his feet, acknowledging the level of threat that Tarah poses to him here… BUT JAYDAYNE IS GOING RIGHT BACK IN!!!! TARAH COMES FORWARD WITH THE CHOP BUT PENDRAGON ALREADY HAS HER BY THE WRIST, WHIPPING HER ACROSS THE RING!!!! TARAH IS ON THE RETURN HERE… PENDRAGON GOES LOW FOR THE LEG SWEEP, DROPPING TARAH FORWARD INTO THE MAT!!!

Stephens: Pendragon comes off the ropes himself now… SHINING WIZARD -- NO!!!! TARAH ROLLS OVER BACK UP TO HER FEET!!!! PENDRAGON LANDS AWKWARDLY ON HIS KNEE BUT LIMPS UP TO ONE LEG -- ONLY TO GET SLAMMED FLAT ON HIS BACK COURTESY OF A SPRINGBOARD ARM DRAG!!!! TARAH TWISTS JAYDAYNE’S ARM AND ROLLS HIM OVER ONTO HIS STOMACH NOW -- BEFORE LAYING INTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WITH VICIOUS KNEE AFTER VICIOUS KNEE!!!!

Wilson: TARAH IS NO JOKE BETWEEN THOSE FOUR ROPES!!!! SHE’S GONE TOE TO TOE WITH THE BEST IN THIS INDUSTRY AND HAS DOMINATED FOR YEARS ON END!!!! THERE’S NO SIGNS OF THAT STOPPING, BUT SHE FINALLY RELEASES JAYDAYNE AFTER TENDERIZING HIS SKULL WITH THOSE SHARP KNEES!!!! Tarah picks up Jaydayne by the arm now… WHIPPING HIM INTO THE CORNER STEEL POST SHOULDER FIRST!!!! TARAH CHARGES RIGHT BEHIND HIM LEAPING UP FOR ANOTHER SHARP KNEE TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!!!!

Stephens: TARAH PULLS JAYDAYNE OUT BY THE NECK AND RUNS UP THE ROPES NOW… THE SHIRANUI!!!! TRIPLE X DROP --- NO!!!! JAYDAYNE SPINS TARAH AROUND BEFORE LETTING HER DROP WITH HER OWN MOMENTUM!!!!! JAYDAYNE IS STILL ROCKED FROM ALL THAT DAMAGE TO THE BRAIN… TARAH IS ALREADY ON HER FEET!!!! HOLY --- SHE’S ALREADY SPRINTED HALFWAY ACROSS THE RING… SHINING WIZARD!!!!!!! JAYDAYNE FALLS BACK INTO THE CORNER, TRYING TO PULL HIMSELF UP --- ANOTHER SHINING WIZARD FROM TARAH DRIVING JAYDAYNE’S SKULL INTO THE SECOND TURNBUCKLE!!!!! THE HYPERNOVA CONNECTS AND JAYDAYNE FALLS OUT OF THE CORNER, TARAH GOING DOWN NOW TO MAKE THE COVER!!!! THIS COULD VERY WELL BE IT!!!!!

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

Wilson: NO!!!! JAYDAYNE KICKS OUT!!!! WHAT A FRENZIED ASSAULT FROM TARAH THERE BUT IT’S GOING TO BE HARD TO TAKE DOWN THE THUNDERBOLT OF THE SHOOT NATION!!!! Tarah now latches herself onto Jaydayne’s back the second he’s up on his knees, locking him in a Sleeper Hold… WOW!!!! MAN I HATE THESE SHOOT NATION COWARDS BUT YOU GOTTA RESPECT THAT RESOLVE… PENDRAGON IS PUSHING HIMSELF UP TO HIS FEET!!!! SLEEPER HOLD, ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY POUNDS LATCHED TO HIS BACK… IT DOESN’T AFFECT HIS FIGHTING SPIRIT AT ALL!!!!

Stephens: Tarah is trying to steer Pendragon towards the corner now… But he drops down to his knees! It was a good effort but it looks like Tarah is back in control now as she finally relinquishes the Sleeper and goes up to the top rope, stalking Pendragon as he gets up to his feet… SUPERNOVA!!!!! DOUBLE KNEE ATTACK TO PENDRAGON -- NO!!!! HE CATCHES HER IN A POWERBOMB POSITION!!!!! TARAH STARTS FLINGING FISTS AT JAYDAYNE LEFT AND RIGHT BUT HE HOLDS HER UPRIGHT… NO!!! TARAH STILL FINDS HER WAY DOWN TO THE MAT ON HER FEET!!!!

Wilson: This is the first time in this match since the beginning where Jaydayne and Tarah are standing face to face --- NOT FOR LONG THOUGH AS TARAH TAKES THE ROPE HOPING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MOMENTARILY STUNNED PENDRAGON… THAT MOMENT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH!!!! JAYDAYNE SPINS JUST AS TARAH CLOSES IN ON HIM -- AND KNOCKS HER GOD DAMN LIGHTS OUT WITH THE ROARING ELBOW!!!!!!! JAYDAYNE JUST DROVE THROUGH TARAH WITH THE MASTER SWORD AND SHE CRASHES TO THE MAT AS JAYDAYNE DROPS DOWN OVER HER FOR THE COVER!!!!!!

