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XCW presents Full Metal
Topic Started: Mar 14 2018, 02:45 PM (44 Views)
Maxy
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During the preshow comments made by Eric Bischoff upon his arrival earlier in the afternoon airs and when asked by Brad Rose if the boss has any thoughts on tonight’s show Bischoff states with the announced card so far he has a feeling tonight will be a memorable one. He mentions two major bouts, the ladder match and the hell in a cell match, but reminds the fans that rest of the card is stacked as well. The tag team championship will be up for grabs, plus the owner of the company takes on AJ Styles, Omega and Jericho, the debut of CM Punk, he is proud of tonight’s lineup. However he mentions he made an addition to the card last night, which on the downside the Intercontinental title match will now take place on the pre-show. He feels this will be a win-win situation, the title match will get the crowd fired up, and once we go live to pay per view everything will be…shall we say, he stops himself there, not wanting to say too much.

Two matches take place on the pre-show, the first being the #1 contendership for the tag team championship as Tye Dillinger and a partner of his choosing takes on the Motor City Machine Guns. Dillinger’s partner is no stranger to him as he brought in another man from his earlier days, who long with Derek Wylde helped train him, in Showtime Erik Young. Young has spent some time in XCW in the past so he didn’t go unnoticed by those present. As good together as they looked the tagging experience the MCMG had was the difference maker and they pinned Young following the Skull and Bones. Dillinger attempted to make the save, but wasn’t in time.

Before second pre-show match began one of the medical trainers was shown standing by with Hutch Henries. It’s reported that the scheduled match between Alex Bryce and Goldust will be postponed as Bryce appeared to catch a flu bug and it wouldn‘t be right to allow him to compete in that condition. Bryce is present, dressed to fight, and he tries to convince the trainer that he’s fine, but hurls in a nearby trash can seconds later. Hutch likes Bryce’s determination; unfortunately he agrees with the trainer that the match should wait.

The second match, as confirmed earlier by Eric Bischoff, the Intercontinental Championship is on the line as Chuck Taylor defends the title against Kei. Taylor unexpectedly won the belt in a tag match last night, and Kei won a number one contenders match against Toni Storm. Taylor looked like he didn’t want to go through with this, but he does when Emma Matthews and the rest of Team FIST convince him. Actually putting on a decent contest, Taylor managed to keep control, but the longer the match went on the more cocky he became. After a sitout suplex slam he stop above her, giving her a verbal jousting with his groupmates backing up what he says. He ran his mouth a bit too much and Kei applied a claw hold to him downstares. Both Taylor and Referee Amy Kanzaki have a similar facial expression until she realizes that is technically an illegal hold and put on a five count. Kei breaks it in time and catches Taylor in a small package. She holds on long enough for the three count and captures the Intercontinental Championship. After leaving the ring with the gold, Don Callis attempts to get words with the new champion. Her career has been full of highs and lows, but she’s looking forward to a first; walking into an event a major event like Starcade with a major title and walking out with it. Don Callis reminds her there is still time between now and then, however Kei responds by stating this moment has been a long time coming, and she’ll be damned if someone takes it away from her. Don Callis wishes her good luck before he returns to the table, as the new champ heads backstage with gold in hand to close the pre-show.


The outcome of both Survival matches are mentioned in the main show’s opening video package to hype up the tonight ladder and hell in a cell matches which will decides who will go to Starcade as challengers to face their respective champions. With the exception of Mari Apache and The Miz, all of the men and women involved in both matches are former world champions in XCW. Miz is a former world tag champion, so he is also no stranger to gold here. While Apache is new to the company, she has held gold in both Japan and Mexico, and as has happened before in XCW history, is looking to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity.


Jim Ross and Don Callis are ringside as the show kicks off. They welcome the fans watching at home before running down the card and its confirmed matches. Callis predicts with how last night’s Action Zone ended he will be surprised if anyone in tonight’s hell in a cell match comes out in one piece. As they move on to another match on the card the first match is introduced as reVolution’s Andrew Everett hits the ring. Don Callis mentions that Everett’s been in the business for about of decade and he’s about to get some major exposure tonight. Glorious Domination plays to walkout his opponent, Bobby Roode. Eric Bischoff promised on the pre-show a surprise to kick things off, and Don Callis has heard the rumours of Roode signing to XCW, and this is a huge way to start the night’s action. A respectful welcome is given to the 20 year veteran by those in attendance.


Andrew Everett vs Bobby Roode
Before Roode can take off his robe he is jumped by Everett, who has had enough of Roode showing off his glory. The fans in attendance don’t approve of Everett’s actions, but he doesn’t care what the people think as he takes gains the early advantage. Everett can’t keep it for long as Roode manages to get back in the fight and takes control of the bout for himself. Roode starts to wear Everett down, until Everett continues an irish whip by springboarding off the ropes and connecting with a spinning back elbow. Everett gets some confidence after connecting with that one, a little too much confidence as he goes upstairs, singling to the crowd that he’s going for his 630. Everett soon finds out it will take more than that to keep Roode down as Roode grabs hold of him and sends Everett down to the canvas. Everett is slow to attempt to regain is footing, which Roode helps him back up, but is quick to take him back down with a roode awakening neckbreaker. Roode pins Everett and gets the three count. Roode with a successful debut as the crowd gives him their approval.




Later on tonight four men will compete in a hell in a cell match with a shot at Wade Barrett and his championship at Starcade. The champ has the night off, however he is in attendance, and is shown in one of the arena suites as his theme plays throughout the arena after the recent match cleared the ring. He has a mic in hand and he informs the people that he has some good news for them tonight, however he also brings a double dose of bad news. The first bit of bad news is they won’t see him in action this evening, but that’s okay because the good news is tonight’s main event will pit four top contenders, locked in a cage with a roof on top. The second piece of bad news is the winner, if there is anything left said winner, will face him at Starcade. He takes a moment to list the accomplishments of each competitor of the match, all of which are former world champions…except the Miz if you don’t count his reign of world champion coming in the tag team division. Barrett’s looking forward to that one, and he’s sure so is everyone else. He tells the fans, and those preparing to enter hell in a cell, to enjoy the rest of the evening.

Before things shift back to the ring Brad Rose is shown outside of Kenny Omega’s locker room, with extra security in front of the door. He attempted to speak with Kenny Omega moments ago, but Omega has refused to comment on tonight’s match with Chris Jericho since arriving in the arena earlier today. Rose did speak with Chris Jericho as he arrived, but Jericho didn’t have much to say. Footage of that interaction shows as Jericho is going through the parking lot. Jericho tells Rose he’s said all that needs to be said, the time for talk is over, the time for action is now.

