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10/19/2020 - Strong Style Summit, Night 2 Oct 11, 2020 1:31:52 GMT

Post by Big Time Fights on Oct 11, 2020 1:31:52 GMT

The cameras cut to backstage where we see the LRX backdrop. Suddenly a mountain of a man burst into the screen, swinging a bull rope around like a mad man! He’s wearing a black leather vest and a black cowboy hat. A angry snarl is seen on his face.

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SHUT THE HELL UP! My name is Ryan Samuels and I am the Midwest Nightmare! I don’t care who the hell you people think you are, I am here for one reason and one reason only - to prove that I am the baddest man in this company. There ain’t no one who can step into the ring with me and come out feeling any good about it.

Ryan lets out a growl, violence shining in his eyes. He’s holding the bull rope in a very threatening manner, as if he will strike out with it at a moments notice.

RYAN SAMUELS
All you fools and freaks out back are put on notice. I will fight each and every one of y’all to kingdom come in order to get what I want. And what I want is a good old fashion fight! If any of you fools thinks you have what it takes to face me one on one, I’m throwing out an open challenge next week! Come on and try to impress your lady. It ain’t gonna happen but I’m sure she’ll think you done did tried your best. That might get you something in the end, a black eye for sure! I’m looking for a fight and I hope to god almighty one of you idiots is man enough to accept my challenge! Now get the hell of of my face!

Ryan starts swinging the bull rope at the camera.

SAM HEWITT

Hello fight fans and welcome to Night 2 of the Strong Style Summit. I'm Sam Hewitt joined as always by Brian Shelzi and Brian, we're down to the final four in the Summit.

BRIAN SHELZI

Yes, we are. Two former KOL Champions, Hammerstein and James Edwards. A former Heritage Heavyweight Champion in Jason Cashe and a newcomer in Jack Mace. Edwards pairs off with Cashe and the Wrestling Bear meets the American Monster on the other side of the bracket.

SAM HEWITT

Unfortunately for everyone here, Riel Buck has had to postpone his planned protest of last week's decision.

BRIAN SHELZI

Unfortunately? C'mon, Sambo. Let the man air his grievance. Coaches and managers are supposed to challenge calls.

SAM HEWITT

We've also got Justin Seville in action and we'll send it right to the ring for our first match with Scott Sterling.

MASON MARVELLE

Ladies and gentlemen, this bout is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner. Introducing first from Parts Unknown, he weighs in at two hundred and sixty pounds... Payne Makar!

Makar adjusts his mask.

MASON MARVELLE

His opponent from Nashville, Tennessee, he weighs in at two hundred and twenty five pounds... SCOTT STERLING!

Sterling swings his arms, doing some last minute stretches.

MASON MARVELLE

Your referee for this bout is Robbie Morris!

Morris checks both men over and calls for the bell.

SAM HEWITT

Let's hear what Scott Sterling had to say prior to coming out here.

We get an inset promo, Sterling sits on a chain with his legs crossed.

SCOTT STERLING

The Summit didn't go as planned.

He sighs.

SCOTT STERLING

Let's address the elephant in the room: Hammerstein, you walk in here like you're the best thing since slice bread and take what belongs to me rightfully. This tournament shouldn't be happening anyway...

Scott looks in the camera as he sits up in the chair.

SCOTT STERLING

Hammerstein, just who you think you are? You prance in after I've been here fighting nobodies since the creation of this place. You clearly cheated me out of a win.

Scott's mood is changing.

SCOTT STERLING

Sure you can call it sour grapes, I don't care. Your time will come. You want to make a name off me, and think you'll get away with it - it's not gonna happen.

Scott rubs his face.

SCOTT STERLING

Now for some reason Cashe you're involved in my business. You will be addressed, sooner than later. Make no mistake about it. Hammerstein you walk off the street and act big and bad. You will see who's the baddest man in this place.

Scott stares in the camera before the inset disappears. Back in the ring, Sterling has control with a side headlock. Makar tries to push him off into the ropes and does, but the Tennessee native comes off the ropes with an incredible lariat that turns Payne Makar inside out. Sterling slashes his thumb across his throat as Payne struggles back to his feet, a forearm shot twirls Makar away from Sterling who then grabs him in a rear waist hold and dumps him on his head! He bridges!

1...

...

2...

...

SAM HEWITT

A devastating backdrop suplex seals the deal for Scott Sterling, who gets back in the winner's circle after a disappointing first round exit in the Strong Style Summit.

