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EPW Live #95: Winds Of Change; Live from Brighton
Topic Started: Feb 16 2018, 10:57 PM (35 Views)
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RELOADED MATCH #1: Trent Seven defeated Dave Taylor via DQ when Dave Finlay and Robbie Brookside ran down and joined The Squire in a beat down on his opponent. It appears Taylor has joined The Corporate Entourage.

RELOADED MATCH #2: Noam Dar defeated RJ Singh via submission with the Champagne Super Kneebar. The Scottish Supernova is now a full-on babyface now with the fans in Brighton being well behind him.

RELOADED MATCH #3: Drew Galloway defeated Zack Gibson via pinfall after hitting the Claymore and the Future Shock DDT. The show came to a close with The Celtic Colossus celebrating his victory on the turnbuckles.

EPW Live #95: Winds Of Change

The two-hour special begins with a video recap of last week's episode showing Pete Dunne, Will Ospreay, Big Damo and Joe Hendry scoring singles victories to retain their spots in the upcoming 4 Corner's Match with a shot at the EPW British Undisputed Championship at stake. We also saw Dahlia Black stand up to William Regal only to be told that she would be defending her belt against Awesome Kong, The Aussie Open challenged The South Pacific Power Trip to an Aussie Rules Tag Team Match and Mark Haskins tried to jump Zack Sabre Jr. but was instead locked in the Cross Armbreaker. Tonight's show takes place in the sold-out Brighton Centre in front of 4,500 fans. Mauro Ranallo and Nigel McGuinness are on hand to welcome the viewing audience at home before running down the scheduled card; Mark Haskins defends his EPW British Undisputed Championship against Zack Sabre Jr., Muscle, Steel and Sex Appeal challenge The C.C.K for the EPW British Tag Team Championships, Dahlia Black puts her EPW British Women's Championship on the line as she attempts to topple the debuting Awesome Kong, The Aussie Open vs. The South Pacific Power Trip in an Aussie Rules Tag Team Match and Pete Dunne, Will Ospreay, Big Damo and Joe Hendry battle in a 4 Corners Match with a title shot at EPW Live #100: This Is England up for grabs. Jim Smallman steps in through the ropes to welcome the first competitors to the ring.

