Post by Mat on Sept 3, 2018 19:03:01 GMT -5
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Montgomery, Alabama
Episode I
We're backstage at the Before the Bell set, which is three chairs with a coffee table in front of them, and a decent sized monitor behind them. One chair is empty (reserved for guests), the other two occupied by John Hendon and Zack Fields.
John Hendon: Hello everyone! Welcome to the first livestream of Before the Bell, I'm John Hendon along with the delightfully British Zack Fields.
Zack Fields: That's me! And what a first episode, huh? We have a lot to talk about for tonight.
John Hendon: Every title is on the line tonight, except for the AXW Championship. Should we talk about that first?
Zack Fields: Strong topic to start off with. For those out of the loop, on AXW Ep. 22 two weeks ago, Justin Wyndham finally got his rematch for the AXW Championship against Crash Jackson, and well, this happened.
-----
Crash decides it's time to end it, he whips Justin to the ropes and then runs to the adjacent ropes, before colliding with The Pulverizer (The Pounce), Justin flies across the ring, and either from the impact or instinct rolls out of the ring. Crash doesn't get a chance to go after Justin as from out of nowhere, he gets planted to the mat with The Culmination (Front slam pickup swung into a Rock Bottom) from Duncan Aries!
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification, and STILL the AXW Champion, Crash Jackson!
Mike Vincent: What right does Duncan Aries have being out here?
Cole Haywood: Looks like he's coming back for the AXW Championship.
Duncan Aries has left the ring and re-enters with a steel chair. He places Crash's ankle in the chair, then looks around as he soaks in the boos from Crash's hometown crowd, before jumping into the air and stomping on the chair, as Crash screams out in pain, clutching his ankle.
Mike Vincent: Crash Jackson could very well have a broken ankle, this isn't good.
Cole Haywood: You're right, it's great!
Duncan exits the ring and snatches the AXW Championship from Salvatore, takes a good look at it, and rests it on his shoulder, exiting the arena through the crowd.
Mike Vincent: Duncan Aries just left with the AXW Championship!
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification, and STILL the AXW Champion, Crash Jackson!
Mike Vincent: What right does Duncan Aries have being out here?
Cole Haywood: Looks like he's coming back for the AXW Championship.
Duncan Aries has left the ring and re-enters with a steel chair. He places Crash's ankle in the chair, then looks around as he soaks in the boos from Crash's hometown crowd, before jumping into the air and stomping on the chair, as Crash screams out in pain, clutching his ankle.
Mike Vincent: Crash Jackson could very well have a broken ankle, this isn't good.
Cole Haywood: You're right, it's great!
Duncan exits the ring and snatches the AXW Championship from Salvatore, takes a good look at it, and rests it on his shoulder, exiting the arena through the crowd.
Mike Vincent: Duncan Aries just left with the AXW Championship!
-----
Zack Fields: He explained why he did it last week on The Alternative, saying that there were no good champions since he left, which is why he broke Crash's ankle and took the title.
John Hendon: A reminder that just because Duncan Aries has the championship, doesn't make him the champion.
Zack Fields: If you want to tell him that, go for it. I'll meet you in the hospital later.
John Hendon: Well, Luke Mathews apparently has something to say about all this, what do you think it's going to be?
Zack Fields: I'm not sure, but whatever it is, probably won't make Aries happy.
John Hendon: Well, until 9 o'clock we can only speculate. How about the women of AXW, huh? Last week was their week to shine.
Zack Fields: The debuts of Starla Gardevoir and Marina Blue, plus Hailey Harris gets an AXW Women's Championship Match first, and that happens tonight.
John Hendon: The thing is though, Luke Mathews said Janet Hurricane could have a title shot whenever she wanted it, so she really didn't need to go through with that match. She could've said, "Screw you Hailey, I get a match first."
Zack Fields: Yeah but with Hailey also deserving a rematch, she's not gonna want to be put on the back burner, there's a lot of bad blood between Hailey and Caitlin.
John Hendon: You brought up Starla Gardevoir, which is a good time to bring in our first ever guest on Before the Bell, none other than the Stutterfly herself, Starla Gardevoir!
Starla makes her way onto the set and hugs Zack and John, before sitting in the empty chair.
Starla Gardevoir: Thanks for having me, guys!
John Hendon: First off, Starla, what a match you had with Zoey Mathews last week.
Zack Fields: Match of the night for me.
Starla Gardevoir: Well thank you! Zoey was a perfect opponent to have my debut match in AXW with.
Zack Fields: So, with EWS not fairing so well, you decided to come over to AXW which we all know split away. Why did you pick AXW over anywhere else?
Starla Gardevoir: To start fresh, and I just thought AXW would be the best place to do it.
John Hendon: Well now that you're here, what are some goals you hope to accomplish in AXW?
Starla Gardevoir: I've been waiting for someone to ask me that. I want to truly make this place an alternative experience. I want to break down some boundaries. To keep it simple, I didn't come here to wrestle for the Women's Championship, if you catch my drift. My quest to break down boundaries is gonna start tonight, you're hearing it here first, I am accepting Jack Adams' $10,000 Manliness Challenge.
Zack Fields: What?!
John Hendon: That's huge!
Zack Fields: That's gonna be awesome!
John Hendon: Thanks so much for stopping by, Starla, here's hoping you win $10,000!
Starla Gardevoir: No problem, thanks for having me!
John Hendon: Switching gears off of that big announcement, let's talk about The Misfits.
Zack Fields: The Clash are way better.
John Hendon: Two weeks ago TRENT and Cletus Mathews teamed up to attack Bruiser Lazzou, then last week out comes Danny Hall from out of nowhere, who aligns with them.
Zack Fields: When Luke held that press conference in New York, I thought he said that AXW wasn't gonna be overrun by stuffed purple skunks?
John Hendon: No, that was Danny Hall, but he's not Danny Hall anymore because Danny Hall beat Danny Hall at BWF Beta Test to keep the name Danny Hall.
Zack Fields: ...What?
John Hendon: Nevermind... anyway, we will be hearing from Bruiser Lazzou tonight, and I'm glad I'm not in the Misfits' shoes, because it won't be good for them.
Zack Fields: And Danny Hall faces off against David Slayton for the Xperience Championship tonight.
John Hendon: David Slayton is on Day 30, which means he is one-third of the way to another title match of his choosing.
Zack Fields: Unless of course, Danny Hall beats him.
John Hendon: Two weeks ago The Push beat The Kingdom Cripplers, and tonight they're using their rematch clause. Do you think The Push will become the first ever two-time AXW Tag Team Champions?
Zack Fields: I have to go with the Kingdom Cripplers on that one. You know who I think will become a first ever two-time champion? Damien Steele.
John Hendon: Damien Steele looks to get the AXW Light Heavyweight Championship back tonight as he faces Ryan Starr.
Zack Fields: Damien had an impressive run, and if it had not been for Justin Wyndham distracting him at AXW Supershow V, he could very well still be the Light Heavyweight Champion.
John Hendon: Well, we're running out of time here, so let's get to some predictions. I'll start with mine, Hailey Harris defeats Caitlin Shay to win back the AXW Women's Championship, The Push defeat The Kingdom Cripplers to win back the Tag Team Titles, Ryan Starr retains the Light Heavyweight Championship, David Slayton retains the Xperience Championship, and Starla Gardevoir wins the $10,000.
Zack Fields: I agree on Starla Gardevoir and David Slayton, however I predict Caitlin Shay, The Kingdom Cripplers, and Damien Steele will win their matches.
John Hendon: That's all the time we have for this week, tune back in next week at 8:30 PM Eastern as we bring you Before the Bell for the Alternative, and of course tune in to AXW in just a few minutes on ION!
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Montgomery, Alabama
Episode XXIII
Pyro explodes from the stage before we are welcomed by Mike Vincent.
Mike Vincent: Hello everyone and welcome to AXW! I'm Mike Vincent alongside Cole Haywood, and what a huge show we have tonight! Every championship that is being held by someone is on the line!
Cole Haywood: I mean, the AXW Championship is being held by Duncan Aries.
Mike Vincent: Duncan Aries is NOT the AXW Champion.
Cole Haywood: You go ahead and tell him that, Mike, and I’ll wait right here, because Aries stomped a guy’s ankle in for even THINKING he was AXW Champion.
The cameras pan from the crowd to the jumbotron, where a bit of the entrance video is shown, before shifting to the stage where out walks Luke Mathews.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the CEO of AXW, LUKE MATHEWS!
Luke enters the ring, receiving a microphone.
Luke Mathews: Duncan Aries seems to have a fascination with taking the AXW Championship when it doesn't belong to him, but at least this time I can keep a close eye on him. If he wants to walk around here pretending to be the AXW Champion, that's fine, but he isn't. In fact, I'll actually allow him to hang onto that title for one more week. For the first time ever, an AXW Champion will be crowned on The Alternative. Duncan Aries holds the distinction of not only being the first ever AXW Champion, but the first person to ever hold it twice. There's another person who holds a similar feat, which is being the first person to ever hold the title twice as an active member of the AXW Roster. I think you can follow along, next week on The Alternative, it will be Duncan Aries vs. Justin Wyndham for the AXW Championship. Good luck, Duncan, because next week, your playtime as AXW Champion is over.
