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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:46:26 GMT
A camera starts up in a familiar setting, Luke Marshalls living room, as the well dressed Aussie lad is sat in front of the camera again, preparing to give a speech. LUKE MARSHALL
G’day there again Lions Road fans. Hopefully at this point you’ll all know who I am, but if you don’t I’ll just go through it one more time for yous. My name is Luke Marshall, I am a former professional Rugby League player from Australia, currently I’m 1-0 in Lions road, and I’m looking to take that to 2-0 after my match with Ryan Samuels, because a guy like him REALLY deserves to have his head caved in. Especially after what he did to Jonah Ke’ala at Night One of Iron Road. See, what we have a name for Ryan back home, it’s called a sore loser, and I don’t like it when sore losers take out guys that got the win fair and square, he just can’t handle the thought of losing. Well if he can’t handle that thought then he most certainly can’t handle the thought that a one match rookie could kick his ass from here to next week… and that I can promise you, because this match will be massive for my career here in Lions Road. Because not only will I be going 2-0 in this company and my wrestling career, but I will be kicking Ryan Samuels teeth in, and that is a fact. So Ryan Samuels… get ready for an ass whooping of a lifetime. Because at End of the Road 2020, me and you will go to war… and that, my friend… is just a fact.And with those final words, Luke reaches up and turns the camera off.
The cameras cut backstage to where we see the LRX backdrop. We find "The Midwest Nightmare" himself, stomping back and forth, with his bullrope hanging over his shoulders. With a mean looking snarl on his face, Ryan Samuels stops and looks at the camera.
RYAN SAMUELS
All you idiots thought you have seen the last of me for a hot minute but looky looky! My advisor Mr. Buck put a stop to the injustice that the Lion's Road management was trying to put on me! They wanted to fined me and suspend me for whoopin' Jonah Ke'ala's butt so bad, that island boy is out of commission for at least a few months. Management was trying to keep me down, but hot damn, I remain here! Always ready to fight! Jonah, if you know what's good for you, you'll stay clear of the Lion's Road for a long while. Don't come showing your ugly messed up face around here so I'll have to do what I do best and beat you down and drag you out. Don't test me, son. I have no problem showing you time and time again that I am the biggest, meanest son of gun you have ever seen! Take you lickings, boy and stay the hell out of my way.
Ryan looks awful proud of himself. That smirk turns sour and he points to the camera.
RYAN SAMUELS
Now let's talk about you, Luke Marshall. Son, I don't know what the hell is in the water down in Australia... Shit, I don't even know where the hell Australia's really at, but whatever the hell has you thinking you are brave enough to challenge me definitely ain't right. Luke, I'm gonna tell you this once and once only. Stay out of my way or else you are gonna be hurtin'. The fight between me and the Daisy from Maui is not your fight, boy. You really don't want to be sticking your nose where it doesn't belong. You must be stupid to get yourself involved in business that don't concern you. I'm gonna beat you down and teach you a lesson, cause that's what I do best. Just remember, you came at me first. What I do in return ain't on me, that's on you, fool.
Again, Ryan looks smug.
RYAN SAMUELS
Since my start here in the Lion's Road, I have shown you fools that you can cheer all you want for your favorites, but if they get in my way, I have no problem with hurtin' anyone. I don't get paid by the hour, I'm gonna slam and fight until I get my money. Jonah, Luke. You boys really ain't that bright for thinking that you have a chance when you get into the ring with me. Stupid is what stupid does, I guess. Now get the hell out of my face, I need some Pollo Bucket Spicy Fies! HOT DAMN!
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:46:36 GMT
SAM HEWITT
Fans! Let's not waste any precious seconds, let's give it to Mason Marvelle.
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 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia! He weighs in at two hundred and fourteen pounds - LUKE MARSHALL!
Marshall raises his arm.
MASON MARVELLE His opponent from Tribune, Kansas! He weighs in at three hundred and twenty pounds - THE MIDWEST NIGHTMARE, RYAN SAMUELS!
Samuels yells "HOT DAMN!" before removing his entrance attire.
MASON MARVELLE Your referee for this bout is Robbie Morris.
The match starts with both men meeting in the center of the ring. Luke Marshall looks confident. He holds his hand up for a test of strength which makes Samuels smirk. The big man holds his hand up before delivering a loud slap across Luke’s face!
SAM HEWITT Well, that's the kind of sportsmanship we've come to expect from Ryan Samuels.
