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EPW Live #83; Live from London
Topic Started: Jan 16 2018, 08:03 AM (17 Views)
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RELOADED MATCH #1: Pollyanna Peppers defeated Nikki Cross via pinfall with the Vertebreaker. After the bell, the winner was jumped by Bea Priestley and The Demonic Sisterhood soon got together to drop her with the Silent Nightmare.

RELOADED MATCH #2: Timothy Thatcher defeated Chris Brookes (with Kid Lykos) via submission after blasting him with a dangerous looking headbutt and then applying the Thatcher Stretch to force the eventual tap out.

RELOADED MATCH #3: Tyler Bate defeated Jimmy Havoc via pinfall after he ducked an attempt at the Acid Rainmaker before countering in to the Tyler Driver '97 for the three count. The two men ended up shaking hands to close the show.

EPW Live #83

Once Reloaded finishes, a video recap of last week's episode of Live airs showing Mark Haskins invading the main event between Marty Scurll and Travis Banks launching The Villain out of the ring before blasting The Kiwi Buzzsaw with his own briefcase. We also saw William Regal announce Will Ospreay vs. Pete Dunne for EPW Live #85: London Brawling, Rampage Brown defend his EPW British Hardcore Championship, Dahlia Black accept Jinny Couture's challenge for a shot at her gold, Nixon Newell complain to the commissioner about her current status in the women's division, RJ Singh make his return to the ring with a controversial victory over the struggling TK Cooper and The Alpha Bastards defeated The Grizzled Young Veterans in tag team action. The tour of London rolls on as this week's show takes place in the historic York Hall. Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuinness and Joe Hendry are on hand to welcome us and run down the scheduled card; Jinny Couture vs. Laura Di Matteo, The Glaswegian Assembly vs. The Alpha Bastards in a #1 Contender's Match and Pete Dunne takes on former British Strong Style associate Trent Seven in a grudge match.

Travis Banks has requested some time in the ring and makes his way down to the ring before the in-ring action kicks off. The Kiwi Buzzsaw has a microphone and expresses his frustration at Mark Haskins for not just costing him his match last week but also blasting him in the head with his very own briefcase. He then shows us a dent in the side of the briefcase where it hit the side of his skull. Banks informs us that he has been feeling the effects all week however he demands the commissioner give him a match against The Hellbent Anti-Hero right here tonight. 'One True Villain' by Hot Tag Media Works blares across the speakers to signify the arrival of Marty Scurll. This was not who Travis asked for. The inaugural EPW British National Champion joins his colleague in the ring before being handed a microphone himself. He firstly reminds The Kiwi Buzzsaw that he isn't the only man with a score to settle with Haskins. The rule-breaking fan favourite wants a match first. Marty isn't willing to wait either. As the two men square off, 'Purple City' by Joker & Ginz is heard over the speakers. Both Banks and Scurll turn their attention to Mark Haskins who walks down to the middle of the ramp with his own microphone in hand. Vicky Haskins stands beside him with her trademark evil grin on her face. The Hellbent Anti-Hero tells his newfound rivals that he won't be accepting either one of their challenges because neither of them are worthy of sharing the squared circle with him. This statement receives boos from the fans in attendance. After they hurl insults his way, 'Regality' by Jim Johnston plays to stop him in his tracks. William Regal appears on the stage to a resounding chant of his name. The commissioner reminds Haskins that it is him who makes the matches around here and he is fed up of The Hellbent Anti-Hero's actions over the past several weeks. He then books our main event for the evening; Marty Scurll vs. Travis Banks vs. Mark Haskins in a Triangle Match. Everyone approves bar Haskins. He'll have to deal with it though. It's Regal's way or the highway.