Mike Vincent: Huge news from Luke Mathews, I can't wait until next week. I'm sure you guys can't wait to see some action, so let's get to it!
As Footsteps by Pop Evil begins to blare through the speakers of the arena, Ryan comes out from behind the curtain. He stands and looks out into the crowd. He then runs down the ramp, hitting hands with the fans and slides into the ring. Then he goes up onto the ropes and bounces on them, trying to get the fans all hyped up for the match. He then jumps in the ring a little to get warped up to face his opponent.
The lights all go out and "Miseria Cantare" by AFI starts as a single spotlight shines on the entrance as Damien Steele (w/TO'A) is standing in the entrance hair in front of his face as at the 45 second mark of the song. Damien flips his hair back and starts to walk down to the ring, as the words of the song start.
LOVE... YOUR HATE...
Damien Steele makes no connection to any fans that might be throwing insults his way, almost as if he is only focused on the ring, and more specifically his opponent.
YOUR... FAITH LOST...
Steele reaches the ring as he walks around to the steps.
YOU... ARE NOW...
Damien waits at the bottom of the steps keeping his eyes on his opponent.
ONE... OF US...
A wicked smile comes across his face as the words of the song repeat again just a little bit faster this time.
LOVE... YOUR HATE... YOUR... FAITH LOST... YOU... ARE NOW... ONE... OF US...
Steele takes one step up the steps, still keeping his eyes locked on his opponent till he reaches the top step and wipes his feet before entering the ring never taking his eyes off his opponent.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This opening contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the AXW Light Heavyweight Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, accompanied to the ring by TO'A and representing The Shooters, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 221 pounds, "The Vicious One" DAMIEN STEELE!
Damien just stares across the ring at Ryan.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And his opponent, from Tampa, Florida, weighing in at 195 pounds, he is the defending AXW Light Heavyweight Champion, RYAN STARR!
Ryan climbs a turnbuckle, raising his championship into the air.
vs. 
Singles Match
AXW Light Heavyweight Championship
Damien and Ryan lock up, Damien gets Ryan in a side headlock and rubs his forearm across the forehead of Starr. Damien takes Ryan down with a snapmare, but Ryan pops right back up and hits Steele with an enzuigiri. Steele falls to his knees and Starr runs the ropes and hits a front dropkick to the side of Steele's head. Ryan gets Steele to his feet, and tries to set him up for a suplex, but Steele counters with a suplex of his own. Steele gets Ryan cornered and looks to make a move, but Ryan kicks him in the mouth and pulls himself to the top rope, only for Steele to lift him onto his shoulders in a powerbomb position, and runs across the ring powerbombing Starr into the opposite turnbuckle. Steele throws Starr over the top rope, before running the ropes for momentum as Steele flies out with a No Hands Flying Tigersault onto Steele. Steele gets Starr on the apron, and connects with a Falling Paroxysm on the apron. Steele enters the ring and grabs referee Brian Sullivan, claiming to have something in his eye. This is of course a distraction so TO'A can throw Starr into the ring steps. TO'A gets Starr back into the ring and Steele goes for a cover, a two count. Steele hoists Starr onto the top turnbuckle, and tries for the the Steele Dragon (Leaping Avalanche Frankensteiner), but Starr holds on, countering into a powerbomb, before swiftly locking in A Starr To Remember (Sharpshooter). Damien cries out in pain, but he manages to scratch and crawl to the bottom rope. Starr then climbs to the top turnbuckle, TO'A climbs onto the apron to try to stop him, but TO'A gets stopped by Sullivan, who ejects TO'A! TO'A is upset, but eventually climbs down the apron, and starts making his way to the back. Steele grabs Sullivan by the shirt, yelling at him, standing close to the edge of a disqualification. Steele shoves Sullivan away and brings his attention back to Starr, who has leaped off the top rope connecting with Burning Flames (Diving somersault neckbreaker). Starr grabs one of Steele's legs and pins him.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, and STILL the AXW Light Heavyweight Champion, RYAN STARR!
Mike Vincent: Ryan Starr further cements himself as Light Heavyweight Champion as he defeats the first ever and longest reigning champ in Damien Steele, who is having a rough couple of weeks.
Cole Haywood: It's all Brian Sullivan's fault. TO'A was doing nothing wrong.
TO'A comes back down the ramp, but Starr rolls out of the ring before any damage can be done. Steele looks on absolutely pissed as Starr walks up the ramp.
-----
Gina Furlow is standing with Olya Oglovska, who is looking at Gina through her opera binoculars.
Gina Furlow: My guest at this time, Olya Oglovska. Olya, what do you have to say about what happened last week when Marina Blue and Gimp attacked you after you beat her?
Olya Oglovska: You have an amazink jaw. You would be a great addition to my gallery.
Gina Furlow: Uhh...
Olya Oglovska: I still have an awful taste in my mouth, but she will get what she deserves. I will add her to my gallery, and exotic exhibition, if you will. Because what Olya wants, Olya gets.
Olya leaves, leaving Gina confused as we head to commercial.
Every episode of AXW, The Alternative, Supershows, Rise 2013, and now RISE 2015 are on demand on the BWF Network for FREE!
thebwf.proboards.com/board/51/bwf-network
thebwf.proboards.com/board/57/alternative-xperience-wrestling
The tunes of "Unbreakable" by Fireflight pulse over the PA system as pink and purple strobelights flash and pulse. Hailey emerges, bouncing up and down, firing the crowd up before sprinting down the ramp, slapping hands with fans, both of her arms extended. She slides into the ring and scales a turnbuckle, one hand on her hip, the other raised high in the air. She jumps off the turnbuckle with a smile, prepared for her match.
"Snake Charmer" hits as a strobe light show begins. A little bit of smoke pours over the stage. A little after 30 seconds, when the snare roll comes in, is when Caitlin Shay emerges from the back. She stops on the stage, and looks around the crowd, sneering, unhappy about having to be in Montgomery. She makes her way down to the ring, where she climbs onto the apron. She takes a moment to talk down to the crowd before entering the ring. She walks to the opposite ropes, raising her AXW Women's Championship into the air as she looks at the audience with disdain.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This next contest is set for one fall, and is for the AXW Women's Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, from Baltimore, Maryland, "The Long Shot" HAILEY HARRIS!
Hailey smiles as she ghost belts.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And her opponent, from Pinecrest, Florida, she is the defending AXW Women's Champion, CAITLIN SHAY!
Caitlin raises her championship into the air once again, soaking in the boos. She hands the title off to the debuting referee Jessie McCormick, who raises the title into the air.
vs. 
Singles Match
AXW Women's Championship
The two ladies look to lock up, until Caitlin ends up leaving the ring, perhaps trying to psych Hailey out. Caitlin takes a leisurely stroll on the outside, berating some of the fans at ringside, not caring if she gets counted out because she keeps the title if she does. This is until Hailey dives out of the ring with a corkscrew plancha, taking Caitlin down, before rolling her into the ring. Caitlin backs herself into a corner, trying to plead with Hailey, Hailey not listening to any of it as she tries to attack Caitlin but Caitlin ducks out of the corner, hooking Hailey before taking her to "Shayplex City", hitting three consecutive Shayplexes (Half Dragon Half Tiger Suplex). Hailey gets up, a bit dazed, before walking into a snap powerslam from Caitlin which gets her a two count. Caitlin gets Hailey to her feet, but Hailey fights back throwing punches, before connecting with a spinning heel kick. Hailey quickly gets to the top rope and takes Caitlin down with a diving back elbow. Hailey hits some buzzsaw kicks to Caitlin, then drives her to the mat with a Baltimore Bombshell (Double Underhook snap DDT). Hailey goes back to the top and tries for a Hailey’s Comet (450 Splash), but Caitlin rolls out of the way. Hailey actually manages to land on her feet, and turns to clothesline Caitlin, who ducks it and catches Hailey with a pele kick. Caitlin starts to set up the reverse STO part of the Kiss of Death, but Hailey elbows Caitlin's head and reverses into The Long Shot (Twist Of Fate). Hailey looks to capitalize on it, until she sees Janet Hurricane walking down the ramp. Hailey walks to the ropes, questioning what Janet is doing out here, Janet replying that she means no harm. Caitlin rolls up the distracted Hailey, the fans booing loudly as this actually wins Caitlin the match.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, and STILL the AXW Women's Champion, CAITLIN SHAY!
Caitlin is smiling ear to ear while Hailey is in pure shock. Janet gets on a mic.
Janet Hurricane: Well, looks like you couldn't get the job done Hailey. Caitlin, don't go anywhere, because I get a title match whenever I want it, and I want it right now!
Janet drops the mic, and instructs Jessie to call for the bell, which she does.
vs. 
