2014.03.12: PWN - MSW - UNSTOPPABLE 3

The Card

Date: Wednesday, March 12th

Commentary: Alex Smith (play-by-play), Alex Bradford (color)
Promoter: Danny Stevenson

(Match Order Subject to Change)


It was announced on Unstoppable #2 that a tournament would be held to crown the first ever MSW Champion and that it will but the catch is that out of Thirty-Two men on the MSW roster in just over a month, only Sixteen of those men advance to the quarter finals. There can only be two people to compete at the Best of The Best at the end of April to crown the first EVER MSW Champion along with the first EVER MSW Women's champion. And so on this night the tournament qualifiers begin with the first half of the bracket. Who has it in them to be the first set of people to advance in the tournament, getting closer and closer to the MSW Championship? Who want's it the most? Who's ready to go all out and bring their A-Game for it? Well MSW claims to be "The Alternative" and with each passing show they keep to it. But don't forget folks, our Women of Tradition are in action as well! A huge tag team match up pairing our two number one contenders together (Kat and Shawna Martinez) against two women who are set to make their debuts with Marie Porter and Aquila Vox. It's sure to be another action packed episode folks, stay tuned!


SINGLES MATCH - Tournament Qualifier
Johnny B. Vs Hunter McKnight
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SINGLES MATCH - Tournament Qualifier
Frank Washington Vs TBA
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SINGLES MATCH - Tournament Qualifier
Mike Harrison Vs Carlos Cruz
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SINGLES MATCH - Tournament Qualifier
SVD Vs Ian Windermear
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SINGLES MATCH - Tournament Qualifier
Connor Mason Vs Leo Banks
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SINGLES CONTEST - Tournament Qualifier
Branden Harvey Vs Matt Ward
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WOMEN OF TRADITION TAG TEAM CONTEST
Aquila Vox & Marie Porter Vs Kat & Shawna Martinez
Two newcomers, Marie and Aquila both have tons of potential to make it far here in the MSW but now that our Women's Championship has its contenders Danny thought he'd help ease the tension between the two after Kat made her statement against Shawna to end Unstoppable #2 by pairing them together in this tag team contest. Can the two women get along to pull out the victory or will the new girls have what it takes to pull it out against our top two women right now?


SINGLES CONTEST - Tournament Qualifier
Johnny Hardcore Vs Jackal
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MAIN EVENT: Tournament Qualifier
Robert "Badger" Garland Vs Daniel Smart
A lot of people have been saying there's a good deal of history between these two, so Danny made this one the main event to see these two guys tear it up in the ring.

Intro

Immediately opening up the show, MSW Promoter, Danny Stevenson already stood in the ring as the fans have a massive MSW chant going. 

“EM ES DUBYA! EM ES DUBYA! EM ES DUBYA! EM ES DUBYA!”

Smith: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another edition of Unstoppable! A massive show lined up for you tonight but it looks like we're kicking it off with the big boss himself, Danny Stevenson!

With a microphone in his right hand, he has something in his left that is wrapped up in a black velvet like cloth.

Danny: Hello everybody and welcome ta Missouri State Wrasslin’!

The fans explode into cheers.

Danny: Now fer all of ya asking yaselves what’s under mah arm, well let me tell ya daddy – it’s tha crown jewel of professional wrasslin’. 

Removing the velvet cloth from around the belt, the very beautiful Missouri State Wrestling Heavyweight Championship gleams under the lighting. 

Danny: Tanight is gonna be about the tournament, ya feel me? We're gonna get straight down ta tha nitty gritty and get ya the action that y'all have paid for. Ya see here, all of ya’ll in tha tournament are fightin’ for this right here. All of ya’ll in tha tournament are fightin’ ta see who just who is tha biggest fish in tha mighty Ocean and daddy; if you get this then you will be the mightiest of them all. So as we start tha tournament, remember that ya’ll are wrasslin’ to be the best of tha best and daddy – it dudn’t get no bigger than Missouri State Wrasslin’! Let's get this show on tha road!

Smiling, he holds the belt up into the air as this capacity crowd goes nuts.

Crowd: EM ES DUBYA! EM ES DUBYA! EM ES DUBYA!

Johnny B. Vs Hunter McKnight

Kicking Unstoppable off is Bonecrusher versus McKnight. As both men stand across from one another, the referee signals for the bell getting this match underway. Circling around each other, they embrace in a collar and elbow tie-up which Bonecrusher prefers because he quickly gets in behind McKnight looking to lock in the Johnny Special 2013 but McKnight had it scouted pretty well and managed to quickly dart for the ropes preventing Bonecrusher from getting the hold applied.

Smith: Almost had the Johnny Special locked in incredibly early, this match would have been over had he locked it in.

Bradford: Maybe, you don’t know that!

Smith: Well, it was likely.

Bradford: So you are basing that off of a probability?

Smith: Well no, not really!

Releasing the ropes, McKnight and Bonecrusher again embrace in a tie-up but this time McKnight flat out rears back and punches Bonecrusher right in the face causing him to stumble back holding his jaw. Quickly shaking it off, he returns the punch and as McKnight looks for another punch; Bonecrusher ducks under it getting in behind McKnight and grabbing him by the waist, he hits a textbook German suplex bridging it into a pin.

One... Two... Kickout!

Smith: Fantastic counter there by Bonecrusher, he is showing some great technical wrestling here.

Bradford: Not too bad, not too bad!

Getting up to his feet, Bonecrusher stalks McKnight and as he stumbles to his feet turning around, Bonecrusher hoists him up onto his shoulders looking for the Johnny Special but McKnight elbows him in the head repeatedly and then clotheslines him right in the back of the head dropping him hard. 

Bradford: Oh look at that, Bonecrusher just ate canvas. 

