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New Beginnings is about to begin. The lights dim and when they come back on we see Shadow, Erik Dean, and Harold in the ring. They wait for the crowd to die down. Shadow takes the podium:
“Today we are here to induct one of our greatest of all time into the SFT hall of fame. Has has won the SFT world title more than anyone in our history. He has been an example in to all who have known or seen him. He is truly one of the best persons I have ever met and one of the greatest wrestlers I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. “ The crowd get to their feet and start applauding and cheering.Shadow: Ladies and Gentlemen I am proud to present our first induction of 2009 into the SFT Hall of Fame. Mr. Dave Van Dam. DVD walks to the ring all the while shaking hands with fans and stopping for authographs. As DVD finally makes it into the ring, he shakes hands with Dean, then the same with Harold who also hugs him. Finally he gets to Shadow and they embrace as well. They say some words to each other but the mic does not catch it. DVD has a tear in an eye as he steps to the podium. “Its funny that I should be inducted on the day I make my return to SFT. I wont lie and say I haven’t wanted this for some time, but I cant say how long I’ll be here, as I am getting older, but I wouldn’t trade this moment for the world. I know some old friends wish they could be here to share this moment with me. But I know theyre here with me in spirit. Thank you Shadow, thank you SFT, and most of all thank you to the fans. Without you, I wouldn’t be me. And I hope tonight I can live up to your expections. The applause goes on even long after they have all left the ring. RW: Wow ladies and gentlemen DVD is now in the HOF, a true moment in our history and what a way to make a new start with acknowledging a big part of our history. JC: DVD helped shape SFT today, he is a founding father and a true cornerstone of this federation and this sport. Lets get this show started! |
| Twilight
vs. Josh Konnely (Standard Match) RW: This next match is going to be one to watch. JC: From what we've learned Radiant is vacating the championship and one of these two could possibly be fighting at the chance to take it over. RW: Being number one contender just makes sense they'd get the title. Basketcase by Greenday hits as he slowly walks to the ring and sits in his corner till his opponent gets in and the bell rings. RW: Probably the simplest wrestler when it comes to entrances. JC: He's never been about being fancy. "NEVER BACK DOWN IN THE FACE ANGER!" The lights flicker, then go out as "In The Face Of Anger" by Shattersphere blares through the arena. A yellow light illuminates the stage area as two rockets of pyro fly from the far side of the arena to explode on the stage. Josh Konnely steps out into the smoke left by the exploding pyro, and raises his arms as the crowd boos. With his fists clenched and a scowl on his face, Konnely walks down the aisle to ringside. He runs up the steps, walks to the center of the apron, and climbs through the ropes into the ring. There he stretches against the ropes and gets ready to fight. RW: There he is, one of the most talked about men in Strike Towers today. JC: He's been so impressive over the past few months he's been here. RW: He could be looking to set the world on it's ear tonight if he wins. The bell rings and the two combatants come to meet in the center of the ring and Josh in mid-walk to the center of the ring just throws his elbow right in to the side of Twilight's face to begin the match. He stands back up after the shot and begins to trade punches with Konnely. The two of them go back and forth over and over again till they find themselves in the corner and the referee comes over trying to separate the two. He gets in between them and pushes them apart. During the break Twilight reaches over the referee and pokes Josh in the eye. RW: What an underhanded move! JC: How Very 1970's Southern Territory of Twilight. Twilight takes control of the match by going in after Konnely and hitting him with a chop block to the knee. Twlight gets up and gives a hardy yell out to the crowd who give him a response of nothing but 'boo'. Twilight walks over to the downed Josh and picks up the leg he chop blocked and begins to stomp away at the back of it trying to knot up the quadriceps. He stops for a moment with the stomps and now begins to just deliver left elbows to it continuing to fall down on the knee of Konnely. RW: Konnely is in trouble now! JC: Take out the knees save the world. RW: What? JC: Sorry, watched heroes season one while in the hotel. Back in the ring Twilight has stopped elbowing the knees and now is just wrenching it by putting all his weight on the knee with his own knee. Josh yells out in pain as he tries to grab for Twilight's head but is unable to reach him. So he reels back with his