2016.01.30: PWN - MSW - UNSTOPPABLE 16
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- 1 The Card
- 2 Intro
- 3 Marie Porter interview
- 4 Logan Brock vs Matt Ward
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The Card
Date: Saturday, January 30th
Location: Folly Theater in Kansas City, MO
Commentary: Alex Smith (play-by-play), Alex Bradford (color)
Promoter: TBA
(Match Order/Card Subject to Change)
Logan Brock Vs Matt Ward
Matt Ward was an old MSW veteran mainstay, Logan Brock is a twenty something young upstart with roots in the business and each man will have a chance to set the tone for the first Unstoppable in the new era! Matt Ward, an old friend of the Stevensons was one of the first people to hitch their wagon to the reboot and often seen as a gatekeeper of sorts for the promotion. Logan Brock however is looking to break through that very same gate to make an impact in his very first match on a bigger stage. Don't let his age fool you, Brock has been wrestling on the indy circuit for the last 7 years and over the years has maanaged to a unique blend of traditional and amateur wrestling with the ancient grappling art of pankration. Will Matt Ward put the upstart in his place or will Logan Brock burst on through in his pursuit of that all important brass ring? Old Guard vs New starts here.
Tag Team Match
MSW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kaiser Dynasty (c) w/ Sirena Vandyne vs The "Evil" Shades
The Kaiser Dynasty shocked the world when they defeated Yugo Phailus and his his tag team partner Johnny B. for the Tag Team Championships on the final edition of Unstoppable in the previous season as brothers Cameron and Peyton put an end to their dominant reign. Since then though neither Cameron nor Peyton have been heard of and while it was ruled that Artemis could defend the belts via the Freebird rule her partner currently remains in doubt in one would assume could become a handicap match if a suitable partner is not found. Meanwhile The Shades of Destruction have become a certain bane within the industry having taken claim for "killing" both MSW and RWD. The quirky and eccentric trio by some people's standards had vanished since the closing of RWD but now the Blue Shade has decided to take MSW's existence as a personal crusade. Recruiting a new duo of Shades, Red and Purple the newly rechristened "Evil" Shades look to destroy MSW from the inside out by capturing the MSW Tag Team Championships. Will the Kaisers, Artemis in particular continue their dominance or will this ring the beginning of the end with an unthinkable upset from the "Evil" Shades?
LeBroc started this invitational because he wanted a match with Drew Stevenson, he wanted to prove that HE was the best technical wrestler in the world. Unfortunately that match never came to be, but that doesn't me it still wont. In the mean time, though, Harris told us that he's going to kick things off with another open challenge for the LeBroc Harris Invitational, where he swears he will only beat his opponent by submission. This challenge was answered by another MSW Mainstay that the fans know as the "Brick Wall" Chris Alans. This may be Harris' biggest challenge for the invitational to date, and Alans doesn't like to go down without a fight. Will the Brick Wall crumble down and tap to Harris? Or will Harris get knocked flat?
Singles Match
Duke Andrews vs Jack Nomad
Women of Tradition Triple Threat
Molly O'Hatherine Vs Kat Jones Vs Cecilia
Originally set up as a tag team match, but last minute upcomings will prevent Mikey Svarro and Deacon from being able to appear at Unstoppable. They may make it in time to be a part of the show, but in means of a safety precaution for the show, and stars involved, James Peterson has been removed from this match, but in his place is newcomer Molly O'Hatherine , taking on the first lady of MSW in Kat Jones and newcomer Cecilia in a Women of Tradition Triple Threat match! Want to make things even more interesting? It has been said that the boss has his eye on these women and the winner will receive an eventual championship match!
Singles Match
"The American Tradition" Pheonix Winterborn vs "Mister First Class" Delsin Oswald
Phoenix Winterborn is a man that has been around the business for some time now, and in the past number of years has just fallen short of the success he once knew. Knowing a number of people in MSW, he felt this was going to be the right place to rebuild himself and possibly his career but his first match is no easy task. We recently saw a promo piece for the man known as "Mister First Class" #DeadOn Delsin Oswald and if anything, his resume speaks for itself. A champion at everything he's done thus far, Winterborn is going to have a challenge in front of him. Will the experience edge come into PW's favor, or will Delsin's skill be enough to take the W?
Singles Match
Mark Storm Vs Austin Strong vs Nikki Venom
Mark Storm was around a little bit last season, and Nikki Venom had made it known his distaste for the "Heroes" of MSW, namely Luke Jackson. Nikki was beginning to gain his footing in MSW, and coming into the second season almost a year and a half later, he's ready to inject MSW with a lethal dose of Venom and show us all why he's the best and deserves to be MSW Champion. Mark Storm is looking to get his name out there and show everybody what a Storm can do when it's at it's best (or worst), but the one big question remains, who IS Austin Strong?
