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XCW presents Battle Ground; (and Action Zone - Episode 144)
Topic Started: Dec 9 2017, 12:52 PM (45 Views)
Maxy
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Action Zone – Episode 144 (quick results)

Alex Windsor def. Ayesha Ray in a match taped for the Showcase
This marked Windsor’s return to the roster.

Harry Smith def. Gran Akuma w/Icarus in a match taped for the Showcase


Chris Sabin w/Alex Shelley def. Zack Ryder w/Big T
Big T attempted to break up a pin after Sabin connected with an Over Easy on Ryder, however Shelley cut him off on the outside to prevent the interference.

Toni Storm def. Tiana Ringer
Earlier in the day Storm was offered a tryout match by Karen Sato, who was running the women’s division as Kana’s not present that evening. Sato watched the bout from ringside, which Storm was victorious with an over the shoulder belly to belly piledriver on a knee. Following the bout Sato entered the ring and offered her congratulations on the win, and after giving it some thought feels Storm’s efforts were enough to warrant her a contract, which Sato has one in hand. Storm signs it without hesitation.


Yoshiko def. Two local competitors
Even though the numbers were against her and despite their efforts, Yoshiko was in fine form and had no issues with taking the opposition to school. Referee Jimmy Korderas called for the bell when Katie Lea hit the ring and nailed Yoshiko from behind with a kendo stick. Yoshiko was quick to recover and began to make her challenger regret the attack, until Lea speared Yoshiko below the belt with the kendo stick. After striking Yoshiko with the stick until there was nothing more of it to use Lea slid to the outside before returning with the ringbell and a chair. Placing the bell against the head of the falling Yoshiko, Lea struck the bell with the chair. Lea tossed the chair against Yoshiko’s back before heading backstage.


Brad Maddox def. Bo Dallas
James R. Kennedy came to ringside during this one. Kennedy has clearance to be here, as he was shown talking with Eric Bischoff earlier in the day, stating he was talking with a few potential clients, but no deals have been made yet, which he was shown speaking with The Miz, as well as Brian Kendrick. After Maddox pinned Dallas with a swinging neckbreaker Kennedy entered the ring. Kennedy called for a mic and informs Maddox that he has seen enough and is ready to introduce the first member of the new Kennedy Administration. He’s given it a lot of thought, and seeing Brad Maddox up close has made the decision a lot easier. He goes on for a little bit longer until Maddox is jumped by Nick Watts. Kennedy directs traffic until Watts plants Maddox with a ddt. Kennedy introduces Nick Watts before raising Watts’ hand. Kennedy promises to give Watts the matches that he deserves, informing him he will be in action at Battle Ground. Like Watts, he will be facing another man who feels he’s a big dog, and will be in Watts corner when he takes on The Miz, and after he takes care of the so called A-Lister, Nick Watts will start getting more matches and respect that he deserves. Watts looks interested with the news before he calls for the mic. Watts explains this is exactly why Kennedy is standing here tonight. Great minds think alike. The two shake hands before Watts raises Kennedy’s.


Beth Phoenix and Natalya def. Kris Wolf and Skyler Raye
Phoenix made Natalya do most of the work, though she got involved to make sure Natalya wouldn’t be defeated. When Phoenix tagged in she got the better of Skyler Raye after a short back and forth. After wearing down Skyler she forces her opponent to make the tag, brings Wolf in the hard way and takes her apart before finishing hear off with the glamslam.



AJ Styles and Chris Jericho def. Wade Barrett and Brian Kendrick
Both teams of challenges and champions managed to get along and keep their egos in check for the most part. Styles pinned Kendrick following a styles clash to give his team the win.





In addition to comments from champions and challengers involved in tonight’s championship matches, one match went down during the pre-show for Battle Ground. The Hunter Brothers, a team that is known on the UK indy scene, is given an opportunity to face one of the well known teams from North America in The Hardys. The chemistry between the Hunters is visible, and they picked up a near fall on one occasion as Lee Hunter came close to pinning Matt, but in the end the Hardys came out on top as Jeff Hardy finished off Jim Hunter with a swanton bomb following a twist of fate.



Jim Ross and and Don Callis welcome the viewers at home before they run down the evening’s card. Many of the title fights on the card seem to be too close to call in Don Calli’s opinion, however he feels at least one belt will change hands tonight. Speaking of championships, up first the Motor City Machine Guns challenge for the world tag team championship.

