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LHP Lion's Roar

wizardneedsfoodPosted on 12/01/06 at 04:44:23

Lion's Roar 01.05.07

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HUGE EXPLOSION!

Familiar music starts to play as the countdown ends. The crowd suddenly comes to their feet as none other than "Y2J" Chris Jericho steps out of the entrance way, dressed in a suit. He soaks in the applause for a few minutes with a huge smile on his face before making his way to the ring and grabbing a mic.

CJ: When I walked away from WWE, I was walking away from wrestling. I was tired and burnt out and didn't want to deal with it anymore. But since then I've begun to notice a lot of things about wrestling in America today. First off, it apparently doesn't exist. It seems from the time I broke into the business until now, wrestling has died off, to be replaced by some assclown concept called "sports entertainment".

The crowd pops huge for that.

CJ: However, in recent months I've began to get that itch again. Not to wrestle myself, but to see actual wrestling. So I went around to some people I used to know, people who will remain nameless. Gathered up some funding and used some of my own money and hired some wrestlers I see as great talents. And today is the revelation of my dream. I stand here today as both commissioner and majority owner for LIONHEART Pro...and we are wrestling.

Another huge pop.

CJ: But that's enough talking for now, let's start this off right, in the ring.

Cheerleader Melissa/Daizee Haze/Sara Del Ray vs Tracy Brooks/Team Blondage (Amber O'Neal and Krissy Vaine)

Cheerleader Melissa punches Amber O'Neal.
Cheerleader Melissa chops Amber O'Neal.
A small "Cheerleader Melissa" chant is being started.
Cheerleader Melissa hits Amber O'Neal.
Cheerleader Melissa catches Amber O'Neal totally by surprise.
The crowd is starting to get behind Cheerleader Melissa.
Cheerleader Melissa executes the Single Minor on Amber O'Neal.
Cheerleader Melissa goes for the pin.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Cheerleader Melissa kicks Amber O'Neal.
The crowd is starting to get behind Cheerleader Melissa.
Cheerleader Melissa punches Amber O'Neal.
Cheerleader Melissa chops Amber O'Neal.
A small "Cheerleader Melissa" chant is being started.
Amber O'Neal kicks Cheerleader Melissa.
Amber O'Neal hits Cheerleader Melissa.
Amber O'Neal hits a Northern Lights bomb on Cheerleader Melissa.
Amber O'Neal is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
[ portion of match removed ]
Cheerleader Melissa takes Amber O'Neal down with a dropkick.
Cheerleader Melissa whips Amber O'Neal into the ropes.
Amber O'Neal misses with a clothesline.
Amber O'Neal hits Cheerleader Melissa with a kick.
Amber O'Neal executes the Crotchrocket on Cheerleader Melissa.
Cheerleader Melissa is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Cheerleader Melissa tries to fight the pain.
Cheerleader Melissa submits after 12 seconds.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.

The winners are Team Blondage and Tracy Brooks. Time of match: 0:20:33

Team Blondage (Amber O'Neal and Krissy Vaine) and Tracy Brooks defeated
Cheerleader Melissa, Daizee Haze and Sara Del Ray when A. O'Neal made Melissa
submit to the Crotchrocket in 0:20:33.
Rating: ** 3/4


A good solid Women's match to start off LIONHEART Pro's debut show. Both teams worked well together and the match was pretty back and forth the whole time. In the end though, Team Blondage's team work was crisper thanks to their experience together and that enabled their team to pull ahead.

After the match the cameras cut backstage to Chris Jericho again.

CJ: What a fine start for LIONHEART Pro. However, before the next match, I feel the need to explain some things about how we will determine the first ever Young Lion Grand Prix Championship. Sixteen atheletes have been selected from our roster and divided into four round robin brackets. Over the next several shows, these men will face each other in matches to score points in the tournament. After each bracket has a clear winner, the four victors will face each other in a four man elimination match to determine the first ever champion. Once a champion is crowned, only athletes in the top three rankings will be able to compete for the title. In addition, the title is only required to be defended once every four events. A champion can choose to defend it more, but is not required too. However, let's not get ahead of ourselves. We must first announce the brackets for the tournament.

CJ: Bracket A consists of Austin Aries, Ace Steel, Matt Sydal, and Homicide. Bracket B consists of Jimmy Rave, Spanky, AJ Styles, and Giant Bernard. Bracket C is out primarily Japanese bracket, made up of KENTA, Marufuji, CIMA, and Colt Cabana. Finally, Bracket D involves Nigel McGuinnes, Steve Corino, Abyss, and Samoa Joe. Enjoy tonight's first round matches.

The cameras see about to cut away when a large group of people move into the picture. The group consists of Ace Steel, KENTA, Giant Bernard, Gail Kim, and Jimmy Rave with none other than Prince Nana at their head. Nana bows slightly towards Jericho.

