2014.05.07: PWN - MSW - MSW Presents: Best of the Best 2014
Contents
- 1 The Card
- 2 Intro
- 3 Yugo Phailous/Johnny B. Vs Leo Banks/Chad Vargas
- 4 The American Reality
- 5 Danny's Stamp of Approval
- 6 Frank Washington Vs Robert Garland
- 7 Ropes Can't Contain Them
- 8 Tyler Xero Vs Bryan York
- 9 Words from Xero
- 10 Matt Ward Vs Luke Jackson
- 11 The American Reality... Part 2
- 12 Peyton Von Licht Vs Neforian
- 13 Women's Championship Run Down
- 14 ROPES CAN'T CONTAIN THESE TWO
- 15 Marie Porter Vs Kat Vs Shawna Martinez
- 16 Unexpected Visitor
- 17 Daniel Smart Vs Bryce Manning
- 18 Daniel Smart Vs Bryce Manning
The Card
Date: Wednesday, May 7th
Commentary: Alex Smith (play-by-play), Alex Bradford (color)
Promoter: Danny Stevenson
(Card/Match Order Subject to Change)
DARK MATCH
Hunter McKnight Vs Davis Wiley
It's an odd pairing, sure, but Vargas has been looking to get his shot on the main show and he finally does. Vargas is known to not like much of anybody besides himself... well neither does The Johnny and even though Johnny didn't advance past Daniel Smart he put on a hell of a fight and rumor has it he's looking to smack Vargas around a bit because his face annoys JB. Phalious had one match so far, but he's a true blue Cowboy, hard working to the bone. Leo Banks on the other hand... he's rich. He's got the money and doesn't understand why somebody would want to be so hard working when you can pay people to do that for you. A lot of combustible elements here, and a lot of odd pairings but who knows... maybe we'll see the start of a couple tag teams.
Marie picked up a huge singles victory over Kat on Unstoppable adding to the already combustible element that is Shawna and Kat, with an surprise stipulation added right before their match at US6. Our Women know how to tear it up like no other, and now this triple threat will be great, and the stakes are higher as the winner walks out as the first ever Women's champion.
York must now face the gauntlet following his actions at US6. First up? Tyler Xero -- a young newcomer who has been nothing short of impressive in the ring and gets a chance to be even more impressive. York made it known he thinks he's better than the rest, well here's his chance to prove it against a future world champion. How will York fare? Will start off the gauntlet strong, or will Xero show the world one more time why he is that damn good?
Ward and Jackson -- it started at Unstoppable #1 when Ward picked up a win over Loose Cannon but not before throwing Jackson clear into the audience. At Unstoppable #2 they had a rematch and Jackson picked up the huge win but it just didn't stop there. Since then, Ward had been after Jackson before challenging him to a Dog Collar match to keep him grounded, to try and eliminate that high risk style of his. Well, Jackson accepted and the blood has just continued to boil between them but here at Best of the Best it all comes to an end. Will Jackson find a way around the collar and chain, or will Ward's size and stretch prove to be too much at such a close distance?
Intro
With the show opening up to a packed crowd, we see three very known men already standing in the ring to a huge ovation. With microphones already in hand, these three men were Danny Stevenson, Drew Stevenson and Justin "Giant" Gravitt.
Danny: Welcome everybody to a very speshul night here in Missouri State Wrasslin’. I wanna start off by saying thank ya ta all of ya’ll who have made this possible. Without ya’ll, we wouldn’t be here celebratin’ this magical moment an’ we most certainly wouldn’t be crownin’ tha best of tha best tonight.
Bring his microphone up to his lips; the fans go berserk for their hometown hero, Drew Stevenson.
Drew: You see, my uncle put it best – without all of you here tonight? There would be no best of the best; there would be no Missouri State Wrestling, hell, without all of you? There would not have even been a Drew Stevenson in this business.
The fans in attendance cheer loudly.
Drew: Thank you! Now tonight is special because we will crown the very first ever Missouri State Wrestling Heavyweight Champion as well as the Women’s Champion. We will see the best wrestling in the world, showcased by our men and our women.
Lowering his microphone, Gravitt brings his microphone up.
Giant: Tonight will be also be very special because you will see a match that rarely ever gets used, that being the dog collar match. I can remember when Greg Valentine and Roddy Piper battled in this match and let me tell you folks, you’re in for a REAL treat! So sit back, relax, and enjoy our first match of the evening which showcases our soon to be tag team division.
Lowering the microphone, the three men receive a standing ovation as this Missouri crowd is ready and excited for Best of the Best.
Yugo Phailous/Johnny B. Vs Leo Banks/Chad Vargas
Kicking off our first match of the evening, we hear the bell sound as Yugo and Vargas are starting this match off and their partners, banks and Bonecrusher are on the outside on the ring apron. Staring one another down, Vargas mouths something to Yugo who hauls off and punches him right in the mouth. Stumbling backwards, Vargas is quick to regain his composure as he fires back hitting a huge punch of his own as these two men kick off tag team action with nothing more than a good old fashioned fight.
Smith: To no surprise, we kick off Best of the Best with a brawl.
Bradford: That’s how every show should be started, with two guys trying to maim each other.
Smith: Well then you’ll love the dog collar match later on tonight.
Bradford: You mean when Matt Ward gets his revenge on that little twerp?
Having gained the upper hand, Vargas gave Yugo a thumb to the eye which caught him off guard. Backing Yugo into the corner, Vargas starts stomping on him and as the referee tells him to get him out of the corner since he has the ropes, Banks uses this time to choke Yugo with the tag rope as the ref isn’t looking. Tagging Banks in, the young, brash rich kid pulls Yugo out of the corner and hits a textbook vertical suplex. Sitting up afterwards, he smirks and doesn’t utilize this opportunity to try making the cover. Pulling Yugo to his feet, he grabs him by the arm and backs up pulling him in looking for a short-arm clothesline but Yugo ducks under the clothesline and reaches back grabbing Banks underneath the chin hitting a neck breaker which seems to turn the tide.
Smith: What a neck breaker by Yugo, that was a great counter.
Bradford: It was okay, not as good as if Bryce Manning had done it but still pretty good.
Quickly making the cover, the referee drops down to make the three count.
Banks gets the shoulder up in time. Picking Banks up to his feet by his blonde locks, Yugo is caught off guard by a poke to the eyes which causes him to stumble holding his eyes. Darting to the ropes, Banks returns and drop kicks Yugo right in the left knee dropping him like a sack of potatoes. Quickly making the tag, Vargas enters the ring and stomps on the lower back region of Yugo. Looking at Johnny who has yet to be tagged in yet and taunting him, this angers him as he tries getting in but the referee stops him. Utilizing this perfect moment, Banks enters into the ring and both he and Vargas hit an old school double vertical suplex onto Yugo as Johnny is arguing with the referee to turn around while getting out of the ring.
Bradford: These two are on the same page and as of right now? They are my pick to take it all.