Back ringside, Jack Swagger and Sami Zayn make their respective entrances before Nick Watts does the same. Watts heads towards the broadcast position and thanks Swagger and Zayn for coming tonight before he gets into Watts’ rules for the evening. Watts explains Swagger and Zayn will do battle against each other, and the winner will face him for his Internet title, further more, tonight the champion’s advantage is his. James R. Kennedy throws a stipulation in there as well, which Watts agrees with, if at any time Jim Cornette lays a finger on either Watts or Kennedy then both Zayn and Swagger are disqualified and Watts leaves as he walked in, the rightful and deserving champion. Kennedy gets a mix of ‘shut the fuck up’ and ‘you’re an asshole’ directed at him, which he responds “I may be an asshole, but I still have more money than each and every one of you.”

Jack Swagger w/Jim Cornette vs Sami Zayn
During the bout Watts joins the broadcast team, as does Kennedy. Kennedy defends Watts’ actions, stating sometimes this is what one must do when they don’t the proper notice and respect one deserves. Other than commentary they stayed out of the way. Swagger looked to put Zayn away with an ankle lock, Zayn managed to kick out of it before Swagger could get it firmly applied. Zayn got up quickly and went for a short ranged helluva kick. Swagger grabbed the foot, but Zayn connected with an enziguri before Swagger could follow up with a counter move. Swagger’s still standing, but is dazed. Zayn takes advantage and quickly drops Swagger with a reverse sto, comboing the take down with a koji clutch. Cornette pleads for Swagger to hold on, however Swagger can only do so for so long until he’s forced to tap out. After getting his hand raised by the referee, Zayn turned his attention towards the table to gesture of Watts to join him in the ring, however only Kennedy remains at the table. Watts had the awareness to leave the table as Swagger was put in the koji clotch. Just as Zayn sees Kennedy, Zayn is taken down from behind by Watts with a backstabber. Watts is quick to follow up with an implant ddt. Watts with the cover, Watts gets three and is now officially the Internet Champion. After the bell Watts waves Don Callis in the ring, demanding a post-match interview. When Callis enters with mic in hand Watts tells the world he did exactly what he said he was going to do, and his doubters can shut their mouths, for this belt is officially his. Kennedy raises the hand of the new champ before they return backstage.

One belt has already changed hands tonight, and coming up next is the second title fight of the evening as the returning Dudleys challenge the new champs in Dean Martin and Damien Sandow. Before things get to that however, the Canadian National Champion has something to say about his match with The Rock, which is still go come. Kendrick’s gold is not on the line tonight, but as he mentioned earlier in the month this match isn’t about gold, it’s about something bigger, something more long term. Rock’s already left his mark in wrestling, he could never wrestle another match in his life and people will always talk about how great Rocky was. Guys like Wade Barrett and Jericho, they can retire tomorrow and decades from now people will look back and know how great they were, all three of their respective legacies will never die. To be remembered like that is something Kendrick wants, and history dictates in order to do that one must best the best. Everybody knows they don’t get much bigger than The Rock. There is an old saying, to be the man, you have to beat the man, tonight Kendrick will do just that. Not only will he go one on one with the great one, but he will get the one, two, three, and in the future when people look up the greats of wrestling’s past, they’ll see Wade Barrett, Chris Jericho, even Bret Hart. The Rock will also be on that list, but he will know his role and his name will behind yours truly.

Two championships have changed hands already tonight, if you count what went down during the pre-show as well. Another belt changes hands as well, this time it’s the Ironman title who finds itself on someone else’s waist as Zack Ryder and Big T jump Tye Dillinger and his tag partner from earlier. They have a referee with them and it’s an easy pin for Ryder. Ryder fixes his suit after being handed the belt before suggesting to the big man that since they took care of business they should take the rest of the night off.


Tag Team Championship
Damien Sandow and Dean Martin vs The Dudley Boyz

Going into the match the champions have their challengers well scouted, though the Dudleys did a good job of having other ideas when the champs were on to them. The Dudleys managed to get in position to do their whassup headbutt, however Sandow turned referee Eddington James’ attention toward the Dudleys at the last second before D-Von could take to the air. Bubba Ray convince the official to turn his attention back to Sandow, since Sandow technically was in the ring illegally. The ref did so and D-von got off the headbutt, and Martin wasn’t feeling so good. Sandow ran in, but Bubba caught him with some punches before finishing with a bionic elbow. D-Von took Sandow out of the ring with a running line as the elbow sent him staggering back towards the ropes. With Sandow on the outside some in the crowd are calling for the 3D. The challengers feel it is a good opportunity to do just that as they wait for Martin to feed up. He’s close for D-Von to set him up for it, however Martin drops down, still feeling the effects from the downstairs headbutt, and returns the favour by striking D-Von with a low blow. The referee saw it clear as day and calls for the bell. Bubba argues the call, knowing a win by disqualification doesn’t win them the gold. He asks the ref for a re-start and it takes a lot of pleading, but Eddington James grants the request. Don Callis disapproves of the call, Jim Ross tells Callis that his opinion is outweighed by everyone else in attendance. Before Bubba can take advantage of the restart Sandow jumps him from behind and the champions connect with a double dose of you’re welcome, Sandow taking down Bubba while Martin takes down D-von. Instead of going for the pin, Sandow shoves Martin in the chest, and in mockery of their challenges tells him “DEAN!.....Get the tables!” Jim Ross calls this a blatant sign of disrespect, while Callis feels the Dudley’s are about to get a taste of their own medicine. Dean manages to find a table under the ring while Sandow kicks D-Von a few times. They set it up and size Bubba up, and when he gets back to his feet he turns right into a 3D through the table from the champions. The referee calls for the bell, no restart this time around that’s for sure. After getting their belts Martin calls for a mic. He says to every tag team who the Dudleys have ever given wood to, the champs have to words for you. He passes the mic to Sandow who finishes with “You’re welcome.” Don Callis knows that this exact situation has happened to many of the Dudleys opponents over the years, now they get to feel what it’s like. JR feels there will be hell to pay once the Dudleys recover from this slap in the face.