BRIAN SHELZI Yup, Marshall should've watched some tapes.
Marshall looks shocked before that look changes to determination. The two men circle around each other and lock up. Samuels quickly backs Marshall up into the corner and referee Robbie Morris calls for a clean break. Ryan puts his hands up and steps out of the corner with an arrogant smile on his face before Luke starts to fire off a series of chops, stunning the big man! After four nasty chops, Samuels ducks the fifth one and drops Marshall to the mat with a German suplex! He rolls to his feet and drops an elbow right across Luke’s chest and goes for the pin.
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SAM HEWITT A flurry of fury from the former rugby star only amounts to a one count!
Ryan pulls Luke up to his feet and looks to be going for a gorilla press but Marshall connects with an elbow to the head and stops Samuels. Luke hooks Samuels and tries to lift him up for a brainbuster but Samuels has the weight advantage. Ryan stops Luke by dropping to his knee and Luke lets go and begins to fire away with rights and lefts. Samuels suddenly burst forward with a big European uppercut, dropping both men to the mat. Luke is on his feet first and goes for a belly to belly but Samuels connects with a headbutt which causes Marshall to stumble back. Ryan grabs Luke and whips him into the ropes and looks to be going for his trusted lariat but Marshall ducks behind and hits a big time German suplex on Ryan Samuels! He goes for the cover!
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SAM HEWITT That's a lot of mass to throw! I don't think they do that in rugby.
BRIAN SHELZI You never know...
Luke gets to his feet and waits for Samuels to stumble to his. He measures his opponent and runs to the ropes. He fires off and looks to be going for the freight train but Samuels catches him with a gut wrench! He lifts Marshall up and drops him with a gut wrench suplex, rolls over and hits another. He rolls back again and hits a third to finish off the Stampede! Ryan gets to his feet and picks Luke up. He smirks at Marshall and throws a lariat! Luke ducks but Samuels uses the momentum and spins around and connects with the Ryan Express! He covers!
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SAM HEWITT What a lariat!
Samuels sits up with a big smirk on his face and mockingly dusts his hands off. The referee starts to check on Marshall as Ryan roars in celebration. He then shoulders his way past the ref and begins to stomp away at Luke, causing the rookie to roll out of the ring in self defense. Samuels quickly follows him to the outside and begins trash talking the fallen Aussie.
SAM HEWITT Oh, come on!
BRIAN SHELZI Get your pocket book out, Riel!
He then turns and flips the crowd off before picking Marshall up to his feet. Ryan then leans Luke back before slamming his head forward, right into the ring post with violent force! Marshall slumps to his knees as Samuels laughs and continues to talk trash. With Luke leaning against the post, Samuels takes a step back before delivering a nasty kick, driving Luke’s head right into the ring post again!
SAM HEWITT Will someone put a stop to this?!
With Marshall rolling on the ground in pain, Samuels arrogantly struts over to the ringside attendant, shoving the man to the ground before grabbing the ring bell. Holding the bell up with admiration, Ryan smiles at his selected tool of destruction as he begins to turn around towards Marshall. Suddenly Samuels is driven backwards right through the ring barricade by a huge spear from JONAH KE’ALA! The bandaged Mauler from Maui jumps to his feet and lets out a big howl! He storms over to where the ring bell had fallen as Ryan rolls around in pain. As Ryan stumbles to his feet, Jonah takes three big steps and swings the ring bell right at Samuels’ face! The sound of metal connecting with human skull can be heard ringing through the arena as Ryan crumbles to the ground, a large gash seen on his forehead. The hyped up Ke’ala rolls into the ring with a microphone in hand.
JONAH KE’ALA
Samuels... it wasn't enough dat you attack me, but you also go and attack dis man just cause he stands up to you... well, since you need a reminder of who de hell I am, den how about dis... me and Luke against Lariat, Inc!
A bloodied Ryan Samuels tries to get to his feet but stumbles and falls down as Jonah gets the crowd hyped up. Samuels looks at Jonah with utter hatred as he points at the Mauler from Maui and mouths “You’re on!” as we cut to a commercial break.
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:46:42 GMT
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:46:46 GMT
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What am I supposed to do?
"The Burning Heart" James Edwards walks into an open area backstage, looking straight up at the overhead camera.
JAMES EDWARDS
I'm facing a monster tonight; a monster I pissed off by breakin' his nose; a monster that stands seven inches taller than me and outweighs me by close to 90 pounds. What am I supposed to do?