PN: I just want to thank you again for allowing the Embassy to come be a part of this great company. And I promise that when Jimmy Rave becomes the first champion here, he will do your company a great honor.

Jericho doesn't seem much to care.

CJ: That's great, but tell your boy Ace there his match is next.

Matt Sydal vs Ace Steel

Matt Sydal hits Ace Steel.
Matt Sydal hits Ace Steel.
Matt Sydal is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Matt Sydal whips Ace Steel into the ropes, but Ace Steel reverses it.
Ace Steel hits Matt Sydal with a clothesline.
Ace Steel attempts to place Matt Sydal on the turnbuckle, but Matt Sydal
blocks it.
Ace Steel hits a dragon screw on Matt Sydal.
Ace Steel whips Matt Sydal into the ropes.
Matt Sydal and Ace Steel get hit with a double clothesline.
Matt Sydal nails Ace Steel with a flying spinning leg lariat.
Matt Sydal is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Matt Sydal hits a shooting star press on Ace Steel.
Matt Sweeney counts: One, two, kickout.
Matt Sydal goes for a slingshot into a headscissors takedown, but Ace Steel
ducks out of the way.
Ace Steel nails Matt Sydal with a flying dropkick.
Numerous fans are using Ace Steel for target practice.
[ portion of match removed ]
Matt Sydal executes the Cyclorama on Ace Steel.
The crowd is cheering on Matt Sydal.
Matt Sydal goes for the pin.
Matt Sweeney counts: One, two, three.
Matt Sydal is getting a good reaction from the crowd.

The winner is Matt Sydal. Time of match: 0:11:12


Matt Sydal pinned Ace Steel with the Cyclorama in 0:11:12.
Rating: ** 1/2


Decent match that never seemed to click with the fans. The larger Embassy member seemed pretty outclassed for most of the match as Matt Sydal used his quickness and mat wrestling to control pretty much the whole match. With the smaller man's dominance, the ending for this one was fairly anti-climactic.

Colt Cabana vs. KENTA

They're brawling inside the ring area.
Paul Tevis counts:  4.
KENTA climbs back into the ring.
Colt Cabana rolls back in under the bottom rope.
KENTA goes for a tiger suplex, but Colt Cabana counters it with a backward kick.
Colt Cabana goes for a snap suplex, but KENTA counters it with a small package.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
KENTA uses a kick to the head on Colt Cabana.
A fan at ringside badmouths KENTA.
KENTA goes for a Northern Lights suplex, but Colt Cabana counters it with
a swinging neckbreaker.
The crowd erupts.
Colt Cabana executes a Russian legsweep on KENTA.
Colt Cabana goes for an atomic drop, but KENTA counters it with a backward kick.
KENTA uses a springboard dropkick on Colt Cabana.
KENTA takes Colt Cabana down with a DDT.
A fan at ringside badmouths KENTA.
KENTA whips Colt Cabana into the ropes.
KENTA goes for a kick to the head, but Colt Cabana blocks it.
Colt Cabana uses a lariat on KENTA.
Colt Cabana hits KENTA with a roundhouse right.
Colt Cabana hits spinning headscissors on KENTA.
Colt Cabana takes KENTA down with a roundhouse right.
Colt Cabana goes for a stomachbreaker, but KENTA blocks it.
KENTA nails Colt Cabana with a kick to the back.
KENTA attempts to place Colt Cabana on the turnbuckle, but Colt Cabana
blocks it.
KENTA nails Colt Cabana with a dropkick.
KENTA attempts to place Colt Cabana on the turnbuckle, but Colt Cabana
blocks it.
KENTA goes for a kick to the chest, but Colt Cabana blocks it.
Colt Cabana whips KENTA into the ropes.
KENTA goes for the Busaiku Knee Kick, but Colt Cabana counters it with
a side step.
Colt Cabana nails KENTA with a stomachbreaker.
Colt Cabana takes KENTA down with a frog splash.
Paul Tevis counts: One, shoulder up.
Colt Cabana goes for a flying cross body press, but KENTA counters it with
a powerslam.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, in the ropes...
A fan at ringside badmouths KENTA.
KENTA runs into the ropes.
KENTA executes the Busaiku Knee Kick on Colt Cabana.
KENTA goes for the pin.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths KENTA.

The winner is KENTA. Time of match: 0:13:39


KENTA pinned Colt Cabana with the Busaiku Knee Kick in 0:13:39.
Rating: ***


The crowd was really into Colt Cabana in this match. They were on their feet whenever he was on offense but their support was not enough to get him past Embassy member KENTA in this Bracket C match. KENTA won with his Busaiku Knee Kick and scored a point in the tournament.