Still to come later tonight, Brian Kendrick battles The Rock. The reigning Canadian National Champion laid out a challenge to the Rock, seeking the great one’s so-called immortality. Standing by with Hutch Henries is the Rock, however Brian Kendrick is also present. This started with Kendrick interrupting Rock’s mic time on the 155th edition of the Action Zone, and given the names involved in this one, he feels the ring could very well be a zone full of action. Kendrick feels that Hutch could have worded that better, but he agrees with the interviewer’s thoughts. Kendrick does put over the Rock’s history and acknowledges that he is one of the biggest names in the sport, which is why they are here tonight. Whether it’s the bright lights of the ring or on the sets of Hollywood, Rock always finds a way to be in the spotlight. The Rock has been there, done that, but now it’s time for the reigning champ to take his rightful place in the spotlight. He’s been in the major matches, he’s outlasted some of the top names in the game today, noting AJ Styles failed on more than one occasion to take his belt away from him. While his belt isn’t on the line tonight, there is a lot to gain for him. Kendrick mentions he’s one more win away from going down in history as one of the undisputed greats of all time, and only The Rock stands in his way. As Kendrick did to him, Rock notes some of Kendrick’s early success, as well as his current status of being the Canadian National Champion, calling it a very important title in XCW. Looking through history Kendrick is what some would call a tag team specialist. Becoming what he is now is an accomplishment don’t get Rocky wrong, but the Rock tells Kendrick there is a huge difference from being where he is now to becoming one of the all-time greats this sport has ever seen. Rock’s name alone as sold out arenas world wide, pay per view buys, t-shirts, fans of all ages wanting to be the Rock on Halloween night, very few can can fit that description. Rock does get a cheap shot in by saying the first time he saw Brian Kendrick he thought Kendrick was wearing a mask, just look at his face. Kendrick gets a letting heated by that, which Hutch ends up playing role of referee before Rock gets back on track. Make no mistake about it, if Kendrick feels this is something he feels he deserves then the Rock will gladly put him to the test. Rock does promises Kendrick that if he defeats the great one he will personally call Steven Spielberg and recommend Kendrick for upcoming projects. However the Rock guarandamntees the people that will not happen. The Rock’s not called the great one for nothing. Once the dust has settled and smoke has cleared, the Rock does not know what will be next for him, one thing he does know for sure is…he stops mid-thought and he calls out to Steven Richards, who is passing by. The camera turns to spot him before the Rock waves the camera back on him before he continues. “Let me put this way, back in the day Steven Richards did what nobody thought was possible, not only did he break through, but he shattered what some in this business refer to as the glass ceiling. You on the other hand, make no mistake about it, the Rock will do what he does best and that’s lay the smackdown, and once it’s all said and done you will know your roll and...” he pauses and the crowd finishes what the Rock was saying and chant “shut your mouth.” The rock waves his finger, indicating that’s not that he had in mind. He finishes he statement by saying “Know your place.” The Rock leaves the scene, passing by Richards, who looks confused at being used as an unexpected reference. The camera goes back on Kendrick for a moment, who looks furious with Rock’s choice of words.

Before things shift back to the ring, Eric Bischoff is shown in his office with Referee Jimmy Korderas. Korderas is assigned to the AJ Styles/Damien Maxwell match and Bischoff reminds the official of the importance of the match, as well as to make sure there is zero controversy. He wants there to be no outside interference and no excuses. Bischoff tells the official he has the authority to do whatever is necessary to make sure whoever wins this match does so fairly. Korderas understands the instructions loud and clear.


Up next is the rematch between Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho. They were on opposite sides in an elimination tag at a show in Japan, as well as a one-on-one battle at Season’s Beatings, plus crossed paths at Survival. The desire for a rematch between them is strong, which Bischoff grants, but the stakes are high. If Jericho wins then Omega goes back to Japan, however if Omega whens then Jericho’s XCW career is over. Both men have been kept away from the ring since Bischoff made the match, but both have expressed their desire to end the career of the other on the Kevin Steen show. The time for talk has ended, the time to fight and be the last man standing is now.



Last Man Standing
Kenny Omega vs Chris Jericho

Unlike their previous match, both competitors need not worry about risking disqualification as referee Chris Truax is there only to make the standing 10 count. The two exchange words before the opening bell. The official tries to keep the two apart, but they go right back face to face. The ref calls for the bell instead of trying to get a clean start and the two tried blows right off the bat. Don Callis feels we will see an entirely different style of match. Both men have the same style of thinking, looking to use the big guns early as Omega goes off the ropes after taking Jericho down to a knee and runs back at Jericho, looking to score with the vi-trigger. Jericho had it well scouted and managed to avoid the contact and counter by going for the Walls of Jericho. Omega managed to fight free and the two went back to trading blows until Jericho knocked Omega over the ropes when they got near them. Jericho follows up quickly with a baseball slide, sending Omega into and over the announcers’ table. Omega collides with Jim Ross. Omega and JR get the same idea of trying to untangle from the mess, however Omega drills JR in the head a few times, telling JR not to touch him, calling him a fat piece of shit in the process. He gives JR another not before Don Callis tells him to knock it off. Callis gets shoved out of the way for his trouble. Omega puts on JR’s hat to further mock the legendary announcer, which gives Jericho an opening, turning around Omega and striking with a European uppercut. The action moves away from the broadcast position, JR’s got a busted lip and a backstage official comes out to check on him. Callis gets back to his feet slowly and mentions on his headset extra security might be needed at this point. Omega breaks free after they move along the railing by the aisle by biting Jericho in the face before bodyslamming him into the crowd. As the fight continues in the crowd Omega shoves one of the security staff out of his way to grab his chair. Don Callis takes back his comment about needing extra security and says to bring in the coast guard. As Omega gains the upper hand, Jim Ross is assisted backstage. Omega tells the official who is with him to get that fat piece of trash out of here, he then kicks Jericho in ribs before telling the guy to come back for Jericho in a few minutes. Omega tells a section of people nearby to move, kicking some chairs out of the way before suplexing Jericho on the floor. Omega tells Jericho to get up, Omega ‘helps’ Jericho back up before running with him and launching Jericho over another set of railing, causing Jericho to land near the stage. Omega follows and tells Jericho to wave goodbye to the people before picking up him and forcing him backstage, stopping along the way to introduce him to part of the stage. Both men trade the upperhand, going deeper in the backstage area, and as they approached doors to the loading dock Jason Kronan joined Don Callis at the table as Good Ol’ JR’s night is done, thanks to Omega. Not long after arriving in the loading dock Omega connects with a lowblow and causes Jericho to collide with the side of a dumpster. Omega’s not through with Jericho yet as he grabs his rival and pulls him up a few steps to a platform and sets him up in an electric chair position before turning his positioning towards the dumpster. With Jericho in position he pulls him in close before taking a leap towards the dumpster. Both of them land inside as Omega connects with his one winged angel. The referee looks unsure of what to do here as both men are laying on the inside. The camera remains at ground level so it’s difficult for the announcers to tell how bad Omega took the fall as well. Callis feels that the ref isn’t making a double count due to their having to be a winner in this one, and Callis doesn’t know what a draw would mean for both men. After about thirty seconds or so, Omega pulls himself from the dumpster and tells the ref to count as he lands on the floor. Omega has his back turned to the dumpster as the ref puts the count in. The referee stops at seven and Omega does not see Jericho is attempting to climb out of the dumpster. Omega eventually turns his attention back towards the dumpster, saying it’s time to take out the trash, but he’s taken down by Jericho with a double axehandle. Jericho looks to take advantage of the situation and takes Omega up the steps, introducing him to a handrail in the process. Jericho wants to end it with the dumpster it looks like, however Omega still has some fight left in him and connects with a codebreaker of his own. Omega tells the referee not to count, as he is sizing up Jericho. Omega looks like he wants to knock Jericho out with a v-trigger. Jericho’s back to his feet as Omega runs in. Jericho dodges and Omega has to slam on the breaks to avoid falling in. Omega succeeds, but is quickly pulled in by Jericho and Omega takes a rain-trigger from Jericho. Callis states that turnabout is fair play as Omega used Jericho’s code breaker moments ago, and while he’s speaking, Jericho follows up with a code breaker. Omega takes it Scott Hall-style and lands in the dumpster. The ref’s count begins as Jericho pulls himself up and backs away a bit. There’s no movement from Omega as the count as the ref is at seven. The count gets to ten, still no movement from Omega, Jericho wins. Jericho gets his hand raised by the ref before he turns his attention back to the dumpster before heading for the doors. He passes a couple of arena crew members and tells them to take it away, referring to the dumpster. Jericho makes his way back to the ring as replays of some of the spots in the bout play for those watching at home. Jericho takes a moment to take in the win once getting to the ring. Omega’s time here is done, while Jericho’s career continues and shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

