2014.04.23: PWN - MSW - UNSTOPPABLE 6
Contents
The Card
Commentary: Alex Smith (play-by-play), Alex Bradford (color)
Promoter: Danny Stevenson
(Card/Match Order Subject to Change)
DARK MATCH
Neforian Vs Chris Alans
A match for the live crowd. We've seen Neforian's promos, let's see what he can do in the ring against "The Brick Wall"
DARK MATCH
Chad Vargas Vs Daryl Bingham
These two weren't able to make it to the main card because of time constraints but if they're able to impress here, then they might find themselves on the receiving end of a match at Best of the Best on May 7th.
DARK MATCH
Daniel Bane Vs Giovanni De Falco
Daniel Bane has been in talks with MSW for a little bit now, but while his size is impressive that's not all MSW looks for so this is his chance against local indie wrestler Giovanni De Falco who's looking to get his shot at MSW as well. It's rumored that the winner of this match will have their chance at a match on Best of the Best.
SINGLES MATCH
Tyler Xero Vs Hunter McKnight
Xero didn't make it through the tournament but neither did Hunter McKnight. So now being just a few weeks away from Best of the Best, here's their chance to make an impression and maybe gain some momentum going in.
SINGLES MATCH - Quarter Final (3)
Johnny B. Vs Mike Harrison
Bonecrusher advanced after a huge win against Johnny St. Tuck and Harrison picked up a win over Ian Windermear which brings us to the quarter finals where these two will square off. The winner of this match will advance to the Semi-Finals to take on the winner of the Smart/Ward/Banks triple threat.
SINGLES MATCH
Frank Washington Vs Milanor Garnet
We haven't had much chance to see Frank Washington in action but we have seen him in a very vocal capacity with Robert "Badger" Garland. As he intervened in Garland's attempt to mess with Daniel Smart two weeks ago, Danny Stevenson had enough and announced the contract signing to kick off the show with plenty of security in mind. Frank being the good sport that he is said he'd take on anybody. Didn't matter who it was, so he gets the new talent Milanor Garnet who's got some hype behind him from the crowd coming in for his debut.
HANDICAP MATCH
Robert Garland Vs Tommy Angel and Loose Cannon
Garland hasn't had but one match in which he lost to Daniel Smart, which might be why he's been interfering with him so much but with Frank being put in a match, Garland wanted to be put in one too but he had to one up Washington and demanded Danny put him in a 2 on 1 handicap match. So he got it. Will he get the momentum going into Best of the Best?
SINGLES MATCH - Quarter Final (1)
Bryce Manning Vs Luke Jackson
Luke Jackson has been on a roll picking up a lot of wins where nobody expected it but Matt Ward has been hot on his trail waiting for this Dog Collar match -- one of the most vicious and underrated matches in all of wrestling. But Luke Jackson faces the toughest opponent of his entire career, Bryce Manning. Bryce has seemed nearly unstoppable, no pun intended, since he debuted making a huge impact. Jackson is a much smaller and quicker opponent than Bryce is used to but Bryce is a lot more cold, calculated and vicious than Jackson is used to. So in retrospect it's going to be one you don't want to miss.
SINGLES MATCH - Quarter Final (2)
Bryan York Vs Peyton Von Licht
York is one that you don't want to take your eyes off of because if you do he's sure to be able to take advantage of it real quick. Peyton; the residential superhero hasn't let any villains take him down but perhaps... perhaps he just didn't have the right ones. Maybe York will have the ability to take him out and maybe not. But what about the mysterious Neforian? We've seen his cryptic promos over the past few weeks and he seems to have targeted Peyton to be his first "victim." Two unstoppable's now he's targeted Peyton, will this week be any different?
TRIPLE THREAT - Quarter Final (4)
Daniel Smart Vs Matt Ward Vs Leo Banks
Due to some travel issues, Leo Banks wasn't able to make it to Unstoppable #5 so Danny Stevenson advanced both men since Banks and Ward both earned their shot, and one of them would advance anyway. It makes it a little hard on Smart but Smart has seemed to be on a bit of a roll himself, too, picking up two tournament victories despite the attempted interference by Garland and company. However at US5 had it not been for Frank Washington helping even out the odds who knows what could have happened, but Smart picked up the win and advanced. Now he faces two very tough, and fellow prospecting opponents. Will Garland try and get involved again, despite being in action?
