PW Boards Draft 2018 - Official Evalution Thread

A year removed from one of the most shocking incidents in professional wrestling history, and the landscape in NCW has changed drastically.

Following his cheap championship victory over Edge, Muhammad Hussan would reign supreme over the company as champion. With his Brotherhood behind him, and backed by enforcer Samoa Joe, no one could stop him…. Or so he thought.

It would happen again. As predicted, the US President Donald Trump would get bored with his new toy, and the vast swathes of cash never arrived. Contracts were let expire or were terminated. Superstars would leave the company in their droves.

Samoa Joe picked up a big money contract with Beyond Chaos Wrestling, the reigning defending Draft championship brand and on his last night with NCW, drove Hussan into the mat with a vicious Muscle Buster, before dumping the Rising Star Championship in the trash and leaving the company for good. The Dudley Boyz were next, Bully Ray signing with another rival in DPW.

Hussan would continue on in the company, but his reign would be abruptly stopped one night in late November….

Hussan: ‘You peons are not worthy of my talent! I have beaten the very best put in front of me, I am unstoppable - I am… The King of NCW! I am the Ultimate talent in professional…..

Necrominus: “My God… It CANNOT be…?”

Jiminy Billy Bob: “No way…”

The crowd erupts as the Ultimate Warrior bursts through the curtains in typical fashion, sprinting towards the ring and running around it as the crowd is in amazement.

Necrominus: “You’re sure? You want me to announce it? Right now? Ok... “

Necrominus gets up from his announcers seat and has a mic in his hand as Warrior enters the ring and stares down a stunned Hussan.



Necrominus: “ Ladies and Gentlemen, by order of management - this match is scheduled for one fall… and is for the NCW Heavyweight Championship!”



The crowd roars as Hussan turns around in shock.



Hussan: “NO! You can’t do this! I run this company, this is my title! I’m not dressed for a match, I’m not ready!!!”



Necrominus shrugs and sits back down as a referee races to the ring… and calls for the bell.



Hussan: “NO! I will not defend my title - you are not worthy! I am your King! BOW DOWN BEFORE…. AHHHH!”



Warrior plants Hussan with a massive lariat! Hussan shakes his head in shock, trying to get back to his feet - Warrior clocks him again!

Necrominus: “Hussan doesn’t know what has hit him! My God, the power of Warrior!”

Hussan is almost motionless, Warrior hauls him to his feet - Scoop Slam! He hits the ropes… Warrior Splash! The cover…

1

2

3!!!

It’s over! Hussan has been beaten!



Warrior gets to his feet and kicks Hussan from the ring as the referee presents him with the NCW Championship.

Announcer: “Here is your winner…. And the…. NEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW NCW Heavyweight Champion… The…. Ultimate…. WARRRRRRRIOOOORRRRRR!”

The crowd are awash with emotion as Warrior ascends the ropes, the title held aloft.

Necrominus: “Almost two years of dominance - over in moments. Ladies and Gentlemen… welcome to the new era of NCW!”

Following on from his embarassment at the hands of Warrior, Hussan would forego his rematch for the title and leave the company in shame. The self-proclaimed king of NCW, dethroned in moments by the power of one man. Funnily enough the NCW mainstay and longest reigning champion would follow Samoa Joe to Beyond Chaos.

And it would truly be a new era, Out with the old, in with the new as hot properties began to join the company. First, Necrominus finally left his place behind the announcer’s desk to assume the Chairman of the Board role.

In an interesting twist he signed the tag team duo of Enzo and Cass - but Enzo would shock the world in being announced as NCW’s General Manager for 2018.

Enzo surprised everyone initially, with his marmite style proving to be a winner in the ratings.


But… as we all know too often. Power corrupts.

In a planned tournament to crown the new Tag Team Champions, Enzo made a shock announcement - seemingly to Big Cass as well. There were no other teams in the tournament, and Enzo and Cass would be crowned the 5th Tag Team Champions in NCW History.

And the spiral began. Enzo would sign tag teams such as Authors of Pain, and the Bludgeon Brothers to the roster but continuously duck any attempts to defend the titles. Frustrated with being held back, Cass finally arranged a defence of his own - and would be stunned when Enzo never appeared for the match, allowing the Authors of Pain to dominate and destroy him, claiming the Tag Titles for their own.

Big Cass sought answers the next night but Enzo was a step ahead and had paid a handsome sum of NCW funds to recruit some protection - in the form of longtime NCW enforcer, Monty Brown. Brown would attack Cass, leaving him laying like many before with a vicious Pounce followed by an Alpha Bomb onto the steel ramp as Enzo looked on smiling. A huge encounter is set for Natural Selection between the two, as Cass looks to redeem himself.

The Authors of Pain, on the other hand have gone from strength to strength but like so many times before, eventually… the unstoppable force meets an immovable object. At Natural Selection, they will face their toughest test yet in the form of the brutality of the Bludgeon Brothers - Erick Rowan and Luke Harper.

NCW continued to move from strength to strength however, under the stunningly astute management of Necrominus and Enzo. Rafts of signings continued.

With Bayley signing a deal with PCW, The scramble for a new champion was on. And as Bayley was saying goodbye to her adoring NCW fans on her final night in the company….

Chyna stunned the world in debuting and destroying the loveable Bayley, becoming the third ever NCW Women’s Champion. She has yet to be even knocked off her feet in a match as she continues to run roughshod over the NCW competition

The next arrivals to the company were Jax Dane and his tag team partner Crimson, who initially would go their separate ways, or so it would seem. Dane, one of the longest reigning NWA champions of the past decade would unsuccessfully challenge Warrior for his NCW Championship.

Dane felt cheated, and demanded a rematch citing his NWA reign as the most significant in history… but he would be answered by none other than the legendary Lou Thesz, one of the greatest of all time.

A match was set, but Dane and Crimson reunited which led to Thesz bringing in one of his most famous students; another legend in Antonio Inoki. A tag team match was signed for the next PPV… and it would be a shocker.

In stunning fashion, Thesz turned on Inoki mid match, laying waste to his former pupil and joining Crimson and Dane, becoming the leader of a new terrifying faction - known from this point on as The Uncorrupted; (signifying none of the three ever appearing in the WWE).

They would continue to humiliate and embarrass Inoki in the ensuing weeks, until Inoki finally snapped. Enlisting the help of other legends in the formidable presence of Giant Haystacks, he laid down a challenge for Natural Selection.

It would be Lou Thesz, taking on Inoki - in a Retirement Match. Whether there would be a stipulation added to this blockbuster is yet to be determined.

Meanwhile Dane and Crimson will face off against Haystacks and an as yet un-named tag team partner, in a match that pits the current generation against one of many years ago. Haystacks has hinted for weeks at the identity of his partner... but so far, the mystery remains.

Next was the new Hollywood A-Lister - Dave Bautista. He signed a one year contract with the company in the annual draft as their top choice. Batista, as he is known in the squared circle had this to say:

‘I came to NCW with one purpose, one goal. I conquered the WWE, I would have conquered the BWA if they gave me a shot. That title is on loan around Warrior’s waist. It’s coming to me - whenever I say I want it.’

Warrior could not be reached for a response, but we are sure the champion won’t take this lying down. In fact, next week - in the main event of our flagship show, Tuesday Night Destruction will be the contract signing for the main event of Natural Selection. Warrior and Batista will come face to face in the ring for the very first time.

But that is not all. NCW also acquired one of the hottest properties in all of sports entertainment. The Monster Among Men - Braun Strowman.

On his very first night in NCW, Strowman destroyed Crimson, to become the third NCW Rising Star Champion. Since then he has blazed an unstoppable trail through would be challengers, but will face his toughest test this coming Monday, the equally unstoppable Giant Haystacks, in what will be his fifth defence.

With this dominant force now potentially holding the key to a title shot, Warrior has a number of challengers on the horizon.

Can the dominance and will of Warrior and his millions of fans overcome the power and guile of Batista? The brute-strength and destructive force of Strowman? With Natural Selection, the pinnacle of the NCW looming right around the corner - how will the card shape up? Stay tuned to find out.

The pyros flash and the crowd pop as we go live to the arena for a 2018 special of Tuesday Night Destruction.

Jim Ross: “Welcome everyone to NCW, Tuesday Night Destruction – the 2018 edition! I am your host, Jim Ross, joined by my colleague Jiminy Billy-Bob – and boy am I excited to be here this year!


Jiminy: “Necrominus decided he was too big for his boots and went and took a seat on the board! And still no promotion for me and I’m stuck here with you, JR! Anyways, folks – what a show we have in store for you tonight! First things first, there’s the HEEEEUGE! Contract signing between our NCW Champion, The Ultimate Warrior and his challenger in the main event at Natural Selection…. The Hollywood A-Lister, the MAN… the only… Batista.”


JR: “That’s for sure, Jiminy! Fireworks in that confrontation, I’m sure everyone is expecting them!”


Jiminy: “Well, let’s put it this way, Jim – when has a contract signing in any federation EVER passed off without incident?”


JR: “I have to agree, Jiminy. But let’s not forget about the MEGA match we have this evening – The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman defends his Rising Star Championship for the fifth time – against the unrivalled power of Giant Haystacks.”


Jiminy: “Yeah, thankfully, Necro shelled out a bucket load of cash on a specially reinforced ring for this year’s shows… shame he couldn’t have done the same when appointing a co announcer.”


JR: “What’s that supposed to mean?”


Jiminy: “Nothing Jim! Anyways, Strowman has ploughed through all the competition set in front of him thus far, and could very well become the first man in history to activate the Rising Star Championship clause.”


JR: “Yes, for those of you unaware the title was debuted last year, and upon five successful defences can be cashed in for a shot at the NCW Heavyweight Championship.”


Jiminy: “But…. He’s gotta beat Haystacks first. And monster or nay…. That’s a tough ask.”


JR: “For sure, Jiminy! Also we will finally have an answer as to who our dominant women’s champion’s opponent will be at Natural Selection tonight.”