After Jericho leaves the ring, Wade Barrett’s theme cues up. The champ has something on his mind as he has a mic in hand. He offers congratulations to Chris Jericho on his win, as well as wishes safe travels to Kenny Omega, though he advises Omega to clean himself up before going to the airport. Barrett takes a moment to discuss the next match as AJ Styles is set to take on the owner of this company. Barrett mentions that like the previous match, this one is also high stakes, but for different reasons. Barrett notes the match stipulation that a win by Styles would grant him entry for the Golden Ticket ladder match, where the winner will get a title shot at his title any time of their choosing. While not officially stipulated, a loss would make things very awkward for AJ going forward. Barrett has nothing against either competitor in the match and wishes both of them the best of luck.


Cameras have caught up with Zack Ryder and Big T as they are inside a nearby casino. As they debate on what to play they pass by some slot machines, and seated at one of them is Heath Slater. Slater notices Ryder pass by, but then notices Big T is with him. Slater feels that this would have been a good opportunity to regain the Ironman Championship, if Big T wasn’t with Ryder, and in his frustration he accidentally hits the max bet button on the machine. Ryder’s holding his head like he didn’t mean to do that, but the spin ends up in Ryder’s favour so much that he forgets about Ryder and Big T for the moment.

Up next, a chance for one man to step up as AJ Styles takes on the owner of XCW Damien Maxwell. AJ’s had some tough matches end not in his favour, however his efforts have not gone unnoticed by the man that signs Eric Bischoff’s pay cheque and the boss issued a challenge out of respect and opportunity for Styles. A win for AJ will grant him a spot in Starcade’s Golden Ticket match, where the winner will earn themselves a guaranteed shot at the world heavyweight champion anytime they wish. The winner of that match has high success rate of cashing in and winning the gold, but to advance to Starcade AJ must defeat a man who is not only the owner of XCW, but also a former grand slam winner as well. Can AJ Styles elevate himself to being in the main event picture spotlight, or will the big time continue to evade him.


Damien Maxwell vs AJ Styles
Referee Jimmy Korderas gives both competitors last minute instructions in the ring before calling for the bell. Eric Bischoff told the official what he expects in this one, and in the opening minutes both competitors make things easy for him, giving clean breaks when things get near the corners when asked. Styles was the first to turn up the tempo a bit by shoving Damien following a break in the corner. Styles got a quick retaliation, which is what he was expecting. Don Callis comments that Styles will have to force Damien to fight his type of game if he wants to come out on top, and so far he’s doing just that. Styles goes for the first cover of the bout after faking an irish whip and yanking Damien down by the hair. Not even close to a two count, but it was enough to help Styles build aggression fuelled momentum, as both announcers agree. Frustration began to build a few minutes later of Styles having uninterrupted offence, after Styles got a two count from Damien grabbing the bottom rope in time following pele kick plus Styles Suplex Special combination. Styles manages to keep his focus and sets up Damien for his Ushigoroshi. Damien fights free and dropkicks Styles to gain some distance between them. Styles is quick to get back to his feet and goes for a discus clothesline. He misses and connects with a bridging german. Two count only. Damien grabs Styles following the kickout and sends Styles to the corner. Styles is in trouble as Damien goes up for the ten punches and gets all of them. Damien’s got something big on his mind as he lifts up Styles and places him on the top rope. Damien joins Styles upstairs, looking for a hurricanrana. Styles manages to hold his position as Damien went for the flip and leg hooks the arms of his opponent before coming off the ropes with a styles clash. Styles got all of it. He turns Damien over for the pin, hooks the leg, near fall. Styles holds his fingers up to the referee, he thought he had it there, but the official says no, only two. Styles pounds the canvs in frustration, feeling he had it, before going back on the offensive. Styles picks up the tempo as he sends Damien off the ropes and takes him back down with a discus clothesline. Styles moves towards the ropes, and when Damien gets his footing again Styles takes him down with a springboard forearm. Down goes the boss and after moving him into position near the corner Styles goes upstairs. Styles going high risk, coming off the top with the spinal tap. His form is good, but nobody’s home as Damien moved out of the way in time. The miss looks like it could be a huge mistake as Damien grabs hold of Styles and wastes no time in going for the Canadian Destroyer. He gets all of it, planting Styles in the middle of the ring. Damien with the pin, referee in perfect position for the count, near fall. He asks the referee if he’s sure of the count. Replay shows it’s the right call, but it was close one. Styles is able to get back to his feet with Damien’s assistance. Damien goes off the ropes, and misses with a lariat, Styles misses with a lariat of his own the second time off. On the next bounce back Styles tries to go for another lariat, while Damien goes low and looks to connect with a spear. Damien gets it and down Styles goes. Instead of going for a pin here, Damien opts to go upstairs. He has his back turned to Styles and doesn’t see his opponent starting to move, and when gets up to he gets his footing before taking off, looking to connect with a phoenix splash. Styles is back on his feet and he catches Damien. Styles manages to hold on and trap the arms, setting up for another styles clash. Styles gets all of it. Styles turns Damien over for the pin. He hooks the leg, and this time he gets the three count. After getting his hand raised by the referee, both announcers agree that Styles stepped it up tonight, and unquestionably earned his chance to make a claim for the heavyweight crown. Styles remains in the ring until Damien’s able to find his footing. Despite the aggression Styles showed during the bout, there is no hostility and both men shake each other’s hand before Damien raises Styles’ before leaving the ring. With the win Styles is officially the first entrant in Starcade’s Golden Ticket ladder match. Styles shortly follows, and it’s obvious he’s pumped, knowing he’s one step closer to getting some singles gold.