CO-MAIN EVENT
SINGLES MATCH - Semi-Finals
Bryce Manning Vs Peyton Von Licht
This is where it gets down to the nitty gritty. The winner of this match will move on to Best of the Best main event to crown the first ever MSW Champion.
CO-MAIN EVENT
SINGLES MATCH - Semi-Finals
Johnny B. Vs Daniel Smart
This is where it gets down to the nitty gritty. The winner of this match will move on to Best of the Best main event to crown the first ever MSW Champion.
2
The crowd is anxious for the start of the show. “Ephemeral” by Insomnium begins playing over the PA system as Garland and Rech come out of the back. The audience erupts in boos as the cameras pan over to show the ring.
Smith: Welcome to another exciting night of MSW action as the championship tournament begins to wind down.
Bradford: That’s right, by the end of the night we will know the who the final two men will be heading into Best of the Best!
Smith: However what better way than to kick off the show with a good ole fashioned contract signing.
Bradford: Robert Garland and Frank Washington absolutely hate each other; I hope Danny Stevenson has enough security for his own sake. I don’t think they want to wait another 2 weeks!
Danny Stevenson is shown with a smile on his face and the ring covered in security. A sturdy looking table, draped in yellow with a few clip boards laying on top, is set up in the middle. Garland is now at ringside as Rech shows off Garland's past championships to the jeering crowd. Garland seems focused as he steps in-between the ropes and Rech follows, Garland's music dying down as he looks out at the sea of MSW fans.
Garland starts yelling out at the audience as suddenly "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.
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 moments’ pause he descends the turnbuckle.
Smith: You can cut this tension with a knife. Security is standing ready as World War 3 looks like it could start at any moment.
Bradford: It won’t on the the boss’s watch, not until he’s ready to make a profit off of it! Danny may hate how they’re tearing MSW at the seams but I know he loves the ratings.
Garland looks at the contract on the table, Washington keeping his eye on Garland while Rech smiles arrogantly. The crowd is in an uproar, Rech taunting Washington and boasting loudly about Garland while Danny Stevenson raises the microphone to his lips.
Danny Stevenson: I hope everyone here in attendance tonight is having a great time. Now you see in MSW I believe if two people have a problem they should settle it like men, and in MSW we do this in the ring!
Crowd cheers loudly in approval
Danny Stevenson: But if there’s one thing I wont tolerate is when those two men let their personal vendetta spill over into the rest of the show, so here’s what we’re gonna do. Mr. Garland I know you want to get your hands on Mr. Washington here, and I know Mr. Washington wants to get his own measure of payback for losing his place in the tournament so I’m going to give ya what you want. At Best of the Best, for the first time in over 3 years Robert Garland will take on Frank Washington! But until then you two are going to have to agree to a few rules. Rule Number One: until that bell rings two weeks from now you’re not allowed to lay a finger on each other and Rule Number Two: you’re to not get involved in eachother’s matches nor the matches of other hard working gentlemen still in the tournament. If either one of you violate either of these rules I reserve the right to suspend, fine, or fire both of ya! So without further ado, lets make this match official.
Danny puts out his hand, a pen waiting to be taken by either competitor. To his confusion, neither man has yet to end the stare down, Garland and Washington looking ready to trade blows at any moment as Rech continues to yell.
“Yer done Frank! Done! Say goodbye ta these “fans” an' goodnight ta yer career!”
Smith: Danny Stevenson laying down the law!
Bradford: Neither man can be happy about that, as much as they want to get at each other’s throats they will each have to decide if it’s truly worth getting an early crack at the other before Best of the Best.
Finally, Washington grabs at the pen, lifting the contract up off the table while the audience cheers him on and remains excited at the upcoming match. Frank calls for a microphone, tossing the contract onto the table recklessly as the pen lands next to it. Garland continues to look on, Rech cooling off a bit as Frank begins to speak.