Aussie Rules Tag Team Match
The Aussie Open vs. The South Pacific Power Trip

The feud between these two duos may have begun a few weeks ago when Mark Davis and Kyle Fletcher verbally tore apart TK Cooper before Travis Banks came down to save his partner from a physical beat down. The rivalry between the countries of Australia and New Zealand has been ongoing for many years though which many attribute as the real reason behind the underlying tension between these two pairings. The Aussie Open are the first down to the ring so we don't see any repeats of two weeks ago when they jumped their rivals during their entrance. They are treated to a negative response which they take in their stride and even argue back with some rowdy fans in the front row. The South Pacific Power Trip are welcomed to the stage to a huge roar. The Brighton fans are happy to see the longest-reigning EPW British Tag Team Champions of the modern era back as in action together. No tags in this one. It is tornado tag rules. As soon as Banks and Cooper get in the ring, they all begin to brawl around the ring. The action soon spills out to the floor when the babyfaces nail their opponents with a Dropkick each out send them out to ringside. The Kiwi Buzzsaw then rammed them both in to the barricade with a Heat Seeking Missile through the middle ropes. His high-flying tag team partner then takes to the ropes to land on both of his opponents on the outside with a Loverdose Corkscrew. The crowd are going nuts. The fan favourites high five on the outside before grabbing a steel chair each and sliding back in to the ring. They swing when their opponents roll back in. Davis and Fletcher both manage to kick their opponents in the gut to avoid the attack. The Dunkzilla wipes out Travis Banks with a Spear whilst The Aussie Arrow turns the tables with a Leg Lariat on TK Cooper. The dastardly heels take the chairs for themselves. They tie up Banks in the ropes and begin to batter Cooper with the chairs. You can see the Battle For The Briefcase Ladder Match winner firing up as he is forced to watch his long time friend get beaten down like a dog. He eventually breaks free and makes a comeback with several fast paced forearms and kicks to both of his rivals. The Kiwi Buzzsaw does a good job of fighting off his opponents alone for the time being. He nails Davis with a Springboard Enzuiguri and a German Suplex. Fletcher falls victim to a Death Valley Driver and is then locked in the Kiwi Crab. The Aussie Arrow yells out in pain. It looks like he is debating tapping out. Just as he raises his arm up to submit, his partner breaks the hold by drilling Banks in the back of the head with a Discus Forearm. The Aussie Open beat down on their opponent whilst TK Cooper still lies out at ringside in pain. Mark Davis holds Travis Banks down whilst Kyle Fletcher executes his finisher; the Double Jump Moonsault. He hooks the leg. The referee counts. The Kiwi Buzzsaw kicks out at two. This leaves The Aussie Open to go back to the drawing board. They lay the steel chair out in the middle of the ring and The Dunkzilla motions that it is time for his finisher; the Pop-Up Powerbomb. His partner throws Banks in to the ropes for an irish whip. Davis is about to go for the finisher on the rebound however is wiped out by a Springboard Hurricanrana by TK Cooper. The risk-taker from New Zealand is back in the mix. He evens the odds by nailing Fletcher with a Wheelbarrow Bulldog. TK picks up the steel chair to swing it at Mark Davis. He ducks. Travis Banks is up and is accidentally struck by the weapon shot. Cooper drops the chair in shock. He is immediately kicked in the gut by his opponent who pushes him at the ropes and executes the Pop-Up Powerbomb on the rebound. Davis hooks the leg. The official counts and reaches three. The Aussie Open are victorious. They have their arms raised while the crowd hurl boos their way. The winners choose not to hang around though and leave the ring after a high-five. The South Pacific Power Trip are both laid out in the ring as we head to the following segment.

Jennifer Louise is standing by in the commissioner's office for an interview. She is joined by William Regal and The Corporate Entourage. The boss takes a moment to welcome the newest addition to his security team to his assembly of allies; Dave Taylor. The Squire confirms that he is here to serve as Mr. Regal's personal security alongside Dave Finlay and Robbie Brookside and any member of the roster that defies his authority will suffer the consequences. The commissioner nods his head with a grin on his face before moving his attention to the 4 Corner's Match that will take place later on tonight. He explains that Joe Hendry and Big Damo are in fact on the same page. Their two objectives this evening is to secure that EPW British Undisputed Championship Match next month at EPW Live #100: This Is England 2 and ensure that Pete Dunne is the man taking the fall meaning that The Bruiserweight's contract will be terminated. The man who manages to beat Dunne will also be awarded a bonus of £20,000 for his efforts which The Prestigious One and The Beast From Belfast both smile at the prospect of. Regal then turns to tell his men that failure to carry out their objectives is not an option. Jennifer Louise thanks the boss for his time before exiting the room.

EPW British Tag Team Championships
The C.C.K (c) vs. Muscle, Steel and Sex Appeal