He shrugs.
JAMES EDWARDS
I struggled with Blake Mitchell and Jason Cashe in my only two singles fights. Those guys aren't exactly huge. Majority of the roster is. My kicks and palm strikes don't work like they used to. The Hammer has had to save my ass against the monsters here lately. What am I supposed to do without him?
A forlorn look temporarily takes over Edwards' face.
JAMES EDWARDS
Common sense says that if I wanna be successful than I change my ways. I learn to fly or run around the ring like a chicken with my head cut off. Some guys are fine doing that. I ain't, though. I've made my mark as a man who stands and fights his opponent straight up. I don't hide in the dirt like a mouse. I charge like a bull on the one plain. Is that an ignorant take? It probably is but I ain't changing who at my core. I'll find a new way to compete that fits my personality. What will that look like?
He flashes a devil may care smile.
JAMES EDWARDS
I ain't got a clue yet, but the journey is gonna be fun as hell!
Backstage. In LRX, not much would be known about the bond these three men have in and out of the ring. However, these three men have shed many a drop of blood with and against each other, and are bound by the years of warfare between them. Eddie Dante, his client “The God-Beast” Mushigihara, and their longtime friend, the reigning King of Lions World’s Heavyweight Champion David Troy, sit in a circle, heads close together.
EDDIE DANTE
So it’s like that then. Mushi will mop the floor with Edwards, and then you’ll roll in there and settle things with Hammerstein and defend the title.
DAVID TROY
You bet. LRX is gonna end 2020 with us holding all the cards; and the new year is gonna see us raising the standard for excellence in pro wrestling.
MUSHIGIHARA
OSU.The mighty God-Beast nods in affirmation, his signature war cry the exclamation point to these three comrades’ manifesto. A knock on the locker room door snaps Dante to his senses. EDDIE DANTE
Well, that’s our cue. Knock ‘em dead tonight, champ.With a grin, David responds.
DAVID TROY
Knock Edwards once for me.Mushi nods and bellows one more…
MUSHIGIHARA
OSU!!!The pair departs, leaving the champion alone, as he bows his head in meditation. |
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:46:51 GMT
MASON MARVELLE Ladies and gentlemen, this match 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 nine pounds and is one half of the World Tag Team Champions... THE BURNING HEART - JAMES EDWARDS!
Edwards takes a bow and hands his belt to a stage hand.
MASON MARVELLE His opponent from Mito, Japan! He weighs in at two hundred and ninety four pounds. Accompanied to the ring by Eddie Dante, he is the God-Beast... MUSHIGIHARA!
Dante applauds, Mushi shouts OSU!
MASON MARVELLE
Your referee for this bout is Jerry Roberts!
Referee Jerry Roberts calls for the opening bell. Mushigihara and James Edwards exit their corners and proceed into the middle of the ring, but keep their distance from one another. Edwards tests the range with a quick jab, but Mushigihara backs up a step - seemingly a little hesitant about getting struck in the face. Edwards circles around and goes for a leg kick, Mushi catches it but Edwards grabs Mushi's head and pulls him down into guard. The God-Beast slams a hammerfist down onto Edwards and tries to move into side control, but the Burning Heart manages to keep him between his legs and shows off some tremendous wrist control in the process. Edwards adjusts himself and goes for a submission attempt, but Mushigihara bucks like a wild bull! Edwards winds up with a chance to take his back and does, but is immediately rushed back first into the corner turnbuckles. Mushi tries to separate, but Edwards tries to grab him - only to be caught with a nimagieri!
SAM HEWITT Excellent use of a sumo technique! Mushigihara pulled the former World's Champion off balance, then kicked his planted leg to put him on the mat with ease.
Edwards regains his bearings on the mat, grabbing hold of both arms of the God-Beast as he lays on top in side control - rendering him somewhat immobile as a result. Mushi drives a shoulder into Edwards' jaw, freeing up an arm then delivers a knee to the body. Mushi tries to climb into a mount position, but Edwards sneaks his legs under Mushigihara and gets a butterfly guard in place. Mushigihara tries to stand up, but Edwards keeps firm control of the back of his head and essentially monkey flips him! Edwards tries to back roll right into full mount, but the God-Beast ain't having none of it! He shoves Edwards off and scrambles to his feet, Edwards charges and feints a knee strike and Mushigihara backs right up into the corner!