good leg and just delivers a kick to the kidneys. Twilight gets off the knee after two of these and stands up holding his left kidney. Josh gets up and shows an obvious limp now as he runs at twilight and delivers a quick bulldog. JC: And the course of the match may have changed. RW: That's strike towers for you. Course of history changes quickly here. Josh goes over to twilight who now lays face down and drops a quick elbow on his back before getting up and just driving knees in to the small of Twilight's back. Repeatedly Josh just stands up and delivers another knee in to the back. twilight just tries to cover up from it but it's very difficult to block this situation. RW: Josh is just relentless now. JC: Twilight did the same to his knee, only fitting Josh goes after something of Twilights. Josh stops the assault long enough to get up and walk around the ring pumping himself up as Twilight crawls over to the ropes and begins to pick himself up slowly. The two of them meet in the corner as Twilight has found himself up to his feet. Josh walks over and smacks him quite solidly in the jaw. JC: And back to their feet they go. RW: Somewhere over the rainbow... Josh backs up after hitting him in the jaw and comes running at Twilight who sends him flying over the top rope to the floor below with a back body drop! RW: what a move by Twilight! Twilight not wanting to waste any time goes out to the mats below and gives chase. The two of them now on the outside are having to deal with the referee's ten count! 1... 2.... Twilight picks up Josh and throws him in to the steel guard rails outside. Josh holding his back just feels the pain come over him. Twilight now comes running towards Josh but Josh jumps from the guard rail and drop kicks Twilight in the leg and Twilight hits the guard rail squarely with his forehead as the referee's count reaches 4. Josh gets up and picks up Twilight who is pretty out of it and leans him against the guard rail and hits a few forearm smashes to the back as the referee reaches 6! Josh wanting to cause damage pulls back on Twilight's head and hooks it in a reverse DDT position. He then grabs the pants of Twilight and lifts him up and drops him upper body first on the guard rail putting Twilight in the first row as the referee's count reaches 8! Josh realizing how high the ref's count has become runs to the ring and slides in at 9! 10! The bell rings and Josh Konnely has won via Countout! JC: I can't believe it ended so quickly with a count out! RW: Those two brought it to one another and that lifting reverse ddt on the guard rail just did in Twilight. JC: Josh may have just won his first world title with that if what we heard earlier is true! Winner:
Josh Konnely
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(Standard Match) T.K. walks to the ring loosening his wrists and stretching his neck. Meanwhile on the StrikeTron images of him in his matches are showing and watermarked in them are his accomplishments shown at the tempo of the notes, during the sustained notes the words "SFT Hero" become static for the length of the note.
The Jumanji theme hits the PA as Lion walks out, bearing his chest and staring proudly into the horizon. As he walks down to the ring a loud Lion's roar is heard. His walk is staggered and timid, as if stalking prey. He then climbs onto the apron just by stepping onto it, he then steps over the ropes and into the ring. From there, he waits.
The bell rings and TK starts it off with a clothesline on Lion. TK now with a leg drop, quickly followed by an elbow drop.
RW: TK is wasting no time. TK tries to lock in a figure four but Lion kicks him in the face. Lion now with a shining wizard kick then he waits, as TK slowly gets up he gets hit with a spear! Lion goes for a pin 1……….2……….kickout! JC: Close one! We see Twilight slowly make his way to the ringside. RW: Here comes the other half of Blood Money, like clockwork. Lion climbs the turnbuckle and waits for TK to start to get up, as TK does and raises his head, Lion flies off with a top rope missle drop kick! Nails him perfectly as the fans cheer. Lion slow to get up but soon covers TK 1………(Twilight on the apron)………2………kickout by TK! (Twilight gets back down off the apron). JC: Close one there, almost but no go. Lion picks up TK and does a quick scoop slam followed by a drop toe hold, he does a cradled suplex into into a pin but again only a two count. Lion with a sleeper hold but TK counters it into a four leaf clover. TK applies pressure but Lion breaks free.. TK now with a Savat kick then a snap suplex he covers Lion 1…….2……..kickout! RW: This match has been back and forth, both are pretty even. JC: Definitely a great match being put on by these great competitors. TK Money begins to question the referee and argue that he should have had a three count. As he has his back turned, The Lion stands up and grabs TK from behind to deliver a high angle back