Back at the casino, Zack Ryder is at a poker table. After winning a hand, which he states to Big T is his seventh in a row, Heath Slater joins them. Big T looks like that might be a problem, but Slater tells him to relax, he just wants to play some cards. Slater takes a seat and the dealer sets them up.

Shortly after the hand is dealt things shift quickly back to the arena as a short video package for the next match is shown. Brian Kendrick’s career in XCW up to this point is shown. He’s been around for a long time and has had tasted success. Since winning the Canadian National Championship, he has shown signs of doing whatever it takes to keep his spot. As for his opponent, the Rock’s success both in and out of the ring is well documented. Kendrick wants the level of success that the Rock has and feels a win over the great one will give him just that. Is it time for the man with the plan to take over the spotlight, or does the people’s champ extended encore continue?


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Brian Kendrick vs The Rock

In the prior match, AJ Styles managed to step up when called upon, now it’s up to Brian Kendrick to do the same, though in this case he was the one who put out the challenge. Kendrick’s gold is not on the line, but Kendrick knows this one isn’t for nothing. On paper this wouldn’t seem like much of a threat for the Rock, but in the opening minutes Kendrick made it clear that he wouldn’t be a push over, even going far as paint brushing the great one while holding the arm, in response to a gesture Rock made earlier of Kendrick not being much of a threat. That wasn’t a smart move as the Rock was quick to recover. Kendrick caught Rock with a hard chop as soon as the Rock found his footing. Rock soon after sent Kendrick to the corner gave him a chop of his own. Kendrick dared Rock to do it again. Kendrick got what he asked for, which he then wanted another. He got it and returned fire. Don Callis didn’t think this was a smart move on Kendrick’s part to get in a chop contest with the Rock. When the Rock went to dish out another one, Kendrick quickly moved out of the way and got behind the Rock. When Rocky turned around Kendrick caught him with a leaping knee. That stunned the Rock, allowing Kendrick to follow up with a bulldog. Rock kicks out after one following a pin attempt. Rock’s back to his feet quickly and looks to take Kendrick’s head off with a line. Kendrick counters it and introduces Rock’s face to his knee, getting all of his Doctor Teeth move. Kendrick again with a cover, Rock kicks out at a solid count of two. Kendrick lays the boots in, not wanting the Rock to find his footing. Rock manages to do so, though Kendrick’s still on him. Rock manages to dodge and incoming strike and manages to grab hold of Kendrick and connect with a samoan drop. Rock begins to turn the tables his way as he sends Kendrick to the corner, giving him a few shots with the final one with extra authority behind it, causing Kendrick to leave his feet. He comes down just as fast Rock backs up. Kendrick swings at air before being on the receiving end of a backbody drop. Rock grabs the legs, could be going for the sharpshooter. Kendrick’s quick to pull himself to the ropes before the move can be fully applied. The Rock break the hold before Kendrick kicks him in the knees. Rock’s quick to recover and sends Kendrick to the ropes. Kendrick grabs the ropes on the opposite side, but looks a bit dazed. Rock runs in, Kendrick baited him in and pulls the top rope down, sending the rock to the floor. Kendrick doesn’t want to waste time and goes for high risk move, taking a running leap, throwing himself at the Rock just as he’s getting back to his feet. That takes down the great one and Kendrick feels the momentum gaining. Back in the ring the Rock goes. Kendrick goes upstairs however, but he connects with his Left Turn at Albuquerque. He gets all of it. Kendrick with the cover, two count only. Kendrick doesn’t want to let the advantage slip away and before the Rock can attempt to find his footing Kendrick keeps him grounded with his captain’s hook, looking to wear Rocky down here. The Rock manages to fight out of it and gets back to his feet to break the hold. Rock’s back to his feet and shoves Kendrick to the ropes. Kendrick comes off, right into the Rock’s spinebuster. That appears to take the wind out of Kendrick sails as the Rock sets up for the people’s elbow, which Don Callis calls it the most electrifying move in wrestling ten years ago. But before The Rock can drop the elbow Kendrick moves out of the way. Rock stopped in time and Kendrick thinks he outsmarted the rock there, but he turns right into a Rock Bottom. Rock with the cover, we have one, we have two, Kendrick gets the shoulder up in time. Rock makes a three count of his own to referee Amy Kanzaki, making it known he through it was three. Rock turns his attention back to Kendrick, calling for him to get his monkey ass up. Rock sizes up Kendrick and Kendrick takes a second rock bottom. The Rock goes for the people’s elbow again, this time it connects. Rock with the cover, this time he gets the win. There’s no doubt that The Rock proved to be the better man, but both announcers are in agreement that Kendrick made the Rock earn his payday tonight. By the time Kendrick recovers, The Rock is already backstage, having made time for a short in ring celebration, saluting the fans in the process. It takes Kendrick a moment or two to realize what went down. He doesn’t look pleased with the result as he heads backstage.

Footage from the ending of the Women’s Survival match airs to hype up the next bout, mixed with bits from those who will faceoff for a shot at Skyler Raye at Starcade. From originally being denied a spot in the Survival match, Kana still is finding ways to be a thorn in the sides of many to those who oppose her, despite her no longer wearing the Queen of the Ring crown. Like her, Charlotte and Act Yasukawa are former champions who would love the opportunity to regain what was once there. Despite only arriving on the scene recently, a match like this could very well favour Mari Apache. She’s playing the role of underdog, but as XCW’s history book will tell you, sometimes that doesn’t mean a damn thing. Tonight four women have the chance to become number one contender, all they have to do is pull down the briefcase containing the match contract. However that is easier said than done.
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Ladder Match
Kana w/Karen Sato vs Charlotte vs Mari Apache vs Act Yasukawa