Spanky vs Giant Bernard

Giant Bernard nails Spanky with a Gorilla Press.
Giant Bernard nails Spanky with a sidewalk slam.
Giant Bernard is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Giant Bernard goes for a double reverse chinlock, but Spanky counters it with
a facerake.
Spanky goes for a forearm smash, but Giant Bernard blocks it.
Giant Bernard nails Spanky with a kick to the midsection.
Giant Bernard sends Spanky into the turnbuckle, but Spanky reverses it.
Spanky runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Spanky takes Giant Bernard down with a flying dropkick.
The chants for Spanky are deafening.
Spanky whips Giant Bernard into the ropes.
Giant Bernard hits Spanky with an elbow.
Giant Bernard whips Spanky into the ropes.
Giant Bernard hits Spanky with a backdrop.
Giant Bernard whips Spanky into the ropes.
Spanky hits Giant Bernard with an elbow.
Spanky runs into the ropes.
Spanky executes a backspin DDT on Giant Bernard.
The chants for Spanky are deafening.
Spanky executes a dropkick on Giant Bernard.
Spanky hits a front-layout superplex on Giant Bernard.
Spanky takes Giant Bernard down with a flying dropkick.
The crowd is giving Spanky a standing ovation.
Spanky uses a backdrop on Giant Bernard.
Spanky takes Giant Bernard down with a kick to the midsection.
Spanky executes the Shiranui on Giant Bernard.
Spanky goes for the pin.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Spanky goes for a hammerlock, but Giant Bernard reverses it.
Giant Bernard gets an abdominal stretch on Spanky.
[ portion of match removed ]
Giant Bernard executes a double underhook suplex on Spanky.
Giant Bernard hits a jumping front kick on Spanky.
Giant Bernard is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Giant Bernard executes the Michinoku Driver II on Spanky.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, three.
Quite a few boos are audible.

The winner is Giant Bernard. Time of match: 0:10:53



Giant Bernard pinned Spanky after the Michinoku Driver II in 0:10:53.
Rating: ** 1/2

Spanky tried here but his speed just wasn't nearly enough to keep up with Giant Bernard's power. The Embassy scores yet another early point on the road to the YLGP Championship.

Before the next match can start, Steve Corino's music hits and he comes down to the ring in a long yellow robe, accompinied by none other than the very lovely Tracy Brooks. Once in the ring, he calls for the mic.

SC: Maybe I was hearing things, but it seems like earlier tongiht, Prince Nana was talking about how Jimmy Rave was going to become the first ever YLGP Champion. I'm not sure Nana and the Embassy took into account the fact that I'm the King of Old School. Once I beat Samoa Joe tonight and go on to win my bracket, the title is coming home around my perfect...

Before he can finish, Joe's music hits and the Samoan sprints to the ring as the crowd chants "Joes Gonna Kill You" and the bell rings...

Samoa Joe vs Steve Corino

Steve Corino begs off.
Samoa Joe goes for a sidewalk slam, but Steve Corino counters it with a DDT.
Steve Corino gives him a powerslam, but Samoa Joe doesn't budge.
Steve Corino nails Samoa Joe with an armbar takedown.
Steve Corino is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Steve Corino takes Samoa Joe down with an eye gouge.
Steve Corino takes Samoa Joe down with an armbar takedown.
Steve Corino is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Steve Corino goes for a full nelson, but Samoa Joe blocks it.
Samoa Joe hits Steve Corino with a forearm smash.
Samoa Joe goes for a back suplex, but Steve Corino counters it with a go-behind.
Steve Corino gives him a superkick, but Samoa Joe only stares at him.
Steve Corino hits a T-Bone Suplex on Samoa Joe.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Steve Corino whips Gary Cook into the ropes.
Steve Corino hits Gary Cook with a short lariat.
Gary Cook is out cold.
Gary Cook gets up.
Steve Corino goes for a running boot scrape, but Samoa Joe blocks it.
Samoa Joe goes for the Ace Crusher, but Steve Corino blocks it.
Steve Corino hits Samoa Joe with a superkick.
Steve Corino goes for a powerslam, but Samoa Joe counters it with a sunset flip.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Samoa Joe hits a Yakuza kick on Steve Corino.
Samoa Joe is going for the pin.
Gary Cook counts: One, shoulder up.
Samoa Joe runs into the ropes.
Steve Corino hits Samoa Joe with an elbow.
Steve Corino uses an elbowsmash on Samoa Joe.
Steve Corino gives him an elbowsmash, but Samoa Joe doesn't budge.
Steve Corino hits a powerslam on Samoa Joe.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Steve Corino gives the sign for the Old School Expulsion.
Steve Corino executes the Old School Expulsion on Samoa Joe.
Steve Corino is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Steve Corino goes for the pin.
Gary Cook counts: One, two, three.
Steve Corino is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

The winner is Steve Corino. Time of match: 0:09:21


Steve Corino pinned Samoa Joe with the Old School Expulsion in 0:09:21.
Rating: ***
[Tracy Brooks interfered against Samoa Joe.]