Rumours began to circulate weeks ago that Nathan Cruz and Josh Bodom were heading for a break-up due to their lack of success as a pairing however the arrogant pairing were quick to squash those rumours after scoring a victory over The Glaswegian Assembly at EPW Live #92. The impressive showing caught the attention of the reigning champions who were happy to accept the challenge for a title match. There is a little more at stake for Muscle, Steel and Sex Appeal though tonight. After they riled up the locker room with non-stop boasting of their upcoming title match, they were informed that failure to walk out with the gold will result in them being forced to disband as a tag team. Cruz and Bodom look super focused on their way down to the ring. The fans don't take kindly to their appearance however all they are bothered about is taking advantage of this huge opportunity. The C.C.K get a giant pop on arrival. They became champions after a long year of repeated attempts to reach the top of the tag team division. Chris Brookes and Kid Lykos look just as ready for their first title defence as the challengers do. They take to the turnbuckles to salute the fans before the action gets underway. The first legal men are Cruz and Brookes. The Prima Donna's experience shows as he dominates the early stages. The former EPW British 15 Champion out-wrestles his opponent on the canvas and then delivers a Slingshot Back Suplex followed by a Springboard Leg Drop. Josh Bodom is tagged in. The Blonde Bomber goes right on the offensive with several stomps, a Swinging Neckbreaker and a Jumping Elbow for a two-count cover. The momentum has been with the challengers so far. The legal man tags out. Cruz steps back in whilst his partner holds Brookes so he can take to the second rope and execute a Diving Double Knee Facebreaker. The ex-leader of The D.O.T.N then mounts his opponent to deliver several right hands. He then turns to the crowd to taunt them. They boo back but this actually gives the babyface time to recover. The Prima Donna tries to apply a Texas Cloverleaf however is pushed in to the corner. He tries to charge forward to cut his opponent off but is floored with a Leaping Reverse STO. The co-champion then leaps out to tag in his partner. Kid Lykos finally storms in with a Dropkick, a Japanese Arm Drag and a Handspring Cutter. As he looks to take to the ropes, Josh Bodom runs in to attempt to cut him off. The Dirty Wolf responds with a Running Single Leg Dropkick to send Bodom in to the ropes followed by a Split-Legged Moonsault. The Blonde Bomber retreats to ringside and Lykos climbs up top. He flies through the air to execute a Shooting Star Press to Cruz. He rolls to safety. The Prima Donna takes advantage and nails the Backstabber. The cocky heel hooks the leg. The referee counts. The masked flyweight manages to kick out just before two. Cruz isn't done yet though. He lifts Lykos up in to a fireman's carry position with the intention of hitting his finisher; the One Night Stand. Lykos manages to wriggle free, dropkick Cruz in the back of the head and the challenger falls neck first on to the middle rope. The crowd in Brighton then go nuts when the high-flyer pulls off the 619 inspired by childhood hero Rey Mysterio Jr. He goes to follow up with the West Coast Pop. Josh Bodom knocks him off the apron in another desperate attempt to pull back momentum. The young prodigy from Bournemouth tags himself back in before trying to drag his opponent up in to a Sleeper Hold. Lykos rolls out and tags in Chris Brookes. He charges in with several strikes to each of his opponents. Brookes then delivers the Yakuza Kick to the illegal Nathan Cruz to send him over the ropes to ringside. Josh Bodom is left alone in the ring with the EPW British Tag Team Champion. After being scooped up by Brookes, Lykos charges forward and they nail him with the Wheelbarrow Basement Dropkick. The leg is hooked. The official counts three. The match is over and The C.C.K retain. As they are handed back the belts, their opponents both roll out to the floor and begin to argue at ringside. Muscle, Steel and Sex Appeal is no more though. Nathan Cruz barges past Josh Bodom who then follows him with a raised voice on their way to the back. Things didn't get physical however tensions are obviously high. The champions are celebrating with their belts when there is a commotion at ringside. Suddenly the ring is invaded by two men who attack the champion. As the cameras finally get their faces, it is revealed to be Austin Aries and Jay Lethal. The two North American superstars beat down Brookes and Lykos like dogs before Aries drops Brookes with the Brainbuster. He then moves over to grab Lykos whilst Lethal springs off the ropes to drop The Dirty Wolf with the Handspring Cutter. Aries wants a microphone. Instead, they are chased out of the ring by Joe Coffey, Noam Dar, Trent Seven and Wolfgang who are followed by a fleet of security. Aries and Lethal jump back over the barricade. They soon disappear and it become clear that they were not meant to be in the building. The babyfaces help up the EPW British Tag Team Champions in the ring while we head to our next segment.

Jennifer Louise is standing by in the backstage area for her second interview of the evening. Standing beside her are former EPW British Tag Team Champions The Anti-Fun Police. These two are usually decked out in their police uniforms and dark aviator sunglasses however tonight they are dressed in normal clothing. Ryan Smile cuts her off as soon as she introduces them as The Anti-Fun Police and informs her that tag team name and how everybody perceived them is now officially dead and buried. The Superintendent declares that they are sick of being labelled as comedy performer for the fans up and down the country to laugh at. They are former EPW British Tag Team Champions for christ's sake. Smile continues by demanding that the two of them be treated as the calibre of performers that they truly are before proclaiming himself as 'The All Day Star'. Dunne then pipes up. He claims that the message was plain and simple from the start; to rid English Pro Wrestling of fun. They may have switched things up a little however playtime is still over. Chief Deputy Dunne is now gone. 'The Number One' Damian Dunne has arrived. He then finishes the interview by warning us all that The Second City Collective are about to take over the tag team division.