Up for grabs tonight, the number one contendership to the women’s championship. The current champion Skyler Raye is shown watching backstage. Mari Apache’s spot in the match has some controversy behind it as Kana attacked her during her qualifying match with Yoshiko, however as Apache mentioned on the pre-show she intends on making good on the opportunity that is before her. Charlotte was the first to make a move for the ladder, but Karen Sato attempted to grab the ladder from her before it could be slid in the ring. Apache put an end to the alternation with a somersault plancha. Charlotte and Act were going at it on the floor on the other side of the ring, giving Apache the first change to grab the briefcase containing the Starcade title shot contract. She gets a few steps up the ladder before Charlotte pulls her down. When Kana regained her footing she assisted Charlotte in wearing the import down. Karen tossed in a couple of chair, which Charlotte and Kana put ends of the ladders on the chairs before Charlotte went upstairs. Kana fed Apache to Charlotte and Charlotte delivered a powerbomb, sending Apache crashing against the ladder. Kana added insult to injury by talking smack to the fallen Apache, which exposed her back to Charlotte, who picked up one of the chairs and struck Kana with it. After Charlotte could strike Kana a second time, Karen got up on the apron, but quickly jumped off before Charlotte could tag her with the chair. As Charlotte turns her attention back to Kana, Act is back in the ring and superkicks the chair in Charlotte’s face. Act sets up the ladder and goes for the briefcase. As she closes in on it Kana managed to get back to her feet and caught up with Act, grabbing her by the waist. Act tries to shake her off, and manages to do so, however on her way down Kana manages to grab hold of Act’s tights and pulls them down, exposing Act’s butt before pulling the rest of Act down with her. Kana pulls herself back up and knocks the ladder down before placing Act between the two sides. Going off the ropes Kana sentons the top part of the ladder, sandwiching Act in the middle. Before Kana can follow up on that she is nailed form behind by Charlotte before being dumped to the outside. Charlotte follows, looking to weaken Kana on the floor. Referees keep an eye on Karen, which Charlotte warns Karen to keep her distance. After slingshotting Kana into the ring post, Charlotte decides to look under the ring. She doesn’t look for very long until she pulls out a table. As she sets up, Apache has found her footing. Act manages to pull herself from the ladder and uses the ropes to regain her footing, but she taken back down just as quickly as Apache grabbed the ladder and introduced the top part of it to Act’s mid-section. Apache is quick to follow that up with a vertical suplex, having Act take the ladder again, this time by landing on it. Charlotte leaves Kana alone, having seen what is going on the inside and joines Apache in wearing Act down. Kana finds her way back in while the beatdown is going on and she joins in. Act’s in trouble as all three of her opponents take turns in striking her before they stop as Karen calls out for them to put her through the table that Charlotte set up not long ago. Charlotte and Kana both look like they want to have the honours, but Apache convinces them to let her. She steps through the ropes and goes on the apron while Charlotte and Kana wear down Act some more. When Apache is in position they feed Act to her. Don Callis isn’t sure what to expect here, but whatever it is he thinks it’ll be something big. Before she can execute Kana stops her. Kana tells her to take to the top rope. Kana tells Karen to adjust the table’s positioning as Apache goes to the top rope, with Kana and Charlotte holding Act. Both Don Callis and Jason Kronan don’t like where this is going and when Kana and Charlotte tell her to take flight Apache plants Act head first through the table with a Michinoku Driver II. Earlier in the day Apache said she would make the most of the opportunity for the chance to earn a championship match, and what better way to backup that statement by taking out a former champion with a move like that. Despite Act being a crowd favourite, that go big or go home maneuver earned her the fans approval in a big way, and Don Callis calls the people sick human beings for cheering for someone who may have ended another competitor's career with a move like that. Apache feels the momentum shifting towards her as she re-enters the ring and take down both Kana and Charlotte when they take turns coming at her. Apache sets up Kana for a sitdown powerbomb, but gets clipped from behind by Charlotte. Charlotte pulls Apache to the corner before gesturing Kana to join her. Don Callis comments that the only time Kana and Charlotte have been able to co-exist is when they have a common enemy, and this appears to be one of those times as Charlotte applies a ringpost figure four, while Kana applies her kanalock as well. Act’s still out on the outside, Apache’s at Charlotte and Kana’s mercy, which they show none. They keep both holds applied until they know Apache’s out as well. Once they let go Act kicks Apache repeatedly under the bottom rope until she falls to the outside. Charlotte re-enters the ring and it’s down to the two of them. After circling each other for a moment the two lock up and actually wrestle for a few minutes. They are pretty much even until Kana attempts to front suplex Charlotte to the floor. Charlotte grabs on to the top rope to save herself. She lands on the apron, and before she can target Kana she turns her attention Karen, who made no direct advancement to her and kicked her away. She may have not wanted to take a chance with Karen being so close, but that gave Kana an opening to kick Charlotte in the knee. Charlotte falls down to knee, though manages to remain on the apron, that is until a buzzsaw kick to the head from Kana takes her down completely. Nothing stands in Kana’s way as she sets up the ladder and begins to climb up. Only thing that stands between her and the title shot is a matter of feet. She’s about to reach for the briefcase when she feels the ladder beginning to move away from the briefcase. She looks down in shock to see Yoshiko being the reason for it, though there’s Kana can do about as she goes for the hard ride down and lands hard on the outside as Yoshiko knocks the ladder down, denying Kana’s bid to become number one contender. Karen Sato slide in, demanding to know what Yoshiko’s problem is. Big mistake on her part as Yoshiko grabs her with a neckhang and walks over towards the ropes and drops Karen to the outside. Yoshiko leaves the ring, having repaid the favour for Kana and Karen sticking their noses in her match earlier in the month against Mari Apache to qualify for this one tonight. All four competitors are down for about half a minute after Yoshiko goes behind the curtain until Act pulls herself up and back inside. She has a clear opening and goes for the ladder. She gets it set up again and starts to climb. As she starts to climb Charlotte’s back in the ring. Charlotte manages to pull herself to the ladder, but as grabs the bottom rung of the ladder Act’s already pulled the briefcase down. Charlotte didn’t have enough in her to make a final climb in time and Act is on her way to a championship match at Starcade, which if everything stays the same between now and then she’ll end up challenging fellow Oedo Tai member Skyler Raye. Kris Wolf, Serena Moon, and Asrial Major hit the ring to help Act from the ring, as well as join in on the celebration. A shot of Skyler Raye watching from backstage is shown, and Brad Rose catches up with her, looking for comment on the outcome of this match as it means the two of them will face off at Starcade for the championship. She looks at her championship belt then back at the monitor, unsure of what to make of the situation. All she manages to get out is that the next few weeks should be interesting. She leaves without saying more.

Earlier in the evening AJ Styles was victorious over the owner of XCW, and Hutch Henries is standing by with the Styles, who with the win has officially qualified for the Golden Ticket ladder match at Starcade. He is the first man to do so, more will join him in the upcoming weeks, however Hutch asks Styles what’s going through his mind at the present. Styles is one to give credit where it is due, he was tested tonight and notes that the boss still has it. Styles states however that when he was given the opportunity he knew he would not let it go to waste. The past few times when he challenged for championship gold, while the evidence was clear that he was robbed so many times, one can only play that card so many times. Styles knows he is better than that and make no mistake about it, going forward there will be no excuses. He will do whatever it takes to get the job done, he will make sure there is no excuses, and he will walk out of Starcade with the golden ticket. With that being said, Hutch asks Styles his thoughts on the upcoming hell in a cell match, as the winner will face Wade Barrett at Starcade, meaning there’s a handful of men who Styles could end up facing for the championship. Styles know what’s at stake, and given who is all involved tonight, whoever walks out the winner, he knows they will have earned it.