Picking Bonecrusher up to his feet, he puts him back down with a scoop slam and then drops a standing elbow right onto his chest. Getting back to his feet, McKnight smiles throwing up the Longhorn sign and as Bonecrusher gets up, McKnight hits the ropes looking to land the Texan Clothesline but Bonecrusher ducks and from behind grabs McKnight with the Johnny Special 2013.

Smith: THE JOHNNY SPECIAL 2013!

Thrashing around and reaching out for the ropes, Bonecrusher keeps the hold applied until McKnight falls down and there Bonecrusher hooks his legs around his waist keeping the hold applied until McKnight eventually taps out.

Barbara Braman: The winner of the match, by submission, JOHNNY BOOONECRUUUSHER!

Van Dam's Choice Words

We open up backstage with Robert Fields who is standing by with Salman Van Dam. SVD has his ribs taped up from the attack two weeks ago from Bryce Manning. SVD doesn't look very pleased and in a little bit of pain still.
 

Robert: SVD, two weeks ago you defeated Bryce Manning but not without a price. In a disqualification result by Bryce's brutal attack to you with the chair how are you feeling going in tonight against Ian Windermear? 

SVD: I wish I could tell you that I was at one hundred and ten percent, Robert. I WISH I could tell you that I was going to go to the ring tonight to tear it up the best that I possibly can, but I can't. But what I can tell you is that one hundred percent or not... I'm advancing in this tournament. I'm going to that ring Robert, and I'm going to beat Windermear and when I win this tournament I'm going to get my hands on Bryce Manning and that.. you can count on.  

SVD walks off, holding his hands across his ribs. 

Robert: Well folks, tonight is a big night not just for Salman Van Dam but for everybody on the roster as they all compete for the chance to be in the 'Best of the Best' MSW Championship tournament where history is made in April at our very first Supercard! We've already seen Johnny B. advance tonght but who else will make it to the tournament? Stay tuned!

"The Architect"

Bryce: WHERE THE f<censored>k IS HE!? WHERE’S THE FAT MAN!?

Storming through the back we see an IRATE Bryce Manning. Shouting all sorts of obscenities and insults, Bryce turns a corner and kicks past a black production crate sitting to his left.

Bryce: STEVENSON YOU JACKASS, I KNOW YOU’RE BACK HERE SOMEWHERE!

His path of rage continued until he was instructed- via pointing by a stagehand in regards to Danny Stevenson’s location. Rushing through the back, Manning reaches the door and instead of knocking- he plants the center of his boot against the center and knocks it open- almost off of it’s hinges as Danny jumps to his feet and holds his arms out to the side-

Danny: What in the blue hell are ye DOIN’ Mannin'?!

Bryce: No.. No, let’s not play the innocent as a god damn saint game, Stevenson. You know damn well why I’m here and why I’m as mad as a f<censored>’n bull with the color red in front of him.

Danny: .. No.. I don’t?

Bryce: I don’t know if you’re deaf or just STUPID but I made it perfectly clear that I’m on a whole other level compared to the rest of those hacks back here. So I made the request to dress differently from them.. but no, you stick me in the same dressing room as those scrubs- what the f<censored>k kinda of s<cenosred>t is that?! How many times do I need to tell you something before it clicks!?

Just from the looks of things, Danny Stevenson didn’t appreciate a single word spoken to him in that tone by The Architect, but that didn’t matter to Bryce. As far as he <Bryce> was concerned, by Danny ignoring his request, it was a total show of disrespect and he wouldn’t have any of it.

Danny: Mannin'.. Look. This isn’t one of them big league places- this is Missouri State Wrasslin’, no-one gets special treatment. Befo-

Waving his hand in front of his face, Bryce chuckled and shook his head before cutting Danny off.

Bryce: .. Yeah, no special treatment, right? Is that why Drew Stevenson’s name is plastered all over the f<censored>’n door down the hall? Nepotism doesn’t fly with me Danny..

Danny: That’s different.. It’s a whole different thang’ with Drew..

Bryce: How? Because he shares the same surname with a fat, out of shape has-been that live vicarously through his idiot nephew? I thought I made myself clear Danny, I don’t play second fiddle to anyone- not Drew, not Robbie- not Jesus f<censored>’n Christ! I signed the dotted line to take this place from the grasps of an inbred-

Bryce pointed at Danny with his right index finger-

Bryce: .. You- and to take it to heights that previously were unreachable. Don’t make it harder than it needs to be, Stevenson.. I’m just try’n to help this place, but it seems like you’re want’n it to fail.

Danny: Ya know Bryce..

Danny reached up and grabbed hold of his reading glasses that sat on his forehead and placed it down on the desk as he removed the button that had his long-sleeved, lumberjack patterned shirt connected at the wrist. Rolling his sleeve up to his elbow on both sides- Danny got in Bryce’s face as the two had a pretty intense staredown. Rolling his shoulders forward, Manning smirked-

Bryce: .. Try’n to put the fear of God in me? You’ve gotta try harder than that fat man.

Danny scratched at the side of his head- right above his left ear as he too chuckled..

Danny: You’re forcin’ me to wanna do somethin’ I don’t wanna do, Manning. I suggest before this situation comes to a head, you get out of my face.

Using his index finger and thumb, Bryce stroked the edges of his goatee and shook his head.

Bryce: .. Or what?

Arching his left brow at Bryce’s challenge, Danny’s right fist clenched.

Danny: Or I’ll be forced to knock you on your pompous ass and make you look like a fool.

Taken back by Danny’s sudden change of mood- Bryce threw his palms up in Danny’s direction and took a step backwards to give some space between the two.

Bryce: Whoa.. Whoa.. Threats? Really? Are we go’n to go down this route? You’re a poor leader, Danny and the more you fight it- the harder you’re make’n MY f<censored>’n job! If it was up to me, I wouldn’t even be in this god damned title tournament, you know as well as I do that nobody on this roster should be carry’n that championship aside of me. You know Drew’s tendecy to get swallowed by the ‘darkside’ is there- Scotty Addams is an absolute joke- who else do you have to promote? Sally Van Dam?! Davis f<censored>’n Wiley?! You’re just make’n it harder on yourself.. But whatever, that’s your call. I hope you like pay’n for industrial injuries.. ‘Cause at the next Unstoppable, I ain’t gonna just beat your nephew like a red-headed step-child, I’m going to end his F<censored>’N CAREER!