Joe looked dominant throughout this match but the wily veteran Corino managed to sneak in a few big moves at the end to win this one. Joe was proven to be only stunned, not knocked out however, as while Corino and Tracy Brooks celebrated, Joe got back to his feet. The crowd cheered, causing Corino to back around, right into a huge Joe enziguri. Corino hit the mat and he and Brooks both quickly bailed as Joe was left standing in the ring as intermission began.

-Intermission-

Naomichi Marufuji vs CIMA

Naomichi Marufuji goes for a cross armbreaker, but CIMA blocks it.
CIMA throws Naomichi Marufuji out of the ring.
Paul Tevis counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, Naomichi Marufuji
reenters the ring.
CIMA goes for a kick to the midsection, but Naomichi Marufuji counters it with
a dragon screw.
In turn, CIMA counters it with an enzuigiri to the face.
CIMA runs into the ropes.
Naomichi Marufuji misses with a clothesline.
CIMA uses a flying forearm on Naomichi Marufuji.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, shoulder up.
CIMA runs into the ropes.
Naomichi Marufuji hits a slap on CIMA.
Naomichi Marufuji goes for a dropkick, but CIMA side-steps and Naomichi Marufuji
only hits air.
CIMA sends Naomichi Marufuji into the turnbuckle.
CIMA charges in with a high knee, but Naomichi Marufuji lifts his leg.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with a kick to the knee.
Naomichi Marufuji uses a forearm smash on CIMA.
Naomichi Marufuji goes for a headsmash into the turnbuckle, but CIMA
reverses it.
CIMA sets up Naomichi Marufuji on the turnbuckle.
CIMA hits the cross-arm Iconoclasm on Naomichi Marufuji.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
CIMA attempts to place Naomichi Marufuji on the turnbuckle, but
Naomichi Marufuji blocks it.
CIMA executes a forearm smash on Naomichi Marufuji.
CIMA attempts to place Naomichi Marufuji on the turnbuckle, but
Naomichi Marufuji blocks it.
CIMA nails Naomichi Marufuji with a forward jawbreaker.
CIMA puts Naomichi Marufuji in a scorpion deathlock.
Paul Tevis asks Naomichi Marufuji if he's still there.
Naomichi Marufuji nods.
Naomichi Marufuji reaches the ropes after being locked up for 20 seconds.
CIMA goes for a brain buster, but Naomichi Marufuji counters it with
a Northern Lights suplex.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, shoulder up.
The crowd is going crazy.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with a kick to the thigh.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with a dragon screw.
Naomichi Marufuji hits a slap on CIMA.
Naomichi Marufuji kicks CIMA.
The crowd is going crazy.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA.
Naomichi Marufuji kicks CIMA.
CIMA hits Naomichi Marufuji.
CIMA throws Naomichi Marufuji out of the ring.
CIMA goes through the ropes.
CIMA knocks Naomichi Marufuji into the ringsteps.
Paul Tevis counts:  1.
CIMA knocks Naomichi Marufuji into the ringsteps.
Paul Tevis counts:  2.
CIMA goes for a forearm smash, but Naomichi Marufuji blocks it.
Naomichi Marufuji executes the Shiranui on CIMA on the concrete floor.
Naomichi Marufuji uses a tiger suplex on CIMA.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Paul Tevis counts:  3.
Naomichi Marufuji throws CIMA into the guardrail.
Naomichi Marufuji gets back into the ring.
CIMA climbs back into the ring.
Naomichi Marufuji runs into the ropes.
CIMA hits Naomichi Marufuji with a backdrop.
CIMA whips Naomichi Marufuji into the ropes, but Naomichi Marufuji reverses it.
CIMA hits Naomichi Marufuji with a clothesline.
CIMA takes Naomichi Marufuji down with a forearm smash.
CIMA runs into the ropes.
CIMA misses with a kick.
CIMA nails Naomichi Marufuji with a flying forearm.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, shoulder up.
CIMA executes an armdrag takedown on Naomichi Marufuji.
CIMA runs into the ropes.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with a backdrop.
CIMA falls out of the ring.
Naomichi Marufuji rolls out under the bottom rope.
Naomichi Marufuji knocks CIMA into the ringsteps.
The chants for Naomichi Marufuji are deafening.
Paul Tevis counts:  1.
Naomichi Marufuji goes for a thrust kick to the head, but CIMA
ducks out of the way.
Paul Tevis counts:  2.
CIMA reenters the ring.
Naomichi Marufuji climbs back into the ring.
CIMA takes Naomichi Marufuji down with a fist to the midsection.
CIMA runs into the ropes.
CIMA misses with a shoulderblock.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with a kick.
[ portion of match removed ]
CIMA whips Naomichi Marufuji into the ropes, but Naomichi Marufuji reverses it.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with an elbow.
Naomichi Marufuji takes CIMA down with a dropkick.
Naomichi Marufuji hits CIMA with a leg capture suplex.
Naomichi Marufuji covers CIMA.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Naomichi Marufuji gives the sign for the Shiranui.
Naomichi Marufuji executes the Shiranui on CIMA.
Naomichi Marufuji goes for the pin.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Naomichi Marufuji.