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

Stephens: TARAH THROWS THE SHOULDER UP!!! NO WAY THAT WOULD TAKE HER OUT!!!! Jaydayne’s resiliency is what’s kept him alive thus far from Tarah’s assault, and with the wounds he’s suffered in battle here he’s only getting stronger as time goes on… Jaydayne has Tarah up by the arm now as he wrenches it before pulling her in… DDT!!!! --- TARAH PUSHES JAYDAYNE AWAY AND SWINGS WITH A STIFF SLAP --- PENDRAGON CATCHES THE ARM!!!! AND PULLS TARAH BACK IN!!!!! SNAP DDT!!!!! PENDRAGON ROLLS TARAH BACK UP TO HER FEET AND UP TO HIS SHOULDERS, DROPPING HER FORWARD INTO THE ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!!!

Wilson: TARAH TAKES THE BRUNT OF IT WITH HER ARMS AND FALLS BACK TO A SEATED POSITION ON THE MAT AND JAYDAYNE SWINGS WITH ANOTHER ROUNDHOUSE KICK --- TARAH LETS HERSELF FALL FLAT ON HER BACK AND JAYDAYNE JUST BARELY WHIFFS THAT SHOT BY A FEW INCHES… AND TARAH KIPS UP TO HER FEET!!!! BACK TO SQUARE ONE AGAIN!!!!!... WAIT… IS THAT… YES!!!! THE PHANTOM TROUPE!!!! COMING IN THROUGH THE CROWD!!!!

Stephens: OH COME ON!!!! YOU WERE ENJOYING THIS MATCH!!!!

Wilson: NOT AS MUCH AS I ENJOY THE PHANTOM TROUPE BAYBAY!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! IT’S KHMAOCH SANGKAT HIMSELF!!!!! KHMAOCH AND GRONK!!!!!! IT’S RARE THAT THE HERITAGE CHAMPION MAKES HIS PRESENCE FELT ON LIVE TELEVISION, SO ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN STEPHENS!!!!! NOT TO MENTION - GRRRROOOOOONNNNKKKK!!!!!

Stephens: Jaydayne and Tarah realize what’s coming next as Khmaoch and Gronk jump over the barricade, surrounding two sides of the ring… The competitors in the ring share a knowing glance and stand back to back now, the leaders of Ronin and Shoot Nation working together to hold off The Phantom Troupe here…

(“The Wreckoning” by Nonpoint hits to a roar of boos around the arena. Jaydayne Pendragon turns his attention down the ramp as Scott Oasis walks down to ringside, stepping up on the apron alongside Khmaoch and Gronk.)

Stephens: Things aren’t looking good here for Tarah and Pendragon… NO!!!! OASIS IS STEPPING INTO THE RING NOW AS KHMAOCH AND GRONK MOVE TO JOIN HIM ---

(“The King of Fighters '97 - Cool Jam” hits to a loud ovation and arena-deafening pop as every fan stands up to their feet. April Song walks out from behind the curtain with a nightstick in her hand. Scott Oasis stops before entering the ring and turns around to face April while Khmaoch and Gronk jump back off of the apron.)

Wilson: HOLY… NO WAY!!!!

Stephens: APRIL SONG!!!! APRIL SONG!!!! APRIL SONG!!!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST WOMEN’S WRESTLERS ALIVE HAS JUST MADE HER SSW DEBUT!!!! WE’D HEARD SHE’D BEEN SIGNED… BUT I WASN’T EXPECTING HER TO SHOW UP HERE OF ALL PLACES!!!! AND HER REPUTATION SPEAKS FOR ITSELF, AS YOU CAN SEE KHMAOCH AND GRONK OPTING TO RETREAT THIS TIME AROUND… MEANWHILE SCOTT OASIS HIMSELF NODS AT HER BEFORE LEAVING THROUGH THE CROWD!!!!!

Wilson: THE SHOCK ON TARAH NOVA’S FACE SAYS IT ALL!!!!

Stephens: Jaydayne Pendragon bows to April Song before exiting the ring, leaving April and Tarah to stand off face to face! It’s not often that you hear a ‘Holy Shit’ chant in a Japanese crowd but these two truly deserve it! The question is… What is April here for?

(April and Tarah continue to stare down… UNTIL APRIL SONG POINTS HER FINGER AT TARAH’S RONIN SHIRT!)

Wilson: WHAT?!!!! WHAT?!!!! WHAT?!!!!

Stephens: NO WAY!!!! APRIL SONG HAS SEEMINGLY DECLARED HER INTENTION TO JOIN RONIN!!!! THIS IS HUGE!!!! WE THOUGHT RONIN WAS SCREWED AFTER MARCO AND SHRAPNEL WERE TAKEN OUT OF THE EQUATION EARLIER TONIGHT BUT APRIL SONG MORE THAN MAKES UP FOR IT!!!! THE FOUNDATION OF SSW HAS BEEN CHANGED FOREVER WITH APRIL SONG AND TARAH NOVA NOW STANDING SIDE BY SIDE… AS RONIN!!!!