suplex. TK is back to his feet quickly, but walks right into a spinning side slam from Lion. RW: TK should not have turned his back on The Lion. Now Lion has control as he gets that power game going full strength. JC: No pun intended, I hope? The Lion now brings TK Money to his feet and whips him to the ropes. TK hits off the ropes and gets clobbered by a spin kick from The Lion. TK pops right back up, only to get floored again with a massive clothesline from Lion. The Lion now keeps TK grounded with a shoulder claw. JC: Here's the punishing shoulder claw from Lion, squeezing that trap and clavicle in that massive hand. RW: The Lion really showing his bite right now. And yes, that pun was intended. TK grits his teeth in pain as the shoulder gets pinched hard by the powerhouse Lion. He shakes his head in defiance, and begins to shake his left leg. The crowd boos at TK's attempts to get them behind him. T shakes his arms and legs violently as he fights to get his legs under him. Finally TK shoots a foot up over his head, connecting with the face of The Lion. Lion holds on fiercely, even tightening his grasp in anger. TK continues to fight through the pain, and finally manages to get to his feet. Lion still has the shoulder claw locked in, but TK is able to start throwing elbows into The Lion's gut with his free arm. Money finally gets the hold broken by kicking The Lion in the side of the left knee, causing Lion to stagger back. RW: TK finally escapes the shoulder claw, but the damage may have already been done to that right arm. JC: It's got to be nearly useless, I would think. TK Money runs away from Lion to the ropes, but charges right into the right boot of The Lion JC: The big boot puts a quick stop to any momentum that TK Money might have gotten! RW: It also puts his head about ten rows deep! As TK Money turns to his stomach, his hands on his face, The Lion raises his arms out at both sides. RW: Watch out, TK! You might just want to stay down! JC: Right you are, Randy! I think The Lion is looking for that brutal Claw! TK slowly gets to his feet, staggering around with his back to The Lion. Quickly The Lion pounces on his pray, locking in the two-handed Iron Claw he calls the Lion's Claw. JC: There it is! The Lion's Claw! RW: That has to be it! No way TK Money can survive this skull crushing hold! Almost as if on cue, Twilight comes charging down the ramp- golf club in hand- as The Lion forces TK to his knees with the Claw. TK's face is turning bright red as The Lion squeezes it with all his might. Twilight slides into the ring, and Lion breaks the hold to go after him. As The Lion reaches for him, Twilight swings the golf club and connects with Lion's jaw. The referee calls for the bell. JC: Oh come on! RW: Blood Money is back, and up to their old tricks! The Lion staggers backwards, and Twilight drives the golf club into his gut. TK is up now and hits Lion from behind with a chop block, bringing him down to one knee. Twilight pulls back to bring the golf club down across The Lion's head, when all of a sudden he gets spun around from behind. RW: Josh Konnely?! JC: But he just finished facing Twilight! It looks like he really has had enough of Blood Money's dirty antics! Konnely kicks Twilight in the gut and hits the KONNTEMPT. Before TK Money can react to his partner's bad twist of fate, The Lion stands and cracks TK in the head with a brain chop. TK Money rolls out of the ring, and Lion starts toward the fallen Twilight. JC: Things might be about to go from bad to worse for Twilight here! RW: It looks that way! TK Money pulls Twilight out of the ring, saving him from any further punishment. They quickly take off through the crowd. The referee raises The Lion's hand as Josh Konnely climbs out of the ring. Winner:
The Lion |
| TV Title match, All four men are in the ring as the bell rings. They brawl for several minutes Dean getting some good shots in there, but somehow they end up knocking each other out. Harold comes down, doesn’t bother to waddle into the ring and has a mic “Sorry guys but this isn’t keystone cops, so we’re getting rid of the tv title instead of getting rid of you guys.” Harold waddles away. RW: Wow we got rid of the TV Title. JC: After two weeks of zero performance we get this? Sadness.
NO MORE TV TITLE... |
(Hardcore Title Match) Hurt by Johnny Cash starts as Nirvana makes his way to the ring accompanied by Lucretia Black. They make their entrance almost as if they were royalty, all the while ignoring the fans. Nirvana steps in . As the first heavy guitar strains fill the arena, Grizzly Z saunters from the back. Slowly he makes his way to the ring, ignoring the crowd, his gaze fixed on his destination. Grizzly Z and Nirvana stand toe to toe as the bell rings. Grizzly with a forearm then as Nirvana turns up again he gets raked in the eyes by Grizzly, which gets a nice cheer from the crowd. Lucretia stands on the outside emotionless.