Pete Dunne vs. Trent Seven
This is a grudge match worthy of any main event in the country. The competition is so hot in the company right now that it is kicking off tonight's episode in a big way. Trent Seven is afforded a great reaction from the crowd as he makes his way down the aisle whilst taking time to high-five the fans who paid extra for their front row seats. Pete Dunne is looking to get down to business though and storms down the aisle to immediately blast his former ally with a Running Forearm Smash. He follows up with some mounted elbows to the jaw until the referee pulls him back. The Bruiserweight still has his eye on his opponent whilst Steve Lynskey orders him to show some decorum. As Seven tries to recover in the corner, Dunne approaches him and face washes him several times. He then repeatedly stomps on him before turning and yelling at the booing cockney fans. They don't like him one bit. The former EPW British National Champion doesn't care though. He attempts a Rolling Release Suplex in the middle of the ring. The Bombardier of Battery manages to land on his feet. Trent turns the tables with a Clothesline and follows up with a Hip Toss, a Leg Drop and a Running European Uppercut in the corner. The brawler from Birmingham takes in the cheers from the crowd. He then executes a Jackhammer that Bill Goldberg would be proud of for a near fall. As he tries to stay in control with some mat-based offence, the commentary team explain the storied history between the two. Dunne tries to fight back however is dragged back down to the mat and nailed with a Running Knee Drop for a two count. The two competitors find their feet and start exchanging overhand chops. You can hear the sound of hand meeting skin across the venue. Trent Seven teases a Piledriver. Pete Dunne powers out with a Back Body Drop before swinging the momentum in his favour by bending the fingers of his opponent in nasty fashion. He then proceeds to repeatedly stomp on the hand to do further damage to it. Whilst Seven falls to one knee clutching his hand in agony, The Bruiserweight caves his skull in with several shoot kicks to the skull followed by a Running Superkick. He then finally pulls off the Rolling Release Suplex he attempted earlier and makes the cover. The official counts two. This only fuels the dangerous antagonist. The former champ executes his finishing move; the Bitter End. Trent Seven hits the canvas with a thud. The leg is hooked. The three count is made. We have ourselves a winner and that man is Pete Dunne. As his arm is raised in victory, he is joined in the ring by our newest member of the broadcast team Jennifer Louise for an interview. The reluctant heel is asked about his upcoming match with Will Ospreay. He immediately claims that The Aerial Assassin made a big mistake messing with him. The Bruiserweight then says that if everybody thinks that him holding this company hostage and tearing it apart was bad then you haven't seen anything yet. Dunne barges past the interviewer and leaves with a scowl on his face.

As we return from a break, 'C'est La Vie' by Bewitched is heard over the speakers. We haven't heard the song in months and out skips Nixon Newell with a smile on her face. The inaugural EPW British Women's Champion also wearing her original attire as a throwback to her early days as the innocent girl-next-door persona. Jim Smallman passes her the microphone but the crowd don't quite know how to react. She reminds us of the segment last week when William Regal told her that the reason she isn't respected by her peers any more is because of her dramatic change in attitude after losing the title. Newell then asks the crowd if this is what they want to see. Once again, they don't quite know how to react. Nigel McGuinness thinks that this is a desperate call for attention. She then takes a turn and calls the fans fickle. Nixon refuses to come out here like some gormless infant, skipping around and making out that hard work is going to get her to the top. All hard work did was see her lose her EPW British Women's Championship and then was forced to watch from the sidelines whilst other less deserving women leap-frogged over her. The Welsh Destroyer thinks it is about time she beat the respect out of the rest of the women's division if they're not going to give it to her. Whilst she reminds us of her past accomplishments, security makes their way down to escort her from the ring. Nixon Newell is then forced out and tries to struggle away. It appears that our first champion of the modern era really has hit rock bottom.

Jinny Couture vs. Laura Di Matteo
There has always been a rivalry bubbling between these two ever since they both debuted against one another all the way back at EPW Live #17 in the inaugural title tournament. Jinny Couture has bagged herself an EPW British Women's Championship match in two weeks against Dahlia Black. The reigning champion makes her way down to the broadcast table to watch this one close up. The #1 contender is the first to make her way down the aisle and she has a few choice words for the champion before entering the ring. The two have a brief stand-off however Jessika Carr stands between them to ensure nothing physical goes down. Laura Di Matteo is welcomed to the ring with cheers from the London. The Italian underdog may not be from this country however she now resides from just up the road from York Hall. The match begins with some 50/50 chain wrestling. Eventually, Couture takes control and locks on an Abdominal Stretch. The Resident Fashionista then pulls her opponent up to deliver a Pumphandle Drop. She then follows up with a Running Knee Drop for the early two count. After questioning the official on the speed of the count, Jinny pulls Di Matteo up for a Running Powerslam. The Italian underdog escapes and runs the ropes to pull off a Headscissors Takedown. The #1 contender backs up in to the corner before being clipped with a Running Corner Clothesline. As she staggers out from the corner, Laura Di Matteo hops up to the second rope and executes a Diving Crossbody for a two count of her own. The high-flyer from Italy attempts the Unprettier. Jinny powers out though to blast her opponent with a Big Boot on the rebound. The arrogant West End heel points at the champion to tell her that is exactly what she will be getting when the two meet in a 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match. Dahlia Black expresses that she cannot wait to teach Couture a lesson and defend her title for the very first time. Meanwhile in the ring, The Resident Fashionista stalks her prey as she climbs to her feet. She then drops her with her finishing Sitout Facebuster; the Fashion Statement. The cover is made. Jessika Carr counts and reaches three. Jinny Couture picks up a victory. Her streak against Laura Di Matteo continues. The arm is raised however the #1 contender is more concerned about rubbing it in the face of the champion. Dahlia Black pulls off her headset, stands up and raises her gold above her head. Tensions between the two look to be at an all-time high. Will they be able to wait two weeks before coming to blows? A couple of extra referees come down to make sure nothing goes down this evening.