(April Song’s theme hits again as the crowd cheers. Song extends her hand to Tarah for a fist bump, and Tarah responds before raising April’s arm to another huge pop from the crowd. A video for Budokai Tenkaichi begins to air.)

(The ring has been cleared out from the prior participants in the previous match… “The Killing Joke” by Captain Murphy echoes throughout the arena with John Doe walking out onto the stage with a confident gleam in his eyes. He scans the audience in attendance before he walks down the ramp, not even acknowledging the crowd as he makes his way to the ring, climbing up the steps and through the ropes. He stands into the ring with a smile on his face, taking the microphone away from Saya Takada, as he looks out to the sea of people in attendance here in Osaka.)

John Doe: I’m not a man that likes to gloat about being right about things, but I told you. All of you. Every person that could listen to the words that came out of my mouth, I told you that the traitor would be personally dealt with at Supremacy and what happened? She was dealt with. Vanessa Santiago has now come to terms with the realization that Shoot Nation has simply made her weak and now, she will have to learn to live with it and overcome the weakness that afflicts her. With her destruction at my hand, it shall bring forth a sweeping change that I have been clamoring for Strong Style Wrestling to get behind. A change that will make this company better and brighter than what it has been, but people have constantly remained in the path of realizing this brilliance. Shoot Nation has continued to remain in our path and with that being said, I shall remove them each with swift precision and intense strength from remaining in our path. I have already rid the world of Vanessa Santiago to where they now know that her traitorous ways mean nothing to The Phantom Troupe, but I know there is a host of Shoot Nation prospects that want to attempt to smother us out. The funny thing is that even when I do remove them… none of them are even worthy to stand in that ring with me. No person in that entire stable deserves to stand in the ring with one of the greatest men to walk into this place because all of them are willing to live in a stagnant state of lethargic parasites that feed upon the hopes of the weak to conquer evil. This heroes don’t deserve to be compared in the ring with me and that’s why I don’t even ha--

(“Forces” by Susumu Hirasawa interrupts the speech of John Doe with the crowd erupting in adulation to see Masanori Kawada walking out with an intense glare plastered upon his face. The fans start to chant “KA-WA-DA!” at his arrival to where he walks down the ramp to meet the steps, climbing his way up to the apron, as he enters into the ring to stare right into the face of John Doe. He calls for the microphone to where he’s handed one by a Young Lion as he does not avert his gaze from the leader of The Phantom Troupe once.)

Masanori Kawada: Not worthy? Lethargic parasite? These are words that I didn’t think you would be able to believe about Shoot Nation, John Doe. I know you have this idea crafted into her head that Shoot Nation are heroes that are looking to steal your moment and until this war began, we didn’t care about The Phantom Troupe. The entire reason Shoot Nation was born was to bring a resurrection in the shoot-style of wrestling here in Strong Style Wrestling. However, the hilarious thing about this is that without the actions of The Phantom Troupe… you would have exactly what you wanted. No heroes that are trying to keep the rogues of Strong Style Wrestling from ruling the entire company, no traitors that desires to leave your faction because of the manner in which you conduct yourself, but you would have been the same men that rose to the top with honor. Now? You’re nothing more than thieves that stole what belonged to Shoot Nation in the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship. You stole what belonged to me in the SSW Heritage Championship at Strong Style Wrestling’s inception. You were the one that wanted a hero and in fact, you still haven’t faced me in a proper fight to prove the words that you preach. So, if you want to truly prove that this ideal that you have is valid, give everyone the match they want. Give me the match I want to be able to bury this once and for all. Masanori Kawada VERSUS JOHN DOE AT BUDOKAI TENKAICHI!

(The crowd erupts into cheers to where John Doe just simply laughs at this as he places his hand on his face, sliding it down to where he still has that grin, looking straight at Masanori Kawada while this happens.)

John Doe: Are you serious? Have you not been listening to a single word that I have said, Kawada? NO ONE in Shoot Nation is worthy of standing in the ring with me and that includes sad men that can’t win anything because he’s too weak. However, I’m willing to entertain this idea as you’re being just as predictable as always. You’re dangling hope in front of these people like a piece of meat in front of a ravenous beast. Once you snatch that hope away, the dog might just lunge and bite at you. If you’re suicidal enough to want to challenge me to a match, I will be more than happy to be the bite that ends you at Budokai Tenkaichi.

(John Doe drops the microphone and leaves Masanori Kawada alone in the ring while he walks up the ramp, pointing at the hero to where he states that he’ll meet him then, walking his way to the backstage to exit the arena. Masanori Kawada looks all around the arena and shows appreciation to the fans before he leaves the ring, walking his way up with determination, as he leaves the arena with Saya Takada the only remaining person inside of it.)

(Saya Takada holds the microphone in her hand to where he starts to announce the next bout.)