EPW British Undisputed Championship
Mark Haskins (c) (with Vicky Haskins) vs. Zack Sabre Jr.

This one goes on earlier than expected due to the 4 Corner's Match going on last. Zack Sabre Jr. made his long-awaited return to English Pro Wrestling one month ago and immediately made an impact by earning a shot at the most prestigious piece of gold in the company. The Technical Wizard is no stranger to gold though having a short EPW British National Championship reign under his belt already. He makes his way down the aisle to cheers and high-fives the fans in the front row before entering the ring. They continue to chant his name when he takes to the turnbuckle to salute them. Mark Haskins managed to get hold of Travis Banks' previously earned Battle For The Briefcase title match with a cheap victory before cashing it in later that night to win the gold at EPW Live #90: When The Saints March In. The Hellbent Anti-Hero doesn't see his title win as lucky in the slightest and truly thinks of himself as the greatest championship of all-time. This will be put to the test when he takes on one of the country's finest technicians in his first title defence. The crowd shower him with boos when he makes his entrance alongside his wife Vicky Haskins. He gets in the face of the challenger after stepping through the ropes. Sabre Jr. is happy to just smile back being safe in the knowledge that he can do his talking in the ring in a moment. The two trade holds in the opening minute before slowly taking it to the canvas. The #1 contender manages to apply a Spinning Toe Hold. He then transitions in to an Indian Death Lock. Haskins reaches out and grabs the bottom rope for a break. They meet again in a lock-up. Both men compete in a battle of strength. The champion soon trips his opponent to lock him in a Single-Leg Torture Crab. It is applied in the middle of the ring however the challenger escapes with several kicks. After rolling back up to his feet, he goes to lift Haskins for a Northern Lights Suplex. The experienced heel counters with a couple of knees to the face and then follows up with a Running Knee Strike to send the grappler from Kent flying in to the corner. He then executes a Spinning Tornado DDT out of the corner for the first two count of the bout. As he mounts his opponent, he delivers several rights and lefts. Sabre Jr. catches one of the strikes to quickly apply a Bow and Arrow hold. He pulls back. The champion is in pain but shows no signs of quitting so the #1 contender releases the hold. He then swings for the Running Soccer Kick. Haskins ducks and nails a Vertical Suplex Powerslam for another two count. He then delivers more grounded stomps to try and wear down The Technical Wizard. The challenger tries to fight back with some knife-edge chops. His opponent responds by nailing some back his way. He then jumps up for a Bicycle Kick however Sabre Jr. holds on and trips him back down to the canvas. The Technical Wizard transitions in to a Bridging Figure-Four Leg Lock. This time the champion is nowhere near the ropes. The #1 contender shows a little bit of arrogance himself by crossing his arms whilst the submission is applied. He isn't losing an ounce of sweat. You can't say the same for The Hellbent Anti-Hero who struggles to find a way out. The champion eventually holds his arms out enough for his wife to drag him closer to the ropes for the break. Referee Chris Roberts saw all of this though and orders her to the back. Vicky Haskins is not happy. She slaps her hands down on the mat in frustration however Steve Lynskey and Jessika Carr are quick to come down to give their colleague some assistance. The match continues. Sabre Jr. tries to lock on a Dragon Sleeper. Haskins manages to clock him with a nasty looking elbow to the skull and then follows up with a Hesitation Dropkick in the corner. The champ has turned the tables. He executes a Sitout Butterfly Suplex for yet another two count. Nigel McGuinness observes that The Hellbent Anti-Hero doesn't appear to be attempting to go submission for submission with Zack Sabre Jr. and is instead looking to score a pinfall win instead. The champ has clearly done his research. He pulls his opponent straight off the canvas for a Death Valley Driver. Sabre Jr. manages to escape. Haskins throws a Clothesline but his adversary ducks and then ruthlessly throws him over his shoulders with a Bridging Tiger Suplex. He holds him down for well passed three seconds however as the move was executed, Haskins' foot clipped the referee hard. Chris Roberts is down in a heap showing no signs of movement. As The Technical Wizard releases the hold, the lights fade down. They soon turn back on and standing behind Zack Sabre Jr. is none other than Marty Scurll. The Villain drags the #1 contender down with the Crossface Chickenwing. He keeps the submission locked on until he passes out. The fans boo when Scurll soon exits the ring having done the damage. Ranallo and McGuinness remind us that it was Sabre Jr. that dethroned the inaugural champion at EPW Live #21. Time doesn't appear to have healed that hatred. By the time Marty has disappeared to the backstage area, the champion slowly creeps over to cover his prey. The referee soon recovers to count three. Mark Haskins gets yet another lucky victory to retain the EPW British Undisputed Championship. The Hellbent Anti-Hero has his arm raised and snatches back his title whilst 'Purple City' by Joker & Ginz is playing throughout the arena. He decides to leave the ring when his opponent begins to move. The wiley heel slings the title over his shoulder and walks up the aisle not giving a second thought as to what's just gone down. In the mean time, Zack Sabre Jr. finds his feet and calls for a microphone from ringside. He didn't see Scurll but knows there is no other man who can lock on the Crossface Chickenwing like his former tag team partner turned arch-rival. The Technical Wizard admits to being pissed about the loss. He wants a match with The Villain though and then points up at a poster behind them for EPW Live #100: This Is England 2. Sabre Jr. calls Marty a coward for not being here face-to-face to answer his challenge but tells him to make sure he meets him in the ring so he can tear him to shreds in front of 11,000 people at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. The crowd let out a cheer as Sabre Jr. leaves on his own two feet following his unsuccessful controversial defeat.