RW: We haven’t seen much of Nirvana lately I wonder if hes in ring shape? Nirvana fights back with a knee to the midsection then a quick pick up into a face buster! JC: Ouchhhhhhhh thatll sting. We see Redd come down to the ring behind Lucretia and nails her with a steel chair, this catches Nirvanas attention as he turns around, Grizzly quickly gets up hits him with a double ax handle. Grizzly Z grabs Nirvana and hits an inverted DDT! RW: This could be it right here! Lucretia cant get in the ring with Redd blocking her, Grizzly Z sets up and nails his finisher The Maul, he covers Nirvana as the ref counts 1…..2……….3! JC: That’s it, its over. Nirvana gets up and gets to the outside as he and Lucretia fight off Redd who quicly leaves the scene. Winner:
Grizzly Z |
| Redd
vs. Dave Van Dam (Standard Match) JC: Here we go with Dave Van Dam vs Redd. DVD is already in the ring... The Ballad by Testament starts playing and the lights dim and Redd walks to the ring slowly with his head lowered and just enters the ring. DVD meets him and kicks Redd as he enters the ring. RW: YEA! JC: What a cheap shot. RW: Who cares? DVD snapmares Redd and hits a stiff kick to the back. DVD then picks up Redd and whips him to the ropes. On the rebound DVD goes for a clothesline, but Redd ducks under it, and gets behind DVD and hits a russian legsweep. Redd covers but only gets a one count. Redd gets up really quick and hits a legdrop on DVD, and then picks up DVD and whips him to the corner. Redd follows in with a clothesline and backs up. DVD stumbles out of the corner and Redd picks him up over his shoulder and does a modified spinebuster into the corner. Redd then grabs DVD and hits a snap suplex and goes for a pin, but DVD kicks out at 2. JC: Redd is on a good offensive right now. RW: DVD is going down the hill quickly. JC: Going down the hill? RW: Yea, because he's fighting an uphill battle now. JC: Oh will you stop! Redd picks up DVD and whips him to the ropes, but DVD holds on. Redd decides to run at him and DVD backdrops Redd over the top rope. Redd lands on the floor hard, and DVD falls over. The ref begins a count as Redd lays on the ringside mats, holding his back. DVD rolls outside, tired from the beating he's gotten so far. DVD picks up Redd and Redd quickly headbutts DVD, who stumbles back into the ringpost. Redd backs up and measures up DVD and runs at him for a bodysplash, but DVD ducks out the way and Redd slams into the ringpost face first. Redd falls back, with blood starts to trickle down his face. All the time the referee was counting, and now his count is up to 8... 9.... DVD rolls into the ring as the referee counts 10. JC: THAT'S IT! Dave Van Dam rolled into the ring before the 10 count! RW: Travesty, John. Redd had that match! JC: The point is, Redd is on the ground laid out, and DVD rolled in! Winner:
Dave Van Dam
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(United States Title Match) All three are in the ring as the bell rings. Daniel is wasting no time as he hits forearms on both Aidan and then a clothesline on Genocide. Daniel with a superkick on Aidan which almost decapitates him. Then almost as Genocide tries to hit Daniel, Daniel with a mule kick then a backwards arm that knocks Genocide to the floor.
RW: Daniel is looking very good tonight. Daniel with a tomahawk chop on Aidan, who seems to be dragging a little. Daniel climbs the top turnbuckle as he flies off with a hurricane, he stays in the air that looks like at least a good 4 seconds as Aidan and Genocide look up they get caught full blast.
JC: Holy Mother of god, Daniel just may have been the first man to keep a 5 second hang time in the air, while spinning mind you. Bodies are scattered everywhere as Daniel slowly gets up and grabs the nearest person that being Aidan Morag, he covers him, the ref does a slow count 1……………….2……………3.!!!!