MAIN EVENT - WOMEN OF TRADITION SINGLES MATCH
MSW WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Marie Porter vs Artemis Kaiser (c)
Intro
As the MSW logo flashes across the screen "I'm the Man" By Aloe Blacc immediately hits the announce system as the packed crowd is lively as it has ever been. Out from the back the nephew to MSW Founder Drew Stevenson, the former Co-Head of Talent Relations and mainstay on the various wrestling circuits.
Gavin Grey: Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome the Former Co-Head of Talent Relations, "The Emerald" Drew Stevenson!
Bradford: Looks like Drew Stevenson will be starting things off tonight, someone you certainly have quite the history with isn't that right Smith?
Smith: I'd prefer not to talk about what happened if that's alright with you.
Bradford: Oh come on, you tackled the man when he was making his victory lap.
Smith: I said I'd rather not talk about it but since you're just looking to open up past wounds yes I did tackle him a while back. The bell had rung and he wouldn't leave good enough alone so I tried to intervene.
Bradford: And you say I'm the biased one? Here you are engaging in hearsay. I thought you were a Stevenson guy?
Smith: I'm a Danny Stevenson guy. He put together a promotion that thus far stood the test of time. It has been nearly a year and a half since our last show and from the guys in the back to everyone in attendance we have received an outpouring of love and support. I will always respect Danny Stevenson, I will always admire Danny Stevenson for everything that he's done for all of us. But don't run that into a blanket statement. Drew Stevenson has a right to come out here and address the crowd a a member of this roster but I am NOT friends with the man.
Drew Stevenson slaps a few hands on the way to the ramp as he grabs a mic from the timekeeper before walking up the steps into the ring.
Drew Stevenson: It's been waaay too long since I've heard those three letters; to finally be back home. As many of you already know I've wrestled all around this world, on God's Green Earth. I've seen the frigged Great White North, I've been to Japan, Mexico, Europe; I've wrestled in front of jam packed arenas and I've sold out the largest venues but there truly is no place like home; no place like Missouri! There's no such thing as home field advantage wrestling in front of the home crowd and as sad as I am that my Uncle Danny had to sell the company...
Drew Stevenson: The show must go on. I have big plans coming back to the Emerald City, the house that Stevenson built and it all starts wi-
Suddenly the mic cut off. Drew pats the top of the mic and no sound comes out. With a great look of confusion on his face he pats it again and no sound comes out. He tosses it to the ground and ducks under the middle rope asking for another mic. He taps the top of it several times as the sound can be heard over the PA system. With a shrug he steps back to the middle of the ring.
Drew Stevenson: Hey anything can happen live right? Like I was saying, I have bi-
The mic cuts off again much to the frustration of Drew and the fans alike. Before Drew Stevenson could ask for yet another mic and to ask just exactly what the hell was going on, an unfamiliar theme hits the Folly Theater as "Money (insrumental)" by Pink Floyd roars out from the speakers.
Smith: Oh no... it can't be... say it isn't so!
Bradford: YES! The Man of Class is here in Missouri State Wrestling!
Smith: Somebody pinch me to assure me this is nothing more than a bad dream. He can't be here, he can't be here!
Bradford: Missouri State Wrestling is about to Win With Class baby!
Alex Smith's fears were quickly realized as Isaac Cornelius the Third; IC3 emerged from the back wearing a blue pinstripe suit with a mic in hand. The crowd didn't quite know what to think of the man yet but a few audible, loud boos could be heard coming from the crowd. Stevenson was completely befuddled and unsure whether to be happy or upset at the emergence of his one time associate.
IC3: Mr. Stevenson, it's been a while hasn't it? I know you were expecting to have a few moments with the crowd to wax fondly about nostalgic times that have passed long, long ago. To relive the memories of your beloved Uncle Danny Stevenson and to make a proclamation that you'd carry on his legacy right? Am I right Drew?
Drew Stevenson: WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ISAAC?
IC3: Show some class Drew and try not to interrupt The Boss while he's speaking.
Smith: The Boss?
Bradford: IC3 bought MSW! Isn't it obvious Smith?! He's the mystery investor that Danny sold out to!
Smith: Oh son of a bitch!
Bradford: Show some class Smith! That's the man that signs our paychecks now!
