PW Boards Draft 2019 - Official Write-Ups Thread

"CM Punk, I'd like to bring CM Punk out of retirement and wrestle him for sure. I don't know if CM Punk listens to this show, but if he does… but CM Punk, if you're watching, come out of retirement. We can cause quite a bother of a wrestling match. What do you say? And that'd be fun, right? Yeah, that's one for the headlines!"
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Shots across the bow before either man was signed to the NCW Roster for the 2019 season were fired by Marty Scurll. Upon hearing of his trade deal to join NCW in place of Rob Van Dam, Scurll was noted to have taken one look at the roster and jumped on a plane to sign the contract.

Indeed ‘The Villain’ would be in the crowd as a guest on Tuesday Night Destruction as co-owners Necro and Shane McMahon unveiled Punk as their flagship signing.

Scurll wasted no time in making himself known to ‘The Best In The World’ – hopping the barricade and entering the ring to stand face to face with the man he had been clamouring for a match with for almost two years at this point.
Yet Punk would decline Scurll’s challenge – stating it would never be a money match, which is his business nowadays. He told Scurll to call him in 20 years when he hit even half of the heights that Punk had. Maybe then he’d consider it – if the price was right.

Scurll would be left standing in the ring, frustrated and angry at the rejection by the man he had wanted to face.

Punk would go on to face off against Strowman for the NCW Championship whilst Scurll began his career in NCW facing Joey Abs in his debut match. Scurll made quick work of Abs and immediately got on the mic, stating he would not be ignored and that this would be his year.

And he proved a man of his word as later that night he would interfere in the Championship match, striking Punk with his umbrella, directly resulting in Punk losing his hugely hyped return match to the undefeated Monster Among Men.

Scurll would appear on Tuesday Night Destruction to denigrate Punk, expecting an immediate response – but it would not happen. Behind the scenes Punk had stormed away after the PPV, claiming Shane McMahon planned the screwjob to further humiliate Punk just like his father had.

Punk took to Twitter and said he was done with NCW, claiming the company never really wanted him there in the first place, and that McMahon only brought him in to make a fool of him one more time. Questions raged about Scurll, and Punk refused to answer them repeatedly.

Scurll ramped up the pressure, mocking Punk’s persona and indeed claiming it for his own. ‘The Best Villain in The World’ continued his tirade on social media, repeatedly calling out Punk and making light of his UFC career.

Yet Punk still refused to engage with Scurll – and again reiterated he was done with wrestling, and that NCW could kiss his ass while he sat on it and waited out his contract.

Eventually the furore died down and NCW continued on without their prized asset, but Scurll would not let it lie, taking matters into his own hands.

At a Comic-Con event in Chicago, where Punk was a guest of honour – Scurll would show up and continue his tirade in front of thousands of fans. Punk finally snapped, and a brawl broke out between the two men that was not easily seperated. As he stormed off the stage, there was a look in Punk’s eyes as Scurll was stunningly cheered loudly by his once loyal, rabid fanbase.


Scurll would appear on NCW again, ‘The Best Villain in The World’ and state he was done with Punk. He saw it in his eyes at the event – Punk was afraid. He was now a beaten down old man, trying to squeeze the last few droplets of cash out of anyone that would have him. He told the NCW crowd that Punk charged over $25,000 for his appearance – to his own fans in his own city. Punk had become everything he once railed against – a part time loser clinging on to fame for that last pay cheque.



And finally… Punk would answer. To the shock of the fans and Scurll, Punk appeared and came to the ring to face ‘The Villain’. Punk said that finally – he understood what he loved about wrestling again. For a long time, he had hated everything about it. The work, the constant travel, being away from his family – and it got to the point where he hated it.

But Scurll had showed him something at Comic Con – the fans. It reminded Punk of himself back in the days of ROH, scratching and clawing to climb the ladder and become more than everyone said he could possibly be. He said he had to admire Scurll, he was nothing if not persistent. Perhaps Scurll could be… not ‘The Best in The World’, that was him and that would never change – but perhaps Scurll could be a star on his level.

So forget about 20 years and what he said before, he wanted to see whether Scurll could truly back up his words right now. This time it was Punk making the challenge – to a one on one match at Natural Selection, against Marty Scurll. He warned Scurll to be careful what he wished for – because The Best in The World was coming for The Villain.

Scurll accepted and the staredown between the two men was cheered louder than possibly anything heard before at an NCW event.

Elsewhere Braun Strowman has continued his utter dominance of NCW as Champion, continuing on from his monumental win in the main event of Natural Selection last year.

Lou Thesz – the man who retired Antonio Inoki last year, returned from his injury shorn of his UnCorrupted stable members, but not of his new attitude. Thesz continued to rail against the perceived injustices in the company.

Strowman’s controversial aforementioned defence against CM Punk gave Thesz even more ammo to run down both the champion and NCW itself, Thesz claiming favoritism for the champion and NCW doing everything they possibly can to keep the aura of Strowman alive.

Strowman would respond in typical fashion and storm the ring, Thesz beating a hasty retreat and claiming he was being set up by management to be hurt.

In fact it was Strowman that issued the challenge to Thesz, stating how Thesz liked to talk a lot but not do much about it. He laid his title down on the mat called Thesz down to the ring. Thesz accepted the offer and the match would take place that night.

The wily Thesz stunned the NCW universe however, attacking Strowman backstage with a cinder block to his knee, and when a defiant champion came to the ring determined to gain revenge – Thesz would utilise this opportunity and hand Strowman his first ever loss in NCW, claiming the NCW Title in the process.

The subsequent rematch provided further stress on a clearly injured Strowman’s knee, but this time he would battle through the pain barrier and was on the cusp of winning when Thesz scarpered from the ring, handing Strowman the victory by count out – but not the title.

The following night Thesz would claim he was finished with Strowman, he had tried and failed to regain the title and now was the time for a new contender to come forth. Step forward Pete Gas to the outrage of the crowd, and Thesz stated that Gas would be his opponent for Natural Selection. He believed – unlike NCW – in giving people the chance to better themselves, and Gas would have the ultimate opportunity to do so on the grandest stage of them all.

Yet Necro would have other ideas about this plan of Lou Thesz’s. He came to the stage and stated that whilst he applauded Thesz’s attempts, Pete Gas would have to prove he was worthy of a title shot. Necro stated if Gas could overcome his opponent in the main event tonight, he would make a believer out of Necro, and he could even choose the stipulation for the match.

Gas accepted immediately despite the protests of Lou Thesz – and Necro unveiled the enraged Strowman as his opponent.

The main event lasted 4.5 seconds, as Strowman destroyed Thesz’s would be ‘contender’. Necro was true to his word and allowed the victor to choose the match type for Natural Selection... and Strowman stated his choice would ensure Thesz had no way to run from – and no way to hide…

An enraged Thesz however would attack Strowman and do further damage to the already injured knee. Against medical advice, Strowman has grimly pushed on however and on Sunday, the two men will meet inside the dreaded structure.

Meanwhile, Shane McMahon was busy putting his own little group together to assert control over NCW. His first recruit – The Celtic Warrior, and reigning NCW Rising Star Champion – Sheamus. Over the next few weeks more were added to the ranks in the form of the World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry, The World’s Most Dangerous Man, Ken Shamrock – and the three colluded with Shane to assist their newest recruits in gaining the NCW Tag Team Championships – The Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan.

