We welcome you tonight to the Cox Pavilion in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. The City of Sin hosts the first annual TNM New Year's Brawl where careers will be made and dreams will collapse.
TNM Christmas Brawl winner Dan Mastriani will face the only man to beat him in the tournament, The Bob, in our main event tonight. Mastriani is going into this match with everything to lose and only his pride to gain. While The Bob hasn't even arrived in the building yet, Mastriani insists we play the following message he sent from his hotel room earlier.
In the semi-main event of the evening, Basher Loadstone, who looked virtually unstoppable in winning the TNM Christmas Rumble ten days ago, will be facing off against The Masked Marvel in a Two-Out-Of-Three-Falls Strap Match. These two gentlemen have no love lost for one another which is quite apparent in how Marvel first challenged Loadstone to a multi-fall affair, with Loadstone upping the ante by demanding they be tied to one another by the wrist. He wants to make sure The Masked Marvel won't be able to get away.
Our colleague Michael Dropps is standing by in the backstage area with the Marvel, and we understand he has a few choice words for Basher Loadstone.
🎵"Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waiting for a brain..."🎵
Isn't that how the song goes? I must admit that you seem to have lodestones the size of grapefruits if you are willing to face me again after the beating I gave you the last time. But listen to your brain, that tiny thing between your ears. It wants you to stay safe. So here's the deal: when the bell rings, you lie down and nobody gets hurt! I'll even invite you to a nice masked Mojito afterwards.
But if you want a fight, you will be welcoming the new year in the worst pain you have ever experienced.
Wear a mask!
From Parts Unknown to Baton Rouge - let's go to Jean Trollund who is with Basher Loadstone.
I told everybody the Christmas Brawl Royal Rumble was going to be a free-for-all like ain't never been seen! And it was! What I didn't tell ya was that I was bringing the Cajun Crazy! I even helped out that ghost dog the Black Shuck a couple times. Which brings me to another dog. I'm talking to you Masked Marvel! Don't kid yourself! I'm always ready to bring the fight!
Now the man from the Commonwealth of the Unknown wants me to wear a mask! Down here in Louisiana we have a shindig called Mardi Gras. And buster, there are a lot of masks. Right here I have this mask [pulls out a purple face mask with sequined figures on it] and as you can see all these little sequined figures are the "Mahvelous Maskt Mahvel" lying on his back! I'll wear this little mask for ya, Marvel. Now right here, I also have this fine, leather strap. Marvel, since you don't like the rules why don't we throw the regular rules out the window and bring this strap into it? That way I can beat you like the mangy mutt you are and nobody can't say nothin' about it! Basher Loadstone is ready to bring it and take care of business! And remember, it ain't the size of the brain but the size of the beating!
Rounding out our triple main event tonight is a highly-anticipated match between Christmas Brawl finalist Kenta Sawada and Christopher Tiberius, and it is one dark horse of a match. Sawada came within inches of winning the tournament on a few occasions and a win tonight will position him well in the upcoming hunt for the Brawlers' Guild Championship. You can rest assured, however, that the Japanese superstar isn't taking his opponent lightly. Christopher Tiberius has a major chip on his shoulder, having only been eliminated from the tournament on a technicality - and he is determined to snipe Sawada tonight. A win might give him the opportunity to get even with the person who caused his elimination: Dan Mastriani.
Before we begin tonight's action, please join all of us at the TNM Brawlers' Guild in a ten-bell salute to the late great... Brodie Lee.
Match #1
Michael Dropps is backstage with Clint Tomasson. Michael?
You know, there comes a time in every man's life, where he has to evaluate his goals and expectations. The Christmas Brawl did not go as planned. I lost every match. Looking back at the video tape, I see the mistakes that were made, and how to correct them. Some of those corrections were made in the Rumble, last week, but there's always more room for improvement. Lee Campbell, nothing personal, but you're just a stepping stone to where I want to be and that's at the top of the wrestling world. It all starts on tonight, New Year's Brawl. Be prepared, and be afraid of what is to come.
Clint Tomasson defeated Lee Campbell when Lee Campbell passed out in the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:08:15.
Rating: ****
Clint Tomasson performs the Storm Cradle Driver against Lee Campbell. Jim White counts: One, two, kickout. Clint Tomasson hits a springboard cutter on Lee Campbell. Clint Tomasson leaves the ring. He returns with a chair. Clint Tomasson sets up the chair. Clint Tomasson nails Lee Campbell with a cradle Tombstone onto the chair. Jim White counts: One, two, kickout. Clint Tomasson executes the Figure-Four Leglock against Lee Campbell. Jim White checks Lee Campbell's arm. He lifts it... it falls. He lifts it... it falls. He lifts it... it falls. Jim White stops the match after 19 seconds. The crowd is going crazy.
The winner is Clint Tomasson. Time of match: 0:08:15
This was what they call a "statement match". Clint Tomasson knocked Campbell silly with a Tombstone onto a chair and then put him in his finisher, the Figure-Four Leglock, for the win.
Match #2
Bobby Goodwin and Ravenous defeated Nico Voight and Gorgeous Greg when Ravenous pinned Greg after an Exploder suplex in 0:11:24.
Rating: *** 1/2
Gorgeous Greg hits Ravenous. Gorgeous Greg chops Ravenous. Ravenous kicks Gorgeous Greg. Ravenous punches Gorgeous Greg. The crowd erupts. Ravenous performs a kick to the chest against Gorgeous Greg. Ravenous punches Gorgeous Greg. Ravenous chops Gorgeous Greg. Ravenous punches Gorgeous Greg. Ravenous hits the Olympic slam on Gorgeous Greg. Ravenous uses a dragon suplex on Gorgeous Greg. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. Ravenous takes Gorgeous Greg down with an Exploder suplex. Ravenous covers Gorgeous Greg. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, in the ropes... Guy Mauvais ignores it... three.
The winners are Bobby Goodwin and Ravenous. Time of match: 0:11:24
Scandalous! Shocking! There is no other way to describe referee Guy Mauvais' performance in this tag team match. After an Exploder suplex by Ravenous against Gorgeous Greg, Mauvais literally looked the other way while counting the pinfall, choosing not to see Greg's foot clearly being on the bottom rope. Mauvais couldn't have cared less, counted three and gave the win to Bobby Goodwin and Ravenous.
Match #3
Ladies and gentlemen - the two of us have a combined forty years of broadcasting experience but we have never seen anything like this. To explain what is going on, our esteemed friend Jean Trollund is standing by with Jonny B. Gawdz.
25 years. I’ve been in this industry for 25 years and Christmas Brawl was my biggest opportunity for fame and glory. 1 minute, 2 seconds. That’s how long it took for it all to fall apart. Mo Kingweed, I tapped out to your camel clutch in just over a minute. That’s not how the story should have ended.
I have challenged you to a 5-minute Iron Man Match. If I can’t beat you in 5 minutes, then you’ll never see this Fu Man Chu in this Fu Man Ring ever again. Kingweed, you want the smoke? Well, I’m bringing the fire, so have 911 on speed dial! Just remember, I’m Jonny B. and at NYB I won’t just B. Gawd... I’ll B. Victorious!
We understand this... challenge... has been accepted. Michael Dropps is backstage, looking to get Mo Kingweed's response.
I beat you in one minute. You want me to beat you 5 times in 5 minutes? No problem. Challenge accepted.