BRIAN SHELZI I think Edwards made the God-Beast gun shy!
SAM HEWITT Having spoken to him over the last few weeks, he seemed a little concerned that his strikes wouldn't have the same effects against the bigger and stronger fighters of the current Lion's Road compared to the days of old.
BRIAN SHELZI A legitimate concern, Edwards is a championship calibre athlete but the opponents have gone from the Julian Cutlasses and Alexander Irvines to the likes of Jack Mace and Mushigihara. Obviously skill and experience plays a big factor too, but size matters - no matter what your girlfriends said.
The fact that he's made Mushigihara a bit timid loosens Edwards up a bit and he smiles, but Eddie Dante's yelling snaps him back to reality. Mushi charges and shoots for a takedown, Edwards stiffens up and tries to deliver some downward blows but Mushigihara plants him on the mat with a thunderous back body drop style slam! Edwards wearily tries to find his way back to his feet, but Mushi mauls him with some sumo strikes - backing him up into the corner. Mushigihara grabs him up in a bearhug and thrashes him around, Edwards uses his elbows to dig into Mushi's large shoulders then bangs them against his head. He tries to clamp on a guillotine, but Mushi puts him against the corner turnbuckles and Roberts calls for a break and they do so without issue.
SAM HEWITT Edwards found himself in a terrible spot, but turned it into a positive for himself with that guillotine choke. He couldn't escape the bearhug, but was able to get an indirect rope break out of it.
Back in the centre of the ring, Mushigihara and Edwards circle again. A leg kick finds it mark, but the God-Beast grabs Edwards around the neck and chucks him down with a kubinage! Mushi tries to pin him, but Edwards slinks him back into his guard. Mushi fires off a big palm strike, which Edwards absorbs and grabs the back of Mushi's head to control him. Mushi breaks free and fires off a few shots in quick succession...
BUT EDWARDS SLAPS ON THE TRIANGLE CHOKE - ANCIENT FIRE!
Mushigihara is wildly trying to pull himself free, but Edwards does his best to keep his legs tight. Dante pounds the apron and Mushi does quick yanks in response, then a hearty roar is heard as Mushigihara powers up - bringing Edwards with him. Despite this precarious position, Edwards hangs o-
THE BIG MAN FALLS!
POWERBOMB!
Not nearly as impactful as it could've been, it still knocks the wind out of Edwards. Roberts quickly checks both men and then begins his ten count, Edwards is shaking the cobwebs out and trying to figure out what part of the ring he's on... while Mushigihara is flat on his back. Roberts count hits three.
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Edwards staggers up right into Roberts' arms, Edwards catches himself and Roberts asks him the basic questions. Edwards nods and is clearly struggling to steady himself, but does so - and the count reaches ten! Roberts raises Edwards' arm!
BRIAN SHELZI What?! If he's alert, I'm a doctor.
SAM HEWITT He answered al--
BRIAN SHELZI Look at him!
Indeed, Edwards falls back against the ropes and is clearly in no position to be ready to continue but thankfully he doesn't have to - he's the winner of this match by knockout!
SAM HEWITT Nonetheless, referee Jerry Roberts has counted Mushigihara down and awarded James Edwards the victory by knockout. Looking at this replay, Edwards gets him with a deep triangle choke and using his last bit of energy, Mushi picks him up and clearly intended to slam him but the Burning Heart put him to sleep before that could happen. He got slammed, but not with the sheer amount of force a regular God-Beast bomb delivers.
Eddie Dante is chatting with Jerry Roberts as he tries to leave ringside, a bit animated in his delivery. Edwards brushes past them, heading to the back as he attempts to avoid the medics.
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:46:55 GMT
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:47:00 GMT
“AJ Knight…”As the cameras switch backstage, we see Justin Seville seated in his locker room. To his left stands Felix Bingham and Darnell Cane. Bingham stands stoically. Cane looks less than pleased; he glares at Seville. “What were you thinking?” Cane blurts out, in Seville’s direction. This seems to break the trance Seville had as he stared forward. The Cottonmouth’s neck cranes left as he looks up at Cane. A tense moment follows before Seville stands up from his chair and gets right into Cane’s face. “So... you think I can’t beat AJ Knight?”For weeks, these two have been playing a game of cat and mouse, and it appears that Seville was growing tired of it. He got straight to the point, this time. Cane looks uncomfortable, but perhaps not quite as uncomfortable as Seville expected. Either way, the Snake was looking for an answer. “What if you can’t?” Cane ponders, which actually surprised Seville. “Then what?”“Then this was a giant waste of time, and a useless endeavor. This whole thing. All of it starts and ends with AJ Knight. You want to give sermons about how my mind is broken and you are going to heal it. Maybe it’s the truth. Maybe it’s a load of crap. Either way, this all started with AJ Knight, and that’s where it’s going to end. The wins I’ve gained in the past 2 months will be meaningless if I can’t beat AJ Knight.”“You beat AJ Knight last week.” Felix Bingham suddenly cuts in. A smirk on Seville’s face appears, and then quickly descends into laughter as Seville faces the larger man.