Knowing that he was stuck between a rock and a hard place, Danny didn’t give Bryce the benefit of replying- that’s what he wanted.. Instead, Danny just laughed it off as Bryce continued to back up.

Danny: We’ll see Bryce.. I hope you’re ready to eat some crow- After Drew is done with ya- I think we’ll be feedin’ ya with a HUGE ol’ spoon!

Bryce: Yeah. We’ll see.. We’lll f<censored>’n see about that.

Frank Washington Vs TBA

"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 Washington emerges from behind the smoke with his back turned and his arms outstretched wide to a positive reaction. Frank slowly turns around as he methodically makes his way down the ramp slapping fans hands along the way.

Barbara Braman: The following match is scheduled for one fall and it is a qualifying match for the MSW Championship tournament. Making his way to the ring now residing in San Jose, California weighing 233lbs he is The Revolutionary, Frank Washington!

Smith: And we’re back for another qualifying round of action as the championship tournament rolls on. Originally scheduled to face Frank Washington was the debuting David Langford however several days ago he tragically tore his ACL putting him on the shelf indefinitely.

Bradford: It’s unfortunate too, I was looking forward to seeing the big guy make an impact in this tournament. The show must go on though as they say.

Smith: Danny Stevenson was ready to declare Frank Washington the winner of this match by forfeit and effectively award him a bye in the qualifying round however Frank Washington refused and insisted on competing tonight.

Bradford: Which is beyond stupid if you ask me Smith! The man looked a clear advantage in the eye and he turned it down! You ever hear of the term “work smarter not harder” Smith? He would have become an instant favorite in this tournament going forward if he took the bye.

Smith: The question on everyone’s mind though is who is Frank going to face tonight?

As Frank reaches the end of the ramp he pauses for a moment before sprinting into the ring, sliding under the bottom rope. Frank Washington then gets up and approaches the turnbuckle as he climbs up on the second rope pausing for a moment as he again soaks in the atmosphere created by the MSW faithful as he outstretches his arms wide to pose. After a few moment's pause he descends the turnbuckle taking his red coat off and turns his attention to the ring.

After several moments of waiting "Don't stop believing" by Journey starts playing throughout the arena as a long black haired competitor steps out in a very animated manner. He acts as if the crowd is cheering him on when in reality the crowd doesn’t quite know what to think of him yet as he tries to slap fans hands down the ramp to no success.

Barbara Braman: And his opponent, from The love of your heart, weighing 215lbs, Saint Tuck!

Bradford: You’ve got to be kidding me. You’ve GOT to be kidding me!

Smith: St. Tuck looking for the opportunity of a lifetime. Apparently from “The love of your heart” 21 year old St. Tuck is making his wrestling debut tonight.

Bradford: I honestly don’t know what to say here, what is Danny Stevenson thinking?

Smith: You of all people not knowing what to say? MSW I believe you’ve just witnessed a first.

As the bell rings both competitors approach the center of the ring as Frank extends his hand which St. Tuck eagerly shakes like a kid in a candy store for the first time. Frank goes to release the handshake but St. Tuck keeps holding on shaking almost as if he’s oblivious to the fact that a match just started. The referee and Frank both exchange glances almost as if they both don’t know what to think.

Bradford: Is he even aware he’s in a match?

Smith: Well cut the kid some slack, this is his first match.

Frank mouths a few words at St. Tuck trying to tell him to let go and that the match has already started who is still completely oblivious. Finally tired of waiting Frank shoots a thundering knife edge chop at the St. Tuck who grabs his chest in pain releasing the handshake grip.

Bradford: Oh come on Mr. Clean that wasn’t very nice!

Smith: Do you really want to be sitting here all night because St. Tuck doesn’t know when to stop shaking his hand?

Bradford: Good point…

Frank connects with a few more knife edge chops as the crowd “WOOO”s along backing him up to the ropes. Frank then quickly irish whips St. Tuck to the ropes who rebounds at Frank only to get hit with a swift belly to belly suplex. Staying on the attack Frank quickly dropkicks St. Tuck in the face as he tries to get up clearly not taking it easy on the rookie. Frank then runs against the ropes for a quick kneedrop to the face of St. Tuck as he grabs his face in pain.

Smith: Washington targeting the head early in this match, one has to wonder if he’s going to go for an early submission in this match.

Bradford: It’s very possible and honestly it would be merciful if he did. The veteran Washington is taking control early in this match and he’s not one to take the foot off the gas when he gets on a roll.

St. Tuck quickly rolls over and makes it back to his feet as Frank ties up with him and puts him in a headlock. St. Tuck squirms in pain and manages to counter as he slips out and puts Frank in a hammerlock, wrenching it for all he can smiling with glee. Frank manages to slip out and applies a hammerlock of his own as St. Tuck quickly scrambles for the ropes causing the rope break as he reaches out and clutches to the top rope. Frank quickly tries to go back on the attack but St. Tuck quickly ducks under the top and middle rope holding his hands up as the crowd booes loudly as Frank backs off.

Bradford: Smart move by St. Tuck I have to admit. He may be a rookie but he knows he has to do something to interrupt his rhythm.

Smith: Very cowardly if you ask me, wrestle your way out of the situation.

Bradford: Come on Smith be impartial, we have a job to do you know! If anything it was a very wise move to force the rope break and force the referee to give him a breather.