BRIAN SHELZI

Sterling's a natural athlete. The kinda guy who gets complacent sometimes, which may have played into the match with Hammerstein but now he's ticked off and motivated. Who's going to stop him now?!

Sterling doesn't let Morris raise his arm, yelling at him to get away.

SAM HEWITT

Fans, we've got the first of two semi final bouts still to come. Don't go away!

Last Edit: Oct 19, 2020 5:09:14 GMT by Big Time Fights

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10/19/2020 - Strong Style Summit, Night 2 Oct 19, 2020 0:25:56 GMT

Post by Big Time Fights on Oct 19, 2020 0:25:56 GMT

We join the match in progress. The Cottonmouth is blasting Phil Dixon's legs with kicks, finally kicking his leg out from underneath him. With Dixon on the ground, Seville stomps on his leg several times - forcing Dixon to roll toward the ropes in an attempt to save himself. He nearly gets there, but Darnell Cane cackles as Seville grabs and lifts Dixon's leg - launching him up into the air! He lands hard, grasping at his leg. Seville yanks Dixon to his feet by his hair, getting a warning from referee Jerry Roberts... then pulls him into a front chancery. He hooks him up for a fisherman suplex, but instead of going backwards - he picks Dixon up and drops him down knee first on the mat! Dixon once again holds his leg, but Seville straightens it out with a pull and puts it under his arm and turns over...

SINGLE LEG CRAB!

Dixon taps within seconds of the hold being applied and Roberts calls for the bell.

SAM HEWITT

Some excellent leg work shown by the Cottonmouth and he caps it off with another submission victory - much different than the one two weeks ago on this program.

BRIAN SHELZI

Justin Seville is as talented as they come, Sambo, don't let the underhanded tactics fool you.

Darnell Cane grabs the house mic and climbs in the ring next to Justin Seville.

DARNELL CANE
My name is Darcane and this is Justin Seville. Some might call me a manager, some would even say an advisor... but I am none of those terms. I am a snake handler, I wear the gloves and I decide when this bag opens, I decide when this sick son of a bitch strikes.

Cane smiles.

DARNELL CANE

You've no doubt heard the tale of the Farmer and the Viper... where the farmer rescues an injured snake and rehabilitates it, but is then bitten and dies. The moral of the story is to not expect a reward from the wicked... and make no mistake about, I have no such expectations. I know full well that one day this snake will bite me just as it bites all of you and I will be just another victim of the Cottonmouth, but that's OK so long as there's plenty of other victims before me.

Cane cackles.

DARNELL CANE
Goodnight, Lion's Road.

He chucks the microphone to Marvelle and exits the ring, Seville in tow - expressionless.

Last Edit: Oct 19, 2020 4:15:37 GMT by Big Time Fights

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10/19/2020 - Strong Style Summit, Night 2 Oct 19, 2020 0:26:10 GMT

Post by Big Time Fights on Oct 19, 2020 0:26:10 GMT

EARLIER TODAY...

The camera panning up slowly to take in the massive, burly form of a man competing for glory. Big, gray fuzzy-ass boots. A wrestling singlet probably designed from the finest sacks of burlap (probably). The bear's pelt over across his massive shoulders fashioned like a cowl. The hood comes off and reveals the hairy, disheveled, but well-meaning form of "The Wrestling Bear" Jack Mace

JACK MACE
Oi! Riel, I told you, mate! I told you that I was comin' to represent the finest trainin' in professional wrestlin' today! Full speed ahead! Maul all in my path! Your mate, Kenji Hattori, packs quite a wallop with them feet of his! But you playin' games and worryin' 'bout Duke Womack was your undoin, mate. You can whine, moan, complain like you're back in your pram... sorry, you'll call it "appealin' a wrong" but I kicked out of your mate's swank-lookin' Moonsault. Problem was, he didn't kick outta these Bear Arms!

The massive arms come up now, along with a broad, toothy smile.

JACK MACE
Next up... tonight, Ol' Jackie's puttin' himself one step closer to the World Heavyweight Championship when I take on Hammerstein! Hammer... you pride yourself on bein' the American Monster and that sounds all great, mate, it does. Cause I wasn't kiddin' when I told Riel Buck I want to face everyone! All styles, all walks of life! Heard you been fightin' round the world like a regular Russell Crowe. Nice, mate.

Thumbs up.