The winner is Naomichi Marufuji. Time of match: 0:11:34



Naomichi Marufuji pinned CIMA with the Shiranui in 0:11:34.
Rating: **** 1/4


Both men lay in the middle of the ring after this match as the crowd applauded. Two of the biggest stars in Japan had an all out war here, but it was Marafuji who got the win. Highlights in this match included Marafuji hitting a Shiranui on the concrete floor and CIMA almost getting the win with the Perfect Driver before Marufuji kicked out at 2 and 3/4s. After the match both men began to get back to their feet when suddenly Embassy members KENTA and Ace Steel hit the ring. The two began assaulting Marufuji, apparently because he and KENTA are now tied with one point apiece in Bracket C. CIMA stared at the beatdown before shrugging and joining in the attack. Marufuji struggled back but to no avail, until suddenly Colt Cabana hit the ring with a chair to clear it. As the Embassy members and CIMA left the ring, Cabana and Steel had a few words.

Four Corners Match:
Irish Airborne (Lotus and Crazy J) vs The Briscoes (Jay and Mark) vs Lacey's Angels (BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs) vs The Havana Pitbulls (Ricky Reyes and Rocky Romero)


Crazy J whips Jay Briscoe into the ropes.
Jay Briscoe and Crazy J get hit with a double clothesline.
Jay Briscoe goes for a fisherman buster, but Crazy J counters it with
a small package.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, kickout.
[ portion of match removed ]
Lotus executes a chop on BJ Whitmer.
Lotus chops BJ Whitmer.
BJ Whitmer kicks Lotus.
BJ Whitmer chops Lotus.
BJ Whitmer kicks Lotus.
The crowd is booing BJ Whitmer.
BJ Whitmer hits Lotus with a roundhouse right.
BJ Whitmer executes a clothesline on Lotus.
BJ Whitmer hits Lotus with a flying headbutt.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
BJ Whitmer whips Lotus into the ropes.
BJ Whitmer catches Lotus in a sleeperhold.
Lotus makes it to the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
BJ Whitmer tags out to Jimmy Jacobs.
Jimmy Jacobs and BJ Whitmer whip Lotus into the ropes.
They attempt to hit Lotus with a double clothesline, but he counters it with a
duck-down move.
Lotus hits them with a double clothesline.
The crowd is going crazy.
BJ Whitmer leaves the ring.
Lotus goes for a power bomb, but Jimmy Jacobs blocks it.
Jimmy Jacobs runs into the ropes.
Lotus hits Jimmy Jacobs with a backdrop.
Jimmy Jacobs begs off.
Lotus tags Crazy J.
Lotus nails Jimmy Jacobs with a flying double foot stomp.
Crazy J executes a Death Valley Driver and goes for the pin.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, kickout.
Crazy J uses a headbutt on Jimmy Jacobs.
Crazy J goes for a hiptoss, but Jimmy Jacobs blocks it.
Jimmy Jacobs hits an eye gouge on Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs nails Crazy J with a lariat.
The crowd is booing Jimmy Jacobs.
Jimmy Jacobs hits Crazy J with a low blow.
Jimmy Jacobs punches Crazy J.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Crazy J hits Jimmy Jacobs.
The crowd is cheering on Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs punches Crazy J.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Jimmy Jacobs kicks Crazy J.
The crowd is booing Jimmy Jacobs.
Jimmy Jacobs hits Crazy J.
The crowd is booing Jimmy Jacobs.
Jimmy Jacobs takes Crazy J down with an eye gouge.
Jimmy Jacobs goes for a lariat, but Crazy J counters it with a Fujiwara armbar.
Jimmy Jacobs is struggling to reach the ropes.
Jay Briscoe makes the save.
There are lots of chants for Crazy J.
Crazy J kicks Jimmy Jacobs.
Jimmy Jacobs hits Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Jimmy Jacobs hits Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Jimmy Jacobs goes for a lariat, but Crazy J counters it with a Fujiwara armbar.
Jimmy Jacobs makes it to the ropes after 8 seconds.
The crowd is going crazy.
Crazy J hits Jimmy Jacobs.
The crowd is going crazy.
Jimmy Jacobs punches Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs kicks Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs whips Crazy J into the ropes.
Jimmy Jacobs uses a clothesline on Crazy J.
Jimmy Jacobs uses spinning headscissors on Crazy J.
BJ Whitmer enters the ring.
BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs hit Crazy J with the Doomsday Huracanrana.
Jimmy Jacobs goes for the pin.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.