Cue the arrival of The Bullet Club – Prince Devitt – otherwise known as Finn Balor – Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Bad Luck Fale and Tama Tonga. This impressive fivesome were highly coveted by Shane who personally brought them to NCW and planned to include them into his stable. Shane even offered to change the New Corporation’s name and together the 11 men would become a juggernaut, with no one having the power to stop them – The Corporate Club.

But Finn and his counterparts would reject Shane’s advances, stating they worked alone and no name change or promises in the world could change their mind.

So, a change of tact from Shane. His New Corporation systematically attacked the Bullet Club at every opportunity, and NCW was now on the brink of a civil war between the warring factions.

Balor would challenge his Irish counterpart Sheamus – the anointed leader of the New Corporation – to a match for the Rising Star Championship at Natural Selection.

Shane himself would interject and force Balor into a gauntlet match against the entire New Corporation in order to earn his shot – with the rest of the Bullet Club barred from ringside.

Balor would battle gamely through Buchanan, Boss Man, Shamrock and somehow squeak a win against Henry – but Sheamus would leave him laying and take the win. Balor was then systematically beaten down by the other members, and as Balor’s Club mates attempted to aid him they were also taken out.
Sheamus would add the ultimate insult to Balor, driving him with force through the announce table with his own maneuver, the Coup De Gras.

Balor would not be seen for weeks as rumours swirled that the weight and force of Sheamus had crushed Balor’s ribs.

During that time the New Corporation repeatedly beat down the other members of the Club, and declared themselves the winners of a war that never really started.

That night Fale and Tonga took on Boss Man and Buchanan for the NCW Tag Team Championships, and Balor chose that point to return – as the Demon.


Sheamus would hightail it from ringside as Fale delivered the Bad Luck Fall to Boss Man – and new tag champions would be crowned. To make matters worse, Shane was left stranded and Demon Balor would deliver a Coup De Gras of his own to the co-owner.

Shane’s reaction was one of fury, and he determined that the Bullet Club would be eradicated from NCW for good at Natural Selection.

Sheamus and Balor would collide for the NCW Rising Star Championship, just as Balor wanted.

The countrymen will clash in an extremely personal encounter – one wonders which version of Balor will arrive at the event.

Shane himself, alongside Henry, Boss Man and Buchanan would take on the other four members of the Bullet Club in a 4 on 4 elimination match – with a dramatic stipulation. The losers of this match must disband their stable and never team together again. The implications for both sets and indeed the NCW Tag Team Championships could be monumental.

As for the women’s division - With Chyna and Beth Phoenix departing for other companies, a void was created in NCW which had so far seen 4 champions crowned. Necro turned to his old reliables for help – Velvet Sky – a former roster member – and her long-time friend and partner – Angelina Love. Necro immediately arranged for a match between the two to crown a brand new NCW Women’s Champion.

Yet the Beautiful People would orchestrate the perfect heist to keep their friendship and also claim the gold. A double pin left questions rather than answers – which we would find out the following night.

Love and Sky claimed dual ownership over the Women’s Championship, planning to defend it as stables in the past had done with tag team titles. The new – ‘Beautiful People’ rule it was proclaimed by them. Necro would respond and state that while he disagreed with their decision, there was nothing much he could do if they chose to defend the title that way.

But not for long – as he introduced the newest signing to NCW – Michelle McCool. Necro immediately booked a triple threat match for the title and stated there could only be one winner, one champion. McCool vowed to take the title from the Beautiful People and give it back the respect that it deserved.

At Agony, it would seem McCool would in fact do just that, taking both Love and Sky to the limit in an exciting and fast paced contest. Yet again, The Beautiful People were one step ahead. They played the numbers game to perfection and eventually wore down McCool. Both members pinned her at the same time – and thus they kept their reign intact.

To add insult to injury they locked McCool in a dumpster after the match and pushed it off the stage – McCool has not been heard from since. The Beautiful People planned a ‘eulogy on the career of Michelle McCool’ for Tuesday Night Destruction.

Running down the career of McCool proved to be a mistake however, and the casket they wheeled out to dump a lock of her hair and a photo of her into was not actually empty.

A familiar GONG was heard in the arena and McCool herself, clad in a version of her husband’s ring gear.

The Beautiful People beat a hasty retreat from the ring as McCool vowed that both women would ‘Rest In Peace’ at Natural Selection.

The departure of Rob Van Dam to WWF Classic left a huge void in the newly created Hardcore Division within NCW. Initially signed to be the star attraction for the division, contractual issues and complaints from other more high profile roster members saw RVD traded amidst a cloud of controversy.

Tazz immediately staked his claim to become the first ever NCW Hardcore Champion, stating that no one on the roster had the pedigree of the former ECW Champion.


Steve Blackman had other ideas however and came to the ring. People expected words from Blackman – he gave them action instead. With several devastating kicks he left Tazz laying and put a marker of his own down to become the new champion.

The battle between the two would only intensify from that point as Tazz assaulted Blackman first in the backstage area, then as he made his way to the ring for a match, choking him out with the Tazzmission on both occasions. Blackman would respond in kind and a huge brawl between the two ensued.

Yet another would make their presence felt during this latest battle between the two.

Baron Corbin would arrive in NCW, laying both Tazz and Blackman out with some vicious chair shots and finishing them both off with his trademark - End of Days.

When Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson announced his official signing to the NCW roster for the 2019 season, Ken Shamrock in particular was delighted with the news. Posting on social media that a ‘new force’ was coming to NCW, the two men seemed destined to team together.

And that they did, having early success and fighting their way to an NCW Tag Team Championship slot. Yet in the background Ken Shamrock had also fallen in with the New Corporation, and in a stunning twist turned on Rampage mid match, allowing Boss Man and Buchanan to retain their titles. Shamrock would subject Jackson to his vicious ankle lock following the match.


In the subsequent weeks Shamrock would run down Rampage, calling him a disgrace to the Light Heavyweight Division and putting money before his legacy. Shamrock highlighted his own career, saying he had forged the way for the likes of Lesnar, Punk, Rousey and others to cross between the two sports. But Jackson was not now nor would ever be good enough to do what he had done. He attacked and embarrassed Rampage to expose him as the fraud that he truly was.

Rampage would respond with fury and the two men brawled around the ringside area, indeed it took half the roster to separate the men. Rampage challenged Shamrock to a match at Natural Selection, to which Shamrock accepted with one addendum – it would be a 2 out of three falls match, with the first fall a submissions only, the second pinfalls only – and the third – if needed, which Shamrock said it wouldn’t – an MMA match with five rounds, of 5 minutes in duration each.

Jenny: “Marty, how do you feel about the rumours that CM Punk is not going to show here tonight? In fact, the rumour mill is swirling that he isn’t even in the building yet!”