JACK MACE
But no matter what you see here and how I'm dressed, mate, I'm not stupid. I know how dangerous you are in between those ropes and I also saw how cunnin' you were workin' Scott Sterling's knees till he couldn't kick out. I fancy me-self quite good at the graps, too, Hammer so I'll be onta you tryin' that on me.

The Good Wholesome Wrestlelad flashes a confident smile.

JACK MACE

And I hope, mate... REALLY hope you ain't lookin' past me to the finals of the Strong Style Summit cause if you are even for a second, you can march right up to Riel Buck and ask how that went! I ain't lookin' to turn this into a US versus UK thing, mate, but trust me... tonight, The Wrestlin' Bear vs. American Monster... tonight, mate, you'll have a right to Bear Arms then I'll be punchin' me ticket to the finals!

MASON MARVELLE
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a semi final match in the Strong Style Summit! It is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first from Grewelthorpe, England! He weighs in at two hundred and eighty eight pounds... THE WRESTLING BEAR - JACK MACE~!

Mace lets out a roar then cracks a smile. Hammer doesn't share his enthusiasm.

MASON MARVELLE

His opponent from the Tohono O'odham Nation Reservation! He weighs in at two hundred and forty one pounds... THE AMERICAN MON--

Hammerstein charges Jack Mace with a lariat - taking the big man down as the bell sounds! He grabs Mace, pulls him to his feet... spins him around into a full nelson...

DRAGON SUPLEX!

Mace clearly isn't used to being manhandled like this as he tries to fight through it, but winds up hunched over against the ropes. Hammer charges...

CACTUS CLOTHESLINE!

Both men tumble over top and to the floor!

SAM HEWITT

Hammer's real lucky that Garner knows the importance of this match because that right there should have rightfully been a disqualification!

Hammer climbs up onto the apron and bounces in place as he waits for Mace to get back up...

SOMERSAULT PLANCHA!

Once more, the big man is on the ground and Hammerstein is standing tall. He grabs a chair and chucks it across the ringside area, too fired up for his own good.

BRIAN SHELZI

This is all well and good, but he needs to either put him back in the ring or get back in himself and let Mace get counted out. The goal is to win this match and advance to the finals, that's what is at stake here.

Mace starts to get up, but Hammer, being the kind man that he is - helps him to his feet and Irish whips him into the guardrail! The rail's break apart under the pressure of a nearly three hundred pound man being hurled at them, meaning Jack Mace takes another bump as the section he hits tips over. Hammer rolls back inside the ring and takes his corner as Garner begins the ten count.

1...

2...

3...

4...

5...

6...

7...

Mace gets up.

8...

And charges in the ring! The Monster and the Bear begin trading blows - of all varieties. Elbows, then punches even... a headbutt! Mace's headbutt causes Hammer to fall down to a knee, so Mace bounds off the ropes looking for a shoulder block as he tries to stand back up...

BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX!

Hammerstein executes a beautiful Magnum TA style belly to belly, shaking the ring with the impact! Instead of covering, Hammer grabs Mace and charges him into the corner with a shoulder thrust. Hammer turns around and goes to the opposite corner, then comes charging in...

MACE MEETS HIM HALFWAY WITH A BIG BACK BODY DROP!

Hammer hits hard, but gets right back up...

POUNCE!

He covers!

1...

...

2...

...

3-NO!

Hammer signals for the end and grabs Mace off the mat, looking for the Hammersteiner - his signature screwdriver suplex. However, Mace blocks it with every fibre of his well being that's currently able to. Hammer releases his attempt and tries throwing an overhand right, but Mace ducks it and grabs a rear waist hold. Mace tries to lift him, but Hammer won't budge! Mace clubs him with a forearm to the back of the head, then one with the other arm - knocking him down. Mace clamps on the grounded cobra twist... the Bear Trap and really wrenches it on!

...

Garner is in prime position...

...

HE CALLS FOR THE BELL!

Mace lets go, Hammer falls to the mat. The replay shows another angle, as Hammer tries fighting it but fades quickly under the immense strength of Jack Mace, leaving Garner no choice but to call for the bell.

SAM HEWITT

Wow! Short in time, but certainly not in action. Hammer threw an arsenal of weaponry at Jack Mace, but the Wrestling Bear withstood it all and managed to clamp on his Bear Trap and earn a technical submission win over a former World's Champion!

BRIAN SHELZI

Not just any World's Champion, Sambo. He's the only man to hold the KOL and MAX heavyweight titles simultaneously! Jack Mace is Jack Made!