RW: That’s it we have a brand new champion. Winner:
Daniel Jacobson |
(Standard Match - Radiant's Final Match) King Kill 33 by Marilyn Manson hits as Lucetia Black comes down is escorted by her husband Nirvana. They come down walking slowly taking their time. Allisa gets in the ring. Next we hear "Tom Sawyer" by Rush begin to play as Radiant makes his way to the ring he high fives a few people but for the most part is totally concentrated on the ring. Radiant and Allisa stand in the ring face to face. The bell rings and they shake hands as they take their opposite corners. Allisa lunges at Radiant with a flying clothesline she locks in a leg scissor, Radiant rolls out of it and monkey flips her into the turnbuckle and then baseball slides her. RW: I don’t really think thatll hurt Allisa, not like it would a guy. Radiant walks towards Allisa and side suplex’s her. He covers 1………….2…………..kickout! Radiant picks her up and nails a powerslam. Nirvana on the outside looks very nervous. From the crowd we see Redd once again come out again, still with a steel chair, he taps Nirvana on the shoulder, as Nirvana turns around hes met by a violent bone shattering sound that lays out Nirvana.
RW: Damn that hurt me and im over here! Allisas eyes open wide as she is in shock. She tries to exit the ring, but Radiant grabs her by her waist and rolls her up quickly 1…………2… kickout! Allisa kicks Radiant in the knee, she gets up and hits a DDT! But instead of covering she tries to make her way to try and help the fallen Nirvana. As he gets to the ropes, Radiant catches her once again RW: Twice tonight we have had Redd interfere and in one way or another affected the outcome of both matches. JC: Redd is making people see red Radiant sets up and nails his Checkmate as he covers Allisa. The ref counts 1……..2………3! RW: Its over, Radiant has retained! Radiant is given the World Title, as he gently kisses it and hands it over to Erik Dean who has made his way down. “Now as you all may have heard, Radiant is infact retiring tonight, so before the show the staff decided to make Twilight vs. Josh for the World title, so Josh Konnely is now our new World Champion, Josh comes down as Radiant hands him the belt." JC: We have a new World Champion. Winner:
Radiant |
(Standard Match) "Wait And Bleed" by Slipknot begins to play. The arena goes dark, and green smoke fills the stage and ramp.
I've felt the hate rise up in me The dark shape of the legendary Owner of Strike Towers emerges from the back through the smoke. His face is decked out in the classic green and black face paint as he makes his way down the ramp.
I've felt the hate rise up in me The smoke clears as Shadow gets to ringside and climbs the steel steps. Standing on the ringsteps, Shadow raises both hands up out in front of himself. As he does so, the lights snap back on. Shadow lowers his hands to his sides and lingers a moment at the top of the ringsteps.
I wipe it off on a tile, the light is brighter this time Shadow finally steps through the ropes and slowly makes his way to the middle of the ring. In the center of the ring, he removes the green and black robe that he wore to the ring, revealing his familiar old ring attire underneath. The referee takes his robe, and Shadow steps to the corner and climbs onto the second20rope. He just stands there, silently staring out over the crowd.
I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here?
I've felt the hate rise up in me As Shadow steps down from the corner, his music cuts out and "MutherFucker Of The Year" by Mötley Crüe begins to play in its place. The lights dim, and a blast of gold pyro erupts at the stage.
I'm just a thorn in your side A second explosion of the golden pyro goes off at the entrance way.
I'm like a snake in your drain A third blast of the pyro goes off at the stage, and Kyle Murphy finally steps through the curtain onto the stage, holding the Intercontinental Championship over his shoulder.
Here... I am... again
Call me the jackyl in heat Kyle Murphy grins as he st eps forward and begins his own slow walk down the ramp.
A hand grenade with no pin
Everytime I turn my head Murphy reaches ringside and slides the IC Championship into the ring. He grabs the middle rope and steps up onto the apron.
Here... I am... again Kyle steps through the ropes into the ring, and picks up the championship belt. He crosses to the main camera side of the ring, and places his right foot on the middle rope, holding the top rope with his left hand and raising the Intercontinental Championship overhead in his right hand. The crowd cheers loudly, and Murphy grins. Finally Kyle turns and hands the title belt to the referee, his music fading out at the start of the final refrain. Here... I am... again... JC: Here it is, folks, Kyle Murphy takes on Shadow in this once in a lifetime opportunity. RW: Yeah, after about five minutes of entrances. We really needed filler for this show that bad? The referee says something to each competitor in turn, making sure each man understands the rules for the match and checking both competitor's pads for any weapons.