5-Minute Iron Man Match Jonny B. Gawdz beat Mo Kingweed 1 falls to 0: x JBG beat M. Kingweed via the Fu Manchu Stunner in 0:04:56
Rating: *** 3/4
Mo Kingweed tries a flying elbowsmash, but Jonny B. Gawdz steps out of the way. Jonny B. Gawdz goes for a forearm smash, but Mo Kingweed blocks it. Mo Kingweed performs a flying dropkick against Jonny B. Gawdz. Mo Kingweed is being booed like there is no tomorrow. Mo Kingweed goes for a back suplex, but Jonny B. Gawdz counters it with an elbowsmash. Jonny B. Gawdz runs into the ropes. Jonny B. Gawdz misses with a clothesline. Jonny B. Gawdz misses with a shoulderblock. Mo Kingweed hits Jonny B. Gawdz with a kick. Mo Kingweed nails Jonny B. Gawdz with a Thunder Fire Power Bomb. Bill Breaker counts: One, shoulder up. Mo Kingweed blows out a cloud of smoke. Mo Kingweed is being booed like there is no tomorrow. Mo Kingweed throws Jonny B. Gawdz out of the ring. Mo Kingweed jumps onto him with a baseball slide. Mo Kingweed clears the announcers' table. Bill Breaker counts: 1. Mo Kingweed knocks Jonny B. Gawdz into the ringsteps. Mo Kingweed sets up Jonny B. Gawdz on the announcers' table. Mo Kingweed executes a senton through the table. The table is broken in half. Mo Kingweed shoves Jonny B. Gawdz into the guardrail. Mo Kingweed tries a dropkick, but Jonny B. Gawdz steps out of the way. The crowd is going crazy. They're brawling inside the ring area. Bill Breaker counts: 2. Jonny B. Gawdz throws Mo Kingweed into the ringpost. Mo Kingweed is starting to bleed. Jonny B. Gawdz is handed the ring bell. Jonny B. Gawdz hits him with the ring bell. Bill Breaker counts: 3. Jonny B. Gawdz flips his opponent the bird. The chants for Jonny B. Gawdz are deafening. Jonny B. Gawdz chokes him with the ring bell. Jonny B. Gawdz reenters the ring. Mo Kingweed climbs back into the ring. Mo Kingweed brings the table into the ring. Mo Kingweed sets up Jonny B. Gawdz on the announcers' table. Mo Kingweed executes a Thunder Fire Power Bomb through the table. The table is broken in half. Mo Kingweed further incites the crowd. Mo Kingweed runs into the ropes. Mo Kingweed hits Jonny B. Gawdz with a clothesline. Jonny B. Gawdz falls out of the ring. Mo Kingweed rolls out under the bottom rope. Mo Kingweed clears the announcers' table. Mo Kingweed sets up Jonny B. Gawdz on the announcers' table. Mo Kingweed tries to drive Jonny B. Gawdz through the table with a flying elbowdrop, but he moves out of the way. The table is broken in half. Bill Breaker counts: 1. Jonny B. Gawdz reenters the ring. Mo Kingweed rolls back in under the bottom rope. Jonny B. Gawdz kicks Mo Kingweed. Mo Kingweed chops Jonny B. Gawdz. Mo Kingweed further incites the crowd. Mo Kingweed punches Jonny B. Gawdz. Mo Kingweed climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Jonny B. Gawdz nails him in the stomach. Mo Kingweed falls onto the top turnbuckle. Jonny B. Gawdz uses a superplex on Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz covers Mo Kingweed. Bill Breaker counts: One, two, shoulder up. Jonny B. Gawdz executes a forearm smash against Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz flips his opponent the bird. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Jonny B. Gawdz. Jonny B. Gawdz attempts to place Mo Kingweed on the turnbuckle, but Mo Kingweed blocks it. Jonny B. Gawdz performs a forearm smash against Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz uses a forearm to the back on Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz performs a vertical suplex against Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz uses a chop on Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz uses a back suplex on Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz goes for a back suplex, but Mo Kingweed counters it with a bulldog. Numerous fans are using Mo Kingweed as target practice. In turn, Jonny B. Gawdz counters it with the torture rack. Mo Kingweed tries to escape the hold. Jonny B. Gawdz lets go after 12 seconds. Mo Kingweed begs off. Jonny B. Gawdz executes a back suplex against Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz sets up Mo Kingweed on the turnbuckle. Jonny B. Gawdz launches Mo Kingweed across the ring with a superplex. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Jonny B. Gawdz executes an elbowsmash against Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz uses a back suplex on Mo Kingweed. Mo Kingweed sits up. The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos. Jonny B. Gawdz whips Mo Kingweed into the turnbuckle. Jonny B. Gawdz charges into the corner, but Mo Kingweed moves out of the way. Mo Kingweed runs into the ropes. Jonny B. Gawdz hits Mo Kingweed with an elbow. Jonny B. Gawdz executes the Fu Manchu Stunner against Mo Kingweed. Jonny B. Gawdz goes for the pin. Bill Breaker counts: One, two, three. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Jonny B. Gawdz.
The winner is Jonny B. Gawdz. Time of match: 0:04:56
If there have ever been five crazier, more action-packed minutes in wrestling, I'd like to see them. Blood, a ring bell, three broken tables... and a Fu Manchu Stunner out of nowhere with only seconds to spare. Chapeau, Jonny... your gamble paid off. This was awesome.
Match #4
Next up is a rematch from the first day of the tournament between JL Stinger and Nick Demola in an I-Quit Match. Only one thing is for sure: Stinger's "Lilla Thrilla" finisher - which ended their first match - will be incapable of ending Demola's night this time around. We go backstage where Jean is standing with with Nick Demola.
JL Stinger. Nick Demola. Main Event of Night One of this tournament. And JL pulled off the fluke of the damn year. But it's not a shock. You're the golden boy, the longtime veteran, the one who the establishment wants to go over. And me? Nick Demola's the King of the S***feds. How dare I challenge the big, bad JL! Well, let's do it one more time. The hottest man in this tournament against the establishment. The man who puts the headlines in the papers and the butts in the seats, Nick Demola, will avenge the only loss I've had. This time on a level playing field. And I will show you, and show the world, why I am The Man, The Myth, The Legend... and the GOD of this damn sport! Strike up the band, Nick Demola... IS OUTTA HERE!
I-Quit Match JL Stinger made Nick Demola submit to a bodyscissors submission in 0:20:21.