Four Corners Match:
Lacey's Angels (BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs) defeated
Irish Airborne (Lotus and Crazy J),
The Havana Pitbulls (Ricky Reyes and Rocky Romero) and
The Briscoes (Mark Briscoe and Jay Briscoe) when J. Jacobs pinned Crazy J
after the Doomsday Huracanrana in 0:20:15.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Lacey interfered against Rocky Romero.]
.

First off, big props to the Havana Pitbulls in this tag team four corners match as for the first twelve minutes of the match either Reyes or Romero was legally in the match. However, this early run might have hurt them in the long run as both they and the Briscoes were out of position at the end of the match to keep Lacey's Angels from defeating Irish Airborne. With all four of these teams working well against each other, LIONHEART Pro has a great start to a tag division and future tag team matches should be fantastic.

As the eight men are clearing the ringside area, cameras cut backstage to where Colt Cabana is standing with Marufuji.

CC: You know, I thought Ace Steel was a man I knew. I thought we were friends and partners. Instead, the first time someone throws some money in his face, he turns of everything he believed in.

Colt's expression grows more serious as Marufuji pats him on the back.

CC: Normally I'm a fun loving guy, but what kills my fun is watching a great athlete like Marufuji here get beat down but multiple opponents. So Marufuji and I talked.

He looks over his shoulder Marufuji who just kind of shrugs.

CC: Well, we kind of talked, but anyway, we're offering up a challenge for the next LIONHEART Pro show. Colt Cabana and Marufuji versus Embassy members KENTA and Ace Steel.

Colt gets his face really close to the camera.

CC: Be men and accept it.

AJ Styles vs Jimmy Rave


AJ Styles runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Rave hits AJ Styles with a kick.
Jimmy Rave takes AJ Styles down with a T-Bone Suplex.
Matt Sweeney counts: One, two, kickout.
Jimmy Rave uses spinning headscissors on AJ Styles.
Jimmy Rave further incites the crowd.
Jimmy Rave whips AJ Styles into the ropes.
AJ Styles misses with an elbow.
AJ Styles hits Jimmy Rave with a kick.
AJ Styles goes for a short arm scissors, but Jimmy Rave blocks it.
Jimmy Rave punches AJ Styles.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Jimmy Rave kicks AJ Styles.
Jimmy Rave uses a chop on AJ Styles.
Jimmy Rave hits AJ Styles.
Numerous fans are using Jimmy Rave for target practice.
Jimmy Rave punches AJ Styles.
Numerous fans are using Jimmy Rave for target practice.
AJ Styles hits Jimmy Rave.
The crowd erupts.
AJ Styles chops Jimmy Rave.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
AJ Styles chops Jimmy Rave.
AJ Styles executes a backbreaker on Jimmy Rave.
AJ Styles takes Jimmy Rave down with a backbreaker.
AJ Styles goes for a kneelift, but Jimmy Rave side-steps and AJ Styles
only hits air.
AJ Styles springs to his feet.
AJ Styles uses a chop on Jimmy Rave.
AJ Styles runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Rave misses with a clothesline.
Jimmy Rave uses a spear on AJ Styles.
AJ Styles springs to his feet.
AJ Styles whips Jimmy Rave into the ropes.
AJ Styles hits Jimmy Rave with a clothesline.
Jimmy Rave falls out of the ring.
AJ Styles rolls out under the bottom rope.
AJ Styles whips Jimmy Rave into the guardrail.
Matt Sweeney counts:  1.
AJ Styles takes Jimmy Rave down with an STO backbreaker.
AJ Styles spreads his arms out like a cross.
The crowd erupts.
AJ Styles throws Jimmy Rave into the ringpost.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Matt Sweeney counts:  2.
AJ Styles whips Jimmy Rave into the guardrail.
AJ Styles throws Jimmy Rave back into the ring.
AJ Styles gives the sign for the Styles Clash.
AJ Styles executes the Styles Clash on Jimmy Rave.
AJ Styles goes for the pin.
Matt Sweeney counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Jimmy Rave throws AJ Styles into the turnbuckle.
Jimmy Rave gives the sign for the Greetings from Ghana.
Jimmy Rave executes the Greetings from Ghana on AJ Styles.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Jimmy Rave goes for the pin.
Matt Sweeney counts: One, two, three.
Numerous fans are using Jimmy Rave for target practice.