JC: This match is to be contested under normal rules as I understand it, so it seems Senior Referee Able Rosetti wants to make sure both men are clean.
RW: Come on, haven't we had enough of a delay? This match is sure to be a classic, and we need to get it started. This crowd is getting restless. Rosetti appears satisfied, and quickly calls for the bell. Murphy raises his right arm over his head, trying to draw Shadow into a test of strength. Shadow instead initiates a standard collar-and-elbow tie up. Kyle is a little surprised, but quickly muscles up and throws Shadow down to the mat backwards. Shadow quickly gets to a knee and seems to glare at Murphy, who grins and flexes his muscles in a taunt. JC: Kyle Murphy immediately goes to what brought him to the dance, that pure unmatched power, as he practically throws Shadow down. RW: When it comes to Strike Towers, Shadow has ALL of the POWER. But even all that staff power cannot match the raw strength of the powerhouse Kyle Murphy. As Shadow stands up, Murphy sends him right back down to the canvas with a charging forearm. The Standard begins to stomp The Owner until Shad gets under the bottom rope and hooks his arms on the middle rope. Murphy knows to break, and he backs away without being told. Shadow uses the ropes to pulls himself to his feet as Kyle waits with his hands up in the middle of the ring. As soon as Shadow steps towards him, Murphy kicks Shadow in the gut, then unloads on him with a massive clothesline. He quickly grabs Shadow by the left wr ist and pulls him back to his feet. Holding onto the wrist, Kyle pulls him in and clobbers Shadow with a short-arm clothesline. JC: Two successive clotheslines by Kyle Murphy really dishing out the punishment to our boss.
RW: Murphy is determined to show that he is and was an equal of the legends like Flame, Royce, Legion, and Shadow himself. He may look up to Shadow, but Kyle is going to be as physical as he needs to be in order to make something special happen here tonight. JC: Kyle definitely wants his spot in history. And with our World Champion calling it quits after tonight, Radiant will be leaving a wide open title behind. A good showing here tonight could really go a long way to getting Kyle Murphy into the next title match, whatever that might be, and a shot at becoming a FIVE-TIME SFT Champion. RW: It sure would, and that would be something truly historical. But can you imagine what it would do if he could somehow defeat Shadow here?! The Intercontinental Champion brings the boss back to his feet, but Shadow catches him off guard with a throat thrust followed by a backfist. Murphy is stunned by the Owner's fight, but responds with a kick to the gut and an Irish whip. Before the boss can hit the ropes, the Owner goes into a handspring. The handspring bounces him off ropes and back onto his feet with his back to Murphy. As Shadow hops back at him, Murphy steps right into a back elbow. JC: Handspring back elbow by Shadow ! Look at the old man go! RW: Don't bad mouth the boss, John. In today's economy the last thing you need is to lose your job. Shadow pounces onto the downed Murphy, raining down right hands to the the temple. Out of the corner of his eyes Shadow spots referee Able Rosetti step toward him, and immediately stands up off of Kyle, but pulling him to his feet as he does so. The Owner quickly hits a low angle dropkick into the knee of The Standard, which causes Murphy to fall to the mat on his face. Kyle rolls onto his back after his face bounces off the canvas, and he clasps his hands over his nose and mouth. The boss assists the Irishman to his feet again and hits a knife edge chop on his exposed chest. Murphy is quickly sent flying through the air as Shadow executes a perfect dragon screw. JC: Beautiful leg drag by Shadow. He's really going to work on the champ's legs. RW: That was a dragon screw leg whip, John, but you're right! It's sound strategy, too. If Kyle Murphy is allowed to stay on his feet and turn this into any kind of grappling or brawling contest, Shadow will find himself in some serious trouble. But if you take out the big man's wheels, that eliminates some of his power moves and the suplexes. That will allow Shadow to control the offense. Shadow turns Murphy onto his stomach, and crosses The Superior One's legs. The Owner then