With Banks back as the legal man but really illegally, he smirks arrogantly and taunts getting the fans to boo heavily. Picking Yugo up, he is hit with a very fast DDT from out of nowhere which flattens Banks. Beginning to crawl towards his partner, Yugo is looking to make a much needed tag as Banks is beginning to stir. Quickly darting into the ring, Vargas quickly snatches Yugo by the foot trying to hold him back, hopping on one foot, Yugo manages to hit an Enziguri which drops Vargas and lunges out to make the tag as the crowd goes ballistic. Entering into the ring, Johnny is on fire leveling both Vargas and Banks with stiff punches. As Vargas gets up stumbling, Johnny clotheslines him over the top rope as he hits the floor. Exiting the ring, Yugo begins taking the fight to Vargas on the outside and Banks took this time to climb up to the top turnbuckle as Johnny is facing away from him.
Smith: Johnny could be in trouble.
Turning around, Banks jumps off of the top rope and Johnny catches him on his shoulders. Positioning him perfectly, he hits the Johnny special and immediately hooks the leg.
Barbara Braman: The winners of the match, YUGO PHAILOUS AND JOHNNY BOOONECRUSHER!!!
The American Reality
“They say diamonds are forever—“
The shot opened up on a diamond sitting on a gold band.
“And so I am.”
The camera pulled backwards to show Roman Gold standing there—on the same yacht as before. This time with a black suit covering his white dress shirt, he smiled for the camera.
“I’ve been asked ‘Roman, what is The American Reality? And my answer? I.. I am The American Reality. What’s known as ‘The American Dream’ is a dated and flawed belief- why should people who aren’t as successful as myself get the same options as me? It’s wrong—as I said, it’s a flawed system. I represent what being an American should be about.. I AM The American Reality.. Roman Gold, and I approve of this message.”
With a nod, Roman smiled once again before taking a sip from the wine glass he picked up. Toasting it towards the camera, Roman nodded.
“And in order to show my support for the broke and hungry also known as 98% of the MSW Roster, let me show you people how I deal with a problem like that.”
Tossing the glass of wine into the ocean, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a stack of bills and begun to carelessly throw it into the ocean as well.
“When you’re Roman Gold, you do as you please. Understand that before you attempt to get in my way.”
Danny's Stamp of Approval
We come back from commercial backstage, we see Daniel Smart sitting on the wooden bench taping getting his ring gear on. As the camera pans back, we see Danny Stevenson step into view to give Smart some words of encouragement.
Danny: Daniel, how are ya feeling son?
Smart looks up replying.
Daniel: I’m feeling great! I am ready to show the world that I am the best wrestler.
Looking confident in Smart, he nods his head.
Danny: Just do yer best out there son. Yer a phenomenal athlete, you have proved it already and just be sure ta take care of yaself out there because I promise ya that Mannin’ is goin’ ta try everythin’ in his will to make sure that he beats you. I believe in ya kid, so go out there there an’ make us all proud!
Shaking hands, Danny turns around exiting the dressing room as Smart continues to get ready for tonight’s huge Main Event to crown the first ever Missouri State Wrestling Heavyweight Champion.
Frank Washington Vs Robert Garland
"Ephemeral" begins to play over the PA system, the crowd starting to boo loudly. After a short while, Robert Garland steps out of the back, Travis Rech beside him. Garland looks out at the audience before focusing his attention on the ring. The two of them head down the ramp, the camera catching the back of Garland's jacket where his name is outlined in gold lettering.
Barbara Braman: Introducing first accompanied by Travis Rech, from New Orleans, Louisiana weighing 226lbs Robert Garland!
Smith: This match has been years in the making ladies and gentlemen. They fought all throughout the New York/New Jersey area, they’ve been raising hell here in Missouri, and they even brawled inside a Wal-Mart at one point. There’s certainly no love lost between these two men and tonight it all comes to an end.
Bradford: I hope Frank Washington spent his last week as a free man telling Shawna how me he loves her and I hope they spent their time walking on the beach together doing that mushy garbage because after tonight he’s going to be bound to a hospital bed. Garland is stirring with unbridled hatred; he’s waited 4 long years to finally get his revenge on the man that ruined his life. In fact I’m almost certain he’ll get suspended after this match with the brutality he plans to unleash but as long as Frank Washington is taken out of commission it’s a price he’s more than willing to pay.
Smith: We’re well aware of that past Bradford, Garland insists on reminding us at every single turn. I can’t condone what Frank did to him in the past but a lot has changed since then. Having personally traveled the road with him over the years I’ve had the opportunity to watch him evolve. He’s embarked on an odyssey to atone for his actions by giving back to the fans and this sport and from being in this business over forty years I can tell his intentions are genuine. That being said he has every right to defend himself from a man hell-bent on taking his livelihood and career away from him.
Once the two hit the ring, Garland removes his jacket as Rech places himself ringside. Garland with a steely focus stares down the ramp, eager to finally get his hands on his rival.
"Re-Education (Through Labor)" by Rise Against resonates from the PA system as jet of smoke erupts on the stage as the lights dim. Frank emerges from the smoke walking at a fast pace removing his Red Coat.
Barbara Braman: And his opponent making his way to the ring now residing in San Jose, California weighing 233lbs he is The Revolutionary, Frank Washington!
After removing his coat he sprints down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope. Before the referee can even ring the bell the two hated rivals begin exchanging punches in the middle of the ring. Frank and Badger appear to be glued to each other as they start brawling all over the ring drifting near the ropes to the center of the ring back to another set of ropes until they end up in a corner. Garland manages to get the upper hand momentarily as he rains punches repeatedly to the head of Frank Washington as the referee begins counting for a clean break.
Ref: 1!, 2!. 3!, 4!
The referee tries to pull Badger off his rival but gets shoved backwards as he continues his assault.
Smith: Robert Garland is flirting with disqualification already into this match!
Bradford: Honestly Smith I don’t think he gives a damn. Neither man came out here to put on a good show for the fans but to fight! Garland himself said he was going to a funeral at the contract signing, are you really surprised?
Smith: I’m not surprised at the intensity in that ring; the bad blood runs very deep with these two. No, what I’m surprised at is his willingness to get this match thrown out in the opening moments. Once that bell rings security won’t be far behind to restore order. Danny Stevenson made it clear earlier today before we hit the airwaves that if this situation got out of control he would do whatever it took to restore order.
Bradford: You actually make a good point Einstein but I dare you to go in that ring to tell him.
Smith: You kidding me? I’m a commentator not a wrestler! I’ve wrestled one match in my career and that’s good enough for me.
Finally the referee summons the courage to pull Garland off him shoving him back pointing to the referee uniform he’s wearing. As Garland argues with the ref Rech seeing the opportunity to strike walks over to Frank who’s slumped in the corner runs over and slaps him across the face repeatedly.
Rech then takes his belt off and wraps it around Frank’s neck and pulls back, pressing his foot against the apron to increase the pressure. Frank kicks his feet on the mat trying to dig his fingers under the belt to relieve some of the pressure. Finally Rech quickly lets go with the belt as the referee turns around. Rech drops his belt and throws his arms up feigning innocence
Smith: Come on eject him ref! He has no place in this match!
Bradford: It’s only illegal if you get caught. Travis Rech is here to make sure that snake Frank Washington can’t slither away from the fires of justice! In the natural order Badgers always triumph over snakes, you ever watch the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet?