Hammer is awake, seated on the mat as Mace celebrates his win. Hammer calls out to him and Mace turns his attention to the American Monster, Hammer nods and offers a fist bump... but Mace extends his hand and helps him up. Hammer rejects Mace raising his hand, opting instead to pat him on the back and exit for the kid to have his moment.

SAM HEWITT

Hammerstein is a warrior and a classy one at that. Jack Mace stamps his ticket to the finals with a huge upset in the second round, but who will his opponent be? Edwards vs. Cashe is our main event... and it's still to come!

Mace pounds his chest and lets out a roar as we go to break.

Last Edit: Oct 20, 2020 1:27:56 GMT by Big Time Fights

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10/19/2020 - Strong Style Summit, Night 2 Oct 19, 2020 0:26:24 GMT

Post by Big Time Fights on Oct 19, 2020 0:26:24 GMT

The camera opens up in the ring, the canvas covered with a red carpet, upon which a single table and two chairs rest. Standing also in the ring is LRX matchmaker Duke Womack, with a microphone.

DUKE WOMACK

I'd like to welcome y'all to this here contract signing for the upcoming World's title bout on October 26th between the King of Lions Champion AJ Knight and challenger David Troy. Let's welcome the challenger...

Those in attendance give the veteran a warm welcome as the Heavy's "Same Ol'" heralds the arrival of David Troy. Dressed in blue jeans, a hoodie bearing the emblem of something only known as CORE, and black work boots, the man known as Dynamite paces to the ring, jaw tightened up, barely recognizing the audience. Without fanfare, he makes it into the ring and takes a seat, casting a wayward nod towards Womack in the process.

DUKE WOMACK

And now the champion...

Applause!

… but AJ’s nowhere to be seen. Womack looks furious as a stagehand whispers in his ear.

DUKE WOMACK

Well, it seems as though our champ is late again. I wonder what his ex--

As if on cue, AJ enters the arena through the side door, the belt around his waist, a soda in one hand an a bag from a fast food joint in the other. Both his challenger and the promoter are glaring at him as he climbs into the ring and sits down at the table. He notices the glares.

AJ KNIGHT
What?

He looks around him, and feigns dawning realization and innocence as he says the following.

AJ KNIGHT
Oh, this was supposed to start like right now? My bad dude. I’m used to Eastern Standard time. I’m still getting adjusted to the time zone out west...

AJ pulls fries out of the bag and offers them to both of them.

AJ KNIGHT
Fries?

When neither takes him up on it, AJ begins digging in as Duke Womack attempts to get on with the proceedings through thinly veiled anger.

DUKE WOMACK

Anyway, men, here are the terms outlined for the match next Monday night, as I'm sure you're already familiar with.

Womack places a sheet of paper on the table, which David picks up and reads intently. AJ takes a bite and chimes in...

AJ KNIGHT
You’ve read the rule book right? It’s pretty much just that.

AJ pauses and pantomimes a gasp.

AJ KNIGHT
Oh, sorry! Spoiler alert.

With that AJ goes back to his meal… while chewing loudly into the microphone causing Troy to irritably look up from the contract. AJ either oblivious to, or simply ignoring it just keeps on going. Troy, in frustration, turns to Womack, raises his pen, and softly mouths something to the effect of “I’m gonna stab this motherfucker in the eye.” Womack may or may not have responded with an utterance of “be my guest."

Troy turns to his microphone and speaks.

DAVID TROY
Everything’s paperwork, Knight; from the rules of the affair, to the insurance you’ll need after I knock your sorry ass out.

With a grin, David signs the contract with confidence. AJ goes to respond… with a mouthful of food… and no one can understand him… Duke, red in the face, has had entirely enough.

DUKE WOMACK

For God's sake, you're supposed to be a World's Champion!

Duke smacks the fries off the table, leaving AJ grinning like a mischievous teenager, before leaning into his mic.

AJ KNIGHT

Dukester, you're lucky I got the champion's salary. And besides, has anyone ever told you you’re pretty when you’re angry?

He washes the food down with a sip of his drink.

AJ KNIGHT
Alright let me see that thing…

He wipes his hands on the table cloth before looking over the contract.

AJ KNIGHT
I like it. Good payday. I mean you may have skimped on Troy’s insurance though. He’s held together by bubble gum at this point, and I’m pretty badass. Still not my problem.... so where’s that pen?