TK Cooper is sat in the back watching the show on a monitor when he is approached by RJ Singh. The Bollywood Dream is quick to remind the New Zealand native of how he beat him last week before asking him what it is like to be the weak link in The South Pacific Power Trip. TK slowly stands up to go face-to-face with his rival. He then questions how Singh can stand there and boast about his victory when they both know he wouldn't have beaten him if it wasn't for the Low Blow behind the referee's back. Cooper then challenges him to a rematch next week. RJ has a think. The wiley heel begins to laugh before rejecting any kind of match claiming that it is time for him to move on to bigger and better things in English Pro Wrestling. Apparently it is only a matter of time before The Bollywood Dream has title gold around his waist and TK Cooper will be just a mere spec in his wing mirror because everybody knows that 'Singh is King!' The former backstage interviewer slowly walks away whilst Cooper is left to ponder what is next for him.

#1 Contender's Match
The Glaswegian Assembly vs. The Alpha Bastards

This will be a clash of the titans as these four heavyweights have really been tearing apart the tag team division as of late. The Glaswegian Assembly came very close to being crowned the new EPW British Tag Team Champions however only lost due to foul play by the reigning champions. The Alpha Bastards looked a force to be reckoned with as they bulldozed through The Grizzled Young Veterans last week and demanded to be next in line for a title match. As the teams make their way down the aisle, we see The Anti-Fun Police watching from the locker room. Chief Deputy Dunne and Ryan Smile won't be looking forward to defending their belts either one of these teams. The match begins with Joe Coffey and Iestyn Rees locking up in a feat of strength. It soon escalates in the trading of some holds which ends up seeing The Iron Man rolling The Alpha Male in to a Boston Crab. Rees powers out. He scores a couple of Clotheslines and a Back Suplex before tagging out to his partner. Dave Mastiff chops Coffey down to size in the corner. He tries to follow up with a Running Corner Splash but his opponent avoids the move and tags out. Wolfgang charges in. The Scottish heavyweight delivers some knees to the mid-section of the 300lbs+ monster. After dropping him with a Running Neckbreaker, he climbs to the second rope and pulls off a Diving Moonsault for a near fall. Iestyn Rees broke the fall. Joe Coffey runs in to send both himself and The Alpha Male over the ropes with a Clothesline. The Regulator continues to beat down on The Bastard From The Black Country in the ring. He pulls off a Sidewalk Slam and a Running Leg Drop for another near fall. Mastiff proves to be resilient. He soon makes a comeback by sending his opponent in to the canvas with a Running Powerslam. Meanwhile, Iestyn Rees throws Joe Coffey in to the steel steps at ringside to settle their physical dispute. He soon steps back up to the apron and is tagged in. The Alpha Male immediately shows his strength by executing the Sidewinder Suplex on Wolfgang. He hooks the leg. The three is made. The Alpha Bastards score the win and are announced as the #1 contenders to the EPW British Tag Team Championships. That was a hard-hitting heavyweight contest between the two most powerful duos in the tag team division. Dave Mastiff and Iestyn Rees sure are a threat. We cut back to an image of The Anti-Fun Police watching from the locker room. They don't exactly look confident.

Jennifer Louise is standing by outside of the office of William Regal. It looks as though she is about to get an interview with the commissioner however she is stopped in her tracks by Robbie Brookside and Dave Finlay. They both have black leather jackets on. The Belfast Bruiser informs the backstage interviewer that the boss is sick and tired of people just walking in to his office uninvited and he has enlisted the help of them to finally give him the privacy he needs to do his job. The Wildcat then pipes up to tell 'the blonde haired bimbo' to move along. They remain at the door to stop any more intruders.