Jennifer Louise approaches Travis Banks who is in the backstage area sat on a chair with his head down. The Kiwi Buzzsaw is asked how he feels after TK Cooper cost him yet another important match. He admits to having a lot going on his head right now and doesn't wish to answer the question when his emotions are running high. At this moment, his partner comes over to apologise for accidentally hitting him over the head with a steel chair. Banks tells him to just let it lie. He knows that The Aussie Open are to blame and The South Pacific Power Trip is all good. The two then shake hands. As TK turns away, you can see the moment the switch flicks in Travis' head. He suddenly clobbers his best friend across the back of the head with a Forearm Smash. Cooper looks up and is stunned by his partner's betrayal. Banks then scoops him up to drive him head first in to a knee by concrete wall. He then places his foot over his now former friend's throat and declares that he is done with Cooper's dead weight dragging him down. The Kiwi Buzzsaw then locks on the Lion's Clutch for some time. Security soon rush to the scene to pull the angry superstar off his victim. Travis Banks has finally snapped.

EPW British Women's Championship
Dahlia Black (c) vs. Awesome Kong

Over the past several weeks, we have witnessed the women's division slowly fade in to the background following a really successful year for the female in the company. It appears that William Regal doesn't think that any of the wrestlers on the roster deserve a title shot and isn't willing to give anybody an opportunity until they have truly proven themselves to him. Dahlia Black has been outspoken in her objection to this opinion. The EPW British Women's Champion told the commissioner that she felt disrespected and demanded that the boss line up a challenger for her at this two-hour special. He did exactly that. Awesome Kong was then soon revealed to be her next opponent which shocked the fan base to the core. The import who has laid waste to competition all over the globe is a human wrecking ball. She gets a frosty reception on her way down the aisle. The debuting 275lb monster steps in to the ring and doesn't seem phased by the boos directed at her. Kong looks peeved at the cheers Dahlia Black gets when she runs down the ramp. The champion wastes now time getting this one started when she starts throwing forearms at her challenger. The Mean Queen suddenly wipes her out with a Spinning Backfist. Black hits the deck hard but is dragged straight back up and hammered with gut kicks in the corner. Kong then follows up with a Running Corner Splash and a Release Falling Powerslam. She then ventures to the top rope for a Diving Splash. As she leaps, Dahlia rolls out of the way to then pull off a Leg Drop Bulldog to drive her opponent face first in to the canvas. The champ sees what could be her one opportunity to get a victory. After hopping up to the top rope, she dives off for her finisher; the Dark Side of the Moonsault. The move is executed. She hooks the tree trunk of a leg. Jessika Carr counts two but Kong kicks out with authority. Dahlia rushes forward to try and retain the momentum. The reigning champ is dragged up in to an Accordion Rack though. This look nasty and her body is being rag-dolled. She refuses to quit. It took too long for her to win the belt for her to give it up this easily. Kong unmercifully dumps her on the ground. The titan shakes her head before dragging her up to simply dump her on the canvas with the Implant Buster. The cover is made. Jessika Carr counts three. Awesome Kong is the new EPW British Women's Champion. The mood turns sour as the new champion's arm is raised. The belt is passed over to her and she walks around the ring with the gold over her shoulder. The crowd do not approve of this title switch. Just before Kong can exit the ring, the music of Viper is heard over the speakers and the people in Brighton go nuts. English Pro Wrestling's own resident titan stomps down the aisle looking to confront the new champion. She steps in through the ropes and the new champion drops her belt down. It looks like a brawl is about to break out. As the two colossal females meet in the ring, security rush down to get between them and struggle to contain the fight. Eventually more come down to the ring. The Mean Queen and The Vixen Of Violence are finally separated but it seems these two have issues from the get go.

Once the chaos in the ring has been sorted, Jack Gallagher makes his way to the ring in a suit before the main event. The Extraordinary Gentleman has requested some time to address the English Pro Wrestling fans. He takes us to a replay of his return match against Big Damo last week where Jimmy Havoc cost him the bout before The King of the Goths claimed that an army will be bringing darkness to the company very soon. Gallagher doesn't intend on just rolling over and being a meaningless prop in Havoc's mind games with the fans. He claims that Havoc is just simply looking for attention. The former EPW British Undisputed Champion has beaten the death match specialist before. He has no problem doing it again with ease. Gallagher then dumps his blazer on the floor signifying that he is ready for a fight. 'I Hope You Suffer' by AFI plays and out walks his man. Jimmy Havoc speaks on the microphone whilst slowly wandering down to ringside. He warns Gallagher that he has made a huge mistake getting involved with what is about to go down which unfortunately means he will be the first victim. The King of the Goths tells the fans in attendance that whilst their attention has been diverted to what's going on at the top, they've taken their eye off what has been brewing in the darkness. The Extraordinary Gentleman tells Havoc to stop talking in riddles. Havoc says he will stop talking altogether. He drops the microphone and heads towards the ring but Gallagher is attacked from behind by a hooded figure who is now repeatedly stomping on him. The babyface unsuccessfully tries to fight back. He is locked in a Full Nelson by the mystery man and Jimmy Havoc nails some stiff overhand chops to the now exposed chest. After tearing off Gallagher's waistcoat, the hooded figure reveals himself to be Bram. The fans boo while Havoc orders him to finish their newfound enemy. Bram then delivers his Lifting DDT finisher; the Brighter Side of Suffering. The Extraordinary Gentleman is down. Havoc once again picks up the microphone before simply declaring that 'THE SANGUINARY HAS ARRIVED!' The two allies then leave for the back side by side. The fans continue to boo them while Jack Gallagher slowly sits up to watch them pass through the curtain.