Smith: You’re kidding me right?! Why there wasn’t a “no outside interference” clause in that contract is beyond me. You want to get two men in the middle of that ring to settle their differences? I’m all for that Bradford but it should stay between the two who signed the contract and only those two. This makes me absolutely sick to see this blatant abuse of the rules!
Bradford: Did you forget to take your geritol this morning old man? If you want to be the Scoutmaster of MSW why don’t you do something about it?
Garland smirks as he sees Frank seated in the corner and runs to connect with Bite of the Badger! The crowd continues to boo as Garland can be seen rather satisfied with his handiwork, grinning ear to ear like a Cheshire cat. He grabs Frank by his chin and presses him into the corner.
“You son of a bitch! I’m not done making you suffer yet! This is only the beginning!”
Bradford: Garland is savoring this moment, when you wait 4 long years to finally enact justice you just don’t want it to end. This is for all the times he stabbed him in the back, all the times he tormented him without even a hint of mercy.
Garland backs up looking to hit Bite of the Badger again before charging full speed ahead. At the last possible moment the veteran ring presence of Frank Washington kicks in and he rolls out of the way as Garland crash and burns into the turnbuckle.
Smith: Be it out of experience or pure instinct Frank Washington managed to roll out of the way at the last moment. There’s rarely ever a moment when he isn’t aware of his position in the ring.
Bradford: He got lucky Smith! It’s desperation before the fall.
Frank crawls a little away from the corner before grabbing onto the ropes to pull himself up. He’s still a little dazed from Bite of the Badger but appears to be regaining his footing. Leaning against the ropes he raises his arm up and down motioning for Garland to get up, a look of malicious intent was clear in his eyes. As Garland makes it back up to a seated position he runs and connects to the side of his face with a running big boot. Frank stumbles towards the ropes and grabs ahold of the top rope for leverage as he begins stomping on Garland repeatedly reminiscent of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s mudhole stomps. The referee quickly tries to intervene calling for a clean break.
Ref: 1!, 2!, 3! Frank you better stop, otherwise I’m going to have to disqualify you. 4!
Ignoring the referee Frank keeps stomping away. Just like Garland before him moments ago the referee tries to get in between the action to force a clean break. Finally Frank backs off for a moment as the referee tries to reprimand him, only to push him aside to unleash another flurry of stomps!
Smith: It appears neither man wants to follow the rulebook tonight!
Bradford: Well it’s not like either guy denied it, they were both clear about their intentions going into this match, even Frank told Talent Relations to not even bother sending a referee out for this match.
Smith: I respect the hell out of Frank Washington but he shouldn’t have to stoop to Garland’s level here.
Bradford: Honestly I say let them fight and I’m sure for once the fans and I are on the same page when I say this. When two men fight over something as personal as this there’s no respect or sportsmanship involved. It’s all about personal pride and survival, that’s what it boils down to. They’re both too proud to back down.
The referee again tries to dissuade Frank from this course of action as it appears that the aggression behind his stomps only appears to be intensifying.
Ref: 1!, 2!, 3!, 4!, Fi-
Frank stops right before the referee finishes his count as he engages in a very heated exchange with the official.
Bradford laughs as Frank and the ref continue to argue.
Bradford: Ha ha! What did I tell you Smith?!
Smith: Oh brother… give it a rest already! Do you always have to stir the damn pot? These are two men that are hell-bent on killing each other! What about their friends, their families? How do you think they’re going to feel when they’re sitting across each other from opposite hospital beds? This is beyond professional wrestling Bradford; this is a personal vendetta that just won’t go away. Enough is enough!
Bradford: You’re damn right I have to Smith. This is a business not a damn charity, we’re here to make money and drive sales. Everyone wants to watch two people beat the holy piss out of each other, there’s a reason why combat sports have stood the test of time, there’s a reason why boxing is an Olympic sport. It worked in the days of the Roman Empire and it sure as hell works today!
Throughout the commotion Rech walks over to Garland whose arms and head are hanging outside the bottom ropes as he listens to his impromptu pep talk. Making sure the referee was still busy with Frank he reaches into his pocket and slips something to Garland who quickly grabs ahold of it in his hands. Finally as the referee begins to turn around Rech backs off as Garland appears to slip something over his hand doing his best to conceal his intentions. As Frank goes to head back towards Garland almost as if on cue Rech hops up on the apron and calls the referee over. With the ref’s back turned Frank picks Garland up by his hair only to get hit with a swift right hook to the jaw sending Frank down to the mat.
Smith: Oh for heaven’s sake! Did Rech just introduce brass knuckles into the match?
Knowing that the referee would only be distracted for a few moments he quickly slides the brass knuckles off his hand and tosses them outside of the ring as the referee turns around just a tad too late.
Bradford: Veteran move by Rech to give his client the edge in a tight situation!
Smith: Veteran move my ass!
Rech swaggers over towards the announce table stretching his arms out as Smith takes off his headset and stands up much to the delight of the crowd.
Smith and Rech start exchanging words as the referee ducks his head out under the middle rope wondering what the commotion is. Smith then points to the referee and then to Rech as he’s shouting at this point unable to take the antics anymore.
Smith: HE’S GETTING INVOLVED IN THE MATCH!
Ref: I haven’t seen him get involved at all.
Smith: If you stopped having your back turned every 5 seconds you’d be seeing what everyone else is seeing!
Rech meanwhile sheepishly raises his hands up wearing a guilty smile as he shrugs.
Rech: I haven’t done anythin’ Mr. Refer’ee.
Back to the ring Garland is using this as an opportunity to tear off the turnbuckle pad in the corner and drags Frank up by his hair, repeatedly slamming his head against the turnbuckle.
Finally the referee turns around as the situation on the outside appears to have de-escalated, the referee vowing to keep a close eye on Rech. Smith sits down and puts his headset on as the referee sees the exposed turnbuckle. While the ref is quick to reprimand Garland all he receives is a one finger salute.
Smith: I apologize for my unprofessional outburst a moment ago to everyone watching at home. Call me old fashioned but I believe the action should be purely between the men in the middle of that ring. This is a very emotional and explosive situation between both of those men. I believe Travis Rech has no business being involved in this match and I certainly don’t appreciate him trying to aid another man end someone’s career.
Bradford: Hey let’s just call the match. Whether you love or hate either man in that ring there is more at stake than a championship. Some of wrestling’s most personal rivalries never involved a belt or a briefcase full of money hanging above the ring. I get it Smith. That being said I’m a Robert Garland guy and in my own personal opinion he deserves a chance to get his hands on Frank Washington.
Frank can be seen hunched over the turnbuckle, his body weight being the only thing keeping him standing upright as a river of blood flows down his face with a deep cut in his forehead. While the referee goes to check on the condition of Frank Washington, before he has a chance to ask if he can continue he gets shoved out of the way as Garland begins to pull him back trying to lock him into the Chained and Shackled. He locks the hold firmly around the arms and neck area of Frank…
Bradford: Frank Washington is about to fall victim to the most deadly hold in all of Missouri, with all respect to Drew Stevenson.