Jiminy: “Yep, Chyna, like Strowman has been unstoppable since debuting and crushing the hugger 5 months ago. Who can stop her? Maybe you, JR?”


JR: “Um..no. Quite happy here thank you very much!”


Jiminy: “A pity.”

Jiminy: “Folks, looks like we’re gonna kick things off with a word or twenty from our General Manager for 2018 – Enzo Amore… oh and look. He’s got company.”


JR: “He ALWAYS has company, Jiminy. Too scared of Cass if you ask me!”

The crowd boos as Enzo comes to the stage dressed in a swag suit, Monty Brown behind him silently.



He poses on the stage before making his way to the ring where he orders Brown to hold the ropes for him. Brown does so and both then enter the ring, as Enzo grabs a mic.



Crowd: “Enzo sucks! Enzo sucks!”


Enzo ignores the boos and begins to speak:

Enzo: “My name – is Enzo Amore, and I am the certified GM, and a bonafide stud, and you Can’t. Teach. That!


And this right here he is Monty Brown, the Impact playa, and he’s 6 ft 2… and you Can’t. Teach. That.”

Crowd: “Shut the F up! Shut the F up!”

Enzo: “Bada boom, realest GM in the room – how you doin?”

Crowd: “Please shut up! Please shut up!”

Enzo: “Hey Monty… seems like this crowd if full o’hatas? What’s the matter with you? Don’t like Enzo?”

Crowd: “No! No! No!”

Enzo smirks and slaps Brown on the back: “As I was sayin. Hatas all round, man. What’s a stud like Enzo gotta do to get some respect around these parts? After all, not only am I the GREATEST General Manager, in NCW history (crowd boos) – I’m also a former Tag Team Champion! (boos intensify)”


JR: “Self awarded Tag Team Champion….”


Jiminy: “Hush JR, our GM is speaking!”


Enzo: “And now… haha, you’re all gonna love this. It’s time we introduce a fifth title to NCW…. How’s about that?”

The crowd cheers a little bit.

JR: “Fifth title? What? Could it be a Hardcore Title? Women’s Tag Team Titles?”


Jiminy: “Shut up, Jim, let the man speak! This is history making!”

Enzo: “Yeah, that’s more like it! So, let’s go through the titles… You all know how this goes!


We got the… Women’s Title!

Crowd: “How you doin’?”

Enzo: “That’s it! We got the…. Tag Team Titles!”

Crowd: “How you doin’?”

Enzo: “Whaddya think, Monty B? Louder for the next? We got the…. Rising Star Championship!”

Crowd: “HOW YOU DOIN’!”

Enzo: “Oh, I’m likin’ this B-Dawg. And we got the…. NCW Heavyweight Title!”

Crowd: “HOW YOU DOIN’! HOW YOU DOIN’!”



The crowd continue to chant as Enzo does his chicken walk around the ring. Brown stands there, a look of disgust on his face.

Enzo: “You see? I told ya B-Dawg! They love me! And now, for the fifth championship for NCW…. Enzo here is takin’ it upon himself… to introduce… The NCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!”

The crowd erupts as Enzo takes a championship from a case Brown has been holding and shows it to the crowd.

Enzo: “Yeah, yeah! You like how Enzo rolls. So… how do we determine the new champion? Well… we gotta roster fulla giants, monsters and warriors… all these guys are too big for the belt…”



JR: “Oh man… I don’t like where this is going…”


Enzo: “And there’s only… ONE man who has the skills, and props to rep NCW and our fancy new belt!”

Crowd: “HURRI-CANE! HURRI-CANE!”

Enzo: “Who? No, no… that man is… ME! Enzo Amore… the NEW Cruiserweight Champion!”

The crowd is apoplectic as Enzo has Brown place the championship around his waist.





Crowd: “A**hole! A**hole!”

Enzo: “Hey! You’re talkin’ to the NCW GM now! I played you all, played you like a fine tuned fiddle! How’s about that! Cos, there’s only ONE word to describe y’all… and I’m gonna…

The crowd explode as Hurricane bursts through the curtains, striking his typical pose as Enzo looks on with rage from the ring.

JR: “He’s here! It’s been talked about all month since he signed! NCW has a superhero!”


Jiminy: “He might regret interrupting our new Cruiserweight Champ!”

Hurricane makes his way to the ring and rolls in as Enzo steps behind Brown. Hurricane poses on the ropes as the crowd cheer him loudly. He is handed a mic and goes to speak – but is drowned out by the chanting crowd.

JR: “What a reaction for Hurricane Helms here, NCW fans appreciating the arrival of our very own hero!”


Jiminy: “Hero? He’s just a runt in a mask playing dress up!”

Hurricane: “NCW – Hurricane Helms is here to save the day!”

Crowd: “HURRI-CANE! HURRI-CANE!”

Hurricane: “And just in time too, it seems. Enzo, General Manager of NCW…. You have all the power. Yet you want to give yourself more?”



Enzo: “Well… I…”


Hurricane: “WHAT’S UP WITH DAT?”

The crowd explodes as Enzo is left dumbstruck.

Hurricane: “I have come to NCW, to save the fans from the tyranny of this villain. To make it once again a safe haven for all. And it appears your evilness knows no bounds, Enzopicus.”



Jiminy: “Enzopicus? Is this guy on drugs?”


Enzo: “Now listen here, Hamburglar! This is my show – and you… You ain’t nothin’ but a hata! How’s about you get out of my ring before I kick your ass all the way back to the insanity ward!”



Hurricane: “Hamburglar? I’ll remind you Enzopicus, the last person to call me that ended up flat on their back and beaten – by the power – of the Hurricane!”


Enzo: “Quit calling me Enzopicus! This isn’t a comedy sketch or a comic book, Helms. This is my house. And if you step inside my house – you have to beware of the dog! B-Dawg, get him!”

Monty Brown steps forward into Hurricane’s face.

Hurricane: “Monty Brown. Former NWA Champion. Reduced to a sidekick for the evil Enzopicus. Some things never change in NCW.


Brown (speaking into Hurricane’s mic): “Watch your mouth you little midget.”


Hurricane: “Another year, another group for Monty Brown… NCW truly needed a hero.”


Enzo: “You have two choices, Hurri-joke. Leave this ring now, tuck your tail between your legs… or be squashed by B-Dawg there.”



Hurricane: “Those are my options? What about door number 3 Enzopicus? The one where I, Hurricane Helms – challenge you to a match at Natural Selection… for the Cruiserweight Championship!”

Enzo starts laughing. He puts a hand on Brown’s shoulder and Brown backs up a few steps.

Enzo: “You – challenge me? They really forgot to give you your meds, huh? You’re nothing, Hurricane. Nothing. Arrived in NCW a wet week. You’re a joke, an upstart… you haven’t earned a title shot.”


Hurricane: “It seems to me, that you didn’t earn that title, Enzopicus. Like all villains, you rewarded yourself for hiding behind hired help. And Hurricane has come to put an end to your reign!”



Enzo: “Oh you have, have you? Well… ok. You want a match with me, for this? (Gestures to the title around his waist). I can do that.”

The crowd pops loudly.

Enzo: “IF….. you can beat B-Dawg here tonight, that is. How’s about it hero? Gonna risk it all against the brute force of B-Dawg?”


Hurricane eyes up the much larger Brown: “I accept! Monty Brown, you are a giant about to be slayed by the power of… The Hurricane!”

Brown smirks and looks at Enzo who nods. Brown grabs Hurricane and sends him flying out of the ring to the floor!

Enzo: “Get a referee down here! We’re gonna do this right now!”


Jiminy: “Look at that, Hurricane is a hero – he can fly! Hahahaha!”


JR: “He may have bitten off a lot more than he can chew here tonight!”

Commercial Break




We come back to see Brown pounding on a grounded Hurricane, stomping on him relentlessly in the corner as a referee tries to force the break. Enzo has joined JR and Jiminy on commentary.

JR: “We are joined by our General Manager for this our first match of the night.”


Jiminy: “Forget that! I want to be the first to congratulate you on becoming the first EVER NCW Cruiserweight Champion, Enzo! Not only a GM but a Champion – again – as well!”


Enzo: “Yeah, thanks Jiminy. It’s not easy bein’ this studly, but I try. Look at this freak try to match B-Dawg!”

In the ring, Hurricane has dived at Brown, trying to force a takedown. Brown laughs and tosses Hurricane to the side. He runs across the ring and hits a diving knee drop on Hurricane, before dropping for the cover…


1 – 2 – Hurricane kicks out!

Enzo (laughing): “This chump thinks he’s a hero… well Monty made him fly alright. He’s gonna get a rough landing though.”


JR: “Wouldn’t it make sense to defend your title against Hurricane on the grandest stage of Natural Selection though, Enzo. Prove your… haters… wrong?”


Jiminy: “Enzo is a great champion, Jim! He doesn’t need to prove it to anyone!”


Enzo: “Nah… and watch your tone, JR. You’re saying hatas, wrong. This guy swans into NCW and expects a match – with me – at Natural Selection? He’s loopier than that idiot of a former partner of mine, Cass.”


JR: “Big Cass you mean?”


Enzo: “He was Big… till Monty chopped him down to size! Hahaha you geddit!”


Jiminy: “A champion, a GM, and a world class comedian. Is there anything you can’t do?”

Brown is now stalking Hurricane, waiting for Hurricane to get to his feet, he hits the ropes looking for the Pounce - Hurricane leaps into the air - he takes Brown down to the mat with a flying head scissors!
The crowd pops as Hurricane rolls to his feet, Brown looks stunned – Hurricane nails Brown with an Enziguiri!

Jiminy: “What! Hurricane clearly cheated there!”
Enzo: “Who does he think he is, it’s a disgrace Jiminy.”
JR: “Pfft… look who’s talking!”

Hurricane drops for the cover… 1 – 2 – Brown kicks out!

Hurricane now stalks Brown as he tries to stumble to his feet, Hurricane catches him, looking for Eye of the Hurricane – Brown shoves him off!

Hurricane, unfazed, runs the ropes – dives looking for a crossbody – Brown catches him and shakes his head – Fallaway Slam to Hurricane! Brown drops for the cover!