#1 Contenders 4 Corners Match
Pete Dunne vs. Big Damo vs. Will Ospreay vs. Joe Hendry

These four men have been on a collision course over the past few weeks. William Regal and The Corporate Entourage have had it in for Pete Dunne with Big Damo and Joe Hendry being hot on his heels. Will Ospreay has also had beef with The Bruiserweight dating back to EPW Live #85 where he nailed him with a sledgehammer. The Aerial Assassin also isn't a fan of Damo and Hendry due to their affiliation with the commissioner. All these competitors are also desperate to make it to the main event of the biggest stage in the company; EPW Live #100: This Is England 2. Will Ospreay is the first man to enter. He gets a great response from the Brighton fans who wouldn't mind seeing him walk out with the title shot. Nigel McGuinness even calls him arguably the most accomplished man on the roster to have never won the top prize. Joe Hendry walks down to his entrance theme sung by himself. That alone shows how vein this man is. The Prestigious One only has one victory since making his debut however his alignment with William Regal got him here. After his victory last week, he proceeded to injure the ankle of El Ligero with a steel chair with no further action being taken seemingly due to his connections. Big Damo is the third wrestler to make the march down the aisle with looking determined to bulldoze through the competition. The Beast From Belfast may have an agreement with the boss to team up with Joe Hendry to ensure one of them walks out with the victory however you can't help but think this titan isn't going to take the golden opportunity if it presents itself to him. The last man out is Pete Dunne who gets the loudest cheer of the night. If you had told us he would be getting reactions like this a year ago, you would have been straight up laughed up but The Bruiserweight's anti-establishment attitude has won over the adulation of the audience. The music finally sounds down when they all stand in opposite corners. Jim Smallman is about to give them in-ring introductions. Dunne can't help but yell insults at Damo to rile him up so that the 320lb titan charges at him to kick this one off. Hendry eventually joins. Ospreay can't help but even the odds though despite his hatred of Dunne. He pulls Hendry to one side and starts beating him down. The Beast From Belfast continues to lay a beating on the longest-reigning champion in the opposite corner though. He delivers some knee strikes to the gut before lifting him up in to a fireman's carry position. Before he can slam him, Dunne elbows himself to safety and grabs at the fingers of Damo. He attempts to pull them back however is pushed away. The big man sends him down a Battering Ram before heading over to help Joe Hendry. The corporate allies band together to nail Ospreay with a Double Suplex. Damo follows up with a Running Senton. The high-flyer from Essex is then thrown in to the turnbuckles, falls victim to a European Uppercut and then is launched across the ring with a Belly-To-Belly Suplex. Hendry then tries to sneak over to make the pinfall whilst Damo turns his attention back to Dunne. The big man spots him and tells Hendry to watch himself. The Prestigious One then continues to attack Ospreay on the mat. In the mean time, Damo uses his strength to dominate Dunne with power moves. He dumps him on to the canvas with a Powerbomb followed by an Elbow Drop before hammering down on the right arm with some elbows. Nigel McGuinness thinks that Damo is looking long-term with the attack on the arm with a view to lock on the Cu Chullain's Wrath later on in the contest. The 320lb titan lifts Dunne up for a Gorilla Press Slam. The Bruiserweight unmercifully bites on the fingers of the left hand to counter and eventually escapes. Damo looks down at his hand to see blood. He immediately swings for a Clothesline but his opponent ducks, nails a Low Dropkick and drills him with a Running European Uppercut. The monster topples down. Dunne then uses all of his might to shoe his huge opponent out to ringside. Damo hits