places his legs through the triangle formed by Murphy's crossed legs, and bridges backwards20to apply a facelock. JC: Look at that! A cross-leg inverted STF, also known as a Muta Lock. A very dangerous and very effective submission hold. RW: What is a Muta anyway, John? JC: You've got me. RW: Must be from the indies or something. Kyle Murphy is contorted in the middle of the ring, completely locked up in the grasp of Shadow. He struggles a moment to drag himself toward the ropes, but with his legs trapped and Shadow's weight on his back it is virtually impossible to move. As a desperate alternative, Kyle clutches both of Shadow's wrists and fights to pry them apart. JC: What is Murphy doing here? RW: Looks like he's trying to break the grasp of Shadow on his head. With all of his strength Murphy pulls on the wrists of Shadow, finally succeeding in powering the two hands apart. His facelock broken, Shadow stands upright and steps out of the hold. The Standard pushes himself weakly to his feet, gimping around the ring on his two damaged legs. Kyle turns to Shadow and ducks his head just in time as the Owner spits a cloud of the infamous black mist toward him. The crowd cheers the mist, even though it missed. JC: Oh my Lord! That Asian mist would have blinded Kyle Murphy and put an end to this match for sure! RW: I don't know that I've ever seen anybody dodge an Asian mist attempt before, but Kyle definitely just saved his own "arse" by pulling it off there. The Standard cat ches a surprised Shadow and delivers a perfect Saito suplex, dropping the Owner on his head and neck. Kyle pops up and stands over the fallen boss. He pulls him up and sets him in position for a powerbomb. JC: Now Shadow is the one in trouble after gaining control early! RW: Crucifix powerbomb! The Celtic Cross by Kyle Murphy! JC: Both men are really pulling out all the stops tonight! RW: They sure are, partner. This match means a lot to both of these warriors, and maybe even more to Murphy. Murphy brings Shadow to his feet one more time and whips him to the ropes again. The Owner hits the ropes and The Standard sets himself down low, possibly trying to catch the boss with the "No Maker's Mark" spinning side slam. Shadow stops short and pushes Murphy's head down between his legs. He hoists him up for a piledriver, reaches between his legs, and holds him there for a second before dropping down for a cradle piledriver. The boss covers. 1... 2... Murphy kicks out! JC: The first pin attempt of the match almost gives Shadow a win! RW: But the cradle piledriver was not enough to keep The Standard down! Shadow may need to kill Murphy to win here tonight! Shadow gets to his feet and is surprised to see Murphy stand up quickly as well. The Owner attacks immediately, connecting with an enzuigiri to the head of The Standard. The kick drops Murphy to a knee, and Shadow runs backwards to the ropes, h itting a shining wizard. Shadow starts to crawl for a cover, but Murphy quickly rolls away and makes sure to stay on his stomach. Murphy hops back to his feet, but immediately grabs for his head. Shadow charges for a clothesline, but runs straight into a side slam backbreaker. Kyle Murphy pulls Shadow back to his feet now, popping off a hard wrist clutch exploder. JC: DUBLIN CALLING! RW: Oh my God! Back and forth they go! This time it is Shadow that wisely rolls away. Murphy stands up, and just grins again as he sees Shadow pulling himself farther away. Kyle pulls the boss up to his feet and hooks him up for the GOLD MINE. As Murphy hoists Shadow up in the suplex lift, the Owner shifts his weight to wriggle free and land behind The Standard. Shadow quickly grabs a rear waistlock and runs Murphy forward, ramming Kyle chest first into the top turnbuckle. Keeping Murphy in the corner, Shadow turns him around and hooks a front facelock. The Owner struggles to lift The Standard up, but succeeds in seating him on the top rope. JC: Oh no! This could be it for Murphy! RW: I think he's going for it here! Shadow climbs to the top rope and sets Kyle Murphy up for a piledriver. He comes off the top with FALLING THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS! JC: FALLING THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS! RW: That has to be it! Shadow pins Murphy. 1... 2... Murphy gets the shoulder up! JC: NO!