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

(“Shoot All Over Them” by contRoVersy hits the speakers as The Apparition, Belle Kingsley and Shinati Mizarki make their entrance.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first: The Apparition, Belle Kingsley and Shinati Mizarki… SHOOT NATION!!!

Wilson: Supremacy was a disappointing night for each of these three but it does not change that they are great individual performers who have the right attitude to bounce back here tonight. Anyway, judging by current events, Shoot Nation are probably the most united faction in the promotion right now. That can only be a good thing going into this big 6-man tag match here tonight.

(“Money, Power, Fame” by contRoVersy begins to play as Andre Virgo, Cassius Corleone and Sakura Corleone make their way down the ramp.)

Saya Takada: And their opponents: Andre Virgo and The One True Pairing, Cassius and Sakura Corleone… TRES! COMAS! CLUB!!!

Stephens: Ok I don’t even need to say anything here. THREE! That is, uno, dos, TRES! Of the five SSW championship holders are in this one team against three Shoot Nationers who all blew their shot to do something great at Supremacy. Tres Comas Club are the talking points, the ARE the current events. And this... This is a mismatch. Honestly, they really isn’t anything left to say here.

(DING! DING! DING!)

Wilson: Andre Virgo looks to take the lead for Tres Comas Club against The Apparition of Shoot Nation. Wait… Shinati Mizarki hollers out from the apron, HE WANTS TO TEST HIMSELF AGAINST THE JR HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! The Apparition looks to his corner then back at Andre who shrugs with disinterest. TAG MADE! Mizarki bounds into the ring and locks up with Andre Virgo right in the centre. After a scuffle, Virgo drags Mizarki down into a deep headlock, just trying to grind down the spirited opponent. But Mizarki slips round into a rear waistlock. BACK SUPLEX! VIRGO FLIPS RIGHT OVER THE TOP AND LANDS ON HIS FEET! DOUBLE-KNEE LUNGBLOWER!

Stephens: Mizarki writhes around clutching the small of his back after that counter but Virgo is not done. He hops back up to his feet and starts to put the boots in, aggravating the spine further. Virgo races off the ropes… AND IT IS A LOW DROPKICK TO THE SIDE OF SHINATI MIZARKI’S HEAD! The Jr Heavyweight Champion still has a chip on his shoulder after being cost leadership of the Tres Comas Club and he is RAMPANT TONIGHT!

Wilson: Virgo hops straight to his feet and pulls Mizarki in between his legs. AND HE IS LOOKING TO HIT THE VIRGO BOMB EARLY ON! NO!!! VIRGO CAN’T GET HIM UP! MIZARKI BLOCKS THE LIFT AND STARTS FIRING OFF WITH HAMMER BLOWS TO THE MIDSECTION! VIRGO IS STAGGERED AND MIZARKI PULLS HIM IN… MICHINOKU DRIVER CONNECTS! SHINATI MIZARKI CLINCHES AN EQUALIZER!!! Virgo is spun for a loop and rolls swiftly to his corner to tag in Sakura Corleone. Mizarki gestures for Sakura to come at him…

Kingsley: TAG ME! LET ME AT HER! SHE’S MINE!!!

Stephens: Kingsley screams over for Mizarki to make the tag. Perhaps she feels she has some unfinished business to sort out with Sakura Corleone after the events of Supremacy. Mizarki considers the request BUT SAKURA!!! SHE HITS THE RUNNING KNEE ON MIZARKI AS HE TAKES HIS ATTENTION OFF HER! MIZARKI STUMBLES OFF HIS FEET AND FALLS INTO THE CORNER WHERE KINGSLEY TAGS HERSELF IN!

Wilson: Kingsley springboards into the lariat to take down Sakura Corleone AND SHE IS WAILING ON SAKURA! Kingsley with the ground and pound but Sakura manages to shove her off and kick her away. Both scramble to their feet but Corleone the quicker with a headscissors takedown dropping Kingsley on her backside. Sakura hits the ropes AND REBOUNDS BACK WITH A DROPKICK SQUARE IN THE CHEST OF BELLE! SAKURA MAKES THE COVER!

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

Stephens: Belle pops the shoulder up with authority and Sakura is not impressed. She takes a few steps back to the edge of the ring as Belle begins to pry herself up off the canvas. RUNNING KNEE - NO!! FORCE CHOKE!!! BELLE KINGSLEY COUNTERS WITH A TILT-A-WHIRL AND DROPS IT RIGHT INTO THE GOGOPLATA SUBMISSION HOLD! SAKURA CORLEONE STARTS TO PANIC AS THE HOLD IS LOCKED IN TIGHT! AND HERE’S CASSIUS!!! HE EXPLODES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH URGENCY TO COME TO HIS LOVER’S AID WITH A VICIOUS STOMP TO THE HEAD OF BELLE KINGSLEY!