St. Tuck after he takes his moment’s rest slowly slides back from under the ropes once the referee backed Frank up to his corner as the two lock up once again. Frank lifts St. Tuck up for a double underhook suplex however amazingly St. Tuck floats over and lands on his feet and takes Frank by surprise with a german suplex. Amazed by his own feat St. Tuck quickly traps Frank in an armbar on the mat wrenching for all is might unaware that Frank landed near the ropes from the suplex. Frank quickly reaches out to the bottom rope with his foot which gets quickly gets the referee’s attention as he tries to tell St. Tuck to break the hold. Seemingly oblivious however St. Tuck if anything wrenches the lock even tighter as the referee begins his count. One, two, three, four

The referee pats St. Tuck on the shoulder trying to get him to stop as he finally does right before the count of five. St. Tuck starts jumping up and down as if he just won the match parading around the ring as the crowd booes loudly.

Smith: He’s acting like he just won the match but the bell never rang!

Bradford: If anything the bell almost did ring to disqualify him! Get your head in the game kid don’t blow it!

St. Tuck then starts hugging the referee as he’s overcome with joy trying to get the ref to raise his hand. The referee however refuses and tries to explain the situation to St. Tuck who clearly isn’t wanting to believe any of it. St. Tuck tries pleading his case over and over to the referee allowing Frank precious moments to recover. Just as St. Tuck finally gives up in his plea and turns to his opponent Frank had already gotten back up to his feet and springboards of the ropes to connect with the Fall from Grace!

Smith: Fall from Grace by Frank Washington! St. Tuck committed the ultimate rookie mistake by giving the veteran time to recover.

Bradford: I think St. Tuck is out cold, he isn’t moving after that! I guess it’s back to the wrestling academy for him!

Frank sits up on his knees making an “O” with his hands to the crowd as he signals for the Black Halo as he gets back to his feet and begins to lock him in the surfboard stretch, wrenching back on his arms as he pulls him in close enough to lock his arms tight over his head and neck as he wrenches back with all his might trying to make St. Tuck tap.

Smith: Black Halo locked firmly in place, nobody has ever successfully escaped this hold.

Bradford: Stick a fork in St. Tuck because he’s as good as done.

St. Tuck shouts “NO” if the ref asks him if he wishes to quit at his arm frantically flails around trying to reach for a rope that might as well be miles away. The crowd boos heavily though as the referee turns his attention to the entrance ramp as Travis Rech can be seen making a beeline for the ring.

Smith: What’s Travis Rech doing out here?!

Bradford: Looks like Badger has a message for Frank and Rech is here to personally deliver it!

Rech hops up on the ring apron and tries to enter the ring only to be stopped by the referee. Meanwhile in the ring St. Tuck starts frantically tapping out to the Black Halo only for the ref’s attention to be diverted elsewhere. Realizing what’s going on Frank releases the hold and gets to his feet lunging for Rech who quickly hops off the apron holding his hands up. The referee quickly exits the ring to lecture Rech and attempt to eject him from ringside as Frank turns around to pick St. Tuck up. Frank begins to lift him up for The G.O.A.T. but St. Tuck out of desperation hits a low blow to prevent Frank from hooking the leg and lift him up. St. Tuck quickly seizes the opportunity and hits Frank Washington with The Clean Finish (The Stroke). St. Tuck quickly covers Frank Washington as Rech points back towards the ring as the ref quickly slides back in to count the pin.

One…

Two…
Three!

Smith: I don’t believe it!

Bradford: What a stunning upset!

Barbara Braman: Here is your winner… SAINT TUCK!

St. Tuck darts out of the ring in a hurry as he jumps up and down and hugs an amused Travis Rech as the crowd drowns his music out in a chorus of booes quickly making his way to the top of the ramp flailing his arms around where Pornstar Ron and a beautiful blonde woman are waiting. St. Tuck goes and hugs Ron and then the woman, his face nearly sandwiched in between her breasts as they jiggled around as they jumped around together.

Bradford: I got to give St. Tuck a lot of credit for that win. He showed his resolve and that he can not only hang with the best of them but he can beat them too! What a prodigy!

Smith: Frank Washington just got screwed Bradford! St. Tuck tapped out!

Bradford: He did, but it only counts if the referee sees it Einstein. The referee was unable to see St. Tuck tap out and instant replay doesn’t exist in MSW. The only fair, reasonable conclusion is that the match must continue until a pinfall or submission is recorded by the referee. Sheesh Smith have you ever read the rulebook?

Smith: Yeah and I’m pretty damn sure a low blow is illegal too as well as outside interference!

Rech hops over the barricade making a “hat tip” gesture at Frank as Frank sits up glaring daggers his way as we cut to commercial.

Mike Harrison Vs Carlos Cruz

With both Mike and Cruz having a brief stare down, Cruz takes the first shot at rocks Mike who returns the shot and both men begin trading punches.

Smith: Both men are starting things off fast.

Bradford: That’s what happens when there is so much on the line.

Smith: I couldn’t agree more!

After they trade punches, Cruz kicks Mike in the midsection and then hits a quick DDT hoping to win this thing quick.

Smith: Shades of the great Jake Roberts right there!

One...

Two...

Kickout!

Smith: Man that was close!



Bradford: We’ve had this talk before Smith.

Smith: Yeah.. Yeah.. I know, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Bradford: Correct!

Getting up, Cruz stomps on Mike and then ascends up to the top rope looking to hit something huge. Pulling himself up, Mike shakes the cobwebs out and upon turning around kind of stumbling, Cruz jumps off and is met by Mike’s boot to the chin with a huge Sunshine Superkick. Quickly making the cover, the referee drops down for the count.

Smith: FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, THE SUNSHINE SUPERKICK!

One...

Two...

THREE!!!

Sitting up and looking fired up, the referee raises his arm into the air.

Barbara Braman: The winner of the match, MIKE HAAARIIIISOOON!

Smith: An exciting match by those two, but Harrison showing a lot of dominance with his debut victory advancing into the tournament!