The winner is Jimmy Rave. Time of match: 0:19:25





Jimmy Rave pinned AJ Styles with the Greetings from Ghana in 0:19:25.
Rating: *****


Excellent match here between one of the greatest American wrestlers today and the leader of the Embassy. Both men seemed evenly matched throughought the match, taking each other to their complete limit. However, Rave had the advantage of having both Prince Nana and Gail Kim at ringside. In the end this proved the deciding factor and Jimmy Rave eeked out a win with just 35 seconds left in the match.

Nana and Gail Kim hopped in the ring and Nana called for the mic.

PN: You people here should be blessed. You just saw the Crown Jewel of the Embassy, Jimmy Rave score a victory that puts him one step closer to becoming the first ever Lionheart Grand Prix Champion. Earlier tongiht though, that ingrate Colt Cabana dared call out two Embassy members. Well Colt, I've spoken with KENTA and Mr. Steel backstage, and they accept your petty challenge.

The Embassy leaves the ring as the crowd lets out a small cheer for the announcement of the tag match at the next event. Austin Aries comes out for his next match, scheduled to be against Homicide. However, it is Christopher Daniels that comes out to the ring. Aries just shrugs.

Austin Aries vs Christopher Daniels


Christopher Daniels uses a chop on Austin Aries.
Christopher Daniels attempts to place Austin Aries on the turnbuckle, but
Austin Aries blocks it.
Christopher Daniels takes Austin Aries down with a waistlock suplex.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, kickout.
Christopher Daniels is bleeding profusely.
Christopher Daniels attempts to place Austin Aries on the turnbuckle, but
Austin Aries blocks it.
Christopher Daniels runs into the ropes.
Austin Aries hits Christopher Daniels with a kick.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.
Paul Tevis lets the match continue.
Christopher Daniels is bleeding profusely.
Austin Aries executes the 450 Splash on Christopher Daniels.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, ** Allison Danger puts Christopher Daniels's
foot on the rope.
Austin Aries locks Christopher Daniels in the Rings of Saturn.
[ portion of match removed ]
Austin Aries rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Christopher Daniels hits a DDT on Austin Aries.
Christopher Daniels runs into the ropes.
Austin Aries hits Christopher Daniels with a Japanese armdrag takedown.
Christopher Daniels is bleeding profusely.
Austin Aries hits a kick to the back on Christopher Daniels.
Austin Aries hits Christopher Daniels with a fireman's carry.
Austin Aries works the crowd.
Austin Aries has the crowd going wild.
Austin Aries gives the sign for the 450 Splash.
Austin Aries executes the 450 Splash on Christopher Daniels.
Paul Tevis counts: One, two, three.
The chants for Austin Aries are deafening.

The winner is Austin Aries. Time of match: 0:24:33


Austin Aries pinned Christopher Daniels with the 450 Splash in 0:24:33.
Rating: **** 3/4
[Allison Danger interfered against Austin Aries.]
(Homicide no-showed.)


Another great match. This was originally scheduled to be a tournament match but Homicide never showed up at the venue. This situation should be addressed at the next event. However, it should take nothing away from the great match these two men put on. Aries managed to overcome interference from Allison Danger to score a second late match 450 and come out the victor.

Nigel McGuinness' music hits and he comes out to a very good reaction. He rolls in the ring and basks in the cheers for a moment before calling for the mic.

NM: First off, I want to think Mr. Jericho for all he's done for the wrestling business, but mostly for opening this fine organization. And thank you for putting me in your first ever main event. Tonight I'm taking on a man, nay a monster, named Abyss. I've never fought a man this large before, but have no fear. Abyss may be a monster, but tonight, I'm a monster slaying night with the heart of a lion!

MASSIVE POP!

Nigel McGuinness vs Abyss

Nigel McGuinness executes a DDT on Abyss.
The crowd erupts.
Nigel McGuinness catches Abyss in an armlock leglock submission.
Abyss is struggling to reach the ropes.
Abyss summons one last burst of energy.
Abyss submits after 13 seconds.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Nigel McGuinness.

The winner is Nigel McGuinness. Time of match: 0:20:43


Nigel McGuinness made Abyss submit to an armlock leglock submission in 0:20:43.
Rating: ***


A solid main event to the evening as Nigel overcame Abyss' power with his great wrestling to force the tap out. Nigel scores a point in the tournament and the LHGP Championship picture begins to come a bit clearer.