Frank Washington: I knew this day would come to pass eventually. Ever since 2010 we’ve been at each other’s throats whether we were wrestling in New York, San Francisco, or even the great state of Missouri. Just when the book finally appeared to be closed on our history, one of us would grab a pen to write a new chapter. But I’ll be honest; this isn’t a match I want, not this way.
The crowd booes.
Bradford: What?! You’re kidding me right? Is he finally showing what a yellow coward he is?
Frank Washington: The Badger I see before me today is a shell of his former self. When our rilvalry was in its fledgling stages I wanted to prove that I was better man in this squared circle, I wanted to get every single mental edge I could’ve over you. I did some things I’m not proud of, took some short cuts I shouldn’t have. Sometimes in this business it’s easy to lose who you are once you get a taste of success, greed turns good men sour. I let my greed get the best of me; I succumbed to my own vices.
Bradford: What a wolf in sheep’s clothing! You’re not fooling me.
Smith: So you’re saying people can’t change? I’ve known this man for close to a decade, I’ve seen him at highest points and his lowest. He’s not the man he was back then.
Bradford: Give me a break…
Frank Washington: As much as I wish I could take that back, I can’t. Yet you judge me by my past when you’ve become blinded by your own demons. You let the tendrils of the American prison system twist and turn you into a man who wouldn’t even recognize himself in the mirror! The only thing you’re concerned about is blood, just like the attack dog Walton Wisdom trained. Well you’ve got my attention now, I just hope you’re willing to pay your own weight in blood.
After Frank's speech is over Garland finally breaks his stare, turning his head down towards the table and moving to grab the pen. Garland now stares back at Frank, signing the contract while keeping his gaze fixed. Rech nods in approval as Garland also tosses the contract violently onto the table, Danny Stevenson picking it up to verify it while the crowd continues to make noise and Rech works to shut them up. Rech hands Garland a microphone as Garland replies to Washington's comments.
Robert Garland: You'll really try every trick in the book to keep up this facade. You think I don't see that look in your eye while you attempt to talk trash? That looks that you try to give to make yourself look superior?!
You have no right to refer to any kind of change that may have happened to me while you're mostly responsible for all of them! You come out here and try and sway these masses, but I know the truth!
Garland turns to address the crowd.
Robert Garland: I was tied up to a chair and left in a closed off basement after Frank screwed me over after making his return to the idustry. I was stabbed in the back after he walked out on a tag team match to leave me busted open! I was barely able to breathe as he pressed a button that activated a tightly locked shock collar around my neck while under a paycheck from that very same man who he claims made me into an attack dog!
Garland then turns back to Washington with an emotionless look on his face.
Robert Garland: Well Frank, like you were the dog before, I am now! It's all coming full circle and I've waited too long to show you up for what you really are. This isn't a wrestling match I'm signing up for... It's a funeral...
Frank looks away towards the ground, as his eyes are full of remorse and regret, before he goes to exit the ring -When Rech suddenly throws one of the chairs towards Frank and picks up another! Garland smiles as if this was planned, Rech running at Washington... Washington kicking him in the gut!
Garland looks over in frustration before looking back at the contract, Frank shaking his head and giving a solemn look before lifting Rech up...
Bradford: Dammit! This isn’t right! Travis Rech isn’t a competitor! You put that man down! Frank Washington should be fired!
The G.O.A.T connects!
Smith: Robert Garland can’t do anything about it! If he gets involved he’ll lose his shot at Frank Washington! The contract may be a pact of non-aggression before the match but Travis Rech isn’t covered anywhere in that!
In anger, Garland's face starts to turn red, security pulling Frank away and escorting him out of the ring as Garland checks on his manager. The crowd cheer Washington's exit up the ramp as he's partially being dragged out while yelling back at Garland.
Frank Washington: Are you happy now Badger?! You got your match!
Garland simply helps Rech to his feet, keeping his gaze on Washington as the show's opening segment fades to a commercial break.
McKnight meets Xero
Fields: Hello everybody, I am currently standing by with the returning Hunter McKnight. Now Hunter, first off, welcome back to Missouri State Wrestling.