Wilson: Fantajī mezamemasu! MIZARKI CLOCKS CASSIUS WITH THE DISCUS ELBOW AND NOW EVERYTHING HAS DESCENDED INTO CHAOS WITH BOTH TEAMS ENTERING THE RING. VIRGO HITS A DOUBLE DEAD END LARIAT ON MIZARKI AND THE APPARITION! HE CARRIES ON, REBOUNDING AGAIN TO CATCH THEM BOTH WITH A DOUBLE DROPKICK! MEANWHILE, THE ONE TRUE PAIRING ARE BACK TO THEIR FEET AND TOGETHER RUTHLESSLY BEAT DOWN ON BELLE KINGSLEY! They start to hoist her up and… IS THIS!?!?

Stephens: IT IS! THE COMBINATION VERTEBREAKER AND AIR RAID CRASH! *THE* ONE TRUE FINISHER THAT WILL SURELY PUT AN END TO BELLE KINGSLEY IN THIS MATCH ONCE THEY HIT IT!

Wilson: Virgo keeps busy alternating stomps on the other two members of Shoot Nation. BUT THE APPARITION SWEEPS THE LEGS! MIZARKI SEES THE OPENING AND MAKES A DASH FOR IT! HE TACKLES CASSIUS THROUGH THE ROPES AS THE APPARITION DRAGS VIRGO’S HEAD OUT OVER THE APRON… RUNNING KNEE TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD!!! AND NOW THAT LEAVES JUST SAKURA IN THE RING, STUNNED AT THE LOSS OF HER LOVER, WITH BELLE STILL IN THE VERTEBREAKER POSITION! BUT KINGSLEY FLIPS OUT RIGHT ONTO HER FEET! SAKURA TURNS RIGHT INTO AN ENZUIGIRI AND BELLE PULLS HER IN… FEVER DREAM! THE FLIPPING PILEDRIVER CONNECTS AND bELLE kINGSLEY IS HOME FREE TO MAKE THE COVER!

Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THR-

Stephens: NO! SHE KICKED OUT! SAKURA KICKED OUT!!! BELLE KINGSLEY CAN’T BELIEVE IT SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD THIS ONE BUT CLEARLY THERE IS MORE TO DO! Kingsley puts the boot in on Corleone’s midsection before repositioning her and marching over to the corner. SHE’S GOING UP! SHE’S LOOKING TO END THIS IN SPECTACULAR FASHION WITH A HIGH-FLYING FINISHING MANEUVER… KINGSLEY LEAPS! KINGSLEY’S CROWN - BUT SAKURA GETS THE KNEES UP!!! SHE GETS THE KNEES UP AND BELLE KINGSLEY CRASHES AND BURNS! AND THIS IS THE OPENING SHE NEEDS! CASSIUS IS BACK UP IN THE CORNER CALLING FOR THE TAG!

Wilson: AND RIGHT ACROSS THE RING THE APPARITION IS DOING THE SAME FOR BELLE KINGSLEY! BOTH WOMEN DRAG THEMSELVES ACROSS THE CANVAS, RACING TO MAKE THE TAG… BOTH TAGS MADE! CASSIUS HITS THE RING AND FLIES STRAIGHT IN FOR A MONEYMAKER ELBOW BUT THE APPARITION SEES IT COMING! HE TRAPS THE ARM AND SLIDES IN BEHIND CORLEONE… THE PHANTASM! THE PHANTASM CONNECTS AND THE APPARITION BRIDGES FOR THE PIN!!!

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

Stephens: VIRGO!!!

Referee: THREE!!!

(DING! DING! DING!)

(Virgo barrels in to make the save but is intercepted by Mizarki who holds him back just long enough for the three count. “Shoot All Over Them“ hits as Shoot Nation exit the ring and begin to celebrate together on the ramp. Sakura comes to Cassius side, cradling his head while weeping.)

Stephens: I...I can’t believe it. Shoot Nation won. The Apparition just pinned one half of the Freebird Tag Team Champions. He sure does have a knack for doing this in multiman tag matches. Don’t tell me he is going to demand another title shot on the back of this?

Wilson: Who knows? Supremacy was not his night but tonight is and you have got to admit that was quite the game clincher. If the Apparition keeps this form up then Shoot Nation might find themselves with some gold in no time.

(The feed transitions backstage to Andre Virgo and Tomazeya Venus standing outside the Tres Comas Club locker room, looking irritated with one another.)

André Virgo: Again, I’m telling you - I had that match won. I was about to break out of the submission just before you decided to enter the ring and cost me the match. We could’ve been living it up as the leaders of TCC, but YOU cost us that.

Tomazeya Venus: I was just looking out for your best interests, like I have been since the day I started training you. I know you better than anyone else - your strengths, weaknesses, limits - I know it all. You’re lucky I got there in time to at least save your Championship, the least you could do is appreciate that.

André Virgo: There’s one thing about me you seem to have forgotten then - my potential. I’m not the rookie that came to you for advice anymore. I appreciate everything you’ve done in the past, but I’m disappointed in how little faith you showed in me in Supremacy. I’m the damn Junior Heavyweight Champion. You know how I won this belt, you know how hard I’ve been trying to prove myself as champion despite what everyone else has said. GREED can have that shitty faction. It’s not like everyone in there agrees with him anyways. But you, Tomazeya, if you think GREED is all that stronger than me, go join his side - but for now, leave the in-ring stuff to me.