The challenger enter first and are greeted warmly by those in attendance. Ryder comes out next and once he enters the ring he calls for the mic and introduces his partner for the evening, and new co-holder of the tag titles. As Ryder is introducing his partner, Big T tries to interrupt. After attempting to ignore it a couple of times Ryder asks what the problem is, which Big T mentions he got a call earlier in the day saying the guy wasn’t going to show up. Big T adds that it’s alright because he found a replacement. Jack Swagger makes his entrance, which Ryder looks pleased with the move made by the big man.

Tag Team Championship
Zack Ryder w/ Big T and Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Colter vs Motor City Machine Guns

The choice of Swagger appears to be a good one in the early stages, however the longer the bout goes on it starts to favour the challengers. Big T attempts to distract the official so Zeb Colter can run a little interference, however referee Jimmy Korderas sees out of the corner of his eye Shelley being tripped near the ropes. Korderas orders both Big T and Colter back to the locker room. Swagger protests the call until he gets double teamed by both guns and is thrown out of the ring and into Colter on the outside. T pounds the edge of the apron in frustration before taking off. Colter and Swagger get back to their feet, but are taking back down by a flying Shelley. Meanwhile Ryder and Sabin are going at it, with Sabin appearing to have the slight advantage. Ryder manages to connect with a facebuster to slow Sabin down and turns to his corner, looking for a tag. Swagger and Colter are back to their feet, but they’ve had enough and head back up the runway. Ryder’s surprised by this and asks where they’re going. Sabin grabs Ryder from behind and delivers an atomic drop. Sabin tags Shelley before grabbing hold of Ryder again as Shelley goes upstairs. The challengers connect with the Skull and Bones. Shelley with the pin and this one’s history. The new champions gets the belts in hand before taking the celebration to the corners. The guns leave the ring with the goal, highfiving the fans as they head backstage. So far Callis’ prediction of belts changing hands has come true with the crowning of new tag team champions. How will the remaining title fights go remains to be seen.


Wade Barrett is shown backstage when William Regal approaches him. The two men shake hands and the EPW commissioner congratulates Barrett on his recent accomplishment of winning and holding every match title simultaneously. Barrett admits it wasn’t an easy task, and there were a few bumps in the road, however as we saw that wasn’t enough to stop him from completing his quest. That reminds Regal of a saying that it is more difficult to defend a championship than it is win one, let alone a handful. Regal wishes Barrett good luck against Chris Jericho tonight, and warns him that Jericho is a crafty individual.

Back to the ring for more action. The crowd gets into the theme of both champion and challenger as the Internet Championship is on the line.

Internet Championship
Sami Zayn vs Tye Dillinger

Zayn earned this match for his role in the interpromotional elimination match, while Dillinger won the title in a battle royal after Barrett vacated it to focus on defending the world title. Shaking of the hands by both men start this one off, but both men had the same idea following the break and they look up right after. After the opening minutes Zayn attempts to control the speed of the bout by quickening his pace, which at first works for him, though he goes to the well once too often as Dillinger holds on to the ropes after an irish whip, which Zayn was looking for a quick bounce back and got nothing but mat as he went for a leaping clothesline. Zayn manages to battle back after Dillinger has control for a couple of minutes or so, though Zayn can’t keep a clear advantage and it’s back and forth between the two for a decent amount of time, which the live crowd gets behind. Dillinger looks for the tye breaker, Zayn escapes and grabs hold of Dillinger and connects with a reverse sto and transitions into a koji clutch. Zayn has excellent ring positioning as Dillinger attempts to reach for the ropes but isn’t even close. Dillinger attempts to fight free, Zayn’s got a tight grip and Dillinger isn’t going anywhere. Dillinger holds on for as long as he can until he’s forced to tap out. Both Jim Ross and Don Callis give credit to Dillinger for his efforts, but Zayn was just a little bit better on this night, and that was enough for the gold to change hands.

We saw William Regal backstage earlier on, however he’s not the only known talent to the area taking in the event. EPW wrestler Mark Haskins is shown amongst the fans in seated on the floor. He appears to be enjoying the action so far.