1 – 2 – Hurricane drops his foot on the ropes!



Brown gets up celebrating as he hears the third slap on the mat. The referee is trying to tell him that the match is still continuing….






The crowd explodes as Cass comes to the stage, acknowledges the cheers and sprints towards the ring!

Brown turns around, still oblivious to the referee’s protestations – he beckons Cass into the ring – Hurricane rolls up Brown from behind as Cass smirks on the outside


1
2
3!!! Hurricane has done it! He’s beaten Monty Brown!

The crowd are on their feet in joy as Hurricane’s music sounds, and he scarpers to the outside as an apoplectic Brown pops back to his feet and tries to give chase.

Big Cass is in the ring – Big Cass nearly takes Brown’s head off with a Big Boot!

Brown collapses to the canvas, motionless as Big Cass stands over the fallen man.


‘I’ll see you Sunday.”


He grabs a mic as the crowd chant his name.

Cass: “Enzo, ‘B-Dawg’ – I’m baaaackk! And there’s more of that to be expected on Sunday, Brown. My foot, your face – your head in the front row! And Enzo, when Hurricane beats your ass at Natural Selection… there will be only ONE WORD to describe you – and I’m gonna spell it out for ya…
S
A
W
F
T
SAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTT!!!”

Cass drops the mic and the crowd pops huge as he celebrates . He heads to the back as Enzo creeps into the ring to check on Brown, rage contorting his face.

JR: “Battle lines have been drawn for Natural Selection – Big Cass with a huge statement of intent tonight!”


Jiminy: “Hurricane cheated! I demand a rematch! This is an outrage!”

Commercial Break




Back in the ring now, we have two local talents.

Announcer: ‘The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the NCW Tag Team Championships! Introducing first, the challengers… from Totteringham, Sir Harold Lane & Delhi Belly!!’

Mild applause from the crowd for the two men.

Announcer: “And now, introducing the champions… weighing in at a combined weight of 620lbs… being accompanied to the ring by Paul Ellering…
Akam…
Rezar…
The AUTHORS. OF. PAIN!”

The crowd cheers as the dominant champions come to the stage, titles laced across their shoulders. Flanked by their longtime manager, they eye their opponents who seem incredibly nervous.

JR: “Another year, another team of absolute destructive force! The Authors of Pain have yet to taste defeat within an NCW ring, and look super confident tonight!”


Jiminy: “Yeah, Ellering has them tuned like a grand piano! These Totteringham lads don’t stand a chance!”

Akam and Rezar stalk towards the ring menacingly, handing their championships to Ellering before entering the ring.

Akam goes to his corner as Rezar gets ready to start the match against Lane… the referee calls for the bell!

JR: “The biggest match in these two young men’s lives is about to begin!”
Jiminy: “And shortest!”

Rezar stalks towards Lane, who throws a right hand weakly at the imposing figure. Rezar eats it, and smiles! He grabs Lane, and tosses him halfway across the ring!


Rezar turns and again moves towards the stunned Lane, who lies writhing in agony on the mat - Belly runs in and clubs Rezar from behind!

Rezar turns, grabs Belly by his head, boots him in the stomach and nods as Akam has now entered and done the same with Lane.


Both men are set - bumping into each other - SUPER COLLIDER!

Both Delhi and Sir Harold are motionless! Rezar kicks Delhi from the ring as

Akam hauls Lane to his feet again and sets him, Rezar hits the ropes - THE LAST CHAPTER!




Rezar places a foot on Lane’s chest as the referee drops for the count
1
2
3! Authors of Pain retain emphatically!

Jiminy: “And to the surprise of absolutely no one… The Authors of Pain retain their championships tonight.”


JR: “Yes, Lane and Delhi simply couldn’t match the power on display.”

Ellering is in the ring now with a mic.

Ellering: “And there you have it! The most dominant tag team again racking up another win! The Authors of Pain have no equal! Akam and Rezar fear no one….”

JR: “Oh my! They’re here - the challengers are here!”

Jiminy: “The Authors of Pain may not fear anyone, but I’m afraid of these guys! Hold me, JR!”


JR: “Get off me you idiot!”

Luke Harper and Erick Rowan come to the stage, Rowan holding their trademark mallet in hand. They eye the champions, before beginning a slow march down to the ring.


Akam and Rezar look ready to fight!

JR: “Business could be about to pick up here, if these four collide!”

Ellering is trying to reason with Rezar and Akam as Harper and Rowan go to either side of the ring. They step up on the apron - and enter….


The Authors of Pain and Ellering exit and back up the ramp!

JR: “What? I thought they feared no one?”

The crowd boo as Ellering smirks: “Not tonight, fellas! The champions do battle on our time!”


Rezar and Akam look like they want to fight, but Ellering manages to keep them backing up the ramp as Harper and Rowan stand tall in the ring.

Jiminy: “One thing is for sure, when those guys collide at Natural Selection, there’ll be no backing out then!”

Commercial Break

Announcer: “Ladies and Gentlemen, can you please welcome at this time… Lou Thesz!”

The crowd boo as Lou Thesz is in the ring already with a mic.

Thesz: “Get it out of your system, you ingrates. I have something to say.”

Crowd: “You suck!”

Thesz: “Unlike your partners, male or female around this backward town, I can categorically state - I do NOT suck…. at anything.”

The crowd grow angrier as Thesz smirks.

Thesz: “I am the GREATEST wrestler of all time. An inaugural member of COUNTLESS Hall of Fames. The LONGEST reigning NWA Champion in history, and I deserve more RESPECT than I am getting from everyone here!”

Crowd: “Lou Thesz sucks! Lou Thesz sucks!”

Thesz: “Chant all you like - I have a right to be angry, to act out like I do - not that I owe anyone a damn thing! I am the forgotten man of professional wrestling, an after-thought in the minds of most. I am an innovater, I trained countless legends you worship today! I deserve respect!

But I don’t expect to get it from you filthy ingrates. You cheer for the likes of The Ultimate Warrior, a man who wouldn’t know a drop toe hold if it slapped him in the face!

You laud the likes of certain Monsters Among Men, green behind the ear morons who couldn’t apply a chin lock much the same as they struggle to tie their laces.


And then… THEN there is Antonio. Inoki. A legend in his home country. Loved by the fans. A damned politician! And you sit there and you cheer him, and you boo me - the man who trained him!


You want to know why I beat the hell out of Inoki? Beat him to within an inch of his life? I’ll tell you. Inoki EMBARRASSED this profession with his ‘match of the century’ in Japan against a boxer.


He was so terrified of taking a punch he spent 15 rounds on his back kicking at a boxer’s legs. He is a joke! And this has been a long time coming. I am going to retire Antonio Inoki on Sunday - not for Lou Thesz… no.

But for the great sport of Wrestling - one that he made a mockery of in one fight! He could have proved to the world how dominant he was. But never mind. It all comes to an end on Sunday.


Antonio Inoki - Natural Selection will be your last night in my business. I will uncorrupt you all, from following the false idols and jokes who ruin this great sport… and Sunday is only the beginning.”

Thesz drops the mic and goes to leave, he walks up the ramp to a chorus of boos.

He turns at the top, shaking his head in disgust at the crowd - Inoki bursts through the curtain! He runs at Thesz and the two begin trading blows!

JR: “Inoki is here, and he’s not one for words!”

Jiminy: “This is disgraceful, Lou Thesz was pouring his heart out and this thug attacks him!”

Inoki backs Thesz down the ramp with punches, before performing a sweep on him and taking him down to the floor!

Inoki quickly transitions into full mount, and continues beating on a helpless Thesz!

Jiminy: “Come on, someone stop this! This isn’t the UFC or Inoki’s private dungeon!”

Inoki opens up on Thesz with a few strikes before Thesz reaches up and jams him thumb into Inoki’s eye!

Inoki clutches it in pain as Thesz squirms out, and knees Inoki in the temple!


Thesz: “This is wrestling, you son of a bitch! I made this sport what it is!”


Inoki slumps backwards, and Thesz now pins Inoki onto the floor, slapping at his face:


Thesz: “I made you, and I will break you!”


Thesz drives an elbow into Inoki’s head, drawing a gash across the forehead of Inoki! Referees and backstage personnel are now racing to ringside as Thesz is hauled off Inoki - Inoki shoots forward and takes Thesz down!


The two men brawl again like animals on the floor as the crew at ringside join in to try and seperate them.

JR: “The hatred between these two one time friends has boiled over here tonight!”

Both men are finally restrained by about 8 men on either side, Thesz sporting a swelling under his eye now as blood drips down Inoki’s forehead.


Necrominus is out with a mic.

Necro: “Stop this madness! You two want to beat each other so bad? You’ve already got your match! But I’m going to raise the stakes a little bit.

Who truly is the best - Lou Thesz (boos) or Antonio Inoki (loud cheers)?

Well on Sunday - we will find out for definite. Because… not only will your match be a Retirement Match… it will truly test everything you both know about this great sport.


At Natural Selection, it will be Antonio Inoki… VS Lou Thesz -
IN A 60 MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH!”

Thesz and Inoki look at each other - Inoki is smiling! Thesz looks a little stunned, but nods back at Inoki.

JR: “One of the most personal battles in NCW history comes to a head on Sunday! Two men enter - one man leaves with his career intact. The other… is forced to retire! Lou Thesz VS Antonio Inoki at Natural Selection - in an Iron Man Match!”

Commercial Break

Announcer: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall… and is for the NCW Rising Star Championship!”

Strowman comes to the stage, the Rising Star Championship on his shoulder:


Strowman: “BRAWN!”


Strowman heads towards the ring with a focused look in his eyes.

JR: “Tonight marks the fifth defense of Strowman’s championship here in NCW, and tonight will prove his toughest opponent yet!”

Jiminy: “You can say that again, Jim!”

JR: “Tonight marks….”

Jiminy: “What the hell? Don’t take it literally!”

Strowman is in the ring now staring straight up at the stage.