McKnight: Thanks Robert!
Fields: Now Hunter, upon returning – what are your intentions?
McKnight: My intentions are simple Robert, just like everybody else here in Missouri State Wrestling, I am out to become the best, to become the...
Being rudely interrupted, we see an annoyed looking Xero step into view as Hunter doesn’t look too pleased.
Xero: ... To become the what? The Missouri State Wrestling Heavyweight Champion? Please, you need to step in line because I am sick and tired of being held down. I am sick and tired of guys staking these claims to being the “best” when in reality? *I* am the best and I’ll prove it tonight when I make an example out of you McKnight.
McKnight: Boy, you need to learn some respect and tonight? I’m going to BEAT it into you.
Scoffing and backing away, we see a very angry McKnight staring holes through the likes of Xero.
Hunter McKnight Vs Tyler Xero
A moment later, both men made their way to the ring and ss the bell sounds, Hunter lunges in throwing some incredibly stiff punches to Xero immediately knocking him into the turnbuckle. Quickly gaining the upper hand, Hunter has Xero rocked back and begins throwing some huge knees into the gut of Xero having complete control of this match so far.
Smith: Hunter told us before the match that he would teach Xero some respect and he is doing that right now.
With Xero bent over, Hunter grabs Xero and charges out of the turnbuckle with a running hip toss that tosses Xero out into the center of the ring. Looking incredibly intense, he stalks Xero and as Xero gets to his feet – he hits a huge side savat kick to the side of the head of Hunter dropping him to one knee while shaking out the cobwebs. As Hunter gets up, Xero darts forward and spring boarding off of the middle rope, he kicks Hunter in the head again dropping him and immediately hooks the leg looking for the win.
Hunter kicks out just in time.
Smith: Xero has completely turned the tides here.
Bradford: Well of course, he had this in the bag before the match even began.
Smith: I wouldn’t go that far!
Getting to his feet, Xero sizes Hunter up and as he pulls himself to his feet; Xero comes flying in but Hunter catches him on his left shoulder and hits a huge Oklahoma slam really driving Xero to the canvas with such authority. Flashing that smile and getting up, he waits and as Xero gets up – he darts in looking for a huge clothesline to put Xero away but the crafty Xero ducks under it and as Hunter turns around...
... WHAP!
A huge super kick right to the chin of Hunter as he drops like a sack of potatoes. Bending down and picking Hunter up, he hits him with an incredibly stiff kick to the lower midsection and then plants him down with the Xero Hour quickly making the cover, really pulling back the leg.
Bradford: See, I told you!
Smith: Yeah, yeah, it could have gone either way really.
Barbara Braman: The winner of the match, TYLER XXXEEEEEERROOOOOO!!!
Johnny B. Vs Mike Harrison
Smith: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. If you're just joining us, Frank Washington and Robert Garland have officially signed their contract to face off at Best of the Best for the first time in years, and Tyler Xero picked up an impressive win over the returning Hunter McKnight but the action doesn't stop there!
Bradford: Absolutely not, Smith! Because it's tournament time!
Smith: Is that suppposed to be some Tommy Angel parody of a power rangers parody?
Bradford: What? No way! Get your head out of the gutter, Smith! It's our first quarter final match!
Smith: This is a moment I've been waiting for! We put every member of the locker room in tournament qualifiers in an event that took two Unstoppable's to finish. Then we got through the first round, and now we're down to the quarter finals. And each competitor who advances, moves on to the Semi Finals tonight in one of our two co-main events. Then the winners of the Semi-Finals will meet in just two weeks, Bradford, at Best of the Best and man am I excited!
"Bonecracker" by Shocore hits the speakers and right after the intro as soon as the rest of the band chimes in, Johnny B. comes out to the stage with a light jog and the crowd erupts, eating it up. He throws his arms up in the air and makes his way down to the ring stepping between the ropes.
Barbara: Now in the ring, From New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, Joohnnyyyy Booooneeeecrruuusshhherrrrrr!