Tomazeya Venus: You know that’s not how it is —

(Virgo shakes his head and walks off, while Tomazeya Venus looks down and makes a call, before the feed fades to commercials.)

(COMMERCIAL BREAK -- The first-ever crossover event for Strong Style Wrestling is on the horizon with BUDOKAI TENKAICHI! Omega Wrestling Alliance partners up and invades Osaka in an two-day event that shall be brilliant! LIVE on June 30th - June 31st, 2018, watch the best from around the globe compete for the richest prizes in wrestling!)

(The show returns from commercial break when the camera turns over towards Saya Takada standing in the middle of the ring with the microphone in her hands.)

Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall AND IS YOUR MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING!!!

(“Freedom” by Beyonce & Kendrick Lamar blasts from the speakers with Aria Jaxon walking out in a Phantom Troupe purple leather jacket, moving it out of the way of her waist to reveal the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship that rests around her waist, following up by strutting down the ramp. She shows some of that classic Aria sass to where she holds up her hand to crowd to ignore their hatred, standing up on the apron to where she taunts to the crowd, removing her shades to give the camera a wink while she blows a kiss to the camera right before she enters the ring.)

Saya Takada: Introducing first, she is from Los Angeles, California… weighing in at 114 pounds… representing The Phantom Troupe… she is the reigning and defending SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion of the world… “THE QUEEN OF STRONG STYLE WRESTLING”... ARRIIIAAAAA JAAXXXOOOONNNNN!!!

Daniel Wilson: THE QUEEN IS HERE! The greatest champion in our generation has arrived to Osaka to deliver the brilliance and excellence that only a champion like her could bring to the table on Strong Style Wrestling! After a hard-fought defense at Supremacy against Matias Navarro, she hopes to continue this amazing string of victories on her path for complete dominance in the company!

Mark Stephens: As much as I would not like to agree with you, you do have a point to where Aria Jaxon has been dominant since her coronation as the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion. No one has been able to get the best of her and tonight, we could see another moment of that happen right before our eyes.

(“Forces” by Susumu Hirasawa echoes throughout The Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium before Masanori Kawada steps out in his blue ring gear, looking around the arena to clap with the fans, all while they chant “KA-WA-DA!” before walking down the ramp. He goes to the ring to where he leaps onto the turnbuckle while flinging the tail of his coat to be able to climb up it, taunting to the crowd and pointing towards the champion, before leaping down to the floor to meet her.)

Saya Takada: Introducing her opponent, he is from Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan… he weighed in tonight at 247 pounds… representing Shoot Nation… “THE EVERLASTING HERO”... MAASSSAAANNNOOORRRRIIIII KAAWWWAAADDDDAAAAA!!!

Mark Stephens: Masnaroi Kawada has had a rocky road in Strong Style Wrestling to where Supremacy was a huge opportunity for him, but it had been taken away from him when he was defeated by Tres Comas Club in the match to be known as the new tag team champions. With this opportunity that he has before him, could we see him be on his way to being known as the next challenger to the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion?

Daniel Wilson: Kawada is going nowhere NEAR the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship as a challenger, he’s going to remain in the dirt with the rest of the Shoot Nation filth that attempt to snatch that championship away from her! Aria is about to put this man to rest here tonight in front of all these people in Osaka and let it be known that he doesn’t deserve any opportunity at a championship match in the near future!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Mark Stephens: The main event of the evening has been called to start with Aria Jaxon handing the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship to the referee to set aside with Masanori Kawada standing across from her with a burning determination in his eyes! Masanori starts to march forward into battle, looking to tangle with the champion in a grapple, but Aria doesn’t even entertain the idea LYING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE TURNBUCKLE! She lounges on the turnbuckle to where she takes her sweet time with Masanori starting to get irritated at the confidence that she exudes in this match! The referee is attempting to keep The Everlasting Hero at bay as Aria drops back down to the canvas ONLY FOR KAWADA TO RUSH BACK IN FOR WHAT LOOKS TO BE A STINGER SPLASH!

Daniel Wilson: HOLD UP! SMART MOVE HERE FROM THE QUEEN HERSELF! ARIA JAXON RETREATS BACK INTO THE ROPES AND HOLDS HER HANDS UP FOR MASANORI KAWADA TO BACK AWAY! The Shoot Nation member stops himself to where he starts to argue with the referee about this, only for the referee to tell him to step away for a moment, to where he warns Aria about needing to participate in the match! Aria orders for the referee to force him to step back to where Masanori is forced to oblige as Aria removes herself from the ropes WHEN KAWADA INSTANTLY LUNGES TO HER FOR THE GRAB IN HOPES OF CATCHING HER OFF GUARD! JAB TO THE EYE! Aria jabs Kawada right in the eye as the referee didn’t catch on to that to where she starts to get into the match THROWING ELBOW STRIKES AND KICKS TO WHERE SHE’S BRINGING IT TO HER OPPONENT! SHE’S SHOWING HIM EXACTLY WHY SHE'S THE QUEEN AROUND HERE!