Giant Haystacks comes to the stage, the hulking mass of humanity gazing down towards the ring where Strowman stands unmoved.

JR: “The legendary Giant Haystacks has joined NCW - and he is here to claim that championship for his own!”


Jiminy: “Oh man! I can’t pick a winner!”

Braun waits as Haystacks enters the ring, before stepping nose to nose with the larger man.

JR: “For the first time in his career Strowman is the smaller man - and then some! 2 inches shorter, and… more glaringly.. 300lbs lighter!”

Jiminy: “I think this could be the problem for Braun, Jim. How on earth can he lift Haystacks up for a powerslam - or even knock him down?”

JR: “I dunno, Jiminy… but I guess… we’re about to find out!”

Announcer: “Introducing first, the challenger, standing 6 ft 11 inches tall…. weighing in at 685lbs… from London, England. He is the legendary - the ONLY…. GIIIIIAAAAAANNNNNTTTTT HAAAAYYYYYYYSTTTTTAAACKKKKKKKSSSSSS!”

Announcer: “And now, introducing the champion. From Orlando Florida, standing 6 feet 8 inches tall, weighing in at 385lbs…. The Monster Among Men - BRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNN STROWWWWWWWWWWWMANNNNNNNNNNNNN!”

The referee takes the championship from Strowman and displays it to the crowd. He hands it to the outside, calls for the bell - and this match is on!


Both men stare across the ring at each other, unmoving for a moment. Strowman suddenly smiles at Haystacks - who returns the smile! The two men stalk towards each other - and lock up!


Haystacks sheer weight pushes Strowman back two steps, but he steadies himself and forces Haystacks back to the centre. The two men keep themselves tied up and circle each other, both battling for dominance.

Strowman forces Haystacks back on step - before Haystacks gathers some force and pushes Strowman all the way into the corner!


The referee tries to force the break between the two monsters - Haystacks raises his fist and the ref runs half way across the ring in fear!

Haystacks rakes Strowman’s eyes, grabs him by the head and drives his knee into his gut!

JR: “Wow! This just got personal real fast!”

Jiminy: “It’s for the championship, JR - that always causes friction!

Braun doubles over in pain as Haystacks clubs him to one knee, backing up before looking to splash the recovering Strowman in the corner - he charges forward - Strowman moves!

Haystacks smashes into the turnbuckles as Braun has already hit the ropes, Haystacks slowly turns around - Braun ploughs him to the mat with a shoulder!


The crowd are in awe as Haystacks tries to scramble to his feet, Strowman drives a knee into the side of the giant’s head!

Haystacks stumbles from the impact, but doesn’t go down - Strowman tries to lift Haystacks for a powerslam…. Haystacks fights back with punches!

Haystacks flings Strowman against the ropes, Strowman comes back, ducks Haystacks lunging clothesline - rebounds again - and collides with a clothesline of his own!

Haystacks falls back against the ropes, looking a little loopy - Braun pushes the advantage, knees Haystacks in the stomach…



HE LIFTS HAYSTACKS OVER HIS SHOULDER! RUNNING POWERSLAM TO GIANT HAYSTACKS!

JR: “My God! My good God! That’s a 400 lb man Strowman just lifted over his shoulder!”

It seems the entire arena has been shaken from the impact. Strowman makes the cover


1 - 2 - 3!!! Strowman retains the championship!

Announcer: “Here is your winner and STILL the NCW Rising Star Champion…. Braun Strowman!”

Strowman grabs his championship from the referee and raises it in the air as the crowd cheer.

JR: “Five defences - Five! Strowman again proving his worth tonight, he looks unstoppable!”

Jiminy: “Sadly for Giant Haystacks he just met a bigger badder man!”

Haystacks is staggering to his feet in the ring behind Braun. He roughly grabs his shoulder and spins him round!

Jiminy: “Oh, fireworks!”

Haystacks surveys the champion, who stares down his beaten opponent. Haystacks nods, pats Strowman on the shoulder - and raises his hand!

JR: “What a show of respect from the legendary Haystacks, a passing of the torch if you will!”


Jiminy: “I don’t understand why these guys shake hands after matches, JR. Just makes no sense!”


JR: “How about respect, Jiminy? Braun Strowman just powerslammed Giant Haystacks. That alone deserves some measure of it!”

Strowman smirks at Haystacks, nods - and heads for the back to the cheers of the crowd.


Haystacks thanks the crowd for them cheering him, begins to exit the ring himself… and is attacked from behind by Jax Dane!


Dane clubs the weakened Haystacks on the back and whips him against the ropes - Haystacks counters with a clothesline to Dane!

Haystacks sets up a splash on Dane - and gets nailed in the back with a chair by Crimson!

JR: “Oh, come on! This is ridiculous!”

Jiminy: “The UnCorrupted are sending a message ahead of their massive match on Sunday!”

Haystacks turns around, barely affected by the chair shot - he grabs the chair and wrests it from Crimson’s hands - but turns around into a huge Spear from Dane! Haystacks goes down!


Crimson and Dane celebrate over the fallen Haystacks who is gasping for air on the mat - Crimson drags him up and sets him for the Red Sky, Dane assisting in lifting the massive man….

JR: “My God, he’s here - the legendary partner of Giant Haystacks! It’s been talked about for months!”


Jiminy: “Oh no… I thought Haystacks was making things up!”

Big Daddy comes to the stage to rapturous applause from the audience. He points at Dane and Crimson and makes a beeline for the ring - Dane and Crimson bail as Big Daddy enters!


The crowd boos the retreating villains as Big Daddy checks on Haystacks, and the two friends embrace in the ring! They then turn to face their opponents on Sunday, standing tall as Dane and Crimson back up the ramp!

JR: “This is an intensely personal match on Sunday, Dane and Crimson saw to that!”

Jiminy: “Puh-lease… these legendary giants are so over the hill! And The UnCorrupted will be the ones to finish them all off!”

Commercial Break



Backstage, Enzo is in a foul mood, ranting to Brown.

Enzo: “It’s a joke B-Dawg! That Cass screwed you AND me! I have it down though Brown. You’re gonna face Cass in a real fight! Knock his ass out!"

Brown nods, holding his jaw from where Cass laid him out earlier.

In walks Necrominus, Chairman of the NCW Board.

Necro: “What the hell are you playing at Enzo? Superstars running amok on NCW, this is not what I expected when I signed you as General Manager.”


Enzo: “I know, I know boss man. It’s that Cass – he’s outta control! I think we should fire him!”


Necro: “Fire him? You created this situation when you screwed him over two months ago! I should fire YOU! And just what are you on about, fight? This is Natural - Championship – WRESTLING! There’s no Akebonos or Big Shows here. No sumo, No MMA!”


Enzo: “No no, that was only PART of the suggestion. I was gonna add… the match between Monty and Cass – is a street fight man! No rules to hold them back!


Necro: “No. Singles match. Mano est Mano. And if you even think of getting involved, I’ll fire you faster than you can say Twitter scandal!”


Enzo: “Not an issue. I promise – I’ll even pinky swear! I have enough to worry about defending my own title against that lunatic playing dress up!”


Necro: “Hmmm. Yes. About that. What the hell were you thinking awarding yourself the new title? We talked about this after you did the same with the Tag belts. You are the General Manager dammit! But… never mind. Now that it’s done, and you agreed to it… the match goes ahead. And I have JUST the stipulation in mind.”


Enzo: “Stipulation? No, no. Normal match, like Monty’s! I beat the punk one on one… with his hands tied behind his back.”


Necrominus (frowning): “Nope, not happening. We need a match fitting for Natural Selection. A match that carries on the proud tradition of the company. In 2016, John Cena and Jeff Hardy competed in one of the greatest matches of all time with this stipulation. Then, last year, it was the ladies turn to raise the bar in the same match… albeit, with 6 opponents.

This year, it will be your turn Enzo, to carry on the NCW tradition. You will defend your Cruiserweight Championship against Hurricane Helms… in a Ladder Match!”

Enzo mouth drops open: “Um… what?”

Necro: “Very good. Don’t let me down Enzo, I’m trusting you to put on one of the great NCW matches.”

Necrominus turns and leaves before Enzo can gather himself to retort.




Commercial Break

Announcer: “Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome – the NCW Women’s Champion…. The 9th Wonder of the World…. CHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYNA!”

The crowd pops as the most dominant NCW Women’s Champion of all time comes to the stage, equipped with her pyro canon and the title strapped around her waist.




She fires it off high into the arena, before dropping it and heading straight for the ring, rolling in, grabbing a mic and directing the back to cut her music.

Chyna: “I’m not one for long speeches. I came here to dominate. And dominate I have done. And after Natural Selection, I will be the baddest b*tch NCW has ever seen. So whoever my challenger is, get out here. Know that you have no hope. You will simply be a bookmark as I roll through you and create the greatest reign NCW has ever seen!”

Jiminy: “A super confident Chyna out here tonight, and no wonder. No one can touch her thus far! She embarrassed the former champion, obliterated her rivals till they ran screaming into the night. I cannot think of ANYONE who can stand a chance against her.”


JR: “For once I agree, Jiminy. Chyna is simply the most dominant woman NCW has ever seen.”

The crowd pops as Chyna looks ever so slightly uneasy.

JR: “I may have spoken too soon – The Glamazon has arrived in NCW!”


Jiminy: “Glamazon-Shmamazon. Chyna will run through her like the rest.”

Beth Phoenix acknowledges the crowd and heads straight for the ring. She walks around it, surveying the champion in the ring before grabbing a mic and rolling in. Beth goes to speak – Chyna gets in her face!

Chyna: “The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. Admittedly, I’m impressed. Your reputation proceeds you. But you know, and I know you know – you can’t beat me. No one can.”


Beth: “Chyna, with the greatest respect, get the hell out of my face!”

The crowd cheers loudly as Chyna backs up a little, smirking.