Standing by backstage with Hutch Henries is the women’s champion Act Yasukawa. She’s set to defend her title later tonight against multiple champions. Act doesn’t like the situation to put herself in, however she’s not going to let Kana’s antics get the best of her. Hutch asks her how she plans on dealing with multiple opponents, but before she can answer she is approached by former EPW Women’s Champion Viper. Last time these two were in the same building they were on opposite sides as Viper allied herself with Mayumi Ozaki. Act hasn’t forgotten that, however she lets Viper say her piece. Viper apologizes for her actions against Act and Oedo Tai, admitting she was wrong for aiding Ozaki. Act feels that Viper’s apology is sincere and she notices Viper extending her hand. While she doesn’t mention it, if she and Yoshiko made peace, she doesn’t see a reason why she and Viper can’t do the same. While she wonders if she can trust Viper at the same level like she used to be able to, this is the first step to healing those wounds, and after a slight hesitation she shakes Viper’s hand. Afterwards Viper turns to leave, but before she can get far she has a crossing of paths with someone else on the roster, the reigning Intercontinental Champion Yoshiko. Yoshiko’s set to defend the belt against Katie Lea, however the mark Viper has made in EPW so far, and while geographically speaking this is Viper’s territory, Yoshiko’s shown dominance since leaving Japan, and coming face to face with someone who has also shown dominance, the temptation of sizing Viper up is too big to ignore. No words or actions are exchanged between the two, however both appear to be aware of what the other can do. If it wasn’t for Yoshiko reminding herself that she has somewhere to be and someone’s butt to kick, they would be there awhile. Yoshiko ends the tense standoff and continues on her way, however both announcers agree that would be one hell of a fight if it were to happen.

Elsewhere backstage Natalya is preparing for her match. Beth Phoenix is close by as Kana wants to make sure Natalya’s still the title holder, having a special opponent lined up for her, and Kana wants her investment protected since, as we all know, the Ironman Championship is defended 24/7. Blayde approaches Natalya, which Beth thinks he may be trying to get the belt off her, which Blayde says he’s not and just wants to talk. Blayde asks Natalya if she’s heard who she’s facing, which unfortunately she hasn’t. He mentions that he has an idea on who her opponent might be, though before he can give his thoughts on it Beth warns him to keep his mouth shut, unless he wants to risk not being able to reproduce. Natalya tells Blayde it’s alright and she’ll be fine, and for Beth to lighten up.


Falls Count Anywhere
Intercontinental Championship
Katie Lee vs Yoshiko

Last night on the Action Zone the challenger sent a message to the champion, literally ringing Yoshiko’s bell. Katie Lea comes to the ring, looking confident, and wielding a metal baseball bat. She’ll defiantly need it and it looks like she plans on using it, taking a few practise swings as Yoshiko makes her way down. Once Yoshiko enters Lea swings at the champion. Yoshiko stops the swing, grabbing hold of the bat. Lea looks shocked as Yoshiko’s able to pull it from her hands. Lea’s backing off as Yoshiko looks like she may want to use it. Yoshiko decides against it however and tossed the bat to the outside. Don Callis feels that might be a mistake on Yoshiko’s part was the champion tells her challenge to come at her. Lea does, but is knocked down just as quickly. Yoshiko grabs hold of Lea, looking to end it now with a powerbomb, just like she did to win the title at Banned at the Border. Lea frees herself from between Yoshiko’s legs and fire back. Yoshiko barely flinches, however Lea manages to get some distance after going for the eyes. Yoshiko shakes it off and sees Lea on the outside. She follows as the challenger is looking under the ring for something. Yoshiko grabs Lea by the hair, only to take a toolbox to the face. Yoshiko goes down, and Lea has an opportunity to weaken Yoshiko further, or leave the country as one fan suggests. Lear has hand full of some pliers and latches on to Yoshiko’s hair, looking to pull some of it out. It’s all legal as she manages to get some strands loose and taunts Yoshiko with it before picking up a socket wrench and chokes Yoshiko with it from behind. Lea holds it in place until Yoshiko drops against the railing. She lets go and knocks Yoshiko down before going for a pin. The champ kicks out a two, which Lea’s not happy with. She kicks Yoshiko in the ribs a few times before going back under the ring. This time she comes out with a table. She sets it up by the apron as Yoshiko’s desperately trying to get her wind back. Lea drags Yoshiko towards the table, however by the time they get there Yoshiko lifts Lea up and delivers an inverted atomic drop on the railing. Yoshiko needs time to get her senses back, which by the time that happens Lea fell off the railing, landing on the floor. Yoshiko sends Lea back inside the ring before noticing the table. Yoshiko takes it down, but then slides it inside the ring. Looks like she has something in mind. Yoshiko sets the table up against the corner before going for Lea. As she pulls Lea back to her feet the challenger drops to a knee and delivers a low blow. Lea thinks that may have bought her some time, but it only made Yoshiko madder. By the time Lea realizes this Yoshiko has her hands around her neck. Yoshiko lifts her up in a neckhang position and throws her against the table that’s set in the corner with a release neck hang bomb type of move. Lea bounces off it, with the table somehow surviving the collision. Lea’s not feeling all that great at the moment, meanwhile Yoshiko looks at the table before looking back at her challenger, then asking the crowd if she should do it again. The vote’s unanimous, except for Katie Lea. Yoshiko delivers a running powerbomb, and again the table shows almost no give.