Troy, still holding the pen wings it at AJ who ducks, causing it to fly out of the ring. AJ looks up with his best puppy dog eyes asking Duke for a pen before signing himself… and then going back to his burger before a thought occurs to him as David Troy stands menacingly.

AJ KNIGHT
By the way David, remember: No contact til the title fight.

With that AJ casually continues to munch away on his burger.

DAVID TROY
Between you and me.

David grins, as AJ just looks on in confusion, before David proceeds to flip the table! AJ just barely manages to rescue his grub, but is still shocked! David Troy walks in closer and closer to the champ, before he leans an inch from his face. Womack is ready to jump in between, but doesn't have to.

DAVID TROY
Next week you’ll be eating my kicks for dinner. Don’t spoil your appetite.

The challenger defiantly turns and walks away with poise, AJ reaches down and collects his food.

AJ KNIGHT

FIVE SECOND RULE!

Womack leaves the ring shaking his head as we go to break.

Last Edit: Oct 19, 2020 1:10:23 GMT by Big Time Fights

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10/19/2020 - Strong Style Summit, Night 2 Oct 19, 2020 0:28:11 GMT

Post by Big Time Fights on Oct 19, 2020 0:28:11 GMT

Recorded Earlier

"The Burning Heart" James Edwards sets in front of his locker, like last week, but this time the sight of him feels more familiar: hunched over and a dead serious look on his face.

JAMES EDWARDS
Last week was a mistake.

He says it like a man in a confessional admitting to murder.

JAMES EDWARDS
Y'all know that whole country club thing that ain't me, so why'd I do it?

The former King of Lions sighs and briefly massages his temples.

JAMES EDWARDS
Well, that's an answer I'm embarrassed to give, but I feel I owe to y'all: I feel like I've been forgotten.

Another sigh.

JAMES EDWARDS
I know that goes contrary to everything everybody thinks about me. I'm the dude with the temper and the kick that almost kills people. I don't feel anything but rage and I don't give a damn about anything in the ring. Well that ain't true. I've watched guys I've fought become stars, real stars that carry the company on their back; they're legends. What am I? A foot note?

He gently pounds a fist on his thigh in frustration.

JAMES EDWARDS
I wasn't happy being a grand slam winner or the first Iron Road winner. Those felt like pieces of trivia. I needed to stand out and to make people talk. I felt like I needed to show some personality. So I came up with the country club character. I thought that would make people talk about me again. I don't know if it did or not, and I don't care if it did. It felt dirty doing that. I felt like I'd killed somebody for real, and I sorta did. I tried to kill who I really am.

He rests his hands on his knees and looks straight ahead .

JAMES EDWARDS
I'm a guy who takes the sport very seriously. I'm a guy who lets his feet and fists do the talking most of the time. I leave everything I have in the ring. I'm a fighter, and that's all I need to be. So if I wanna stand out, I gotta be me, the boring old Burning Heart, which means taking care of business tonight. Jason Cashe is no easy out. He's fresher than I am this week and didn't take much punishment in his match. He's fightin' for his legacy too. He doesn't want to be a bit player. He wants to be the guy, just like I do. I respect that, and that's why I mean this: win or lose, there ain't gonna be any hard feelings, man, let's beat the hell outta each other and have a good fight.

He smiles.

JAMES EDWARDS

And thanks for taking the time to let me talk early again so I can get ready for my fight. I appreciate it, guys.

The backstage had its moving parts. People working production or playing fetch for someone they are the assistant for. Camera crews hurrying from point A to point B so the show can thrive. Yet in all of the ruckus and busy bodies moving about, there was one camera focusing on the strange movements and actions of one, Jason Cashe. The camera filming him gets closer and it seems he is.. Taking bites out of the air in front of him.

FEMALE VOICE
Ummm Jason? Mr. Cashe? Wha.. What are you doing?

Turning to face the female voice, Cashe closes his mouth and observes her. Gives her an up and down stare as if unsure who she is.

JASON CASHE
I am doing me, who are you and what might you be doing?

FEMALE
I am here conducting interviews for a magazine, maybe you've heard of it? PW--

He shoves a finger into her face, pressing it against her lips to say shhh.. His head was turned in another direction, spotting something down another hallway like a dog seeing a squirrel.

JASON CASHE
You want a story? Follow me!