Beth: “I molded myself in your image, Chyna. I bet you didn’t know that. Women of our size – we usually get used in stupid angles… Mamacita, remember? And Glamarella of course. We never get the nod because of what we do in the ring. But that’s where the similarities end, of course. Because what you pioneered… I perfected. Royal Rumble appearance? Did it! Women’s Championship reigns up the gazoot? You bet I did it! I even had a piece of the Intercontinental Title through Santino. I helped him keep that title, time and time again. Without me – he was nothing.
And on Sunday, at Natural Selection – I end your legacy. And continue my own.”

Beth drops her mic now and steps straight into Chyna’s face.

Chyna smirks: “Perfected? You were a forgotten face on Smackdown before you left WWE for your babies. I didn’t have a piece of the Intercontinental Title. It was mine. Twice! I won it, I defended it. You helped a jobber keep his belt. So what? I am still spoken about to this day, in the most popular era of all time in professional wrestling – The Attitude Era. You? You retired to have kids. You’re embarrassing yourself here Beth, and on Sunday – I’ll embarrass you even more.”

Chyna now drops her mic and both stars go nose to nose in the centre of the ring.

JR: “The tension is palpable here, it could overflow at any moment!”


Jiminy: “Chyna told Beth exactly what we all think of her. Beth has no hope on Sunday!”

Commercial Break



The ring is set up with a table and usual chairs for the contract signing. Necrominus is in the ring.

Necro: “Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now time for the first EVER encounter - between The Animal - Batista…. and the NCW Heavyweight Champion - The Ultimate Warrior!”

The crowd cheers loudly.

Necro continues: “Here in this very ring tonight, they will come face to face - and sign the contract that will set up a match at Natural Selection - the pinnacle in Sports Entertainment!


And now… allow me to introduce… first - the man who will challenge for the NCW Heavyweight Championship at Natural Selection… from Washington DC, weighing in at 290lbs -

he is a Hollywood A-Lister, a 2 time Royal Rumble winner, a 4 time Tag Team Champion… and a 6 time Heavyweight Champion. I present to you…. THE ANIMAL… BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATIIIIISSSSSSSSTAAAAAAAA!”

The crowd come unglued as Batista comes to the stage, a wry smirk on his face. Dressed in jeans, a sleeveless shirt and sunglasses, he barely acknowledges the crowd as he sets off his pyros and makes his way to the ring.

JR: “An… interesting entrance from Batista, the number 1 draft signing for NCW in 2018.”


Jiminy: “Can you blame him Jim? These fickle fans turned on him last time he was in a wrestling ring, booed him out of the building!”


JR: “There’s a little more to it than that now Jiminy….”

Batista enters the ring and poses on the ropes, before pulling out one of the chairs, sitting down and placing his feet on the table.

Necrominus: “And now…. introducing his opponent. From Parts Unknown.. weighing in at 280lbs -

he is a 2 time Intercontinental Champion, a former WWE Champion, and the reigning, defending, undisputed NCW Heavyweight Champion… Please welcome… The ULLLLLLLTIMMMMMMATTTTTTTEE WARRRRRRRRIIIIOOOORRRRRRR!”

The crowd explode as Warrior bursts through the curtains and onto the stage, barely stopping as the all action champion sprints for the ring! He is dressed in his traditional get up, with the title wrapped around his waist.

JR: “What a reaction for our champion, it is deafening in here! Warrior has been on a tear ever since he dethroned the longest reigning champion in NCW history, and has looked unstoppable!”


Jiminy: “Yeah… that’s until he meets a real man - Batista has this.”

Warrior enters the ring and also poses on the ropes as Batista looks bored sitting at the table.


Necrominus waits for the crowd’s cheering to die down a little before speaking again.

Necro: “Well, here we are. A once in a lifetime meeting, and a clash for gold. Two superstars with very different rises to the pinnacle of our industry, but with much the same result. We can sign the contract momentarily, gentlemen… but first, would you like to address each other?”

Necrominus steps back as Warrior stares down at Batista, who is lazily bouncing a mic off his chest. Batista smirks at the champion, before raising the mic.

Batista: “Let that bitch speak first.”

The crowd gasps as Warrior looks oddly at his challenger. Warrior is handed a mic by Necrominus.

Warrior: “I have travelled the seventeen galaxies to arrive here, guided by all the little warriors out here tonight (cheers). Every heart beats as one, for the power and will of the Warrior is unbeatable!

And when you gaze into the eyes of the Warrior, knowing he has passed through Neptune, through Saturn, through Venus, through the entire solar system and beyond with only one thought on his mind. The Ultimate Warrior will reign above all as Champion of the Universe!

One day there will be a man to take the Warrior’s crown - but there is no man in this ring - there is only a wild animal!

An animal can be tamed, can be controlled through the will of the Warrior, and all the little Warriors. And thus. The Ultimate Warrior has spoken, and will do battle on Sunday at Natural Selection - and there along with all of the warriors on the planet we will sail to yet new heights, new odysseys, and we will tame the savage beast together.


Warrior will live on! (Snorts)”

The crowd are going wild as Warrior drops the mic.


Batista however, is smirking. He now stands.

Batista: “I see some time in the wilderness hasn’t changed you. Look at you, babbling on about all this nonsense that no one understands.


And these (gesturing to the crowd) IDIOTS lap it up like they understand every word! (Boos) You’re a joke. Chump change from an era of dinosaurs.


But. I idolised you. As a younger man, I wanted to get into professional wrestling to be like you. Become what you were…. as I said - WERE.

I soon realised that becomng you would be ridiculous. Cos, look at you, with your stupid facepaint and your flowy tassles - you ain’t a star. You are a CLOWN.


I am the star. I am the main event. I am the number 1 draft pick of this brand. Not you, not anyone else but Dave Bautista. You heard the accolades. 6 time champion, 4 time tag champ. You are nothing compared to me.

An inkblot at a WrestleMania event is all you ever have been.

You could have been ‘the’ guy. But you pissed it all away, and now you come back for one last moment in MY spotlight.

At Natural Selection, Batista breaks the Warrior, and all his little warrior fans in half! Now, sign the damn contract, and I’ll close this out for you Jim.”

Batista flips open the contract, signs it and gestures for Warrior to do the same.

Warrior’s muscles are bulging with anger, he steps forward, looks at Batista, and signs the contract! The match is official!


Batista shoves the table out of the way as Warrior throws a chair from the ring.
Both men square up to each other in the centre………






*BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNN!*

JR: “Oh. My. God. Is this the moment?”


Jiminy: “Crikey… no way!”

Braun Strowman, the NCW Rising Star Champion stalks towards the ring as the crowd go nuts.



He enters the ring with purpose, stepping over the top rope as Necrominus looks dumbfounded.


Braun takes the Rising Star Championship from his waist, stares at Warrior and Batista - smiles - then hands the championship to Necrominus…..



BEFORE POINTING AT THE NATURAL SELECTION SIGN!

JR: “He’s doing it, Bah Gawd he’s doing it! Braun Strowman has just cashed in his Rising Star Championship!”


Jiminy: “And his shot will be in the main event at Natural Selection… What have we just witnessed!”

Braun stalks to the centre of the ring where both Batista and Warrior look incredibly uneasy. The hulking Monster Among Men towers over both men, and smiles. He points to the sign again, and simply leaves as his music plays one more time.

JR: “So it will be The Ultimate Warrior VS Batista…. VS Braun Strowman for the NCW Heavyweight Championship at Natural Selection! I cannot believe this is happening!”


Jiminy: “Well believe it JR! The contract is already signed, Braun just added his guaranteed title shot to the equation!”

Braun backs up the ramp, laughing as Warrior stares at him from the ring. Warrior turns around to face Batista….

SPEAR!! SPEAR TO THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR!!!


Warrior is planted to the mat by Batista who now shakes the ropes in typical Warrior fashion as the crowd boo him feverishly.

JR: “Oh come on! This isn’t right!”


Jiminy: “Opportunity strikes for the Animal, and now he proves to the world how he will crush Warrior!”

Batista smiles at the baying crowd…


THUMBS UP
THUMBS….


WARRIOR IS UP!

Jiminy: “What?”

Batista stares in shock at Warrior who runs at Batista - cleaning his clock with a huge Lariat! Batista hits the mat hard!


Warrior now starts to shake the ropes as Batista desperately struggles to get to his feet -

Warrior turns around and goes for the splash - Batista rolls out of the ring!


The crowd boo as Warrior stands in the ring and Batista is on the outside, clutching his neck.

JR: “The power of the Warrior overcame the Animal tonight!”

Jiminy: “Nah, Batista was just warming up!”

Warrior takes the title from his waist and poses on the ropes as Batista looks on from the floor.


The show closes with a grinning Braun Strowman watching the proceedings from the stage.

END SHOW

NCW Natural Selection 3 Finalised PPV Card:

Braun Strowman VS Batista VS The Ultimate Warrior (C) - Triple Threat Match for the NCW Heavyweight Championship.
Authors Of Pain(C) VS Bludgeon Brothers - NCW Tag Team Championship
Chyna (C) VS Beth Phoenix - NCW Women’s Championship
Big Cass VS Monty Brown
Enzo (C) VS Hurricane - Ladder Match for the NCW Cruiserweight Championship
Antonio Inoki VS Lou Thesz - Retirement Iron Man Match
Giant Haystacks & Big Daddy VS Veterans of War

We are now backstage with the NCW Champion… The Ultimate Warrior.

Stephanie: “Warrior it must have come as a shock to you to find out that now you must face not one, but two opponents in tonights main event?”

Warrior: “Balls of gas burning millions of miles away.

Asteroids are about to collide.
The Warrior has again descended from the heavens to do battle with giants on the planes of NCW. And it is no different.
Animals, and Monsters will all fall to the power of the Warrior aided by the millions of little Warriors around the world.
United together as one, under one barrier, I will represent and destroy on their behalf.

Warrior is the NCW Champion – thus it was written, and it shall stay the same. (SNORTS).”

Warrior stares into the screen as a perplexed Stephanie looks on.

Announcer: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is an Iron Man Match – where the loser will be forced to retire.”

Lou Thesz appears on the stage without music, and makes his way to the ring. The fans boo him loudly.