Referee Amy Kanazki checks to see if there’s any fight left in Katie Lea, though Yoshiko tells the official to stand back. Lea’s almost limp as Yoshiko lifts her up again, this time Yoshiko sets up Lea for a running powerslam. This time the table breaks, much to the delight of the live crowd. Yoshiko pulls what is left of Lea out of the corner, as well as part of the table that is under her. Yoshiko with the pin, she gets the three count with ease, however she tells the ref to count to five, the official complies, Yoshiko still wins. Yoshiko calls for the mic following the bell. She looks at her challenger being assisted from the ring before glancing back at the corner where the finish went down. Yoshiko simply states “Yoshiko one, table zero.” The live crowd got a laugh out of comment as the reigning Intercontinental Champion just showed a slight lighter side, even though odds are she wouldn’t want to be shown up by a piece of wood.

Earlier tonight new tag team champions were crowned, and Hutch Henries catches up with the new champions in the locker room area. The mood is high for the Motor City Machine Guns as they display the gold for the camera. They’re prepared to take the belts into the new year and are willing to defend them against any team, any time, before he can finish he gets interrupted by Matt Hardy. Hardy congratulates the new champions, also stating he knew this day would come for them. Hardy brings up the last time the guns and the hardys met there was no conclusion due to the involvement of the friends that wear similar tights. While Hardy does not want to spoil the moment for the new champions, who rightfully earned the tag titles, he requests that the two sides meet again in the ring, this time at Season’s Beatings for the newly acquired tag team championship of the world. Shelley and Sabin talk it over for a few seconds before accepting the challenge.

James R. Kennedy is speaking with Nick Watts in the locker room area, hyping him up for his upcoming match later on tonight against The Miz. So far Kennedy is saying the right things to get Watts in the right frame of mind for the match. Kennedy’s hyping it up as an important bout to his client, and Watts looks ready action.

Speaking of being in a big match, Chris Jericho is shown in the locker room area, preparing for his title fight with Wade Barrett, when the owner of XCW approaches. Damien Maxwell came by simply to wish Jericho good luck in the match tonight. Jericho thanks the boss before asking his thoughts in the match, because for the first time in a while it seems like Jericho is entering a championship match as the underdog, and he’s wondering if Damien feels the same. Damien does admit that Barrett has the home field advantage, and as we know Barrett also holds the champion’s advantage, and given how things ended up for Barrett after Banned at the Border ended it does seem fair to say on paper that anyone not named Wade Barrett would be seen the underdog in Jericho’s situation. On the other side of the coin this marks Barrett’s first major world title defence, which Jericho’s been there numerous times. Even though Barrett has more momentum on his side, Damien feels that Jericho experience in this situation evens things out. The boss has a feeling this will be a physical one. He then leaves to allow Jericho to finish his preperations.

Ironman Championship
Natalya vs ?

With Natalya being the defending Ironman Champion, Kana had control on who Natalya would defend against. Karen Sato was asked during the pre-show who the challenger would be, but no clear answer was given. After Natalya made her entrance her opponent was introduced as Dirt by Tonight, We Ride begins to play over the arena speakers. Kana and her office must have made some sort of deal as her challenger makes his way to the ring, all 264 pounds of the man known as Strangler Davis. Both announcers are surprised by this, though Jim Ross feels it’s unfair for Natalya to have to defend against someone not on the XCW roster. Don Callis disagrees, mentioning Natalya should have known anything’s possible when it comes to the Ironman title. Referee Chris Truax calls for the bell to start this one, and if the general thought if Natalya’s going down she feels that she might as well go down fighting and strikes first. It has almost no effect. Natalya goes off the ropes, hoping some extra momentum might be enough to do something. Davis catches her as she comes off and delivers a sidewalk slam. Davis assists Natalya back to her feet before placing her over the shoulder. Heading towards the corner he drops her on the top turnbuckle. Natalya’s not feeling good right about now as she turns around, and with her back against the corner Davis runs in and almost takes her head off with a hard corner clothesline. Natalya falls after impact and it looks like Davis can end this any time he wants. He sizes Natalya up, who takes a fair bit of time getting back to her feet, but when she does so Davis gets on her quickly and applies the Stanglehold. There’s no getting out of this one and Natalya’s forced to tap out. After getting the belt in hand he tells the referee to put it around his waist. As Truax is about to do so another theme that the locals know very well begins to play. Strangler Davis looks at the runway and out comes Jimmy Havoc. Don Callis demands to know who let that freak in the building. Davis doesn’t want any of this and he quickly exits the ring and enters the crowd to make a getaway. The fans encourage him to follow and he does so.