IC3: In case all you rednecks, hicks, and cousin-lovers haven't caught on by now, yes I did purchase MSW. Danny Stevenson was looking to cash out before his early set Alzheimer's kicked into full gear and I gave him an offer he simply couldn't refuse. I figured the least I could do for such a beloved figure in Missouri State history was to take a tremendous burden off his shoulders and send him off to retirement with dignity and class before it was too late, a retirement I promise he will never come back from. Assets, video library, talent contracts, championship histories, you name it; I own it!
Smith: What a disrespectful little punk! Danny doesn't have Alzheimer's!
Bradford: Cool your jets, Smith. Remember this is a man of class you're talking about here. How do we know Danny wasn't keeping that diagnosis quiet, you know he doesn't want to be a distraction!
Smith: What a load of shit! You know that's a lie! This is nothing more but a malicious attack by IC3 hidden behind backhanded compliments. Cut the crap Bradford.
Bradford: I only play for the winning team Smith, you know this. IC3 is a winner and he has the acumen and the resources to take MSW to the next level. Give the man a chance.
IC3: Missouri State Wrestling is entering a new era; the I-C-3 Era. All good things come to an end and Danny's time has passed. I have a series of changes and proposals that I'm going to carry out to turn this brand into a winner again and while I'm sure plenty of these will prove to be rather unpopular with all the armchair GMs in attendance a leader must lead by example. A man of true class wins with class even if a few insignificant detractors choose to go against the grain merely for the sake of doing so.
Stevenson throws his arms up in the air as he leans over the top rope as the crowd continues to shower IC3 with hateful jeers.
Drew Stevenson: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
As Stevenson was shouting in protest due to a dead mic a contingent of security guards step out from the back and flank IC3 to the left and the right.
IC3: My first change? Under my leadership there will be no more Stevensons, especially tonight. No more Danny, no more Drew, I don't want to hear anybody utter the name 'Stevenson' for the rest of the night.
Smith: He can't do that!
Bradford: Oh he can't? Well gee Smith when did you join the Board of Directors? OH wait that's right! We don't have one! Why don't you try to stop him so you can lose your job too?
Smith: This is an abuse of power! This isn't the MSW way!
The security guards march to the ring and quickly surround it. Drew Stevenson throws his arms up and exits the ring as his arms are quickly forced behind his back like he was being escorted out like a common criminal or a rowdy fan that hopped over the barricade. Stevenson looks completely and utterly confused as to why any of this was going on as he was escorted up the ramp and IC3 was walking down it.
IC3: Goodbye Drew.
Stevenson lunges at him for a quick moment as one of the nearby guards jabs a taser straight into his kidney. IC3 grinned and just simply waved to him.
IC3: Bye Mr. Lamestream! Win With Class!
Smith: This is wrong. My personal feelings of the man aside this is just wrong.
Bradford: This should serve as an example; don't interrupt The Boss. Show some respect, nod and say "Thank You for giving me a job Mr. Cornelius."
IC3 by this point has walked up the steps and entered the ring as Drew Stevenson is dragged to the back and out of the building.
IC3: Now that the trash has been taken out it's time to get down to business.
IC3: MSW wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for me so show a little class and tone it down you little inbred ingrates.
IC3: It's because of my money and investment that this return was even possible. Would you rather let your precious Uncle Danny continue to sit on his investment and produce zero gains from sitting on his couch eating deep-fried cheetos in his underwear? Show some respect for the man that highhandedly saved this promotion from obscurity.
Bradford: You tell em Boss!
Smith: Good grief...
IC3: Now as you may know Bryce Manning retired when MSW closed its doors the first time and has shown zero interest in returning, which leaves MSW without a Heavyweight Champion. Now I know a promotion without it's champion is like tossing money into a toilet and flushing it down the drain; it's incredibly wasteful and honestly it's bad business. I bought MSW to make mondy and to put my stamp on the promotion so tonight we WILL be crowning MSW's Second Ever MSW Heavyweight Champion.
IC3: Yeah, yeah cheer me now you fickle sheep. Don't think that I'm doing any of this for you. If I had my way I'd pack the tents up and I'd take this promotion out of this God forsaken state. I heard you recently lost the St Louis Rams to Los Angeles, if you ask me I think Stan Kronke has the right idea. Maybe the Kansas City Chiefs will realize what a lost cause this cesspool is too and they'll relocate to Sacramento or San Diego so you people are left with nothing.
Smith: That's just low. There's no rhyme or reason for any of this.
Bradford: The weather does kind of suck here you have to admit.
Smith: Shut up Bradford.