Singles Match
AXW Women's Championship
The bell has rung, meaning the match has begun. However, Hailey hasn't left the ring yet, and Jessie is trying to instruct her to leave. Hailey and Janet end up having an argument in the middle of the ring, which allows Caitlin to sneak in and roll Janet up, more boos as Caitlin wins yet again.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, and STILL the AXW Women's Champion, CAITLIN SHAY!
Cole Haywood: Caitlin further proves she is the greatest AXW Women's Champion ever as she beats two former champs back to back!
Mike Vincent: She only won due to a series of distractions.
Cole Haywood: I didn't see nothin'!
Caitlin immediately exits the ring, snatching her championship and leaving. Janet is visibly upset, hands on her hips. Another short argument ensues which ends with Janet pie facing Hailey before exiting the ring.
-----
We open backstage where Max Kilburne is standing by with Bruiser Lazzou, who gets some cheers, despite looking seemingly annoyed by the whole thing.
Max Kilburne: Bruiser Laz-
Bruiser Lazzou: I can take it from here, thanks.
Before Max can react, Bruiser snatches the mic away, a smug grin on his face.
Bruiser Lazzou: The Misfits, huh? Well where I come from, that’s just a fancy name for 3 pieces of crap no wrestling company on the planet wanted, which makes perfect sense to me, considering there’s not a single ounce of talent between the 3 of you. This is your big plan, kid? Damn, at least Diamond and that other asshole were entertaining. This, this just shows how far you’ve fallen. Think about it, the guy who was once running the show around here has been relegated to hanging out with a pathetic piece of shit whose biggest accomplishment is beating a plush toy that shared his name, and the one Mathews boy who was dropped on his head the most. Wow, excuse me for not shaking in my boots.
Lazzou’s face contorts into a cold, merciless stare.
Bruiser Lazzou: Because there’s nothing to fear with you without you by my side, kid. I already showed that by swatting you all away from me like gnats on a rhino. You want to make jokes about my weight, my appearance? Grow the hell up. Man, no wonder your own father couldn’t stand your ass, you’re pathetic, reduced to high school locker room taunts. Shit, kid, at the end of the day, you had your chance to rule, and you blew it, because you’re weak, spineless, a regular jellyfish, and now, NOW you think you’ve got it all figured out because you wear a band’s t-shirt and think 3 brainless morons is enough to beat Bruiser Lazzou? Good luck with that, oh and good luck getting used to enjoying your meals through a straw. Business was good with you, kid, until you dropped the ball, and now, now Bruiser Business is going to climb the stock market of AXW by stepping over your half dead carcass to start!
Lazzou slams the mic down before stomping off, the scene returning ringside.
-----
"Too Drunk to Fuck" by the Dead Kennedys kicks in as a smirking Jack Adams comes jogging out from the back. He looks at the crowd, laughing to himself as he walks to the ring, all the while Adams is goading the fans and prevoking them, daring them to punch him, before feigning punching them himself. Generally, just being a bully.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This next contest is the $10,000 Manliness Challenge! Should Jack Adams' opponent defeat him, they will win $10,000. Introducing first, from Fort Payne, Alabama, weighing in at 230 pounds, he is "The Last Real Man Alive" JACK ADAMS!
Adams slides into the ring and being the dick he is, just yells to the hard camera "LAST REAL MAN ALIVE!" Jack takes the mic from Salvatore.
Jack Adams: Now hold on a minute. Earlier tonight on Before the Bell, Starla Gardevoir, a woman, accepted the Manliness Challenge. That kind of breaks the whole system, this ain't the Womanliness Challenge, so Starla, why don't you be a sweetheart and go back to the kitch--
Adams' mic gets cut as the lights in the arena go out, one by one, until the entire arena is blanketed in complete darkness. A few seconds pass of this, the crowd cheering loudly, eagerly awaiting whatever is going to come next. The JumboTron comes to life with a neon pink butterfly, slowly flapping its wings against darkness. With every flap of its wings, the arena lights pulse. The flapping gets faster and faster, until finally, the butterfly explodes into glitter. When it does, a stage-wide blast of pink and purple pyro explodes across the stage and as the screen fills with the words "Stutterfly" Starla Gardevoir, "Endless Possibility" by Jaret Reddick begins playing over the sound system!
This is my escape
I'm running through this world
And I'm not looking back
The crowd explodes in a flurry of cheers as Starla Gardevoir struts onto the stage and points to the crowd, grinning. She moves to each side of the stage, posing for the fans, then comes back to the center of the stage before dropping to one knee and posing as a shower of pink pyro begins falling behind her!
Salvatore Pellegrino: And his opponent, from Panama City, Florida, "Stutterfly" STARLA GARDEVOIR!
'Cause I know I can go
Where no one's ever gone
And I'm not looking back
Starla stands up, still grinning from ear to ear, and then quickly bounds down the ramp, slapping fan's hands along the way. Towards the bottom of the ramp, she stops and turns back to the stage, then poses with her back to the ring. Starla turns back and laughs, then makes her way around ringside, high-fiving fans as she goes.
But how will I know when I get there?
And how will I know when to leave?
We've all got to start from somewhere
It's like that for me
The possibilities are never ending
After a quick trip around the ring, Starla runs towards the ring apron facing the stage and leaps up, turning in midair and sliding from one side of the apron to the other on one knee. Starla stands up and steps over the second rope, then leans in slowly, showcasing her butt for the cheering male fans before entering the ring completely.
I see it, I see it
And now it's all within my reach
Endless possibility
I see it, I see it now
It's always been inside of me
And now I feel so free
Endless possibility
Starla then heads up to the top of the nearest turnbuckle and poses once more. With the fans still cheering, Starla does a backflip off the top rope and lands on her feet, then walks over to the corner across the ring and leans against it, rolling her head back and forth as the music fades.
vs. 
Singles Match
$10,000 Manliness Challenge
Jack Adams sits on the middle rope, holding the ropes open, instructing Starla to exit the ring. Starla walks over to him, and gives him a good swift kick as he falls through the ropes, landing on the floor. Jack Adams, visibly upset, slides into the ring and gets taken down by a drop toe hold. Starla immediately drops an elbow onto Adams and helps him to his feet, hooking his head and running up the buckles with a Sliced Bread #2. Starla climbs to the top rope and jumps off, but Adams catches her. Adams lifts her up for a gorilla press, and just drops her behind him. Adams follows it up with a Guillotine Neckbreaker. Adams lifts Starla up in a suplex, and holds her there with one arm, using the other arm to flex, before slamming her to the mat. Adams sets Starla onto the top rope, but before he can do anything more, Starla comes off with a 343 Guilty Spark (Tornado DDT), before climbing back up, and diving off with the R.R.O.D. (Swanton Bomb), but Adams gets his knees up. Adams rolls Starla up, grabbing a bit of her tights and he has his feet on the ropes, the crowd booing as the debuting Shane Gates sees none of it and makes the three count.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, JACK ADAMS!
Mike Vincent: Jack Adams weaseling away with the win.
Cole Haywood: What? He won fair and square!
Mike Vincent: Where was he telling Starla to go before the match started?
Cole Haywood: He was telling her to go back to the kitch... kitch... Kitchener! He was telling her to go back to Kitchener, Ontario. Starla is secretly Canadian.
Jack immediately exits the ring, acting as if he won the biggest match in his career. Starla is on her knees in the ring, upset over the call.
FRIDAYS!
We return from commercials backstage, where TRENT is talking to Danny Hall.
TRENT: Don't waste this opportunity, Danny. Bring the Xperience Championship to The Misfits.
Danny Hall: I will beat David Slayton, don't you worry.
Cletus Mathews approaches them.
Cletus Mathews: Did you guys hear what Lazzou said earlier?
TRENT: I don't give a damn about what Lazzou said. He had his chance, so whatever he has to say is irrelevant to me. What is relevant is Danny Hall. Danny, go get 'em.
Danny walks off as "Hate Me" begins playing in the arena.
-----
"Hate Me" by Blue October plays of the P.A. system as the camera pans over the arena stopping at the entrance way as Danny Hall,sporting a fur vest,strolls down to the ring stopping sometimes to yell at children,then when he gets to the ring he rolls under the bottom rope to sit in the corner then he stands up.....in the corner.
PUT ON YOUR WAR PAINT!
The lights in the arena all cut to black and the Tron comes to life, pulsating with a green light as a quiet beat gets louder with every flash. It gets faster and faster, and louder with each pulse, until the pulsating light explodes into the words "Blazenwing Rises" and “The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy blares across the arena sound system.
You are a brick tied to me that's dragging me down
Strike a match and I'll burn you to the ground
We are the jack-o-lanterns in July
Setting fire to the sky
He-here comes this rising tide
So come on
PUT ON YOUR WAR PAINT!
The stage fills with smoke and the crowd rises to their feet, cheering loudly, as the smoke clears on the stage and a man in a dark green trenchcoat stands, head down, facing the Tron. He raises his hands and snaps his fingers, causing four loud bursts of pyro to ignite, two on each side of him, before spinning around Y2J style to reveal David Slayton!
Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope-to-dies
Silver clouds with grey linings
So we can take the world back from the heart-attacked
One maniac at a time we will take it back
You know time crawls on when you're waiting for the song to start
So dance alone to the beat of your heart
His sunglasses shining with the glare from the arena lights, David looks to the left, then to the right, nodding towards the crowd before walking down the ramp. After stopping to slap hands with a few fans, David moves towards the ring steps and hops up and down a few times in front of them before quickly racing up the steps to the apron side facing the stage. He stops and pulls his sunglasses off, then tosses them behind his head into the crowd before leaning down and stepping through the ropes to enter the ring.
Hey young blood
Doesn't it feel like our time is running out?
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
You're wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
David walks across the ring and leaps up onto the second rope in the corner nearest the timekeeper, then pulls off his green trenchcoat and tosses it towards the timekeeper. David smirks and points to the fans, then slaps his chest a few times and points up towards the sky, closing his eyes and saying a short prayer. David leaps down from the corner and immediately turns to sit down in the same corner, ala Raven. David then rests his head on the second turnbuckle pad as his theme fades and the crowd continues cheering.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This next contest is set for one fall, and is for the AXW Xperience Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, representing The Misfits, from Camden, Tennessee, weighing in at 220 pounds, "Mr. Most Hated" DANNY HALL!
Danny raises a fist in the air.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And his opponent, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, weighing in at 245 pounds, he is the defending AXW Xperience Champion, "The New Hotness" DAVID SLAYTON!
David thrusts his championship into the air before handing it off to official Gus Ramos.
vs. 
Singles Match
AXW Xperience Championship
Danny and David lock up with David taking Danny down with a scoop slam. David lifts Danny up with a Samoan Drop. David stays in control with a jumping elbow drop. David brings Danny to his feet and Danny hits a chop to the throat of David, then plants him with a Double Arm DDT. Danny runs the ropes and hits a running knee to David, then manages to pick him up for a release powerbomb. Danny allows David to get up on his own power, then dropkicks him in the back as David stumbles into the corner. Danny sprints across the ring and drives both knees into the back of David. Danny pulls himself to the second rope, and dives off with an elbow drop. Danny gets David on his shoulders but David elbows himself free and plants Danny with a lifting DDT. David hits three consecutive suplexes, then runs the ropes trying to nail Danny with a clothesline, Danny catches the arm and brings David down to the mat and locks in This Will F'N Hurt (Disarmer). David reaches out and manages grab a rope. The two get to their feet and Danny lifts David back onto his shoulders and connects with the Hallway to Hell (Roode Bomb)!
One!
Two!
Three!
The boos turns to cheers as David Slayton kicks out. Danny goes to grab Slayton but Slayton out of nowhere locks in Firehawk Lock (Crippler Crossface). Danny tries his best to fight it, but ultimately taps out.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner as a result of a submission, and STILL the AXW Xperience Champion, DAVID SLAYTON!
Mike Vincent: David Slayton moves a bit closer to getting another title match of his choosing.
Cole Haywood: Don't worry, someone will stop him, and I really hope it's on day 89.
David celebrates his win before we head backstage to Renee Peltier.
----
We open with Renee Peltier standing by with The Push, clad in their new “Dance Pants” t-shirts and matching Cory Hart sunglasses.
Renee Peltier: Guys tonight you get your opportunity to not only regain the AXW Tag Team Championships, but to be the first team in AXW history to do so!
Jimmy Reynolds: That’s right Renee, and let me say, we’re all about being trendsetters, just look at our stylish Cory Hart sunglasses we brought from the past here to the future, for you, the fine people of 1980-15!
Timmy McDermott: In fact, we’ve been trendsetters our whole lives! I was the first person in my school with He-Man Underoos, and let me tell you, those babies were comfortable!
The crowd laughs, as Jimmy shakes his head.
Jimmy Reynolds: Don’t you still own those?
Timmy McDermott: Um, no, Jimmy, they don’t make Underoos for men. I’m a grown man!
Jimmy Reynolds: I see, so mind explaining..THIS!
Jimmy points to a monitor on the wall where we see Timmy, dancing around in adult He-Man Underoos and his “Dance Pants” t-shirt. Timmy is kind of red, as Jimmy laughs, Renee giggling a bit herself.
Timmy McDermott: Ok, ok, fine! But they really are comfortable! Besides, they’re my new dance pants!
Jimmy Reynolds: Just because Underoos are a fancy way of saying underpants doesn’t mean they can be dance pants, Timmy.
Timmy McDermott: Says who? We’re the ones that say no such thing as too tight!
Jimmy Reynolds: Well I can’t argue with that logic, or the fact that tonight we conquer those Kingdom Cripplers and take back the gold!
Timmy McDermott: And you get to become my new royal parchment announcer guy!
Jimmy Reynolds: Sigh. Let’s go.
Jimmy walks off, as Timmy looks to follow, then stops, lowering his shades as he puts on the charm to Renee as a still shot of Timmy dancing in his Underoos is still on the monitor.
Timmy McDermott: Like what you see?
Timmy then blows her a kiss before dancing (yes dancing) off. The camera focuses back on Renee, who begins to fan herself as she watches Timmy on the monitor as the crowd laughs.
The lights dim as a laser light show begins, “Dance Pants” by The Push hits, Jimmy and Timmy emerging to a nice pop from the crowd. Timmy has a boombox over his shoulder, Jimmy dancing around and bringing the crowd to their feet. They dance towards one another and then turn straight ahead towards the ring, Jimmy slapping hands with fans and blowing kisses to the ladies as they sing along with the song. Timmy places the boombox on the outside as they turn to the crowd, waving their arms and getting the crowd behind them. Scaling turnbuckles, The Push looks fired up before leaping off and giving each other a double high five. “Dance Pants” fades out as they look ready for battle.
The lights dim and start flashing from blue to red to white as "Battle Flag" by Lo Fidelity Allstars begins to play as "The Manchester Masochist" Michael Blythe leads Ian McTavish and Connor Riordan towards ringside as none of them are focusing on anything but the task at hand as Michael Blythe calmly gives his team instructions before nodding at them as they both dart into the ring, sliding in on their stomachs before popping up and heading to adjacent turnbuckles, arms pointed skyward with fists clenched as they smirk at the fans, indifferent to their reaction as Michael Blythe stands on the apron as Connor Riordan and Ian McTavish bump fists before Connor stands on the apron talking strategy with Ian stretching in the corner awaiting his opponent.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This is your Main Event! It is a Tag Team Contest set for one fall, and is for the AXW Tag Team Championships! Introducing first, the challengers, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, at a combined weight of 395 pounds, "Jumpin'" Jimmy Reynolds, "Thunderlips" Timmy McDermott, THE PUSH!
Jimmy and Timmy both hold up two fingers, signalling they will become the first ever two-time tag team champions.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And their opponents, accompanied to the ring by "The Manchester Masochist" Michael Blythe, from the United Kingdom, at a combined weight of 407 pounds, they are the defending AXW Tag Team Champions, "The Celtic Crippling Machine" Connor Riordan, "The Aerial Argyle" Ian McTavish, THE KINGDOM CRIPPLERS!
The Cripplers raise their titles into the air before handing them to Senior Official Matt Baker.
vs. 
Tag Team Match
AXW Tag Team Championships
Connor Riordan starts the match with Timmy McDermott. They lock up with Connor backing Timmy to a neutral corner. Connor chops Timmy a few times before whipping him to the opposite neutral corner. Connor Runs in and Timmy gets his boot up, then climbs up and jumps off taking Connor down with an elbow to the top of his head. Timmy hooks Connor and connects with a fisherman's suplex, then tags in Jimmy as the duo connect with a double dropkick to Connor. Jimmy gets Connor up and whips him to a neutral corner, and starts a 10 count punch, only getting to 6 before Connor pushes him off. connor now gets in control hitting Jimmy with a rolling European uppercut, then a northern lights suplex. Connor brings Jimmy to the KC corner and tags in Ian. Ian McTavish enters the ring and the duo connect with a Superkick/German Suplex Combo. Ian takes Jimmy down with a butterfly suplex, then climbs to the top rope. Ian dives off looking for a crossbody but Jimmy dropkicks him in midair. Jimmy tags in Timmy who clocks Ian with a Polish Hammer. Timmy executes an arm wrench, then a double knee armbreaker. Ian rolls to the corner, holding his arm in pain, as Matt Baker comes over to check on him. With Baker distracted, Connor comes in and starts attacking Timmy. Jimmy tries entering the ring, but Baker sees him, and goes over to stop him, Jimmy trying to explain what's going on but Baker is intent on preventing him from entering. Michael Blythe climbs onto the apron, and holds Timmy's arms, allowing Connor to come in with a running rolling elbow, except Timmy manages to break free and Connor nails his own manager! Connor is in shock before Timmy throws him over the top rope, but he stays on the apron. Timmy hits a front dropkick, sending Connor off the apron into Blythe. However, Ian rolls Timmy up.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The crowd cheers loudly as Timmy kicks out at the last possible second. Ian tries to attack Timmy bu Timmy kicks him in the gut, planting him with a DDT. Timmy tags in Jimmy, as the two execute When Push Comes To Shove (Doomsday Device), The crowd chanting as Jimmy covers Ian.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here are your winners, and the NEW AXW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, THE PUSH!