He heads off in a hurry towards the direction he was stuck staring at. The woman from the magazine and her personal cameraman follow after him. They pass by a few dozen people going about their business until Cashe comes to a stop. At first she doesn't see what Cashe is staring at but as she gets to his side, she spots him. A small person, a midget if you want to be a dick about it.

FEMALE
What the?!

JASON CASHE
You! What is your name?

The small person looks up at Cashe and then turns and sees the woman and her camera. His head sways from side to side expecting a very rude humor from some normies as the small people community calls us.. I think, don't quote me.

MIDGET
Jeff. My name is Jeff...

JASON CASHE
Great! Good stuff.. And you? I never got your name..

He turns back to the woman and she seems even more confused than she was before when he was eating air.

FEMALE
Me? Espen.. Espen Garza! Columnist for the PW--

Cutting her off, again with a finger pressed to her lips.

JASON CASHE
Espen.. Gorgeous name by the way.. What's gonna happen here is that.. Jeff here is going to conduct this interview. I am sure you do your job Suuuuper well but let's face it! He has something you don't and that is my attention! So.. go ahead and tell him what to ask me...

This was confusing to all parties other than Cashe. He was prepared for an interview and was having fun with the pieces in play.

JEFF
I'm not experienced giving interviews... I am here for a referee position.

JASON CASHE
Hahahahaha! A referee?! Jeff The Ref! I love it and will put in a GOOD word for you.. IF you conduct this interview for me!

JEFF THE REF
"Really?! That would be amazing! Sure! Yes, I'll do it!

JASON CASHE
Great! Good to hear.. Let us begin!

Motioning for Espen to tell Jeff The Ref what questions to ask. Her first one was bringing things back to how she first encountered Cashe.

ESPEN GARZA
Ask him what he was doing earlier when I first approached...

Jeff stands a bit stunned and looks to Cashe, waiting on a response to the question.

JASON CASHE
Ask me the question Jeff.. I'm ready!

This was dreadful. He heard her question but was ignoring it and wanting the question repeated by Jeff.

JEFF THE REF
What were you doing when I.. When she first encountered you?

JASON CASHE
Catching me off guard with this but ummm...

He snaps forward, biting a big mouthful of air. He chews it up and swallows it before the moans of Mmmm Mmm Mmmm is heard from his throat.

JASON CASHE
You can taste it can't you? You can...

He sniffs hard and long as his head turns from right to left. Espen and Jeff both sniff but are not picking up anything out of the ordinary.

JASON CASHE
You can SMELL it even! You see tonight? Tonight puts me one step closer to where I am to be. Where I am trying to be before the end of this god forsaken year.. In the driver seat, in the throne room sitting on a throne made of Lion furs and skulls!

JEFF THE REF
Poaching is bad...

JASON CASHE
I agree but these Lions are that of the names that have risen and fallen for the prestige of a Championship!

Espen leans down and whispers into Jeff's ear. She doesn't want to be ignored asking her questions so she cuts out the middle man.. Or tells him the question so it's only said once.

JEFF THE REF
Okay.. Who do you want to see in the finals if you make it there yourself?

JASON CASHE
Ah Ahh.. I cannot believe you doubt my super dope skillz! Heh. No, I know far too well that this business is never promised to you. It is earned and taken. I've been on both sides of it and if I said I didn't care who it was? Well I'd be a big freakin Liar! You want to talk about Lions? There is always one who seems to dominate the territory, one who becomes an Alpha Male even when he isn't wearing the crown.. Annnnd just my luck? He too is in this tournament!

JEFF THE REF
Who is it?

Not needing Espen to ask that question, even Jeff The Ref wanted the answer. Cashe just smiles as his gaze turns from Jeff to Espen. Cashe leans forward and kisses Jeff on the top of his head.

JASON CASHE
You're amazing! Thank you for this, it has been a wonderful Q&A.. Espen? You did aight.. BUT, if you don't know the answer to that question then.. Well, hell, I would suggest you keep your eyes on Lions Road X.. There will be referees throwing up an X and Jeff, I do hope you become one of them…

Starting to leave, Espen calls out to Cashe.

ESPEN GARZA
Wait! That's it?!

JASON CASHE
Yup.. A big fuuuuck you to the magazine you work for..

And the Mainstream World Champion and hopeful for the King of Lions walks away leaving Jeff The Ref and Espen Garza standing around.