“You know Bingham, you’re not as bad as I once thought. You’re wrong, however. As much as I hate AJ Knight... as much as I LOATHE his very existence, he was right about last week. It was fun dropping him on his head and all... but it wasn’t much of a win. If I am ever going to go anywhere in Lion’s Road, it begins and ends with beating AJ Knight. By myself. No excuses.”Seville now turns back to Cane. “So Cane, you better make this match happen, I don’t care how. You won’t like what I do, otherwise.”Seville pushes past Cane and out the door as Cane ponders the future of his group.
12/20/2020
Recorded. The scene opens up in a dimly lit room. There’s empty and half empty bottles of liquor everywhere. The air is heavily filled with smoke, cigarette smoke. On a sofa, sitting, there’s a man smoking. In front of him, a wooden table full of empty bottles and a halfway full glass of liquor. A halfway loud whisper zooms in the room. The man is singing a song. After some instants we can make up what it is, it’s the “Happy Birthday” melody and words. The man stops singing after a while and stares at the camera. “Well, I am finally twenty years young. I am allowed to drink ain’t I? Ain’t that the law here around? Or was it twenty one? Darn…
...Well, if its twenty one, then I’ll gladly pay the fine. Ah and, chumps, don’t try this at home. I am a professionally trained professional. I can mange to drink with one nostril, if required. Have been doing this shit, since I was a pup.
Hmm.
Shouldn’t have said that either, now, should I?
Hmm…
...well I don’t give a fuck. It’s my twentieth birthday. I’ll pay all the fines you want.
Twenty years young and look at me. Iron Road Winner. Prince of Lions champion. If you got skills, the sky is the limit. The situation requires? I’ll be there, deliverin’. I am on the trip, the trip that makes you a superstar. It is not an easy road. Bumps and stones, on the road, but I will manage. I always have.
I don’t give a fuck about being a superstar, either!
But I know what that means. It mean more high caliber matches, and now, that's something I want from my career as a wrestler. From my experience as a real fighter. All I want is more great matches. More adrenaline and more shivers to experience.
Can some of you? Any of you, deliver? Then rest assured that I will be there, waiting for the fight to happen. That’s me. That’s Rain Motherfucking Corvin, for you. Always ready for the next fight. Born ready and capable of handling even the best fighter out there.
And I am goddamn sure about it.
Twenty years young, and look at me.
Already a self made man.
Envious? You should be. Because that’s how a true fighter is. That’s me.
One. Two. Three
Happy Birthday to me. Happy birthday Rain Corvin. Happy birthday to me.
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 21, 2020 5:53:05 GMT
The American Monster Jacob Hammerstein is sitting on a steel chair which is against the wall of his dressing room. He sits straight, but with his head bowed.
HAMMERSTEIN
People quote Shakespeare, sayin' 'heavy is the head that wears the crown,' but they're misquoting him. The true phrase is 'uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.'
I know what you all are sayin'.
'But, Hammer, what does it even matter? This is Lions Road, not English Lit class.'Hammerstein rubs his eyes with his thumb and forefinger and shakes his head. HAMMERSTEIN
Because as Champion, you don't get any rest. The rest of the world is houndin' you, day and night, wantin' what you got. And just when you think you've put enough distance between you and the pack of wolves. Just when you think you can stop and catch your breath….
The American Monster raises his head, a somewhat spiteful smile on his face.
HAMMERSTEIN
….the true Alpha breaks from the pack and the chase is on again.
David Troy, you had Cashe breathin down your neck for about a second, then he took himself out of the race. Then you had Brody, but I kicked his ass and took the spot I should've been in all along... ahead of the pack... the true Alpha.Hammerstein shakes his head.