Mark Stephens: Yes, showing why she has to resort to such tactics as jabbing her opponent in the eye to get ahead in a match! Aria Jaxon keeps the pressure up to where she continues her combination of strike ONLY TO FINISH OFF WITH A HEADBUTT RIGHT INTO THE SKULL OF MASANORI KAWADA! Kawada stumbles back and shakes it off MET WITH A JUMPING KNEE STRIKE TO THE JAW THAT STUNS HIM COMPLETELY WHILE SHE RUNS BACK INTO THE ROPES! Aria uses the momentum of the ropes to come back with a rolling elbow strike BUT KAWADA USES HIS IMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TO THROW HER UP IN THE AIR AND DROP HER BACK DOWN TO THE CANVAS WITH A POP-UP POWERSLAM! KAWADA HAS AN OPENING AND WE WILL SEE WHAT HE CAN DO WITH IT! Kawada continues to shake off the strikes from earlier as he steps back into the ropes to return WITH AN ELBOW DROP TO THE HEART OF ARIA BEFORE LIFTING HER BACK UP TO HER FEET! Kawada grabs her by the neck SPINNING HER AROUND TO DROP HER FOR THE NECKBREAKER!

Daniel Wilson: ARIA JAXON USES THE WHEREWITHAL OF A CHAMPION TO NOT ONLY STRIKE WITH A BACK ELBOW TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD, BUT A SUPERKICK TO THE BACK OF THE KNEE TO DROP MASANORI KAWADA TO HIS KNEE! Aria rushes into the ropes and returns back BLASTING HIM IN THE BACK OF A HEAD WITH A KNEE STRIKE TO SEND HIM DOWN TO THE CANVAS AS ARIA STARTS TO SHOW A SIGN OF CONFIDENCE ONCE MORE! Aria walks over Kawada to where she grabs him by what hair he has, trying to pull him up off the canvas, as she lines him up FOR WHAT COULD BE A HAIR-PULL CURB STOMP INTO THE CANVAS! WAIT! KAWADA GRABS ARIA BY THE LEGS AND POWERS HIS WAY UP TO HIS FEET! Kawada spins Aria onto his shoulders to where he walks around the center of the ring with her DROPPING HER WITH A DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! KAWADA PLANTS ARIA INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH THE DEATH VALLEY DRIVER AS HE STANDS UP TO HIS FEET AND SIGNALS TO THE CROWD FOR WHAT COULD BE HARD JUSTICE!

Mark Stephens: Masanori Kawada stalks Aria Jaxon to where he starts to grab her for Hard Justice HOOKING HER IN FOR THE HALF-NELSON! ARIA JAXON RUSHES INTO THE ROPES TO WHERE SHE REBOUNDS BACK, ROLLING THROUGH WITH KAWADA TO WHERE SHE ESCAPES THE HARD JUSTICE, CONTINUING HER STRIDE THROUGH THE RING BACK INTO THE ROPES AGAIN! Aria rebounds off the ropes RETURNING WITH A PENALTY KICK STRAIGHT INTO HIS CHEST! NO! KAWADA CATCHES HER BY THE BOOT AND STANDS HIS WAY BACK TO HIS FEET WHILE HE SHAKES HIS HEAD! He stands with her leg in his hand as he pulls her in LIFTING HER HIGH IN THE AIR FOR THE ULTRA DRIVER NEOS! THE GUTWRENCH LIGER BOMB! KAWADA DROPS HER INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING TO WHERE HE HOLDS HER DOWN FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! CAN THE EVERLASTING HERO BE ABLE TO PUT AWAY THE QUEEN OF THE PHANTOM TROUPE?

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

Daniel Wilson: YES! SHE SURVIVED! ARIA JAXON KEEPS FIGHTING IN THIS MATCH AGAINST MASANORI KAWADA AS HE COULDN’T PUT AWAY THE PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! Kawada brings himself back to his feet to where he starts to debate upon the next course of action as he walks around Aria PULLING HER BY THE HAIR TO BRING HER BACK TO HER FEET WITH A LOOK OF FURY IN HIS EYES! He tosses her into the turnbuckle with all of his might to where he rushes in LOOKING FOR THAT STINGER SPLASH HE ATTEMPTED EARLIER IN THE MATCH! WELL SCOUTED BY THE CHAMPION! SHE SEES IT COMING A MILE AWAY TO WHERE SHE STRIKES HIM WITH A BIG BOOT AS HE STANDS THERE STUNNED BY THE KICK! Aria starts to climb her way to the top of the turnbuckle to where she points to aim towards Kawada LOOKING FOR THE SPARKS FLY! THE DIVING SOMERSAULT NECKBREAKER FROM ARIA INTO-- OH NO! NOT THIS! KAWADA CATCHES HER ONCE AGAIN ON HIS SHOULDERS TO WHERE HE STARTS TO TURN IT AROUND INTO A TITAN BOMB TO FINISH THIS MATCH! ELBOW TO THE TOP OF THE HEAD! FIGHT HIM, ARIA! ARIA RAKES MASANORI IN THE EYES ONCE AGAIN BEFORE SHE LEAPS DOWN BEHIND HIM AND WAITS FOR HIM TO FACE HER! WHAT’S SHE PLANNING?