Mike Vincent: The Push get their redemption as they become the first team to ever hold the Tag Team Titles twice!
The Push celebrate their win for several minutes, going to each corner and raising the titles into the air. The lights in the arena start to flicker, and "Dance Pants" keeps cutting out, until the song turns to static, and...
All four members of The Takeover walk out onto the stage, all wearing The Takeover neoprene masks and t-shirts. They stand on the stage, from left to right: Zoey Mathews-Mitchell, wearing a black hooded vest with the hood up, Malcolm M. Mitchell, wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, Leland Alexander, wearing a black leather jacket, and Velvet Valentine, wearing a black vest. They walk down the ramp, looking on intently at the ring. Each members takes a side of the ring, and enters from each side. They surround The Push, looking at them with intent. The Push look to each member, not sure of their motive. The Push exit the circle, as the Takeover turn to watch them leave. The Push back up the ramp, as The Takeover all move toward the ramp-side ropes. Malcolm climbs onto the ropes, and pulls his mask down, wagging his finger back and forth and mouthing "Tick, tock, tick, tock..." as the show fades to black.
Zack Fields: He explained why he did it last week on The Alternative, saying that there were no good champions since he left, which is why he broke Crash's ankle and took the title.
John Hendon: A reminder that just because Duncan Aries has the championship, doesn't make him the champion.
Zack Fields: If you want to tell him that, go for it. I'll meet you in the hospital later.
John Hendon: Well, Luke Mathews apparently has something to say about all this, what do you think it's going to be?
Zack Fields: I'm not sure, but whatever it is, probably won't make Aries happy.
John Hendon: Well, until 9 o'clock we can only speculate. How about the women of AXW, huh? Last week was their week to shine.
Zack Fields: The debuts of Starla Gardevoir and Marina Blue, plus Hailey Harris gets an AXW Women's Championship Match first, and that happens tonight.
John Hendon: The thing is though, Luke Mathews said Janet Hurricane could have a title shot whenever she wanted it, so she really didn't need to go through with that match. She could've said, "Screw you Hailey, I get a match first."
Zack Fields: Yeah but with Hailey also deserving a rematch, she's not gonna want to be put on the back burner, there's a lot of bad blood between Hailey and Caitlin.
John Hendon: You brought up Starla Gardevoir, which is a good time to bring in our first ever guest on Before the Bell, none other than the Stutterfly herself, Starla Gardevoir!
Starla makes her way onto the set and hugs Zack and John, before sitting in the empty chair.
Starla Gardevoir: Thanks for having me, guys!
John Hendon: First off, Starla, what a match you had with Zoey Mathews last week.
Zack Fields: Match of the night for me.
Starla Gardevoir: Well thank you! Zoey was a perfect opponent to have my debut match in AXW with.
Zack Fields: So, with EWS not fairing so well, you decided to come over to AXW which we all know split away. Why did you pick AXW over anywhere else?
Starla Gardevoir: To start fresh, and I just thought AXW would be the best place to do it.
John Hendon: Well now that you're here, what are some goals you hope to accomplish in AXW?
Starla Gardevoir: I've been waiting for someone to ask me that. I want to truly make this place an alternative experience. I want to break down some boundaries. To keep it simple, I didn't come here to wrestle for the Women's Championship, if you catch my drift. My quest to break down boundaries is gonna start tonight, you're hearing it here first, I am accepting Jack Adams' $10,000 Manliness Challenge.
Zack Fields: What?!
John Hendon: That's huge!
Zack Fields: That's gonna be awesome!
John Hendon: Thanks so much for stopping by, Starla, here's hoping you win $10,000!
Starla Gardevoir: No problem, thanks for having me!
John Hendon: Switching gears off of that big announcement, let's talk about The Misfits.
Zack Fields: The Clash are way better.
John Hendon: Two weeks ago TRENT and Cletus Mathews teamed up to attack Bruiser Lazzou, then last week out comes Danny Hall from out of nowhere, who aligns with them.
Zack Fields: When Luke held that press conference in New York, I thought he said that AXW wasn't gonna be overrun by stuffed purple skunks?
John Hendon: No, that was Danny Hall, but he's not Danny Hall anymore because Danny Hall beat Danny Hall at BWF Beta Test to keep the name Danny Hall.
Zack Fields: ...What?
John Hendon: Nevermind... anyway, we will be hearing from Bruiser Lazzou tonight, and I'm glad I'm not in the Misfits' shoes, because it won't be good for them.
Zack Fields: And Danny Hall faces off against David Slayton for the Xperience Championship tonight.
John Hendon: David Slayton is on Day 30, which means he is one-third of the way to another title match of his choosing.
Zack Fields: Unless of course, Danny Hall beats him.
John Hendon: Two weeks ago The Push beat The Kingdom Cripplers, and tonight they're using their rematch clause. Do you think The Push will become the first ever two-time AXW Tag Team Champions?
Zack Fields: I have to go with the Kingdom Cripplers on that one. You know who I think will become a first ever two-time champion? Damien Steele.
John Hendon: Damien Steele looks to get the AXW Light Heavyweight Championship back tonight as he faces Ryan Starr.
Zack Fields: Damien had an impressive run, and if it had not been for Justin Wyndham distracting him at AXW Supershow V, he could very well still be the Light Heavyweight Champion.
John Hendon: Well, we're running out of time here, so let's get to some predictions. I'll start with mine, Hailey Harris defeats Caitlin Shay to win back the AXW Women's Championship, The Push defeat The Kingdom Cripplers to win back the Tag Team Titles, Ryan Starr retains the Light Heavyweight Championship, David Slayton retains the Xperience Championship, and Starla Gardevoir wins the $10,000.
Zack Fields: I agree on Starla Gardevoir and David Slayton, however I predict Caitlin Shay, The Kingdom Cripplers, and Damien Steele will win their matches.
John Hendon: That's all the time we have for this week, tune back in next week at 8:30 PM Eastern as we bring you Before the Bell for the Alternative, and of course tune in to AXW in just a few minutes on ION!
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Montgomery, Alabama
Episode XXIII
Pyro explodes from the stage before we are welcomed by Mike Vincent.
Mike Vincent: Hello everyone and welcome to AXW! I'm Mike Vincent alongside Cole Haywood, and what a huge show we have tonight! Every championship that is being held by someone is on the line!
Cole Haywood: I mean, the AXW Championship is being held by Duncan Aries.
Mike Vincent: Duncan Aries is NOT the AXW Champion.
Cole Haywood: You go ahead and tell him that, Mike, and I’ll wait right here, because Aries stomped a guy’s ankle in for even THINKING he was AXW Champion.
The cameras pan from the crowd to the jumbotron, where a bit of the entrance video is shown, before shifting to the stage where out walks Luke Mathews.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the CEO of AXW, LUKE MATHEWS!
Luke enters the ring, receiving a microphone.
Luke Mathews: Duncan Aries seems to have a fascination with taking the AXW Championship when it doesn't belong to him, but at least this time I can keep a close eye on him. If he wants to walk around here pretending to be the AXW Champion, that's fine, but he isn't. In fact, I'll actually allow him to hang onto that title for one more week. For the first time ever, an AXW Champion will be crowned on The Alternative. Duncan Aries holds the distinction of not only being the first ever AXW Champion, but the first person to ever hold it twice. There's another person who holds a similar feat, which is being the first person to ever hold the title twice as an active member of the AXW Roster. I think you can follow along, next week on The Alternative, it will be Duncan Aries vs. Justin Wyndham for the AXW Championship. Good luck, Duncan, because next week, your playtime as AXW Champion is over.
Mike Vincent: Huge news from Luke Mathews, I can't wait until next week. I'm sure you guys can't wait to see some action, so let's get to it!
As Footsteps by Pop Evil begins to blare through the speakers of the arena, Ryan comes out from behind the curtain. He stands and looks out into the crowd. He then runs down the ramp, hitting hands with the fans and slides into the ring. Then he goes up onto the ropes and bounces on them, trying to get the fans all hyped up for the match. He then jumps in the ring a little to get warped up to face his opponent.
The lights all go out and "Miseria Cantare" by AFI starts as a single spotlight shines on the entrance as Damien Steele (w/TO'A) is standing in the entrance hair in front of his face as at the 45 second mark of the song. Damien flips his hair back and starts to walk down to the ring, as the words of the song start.
LOVE... YOUR HATE...
Damien Steele makes no connection to any fans that might be throwing insults his way, almost as if he is only focused on the ring, and more specifically his opponent.
YOUR... FAITH LOST...
Steele reaches the ring as he walks around to the steps.
YOU... ARE NOW...
Damien waits at the bottom of the steps keeping his eyes on his opponent.
ONE... OF US...
A wicked smile comes across his face as the words of the song repeat again just a little bit faster this time.