Derek Wylde vs Harry Smith
Both men shook hands at the start of this one. The tale of the tape favours mostly Smith, which the only thing Wylde tops Smith in is age, though their in-ring experience is only off by a couple of years in Smith’s favour. Don Callis brings up with 2017 winding down everyone on the roster should start thinking of Survival in January and building momentum now. As the match progresses, which neither man can get a clear advantage, though Smith is seen as the bigger aggressor, Lana makes her way ringside. After watching for a few minutes Lana gets up on the apron, getting the attention of referee Eddington James. Smith connects with the bulldog bomb and that appears to be enough to put Wylde away, however Lana has the referee’s attention. Smith looks like he might go interrupt the conversation Lana’s having with the official, however he gets taken down with a machka kick to the back of the head from Rusev. Rusev turns Smith over before pulling Wylde on top of him. Rusev leaves the ring, and after he touches down on the floor Lana does the same. The referee turns his attention back to the action and sees Smith being pinned. Smith is unable to kick out, Wylde wins, though give the assist to Rusev. Both Jim Ross and Don Callis feel Wylde was aware of what happened as Wylde has is arm raised by the referee.


Cameras catch up with Strangler Davis backstage as he’s continuing to evade Jimmy Havoc. Havoc catches up to Davis decides to stop running dares Havoc to come get some. Before either man can lay a finger on each other, Heath Slater rushes in and strikes Davis with Sweetness. Referee Eddington James is present and makes the count as Slater goes for the pin. Davis can’t kickout in time, Slater wins the Ironman title. Slater’s in his street clothes as he grabs hold of the Ironman belt and takes off. Havoc looks down at Davis with a grin before he takes off.



Gauntlet Match
Women’s Championship
Act Yasukawa vs Bobbi Tyler, Solo Darling, Charlotte, Emma Matthews

Not much is known of Act’s first opponent, though Act was determined to make short world of her. The champ only needed a couple of a minutes to do so, finishing her off with an Oklahoma Stampede. Even though Act got through Tyler with ease, she still has more to go. Solo Darling is next to come out, looking very energetic as she hits the ring. While she lasts longer than who came before her, as well as got in some offence, she still finds herself on the losing end, verbally submitting to a stretch muffler with the added arm trap. The difficulty gets raised as Charlotte’s her next opponent. It’s not secret that Charlotte wants the gold. The action spills to the outside, and goes up the runway at one point, which Referee Justin Kronan opts to follow the action instead of putting a count on, which both announcers agree with the leniency shown there. Charlotte runs risk of being disqualified as she makes use of the stage, introducing Act to the side of the entryway. Charlotte picks up Act and looks to drag her back to the ring, however Act still has some fight left in her and strikes Charlotte until she’s backed up towards the edge of the stage. Charlotte manages to keep herself from going over the edge and strikes Act in the mid-section before throwing her down the runway. Close call for the challenger there, but she regained control and gets back on the champion ringside. The official orders her back in the ring, which she complies, but not before smashing Act’s face against the ring post. Charlotte sends Act in first before following. Charlotte goes for the pin, two count only. Charlotte doesn’t agree with the count, but stays on her Act, going for the leg, looking to wear Act down further with a spinning toe hold before dropping the knee on the leg. Charlotte does this a couple of more times before going for the figure four. Act tries to fight if off, but Charlotte manages to get it applied. Charlotte shows no signs of letting go, and Act is unable to turn it around. Act has to be careful not to be pinned as twice she has to pull her shoulder off the canvas at a two count. The fans rally behind Act as she still has some fight left in her, thought the longer she’s in the figure four, the more damage is being done. To Charlotte’s disbelieve she manages to reverse the hold, though Charlotte has good ring awareness and quickly is able to maneuver towards the ropes to get a break. Charlotte’s quick to get back on Act after the break and delivers a back suplex. Charlotte’s still in control as she pulls the champion up and leans her against the corner, delivering a hard chop to the chest. Charlotte doesn’t stop at just one, she gets a few out before being warned by the referee to back away from the corner. Instead of doing that Charlotte steps through the ropes and goes upstairs. She has something in mind, however it seems that the chops woke Act up a bit and when Charlotte gets to the top Act is able to grab hold of her and connect with a michinoku driver. Act falls on top of Charlotte for the cover, that’s enough to get a three count from the referee and Charlotte’s eliminated. Act struggles to regain her footing following the pin as Charlotte took a lot out of her in that round. A soon as she gets back to her feet Emma Matthews hits the ring. Act takes a swing, Matthews avoids the contact and counters with a schoolboy, taking Act down before she can turn around. Matthews holds onto the tights for good measure and Matthews gets the three count. Matthews gets the championship belt in her hands and Chuck Taylor enters the ring to join the celebration, but the celebration is cut short as Kana makes her way down, and she’s dressed to compete. Karen Sato’s with her, and she has a briefcase in hand. Sato calls for the mic and congratulates Matthews on defeating Act, however this is one problem. If Matthews failed there would have been one more opponent for Act to face, and Kana as we can see it looks like Kana got dressed to wrestle for no reason now. However they have an idea to make sure everyone in this ring goes home happy. If Matthews agrees to an impromptu title defence right here right now, Sato opens the briefcase and informs her that her willingness to cooperate will earn her $25000. Chuck Taylor looks at the money to make sure its legit. Everything seems in order to him and after a short discussion between Matthews and Taylor, Matthews accepts the offer. The referee from the recent match is still present and Sato demands the bell to sound. Matthews lays down, Kana pins her and wins the championship. Sato hands the briefcase over to Chuck Taylor and he and Matthews leave with the money. This doesn’t sit well with the live crowd. Kana doesn’t care what the people as she gets the belt strapped around her waist before getting her hand raised by the referee. There’s nothing that the people can do about it according to Sato, however someone in crowd decides to try just that and manages to get in the ring and knocks Kana down from behind. Kana’s attacker is easily identifiable at takes only seconds for the fans in attendance and those watching at to see that Trish Stratus has seen and heard enough. Sato calls for security and it doesn’t take them long to pull Trish off the new women’s champion. Jim Ross and Don Callis aren’t sure of what to make of the situation, not knowing Trish was even here. Sato calls for Trish’s removal from the building.