Following, "Beast" by Nico Vega hit the speakers with more cheers as Mike Harrison made his way out.
Barbara: Now introducing, from Blackpool, England, Miiiiikkeee Haaariiisssoonnn!
Harrison slid in and both men got to their respective corners and the bell rang. The two paced around each other before Bonecrusher flew in with a low dropkick to the knee that actually flipped Harrison over and to his back. Quick to get back to his feet but the weak spot was now made and Bonecrusher kept to it with a number of kicks. To get Bonecrusher off of him, Harrison threw up a kick with his bad leg but got caught. Bonecrusher laughed and shook his head so Harrison lept up to try for an enziguri but Bonecrusher ducked it. Before Harrison could throw his leg back up in a Jeff Hardy style of kick, Bonecrusher worked that bad knee some more with a reverse dragon screw, taking Harrison down and covering immediately.
Smith: Not quite enough and Harrison is still in this thing!
Bradford: But you have to wonder for how long. See what a lot of people don't realize is that Bonecrusher is a lot more than just a crazy son of a gun. He's a great technical wrestler and he's showing it here right from the start working that leg of Mike Harrison.
It continued like this. Bonecrusher was working the leg over but Harrison did change the tide at a moments notice. Bonecrusher had Harrison on the ropes but when going for a grapple, Harrison swung a kick back with his good leg into JB's midsection. Harrison jumped to the middle rope and did a springboard backwards turning in mid-air and catching JB who's doubled over, taking him over with a quick pin attempt but only a two. Harrison couldn't believe it but he got to his feet to keep the momentum rolling. The match pace quickened and JB didn't expect it, trying to slow it down when he could with his technical ability. Given a few more minutes, Harrison with a full head of steam, shaking his leg a bit first and he ran to the corner. Essentially running up the corner, he moonsaulted off as JB was getting to his feet.
Bradford: Harrison is picking up the momentum and keeping the match fast paced but if JB can come back, it might be all she wrote as Harrison is favoring that knee!
Smith: Really good observation, Bradford, I'm impressed.
Bradford: Why? Don't think I can do my job? Come on Smith, I've worked with you for how long now? I might impress you but you dissappoint me.
Smith: That doesn't seem very logica... oh a HUGE COUNTER by Bonecrusher!
Indeed it was just that. Bonecrusher stepped forward and turned around so he could catch Harrison on the way down and he did. Catching Harriosn, JB used the moentum for a brutal spinebuster. With a rough landing, JB kept with the legs and turned Harrison over in the middle of the ring with the cloverleaf in his "Cement Mixer" trademark combo.
Bradford: And that's the technical ability I'm talking about, Smith! He use his size and speed and experience edge to scout Harrison's move, counter it into his own trying to pick up that submission win! Underestimation right there, Smith, and the experience edge caught him.
Smith: It's an impressive counter, for sure, working over the injured leg. Harrison is in the middle of the ring with no where to go and it's over! Harrison taps out! Johnny B. advances!
Harrison tried to fight it out and tried to crawl to the ropes but the previous attack to his knee was just too much for the technical mastermind that was Johnny B..
Barbara: Your winner... Johhhnnnyyy Boooonnneeecrruuussshhherrr!
Bradford: Johnny B. advances to the semi-finals later tonight, Smith! He takes on the winner of Daniel Smart, Matt Ward and Leo Banks! Will that Knee-DS of his be enough to advance?!
Exiting the ring after his win, Barbara Braman ran across the ring to catch a quick word with him with his music playing in the background.
Barbara: Johnny! Johnny! Congradulations on your win advancing to the semi-finals! It's an exciting moment and it's been a heck of a road for you so far, but you still have one more challenge ahead of you with the winner of the triple threat later tonight. How do you feel right now?
Bonecrusher: SPEAK TO ME... BOOONNECRRUUUSSHHERRRSSS!
Bonecrusher: Sorry.. still caught up in Warrior mode. It's simple, Barbara. I'm gonna go to the back, catch my breath and get ready for tonight because NOBODY and NOTHING is going to stop me from going to Best of the Best. All three are good.. but the Johnny is better!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
2
Coming Soon!