Rating: ****
Nick Demola goes for a piledriver, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger hits Nick Demola. The crowd is behind JL Stinger all the way. Nick Demola kicks JL Stinger. JL Stinger kicks Nick Demola. The crowd is behind JL Stinger all the way. Nick Demola hits JL Stinger. Nick Demola hits JL Stinger. JL Stinger hits Nick Demola. The chants for JL Stinger are deafening. Nick Demola kicks JL Stinger. Nick Demola performs a Northern Lights bomb against JL Stinger. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes. JL Stinger performs a clothesline against Nick Demola. JL Stinger goes for a bulldog, but Nick Demola throws him off. Nick Demola runs into the ropes. JL Stinger and Nick Demola get hit with a double clothesline. JL Stinger performs an atomic drop against Nick Demola. The chants for JL Stinger are deafening. JL Stinger whips Nick Demola into the ropes. Nick Demola attempts a football tackle, but JL Stinger counters it with a kneelift. JL Stinger tries a gutwrench power bomb, but Nick Demola slides down his back. Nick Demola gets an armbar submission on JL Stinger. Stern Warner checks JL Stinger's arm. He lifts it... it falls. He lifts it... it falls. He lifts it... it stays up! JL Stinger fights his way out of the hold after 16 seconds. JL Stinger kicks Nick Demola. The crowd is behind JL Stinger all the way. Nick Demola hits JL Stinger. JL Stinger chops Nick Demola. The crowd is on its feet cheering for JL Stinger. JL Stinger punches Nick Demola. Nick Demola hits JL Stinger. Nick Demola attempts a double arm DDT, but JL Stinger counters it with a backdrop. In turn, Nick Demola counters it with a sunset flip. Nick Demola uses a Death Valley Driver on JL Stinger. The crowd is vociferously booing Nick Demola. Nick Demola hits a double arm DDT on JL Stinger. Nick Demola tries an eye gouge, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger attempts a cobra clutch, but Nick Demola counters it with an armdrag takedown. Nick Demola sets up JL Stinger on the turnbuckle. Nick Demola uses a belly-to-belly superplex on JL Stinger. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Nick Demola nails JL Stinger with a bulldog headlock. Nick Demola goes for a fisherman buster, but JL Stinger counters it with a small package. JL Stinger puts Nick Demola in a wristlock. Nick Demola breaks the hold after 12 seconds. Nick Demola uses a facerake on JL Stinger. Nick Demola performs a right jab against JL Stinger. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Nick Demola goes for an uppercut, but JL Stinger steps out of the way. The crowd is giving JL Stinger a standing ovation. JL Stinger locks Nick Demola in a Texas Cloverleaf. Nick Demola is struggling to reach the ropes. Nick Demola tries to escape the hold. Nick Demola is inching his way towards the ropes. Nick Demola gets ahold of the ropes after being locked in the hold for 23 seconds. JL Stinger puts Nick Demola in a scorpion deathlock. Nick Demola inches his way towards the ropes after 13 seconds. JL Stinger whips Nick Demola into the ropes, but Nick Demola reverses it. Nick Demola uses a bulldog headlock on JL Stinger. Nick Demola nails JL Stinger with an earringer. The crowd is vociferously booing Nick Demola. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes. Nick Demola launches JL Stinger across the ring with a belly-to-belly suplex. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the turnbuckle. Nick Demola charges into the corner. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes. Nick Demola hits JL Stinger with an elbow. Nick Demola runs into the ropes. JL Stinger hits Nick Demola with a shoulderblock. JL Stinger uses a fisherman suplex on Nick Demola. The crowd is giving JL Stinger a standing ovation. JL Stinger attempts a kneebar, but Nick Demola blocks it. Nick Demola performs a double arm DDT against JL Stinger. Nick Demola performs a left hook against JL Stinger. Nick Demola locks JL Stinger in a single-leg takedown into a leglock. JL Stinger manages to grab the ropes after 17 seconds. Nick Demola hits an elbow smash on JL Stinger. Nick Demola hits a left hook on JL Stinger. Nick Demola climbs to the top turnbuckle, but JL Stinger throws him to the mat. JL Stinger nails Nick Demola with a piledriver. JL Stinger performs an atomic drop against Nick Demola. JL Stinger executes a gutwrench suplex against Nick Demola. The crowd is giving JL Stinger a standing ovation. JL Stinger whips Nick Demola into the ropes, but Nick Demola reverses it. Nick Demola attempts a Death Valley Driver, but JL Stinger counters it with a rana. JL Stinger nails Nick Demola with a tiger suplex. The crowd is giving JL Stinger a standing ovation. JL Stinger gets a figure-four leglock on Nick Demola. Nick Demola's shoulders are on the mat. Nick Demola makes it to the ropes after 10 seconds. JL Stinger uses a gutwrench suplex on Nick Demola. JL Stinger attempts a Boston crab, but Nick Demola blocks it. Nick Demola performs a leaping swinging DDT against JL Stinger. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes. JL Stinger hits Nick Demola with an elbow. JL Stinger gets a figure-four leglock on Nick Demola. Nick Demola's shoulders are on the mat. Nick Demola breaks the hold after 6 seconds. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes, but JL Stinger reverses it. JL Stinger uses a palm blow on Nick Demola. JL Stinger kicks Nick Demola. JL Stinger hits Nick Demola. JL Stinger goes for an uppercut, but Nick Demola blocks it. Nick Demola attempts to place JL Stinger on the turnbuckle, but JL Stinger blocks it. Nick Demola performs a right jab against JL Stinger. Nick Demola is being booed out of the building. Nick Demola goes for an eye gouge, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger chops Nick Demola. JL Stinger kicks Nick Demola. The crowd is on its feet cheering for JL Stinger. Nick Demola chops JL Stinger. Nick Demola attempts a Northern Lights bomb, but JL Stinger counters it with an elbowsmash. JL Stinger executes the Lilla Thrilla against Nick Demola. The crowd erupts. JL Stinger punches Nick Demola. JL Stinger kicks Nick Demola. Nick Demola kicks JL Stinger. Nick Demola punches JL Stinger. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable. Nick Demola goes for a Death Valley Driver, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger attempts a gutwrench power bomb, but Nick Demola slides down his back. Nick Demola puts JL Stinger in an armbar submission. JL Stinger gets ahold of the ropes after 5 seconds. Nick Demola attempts a piledriver, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger uses an uppercut on Nick Demola. JL Stinger runs into the ropes. Nick Demola misses with a clothesline. JL Stinger attempts a clothesline, but Nick Demola counters it with a hiptoss. Nick Demola attempts to place JL Stinger on the turnbuckle, but JL Stinger blocks it. Nick Demola runs into the ropes. Nick Demola attempts a football tackle, but JL Stinger counters it with a DDT. JL Stinger takes Nick Demola down with a tiger suplex. The crowd erupts. JL Stinger hits a gutwrench power bomb on Nick Demola. JL Stinger tries a palm blow, but Nick Demola blocks it. Nick Demola throws JL Stinger out of the ring. Nick Demola rolls out under the bottom rope. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the guardrail. Nick Demola attempts an eye gouge, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger tries a gutwrench suplex, but Nick Demola counters it with a backdrop. Nick Demola nails JL Stinger with a short clothesline. Nick Demola tries an eye gouge, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger runs Nick Demola into the ringsteps. The crowd erupts. They're brawling inside the ring area. Nick Demola throws JL Stinger into the guardrail. Nick Demola attempts an earringer, but JL Stinger blocks it. JL Stinger shoves Nick Demola into the guardrail. They're brawling inside the ring area. Nick Demola performs an inverted suplex against JL Stinger. They're brawling inside the ring area. JL Stinger executes the Lilla Thrilla against Nick Demola on the concrete floor. JL Stinger uses an atomic drop on Nick Demola. JL Stinger sets up a table. JL Stinger performs a belly-to-belly suplex against Nick Demola. JL Stinger sets up Nick Demola on the table. JL Stinger executes an elbowdrop through the table. The table is broken in half. The crowd is on its feet cheering for JL Stinger. JL Stinger hits an uppercut on Nick Demola. JL Stinger runs Nick Demola into the ringsteps. JL Stinger goes for the Lilla Thrilla, but Nick Demola blocks it. JL Stinger whips Nick Demola into the guardrail. JL Stinger uses a moonsault on Nick Demola. They're brawling inside the ring area. JL Stinger sticks his arms out. JL Stinger sets up a table. JL Stinger shoves Nick Demola into the guardrail. JL Stinger executes a flying elbowdrop against Nick Demola. JL Stinger throws Nick Demola into the ringpost. JL Stinger sets up Nick Demola on the table. JL Stinger executes a DDT through the table. The table is broken in half. JL Stinger throws Nick Demola into the guardrail. JL Stinger executes an inverted DDT against Nick Demola. JL Stinger attempts a gutwrench power bomb, but Nick Demola slides down his back. Nick Demola uses a fisherman buster on JL Stinger. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the guardrail. Nick Demola tries a bulldog headlock, but JL Stinger throws him off. JL Stinger reenters the ring. Nick Demola rolls back in under the bottom rope. JL Stinger nails Nick Demola with a DDT. The crowd is giving JL Stinger a standing ovation. JL Stinger whips Nick Demola into the ropes. JL Stinger performs a superkick against Nick Demola. JL Stinger executes the Lilla Thrilla against Nick Demola. JL Stinger tries a shooting star press, but Nick Demola gets his knees up. Nick Demola executes the Vice Lock against JL Stinger. JL Stinger breaks the hold after 6 seconds. JL Stinger kicks Nick Demola. JL Stinger chops Nick Demola. JL Stinger chops Nick Demola. Nick Demola chops JL Stinger. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Nick Demola punches JL Stinger. Nick Demola catches JL Stinger in a single-leg takedown into a leglock. JL Stinger is struggling to reach the ropes. JL Stinger is valiantly trying to break the hold. JL Stinger is struggling to reach the ropes. JL Stinger gets ahold of the ropes after holding out for 17 seconds. Nick Demola nails JL Stinger with a belly-to-belly suplex. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes. JL Stinger goes for a clothesline, but Nick Demola counters it with a crucifix. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes, but JL Stinger reverses it. Nick Demola hits JL Stinger with a kick. Nick Demola whips JL Stinger into the ropes, but JL Stinger reverses it. JL Stinger uses a bulldog on Nick Demola. The bell rings. The time limit has expired. Stern Warner lets the match continue. JL Stinger nails Nick Demola with a tiger suplex. The crowd is on its feet cheering for JL Stinger. JL Stinger gets a bodyscissors submission on Nick Demola. Nick Demola tries to escape the hold. Nick Demola is inching his way towards the ropes. Nick Demola summons one last burst of energy. Nick Demola submits after 12 seconds.