After the wreckage is cleared from the ring, a second competitive from reVolution comes out to try his luck in singles action. Evan Bourne is welcomed nicely by those in attendance, though as soon as Cult of Personality plays for his opponent, the crowd pops way louder for who comes through the curtain. Punk takes a knee and is about to check the invisible watch before Heyman holds out his arm and watch to him. Punk checks it out before declaring to those in attendance “It’s clobberin’ time!” before hitting the ring.

Evan Bourne vs CM Punk w/Paul Heyman
The crowd’s firmly behind Punk as the match gets underway, but the popular factor doesn’t make a difference in Punk’s game plan. For the opening minute Bourne keeps even with Punk and looks like he has a legit shot at pulling off an upset, but after that Punk takes things up a notch and Bourne’s chances drastically go down. Punk goes upstairs a few minutes later, looking for the macho man elbow drop. He takes his time before connecting with it. He only gets a near fall on the pin attempt, which Don Callis points out Punk’s mistake of not being quick about it. Punk doesn’t agree with the count, but stays on Bourn after Heyman instructs him to do so. Punk sends Bounre off the ropes, Bourne manages to catch punk by surprise with double helix-style crossbody. He takes down Punk and holds on for the cover. Two count only, and after the kickout punk is quick to his feet. Bourne’s up as well and he goes for a frankensteiner. Punk has it scouted and counters with a powerbomb. Punk signals for the GTS, wanting to put this one away. Punk sets up for the GTS. Bourne manages to escape and looks to counter, however Punk armdrags Bourne and locks in the anaconda vice. Bourne’s got nowhere to go and taps out. Heyman enters the ring and raises the hand of his client before calling for a mic. Heyman informs the fans that one of the things he managed to have included in his client’s contract was after Punk wins his debut match then Punk will be officially entered in the Golden Ticket ladder match at Starcade, where the winner will get a guaranteed shot at the world heavyweight champion whenever he chooses. Punk calls for the mic from Heyman and states it doesn’t matter who he has to go through because everybody knows he is championship material. AJ Styles, and who knows who else will qualify between now and Starcade will soon be reminded of that fact. It also does not matter who holds the championship after Starcade, it is only a matter of time before the gold is around his waist. Don Callis knows that Punk has what it takes to wear the gold, however those who will step inside hell in a cell in a few minutes from now may take issues with that.

As the ring clears in preparation for the main event, things shift backstage as brad Rose is standing by with Bobby Roode. Roode was victorious earlier in the evening in his debut match with the company. With match one in the books he can now look ahead. There’s a lot of guys on the roster both past and present that made his decision to join XCW easier. Many wrestlers he has faced over his career have at one time or another have passed through XCW’s doors, so he knows the level of competition is high, which is what he wants. There is something else he wants, and that’s the Canadian National Championship. He knows Brian Kendrick has put in the time and effort to get to where he is today, but Roode feels that championship is better suited for someone who personifies and embodies professional wrestling from Canada. With that being said, Roode extends a formal challenge to the champ and suggests they faceoff at Starcade. For a match of such importance, it only makes sense to Roode to have it on a stage that’, shall we say, glorious.

Back to the casino we go as Zack Ryder and Heath Slater have both engaged in a hot hand, and both are raising the stakes. Onlookers have gathered as both men are confident in their respective hands. Both have gone all in with their chips, but Ryder puts up the Ironman belt as well. Slater’s told to top that and after thinking for a moment on what else he has he tosses in the keys to his car. Ryder has a straight flush, which he then asks Big T what he can thinks they can get for Ryder’s new wheels. Slater doesn’t think so and reveals he has a royal flush. Ryder can’t believe he lost with the hand he had. Slater takes his winnings and says things are looking golden for the one man band. Ryder and Big T leave in disgust as Slater packs up. Slater feels it’s a good time to cash out and makes his way to the pay window. After getting his money he turns to leave, but is jumped by Tye Dillinger. Dillinger has referee Justin Kronan with him as he tries to regain the belt he lost earlier in the evening. Dillinger introduces Slater into an ATM before pinning him. The three count is made and Dillinger takes off with the Ironman Championship. At least Slater still has his money though.

The hell in a cell cage begins to lower from the ceiling. As it is lowered and officials make sure everything is in place before introducing the competitors, a video package airs to explain what brought us here. Kevin Steen won this year’s Survival match, however his win wasn’t without controversy as he was eliminated, but not caught on the outside by the referees. He returned to the ring unnoticed and managed to win. Harry Smith, Rob Rage, and The Miz all had a valid grievance, and Eric Bischoff ordered this match.

The theme of Wade Barrett is heard once again, and Barrett weighs in on tonight’s main event, which is moments away. He tells the people that in a matter of moments, four men will enter, however only one will leave standing, and that man will face him at Starcade. He understands how Kevin Steen feels about having to fight yet again for the title shot after “winning” at Survival, but just like it was back in January, Surviving is easier said than done. He gives the dimensions of the steel structure that stands before everyone this evening. He comments that anyone who can survive what could very well end up being a literal living hell, will truly deserve the title of number one contender. He wishes all four men good luck before sending it back to the ring announcer.