Smith: If Garland manages to fall back and lock in the body scissors this match is as good as done one way or another. He’ll either make Frank tap, pass out, or he’ll get himself disqualified for not breaking the hold in the event of a rope break.
Before Garland gets a chance to fall back out of instinct Frank kicks his leg back with all his might and connects with a low blow. Frank falls to the mat as Garland loses his grip completely and grabs his family jewels in agony. The referee allows the match to continue as he couldn’t judge if the low blow was intentional or not.
Smith: Frank Washington with a low blow! Whether it was out of instinct or desperation he managed to slip out of the hold before it could be fully locked in.
Bradford: Honestly this referee deserves a pay raise with the crap he’s had to put up with tonight! It’s a miracle neither man has been disqualified yet!
Rech is furious on the outside as he slaps the apron in frustration. Both men are very slow to get up with Garland receiving a low blow and Frank’s face drenched in his own blood. The referee checks on both men asking if they can continue before he begins counting.
2!
3!
Frank slowly crawls to the ropes trying to regain his senses as Garland continues to writhe in pain on the ground.
5! 6!
Frank slowly manages to make it to a knee as he pulls up on the top rope. Garland meanwhile gets up very gingerly as he still appears to be clutching his crotch with one hand.
8! 9!
Frank finally makes it to his feet with great assistance from the ropes. Garland has also made it back to his feet as the referee waived off the bell. Both men stumble towards eachother as Frank throws a hard right to the dome of Garland.
Garland throws a left hook back at Frank.
Frank responds with a left jab.
Garland connects with a right in response making Frank stagger backward.
Frank shoots a stiff European uppercut at Garland as he steps back forward!
Garland throws several thundering jabs right back at Frank!
Frank answers back with several of his own!
Finally Garland stumbles back as Frank grabs him and whips him towards the ropes, on the rebound. Garland goes for the Global Lariat but Frank ducks and captures him in a german suplex, launching him right into the exposed turnbuckle!
Smith: Turnabout is fair play! This fight has been going back and forth since the beginning.
Bradford: I honestly don’t know how much more either man can take.
Garland wisely rolls out of the ring as Rech rushes over to his side. With his blood dripping onto the mat Frank looks up and grins seeing Rech and Garland. The crowd goes ecstatic as Frank gets off the mat and runs against the ropes leaping over the top rope right at Garland and Rech crashing into them as they all hit the floor.
The referee begins his count as all three lay motionless on the outside.
2!
3!
All three men slowly begin to stir on the outside as the crowd is roaring with life.
5!
Rech, Garland, and Frank make it up to a knee each either holding onto the barricade or bottom rope.
7!
All three men are up now as Garland and Frank go back to brawling on the outside as neither attempt to even try to get back in the ring at this point
9!
10!
Ropes Can't Contain Them
The bell has rung, but Garland and Frank continue to trade blows outside the ring. The referee yells for them to break it up, Robert Garland doubling over Frank and hitting a double axe handle across his back. Travis Rech cheers him on from the sideline, Garland grabbing Frank and walking him up the ramp and towards the backstage area. Frank fights back a bit, but Garland once again gets the upper hand with a few hard lefts. A fan near the barricade is shown holding up a Frank Washington sign, Garland grabbing hold of it and smashing it over Frank's still bleeding head!
Bradford: Talk about adding insult to injury!
Smith: This is an all-out war. Neither man cares about the match being thrown out and now the fans are very dangerously close to the action. I hope nobody else gets caught in the crossfire, otherwise we’re going to have a lot more causalities on our hands.
Bradford: These two men may be protected under the sanctions of MSW but if either man accidently or otherwise strikes a fan they’re both going to jail! Assault is a serious offence and depending on the severity could result in felony charges. I would tread very carefully if I were Frank Washington and Robert Garland and make sure no innocents get involved.
Rech follows as Garland finally gets Frank backstage. Washington seems to be recovering a bit though, hitting a few more hard rights and turning the tide. Before Garland can get back on offense, Frank violently sends Garland over towards one of the backstage snack tables! Garland topples over to the other side, Frank throwing packets of crackers, condiments, hamburger buns and everything he can get his hands on! Garland, shoving off the hits, gets back to his feet.
*SMASH*
Washington hits Garland with an almost full coffee pot! The glass shatters and the coffee spills onto the ground, Garland now cut open and yelling from the heat as Frank goes to follow up - Rech grabbing him from behind with his tie in hand! Travis Rech starts to choke Washington out, wrapping the tie around Frank's neck while Robert Garland is still downed...
A low blow from Washington with the back of his leg forces Rech to release!
With Rech in pain, Frank grabs him by the head and slams him against the nearest wall. Rech is sent reeling from the impact, Washington grabbing him again and bouncing his head off the very same snack table that Garland is rising up behind. Washington goes to grab onto the rising Garland, Garland once again getting the upper hand in the brawl and knocking Washington senseless. Garland thinks about checking on his downed manager, but instead follows through and pulls Frank by the nearest door, bouncing his head off of it before kicking it open and dragging him inside. The cameraman follows to show the inside of the Women of Tradition locker room, Robert Garland seemingly looking for someone as he tosses Washington to the ground. Washington grabs a hold of Garland's leg, tripping him off balance and bringing him down to the floor. Washington climbs his way up, Garland being pulled to his feet before Frank opens one of the lockers onto Garland's face!
Smith: Good Lord Almighty! There is absolutely no lengths these two won’t go to! This is anarchy, complete and absolute anarchy!
Bradford: And they’ve managed to make their way into the Women of Tradition lockerroom. They’re about to get in a lot more trouble if they don’t watch it! I’m sure none of these ladies would be all too pleased to see these two bleeding and brawling all over their locker room. Clearly both Garland and Washington are committing various workplace violations and they don’t give a damn!
With Frank in control, he looks to guide Garland out of the locker room, Shawna Martinez appearing in the distance looking concerned. With Frank distracted, Garland fights back into power, hitting Washington in the gut violently and doubling him over. Garland then points at Shawna as if he's found what he was looking for, a big smile on his face.
"You see what's happening to your little boyfriend?! You want to help him, don't you?! Well, too bad!"
Garland goes to continue, Shawna moving in closer to Garland's surprise. Garland momentarily lets go of Washington, Shawna distracting him as the two start to argue. In an instant, Garland raises his hand to attack, only to be kicked between the legs and sent yelling in pain! With that, Shawna starts directing traffic, Washington jumping on Garland as another Woman of Tradition makes her presence known.
Smith: Oh no, dammit! Son of a bitch! Not now!
Bradford: There’s another third of the MSW Women’s Championship match entering the fray. Kat and Shawna have been at each other’s throats ever since Unstoppable #2! You think one blood vendetta isn’t enough? We’re looking to have another on our hands if she’s going to do what I think she’s going to.
Smith: Don’t do it Kat, it’s not worth it. Let it go, don’t get involved.
Kat manages to make a showing, slapping Frank across the face before Shawna starts to fight her off. Kat and Shawna then start to brawl as well, Garland and Frank both feeling the ladies' fury as they sloppily make their way to the exit of the locker room, still trading blows while the women continue to fight in the background.
Smith: And like a virus the anarchy spreads! Now we have two of the challengers for the women’s championship going at it before their match later tonight!
