Post by Mat on Jan 12, 2019 23:46:08 GMT -5
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Episode LVIII
vs. 
Notable moves from Chaz include Lawn Dart, Too Sexy for This (Flat Liner), Dragon Sleeper, Sexy Kick (Enziguri), Jumping DDT. From Cloud we see German Suplex, Lighting Strikes Twice (Pepsi Twist), The Raining God Syndrome (Superkick), Inverted atomic drop, Handspring back elbow. After delivering Drift Away (Lifting Inverted DDT), Chester Andrews would climb onto the apron, distracting Cloud, aloowing Chaz to deliver an Anix Cutter(Running Cutter) for the victory.
Winner: Chaz Anix (still AXW Xperience Champion)
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Anthony Royal is backstage, hands in his hair, frustrated. He says that last week he was robbed of his rightful place in the main event of Winterslam. Anthony has a lot of pent up frustration he needs to let out, and what better way to do that then pummeling Bobo Sweetcakes. Anthony accepts Bobo's challenge, and this is it. Win or lose, Royal is done with Bobo after this.
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vs. 
A competitive match that sees Rolling Fireman's Carry Slam, Fisherwoman's Suplex, Snapmare with Rolling Neck Snap, Guillotine Choke, and Sombo Suplex from Olya. Deva delivers moves such as Full Nelson Bomb, Front Flip Clothesline, Jacknife Powerbomb, Wheelbarrow Stunner, and Double Handed Chokebomb. This match concludes with Deva submitting to The Unorthodox [Crucifix Choke].
Winner: Olya Oglovska
Lethal Weapons are backstage and discuss who they will be facing at Winterslam. They say they that they want a challenge, which is why they will be defending their titles at Winterslam in a Gauntlet Match.
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vs. 
vs. 
Non-Title
If Katsuko wins, she will be entered into the Women's Championship Match at Winterslam
A hard hitting affair that sees all women hitting some of their big moves. Hātosutoppā (Kairi Hojo-style Diving Elbow Drop), Tiger Bomb, Megitsune Kick (Bakatare Sliding Kick), and Crescent Moon (Running Curved Corner Yakuza Kick) from Katsuko. Diving Crossbody, I.P.A (I'm Prettier Anyway) [Sitout Facebuster], Corner Slingshot Splash, Best Assault Ever [Jumping Hip Attack, to an oncoming opponent] from Rochelle. Tropical Storm (Forward Russian Legsweep), Cry of Terror(Rope-hung DDT), DIE MOTHER F*CKER DIE(Rope hung Boston crab), Last Breath of Air (Diving elbow drop) from Janet. The finish of the match is Katsuko delivering Ue Kara Shi (Superplex, flowed into a sit-out Falcon Arrow) to Janet, then immediately being ejected from the ring by Rochelle who pins the Women's Champion.
Winner: Rochelle
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Malcolm M. Mitchell is backstage, and only has a few words to say. Win, lose, or draw, Winterslam will be it between him and Aries.
vs. 
Sean Black executes Belly-to-back suplex, Multiple kick variations, Rope hung arm trap can opener, Spinebuster, Shining wizard, Slingshot somersault senton. Offense from Ryan Starr includes Sunset flip powerbomb, Double knee backbreaker, Corkscrew leg lariat, Inverted overdrive, Russian legsweep, Single leg running high knee. Ryan would look to deliver a running maneuver as he springs off the ropes, but is drilled by an Arrowhead (Spear) for a Sean Black victory.
Winner: Sean Black
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Backstage Steve Corman is about to walk out to ringside to watch the Main Event. Luke Mathews stops him and requests that he signs the contract for the championship match at Winterslam, which Steve obliges. Steve makes his way out to ringside and takes a seat near commentary to get a good view of who his opponent may be come January 21.
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vs. 
AXW Championship
Number One Contender's Tournament
Finals
Nothing is left on the table between these two as they go back and forth. Slayton's highlights include Double Underhook Backbreaker, Samoan Drop, Sit-Out Facebuster, Running Forearm Strike, Dragon Sleeper, Inverted DDT, Death Valley Driver, Fujiwara Armbar, Triple Suplex (both Vertical and German). Steele's highlights include Northern Lights Suplex, Swinging Enzuigiri, Slingshot Stunner, Falcon Arrow, Diving Moonsault, Falling Paroxysm on the apron, No Hands Space Flying Tigersault, Standing Shooting Star Press, F-5. Slayton is able to hit The Full Effect (Sweet Chin Music) but Steele would get his foot on the rope. Slayton would try From the Ashes (Frog Splash), but Steele rolls out of the way, and delivers the Loony Stomp to finish.
Winner: Damien Steele (faces Steve Corman at Winterslam for the AXW Championship)
The show concludes with Luke Mathews coming down to the ring and having Steele sign his name on the contract, making the match official. Luke leaves and Corman enters the ring, shaking hands with Steele, as at Winterslam we will see Steve Corman vs. the last remaining Steve Corman Guy, Damien Steele.