Hell in a Cell
Kevin Steen vs Rob Rage vs The Miz vs Harry Smith

The job of referee Eddington James is simple in this one, make the three count or catch the submission. Anything goes inside the cell, including a three on one beatdown as Rage suggests he, Miz, and Steen take care Smith first. Rage gets maybe a few shots in until he backs off, letting Steen and Miz do the work themselves. Steen eventually calls Rage on it, which Rage says they’re doing just fine. Miz tells Steen to get back to work, which causes Steen to target him. Rage focuses his attention on Smith, and there’s a lot of history between those two. Rage sends Smith to the floor and follows him, giving Steen and Miz the ring to themselves for the time being. Rage with the ‘if you want something done right you got to do it yourself’ frame of mind. Steen and Miz wrestled inside the ring while Rage introduced Smith to the cell itself. Rage warned a cameraman to stay out of his way, unless he too wants to eat the steel. Rage has Smith on his shoulder and runs him face first into the cell wall. Rage goes back inside the ring and upon entry he breaks up a pin as Miz went for the cover on Steen. Both Rage and Miz focus their attention on Steen. As the two on one goes on, Wade Barrett is shown watching the action from the arena suite. Other than Smith being used as a battering ram, nothing major has happened thus far, but he’s keeping close attention to the action as he’ll be scheduled to face the winner. After about a minute or so of double teaming Steen, Rage tells Miz to hold Steen. Rage hits the ropes, but Smith pulls down the top rope, which sends Rage crashing to the floor. Smith’s still very much in the fight. Smith looks under the ring and pulls out a chair. It’s all legal and Smith feels like he should take advantage of it, just like Rage did minutes ago. Rage gets back to his feet, only to take a chair shot across the back. Smith strikes Rage again, taking him down to a knee. Back inside the ring Steen broke free of Miz and strikes repeatedly until launching himself at Miz while they were near the ropes, sending them both over on the opposite side of the ring. Rage turns around before Smith can take his next shot. Rage blocks the chair and forces Smith to hit himself with it. Rage is not a happy camper and Rage points to the roof of the cell, vowing to send Smith to hell. He’ll have to get through a locked door first however, which is easier said than done. Rage attempts to break through with his shoulder, but the door’s holding on. Meanwhile Steen has the upper hand on Miz, but takes a moment to search under the ring. He pulls out a table and leans against one of the walls of the cell for the time being. The referee sees Rage continuing to attempt to open the door, this time attempting to break the chain, and tells him to stop, though he gets shoved away. This allows Smith time recover and he runs Rage over with a running forearm. Miz finds the chair Rage and Smith were usually moments ago as Steen knocks him down in front of it. Miz takes advantage and throws it in Steen’s face, giving him some distance between them. Rage manages to make another attempt on the door after taking out Smith with the ring steps a couple minutes later, and this time he manages to break off the chain. Rage throws Smith out of the cage. While Rage takes care of business on the outside, The Miz make use of the chain that was originally keeping the door locked, using it a weapon on Steen. Extra officials come out to attempt to get Rage and Smith back in the cage, each of them gets knocked down. Don Callis comments that this has become more than becoming number one contender for Rob Rage. Smith has had Rage’s number in the past and it appears that Rage wants to finish him off. Miz is wearing Steen down with the chain, also making use of the door being open as he used the gaps in the fencing to put the chain through and use it to choke Steen from the outside of the cell’s walls. Eddington James was able to get Miz back on the inside however. Eric Bischoff came out and ordered Rage back inside. The two got in a shouting match, which gave Smith time to recover and allowed him to get the jump on Rage. Smith’s fighting back and he introduces Rage to the door. Rage manages to shove Smith away moments later, giving some space between them. Rage gets even more as he starts to climb the cage. Bischoff doesn’t like where this is going as Rage gets to the top. Smith tells the boss he’s got this and goes up after him. Bischoff throws up his arms before leaving. The table that Steen brought out hasn’t come into play just yet, but the Miz looks like to change that as he slides it inside the ring before doing the same to Steen. Steen cuts of Miz before Miz can set it up. Meanwhile Rage and Smith are on the roof of the cell. Rage tells Smith to come at him and the two begin to exchange blows. Back below Steen goes for the first pin attempt of the bout, Miz kicks out at two. As the fight below continues, Rage gets Smith in position for a powerbomb. He connects, dropping Smith on the roof. Luckily for Smith the roof holds. Rage doesn’t seem to mind that, however he looks to the edge and looks like he got an idea. He drags Smith near the edge and looks like he might powerbomb Smith to the floor. Rage wants to end Smith’s career as he sets Smith up. Smith escapes and fights back. Meanwhile Miz connects with a swinging inverted ddt before he decides to set up the table. He puts Steen on before going to the corner. As he goes upstairs he looks up for a moment as Smith now has control. Miz is about to take off, but before he can do so, Smith executes a bulldog bomb on the top of the cell. The roof gives way and both he and Rage go through, falling in the direction of the table. Steen manages to get out of dodge, avoiding being flattened. The crowd begins to chant “Holy shit” for what just happened, while both Steen and Miz look shocked as they were literally a matter of a few feet and inches away from it. Eddington James checks on both Smith and Rage. Steen and Miz converse briefly on the situation after the official tells them to stay back for a moment. Steen shoves Miz out of the way and quickly covers Rage. He gets a two count before Miz pulls him off. Miz hammers away until he can get behind Steen and looks to go for the skull crushing finale. Steen escapes, however Miz still fights Steen to the corner. Miz goes for the ten punches and gets five of them until Steen pulls himself out at the corner, pulling Miz in close in the process. Miz has nowhere to go but hard to the buckle as he takes the steenalizer. Steen gets the referee to move as he picks up Rage. Rage appears to be done, but Steen wants to be 100% sure about that and plants Rage with a package piledriver. Steen’s looking dominant. He turns around to find Smith, however Smith finds him first and connects with a running forearm. Smith managed to get all of it. The fall through the cell took a lot of him as it did Rage, but he’s digging deep here and managed to take Steen down with it. Smith grabs hold of Steen, looking for the running powerslam. Steen fights free and boots Smith in the midsection before setting up for a package piledriver. Smith manages to hold his footing and manages to counter with a backbody drop after Steen attempted the lift a second time. Smith manages to hold on to Steen instead of letting him fall over and has Steen in position for a cradle back to belly piledriver. He gets all of it, planting Steen in the middle of the ring. Smith holds on for the pin. Neither Miz nor Rage are in any condition to break it up, Smith gets the win. From his view, Barrett looks impressed with what he just witness. Smith had to dig down to continue to fight on after gravity appeared to take him out with Rage. Barrett stands up and offers some applause to the winner, and importantly, his challenger for Starcade. Medical personnel come out to check on Rage, as well as Miz and Steen, while Smith exits through the door with his arm up high to close the show.
Edited by Maxy, Mar 28 2018, 04:07 PM.
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- Solid debut by Bobby Roode. I don't think it's going to be long before The Glorious One has gold around his waist.

- Screwy finish leads to Nick Watts picking up the belt. Not sure how I feel about this. We'll see how his reign goes.

- Sandow & Martin are at the very top of the tag team division right now. Looking forward to seeing who's next in line.

- Jericho/Omega was another great match. The Last Man Standing stip did it justice. A fitting end to the rivalry.

- The Rock doesn't quite feel the special attraction I feel he could be right now. May be it is time for him to pass the torch.

- Solid win for Act Yasukawa. The Ladder Match as a whole was the MOTN for me. Charlotte Flair was unfortunate.

- Sure hope we get to see CM Punk vs. AJ Styles. I can see Punk winning the golden ticket and fast tracking his way to gold.

- Both shocked and happy to see Harry Smith get the victory. I enjoyed his last shot at being a main event player.
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