Marty: “Listen luv, Punk will be here for me to rip him a new one. He’s gotta turn up and face his critics at some point, and what better time than to throw down with me - Marty Scurll. I’m not worried, I’ll see him out in the ring - and tonight I announce myself to the world! When I beat CM Punk - the match they all wanted to see happen - it will be an iconic moment. You can think of that time that some guy with an eyebrow raised faced a guy with millions of Villainiacs - or that same guy with eyebrow going up against the invisible man you can’t see…

Multiply that by 20, and that’s the kind of hype this match deserves. CM Punk, you want to take a siesta? To show up late like the diva we all know you are? That’s fine. Just make sure you show up when it’s time!”

Jiminy: “I’d be getting worried if I was you, Necro - I did say in the preview that this might happen.”


Necro: “It’s fine, I’ve been assured that we have things under control and the match will go ahead. CM Punk will be here, and he will compete.”


Jiminy: “That remains to be seen, Necro. Colour me sceptical at the very least.”

Announcer: “The following contest is a Handicap Match - and it is for the NCW Women’s Championship! Introducing first - the challenger - Michelle MC COOOOOOOLLLLLLLL!”


Necro: “Mc Cool comes in here as under dog tonight, knocking off both of The Beautiful People will be no easy feat.”


Jiminy: “Glad to see she’s not infringing any gimmicks tonight at least!”

Announcer: “And the opponents - the co-NCW Women’s Champions - Angelina Love - Velvet Sky - The BEEEEEEEEEEAUTIFFFFFFFULLLLL PEEEEEEEEEEEEOPPPPPLLLLLLEEEEEEEE!”


Jiminy: “The greatest champions in NCW History, holding themselves with class and honour, wouldn’t you say Necro?”


Necro: “Class and honour? You need to stay off the jomba juice Jiminy.”

Love and Sky then play rock paper scissors as to who will start the match as the referee calls for the bell - Mc Cool runs forward and kicks Sky in the face, knocking her out of the ring!

Mc Cool turns to Love who looks a little worried - Mc Cool takes her down! Love scrambles to get back up but Mc Cool grabs her by the hair and swings her across the ring! Love screams at the referee as the crowd cheer Mc Cool!

Love gets back to her feet and is shouting at Mc Cool now who advances - Mc Cool forces Love back into the corner - she holds the ropes and the referee forces the break - Love tries to kick out at Mc Cool from the corner - Mc Cool grabs her leg and dragon whips her to the mat! Love gets to her feet again - Mc Cool takes her down with a clothesline!


Love backs up to the ropes and tries to get to her feet but Mc Cool follows and forcibly pulls her up by the hair again! She whips her against the ropes, aiming to hit a big boot - Velvet Sky grabs McCools leg and trips her! Mc Cool stumbles and Love knocks her down with a facebuster, grabbing her by the hair and slamming her head off the mat! Love then rolls over and makes the tag to Sky who is back on the apron.


Sky and Love then put the boots to Mc Cool and pose as the crowd boo them loudly.

Sky and Love continue to dominate for a little while, before Mc Cool stages a mini comeback which is cut short by Love making the tag to Sky. Sky sets Mc Cool for her finisher, the In Your Face (Pedigree) – Mc Cool counters and hits a big boot!

Mc Cool then grabs Sky and twists her arm, she looks out at the fans who are cheering…

She approaches the ropes and starts to climb, looking for old school on Sky….

but Love shakes the ropes and Mc Cool crashes to the mat!


Sky tags Love back in and she hits Lights Out on Mc Cool, dropping for the cover…
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2

THR – McCool just kicks out!

Love slaps the mat in frustration and backs up as she waits for Mc Cool to get up, backing up to her corner.



Velvet lightly taps her back for the tag unbeknownst to her.


Mc Cool staggers to her feet – Love runs and hits it!


The Botox Injection!


She drops for the cover – the ref refuses to count as Sky had tagged her!!

While Love gets up and argues with the ref, Sky runs in and covers Mc Cool –
the referee drops for the cover


1



2



– Love pulls Sky off at 2!

Sky and Love scream at each other, arguing over who pins Mc Cool –



Love slaps Sky!



Sky holds her cheek as Love tells her to ‘know her place’- Sky responds by booting Love with an In Your Face!


Sky gets back to her feet and turns to Mc Cool – who rolls her up in a small package!


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2




Sky barely escapes!


She rolls to her feet screaming – turning into a big boot from Mc Cool!

Mc Cool kicks Love out of the ring and draws her hand across her throat -
Sky stumbles to her feet in a daze – she sets her –



Tombstone Piledriver to Velvet Sky!



Mc Cool crosses Sky’s arms on her chest and sticks her tongue out as the referee counts to three – Mc Cool is the new Women’s Champion!

Mc Cool celebrates with the title as Love comes to on the outside and goes crazy. Sky lies prone in the ring as the fans chant Mc Cool’s name.


She finishes with a typical ‘dead-woman’ pose and then a *GONG* sounds as the lights go out. When they come back up she is gone

Why book it this way: Mc Cool deserved to give the Beautiful People her comeuppance and the title is now back to being defended by one person. Going forward, Love and Sky would get a rematch in a triple threat where Mc Cool would likely retain as a result of further dissension in the ranks between Love and Sky. And then Necro might actually sign some other females to his roster to give Mc Cool a new challenge as Sky and Love move into their own mini feud.

Jenny: “It’s ok, I think that’s him. CM…”

Lou: “Oh I’m sorry, you were expecting someone else? A known quitter? You fools at NCW made the right choice I presume, putting me in the main event. Punk is not gonna show. And I…. I will go on to retain MY title when I crush Braun Strowman tonight. It doesn’t matter that the match type is foreign to me - and just another attempt by management to screw me over. It doesn’t matter that my opponent is a freak, genetically challenged and all. I am the Greatest Ever - wrestling is in my blood. And when I win tonight - you will all finally see me that way too.”




Jenny: “Well, I was actually out here waiting for...”


Lou: “Of course you were. Waiting for CM Punk. The top brass saw fit to pay him a ridiculous salary, and for what - it will come to nothing. All the hype - all the talk - and yet the spotlight is mine and mine alone. Once you’re done here waiting on a lost cause, you might want to view the main event for where the real star power is. Maybe that money will go to better use after tonight. Paying for the contract extension that NCW will have to give me in case I dump this title in the trash on some other promotion.


LPW perhaps? Or maybe Monday Night Grappling… now that’s a premiere brand. Oh yes. An actual winner as well. That’s probably where I’ll go unless they pay me what I want.”

Jiminy: “Well folks, my new colleague here is Stephanie King. Necro had some… pressing engagements that he forbade me from discussing. But that means I get to do my thing if this next match goes to a third fall!”


Stephanie: “It’s an amazing honour to be out here, even given the circumstances. I don’t even mind sitting with you Jiminy!”

Ring Announcer: “The following contest is the 2 out of 3 falls match! In this match, the first fall must be won by submission only. The second fall can only be won by pinfall. And the third - if required - will be a Mixed Martial Arts match - with five - Five Minute Rounds!”

Announcer: “Introducing first, The World’s Most Dangerous Man… Ken…. SHAMMMMMMROOOCCCKKKKK!”


Jiminy: “My pick to win this thing coming out now - but I now kinda hope it goes to a third fall so I can do my MMA voice. I’ve been kinda channelling my inner Bruce Buffer for years now, don’t you think Steph?”