The winner is JL Stinger. Time of match: 0:20:21
JL Stinger takes the rematch after a hard-fought battle which would have ended in a draw, had the referee not called an audible. While Demola goes 0-2 against Stinger with this loss, it does beg the question whether he was just caught off-guard by the time limit extension. Stinger having attacked him from behind right as this was happening may offer a clue.
Match #5
Let's go backstage where Mike is about to get a statement from the mysterious Tarot.
Ah! The Christmas Brawl, the greatest tournament in pro wrestling. Yet the championship eluded me, c'est la vie. But all is not lost. The fans, they clamor for more and we as professional wrestlers must answer, no?
New Year’s Brawl, a chance to change our fortunes, is it not? I proclaim that 2021 will be the year of Tarot. Messieurs Lamb, Doubleday and Shuck, I am afraid that victory is not in the cards for you.
Au revoir!
And Jan is standing by with one of the more colorful personalities in the Brawlers' Guild, The Black Shuck. Jan?
So I got my way, my rematch with Doubleday and Lamb. For some reason Tarot has decided to stick his nose in my business which works out just fine. At this time of year the more the merrier, right?
TAROT... you won’t be reading my future anytime soon and you’ll become a past competitor that fell foul of folklore.
LAMB... dogs like meat. I’ll chew you up and spit you out as my New Year’s appetiser.
Then there’s DOUBLEDAY... the beating you’re about to receive will make you question what day you’re spinning around in.
Let me be clear, my bite is worse than my bark.
Today is a new day and tomorrow's a new year. I’ll start it strong and end it stronger because in the end, every dog has it’s day. HOOWWWWLLLLL!
Four Corners Match The Black Shuck defeated Hampton Doubleday, John Lamb and Tarot: x T.B.S beat H. Doubleday via the Folklore in 0:14:51 x Tarot beat J. Lamb via a spinning leg lariat in 0:15:45 x T.B.S beat Tarot via the Folklore in 0:19:44
Rating: *** 3/4
Hampton Doubleday whips The Black Shuck into the ropes. Hampton Doubleday executes a powerslam against The Black Shuck. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Hampton Doubleday hits a legdrop on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday nails The Black Shuck with an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Hampton Doubleday whips The Black Shuck into the ropes. Hampton Doubleday hits The Black Shuck with a backdrop. Hampton Doubleday hits an elbowsmash on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday uses an elbowsmash on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday hits an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle on The Black Shuck. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Hampton Doubleday sneers at the crowd. Hampton Doubleday is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos. The Black Shuck sits up. The Black Shuck is starting to get more cheers than boos. Hampton Doubleday uses a chop on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday punches The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday seemingly enjoys the boos. Hampton Doubleday punches The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck chops Hampton Doubleday. The Black Shuck punches Hampton Doubleday. The Black Shuck is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos. The Black Shuck tags out to Tarot. Tarot uses a flying dropkick on Hampton Doubleday. Tarot hits a hiptoss on Hampton Doubleday. Tarot uses a dropkick to the knee on Hampton Doubleday. Tarot nails Hampton Doubleday with a Frankensteiner from the top rope. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Tarot runs into the ropes. Hampton Doubleday executes a hiptoss against Tarot. Hampton Doubleday tags out to John Lamb. John Lamb whips Tarot into the ropes. Tarot hits John Lamb with a shoulderblock. Tarot works the crowd. Tarot further incites the crowd. Tarot hits a legdrop on John Lamb. Tarot nails John Lamb with a springboard dropkick. Tarot executes a Frankensteiner from the top rope against John Lamb. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. Tarot tries a kick to the midsection, but John Lamb blocks it. John Lamb places Tarot on the turnbuckle. John Lamb nails Tarot with a top-rope gutbuster. The crowd is behind John Lamb all the way. John Lamb runs into the ropes. Tarot hits John Lamb with a kick. Tarot tries a spinning leg lariat, but John Lamb steps out of the way. John Lamb executes a basement dropkick against Tarot. Tarot springs to his feet. Tarot performs a spinning leg lariat against John Lamb. Tarot whips John Lamb into the ropes. Tarot hits John Lamb with a backdrop. Tarot whips John Lamb into the ropes. John Lamb misses with a shoulderblock. Tarot hits John Lamb with a backdrop. John Lamb falls out of the ring. Tarot goes through the ropes. Tarot hits a slap on John Lamb. Tarot gets back into the ring. John Lamb rolls back in under the bottom rope. Tarot performs a forearm to the back against John Lamb. Tarot whips John Lamb into the ropes. John Lamb tries a rolling elbowsmash, but Tarot ducks out of the way. Tarot uses a flying cross body press on John Lamb. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. Tarot uses a flying cross body press on John Lamb. Guy Mauvais counts: One, shoulder up. Tarot executes a Japanese armdrag takedown against John Lamb. The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos. Tarot tags out to Hampton Doubleday. Hampton Doubleday executes a kick to the midsection against John Lamb. Hampton Doubleday executes a vertical suplex against John Lamb. Hampton Doubleday performs an elbowsmash against John Lamb. Hampton Doubleday goes for a back suplex, but John Lamb blocks it. John Lamb performs a Discus lariat against Hampton Doubleday. John Lamb executes an elbowsmash against Hampton Doubleday. Hampton Doubleday begs off. John Lamb tags out to The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Hampton Doubleday. The Black Shuck is going for the cover. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. The Black Shuck tags out to Tarot. Tarot goes for a camel clutch, but Hampton Doubleday blocks it. Hampton Doubleday executes an elbowsmash against Tarot. Hampton Doubleday whips Tarot into the turnbuckle. Hampton Doubleday charges in with a clothesline. Hampton Doubleday throws Tarot into the turnbuckle. Hampton Doubleday tries a rolling elbowsmash, but Tarot blocks it. Tarot tries a spinning leg lariat, but Hampton Doubleday steps out of the way. The crowd seems to be rallying behind Hampton Doubleday. Hampton Doubleday uses a snap suplex on Tarot. Hampton Doubleday goes for a headbutt, but Tarot blocks it. Tarot hits a flying headscissors on Hampton Doubleday. The crowd is wildly cheering Tarot with only a few scattered boos audible. Tarot executes a spinning leg lariat against Hampton Doubleday. Tarot performs a chop against Hampton Doubleday. Tarot whips Hampton Doubleday into the ropes, but Hampton Doubleday reverses it. Hampton Doubleday goes for a facerake, but Tarot blocks it. Hampton Doubleday begs off. Tarot performs a Japanese armdrag takedown against Hampton Doubleday. Tarot tags out to The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck runs into the ropes. Hampton Doubleday uses a facerake on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting. Hampton Doubleday goes for a legdrop, but The Black Shuck moves out of the way. The Black Shuck tags out to Tarot. Tarot whips Hampton Doubleday into the ropes, but Hampton Doubleday reverses it. Tarot and Hampton Doubleday get hit with a double clothesline. Tarot performs a forearm to the back against Hampton Doubleday. Tarot executes a chop against Hampton Doubleday. Tarot executes a spinning leg lariat against Hampton Doubleday. Tarot goes for a monkey flip, but Hampton Doubleday blocks it. Hampton Doubleday executes a chop against Tarot. Hampton Doubleday hits a powerslam on Tarot. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Hampton Doubleday sneers at the crowd. The boos are resurfacing again. Hampton Doubleday performs a powerslam against Tarot. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. Hampton Doubleday uses an elbowsmash on Tarot. Hampton Doubleday executes an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle against Tarot. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Tarot springs to his feet. Tarot executes a springboard dropkick against Hampton Doubleday. All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers. Tarot tags out to The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck runs into the ropes. Hampton Doubleday hits a chop on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday uses a swinging neckbreaker on The Black Shuck. The boos are resurfacing again. Hampton Doubleday uses a chop on The Black Shuck. Hampton Doubleday attempts a powerslam, but The Black Shuck counters it with a swinging neckbreaker. The Black Shuck uses a belly-to-belly suplex on Hampton Doubleday. The Black Shuck seemingly enjoys the boos. The Black Shuck is going for the pin. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. The Black Shuck tries an uppercut, but Hampton Doubleday steps out of the way. The boos are resurfacing again. Hampton Doubleday covers The Black Shuck. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. The Black Shuck sits up. The Black Shuck is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos. Hampton Doubleday tags out to John Lamb. John Lamb performs an armbar takedown against The Black Shuck. The chants for John Lamb are deafening. John Lamb goes for an armbar submission, but The Black Shuck blocks it. The Black Shuck attempts a backdrop, but John Lamb counters it with a sunset flip. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. John Lamb whips The Black Shuck into the ropes. John Lamb goes for a bodyslam, but The Black Shuck counters it with an elbowsmash. The Black Shuck goes for a Tombstone, but John Lamb slides down his back. John Lamb uses a backdrop driver on The Black Shuck. The chants for John Lamb are deafening. John Lamb runs into the ropes. The Black Shuck misses with a clothesline. John Lamb misses with a kick. The Black Shuck hits John Lamb with a backdrop. The Black Shuck hits an Asai huracanrana on John Lamb. The Black Shuck runs into the ropes. John Lamb hits The Black Shuck with a clothesline. John Lamb leaves the ring. He returns with a chair. John Lamb sets up the chair. John Lamb nails The Black Shuck with a release German suplex onto the chair. John Lamb goes for the Facial, but The Black Shuck counters it with a spear. Numerous fans are using The Black Shuck as target practice. The Black Shuck executes an uppercut against John Lamb. The Black Shuck goes for a soccer kick, but John Lamb counters it with an inside cradle. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. John Lamb throws The Black Shuck out of the ring. John Lamb jumps onto him with a Springboard Somersault Plancha. John Lamb runs into the ropes. John Lamb goes for the Facial, but The Black Shuck counters it with a spear. The Black Shuck throws John Lamb back into the ring. The Black Shuck tries an ax kick, but John Lamb ducks out of the way. John Lamb performs a double arm DDT against The Black Shuck. John Lamb takes The Black Shuck down with a back suplex. The Black Shuck sits up. Numerous fans are using The Black Shuck as target practice. Guy Mauvais removes the chair from the ring. John Lamb tags out to Hampton Doubleday. Hampton Doubleday sends The Black Shuck into the turnbuckle. Hampton Doubleday charges in with a clothesline, but The Black Shuck moves out of the way. The Black Shuck hits a backbreaker on Hampton Doubleday. The crowd seems to be rallying behind The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck uses a 450 splash on Hampton Doubleday. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. The Black Shuck runs into the ropes. The Black Shuck hits Hampton Doubleday with a kick. Hampton Doubleday begs off. The Black Shuck tags out to Tarot. Tarot whips Hampton Doubleday into the ropes. Tarot executes a dropkick against Hampton Doubleday. The boos are resurfacing again. Tarot covers Hampton Doubleday. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, shoulder up. Hampton Doubleday begs off. Tarot performs a moonsault against Hampton Doubleday. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, in the ropes... Tarot tags out to The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck catches Hampton Doubleday in a camel clutch. Guy Mauvais tells Hampton Doubleday to respond or he'll stop the fight. Hampton Doubleday nods. Hampton Doubleday is inching his way towards the ropes. Hampton Doubleday gets ahold of the ropes after being locked in the hold for 34 seconds. The Black Shuck executes the Folklore against Hampton Doubleday. The cheers for The Black Shuck are drowning out the boos. The Black Shuck goes for the pin. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, three.
Hampton Doubleday has been eliminated. The crowd is wildly cheering The Black Shuck with only a few scattered boos audible.
The winner is The Black Shuck. Time of match: 0:14:51
The Black Shuck tags out to John Lamb. John Lamb launches Tarot across the ring with a belly-to-belly suplex. The crowd is on its feet cheering for John Lamb. John Lamb takes Tarot down with a release German suplex. John Lamb runs into the ropes. John Lamb goes for the Facial, but Tarot counters it with a spear. Tarot executes a flying headscissors against John Lamb. Tarot tries a flying dropkick, but John Lamb steps out of the way. The crowd erupts. John Lamb attempts a Falcon Arrow, but Tarot counters it with a vertical suplex. Tarot uses a spinning leg lariat on John Lamb. Tarot is going for the pin. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, three. John Lamb complains about a fast count.
John Lamb has been eliminated. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
The winner is Tarot. Time of match: 0:15:45
Tarot runs into the ropes. The Black Shuck hits Tarot with a shoulderblock. The Black Shuck hits a headbutt on Tarot. The Black Shuck uses a double arm DDT on Tarot. The crowd seems to be rallying behind The Black Shuck. The Black Shuck performs the Pele kick against Tarot. The Black Shuck attempts a Falcon Arrow, but Tarot counters it with a vertical suplex. In turn, The Black Shuck counters it with a small package. Guy Mauvais counts: One, shoulder up. The Black Shuck executes a chop against Tarot. The Black Shuck hits a bodyslam turnbuckle smash on Tarot. The Black Shuck is going for the cover. Guy Mauvais counts: One, kickout. The Black Shuck complains about a slow count. The Black Shuck whips Tarot into the ropes. Tarot misses with a clothesline. The Black Shuck executes a bulldog against Tarot. The Black Shuck hits a Tombstone on Tarot. The boos are resurfacing again. The Black Shuck catches Tarot in an ankle lock. Tarot is valiantly trying to break the hold. Tarot gets ahold of the ropes after 5 seconds. The Black Shuck nails Tarot with a backbreaker. The Black Shuck uses an Asai huracanrana on Tarot. The Black Shuck goes for an atomic drop, but Tarot blocks it. Tarot whips The Black Shuck into the ropes. The Black Shuck misses with a clothesline. Tarot executes a kick to the midsection against The Black Shuck. Tarot hits a springboard dropkick on The Black Shuck. All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers. Tarot performs a Japanese armdrag takedown against The Black Shuck. Tarot takes The Black Shuck down with a bodyslam. Tarot attempts a springboard legdrop, but The Black Shuck rolls out of the way. The Black Shuck howls at the crowd like a dog possessed!. The Black Shuck doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting. The Black Shuck uses a headbutt on Tarot. The Black Shuck uses a Falcon Arrow on Tarot. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, kickout. The Black Shuck whips Tarot into the ropes. The Black Shuck hits Tarot with a clothesline. Tarot falls out of the ring. The Black Shuck jumps onto him with a baseball slide. The Black Shuck howls at the crowd like a dog possessed!. The crowd is wildly cheering The Black Shuck with only a few scattered boos audible. Guy Mauvais counts: 1. The Black Shuck executes a bulldog against Tarot. The Black Shuck sets up a table. The Black Shuck sets up Tarot on the table. The Black Shuck tries to drive Tarot through the table with a Tombstone, but he blocks it. Tarot gets back into the ring. The Black Shuck rolls back in under the bottom rope. Tarot hits a spinning headscissors on The Black Shuck. Tarot performs a spinning leg lariat against The Black Shuck. Tarot works the crowd. The cheers for Tarot are drowning out the boos. The Black Shuck sits up. The Black Shuck doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting. Tarot tries a dropkick to the knee, but The Black Shuck steps out of the way. The Black Shuck gives the sign for the Folklore. The Black Shuck executes the Folklore against Tarot. All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers. The Black Shuck goes for the pin. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, three.