Bradford: Absolutely! That was a brutal kick and we've had a lot of advancements, powerful advancements in the tournament so far and it just continues. But next up we've got a match I know I've been looking forward to! Ian Windermear, a well traveled independent star takes on a man who's got all the heart in the world and the scars to prove it in Salman Van Dam! Let's take you back one more time to what happened two weeks ago between Bryce Manning and SVD!

SVD preview

Bryce slowly lifting SVD up but he breaks from the grasp of Bryce Manning and leaps up with a drop kick knocking Bryce back and into the ropes. Bryce's eyes go wide when he sees SVD fighting back so he comes off of the ropes with a little bit of speed but SVD turns it around and flips Bryce around into a huge tilt-a-whirl back breaker and another cover.

One.. Two.. Kick out!

Bryce once again was able to kick out and SVD is up and calling for the end backing up and slapping his knee with the crowd getting behind him every step of the way. Bryce is up and leaning into the corner and SVD comes charging in. He throws his knee up but Bryce moves out of the way and throws a kick up of his own, going for the BKE but Sal saw it coming and dodges. Sal turns Bryce around but gets stopped with a thumb to the eye and drops to the outside.

Smith: "Oh come on! Sal and Bryce have each other well scouted and Bryce just took a cheap shot with a thumb to the eye!"

Bradford: "You say cheap shot, I say smart. He knew he was in a bad spot so he dropped outside to collect himself so we can continue to have a great match. He's intelligent!"

Smith: "Whatever you say, Bradford. Whatever you say."

Bradford: "That's the spirit!"

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

A lot of boos for Bryce as he shrugs off the fans and reaches over the guard rail grabbing an empty chair and bringing it into the ring. The referee tries to get it away from Bryce, but gets shoved away. Sal was still working on his eye but when he finally came to to realize what was going on...

SMACK!

A loud chair shot across SVD's back and the bell sounds.

*DING DING DING*

Barbara Brahman: "Your winner by Disqualification... Saaallmaaann Vaaaann Daaammmmm!"

Smith: "Oh what the hell! Bryce just got himself disqualified!"

SVD Vs Ian Windermear

As MSW returns Salman Van Dam and Ian Windermear are in the middle of the ring waiting for the match to officially begin.

Smith: We heard SVD earlier tonight about this match and his thoughts on Bryce Manning after the last show.

Bradford: Hey at least SVD got the win of a lifetime over Bryce Manning, he should be thankful!

Smith: Thankful? He took a series of chair shots to the back and ribs and he should be thankful? Bryce Manning is lucky he didn’t get suspended!

Bradford: Hey he won didn’t he? That should be good enough for him. We’ll see if SVD can catch lightning in a bottle twice as he goes against the debuting Ian Windermear tonight.

Smith: Windermear as a very talented wrestler in his own right having caught on in a few independent promotions, but tonight he’s looking to make an impact as he tries to stake his own claim to the MSW Championship.

Bradford: He has as a legitimate claim as anyone else if you ask me. This man has the best training that money can buy.

Smith: Money can’t buy success though, hard work and dedication is what gets results and I have no doubt both these men have exactly what it takes to advance to the next round.

The bell rings as both men square off. The crowd stands divided between both men as they engage in a test of strength, each man trying to gain the upperhand. Eventually SVD ends up winning out in the power struggle as he brings Windermear to one knee. Windermear manages to slowly get back to his feet as he turns the tables and ends up overpowering. Ever quick SVD manages to counter into a monkeyflip as he tries to drop to the ground to disrupt his balance and grip as he launches him across the ring. The crowd cheers both men on as the both make it back up to their feet.

Smith: Impressive show by both men to start the match off.

Bradford: On paper they look to be evenly matched and it’s certainly showing in practice too!

Both men quickly tie up in the middle of the ring as they each exchange a series of punches with each other as SVD quickly unleashes a series of European uppercuts to stagger Windermear to the ropes as he connects with a few knife edge chops as the crowd “WOOOOOOO”s in succession of each chop turning Windermear’s chest red. SVD then irish whips Windermear to the ropes and connects to SVD with a vicious looking shoulder block on the rebound. Windermear follows up with a few elbow drops to the chest of SVD. As Windermear goes to drop the elbow again SVD rolls out of the way and quickly tries to keep him grounded as he goes for an armbar. Windermear writhes in pain on the mat as he tries to get out of the hold as he slowly tries to get back up but SVD refuses to relinquish the hold easily. Finally after struggling or a few moments he manages to get to a knee and throws a few punches to finally force SVD to break the hold.

MSW cuts away to commercial briefly and as we return Ian Windermear is in control as a replay is shown during the break of Windermear hitting SVD with a very vicious looking clothesline. Now in the ring Windermear has SVD locked in a sleeper hold as SVD tries to reach for the ropes but fades going to one knee. The referee checks on SVD as he raises his arm to check on him, falling down limply. The ref raises his arm again only for it to fall limp a second time. A third time the ref raises his arm and it drops but before the ref can call for the bell SVD raises it back up as the crowd goes wild. SVD manages to get back to his feet as Windermear refuses to let go and wraps his legs around the torso while keeping the sleeper locked in. Looking to break the hold SVD runs back in full force against the turnbuckle forcing Windermear to release the hold. SVD regains his bearings and shakes off the cobwebs as he turns his attention back to Windermear and goes to pick him up trying to lift him up for the Icon Bomb but his opponent manages to escape and lands behind him as he gives him a shove right into the referee taking him out.

Smith: The referee goes down!

Bradford: Smart move by Windermear getting out of a compromising situation.

Smith: That looked intentional if you ask me!

Bradford: Oh brother Smith don’t tell me you’re going to join Jesse Ventura on the conspiracy bandwagon now…

SVD looks down at the ref and goes to revive him but to no avail. Windermear seizing the opportunity of his opponent’s back being turned he goes for a quick and vicious chop block sending SVD crashing down to the mat in pain. Windermear tries to follow up with the Lock of Money but ever vigilent SVD pushes him off with his feet and quickly gets up with the aid of the ropes as desperate Windermear quickly reaches into his trunks and grasps what appears to be a pair of brass knuckles close to his chest as he tries to keep them hidden. As Windermear finally turns around SVD tries to go for a swift Icon Kick but Windermear catches his foot and hits him square in the face with the brass knuckles!