RW: WHAT?! I have been here for the entire history of SFW and SFT, and nobody has ever survived Shadow's deadly finisher! Did Kyle Murphy really just kick out?! Shadow looks just as stunned as anybody, and looks at the referee, who tells him it was only a two count. Shadow climbs to his feet and wanders around the ring, trying to figure out what else he can do. Finally he steps back to Murphy, and pulls him to his feet. Out of nowhere Kyle hooks Shadow and snaps off a quick Warrior's Code! JC: The WARRIOR'S CODE! RW: That spinning reverse STO! Can Murphy pull off the unthinkable and beat Shadow here?! Murphy wearily throws an arm over Shadow. 1... 2... The boss kicks out! Now it is Kyle Murphy's turn to be stunned, and he grabs his head in his hands in amazement. Soon both men are back on their feet, albeit barely, as they are nearly exhausted. They begin to exchange right hands back and forth. Murphy finally ducks a Shadow punch, and when the Owner turns around he hooks a three-quarter facelock. JC: Going for Murphy's Law! RW: Shadow pushes him off! JC: Murphy turns around... RW: Right into a frankensteiner from Shadow! Kyle Murphy pops right up from the frankensteiner, as does Shadow. The Owner grabs a front facelock and lifts Murphy up, hanging him off the top rope. Shadow hits an elevated whiplash, and pulls Murphy to the center of the ring. Kyle rolls away again, and Sh adow shakes his head in frustration. Shadow stomps Murphy in the back, then catches him in a triangle choke. JC: Murphy's in real trouble now! RW: That neck has to be killing him already! Shadow might choke him out now! Kyle Murphy struggles a moment before thrusting out his leg and getting it on the bottom rope. Able Rosetti calls for the break, and Shadow releases the hold immediately. As Kyle Murphy gets to his feet, he begins to stagger around. He throws a wild punch that comes nowhere near Shadow. JC: This doesn't look good, Randy. RW: It looks like the effects of that concussion a few weeks back are coming back after a couple drops on the head in this match. Shadow takes advantage with a spinning backfist followed by a spinning back elbow. Before Shadow can follow up, Murphy catches him by the throat with both hands and hits a quick Hangover. A dizzy Kyle Murphy then makes his way slowly to the corner and climbs to the top rope. JC: Kyle Murphy going to go up top? That is very uncharacteristic. RW: He's out of it, John, and he needs to put this thing away quick. It looks like he might be thinking about a big splash off the top, or a diving elbow drop. As Murphy gets himself balanced on the top, Shadow hops to his feet and spits a green mist into Kyle's face. JC: Oh no! Green mist! Shadow missed with the black, but he connects with the green! RW: The back of Kyle's shoulders=2 0are still black from the miss. Now his face is green from this success. JC: Matches the tights he's wearing tonight. RW: And now both competitors have green faces, too. A lot of green in the ring. Shadow climbs to the top rope, looking to capitalize on a blinded Murphy. JC: He may be going for it again! RW: Another Falling Through The Looking Glass?! Somehow Kyle Murphy manages to punch Shadow in the gut before the boss can set him up. The Standard quickly hooks a gutwrench, and dives off the top rope, dropping the Owner in a powerbomb! JC: OH MY GOD! CAR BOMB OFF THE TOP ROPE! RW: That gutwrench powerbomb is brutal enough from the mat! Can he make it into a pin?! Able Rosetti checks on both men as they are down on the mat. Shadow landed hard on his back, and Murphy landed hard on his gut. Rosetti begins the count. ONE..... TWO..... THREE..... FOUR..... FIVE..... SIX..... SEVEN..... Murphy turns to his side, trying to rub the mist from his eyes. EIGHT..... Shadow raises his head and his right arm, but both collapse right back down to the mat. He bows his back up and turns over onto his stomach. Murphy, meanwhile, flops onto his back. NINE..... No further movement from either man, as Kyle Murphy is still trying to clear his eyes. TEN! JC: Oh no! Is that it?! RW: They're out! It's over! Able Rosetti calls for the bell. Winner:
Draw |
| JC: A double knockout ends an epic battle between these two legends. RW: What a shame. But damn, this match did not disappoint in the least. JC: These guys literally beat the Hell out of each other until neither man could answer the referee's ten count. RW: It was a physical contest for sure, with one big high impact move after another. This match was a classic, no doubt. What's next for these guys? Or maybe I should say what's LEFT for them? JC: There's nothing left right now by the look of things.
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