Zack Ryder and Big T are shown leaving the arena. Ryder lost the tag team gold earlier in the evening and he looks disappointed by the outcome. Before they get to the doors they are stopped by Matt Hardy. Ryder asks if Hardy’s here to rub in the fact that Ryder’s no longer the tag team champion. Hardy denies that is his intent, however he feels there was no doubt that the Machine Guns from the Motor City would be victorious. He suggests to Ryder this will allow Ryder to return to his true calling. Ryder asks what Hardy means, to which Hardy tells Ryder to look behind him. Ryder turns to see Heath Slater leaving the arena, which Ryder mentions it’s just Heath Slater. Big T doesn’t seem to get it either. Hardy gets the attention one a member of the backstage crew that was near the doors that Slater went out of. Hardy asks what Slater had in his possession when he left the building just now. The crew member replies that Slater just had a bag with him, though a few seconds later adds that he also had the Ironman title with him. Slater and Big T hear this and they understand what Hardy meant. Ryder thanks Hardy for the talk before giving chase to Slater.


Cameras catch up with Trish Stratus as she’s being escorted out of the building. She tells security to keep their hands to themselves, willing to leave on her own. Before they can get to an exit Eric Bischoff catches up. He tells the security crew to hold up as he wants to hear what happened. Trish explains she’s seen how Kana’s ran things since winning the Queen of the Ring Tournament earlier in the year. A number of decisions she didn’t agree with, but was willing to let slid. However seeing Kana literally buy the women’s championship, as someone who has set new standards for women’s wrestling this does not sit well with her. Trish states this was the ultimate slap in the face and she will not allow Kana to get away with disrespecting her, and the image of the women’s division she helped create. Bischoff understands how Trish feels, but reminds her it looks bad to come out of the stands and attack a wrestler. As Bischoff’s debating on whether or not to tell security to stand down Kana and Karen Sato catch up. Bischoff attempts to reason with those who run the women’s division, while security holds Trish back, who looks like she wants to rip Kana’s head off. Kana taunts Trish in Japanese while Sato tells security to take that dog out of here. Bischoff’s hands appear to be tied, however someone tells them to hold it. XCW’s owner Damien Maxwell comes into view. Knowing some Japanese himself he tells Kana, which Sato translates to Bischoff and the security team that he saw what went down in the ring, and while he agrees with what Trish said, at first he was debating on if he should let it slide and see how things play out, however since Kana doesn’t know when to shut her mouth she has five minutes to take her championship leaves the building. Damien gestures to security to get Kana and Sato out of here. The duo reluctantly leave, and they don’t look happy with what just happened. When they’re out of sight Damien turns to Trish and asks her how he can make it up to her. Trish states she wants retribution, not just for herself, but for everyone that corrupt power hungry abusing bitch has wronged. Trish adds that this is personal. Damien and Bischoff talk over what they should do. The thought of stripping Kana of her championship, crown and powers as the head of the women’s division is thought of, but Damien knows Trish better than Bischoff does when it comes to her XCW career. Both men agree however, as does Trish, that Trish deserves a chance to get her hands on Kana, and Kana has deserves a chance to answer to the charges of corruption. Bischoff suggests that at Season’s Beatings Trish Stratus and Kana go at it, and in the interest of fairness both of them will meet in the ring next week on the Action Zone, and the terms of the match will be decided then. That sounds fine to Trish. It is confirmed that it will be Bischoff who will make the official decision, feeling Bischoff’s judgement will be fair. Damien does inform Trish however she is to leave Kana and Karen alone for the time being.