Bradford: Down goes SVD! Look at the power of that punch!

Smith: SVD should be advancing in the tournament but the referee didn’t see it! What a sickening move in an otherwise good match.

Windermear quickly slides the brass knuckles back into his tights as he drags the referee up a little by his shirt and slides him over to SVD as Windermear makes the cover, instructing the referee to count.

One…

Two…
Three!

Barbara Braman: Here is your winner Ian Windermear!

Connor Mason Vs Leo Banks

Bradford: An impressive win there by Windermear advancing into the tournament! Looks like SVD just couldn't hang! I guess he's just not as tough as he thinks.

Smith: Oh please! If Windermear didn't use those brass knuckles then I'm inclined to believe that SVD would have taken it. But what surprises me is that Windermear resorted to using the brass knuckles, being such a top notch athlete. 

Bradford: Hey, a wins a win and Windermear just showed he wants that championship more than SVD and he did what he had to, to advance.  

"All I want" by A Day To Remember hits the speakers to a crowd of boos as he comes stepping out onto the stage. 

Barbara: Now making his way to the ring, from Omaha, Nebraska... Connnnooorr Maaasssooonn! 

Smith: And the next match is on the way. Connor Mason is making his way to the ring and in a surprising turn of events, Kat isn't with him tonight. 

Bradford: Kat and Connor together are a dangerous combination but if Connor want's to do this thing he's going to show how dominant he is in the ring on his own against Leo Banks here tonight. 

Smith: Well Leo Banks is making his in-ring debut here tonight, and he's looking impressive on his way to the ring. 

As Smith said so, "For the Love of Money" by the Ojays hits the speakers. 

Barbara: Now making his way to the ring, from Silicon Valley, California... Leeeoooo Baaannnkkks! 

Banks slide into the ring with a big smile on his face with his music fading out, and across the ring Mason didn't seem to thrilled. 

Bradford: I wasn't sure how I was going to react to banks, but I tell ya what I'm impressed. Not as impressed as I am with Mason, but still... impressed. And he's rich! 

Smith: You're impressed because the man is rich? Really? That's the best you've got? 

Bradford: Why not? Money can buy anything! 

It didn't take Mason long while Banks was in the corner caught in the image of the money in his hand, to launch an attack. A big body avalanche smashes Banks in the corner and he drops his cash which seems to be a concern of his as Mason continues on the attack. Banks is doubled over and Mason is laying haymakers into his back, one after another which led to a huge hip toss landing Banks on his back, half way across the ring. Mason has a crazed look in his eye and he follows up after Banks, bringing him to his feet just for Banks to counter with a jaw breaker and only a two count. Mason quickly rolls over to the ropes, and Banks is back to picking up his money, counting it to make sure it's all there. Mason is holding his jaw and sees Banks and just can't believe it. 

Crowd: Lots of Money! (clap, clap, clap-clap-clap) Lots of Money! (clap, clap, clap-clap-clap)

Smith: It seems to me that Leo Banks is more concerned about his money than he is the dangerous Connor Mason. 

Bradford: Well he wouldn't want any of the ungratefuls in the front row to get any of his money! They don't deserve his hard earned cash. 

Smith: Hard earned? Leo Banks is a daddy's boy. He doesn't earn a dime of his own. Maybe he could learn a thing or two by giving a few dollars to the people that pay their hard earned money to come see the athletes of MSW perform and do what they do best! 

Bradford: You're just jealous because you've never seen that much money in one place. 

Smith: Silly me, how could I ever forget. That was sarcastic if you couldn't tell. 

Banks folded his money and set it on the ring apron but when he saw a fan in the front row with a fifty that was from his stack of money he was furious. Banks turned his attention around to Mason who was already in hot persuit. Banks was able to dodge and send Mason chest first into the corner. He stumbles backwards and is caught with a back cracker and a cover but again only a two. Banks didn't seem to worried about it and laughed with a cocky strut; that was until Mason grabbed hold of Banks' ankles and pulled his legs right out from under him. Mason was to his feet and just started in on Banks with a bunch of angry stomps which leads Banks to roll out of the ring. He holds his lower back and leans against the ringside commentary table and Mason stands at the ropes. 

Bradford: Leo Banks is coming this way to cover from the Mason attack! Hey Leo, over here! 

Smith: He's trying to recover but it doesn't look like it for long! Air-Mason! 

Crowd: OOOOOOOOOH! YEEEAH! THIS IS AWESOME! (clap, clap, clap-clap-clap) THIS IS AWESOME! (clap, clap, clap-clap-clap) 

With a huge vaulting body press, Connor Mason leaped over the top and onto Leo Banks on the outside. The referee count had started, and reached about eight before both guys made it into the ring. Banks was crawling over to the ropes, using them to his feet and he approaches the referee pulling a stack of money out of his pocket. 

Smith: It looks like Leo Banks is trying to pay off the referee! I don't think I've ever seen this happen before! But oh! Stopped right in his tracks by Connor Mason! 

Mason with an attack from behind, and leading to a belly to back suplex. The trick was that Banks didn't actually land hard but instead he managed to roll through and Mason had no idea. While he was getting to his feet laughing with a big smile, Leo Banks managed to climb to the top rope, getting the attention of the fans, and moments later the attention of Mason himself. As soon as Connor Mason turned around he was met with a huge missile dropkick he calls The Inheritance, followed by a pin. 

One... Two... Three! 

Barbara: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner and qualifying for the Best of the Best championship tournament... Leeeoooo Baaannnkkksss! 