He is sporting a large black eye from his tussle with Inoki last week.

JR: “Following the brawl last week on Tuesday Night Destruction, you can see the aftermath on Thesz. Antonio Inoki required 7 staples in his head after the elbow Thesz gave him as well!”

Jiminy: “And that’s what you get when you mess with Thesz. This isn’t going to be a wrestling match, JR. This will be a straight up, 60 minute fight with whoever blinks first losing!”

JR: “Quite. Two legitimate guys who could each stake a claim to the best ever. But this has got so personal, I think any wrestling purists had better understand what this is going to be – a Slobberknocker!”

Thesz doesn’t want to get in the ring, he is waiting on the floor for Inoki to appear but the referee remonstrates with him that the match must start in the ring.

He shakes his head angrily and eventually complies.

Jiminy: “I don’t know how any referee is going to keep a lid on this, JR!”

Finally, as the fans chant for Inoki, he also comes out to no music and makes a beeline for the ring!

Inoki rolls in, Thesz charges – Inoki takes him down – and this Iron Man Match is on!


0-10 mins:


Both men brawl to start the contest but eventually get separated by the referee.

Technical prowess is displayed by both men but Thesz continues to get the upperhand on Inoki to start things off.

A near fall occurs when Inoki breaks out of a pinning position, pops up and lays out Thesz with an Enziguiri!

Inoki drops for the cover
1
2
Thesz kicks out!


Inoki starts to seize the initiative as we move into the teen minutes:




10-20 mins:



Inoki pushes Thesz to the limit now, wrapping him up in all kinds of MMA style holds and pounding on him.

The swelling on Thesz’s eye is now turning a shade of purple as the blood bruise is reopened beneath the skin.

Thesz eventually fights back, fighting to his feet and flooring Inoki with a stiff looking elbow.

Inoki’s cut reopens and the blood begins to flow down his head.
Thesz sets Inoki for a powerbomb, but Inoki counters, rolling over and catching Thesz’s legs!

He quickly wraps them up and applies an Indian deathlock!


The crowd are baying at Thesz to tap as Inoki cinches the hold, and Thesz screams in agony, dragging and clawing at the mat trying to pull himself to the ropes.

Thesz gets within two inches, Inoki sits up, drags Thesz back to the centre and cinches the hold again!


Thesz tries again to reach the ropes, but the pain is just too much –


THESZ TAPS!



1 – 0 TO ANTONIO INOKI!



The crowd roars as the referee forces Inoki to break the hold. Thesz clutches his right leg in agony as Inoki gets back to his feet and honourably observes the 30 second rest period between the falls.


Thesz tries to get to his feet, but his leg gives out on him! He looks at Inoki, some worry on his face now.




20 – 25 mins:



Inoki continues to work over Thesz’s injured leg, but he manages to scramble to the ropes each time before Inoki can apply another submission.

Thesz tries to fight back and hit a suplex, Inoki slips out and around the back –

Thesz draws his leg up and hits a low blow!


Inoki crumbles to the mat in agony – the referee was out of position! Thesz drops for the cover…


1
2
Inoki gets the shoulder up!



Thesz limps to his feet and hauls Inoki up, again looking for a powerbomb… He sets Inoki and tries to lift him –

His leg buckles from the earlier damage!

Thesz drops to one knee as Inoki struggles to his feet –

Inoki hits ANOTHER Enziguiri and dives for a cover…



1
2
THESZ JUST KICKS OUT!



Inoki drags Thesz to the centre of the ring, looking to apply the deathlock again…


and gets attacked from behind by Jax Dane and Crimson!

JR: “What? That’s not legal!”

The referee calls for the bell as Dane lifts Inoki to Crimson –


RED SKY TO ANTONIO INOKI!



The referee has disqualified Thesz:



2 – O TO ANTONIO INOKI!



Security flood the ring as the beatdown on Inoki continues and eventually order is restored – but the damage has been done!



25 – 30 mins:



Thesz again limps to his feet, at first looking a bit shocked at Inoki motionless on the canvas.

He quickly breaks the illusion by smiling and gesturing to his own head as the fans boo him viciously.

Thesz limps to the outside of the ring as the referee shouts at him to return to the ring.

He shoves the time keeper violently off his chair, grabs it, folds it up and rolls back in as Inoki is now trying to pull himself to his feet.


The referee tries to pull the chair from Thesz, who swings him round and sends the ref to the mat.

Inoki staggers around – Thesz blasts him full force in the head!

The chair shot sounds like a gun went off as Inoki collapses motionless on the mat.

The referee calling for the bell is barely registered by a smiling Thesz.



3 – 0 TO ANTONIO INOKI!



Thesz now discards the chair, and ignores the 30 second rest period to the protestations of the ref.

He hauls a basically defenceless Inoki to his feet with brute force, sets him – and finally hits a huge Powerbomb.


Thesz drops for the cover clutching his knee a little bit, but the damage seems to be wearing off



1
2
3!




3 – 1 TO ANTONIO INOKI!



The ref tries to drag Thesz off Inoki for the rest period, he shoves him back – and immediately locks in an STF!

Inoki barely responds to the hold, the referee is yelling at Thesz but is powerless to do anything but lift Inoki’s arm…



It drops 3 times, Inoki is totally out.


3-2 TO ANTONIO INOKI!



30-40 mins:



Thesz continues his total domination since the interference, first drawing level with Inoki via a thesz Press where Inoki basically fell to the mat anyways, then going ahead after another vicious powerbomb.


The score is now
4 – 3 TO LOU THESZ


But Thesz kicks Inoki from the ring at this point, forcing the referee to count Inoki out as he leans back against the ropes, utterly exhausted from the battle.


Inoki doesn’t seem to move at all, until the 8 count, when he somehow finds the will to pull himself up using the apron…

but goes back down to a knee, still barely moving….


9 – Inoki is back on his feet…


TE… He rolls into the ring! Inoki makes the count!


Thesz looks at Inoki in disgust.




40 – 50 mins:




Thesz and Inoki are both on their feet, Thesz blasting Inoki with a hard kick to the stomach.

He sets Inoki for a third powerbomb, this one will surely end all hope…


Inoki starts fighting back!


He catches Thesz’s arm – and rolls through, locking in an armbar in the centre of the ring!

Thesz roars in pain as Inoki leans back with all his strength on the arm –



THESZ TAPS!! THESZ TAPS! THIS MATCH IS LEVEL!



4 FALLS TO EACH MAN!



The referee breaks the hold after the submission, and both men are simply exhausted and unmoving on the canvas.

Thesz clutches his arm but is otherwise still, as Inoki simply looks like that drained any bit of energy remaining in him. The referee begins a double count out.


Both men somehow answer at 9, and stare wearily across the ring at each other.

Thesz clutches his arm as both men again press forward and begin trading blows to the joy of the fans!



50 – 55 mins:


Both men battle for domination, neither one giving an inch as the match reaches the final ten minutes.

Inoki slips another attempted suplex – kicks out at Thesz’s injured leg.

He drops to one knee as Inoki backs up for the ENZIG…



NO! THESZ ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!



Inoki falls to the mat as Thesz is already up with a burst of energy. Inoki scrambles back to his feet..


THESZ PRESS!


Thesz rolls into a cover…



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INOKI KICKS OUT AT 2 AND 9 TENTHS!



The crowd is in amazement as Thesz looks down in shock at Inoki.




55 – 59 mins:




Thesz tries for another Press, Inoki catches him mid-air! He swivels Thesz around – and hits a fallway slam – and bridges it!


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THESZ KICKS OUT!



Both men, absolutely shattered stare at each other determinedly again. Thesz tries to roll away onto the ropes, Inoki pops up –



ENZIGUIRI!



Thesz collapses to the mat…


1
2 – Thesz puts his foot on the ropes!
3!!! Inoki moves ahead!



5 – 4 TO ANTONIO INOKI!




The crowd are on their feet as the referee suddenly realises Thesz has his foot on the rope – he calls over the timekeeper as Inoki looks up, not knowing what is going on…

Announcer: “Ladies and Gentlemen – the referee has REVERSED his decision on the last fall – the score remains at 4 falls each.”

Angered by the decision, Inoki argues with the referee, claiming Thesz put his foot up after three – the referee shakes his head.

Thesz rolls to his feet behind Inoki… and rolls him up!



The ref dives for the count..



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2 - Thesz grabs Inoki’s tights!
3!!!




5 – 4 TO LOU THESZ!!!




Thesz smirks and rolls out of the ring with the clock ticking as Inoki climbs to his feet in anger.

He gives chase to the outside to Thesz – Thesz rolls back in and out the other side!

JR: “It can’t end like this – Thesz used the referee distraction AND grabbed the tights to gain ANOTHER cheap pin!”

Thesz smirks on the outside as Inoki rages inside the ring, the clock ticks to under 2 minutes!

Desperation in his mind, Inoki dives over the ropes – and catches Thesz with a clothesline! Both men go down!


Inoki scrambles to his feet, weary from battle and manages to haul Thesz up and roll him in the ring.


He drops for the cover at 1 min 30 secs left…



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THESZ KICKS OUT!



Inoki holds onto Thesz though, and flips over – he has it cinched!


ARMBAR! ARMBAR ON THESZ!




59th minute:



Thesz screams in pain as Inoki extends the armbar to a full lock, and cranks back.

Thesz is clawing at the mat, trying to close the distance to the ropes –

Inoki now grapevines and pins Thesz’s other arm to the mat! Thesz is stranded! 40 seconds remain!





Thesz roars in pain and agony, as both competitors stare up at the clock.

The referee is beside Thesz now, asking him does he want to submit.

Thesz grits his teeth and shakes his head!

Inoki releases the grapevine at 30 seconds left, sitting back fully on the armbar – Thesz’s arm looks like it’s about to snap!


The referee is shouting at Thesz now, looking worriedly at the arm – Thesz grabs him with his free arm and shakes his head again!


Inoki pulls back a bit further, Thesz starts to scream again – he releases the referee and throws a few weak punches at Inoki’s thigh as the clock hits 10 seconds.