Stephanie: “Uh… sure. Shamrock is for sure dangerous, but he’s going to have to deal with a determined Rampage Jackson here tonight. He’d better be able to reap what he has sown!”

Announcer: “And his opponent - Quinton…. RAMMMMMPAAGGGGEEEE JAAAACCKKKKKKSSSSSONNNN!”

Jiminy: “Rampage not wasting any time getting to the ring here - but you know what they say about fools rushing in…”


Stephanie: “I would LOVE if you said that to his face, Jiminy…”


Jiminy: “Um… yeah.. not happening!”

Shamrock comes flying out of the traps looking to take Rampage down, but Rampage stuffs the takedown and slips around the back -


He catches Shamrock in a rear naked choke and grapevines it!!!!!!

Shamrock flails and tries to get to the ropes for the break, but is unable.


As he reaches out... he taps!!!



The referee calls for the bell awarding the first fall to Rampage!

Announcer: “The winner of the first fall by submission - Rampage Jackson!”

As the buzzer sounds Shamrock goes after Rampage again who hits a vertical suplex! Rampage goes for the cover as Shamrock kicks out at two.

Enraged, Shamrock gets to his feet and gets caught with a shot from Rampage, staggering him.
Rampage looks for a DDT but Shamrock hits a sneaky shot to the groin and Rampage crumples up in pain.

Shamrock then hits a series of suplexes on Rampage before beating his chest above him and roaring at him.

Shamrock delivers a few shots to a grounded Rampage before locking in the ankle lock.



Rampage grimaces in pain and makes his way gamely towards the ropes, grabbing hold – Shamrock refuses to break the hold!

He grapevines Rampage and cinches it shouting to the referee he has 5 seconds, releasing it on 4.

Rampage holds his ankle as Shamrock kicks him out onto the floor and poses again as the crowd boos him.


Dropping to the outside, Shamrock whips Rampage shoulder first into the steel steps before aiming to follow up with a knee to the head – Rampage just about ducks and Shamrock collides with the steps!

Rampage limps to his feet, grabs Shamrock and throws him back in the ring, where he still holds his knee tenderly.

Getting back into the ring, Rampage tries for a clothesline but is a bit slow, still feeling the effects of the ankle lock.

Shamrock catches him and hits a belly to belly before immediately clutching at his knee again. He backs up into the corner and sits down holding it as Rampage tries to come to his senses and again limps to his feet.

Shamrock pushes himself up as Rampage advances, and using the ropes jumps up and blasts him with an enziguiri, knocking him flat!

Shamrock collapses into a cover


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2


3!!



We are all square!

Announcer: “The winner of the second fall by pinfall… Ken Shamrock - the score is tied at one fall each!”

During the rest period Shamrock rolls to the outside as Rampage is leaning against the corner. He tosses the timekeeper to one side and folds up a chair, limping back towards the ring and entering with it still in his hands.

As Rampage turns around he blasts him in the injured ankle with the chair!
Shamrock then brings it crashing down on his back, knocking him back to the floor.

The referee rips the chair out of Shamrock’s hands and warns him he will disqualify him – Shamrock grins nastily and points to the rest period counting down.

Shamrock limps back to his corner, still feeling his knee and relaxes as Rampage struggles back to his feet.

His ankle almost gives out as Shamrock laughs at him.

Jiminy: “ Ladies and Gentlemen - We. Are. Live!!! And NCW proudly brings to you - the third fall of this intense contest - an MMA Rules match!

Without further adieu… ITTTTTT’SSSS - TIME!


Five Rounds of bloody, brutal conflict in the NCW!

Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner… if he can get back up that is… Quinton Rampage Jackson!


And… in the red corner, the man on his feet right now - The World’s Most Dangerous Man - Ken Shamrock!!”

Both men make it to the centre of the ring, Rampage can barely stand and Shamrock is also limping badly.

The referee starts the MMA match and the clock begins to tick down as the two men slowly and gingerly circle each other.


Shamrock tries to shoot for a takedown, but Rampage stuffs it and catches Shamrock with a couple of shots. Shamrock backs away and Rampage tries to follow, but puts too much weight on his bad ankle and stumbles.

Shamrock leaps in with a heavy kick to the leg and follows up with an overhand right, Rampage gets rocked and pinwheels, trying to keep his balance.

Shamrock again shoots in, this time scores the takedown and immediately switches to side control.

Shamrock throws some hard shots into Rampage’s side, before trying to grab the leg for a knee bar – Rampage rolls through and escapes.

Shamrock now is in half guard, and tries to pass to a mount position but Rampage catches him with a left, knocking him back and allowing Rampage to escape into a sprawl.

Shamrock tries to use a few elbows but Rampage has covered up pretty well, he pushes up and gets back to his feet!

Shamrock throws a few lefts and then dives in with a right hand – Rampage catches him with a counter punch which floors Shamrock!

The fans go wild as Rampage tries to move in for the kill – the buzzer sounds to end round 1!!

Rampage is looking to the referee to wave off the fight as Shamrock looks to be on dream street, stumbling back to his feet and in a total daze.

The referee waves him off and orders both men to their corners.

Round 2 begins and Shamrock is much more defensive as Rampage pushes in. He manages to dodge most of the damage, with only a few glancing blows landing.

Shamrock counters and goes for another leg kick – Rampage catches the leg this time, and trips Shamrock to the mat!

Shamrock tries to cover up as Rampage tries to finish the fight, a couple of bombs breaking through but he’s still in the fight.

He rolls to his back and Rampage tries to take it – Shamrock counters and dumps Rampage onto the mat himself!

Now Shamrock dives in with a huge right hand, but Rampage blocks it in his guard. Shamrock tries to pass but is unsuccessful and the two men are at an impasse – the ref steps in and stands them up!

Back on the feet now Shamrock seems to have recovered, and throws a few leg kicks at Rampage, who winces but pushes through.


Rampage cuts Shamrock off as he tries to circle, backing him up against the ropes. Shamrock throws a left, Rampage dodges and counters with a huge booming right, rocking Shamrock.

He moves in now and catches Shamrock with a left uppercut, Shamrock is reeling and trying to get away.


Rampage hits a jab to the body, a left to the head and swings a massive overhand right which catches square on Shamrock’s left temple!


The lights go out and Shamrock drops again, Rampage rushes in to finish – the referee gets in the way and waves the match off!

Announcer: “Here is your winner by two falls to one - RAMMMMPAAAAGGGGGEEE JACKKKKSOONNNN!”


Stephanie: “What a knockout, what a win! Rampage has arrived here in NCW!”


Jiminy: “I have to hand it to Rampage, that was an epic shot that probably knocked out Ken’s ancestors!!"

Why book it this way: Giving Rampage the win after being turned on by Shamrock was the logical conclusion imo. But I wanted to create some doubt with the ankle of Rampage being damaged and then the chair shots prior to the MMA bout after early success. Going forward Rampage would possibly be pushed into the Rising Star title picture, with likely a heel turn in the coming months as he seems a more natural fit as a heel than a face but Shamrock is a perfect foil to get his career launched in NCW.

Jiminy: “Well… It’s put up or shut up time I guess. The one question we all have - and sorry Necro, but it needs to be said - is CM Punk now here?”