Card rating: *** 3/4

All in all a great debut for LIONHEART Pro. Management was said to be very happy with everyone's performances with the exception of the Homicide no show. Austin Aries, Christopher Daniels, AJ Styles, CIMA, Marufuji, and Jimmy Rave all really impressed Jericho and the rest of LHP management. Time will tell if this is enough to give them big futures in the company however. The next show, "Saints at War" has been scheduled for January 20th and the following matches have been signed:

Samoa Joe vs Abyss in a Bracket D tournament match

Amber O'Neal vs Cheerleader Melissa in a grudge match from the six woman tag

Matt Sydal vs Austin Aries in what should be an excellent Bracket A match

The Briscoes vs The Havana Pitbulls in a tag team exhibition

BJ Whitmer vs Lotus

MAIN EVENT: Colt Cabana and Marufuji vs KENTA and Ace Steel

plus more

Here are the Round Robin Standings after the first show:

Bracket A
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1. Austin Aries                                             5 ( 1: 0: 0)
   Matt Sydal                                               5 ( 1: 0: 0)
3. Homicide                                                 0 ( 0: 1: 0)
   Ace Steel                                                0 ( 0: 1: 0)

Bracket B
=========
1. Jimmy Rave                                               5 ( 1: 0: 0)
   Giant Bernard                                            5 ( 1: 0: 0)
3. AJ Styles                                                0 ( 0: 1: 0)
   Spanky                                                   0 ( 0: 1: 0)

Bracket C
=========
1. KENTA                                                    5 ( 1: 0: 0)
   Naomichi Marufuji                                        5 ( 1: 0: 0)
3. Colt Cabana                                              0 ( 0: 1: 0)
   CIMA                                                     0 ( 0: 1: 0)

Bracket D
=========
1. Steve Corino                                             5 ( 1: 0: 0)
   Nigel McGuinness                                         5 ( 1: 0: 0)
3. Samoa Joe                                                0 ( 0: 1: 0)
   Abyss                                                    0 ( 0: 1: 0)



CarlzillaPosted on 12/01/06 at 05:55:45

Boo to Del Ray and Haze not winning...I could care less about Cheerleader Melissa though...

Sydal goes over...I can dig that.

KENTA wins, that's a no brainer.

Bernard is going all the way...to the finals at least. That's my prediction.

Joe takes a loss to Corino...Can't say I saw that coming.

Maru over CIMA not to suprising, although this could have gone either way.

Lacey's Angels over the Pitbulls and Briscoes? Crazy talk...

5 star for AJ and Rave. I hate AJ Styles...overrated. Jimmy Rave is awesome. I wouldn't have expected that kind of quality out of them though.

Aries over Daniels is good for me...I like Daniels, but he's not really championship material in my eyes.

Nigel McGuinness over Abyss...I really like Nigel, and I'm pretty eh...about Abyss, so again like a good majority of the matches this worked out my way.

Looking forward to the second show.
wizardneedsfoodPosted on 12/01/06 at 06:38:39

On 12/01/06 at 05:55:45, Carlzilla wrote:Boo to Del Ray and Haze not winning...I could care less about Cheerleader Melissa though...
See, I like Melissa. But you have to figure, their opponents do have more team experience. And Tracy has the biggest T&A in that match.


Sydal goes over...I can dig that.
Expect great things out of young Sydal. That time in DragonGate turned him from a spot monkey into something special.


KENTA wins, that's a no brainer.
Yeah, KENTA is a beast. And I hear he only jobs to guys with Dragon in their name.


Bernard is going all the way...to the finals at least. That's my prediction.
Glad somebody has faith in old A-Train. His advantage is that he's as big as the rest of the guys in his bracket combined.



Joe takes a loss to Corino...Can't say I saw that coming.
What can I say? I've always loved Corino. Don't worry though, Joe fans, there's plenty special coming for him.



Maru over CIMA not to suprising, although this could have gone either way.
Yeah, the only sad part here is that I doubt we'll ever see this in real life.


Lacey's Angels over the Pitbulls and Briscoes? Crazy talk...
Jimmy has to win a match once in a while. Besides, Airborne took the fall, don't count the other two teams out just yet.


5 star for AJ and Rave. I hate AJ Styles...overrated. Jimmy Rave is awesome. I wouldn't have expected that kind of quality out of them though.
Rave is one of the best heels in the business, and can drive up a match rating out of sheer heat. Plus I guess Styles was motivated and decided to sell a little. It happens sometimes.

Aries over Daniels is good for me...I like Daniels, but he's not really championship material in my eyes
Aries is a wrestling machine. Daniels is a good hand veteran. What did you expect? Plus, it was supposed to be Homicide, but the fool no showed.

Nigel McGuinness over Abyss...I really like Nigel, and I'm pretty eh...about Abyss, so again like a good majority of the matches this worked out my way.
Always happy to please Carl. I expected this one to get over a little better than it did though. Guess these two just didn't mesh that well.

Looking forward to the second show.
It's shaping up to be a good one I feel. Should be seeing it relatively soon.