Bradford: Such a beautiful Missile Dropkick! I haven't seen one of those as a finishing maneuver since Booker T back in the 90s! And it brings Leo Banks the win! I think we'll be seeing a lot more of Mister Money as he advances into the tournament, Smith.

Smith: I'm not entirely sure what to think about what I just saw in that match, but Banks picked up a huge win but now it's onto the actual tournament where the real heat is on.

Bradford: I'm shocked, honestly. Maybe if Connor Mason had Kat out here with him tonight the result would have been different but regardless an impressive win by Leo Banks! 

Smith: Impressive indeed! I can't argue with you there.

Best Friends... or Bitter Enemies?

The camera brings us backstage where the security for MSW is seen holding back Kat and Shawna Martinez as they're shouting back and forth.
 
Kat: You think you're gonna win that championship?! You're not in your right mind if you think I'm going to let you beat me!

Shawna: Beat you?! I'm going to DESTROY YOU! You backstabber!

Kat: Just business, honey! You can't handle the truth!

"Enough! enough! E-NOUGH!"

The voice that rang out was Danny Stevenson's as he came into the scene.

Danny: Ya know... I'm getting real sick an tired of havin' ta listen ta the both of you ladies bicker back an forth over who's gonna be champion because in just a few short weeks we're gonna figure out who's gonna be the first Women's champion of the MSW. But you two ladies got a match tonight against Aquila Vox and Marie Porter that you two need ta be gettin' ready for. If I hear any more bickerin' over who's gonna be champ than maybe I'll need ta find two new contenders. Now go!

Smith: Huge statement by Danny Stevenson! How will Kat and Shawna work together tonight?!

Bradford: If they don't, Marie Porter and Aquila Vox may end up with the win tonight! Now this next matchup is one that I'm definitely excited for! The "Windy City Nightmare" is back in action again against Branden Harvey in the tournament qualifiers!

Smith: We haven't heard a lot from Harvey these past two weeks but Matt Ward seems ready to rip somebodies head off.

Bradford: I'm shocked. Maybe if Connor Mason had Kat out here with him tonight the result would have been different but regardless an impressive win by Leo Banks! 

Smith: Impressive indeed! 

Branden Harvey Vs Matt Ward

As we came back to ringside, Barnden Harvey is in the ring, waiting for Ward and "Waking The Demon" by Bullet For My Valentine hits the speakers and the crowd let their opinions be known of Ward with their boos echoing loudly and collectively. As he comes out, his advisor Larissa is behind him.

Barbara: From Chicago, Illinois.. being accompanied by his advisor, Larissa, he is the "Windy City Nightmare" Maaatt Waaardddd!

Smith: Now this is a new one. We've seen Matt around here and there with this woman who we've come to know as Larissa, his career advisor!

Bradford: And she's not too bad looking either, if I must say so myself!

Ward slides into the ring and when the bell sounds, Harvey takes no time charging to the ring. He leaps through the air at Ward but is caught and slammed down with a huge single armed Sambo Slam ala Samoa Joe that lands Harvey in a bad spot.

Smith: A huge move by Matt Ward showing his size advantage again just like he did to Luke Jackson just two weeks ago!

Bradford: Well when you've got the size and you're a nightmare like Ward is, why not!? He's knocking some sense into Branden Harvey tonight and showing why he wants to advance into the tournament! If Matt Ward makes it in, he's my favorite to make it to the finals!

Harvey rolled closer to his side of the ring but it didn't take long after Luke Jackson was mentioned that he showed his face.

Smith: Wait a minute... Luke Jackson is there on the stage! He beat Matt Ward two weeks ago but these two haven't let it down since with Luke holding that big victory over Matt.

The match continued on for a few minutes and Matt was in charge for majority of it, though Branden did get a little offense in. As it caught up to real time, Harvey had Matt stunned and headed to the top rope, stalling for a moment with the crowd erupting. The referee was checking on Matt and with that slight distraction it caused for Larissa to get on the apron. As soon as Jackson saw it, though, he began running down the ramp but he wasn't fast enough. Larissa shoved Harvey off of the top rope and he was caught in mid-air with Ward's RKO he calls the Ruckus.

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! GET HER JACK-SON! SCREW MATT WARD! GET HER JACK-SON! SCREW MATT WARD! 

Smith: The crowd isn't too behind Larissa's actions but Jackson is chasing her out of here but it might be too late for Barden Harvey!

One... Two... Three! 

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 

Bradford: And that's why she's his advisor, Smith! Larissa knows what's best for the "Windy City Nightmare" and how to guide him to wins!

When Jackson got Larissa out of the way, he ran back down to the ring as Matt Ward was stalking Harvey, looking to maybe add somre more punishment. Jackson was quick to the apron and sprinboarded in and over Ward as he tried to catch him. Rolling through, Jackson hit the ropes running to Matt Ward who goes for a grappled but Jackson is able to slide between his legs and pop up with a drop kick to the back that sends Matt Ward over the top and to the floor. He was livid and grabbed a microphone.

Ward Vs the Flip-Flop

Matt Ward: You know what, punk?! For a month I've had to deal with you getting involved in my business and I'm SICK OF IT! I'm sick of you running around here with your flip flopping and I'm going to put and end to it at Best of the Best! You and me, Punk! You AND ME, in a DOG COLLAR MATCH!
 

Smith: A dog collar match?! We haven't seen one of those in this business in a number of years! If Danny Stevenson makes this official, Luke Jackson is going to have a really hard time getting around with his high risk style! 

Bradford: He's right though! Luke Jackson has been involved with Matt Ward since the moment Unstoppable kicked off and this way he can keep the punk grounded and show him what a real fight is like!

Aquila Vox & Marie Porter Vs Kat & Shawna Martinez

Smith: Welcome back, folks! If you missed it before the break, Matt Ward picked up a huge win over Branden Harvey no thanks to his adviser, Larissa, but once again got one upped by Luke "The Kid" Jackson which led to a Dog Collar Match challenge for Best of the Best.