Stephanie: “Well now you’ve broken the fourth wall, Jiminy - my guess is as good as yours. I will say it would be a terrible shame for everyone if he doesn’t.”

Scurll: “I’ve had enough of this pontificating backstage! Enough of us all wondering - will he show up. I know you don’t want me out here Necro but I couldn’t wait any longer. CM Punk - get your ass out here and let’s do this! You promised me a match, and I’m here to make you see through on that promise!”

Jiminy: “This is horrible. I don’t think any federation in history has had this happen before - and it’s all Necro’s fault! He took his eye off the ball with this one and heads need to roll!”


Stephanie: “That’s very unfair, Jiminy. Punk was - IS - a huge name and you can’t blame management for agreeing to a deal with one of the very best.”

Scurll: “If this is your idea of mind games, Punk - you’re doing a *censored* job. These fans all paid good money to see us throw down here tonight. Don’t tell me you’re going to let them all down… again? I mean, it’s..”

Jiminy: “Oh look, it’s the genius drafter. What has our dear leader got to say about this?”

Necro: “Marty… I don’t know how to tell you this.”


Scurll: “No way - don’t say it Necro - this is bull*censored*”


Necro: “It’s true. I’m afraid due to circumstances outside our control…. your match with CM Punk tonight… is officially… CANCELLED.”

Jiminy: “My God, what an absolute disaster. Necro is determined to run NCW into the ground! This is ridiculous!”


Stephanie: “That is harsh Jiminy. I’m sure no one set out for this match to end like this… there’s only one person at fault here.”

Necro: “Look, I know you’re disappointed Marty - I am gutted. I want to apologise: to you and most of all to the fans who purchased tickets to see what would have been an epic match up - of that I am certain. Things are up in the air now - but don’t worry, your pay is secure, at least I can give you that assurance.”

Scurll: “Woah - so that’s it? I’m off the card - just like that? No way - I came to the NCW on the promise I’d be able to highlight my skills and develop into the best. And now I don’t even get a match? Necro, don’t do this. Give me a match - I’ll fight anyone, bring the entire catering crew down here and I’ll kick their asses! I’ll even fight Jiminy Billy-Bob! Just give me… a chance.”

Necro: “You know what Marty? You’re right. You - and these fans - should not have to suffer because of another. The problem I have is that we are halfway through the card.


But… I have an idea. The winner of your planned match was going to be crowned the number one contender for the NCW Heavyweight Championship on Tuesday Night Destruction. Now that your… opponent - has decided to… take his ball and leave - that leaves you.


So… why not just fast forward things a little? That’s right folks. I cannot give you CM Punk VS Marty Scurll anymore. That is out of my control.


But… I can… give you… Lou Thesz… VS Braun Strowman… VS Marty Scurll… - inside Hell in a Cell in the main event of Natural Selection!



So get yourself prepped and ready Marty - because you my friend just got a promotion!”

Jiminy: “What? Did Necro just change the main event - mid-show? What is he thinking?”


Stephanie: “He damn sure did - and I think it’s brilliant! From the desolation of losing his dream match - to the main event! This is a true Phoenix rising story!”

Jenny: “Braun - huge news regarding your upcoming World Title match with Lou Thesz - due to the other issues going on in NCW Marty Scurll has been added!”

Braun: “Scurll. The Villain. CM Punk. Lou Thesz. Add twenty more men, I don’t care. Every single one of them that gets in my way will Get These Hands!
And when it’s all done - when they both lie broken and battered - These Hands will once again Get… the NCW Heavyweight Title.
Lou Thesz - Marty Scurll - welcome to Hell! Or as I know it - the Monster’s Playground.”

Jiminy: “Well, luckily for you Necro - Strowman has no issue with your impromptu changes mid show!”

Necro: “Come on Jiminy, what did you want me to do - send Marty Scurll home? What sort of message does that send? Hey - don’t show up, screw over the other guy in your match - management will help! No. Screw that idiot CM Punk, I saw his tweet. He can expect to hear from our lawyers for breach of contract - and that’s the final thing I have to say on the matter.”

Stephanie: “It’s not an ideal position to be in - I personally think the decision was great! Our main event gets some added spice in the form of The Villain! It’s the absolute best we could hope for out of a difficult situation.”

Necro: “Sheamus looking uber confident here tonight - despite what I said earlier, whatever nervousness seems to have dissipated.”

Jiminy: “That’s because you were seeing things, Necro - why on earth would Sheamus - be worried about weedy Finn Balor? Just think about that for a moment before you answer now.”

Stephanie: “He sure was worried two weeks ago when he ran away from the Demon!”

Jiminy: “That was..”

Necro: “Yep, Jiminy Billy-Bob folks. Always full of hot air.”

Necro: “Always awe inspiring - always awesome - the Demon has come to play tonight!”


Jiminy: “I.. I… have to agree - this is amazing. But.. but it won’t work. Sheamus will kick his head off his shoulders.. right?”


Stephanie: “That remains to be seen I suppose Jiminy!”

Necro: “One thing’s for sure - OH!”

As Demon Balor poses on the ropes, Sheamus rushes him looking for the Brogue Kick –


Balor ducks, bounces off the ropes and hits a Slingblade!

Balor goes up top quickly and leaps for the Coup De Gras –
Sheamus rolls out of the ring and avoids contact!

Sheamus points to his head and slowly re-enters the ring as Balor is on his haunches, waiting for him. Sheamus mouths off a bit and goes for a lock up – Balor obliges and Sheamus goes for a knee to the gut – Balor slips behind and sets Sheamus for 1916 – Sheamus muscles out and backs off, looking flustered.


He rushes back in and Balor catches him with a drop toe hold – Sheamus hits the mat and immediately rolls to the outside again!

The crowd chant for Balor as Sheamus shakes his head, heading for the timekeeper to get his title and walking around the ring, aiming to head for the back –

Both men go down and Balor rolls to his feet as Sheamus feels the effects of the somersault. Balor backs up and as Sheamus tries to get back to his feet, he gets hit with a low dropkick sending him rolling up the ramp!


Balor then picks Sheamus up and rolls him back into the ring, Sheamus stumbling to his feet as Balor re-enters to break the count – Sheamus hits a hard knee to the side of Balor’s head as he does, knocking him to the mat.


Balor tries to get up but Sheamus is on him fairly quickly with a couple of stomps and a few right hands. He hauls Balor up and ties him in the ropes, and hits 8 of 10 beats as the crowd boo him.

He goes for a ninth – Balor counters with a Pele Kick knocking Sheamus backwards!


Balor re-enters the ring, clutching his ribs tenderly and hits another dropkick on Sheamus, knocking him back into the corner.



He backs up and the crowd cheer as he runs for another one – Sheamus bursts out and almost takes his head off with a huge clothesline!


He drops for the cover – Balor kicks out at two!

Sheamus now pushes his advantage, dumping Balor to the floor and following him outside. He quickly whips Balor shoulder first into the steps then stomps on his ribs.

Balor rolls around gasping for air, still feeling the effects of Sheamus attacking him a few weeks prior. Sheamus drags Balor up and drops him chest first on the guard rail!