HAMMERSTEIN
Now I'm sure you're gonna slap on that goofy smirk and say you ain't losin' sleep over me comin after that King of Lions World Championship, but we both know that's a load of crap. You know that there's no one else in this company that's as hot as I am. I've got every last goddamn thing in the toolbox I need to turn you into a pile of blood, broken bones, and regret, pull that title off what's left of you, and run this company like I do every other place I go.Hammerstein points at the camera. HAMMERSTEIN
No outside interference. No controversy. Just two men goin after one prize. No excuses tonight, Troy.
But look on the bright side. After I kick your ass for The KoL Title, you'll be able to rest easy without the burden of havin to face me keepin you awake at night.The American Monster gets up from the steel chair and walks past the camera crew and out of the dressing room. |
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 22, 2020 2:36:23 GMT
MASON MARVELLE
Ladies and gentlemen, here to make the special prematch declaration for this King of Lions World's Heavyweight title bout is Great Lakes wrestling legend, Teddy Davis!
TEDDY DAVIS
It is here tonight in Chicago, Illinois that World's Heavyweight Champion David Troy looks to make his first defense of his third reign against the man who ended his second reign - Jacob Hammerstein. These two men are vying for the highest honour in all of Lion's Road. May the best fighter emerge victorious this evening and lay claim to the title of King of Lion's Road!
He exits.
MASON MARVELLE
This bout is to be fought over a thirty minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner and it is for the King of Lions World's Heavyweight Championship! Introducing first...
The lights dim and a lone spotlight shines on the challenger.
MASON MARVELLE
Fighting out of the Tohono O'odham Nation Reservation! He weighed in this morning at two hundred and forty one pounds! He is a former King of Lions Champion and one half of the current World Tag Team Champions. He is the American Monster! He is HAMMERSTEIN!
Hammer raises his gold, one half of the tag belts.
MASON MARVELLE And introducing the champion... Fighting out of Camden, New Jersey! He weighed in this morning at two hundred and two pounds. He is the current, reigning and defending King of Lions World's Heavyweight Champion... This is "DYNAMITE" DAVID TROY!
Troy finishes stretching and leans against the ropes.
MASON MARVELLE
Your referee for this bout is Cordell Garner!
Hammer is chomping at the bit to get started, David Troy is calm and collected. Garner signals for the bell and Hammer slowly circles around the champion, Troy is in his fighting stance - waiting for whatever the challenger has in mind to chuck at him. Hammer tries a feint takedown attempt, but Troy doesn't flinch and instead catches him with a leg kick! As Troy turns his back on the follow through, Hammer grabs him in a rear waist hold and hoists him up - dropping him down to the mat, executing a switch and clamping on a front chancery! He tries to quickly lift Troy up, looking for the screwdriver suplex but the King of Lions slips out and goes for a spinning back kick that narrowly misses Hammer!
SAM HEWITT Last week on this program, we recapped the first title bout between these two men from back in April 2019. Hammerstein got Troy with the screwdriver suplex, or the Hammersteiner and Troy managed to get his foot on the rope. A python sleeper would seal the deal and give Hammerstein his first and only run with the World's title to date. As you saw in these opening minutes, Hammerstein went for that move almost instantly.
BRIAN SHELZI He knows it's a killer. He knows that at any point in a match, you can drop a dude vertically onto his cranium and put him away for a three. Obviously a fighter is less susceptible to it in the opening moments, but that's because he's fresh - David Troy has had weeks off to prepare for this match. Troy's a consummate professional who studies tapes, learns his opponent's tactics and strategies and he knows just how impactful Hammerstein can be inside the ring. He's not going to be rattled by Hammerstein's attempts.
Hammer gives him a nod as the two circle again, Troy blisters him with some leg kicks and then just as quickly - that spinning back kick comes into play and absolutely finds its mark as Hewitt and Shelzi lose their minds on commentary! Hammerstein teeters over and Troy scrambles to his feet ready to fight, but Garner orders him back. After checking Hammer out, Garner begins the ten count.
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SAM HEWITT Pure, hateful striking! This is the intensity that David Troy had in his match against AJ Knight, May 2018 in the Laurentide Cup!
BRIAN SHELZI Well, good. He lost that match.
Garner asks Hammer if he's OK before starting the count, but the challenger replies by standing right back u--
RUNNING BIG BOOT!