Mark Stephens: I don’t know, but Aria Jaxon has just kept using illegal eye moves to not only blind Masanori Kawada, but she also does it to escape his clutches once more! Kawada sits up and turns around RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK THAT BLASTS HIM IN THE FACE LIKE A SHOTGUN! KAWADA DROPS DOWN TO HIS KNEES WHILE ARIA WALKS BEHIND KAWADA TO PLACE HER BOOT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! THE CURB STOMP! SHE STOMPS KAWADA’S HEAD TO MAKE HIM EAT THE CANVAS BEFORE SHE PLACES A STIFF KICK INTO THE RIBS TO MAKE HIM ROLL ONTO HIS BACK! She looks over towards the ropes to where she walks over to begin her climb, making it up high as she looks behind her, looking out to the crowd BEFORE LEAPING BACK FOR AN INVERTED 450° SPLASH! RIGHT INTO THE KNEES OF KAWADA! Aria holds her stomach to where she thought she had him right there as Kawada rolls her off of his knees!

Daniel Wilson: Masanori Kawada starts to use the ropes to pick himself up to his feet to where he signals this to be the end of the match to where he grabs her by the hair, pulling Aria Jaxon up to her feet, as he hooks her in LOOKING FOR THE K-DYNAMITE! WAIT! ARIA HOOKS KAWADA BY THE WAIST AND PULLS HERSELF TO A STANDING POSITION, KICKING HER LEG UP, AS SHE FLIPS FORWARD FOR THE RANHEI! SHE DROPS HER ONTO THE CANVAS TO WHERE SHE HOLDS HIM DOWN FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT!

Mark Stephens: WAIT! NOT LIKE THIS! ARIA JAXON PULLS HERSELF AROUND AND PLACES HER FEET ONTO THE MIDDLE ROPE TO GAIN LEVERAGE AGAINST MASANORI KAWADA! WILL SHE PUT HIM AWAY WITH THIS?

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

(DING! DING! DING!)

(“Freedom” by Beyonce & Kendrick Lamar plays in the background to where Aria Jaxon leaps off of Masanori Kawada with a smile on her face, raising her hand high in the air, as the referee returns with the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship to gift back towards her.)

Saya Takada: Here is your winner… ARRIIIAAAAA JAAXXXOOOONNNNN!!!

Mark Stephens: I can’t believe Aria Jaxon has done this to Masanori Kawada! Kawada could have won this match countless of times, but Aria resorted to underhanded tactics to be able to survive in this match! Kawada should be standing here right now as the number one contender to the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion!

Daniel Wilson: Not only that, but how does he intend to overcome the challenge of John Doe at Budokai Tenkaichi when he can’t defeat the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion? This match might have been close, but he still bit the bullet and no-- HE’S HERE!

(The camera pans towards the stage to show that Drake Jaeger has once again made his presence here in Strong Style Wrestling, this time with a microphone in his hand, as he walks down the ramp to join Aria Jaxon in the ring.)

Drake Jaeger: Aria Jaxon… it has been awhile since we have seen each other. Before Supremacy, our last encounter was when you took me out of the company where our names became famous. Now, I’ve seen you’ve making a new name for yourself with the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship, you got a fleet of undying and loyal male subjects to cater to your needs, and a queen for a harem that I would almost be proud of. Except instead of thicc Asian bitches, we got… Saul Omen and Gronk.

(Drake Jaeger shivers in disgust at the mere thought of this to where he finally climbs the ladder and enter the ring to meet Aria Jaxon face-to-face.)

Drake Jaeger: However, I’ve returned not to make light of your faction, I’ve returned for one reason alone: the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship. In our last company, you took away everything from me and here, I shall take away everything that belongs to you. Your championship, your faction, your spotlight… I’m taking it all at Budokai Tenkaichi. However, unless what I saw here tonight against Masanori Kawada was true to where you’re nothing more than a cowardly bitch that can’t fight in the ring anymo--

Aria Jaxon: NO! NO! NO! You’re not going to trash me like that! Nuh-uh, you’re going to get whatever bags you packed, whatever Asian hoes you have back there looking to give you your weeb fantasy, and you can pack your shit back to wherever you came from! I don’t care what you had taken away from you, but you’re not going to do ANYTHING to me in MY kingdom! You want a title shot against me? You want to take this? Go ahead and try BECAUSE I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE!

Drake Jaeger: Good because at Budokai Tenkaichi, I will make sure I usurp you from your throne!

(Drake Jaeger does a gun point towards the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship to where Aria Jaxon holds it up as the show ends with the scene fading to black… )