Bradford: As if there wasn’t enough tension going into this match kerosene was just added to the fire! Nobody is safe Smith! The dogs of war are blind, dragging whoever they can into their path without bias or reason!
Once outside the locker room, the arena security finally arrives on the scene. The security team tries its best to pull Garland and Frank apart... Right hand from Frank! Left from Garland! Both men momentarily put their fight on hold to make sure it won't be broken up as they begin to double team the security guards!
Smith: In my forty years in this business I don’t think I’ve ever seen two hated rivals strike a truce in the middle of a brawl to prevent security from breaking them up. This is absolutely unbelievable.
Bradford: We’ve seen it all tonight here at Best of the Best and we’re only two matches in! These two are actually showing very impressive teamwork given the circumstances. It goes to show how important this is to both men. Common enemies make very interesting alliances.
After a few moments, Garland and Frank has managed to break free, a few security guards still being thrown around. Both men, without wasting too much time, are quickly at each other's throats again! Frank quickly throws Garland down the hall with a hip toss as Garland's back bounces painfully off the concrete floor. Washington follows up and tosses Garland into one of the nearby drink machines! Garland panics as Frank follows and rains down with rights and left, Garland pressing the drink selection options with his free hand as he tries to block with his other. After a few shots, a can of Mountain Splash falls form the machine, Garland grabbing hold of it -
*CRUNCH!*
- and smashing it over Frank Washington! Both men continue to bleed as Garland opens the dented can up and pours some of it over Washington before drinking the rest and smashing what's left of the can over his own head before shouting what seems to be a loud war cry.
Smith: He’s nuts! Robert Garland is absolutely nuts!
Bradford: Are you surprised? He thrives in a hardcore environment where there’s no rules and he can use anything within reach! Before prison the fans loved the Hardcore Icon and if you think that’s nuts? I heard rumors he pulled a gun out from under the ring at one point years ago!
Smith: No comment.
Now, back in control, Garland pulls Frank back up and towards the nearby stairwell. Garland and Washington are shown exiting into the stairway, the security team now regrouping and not far behind! The cameraman catches Travis Rech, now back to his feet as well and hobbling after them as the feed fades to black...
Tyler Xero Vs Bryan York
"Now, It's on" begins to play as the fans begin to boo, knowing that York is about to walk out. He finally does, he walks down the ramp with a big of a cocky strut as he stops in front of the ring for a moment and looks around flipping the fans off as he slides into the ring, he walks over to each turn buckle and flips the fans off before jumping down and looking toward the ramp for his opponent.
Barbara Braman: The following match is scheduled for onefall! Already in the ring from Brooklyn, New York, weighing 245lbs Bryan York!
Smith: After his clash with Justin Gravitt a few weeks ago York now has to run the gauntlet, starting first with Tyler Xero.
Bradford: If York’s as good as he says he is his road starts now to shutting the critics up.
The gunshot to signify the beginning of "That's Incredible" by Heltah Skeltah blasts through the arena. A gold spotlight hits the entry curtain as the rest of the lights fade to black as the gunshot finishes echoing. As the beat begins after the intro finishes playing, Tyler Xero slowly pops out from behind the curtain with his arms up to a shrowd of boos. His sunglasses reflect the golden spotlight like a diamond into the camera's lens. He lowers his arms and adjusts his sleeveless leather vest's collar as he makes his way to the ring with his nose in the air. He ignores the crowd completely, focusing only on the ring. He circles the ring, making his way to the opposite side of the entryway. Tyler climbs up on the apron and turns to the crowd with a cocky grin spreading across his lips. He climbs into the ring as the golden spotlight turns into a white light. He stands in the middle of the ring with his legs slightly spread. He slowly slides the right side of his vest off of his chest, exposing his abs. He then slowly slides the left side off, like he's peeling the vest away from his body. With one fluid motion he drops the vest behind him. He tosses his sunglasses into the corner before putting his arms back in the air, flexing every muscle in his body.
Barbara Braman: And his opponent from Hollywood, California weighing 202lbs… Tyler Xero!
As the bell rings York tries to take it to Xero with a few hard right hooks. What advantage York has doesn’t last long though as Xero responds back with a few hard knife edge chops echoing throughout the arena. Xero whips York to the ropes and captures him in a stiff german release suplex in a show of athleticism. York stumbles to his feet trying to rush Xero again only to run into the outstretched fingers of Xero running into an eye gouge!
Bradford: Tyler Xero paying homage to the Three Stooges! Man this is great!
Smith: Both men are known for bending the rules but this has to be one of the more entertaining ones I’ve seen. Xero managed to slip that one in like a ninja.
The referee warns Xero as York kicks his feet on the ground in pain holding his face. The crowd is mixed seeing these two villians square off however Xero manages to get a 50/50 reaction from the crowd purely by circumstance of who he’s facing. Xero struts around the ring in a very cocky manner as York slowly gets to his knees rubbing his eyes. Finally after Xero thinks he’s taunted the crowd and his opponent long enough he quickly takes advantage of a kneeling York and hits a Baby Ace Crusher!
Xero covers York for the pin as the crowd counts along with the ref.
2!
3!
The crowd gives another mixed reaction as Xero pulled York up by his head before the referee could count to 3,
Smith: Xero doesn’t appear to be satisfied yet!’
Bradford: Would you be after York ran his mouth?
Xero rolls York over on his stomach and hooks his arms as he drags him back up to his feet. With a cocky grin he pulls him up and hits the Xero Hour (Double underhook sitout facebuster) Xero then rolls York over and hooks both legs for the pin
2!
3!
Barbara Braman: Here is your winner, Tyler Xero!
Words from Xero
Barbara: Tyler, you've just picked up another impressive win here tonight, how do you feel?
Tyler Xero: How do I feel? Let me tell you something, Barbara...
Tyler yanks the microphone from her and slightly pushes her out of the way.
Tyler Xero: Since my first day in this company I've been dominating, with win after win and what do I get to show for it? Nothing. I've been constantly held down and frankly I'm sick of it! I'm sick of it and it's changing soon, real soon. See... I don't do anything without a rhyme or a reason and when you least expect it I'm going to strike. The name Tyler Xero won't be ignored. Not by Giant, not by the Stevensons, not by anybody, not anymore! I'm the greatest star this company has ever seen and I'm going to start knocking some sense into more people than just Bryan York until they recognize it.
Matt Ward Vs Luke Jackson
Bradford: Welcome back everybody! It's been an amazing first supercard so far with a lot more to go, but in two weeks we have Breakout Night!
Smith: This night is going to be one hell of a night, Bradford. Over the past few weeks we've had so many new talents sign with MSW, so Danny Stevenson decided to give them all their chance to get their start on the same night. Tons of potential, Bradford, but their future in MSW all depends on them!
Smith: Amazing and brutal match between these two! One can only assume this rivalry has come to an end Luke Jackson against all odds is victorious! Way to go bud!
The American Reality... Part 2
Different from the past two vignettes featuring the man nicknamed ‘The American Reality’, we see Roman Gold seated behind a desk, he was leaning forward at the moment. With both hands locked in front of him on the desktop, he flashed the camera a sly smirk.