LOVE... YOUR HATE... YOUR... FAITH LOST... YOU... ARE NOW... ONE... OF US...
Steele takes one step up the steps, still keeping his eyes locked on his opponent till he reaches the top step and wipes his feet before entering the ring never taking his eyes off his opponent.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This opening contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the AXW Light Heavyweight Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, accompanied to the ring by TO'A and representing The Shooters, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 221 pounds, "The Vicious One" DAMIEN STEELE!
Damien just stares across the ring at Ryan.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And his opponent, from Tampa, Florida, weighing in at 195 pounds, he is the defending AXW Light Heavyweight Champion, RYAN STARR!
Ryan climbs a turnbuckle, raising his championship into the air.
vs. Singles Match
AXW Light Heavyweight Championship
Damien and Ryan lock up, Damien gets Ryan in a side headlock and rubs his forearm across the forehead of Starr. Damien takes Ryan down with a snapmare, but Ryan pops right back up and hits Steele with an enzuigiri. Steele falls to his knees and Starr runs the ropes and hits a front dropkick to the side of Steele's head. Ryan gets Steele to his feet, and tries to set him up for a suplex, but Steele counters with a suplex of his own. Steele gets Ryan cornered and looks to make a move, but Ryan kicks him in the mouth and pulls himself to the top rope, only for Steele to lift him onto his shoulders in a powerbomb position, and runs across the ring powerbombing Starr into the opposite turnbuckle. Steele throws Starr over the top rope, before running the ropes for momentum as Steele flies out with a No Hands Flying Tigersault onto Steele. Steele gets Starr on the apron, and connects with a Falling Paroxysm on the apron. Steele enters the ring and grabs referee Brian Sullivan, claiming to have something in his eye. This is of course a distraction so TO'A can throw Starr into the ring steps. TO'A gets Starr back into the ring and Steele goes for a cover, a two count. Steele hoists Starr onto the top turnbuckle, and tries for the the Steele Dragon (Leaping Avalanche Frankensteiner), but Starr holds on, countering into a powerbomb, before swiftly locking in A Starr To Remember (Sharpshooter). Damien cries out in pain, but he manages to scratch and crawl to the bottom rope. Starr then climbs to the top turnbuckle, TO'A climbs onto the apron to try to stop him, but TO'A gets stopped by Sullivan, who ejects TO'A! TO'A is upset, but eventually climbs down the apron, and starts making his way to the back. Steele grabs Sullivan by the shirt, yelling at him, standing close to the edge of a disqualification. Steele shoves Sullivan away and brings his attention back to Starr, who has leaped off the top rope connecting with Burning Flames (Diving somersault neckbreaker). Starr grabs one of Steele's legs and pins him.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, and STILL the AXW Light Heavyweight Champion, RYAN STARR!
Mike Vincent: Ryan Starr further cements himself as Light Heavyweight Champion as he defeats the first ever and longest reigning champ in Damien Steele, who is having a rough couple of weeks.
Cole Haywood: It's all Brian Sullivan's fault. TO'A was doing nothing wrong.
TO'A comes back down the ramp, but Starr rolls out of the ring before any damage can be done. Steele looks on absolutely pissed as Starr walks up the ramp.
-----
Gina Furlow is standing with Olya Oglovska, who is looking at Gina through her opera binoculars.
Gina Furlow: My guest at this time, Olya Oglovska. Olya, what do you have to say about what happened last week when Marina Blue and Gimp attacked you after you beat her?
Olya Oglovska: You have an amazink jaw. You would be a great addition to my gallery.
Gina Furlow: Uhh...
Olya Oglovska: I still have an awful taste in my mouth, but she will get what she deserves. I will add her to my gallery, and exotic exhibition, if you will. Because what Olya wants, Olya gets.
Olya leaves, leaving Gina confused as we head to commercial.
Every episode of AXW, The Alternative, Supershows, Rise 2013, and now RISE 2015 are on demand on the BWF Network for FREE!
thebwf.proboards.com/board/51/bwf-network
thebwf.proboards.com/board/57/alternative-xperience-wrestling
The tunes of "Unbreakable" by Fireflight pulse over the PA system as pink and purple strobelights flash and pulse. Hailey emerges, bouncing up and down, firing the crowd up before sprinting down the ramp, slapping hands with fans, both of her arms extended. She slides into the ring and scales a turnbuckle, one hand on her hip, the other raised high in the air. She jumps off the turnbuckle with a smile, prepared for her match.
"Snake Charmer" hits as a strobe light show begins. A little bit of smoke pours over the stage. A little after 30 seconds, when the snare roll comes in, is when Caitlin Shay emerges from the back. She stops on the stage, and looks around the crowd, sneering, unhappy about having to be in Montgomery. She makes her way down to the ring, where she climbs onto the apron. She takes a moment to talk down to the crowd before entering the ring. She walks to the opposite ropes, raising her AXW Women's Championship into the air as she looks at the audience with disdain.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This next contest is set for one fall, and is for the AXW Women's Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, from Baltimore, Maryland, "The Long Shot" HAILEY HARRIS!
Hailey smiles as she ghost belts.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And her opponent, from Pinecrest, Florida, she is the defending AXW Women's Champion, CAITLIN SHAY!
Caitlin raises her championship into the air once again, soaking in the boos. She hands the title off to the debuting referee Jessie McCormick, who raises the title into the air.
vs. Singles Match
AXW Women's Championship
The two ladies look to lock up, until Caitlin ends up leaving the ring, perhaps trying to psych Hailey out. Caitlin takes a leisurely stroll on the outside, berating some of the fans at ringside, not caring if she gets counted out because she keeps the title if she does. This is until Hailey dives out of the ring with a corkscrew plancha, taking Caitlin down, before rolling her into the ring. Caitlin backs herself into a corner, trying to plead with Hailey, Hailey not listening to any of it as she tries to attack Caitlin but Caitlin ducks out of the corner, hooking Hailey before taking her to "Shayplex City", hitting three consecutive Shayplexes (Half Dragon Half Tiger Suplex). Hailey gets up, a bit dazed, before walking into a snap powerslam from Caitlin which gets her a two count. Caitlin gets Hailey to her feet, but Hailey fights back throwing punches, before connecting with a spinning heel kick. Hailey quickly gets to the top rope and takes Caitlin down with a diving back elbow. Hailey hits some buzzsaw kicks to Caitlin, then drives her to the mat with a Baltimore Bombshell (Double Underhook snap DDT). Hailey goes back to the top and tries for a Hailey’s Comet (450 Splash), but Caitlin rolls out of the way. Hailey actually manages to land on her feet, and turns to clothesline Caitlin, who ducks it and catches Hailey with a pele kick. Caitlin starts to set up the reverse STO part of the Kiss of Death, but Hailey elbows Caitlin's head and reverses into The Long Shot (Twist Of Fate). Hailey looks to capitalize on it, until she sees Janet Hurricane walking down the ramp. Hailey walks to the ropes, questioning what Janet is doing out here, Janet replying that she means no harm. Caitlin rolls up the distracted Hailey, the fans booing loudly as this actually wins Caitlin the match.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, and STILL the AXW Women's Champion, CAITLIN SHAY!
Caitlin is smiling ear to ear while Hailey is in pure shock. Janet gets on a mic.
Janet Hurricane: Well, looks like you couldn't get the job done Hailey. Caitlin, don't go anywhere, because I get a title match whenever I want it, and I want it right now!
Janet drops the mic, and instructs Jessie to call for the bell, which she does.
vs. Singles Match
AXW Women's Championship
The bell has rung, meaning the match has begun. However, Hailey hasn't left the ring yet, and Jessie is trying to instruct her to leave. Hailey and Janet end up having an argument in the middle of the ring, which allows Caitlin to sneak in and roll Janet up, more boos as Caitlin wins yet again.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, and STILL the AXW Women's Champion, CAITLIN SHAY!
Cole Haywood: Caitlin further proves she is the greatest AXW Women's Champion ever as she beats two former champs back to back!
Mike Vincent: She only won due to a series of distractions.
Cole Haywood: I didn't see nothin'!
Caitlin immediately exits the ring, snatching her championship and leaving. Janet is visibly upset, hands on her hips. Another short argument ensues which ends with Janet pie facing Hailey before exiting the ring.
-----
We open backstage where Max Kilburne is standing by with Bruiser Lazzou, who gets some cheers, despite looking seemingly annoyed by the whole thing.
Max Kilburne: Bruiser Laz-
Bruiser Lazzou: I can take it from here, thanks.
Before Max can react, Bruiser snatches the mic away, a smug grin on his face.
Bruiser Lazzou: The Misfits, huh? Well where I come from, that’s just a fancy name for 3 pieces of crap no wrestling company on the planet wanted, which makes perfect sense to me, considering there’s not a single ounce of talent between the 3 of you. This is your big plan, kid? Damn, at least Diamond and that other asshole were entertaining. This, this just shows how far you’ve fallen. Think about it, the guy who was once running the show around here has been relegated to hanging out with a pathetic piece of shit whose biggest accomplishment is beating a plush toy that shared his name, and the one Mathews boy who was dropped on his head the most. Wow, excuse me for not shaking in my boots.