IC3: But right now that's neither here nor there. Tonight we're crowning a Champion to carry the torch proudly into the New Era. This is strictly a business decision and ultimately it's good business to have a standard bearer that I can be proud of. I'll be announcing the participants later tonight, until then Win with Class Missouri!
With that MSW cuts to commercial break.
Marie Porter interview
Logan Brock vs Matt Ward
Waking the Demon begins to play as Matt Ward makes his way out to the ring with a loud reception of boos from the fans in the arena, Matt taunts the fans as he makes his way into the ring as he prepares for his match.
Gavin Grey: The Following match is scheduled for one fall and it is the very first match of the new season! Introducing first, from Chicago, Canada, weighing 245lbs he is the Second City Nightmare... MATT WARD!
Smith: Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Alex Smith and I'm joined alongside my broadcast partner Alex Bradford; WELCOME BACK to MSW Unstoppable!
Bradford: I'm the better Alex, obviously. But if I can be serious for just a minute I have to say it's a pleasure to be back on the air after such a long absence.
Smith: Don't tell me you're having a change of heart Bradford.
Bradford: Don't expect it to last Smith. As much as I may not want to admit it I missed being down here in Kansas City, Missouri calling the action right down the middle with no bias.
Smith: Shouldn't you be taking a good, long look in the mirror? You're one of the most biased commentators I've ever worked with and that's certainly saying something considering I've been doing this forty something years.
Bradford: No, you side with whoever these people tell you to, I on the other hand provide the side often shunned and rarely embraced to get straight to the facts!
Smith: I just simply call the action Bradford, always have. If i catch someone cheating I'm going to point it out instead of making excuses for it. Bryce Manning could stomp on a kid's ice cream after knocking it out of their hands and you'd praise what a true professional he was.
Bradford: Hey that's our former champion you're bad mouthing!
Smith: I rest my case. Now before we get any more off topic there's been a lot of buzz going on about this match after it was first announced. Logan Brock and Matt Ward had quite the bit of an exchange of words leading up to this match. After Logan Brock made a bold proclamation of victory in 5 minutes or less word was sent out from the office of IC3 earlier today that he'd hold the youngster to his word.
Bradford: We'll see really quick if he's the real deal or a flash in the pan. I think he's biting off more than he can chew. I don't care if he's got 7 years of experience under his belt, he's in the big leagues now.
"Lifter" by Deftones hits the PA system as the lights go out with a lone spotlight shining on the stage. The crowd comes to life around the 12 second mark as Logan Brock steps out wearing a black leather jacket and black trunks with a white Venom logo on the back. He methodically makes his way down the ramp with a confident grin taking a moment to pause halfway down the ramp he points to his opponent standing in the middle of the ring, his grin only getting wider as he says something inaudible to the cameras.
Gavin Grey: And his opponent, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 207lbs he is the self proclaimed Agent of Change... Logan BROCK!
Logan Brock takes his time as he walks up the ring steps he straddles the ring apron as he pulls out a pair of imaginary guns with his index finger and thumbs on each hand as he points down directly at the cameraman at ringside. Upon firing a pair of 'shots' he spins around towards the ring ropes and steps through them, using the ropes for balance. Once in the ring he climbs the nearest turnbuckle and stretches his arms out to his sides before looking over his shoulder and hopping back into the ring. Finally he takes off his jacket and tosses it outside of the ring as he waits for the match to start.
As the bell rings the 5 minute clock begins to tick down both competitors tie up. Matt Ward tries to establish control initially paying no heed to the clock as he manages to catch him in a headlock as he rains a few punches upon his head. Logan Brock not to be outdone manages to slip out and catches him in a reverse waistlock and vertically inverts his opponent's body as he lifts him up and drives him into the ground as he retains his grasp. He transitions to a an armbar shortly after and Ward quickly gets his foot on the bottom rope to break the hold. Brock complies and releases the hold and manages to control the next minute of the match.
Smith: Impressive takedown and submission by Logan Brock.
Bradford: He got one good move in on Matt Ward but he's a long ways away from the finish line at this point. He let go of the hold too soon though, if I was him I would've milked that referee's 5 count for all it's worth.
Smith: Just because one can do something doesn't mean he should. The rules are the rules for a reason and when someone reaches the ropes a clean break must be made. MSW isn't some lawless trash heap where rules are seldomly to rarely enforced, it's what separates us from some of the other promotions out there; we're the Alternative for a reason.
Bradford: It's only illegal if he refuses to break at 5; up until that point it is well within the scope of the rules. You can call it a warning or whatever excuse you can come up with to justify breaking immediately but rules as written it is technically legal to hold your opponent in a submission on the ropes and break at 4. Why should you give your opponent any kind of reprieve?