He then kicks him in the ribs again and goes back into the ring, beating his chest and raising his arms as the referee continues to count Balor.

Balor barely makes the 10 count and crawls just inside the ring. Sheamus drags him up again and sets him, nailing the Irish Curse.

He makes the cover and Balor just barely kicks out.


Sheamus shakes his head again and picks up Finn, and sets him for a second Irish Curse – Balor slips out, and shoves Sheamus sending him shoulder first through the second turnbuckle and into the ring post!


Both men are down!

Balor hauls himself up using the ropes at an 8 count while Sheamus, now holding his shoulder gets up at 9.


Both men look across at each other with a grudging respect.

Sheamus staggers forward and Finn slips behind him, knees him in the back –
191… No – Balor can’t lift him with the pain in his ribs!

Sheamus struggles free and knees Balor in the gut shoving him backwards.
Balor hits the ropes as Sheamus charges – Brogue… no – Balor ducks and Sheamus crotches himself on the top rope!

Balor this time slips behind Sheamus again and using the leverage from the ropes… 1916!




The cover –



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THRE - Sheamus gets his foot on the rope!

Balor argues with the ref until he sees Sheamus’ foot. Still holding his ribs he drags Sheamus to the corner, backs up – and hits a running dropkick!


Sheamus flops to the mat and Balor struggles to his feet again, slowly ascending the ropes. He leaps….


Sheamus rolls out of the way again!




Balor rolls to his feet as Sheamus has shot up and hit the ropes –








Brogue Kick!!!

Sheamus with the cover, to retain….




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THRE - Balor kicks out at 2 and 9 tenths!

Sheamus looks up in disbelief as the referee waves it off. He gets to his feet again and slams the turnbuckle in frustration.


He begins to beat his chest again, waiting for Balor to get back up, signalling for a second Brogue Kick that will surely put Balor down.


Balor begins to stir, and hauls himself up using the ropes… Sheamus charges…






Brogue – BALOR DUCKS!




Balor takes off at speed, bouncing off the ropes as Sheamus tries to compose himself – he rebounds and jumps at Sheamus – Slingblade!



Sheamus goes down and the crowd erupt in cheers

Balor does rest on his haunches this time, he sees Sheamus stirring, he hits the ropes and just as Sheamus gets to his feet – ploughs into him with a running dropkick – Sheamus bounces backwards into the corner and falls forward, rolling onto his back.


Balor ascends the turnbuckles…

He leaps for the third time…


COUP DE GRAS!! He hits it!


Balor collapses into the cover….



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THRE - SHEAMUS KICKS OUT!

The crowd are as stunned as Balor as he looks around him and at the ref, completely and utterly in shock.


Balor drags himself back to his feet and tries to pick Sheamus up, looking for 1916 again – Sheamus counters –
Irish Curse!



The cover….



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THRE - BALOR KICKS OUT!!

As Sheamus slaps the mat in frustration and gets back to his feet. He screams at Balor to stay down, dragging him up – he’s setting him for the Celtic Cross!


He lifts Balor, sending him high into the air over his back –


Balor slides out and drops behind Sheamus –

a knee to the back –




1916!!!




Sheamus goes down, a long way from the corner but Balor rolls towards it anyways and climbs to the top, the fans are chanting his name as he leaps halfway across the ring…




COUP DE GRAS! A SECOND COUP DE GRAS!



The cover…




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3!!! IT’S OVER!


Balor has defeated Sheamus!!

The crowd are cheering loudly as Balor struggles back to his feet and is handed the title by the referee. He raises it high above his head as his music plays.

Sheamus has rolled to the corner and is sitting up, looking dejected as Balor ascends the ropes with the championship. He hauls himself to his feet as Balor comes off the turnbuckles and turns to face his Irish counterpart.


Both men stare at each other as the fans chant for Balor. Sheamus, holding his ribs now after the Coup De Gras, extends his hand and the fans quieten slightly as Balor looks at Sheamus oddly.

Balor extends his own hand – the two men shake hands to the cheers of the crowd!



Sheamus raises Balor’s hand and the fans chant for Sheamus this time.
He applauds Balor and goes to leave the ring – Balor heads for the turnbuckles to celebrate again...







Sheamus attacks Balor from behind!!

The crowd boo Sheamus loudly as Balor is knocked over with the clubbing blow from behind. He picks up the title belt and measures Balor – before blasting him in the head with it as he tries to get up!


Sheamus then mounts Balor and delivers a number of stiff shots to his head.

Why book it this way: Well, I felt Balor getting the win after a tough contest made sense. Gives a clean sweep for The Bullet Club who go over strong. Sheamus saves face by being pretty tough to beat and then the post-match attack. The feud would continue for a couple of months more over the belt while another challenger or two materialises.

Necro: “Oh boy! It’s time for our main event and the tension is rising!”


Jiminy: “Despite your best efforts to ruin it Necro, I’m still excited for this match!”


Stephanie: “This is amazing! What a contest we have coming up!”

Necro: “Well it isn’t exactly how he expected this night to turn out, but Scurll has been handed a massive opportunity here. Can he capitalise?”



Jiminy: “Opportunity? He’s been put inside a cage with a Monster and the Greatest Ever - I think I’d prefer waterboarding as my method of torture!”


Stephanie: “Do you really have to Jiminy? The Villain wants to prove himself - this match, right here, right now - presents him with an opportunity!”

Jiminy: “Things are about to get real for Marty Scurll, The Monster Among Men is here!”

Necro: “A focused, determined Braun Strowman tonight. He doesn’t care less that there has been a late addition to this match, he just wants to inflict pain!”


Stephanie: “Another bonus is that Strowman is no stranger to triple threat matches, having instigated one himself for last year’s main event. You have to see him as heavy favorite for this match!”


Jiminy: “I love how both of you always want to write off Lou Thesz before he even arrives - it’s exactly what he means when he talks about management keeping him down!”

Necro: “The royal treatment tonight for the NCW Champion - yet he’ll probably find some way to complain about it. The sparks being a fire hazard to his robe perhaps.”


Jiminy: “Every complaint Lou Thesz makes is legit - he is overlooked by you and your corporate cronies, Necro!”


Stephanie: “Every complaint? Seriously? He cheated to win…”


Jiminy: “Yeah, yeah…”

Thesz: “CUT IT! CUT MY MUSIC! This is yet another example of the NCW brass not having faith in their champion - in me. Undercutting me, putting me in impossible situations to defend my championship! This is a disgrace. No only is there a jacked up ape in there with me - now there is an indie NOBODY - who is only in the match because their overpaid, overhyped main attraction decided not to show up! I should refuse to compete!
But… like the champion I truly am.. (boos) this is another hurdle that I - Lou Thesz - as my theme says - THE GREATEST ALIVE - will overcome to keep this championship!”

Ring Announcer: "It is now time for the main event - this match is scheduled for one fall and is a Hell - In A Cell - match, for the NCW Heavyweight Championship!

Introducing first, one of the challengers, from Littleport, Cambridgeshire - England... weighing in at 195lbs...

The Villain... MARRRRRRRRTTTTTYYYYY SCURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLL"

Ring Announcer: "And next, the second challenger - he is a FORMER NCW Heavyweight Champion, and former NCW Rising Star Champion, becoming the first man to cash in the title and win...