Lazzou’s face contorts into a cold, merciless stare.
Bruiser Lazzou: Because there’s nothing to fear with you without you by my side, kid. I already showed that by swatting you all away from me like gnats on a rhino. You want to make jokes about my weight, my appearance? Grow the hell up. Man, no wonder your own father couldn’t stand your ass, you’re pathetic, reduced to high school locker room taunts. Shit, kid, at the end of the day, you had your chance to rule, and you blew it, because you’re weak, spineless, a regular jellyfish, and now, NOW you think you’ve got it all figured out because you wear a band’s t-shirt and think 3 brainless morons is enough to beat Bruiser Lazzou? Good luck with that, oh and good luck getting used to enjoying your meals through a straw. Business was good with you, kid, until you dropped the ball, and now, now Bruiser Business is going to climb the stock market of AXW by stepping over your half dead carcass to start!
Lazzou slams the mic down before stomping off, the scene returning ringside.
-----
"Too Drunk to Fuck" by the Dead Kennedys kicks in as a smirking Jack Adams comes jogging out from the back. He looks at the crowd, laughing to himself as he walks to the ring, all the while Adams is goading the fans and prevoking them, daring them to punch him, before feigning punching them himself. Generally, just being a bully.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This next contest is the $10,000 Manliness Challenge! Should Jack Adams' opponent defeat him, they will win $10,000. Introducing first, from Fort Payne, Alabama, weighing in at 230 pounds, he is "The Last Real Man Alive" JACK ADAMS!
Adams slides into the ring and being the dick he is, just yells to the hard camera "LAST REAL MAN ALIVE!" Jack takes the mic from Salvatore.
Jack Adams: Now hold on a minute. Earlier tonight on Before the Bell, Starla Gardevoir, a woman, accepted the Manliness Challenge. That kind of breaks the whole system, this ain't the Womanliness Challenge, so Starla, why don't you be a sweetheart and go back to the kitch--
Adams' mic gets cut as the lights in the arena go out, one by one, until the entire arena is blanketed in complete darkness. A few seconds pass of this, the crowd cheering loudly, eagerly awaiting whatever is going to come next. The JumboTron comes to life with a neon pink butterfly, slowly flapping its wings against darkness. With every flap of its wings, the arena lights pulse. The flapping gets faster and faster, until finally, the butterfly explodes into glitter. When it does, a stage-wide blast of pink and purple pyro explodes across the stage and as the screen fills with the words "Stutterfly" Starla Gardevoir, "Endless Possibility" by Jaret Reddick begins playing over the sound system!
This is my escape
I'm running through this world
And I'm not looking back
The crowd explodes in a flurry of cheers as Starla Gardevoir struts onto the stage and points to the crowd, grinning. She moves to each side of the stage, posing for the fans, then comes back to the center of the stage before dropping to one knee and posing as a shower of pink pyro begins falling behind her!
Salvatore Pellegrino: And his opponent, from Panama City, Florida, "Stutterfly" STARLA GARDEVOIR!
'Cause I know I can go
Where no one's ever gone
And I'm not looking back
Starla stands up, still grinning from ear to ear, and then quickly bounds down the ramp, slapping fan's hands along the way. Towards the bottom of the ramp, she stops and turns back to the stage, then poses with her back to the ring. Starla turns back and laughs, then makes her way around ringside, high-fiving fans as she goes.
But how will I know when I get there?
And how will I know when to leave?
We've all got to start from somewhere
It's like that for me
The possibilities are never ending
After a quick trip around the ring, Starla runs towards the ring apron facing the stage and leaps up, turning in midair and sliding from one side of the apron to the other on one knee. Starla stands up and steps over the second rope, then leans in slowly, showcasing her butt for the cheering male fans before entering the ring completely.
I see it, I see it
And now it's all within my reach
Endless possibility
I see it, I see it now
It's always been inside of me
And now I feel so free
Endless possibility
Starla then heads up to the top of the nearest turnbuckle and poses once more. With the fans still cheering, Starla does a backflip off the top rope and lands on her feet, then walks over to the corner across the ring and leans against it, rolling her head back and forth as the music fades.
vs. Singles Match
$10,000 Manliness Challenge
Jack Adams sits on the middle rope, holding the ropes open, instructing Starla to exit the ring. Starla walks over to him, and gives him a good swift kick as he falls through the ropes, landing on the floor. Jack Adams, visibly upset, slides into the ring and gets taken down by a drop toe hold. Starla immediately drops an elbow onto Adams and helps him to his feet, hooking his head and running up the buckles with a Sliced Bread #2. Starla climbs to the top rope and jumps off, but Adams catches her. Adams lifts her up for a gorilla press, and just drops her behind him. Adams follows it up with a Guillotine Neckbreaker. Adams lifts Starla up in a suplex, and holds her there with one arm, using the other arm to flex, before slamming her to the mat. Adams sets Starla onto the top rope, but before he can do anything more, Starla comes off with a 343 Guilty Spark (Tornado DDT), before climbing back up, and diving off with the R.R.O.D. (Swanton Bomb), but Adams gets his knees up. Adams rolls Starla up, grabbing a bit of her tights and he has his feet on the ropes, the crowd booing as the debuting Shane Gates sees none of it and makes the three count.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner, JACK ADAMS!
Mike Vincent: Jack Adams weaseling away with the win.
Cole Haywood: What? He won fair and square!
Mike Vincent: Where was he telling Starla to go before the match started?
Cole Haywood: He was telling her to go back to the kitch... kitch... Kitchener! He was telling her to go back to Kitchener, Ontario. Starla is secretly Canadian.
Jack immediately exits the ring, acting as if he won the biggest match in his career. Starla is on her knees in the ring, upset over the call.
FRIDAYS!
We return from commercials backstage, where TRENT is talking to Danny Hall.
TRENT: Don't waste this opportunity, Danny. Bring the Xperience Championship to The Misfits.
Danny Hall: I will beat David Slayton, don't you worry.
Cletus Mathews approaches them.
Cletus Mathews: Did you guys hear what Lazzou said earlier?
TRENT: I don't give a damn about what Lazzou said. He had his chance, so whatever he has to say is irrelevant to me. What is relevant is Danny Hall. Danny, go get 'em.
Danny walks off as "Hate Me" begins playing in the arena.
-----
"Hate Me" by Blue October plays of the P.A. system as the camera pans over the arena stopping at the entrance way as Danny Hall,sporting a fur vest,strolls down to the ring stopping sometimes to yell at children,then when he gets to the ring he rolls under the bottom rope to sit in the corner then he stands up.....in the corner.
PUT ON YOUR WAR PAINT!
The lights in the arena all cut to black and the Tron comes to life, pulsating with a green light as a quiet beat gets louder with every flash. It gets faster and faster, and louder with each pulse, until the pulsating light explodes into the words "Blazenwing Rises" and “The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy blares across the arena sound system.
You are a brick tied to me that's dragging me down
Strike a match and I'll burn you to the ground
We are the jack-o-lanterns in July
Setting fire to the sky
He-here comes this rising tide
So come on
PUT ON YOUR WAR PAINT!
The stage fills with smoke and the crowd rises to their feet, cheering loudly, as the smoke clears on the stage and a man in a dark green trenchcoat stands, head down, facing the Tron. He raises his hands and snaps his fingers, causing four loud bursts of pyro to ignite, two on each side of him, before spinning around Y2J style to reveal David Slayton!
Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope-to-dies
Silver clouds with grey linings
So we can take the world back from the heart-attacked
One maniac at a time we will take it back
You know time crawls on when you're waiting for the song to start
So dance alone to the beat of your heart
His sunglasses shining with the glare from the arena lights, David looks to the left, then to the right, nodding towards the crowd before walking down the ramp. After stopping to slap hands with a few fans, David moves towards the ring steps and hops up and down a few times in front of them before quickly racing up the steps to the apron side facing the stage. He stops and pulls his sunglasses off, then tosses them behind his head into the crowd before leaning down and stepping through the ropes to enter the ring.
Hey young blood
Doesn't it feel like our time is running out?
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
You're wearing our vintage misery
No, I think it looked a little better on me
I'm gonna change you like a remix
Then I'll raise you like a phoenix
David walks across the ring and leaps up onto the second rope in the corner nearest the timekeeper, then pulls off his green trenchcoat and tosses it towards the timekeeper. David smirks and points to the fans, then slaps his chest a few times and points up towards the sky, closing his eyes and saying a short prayer. David leaps down from the corner and immediately turns to sit down in the same corner, ala Raven. David then rests his head on the second turnbuckle pad as his theme fades and the crowd continues cheering.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This next contest is set for one fall, and is for the AXW Xperience Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, representing The Misfits, from Camden, Tennessee, weighing in at 220 pounds, "Mr. Most Hated" DANNY HALL!
Danny raises a fist in the air.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And his opponent, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, weighing in at 245 pounds, he is the defending AXW Xperience Champion, "The New Hotness" DAVID SLAYTON!