Nick Watts w/James R. Kennedy vs The Miz
Almost instantly upon the announcement of Kennedy and Watts agreeing to a business relationship do things appear to be improving for Watts as Kennedy signed a match between his new client and The Miz. While Miz’s comeback has had some bumps, he’s more than likely shaken of the losing streak that has haunted him for a good portion of the year. In the opening minutes of the bout the Miz looks to get in Watts head, however after a short unofficial timeout on the outside Kennedy manages to get Watts back in the right frame of mind. Kennedy made a bigger difference in the bout later on as The Miz connected with a reality check and went to pin Watts near the ropes. Kennedy managed to slide Watt’s foot under the bottom rope and the referee noticed the foot at the last possible second and stopped the count. Miz confronted Watts about it, stepping through the ropes and accused Kennedy of sticking his nose in Miz’s business. Kennedy denies involvement, which them going back and forth gives Watts time to recover. Watts sees the referee attempting to get Miz to back away from Kennedy, and Watts kicks the middle rope, which causes the rope to catch Miz below the belt. Watts positions Miz’s feet on the middle rope before planting him with a rope hung ddt. Watts gets all of it and pulls Miz away from the ropes before going for the cover. Hook of the leg and Watts wins. Kennedy was the difference on this nice, which Don Callis mentions having a smart man in your corner can make all the difference in the world.

Hutch Henries catches up with Harry Smith backstage, who was defeated by Derek Wylde earlier tonight. However what the record books won’t show is the involvement of Rusev. Smith admits that the timing of this stings more so than it would on your typical night as England has always been seen as a second home to him given the fact that his bloodline comes from him. If Rusev wants to make some kind of statement he picked the wrong dog to mess with. It’s clear by Smith’s tone that he will retaliate and that Rusev better be ready.

Still to come later tonight Chris Jericho challenges Wade Barrett for the world heavyweight title. He’s backstage with his opponent, and referee Jimmy Korderas. Korderas gives the last minute instructions that are usually reserved for the locker room, opting to give it to both men at the same time on neutral ground. There’s no question from either side. Jericho and Barrett are ready for battle, however there’s still one more contest to go down before they step through the ropes.

During the pre-show we heard from both champion and challenger for the upcoming Canadian National Championship match. A highlight package airs which features moments from both competitors’ careers. Styles’ success spans across the globe and is no stranger to high profile matches, most notably being a former holder of the NWA World Heavyweight title. Kendrick’s mostly known for his success XCW’s tag team division, however he does have a single reign of the old Cruiserweight title to his name when it was active. With winning the Canadian National title Kendrick looks to silence is doubters that he can’t make it to the big time on his own. Capturing the gold was not easy, and it almost left with AJ Styles on that night. Tonight’s a different ball game as it’s not a matter of simply sending your opponent over the top rope. Styles already has a pinfall win over the champion, coming last night in tag action, giving the challenger momentum coming into tonight. The champ’s never shown signs of backing down however. The champ with a plan defends against the phenomenal challenger.

Canadian National Championship
AJ Styles vs Brian Kendrick

Referee Eddington James runs a tight ship in this one, which the live crowd doesn’t approve of, however Don Callis backs up the official, stating if Styles wants to leave with the title he should do so by the book. Styles makes a hot comeback in the later stages of the bout and after stringing together a few high risk moves Styles moves to the apron and springs off the top rope, looking to connect with a superman punch. Kendrick ducks and Styles takes out the referee. Styles didn’t intend for the ref to be the target and he goes to check on him. With his attention turned Kendrick grabs hold of Styles from behind and connects with a Jericho-style bulldog. Kendrick leaves the ring and grabs hold of the champion belt. He returns to the ring with it and sizes up his challenger. Styles gets back to his feet and Kendricks looks to strike. Styles ducks the belt shot and boots Kendrick in the mid-section Styles looks for the styles clash, Kendrick escapes only to be kicked in the same spot. Kendrick drops the belt and Styles sets up Kendrick for and connects with the styles clash. Styles shakes the referee before going for the pin. Eddington James shakes the cobwebs loose as he moves into position to make the count. We have one…we have two…we have a stop in the count. The ref sees something that doesn’t look right to him and he calls for the bell before waving in the ring announcer. Kendrick didn’t kickout and Styles isn’t sure what’s going on. The fans soon get the decision, and it’s not a popular one as Eddington James has disqualified AJ Styles. Styles wants an explanation. The camera picks up the official telling Styles that he saw the belt underneath Kendrick during the pin, which the fact that Kendrick was busted open from the belt shot is more of a giveaway that Styles used the belt. Jim Ross doesn’t agree with the call stating that the official shouldn’t call what he didn’t see, while Don Callis applauds the official as the evidence was right there in front of the official and he noticed it in time. Styles isn’t happy camper and either is the live crowd, but the decision is official.