the floor with a thud. Over on the other side of the ring, Joe Hendry has focused his attention on the leg of Will Ospreay. He wraps it around the ring post for a Figure-Four Leg Lock. The Aerial Assassin is in pain when The Prestigious One furthers the damage by locking on the Ankle Lock. Pete Dunne cracks him with a Forearm Smash to break the hold. He then drops the corporate stooge with a Rolling Release Suplex to send him rolling out to ringside. Ospreay and Dunne are left in the ring. These two may be fan favourites but they detest each other. They go face-to-face before trading forearms. The forearms turns in to knife-edge chops. The chops turn in to headbutts. The two then run the ropes to wipe each other out with clotheslines. When they find their feet, Big Damo is back in the fray. He takes the wind out of Ospreay with a Running Low Crossbody. The Beast From Belfast then dumps Dunne on the canvas with the Ulster Plantation to hook the leg. The referee counts. Joe Hendry breaks up the pinfall. After the realisation sets in, Hendry tries to back away but is then dragged in to a Running Powerslam. Damo follows up with a Corner Slingshot Splash to his ally to end this partnership. It is every man for himself now. The big man tries to drag Ospreay down in the the Cu Chullain's Wrath however The Aerial Assassin fights back with a Roundhouse Kick. He staggers. Ospreay then clocks the heavyweight from Ireland with the Knee Trembler before taking to the ropes. The fans are up on their feet when he executes the Imploding 450 Splash. He holds on for the pin. The referee counts. Pete Dunne manages to break it at the last second. The Bruiserweight pulls back on the fingers of Ospreay causing him to yell out in pain. He then throws them down and stomps on them several times. After sending him in to the corner with a Superkick, Dunne wraps the arm of Ospreay around the top rope with a Kimura Lock. He then sends him over the ropes when he sees Hendry coming towards him. The Prestigious One clocks the renegade with a European Uppercut and follows up with the Olympic Slam. The title shot and the £20,000 are in sight as he hooks the leg. Pete Dunne will also be fired if he loses. The referee counts. He reaches two. The longest-reigning champion of the modern era gets his shoulder up. The crowd go nuts as he staggers to his feet. The fiery rebel rips out his gum shield before nailing Hendry with several forearm smashes. Damo charges at him for a Running Corner Splash. Dunne scouts it and moves. Ospreay then flies out of the corner to knock The Beast From Belfast down with his finisher; the Oscutter. Dunne breaks the fall again. Hendry rolls The Bruiserweight up in to a School Boy with the tights hooked. Ospreay breaks the fall this time with a 720 Kick to the back of Hendry's skull. He then follows up with the Oscutter. Before he can pin him, Dunne charges forward to nail Ospreay with the Bitter End. The leg is hooked. The referee counts. Dunne looks up to see Big Damo jumping to break the fall. He moves. Damo lands on Ospreay and is then dragged down in to the Regal Stretch. The renegade has the submission applied. Big Damo slowly fades. No one has broken the submission and the referee ends the match. Pete Dunne is the winner. The Bruiserweight will go on to challenge Mark Haskins for the EPW British Undisputed Championship at EPW Live #100: This Is England 2. The fans are unglued. Dunne has his arm raised. In the mean time, Damo rolls to the outside and Ospreay lays motionless. Hendry is still knocked silly from the Oscutter. The longest-reigning champion of the modern era is on a fast track to becoming a champion once again. As he looks up, he can see Mark Haskins walk out on to the stage with the title over his shoulder. The Hellbent Anti-Hero looks up at the renegade determined to take his gold from him. It's official; Haskins vs. Dunne for the EPW British Undisputed Championship at the biggest show of 2018.
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The RELOADED card looked like a solid way to start the night's action.