Thesz looks at the clock and looks back at Inoki, shouting at him:



“BREAK IT! I STILL WON’T TAP! I DARE YOU!”


Inoki, with fire in his eyes – leans back completely –



a sickening crack can be heard and then a scream –


Thesz goes limp with 2 seconds remaining! The referee drops his good arm


once


TWICE (1 second)


THRE… – THE BUZZER SOUNDS! THESZ HAS WON!


Inoki is in tears on the mat, his decades long career at an end –

Thesz, broken arm and all somehow survived the armbar for nearly 2 minutes!

JR: “Not this way! Thesz cheated his way to all 5 of his falls. This is a disgrace!”

Medical staff come down to ringside and load Thesz onto a stretcher.

He has passed out from the pain of the broken arm.

They go to help Inoki, who is covered in his own blood.

He shrugs them off, sitting dejected in the centre of the ring.

Jiminy: “Usually I’d be lauding Thesz’s victory, but this time…”

JR: “Exactly! This is no way to have your career end. Snuffed out by cheating!”

Inoki struggles to compose himself as the fans chant his name. He staggers to his feet and raises his arms as the loudest cheer of the night is heard:



“Thank You Inoki!”



Inoki applauds the fans and slowly makes his way to the back for the very last time.

Why I booked it this way: As much as it made sense for Inoki to overcome the odds and retire Thesz, the new faction has more scope for continuing on in NCW. Thesz would be a huge heel now, having cheated to retire Inoki and it catapults the UnCorrupted to the top of the card in a huge way. As well as that, if Inoki were to win, there’s not massive scope for development outside a title challenge.

Announcer: “The following contest is scheduled for one fall – and is for the NCW Women’s Championship! Introducing first – from Buffalo, New York – The Glamazon… Beth Phoenix!”

Beth comes to the stage to huge cheers from the audience.

JR: “After the dramatic ending to the last match – this one should perk us all right up! The first ever meeting between two of the most dominant females to ever grace a ring. Beth Phoenix – The Glamazon, and Chyna – The Ninth Wonder of the World.”


Jiminy: “Beth doesn’t stand a chance. No one has been able to stop Chyna’s rampage through our women’s divison!”

Announcer: And now, introducing the Champion – from Londonderry, New Hampshire – she is the undefeated, undisputed NCW Women’s Champion… The Ninth Wonder of the World… CHYNA!”

Chyna fires off her pyro cannon as the crowd cheer for her as well.



She dumps it on the ground, unstraps the championship from her waist and makes a beeline for the ring.

Sliding in, she gets straight in Beth’s face pointing at her title:


“This is mine! You can’t beat me!”


The referee steps between the two and both back up slightly, not breaking eye contact.


The referee calls for the bell!



The Beginning:



Chyna and Beth circle each other, neither wanting to make the first move.

Chyna finally steps in – Beth slides around and fireman carries her to the mat!

Beth proceeds to top control on Chyna, manoeuvring around and slapping her face before rolling off to the far corner and smiling!

JR: “For all Chyna’s power, she seems to have totally discounted the wrestling acumen of Beth Phoenix! This could be an Achilles heel!”

Jiminy: “Nah – Chyna is just a little rusty from throwing women around in every match. Beth is tough – Chyna is tougher.”

Chyna climbs to her feet, angered at Beth who is still smiling in the corner.

She charges forward, looking for a clothesline – Beth step aside and shoves Chyna chest first into the turnbuckles!

Chyna bounces off them, a little winded – Beth grabs her and hits a back-breaker! Chyna goes down again!

JR: “Well this isn’t going as expected. Chyna can’t lay a glove on Beth so far!”

The Middle:



Beth continues her dominance of Chyna, the crowd in awe of her technical expertise.

Chyna tries to power out of a number of holds – Beth simply shifts her weight and keeps her grounded.

Chyna does burst up and try to unleash a flurry of strikes – Beth slips the first blow, slides around and knees Chyna in the back, before locking in a dragon sleeper!


Beth leans back on the hold as Chyna struggles, in shock at the sheer dominance Beth has inflicted thus far.

Chyna however after only a few moments powers up!

She has Beth on her shoulder and runs at the turnbuckles –


Snake Eyes to Beth!


Beth staggers backwards, Chyna boots her in the stomach looking to end this with the Pedigree –

Beth reverses into a back body drop!

Chyna goes down hard – Beth turns around quickly and locks in the Glam Clutch!

She grapevines around Chyna, who is stranded in the centre of the ring!

JR: “This could be it – Beth has the hold in tight!”

Jiminy: “Come on Chyna, you can get out of this!”

With amazing strength, Chyna begins to climb to her feet with Beth wrapped around and the hold in tight – she backs up into a corner as quickly as possible, winding Beth and releasing the hold –

Chyna flips Beth off her, grabs her by the head – Sleeper Slam! She drops for the cover


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2
Beth kicks out!




The End:


Chyna is back on her feet now, but clearly gasping for air after the pace of the match thus far.

Beth is trying to get back to her feet and Chyna rushes, looking for a clothesline – Beth ducks and lifts Chyna using her momentum – guillotine on the top rope!

Beth quickly launches the dazed Chyna into the corner where she slumps down trying to catch some air –

Beth charges and drives her hip full force into Chyna’s head!


Beth drags Chyna up, looking for the Glam Slam –

Chyna counters – boot to the stomach –


PEDIGREE TO BETH!


The cover…
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BETH KICKS OUT!

Jiminy and JR: “What?”

Chyna looks down at Beth in shock, shaking her head in anger now.

She drags Phoenix to her feet, and looks to press her military style –

Beth slides out the back –


GLAM SLAM!



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CHYNA KICKS OUT!



The fans are on their feet again at the resilience of both women.

Beth is quicker to her feet as Chyna looks absolutely gassed.

Chyna lunges at Beth, who boots Chyna in the stomach –




PEDIGREE TO CHYNA FROM BETH!!



Beth drops for the cover –
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3! Beth has just won the Championship – she’s beaten Chyna!

JR: “With Chyna’s own move, Beth Phoenix defeats the 9th Wonder of the World. This is amazing!”

Jiminy: “I really can’t believe it JR. What a display from Beth – I will happily admit I was wrong!”

The announcer declares Beth Phoenix as the new champion as the referee raises her arm.




Chyna is sitting in the corner, staring dejectedly at the mat as Beth has her arm raised.


Beth looks down at Chyna, and offers her a hand up!


Chyna tentatively takes Beth’s arm – and Beth pulls her sharply into her face!

JR: “Oh boy Jiminy, this might not be over here yet!”

The crowd grow silent as Beth’s music stops and she can be heard saying to Chyna:



“You were a pioneer for us. I am honoured to have faced you.”



Beth embraces Chyna!

Chyna looks a bit shocked for a moment – and returns the embrace!


The fans chant for both women as Chyna raises Beth’s arm before leaving and allowing the new champion her moment.

Why I booked it this way: I’m a fan of both women and their careers, but looking back – Chyna was rather limited in the ring while Beth is vastly under-rated (some even thinking her undeserving of a HOF place). I always felt Beth was under-utilised by WWE, she was a ten times better version of what they try and push Natalya as. Beth putting on a clinic rather than using her power against the stronger Chyna makes sense and the ending being a close run thing keeps Chyna fresh and possibly a rematch down the line.

Announcer: “The following contest is the Main Event – and is for – The NCW – World. Heavyweight. Championship!”

The crowd explode as the former Rising Star Champion, Braun Strowman comes to the stage and roars.

JR: “Here we go, the main event! And first out is the most intimidating man I’ve ever seen – and we are in a land of giants!

Braun Strowman became the first in history to cash in his Rising Star Championship for a shot at the NCW Heavyweight Championship.

Having been so dominant and destructive thus far, the only real question that remains is… can he win the big one here tonight?”

Jiminy: “I’d like to second your intimidating comment Jim. I know we have some big dudes here this year but Braun is exactly what he says he is… The Monster Among Men!

And I’m definitely not going to argue with him regardless!”

Braun is in the ring as the fans chant his name.

JR: “Laser focus from Strowman tonight – he knows this is an opportunity he can’t afford to let slip!”

The crowd boo loudly as Batista comes to the stage, staring at Strowman down in the ring. He points at him and yells, before setting off his pyros.


JR: “And the number 1 contender, and number 1 NCW Draft Pick is here! Batista certainly should not be discounted here tonight!”


Jiminy: “Before Strowman stuck his big oversized body in this match, Batista was my pick to finally silence that raving mad man of a champ! Now, I’m not so sure… but Batista has fought bigger and won!”


Batista rolls into the ring and poses on the ropes.

Strowman stares daggers at him, but Batista ignores him, gesturing that he will be the next champion.

Finally The Animal comes down off the ropes and regards Strowman – they square up in the centre of the ring!







The crowd go bananas at the sounding of Warrior’s theme, and he comes to the stage with the championship wrapped around his waist.

He looks hyper focused, and regards his opponents briefly before sprinting to the ring!

JR: “And the champion is out last, as it should be!

Warrior has been so dominant, like some of our other champions this year, but he truly has been on top of his game. This tonight, however…. Will be his greatest EVER test.”


Jiminy: “Yeah, even I have to say that galaxy travelling mad man has been a superb champion inside the ring – but he’s not dealing with normal men in either case tonight.

Even a one on one match would be tough against either opponent… but in a Triple Threat, where the champion doesn’t even have to be involved in the decision… Warrior’s number is up!”

The three men are in different corners as the announcer enters the ring.

Announcer: “And introducing the first challenger – he is the Former Rising Star Champion, cashing in his championship for a guaranteed NCW Heavyweight Title Match!

Standing 6 Feet, 8 inches tall…. Weighing in at 385 pounds…. He is the Monster Among Men…. BRRRRRRAAAAUNNNNNNNN STRRRRROOOOOOWWWMMANNNNNNN!”

The crowd pop wildly as Strowman roars and steps to the centre of the ring.

The announcer backs up just a little bit in fear.