Standing at 6ft 8 inches tall - weighing in at 385lbs...

The Monster Among Men....

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAUNNNNNNNNNNNNNN STRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWMMMMAAAAANNNNNNNN!"

Ring Announcer: "And now - introducing the NCW Heavyweight Champion - one of the true greats of the industry...
From St. Louis, Missouri - weighing in at 225lbs....

The Greatest Alive.....

LOOOOOOUUUUUUUU THESSSSSSSSSSZZZZZZZZZZZZ!"

Thesz rolls out of the ring as the referee rings the bell and argues with the referee at the cage door. Strowman and Scurrl circle each other and Scurrl attempts to lock up with Strowman, who powers him back into the corner.

Strowman grabs Scurrl and throws him halfway across the ring! He then exits the ring and follows him, Thesz rolls back into the ring and as Strowman steps over the ring ropes, Thesz rushes him with rights and lefts. Strowman with one hand shoves Thesz backwards, sending him rolling to the other side of the ring. Thesz gets up and Strowman plants him back down with a shoulder charge.

Scurrl gets up again and Strowman plants him as well! Scurrl rolls out to the ring apron in a daze as Thesz staggers to his feet.

This time Thesz rolls out of the ring but Strowman grabs him by the head! Thesz struggles in the grip of Strowman, but manages to wriggle out, grabbing Strowman’s arm as he does. He jars it on the ropes, causing Strowman to back off, holding his arm.

Thesz goes under the ring and pulls out a chair, re-entering as Strowman gets some feeling back into his arm. Thesz cracks him across the bad shoulder twice and Strowman roars in pain. Thesz then blasts Strowman in the ribs before dropping the chair and attempting to whip him to the turnbuckles – Strowman counters with one arm and whips Thesz instead.


He backs up and charges – Thesz moves and uses Strowman’s momentum to send him through the middle turnbuckle and colliding with the ring post, bad shoulder first.

Thesz grabs the chair again and rolls out of the ring, and slams it against Strowman’s shoulder a third time, with his shoulder and arm still against the post. He drops the chair as Strowman holds his arm in pain – Thesz quickly applies an armbar from outside the ring to Strowman!

Strowman grips the ropes as Thesz leans back and refuses to release the hold, screaming that he will break it unless Strowman taps.

Strowman grits his teeth and with the bad arm lifts Thesz and tries to dump him back to the floor – Thesz twists on the arm as Strowman tries to drop him – and Strowman’s shoulder looks like it has popped!

Strowman collapses to the mat writhing in agony as Thesz rolls away on the floor, and re-enters the ring.

Strowman tries to get back to his feet, clutching the shoulder and a grimace of pain on his face – Thesz runs at Strowman –



Thesz Press!

Scurrl gets to his feet and gets cracked across the back by a steel chair shot from Thesz.

Thesz kicks Scurrl out of the ring and a smirk overcomes his face as he advances and the referee checks on Strowman, his shoulder looking in a bad way.

Thesz stomps on Strowman’s arm, causing him to roar again.

Thesz rolls back to the outside as the referee asks Strowman if he wants to quit – Strowman roars No at him. Thesz kicks apart one of the steel steps and tosses the lighter part into the ring.

Scurll is struggling to his feet on the outside and Thesz boots him in the stomach, looking for a suplex on the steps – Scurll counters and lands on the apron – and nails Thesz with another superkick!

Scurll looks at Strowman still writhing in pain on the mat, he looks down at Thesz who is trying to get back to his feet – Scurll ascends the ropes – dives at Thesz –



Crossbody onto the larger part of the Steel Steps!

Scurll struggles to his feet, holding his ribs as Thesz lies motionless on the steps! Scurll kicks Thesz aside and shoves the bigger part of the steps under the bottom rope as well.

He rolls back in, and surveys Strowman still on the mat and holding his arm, before dragging the large part of the steps to the centre of the ring. Scurll stands over Strowman as the crowd chant his name –

he applies the crossface chicken wing!!

Strowman is writhing in pain as Scurll grapevines around the bigger man, leaning back into the hold.

The referee is down near Strowman, asking him if he wants to quit, Strowman is shaking his head but he is fading fast. The referee checks his arm and it drops once…


Twice…



Scurll is cracked in the head with the steps by Thesz!!

Scurll falls motionless onto the canvas as Thesz sets the bottom part of the steps, before lifting Scurll and setting him for a powerbomb – he lifts Scurll – Strowman grabs him from behind!


Scurll is dropped to the canvas as Strowman turns Thesz around – Thesz nails him with a vicious low blow!

The referee admonishes Thesz who flips him off, mouthing that there are no rules. Strowman is writhing on the ground but starting to try to get back to his feet with one arm – Thesz rams the steps into his arm.

Strowman staggers, but doesn’t go down, still clutching his arm – Thesz backs up and runs with the steps – Strowman counters with a big boot, bouncing the steps back into Thesz’s head!

The force causes Strowman to lose his balance and fall against the turnbuckles where he hits his shoulder again, he sits there in agony as Thesz collapses to the mat motionless.


The crowd cheer for Strowman as he hauls himself up with one arm again. He advances on Thesz, who is bleeding now from a cut to his forehead from the steps.

Using his good arm he picks up Thesz, and lifts him for a one handed chokeslam – Thesz comes to and delivers ANOTHER vicious kick down low on Strowman. Strowman doubles over in pain – Thesz sets him –



DDT on the steps!

Strowman’s head bounces off the steel and he collapses to the mat. Thesz rolls him over slowly for the cover…


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Scurll breaks up the count!

Scurll pulls Thesz to his feet who counters and whips Scurll against the ropes. Scurll bounces back, looking for a reverse elbow – Thesz sidesteps and counters into a back-breaker on Scurll!

He picks up Scurll again and tosses him through the ropes to the outside before turning back to Strowman.


Thesz stomps on the injured arm again, causing Strowman to fall back to the canvas. He goes back to the outside, aiming to pick up the chair – Strowman is up! Strowman grimaces as he picks up the smaller part of the steps, his bad arm barely able to hold them.

He heads for the side that Thesz is collecting his chair from – and dumps the steps over the top onto Thesz! They crash onto his back and he goes down.

Strowman exits the ring now and again picks up the steps. He backs up as Thesz gets up, a large gash on his back from the steps now. Thesz staggers to his feet as Strowman begins his charge – Thesz just about avoids the impact –


Strowman blasts through the side of the Cell with the steps!

Strowman falls down to one knee again, holding his arm from the impact with the Cell. Thesz grabs his chair and cracks it across Strowman’s back.

Strowman slumps forward and out of the Cell. Thesz hits Strowman two more times across the back and he goes down fully. Thesz exits the cell himself, holding the chair up like a trophy and kicks the steps away from Strowman.

He measures the monster as he somehow still tries to get up – Thesz swings to hit him right between the eyes – Strowman catches the chair with his good arm!

Rising to his feet now, Strowman has a look of rage in his eyes. Thesz lets go of the chair and backs up.

Strowman gives chase and follows him around the ringside area. Thesz turns one corner, but Strowman is gaining fast.