Speaking of not being a happy camper, Tye Dillinger is shown leaving the arena. Sami Zayn is as well, but is coming from another direction, and the two men cross paths. Dillinger looks disappointed in the result from earlier. Zayn isn’t one to rub it in as he tells Dillinger that it was a close one. William Regal is close by and decides to weigh in on the subject. He tells both men he saw the match and he liked what he saw from both of them. He tells Zayn that he earned the win tonight, and tells Dillinger to keep his head up. He fought well and has nothing to be ashamed of. Dillinger thanks Regal for the comments and congratulates Zayn before continuing on his way.

Up next Wade Barrett defends the championship he won a month ago, which capped off his quest to hold all the gold at once. Footage of his journey is shown, both the ups and downs of the run. His challenger has been in his shoes before as defending champion, though it has been some time since Jericho has held the top belt. Could tonight be the night Jericho returns to the top of the mountain, or will it be bad news for Y2J and Barrett continues his dominance.

World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho vs Wade Barrett

Jimmy Korderas is assigned to this contest. Having given the last minute instructions backstage no time is wasted after both men make their entrance. The majority of the live crowd backs Barrett, but the number of Jericho supporters are loud and proud as a “Let’s go Barrett, Y2J” back and forth chant breaks out as the bell sounds to start this one off. Both men looked to end it not long after the opening minutes as Barrett went for the bull hammer after connecting with a suplex that kept Jericho down for a couple of seconds longer than usual. Jericho avoided the contact, which Don Callis claims it wasn’t that difficult to see the move coming as the fans called out the set up as Barrett was winding up, with the woooooooh that usually comes from the uk fans. Jericho took Barrett down and went for the walls of Jericho, however Barrett was able to prevent Jericho from getting the move applied. Despite Jericho having a noticeable fan base here, he fought more a cocky heel style, playing to Barrett having home court. That lead to Barrett getting a couple of opportunities that he wouldn’t normally have gotten, though Jericho used that to keep control on his side for a good chunk of the bout. After sending Barrett under the ropes and back inside the ring after Jericho introduced Barrett to the ring post, Barrett attempts to get some distance, backing off after kicking out of Jericho’s bulldog-lionsault combination. Jericho isn’t having any of it and tells Barrett to come at him. Before Barrett can react a fan enters the ring and manages to jump on Jericho. The referee gets knocked down by the individual as security quickly enters to pull the fan off of Jericho. The hood that the fan was wearing comes off and the person is identified as Kenny Omega. Jericho’s fighting back. Security gets in between them and Omega is dragged from the ring. Omega tries to get free but that’s not happening. Jericho’s telling security to let Omega go, but Omega’s outta here. Barrett grabs Jericho from behind and pulls him into a bull hammer. Jericho drops as Barrett got all of it. Barrett with the cover, Jericho can’t answer the count, Barrett wins. Controversial ending to this one both announcers agree, however Don Callis puts over Barrett being aware that there was no bell and the match was still going on. Barrett poses with the championship belt up high in one of the corners and the home country crowd cheers him on as the show comes to a close.
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- Very happy that The Guns are the new tag champs. Good to see a proper team back at the top of the division. Ryder was never going to survive without Barrett as his partner.

- Solid win for Sami Zayn and his stock continues to rise. He showed great ring awareness in the manner in which he defeated Tye Dillinger. A deserving Internet Champion.

- Yoshiko is proving dominant as the Intercontinental Champion. I am wondering who is next in contention. Maybe someone taking a step down to prove themselves again?

- Got a kick out of seeing Strangler Davis and Jimmy Havoc popping up. Unfortunately the EPW wrestlers didn't leave with the gold but was good to see them get involved. :)

- Styles/Kendrick would have been a sure fire show stealer. Was a shame it went to a DQ finish. My only hope is that we are going to get a rematch at a later date which I am sure will be the case.

- Controversial win for Wade Barrett. I was sure he would pick up the clean win in his home country. The potential Jericho vs. Omega feud makes up for it though. Hope you give that a long build.
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