Announcer: “And – he is the Number 1 Draft Pick for NCW in 2018 – and Number 1 Contender for the NCW Heavyweight Championship! From Washington DC, weighing in at 290 pounds…

he is a Hollywood A-Lister… The ANIMALLLLLL BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAA!”

Batista wastes no time, he steps straight into the middle and resumes his stare off with Strowman.

Announcer: “And now… Introducing the Champion… He is the man who ended a 2 year streak of dominance in 1 minute, 38 seconds…
From Parts Unknown, weighing in at 280 pounds…

The Reigning, Defending, Undisputed, Undefeated – NCW Heavyweight Champion…. THE ULLLLLLLLTIMATTTTTTTEEEEEEE WARRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRR!”

The crowd cheer again as Warrior unstraps his championship from his waist, steps to the centre of the ring and holds the title in front of his two challengers.

The referee then takes the championship, as all three men stare around at each other.

JR: “What a big fight feel! Three men at the top of their games, multiple world championships between two. And then there’s Strowman, looking for his first ever World Title!”

Jiminy: “Absolutely no intimidation from any of the three. This is gonna be epic!”

The referee hands the championship to the outside as none of the men back down an inch, never breaking gaze with one or the other of their opponents.


The crowd are already chanting


‘This Is Awesome’


Before the bell is finally sounded to start the match!


Warrior goes straight after Strowman, trying to back him up with blows – Strowman grabs Warrior and tosses him across the ring!


Then it is Batista’s turn to go after the Monster Among Men – Strowman answers with a right hand – a knee to the gut – Batista is now swatted aside!

JR: “Strowman is just an unnatural freak of nature! Warrior and Batista tossed around like children – and both weigh nearly 300 pounds each!”

Warrior is back up and runs at Strowman, who takes him down to the mat with a flick of his shoulder!

Batista rolls forward, trying to use his MMA background to take Strowman down – Strowman clubs him on the back and flings him to the side again!

Batista and Warrior look at each other, then look at Strowman who stands in the centre of the ring – Strowman roars and the crowd go nuts!

Jiminy: “I’ve never seen dominance like Strowman’s inside a ring – these guys need to team up to take him out!”

JR: “Yes, but can their egos allow a partnership? I very much doubt it!”

Batista and Warrior stand as Strowman holds his ground – they briefly nod at each other and the crowd cheers…. Batista and Warrior advance on Strowman together!


But only for a moment – Batista shoves Warrior headlong into Strowman, and rolls to the outside smirking!


The crowd boo Batista as both men look down on him from the ring, he beckons for them to continue and points to his head.


Back in the ring, Warrior and Strowman lock up! Strowman forces Warrior back a number of steps – before Warrior starts shaking his head and holds his ground!

JR: “The power of Warrior is unrivalled! This is amazing!”

Warrior stares at Strowman, who looks a little unnerved by Warrior.

Warrior focuses his strength and begins to push back on Strowman – the Monster Among Men is forced back a step!


The crowd are chanting for Warrior now as Braun looks at him with a stunned look on his face –

Warrior forces Braun back another three steps!

Jiminy: “How is he doing that? What power from The Ultimate Warrior!”

Braun suddenly snaps out of his shock as Warrior starts to gain momentum. He allows Warrior to force him back again –

Braun drives his knee into Warrior’s stomach!

Warrior doubles over, Braun seizes the moment, lifts Warrior –


RUNNING POWERSLAM!


He drops for the cover as Batista rolls back in…


1
TW – Batista breaks up the count!


Strowman shoves Batista backwards as he gets to his feet – Batista tries to dive in for the takedown –

Strowman again just hurls Batista across the ring! Strowman advances on Batista in the corner –


Warrior is back up! Warrior turns Strowman around, nailing him with a flurry of huge rights, staggering the giant –

Batista jumps to his feet and closes in –



SPINEBUSTER TO STROWMAN!


The crowd pop a little as Strowman rolls to the outside, Batista turns around – into a Lariat from Warrior!

This draws a massive cheer which only increases as Warrior goes to the ropes and starts shaking them!!


He turns around….


SPEAR BY BATISTA!!! WARRIOR IS DOWN!



Batista with the cover…


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WARRIOR KICKS OUT!



Batista climbs to his feet, smirking at Warrior.


‘You’re nothing! I’m the main event!’



Batista starts shaking the ropes to loud boos. He looks up and smiles at the baying crowd.


THUMBS UP…
THUMBS…
Strowman pulls Batista out of the ring!


Strowman rams Batista into the barricade shoulder first.

As Batista struggles to get to his feet Strowman backs up – runs forward – and hits a huge clothesline sending The Animal into the front row of ringside!


Strowman turns to re-enter the ring….


WARRIOR DIVES THROUGH THE MIDDLE ROPE WITH A SHOULDER TACKLE!


Both men crash to the mat, but Warrior is on his feet in a flash! He climbs back onto the apron –


WARRIOR SPLASH ONTO STROWMAN!!!



The crowd are going wild as Warrior again gets back up, and begins to rip apart the announce table

Jiminy: “Hey, stop that now! That’s a criminal act!”

JR: “I DARE you to go and tell him, Jiminy.”

Warrior has pulled everything off the announce table and turns around, just as Strowman is getting back up!

Warrior runs at Strowman and hits a Lariat, staggering the giant.

He whips Strowman into the table with all his strength, Strowman crashes into it, almost knocking it over –

Warrior runs forward again and clotheslines Strowman flat onto the table!


Warrior seizes the opportunity as Strowman lies prone, he ascends the other announce table as the fans chant his name…



WARRIOR SPLASH THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!

JR: “WOW! Warrior just took out Strowman!”

Warrior is a bit slower to get to his feet this time, the force of the move clearly having an effect on him as well.

He staggers to his feet and pulls himself from the wreckage….



SPEAR!!! A SECOND SPEAR BY BATISTA!!!



Batista clambers to his feet as he looks down at Warrior who is barely moving.

Batista also surveys Strowman who hasn’t moved since going through the table.

He smirks again, to loud boos, drags Warrior up and rolls him in the ring.


Batista keeps an eye on Strowman who is still motionless.

Then he shakes the ropes again and turns…


THUMBS UP
THUMBS DOWN!



He boots Warrior in the stomach –


BATISTA BOMB TO WARRIOR!





He holds for the cover



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THR…WARRIOR KICKS OUT!



Batista looks down in shock as the crowd erupt, chanting for Warrior.


He shakes his head in anger, and grabs for Warrior, looking for a second Batista Bomb –


Warrior counters with a Power Slam! He pops to his feet and shakes the ropes, turns around…


WARRIOR SPLASH TO BATISTA!!




The cover, to retain the championship..








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THRE………STROWMAN BREAKS UP THE COUNT!

Jiminy: “Oh jeez! He’s baaaaack!”

Warrior looks up at Strowman in stunned disbelief but there is no time to counter, Strowman, with amazing strength swings Warrior onto his shoulder…



RUNNING POWERSLAM! STROWMAN DRAGS WARRIOR UP AGAIN AND DELIVERS ANOTHER!!


Releasing Warrior now who is lying prone on the mat, Strowman turns and sees Batista somehow trying to get to his feet.


He stalks over, lifts Batista…


RUNNING POWERSLAM TO THE ANIMAL!


Batista rolls from the ring to the floor from the force of the slam.

Strowman turns back around – he looks down at Warrior – and shakes his head.


He drags Warrior up again….



A THIRD RUNNING POWERSLAM IN QUICK SUCCESSION TO THE CHAMPION!





Strowman drops for the cover on the lifeless Warrior….



1
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3!!! STROWMAN HAS DONE IT!

JR: “New Champion! Bah Gawd we have a new Champion! Strowman has by God done it! He has pinned The Ultimate Warrior!”


Jiminy: “I can’t believe the strength of Strowman. What a match – what a show!”

Announcer: “Here is your winner…. And the NEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Undisputed NCW Heavyweight Champion…
BRAAUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN STRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWMMMMMMMMMMAAAAANNNNNNNNN!”

The referee hands Strowman the title and he holds it aloft in one hand to rapturous cheers from the audience.

Jiminy: “Well, there you have it folks, NCW has a new Champion – one I’m not sure can even be beaten!”


JR: “Yes indeed, Jiminy, and what a rollercoaster of a night we’ve had! From all of us here at NCW….”

Jiminy: “Em… you might want to hold off a few minutes, JR…”

The crowd roars as Erick Rowan and Luke Harper make a beeline for the ring, the tag championships over their shoulders!

JR: “My God, what are they doing out here – we know the connection, but why now?”

Rowan and Harper enter the ring as Strowman looks at them warily. Harper reaches into the hood of his outfit – and pulls out the black sheep mask!

JR: “Strowman used to wear that as a part of the Wyatt Family… but what is Harper doing?”

Rowan also pulls his lamb’s mask out of his hood – and puts it on. Harper then steps towards Strowman – both men drop to a knee and Harper extends his arm with the mask!

Jiminy: “Oh no… Uh oh… This ain’t good for anyone concerned, JR!”

Strowman looks down oddly at the two men who are kneeling before him. He pauses for a second – then takes the mask and puts it on!



Harper and Rowan rise and take a place either side of Strowman – the three champions celebrate in the ring as the crowd goes absolutely nuts!

JR: “They have reunited – with Strowman as leader and NCW Champion – what does this mean?”



Jiminy: “One word, JR. Pain!”

The show closes with the three former Wyatt brothers standing reunited with their championships.

Why I booked it this way: Strowman had to win, a main event match for the championship against two guys of the calibre of Warrior and Batista immediately launches him as a megastar. Both Warrior and Batista still look strong, it taking 4 Powerslams, 2 Spears and a Batista Bomb to keep Warrior down, and Batista has room to complain as he wasn't involved in the decision. Initially it would be a Batista/Strowman feud for the title, with Strowman going over the Animal before he heads off for Hollywood. A rematch with Warrior then on the cards before we move into the Wyatt family/UnCorrupted feud when Thesz recovers from his broken arm.

Thank you for reading folks, hope you enjoy it as much as I had fun putting it together.