Triangle Match
Marty Scurll vs. Mark Haskins (with Vicky Haskins) vs. Travis Banks

As Travis Banks makes his way down to the ring first, the camera zooms in on the dent on his briefcase as he proudly holds it high once he reaches the turnbuckles. The Kiwi Buzzsaw has his eye on Mark Haskins after he attacked him after the bell at the conclusion of last week's episode. Marty Scurll enters to a great reaction from the London fans. The Villain will be targetting The Hellbent Anti-Hero too after he cheap shotted him to cause the DQ during last week's main event. The former EPW British National Champion also has a title shot in sight if he can continue his winning streak for just two more weeks. This is the second time this evening these two have shared the ring and you can sense a small amount of tension between them. They exchange words before the music of Mark Haskins blares of the arena speakers. He eventually appears through the curtain to slowly saunter down the aisle with Vicky Haskins beside him. Once he steps in to the ring, both of his opponents attack him. Marty and Travis may not be the best of friends however they unite with the intention of beating down their mutual enemy. Haskins falls victim to several shoot kicks whilst on his knees. He tries to fight back. Banks pulls off a Running High Knee and Scurll then delivers a Pumphandle Neckbreaker to the opportunistic heel. As Haskins rolls out to safety, The Kiwi Buzzsaw teases a Tope Suicida. He runs the ropes but is blasted with a Rope-Assisted Enzuiguri by The Villain. The wiley Cambridge native blasts his opponent with the Just Kidding Superkick for the first two count. He beats down on Banks in the ring whilst The Hellbent Anti-Hero decides to hide on the outside. Marty bends the finds of the Battle For The Briefcase winner in the middle of the ring. He goes to stomp on them but Travis quickly moves his hand and then blasts his opponent in the face with a Dropkick. The Kiwi Buzzsaw follows up with a Bridging German Suplex. Mark Haskins quickly rushes in to break it at two. While Scurll rolls to one side, Haskins begins to reign down on his enemy with several rights and lefts. The all-rounder from Oxford delivers a Leg Lariat, a Running Elbow Drop and a Pendulum Backbreaker transitioned in to a Backbreaker Hold. Joe Hendry comments that it appears he is targeting the back with a view to lock on the Low Sharpshooter. This proves right when Haskins proceeds to repeatedly stomp on the back of his arch-rival. As he turns around to brag to the fans, he is clocked with a Front Missile Dropkick by The Villain. Marty is back up. He snaps Haskins' fingers one by one and then drops him with a Falcon Arrow. Travis Banks has slowly climbed to his feet. The Kiwi Buzzsaw nails Scurll with a Pop-Up European Uppercut and then quickly nails him with his signature move; the Kiwi Crusher. He hooks the leg. The referee counts. The Villain just kicks out before three. That was so close. As Marty finds his feet, Banks shoves him at the ropes with the Spinning Torture Rack Slam in mind. He lifts him but Haskins rushes in to knock both men down before it can be executed. The Hellbent Anti-Hero executes a Bridging Tiger Suplex to the Kiwi Buzzsaw for a near fall. He then tries to lock on his finishing hold; the Low Sharpshooter. As he turns his opponent around, his other adversary drops him with the Tornado DDT which is transitioned in to the Crossface Chickenwing. The Villain has it locked on. Travis Banks is still down. Mark Haskins has nowhere to go and is eventually forced to tap out. Marty Scurll wins via submission. His arm is raised after releasing the hold. He is just one victory away from securing himself a title match at EPW Live #85: London Brawling. The Villain leaves up the ramp with a grin on his face. Both of his opponents are slowly finding their feet in the ring. The show closes with Haskins and Banks going nose-to-nose in the middle of the ring. The war between these two seems far from over.
Edited by UK-Joe, Jan 16 2018, 08:04 AM.
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Dunne/Seven would have been a fitting main, but nothing wrong with having it kick things off with how things went down.

I'll admit I'm not sure of what to think of what's been happening with Nixon lately, but hopefully it won't get worse and she get an identity crisis...though it would be a bit amusing if she ended up pulling a page out of Stevie Richards' playbook and 'try other gimmicks'.

New job for Finlay and Brookside? Hope it pays well.

So far so good for Scurll. Though regardless if he succeeds in getting the title match or not I'm pulling for the big guy to retain.
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