Last Edit: Oct 20, 2020 1:07:52 GMT by Big Time Fights

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10/19/2020 - Strong Style Summit, Night 2 Oct 19, 2020 0:56:32 GMT

Post by Big Time Fights on Oct 19, 2020 0:56:32 GMT

MASON MARVELLE

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a semi final match in the Strong Style Summit! It is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first from Lexington, Kentucky! He weighs in at two hundred and six pounds... JAMES EDWARDS!

Edwards fixes his gloves while keeping his eyes on Cashe.

MASON MARVELLE

His opponent from Decatur, Georgia! He weighs in at two hundred and twenty seven pounds... JASON CASHE!

Cashe yells something about slim and trim, the Coolpharms diet - or something. Let's hope he doesn't get tested.

MASON MARVELLE

Your referee for this bout is Jerry Roberts!

Roberts finishes checking both men over and asks them if they're both ready... and gets a nod from both.

SAM HEWITT
First time meeting between these two here in Lion's Road and really, they couldn't be more opposite.

He calls for the bel--

MARK OF JASON!

Cashe's bullhammer-style elbow connects with Edwards' jaw and drops him to the mat. Whether instinctively or by momentum, the Burning Heart rolls underneath the ropes and Jason Cashe has to resort to pulling him back before he can make a lateral press.

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FOOT ON THE ROPE!

Cashe doesn't really react to Edwards surviving his quick strike, opting instead to get to his feet and press his boot to Edwards' face for a second "cover"! The only grand slam champion gets up and drives his palm into Cashe's face, Cashe says "hmm, that hurt" and decides to fire back with an elbow. Edwards knees him in the gut, then with Cashe doubled over - he blasts him with a knee to the face. The DiOGee falls down to the mat and rolls out of the ring, but Edwards isn't far behind - as he comes off the apron with a jumping double stomp to Cashe on all fours! Roberts yells at them to bring it back in the ring, so James Edwards pulls Cashe up and delivers another knee to the chest/neck/head and throws him back into the ring. Edwards gets inside and puts a foot on Cashe's face for a "pin"!

1-NO!

SAM HEWITT

Hmm, James Edwards showing everyone that he can play the mind games too.

BRIAN SHELZI

Oh come on, Sambo, you know as well as I do that Edwards is just easy to rattle. Cashe got in his head early and Edwards can't help but wear his heart on his sleeve, it's just who he is. That little knee on the face tactic pissed him off and everyone knows it - especially Cashe. Edwards doing it doesn't change a thing.

Edwards waits for Cashe to get back to a vertical base and blasts him with the super technical kick to the face. Cashe takes a step back and returns fire with an elbow and the two begin trading them back and forth until Edwards changes it up and cranks a savate kick at Cashe's head. The DiOGee goes down to his knees, kept up only by the fact that he landed against the ropes. Edwards delivers an axe kick to the lower back and Cashe comes off the ropes arching his back as he hits the mat and crawls to the corner for safety. However, Edwards gives him no such net and brings the attack to the corner. After a couple of kicks to the chest, Cashe catches his leg and begins battering Edwards' face with hammerfists! Edwards pulls his leg free and tries to cover up, but Cashe comes at him wildly and begins battering him with gorilla-style hammerfists, even making the noises!

SAM HEWITT

Unconventional...

BRIAN SHELZI

As all hell, yes, but it works!

With Edwards covering up, Cashe takes a step back... then clamps on a front chancery, sets up for a suplex... grabs Edwards' right leg and spins...

SNAP FISHERMAN BUSTER!

Cashe makes a cover!

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NO!

The Georgia native and former Heritage tag team champion isn't too pleased about Roberts' count and lets him know, but gets right back to work. He pulls Edwards to his feet and whips him into the corner, then charges in with a running cannonball attack! Edwards stumbles out of the corner and falls to his knees, Cashe takes a moment to collect himself before he springs up and grabs the Burning Heart in another front chancery and snap suplexes him, then floats over.

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NO!

Instead of asking Roberts about the count, Cashe pulls Edwards' head off the mat and asks him why he kicked out - then slaps him across the face! Edwards' eyes come alive with fury, but Cashe elbows that fury right back out of him! With the former King of Lions champion down on the mat, the man who wants to be King heads out to the apron. He climbs up, waits for Edwards to start getting up... then leaps off with a crossbody! He hooks the leg after impact!

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3-NO!

Cashe yells, picks up Edwards' head again and smashes his elbow into his face.

SAM HEWITT

Edwards is just trying to stay alive these last few minutes and I think that's starting to frustrate Cashe a little bit.