Bradford: Ya know, Smith, it's a match type that hasn't really been seen in our business in a number of years and it's a match that can get really brutal really fast. In 1983, Roddy Piper even lost fifty percent of his hearing in one of these matches. If it's made official, Luke Jackson isn't going to be able to use his speed and high flying style very well against Ward putting him at a very distinct disadvantage!

Smith: That's a very well thought out history statement, Bradford, I'm impressed.

Bradford: Eeeehh, who asked you.

Cathrine: Well hello, boys, have you missed me?

Cathrine Williamson had made her way to the announcers table as she usually did for the Women's matches.

Smith: Why hello there Miss Cathrine, glad you could join us to see the Women of Tradition in action!

Bradford: Booo Cathrine Williamson, boooo.

Cathrine: Booo? It's nice to see you too, Bradford.

Bradford: It's always nice to see me.

Cathrine: Of course it is, Bradford. Ooof course it is. So I'm anxious to see what the new girls can do tonight against the contenders for the Women's championship.

Smith: Absolutely, Cathrine. And speaking of the contenders, they made their way to the ring over the break and now all four women are in the ring and ready to tear it up. On the left, the new girls Marie Porter and Aquila Vox, and on the right our contenders, Kat and Shawna Martinez. And the bell has sounded and we're under way.

The match started off with Shawna and Aquila in the ring circling around each other. It led to a tie up but Shawna used her power advantage to grab Aquila by the head and tosses her clear over to her corner near Kat. Lifting Aquila off of the mat and putting her into the corner, Shawna starts in with some shoulder thrusts before Kat reaches over the top rope with a smack to Shawna's back, tagging herself in. Shawna couldn't believe it, and the referee forced Shawna out of the ring as Kat came in with a series of stomps to Aquila who was seated in the corner.

Cathrine: It doesn't seem like Kat wanted to wait to get into this match so she tagged herself in!

Smith: Well keep in mind too, Cathrine, that these two women are the contenders. When Kat made that first attack after she beat Shawna in that elimination match, the battle lines were drawn and this friendship was tossed aside for the gold.

Bradford: The friendship wasn't tossed aside for the gold, Smith. It was tossed aside because Shawna TOSSED it aside because Kat wanted to make a statement. Kat's never said she was here to make friends so when it really comes down to it, I'd say it's Shawna's fault and she should only be upset at herself.

Cathrine: So insightful as always, Bradford. But How can you say it's Shawna's fault because she trusted somebody? She's the bad guy for caring?

Bradford: No -- she's the bad guy for tagging herself back in.

While Kat had control and Marie was on the apron just itching to get in on the action but Shawna reached over and tagged herself back into the match as well, just like Kat did. Aquila was limp and Shawna took her too the ropes. A big Irish whip sent Aquila over to the ropes where Marie had to tag herself in but it wasn't a tag of spite. The crowd erupted huge when Marie made the tag and she came jumping over the top and rushing in taking Shawna down with a big lariat. Shawna was up and taken down by another and then another. It led to a series and followed up by a huge Spinebuster by Marie and a cover, but as Kat was coming in to break it up, it was broken by the referee instead. He never saw the tag and forced Marie out of the ring.

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOO! WE WANT MARIE! WE WANT MARIE! WE WANT MARIE!

Cathrine: And the crowd is hot behind the new girl Marie Porter who I guess didn't get her tag seen so is being forced out of the match not giving Aquila Vox any time to recover.

Smith: Aquila needs to tag Marie into this match in a big way to get a chance to win this thing.

Bradford: I think this is Aquila being taught a lesson. See, if she didn't take Kat and Shawna so lightly, she wouldn't be in this situation.

Smith: When did she take them lightly? She just hasn't been given any chance to break free.

Cathrine: and that's the experience edge from Kat and Shawna, even if they can't get along.

The onslaught continued and Aquila was served as a punching bag. She continued to try and make the tag to Marie but as she was reaching out, Shawna grabbed her arm and hooked the double underhook, bringing her up into the air, before dropping her down with a sit-out facebuster, holding her at the legs connecting with the Bella Mafia, rolling Aquila over for a pin.

One... Two... No!

Cathrine: A big Bella Mafia Slam but Kat broke the count!

There was an argument among the tag partners before the referee sent Kat outside. Shawna was taunting, almost like she was calling for another Bella Mafia Slam but she was close enough to the ropes that Kat was able to reach over the top and with a slap to the shoulder tagged herself in. Shawna couldn't believe it and the tag was called. Aquila was growing closer to making that tag but Kat ran across the ring knocking Marie off the apron who was looking for a hot tag. Kat turned around with a front kick knocking Aquila up and in even more of a daze.

Smith: I'm not sure guys but I think we might need some medical attention for Aquila after this match! She's not looking very good!

Cathrine: You could be right here, Smith. If she could just get the tag!

Bradford: The way I see it, they don't think Marie's good enough to be in the ring with them!

Cathrine: Well Marie had given them the most verbal back and forth the past two weeks, maybe they're afraid of how good she might be?

Bradford: Doubt it.

Well Aquila was definitely dazed and Kat nailed her with her modified russian leg sweep she calls the Wild Cat (Paige Turner). Marie had run across the ring and took Shawna off of the apron and knocked her down with her standing leg lariat and slid into the ring. Kat had a pin on in the mean time.

One... Two... Three!

The bell sounded and the pin was made and Marie was just a split second too late to break it up.

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

The two seemed to have a strong face off with an exchange of words.

Cathrine: A huge win by Kat who's been on a hot streak since our debut! Marie was just a split second too short of saving the match but I don't think things between these two ladies are done with each other just yet.

Smith: It was a dominant display by both Shawna and Kat and from what we saw of Marie she's got some serious potential to be something big here in MSW.

The scene cut to a preview for next weeks tournament qualifiers before the next match.

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Robert "Badger" Garland Vs Daniel Smart

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