“Missouri State Wrestling— a promotion that’s crashing through the ranks and making quite a name for itself—there couldn’t be a place that’d benefit more from my presence. See, not only is MSW able to market my name and draw in MILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIONS in terms of attendance, it’ll also be the very reason why they’re moved OUT of the underachieving hall at a slum university like Missouri!”
He took a second to find humor in his own joke.
“But that’s further down the road—for now, let’s focus in on what I bring to the table. First off, of course—myself, the draw of draws, The American Reality! I also bring with me MUSCLE IN Daniel Bane, a man with a temper as short as the hair on his chin. And third? I bring a vision, the vision to make MSW a better place—with my trusty consigiliere, JR Ryan at my side—I can promise you that we WILL bring forth productive and lucrative change—“
Reaching to the side, he grabbed hold of his leather wallet. Opening it up he plucked a bill from the section where money was housed and held it between both hands as he tugged at the left and right corner.
“.. because I’ve got money, and money makes the world go round. Missouri State Wrestling; you just hit the jackpot.”
Peyton Von Licht Vs Neforian
As the referee signals for the bell getting this match underway, Neforian gives Peyton a devilish grin which looks incredibly maniacal. As they go to tie up, Neforian knees Peyton in the abdomen and slaps him right in the face as the smack echoes loudly.
Smith: What an echo from that smack.
Quickly darting forward, Peyton tackles Neforian down to the canvas and started throwing some wild punches as the fans are cheering for their hero. Rolling off of Neforian, Peyton starts stomping away on him but Neforian manages to get to his feet in the turnbuckle. Still swinging wildly, Neforian uses some craftiness and manages to drop toe hold Peyton face first into the turnbuckle as he is face first and motionless. Cackling maniacally, Neforian can be heard talking very calmly, very eerily at Peyton.
Neforian: Ashes... Ashes...
Quickly getting to his feet, he grabs Peyton by the hair and launches him backwards onto the canvas.
Smith: Neforian is just toying with Peyton.
Slowly walking around Peyton, smiling, Neforian sees Peyton trying to get up and stomps on his hand causing Peyton to scream in pain while holding his hand.
Neforian: Just surrender, accept the hate.
Laughing again, he rips Peyton up off of the canvas and looks to hit him with a vertical suplex but Peyton manages to counter it into a Northern Lights suplexs bridged into a pinfall.
Kicking out, both men get to their feet but Peyton gets leveled by a huge clothesline from Neforian. Sitting on the canvas and looking out at the crowd, he stretches his arms out and yells out to the people.
Neforian: LOOK AT YOUR HERO NOW!
Getting to his feet, he stalks Peyton and as Peyton gets to his feet – Neforian comes in but Peyton quickly kicks him right in the midsection and hits a DDT laying him out cold.
Smith: Shades of Jake Roberts with that DDT!
Rolling Neforian over, Peyton hooks the leg.
Neforian just manages to get the shoulder up.
Smith: That was a very close call.
Bradford: Well you know...
Smith: ... Yes, I know, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Climbing to his feet with the fans really rallying behind him, he waits and as Neforian gets up, he knife edge chops Neforian which makes him hold his chest in a great deal of pain. Knife edge chopping him again and again, Neforian seems to like it as he shows the pain but smiles back at it which has Peyton perplexed. Hitting him harder, Neforian holds his chest and has finally had enough so he lunges out kneeing Peyton in the midsection again before grabbing him by the back of his head and tossing him back into the turnbuckle. Now chopping Peyton, the hero rives in pain and clutches his chest eventually falling to one knee. Grabbing Peyton by the head, Neforian begins to rub Peyton’s face along the middle rope as Peyton screams out in tremendous pain from the rope burning his face. Releasing Peyton and tossing him backwards, Neforian laughs again and stretches his arms out again just soaking in all of the boos and hate that he is receiving from this capacity crowd.
Smith: Neforian seems to be trying to hurt Peyton.
As Peyton grabs the top rope and pulls himself to his feet, Neforian kicks his leg out from under him putting him back onto the canvas. Partially mounting him, Neforian starts fish hooking Peyton as the referee starts the standard five count.
Neforian releases the hold just smiling as he knows that he was really pressing the envelope there. On his knees, Neforian tilts his head back.
Neforian: YOUR HERO SHALL FALL, BURNING TO ASHES!
Getting to his feet and pulling Peyton with him, Neforian shoves his head in-between his legs looking for a power bomb and as he lifts him up – Peyton manages to wiggle in behind Neforian where he is quick to apply the Holy Light chokehold.
Smith: HE HAS IT LOCKED IN, THE HOLY LIGHT CHOKEHOLD!
Bradford: Come on Neforian, we’ll never hear the end of it if the Last Action Hero wins this one.
With the hold applied tight, Neforian is really struggling when suddenly “Nailed” by Theocracy starts to play.
Smith: Wait... what the hell... who's music is that?!
Bradford: I think... I think it's The Apocalypse! We've seen their promos over the past week! It looks like they're followers of Neforian!
Running down the aisle, the Apocalypse quickly enters the ring as Peyton releases the hold and gets to his feet already in a fighting stance. Seeing that he is surrounded, he manages to look away only for a split second and when he does, he is hit with the Age of Apocalypse which lays him out cold as the bell sounds. Standing over Peyton, we see a cackling Neforian sitting in the corner.
Barbara Braman: The winner of the match, by disqualification, PEYTON VOOOON LIIIIICHT!
Smith: Damnit! Peyton had this thing won if not for those two! As if the odds weren't against Peyton enough, now Neforian has two more disciples on his side! I know Peyton won't be too happy at Unstoppable, that's for sure!
Women's Championship Run Down
A video package rolls from Unstoppable 2 and the aftermath.
Smith: After the Women of Tradition main evented Unstoppable 2, Kat showed her true colors after what we thought was a show of respect for Shawna Martinez.
Bradford: It was quite the moment, the shot heard around the world. From there it only continued to simmer.
Footage then plays from Unstoppable 3 as Kat and Shawna were forced to team together against Aquila Vox and Marie Porter.
Smith: While Kat and Shawna engaged in a game to see who could one up the other we saw flashes of potential form Marie Porter and on the next Unstoppable she would begin to make her case to enter the title hunt.
Footage form Unstoppable 4 plays where Marie Porter pulled out a huge victory against Kim Pain and Autumn Raven.
Bradford: MSW’s “little sister” made her mark in what some considered a huge upset with the veteran experience of Kim Pain and Autumn Raven. She caught the attention of Danny Stevenson and last week she was booked in a match with Kat. The scenario was simple, you win and you’re in the championship match.
Video from Unstoppable 6 rolls showing Marie Porter winning with The Marie Experience and pinning Kat in the ring for a 3 count.
Smith: And now it all comes down to this. Three Women of Tradition enter in just a few moments looking to make history, but only one can walk out as the first ever MSW Women’s Champion.
ROPES CAN'T CONTAIN THESE TWO
The cameras once again cut backstage, Robert Garland and Frank Washington now spilling out of the stairway and into the concession area of the MSW arena.