David thrusts his championship into the air before handing it off to official Gus Ramos.
vs. Singles Match
AXW Xperience Championship
Danny and David lock up with David taking Danny down with a scoop slam. David lifts Danny up with a Samoan Drop. David stays in control with a jumping elbow drop. David brings Danny to his feet and Danny hits a chop to the throat of David, then plants him with a Double Arm DDT. Danny runs the ropes and hits a running knee to David, then manages to pick him up for a release powerbomb. Danny allows David to get up on his own power, then dropkicks him in the back as David stumbles into the corner. Danny sprints across the ring and drives both knees into the back of David. Danny pulls himself to the second rope, and dives off with an elbow drop. Danny gets David on his shoulders but David elbows himself free and plants Danny with a lifting DDT. David hits three consecutive suplexes, then runs the ropes trying to nail Danny with a clothesline, Danny catches the arm and brings David down to the mat and locks in This Will F'N Hurt (Disarmer). David reaches out and manages grab a rope. The two get to their feet and Danny lifts David back onto his shoulders and connects with the Hallway to Hell (Roode Bomb)!
One!
Two!
Three!
The boos turns to cheers as David Slayton kicks out. Danny goes to grab Slayton but Slayton out of nowhere locks in Firehawk Lock (Crippler Crossface). Danny tries his best to fight it, but ultimately taps out.
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here is your winner as a result of a submission, and STILL the AXW Xperience Champion, DAVID SLAYTON!
Mike Vincent: David Slayton moves a bit closer to getting another title match of his choosing.
Cole Haywood: Don't worry, someone will stop him, and I really hope it's on day 89.
David celebrates his win before we head backstage to Renee Peltier.
----
We open with Renee Peltier standing by with The Push, clad in their new “Dance Pants” t-shirts and matching Cory Hart sunglasses.
Renee Peltier: Guys tonight you get your opportunity to not only regain the AXW Tag Team Championships, but to be the first team in AXW history to do so!
Jimmy Reynolds: That’s right Renee, and let me say, we’re all about being trendsetters, just look at our stylish Cory Hart sunglasses we brought from the past here to the future, for you, the fine people of 1980-15!
Timmy McDermott: In fact, we’ve been trendsetters our whole lives! I was the first person in my school with He-Man Underoos, and let me tell you, those babies were comfortable!
The crowd laughs, as Jimmy shakes his head.
Jimmy Reynolds: Don’t you still own those?
Timmy McDermott: Um, no, Jimmy, they don’t make Underoos for men. I’m a grown man!
Jimmy Reynolds: I see, so mind explaining..THIS!
Jimmy points to a monitor on the wall where we see Timmy, dancing around in adult He-Man Underoos and his “Dance Pants” t-shirt. Timmy is kind of red, as Jimmy laughs, Renee giggling a bit herself.
Timmy McDermott: Ok, ok, fine! But they really are comfortable! Besides, they’re my new dance pants!
Jimmy Reynolds: Just because Underoos are a fancy way of saying underpants doesn’t mean they can be dance pants, Timmy.
Timmy McDermott: Says who? We’re the ones that say no such thing as too tight!
Jimmy Reynolds: Well I can’t argue with that logic, or the fact that tonight we conquer those Kingdom Cripplers and take back the gold!
Timmy McDermott: And you get to become my new royal parchment announcer guy!
Jimmy Reynolds: Sigh. Let’s go.
Jimmy walks off, as Timmy looks to follow, then stops, lowering his shades as he puts on the charm to Renee as a still shot of Timmy dancing in his Underoos is still on the monitor.
Timmy McDermott: Like what you see?
Timmy then blows her a kiss before dancing (yes dancing) off. The camera focuses back on Renee, who begins to fan herself as she watches Timmy on the monitor as the crowd laughs.
The lights dim as a laser light show begins, “Dance Pants” by The Push hits, Jimmy and Timmy emerging to a nice pop from the crowd. Timmy has a boombox over his shoulder, Jimmy dancing around and bringing the crowd to their feet. They dance towards one another and then turn straight ahead towards the ring, Jimmy slapping hands with fans and blowing kisses to the ladies as they sing along with the song. Timmy places the boombox on the outside as they turn to the crowd, waving their arms and getting the crowd behind them. Scaling turnbuckles, The Push looks fired up before leaping off and giving each other a double high five. “Dance Pants” fades out as they look ready for battle.
The lights dim and start flashing from blue to red to white as "Battle Flag" by Lo Fidelity Allstars begins to play as "The Manchester Masochist" Michael Blythe leads Ian McTavish and Connor Riordan towards ringside as none of them are focusing on anything but the task at hand as Michael Blythe calmly gives his team instructions before nodding at them as they both dart into the ring, sliding in on their stomachs before popping up and heading to adjacent turnbuckles, arms pointed skyward with fists clenched as they smirk at the fans, indifferent to their reaction as Michael Blythe stands on the apron as Connor Riordan and Ian McTavish bump fists before Connor stands on the apron talking strategy with Ian stretching in the corner awaiting his opponent.
Salvatore Pellegrino: This is your Main Event! It is a Tag Team Contest set for one fall, and is for the AXW Tag Team Championships! Introducing first, the challengers, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, at a combined weight of 395 pounds, "Jumpin'" Jimmy Reynolds, "Thunderlips" Timmy McDermott, THE PUSH!
Jimmy and Timmy both hold up two fingers, signalling they will become the first ever two-time tag team champions.
Salvatore Pellegrino: And their opponents, accompanied to the ring by "The Manchester Masochist" Michael Blythe, from the United Kingdom, at a combined weight of 407 pounds, they are the defending AXW Tag Team Champions, "The Celtic Crippling Machine" Connor Riordan, "The Aerial Argyle" Ian McTavish, THE KINGDOM CRIPPLERS!
The Cripplers raise their titles into the air before handing them to Senior Official Matt Baker.
vs. Tag Team Match
AXW Tag Team Championships
Connor Riordan starts the match with Timmy McDermott. They lock up with Connor backing Timmy to a neutral corner. Connor chops Timmy a few times before whipping him to the opposite neutral corner. Connor Runs in and Timmy gets his boot up, then climbs up and jumps off taking Connor down with an elbow to the top of his head. Timmy hooks Connor and connects with a fisherman's suplex, then tags in Jimmy as the duo connect with a double dropkick to Connor. Jimmy gets Connor up and whips him to a neutral corner, and starts a 10 count punch, only getting to 6 before Connor pushes him off. connor now gets in control hitting Jimmy with a rolling European uppercut, then a northern lights suplex. Connor brings Jimmy to the KC corner and tags in Ian. Ian McTavish enters the ring and the duo connect with a Superkick/German Suplex Combo. Ian takes Jimmy down with a butterfly suplex, then climbs to the top rope. Ian dives off looking for a crossbody but Jimmy dropkicks him in midair. Jimmy tags in Timmy who clocks Ian with a Polish Hammer. Timmy executes an arm wrench, then a double knee armbreaker. Ian rolls to the corner, holding his arm in pain, as Matt Baker comes over to check on him. With Baker distracted, Connor comes in and starts attacking Timmy. Jimmy tries entering the ring, but Baker sees him, and goes over to stop him, Jimmy trying to explain what's going on but Baker is intent on preventing him from entering. Michael Blythe climbs onto the apron, and holds Timmy's arms, allowing Connor to come in with a running rolling elbow, except Timmy manages to break free and Connor nails his own manager! Connor is in shock before Timmy throws him over the top rope, but he stays on the apron. Timmy hits a front dropkick, sending Connor off the apron into Blythe. However, Ian rolls Timmy up.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The crowd cheers loudly as Timmy kicks out at the last possible second. Ian tries to attack Timmy bu Timmy kicks him in the gut, planting him with a DDT. Timmy tags in Jimmy, as the two execute When Push Comes To Shove (Doomsday Device), The crowd chanting as Jimmy covers Ian.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Salvatore Pellegrino: Here are your winners, and the NEW AXW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, THE PUSH!
Mike Vincent: The Push get their redemption as they become the first team to ever hold the Tag Team Titles twice!
The Push celebrate their win for several minutes, going to each corner and raising the titles into the air. The lights in the arena start to flicker, and "Dance Pants" keeps cutting out, until the song turns to static, and...
All four members of The Takeover walk out onto the stage, all wearing The Takeover neoprene masks and t-shirts. They stand on the stage, from left to right: Zoey Mathews-Mitchell, wearing a black hooded vest with the hood up, Malcolm M. Mitchell, wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, Leland Alexander, wearing a black leather jacket, and Velvet Valentine, wearing a black vest. They walk down the ramp, looking on intently at the ring. Each members takes a side of the ring, and enters from each side. They surround The Push, looking at them with intent. The Push look to each member, not sure of their motive. The Push exit the circle, as the Takeover turn to watch them leave. The Push back up the ramp, as The Takeover all move toward the ramp-side ropes. Malcolm climbs onto the ropes, and pulls his mask down, wagging his finger back and forth and mouthing "Tick, tock, tick, tock..." as the show fades to black.