Tarot has been eliminated.
The winner is The Black Shuck. Time of match: 0:19:44
This was an incredibly fun match and showed that there was no love lost between any of these four competitors. Hampton Doubleday was caught in Shuck's camel clutch, not an enviable position to find oneself in. He yelled for some help but neither Tarot nor John Lamb had been born yesterday and did absolutely nothing to help. While Doubleday managed to grab a rope after about half a minute in the clutch, the damage had been done and Shuck quickly put him away with the Folklore piledriver. John Lamb was out next and under controversial circumstances. Tarot had hit him with a spinning leg lariat and went for the pin. Referee Guy Mauvais counted three in record time, leaving a stunned John Lamb behind... and eliminated. The final fall saw the crowd split down the middle between Tarot and The Black Shuck. Tarot went to the well one time too many with his flying attacks, ate the Folklore and The Black Shuck got the one... two... three.
Match #6
Next up is a match the fans have been looking forward to ever since the final night of the Christmas Brawl tournament's group phase where the Russian tank, "The Spyder" Vyacheslav Ivanov went to a 20-minute draw with "Lunacore" Luna Rose. Their paths crossed again in the Christmas Rumble, and it was clear that there is no love lost between these two. Tonight they meet again with no time limit and - at Mr. Ivanov's request - in a Buried Alive match.
While Ivanov makes his way to the ring, we understand that Luna Rose has a few choice words for her opponent tonight.
So, Mr. Ivanov, it appears that we meet again. We are yet to have a decisive winner between the two of us, even though I went on to the semis of the Christmas Brawl on points while you got eliminated, and then we briefly encountered in that battle royal. I feel there's a bit of history between us already.
The stage has been set for the past week, so now it's time to settle this once and for all on New Year's Brawl. I will bring everything I've got to give and give it all to prove that, between the two of us, I am the one who stands tall.
I am a lady of patience, but I do not do things by halves. At New Year's Brawl, there will be no such thing as draws, just a single victor. And, Mr. Ivanov, you will see that the single victor is the leading advocate of Lunacore, and when it's all said and done I will be wheeling and dealing while you fade away.
No-Time-Limit Buried Alive Match Luna Rose defeated Vyacheslav Ivanov in 0:15:49.
Rating: *** 3/4
[Due to TNM 7 SE's match engine having to be used for this match due to the stipulations, the full play-by-play isn't available]
The crowd is wildly cheering Vyacheslav Ivanov with only a few scattered boos audible. Vyacheslav Ivanov chops Luna Rose. Luna Rose kicks Vyacheslav Ivanov. Luna Rose doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction she's getting. Luna Rose kicks Vyacheslav Ivanov. Luna Rose hits an arm twist side kick on Vyacheslav Ivanov. Luna Rose whips Vyacheslav Ivanov into the ropes, but Vyacheslav Ivanov reverses it. Luna Rose uses a facebuster onto the knee on Vyacheslav Ivanov. Luna Rose executes the Famous Last Aphorism against Vyacheslav Ivanov. Luna Rose tries to put Vyacheslav Ivanov in the burial plot. Luna Rose stuffs Vyacheslav Ivanov in the burial plot. Luna Rose closes the lid. The boos are resurfacing again.
The winner is Luna Rose. Time of match: 0:15:41
While Luna Rose had been the crowd favorite both times she had previously been in the ring with Vyacheslav Ivanov, the fans in Las Vegas decided to go in a different direction and adopt the Russian as their own. For long stretches of the match, it seemed as if the noticeable boos bothered Rose but then she entered a Zen-like phase in which she started eating them up. The more boos she heard, the more determined she seemed to become. After just under 16 minutes of hard-hitting action, she landed her Famous Last Aphorism and buried Ivanov six feet under.
Match #7
Christopher Tiberius pinned Kenta Sawada with the Imperial DDT in 0:09:55.
Rating: *** 1/2
Kenta Sawada uses a flying axhandle on Christopher Tiberius. The chants for Kenta Sawada are deafening. Kenta Sawada runs into the ropes. Christopher Tiberius performs a chop against Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius whips Kenta Sawada into the ropes. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius with a shoulderblock. Kenta Sawada nails Christopher Tiberius with a flying dropkick. The chants for Kenta Sawada are deafening. Kenta Sawada goes for a bulldog, but Christopher Tiberius counters it with a low blow. Christopher Tiberius uses a punch on Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius attempts a side headlock, but Kenta Sawada counters it with a back suplex. Kenta Sawada whips Christopher Tiberius into the ropes, but Christopher Tiberius reverses it. Christopher Tiberius misses with a shoulderblock. Kenta Sawada misses with a clothesline. Christopher Tiberius locks Kenta Sawada in a sleeperhold. Kenta Sawada is valiantly trying to break the hold. Kenta Sawada gets ahold of the ropes after holding out for 7 seconds. Christopher Tiberius whips Kenta Sawada into the ropes, but Kenta Sawada reverses it. Kenta Sawada misses with a shoulderblock. Christopher Tiberius goes for a running knee strike, but Kenta Sawada ducks out of the way. Kenta Sawada throws Christopher Tiberius into the turnbuckle, but Christopher Tiberius reverses it. Christopher Tiberius runs shoulder-first into the corner. Christopher Tiberius performs a forearm smash against Kenta Sawada. The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos. Christopher Tiberius throws Kenta Sawada out of the ring. Jim White counts: one, two, Kenta Sawada reenters the ring. Christopher Tiberius runs into the ropes. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius with an elbow. Kenta Sawada sends Christopher Tiberius into the turnbuckle, but Christopher Tiberius reverses it. Christopher Tiberius runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Kenta Sawada lifts his knee. Kenta Sawada attempts a Samoan Drop, but Christopher Tiberius counters it with a crucifix. Jim White counts: One, two, kickout. Christopher Tiberius locks Kenta Sawada in a side headlock. Kenta Sawada is valiantly trying to break the hold. Kenta Sawada grabs the ropes after holding out for 7 seconds. Christopher Tiberius whips Kenta Sawada into the ropes. Kenta Sawada goes for a flying clothesline, but Christopher Tiberius steps out of the way. Christopher Tiberius executes a back suplex against Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius hits a forearm smash on Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius whips Kenta Sawada into the turnbuckle. Christopher Tiberius charges into the corner, but Kenta Sawada moves out of the way. Kenta Sawada goes for a bodyslam, but Christopher Tiberius counters it with a facerake. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Christopher Tiberius punches Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius kicks Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius attempts a forearm smash, but Kenta Sawada blocks it. Kenta Sawada hits a clothesline on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada kicks Christopher Tiberius. Christopher Tiberius chops Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius is being booed out of the building. Christopher Tiberius hits Kenta Sawada. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius. The crowd is behind Kenta Sawada all the way. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius. The crowd is giving Kenta Sawada a standing ovation. Christopher Tiberius chops Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius goes for a forearm smash, but Kenta Sawada blocks it. Kenta Sawada executes a double underhook suplex against Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada performs a spin kick against Christopher Tiberius. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Kenta Sawada hits a hiptoss on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada uses an armbar takedown on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada performs a mounted elbowsmash against Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada runs into the ropes. Kenta Sawada uses a clothesline on Christopher Tiberius. Christopher Tiberius inadvertedly knocks down Jim White. Kenta Sawada nails Christopher Tiberius with an armbar takedown. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Kenta Sawada throws Christopher Tiberius out of the ring. Kenta Sawada goes outside. Kenta Sawada gets back into the ring. Christopher Tiberius follows him back in. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius. Christopher Tiberius kicks Kenta Sawada. Kenta Sawada punches Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada uses an elbowsmash on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada executes a Samoan Drop against Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada whips Christopher Tiberius into the ropes, but Christopher Tiberius reverses it. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius with a clothesline. Christopher Tiberius falls out of the ring. Kenta Sawada goes through the ropes. Christopher Tiberius is busted wide open. Kenta Sawada gives the sign for the moonsault. Kenta Sawada nails Christopher Tiberius with a moonsault. They're brawling inside the ring area. Kenta Sawada throws Christopher Tiberius back into the ring. Kenta Sawada brings the table into the ring. Kenta Sawada executes an elbowsmash against Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada whips Christopher Tiberius into the ropes. Christopher Tiberius tries a clothesline, but Kenta Sawada counters it with a crucifix. There is no referee to count. Kenta Sawada gets back up. Kenta Sawada uses a flying dropkick on Christopher Tiberius. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Kenta Sawada uses a mounted elbowsmash on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada performs a thrust kick to the head against Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada uses an armbar takedown on Christopher Tiberius. Jim White shakes off the pain. Kenta Sawada tries a flying clothesline, but Christopher Tiberius steps out of the way. Christopher Tiberius sends Kenta Sawada into the turnbuckle. Christopher Tiberius runs shoulder-first into the corner. Christopher Tiberius hits a forearm smash on Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius performs a clothesline against Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius performs a back suplex against Kenta Sawada. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Christopher Tiberius slowly points to himself. Christopher Tiberius runs into the ropes. Kenta Sawada hits a chop on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada performs a jawbreaker against Christopher Tiberius. Christopher Tiberius inadvertedly knocks down Jim White. The crowd is giving Kenta Sawada a standing ovation. Kenta Sawada whips Christopher Tiberius into the ropes. Kenta Sawada hits Christopher Tiberius with a clothesline. Kenta Sawada hits an elbowsmash on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada attempts a flying axhandle, but Christopher Tiberius counters it with an intercept dropkick. Numerous fans are using Christopher Tiberius as target practice. Christopher Tiberius throws Kenta Sawada out of the ring. Christopher Tiberius goes outside. Christopher Tiberius whips Kenta Sawada into the guardrail. They're brawling inside the ring area. Kenta Sawada hits an elbowsmash on Christopher Tiberius. Kenta Sawada sets up Christopher Tiberius on the table. Kenta Sawada tries to drive Christopher Tiberius through the table with the Uranage but he blocks it. Christopher Tiberius whips Kenta Sawada into the guardrail. They're brawling inside the ring area. Christopher Tiberius shoves Kenta Sawada into the guardrail. Christopher Tiberius hits a clothesline on Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius executes a forearm smash against Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius climbs back into the ring. Kenta Sawada climbs back into the ring. Christopher Tiberius executes a forearm smash against Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius tries a kick to the midsection, but Kenta Sawada blocks it. Christopher Tiberius is bleeding profusely. Kenta Sawada tries a snap suplex, but Christopher Tiberius counters it with a vertical suplex. Numerous fans are using Christopher Tiberius as target practice. Jim White slowly gets up. Christopher Tiberius performs a gutwrench suplex against Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius attempts a sleeperhold, but Kenta Sawada blocks it. Kenta Sawada runs into the ropes. Kenta Sawada tries a thrust kick to the head, but Christopher Tiberius counters it with a low blow. Christopher Tiberius uses a low blow on Kenta Sawada. Christopher Tiberius executes the Imperial DDT against Kenta Sawada. Numerous fans are using Christopher Tiberius as target practice. Christopher Tiberius goes for the pin. Jim White counts: One, two, three.
The winner is Christopher Tiberius. Time of match: 0:09:55
Christopher Tiberius demonstrated once again tonight that he will do whatever it takes to get the win. He took full advantage of the referee having been on shaky legs after catching an errant elbow. Sawada tried a thrust kick to the head and left himself wide open for not one but two low blows, and it was to absolutely nobody's surprise that he ended up eating the Imperial DDT for the three-count in just under ten minutes of action. This was as shocking an upset as we've seen so far but the win stands. Wow.
Match #8
Two-out-of-three-Falls Strap Match Basher Loadstone beat The Masked Marvel 2 falls to 1: x Loadstone beat Marvel via the Flying Bulldog in 0:10:03 x Marvel beat Loadstone via the SuperKick in 0:13:59 x Loadstone beat Marvel in 0:14:22
Rating: ****
The Masked Marvel whips Basher Loadstone into the turnbuckle. The Masked Marvel performs a handspring elbow against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel is going for the cover. Stern Warner counts: One, two, kickout. The Masked Marvel attempts a brain buster, but Basher Loadstone counters it with a vertical suplex. Basher Loadstone hits a powerslam on The Masked Marvel. Stern Warner counts: One, two, shoulder up. Basher Loadstone uses a football tackle on The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone hits The Masked Marvel. The crowd is giving Basher Loadstone a standing ovation. Basher Loadstone hits The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel chops Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone chops The Masked Marvel. The crowd is going into a frenzy. The Masked Marvel chops Basher Loadstone. Numerous fans are using The Masked Marvel as target practice. Basher Loadstone punches The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone goes for a kick to the midsection, but The Masked Marvel blocks it. The Masked Marvel tries a flying dropkick, but Basher Loadstone steps out of the way. Basher Loadstone performs a Hotshot against The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone yowls to the crowd. The crowd erupts. Basher Loadstone attempts a double underhook piledriver, but The Masked Marvel counters it with a backdrop. The Masked Marvel hits turnbuckle number one. The Masked Marvel tries to hit turnbuckle number two, but Basher Loadstone is in the way. The Masked Marvel performs the Rocker Dropper against Basher Loadstone. The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos. The Masked Marvel shouts "wear a mask!". The Masked Marvel hits a low blow on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits a cradle suplex on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel shouts "wear a mask!". The Masked Marvel nails Basher Loadstone with a Shining Wizard. The Masked Marvel performs a low blow against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel kicks Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel kicks Basher Loadstone. The crowd is vociferously booing The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel uses a kneelift on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel goes for a sleeperhold, but Basher Loadstone counters it with a jawbreaker. Basher Loadstone puts The Masked Marvel in a double chickenwing submission. The Masked Marvel is valiantly trying to break the hold. The Masked Marvel reaches the ropes after 12 seconds. The Masked Marvel begs off. Basher Loadstone executes a bulldog headlock against The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone yowls to the crowd. The crowd is giving Basher Loadstone a standing ovation. Basher Loadstone goes for the Flying Bulldog, but The Masked Marvel counters it with a throw-off. The Masked Marvel whips Basher Loadstone into the turnbuckle. The Masked Marvel runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Basher Loadstone lifts his knee. Basher Loadstone executes a jumping DDT against The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone quickly rolls out under the bottom rope. He retrieves a road sign. Basher Loadstone attempts a bulldog headlock, but The Masked Marvel throws him off. The Masked Marvel hits a stunner on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel goes for a European uppercut, but Basher Loadstone blocks it. Basher Loadstone hits him with the road sign. The crowd erupts. Blood is starting to trickle through The Masked Marvel's mask. The Masked Marvel begs off. Basher Loadstone tries to hit turnbuckle number one, but The Masked Marvel is there before him. The Masked Marvel hits turnbuckle number two. The Masked Marvel tries to hit turnbuckle number three, but Basher Loadstone takes him down. Basher Loadstone performs a chop against The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone executes a belly-to-belly suplex against The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone hits a short lariat on The Masked Marvel. Stern Warner counts: One, two, shoulder up. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number one. Basher Loadstone tries to hit turnbuckle number two, but The Masked Marvel takes him down. The Masked Marvel performs a punch against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel executes a low blow against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel sends Basher Loadstone into the turnbuckle. The Masked Marvel runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Basher Loadstone moves out of the way. Basher Loadstone chops The Masked Marvel. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone kicks The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone kicks The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone chokes him with the strap. Basher Loadstone uses a facerake on The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone throws The Masked Marvel out of the ring. Basher Loadstone goes through the ropes. Basher Loadstone is handed a baseball bat. Basher Loadstone hits him with the baseball bat. Basher Loadstone nails The Masked Marvel with a power bomb. Stern Warner counts: 1. Basher Loadstone uses a kneedrop on The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone throws The Masked Marvel back into the ring. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number one. Basher Loadstone tries to hit turnbuckle number two, but The Masked Marvel is there before him. The Masked Marvel performs the Rocker Dropper against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel is being booed out of the building. The Masked Marvel nails Basher Loadstone with a diving elbow smash. The Masked Marvel uses a diving elbow smash on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits a jumping neck snap on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits turnbuckle number one. The Masked Marvel executes a low blow against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel takes Basher Loadstone down with a snap suplex. The Masked Marvel is going for the pin. Stern Warner counts: One, two, kickout. The Masked Marvel performs a mounted punch against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel shouts "wear a mask!". The Masked Marvel performs a mounted punch against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel is bleeding profusely. The Masked Marvel executes a Shining Wizard against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel nails Basher Loadstone with a handspring elbow. The Masked Marvel goes for an eye poke, but Basher Loadstone blocks it. Basher Loadstone takes The Masked Marvel down with a bridging back suplex. Stern Warner counts: One, two, shoulder up. Basher Loadstone complains about a slow count. Basher Loadstone kicks The Masked Marvel. The crowd is giving Basher Loadstone a standing ovation. Basher Loadstone punches The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel kicks Basher Loadstone. The crowd is vociferously booing The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone hits The Masked Marvel. The crowd is going into a frenzy. The Masked Marvel kicks Basher Loadstone. The crowd is vociferously booing The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel throws Basher Loadstone out of the ring. The Masked Marvel goes for a flying axhandle, but Basher Loadstone moves out of the way. Basher Loadstone goes for the Flying Bulldog, but The Masked Marvel counters it with a throw-off. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable. The Masked Marvel nails Basher Loadstone with a piledriver. Stern Warner counts: 1. The Masked Marvel reenters the ring. Basher Loadstone climbs back into the ring. The Masked Marvel hits a dragon screw on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel attempts a flying dropkick, but Basher Loadstone steps out of the way. The crowd erupts. Basher Loadstone gets a bow-and-arrow submission on The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel reaches the ropes after 5 seconds. Basher Loadstone hits a powerslam on The Masked Marvel. Stern Warner counts: One, shoulder up. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number one. Basher Loadstone tries to hit turnbuckle number two, but The Masked Marvel takes him down. The Masked Marvel throws Basher Loadstone into the turnbuckle. The Masked Marvel runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Basher Loadstone lifts his knee. Basher Loadstone uses a DDT on The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone attempts a falling splash, but The Masked Marvel gets his knees up. The Masked Marvel is going for the cover. Stern Warner counts: One, two, thr... kickout. The Masked Marvel climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Basher Loadstone throws him to the mat. Basher Loadstone gives the sign for the Flying Bulldog. Basher Loadstone executes the Flying Bulldog against The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone goes for the pin. Stern Warner counts: One, two, three. The crowd is going into a frenzy.
The winner is Basher Loadstone. Time of match: 0:10:03
Basher Loadstone hits The Masked Marvel. The crowd is giving Basher Loadstone a standing ovation. Basher Loadstone hits The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel chops Basher Loadstone. The crowd is vociferously booing The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel hits a stunner on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel executes a piledriver against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel nails Basher Loadstone with a short clothesline. The Masked Marvel attempts a DDT, but Basher Loadstone counters it with a backdrop. Basher Loadstone attempts a front facelock, but The Masked Marvel counters it with a low blow. The Masked Marvel whips Basher Loadstone into the turnbuckle, but Basher Loadstone reverses it. Basher Loadstone hits The Masked Marvel. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel is being booed out of the building. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone punches The Masked Marvel. The crowd is giving Basher Loadstone a standing ovation. Basher Loadstone kicks The Masked Marvel. Basher Loadstone goes for a belly-to-belly suplex, but The Masked Marvel blocks it. The Masked Marvel executes a European uppercut against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone chops The Masked Marvel. The crowd erupts. Basher Loadstone punches The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel hits Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Basher Loadstone punches The Masked Marvel. The crowd is giving Basher Loadstone a standing ovation. The Masked Marvel punches Basher Loadstone. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. The Masked Marvel uses a diving elbow smash on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel executes a jawbreaker against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel hits turnbuckle number one. The Masked Marvel hits turnbuckle number two. The Masked Marvel hits turnbuckle number three. The Masked Marvel tries to hit turnbuckle number four, but Basher Loadstone is in the way. The Masked Marvel uses a rolling kick on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel tries a dropkick, but Basher Loadstone steps out of the way. Basher Loadstone hits a bulldog headlock on The Masked Marvel. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone goes for the Flying Bulldog, but The Masked Marvel counters it with a throw-off. The crowd is vociferously booing The Masked Marvel. The Masked Marvel hits a jawbreaker on Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel tries to hit turnbuckle number one, but Basher Loadstone is there before him. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number two. Basher Loadstone tries to hit turnbuckle number three, but The Masked Marvel is there before him. The Masked Marvel attempts a diving elbow smash, but Basher Loadstone ducks out of the way. The Masked Marvel collides with Stern Warner. Basher Loadstone tries a short lariat, but The Masked Marvel counters it with a Fujiwara armbar. There is no referee there to ask Basher Loadstone. Basher Loadstone tries to escape the hold. Basher Loadstone is struggling to reach the ropes. Guy Mauvais comes running down to the ring. Basher Loadstone is inching his way towards the ropes. Basher Loadstone manages to grab the ropes after 21 seconds. The Masked Marvel whips Basher Loadstone into the ropes. The Masked Marvel executes the SuperKick against Basher Loadstone. The Masked Marvel goes for the pin. Guy Mauvais counts: One, two, three. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
The winner is The Masked Marvel. Time of match: 0:13:59
Basher Loadstone performs a Hotshot against The Masked Marvel. The crowd erupts. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number one. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number two. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number three. Basher Loadstone hits turnbuckle number four.
The winner is Basher Loadstone. Time of match: 0:14:22
This was a worthy semi-main event between two guys wrestling at the speed of light. You know that when you get a handspring elbow and a two-count in the first ten seconds of a match, it's going to be a fun ride. Loadstone won the first fall with his Flying Bulldog after an exciting series of counters, during which The Masked Marvel almost managed to go 1-0 after Loadstone faceplanted coming off the second turnbuckle. Less than four minutes later, Marvel tied the score with his SuperKick. As both men got up, Loadstone yanked on the strap, pulled The Masked Marvel towards him, dropped him neck-first on the top rope and dragged the now Choking Marvel to all four corners, hitting the turnbuckles and taking the win in an excellent match.
Match #9
Dan Mastriani pinned The Bob with the Shining Wizard in 0:00:21.
Rating: *
Dan Mastriani performs a dropkick to the knee against The Bob. Dan Mastriani runs into the ropes. Dan Mastriani executes the Shining Wizard against The Bob. Dan Mastriani goes for the pin. Stern Warner counts: One, two, three. The crowd erupts.
The winner is Dan Mastriani. Time of match: 0:00:21
The Bob hadn't even fully taken his ring jacket off yet when Dan Mastriani ran towards him and took off, buckling The Bob's knee with a dropkick. Fractions of a second later, Mastriani was back on his feet, ran into the ropes and took The Bob's head off with a Shining Wizard to win our main event in a truly shocking 21 seconds. If Mastriani's goal had been to make a statement, then mission accomplished. Between his tournament win and this incredible performance tonight, he left no doubt: He IS the #1 wrestler in the Guild. But if one thing is certain, then it is that he better watch his back. It's lonely at the top and everybody is gunning for you.