Thesz looks up briefly, gulps slightly – and begins to climb. Strowman makes a grab for Thesz but he kicks his bad arm off.

Strowman holds his shoulder gingerly and Thesz scarpers out of reach, scaling about halfway up the cell.

Back in the ring Scurll is climbing to his feet on the inside of the cell and looks out at Thesz climbing.

He rolls back into the ring as Strowman on the outside holds his arm and roars – and begins to follow Thesz!

Thesz keeps climbing until he reaches the top, pulling himself up and onto the top of the Cell as Strowman slowly ascends with basically one arm.

Strowman is about half way up as Scurll looks around him in the ring, he hits the ropes and runs towards the Cell –


Scurll dives over the ropes – and collides with the Cell and Strowman on the outside – Strowman loses his grip!




STROWMAN CRASHES THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE AT RINGSIDE!

Thesz looks down in shock as Scurll rolls around in pain on the floor from the force of the impact.

Thesz begins to descend again quickly, as Scurll rolls into the ring holding his shoulder and head in pain. Strowman lies prone on the outside.

Thesz smirks and re-enters the Cell as Scurll is struggling up using the ropes, clearly shaken by the manoeuvre to take down Strowman.

Thesz takes his time entering the ring but immediately rushes Scurll and takes him down to the mat with force.

Thesz then dominates Scurll on the mat, ragdolling him around into a backslide for the cover



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Scurll just manages to escape and roll away!


Thesz is back up and measuring Scurll who again tries to get back to his feet – Thesz runs forward –



THESZ… SCURLL SIDESTEPS!




Thesz crashes onto the mat but rolls through and to his feet, turning around – Scurll kicks him the stomach – he picks him up and hits a vertical suplex – and rolls through!

Scurll drags Thesz up again and nails another! He rolls into the cover



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Thesz kicks out!

Pushing the advantage now, Scurll grabs Thesz’s hand for his trademark finger breaker – he jars Thesz’s fingers apart!

Thesz holds his hand in agony as Scurll runs the ropes and comes back towards Thesz – Thesz covers up as Scurll fakes a superkick to the head – and hits one to the knee instead!

Thesz stumbles and Scurll slips around the back –



CROSSFACE CHICKEN WING!

He grapevines Thesz to the mat – Thesz slips out!

He rolls through and applies an armbar to Scurll!

Scurll is stranded!

Thesz leans back on the armbar as Scurll scrambles to try and make the ropes – Thesz grapevines the arm as the crowd boo loudly!

Thesz is shouting at Scurll, telling him to tap or he will break the arm, Scurll shakes his head – he rolls Thesz up!



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Thesz has to break the hold to kick out!

Scurll is now holding his arm as Thesz gets to his feet and advances – Scurll goes for a superkick – Thesz catches his foot – Scurll swings up his other leg – INZGUIRI!

Thesz staggers backwards but doesn’t go down – Scurll hits the ropes –



THESZ PRESS TO LOU THESZ!!



The cover…



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THR – THESZ KICKS OUT!!

Scurll goes to the top rope, looking for a leg drop across Thesz’s throat – he leaps –


THESZ COUNTERS INTO A HUGE POWERBOMB!

Thesz collapses into the cover –



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THRE – SCURLL KICKS OUT!

Thesz sits up and argues with the referee that it was a three count, but the referee shakes his head.

Thesz slaps the mat in frustration – AND IS GRABBED FROM BEHIND BY SCURLL!



CROSSFACE CHICKEN WING IN THE CENTRE OF THE RING!



Thesz flails in agony, trying to reach the ropes with his feet, his arms – anything – Scurll leans back and cuts him off!

Thesz still struggles, but he’s fading, he reaches his arm up – he’s going to tap –


STROWMAN IS BACK IN THE RING! HE DRAGS SCURLL OFF THESZ!!

Strowman sets Scurll…


RUNNING POWERSLAM!



He considers going for the cover – but shakes his head!

Braun shakes his head and throws Scurll out of the ring!


Thesz is barely conscious, staggering to his feet as Braun turns and faces his nemesis.

Strowman advances as Thesz now has a look of fear in his eyes. He throws a punch at Strowman, who catches his arm and shakes his head!

Strowman hits a ferocious knee to the gut of Thesz!
Thesz doubles over and Strowman clubs him on the back, driving Thesz to the mat.

Thesz tries to scoot away from Strowman, who shakes his shoulder out, still feeling the effects of the onslaught from earlier. He picks up Thesz and tosses him across the ring!

Strowman drags the steps into the centre of the ring again and advances on Thesz. Thesz tries to kick out with a low shot to the knee –

Strowman catches Thesz’s leg and slams it off the mat, before standing on it!

Thesz screams in pain and Strowman drags him up. He knees him again, sets him over his shoulder and turns, looking at the steps menacingly.

Braun runs – Thesz slips out!


Scurll is somehow back on his feet in the ring and as Thesz slips off Strowman’s shoulder he shoves him forward, Scurll charges and runs up the steps –



SUPERKICK TO STROWMAN!



Strowman staggers, but doesn’t go down – Thesz nods at Scurll – hits the ropes, runs up the steps –



THESZ PRESS TO STROWMAN! STROWMAN IS DOWN!

Strowman however is staggering back to his feet.

Scurll and Thesz look at each other again, before they both kick Strowman in the midriff, they set him….





DOUBLE POWERBOMB ON THE STEEL STEPS!





Strowman lies prone and Thesz and Scurll fall either side onto the mat, exhausted from the effort it took.

Scurll and Thesz haul themselves up using the ropes, the cameras getting a close up as they turn to face each other…




THESZ IS BLASTED IN THE HEAD WITH A SHOT FROM THE CAMERA!

The camera man drops his weapon and turns to face a stunned Scurll. He slowly lowers his hood…

Punk and Scurll regard each other with a wry smile.

Scurll advances towards Thesz – drags him to the middle of the ring, and makes the cover as the referee stands there dumbfounded, but drops to make the count...



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3!!! Marty Scurll is the NCW WORLD CHAMPION!

Ring Announcer: “Here is your winner – and the NEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW NCW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION… THE VILLLLLLLLLLLAINNNNNNN MARRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTYYYYYYYY SCURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLLLLLL!”

Jiminy: “This is daylight robbery! Lou Thesz has had the world championship stolen from him by CM Punk and Marty Scurll!”


Necro: “Why do it this way? All the build to a match, was it all a ruse? And then… to get added to the main event – did they plan all of it?”


Stephanie: “I don’t know what to think, guys – this has to be the biggest shock in the history of NCW!”

Why book it this way: Well, with the PPV scheduled and match order determined, there needed to be a few thrills and surprises along the way. Cancelling the Scurll/Punk match was a risk, but a calculated one with an endgame in mind. Punk would anoint Scurll as the new ‘Voice of the Voiceless’ and reveal how they had pre-planned his no show, to get access for Scurll into the main event. It also ties off my previous storylines of Thesz and Strowman, and gives Scurll some legit challengers for his run as champion. The Villain is reborn after a mini face run, and NCW enters a new era not dominated by Thesz or Strowman. All in all there’s enough coming off the PPV to keep NCW at the tip of people’s tongues going forward.