Troy sits his ass back down, Hammer is more or less seated against the middle turnbuckle - dazed and confused. He grabs Ham and pulls him out in the middle of the ring, quickly taking his back with a rear waist hold. He tries for a German suplex, but Ham is still kinda loopy - so it's like trying to heave a 241lbs sandbag. Troy tries to readjust his grip when Hammer quickly executes a standing switch and slaps on the rear naked choke! Hammer still doesn't have his full balance and winds up falling over and wildly tries to wrap his legs around him, but they land far too close to the ropes and Troy is able to grab on to force a break. Hammer gets up and tries to pull him away from the ropes by the foot, but an upkick sends Hammer backpedalling. The World's Champion gets up and tries a dropkick, but Hammerstein swats him away! He grabs the champ around the waist and HEAVES him, German suplexing him almost the distance across the ring. Instead of a pin, Hammer dives on top of him and begins pummelling him with ground and pound!
BRIAN SHELZI Being a proficient kickboxer is a one thing, but it isn't going to do you a lot of good when you're on your back with Jacob Hammerstein trying to punch your lights out.
SAM HEWITT I'm amazed by this pace. I expected something a bit slower, more methodical but these men are interested in no such thing.
BRIAN SHELZI Every match I managed Hammerstein in, he wasn't interested in going the distance. These men are not paid by the hour - whoever wins this match is a hundred thousand dollars richer... but there's performance bonuses on the line too.
Troy gives up his back, Hammer tries to slap on the rear naked choke once again but Troy rolls over into the ropes. Garner manages to separate them and the champion rolls out of the ring to the floor, Hammer rolls out on the adjacent side and ducks down. Troy attempts to walk off the strikes, but Hammer comes barrelling around the ring post and POUNCES the champion! Hammer grabs Troy and chucks him back inside the ring, then slowly climbs back in himself. The challenger gets through the ropes and gets rocked by an elbow from the champ, who then grabs Hammer and...
INVERTED STOMP!
Hammer falls backwards, leaning over the ropes. Troy grabs him in a rear waist hold and delivers a deeeep bridging German suplex, but floats over and DOUBLE STOMPS HAMMER'S FACE! Troy heads to the corner and looks to be setting up for his Rough Divide finishing kick, but is startled to find that Hammer has beat him to his feet! Troy runs up and kicks Hammer in the body, Hammer responds with a headbutt! A second... a third! Troy staggers back against the ropes, Hammer grabs him...
SAM HEWITT Huge exploder suplex! The champion's been launched across the ring, landing hard on his neck and shoulders but Hammerstein can't follow it up - he's down on the mat also!
Hammer claws his way up to his hands and knees, then to his feet. He grabs the champion, pulling him to his feet and sets him up for the Hammersteiner once more. The front chancery is applied, the arm is slung over... Hammer hoists him up...
KNEE TO THE HEAD!
Hammer buckles, Troy lands awkwardly but gets up and delivers a knee to the bread basket. Hammer turns away trying to catch his breath, Troy wraps grabs his arms...
BACKSLIDE!
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3!
Hammer is heaving hard from the shot, Troy doesn't get up right away either. Teddy Davis comes in and hands him the belt as medics attend to Hammerstein, James Edwards walks down to ringside and hops in the ring to assist his partner but eyes the champion and the title he once held. However, another set of eyes gaze at the victor - and they belong to Jack Mace, sitting in the back of the venue.
SAM HEWITT There he is, the next challenger for the King of Lions - Jack Mace. He scored a direct pinfall over David Troy during the Strongest Tag League to earn his shot and he had his eyes glued to this match - a keen interest. Let's bring up the replay.
It starts.
BRIAN SHELZI Hammerstein's gassed, no doubt about it and he gets Troy up for the Hammersteiner. Sure, you could drop haphazardly drop him on his head but there's a certain amount of control you need to use on the move to lead into the pin ESPECIALLY late in the match. Those precious seconds cost Hammer as Troy was able to deliver a knee, upside down and despite landing on a rolled ankle, he drives a knee into the solar plexus and inadvertently opens Hammer up for a backslide pin.
Troy clutches his title and walks over to Hammer on his knees and extends a fist, both tag champions glare at him but Hammer obliges and bumps him. Troy offers it to Edwards, who stares a hole right through him. Troy shrugs and exits the ring, joining Eddie Dante and Mushigihara who have made their way down to the ringside. Our final scene is Troy raising the title high with one arm.
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Post by Big Time Fights on Dec 22, 2020 5:03:06 GMT
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