Smith: It's a show of respect in the spirit of competition. Your example exploits a very grey area within the rules, the referee still has the right to act at his discretion and call for an instant disqualification if he thinks it's being repeatedly abused.
Matt Ward being the wily veteran that he is manages to hit him with a nasty eye rake after playing possum near the bottom rope before unleashing a vicious onslaught of various strikes. Ward nearly turns the Agent of Change inside out with the Chi-Town Crushed ( Running Crossbody) and manages to get a long two count from the sheer force of impact.
Bradford: Veteran move by Matt Ward. He suckered that cocky kid into a sense of security and pounced on the opportunity.
Smith: I wouldn't really call an eye poke a "veteran move"; I'd call that cheating. That being said Matt Ward definitely has no intentions of letting Logan Brock climb that ladder to success at his expense. He's giving him everything he's got right now and the clock keeps on ticking.
Bradford: Keep milking that clock Matt, don't give him any room to brag. Don't play his game.
As the clock keeps ticking Matt Ward controls the pace to his liking and managed to bust him open about 30 seconds later after lifting him up and dropping him face first on the turnbuckle. With the blood running down his forehead onto his face Matt Ward flashed a sadistic grin as he backed up and measured him up for the Chi-Town Crunched (Superman Punch). As Brock managed to grab onto the ropes to pull himself back up out of the corner Matt Ward launched himself at full speed as he lept through the air looking for the Superman Punch as Logan Brock suddenly sprung to life and countered with the Anti-Venom (Arm drag takedown transitioned into a triangle choke).
Smith: Anti-Venom! Logan Brock just caught Matt Ward with the Anti-Venom out of nowhere!
Bradford: No! Come on Matt!
Smith: Matt Ward is absolutely helpless right now. Logan Brock has him locked in a vise grip and I don't know if he'll be able to get out of it!
Bradford: That's lucky Smith, that was a lucky counter!
Smith: Luck? It's precision. He had a very small window of opportunity to counter the Chi-Town Crunch and just like the a great Gunslinger like Brett Favre he somehow managed to thread the needle and make a big-time play!
Bradford: But the clock is still ticking and time is against him. All Matt Ward has to do is outlast him and he'll win, he still has the advantage and one thing the Windy City Nightmare isn't is a quitter.
Smith: Both of these men have a ton of heart and they're definitely setting the pace here tonight.
The crowd went wild as Matt Ward's eyes nearly popped out of his head in shock as he suddenly found himself flailing on the ground as Logan Brock wrenched back to torque the pressure for all it was worth.
Smith: Ward is fading fast, Mike Maddix might have to step in at this point and exercise discretion.
Bradford: His arm is still moving and he's still trying to make an effort to defend himself and that clock continues to wind down. Whether it's out of instinct or pride he's not going to give this newcomer anything without a fight.
Smith: His face is turning red now, stop the match! He's going to seriously get hurt if he can't escape soon, he's got him stuck in a damn bear trap!
Bradford: Don't count Ward out yet, he's slowly but surely inching towards the ropes with his foot. He doesn't have to pin him or make him submit, Ward beats Brock just by simply lasting until time expires and he's more than halfway there.
The referee nearly stopped the match several times when Matt Ward stopped moving but after a minute trapped in the hold Matt Ward was finally able to get the tip of his boot on the bottom rope with Brock breaking on the count of 2. With his eyes on the lock and seeing time nearly running out Logan Brock motions with his hand for Matt Ward to get up and he finally does as he stumbles forward. Brock goes for Omega Red (Cradle Piledriver) but Matt Ward manages to to escape and tries to counter with the Wasted Driver (Torture rack piledriver).
Smith: Omega Red! No Matt Ward with the counter, he's going for the Wasted Driver! After everything he's endured Matt Ward still somehow has victory within his reach.
Bradford: Both of these men have beaten the holy crap out of each other in such a short time span. I'm surprised either one of them is still able to stand, let alone somehow find the strength to try to lift each other up for their respective drivers.
Smith: Logan Brock isn't done yet! He's driving his elbow repeatedly into his head in an effort to slip free.
Bradford: Hold on Matt, you almost got him!
Brock manages to slip out and land on his feet as he fires off a lightning fast Character Assassination (Shoot style kick to the head) as Matt Ward spins around. Stunning his opponent Logan Brock goes for the Omega Red again and this time connects as he quickly rolls him over for a pin. 1, 2, 3.
Winner: Logan Brock at 4:57
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