BRIAN SHELZI

Maybe, but he's a veteran of the squared circle. He needs to keep his cool because I don't care how much someone's heart is burning, eventually he's not going to kick out.

Cashe reaches down into his tights, in full view of referee Jerry Roberts and proclaims he's just scratching! He pulls his hand out and "claws" it into Edwards' face, and the sour look that follows says every bit that it needs to. Cashe asks him if he's salty as he pulls him, Edwards replies with a palm strike that backs Cashe up. Edwards charges at Cashe, who moves out of the way - Edwards hits the turnbuckles sternum first and Cashe leaps up for the Under the Influence...

BUT CRASHES TO THE MAT BY HIMSELF!

Edwards grabbed onto the ropes!

Sensing an opening, the Burning Heart sizes Cashe up as he gets back up - facing away from him. Edwards clamps on a choke sleeper, but Cashe immediately tries to buck him off so the former World champions usual shtick of using the saka otoshi, or the inverted headlock takeover cannot come into play. The DiOGee rushes backwards, slamming Edwards into the turnbuckles... but he stays on! Edwards wraps his legs around Cashe's waist, then tightens his grip and the effect this causes is immediately noticable. Cashe's legs become rubber and he falls to one knee, Edwards tries to rock him over but Cashe is doing a decent job of maintaining his balance as he reaches out for the ropes...

Closer...

HE LUNGES!

Edwards is lariat'd by the top rope!

Cashe hangs over the second rope, gasping for air as Edwards falls back into the middle of the ring.

SAM HEWITT

I'm not even sure Cashe knows what just happened there.

A replay is shown, slow-motion as Cashe dives for the middle rope in a last ditch effort - Edwards is sent head first into the top rope and whipped backwards. Cashe looks back, seeing Edwards in a bad way and fights to his feet. Cashe grabs him up, locks on another front chancery and tries to lift him up for what seems to be a DDT... but Edwards drops to his knees. Cashe tries again, but no luck. Looking pretty frustrated, the DiOGee lets go of his he--

CHOP BLOCK BY EDWARDS!

BRIAN SHELZI

God! Most people attack from behind with that, Edwards just drove it right into his thigh! At best, that's a charley horse... at worst, some terrible knee injuries.

Cashe nearly front rolls right over top of Edwards, landing in a sitting position. He holds his leg, his face explaining how much it hurts. Edwards is still dazed and confused, running on adrenaline... Cashe says fuck it and gets up... RAMS HIS BAD LEG RIGHT INTO EDWARDS' HEAD!

He covers!

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SAM HEWITT

No! He got his foot on the ropes - referee Jerry Roberts says it's only two!

Cashe is in disbelief and so are the select few who were able to attend this event. Cashe hobbles to his feet, catching himself on the ropes before he falls back to the mat. He watches Edwards as he slowly begins to get back up himself. Cashe looks at the turnbuckle next to him and a lightbulb goes off... he hobbles over to it, covers it with his body and unlaces the covering. He chucks the pad away and holds himself there for a few moments before turning around to see Edwards up on his knees. Cashe fights through the pain, runs and grabs him...

CHUCKS HIM STRAIGHT INTO THE EXPOSED TURNBUCKLE!

Edwards timbers over and Cashe school boys him...

pulling the tights for good measure!

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He rolls off and breathes a sigh of relief.

SAM HEWITT

Jason Cashe is a desperate ma--what the hell!?

Cashe turns to the commotion in the aisle. The camera cuts to it and we see Scott Sterling toss Hammerstein down the aisle, but the American Monster gets up and starts peppering the 6'8" Tennessee stud with some body shots. Cashe rolls out of the ring, still hobbling and cracks Hammer in the back with a chair! He starts yelling, saying "You couldn't win, could you!?" repeatedly. Cashe holds the chair as Sterling looks at him cautiously, but Cashe tells him to pick Hammer up! Sterling obliges and Cashe readies the chair...

but it gets caught on somet--

Edwards is coherent enough to try and grab the chair from Cashe but the DiOGee yanks it away. Hammer breaks free and hoofs Cashe in the nuts, then smacks Sterling with the chair - sending him down to the ground. Cashe scurries away in the process, leaving Hammer and Edwards staring at each other...

SAM HEWITT

Isn't this a sight... old friends.

BRIAN SHELZI

Not on the friendliest of terms though.

Hammer looks back up the aisle, ready for a second attack as medics jump into the ring to assist Edwards as the show goes off the air.

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