Bradford: They’re still going at it? If this wasn’t such a serious situation I’d say both men have incredible resilience and cardiovascular conditioning.
Smith: Security has been trying their hardest to get this situation under control but at every turn Frank and Badger form a truce to take security out. We might need Missouri State Troopers to beak them apart if they keep going at it.
Bradford: I’m not even sure the National Guard could tear these two apart at this rate. Neither man is going to stop until their bodies can’t go any further.
Smith: Not only is this going to cost thousands in terms of damages but I’d hate to see either man’s medical bills once this thing is said and done.
Fans start to surround the two, security filing out of the stairwell behind them as Garland is shown in control. Garland hits a hard left to one of the closer security guards, letting go of Washington as Washington falls to the ground. A few of the guards actually back off, Garland grabbing Washington again and pulling him further away. Some of the fans start to tap Garland on the shoulders, Garland getting distracted and threatening them. Travis Rech is shown in the background, being held by some of the security and yelling -
Quit gettin' distracted! Stay on him!
As if on cue, Washington manages to fight back in control. Frank hits Garland a few times in the gut, pulling Garland over towards one of the concession stands and bouncing his head off of the counter. One of the nearby fans holds out his soda cup, Washington humming the still filled drink at Garland before grabbing another fan's supreme nacho. Drink spills everywhere, mixing with Garland's blood on his face as the nachos chase the mess by being smashed onto Garland as well! Washington poses for the fans as they cheer his name!
Smith: Anything and everything is fair game at this point. If we’re going to have mass anarchy we might as well hit every stop on the way. This is a bloodbath!
Bradford: That can’t be sanitary at all Smith. You’re just begging for an infection hitting each other with whatever you can get your hands on. Both men must have lost pints upon pints of blood at this point like a pair of modern day gladiators.
Frank goes to continue as he also beats back some of the security with hard right hands. Rech screams continuously, Garland hitting Frank viciously before once again grabbing hold and tossing him over the nearby T-Shirt stand's table! The fans begin to boo, Garland giving chase and hoping after Frank's body. Frank remains grounded, Garland grabbing a nearby t-shirt and wiping his face as Frank bleeds a bit on the ground. Garland then taunts the audience who boo him louder than before, before using the shirt he cleaned off with to choke Washington out!
Frank yells in pain, Rech yelling in approval as Garland is finally pulled off his opponent. Security manages to look as if they're in control, some of the guards trying to tend to Frank as Frank is pulled to his feet with something in his hands...
*CRASH!*
Washington has seemingly grabbed a hold of the lock-box behind the table, the latch opening up as it hits Garland in the shoulder and the money form t-shirt sales begins to fly out of it! Security gets distracted as the fans start to grab at the money which rains down to the floor. Washington takes the opportunity caused by this distraction... Spearing Garland into the men's bathroom behind him!
Bradford: Never in my life have a seen a bunch of incompetent security guards in my life! When did MSW decide to go with Rent-A-Cop security? Danny Stevenson is losing money hand over fist now!
Smith: Does security go after the two men causing havoc and destruction in their wake endangering the entire show or do they go after the opportunistic fans essentially committing theft in broad daylight? At this point I don’t think they’re capable of doing either. For once Bradford we’re in complete agreement.
Bradford: Hell truly has frozen over at Best of the Best now! And now they’re taking this straight to the bathroom, the one place you don’t want to go when you’re bleeding all over the place.
Now inside the bathroom, Frank grabs Garland and slams him into the bathroom mirror! The glass gets partially destroyed, Frank once again grabbing Garland and hitting a German Suplex which sends Garland into one of the bathroom stalls! Garland's body looks contorted as Washington looks to follow up -
*SMACK!*
A broomstick being cracked over his back as Rech once again gets involved! Frank falls to the floor as Rech yells for Garland to get up, security finally following behind Rech and grabbing at Garland and Washington. Robert Garland is pulled to his feet as the guards once again contain Rech, Garland hitting one of the guards before throwing the man's head into the toilet and flushing it behind him! Garland makes his way out of the stall, punching the guards off of Frank before grabbing Washington and bouncing his head off of one of the sinks.
Smith: Absolutely disgusting! I hope there wasn’t any feces in that toilet before Garland gave that guard a swirly!
Bradford: What about the seven years bad luck? Does Frank Washington get the bad luck from breaking the mirror with Garland’s face or does Robert Garland get the seven years bad luck for his face getting smashed into the mirror?
Smith: I think we have more to worry about than superstition! Frank’s lucky he didn’t lose any teeth after getting slammed into the sink! Security is laid out all over the place, we have debris and utter chaos throughout the arena! We’re on the verge of a full blown riot!
Frank remains grounded but seems to be catching a second wind, Garland now being grabbed by security guards as Washington also punches the guards away! Frank follows through by hitting Garland over the head with a few toilet paper rolls. Frank than unravels one of the rolls, cleaning up his own bleeding face as Garland begins to stir.
Bradford: Even when they’re beating the hell out of each other they’re looking out for the other where security is concerned!
Smith: It’s about time Frank Washington got a chance to clean the blood off his face. Some of it has already dried though and it’s not going to stop the bleeding. Both men are seriously hurt at this point, the wounds between these two run deep in every sense of the meaning. They’re putting everything on the line against each other!
Washington forces Garland back by the door, running forward with a full head of steam and once again spearing Garland to the outside! Some of the fans are still clamoring over the earlier spilled money as the security outside the bathroom still seems distracted. Taking advantage of this, Washington lifts Garland up and heads over to another concession stand, this time yelling at Garland as they're on the move.
You wanted this Garland!? You got it!
Washington slams Garland's head down on the counter, the employees running from out of the back as Washington slumps Garland over to the other side. Washington heads behind the counter as well, surveying the popcorn and hot dog machines. While Garland remains grounded, Washington starts tossing some of the condiments and sales items on top of him. Garland is pummeled with containers of popcorn and cups of butter, Frank grabbing one of the popcorn machine's hoses and pulling it off! Washington aims at Garland who is trying to recover from the assault... Spraying hot butter from the hose onto him as Garland once again yells form the heat! Frank adds insult to injury and tosses some of the napkins onto Garland as he heads back to the other side of the counter and finally goes to leave...
Garland jumping after him!
Frank swings like a mad man as Garland tries to pull Washington to the ground and lock in The Chained and Shackled. Washington fights back, both men now once again resorting to their fists, swinging wildly. As if not even stopping to aim, both men continue in blind fury, eventually knocking one another with a few more hard shots before finally running out of energy and falling to the ground.
Smith: They’ve both ran out of gas. The blood loss and exhaustion has finally gotten to both men, mercifully it’s finally come to an end.
Bradford: This is far from over Smith; this is just the end of the beginning. Until either one man or neither is left standing this will just continue in a vicious cycle. Danny Stevenson and Talent Relations have a lot to deal with in terms of damages and disciplinary action over the next few weeks. Don’t be surprised if they both end up suspended for their actions here tonight.
With both men once again grounded, security finally gains control of the situation, Rech still being held back as both men are lifted up. Rech once again yells at Frank, both men blooded and battered from the battle that just took place. Garland groggily looks up, blood in his eyes as Frank meets his gaze... Garland spitting some of his blood at Frank as security pulls him away! Washington is livid, the medical team arriving on the scene to assist all three men and the still downed security guards who got in their way...