Good showing by both teams. Was hopping TK and Banks would pull off the win, but wasn’t caught off guard with how this one ended.

Surprising role for David Taylor to be in upon arrival. Even though Regal says Damo and Hendry are on the same page I’m not buying it given the competitive egos of those two. At least the boss appears to be calm…for now.

Big win for the tag champs, rough way for the challengers’ time together to end. Hopefully for the sake of competition both Cruz and Bodom can recover from this, but hoping that Bodom can some how regain his earlier magic.

Resume here ‘Jennifer Louise is standing by in the backstage area for her second interview of the evening’

Surprised by the change in gimmick/name of the AFP, but we'll see how it works out for them.

Sabre Jr. definantly got hosed in the title fight, but the set up for a possible match between him and Scurrl looks promising.

Rough way for TK and bank to end their partnership. Would have thought TK would have left on his own instead of this. Wondering how, if at all, TK will retaliate.

The announcement of Kong earlier in the show sounded like a good move to help get the champ over, but was surprised to see Kong walk out with the gold. The tease of a possible a Viper/Kong match has me interested.

Didn't expect Bram's debut to be done in that manner as Havoc seems more like a guy to do things on his own, still the message to Gallagher was sent with an added exclamation point.

I'll admit despite his allegiance as of late I was pulling the big man to come out on top, but wasn't surprised with Dunne getting the W. Him vs Haskins will be a worthy main event at #100...that is if Haskins still has the belt come that time.
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