Marie Porter Vs Kat Vs Shawna Martinez
Bradford: Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time where we're nearing the ending of our show but it's our Co-Main Event where we crown our first Women's champion! It's been a heck of a road between all of these ladies as we just saw and it's going to be one of the most competitive matches of the night.
Smith: No doubt about it, Bradford. Our Women's division is a milestone for our company. The best women wrestlers all across the country look to Missouri State Wrestling to make their mark in our division for the chance to headline right along ide the MSW championship.
We fast forward, and the bell rings with all three women standing in the ring. Neither wants to have any give at the start and they stare each other down for a moment before Kat launches right at Marie in the corner, sandwhiching her and throwing right hands Marie's way as she's trying to block. Shawna comes up from behind, grabbing Kat by the head and throwing her backward. Kat rolls through and stands up to charge at Shawna but is met with a big boot taking her down in her place. Shawna flexes with a taunt but is caught from behind by Marie with a big bulldog and cover.
Bradford: Marie being the opportunist here with that bulldog and making a quick cover, veteran move she's picked up wrestling against these two amazing women!
Smith: Shawna kicked out, the match is still on!
Marie almost couldn't believe her eyes as she sat on her knees, and Kat came running by with a running knee lift and a quick cover on Marie followed only by a two. Kat yelled out in anger and quick covered again but only two with Marie kicking out again. Kat frustrated and covers Shawna but only a one and Shawna powers out, tossing Kat. She can't believe it as Shawna is getting up. This was a turning point for Shawna where her power game was her friend. Shawna had Kat in the corner and began to load her with chops with a lot of WHOOOOOs coming from the crowd. Kat's chest was lit up but she screamed out and charged forward taking Shawna down with a big lariat.
Bradford: Kat is fired up here, Smith. What do you think her chances are of pulling out the win tonight?
Smith: I'm not sure, Bradford. She's got a bit of a mean streak going on here but she's seemed to be in a bit of a funk the past month or so and that funk may have also cost her that matchh against Marie that got her involved in this match to begin with. If Kat wants to win this, she's going to have to tap back into being that dominant woman that we saw win the five woman elimination clear back at Unstoppable #2.
Bradford: For once I agree with you, Smith. It's almost like she's let her personal vendetta's get in her way of success.
The Lariat took Shawna by surprise and she was staggering getting to her feet and Kat was stalking her. But while Kat had her eyes locked on Shawna, Marie wasn't down and out yet. While Shawna was on all fours, getting herself together, Marie came running in, running off of Shawna's back and with a diving lariat of her own, took Kat down, and she rolled out of the ring.
Smith: Oh man! Marie using her agility and knowing exactly where she was taking the upper hand!
Bradford: Not for long! Shawna has a roll up!
Marie managed to kick out. Her and Shawna were up at about the same time and had a stand off, talking back and forth to each other before Marie threw a right elbow. Shawna threw one back. Then Marie, then Shawna, and back and forth they traded, after a few punches they sped up and the crowd was eating it up, until Marie snuck in a leg sweep taking Shawna off of her feet but only for a second. She rolled through and knocked Marie down with a shoulder tackle. Shawna went for an elbow drop but Marie rolled out of the way. They came to a stardown, stopped in their tracks to the crowds applause.
Kat snuck her way back into the ring, wiedling a chair in hand.
Bradford: A great trade off of moves from Marie and Shawna but.. wait a minute, Kat's in the ring with a chair!
Smith: This is not going to be good!
Kat swings but with an alert from Shawna, Marie ducks out of the way and Shawna grabs the chair holding it as Kat tries tremendously hard to hit her with it. Marie drop kicks Kat from behind and the chair bonks Shawna in the head but it was more the bodily collision that sent Shawna between the ropes to the outside, but she lucks out landing on her feet, just dazed and she has to shake it off. Marie grabs Kat from behind at the waist and Kat runs to the ropes hanging on, shaking Marie off. Marie fires back attempting a temple kick but Kat ducked it and swooped behind and went for her variation of the Paige Turner, she calls the WildKat.
Bradford: WILDKAT! This could be it for Marie! Valliant effort but Kat may have it here and... NO!
Before Kat had a chance to make a cover, Shawna came running back in and hooked Kat's arms unsuspectedly and lifted her high into the air, spun around and dropped her, sitting out with her Glam Slam she calls the Bella Mafia, yelling out loud.
Smith: BELLA MAFIA! Shawna came out of no where with that Bella Mafia with a lot of impact, showing off all that pent up agression over the past three months! And this might be it! All she has to do is make the cover!
Bradford: Shawna has been looking forward to getting her hands on Kat tonight for a long time but she's hanging on the ropes, showing the effects from that chair still but Marie isn't moving!
Smith: Marie got into this match two weeks ago when she beat Kat, and even if she doesn't pick up the win here, I've gotta say Bradford, that she definitely belongs in the title contention!
Marie still not moving, Kat not moving, Shawna looks around, the crowd erupting and she realizes what is happening and rushes in for the cover.
Bradford: THIS IS IT!
Barbara: Your winner and NEEWWW EM ES DOUBLE-YOU WOMEN'S CHAMPION... SHAAWNNNAAA MAAARRTIIINNNEEZZZ!
Marie dove in to make the save, but it wasn't soon enough and Shawna picked up the win. She couldn't believe it, and was handed the title and held it up high.
Bradford: A great show by all three but Shawna Martinez just made history!
Unexpected Visitor
Marie came in and shook her hand, but the celebration was cut short to the sound of "The Way You Move" by Since October blasting over the speakers.
Smith: What the hell.. I don't recognize that music...
Bradford: that's the music of Tamara Rose!! Tamara Rose is here at Best of the Best!!
And then Tamara did appear at the top of the ramp staring down Shawna and motions for the championship and we cut away.
Daniel Smart Vs Bryce Manning
Daniel Smart Vs Bryce Manning
Smith: And now it’s time for our Co-Main Event. Both these men had to run through some of the very best in MSW to earn their spot with MSW Heavyweight Championship match on the line.
Bradford: Bryce Manning had to go through Drew Stevenson, Lance Peterson, Luke Jackson, and Peyton Von Licht. Certainly not an easy road as any of those individuals could’ve been considered favorites to win the entire tournament.
Smith: Meanwhile Daniel Smart had to go through a very difficult road as well albeit not without some controversy. After having a great deal of outside interference against Robert Garland and Jackal he then had to go on to face not only Matt Ward and Leo banks in a triple threat but he had to go on to face Johnny B. later that night to get here. Perhaps having the toughest road to the MSW Championship finals match Daniel Smart hopes to write a happy ending to this underdog story.
Bradford: If he wasn’t going against Bryce Manning he’d be my pick to win the whole thing. But it takes more than being a dark horse and having an impressive run, in the end the experience of The Archetecth will edge out the victory to become MSW’s first ever Champion.
Smith: Without further ado we go towards the ring to Barbara Braman for the introduction for the other half of our Co-Main Event.
Ref: One... Two... Three... Four...
